《The Supreme Martial King Shocking All Realms》


 Chapter 1 - Chapter 1: Chapter 1: Ferocious Older Sister_1

    chapter 1: chapter 1: ferocious older sister_1


    translator: 549690339


    ¡°hua wanru, your achievements and everything you have today are all thanks to me, yang chen. i saved you, nurtured you, and made it possible for you to become a heaven¡¯s proud daughter, admired and adored by others. i, yang chen, have treated you well. but i never expected that you would betray me today!¡±


    in the luxurious and majestic purple gold hall, the young man yang chen, dressed in a purple robe, looked at the extraordinarily beautiful and ethereal woman not far away and sighed softly, his voice full of helplessness and sorrow.


    the young woman had an exquisite and beautiful face with fair skin. however, at this moment, her mouth was full of mockery, and she didn¡¯t hide her coldness at all: ¡°yang chen, indeed, you saved me and nurtured me, but so what? do i have to owe you for that, be grateful to you, thank you?¡±


    ¡°hahaha, how ridiculous! yang chen, you are indeed known as a once-in-a-generation prodigy, but that¡¯s all you are, a ¡®prodigy.¡¯ you have no talent for cultivating martial arts, and you cannot set foot on the path of martial arts in this lifetime. you are ultimately just a waste. there¡¯s a big difference between a prodigy and a genius. your fate is to be trampled under my feet. hehe, you have no more value to me now, and all your wealth and pill formulas will be mine. alright, you can go die now.¡±


    as the young woman waved her hand, radiant colors filled the great hall, and the young man yang chen could only reluctantly accept his fate, dying with resentment.


    and thus, the once-in-a-generation alchemy genius, yang chen, fell.


    ¡­


    north mountain county, the remote great wilderness, yang family.


    in an ancient room, the cries of two women could be heard. it was clear that the slightly older girl was holding a handsome but extremely pale young man, tears falling from her eyes, her sad expression even more heart-wrenching. the beauty of her grief attracted sympathy and heartache.


    the girl cried out, ¡°my brother yang chen was driven to suicide by those two bastards from the wang family! i, yang caidie, will never let them off!¡±


    as the girl roared with hatred and anger, she didn¡¯t notice that the fingers of her already dead brother suddenly moved slightly in her embrace.


    ¡°where¡­ where am i?¡± yang chen¡¯s mind flashed with thousands of memories.


    wasn¡¯t he already dead?


    he was yang chen, a once-in-a-generation alchemy genius that shook the world, truly the number one alchemy genius in the imperial domain. at the young age of 22, he stood at the pinnacle of the way of alchemy. unfortunately, he trusted others too easily and was killed by the closest woman he had painstakingly nurtured.


    he died with resentment but never expected to be unexpectedly reborn after his death.


    a large number of memories from the original owner of this body instantly flooded into his mind.


    ¡°is the person who committed suicide also named yang chen? is my name the same as his?¡± yang chen quickly absorbed the memories of the original owner of the body.


    he was now in north mountain county, an almost exiled territory with endless wars and conflicts, and no one to rule. his current location was in the remote great wilderness within the north mountain county, an ordinary clan in the great wilderness, the yang family.


    in his previous life, he would never have come to such a forsaken place as north mountain county.


    the original owner of this body, yang chen, was also an alchemist in his previous life. however, his talent in alchemy was utterly terrible, and he had a weak character, unwilling to make progress. in a gambling fight with someone, he lost more than half of his older sister¡¯s fortune and then hanged himself out of shame.


    it was worth mentioning that this yang chen was only thirteen years old when he died.


    ¡°this yang chen, it¡¯s a pity. he gave up on the martial arts talent that i coveted in my previous life, only to commit suicide. however, perhaps my rebirth here is just a twist of fate.¡± yang chen quickly digested most of the memories in his heart.


    he wanted to think about some other things, but soon he felt suffocated and had difficulty breathing. he slightly opened his eyes and saw that his sister, yang caidie, who was holding him, had unwittingly placed her large chest on his face.


    the soft touch made yang chen¡¯s face turn red. to be honest, he had rarely been so close to a woman before.


    at this moment, yang caidie angrily yelled, ¡°wang family, i¡¯m going to make them pay for my brother¡¯s life! if others don¡¯t dare to provoke them, i will!¡±


    ¡°young lady, young lady¡­ please don¡¯t do anything rash. even the yang family patriarch doesn¡¯t dare to provoke the wang family¡¯s power. what¡¯s the difference between your strength and that of someone going to court death?¡± the maid hurriedly tried to stop yang caidie¡¯s actions, fearing that she would make an impulsive decision.


    yang caidie clenched her shell teeth, her charming face flushed with anger, ¡°i only have one brother, and he was killed by those two beasts from the wang family! i, yang caidie, am his older sister. if i don¡¯t help him, who will?¡±


    yang chen, who was being ¡®enjoyed¡¯ by yang caidie in her arms, saw this scene and worried that his chesty sister would make an impulsive decision, so he tried to shout as if suffocating.


    he had no choice but to shout.


    if he didn¡¯t, he would have been ¡®smothered¡¯ to death by yang caidie even though he was fine.


    yang caidie was still in grief and anger, thinking of going to fight the wang family, who had harmed her brother. however, she didn¡¯t expect that her brother, who was supposed to be dead, suddenly moved in her arms as if he was still alive.

 Chapter 2 - Chapter 2: Chapter 1: Ferocious Older Sister_2

    chapter 2: chapter 1: ferocious older sister_2


    translator: 549690339


    ¡°yang chen, are you alright? don¡¯t scare your sister.¡± yang caidie¡¯s eyes were filled with tears of worry.


    seeing the anxious look on yang caidie¡¯s face and recalling the reason for his own death, yang chen sighed in his heart and then opened his eyes, saying, ¡°older sister, i¡¯m fine.¡±


    ¡°young master, are you¡­ are you really okay?¡± the pretty maid excitedly jumped up.


    yang caidie held yang chen¡¯s hand tightly, scolding him, ¡°yang chen, don¡¯t ever think of giving up again. if you can¡¯t vent your anger, your sister will go fight the wang family right now.¡±


    ¡°no, sister, don¡¯t!¡± yang chen was genuinely frightened.


    he looked deeply at yang caidie and recalled all of his late brother¡¯s memories of her in his mind.


    the young girl in front of him was named yang caidie.


    yang caidie, eighteen years old, five years older than her brother yang chen, was a famous figure among the great wild hundred clans. she was known as one of the ¡®three great golden hairpins,¡¯ one of the three great beauties of the hundred clans. however, it was not her beauty that was most famous but her temper.


    yes, yang caidie was well-known for being fierce and aggressive. she had a stubborn streak, always determined once she had made up her mind, impossible to deter even by nine oxen. some might think she was stupid, but she was intelligent, with a high aptitude and a great potential, being the number one genius among the females of the yang family.


    however, her intelligence did not stop her from being aggressively untidy and often speaking her mind without considering the consequences.


    for that reason, nobody dared to mess with yang caidie.


    most importantly, yang caidie was extremely protective of her younger brother, yang chen.


    it was said that when yang chen was three years old, he was bitten by a black-haired wolf raised by the sun family. as a result, the eight-year-old yang caidie stormed into the sun family¡¯s home, holding a knife and demanding to kill the black-haired wolf. she was stopped at that time by the yang family elders and brought back home.


    but who would have thought that yang caidie still held a grudge? in her teenage years, she found a chance when the black-haired wolf was unguarded and killed it with several swift motions. she even wrote a note on the corpse of the wolf: ¡°those who bully my brother will die ¨C culprit yang caidie.¡±


    back then, yang caidie¡¯s writing skills were not up to par and she could not think of the character ¡°beast¡±, so she wrote ¡°man¡± instead.


    most crucially, however, she signed her name as the ¡°culprit¡±, which angered the sun family members to no end. as a result, they continually caused trouble for the yang family.


    as he remembered all this, yang chen understood that his sister, yang caidie, was indeed the kind of person who would go to desperate lengths for his sake, even if it involved antagonizing the powerful wang family. the wang family was one of the top-tier clans among the hundred clans, and nobody dared provoke them. but yang caidie¡¯s stubbornness knew no bounds, and she wouldn¡¯t hesitate to challenge them.


    at this thought, yang chen rubbed his head and sighed, ¡°sister, you two go out first. i want to be alone for a while.¡±


    ¡°darling, don¡¯t you ever think of giving up again. if you do, how can your sister and i live on?¡± yang caidie said with a broken heart.


    yang chen chuckled, ¡°sister, don¡¯t worry, i won¡¯t try to take my life again. i¡¯ve come to terms with it now. at the very least, i can¡¯t bear to see you so heartbroken.¡±


    seeing that there was no intention of committing suicide in yang chen¡¯s eyes, yang caidie finally bit her lip and said, ¡°fine, sister will go first. i¡¯ll have ming yue wait outside. if you need anything, just call her.¡±


    gu mingyue, also known as xiao yue, was yang caidie¡¯s maid and was meant to become yang chen¡¯s concubine in the future. she was obedient to both yang chen and yang caidie. the key point was that yang caidie seemed to have made an excellent choice in her little concubine. at the age of fifteen, she already showed great potential to grow into a beauty.


    as yang caidie¡¯s maid, gu mingyue had been pursued by many people in the yang family. however, she was loyal and genuinely prepared to become yang chen¡¯s concubine.


    now, hearing yang caidie¡¯s words, gu mingyue repeatedly said, ¡°young master, if you need ming yue, she will be outside waiting.¡±


    ¡°alright.¡± yang chen nodded, acknowledging her statement.


    soon, yang caidie and gu mingyue left.


    at last, yang chen took a deep breath, recalling all his memories and examining his current body.


    ¡°i never expected that, as yang chen, with my mastery of the way of alchemy and the admiration of others in my lifetime, i would still end up helpless and preyed upon in the end. it ultimately came down to my lack of talent in martial arts during my time. even if i had been a great genius, i would still have been powerless when hua wanru wanted me dead, without any chance to resist.¡±


    thinking of this, yang chen gradually smiled, ¡°but i didn¡¯t expect that heaven would not forsake me. this yang chen wasted his excellent talent for cultivating martial arts by not pursuing the path of cultivation. it was such a waste. in my dreams, i wanted to practice martial arts, to stand at the pinnacle of the world and look down upon all living creatures! and in the world, only martial arts remain eternally unchanging.¡±


    ¡°yang chen¡¯s talent for cultivating martial arts may not be the best, but it is not bad at all. even though i couldn¡¯t step into the martial arts realm in my past life, i was best at nurturing and supporting geniuses. now i have this body, coupled with my previous nurturing system. even if yang chen¡¯s talent is not the best, it will suffice. it¡¯s a pity that this yang chen is just too useless, a complete waste within the yang family.¡±


    the owner of this body, yang chen, was a young noble within the yang family. as far as martial arts cultivation was concerned, he was a complete failure. however, in reality, yang chen had such great potential for cultivation but chose not to develop it.


    he had always dreamt of cultivating, and it was a shame that he allowed his body to waste away as it did, becoming a young noble instead.


    hua wanru!


    as he thought of her, he couldn¡¯t help but remember hua wanru, the woman who plotted against him.


    yang chen closed his eyes, ¡°hua wanru, i nurtured you into a generation of powerful geniuses, but you ought to know that your achievements come from my hand. as i can nurture you, so can i nurture myself!¡±


    he had indeed nurtured hua wanru wholeheartedly in his past life, but he had left something behind in doing so.


    that small decision had left a mark on his future.


    now, yang chen¡¯s heart was filled with passion as he murmured, ¡°although i was an almighty genius in the field of alchemy, creating a number of earth-shattering pill formulas, there was always a flaw. the flaw lies in my martial arts. even though i was considered a top-notch alchemy genius, i was still just an ordinary person, vulnerable to being slaughtered.¡±


    ¡°but things are different now. since i, yang chen, am reborn in this new body capable of cultivation, i will not only become a peerless alchemy genius but also ascend the pinnacle of martial arts!¡±

 Chapter 3 - Chapter 3: Chapter 2: Losing as Much as Gaining_1

    chapter 3: chapter 2: losing as much as gaining_1


    translator: 549690339


    before his rebirth, although yang chen could not cultivate martial arts and step onto the king¡¯s path, his favorite thing to do was to cultivate geniuses. in fact, besides being known as a prodigy in the way of alchemy, he had another nickname ¨C ¡®bo le.¡¯


    this showed his love for martial arts.


    now that he could cultivate martial arts, it was undoubtedly an opportunity for him to find a ray of light in his dark life.


    yang chen sorted out some of his thoughts and had already made some plans for his future martial arts path. he knew well that he couldn¡¯t be impatient, as his current identity was still a waste of the yang family, who had been weak enough to hang himself not long ago.


    as his thoughts raced, yang chen tidied up his clothes, got up from his bed, opened the door, and said, ¡°mingyue, come with me for a walk to clear my mind!¡±


    ¡°young master, you¡­you want to clear your mind?¡± gu mingyue stood outside the door, wide-eyed as she saw her young master come out, suddenly feeling a sense of loss. her young master was usually idle; going to ¡®clear his mind¡¯ now would not be taking care of his business, would it?


    ¡°yes, clear my mind,¡± yang chen walked ahead.


    after all, his current identity was an ordinary young master of the 100 clans yang family, and he needed to learn more about them.


    gu mingyue had no choice but to follow yang chen hurriedly, with her big, crystal clear eyes secretly watching him from behind, filled with a mixture of sighs and regret. she knew clearly that her fate was to marry yang chen as a concubine, for which she had prepared herself early on. she didn¡¯t feel aggrieved or humiliated about being a concubine to a weak failure like him.


    her one and only wish was to marry yang chen as his concubine and make him turn over a new leaf, no longer being idle and living a dissipated life like he was now.


    however, she didn¡¯t know if she could actually achieve these things, and she felt a faint sense of loss in her heart.


    yang chen was good at observing people¡¯s expressions, and gu mingyue¡¯s sadness was written all over her face, which made him smile and wonder what she was thinking. but it was true that the girl, who was merely fifteen years old, had shown the potential to be a beauty, and her well-developed figure made her a jealous target within the yang family.


    as he thought about it, suddenly, a group of people walked towards him.


    ¡°yo, i was wondering who it was. yang chen, i just heard that you lost most of your sister¡¯s wealth and were too ashamed to see people, so you tried to hang yourself. i found it quite strange and came over to take a look, wanting to know when a useless waste like you would have the courage to commit suicide. just as i expected, suicide? haha, you don¡¯t have the courage for that.¡±


    with this strange voice, yang chen looked straight at the speaker and recognized his appearance.


    the young man in front of him was about the same age as yang chen, both around twelve or thirteen years old.


    in martial arts cultivation, fourteen was considered adulthood, and thirteen was close to adulthood, so they were actually not that young.


    this young man was neatly dressed, with a fair and handsome appearance, and was clearly a young nobleman of the yang family. yang chen recalled this person¡¯s identity in his mind¨Chis name was yang heng, the second son of yang family elder yang zheng. he dabbled in both alchemy and martial arts and was considered a prodigy among the younger generation of the yang family.


    after recalling the details carefully, yang chen understood the situation. yang heng had often caused trouble for ¡®yang chen¡¯ in the past, but the real reason behind it all was actually the maid gu mingyue, who was behind ¡®yang chen.¡¯


    yang heng had always been obsessed with gu mingyue¡¯s appearance, repeatedly harassing and declaring his love for her, only to be rejected by her. this made yang heng angry and caused him to bother ¡®yang chen¡¯ in various ways, trying to embarrass him. in fact, yang chen¡¯s suicide attempt at the time was prompted and enraged by yang heng.


    this made yang chen narrow his eyes slightly at the moment.


    as a fellow clan member, yang heng treated his own brother this way just for a maid, and yang chen had no good feelings for him at all.


    of course, he didn¡¯t want to cause trouble for himself at the moment. looking at yang heng, he said calmly, ¡°mingyue, let¡¯s go.¡±


    ¡°yes, young master!¡± gu mingyue obediently replied.


    seeing gu mingyue obeying yang chen so unconditionally and being extremely well-behaved, yang heng couldn¡¯t help but feel even more annoyed. gnashing his teeth, he said, ¡°mingyue, how can you be so foolish? what kind of future do you have following this yang chen? he¡¯s such a waste now and has already been abandoned by the yang family. you¡¯ll suffer hardship following him; you might as well follow me, young master. with my talent, i¡¯m bound to stand out in the land of hundreds of clans. you better think it over!¡±


    hearing this, yang chen looked at gu mingyue and stopped walking.


    it had to be said that he was also quite curious about gu mingyue¡¯s attitude. to be honest, anyone would be tempted by yang heng¡¯s words. what kind of future could anyone have following such a useless young master like him?


    however, to his surprise, gu mingyue¡¯s attitude was resolute. biting her shell teeth, she firmly said, ¡°yang heng, i only recognize our young master yang chen. i¡¯ve rejected you many times already, and i¡¯ve made it very clear. even if i have to suffer hardship with young master, i¡¯m willing to do so; don¡¯t bother me anymore!¡±


    at this point, yang chen grew a little curious.


    as for gu mingyue¡¯s background, his memory of his previous life didn¡¯t contain that information.


    gu mingyue¡¯s words made yang heng even angrier. seeing that she remained unaffected by his persuasion, he angrily shouted, ¡°good, good, good, gu mingyue! you just won¡¯t do the right thing, will you?¡±


    ¡°what do you want to do?¡± yang chen pulled gu mingyue behind him.this action undoubtedly made gu mingyue tremble slightly, unable to react.


    when did their young master start doing such manly actions? usually, when faced with trouble, yang chen was the quickest to shrink back.


    it must be said that yang heng and his servants were all extremely surprised by yang chen¡¯s current behavior, especially yang heng, who laughed in anger, ¡°what? yang chen, have you finally grown a backbone? in terms of martial arts, i won¡¯t bully you. even if you fought me ten times, you wouldn¡¯t stand a chance. all you can do is alchemy. but your alchemy skills, haha, are they even worth showing off? when you competed against the wang family, you wasted a whole furnace of precious materials and failed to refine a single pill, tarnishing our yang family¡¯s reputation. tell me, what exactly are you good at?¡±


    yang chen had been questioned countless times in his previous life, but this was the first time he had been questioned about his alchemy.


    he touched his chin, amused, ¡°since you said my alchemy skills are lacking, i¡¯m curious about yours.¡±


    ¡°young master, let¡¯s¡­ let¡¯s not fight with them. let¡¯s just go,¡± gu mingyue pulled at yang chen¡¯s sleeve from behind. seeing that things were heading in a bad direction, she was worried that yang chen would end up worse off.


    last time, yang chen was provoked by the wang family, and in his fury, he made a grave mistake.


    seeing gu mingyue¡¯s anxious expression, yang heng became even more irritable, ¡°what? you still want to compete with me? yang chen, if you truly have integrity, then compete with me. if not, just move aside obediently.¡±


    ¡°hahahaha!¡±


    ¡°he dares to compete with our young master heng? does he not know that our young master heng is a tier 1 middle-stage alchemy master?¡±


    in an instant, the servants behind yang heng burst into laughter.


    yang chen was undeterred and said slowly, ¡°if you¡¯re willing, i wouldn¡¯t mind having a contest with you!¡±


    the pills are divided into nine grades, from first to ninth, with each grade having low, middle, high, and perfect stages. yang heng excelled in both martial arts and alchemy. his alchemy had reached the tier 1 middle-stage level at his young age. this level might be considered impressive to others, but to yang chen¡¯s past self, it was not even enough to qualify as an alchemist¡¯s apprentice.


    upon hearing yang chen¡¯s challenge, yang heng laughed, ¡°are you sure? you better not cry after losing the match.¡±


    ¡°young master, let¡¯s¡­¡± gu mingyue was still anxious but didn¡¯t know how to handle the situation.


    yang chen waved his hand, calmly saying, ¡°a competition alone is meaningless, nothing more than a competition of pride. since we are going to compete, let¡¯s add some stakes, otherwise, i find this competition meaningless. if we want to bet, let¡¯s make it big. add some stakes, that will make it interesting.¡±


    yang heng laughed as if he had just heard the funniest joke in the world, ¡°haha, a bet? yang chen, after the last time you competed with the wang family, haven¡¯t you already lost almost everything your older sister had? is it that you¡¯ve finally realized it and want to completely lose your sister¡¯s remaining assets?¡±


    ¡°all i¡¯m asking is if you dare to bet,¡± yang chen¡¯s expression darkened as if he was truly enraged. ¡°if you don¡¯t dare to bet, then this competition is completely pointless.¡±


    seeing yang chen¡¯s ¡®exasperated and furious¡¯ appearance, yang heng clicked his tongue, ¡°how much do you want to bet?¡±


    ¡°300 spirit stones!¡± yang chen said without hesitation.


    ¡°300 spirit stones¡­¡± gu mingyue¡¯s face turned pale as soon as she heard the number.


    it was because last time, yang chen bet 300 spirit stones in the competition against the wang family, and he ended up losing more than half of yang caidie¡¯s assets in an instant. if he loses this time, all the wealth that yang caidie had accumulated at her young age would be completely lost because of yang chen.


    yang heng was also genuinely shocked by the number yang chen mentioned, as 300 spirit stones were not a small amount.


    spirit stones were a universal currency on the entire continent, suitable for cultivation and other various needs.


    but to yang heng, 300 spirit stones were like asking for his life.


    however, when he thought about yang chen¡¯s alchemy level, a ferocious smile appeared on his face. he sneered, ¡°what¡¯s there to be afraid of? 300 spirit stones, i just don¡¯t want you to lose your sister¡¯s entire fortune. later on, even the sister who dotes on you may leave you.¡±


    indeed, 300 spirit stones was a considerable amount. but how could he lose to yang chen?


    ¡°hmph, i don¡¯t need you to interfere in my affairs. since we¡¯re going to bet, let¡¯s hurry up and set up the bet,¡± yang chen said with a faint smile.


    how could yang heng know that yang chen was not the same as before?


    what he was afraid of was not that yang heng would bet, but that he wouldn¡¯t bet.


    300 spirit stones.


    it¡¯s time for him to win back the amount the previous yang chen who hanged himself had lost.

 Chapter 4 - Chapter 4: Chapter 3: Willing to Accept Defeat in a Bet?_1

    chapter 4: chapter 3: willing to accept defeat in a bet?_1


    translator: 549690339


    there was nothing that could boost yang chen¡¯s confidence more than alchemy. in his previous life, he was known as the first genius of the dan dao, with a talent for alchemy that far surpassed all other talents in the entire territory. only a few old immortals in the alchemy world could even be compared with him.


    for him, a first-order intermediate dan master was like bullying a newborn baby.


    of course, he was indeed bullying yang heng now, but yang heng was not aware of it and thought he was looking for trouble.


    ¡°as for the competition method, let¡¯s follow the normal process of alchemy showdowns,¡± yang heng casually said, and then continued, ¡°xiao hui, you explain it.¡±


    upon hearing yang heng¡¯s words, xiao hui, his servant, felt as if he had received his master¡¯s reward and shouted, ¡°in an alchemy showdown, the outcome is determined by the quality, quantity, and appearance of the elixirs.¡±


    ¡°did you hear that?¡± yang heng said with a look as if he was afraid that yang chen didn¡¯t understand the rules, ¡°since we¡¯re betting, let¡¯s do it properly. i won¡¯t bully you either. the first-rank elixir ¡®reverting bone pill¡¯ is the simplest elixir among first-rank elixirs. the winner will be decided by the final quantity, quality, and appearance of the pills!¡±


    ¡°no problem,¡± yang chen agreed straightforwardly.


    reverting bone pill was the simplest elixir to refine among first-rank elixirs. one pill could make a martial artist in the body refining realm feel refreshed and clear-headed. usually, martial artists in the body refining realm would take a reverting bone pill before fighting, making their fights more focused and efficient.


    as for the body refining realm, it was the foundation level of martial arts cultivation, divided into nine levels, each with a considerable difference.


    yang chen wasn¡¯t even considered to be at the first level of the body refining realm.


    on the other hand, yang heng was already at the second level of the body refining realm at a young age, making him a top genius among teenagers under ¡®adulthood¡¯.


    yang chen was confident about refining the basic reverting bone pill. he looked at gu mingyue and said, ¡°ming yue, where¡¯s my pill furnace?¡±


    ¡°yo¡­ young master, your ancestral ¡®purple elegance dan furnace¡¯ was lost to the wang family. did you forget about that?¡± gu mingyue¡¯s pretty face flushed red, and she said awkwardly.


    hearing that, laughter broke out all around them.


    yang chen raised his eyebrows and thought for a moment, realizing that it was indeed true.


    with that in mind, yang chen said, ¡°then use the most ordinary pill furnace.¡±


    although gu mingyue did not want yang chen to compete with others, she had no choice but to take out a very ordinary pill furnace from her storage ring.


    ¡°i say, yang chen, you lost your family¡¯s purple elegance dan furnace, and now you¡¯re using this ordinary pill furnace to compete with me? how much chance do you have of winning? haha, young master won¡¯t bully you either; since you¡¯re using an ordinary pill furnace, i¡¯ll use one too for a fair match,¡± yang heng sneered.


    of course, he said this not because he felt sympathy for yang chen but because he believed that even if they both used ordinary pill furnaces, yang chen still had no chance of winning.


    yang chen nonchalantly said, ¡°as you wish!¡±


    as soon as his words fell, he gently pinched the pill furnace and placed it on the palm of his hand.


    a mediocre alchemist typically only used a small, palm-sized pill furnace.


    the average novice alchemist could only handle small pill furnaces.


    ¡°one set of reverting bone pill materials, and finally, based on the quantity, quality, and appearance of the pills, we will decide the winner. now, let the competition begin!¡± yang heng¡¯s servant shouted loudly.


    although yang chen was poor, he still had enough materials to refine a set of reverting bone pills as an alchemist.


    he rummaged through the lowest-grade storage ring, retrieved a set of reverting bone pill refining materials, and quickly threw them into the furnace.


    ¡°he starts with throwing in the materials without even lighting a fire. he¡¯s obviously a newbie,¡± several servants, who had seen their young master refining pills many times, mocked when they saw yang chen¡¯s refining posture.


    yang chen ignored them, threw the materials into the pill furnace, and then used the ¡®fire control wood¡¯ to ignite the fire.


    ¡°having been used to using my own inherent flame in my previous life, adapting to the use of this fire control wood is still somewhat challenging,¡± yang chen thought to himself as he controlled the fire¡¯s temperature using the fire control wood.


    fire control was a crucial step in alchemy.


    simply put, it was about controlling the heat.


    the final number and quality of the elixir were inseparably related to the heat control.


    in addition to controlling the heat, it was also essential to adjust the ratio of the materials inside the furnace during the elixir¡¯s formation process. this step was equally crucial; if not done well, the quality and potency of the elixirs would be greatly compromised. it was a skill that heavily tested the details of the process.


    so, becoming an alchemist relied heavily on natural talent and comprehension.


    however, all these steps were already deeply ingrained in yang chen¡¯s mind.


    his fire control and adjustments were all executed perfectly.


    gu mingyue, who had watched yang chen refine pills many times, blinked her big eyes and wore a surprised and nervous expression on her face.


    she could tell that her young master wasn¡¯t as careless as before when refining pills. moreover, yang chen¡¯s refining skills and steps seemed to be more refined than before. his fire control skills and seriousness when adjusting the materials were completely different from before.


    ¡°could it be that the young master suddenly gained enlightenment in alchemy after attempting suicide?¡± gu mingyue wondered while observing from a close distance.

 Chapter 5 - Chapter 5: Chapter 3: Willing to Accept Defeat in a Bet?_2

    chapter 5: chapter 3: willing to accept defeat in a bet?_2


    translator: 549690339


    she was truly worried in her heart.


    although yang chen¡¯s alchemy skills had improved, yang heng was a first-order intermediate dan master in the true sense. and yang chen? he was just a primary first-grade alchemist.


    what is the gap between a primary first-grade and first grade middle stage?


    a first-grade low-level alchemist who refines first-rank elixirs will not have a 100% success rate; it might even be quite low. the threshold is that as long as one refines a first-rank elixir, one can be considered a primary first-grade alchemist. but what about a first grade middle stage alchemist? that is someone who can refine first-rank elixirs with a 100% success rate.


    their young master only accidentally refined a first-rank elixir a year ago. it was unknown how the blind cat encountered the dead rat, but he became a primary first-grade alchemist. however, in the year following, he had not refined a single first-rank elixir.


    how could this not make people worried?


    however, just as gu mingyue¡¯s thoughts were running, suddenly, yang chen¡¯s hands were lowered, and gradually, the flame from the fire control wood disappeared. in the alchemy furnace, a wisp of smoke rose, followed by a burst of fragrance emanating from the pill furnace.


    this scent is usually a precursor to the formation of an elixir.


    ¡°the elixir is formed!¡±


    this made yang heng¡¯s servant¡¯s eyes widen in disbelief.


    no one could have imagined that yang chen would form an elixir faster than yang heng.


    ¡°what¡¯s there to worry about!¡± the servant, xiao hui, who was highly valued by yang heng snorted coldly: ¡°this reverting bone pill, our young master heng has refined it hundreds of times, what¡¯s so remarkable about forming an elixir? the young master¡¯s best record is refining three reverting bone pills at once! three, not something a waste that occasionally refines a reverting bone pill can compare with.¡±


    as he spoke, the servant glanced at yang chen, who had just formed an elixir, with disdain. although he was a servant, he had yang heng¡¯s protection and wasn¡¯t afraid of yang chen. yang chen¡¯s position in the yang family was quite awkward. if it were not for his older sister, yang caidie¡¯s protection, he might not even have the same status as a servant.


    at this time, yang heng also noticed yang chen, who had formed the elixir. seeing yang chen¡¯s confident appearance, a cold smile appeared on his face. forming an elixir quickly didn¡¯t mean anything; he would soon let yang chen know the true alchemy techniques.


    ¡°young master, you¡­ you really refined the reverting bone pill?¡± gu mingyue nervously asked.


    yang chen smiled and said, ¡°yes!¡±


    he was joking; if he couldn¡¯t even refine a reverting bone pill, he would have really lost face. moreover, observing yang heng¡¯s technique, he could almost determine the result of yang heng¡¯s alchemy. so he deliberately adjusted his method to not make his victory too stunning; otherwise, it would inevitably arouse suspicion.


    ¡°elixir complete!¡±


    suddenly, yang heng shouted loudly. immediately after, a strong fragrance emerged from the pill furnace. from yang heng¡¯s triumphant expression, it was not difficult to see that he was extremely satisfied with the result of his alchemy this time, and even believed that victory was already in his grasp.


    gu mingyue feared that yang chen would be hit hard and quickly said, ¡°young master, even if you lose this bet, it doesn¡¯t matter. at least you¡¯ve refined the reverting bone pill. that represents you are still an alchemist in the future and still have a future! a true man doesn¡¯t need to care about temporary success or failure!¡±


    when he heard gu mingyue¡¯s words, yang chen felt like it was neither appropriate to cry nor laugh. how could the other party think he had already lost?


    ¡°yang chen, open the furnace,¡± yang heng sneered.


    yang chen didn¡¯t delay and immediately turned the furnace over. in an instant, the elixir slipped out of the pill furnace and fell into both their hands.


    looking at the three reverting bone pills in his palm, yang heng laughed heartily, ¡°yang chen, do you know what an elixir genius looks like now? three reverting bone pills, if you can achieve this in your lifetime, you can be proud. alright, let¡¯s not talk too much; hand over the 300 spirit stones. oh right, you don¡¯t have that many spirit stones, i can wait for you to ask your sister for them. after all, you are originally fond of hiding behind women.¡±


    however, with his full confidence, he didn¡¯t notice gu mingyue¡¯s round, wide-open mouth beside yang chen.


    yang chen smiled and said, ¡°yang heng, how can you be so confident that you¡¯ve won?¡±


    yang heng glanced disdainfully at yang chen, and before he could say anything, he suddenly saw the four reverting bone pills in yang chen¡¯s hand!


    four!


    was there one more than him?


    ¡°how is this possible!¡± yang heng¡¯s heart shook.


    yang heng¡¯s servant immediately became unhappy, ¡°what¡¯s the use of the quantity alone? what we¡¯re comparing is quality, our young master heng¡¯s elixir quality and quantity are both top-notch reverting bone pills!¡±


    ¡°are you sure my reverting bone pills are of lower quality than your young master¡¯s?¡± yang chen yawned lazily. ¡°if you think you haven¡¯t seen it clearly, i don¡¯t mind letting you have a closer look. it¡¯s not too late to give me an answer after you¡¯ve distinguished them.¡±


    in fact, yang heng had already determined the quality of yang chen¡¯s refined elixir, but he didn¡¯t dare believe it was true. because the quality of the elixir yang chen formed was slightly better than his own. the crystal clear and transparent luster was unmistakable, and anyone without a problem in their brain would know who had won or lost.


    at this moment, gu mingyue almost couldn¡¯t believe her own eyes, and said excitedly, ¡°young master heng, you understand the principle of losing a bet and admitting defeat, right?¡±


    yang heng¡¯s face turned pale.


    and his servant, xiao hui, couldn¡¯t believe the fact even more.


    after looking around and finding no one around, yang heng clenched his teeth and said, ¡°yang chen, how did you do it?¡±


    ¡°how i did it doesn¡¯t seem to be something i need to report to you, right? you just need to know that being low-key doesn¡¯t mean being weak.¡± yang chen slowly said. ¡°you¡¯ve already lost now. if you don¡¯t admit it, we can go to the elder¡¯s residence to have elder yang judge. i believe justice is in everyone¡¯s heart.¡±


    upon hearing about going to the elder¡¯s residence, where would yang heng be willing? he had already lost face over the 300 spirit stones today, how could he let others know about it?


    ¡°no one is allowed to reveal what happened today.¡± as he spoke, yang heng angrily shouted at his subordinates.


    ¡°yes, young master, we understand.¡±


    next, yang heng gritted his teeth in anger, and said viciously, ¡°of course i am willing to admit defeat in the bet. take these 300 spirit stones. remember, if you dare to tell this matter, i will make you suffer.¡±


    he actually wanted to deny it, but he was afraid that yang chen would reveal the matter, so where else would he have the face to see people? these 300 spirit stones had to be handed over.


    seeing yang heng handing over the huge sum of 300 spirit stones, gu mingyue¡¯s eyes were filled with tears of joy. she hurriedly stood up and ran towards yang caidie¡¯s place as soon as she rubbed it. she had to tell yang caidie about this good news. this was a huge piece of good news.


    today, their young master had not lost money; he had actually made money.

 Chapter 6 - Chapter 6: Chapter 4: How About Older Sister Marries You_1

    chapter 6: chapter 4: how about older sister marries you_1


    translator: 549690339


    ¡°what!¡±


    yang caidie covered her heaving chest, her face pale with fright, and said with a lisp, ¡°you said, you said yang chen went to gamble with someone again?¡±


    ¡°yes, that¡¯s right.¡± gu mingyue¡¯s cheeks flushed.


    just as she was about to explain, yang caidie covered her head and fell heavily onto the bed, asking weakly, ¡°how much did he gamble this time?¡±


    ¡°three hundred¡­¡± gu mingyue told her without any omissions.


    ¡°three hundred¡­ why is it three hundred again?¡± yang caidie felt bitter; the last time he gambled with the wang family, it was three hundred, and this time it was still three hundred.


    why did her younger brother get involved with this three hundred?


    but soon, she resignedly said, ¡°three hundred it is then. as his older sister, i can afford it. go tell yang chen that as a true man, success and failure are common in the affairs of soldiers. he must not be discouraged and must not attempt to take his own life again. three hundred spirit stones, i can still afford to lose.¡±


    obviously, in yang caidie¡¯s eyes, her younger brother was more important, and if she lost three hundred spirit stones, she lost them.


    seeing yang caidie¡¯s heartbroken expression, gu mingyue blinked and said, ¡°well, young lady. actually, this time young master¡­ he¡­¡±


    ¡°what¡¯s wrong? did he gamble more than three hundred?¡± yang caidie widened her eyes, and she had just over three hundred spirit stones left. if there were any more, she really wouldn¡¯t be able to get them out.


    ¡°no, no, i mean, young master gambled three hundred spirit stones this time, but the final result might be a bit different from what you think. young master¡­ young master won.¡± gu mingyue said.


    hearing this, yang caidie didn¡¯t show a surprised expression, but instead patted gu mingyue on the head, ¡°mingyue, are you sick? as his older sister, how could i not know how much my younger brother weighs? that yang heng, a tier 1 middle-stage alchemy master, even our yang family grand alchemy master second master praised him, saying his alchemy talent is unmatched. can my younger brother beat him? you¡¯re joking with me.¡±


    although she never blamed yang chen, as his older sister, she knew exactly what kind of person her younger brother was and what he was capable of.


    her parents died early, and to put it bluntly, when her younger brother was young, she was the one who changed his diapers. she knew her brother all too well. but what could she do? he was her younger brother, and even if he was useless and a waste, he was still her brother.


    ¡°it¡¯s true.¡± gu mingyue didn¡¯t know how to explain and could only stubbornly mumble, ¡°i saw it with my own eyes.¡±


    ¡°really?¡±


    gu mingyue explained the ins and outs of the situation clearly.


    yang caidie was dumbfounded.


    she pinched her ear, ¡°am i dreaming?¡±


    ¡°it should¡­ not be a dream!¡±


    ¡°what do you mean it should not be a dream?¡±


    ¡°because mingyue feels like she¡¯s dreaming¡­¡±


    yang caidie slapped the table hard, then paused for a moment, ¡°my hand hurts, so it seems i¡¯m not dreaming. my brother, yang chen, actually won? three hundred spirit stones, hahaha, three hundred spirit stones.¡±


    a surprised expression burst across yang caidie¡¯s face.


    gu mingyue¡¯s face also beamed with joy.


    yang caidie slapped the table again, causing the table to wobble unsteadily, ¡°mingyue, what¡¯s my brother¡¯s favorite food? today, i, as his older sister, will cook it for him. whatever he wants to eat, i¡¯ll cook it. three hundred spirit stones, that¡¯s so satisfying. i want to kiss my brother and see if he¡¯s come to his senses!¡±


    ¡­


    yang chen took a small tour around the yang family, visiting a few familiar places from his memory, before leisurely returning. back at home, it was noon time, and he knew his sister yang caidie must be preparing meals for him.


    as expected, when yang chen pushed open the door, he was greeted by the fragrant aroma of food. the scent filled his nostrils, making him feel refreshed. in his previous life, he had not entered the martial arts world and could not avoid food. however, this was the first time he had encountered food with such a warm and homey fragrance.


    yang caidie¡­


    yang chen had an instinctive aversion to women because of the harm inflicted on him by hua wanru, so he was wary of anyone. however, when it came to his elder sister yang caidie, he could not feel any aversion at all, so he could not help but feel a genuine sense of family and love.


    ¡°yang chen, you¡¯re back?¡± yang caidie said with a beaming smile, ¡°see what your elder sister has cooked for you today? braised goose, your favorite! let me tell you, your sister has improved a lot in her cooking skills these days. i¡¯ll fatten you up for sure, haha!¡±


    seeing his sister¡¯s candid laughter, yang chen knew gu mingyue had told yang caidie about his winning three hundred spirit stones.


    he smiled faintly then took out all three hundred spirit stones from his storage ring and said, ¡°sister, i¡¯ll give these spirit stones back to you.¡±


    ¡°why are you giving them back to me?¡±yang caidie chewed her food.


    ¡°didn¡¯t i lose three hundred spirit stones? you helped me cover it at the time, so now i¡¯m returning it to you!¡± yang chen replied.


    yang caidie blinked, ¡°let me tell you something, yang chen, all you need to understand is one thing. you are the only man of our lineage; in simple terms, you are the only one with the responsibility of carrying on the family line. so, your sister¡¯s things are yours, and yours, well, they are still yours. there¡¯s no need to give them to me.¡±


    yang chen was completely dumbfounded.


    what kind of logic was that?


    could this even make sense?


    ¡°sister¡­¡±


    ¡°i¡¯ve said that i don¡¯t want it. hurry up and eat the goose.¡± yang caidie ordered.yang chen looked embarrassed and then said, ¡°older sister, actually, i have something to discuss with you today.¡±


    ¡°what is it?¡± yang caidie blinked her eyes.


    yang chen picked up a piece of goose meat and found it quite delicious. while chewing, he said, ¡°i want to practice martial arts!¡±


    ¡°no way!¡± yang caidie said seriously.


    yang chen slapped his forehead, knowing it would be like this.


    from the memory of this body¡¯s yang chen, he had digested everything just now. it could be said that yang caidie never thought of letting her brother practice martial arts.


    as expected, yang caidie put her chopsticks down and wiped her mouth, ¡°listen, my treasure. you know that your older sister is the number one genius among the women of the yang family. how formidable is that black-haired wolf from the sun family who used to bully you? the equivalent of the body refining realm third layer, your older sister just cut it down with one strike. you just focus on alchemy, it¡¯s not so hard. practicing martial arts is more difficult and bitter, right? you¡¯ll be sweating all over every day. what if you get hurt? wouldn¡¯t your older sister be heartbroken?¡±


    ¡°but if i don¡¯t practice martial arts, how can i protect myself?¡± yang chen tried to persuade yang caidie.


    yang caidie raised her eyebrows, ¡°i will protect you.¡±


    ¡°¡­¡±


    yang chen said unhappily, ¡°older sister, you should think carefully. in the future, i will marry and have children. we can¡¯t live together forever. can you take care of me and protect me for a lifetime? fine, even if you can protect me for a lifetime, will you also protect my children?¡±


    hearing yang chen¡¯s words, gu mingyue, who was eating at the side, felt that what yang chen said made sense.


    she is a maid, so she can¡¯t sit at the table to eat. yang caidie had told her that as well, but she felt that this was the rule and couldn¡¯t break it. so every time they had a meal, yang chen and yang caidie sat at the table, and she stood on the side. however, she could clearly hear their conversation.


    yang caidie, listening to yang chen¡¯s words, blinked her big eyes, looking cute and playful. it seemed that she also thought what yang chen said made sense. after considering it for a while, she finally seemed to make up her mind, ¡°it makes sense. how about this? you¡¯re still underage now. after the coming-of-age ceremony in three months, you¡¯ll be an adult, and i will marry you. that way, i can protect you for a lifetime.¡±


    at first, yang chen thought he finally persuaded his somewhat-explosive older sister with his eloquence.


    but soon he found out.


    my god, he is too naive.


    this older sister of his is really extraordinary. in order to protect him, she is even willing to marry him.


    yang chen knew it could work.


    because yang caidie is not his biological sister; she was picked up by his parents. but, how her background came to be, he didn¡¯t know. of course, he knew that he couldn¡¯t take this seriously, because his older sister had said many nonsense things in the past.


    maybe it was just yang caidie¡¯s way of appeasing him.


    but one thing he noticed.


    indulgence.


    this is true indulgence.


    yes, yang caidie¡¯s love for yang chen is indeed indulgent.


    now he finally understood why yang caidie¡¯s brother yang chen was so useless. how could he not be useless? with such an indulgent older sister, it would be strange if her brother wasn¡¯t useless.


    yang chen¡¯s talent in martial arts was actually not bad, even slightly better than yang heng¡¯s, but yang caidie didn¡¯t want yang chen to suffer. she didn¡¯t allow him to practice martial arts, and instead had him study alchemy because alchemy wasn¡¯t as hard as martial arts. however, the result was that ¡®yang chen¡¯ didn¡¯t have a talent for alchemy.


    as a result, this ¡®yang chen¡¯ found that both martial arts and alchemy were not his strengths, and eventually embarked on the path of a hedonist. however, his older sister always covered for him, no matter what he did.


    this made the current yang chen take a deep breath.


    he also knew clearly that yang caidie¡¯s indulgence was indeed out of love for her brother, but he couldn¡¯t let this situation continue to develop in a bad direction.


    with this in mind, he said, ¡°sis, are you serious?¡±


    ¡°uh¡­ anyway, you just don¡¯t practice martial arts.¡± yang caidie replied earnestly.


    ¡°bang!¡±


    yang chen slammed the table violently and said fiercely, ¡°today, i will practice martial arts no matter what. older sister, i want to walk my own path. even if you have ten thousand reasons, have you ever seen a man who lets a woman stand in front of him to protect him? i, yang chen, will never be the first man to hide behind a woman.¡±


    ¡°since i am the only man in our family, i must take on the responsibility of being the only man!¡±


    when these words fell, yang chen turned and left.


    he wasn¡¯t really angry but had to be more decisive about important matters. if he continued to be weak on this issue and hesitated, yang caidie would only treat him as a child who would never grow up. he needed her to know that a man is a man!


    yang caidie was indeed frightened by yang chen¡¯s attitude. honestly, this was the first time she saw her brother display such a manly attitude.


    ¡°ah, ming yue, did you see that?¡±


    ¡°i saw it¡­¡± gu mingyue wiped her mouth vigorously, seemingly unable to believe it.


    yang caidie swallowed her saliva hard: ¡°just now, my brother seemed quite manly.¡±


    has yang chen finally come to his senses in the nick of time?


    ¡°not just seemed, definitely manly.¡± gu mingyue said.

 Chapter 7 - Chapter 7: Chapter 5: Alchemy Insights_1

    chapter 7: chapter 5: alchemy insights_1


    translator: 549690339


    yang chen returned to his room and began sorting out his thoughts.


    indeed, yang caidie was not his biological sister; she was the adopted child of his current body¡¯s parents. put bluntly, they had no blood relation. as for who yang caidie¡¯s birth family was, no one knew.


    as for yang chen¡¯s parents, he couldn¡¯t even remember their faces within his memories. all he knew was that they had ventured into the great wild hundred clans in their youth and moved to the bustling area of ??north mountain county.


    they had not returned for more than a decade, and no one knew whether they were alive or dead. in contrast, he and yang caidie were left as orphans, and their status in the yang family was extremely awkward.


    as the saying goes, a child without a mother is like a blade of grass¡­


    if it weren¡¯t for yang caidie¡¯s astonishing talent, showing that she was no weaker than the men in the yang family at such a young age, yang chen might have been expelled from the family register long ago.


    however, even so, if it were the old yang chen, he would have been expelled in the coming three months.


    why would it be so?


    in three months, it would be the yang family¡¯s coming of age ceremony.


    this is a clan gathering that every young yang family member must go through. it is a test for the young members of the yang family. only after passing this clan gathering will they truly gain the acceptance of the yang family. half a year ago, the yang family had promulgated a new system: if the younger generation of the yang family, who are participating in the coming of age ceremony, did not show the strength of the first layer body refining, they would be immediately removed from the family register.


    being removed from the family register, simply put, means exile, being gradually marginalized by the yang family. whether you live or die, no one will care.


    yang caidie also knew about this. however, she had the mentality of ¡°a dead pig is not afraid of hot water.¡± with her protecting her younger brother, even if yang chen were to be expelled from the family register, she would still support him.


    but yang chen didn¡¯t want to be so humiliated as to be expelled from the family register at the coming of age ceremony.


    ¡°first layer body refining¡­¡± yang chen muttered, ¡°i¡¯ll set this as my goal for now. otherwise, if i get expelled from the family register at the coming of age ceremony, the lack of resources would be a huge problem.¡±


    he gradually formed a plan in his mind.


    in his previous life, what he was best at was digging out a person¡¯s talent, using alchemy, various heavenly materials and earthly treasures, to cultivate a person with martial aptitude into an outstanding genius. for him, yang chen¡¯s current awkward position in the yang family and rumors of his incompetence might cause some minor obstacles, but ultimately, none of these were major issues.


    however, the most troublesome issue now was a lack of resources, as his position in the yang family was too awkward and he had no access to any.


    he possessed vast knowledge, but he was broke and penniless.


    fortunately, he had a clear plan in his heart, and he murmured, ¡°the most outstanding alchemist in the yang family is the second master, one of the seven patriarchs of the yang family. today is his lecture day, and it is said that those who can please him will receive many rewards.¡±


    yang chen was very interested in this ¡°reward.¡± as soon as he thought of it, he immediately set off.


    ¡°young master, are you going out?¡±


    a smile appeared on the face of a servant who was sweeping the courtyard in yang chen¡¯s residence.


    yang chen glanced at the middle-aged servant and nodded, but he didn¡¯t have much affection for the man. this servant was called zhou huaiyi, and he was responsible for cleaning up the clutter in the yang family courtyard. he was in his thirties and treated people respectfully. however, since being betrayed by hua wanru, yang chen¡¯s ability to observe people had improved.


    zhou huaiyi¡¯s eyes were filled with cunning and defiance. although he seemed respectful, no one knew what he was thinking.


    but zhou huaiyi was just a servant, so yang chen didn¡¯t pay much attention to him. he nodded slightly, said nothing, and went straight to elder yang¡¯s place.


    elder yang, the most talented alchemist in the yang family, was said to have reached the intermediate level of a second grade alchemist at this age, making him the number one alchemist in the family. he was also considered a top-notch alchemist among the great wild hundred clans.


    this elder had the only pill refining room in the yang family, which was what yang chen cared about the most.


    ¡­


    ¡°during alchemy, the most important thing is the furnace fire, followed by adjusting and controlling the process. your understanding and control of both will determine the quality and quantity of the final elixir,¡± elder yang said as he sat at the top of the pill refining room, stroking his white beard, lecturing the yang family¡¯s alchemy descendants below him.


    at that moment, a sudden commotion occurred, causing elder yang to frown in annoyance. he saw the source of the noise was a young man from the yang family suddenly appearing in the classroom.


    this young man of the yang family was none other than yang chen who had rushed over from outside.


    ¡°yang chen, didn¡¯t you hang yourself? how could you still come to listen to elder¡¯s lecture?¡± a teenager sarcastically said, his words filled with disdain for yang chen.


    yang chen had long been the subject of mockery among many young members of the yang family, mainly because he was too incompetent.


    now that someone had taken the lead, laughter continued to pour in. the next moment, someone laughed even louder, ¡°yang chen, you gambled with the wang family and lost even your open-crotch pants. you didn¡¯t produce a single elixir with three furnaces of alchemy materials. if i were you, i would have hanged myself. but instead, you come to listen to elder¡¯s lecture; that¡¯s simply an insult to elder! you¡¯ve already lost face for the yang family; don¡¯t lose face for elder too.¡±


    yang heng, who had gambled with yang chen in the morning, was also among them. now that he saw yang chen coming, his anger could not be contained.


    he didn¡¯t know how in the world yang chen had managed to refine those four reverting bone pills. he only felt that yang chen had some skill in the area of reverting bone pills. upon seeing yang chen now, he didn¡¯t hesitate to ridicule him, ¡°yang chen, when elder gives lectures, we attendees should be punctual. but you just burst in here. do you even care about elder at all?¡±elder yang didn¡¯t have a particularly good impression of yang chen either, especially knowing that yang chen lost to the wang family and had tarnished the reputation of the yang family¡¯s alchemists. however, as an elder of the yang family, when he saw the students making a commotion, he snorted coldly, ¡°you¡¯re all acting so frivolously, where is your dignity? have you forgotten to show me, your second master, any respect?¡±


    upon hearing elder yang¡¯s words, these yang family brothers stopped their improprieties and immediately apologized, ¡°second master, we know we were wrong.¡±


    elder yang wore a stern expression but did not attempt to help yang chen. he did not even glance at yang chen and directly said, ¡°yang chen, my class has been going on for an hour, and you enter halfway through. do you even have any respect for me, your second grandfather? now, stand in the corner and listen.¡±


    ¡°yes, second grandfather.¡± yang chen understood the rules and had no intention of complaining. he definitely wouldn¡¯t humiliate himself by trying to argue, so he simply stood in the corner.


    seeing yang chen¡¯s miserable appearance, yang heng laughed and felt a great deal of satisfaction.


    there were also many boys who laughed at yang chen. seeing him like this, they made mocking gestures, showing off their prowess against yang chen.


    yang chen was not about to lower himself to the level of these members of the yang family. with his hands behind his back, he was focused and meticulous.


    elder yang found this somewhat unexpected since yang chen had previously fallen asleep during his class. but now, yang chen appeared energetic, as if he meant to pay full attention to the class.


    with some questions in mind, elder yang did not stop the movements of his hands. he spoke slowly, ¡°i¡¯ve explained the principles already. now, i am going to refine a batch of first-grade elixirs called clear flame pills in front of you. this pill is a high-grade elixir among first-grade pills, very difficult to refine. if you can successfully refine it, you would reach the level of a grade 1 high-rank alchemist.¡±


    ¡°next, i will begin refining. what you can learn from my techniques depends entirely on your destiny.¡±


    after elder yang finished speaking, all of the yang family members present held their breaths and carefully observed elder yang refining the pills.


    yang chen also observed, though he wasn¡¯t trying to learn. although elder yang¡¯s alchemy level was regarded as legendary within the yang family, making people admire it, yang chen didn¡¯t consider him much. he was observing elder yang¡¯s refining process with other thoughts in mind.


    what intrigued him was that elder yang¡¯s alchemy skills were much better than yang heng¡¯s half-baked methods. his technique could be described as skillful and proficient. he had clearly grasped many truths of alchemy.


    ¡°elder yang knows to add materials before controlling the fire. it seems he knows some intricate details of alchemy.¡± yang chen thought to himself.


    elder yang refined the pills meticulously. about half an hour later, the aroma from the alchemy furnace began to spread. he slapped the pill furnace, and with a bang, two smooth and round pills jumped out and landed in elder yang¡¯s hands.


    elder yang¡¯s old face revealed a smile, clearly satisfied with the results of the refining. he held the two pills and scanned the crowd.


    upon seeing elder yang¡¯s miraculous alchemy skills, many of the yang family juniors felt envious. but when they saw elder yang¡¯s gaze at this moment, they immediately became serious.


    elder yang stood up and said, ¡°tell me, during my refining process, i intentionally slowed down my steps and techniques to help you learn better. who can tell me what they learned from watching my refining process?¡±


    when his words fell, there was silence.


    this made elder yang¡¯s expression increasingly difficult to maintain.


    at that moment, yang heng cautiously raised his hand and stood up.


    elder yang felt a slight moment of joy, ¡°yang heng, what did you understand? tell me.¡±


    ¡°second grandfather, when i observed your refining process, i noticed that you added the materials first, then used the fire control wood to create the fire. this is different from the method of igniting the fire first and then adjusting the materials that you taught us before. i think that this step must be the key point for refining the clear flame pills.¡± yang heng spoke confidently.


    elder yang sighed, his eyes narrowing, ¡°you¡¯ve only seen the surface, but you haven¡¯t truly understood the essence. sit down.¡±


    his words were quite tactful.


    yang heng¡¯s answer was like a blindfolded person trying to hit a target; he hadn¡¯t even grasped the outer layer properly.


    he had originally thought that by refining a first-grade high-level elixir on the spot and teaching the process today, he could discover some alchemy geniuses among the younger generation of the yang family before the coming of age ceremony. but he didn¡¯t expect the result to be like this; the most outstanding alchemy genius, yang heng, could only provide such a reply.


    ¡°does anyone else here understand anything from my refining process just now?¡± elder yang asked with a solemn expression.


    ¡°second grandfather, i¡­¡±


    next, several other young members of the yang family tried their luck by answering, hoping to please elder yang. after all, gaining elder yang¡¯s favor was a blessing for the younger generation. everyone knew that elder yang had no descendants, his entire life had been devoted to alchemy and the protection of the yang family.


    gaining his favor meant receiving elder yang¡¯s true inheritance.


    however, the answers from these youngsters failed to please elder yang. instead, the old man¡¯s expression became more and more displeased, showing signs of anger.


    ¡°your answers have disappointed me greatly! do you really think you can trick me with your wild guesses? alright, does anyone else want to answer?¡± elder yang sighed, having already lost hope at that point.


    it was at this moment that yang chen, who was standing in the corner, raised his hand.


    ¡°second grandfather, i think i might have understood something.¡± yang chen said without sadness or joy.

 Chapter 8 - Chapter 8: Chapter 6: A Repentant Prodigal Son is Worth More Than Gold_1

    chapter 8: chapter 6: a repentant prodigal son is worth more than gold_1


    translator: 549690339


    yang chen¡¯s words undoubtedly provoked laughter from the entire audience, with many people thinking that he was merely trying to attract attention. yang chen had done this sort of thing before, and in the end, every result proved that he was nothing more than a clown.


    yang heng couldn¡¯t help but scoff from his seat, quickly saying with a stern tone: ¡°yang chen, second master¡¯s lecture is no place for your wild antics. you are wasting our time and second master¡¯s time.¡±


    ¡°weren¡¯t you just wasting second master¡¯s time?¡± yang chen replied slowly.


    ¡°how can we be the same as you!¡± as soon as yang heng heard this, he scolded, ¡°everyone knows that you lost 300 spirit stones to the wang family, haven¡¯t you disgraced yourself enough?¡±


    yang chen raised an eyebrow: ¡°oh? so you mean you also want to reveal who you lost your spirit stones to?¡±


    hearing this, yang heng¡¯s expression changed rapidly: ¡°yang chen, don¡¯t slander me!¡±


    ¡°i haven¡¯t even mentioned how you lost your spirit stones yet, what are you so nervous about?¡± yang chen grinned.


    yang heng glared with eyes wide open: ¡°yang chen, good, you¡¯ve got guts!¡±


    yang chen twisted his neck; he wasn¡¯t afraid of yang heng¡¯s threats. he didn¡¯t take yang heng¡¯s words seriously at all. if yang heng really wanted to cause him trouble, he wouldn¡¯t mind exposing yang heng¡¯s 300 spirit stone loss. he was curious as to why yang heng, despite losing to him, could still be so cheerful.


    at this moment, second master yang spoke up with an emotionless face: ¡°yang chen, although yang heng¡¯s words were somewhat excessive, if you truly intend to rely on blind luck, then don¡¯t bother trying.¡±


    it wasn¡¯t surprising that he looked down on yang chen, as yang chen¡¯s reputation was so notorious within the yang family that everyone knew about it.


    yang chen respectfully bowed: ¡°second master, when i observed your alchemy just now, i noticed that you added the materials first and then waited for about a minute before starting the fire. during this minute, you did a lot in the cauldron. i observed that you seemed to arrange the materials in specific positions inside the cauldron¡­ ¡±


    ¡°yang chen, what nonsense are you talking about, what does arrangement have to do with alchemy¡­ ¡±


    ¡°shut up.¡± second master yang couldn¡¯t help but get angry at this point.


    he looked at yang chen with astonishment, his beard trembling: ¡°yang chen, continue talking, everyone else be quiet.¡±


    what a strange turn of events.


    it wasn¡¯t surprising that he was so emotional, as yang chen¡¯s words finally provided him with the answer he wanted. wasn¡¯t the whole point of his deliberate slowdown to give the people below a better understanding of the details of his alchemy?


    yang chen continued humbly: ¡°i have a very shallow understanding of alchemy, so i don¡¯t know the true intentions behind second master¡¯s method. however, i noticed that while second master was controlling the fire, he deliberately manipulated it to concentrate in the middle position, which tells me that the materials placed in the middle of the cauldron must be treated with high heat, while those on the side only require low heat. from this, it¡¯s clear that while adjusting and controlling the fire are two different steps, controlling the fire is actually part of the adjustment process as well.¡±


    ¡°good!¡±


    second master yang was overjoyed, laughing heartily: ¡°yang chen, your words have deeply comforted me. yes, adjusting and controlling the fire are two separate processes and steps, but who can truly comprehend that controlling the fire is also part of the adjustment process? i just don¡¯t know how much of my alchemy technique you¡¯ve grasped by now.¡±


    ¡°after thinking about it, i believe i¡¯ve understood about 50%.¡± yang chen scratched his head: ¡°i think if second master does it one more time, i¡¯ll understand completely.¡±


    of course, he was being insincere when he said this.


    he understood the principles of second master yang¡¯s shallow alchemy technique just from watching it once.


    his starting point was too high; he had once been called the number one alchemy genius. he didn¡¯t care about the top alchemists of the countryside, let alone the ones in the entire north mountain county. if he couldn¡¯t even learn yang¡¯s alchemy technique, there was no point in mentioning his once-esteemed title of alchemy genius.


    to be called a genius, not only should he be able to learn second master yang¡¯s alchemy technique, but he should also be able to learn techniques that are millions of times more profound than yang¡¯s.


    saying he understood 50% was merely to avoid causing too big a shock.


    however, he still underestimated the remoteness of the hundred tribes of the great wilderness. even though he only said he understood 50%, second master yang still stared at him in surprise, as if he had seen a ghost.


    ¡°is this true?¡± second master yang asked, his face full of astonishment.


    ¡°second master, don¡¯t listen to him. he¡¯s just trying to attract attention!¡± yang heng, seeing yang chen seizing the limelight, was immediately unhappy.


    how could this be?


    how could yang chen win second master yang¡¯s favor?


    ¡°if you think i¡¯m lying, then why don¡¯t you try it yourself?¡± yang chen said expressionlessly.


    even a mudman has a temper, and this yang heng was playing with fire.


    upon hearing yang chen¡¯s words, yang heng immediately wilted, but to let him give up that easily was evidently not so simple. gritting his teeth, he said, ¡°second master, yang chen was humiliated by the wang family just a while ago, even losing our family¡¯s purple furnace. he even almost hung himself. how can we believe the words of such a good-for-nothing?¡±


    one should not hit a person in the face or expose their short-comings.


    yang heng exposed yang chen¡¯s short-comings, clearly intending to burn bridges.


    this caused second master yang¡¯s face to darken, clearly unhappy about yang heng¡¯s narrow-mindedness.


    yang chen, however, remained composed and said: ¡°second master, everything yang heng said is true. i, yang chen, have indeed been humiliated by the wang family and have been desperate to die. but i believe that in this world, as long as one acts with integrity and virtue, it is never too late to repent and change. how can one judge a hero by a momentary success or failure?¡±¡±when i was feeling desperate, i suddenly realized my mistakes and even understood many philosophical concepts that i didn¡¯t understand before. my heart secretly vowed that i would never live like my past unfettered life. however, yang heng constantly pressured me and made things difficult. tell me, if we judge heroes based on their temporary success or failure, who among us hasn¡¯t made mistakes? should we judge our entire lives based on the mistakes we made at that time?¡±


    yang chen did not bring up the matter of yang heng losing three hundred spirit stones.


    ultimately, he didn¡¯t want to pick on yang heng.


    moreover, exposing yang heng¡¯s flaws at this moment would inevitably cause second master yang to look down on him.


    with these words, he hit the nail on the head, which undoubtedly made second master yang very delighted. he slapped the table suddenly, making a loud bang, and forcefully said: ¡°yang chen, you¡¯re right, we should not judge a hero based on temporary success or failure. i know about some of your past deeds, but i can see that you¡¯ve truly realized your mistakes. as a prodigal son returning, there¡¯s no reason why you can¡¯t have a bright future. yang heng, on the other hand, you, as a member of the yang family, are constantly pushing others around. what kind of image does that project?¡±


    ¡°back in the day, i wasn¡¯t the most outstanding alchemist in the yang family, and there were many people better than me. but now? i am the banner of the yang family¡¯s alchemy. who in the yang family dares to claim that they are better at alchemy than me? yang heng, you are indeed the number one alchemist of the yang family. but with your current mindset, how can you achieve greatness? you should learn more from yang chen.¡±


    second master yang¡¯s reprimand undoubtedly threw yang heng from heaven to hell.


    he trembled, looking at yang chen with venomous eyes, and hatred grew in his heart.


    yang chen did not care about yang heng¡¯s hatred and simply said, ¡°i am grateful that second master understands me.¡±


    ¡°yang chen, you¡¯re being too polite. just now, i also held a grudge against you and made you stand while listening to my lecture. but after hearing your words, i feel ashamed. you can sit down and listen to the lecture with them. i¡¯ll refine another detoxifying pill for you. if you can comprehend it all, i¡¯ll grant you whatever you want!¡± second master yang promised grandly.


    this made yang chen very happy. all the young members of the yang family wanted to win second master yang¡¯s favor, and wasn¡¯t that what he came here for today?


    he hurriedly and respectfully said, ¡°thank you, second master, i will not let you down!¡±


    many people nearby looked at yang chen with both envy and jealousy, wondering what kind of luck he had. did getting humiliated by the wang family somehow open up his mind?


    most importantly, second master yang made it quite clear.


    i¡¯ll refine another detoxifying pill for ¡®you¡¯.


    yes, for yang chen alone, not for them!


    the meaning was simple; second master yang had not planned to refine a second detoxifying pill, but he made an exception for yang chen.


    welcome indeed to luck.


    all of them were filled with jealous hatred, but they dared not speak up directly. at most, they could only glare at yang chen coldly.


    yang chen had already guessed that he would become the target of everyone¡¯s wrath. he didn¡¯t mind and continued to observe second master yang¡¯s alchemy techniques carefully.


    this time, second master yang slowed down even more, so that yang chen could have a good chance to learn. after nearly half an hour, the alchemy process was completed. this time, with a joyful mood, second master yang refined as many as three detoxifying pills.


    second master yang was overjoyed and attributed the reason for producing three detoxifying pills to yang chen. if it weren¡¯t for seeing such a promising disciple like yang chen, how could he have been so delighted when refining pills? if his heart was not filled with joy and was mixed with emotions, there would only be two pills at most.


    yes, the success of alchemy, to a large extent, is also related to the alchemist¡¯s mood.


    holding the three detoxifying pills in his hand, second master yang asked, ¡°yang chen, how much of this have you grasped?¡±


    yang chen immediately stood up and respectfully said, ¡°fortunately, i think if nothing goes wrong, i should have grasped everything about second master¡¯s alchemy techniques and details.¡±


    ¡°oh? good, tell me about it.¡± second master yang said anxiously.


    yang chen recited second master yang¡¯s alchemy steps and techniques in complete detail. he incorporated his own understanding, trying not to appear too astonishing but also to satisfy second master yang.


    listening to yang chen¡¯s words, second master yang became more and more delighted. his beard seemed to jump up with his excitement.


    with clenched fists, he excitedly said, ¡°good, good, good! yang chen, from now on, my alchemy room will be your home. others can only come when i give lectures, but you are different. you can come to the alchemy room whenever you want, and i¡¯ll teach you individually from now on.¡±


    he joked.


    the great wilderness was a remote place. although there were many tribes, their so-called geniuses were almost like trash compared to the talents from outside. he had been to a bustling city outside the great wilderness and knew that there were some geniuses in alchemy who could grasp the techniques just by watching others refine pills a few times.


    he was shocked by their amazing skills and realized that the hundred tribes of the great wilderness were far behind others in comparison.


    but what about yang chen?


    he understood everything after just two observations, even further analyzing the principles behind second master yang¡¯s alchemy techniques and so on. such an alchemy genius was actually born in their yang family.


    what a pity that yang chen¡¯s talent had not been discovered due to his unfettered life.


    if yang chen had realized the truth about life earlier, would his achievements be worse than yang heng¡¯s now?


    of course!


    a prodigal son who turns back is worth more than gold; it¡¯s still not too late!

 Chapter 9 - Chapter 9: Chapter 7: Betrayed Again_1

    chapter 9: chapter 7: betrayed again_1


    translator: 549690339


    having free access to elder yang¡¯s pill refining room and receiving guidance from him was not just a great advantage, but also an honor ¨C an honor that signified elder yang¡¯s approval. if yang chen received elder yang¡¯s approval in just three months for the coming of age ceremony, even if he didn¡¯t enter the first layer of body refining realm, his family registration would not be revoked.


    a person who was valued by elder yang was an alchemy genius. could the yang family dare to expel a genius alchemist from the family registry?


    everyone thought yang chen was incredibly lucky.


    without a doubt, the most indignant person was yang heng


    .


    yang heng had an absolute sense of superiority over yang chen in both alchemy and martial arts cultivation. however, gu mingyue wasn¡¯t willing to submit to him, which always bothered him. but that didn¡¯t matter since he still had his sense of superiority over yang chen.


    but now¡­


    this sense of superiority was gone.


    he felt that he was the most qualified person to gain elder yang¡¯s favor, but today, that qualification was snatched away by yang chen!


    ¡°hmph, alchemy is just alchemy. even if elder yang is in the yang family, his existence is still dispensable. he might be good at alchemy, and yang chen might have gained his favor because elder yang sees his past self in him. but being unable to set foot in martial arts means he¡¯s still a waste, yang chen is still a useless person.¡± yang heng thought to himself, this kind of self-consolation somehow eased his mind a bit.


    yang chen didn¡¯t know what yang heng was thinking, as he had no time to deal with him right now. hearing elder yang¡¯s words, he quickly said, ¡°thank you, grandpa second.¡±


    ¡°haha, no need to thank me. although you have grasped my techniques and details, you still lack some experience to refine the clear flame pill. in the future, come to your grandpa second more often, and under my guidance, with your talent, you may soon be able to refine the clear flame pill on your own. at that time, you will be a grade 1 high-rank alchemist,¡± elder yang said with satisfaction.


    ¡°thank you for your support, elder yang,¡± yang chen was also overjoyed.


    elder yang waved his hand: ¡°alright, the class is over for today. you all go back. yang chen, you stay.¡±


    seeing this scene, yang heng and many others gritted their teeth with hatred, but they had no choice but to leave, not daring to go against elder yang¡¯s wishes.


    in the blink of an eye, only yang chen and elder yang were left in the pill refining room.


    the more elder yang looked at yang chen, the more pleasing he found him, especially after hearing yang chen¡¯s words about not judging a hero by temporary success or failure. he could empathize with that feeling. elder yang said with his hands behind his back, ¡°just now, i promised to give you a reward and grant you a request as long as you could comprehend my clear flame pill refining technique. yang chen, what is your request? let me hear it!¡±


    yang chen had been waiting for elder yang to say this, so he immediately said with respect, ¡°grandpa second, i want to ask for some materials to practice at home. i still lack experience in some elixirs.¡±


    ¡°hahaha, your eagerness to practice is indeed commendable,¡± said elder yang, who was not stingy at all. he was not surprised by yang chen¡¯s request either.


    an alchemist needs a lot of materials to practice in order to become successful.


    without materials to practice with, becoming an alchemy master would be extremely difficult.


    with yang chen¡¯s astonishing talent, elder yang wouldn¡¯t be stingy. he spoke kindly, ¡°yang chen, follow me.¡±


    ¡°yes, elder yang.¡± yang chen followed elder yang.


    as the yang family¡¯s top alchemy master, elder yang possessed heavenly materials and earthly treasures, as well as wild spiritual herbs, personally granted to him by the yang family. because a great alchemist like elder yang was undoubtedly a treasure for the yang family.


    therefore, very few people in the yang family possessed wealth comparable to elder yang¡¯s.


    with elder yang¡¯s permission, yang chen quickly chose a few spiritual herbs and was very satisfied with his choices.


    he selected these spiritual herbs not for alchemy, but for other purposes.


    when he returned to the courtyard, yang chen had completely prepared himself.


    what he was going to do was a cultivation method known only to some powerful forces in the outside world ¨C the medicinal bath!


    ¡°using a medicinal bath to nurture the body before reaching the body refining realm is a necessary method for the major sects¡¯ forces. it¡¯s absolutely impossible to have it in the vast wilderness. however, my specially researched medicinal bath is even more advanced than those major sects. it¡¯s just a pity that although elder yang has quite a fortune, the spiritual herbs he possesses are still not sufficient to support the medicinal bath i need,¡± yang chen sighed in his heart.


    the medicinal bath he required didn¡¯t have high material demands, but the vast wilderness was an extremely remote place, and heavenly materials and earthly treasures were extremely scarce. it was indeed difficult to meet his requirements.


    ¡°however, having these spiritual herbs to make a medicinal bath to irrigate my body is enough. i can think about the future medicinal baths later,¡± murmured yang chen.


    the body refining realm, as the name suggests, is about refining the body.


    it is the foundation for martial artists and is divided into nine levels.


    this realm is about tempering the bones and every part of the body. the advantage of a medicinal bath is that it can help with the fundamental transformation of one¡¯s bones and physique, which cannot be achieved through cultivation alone. this is because the transformation caused by the medicinal bath is qualitative in nature.


    once the medicinal bath is successfully used, yang chen would have a solid foundation. in the subsequent promotion process, he would achieve results much more quickly than others, giving him an extra edge.


    this is the most critical point.


    ¡°i can¡¯t lose to others at the starting line,¡± yang chen thought as he prepared the medicinal bath.


    he dumped all the spiritual herbs he had obtained from elder yang into the medicinal bath, and without taking off his clothes, he eagerly jumped into the bath.once he entered the medicinal bath, in an instant, yang chen immediately felt the power of the spirit medicine sweeping up and down his body. the astonishing medicinal power seemed to want to penetrate his body through his pores, making him feel both joyful and painful at the same time.


    this feeling was something yang chen had anticipated. the medicinal power in the bath was, to some extent, remodeling his body.


    yang chen had never exercised since he was a child, and he was weak and sickly. the refining effect of the medicinal bath might take a very long time for him.


    the pain felt as if it could tear his body apart, but yang chen¡¯s will would not succumb to such pain. he gritted his teeth and persevered. gradually, the pain disappeared, and the cool and refreshing feeling spread all over his body, making him open his eyebrows and take a deep breath.


    in addition, his body felt like a fish in water, seemingly gaining layers of strength in an instant under the nourishment of the medicinal bath.


    such power was something yang chen had never felt in his previous life or this life.


    ¡°first layer of body refining realm,¡± yang chen said with a smile.


    indeed, it was the first layer of body refining realm.


    haha, this is just too good.


    yang chen never dared to dream that he could actually set foot in martial arts.


    reaching the first layer of body refining realm might not be difficult for others, but it seemed an impossible feat for yang chen in his previous life. he was born without the talent to practice martial arts and was destined not to step into martial arts. he tried hard and looked for ways but ultimately failed.


    who could understand the hardships along the way?


    and now, he has finally stepped into such a realm. although it is just the first layer of body refining realm, an entry-level phase, it is enough for him. at the very least, it symbolizes that he has indeed stepped into the world of martial arts. in the future, he can enter dao through martial arts and stand at the peak of the vault of heaven!


    ¡°refreshing.¡± now that the effect of the medicinal bath had gradually faded, yang chen could also feel the stark difference in his body.


    after the medicinal bath ended, yang chen got up, changed into a new set of clothes, and went out to plan his next steps.


    as it stands, just reaching the first layer of body refining was not enough to satisfy him. the medicinal bath effect created by the resources from elder yang was too thin; he needed more resources to make a medicinal bath to nourish his body.


    body refining realm is a foundational realm, and it is crucial to establish an excellent foundation at this stage. otherwise, one would always lag behind others at the starting line.


    as soon as he finished dressing and opened the door, he suddenly heard a commotion outside the courtyard.


    ¡°what¡¯s going on?¡± yang chen wondered, opening the door to look out.


    he saw gu mingyue¡¯s face flushed with anger, saying furiously, ¡°zhou huaiyi, you actually betrayed the young master! young¡­ young master, when did you come out?¡±


    yang chen replied with a smile, ¡°with the commotion outside, how could i not hear it in the room?¡±


    gu mingyue bit her lip, staring at zhou huaiyi and whispered, ¡°young master, this¡­ this zhou huaiyi.¡±


    yang chen stared straight ahead, seeing that yang heng had somehow entered his courtyard, and zhou huaiyi was unexpectedly standing together with yang heng, his face full of a humble and submissive manner. he did not know when zhou huaiyi had decided to defect to yang heng¡¯s side.


    at this moment, upon hearing gu mingyue¡¯s angry words, zhou huaiyi scoffed, ¡°gu mingyue, do you think everyone is as stubborn as you? young master heng is the genius of our yang family. i, as a servant of the yang family, am not just a servant to yang chen. following young master heng is the path to a bright future; i have long abandoned the darkness to embrace the light.¡±


    ¡°young master, he¡­ he!¡± gu mingyue gritted her teeth with anger but didn¡¯t know how to refute. ¡°our young master is not like what you said.¡±


    yang heng sneered, ¡°gu mingyue, what¡¯s the point in being so stubborn? yang chen is a waste who cannot practice martial arts. it¡¯s a well-known fact. am i wrong in calling him a waste?¡±


    in alchemy, yang heng had repeatedly failed, and now he naturally sought a sense of superiority in martial arts over yang chen.


    yang chen, on the other hand, stood with his hands behind him, looking at zhou huaiyi and yang heng with great interest.


    far from being angry, he even laughed happily.


    he had long seen through zhou huaiyi¡¯s treacherous intentions. most importantly, he wondered how yang heng found out about his attempted suicide so quickly, and how the news of his attempted suicide spread throughout the yang family so quickly.


    this matter was initially strange in every way; now that he thought about it, he understood.


    most likely, zhou huaiyi had been in touch with yang heng for a long time; hence when yang heng heard about his suicide attempt, he came looking for his corpse with dog-like sensitivity.


    zhou huaiyi¡¯s betrayal was not at all surprising.


    yang chen remained calm and unmoved by this incident.


    indeed, what he hated most was betrayal.


    however, zhou huaiyi was just a servant after all. his betrayal? one more wouldn¡¯t make a difference, and one less wouldn¡¯t be missed. instead, sooner or later, he would let zhou huaiyi know how foolish it is to betray him.


    ¡­


    announcing the current update schedule: one chapter at noon and one in the evening. the updates will gradually speed up after a while.

 Chapter 10 - Chapter 10: Chapter 8: Unexpected Joy_1

    chapter 10: chapter 8: unexpected joy_1


    translator: 549690339


    zhou huaiyi didn¡¯t know what yang chen was thinking. now that he had voluntarily switched sides and followed yang heng, pleasing his new master was definitely something he had to do.


    in an instant, he babbled sharp-tongued words, ¡°gu mingyue, i don¡¯t mean to criticize you, but young master heng is a talented and handsome man. he is destined to shine at this year¡¯s yang family¡¯s ¡®coming of age ceremony.¡¯ by then, he will undoubtedly be the target of the heavenly daughters from other clans.¡±


    ¡°young master heng is interested in you, and that¡¯s your good fortune. now is your chance to join him, or else when the coming of age ceremony arrives, even if you regret and try to lick his toes, young master heng may not even have any interest in you. understand?¡±


    yang heng was very satisfied with zhou huaiyi¡¯s words. it had to be said that zhou huaiyi sure had a way of flattering people.


    he stroked his chin, as if genuinely trying to do gu mingyue a favor, and said, ¡°ming yue, even if you don¡¯t want to join me, what future does yang chen have? he is now thirteen years old and still not at the first level of body refining realm. according to the new rules issued by our yang family patriarch, if he fails the coming of age ceremony, he will definitely be expelled from the family. then won¡¯t you, a maid, also be banished?¡±


    gu mingyue listened as the two slandered yang chen one after another, her pretty face flushed with anger. she stomped her foot and said, ¡°yang heng, i forbid you to insult my young master! my gu mingyue and my family of three were saved by sister cai die. alive, i belong to young master yang chen and sister cai die, and dead, we are still their loyal spirits. just forget about it!¡±


    seeing gu mingyue¡¯s demeanor, zhou huaiyi was even more sarcastic, ¡°gu mingyue, look at yourself. you¡¯re so stubborn.¡±


    ¡°had enough?¡± yang chen finally spoke lazily, ¡°zhou huaiyi, you want to betray me and follow yang heng. for me, there¡¯s no loss. his absence doesn¡¯t make any difference.¡±


    ¡°haha, yang chen, you¡¯re still tough-mouthed at this point?¡± yang heng sneered.


    yang chen looked at yang heng¡¯s unyielding appearance, and his heart was already on fire. he had given enough face to yang heng, but the latter didn¡¯t appreciate it and repeatedly targeted him. yang heng even dared to taunt him in elder yang¡¯s lecture and even now wouldn¡¯t give it a rest?


    at this, yang chen sneered coldly and said harshly, ¡°yang heng, are you so determined to go against me? aren¡¯t you afraid that i¡¯ll expose your loss of three hundred spirit stones?¡±


    ¡°young master, he must have come in when he saw sister cai die leave. how dare he enter our courtyard otherwise!¡± gu mingyue was indignant.


    as soon as yang heng heard about the exposure of the spirit stone loss, he was angry and ashamed. in fact, he was afraid of it the most, so he gritted his teeth and said, ¡°yang chen, fine, fine, fine. wait till the coming of age ceremony, i will expose your true colors. when you are stripped of your household registration, i hope you don¡¯t cry too miserably.¡±


    ¡°really? i¡¯m curious how you¡¯ll make me cry miserably.¡± yang chen smirked.


    ¡°hmph, zhou huaiyi, from now on, you follow me. assist me and i will not treat you unfairly,¡± yang heng said, his mouth curling up with a show of arrogance.


    zhou huaiyi hurriedly said, ¡°young master, don¡¯t worry. my name is ¡®huaiyi,¡¯ and i will only be loyal to my master with an undivided heart.¡±


    ¡°hahaha, i have to say, putting you undercover in this waste¡¯s home for this period must have been frustrating for you!¡± yang heng said.


    ¡°yeah, following yang chen, i, zhou huaiyi, can¡¯t even lift my head when i go out. i don¡¯t dare tell anyone i¡¯m his servant.¡± zhou huaiyi feigned sadness.


    yang heng sneered at yang chen again, ¡°don¡¯t worry, when you follow me in the future, you can proudly announce that you¡¯re my servant. no one would dare to mock you. let¡¯s go, i don¡¯t want to stay in this awful place any longer.¡±


    although yang heng was angry, he still dared not say much about yang chen¡¯s loss of spirit stones.


    so, without saying much, he turned and left.


    gu mingyue, worried that yang chen would be too heartbroken over this matter, hesitated for a while before saying with teary eyes, ¡°young master, don¡¯t worry too much about zhou huaiyi¡¯s betrayal. in the future, i can do all the chores at home. you must not dwell too much on this matter!¡±


    she had seen yang chen show some signs of improvement, thinking that her prayers had made a difference, but she didn¡¯t want her young master to suffer another betrayal.


    yang chen listened to gu mingyue¡¯s sincere words, feeling warm inside.


    although the yang family was small, he had two loyal family members who never left his side, even in difficult times. in his previous life, he was dazzling and successful, but how many people could he trust?


    at this thought, yang chen sighed softly. true feelings were shown in times of adversity, and he saw gu mingyue¡¯s good intentions genuinely. this little girl really had his best interests in mind.


    ¡°don¡¯t worry, your young master isn¡¯t that fragile. zhou huaiyi¡¯s betrayal is just that. as i said before, my young master isn¡¯t lacking one servant. there¡¯s nothing to be sad about,¡± yang chen said gently.


    gu mingyue finally heaved a sigh of relief, ¡°it¡¯s great that the young master can let it go.¡±


    ¡°zhou huaiyi chose yang heng, and one day he will regret it. alright, let¡¯s not talk about these things. come with me,¡± yang chen said.


    ¡°young master, where are we going?¡± gu mingyue followed closely behind yang chen in her embroidered shoes.


    yang chen stood tall, his hands behind his back, ¡°to the li family commerce group!¡±


    ¡­the great wilderness is the most remote place on the continent, where it is said that not even the birds will flock. however, where there are people, there is business. with the hundred clans scattered throughout the great wilderness, there is no shortage of business opportunities. the li family commerce group is among these clans, conducting business with various tribes.


    yang chen weighed his options and decided that taking matters into his own hands would be the best way to obtain resources. although elder yang is wealthy, his resources are lacking when compared to a trading company. yang chen decided to take a look at the li family commerce group, which is located near the yang family, hoping to find something unexpected.


    ¡°please, come in,¡± said a polite servant from the li family commerce group, welcoming yang chen and gu mingyue.


    at this moment, the two had arrived at the trading company.


    gu mingyue was obviously coming to the chamber of commerce for the first time, and seemed a little timid. she followed behind yang chen, wondering when he had been to the li family commerce group and why he seemed so calm and composed?


    now, her pretty face was blushing slightly. she wasn¡¯t sure if it was just her imagination, but she felt that yang chen was infinitely more charming than before.


    having seen much of the world in his previous life, yang chen was not easily impressed by a small trading company like this one. he casually said, ¡°what i¡¯m looking for is rather rare. i hope your li family commerce group can satisfy me.¡±


    ¡°haha, young master, you¡¯ve come to the right place. we guarantee you will be satisfied with our li family commerce group,¡± boasted the servant.


    yang chen took the man¡¯s words with a grain of salt and began searching on his own.


    after a brief stroll around, yang chen¡¯s expression showed slight disappointment. although the li family commerce group had a wide range of items in stock, none of them met his needs. frustrated but not willing to give up, he continued to wander around the trading company.


    ¡°huh¡­¡±


    yang chen soon spotted a red, fiery-looking fruit on the counter, his eyes gleaming with interest.


    ¡°fire red fruit?¡± yang chen raised an eyebrow and grinned.


    the fire red fruit was not an extremely rare item. in fact, yang chen had lowered his expectations as he hadn¡¯t planned on finding anything rare. the great wilderness was an impoverished and remote area, so even items that he considered to be common in his previous life were hard to come by here.


    this fire red fruit, however, was easy to find in his previous life.


    it is a necessary ingredient for crafting the first-rank elixir, gravity pill.


    the gravity pill was an elixir invented by yang chen in his previous life. it allowed martial artists in the body refining realm to unconditionally increase their strength by 300 jin (one jin is approximately equal to 0.5 kg). the value of this elixir was higher than that of the clear flame pill, which elder yang was proud of, and was much harder to refine. a perfect first-rank alchemist who could refine gravity pills was not an exaggeration.


    for martial artists in the body refining realm, the first level would grant them 100 jin of strength, the second level 400 jin, and the third level 700 jin. each time their strength increased by 300 jin, they would advance one level in the body refining realm. in simpler terms, the gravity pill could increase a body refining martial artist¡¯s strength by one level unconditionally.


    although the pill¡¯s effect would diminish greatly after the first use, its immediate results were still impressive. in his previous life, yang chen didn¡¯t consider the formula for the gravity pill valuable, but he would always give one to a martial artist in the body refining realm during training.


    the fire red fruit was the main ingredient needed to refine the gravity pill. as for the auxiliary materials, they weren¡¯t difficult to gather, and yang chen had enough in stock.


    ¡°this fire red fruit came just in time,¡± said yang chen, excited. with one of these fruits, his strength would immediately rise from the first layer of the body refining realm to the second layer, or even close to the third layer.


    ¡°shopkeeper, how many spirit stones are needed for this fire red fruit¡­¡±


    before yang chen could finish speaking, a delighted female voice suddenly interrupted him.


    ¡°¡±it really is a fire red fruit! the li family commerce group still has them! i want this fire red fruit, shopkeeper!¡±


    upon hearing this, yang chen¡¯s brow furrowed, and he looked over to where the voice was coming from. at some point, a large group of people had entered the li family commerce group. the person who spoke was actually a young girl at the head of the group, about the same age as his older sister, yang caidie.


    upon a closer look, the young girl was exquisitely beautiful, with an otherworldly aura, as if she had stepped out of a painting. she possessed an innate, unique temperament, coupled with her pretty features and distinctive eyes. she was even more beautiful than gu mingyue.


    however, beauty aside, yang chen was furious to see her trying to snatch away the fire red fruit he had set his sights on.


    did these people consider him invisible?


    with an expressionless face, yang chen said, ¡°ladies and gentlemen, i¡¯ve been standing here, in front of this fire red fruit, for quite some time now. are you saying that you don¡¯t understand the principle of first come, first served? should i, yang chen, explain it to you?¡±


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 Chapter 11 - Chapter 11: Chapter 9: Jade Person Syndrome_1

    chapter 11: chapter 9: jade person syndrome_1


    translator: 549690339


    ¡°yang chen?¡±


    ¡°yang chen from the yang family?¡±


    when the group of young admirers following the gorgeous young lady heard yang chen¡¯s words, they all started laughing uproariously, as if they were listening to a hilarious joke.


    ¡°who¡¯s yang chen?¡±


    ¡°you don¡¯t know? there¡¯s a good-for-nothing in the yang family. he¡¯s terrible at alchemy and martial arts. this year at the adult assembly, he¡¯s going to be ousted from the yang family. if this guy calls himself yang chen, then it must be him, because no one would ever pretend to be yang chen.¡± a handsome young man amongst them sneered.


    gu ming yue, who had been following yang chen closely, originally had no idea what was happening, but when she heard each person¡¯s mocking words, her face turned red with anger: ¡°you¡¯re the good-for-nothings! my young master is an upright and strong man!¡±


    upon hearing the voice of the lady behind yang chen, these young men of unknown family backgrounds turned their gaze to her, their eyes shining, internally exclaiming about her beauty.


    ¡°humph, your master has a foul reputation which has even reached our ears, and you still call him a strong man? your master lost a gambling match with the people from the wang family and even lost his trousers. don¡¯t you, a little maid, know this? oh, i remember, brother wang, you¡¯re one of the wang family members, you know about this, right?¡±


    the young master surnamed wang chuckled: ¡°yes, i remember it clearly. our elder brothers wang ren and wang de gambled with this yang chen. but this yang chen was pathetically weak. he couldn¡¯t even refine a single returning bone pill from three furnaces worth of ingredients. oh, is your family heirloom, the purple furnace, still with our wang family, brother yang chen?¡±


    hearing this, the young men burst into laughter again.


    yang chen would be lying if he said he wasn¡¯t angry. this ¡®yang chen¡¯ seemed to be infamous far and wide. it seemed that improving his current reputation was something he had to do. otherwise, being looked down upon whenever he went out would not be pleasant.


    just as yang chen was about to speak, the young woman surrounded by those young masters finally spoke: ¡°little brother, i am feng xuewu from the feng family. this fire-red fruit is very important to me, so i hope you can let me have it!¡±


    given yang chen¡¯s current age, being called a ¡®little brother¡¯ by feng xuewu didn¡¯t seem strange.


    ¡°young master, the feng family¡­the feng family is one of the twelve great families among the hundred tribes in the great wilderness. miss feng xuewu, renowned as one of the ¡®three great women¡¯ and on par with miss caidie, is the young mistress of the feng family. even though i have never seen her before, i have heard of her. when i found out that this woman is the famous feng xuewu, i felt like retreating.¡± notified gu mingyue, quite panicked.


    yang chen also stroked his chin, feeling somewhat surprised.


    among the many clans, there were strong ones and weak ones. the yang family was a medium-level family, neither strong nor weak. above the medium-level clans, there were the twelve most powerful clans, and the feng family was one of them.


    but it was impossible for him to back down like this. he didn¡¯t feel any resentment towards feng xuewu. at least, her words weren¡¯t as harsh as those of the others. however, he could not disregard the mockery from the people behind feng xuewu. if he were to keep backing down, how would he be any different from the previous yang chen?


    he had to let them know he didn¡¯t have such a good temper.


    yang chen snorted coldly: ¡°miss feng, are you saying that this fire dragon fruit is important to you but not to me?¡±


    ¡°yang chen, as the manager here, i have to tell you. the yang family is a mid-level family, and the feng family is one of the great clans among the hundred tribes. when you compare the two¡­haha, you should know who is more important.¡± at this moment, the manager of the li family commerce association unexpectedly stood out.


    he continually mocked yang chen and adulated feng xuewu. he had clearly chosen his side.


    unexpectedly, it appeared that the manager was siding with feng xuewu.


    yang chen glanced at the manager, a middle-aged man around forty or fifty years old, with a mole on his face. he had greeted those young masters as soon as he saw them, completely ignoring yang chen.


    the implications of his manner were more than clear.


    this made yang chen speak with a deep voice:¡±so, mr. manager, are you saying that the yang family is easy to bother?¡±


    ¡°haha, yang chen, since you say this. as the manager, i was originally planning to save you some face. but since you don¡¯t want to save your own face, there¡¯s no need for me to do so anymore. the yang family¡­ i as a small manager, naturally can¡¯t afford to provoke. but do you really think that you, yang chen, a discard who the yang family could throw away at any time, can represent the yang family?¡± the manager laughed derisively.


    while talking, the manager sycophantically said: ¡°miss feng, as long as you want this fire-red fruit, it is naturally yours.¡±


    ¡°the fire-red fruit was first spotted by our young master.¡± gu mingyue, huffily, stamped her foot: ¡°don¡¯t you have any rules about first come, first served?¡±


    the manager did not even look at gu mingyue: ¡°i am the head here, and naturally, my word is final.¡±seeing that the shopkeeper gave her the fire-red fruit, feng xuewu felt somewhat relieved. however, witnessing the shopkeeper and her pursuers oppressing the young man before her, she couldn¡¯t bear and sighed, ¡°yang chen, although i don¡¯t know what you need the fire-red fruit for, i need it to save my mother¡¯s life. she is ill and desperately needs the fire-red fruit. i hope you can understand. ¡±


    yang chen was quite discouraged by today¡¯s unsuccessful acquisition of the fire-red fruit, but there was nothing he could do. the shopkeeper¡¯s intention was clear¡ªto favor feng xuewu was his game; what could yang chen do about it?


    however, upon hearing feng xuewu¡¯s words, he felt more kindly towards her and asked curiously, ¡°well, saving a life is of prime importance. if miss feng had mentioned this earlier, i wouldn¡¯t have competed for the fire-red fruit. may i ask, what illness is your mother suffering from?¡±


    all feng xuewu wanted now was the fire-red fruit to save her mother¡¯s life. being questioned by yang chen, she blurted out, ¡°i can¡¯t really explain my mother¡¯s illness. all i know is when she gets sick, her body trembles severely, and she feels extremely cold, breaking into a sweat now and then, but the sweat is unusually hot. it¡¯s very strange.¡±


    ¡°oh?¡± yang chen queried with curiosity, ¡°while she¡¯s ill, her face turns extremely red while her hands and body feel ice-cold, is it not?¡±


    ¡°how do you know that?¡± feng xuewu widened her eyes in surprise.


    upon hearing this, yang chen chuckled, ¡°miss feng, your mother is suffering from ¡®jade-like person syndrome.¡¯ when the symptoms flare up, she has difficulty breathing. it feels like she could die at any moment. i don¡¯t know why you are using a fire-red fruit to treat her, but i can assure you it won¡¯t help with her illness. on the contrary, long-term consumption can damage her health even more.¡±


    in his past life, he was an expert in alchemy, so he was very experienced in medical treatment. jade-like person syndrome is indeed a baffling illness, but for him, it was not an insurmountable difficulty.


    on the other hand, after listening to yang chen, feng xuewu¡¯s eyes widened in surprise. her little mouth was open, revealing a lovely and mischief look.


    that¡¯s because, what yang chen said was exactly like her mother¡¯s symptoms without the slightest misalignment.


    ¡°are you saying that a fire-red fruit will only make my mother¡¯s condition worse?¡± feng xuewu was initially skeptical of yang chen¡¯s words, considering she had been hearing all the disparaging comments about him from her admirers. however, yang chen being of tender age, she didn¡¯t wish to oppress him in the same manner.


    but after listening to yang chen¡¯s realistic descriptions of her mother¡¯s symptoms, she had started believing in him.


    ¡°xue wu, don¡¯t listen to his nonsense. everyone here knows how useless this boy is,¡± scoffed one of feng xuewu¡¯s admirers.


    zhao xiaowen, the shopkeeper of the lee family commerce association, echoed, ¡°young master sun is right. miss xue wu, never heed the ravings of yang chen. this little guy lost badly to the wang family in an alchemy challenge, lost not only the challenge but also his face. his alchemy skills are incredibly poor. and now he is pretending to be an alchemy maker? in the great wilderness we live in, with a hundred tribes inhabiting it; we don¡¯t even have a single alchemy maker!¡±


    an alchemy maker is a branch of alchemy, and it is a highly respected profession on the continent.


    unlike regular alchemists, alchemy makers primarily use their skills to cure diseases. regular alchemists concocted various kinds of elixirs with all kinds of effects. compared to them, being an alchemy maker is more difficult and requires a heart passionate to heal and save lives.


    in his previous life, yang chen was not only an alchemist but also a well-known alchemy maker.


    alchemy makers are indeed rare, and it¡¯s not surprising to not have one in the great wilderness. in fact, there are probably only a few throughout the entire north mountain county.


    upon hearing zhao xiaowen¡¯s words, yang chen didn¡¯t bother to argue. he lazily replied, ¡°whether you believe me or not doesn¡¯t affect me. as for the fire-red fruit, it¡¯s up to your commerce association to decide who gets it. i couldn¡¯t care less. mingyue, let¡¯s go!¡±


    with that, yang chen made no attempt to stay any longer and turned to leave.


    however, seeing yang chen leave, feng xuewu hesitated and eventually called out, ¡°please wait, brother yang chen!¡±


    ¡°does miss feng have anything else to say?¡± yang chen asked in confusion.


    feng xuewu bit her lip lightly, and her wavering expression was heartbreaking. after some hesitation, she finally spoke, ¡°brother yang chen, you just said that giving my mother fire-red fruit is indeed harmful instead of helpful, is it true?¡±


    yang chen responded with a rhetorical question instead of a direct answer, ¡°wouldn¡¯t miss feng know the answer if she thinks about it? i believe this is not the first time you have used fire-red fruit for your mother. but has it shown any improvement?¡±


    upon hearing yang chen¡¯s words, feng xuewu¡¯s body slightly trembled. her mother¡¯s illness was always a source of pain for her. currently, she was desperate and said hurriedly, ¡°since brother yang chen understands my mother¡¯s symptoms so well, do you, by any chance, have a solution to her problem?¡±


    yang chen didn¡¯t intend to reveal much about his skills as an alchemy maker. after all, his medical knowledge at just thirteen years old could draw much unwelcome attention. he only helped feng xuewu understand that her mother¡¯s illness doesn¡¯t need fire-red fruit as feng xuewu was not disdainful or mocking towards him.


    this was more than enough for the current him, which is why he didn¡¯t mind saying a little more. however, he hadn¡¯t considered treating feng xuewu¡¯s mother.


    but seeing feng xuewu¡¯s desperate filial piety, yang chen pondered for a moment and then said, ¡°i can¡¯t guarantee a cure for your mother¡¯s illness. but if i could see her, perhaps i could figure out something. no matter the result, miss feng, please believe that the jade-like person syndrome is a chronic disease acquired later in life, and it cannot be cured by a mere fire-red fruit.¡±

 Chapter 12 - Chapter 12: Chapter 10: Shooting Oneself in the Foot?_1

    chapter 12: chapter 10: shooting oneself in the foot?_1


    translator: 549690339


    for yang chen, the jade person syndrome was not a big problem, but he still did not speak so definitively.


    even so, it made the shopkeeper zhao xiaowen completely anxious.


    what¡¯s going on?


    he tried to please feng xuewu and belittle yang chen, just to connect with feng xuewu. who is feng xuewu? an outstanding genius of the feng family, one of the three great golden hairpins, the future high-level of the feng family. if he could connect with feng xuewu, it would certainly be a great deal for him, just a mere shopkeeper of the chamber of commerce.


    as the shopkeeper of the li family commerce group, he may be called a shopkeeper in kind words, but in harsh words, he is nothing more than a watchful dog with an outsider¡¯s surname.


    as a result, who would have known that he provoked yang chen, and in the end, he himself didn¡¯t get close to feng xuewu, but this yang chen, whom he had belittled to nothing, got close to feng xuewu instead.


    in a hurry, zhao xiaowen hastily shouted, ¡°miss feng, you must not believe yang chen¡¯s words. yang chen is one of the famous scoundrels, idle all day, living a profligate life. if you believe his words, you will regret it.¡±


    feng xuewu originally thought that zhao xiaowen was kindly advising her, but when she heard the word ¡°regret¡±, she became angry.


    when a beautiful woman gets angry, it has a different charm. feng xuewu said coldly, ¡°shopkeeper zhao, i have my own judgment on whether what i do is right or wrong. it¡¯s not up to you to interfere. please have some self-respect!¡±


    feng xuewu¡¯s words made those suitors who were originally planning to interject give up their thoughts after seeing her determination to let yang chen help.


    they all watched yang chen coldly, wondering how on earth he managed to blindly guess the symptoms of feng xuewu¡¯s mother¡¯s illness and win feng xuewu¡¯s trust just now.


    at this moment, feng xuewu completely trusted yang chen¡¯s words.


    ¡°damn, this is so annoying!¡± zhao xiaowen was scolded and filled with anger.


    didn¡¯t he just lift a rock and drop it on his own foot?


    he didn¡¯t please feng xuewu and offended yang chen instead.


    fortunately, yang chen is not a big figure, and offending him is not a big deal. he can handle it.


    at the same time, feng xuewu hurriedly led yang chen outside the chamber of commerce.


    it turned out that feng xuewu¡¯s mother was resting in a carriage outside the chamber of commerce. feng xuewu rode around in the carriage, searching for the fire red fruit to help her mother with her stubborn ailment.


    when he saw this, yang chen¡¯s appreciation for feng xuewu increased. after all, a filial person can¡¯t be too bad.


    ¡°mother!¡± feng xuewu arrived at the carriage and saw a pale middle-aged woman, her face filled with sorrow.


    yang chen closely followed feng xuewu and naturally saw the appearance of the middle-aged woman. at this moment, he confirmed his thoughts. indeed, feng xuewu¡¯s mother was suffering from the ¡°jade person syndrome¡±, as he had expected, and it had already reached an advanced stage.


    ¡°xuewu, who is this¡­¡± feng xuewu¡¯s mother spoke gently and kindly.


    yang chen smiled and said, ¡°aunt, try not to speak right now. miss feng, please come with me.¡±


    although it was just a glance, it was enough for yang chen to understand feng xuewu¡¯s mother¡¯s condition.


    ¡°yes.¡± hearing yang chen¡¯s words, feng xuewu hurried out of the carriage with him.


    ¡°xuewu, how is your mother?¡±


    ¡°yes, how is her illness?¡±


    feng xuewu¡¯s suitors behind her were all eagerly asking questions, fearing that if they were too slow or too late, they would be doubted by feng xuewu.


    right now, feng xuewu didn¡¯t have time to deal with them. her clear and bright eyes fell on yang chen, impatiently asking, ¡°brother yang chen, my mother¡¯s illness¡­ ¡±


    ¡°just now i didn¡¯t dare to say it in the carriage, but actually, there¡¯s not much of a problem with your mother¡¯s illness. it could be resolved in minutes, but the critical reason lies on this fire red fruit!¡± yang chen said with great displeasure: ¡°i don¡¯t know why miss feng let her mother take the fire red fruit to deal with jade person syndrome. but i guess it¡¯s mostly because someone misused the five elements theory and thought that jade person syndrome is a cold disease that needs the yang energy of the fire red fruit, an extreme yang fruit, to wash away the coldness. however, this is not the case. your mother is a woman without any martial arts training. her body is weak and unable to bear the impact of the yang and cold energies. how could she endure it?¡±


    as yang chen¡¯s words fell, a handsome young man among feng xuewu¡¯s suitors became unhappy.he was the wang family pursuer who mocked yang chen the most just now. his name was wang yun kai. hearing yang chen¡¯s words, his face instantly turned ugly. this was because the method of using fire red fruit to cleanse the cold ailment was actually proposed by him. he learned the principle of the five elements mutual restraint from an alchemy book, thinking that the same concept applied to medicine.


    but how would he know that medicine was a hundred or even a thousand times more difficult than alchemy, and that the simple five elements mutual restraint could hardly sum it up?


    however, admitting that the problem was his would be akin to slapping himself in the face, wouldn¡¯t it?


    wang yun kai shouted angrily, ¡°yang chen, when will you stop spouting nonsense and swindling people?¡±


    feng xuewu was already annoyed at wang yun kai after hearing yang chen¡¯s words. in fact, she really disliked having so many courting admirers following her around. however, she needed more people¡¯s help to save her mother, which was why she reluctantly brought along this group of pursuers, hoping for a miracle.


    but she didn¡¯t know that her choice almost harmed her mother instead. what use did a group of uninformed people have?


    frustrated by wang yun kai¡¯s words, feng xuewu angrily said, ¡°wang yun kai, my mother is resting in the carriage. are you trying to scare her with your loud noises?¡±


    ¡°i¡­¡± wang yun kai¡¯s face flushed red, and in the end, all he could do was glare at yang chen.


    yang chen didn¡¯t care about wang yun kai¡¯s anger at all. he directly said, ¡°now your mother has taken too much fire red fruit, and the damage to her meridians is severe. jade person syndrome has reached a critical point, and it¡¯s impossible to use ordinary solutions anymore! at least, miss feng can see that your mother is getting weaker day by day since taking the fire red fruit.¡±


    ¡°this¡­ you¡¯re right, brother yang chen. it¡¯s just that my mother, she¡­¡± in the end, feng xuewu lowered her head earnestly and said, ¡°brother yang chen, do you have any solutions? if you can cure my mother¡¯s illness, i¡¯ll owe you a favor.¡±


    young master jun jie, who was standing nearby, was furious. many people dreamed of getting a favor from feng xuewu and couldn¡¯t. it was almost the best way to get close to feng xuewu.


    they all hoped that yang chen would show his true colors soon, and then they would deal with him properly.


    watching feng xuewu¡¯s desperation, yang chen fell into deep thought.


    honestly, curing feng xuewu¡¯s mother¡¯s illness was not difficult for him at all. it could even be called easy, considering her mother¡¯s critical condition was of no concern to him. however, at his young age, curing feng xuewu¡¯s mother¡¯s illness would be quite incredible.


    but after weighing the pros and cons and seeing feng xuewu¡¯s urgent filial piety, yang chen sighed and said, ¡°miss feng, it¡¯s not difficult to solve this ¡®jade person syndrome.¡¯ you need three types of spirit medicine. the key is in the correct treatment. these three spirit medicines are called honey flower, money grass, and cloud-like fruit. if miss feng can gather these three spirit medicines and brew them into a soup for your mother, she will naturally recover from her illness within half a month.¡±


    ¡°yang chen, all of these spirit medicines you mentioned are rare and precious. are you deliberately making it difficult for xuewu to find them so you can shift the responsibility from yourself?¡± wang yun kai shouted angrily.


    upon hearing this, yang chen¡¯s face gradually turned ugly, ¡°miss feng, i just want to say one thing. i never wanted anything from you when i offered my help. conversely, i could have pretended not to know anything about it today and avoided getting involved. but i still helped you out of respect for your filial piety. however, i don¡¯t want to help your mother and then have to look at someone else¡¯s face. because you should know that i don¡¯t have to help you at all!¡±


    yang chen¡¯s words undoubtedly infuriated the young masters behind feng xuewu. what did yang chen mean? he was clearly insinuating something.


    just a short while ago, he was a notorious waste, yet he dared to talk to them this way?


    which one of them wasn¡¯t their family¡¯s prodigy?


    wang yun kai was even angrier and said, ¡°yang chen, i will only ask you one question. if feng xuewu¡¯s mother takes the soup brewed from these three spirit medicines and her condition doesn¡¯t improve, what will you do?¡±


    ¡°are you asking me to take responsibility?¡± yang chen laughed, ¡°miss feng, i don¡¯t know if this person from the wang family can speak for you, but i¡¯m helping you, not him. if he can represent your thoughts, that¡¯s fine. miss feng, you can forget what i just said. as for your mother¡¯s condition, please find someone else to help.¡±


    he was joking. when he was practicing medicine back then, when did he ever put up with this kind of frustration? even when those important figures invited him to treat them, each of them acted proper, didn¡¯t they?


    feng xuewu also lost her temper at this point.


    this was her business, but her admirers kept attacking yang chen relentlessly. wasn¡¯t that equal to not taking her seriously?


    feng xuewu¡¯s face turned red with anger, and she shouted, ¡°wang yun kai, i can make my own judgments on right and wrong. i¡¯ll handle my mother¡¯s issues myself. if you still want to interfere and make sarcastic remarks, i¡¯ll tell my father about it. if anything goes wrong with my mother, i believe my father will personally confront the wang family.¡±


    upon hearing this, wang yun kai trembled. feng xuewu¡¯s father was a well-known figure with great strength. his own elders didn¡¯t dare to provoke him, let alone himself?


    feng xuewu was clearly threatening him.


    with this thought, wang yun kai could only glare hatefully at yang chen, obviously blaming him for everything that had happened.


    feng xuewu¡¯s pretty face was filled with worry. she hesitated and glanced at yang chen, her intentions now clearer than ever.


    yang chen had lived for more than a decade and could easily see feng xuewu¡¯s anxiety. he spoke stiffly, ¡°miss feng, i know you don¡¯t trust my words. and i don¡¯t have anything to guarantee either. but if the soup brewed from these three spirit medicines doesn¡¯t work at all, i welcome miss feng to visit the yang family and confront me any time.¡±

 Chapter 13 - Chapter 13: Chapter 11: The Tycoon of the Li Family Commerce Group_1

    chapter 13: chapter 11: the tycoon of the li family commerce group_1


    translator: 549690339


    he dared to say so, which meant he had absolute confidence. unless feng xuewu didn¡¯t want to save her mother, as long as the right spirit medicine was found and the essence of the three spirit medicines was boiled into a soup, the jade person syndrome would definitely be broken on its own. of course, these three spirit medicines were common in the outside world, but they were extremely rare in the great wilderness.


    but it didn¡¯t matter to him any longer. if feng xuewu wanted to save her mother without paying any price, it obviously would be impossible.


    upon hearing yang chen¡¯s words, feng xuewu instantly felt relieved. her red lips slightly parted, and she said tenderly: ¡°with such assurance from little brother yang chen, i can be at ease. if my mother¡¯s condition truly improves, i will definitely thank you and personally apologize for my disrespect to you today!¡±


    ¡°miss feng, there is no need to be polite. i have seen your filial piety towards your mother, and your apology is sincere and passionate, but i dare not accept it. if possible, i would like those people behind you to apologize to me one by one, and if they truly respect you, then a simple apology should not be a problem, right?¡± yang chen spoke unhurriedly, his eyes sweeping over the people behind feng xuewu.


    his words put feng xuewu¡¯s admirers in an extremely awkward situation.


    if feng xuewu¡¯s mother were truly cured, and they apologized to yang chen, wouldn¡¯t they lose face completely?


    they insulted yang chen, and now they had to apologize as well. was this a joke?


    if they didn¡¯t apologize, wouldn¡¯t that confirm what yang chen said, that they didn¡¯t truly respect feng xuewu?


    they were all feng xuewu¡¯s pursuers, so how could they let her think that they didn¡¯t respect her?


    being four or five years older than yang chen, feng xuewu was naturally smart and wouldn¡¯t fail to understand yang chen¡¯s intention for revenge. she simply laughed lightly, her delicate laugh making everyone¡¯s hearts flutter.


    yang chen had to admit that feng xuewu was indeed a beautiful woman. compared to gu mingyue, feng xuewu had a more open and unrestrained temperament.


    ¡°yang chen, i hope what you said is true. if my aunt¡¯s condition doesn¡¯t improve or even worsens, i¡¯ll hold you accountable,¡± wang yun kai sternly said, unwilling to apologize to yang chen.


    ¡°oh, so you really hope madame feng¡¯s condition doesn¡¯t get better?¡± yang chen replied lazily.


    he had plenty of experience in verbal battles in his previous life. why would he fear these youngsters?


    ¡°you, very well, yang chen, you just wait.¡±


    seeing this, feng xuewu didn¡¯t know what to say. after all, she could only represent the feng family, while wang yun kai represented the wang family. she couldn¡¯t order people from different tribes, so she could only say, ¡°little brother yang chen, my mother¡¯s condition is critical, i need to leave first.¡±


    ¡°alright, miss feng, take care,¡± yang chen replied politely, understanding feng xuewu¡¯s predicament.


    ¡°yang chen, i really hope you¡¯re right.¡±


    ¡°be careful!¡±


    one after another, threatening words fell into yang chen¡¯s ears.


    yang chen didn¡¯t care and shrugged, suddenly realizing that gu mingyue was standing behind him, carefully holding onto his sleeve, as if afraid he would be bullied.


    it was only now that those people left that gu mingyue finally patted her chest and nervously said, ¡°young master, you¡­¡±


    frankly speaking, she felt that yang chen had changed significantly from before. in the past, yang chen wouldn¡¯t dare to talk back when facing so many people¡¯s ridicule. it was only because he had once talked back to the wang family that he lost his family¡¯s purple elegance dan furnace. but now, he was able to fight cheerfully and confidently against a group of people, showing courage he never had before.


    she felt that yang chen was quite lonely, as he was outnumbered. after all, he was alone, while the others were a group of pursuers who outnumbered him with their words.


    sometimes she wanted to help yang chen fight back, but she didn¡¯t have enough ¡°ink in her stomach¡± and didn¡¯t know how to speak up.


    now, all she could do was ask, ¡°young master, where should we go now?¡±


    ¡°we haven¡¯t gotten the fire red fruit yet, now that feng xuewu has given up on it, we need to go back and claim it.¡± yang chen walked back into the chamber of commerce with his hands behind his back.


    seeing that the fire red fruit was still in its place, yang chen smiled with delight. he grabbed the fiery red fruit and straightforwardly asked, ¡°shopkeeper, how do you sell this fire red fruit?¡±


    shopkeeper zhao xiaowen had been holding a grudge against yang chen. now, seeing that feng xuewu hadn¡¯t taken the fruit and that yang chen had come back for it, he couldn¡¯t help but be furious. if it weren¡¯t for yang chen, wouldn¡¯t he have made a connection with feng xuewu by now?


    what he didn¡¯t know was that without yang chen, he wouldn¡¯t have had a chance to build a connection at all.zhao xiaowen became more and more annoyed with yang chen. since he had already offended yang chen just now, he wasn¡¯t afraid of making things worse. after all, yang chen was just a small figure; could he really turn the tables?


    ¡°not for sale.¡± zhao xiaowen said coldly.


    ¡°what do you mean?¡± yang chen narrowed his eyes.


    zhao xiaowen sneered: ¡°isn¡¯t it clear enough? it¡¯s simple. this fire red fruit, others can buy, but you, yang chen, i won¡¯t sell to you.¡±


    seeing another conflict brewing, gu mingyue jumped in: ¡°is this how the li family commerce group conducts its business?¡±


    ¡°heh, i am in charge of this li family commerce group. how i do business is naturally up to me. i say it¡¯s not for sale, then it¡¯s not for sale. what can you do?¡± zhao xiaowen roared, his eyes filled with mockery.


    yang chen looked deeply at zhao xiaowen. he understood that this was probably zhao xiaowen¡¯s way of getting back at him for what had happened just now. with a smirk, he said: ¡°not for sale? that¡¯s fine. i originally intended to do more business with the li family commerce group. but since the shopkeeper is like this, then forget it. mingyue, let¡¯s go!¡±


    ¡°young friend, please wait!¡± just as yang chen was about to leave, suddenly an old voice came from the depths of the li family commerce group.


    the ethereal voice went straight into yang chen¡¯s ears, causing his footsteps, which were ready to leave, to suddenly stop.


    zhao xiaowen was even more shocked because the owner of this voice was none other than the elder of the li family commerce group!


    ¡°elder!¡± zhao xiaowen hurriedly shouted respectfully.


    two white-haired elders emerged from the commerce group¡¯s room.


    these two elders were dressed in simple clothes and didn¡¯t seem to have any eye-catching features. but just standing there, they gave off a dazzling aura, as their momentum was too strong.


    with just a glance, yang chen could more or less confirm the identities of the two men. they were most likely the true decision-makers of the li family commerce group. if his guess was correct, these two had already surpassed the body refining realm and reached the spirit martial realm.


    the spirit martial realm is a new realm that surpasses the body refining realm. upon reaching this realm, martial arts become spiritually connected, and one¡¯s strength becomes more than a hundred times stronger than during the body refining realm. almost every tribe that can survive in the great wild hundred clans has a few spirit martial realm old fellows sitting around. this is the tribe¡¯s capital for survival in the great wilderness.


    whether it was his yang family, the twelve great tribes of the great wild hundred clans, or the li family commerce group, there must be spirit martial realm practitioners.


    what surprised yang chen was that both spirit martial realm masters of the li family commerce group had shown up.


    this made yang chen secretly speculate about the intentions of the li family commerce group.


    at this moment, zhao xiaowen didn¡¯t even dare to breathe. with kowtowing deference, he regarded the two elders with an even greater degree of respect than he showed feng xuewu earlier. he knew very well that these two were truly capable of determining his life and death.


    ¡°heh, zhao xiaowen, not bad. since when has our li family commerce group allowed someone with the last name zhao to say that our products are not for sale? should we change the last name of our li family commerce group to zhao? or do you think your position as the shopkeeper is enough to decide the ownership of our products?¡± the white-haired elder on the left reprimanded.


    ¡°elder, i dare not¡­ you, you misunderstood. i just wanted to take advantage of the competition for the fire red fruit to raise the price a bit and increase the profits for the commerce group.¡± under pressure, zhao xiaowen talked nonsense. how could he have guessed that the two elders of the li family were here today?


    these two elders were genuine old ancestors of the li family, with immense strength that was absolutely top-notch among the great wild hundred clans.


    yang chen scratched his chin and watched the scene with amusement. he was quite impressed by zhao xiaowen¡¯s ability to make up stories in desperation. at least the matter of the fire red fruit seemed to have been well-conceived by him.


    elder li youyan spoke: ¡°as for the matter of the fire red fruit, i will handle it. young friend yang chen, this fire red fruit will be my gift to you. i just don¡¯t know if you would be willing to grace us with your presence and sit down for a while?¡±


    yang chen instinctively became guarded. after all, it would be as easy as stepping on an ant for these two spirit martial realm elders to kill him. his martial arts journey had just begun to show promise, and he did not wish to die here. if these two really killed him, he could guarantee that the yang family would not turn against the li family commerce group for him¡ªa ¡°waste.¡±


    however, he reasoned that if the two li family elders really wanted to kill him, they could do so without anyone knowing, and who would dare say anything? with this in mind, yang chen became much more at ease.


    bowing his hands, he said: ¡°it is my honor to be invited by the two seniors. mingyue, you wait outside first. i¡¯ll have a few drinks with the two seniors inside! if i haven¡¯t come out after one hour, you can return to the yang family on your own.¡±


    gu mingyue didn¡¯t notice the hints hidden in their words. she just saw the two elders looking at yang chen with genuine appreciation and promptly responded, ¡°yes, young master.¡±


    yang chen sighed. gu mingyue was still too pure and kind-hearted by nature, so how could she know that his words were actually meant to warn her? if he didn¡¯t come out after an hour, wouldn¡¯t that mean that he had been killed, and how could he possibly come out then? by letting gu mingyue leave at that time, wouldn¡¯t he be saving her life?

 Chapter 14 - Chapter 14: Chapter 12: Genius Dan Medical Practitioner!_1

    chapter 14: chapter 12: genius dan medical practitioner!_1


    translator: 549690339


    since he was already there, yang chen let go of his anxiety and followed the two li family elders into the inner guest room of the li family commerce group.


    upon seeing yang chen¡¯s calm and composed manner of speaking, the eyes of the two li family elders revealed a trace of appreciation. they saw in this young man something that the proud and arrogant young men of their li family did not possess.


    with both sides harboring their own thoughts, they quickly took their seats.


    ¡°yang chen, my friend, please sit.¡± li youyan said with a smile.


    yang chen calmly replied, ¡°elders, please sit down. as a junior, i dare not sit on an equal footing with the two of you.¡±


    in the martial world, one respects the powerful and maintains proper order between the old and the young. this is a matter of principle. moreover, li youyan and the other elder, whether in terms of age or strength, were stronger and more experienced than him in both his previous and present life. he must adhere to these rules, otherwise, he would be taken lightly.


    seeing yang chen understanding the bigger picture, li youyan laughed heartily, ¡°good, good, yang chen, my friend, the more i get to know you, the more i like you. hearing from those who pursued feng xuewu, they said that you used to be very weak, but i can¡¯t see any weakness in you at all.¡±


    it should be noted that young men who could face his imposing aura so calmly were few and far between. combined with yang chen¡¯s humble attitude and his respectful treatment of the elders, it was even more endearing.


    what a pity that this young man was not a member of his li family.


    ¡°senior, everyone makes mistakes. i did make mistakes in the past, but i always think that temporary success or failure cannot become my heart demon.¡± yang chen said with a bow.


    ¡°hmm, it seems that you were really defeated by the wang family. however, you are right, what can be counted as temporary success or failure?¡± li youyan stroked his beard, making no attempt to conceal the admiration in his eyes.


    yang chen breathed a sigh of relief, it seemed that the two elders had no ill intentions towards him, perhaps they didn¡¯t. why would they go out of their way to cause trouble for him?


    li youyan quickly came straight to the point, ¡°i heard that you wanted to do business with our chamber of commerce just now, and i¡¯m very curious, what kind of business do you want to do with us?¡±


    yang chen was stunned and then laughed. indeed, he had the idea of doing business with the li family commerce group, but he did not hold much hope. he just didn¡¯t expect that these two would really take the matter seriously.


    with thoughts in his mind, yang chen said, ¡°elders, there is no need to hurry about this business matter. we can discuss it later. first, please tell me what is the matter that brings you to me today. so i can stop feeling uneasy.¡±


    ¡°haha, you kid.¡± li youyan said amicably, ¡°since you¡¯ve asked, i¡¯ll get to the point as a senior. we saw your performance outside just now, and the two of us old fellows have been closely watching you. yang chen, are you a pill doctor?¡±


    upon hearing this, yang chen¡¯s heart pulsed, and he suddenly realized the truth.


    it seemed that his identity as a pill doctor had been exposed after all, at least these two li family elders happened to catch sight of his masterpiece today.


    these two eagerly ¡®inviting¡¯ him in was not surprising. after all, the identity of a pill doctor was truly shocking. it was rare to see one in the outside world.


    ¡°the three spirit medicines i concocted today might have been a fluke. how can the seniors be so sure that i¡¯m a pill doctor?¡± yang chen asked curiously, ¡°after all, there isn¡¯t a single pill doctor in the entire great wild hundred clans.¡±


    the two li family elders exchanged glances and li youyan said, ¡°to be honest, we both had our doubts. but there are no absolutes in anything. what if you, yang chen, really are a pill doctor? now, we invite you here to ask you for your answer.¡±


    yang chen couldn¡¯t help but smile inwardly.


    if he were to deny that he was a pill doctor today, wouldn¡¯t that be like shooting himself in the foot when it came to feng xuewu¡¯s mother?


    so, he did not lie but straightforwardly said, ¡°this matter is indeed related to my identity as a pill doctor, and i hope the seniors can help me keep this secret. in fact, one of the reasons i want to do business with the seniors is related to my identity as a pill doctor.¡±


    ¡°oh? so you, yang chen, admit that you are a pill doctor?¡± li youyan was excited.


    yang chen rubbed his chin and said lightly, ¡°that¡¯s correct. a year ago, i came across an old and damaged book. it recorded the pill doctor¡¯s technique. i believe it must be something left behind by an ancient pill doctor in the great wilderness. i was fortunate enough to obtain it, and after studying it, i became infatuated with the pill doctor¡¯s way. however, this one year took its toll, and i lost my alchemy completely, which is why the tragedy of losing to the wang family happened!¡±


    yang chen naturally concocted this story on the spot.


    this rhetoric was full of convincing power, making it difficult for anyone to doubt it.


    moreover, once he revealed his identity as a pill doctor, his confidence in his conversation with the two elders improved. after all, in their eyes, he was the yang family¡¯s treasure as a pill doctor. if they dared to do something to him, wouldn¡¯t the yang family have a life and death struggle with the li family?how would they know that even the yang family members were unaware of yang chen¡¯s knowledge of the pill doctor¡¯s way?


    ¡°oh? is this true, that there is such a good thing?¡± li youyan was astonished.


    an introductory technique for a pill doctor would be a significant matter for the great wild hundred clans.


    seeing li youyan¡¯s shock, yang chen quickly said, ¡°today i came to the li family commerce group, intending to do business related to this pill doctor¡¯s introductory technique.¡±


    hearing this, li youyan could hardly wait to grab yang chen¡¯s hands. the surprises yang chen brought him were wave after wave, an introductory technique for a pill doctor? it would be an invaluable treasure for the remote locations of the great wild hundred clans where there wasn¡¯t a single pill doctor.


    and yang chen was willing to use such a thing to do business with them?


    li youyan tried hard to suppress his excitement, but his companion beside him obviously lacked the experience, his eyes beaming, already showing his desire for the pill doctor¡¯s introductory technique.


    yang chen was amused in his heart and guessed the two¡¯s strong desire for the pill doctor¡¯s way. in fact, he did intend to use the pill doctor¡¯s introductory technique to exchange for some resources he wanted. after all, where there were pill doctors, they were born to heal and save people. there were no pill doctors within the great wild hundred clans, so his deed could be considered a good one for the hundred clans.


    of course, the pill doctor¡¯s way was difficult to master. he dared to sell it, but if one really wanted to learn the pill doctor¡¯s way from this, it would be impossible to get started without ten or eight years.


    ¡°is this what you really mean, young friend yang chen?¡± the shocking waves in li youyan¡¯s heart: ¡°if yang chen, my friend, is truly willing to share this pill doctor¡¯s way with our li family, the li family commerce group will definitely express their gratitude, and we will not be stingy with spirit stones and other heavenly materials and earthly treasures.¡±


    yang chen was waiting for li youyan¡¯s words, and then spoke: ¡°with these words from senior li, i feel reassured.¡±


    ¡°but i don¡¯t know about this pill doctor¡¯s way¡­¡± li youyan became hesitant to speak.


    yang chen smiled lightly and then said, ¡°this pill doctor¡¯s introductory technique is quite obscure. after i learned it, the elders in my family instructed me to burn it, so the introductory technique is recorded in my mind. if the two seniors want it, just prepare a blank jade slip for me to help you record it.¡±


    li youyan didn¡¯t dare to be careless about this matter and quickly found a blank jade slip to give to yang chen.


    yang chen took the jade slip, pulled out a brush, and wrote on it.


    what pill doctor¡¯s introductory technique? it was naturally fabricated by him.


    if he really wanted to sell the pill doctor¡¯s introductory technique, he would draw from his own pill doctor experience. his vast knowledge was more precious than any other pill doctor technique in the world!


    with his pill doctor experience, fooling these people from the great wild was an easy task, right?


    yang chen casually wrote dozens of lines of large characters containing basic knowledge of pill doctors. although these things were incomplete, they were not completely useless. at least, it allowed the li family members to understand some of the pill doctor¡¯s entrance methods, which was indeed feasible. however, it was difficult for them to learn the pill doctor¡¯s way from it without ten or eight years.


    this was not because yang chen was stingy. his art of pill doctor experience can really guide people into the pill doctor¡¯s way, but how can one learn to be a pill doctor without some talent? even if there are not many pill doctors in the entire north mountain county, it is not because there are no pill doctor learning methods, but because of talent.


    in this world, alchemy is easy to learn, but the pill doctor¡¯s way is as difficult as climbing to the sky.


    ¡°please have a look, seniors!¡± yang chen spoke calmly.


    li youyan couldn¡¯t wait to grab the jade slip, his eyes gradually brightening, extremely delighted with what yang chen had described.


    ¡°i have been to the great wilderness and seen a pill doctor healing people, and i had the good fortune to hear him talk about some pill doctor basics. what young friend yang chen said, is not too different. it is unexpected that yang chen has the talent of a pill doctor and has reached the level of healing people in just one year. it is truly rare.¡± li youyan¡¯s eyes revealed his amazement.


    he knew that he had to become friends with yang chen.


    the pill doctor¡¯s way was indeed precious, but a ready-made pill doctor was even more precious.


    with his extensive experience, he knew very clearly that learning this pill doctor¡¯s way would be very, very difficult.


    to be able to learn the pill doctor¡¯s way, the word ¡°genius¡± alone could not describe the other party.

 Chapter 15 - Chapter 15: Chapter 13: Face is Given to Each Other_1

    chapter 15: chapter 13: face is given to each other_1


    translator: 549690339


    at this moment, thinking about all this, li youyan accepted the pill doctor¡¯s introductory technique and said, ¡°since my young friend yang chen trusts me, i can¡¯t be stingy and petty either. i have already looked over this pill doctor¡¯s introductory technique, and it is indeed genuine. i just don¡¯t know what yang chen needs in return for this trade.¡±


    yang chen smiled and said, ¡°i only need some spiritual medicine resources, dozens of types, the quantity might be quite large. but i believe the li family commerce group should be able to provide them. i don¡¯t intend to make an unreasonable request either. however, this pill doctor¡¯s introductory technique is indeed precious. i have obtained permission from the elders of the clan to trade it. i hope the two seniors can understand.¡±


    yang chen deliberately brought up the elders of the clan, which was essentially showing the power of the yang family¡¯s backing.


    ¡°haha, you¡¯re too modest, my young friend yang chen. although our li family commerce group is not the best in the great wilderness, we believe that meeting your and the clan elders¡¯ requirements should not be difficult,¡± li youyan said.


    hearing this, yang chen nodded in satisfaction and then listed all the spiritual medicine resources he needed.


    when he finished listing dozens of types of spiritual medicine resources, li youyan took a sharp breath of cold air.


    these spiritual medicine resources were all rare and precious, yet within the li family¡¯s capabilities. it wasn¡¯t hard to see that yang chen came prepared.


    adding up all these resources would indeed cost the li family commerce group a bloody fortune. however, weighing the pros and cons, li youyan had no intention of refusing.


    soon, li youyan said straightforwardly, ¡°alright, the resources that my young friend yang chen needs are available at our li family commerce group. however, it will take some time to gather them all. so, if my young friend trusts us, within seven days, our li family commerce group will personally deliver these resources to the clan and hand them over to you.¡±


    although yang chen wasn¡¯t entirely satisfied with not getting the resources immediately, he didn¡¯t show it on his face. he smiled and said, ¡°thank you, both seniors. i trust the reputation of the li family commerce group.¡±


    ¡°in that case, we¡¯ve reached an agreement for the trade. i wonder if yang chen would like to sit down and chat for a while?¡± li youyan said with a chuckle.


    ¡°i¡¯m afraid i can¡¯t accept your kind invitation, as my maidservant is waiting outside, and i don¡¯t want to keep her waiting too long. i won¡¯t stay any longer.¡± yang chen didn¡¯t really want to spend too much time with the two people who could control his life and death. after making some excuses, he intended to leave.


    li youyan didn¡¯t make things difficult for him and stood up, saying, ¡°allow me to see you off, my friend yang chen!¡±


    ¡°thank you, both seniors.¡±


    afterward, yang chen obtained the fire red fruit and the li family commerce group¡¯s promise, and left with gu mingyue.


    watching yang chen leave, li youyan and the two elders of the li family fell into deep thought.


    ¡°eldest brother, didn¡¯t that kid make too outrageous a request? so many resources¡­ although it won¡¯t ruin our li family commerce group, it¡¯ll definitely swallow up quite a few rare resources.¡± the elder next to li youyan said. he was li youyan¡¯s second brother, li youren.


    li youyan smiled and said, ¡°didn¡¯t the kid also give us the pill doctor¡¯s introductory technique?¡±


    ¡°to tell you the truth, even though the pill doctor¡¯s introductory technique is precious, his experience and judgment are obviously not sufficient. he handed it over in advance, and we didn¡¯t have to bother negotiating so much with him.¡± li youren was very dissatisfied with li youyan¡¯s approach.


    after all, being so polite to a kid at the first layer of the body refining realm seemed a bit too much for li youyan.


    li youyan sighed, ¡°second brother, you only saw the surface but didn¡¯t see the depth and details of the situation. you think this kid looks foolish and inexperienced, but he¡¯s actually quite clever. do you really think he handed over the complete method of the pill doctor¡¯s way? yes, he did, but if you look at the text and paragraphs in it, there are hints and reservations. this kid obviously has a few tricks up his sleeve.¡±


    ¡°he dared play us?¡±


    ¡°play? well, it wouldn¡¯t go that far. he did hand over the pill doctor¡¯s method. it¡¯s just that he didn¡¯t give the full version. at most, he gave us a third of the content.¡± li youyan stroked his beard.


    ¡°a third of the content? eldest brother, you¡¯re still letting him have such outrageous demands?¡± li youren was puzzled.


    li youyan, slightly annoyed, said, ¡°second brother, this is where you don¡¯t understand. just think about it. the yang family traded the pill doctor¡¯s method with us, which is already very difficult for them. the key point is not the pill doctor¡¯s technique itself. even if the kid handed over all the content of the pill doctor¡¯s technique, do you think we could learn it?¡±


    ¡°to tell you the truth, the pill doctor¡¯s way is very difficult to get into. it¡¯s hard to even get started, let alone master it. if it were really that easy to learn, have you ever heard of any other yang family members besides yang chen who have learned the pill doctor¡¯s technique? no, there isn¡¯t a single one! so, it can be said that only yang chen has learned it.¡±


    li youren still looked unconvinced and asked, ¡°is it really that difficult to learn the pill doctor¡¯s technique?¡±


    li youyan shook his head and said, ¡°difficult to learn? more than that. if it weren¡¯t difficult, do you think our great wild hundred clans wouldn¡¯t have a single pill doctor? have you never heard of the people who left da huang and attained opportunities? hundreds of years ago, there was actually a pill doctor in the great wilderness. but in that pill doctor¡¯s clan, no one ever became a second pill doctor. what does this indicate? the requirements for pill doctors are extremely strict in terms of talent. it¡¯s not something you can learn just because you want to.¡±


    then, he continued, ¡°this is the reason to please him. as a pill doctor, he will definitely be a crucial figure for many clans in the future, and the yang family will treasure him. if we build a good relationship with him early on, we may need his help in the future when we get injured. what do these resources matter in comparison to that? you have to know, we, the spirit martial realm experts, have the most trouble dealing with injuries.¡±


    li youren finally had a moment of realization, ¡°eldest brother, you really have a far-reaching vision. it seems that zhao xiaowen¡­ ¡±


    ¡°the identity of yang chen as a pill doctor has already been confirmed. i don¡¯t believe that he can hide his true self from me. a pill doctor and a doorkeeper from another family¡­ which one is lighter and which one is heavier, you should understand. you¡¯ll handle this. next time my young friend yang chen visits our chamber of commerce, don¡¯t let it be too embarrassing. the matter of face is mutual.¡± li youyan spoke simply and clearly.


    ¡°yes, eldest brother, i understand.¡± li youren licked his lips. the two were talking in the chamber of commerce hall, and how could zhao xiaowen not hear them?


    the li family elders were talking and they didn¡¯t bother hiding anything from him!


    li youren had approached and laughed coldly: ¡°zhao xiaowen, you really considered li family commerce group as yours? well, you heard what my older brother said just now. get lost, or you¡¯ll be sorry.¡±


    ¡°no, please don¡¯t do this. elder, i rely on this position as shopkeeper to make a living. yang chen is just a nobody, why expel me from the li family commerce group because of him? i have worked hard for so many years¡­ ¡± zhao xiaowen¡¯s eyes filled with tears as he pleaded.


    li youren snorted coldly: ¡°a pill doctor is a nobody in your eyes? what kind of dog thing do you think you are? get lost, or you won¡¯t even have a chance to roll.¡±


    zhao xiaowen¡¯s heart turned cold, and he was filled with despair. he knew that li youren was not joking.


    the li family was really planning to expel him.


    how could he have imagined that someone he thought was a useless person would decide his future in the blink of an eye?


    ¡­


    at this time, yang chen had already returned to the yang family, not knowing that li youyan and his brother were already planning to please him. now, all he could think about was refining the gravity pill. with the fire red fruit in hand, it was undoubtedly an additional gravity pill, which could guarantee him to enter the body refining realm second layer instantly.


    the coming of age ceremony was getting closer, and yang chen couldn¡¯t afford to be careless. achieving greatness at the coming of age ceremony was essential to him. this body refining realm second layer was just the foundation for shocking everyone at the ceremony.


    among the yang family, although yang heng¡¯s alchemy was the strongest, his martial arts cultivation was just average. only because of his dual cultivation in martial arts and alchemy, he got the title of a genius.


    in the yang family, there were not a few people with stronger martial cultivation. some even reached the astounding third layer of body refining realm, and there were even people at the fourth layer.


    yang chen certainly couldn¡¯t afford to be careless. his advantage lay in alchemy and resource utilization. he must make perfect use of these advantages now.


    ¡°it¡¯s a pity that the resources of li family can¡¯t be delivered here immediately. if i could get those resources, i may not be able to achieve the perfect medicinal bath, but satisfying three to two percent should be no problem,¡± yang chen murmured to himself.


    in the great wild hundred clans, resources were extremely scarce. to achieve the perfect medicinal bath effect before entering the spirit martial realm, it could only depend on one¡¯s fate. after all, only the great sects could afford to play with medicinal baths in the outside world.


    ¡°time to start refining the gravity pill,¡± yang chen¡¯s eyes shone brightly.


    with his thoughts, yang chen wasted no time, throwing the prepared materials one after another into the pill furnace.


    fire red fruit as the main ingredient, supported by other materials, the fire control wood burned intensely¡­


    ¡­


    ¡°young lady, you¡¯re back!¡± gu mingyue called out from afar upon seeing yang caidie¡¯s return, ¡°where have you been these days, young lady?¡±


    yang caidie came back from somewhere, her skirt torn in several places and her face covered in dirt, showing no ladylike demeanor. however, upon closer inspection, one could see her holding several geese in her hand.


    yang caidie grinned, revealing her white teeth, ¡°bao¡¯er loves stewed goose the most. the last time we ran out of it, i went hunting for more in the monster beast mountain. look at these geese, so fat.¡±


    naturally, the ¡°bao¡¯er¡± she mentioned was yang chen.


    gu mingyue blinked her beautiful eyes, worried, ¡°young lady, i¡¯ve heard that monster beast mountain is very dangerous.¡±


    ¡°what¡¯s the harm in it if bao¡¯er loves stewed goose? no matter how dangerous, i have to go,¡± yang caidie happily pinched the flesh of the goose, as if seeing yang chen¡¯s happy face. ¡°by the way, what is bao¡¯er doing now?¡±


    ¡°young master has been in closed-door cultivation these days. it is said that he is practicing martial arts and refining his body,¡± gu mingyue said cautiously, ¡°young lady, i suspect that the young master has really repented this time. i even admire him now. following him gives me a sense of security.¡±


    yang caidie stood there blankly, ¡°how many days has he been in closed-door cultivation?¡±


    ¡°three days, i think. he hasn¡¯t come out at all. i¡¯m worried that the young master is hungry, so i quietly left some food by the window, but he never touched it,¡± gu mingyue said carefully.


    yang caidie pondered for a moment, then said, dejectedly, ¡°don¡¯t say anything more.¡±


    ¡°young lady, what¡¯s wrong?¡±


    ¡°when i think of bao¡¯er practicing martial arts and the pain and fatigue of his training, i want to cry as soon as i think of him suffering. what¡¯s the point of practicing martial arts for three days without eating or drinking? wouldn¡¯t it be better if his older sister did it for him?¡± yang caidie didn¡¯t know where she got a kitchen knife from, ¡°nevermind, let¡¯s deal with these geese first, or i¡¯ll feel suffocated.¡±

 Chapter 16 - Chapter 16: Chapter 14: My Younger Brother Should Be a Genius_1

    chapter 16: chapter 14: my younger brother should be a genius_1


    translator: 549690339


    gu mingyue could tell just how much yang caidie doted on yang chen.


    who in the yang family didn¡¯t know about yang caidie¡¯s love for yang chen? even a tiny scratch on yang chen¡¯s body could break her heart. yang chen had grown up under her protection since he was a child.


    take yang heng for example; he dared only mock yang chen verbally and compete with him in alchemy. if he dared to harm a single hair on yang chen¡¯s head, yang caidie would fight with yang heng¡¯s entire family. even yang heng¡¯s father, who was more powerful than yang caidie, dared not provoke her because she was an unstoppable force when enraged.


    in a nutshell, if anyone dared to hurt her brother, they would either take her life or she would take theirs.


    once yang caidie got angry, she could not be stopped even by nine bulls.


    gu mingyue didn¡¯t know whether having such a valiant sister who loved him so much was a good thing or a bad thing for yang chen.


    yang chen was now wholeheartedly dedicated to his cultivation in seclusion and had no idea what was happening in the outside world. he had already concocted the gravity pill, which he took early, and was now in the process of refining and integrating it into his body. meanwhile, his martial arts cultivation continued to advance.


    for yang chen, it was very easy to concoct the gravity pill.


    as long as he had the materials, he could guarantee the success of the pill.


    unfortunately, there was only one fire red fruit. if he could concoct more gravity pills, even if the effect of using one would be diminished, reaching the third layer of body refining realm would not be a problem for him.


    however, a single gravity pill could definitely help yang chen break through the first layer of the body refining realm and even show signs of impacting the third layer.


    about an hour later, the color on yang chen¡¯s face gradually returned to normal. at that moment, he suddenly opened his eyes, and his qi underwent a significant change compared to the past. it wasn¡¯t difficult to see that after the refining of the gravity pill, he had entered the second layer of the body refining realm from the first layer.


    he now possessed a strength of more than 500 jin.


    body refining realm first layer, 100 jin of strength.


    body refining realm second layer, 400 jin of strength.


    from then on, each additional layer would add 300 jin of strength.


    now, yang chen was in the middle-to-late stage of the second layer of the body refining realm. as long as he could break through the 700 jin threshold, he could enter the third layer.


    ¡°i¡¯ve never had this kind of strength throughout my whole body in the past.¡± yang chen sighed and lamented in his heart.


    in his previous life, he was just an ordinary person. a strength of 100 jin was too difficult for him, let alone the current 500 jin.


    what did 500 jin of strength represent?


    it represented that his casual punch could shatter boulders.


    yang chen muttered, ¡°it¡¯s a pity that the materials for concocting gravity pills are limited. at most, i could only reach the second layer of the body refining realm now. moreover, my alchemy equipment is too crude. i lack a strange fire and an innate fire, and my pill furnace is the most ordinary kind. i don¡¯t even have a dedicated pill refining room.¡±


    strange fire and pill furnaces were valuable treasures that helped in alchemy.


    fire control was an important part. if one possessed a strange fire, it would be much more efficient, and a valuable pill furnace even more so.


    these two things were not easily obtained, especially strange fire, which was rare. in his previous life, yang chen did have a strange fire called ¡®taiyuan gold fire¡¯ ¨C an unusual type among the strange fires, which he had spent a lot to acquire. in this life, he didn¡¯t know if he would have the chance to encounter strange fire again.


    a super-grade alchemist needed strange fire as an indispensable tool. moreover, strange fire was a symbol of an alchemist¡¯s status.


    ¡°these strange fires and pill furnaces are indispensable for alchemists. unfortunately, it is impossible to obtain them in a short time. to reduce the burden of alchemy and make it more efficient, i can only use elder yang¡¯s pill refining room.¡± yang chen couldn¡¯t help but laugh.


    with his alchemy level, the success rate of concocting gravity pills would certainly be 100%.


    however, the advantages of a pill refining room were something every alchemist desired, as it could make the alchemy process easier.


    ¡°it seems i¡¯ll have to visit elder yang again when i have the chance.¡± yang chen thought to himself.


    ¡°gurgle¡­¡±


    ¡°uh, i¡¯m a little hungry.¡± yang chen showed an awkward expression on his face.


    ¡­


    although he had set foot on the martial path, only a master in the spirit martial realm could avoid eating grains. as a cultivator at the body refining realm like him, having daily meals was still essential. at most, he could hold out longer than ordinary people. but after not eating for three days, yang chen was starving.


    at the dining table, yang caidie had prepared a stewed goose and a table full of side dishes that she and gu mingyue had made.


    ¡°come on, eat quickly. you haven¡¯t eaten for three days; you must be starving,¡± yang caidie said worriedly, her pretty face full of concern.


    gu mingyue blinked her big eyes but didn¡¯t speak. however, her thoughts were similar to yang caidie¡¯s. seeing that yang chen had been cultivating in his room for three consecutive days without stepping outside, they felt worried and uneasy. they knew that yang chen had never been so diligent before.


    yang chen looked at the stewed goose in front of him and then at yang caidie and gu mingyue. a bittersweet feeling, like a trickle of water, flowed into his heart, making him sigh in his heart.


    he looked quite presentable, but what about yang caidie? his sister¡¯s dress was dirty as if she had fought with someone, and the corner of it was torn. as for gu mingyue, ever since he had known her, she had changed her clothes very rarely.yang chen had met many women in his previous life, and it was natural for women to love beauty. which woman doesn¡¯t like to dress herself up beautifully? but what about yang caidie and gu mingyue? do they not love beauty? no, they left better conditions for themselves, dressed handsomely, but it was tough for both of them.


    observing these details, yang chen clenched his fists, his heart determined. if the women around him couldn¡¯t live a good life, what¡¯s the point of him being reborn? what¡¯s the significance of not being reborn?


    with this in mind, yang chen already had a plan.


    just then, yang caidie, with a tiger¡¯s head and a careful tone, said, ¡°chen, sister has something to tell you.¡±


    ¡°what is it?¡± yang chen was quite curious.


    ¡°well, could you please stop cultivating martial arts? you¡¯ve secluded yourself for three days, and your face doesn¡¯t look the same as before.¡± yang caidie said with a heartache.


    this made yang chen sigh: ¡°sister, you always advise me not to set foot on the martial arts path, but haven¡¯t you also come this far step by step through hardship?¡±


    yang caidie shook her head like a rattle drum, earnestly saying: ¡°darling, our nature is different. i started practicing when i was little, and martial arts itself must begin with basic training at a young age. you¡¯re at this age now. if you practice again, it would be hard to catch up with your peers.¡±


    yang chen chuckled, ¡°sister, that¡¯s not necessarily true!¡±


    ¡°what¡¯s not certain?¡± yang caidie blinked her eyes.


    ¡°actually, during these three days of seclusion, my cultivation has not been without gain.¡± yang chen said with a smile.


    yang caidie may be fierce, but she is not foolish. upon hearing this, she understood and asked, ¡°can you achieve anything in just three days?¡±


    it is important to know that laying a foundation is crucial for martial artists. many children who start training at the age of four or five often need to reach their early teens to enter the first layer of the body refining realm. if they can reach the second layer, they are geniuses.


    the later stages are even more difficult. generally, it takes about forty to fifty years of age to reach the body refining realm¡¯s ninth layer or its peak. as for breaking through the body refining realm to reach the spirit martial realm, it depends largely on luck and opportunity. the yang family, in fact, doesn¡¯t have many practitioners in the spirit martial realm, which shows its rarity.


    although the body refining realm is not as rare as the spirit martial realm, a solid foundation and slow progress must be achieved from childhood. yang caidie couldn¡¯t understand what her brother could have achieved in these three days.


    yang chen smiled softly, calm as ever: ¡°sister, ming yue, come with me to the courtyard.¡±


    as he spoke, yang chen laughed and strode into the courtyard.


    various weights of stones were placed in the courtyard. martial artists referred to them as ¡®training stones,¡¯ which were commonly used for practice. another function was to test the strength of someone in the body refining realm. if a person can lift a 300 jin stone, it means they have reached the peak of the first level of the refining realm and are close to the second level.


    the yang family¡¯s ¡°coming of age ceremony¡± also relied on ¡°training stones¡± to test the strength and achievements of the young generation in the clan. geniuses like yang heng would most likely test themselves every day.


    as a female genius of the yang family, yang caidie naturally had some of these in her courtyard as well.


    there were stones weighing from fifty jin to one thousand five hundred jin in the yard.


    at this moment, yang chen stood in the courtyard with his hands on his back, ¡°sister, i¡¯ll use the training stones to test my current strength. just watch.¡±


    yang caidie said worriedly, ¡°darling, don¡¯t push yourself too hard. start with a fifty jin stone! cultivating martial arts must be gradual and ongoing¡­¡±


    she kept nagging, but it seemed like yang chen didn¡¯t hear a word, moving forward from the fifty jin stone, then to one hundred jin, one hundred fifty jin, two hundred jin¡­


    ¡°young lady, young master, he¡­¡± gu mingyue couldn¡¯t keep her composure.


    yang caidie was dumbfounded, not knowing what yang chen was up to. in fact, if yang chen could lift a fifty jin stone, she would definitely be overjoyed because it meant that her brother was a genius who could almost enter the first layer of the body refining realm in just three days.


    however, her brother didn¡¯t even spare the fifty jin stone a glance.


    what¡¯s going on?


    yang chen finally stopped beside a 500 jin stone.


    he did not rub his fists like everyone else, but simply patted his palms, embraced the huge stone, and then shouted, ¡°up!¡±


    in an instant, the 500 jin stone seemed to no longer weigh 500 jin. yang chen effortlessly lifted it over his head, holding it high up.


    the next moment, yang chen threw the gigantic stone down with a thud.


    five hundred jin, successfully lifted.


    this left gu mingyue with wide eyes, her mouth slightly open, tempting and exceptional, ¡°miss¡­miss, did you accidentally switch the placement of the fifty jin and five hundred jin stones again?¡±


    ¡°no, i didn¡¯t¡­¡± yang caidie confirmed that she had not misplaced it because the noise of the stone falling on the ground wasn¡¯t something a fifty jin stone could make.


    surprise didn¡¯t lack in her eyes compared to gu mingyue. at this moment, her chest heaved, those proud peaks provoking endless imagination.


    gu mingyue didn¡¯t know what to do: ¡°then how did young master¡­how did he do it?¡±


    yang caidie mumbled, continuing to mumble for a while before gulping down saliva, ¡°my brother¡­might be a genius!¡±

 Chapter 17 - Chapter 17: Chapter 15: What is Generosity?_1

    chapter 17: chapter 15: what is generosity?_1


    translator: 549690339


    what does 500 jin represent?


    it signifies that yang chen has reached the body refining realm second layer, and he is not far from the body refining realm third layer. such an achievement for a thirteen-year-old boy can be considered neither good nor bad. in the yang family, it can¡¯t be called outstanding, only excellent.


    but what if one reaches the body refining realm second layer from a weakling in just three days?


    yes, it¡¯s impossible for an ordinary person to achieve the second layer of the body refining realm in just three days.


    but that doesn¡¯t mean a genius can¡¯t do it!


    genius! a very admirable word.


    in the yang family, there are many who claim to be geniuses, and many who are considered geniuses by others. for instance, yang heng¡¯s older brother yang wu, who also reached the body refining realm fourth layer when he was thirteen years old, is known as a genius. but what kind of genius is he? the great wilderness has seen real geniuses, like those who reached the spirit martial realm at the age of eighteen. now that¡¯s a true demon genius.


    at that time, wasn¡¯t the speed of his cultivation similar to his younger brother? to go from an inexperienced ordinary person, to achieving the body refining realm second layer after just three days of seclusion?


    she didn¡¯t know that yang chen had already started practicing martial arts and thought that her younger brother had been cultivating for only three days.


    but in reality, yang chen¡¯s real cultivation time wasn¡¯t actually three days, but it wasn¡¯t all that different either.


    now, yang chen clapped his hands, turned around and smiled, ¡°older sister, what do you think?¡±


    yang caidie didn¡¯t say anything, but her eyes were moist. she hugged yang chen tightly with a ¡®wow¡¯ sound, her tears dripping down, making this woman even more stunning. she completely ignored the rules about not being too intimate between men and women, hugging yang chen tightly, almost suffocating him.


    ¡°my dear, it¡¯s my fault. if i had known you were a genius earlier, i wouldn¡¯t have held you back for so long.¡± yang caidie felt guilty and regretful. many times, she just didn¡¯t want yang chen to suffer so much.


    yang chen was taken aback by yang caidie¡¯s fierce appearance, and soon he couldn¡¯t help but laugh, ¡°older sister, it¡¯s okay, it¡¯s fine now. don¡¯t cry.¡±


    yang caidie cried even harder, making yang chen feel helpless. perhaps this woman¡¯s tears were not just because of guilt, but also years of grievances. before, yang caidie couldn¡¯t express these grievances, but in reality, how could a woman support a family alone for so many years without any bitterness?


    however, with these grievances, yang caidie couldn¡¯t tell yang chen in the past. but now, upon seeing yang chen¡¯s talent, it seemed as if a key had unlocked her door of grievances, and she couldn¡¯t help but let them flow.


    gu mingyue also wiped her tears, sobbing, mumbling to herself, ¡°my young master is a genius, my young master is a genius¡­¡±


    ¡­


    yang chen began to doubt whether showing off his strength was the right decision. because ever since gu mingyue followed him out, her big eyes were full of admiration. it was as if she was bewitched, and even her walk was full of confidence.


    it took yang chen some effort to comfort yang caidie before he planned to go to elder yang¡¯s place, taking gu mingyue with him. as a result, the little girl¡¯s eyes never left him the moment she stepped outside, following him closely like he was her idol.


    gu mingyue is now full of confidence. in fact, albeit zhou huaiyi¡¯s betrayal, he did make a good point. in the past, the servants of yang chen¡¯s house found it difficult to hold their heads high outside and even dared not say they were yang chen¡¯s servants, for fear of being laughed at.


    even if gu mingyue didn¡¯t admit it, how could she not have a trace of inferiority in her heart?


    but now, it¡¯s different.


    no matter what others know, in her eyes, her young master is a genius.


    ¡°ming yue, remember to be respectful when you speak to second master.¡± yang chen instructed her.


    ¡°don¡¯t worry, young master.¡± gu mingyue smiled.


    yang chen nodded, without any unnecessary concerns, as gu mingyue, although young, was quite thoughtful about manners.


    going to elder yang¡¯s place was something yang chen had to do. after all, elder yang had already instructed him to go there and take a look. even in his previous life, he was outstanding in the way of alchemy and shocked the secular world. but in this life, he was just an ordinary person in the yang family. despite his recent outstanding performance, he still needed to show enough respect to his elders.


    moreover, the alchemy environment at elder yang¡¯s place was much better than his own, and yang chen was more than happy to practice alchemy there.


    but, he didn¡¯t know if it was a coincidence or not. just halfway there, he suddenly ran into his long-time rival in the yang family, yang heng.


    it was not clear how zhou huaiyi pleased yang heng, but the previously flatterer xiao hui was now replaced by zhou huaiyi. now, zhou huaiyi was fawning over yang heng, following him closely and bowing low in submission.


    yang heng was also in high spirits now. the source of his high spirits was a beautiful young girl beside him. the girl was probably about thirteen or fourteen years old, and she indeed looked stunning. however, from yang chen¡¯s perspective, there was a coldness in the girl¡¯s eyes, suggesting a mean nature.


    looking at yang heng¡¯s momentum, it seemed that he had launched a crazy pursuit of this girl, and it was clearly effective. at least, the girl seemed to have opened her heart to him.

 Chapter 18 - Chapter 18: Chapter 15: What is Generosity?_2

    chapter 18: chapter 15: what is generosity?_2


    translator: 549690339


    yang chen didn¡¯t plan to deal with yang heng and intended to just pass by. however, his wonderful thoughts did not mean yang heng felt the same.


    when yang chen saw yang heng, yang heng saw yang chen as well. he was thinking about how to showcase his abilities in front of sun qiaomei, and after seeing yang chen, an idea struck him. this was a great opportunity, wasn¡¯t it?


    however, yang heng couldn¡¯t openly cause trouble for yang chen; he had to put on an act of magnanimity. he glanced at zhou huaiyi and gave him a sufficient hint.


    zhou huaiyi managed to push aside xiao hui, the servant who used to be very good at flattering, and became one of yang heng¡¯s confidants for a reason; his ability to read people was strong. as soon as his master gave him a look, zhou huaiyi immediately understood and said sarcastically, ¡°oh my, isn¡¯t that yang chen? the coming of age ceremony is almost here, and yet here you are idling with a maid. you two are a perfect match of ¡®uselessness¡¯.¡±


    having received yang heng¡¯s hint, zhou huaiyi spoke with full confidence, without any worries of yang chen seeking revenge.


    this made yang chen abandon the idea of just passing by and laugh instead. he turned around and looked at yang heng and zhou huaiyi.


    yang heng clicked his tongue and said, ¡°qiaomei, i forgot to introduce you.¡±


    ¡°no need for an introduction. i already know yang chen, the trash of the yang family. yang heng, at least you¡¯re considered one of the geniuses in the yang family, so you should have some discernment in choosing your acquaintances. it¡¯s better to stay away from trash like him, lest you catch bad luck and lower our status.¡± sun qiaomei yawned lazily and spoke.


    she had already heard about the useless yang chen in the yang family, and more importantly, yang chen¡¯s older sister had conflicts with the sun family, which made her more willing to mock and ridicule him. after all, such a weakling wouldn¡¯t dare to talk back.


    yang heng also chimed in, ¡°qiaomei, you¡¯re right. look at my servant¡¯s mouth; he just can¡¯t help but say these things. but i must admit, he does have a point: my servant is just an honest person who speaks his mind!¡±


    zhou huaiyi quickly apologized, as if he had truly misspoken.


    this made yang chen squint slightly, speaking faintly, ¡°yang heng, you and your servant seem to be having quite a good time together. by the way, zhou huaiyi is your servant, right? do you want me to teach him how a servant should speak, and know their place?¡±


    ¡°yang chen, why are you lowering yourself to a servant¡¯s level? or does that just show how narrow-minded you are? besides, my servant may be blunt, but what he said is true, right? hahaha.¡± yang heng laughed out loud.


    gu mingyue stamped her foot angrily at the side, ¡°yang heng, you¡¯re the real waste!¡±


    yang chen waved his hand to stop gu mingyue, then smiled and said, ¡°yang heng, you said zhou huaiyi was telling the truth just now, right?¡±


    ¡°wasn¡¯t he?¡± yang heng asked back.


    yang chen clicked his tongue, ¡°you seem to have forgotten a few things, yang heng. a while ago, you lost to me and gave me three hundred spirit stones. i¡¯m quite curious. if i¡¯m a waste, then what are you? the worst of the worst? after all, you appear to be my defeated opponent no matter how you look at it.¡±


    originally, as members of the same clan, yang chen didn¡¯t want to completely fall out with yang heng. however, yang heng was extremely aggressive and showed no respect for him, taking yang chen¡¯s tolerance as weakness. he had to let his opponent know that his personality might not be vengeful, but he wasn¡¯t someone who didn¡¯t understand the word ¡®retribution¡¯ either.


    if yang heng was really looking for trouble, then yang chen wouldn¡¯t mind bringing up the fact that he had lost to him when yang heng wanted to show off.


    indeed, yang heng wanted to show off now, at least by comparing himself to yang chen, he would feel superior and confident. however, he suddenly remembered that he had lost to yang chen before, and yang chen actually had the guts to bring it up.


    yang chen¡¯s words instantly made sun qiaomei frown. now was the time of the coming of age ceremony, so it was her turn to choose her spouse and decide who to ally with the yang family. she had considered yang heng as her second choice, so she was indifferent to his performance and wanted to observe him more deeply.


    hearing yang chen¡¯s words, she became instantly interested.


    yang heng obviously noticed sun qiaomei¡¯s thoughts and flew into a rage, ¡°yang chen, you¡¯re slandering me! when have i ever lost to you?!¡±


    ¡°oh? you¡¯re right; it¡¯s easy to deny such things. but spirit stones won¡¯t lie. three hundred spirit stones are quite a sum. if it¡¯s possible, why not show off your wealth, yang heng? so that miss sun doesn¡¯t think of you as a penniless wretch with no sense of security.¡± yang chen said calmly.


    this sentence was like a silver needle, piercing yang heng¡¯s heart and making it bleed.


    sun qiaomei raised her eyebrows, intrigued by yang chen¡¯s words. she was genuinely curious about how many spirit stones this young genius yang heng had.


    where would yang heng have any spirit stones now? the 300 spirit stones he had were all lost to yang chen, and the few remaining on hand weren¡¯t even enough to lose face.


    but how could yang heng admit to this? he shouted angrily, ¡°yang chen, who do you think you are? why should i tell you how many spirit stones i have?¡±


    ¡°well, you have a point. i¡¯ve always heard that you, yang heng, are very generous. i heard that my former servant zhou huaiyi chose to serve you because you were a much more generous master than me. how about this: why don¡¯t you give zhou huaiyi something now? otherwise, if he feels betrayed for choosing you over me, it wouldn¡¯t be a good thing.¡± yang chen spoke calmly.


    there were many ways to deal with yang heng, but before, yang chen simply didn¡¯t bother to use them.


    upon hearing yang chen¡¯s words, zhou huaiyi gulped down saliva. honestly, since coming to yang heng, he had been promoted several times but hadn¡¯t received any real tangible benefits.


    yang chen saw yang heng¡¯s face turning the color of a pig¡¯s liver, and slowly said, ¡°it seems like your ¡®generosity,¡¯ yang heng, is all just for show. since you like comparing yourself to me, let¡¯s compare. mingyue, here are 200 spirit stones, take them as a reward from your young master.¡±


    as he spoke, yang chen took out a bag of spirit stones, a total of 200, and handed them to gu mingyue without blinking. he then turned his gaze to yang heng.


    his meaning was very simple.


    you were bragging so much just now, weren¡¯t you?


    if you¡¯re capable, why don¡¯t you give zhou huaiyi 200 spirit stones as well?

 Chapter 19 - Chapter 19: Chapter 16: Seeing Feng Xuewu Again_1

    chapter 19: chapter 16: seeing feng xuewu again_1


    translator: 549690339


    seeing yang chen casually take out two hundred spirit stones, sun qiaomei next to yang heng was immediately struck with awe. her gaze on yang chen turned strange. it was no joke, these were two hundred spirit stones, not some cheap trinkets from the street!


    do you know what two hundred spirit stones represent?


    yang heng used to have more than three hundred spirit stones, but having more than three hundred spirit stones didn¡¯t mean he could casually give away two hundred to a maid. when sun qiaomei saw that the two hundred spirit stones ultimately went to gu mingyue, her expression changed.


    this was simply a waste of resources.


    there were so many things that could be done with two hundred spirit stones, and they were given to a maid?


    why give them to a maid?


    if they were given to her, she would have accepted without hesitation. she might even consider setting her sights on yang chen for a spouse. now her heart ached as if it was bleeding¡ªtwo hundred spirit stones.


    her eyes looked at yang heng, wondering if everyone in the yang family was so generous. that¡¯s right, people said yang chen was a waste out there, casually giving away two hundred spirit stones. what about you, yang heng? aren¡¯t you quite famous outside?!


    if it was like this for sun qiaomei, there was even less need to mention zhou huaiyi.


    zhou huaiyi stared eagerly at yang heng, and his eyes couldn¡¯t be more clear. how could he not want these two hundred spirit stones? two hundred spirit stones¡­ working hard at the yang family for more than a decade, he probably only earned that much. there was no way; how much could a servant earn?


    the two hundred spirit stones that yang chen gave to gu mingyue had wiped out his decade of hard work.


    he couldn¡¯t help but think to himself¡­


    he wasn¡¯t expecting yang heng to give him two hundred spirit stones, but he would be fine with something a little less generous too.


    however, all he could see was yang heng¡¯s increasingly ugly face. as for those spirit stones that could make people beam with joy, he didn¡¯t encounter even one.


    would yang heng not want to squander just like that?


    but he didn¡¯t have any spirit stones.


    last time he spent more than three hundred spirit stones, it nearly used up all his wealth. if he had to hand out the remaining spirit stones, he would have nothing left. if he were to ask his father for more, his father would probably break his legs.


    thinking of this, yang heng was raging with anger. he clenched his teeth and said, ¡°yang chen, is it interesting to play such childish games?¡±


    yang chen couldn¡¯t help but laugh. ¡°childish games? yang heng, remember that these spirit stones were all taken from you. if you think these spirit stones are just childish games, then you don¡¯t even have the ability to play them. what else can you say?¡±


    ¡°i believe, miss sun here wouldn¡¯t want to be with a man who can¡¯t even handle childish matters.¡±


    after saying this, yang chen glanced slightly at zhou huaiyi, ¡°zhou huaiyi, it seems like your new master doesn¡¯t care much about you.¡±


    zhou huaiyi was boasting just now, but now when he heard yang chen¡¯s words, his face turned red, and he couldn¡¯t say a word.


    he was already regretting it somewhat in his heart.


    he had betrayed yang chen long ago, reporting to yang heng about gu mingyue and yang chen¡¯s relationship. although yang heng had promoted him many times, what exactly had he gained? could it be even ten percent as useful as these two hundred spirit stones? he now cursed yang heng¡¯s ancestors in his heart, but so what? was there any use in regretting now?


    ¡°mingyue, let¡¯s go!¡± yang chen smiled slightly.


    gu mingyue looked at yang heng¡¯s angry and embarrassed expression, not knowing how to vent her anger. she felt relieved seeing yang heng suffer the consequences of his own actions. yang heng had caused them trouble time and time again, affecting both yang chen and her. now, seeing yang heng suffer the consequences, she naturally felt a sense of satisfaction.


    however, just as she was about to follow her young master and leave, suddenly, another sneering voice abruptly resounded.


    ¡°yang heng, you just lost to this loser because of a momentary carelessness. it¡¯s not that big of a deal. spirit stones? heh, as long as you make a name for yourself in the coming of age ceremony and rise up, what¡¯s the big deal with two hundred spirit stones? the clan will naturally reward you. as for him, a cripple who can¡¯t cultivate, his true colors will naturally be revealed during the clan gathering. by then, will you even care about a meager two or three hundred spirit stones?¡±


    the mocking tone of this voice was even more extreme than yang heng¡¯s.


    hearing this voice, yang heng felt as if he saw a savior. turning his head, he saw a young man even taller and more imposing than him, followed by a beautiful young girl whose appearance was slightly better than sun qiaomei¡¯s, slowly walking over.


    the young girl clung tightly to the man, showing her affection like a little bird relying on a person, appearing obedient. it was obvious that they had already set their relationship, openly without any disguise even in public, unlike sun qiaomei and yang heng, whose relationship wasn¡¯t even established yet.


    ¡°brother!¡±


    elation crossed yang heng¡¯s face when he saw the tall and imposing young man, and he said.


    yang chen looked at the sudden appearance of this young man, and his eyes showed a solemn color.


    with just a slight memory recall, he knew this person¡¯s identity.this man was none other than yang heng¡¯s older brother, who was born three years earlier and named yang wu. yang wu was a bona fide martial arts genius in the yang family, having reached the body refining realm fourth layer at the same age as yang heng. yang wu was a true standout in the yang family and was expected to win the championship title at this year¡¯s yang family clan gathering.


    yang wu could be said to be the jewel of the yang family, not only born with a golden spoon in his mouth but also possessing astonishing talent.


    as for the woman by his side, she was the young lady of a small clan, the yu family. this woman was indeed beautiful, but her eyes contained a hint of cunning, making her seem like a difficult woman to control.


    it was unclear whether yang wu knew this, but he seemed to genuinely believe that the young lady of the yu family was an easy woman to handle.


    ¡°brother, you¡¯re right. i just lost to him because of a momentary lapse. a person who can¡¯t practice martial arts is ultimately just a piece of trash. at the coming of age ceremony, his true colors will be revealed,¡± yang heng said viciously.


    after careful thought, sun qiaomei also felt that yang heng¡¯s words made sense and calmly said, ¡°if he can¡¯t practice martial arts, then he¡¯s just a piece of waste material in the end.¡±


    in the past, yang chen was treated like a greenhouse flower by his older sister and didn¡¯t practice martial arts. many people thought he was unable to cultivate and lacked the talent for it. for a time, rumors spread, and many believed that yang chen had no talent for martial arts and was a genuine piece of trash.


    ¡°you¡¯re not allowed to insult our young master. our young master is a genius!¡± gu mingyue angrily scolded.


    at this time, zhou huaiyi seemed to have regained his confidence and chuckled, ¡°genius? gu mingyue, you should know very well whether your young master is a genius or not.¡±


    ¡°now is the time for the coming of age ceremony, and many young talents from the yang family have made friends from foreign clans. hehe, yang chen, you don¡¯t seem to have a single person beside you. oh, right. you, a martial arts waste, how could anyone from other clans want to get to know you?¡± yang wu sneered.


    yang chen touched his chin and didn¡¯t rush to speak.


    at present, the coming of age ceremony for all major tribes was about to begin, and many young masters and young ladies would move between the major tribes and start choosing their spouses. some geniuses from certain tribes would become the favorites and admired targets of the young ladies from other major families even before the coming of age ceremony began.


    of course, these young masters and young ladies would also carefully choose. after all, no one knew the exact weight of each other before the coming of age ceremony began.


    sun qiaomei remained cautious even though the outside world praised yang heng highly. as the young lady of the sun family, she treated yang heng as a second choice and kept him hanging.


    as for yang wu, he was more outstanding. although the coming of age ceremony had not yet begun, he had quickly captured the heart of the young lady of the yu family. now, their relationship had been established, and the young lady of the yu family was already yang wu¡¯s fianc¨¦e. the wedding was scheduled to take place shortly after the coming of age ceremony.


    this was the benefit of having strength. before the coming of age ceremony, talented youths from foreign tribes would try their best to befriend each other. after all, once the ceremony was over, the dazzling individuals at the event would undoubtedly gain support from the yang family. spirit stones, cultivation methods, and training would all be provided without lacking anything.


    why did yang caidie have so many spirit stones?


    it was because yang caidie had outstanding talent after the coming of age ceremony, and her spirit stones were given to her by the yang family.


    when his thoughts reached this point, yang chen rubbed his nose. as it turned out, he was truly the poorest among them. with the coming of age ceremony just around the corner, he didn¡¯t even have a single friend. as for the young ladies of some families looking for him, that was simply impossible.


    ¡°brother, you¡¯re right. this yang chen is just a piece of garbage. haha, the coming of age ceremony is about to begin, and not a single woman from the foreign clans has taken a fancy to him. on the contrary, it seems that you and my sister-in-law have already established a relationship.¡± yang heng hastily flattered. his brother was much more outstanding than he was.


    in the future, he was bound to become a high-ranking member of the yang family.


    yang wu didn¡¯t say anything, but the young girl in his arms snuggled against him and slowly said, ¡°the relationship is already set, but yang heng, don¡¯t ever compare this trash to your brother. that would be an insult to your brother. women from foreign tribes, as long as they¡¯re not blind, probably wouldn¡¯t want a martial arts waste, right?¡±


    ¡°perhaps some exiled trash women could appreciate this yang chen. after all, yang chen¡¯s future fate may mainly consist of exile,¡± sun qiaomei said lazily.


    as these people talked back and forth, mocking him, yang chen¡¯s mood leveled out.


    however, just as he was about to speak, suddenly the surrounding crowd became lively.


    ¡°look, who is that?¡±


    ¡°my goodness, it¡¯s the young miss from the feng family, the feng family¡¯s young lady feng xuewu is actually here at our yang family!¡±


    ¡°how is that possible? why would the feng family¡¯s young lady come to our yang family?¡±


    the yang family was a middle-ranking tribe among the hundred clans.


    thus, even if there were some marriage alliances, most of them would involve middle-ranking tribes. for instance, those geniuses from small tribes who sought connections with the yang family¡¯s talents wanted to climb higher branches. like the young lady, yu jia, in yang wu¡¯s arms, she also wanted to establish a relationship with the yang family.


    however, there was a gap between middle-ranking tribes and great tribes. the feng family was a great tribe, so it would be rare for anyone from a great tribe to attend the yang family¡¯s coming of age ceremony. the social classes were different.


    the feng family was among the best in the great tribes, and feng xuewu had been recognized as a top genius a few years ago. she was one of the three great golden hairpins in the vast wilderness, a figure that the yang family members would never even dare to think about getting close to, even yang wu.


    now that feng xuewu was here at the yang family, it naturally caused a lot of discussion.


    when yang chen saw feng xuewu arrive, his eyes showed a puzzled look, but soon he showed a hint of a smile because feng xuewu looked at him among the crowd.

 Chapter 20 - Chapter 20: Chapter 17: Beautiful Dreams Will Ultimately Shatter_1

    chapter 20: chapter 17: beautiful dreams will ultimately shatter_1


    translator: 549690339


    ¡°miss feng¡¯s arrival at such a sensitive time as the ¡®coming of age ceremony¡¯ must be because she has noticed some talents in our yang family.¡±


    ¡°i wonder which young and outstanding man from the yang family is so exceptional that he can catch the attention of the feng family!¡±


    ¡°the feng family is one of the great tribes. whoever can become the son-in-law of the feng family is destined to have a bright future.¡±


    ¡°and it¡¯s the young miss of the feng family!¡±


    feng xuewu, with her status among the women of the feng family, was bound to become a heroine in the land of hundreds of clans. even within the feng family, she held considerable weight with her current strength.


    yang heng was extremely excited to see feng xuewu¡¯s arrival, ¡°big brother, feng xuewu is probably here for you. look, she looked towards us.¡±


    yang heng did not know who feng xuewu was looking at, but indeed, she was looking in their direction.


    yang wu was also extremely excited, but he still calmly said, ¡°i don¡¯t think miss feng came to the yang family to find me. perhaps she came to find an elder of the family?¡±


    he still had some self-awareness. although he was considered a top-tier talent within the yang family, there was still a huge gap between him and feng xuewu.


    ¡°brother, don¡¯t think too much, feng xuewu already looked towards us. who else nearby could be more outstanding than you? she probably came here for you. after all, your exemplary performance in this area is well-known.¡± yang heng hurriedly said.


    if his brother could establish a relationship with feng xuewu, then their situation would be completely different. he would also benefit immensely from it. then who in the yang family would not have to consider his feelings?


    this made the young lady from the yu family¡¯s face change slightly, and her eyes began to turn cold and malicious.


    what did it matter to her if yang wu could establish a relationship with feng xuewu?


    yang wu, seemingly unconcerned with the young lady¡¯s feelings, let go of her hand and walked towards feng xuewu with a smile, ¡°hello, miss feng.¡±


    ¡°oh, who are you?¡± feng xuewu looked at yang wu indifferently.


    yang wu was dumbfounded. wasn¡¯t feng xuewu here to find him? how could she not even know who he was?


    feeling extremely embarrassed, yang wu said, ¡°miss feng, i am yang wu.¡±


    ¡°yang wu? i don¡¯t know you.¡± feng xuewu said calmly.


    yang wu¡¯s scalp tingled, and his face gradually darkened. he always felt that feng xuewu was not looking for him. there was still a gap between his status and that of feng xuewu.


    however, he was still unwilling to accept it and said, ¡°which elder in the clan did miss feng come to find? perhaps i can help lead the way.¡±


    deep down, he believed that among the entire yang family, no other young talents could be compared to feng xuewu.


    feng xuewu didn¡¯t immediately answer, just giving yang wu a seemingly amused glance.


    this smile seemed to be as beautiful as a blooming flower, but upon closer inspection, one could perceive the subtle undertones behind it.


    upon sensing this undertone, yang wu couldn¡¯t help but feel goosebumps.


    feng xuewu had noticed yang chen upon her arrival, as well as the scene where yang wu and his brother yang heng were causing trouble for yang chen.


    yang chen was the benefactor who had saved feng xuewu¡¯s mother¡¯s life, so naturally, she didn¡¯t care about yang wu¡¯s status and wouldn¡¯t give him a pleasant face. she was very willing to help yang chen.


    feng xuewu said unhurriedly, ¡°who told you i came to find an elder of the yang family? today i came here to find a young man from your yang family. his name is yang chen.¡±


    ¡°yang chen?¡± yang wu was suddenly taken aback, his face changing dramatically, ¡°miss feng, you must be mistaken.¡±


    ¡°what, are you questioning my words?¡± feng xuewu said leisurely.


    it was just this seemingly casual sentence that scared yang wu into trembling all over, not daring to be ambiguous, ¡°no, i don¡¯t dare.¡±


    he dared to provoke others, but not feng xuewu.


    if he provoked feng xuewu, even his father would not support him.


    ¡°young brother yang chen.¡± feng xuewu didn¡¯t even give yang wu a straight glance and walked towards yang chen with her hands behind her back. as she moved her steps, she looked like a fairy among flowers, beautiful yet elegant, dignified yet lively, with a serene smile. the other young men of the yang family stared in awe, their bodies frozen in place.


    this was truly stunning beauty, unparalleled in elegance. compared with feng xuewu, those ladies from the small clans seemed like vulgar makeup.yang chen really didn¡¯t expect feng xuewu to suddenly appear in the yang family today, and even helped him out of the predicament. naturally, he wouldn¡¯t be negligent and said with a bow, ¡°miss feng.¡±


    their conversation caused the young talents of the yang family and the foreign clansmen around them to suddenly freeze in their tracks.


    ¡°what¡¯s going on?¡±


    someone couldn¡¯t believe their own eyes: ¡°why would miss feng talk to this piece of trash? and it seems like they know each other.¡±


    when feng xuewu called yang chen her brother, it undoubtedly made him the target of everyone¡¯s attention.


    yang chen secretly smiled bitterly to himself. according to his plan, he didn¡¯t want to make a high profile before the coming of age ceremony. however, it seemed that it would be hard for him not to become famous when feng xuewu appeared and waved to him today. in just a few days, not only the yang family, but the nearby clans would be spreading the news that he knew feng xuewu.


    feng xuewu¡¯s identity was just too sensitive.


    feng xuewu now stood beside yang chen, glanced at yang heng and yang wu, and then said indifferently, ¡°i heard someone say just now that no other foreign clans¡¯ young ladies would look up to my brother yang chen. i, feng xuewu, really admire my brother yang chen. i wonder if my status is good enough for you? or do you think i, feng xuewu, can¡¯t compare with those other women?¡±


    yang heng and yang wu were both dumbstruck.


    what was going on?


    feng xuewu had heard their conversation, and it seemed like she was trying to help yang chen vent his anger.


    the most critical thing was the word ¡®admire¡¯.


    a woman coming all the way to the yang family and saying that she admired yang chen could be considered a confession, or it could be said that there was something going on between yang chen and feng xuewu.


    the expressions of the two men changed dramatically in an instant.


    especially yang wu, who was even more jealous and resentful in the depths of his eyes. compared with feng xuewu, the young lady from the yu family in his arms was nothing. in terms of martial arts cultivation, status, appearance, and temperament, this young lady from the yu family was not even worthy of being a maid to feng xuewu.


    the only apparent disagreement was that feng xuewu was almost five years older than yang chen.


    but in this continent, five years could be said to be the golden age.


    people say that if a woman is three years older than a man, she can hold a gold brick. if she is five years older, she can enter a golden house.


    feng xuewu was exactly five years older than yang chen, and she called him her little brother with every breath.


    if this thing became true, feng xuewu would definitely treat yang chen as her treasure. why? because she was older, she knew how to be tolerant, how to understand, and after getting married, she would know how to take care of yang chen and love him. look at yang chen¡¯s older sister yang caidie and how she took care of yang chen. that was the advantage of an older woman. as for the girl in his arms, she was the same age as him, and a lot of problems made him worry a lot.


    yang chen remained calm, and he didn¡¯t have any big opinion about feng xuewu¡¯s actions to help him vent his anger.


    when sun qiaomei, who yang heng was pursuing, saw feng xuewu, her face turned pale, and at this moment she was so scared as if her tail had been stepped on. she hurriedly bowed and said, ¡°miss feng¡­¡±


    ¡°i heard just now you guys were calling yang chen a piece of trash?¡± feng xuewu didn¡¯t let these people off just because they were showing submission on the surface. she said in a hard tone, ¡°let me make it clear today, yang chen is my brother. if you say he is trash, you¡¯re saying i am trash, understand?¡±


    ¡°miss¡­miss feng.¡±


    whether it was yang heng, yang wu, sun qiaomei or the young lady from the yu family, they all showed a look of embarrassment.


    feng xuewu didn¡¯t have any intentions to oppress them, she just wanted to help yang chen vent his anger. now that she had made her point clear, she said softly, ¡°brother yang chen, will you take me for a walk around the yang family when you have time? this is my first time coming here.¡±


    yang chen was extremely embarrassed, but still respectfully said, ¡°i would be honored.¡±


    feng xuewu smiled charmingly and turned away with yang chen.


    watching the direction feng xuewu left, yang heng and yang wu were speechless, not knowing what to say.


    this was simply a naked slap in their faces.


    they had just finished saying no one would want yang chen, and what happened? feng xuewu turned around and came over. wasn¡¯t she far more superior than those other women?


    ¡°brother¡­¡± yang heng said with grievance.


    yang wu snorted coldly, ¡°look at your pathetic state. are you that scared? although i don¡¯t know how this guy got feng xuewu¡¯s favor and made her take a fancy to him, trash is still trash. he can¡¯t cultivate martial arts, and he will reveal his true nature at the coming of age ceremony. by then, i¡¯ll make him understand that he and feng xuewu are just a one-sided fantasy of his.¡±


    ¡°sweet dreams will shatter sooner or later. do you really think the feng family would let feng xuewu marry a piece of trash who can¡¯t cultivate martial arts?

 Chapter 21 - Chapter 21: Chapter 18: Touching Moment_1

    chapter 21: chapter 18: touching moment_1


    translator: 549690339


    wherever feng xuewu went, she was always the most dazzling and eye-catching presence. this confirmed her status as one of the three great golden hairpins within the great wild hundred clans, truly well-deserved. whether it was her temperament or her beauty, feng xuewu was second to none.


    ¡°yang chen, it seems that your martial arts cultivation has improved quite a bit?¡± feng xuewu walked alongside yang chen, curiously saying.


    with her current cultivation level, although she could not precisely determine yang chen¡¯s cultivation level, she could tell that his strength had increased, and he was indeed not the useless person that yang wu and yang heng claimed he was who couldn¡¯t practice martial arts.


    ¡°yes, miss feng really has discerning eyes.¡± yang chen smiled. ¡°by the way, how is your mother¡¯s health?¡±


    hearing this, feng xuewu happily exclaimed, ¡°thanks to your method, although the spirit medicine herbs were difficult to collect, we were able to gather them. under your prescription, my mother¡¯s injuries have shown significant improvement, and she has soon shown signs of recovery. i came here today specifically to thank you.¡±


    ¡°your mother¡¯s fortune is her own blessing. i just provided a little advice.¡± yang chen spoke gently, with mastery over his words.


    as for the improvement in feng xuewu¡¯s mother¡¯s condition, everything was within his expectations. if he didn¡¯t even have this much confidence, he would have wasted all those years learning dan medical.


    this made feng xuewu look at yang chen with even more admiration.


    she hadn¡¯t had much contact with yang chen, but she had seen his interaction with the young talents of the yang family. among people of his age, which one of them wasn¡¯t arrogant and condescending? it was rare to see someone like yang chen, who was modest and well-spoken.


    subconsciously, she had a good impression of yang chen, because the temperament he possessed was something none of the people she had ever met could imitate, including her father.


    this wasn¡¯t something strange.


    after all, yang chen had seen much of the world. simply put, compared to the place where he used to live, the difference between the great wild hundred clans and the palace was like that between the countryside and the palace. his vision and experience cultivated a temperament that the people of the great wild hundred clans could not compare with.


    feng xuewu smiled, ¡°you are just being modest. without your method, we still wouldn¡¯t know how to help my mother now. i¡¯ve been worried and exhausted about my mother¡¯s illness for years, with no progress. if not for meeting you, i wouldn¡¯t have known what to do. in fact, i should thank you properly.¡±


    deep down, yang chen did want some kind of acknowledgment.


    however, when he saw feng xuewu¡¯s filial piety, he put the idea of acknowledgment aside and said straightforwardly, ¡°miss feng¡¯s sincerity is more than enough, and there is no need to express gratitude. just consider it as if you owe me a favor, and perhaps one day, i will need you to repay it!¡±


    ¡°you must keep your word. from now on, you are my little brother. my words just now were not a joke. if anyone dares to bully you, just call my name, and as your older sister, i will not spare them!¡± feng xuewu spoke resolutely.


    her main purpose of coming here today was actually to recognize yang chen as her younger brother.


    yang chen had cured her mother, and she originally just wanted to repay him, but she never thought of actually establishing a sibling relationship with him that candidly. she only had the idea in her mind and dared not put it into practice. after all, as someone from a large clan like her, she had to think carefully before she did anything.


    however, later on, her father¡¯s words had strengthened her intention.


    her father repeatedly reminded her that yang chen¡¯s identity was most likely a dan medical practitioner.


    what was dan medical?


    at first, she didn¡¯t know much about it, but then her father awoke her understanding in an instant.


    in the great wilderness, since ancient times, there have been many spirit martial realm masters and even some that surpassed the spirit martial realm. they would appear every century or two. however, a dan medical practitioner might not appear even in a century. although it¡¯s not beyond that of spirit martial realm, they are much more precious because of their rarity. at any rate, they must find a way to get on good terms with yang chen.


    if they have a dan medical practitioner like yang chen on their side, it would provide a guarantee for the feng family.


    if they had no grievances with yang chen, they must find ways to establish a good relationship with him.


    feng xuewu, being covertly instructed by her father, how could she not know what he meant?


    frankly, there was no need for her to flatter yang chen or humble herself. however, establishing a good relationship was indeed necessary.


    and this sibling relationship¡­


    feng xuewu parted her red lips and whispered, ¡°so, will you call me your older sister?¡±


    ¡°¡­¡±


    yang chen¡¯s face was full of embarrassment. calling feng xuewu his sister was still a bit awkward for him. he quickly said, ¡°miss feng, we have arrived at the entrance.¡±feng xuewu glanced at yang chen resentfully, then sighed lightly, rolled her eyes, and said coquettishly, ¡°fine, yang chen, come visit the feng family when you have time. my mother felt a close connection with you last time and really wants to meet you.¡±


    since the sibling relationship still bothered yang chen a bit, she could only try another approach. unlike yang caidie, who was also one of the three great golden hairpins, she was more tactful and full of wisdom.


    find another way to get yang chen to her house.


    by then, her mother could recognize yang chen as her godson, wouldn¡¯t he still be her younger brother?


    thinking of this, a cunning glint flashed in her eyes, and she waved her hand, ¡°i¡¯ll go first then. remember to come and visit the feng family. and, if there¡¯s anything else, be sure to call me. whoever dares to bully you, i¡¯ll be the first to not let them off!¡±


    ¡°certainly¡­¡± upon hearing this, yang chen didn¡¯t know whether to cry or laugh.


    he touched his nose, thinking that having two of the three great golden hairpins as his sisters might not be a bad thing after all.


    but he hadn¡¯t thought about getting involved in the feng family matters yet, and he didn¡¯t want to get too close to feng xuewu. his strength was still not enough, and the most important thing for him was to improve his strength first.


    ¡°young master, you should have seen miss feng off, actually,¡± gu mingyue said carefully.


    ¡°well, you don¡¯t have to worry about this matter,¡± yang chen said with a smile.


    gu mingyue felt both happy and disheartened.


    as a girl, it was not difficult for her to see feng xuewu¡¯s fondness for yang chen. if yang chen could seize this goodwill and climb higher, it would be inevitable that he would end up with feng xuewu. wouldn¡¯t it be a wonderful thing for her young master to marry such an excellent woman from the feng family in the future?


    however, she was also to marry yang chen as a concubine in the future. how could her heart not feel a little heartbroken when she thought of these things?


    she felt she had no right to be jealous, but she couldn¡¯t help feeling a little sad.


    she was happy that yang chen seemed indifferent towards feng xuewu, but she was worried about why yang chen didn¡¯t know how to build relationships.


    as she thought about it, gu mingyue suddenly remembered something: ¡°young master, right, these 200 spirit stones, give them back to you.¡±


    ¡°why are you returning the spirit stones?¡± yang chen was stunned.


    gu mingyue stuck out her tongue and said cutely, ¡°young master, you gave me the spirit stones for the sake of saving face just now, i understand. i will never take the spirit stones you have worked so hard for by myself. these spirit stones are still yours, and i don¡¯t want them.¡±


    seeing this scene, yang chen sighed lightly. gu mingyue was indeed a good girl, at least she always put him first. it would be a lie if he said he wasn¡¯t moved by this.


    thinking of this, he strengthened his resolve: ¡°mingyue, your young master has never taken back anything that he gave away. i gave this to you not to save face, and it¡¯s not because i was targeting yang heng with a clumsy plot. these spirit stones, i originally intended to find an opportunity to give to you.¡±


    ¡°but, but i have nowhere to spend these stones,¡± gu mingyue said, her happiness mixed with rationality, considering the huge amount of the 200 spirit stones.


    yang chen laughed: ¡°who says you can¡¯t spend them? i¡¯ve never heard of spirit stones being unspendable. listen, take these spirit stones and buy a few clothes, dress yourself up beautifully. remember, buy a few for my sister too. buy the best ones, use all 200 spirit stones. from now on, remember that as long as i, yang chen, am here, you won¡¯t be wronged!¡±


    ¡°young¡­ young master¡­¡± as gu mingyue heard this, she felt a sourness in her eyes, and tears began to fall without restraint.


    smack, smack¡­


    eventually, she couldn¡¯t help but cry out loud.


    ¡°young master, you¡¯re really too good to mingyue,¡± gu mingyue said, sniffling, her tears flowing like rain, her words stammering.


    seeing gu mingyue cry like this, yang chen couldn¡¯t help but feel a mix of laughter and tears. he said, ¡°why are you crying when i asked you to dress up nicely? if you think it¡¯s not enough, i¡¯ll get you more.¡±


    ¡°it¡¯s enough, it¡¯s enough,¡± gu mingyue said hurriedly, for fear that yang chen would be extravagant again. ¡°it¡¯s definitely enough.¡±


    she swore in her heart.


    in this lifetime, even if she had to be a cow or a horse for yang chen, she would be willing to do anything for him. even if one day yang chen fell into hard times, she would absolutely stay with him, never leaving his side, serving as his maid for a lifetime.


    moreover, she would also pick a few decent-looking clothes for her young master.

 Chapter 22 - Chapter 22: Chapter 19: Obstruction by Dan Child_1

    chapter 22: chapter 19: obstruction by dan child_1


    translator: 549690339


    after that, seeing gu mingyue¡¯s fluctuating emotions, yang chen let her leave first and went alone to see elder yang.


    unlike the last time, when elder yang held a public lecture and opened his courtyard to everyone, on ordinary days, common people of the yang family were not allowed to come here. even if they came, they couldn¡¯t enter. for example, now yang chen wanted to enter the courtyard to find elder yang, but he was stopped by an outer alchemy disciple.


    yang chen did have memories of this disciple. he was a favored person by elder yang and was said to be picked up from outside by elder yang. due to his good talent in alchemy, he was appointed as an assistant alchemist, usually helping elder yang guard the door, filtering out miscellaneous people.


    and yang chen, just so happened to be regarded by this disciple as one of the ¡®miscellaneous people¡¯.


    this disciple seemed very arrogant and didn¡¯t pay attention to yang chen at all. he guarded the courtyard lazily and yawned, ¡°yang chen, do you think you can come and go as you please in the second master¡¯s courtyard? who do you think you are? why don¡¯t you take a look at yourself in the mirror? your behavior has spread to other clans. what¡¯s your status compared to second master¡¯s?¡±


    yang chen briefly looked at the disciple, who seemed to be around fourteen or fifteen years old, with a rosy face and white teeth, indeed having a likeable appearance.


    he searched his memory and found quite a few memories from before.


    in the past, ¡®yang chen¡¯ also often came to elder yang¡¯s place to practice alchemy, but as long as this disciple was here, he would always find ways to make things difficult for ¡®yang chen.¡¯ since the previous yang chen had a weak temperament and didn¡¯t dare to speak up when bullied, this disciple gradually treated yang chen as a soft target.


    recalling these memories, yang chen couldn¡¯t help but smile wryly, it seemed that elder yang, being such an important figure, had forgotten to mention himself to the disciple. otherwise, even with several guts, this disciple wouldn¡¯t dare to look down on others.


    yang chen, with his hands behind his back, calmly said, ¡°elder yang personally told me that i can come here anytime.¡±


    when he said these words, he deliberately made his voice louder by a few degrees.


    he guessed that elder yang was most likely refining elixirs in the room, and hearing his words, he would come out. as for this disciple, he really didn¡¯t want to waste too much time arguing with him. if it wasn¡¯t for the need to use elder yang¡¯s alchemy room, he might not have come here in the first place.


    ¡°hahaha.¡± the disciple laughed blatantly without any hesitation, ¡°elder yang personally told you? i could also say that elder yang personally told me i am his own grandson. would that make sense? does it mean anything, yang chen? making up these lies only makes me think you¡¯re childish. you should know that in the entire yang family, besides me and the clan leader, no one else can freely enter and exit elder yang¡¯s courtyard.¡±


    with an air of superiority, the disciple looked at yang chen, and a feeling of superiority emanated from his bones. being able to freely enter and leave elder yang¡¯s courtyard was an honor.


    ¡°xu san.¡±


    suddenly, an aged voice rang out. following that, an elder with white hair and beard walked out of the room.


    when the disciple heard this voice, the sense of superiority he felt just now vanished instantly. like a completely changed person, he hurriedly bowed respectfully and said, ¡°elder yang, why did you come out? is it because this yang chen was too noisy and disturbing your cultivation? if so, i¡¯ll immediately drive him away!¡±


    at first, elder yang was calm, but upon hearing dan tong xu san¡¯s words, he immediately frowned and scolded, ¡°xu san, your words are getting more and more outrageous!¡±


    ¡°e¡­ elder yang, what¡¯s going on?¡± the disciple was dumbfounded, thinking it was yang chen¡¯s fault, and immediately said sternly, ¡°yang chen, get out now!¡±


    ¡°silence!¡±


    elder yang said coldly, ¡°xu san, yang chen is my honored guest!¡±


    xu san looked stunned, as if unable to believe it and said, ¡°elder yang, how¡­ how is that possible!¡±


    ¡°you impudent fool.¡± elder yang said expressionlessly, ¡°do you dare to question my words?¡±


    he shook his head, feeling that xu san was really out of line.what he needed was a dan tong, not someone who flaunts their power under his protection. what are the responsibilities of a dan tong? having keen insight, strong adaptability, and knowing their own status. xu san initially did quite well in these aspects, being smooth and smart, indeed making him worry-free.


    however, recently, xu san has become increasingly unreasonable. just now, he had not understood the meaning of his words several times in a row, which was no longer meeting his requirements for a dan tong.


    earlier, he had heard the noise outside the room but didn¡¯t come out immediately. he also heard xu san and yang chen¡¯s conversation. although xu san¡¯s condescending behavior annoyed him, he didn¡¯t take it seriously. after all, xu san had been working under him for two or three years.


    moreover, not telling xu san about yang chen¡¯s matter was also his responsibility. therefore, he didn¡¯t plan to bring it up. however, xu san kept contradicting him, which angered elder yang, leading to the scolding.


    after the scolding, xu san was completely dumbfounded.


    yang chen was actually elder yang¡¯s honored guest?


    how could that be possible? he knew yang chen¡¯s nature and abilities better than anyone else. still, he was good at judging people, and when he encountered a difficult situation, he would quickly change his attitude.


    ¡°yang chen, please come with me,¡± elder yang said with a smile, then turned to xu san and said: ¡°xu san, remember, whenever yang chen comes here, let him pass without question. do you understand?¡±


    ¡°yes¡­ second master,¡± xu san gritted his teeth and replied.


    however, his gaze at yang chen was filled with malice, as if yang chen had taken away what was rightfully his.


    as a dan tong under elder yang, xu san had indeed been well taken care of. elder yang was kind-hearted and would naturally not mistreat an attendant. at first, xu san was grateful, but as time went on, he began to regard himself as elder yang¡¯s beloved grandson.


    he wanted to receive all of elder yang¡¯s love and could not stand anyone else competing for it. he believed that among the young generation of the yang family, no one could receive elder yang¡¯s favor and surpass him.


    but now, yang chen had appeared, and at least for now, elder yang seemed to greatly value him.


    ¡°damn it.¡± xu san gritted his teeth and the hatred towards yang chen planted a seed in his heart. at least he would never allow someone whom he had once insulted to surpass him.


    ¡°yang chen, indeed it¡¯s my fault for not informing xu san about your matter. so, don¡¯t take it to heart. although xu san¡¯s words were unpleasant, his nature is not bad,¡± elder yang said gently.


    yang chen, who didn¡¯t dare to be arrogant, hurriedly said: ¡°second master, if you apologize to me, it¡¯s as if you¡¯re shortening my life!¡±


    ¡°you kid, you sure know how to speak.¡± elder yang found yang chen more and more pleasing. as they walked forward, he asked, ¡°so, you returned home a while ago and used the materials to refine elixirs. how did it turn out?¡±


    yang chen touched his chin, answered without much thought: ¡°second master, during this time, i¡¯ve been working hard on alchemy, and the results have been remarkable. i¡¯m quite satisfied with the outcome of some elixirs, but after refining for some time, i encountered many obstacles. it seems that i¡¯ve hit a bottleneck. as a junior, i didn¡¯t dare to be careless, so i came to you.¡±


    these words were, of course, his prepared excuse. with his alchemy level, how could it be elder yang¡¯s turn to teach him?


    ¡°haha, a bottleneck is a good thing. by the way, what kind of elixirs have you been refining?¡± elder yang asked.


    yang chen listed several names of elixirs.


    hearing this, elder yang raised his eyebrows in astonishment and said, ¡°if what you say is true, and you have refined these elixirs, your alchemy level must be at least first grade middle stage. no wonder, no wonder. yang chen, do you know why you¡¯re facing a bottleneck? it¡¯s because if you take one more step forward, you¡¯ll become a grade 1 high-rank alchemist!¡±


    ¡°is your words true, second master?¡± yang chen pretended to be surprised, but in fact, all this was within his expectations.

 Chapter 23 - Chapter 23: Chapter 20: The Bond of Blood Relations_1

    chapter 23: chapter 20: the bond of blood relations_1


    translator: 549690339


    elder yang¡¯s heart had already been filled with shock and amazement. at such a young age, yang chen had reached the level of a tier 1 middle-stage alchemy master, which was extremely rare. the yang family was scarce in alchemy, and this generation was far from his. there were very few good talents.


    it was only yang heng who reached the level of a tier 1 middle-stage alchemy master at a young age. however, yang heng was only barely middle-stage, while yang chen, if he hadn¡¯t lied, had already reached the point where he could challenge the grade 1 high-rank alchemist line. as long as he passed the bottleneck, he would immediately undergo a qualitative change and directly leap into becoming a grade 1 high-rank alchemist.


    one almost grade 1 high-rank, one a tier 1 middle-stage¡­


    yang chen had already left yang heng behind. sadly, yang heng didn¡¯t know anything about it. elder yang shook his head and sighed deeply.


    immediately after, elder yang thought of yang chen¡¯s talent in alchemy and happily said: ¡°would i ever deceive you? hahaha, great! yang chen, i¡¯ll teach you the method of refining the clear flame pill right now. as long as you can successfully refine the clear flame pill, you¡¯ll naturally break through this bottleneck and reach the level of a grade 1 high-rank.¡±


    grade 1 high-rank, just thinking about it had elder yang excited.


    it¡¯s important to know that among the large families, such as the feng family and wang family, at yang chen¡¯s age, most are only at the level of a grade 1 high-rank alchemist. if their middle-level family could produce a grade 1 high-rank alchemist, they would catch up with the average level of the big families.


    yang chen still has great potential.


    ¡°good, good!¡± elder yang became more excited as he thought about it, and hurriedly said: ¡°yang chen, come with me!¡±


    yang chen would not be unaware of what elder yang was thinking, and replied, ¡°yes.¡±


    one in front and one behind, elder yang led yang chen to his unique pill refining room in the blink of an eye.


    upon seeing this well-equipped pill refining room, yang chen¡¯s eyes sparkled with excitement. because this pill refining room was precisely what he needed. once the materials from the li family commerce group arrived, he would need to refine a large number of elixirs. and the ordinary pill furnaces might not be able to contain the large scale production of elixirs.


    so, yang chen had been eyeing elder yang¡¯s pill refining room for quite a while.


    if he could borrow the power of the pill refining room to refine elixirs, it would save him from a lot of worries and troubles.


    he came here today to explore the place and see elder yang¡¯s pill refining room for himself.


    from what he could see now, this pill refining room was more than sufficient to fit into his plans, even if it didn¡¯t catch his dharma eye.


    ¡°elder, is this the pill refining room?¡± with those thoughts in his heart, yang chen pretended to be surprised and asked.


    elder yang seemed quite proud of hearing this and said: ¡°yang chen, it seems like you have done some research on this. indeed, this is the pill refining room. for every master alchemist who is proficient in alchemy, the pill refining room is vital while refining pills. ordinary pill furnaces can¡¯t bear the refining of a large number of elixirs and their lifespan is limited. and special pill furnaces are hard to find and work better with strange fires. however, if you have a pill refining room, you can solve the problems that ordinary pill furnaces can¡¯t.¡±


    ¡°i see.¡± yang chen acted as if he had learned a great deal.


    elder yang spoke earnestly: ¡°yang chen, you must walk steadily, step by step, on the path of alchemy. later, i will teach you the specific steps of refining the clear flame pill. you must listen carefully to each step and carefully observe my alchemy. if you can successfully refine the clear flame pill, you will be the number one genius of alchemy in the yang family!¡±


    ¡°elder, i understand.¡± yang chen respectfully answered.


    elder yang stroked his beard, seeing that yang chen didn¡¯t seem to care about the title of the number one genius of alchemy in the yang family, and he felt apprehensive. he was afraid that yang chen¡¯s pride would cause him to stumble, which would be a great pity.


    he then sat down in front of the pill furnace and began to use the surrounding equipment while making empty grasps with both hands. in an instant, a ball of fire appeared out of thin air in elder yang¡¯s hands.


    elder yang didn¡¯t forget to instruct while he worked with the fire: ¡°yang chen, watch closely as i begin refining the pills.¡±


    upon hearing this, elder yang adjusted his steps and started his gradual refining process.


    while refining, elder yang was also explaining to yang chen the techniques and skills of refining the clear flame pill. he guided him step by step through the process.


    although yang chen didn¡¯t need this knowledge, he was indeed listening carefully with gratitude in his heart. he could see that elder yang valued him highly, admiring him as a talented young man. a family needed this kind of attention and focus in order to thrive.


    time felt very long. with explaining and refining at the same time, it was very exhausting. elder yang was sweating profusely, and after two hours of refining, the elixir finally jumped out of the pill furnace and landed in elder yang¡¯s hands.


    elder yang was overjoyed, but instead of focusing on yang chen, he asked: ¡°yang chen, did you see all those steps clearly? did you remember all the details i mentioned?¡±


    ¡°i remember most of it.¡± yang chen replied.elder yang asked curiously, ¡°how confident are you in refining the clear flame pill?¡±


    ¡°second master, i can¡¯t guarantee anything since alchemy is unpredictable, and nobody can ensure a 100% success rate. so, i am willing to try, but whether i can succeed or not depends on my understanding of your alchemy process just now,¡± yang chen said with a smile.


    he didn¡¯t make an absolute statement.


    ¡°good, good!¡± elder yang was also very curious in his heart.


    he was actually looking forward to yang chen refining the clear flame pill.


    however, he couldn¡¯t guarantee how many attempts yang chen would need to successfully refine the clear flame pill. he felt that it would be hard for yang chen to grasp the true essence of the pill if he only tried ten or eight times. after all, theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience are different. though yang chen had realized the finer details of elder yang¡¯s alchemy process last time, the actual refining would be a different matter.


    as curious as elder yang was, he couldn¡¯t help but worry, ¡°xu san, come here!¡±


    ¡°second master,¡± xu san came over with a dark face, still in a bad mood.


    elder yang was too excited to notice xu san¡¯s expression, ¡°xu san, help yang chen in refining the clear flame pill.¡±


    he laughed heartily and looked at yang chen, ¡°yang chen, xu san is my proud assistant. having him help you can save you a lot of effort in your alchemy. since this is your first time refining the clear flame pill, you may not be able to handle every step and detail smoothly. it¡¯s very suitable for xu san to help you.¡±


    ¡°second master, i will never help him in alchemy,¡± xu san¡¯s face changed abruptly as if he had been greatly wronged.


    ¡°what?¡± elder yang¡¯s expression changed slightly, a sign that he was getting angry.


    xu san gritted his teeth and said, ¡°he¡¯s not worthy!¡±


    then, he cast a cold glance at yang chen.


    elder yang was so furious that he slammed the table, ¡°you bastard, xu san! i raise you to be my alchemy apprentice assistant so you can obey me and follow my guidance, not to create trouble here.¡±


    ¡°second master!¡± xu san was desperate.


    how could elder yang, who usually loved and valued him so much, scold him like this just for yang chen?


    ¡°get out!¡± elder yang yelled angrily.


    ¡°second master!¡±


    ¡°get out!¡±


    elder yang pointed to the door outside, fuming with anger.


    xu san glanced maliciously at yang chen, then gritted his teeth and left.


    elder yang calmed down a bit, ¡°yang chen, sorry for the scene. i will teach xu san a lesson later. for now, just focus on the clear flame pill. if you can refine it, i will have other rewards for you.¡±


    ¡°second master, allowing me to practice alchemy is already the greatest favor you can grant. why would i need any other rewards?¡± yang chen said, not putting xu san in his eyes.


    elder yang shook his head, ¡°no, the rewards must be given. yang chen, you¡¯re still young and perhaps don¡¯t understand yet. do you know what a clan is?¡±


    yang chen shook his head gently. in this regard, he was very humble and willing to learn since elder yang was indeed much older than him and might understand many truths that he could not.


    elder yang spoke earnestly, ¡°to ensure a clan¡¯s everlasting prosperity, the prerequisite is unity. but unity alone is not enough, as life is subject to birth, aging, sickness, and death ¨C the cycle of reincarnation. a clan needs fresh blood and talent. you, yang chen, are an important rising star for the yang family.¡±


    ¡°a genius is the guarantee of a clan¡¯s future. the clan will unconditionally nurture you. yang chen, you may blame the yang family for their past treatment of you, but it was unavoidable, because the resources of the yang family are limited and cannot be wasted on idle people. we need to allocate resources to those with greater talent so they can become stronger. only then can the yang family have a place among the great wild hundred clans in the future. that¡¯s what a clan is, yang chen. personal interests are insignificant when compared to the interests of the clan.¡±


    ¡°if one day i had to choose between sacrificing myself for the survival of the yang family or save myself, i would choose to sacrifice without hesitation because my family and home are here. you may not feel this now, but one day you will understand that the clan is a bond of blood and kinship.¡±

 Chapter 24 - Chapter 24: Chapter 21: Must Be Taken Seriously!_1

    chapter 24: chapter 21: must be taken seriously!_1


    translator: 549690339


    yang chen nodded thoughtfully. he didn¡¯t have any particular resentment towards the yang family. after all, his previous self being so useless was his own fault, and the yang family couldn¡¯t be blamed. however, he really admired elder yang¡¯s integrity.


    elder yang said, ¡°so the reward given to you is not from me alone but from the resources i represent on behalf of the yang family. and you, don¡¯t let me down on my expectations of you.¡±


    ¡°second master, yang chen will do his best,¡± yang chen replied.


    ¡°good, young people should have such vigor and vitality. now try to refine the clear flame pill. don¡¯t worry, if you can¡¯t succeed in one attempt, there will be other chances,¡± elder yang said kindly, having high hopes for yang chen.


    yang chen didn¡¯t waste any more time and sat down in front of the alchemy furnace, imitating elder yang¡¯s method to refine the clear flame pill.


    with his experience and comprehension, it was a breeze for him to imitate elder yang¡¯s alchemy technique. it was like an adult imitating a child, simply too easy.


    indeed, in terms of age, yang chen might not be more than elder yang in both his past and present lives, but in terms of alchemy skills and level, elder yang was simply unmatched.


    his display of such alchemy skills truly left elder yang dumbfounded.


    yang chen had actually learned his alchemy technique, exactly the same.


    even some of the most intricate finger movements were used with striking resemblance.


    how¡­


    how incredible is this comprehension?


    ¡°unbelievable, unbelievable,¡± elder yang thought, his heart filled with shock.


    however, this was just the beginning.


    as he continued to watch, he widened his eyes, unable to believe what he saw was true.


    the more advanced the alchemy process, the more complicated the methods and steps required. refining elixirs could be exhausting for the mind and spirit.


    mind and spirit, a combination of energy and mental strength.


    one needs energy to work, and even more to perform alchemy, which consumes a lot of mental strength.


    this also indirectly shows how complex the alchemy process is. to learn it is very difficult and not something to be achieved in a single day.


    elder yang had high expectations for yang chen¡¯s comprehension, but he thought that yang chen would need at least seven or eight attempts to refine a clear flame pill.


    if that were the case, he would be overjoyed.


    however, he never expected¡­


    yang chen had actually learned his technique perfectly, without any differences. if yang chen continued with this momentum, he might succeed in refining the clear flame pill on his first attempt.


    ¡°what¡­¡±


    elder yang was dumbfounded, finding it difficult to imagine it was true.


    now it had reached the most challenging stage, but yang chen was still refining smoothly. the meticulous steps, the dazzling details, yang chen seemed to grasp perfectly. there wasn¡¯t a single mistake, as if his alchemy technique had been etched into yang chen¡¯s mind.


    ¡°bang!¡±


    suddenly, the alchemy furnace opened, and a condensed elixir, propelled by the force of the furnace, leaped out from within.


    with quick reflexes, yang chen caught the pill.


    he wiped his sweat. for him, imitating elder yang¡¯s refining technique and ensuring that there was only a slight deviation in detail and that a clear flame pill was produced at the end was challenging. anyone else would have collapsed under such a complicated process.


    however, there¡¯s nothing he could do. after all, he couldn¡¯t reveal his original alchemy techniques. otherwise, elder yang would be completely dumbfounded, and there would be no explanation. should he claim that he created them himself?


    as he pondered, elder yang had already sprung up from his chair.


    he could hardly believe his eyes, looking at the clear flame pill in shock, his heart overwhelmed with emotions.


    with just one attempt, yang chen had refined a clear flame pill.


    what¡­


    elder yang grabbed yang chen¡¯s arm, tears streaming down his face, ¡°hahaha, that¡¯s great, yang chen, yang chen. i¡¯ve waited too long for you. do you know how long i¡¯ve been holding on to the foundation of the yang family¡¯s alchemy lineage? what i desperately needed was a good seedling, and you are that seedling i¡¯ve been waiting for.¡±


    for a clan to rise, the key lies in the next generation.


    when it came to alchemy, the yang family was indeed supported by elder yang alone. what he most wanted to see was someone who could take over and support the yang family¡¯s alchemy lineage after he got old.


    ¡°focus on learning alchemy without distractions. with time, you will certainly become a top alchemy master, even surpassing me,¡± he said.


    yang chen chuckled, ¡°second master, you¡¯re overpraising me.¡±


    ¡°no, not at all. refining a clear flame pill with just one attempt is a feat that even the alchemy geniuses of the major clans cannot achieve. yang chen, you are truly the number one alchemy genius i¡¯ve ever seen!¡± elder yang said without exaggeration, his emotions running high.


    he had been to the flourishing lands outside the great wilderness.


    indeed, the geniuses outside the great wilderness were much better than those within.


    but such a freakishly talented individual like yang chen, who could learn his alchemy technique after watching it only twice and succeed in refining a clear flame pill on his first attempt, was the first of his kind he had encountered. even those top geniuses from the outside world would need at least four or five tries to discern all the details.


    they were already considered geniuses among geniuses. upon entering major alchemy sects, they were bound to be highly sought-after. but yang chen needed only two attempts!


    little did he know, in his previous life, yang chen was always able to learn someone¡¯s alchemy techniques after watching just once.


    he had successfully learned from countless alchemy grandmasters without their knowledge, which was one of the reasons for his rise to fame. because no one else could learn another¡¯s alchemy techniques after one attempt, even under the scrutiny of anti-theft measures, let alone refine the elixirs.


    however, in this life, yang chen didn¡¯t dare to be too high-profile. yet he still underestimated his alchemy talent from his past life. even twice was enough to leave elder yang speechless with shock.


    at this moment, elder yang said with trembling excitement, ¡°yang chen, i will take you to see the clan leader now. with such talent, it would be a crime if you are not appreciated and recognized by the family. you are only thirteen years old and have already become a grade 1 high-rank alchemist, not to mention your astonishing comprehension. the rise of the yang family is hopeful.¡±


    with that, elder yang directly dragged yang chen to report the matter to the clan leader.


    for him, the most important thing now was to inform the yang family that yang chen was a rare alchemy genius and the hope for the family¡¯s future alchemy.


    what nonsense about yang chen being useless and unambitious,

 Chapter 25 - Chapter 25: Chapter 22: Clan Leader’s Neglect_1

    chapter 25: chapter 22: clan leader¡¯s neglect_1


    translator: 549690339


    elder yang was filled with joy and couldn¡¯t wait to take yang chen to meet the yang family patriarch.


    it didn¡¯t take long before yang chen and elder yang arrived at the patriarch¡¯s courtyard.


    ¡°what, the patriarch is currently entertaining an honored guest?¡± elder yang frowned.


    the old servant guarding the residence knew of elder yang¡¯s status and didn¡¯t dare to be impolite. he respectfully said, ¡°in response to second master¡¯s question, the patriarch did instruct us that he is hosting an honored guest. no one is allowed to disturb him without his command. if second master doesn¡¯t have any important matters, it¡¯s better to come back another day.¡±


    elder yang was not willing to give up so easily, treating the current yang chen like a treasured golden ingot in his heart.


    for yang chen to receive attention from the family was now the top priority in his heart. with such talent, delaying even a day would be a great mistake in his eyes.


    ¡°i have an extremely important matter right now!¡± elder yang said sternly.


    the servant hesitated but eventually responded, ¡°in that case, i will go report to the patriarch and ask second master to wait for a while outside!¡±


    ¡°that¡¯ll do,¡± elder yang waved his hand.


    after the servant left, elder yang smiled and said, ¡°yang chen, don¡¯t worry. once the patriarch learns about this, he will definitely reward you greatly and make you a top priority for nurturing.¡±


    ¡°if that¡¯s the case, i¡¯ll have to thank second master for his cultivation,¡± yang chen sincerely hoped for some resources as well.


    in the path of martial arts cultivation, resources were of utmost importance. he was once called bo le, very skilled at nurturing geniuses, and understood the importance of resources even more deeply.


    elder yang now found yang chen more and more pleasing to the eye, even his eyebrows were dancing with delight. just as he was about to say something, his eyes darted and he hurriedly said respectfully, ¡°greetings, patriarch!¡±


    yang chen was startled and realized an additional person had emerged from the courtyard without his notice. this middle-aged man looked much younger than elder yang. his powerful cultivation gave yang chen a sense of astonishment. to him, this middle-aged man seemed to be no less powerful than li youyan of the li family.


    ¡°a spirit martial realm expert!¡± yang chen realized the man¡¯s identity as he was shocked to his core.


    this middle-aged man was none other than the yang family patriarch.


    seeing elder yang repeatedly hinting at him, yang chen didn¡¯t dare to put on airs and immediately said, ¡°greetings, patriarch!¡±


    ¡°hmm, no need for excessive courtesy,¡± the yang family patriarch said with a dominating aura, dismissing the gesture with a casual tone.


    only then did elder yang rise and say, ¡°patriarch, i heard from your servant earlier that you are entertaining a distinguished guest. i took the liberty of requesting an audience. i hope the patriarch may pardon me.¡±


    ¡°indeed, this guest is distinguished. however, you came at the right time as the guest had just left not long ago,¡± the yang family head, yang jinhe, stood with his hands behind his back looking pleased. apparently, the conversation with the ¡®distinguished guest¡¯ was quite satisfactory to him.


    elder yang let out a sigh of relief.


    yang jinhe then asked, ¡°second elder, i heard that you have an important matter to discuss with me. what has happened?¡±


    seeing the topic approaching its main point, elder yang quickly grinned and said, ¡°patriarch, it¡¯s like this¡­¡±


    elder yang recounted yang chen¡¯s accomplishments without any omissions.


    however, to elder yang¡¯s disappointment, the yang family patriarch didn¡¯t show any surprise or joy on his face. he just glanced at yang chen and said, ¡°is he the alchemy genius you mentioned?¡±


    ¡°exactly, patriarch, yang chen has a very strong foundation in alchemy. he learned the technique for refining clear flame pills in just one attempt. such talent is extremely rare even in the vast wilderness. i think yang chen definitely deserves the patriarch¡¯s focused cultivation!¡±


    afraid that yang jinhe would underestimate yang chen, elder yang didn¡¯t dare to pause and continued, ¡°of course, although yang chen had some unsavory past experiences, people can change. i hope patriarch won¡¯t deny his current talent because of his past.¡±


    yang chen felt grateful to elder yang for promoting him so enthusiastically. he had already made up his mind to express his gratitude to elder yang in the future when he had the opportunity.


    however, elder yang¡¯s enthusiastic promotion didn¡¯t seem to have any effect. the yang family patriarch didn¡¯t even look at yang chen and said, ¡°second elder, the coming of age ceremony is coming up. an alchemy genius is not the primary focus for our clan, only the martial arts have been eternal. you should know this as well.¡±


    ¡°but, patriarch¡­¡± elder yang couldn¡¯t believe that the patriarch was dismissing yang chen like this.


    what was going on? usually, yang jinhe wouldn¡¯t be so dismissive of alchemy, even if he didn¡¯t pay much attention to it.


    seeing that elder yang was still unwilling to give up, the patriarch¡¯s expression darkened, and he said coldly, ¡°what, second elder, did you not hear what i said?¡±


    ¡°yes, patriarch!¡± although elder yang held a high status, he was still one level below the patriarch, so he could only sigh and say, ¡°in that case, i won¡¯t disturb the patriarch any longer.¡±


    the yang family patriarch didn¡¯t try to keep him and waved, instructing the old servant to send off elder yang and yang chen.


    soon, the old servant returned and respectfully stood in front of yang jinhe.


    yang jinhe glanced at the old servant and asked, ¡°what, do you have any doubts?¡±


    the old servant awkwardly said, ¡°no one can deceive the patriarch¡¯s eyes. while it¡¯s true that alchemy is not as important as martial arts, it is still an essential part of supporting the existence of martial arts. patriarch, normally you wouldn¡¯t dismiss alchemy like this. what¡¯s going on today?¡±


    yang jinhe sighed, ¡°it¡¯s strange indeed. today, elder li youyan from the li family commerce group came to visit me personally, saying that they want to cooperate with our yang family. you know that the great wilderness is quite chaotic now. the li family has always been self-sufficient as a chamber of commerce, without any cooperation or dealings with other major clans. they only came to our yang family, so how can i not take this matter seriously?¡±


    ¡°but, this humble servant is not very smart, how is the li family commerce group connected to the way of alchemy?¡± the old servant asked curiously.


    yang jinhe let out a sigh, ¡°i¡¯m also not sure what kind of tricks li youyan is up to. but he did say that he saw a genius in our yang family and appreciated them. he even said that his cooperation with yang family today depended on that genius¡¯s face. when i asked who this genius was, li youyan laughed and said i was asking knowingly¡­¡±


    ¡°who is the genius that li youyan mentioned?¡± the old servant was curious as well.


    ¡°i really don¡¯t know. i wonder what medicine li youyan is selling in his gourd,¡± yang jinhe said, ¡°however, li youyan said that he would come to our yang family coming of age ceremony personally this year to demonstrate his cooperation with us. as the head of the family, how could i ignore this? right now, my main focus is cultivating the genius that li youyan mentioned.¡±


    ¡°as for the alchemy genius, while it is important, it¡¯s currently more important to focus on the person li youyan appreciates. i¡¯m guessing it¡¯s probably one of yang wu and the other promising youngsters. as for yang chen, we can delay his development for now.¡±

 Chapter 26 - Chapter 26: Chapter 23: Body Refining Realm Fourth Layer_1

    chapter 26: chapter 23: body refining realm fourth layer_1


    translator: 549690339


    even after racking his brains, the yang family patriarch couldn¡¯t figure out who the genius admired by li youyan was. yet, even if he exhausted his mind, he probably wouldn¡¯t have realized that li youyan¡¯s intended person was the ¡®yang chen¡¯ he had just looked down upon.


    li youyan was interested in cooperating with the yang family, who had the dan medical, and to be more precise, he wanted to cooperate with yang chen. in order to build a relationship with yang chen, li youyan put in a lot of effort. he didn¡¯t want to contact yang chen directly, so he found the yang family head, indirectly trying to establish a good relationship with yang chen.


    he sincerely believed that yang chen was a genius cultivated secretly by the yang family, and the reason he seemed so useless was entirely an effect created by the yang family to pleasantly surprise everyone. however, he had no idea that yang chen actually held no significant status in the yang family.


    thus, this farce occurred.


    yang chen, of course, had no knowledge of this matter.


    elder yang was now frustrated by the situation. although he didn¡¯t lose his temper in front of the yang family patriarch, it didn¡¯t mean he wasn¡¯t angry.


    ¡°sigh, yang chen, i didn¡¯t expect this to happen either. usually, the clan leader pays more attention to martial arts than the way of alchemy, but he shouldn¡¯t have looked down on alchemy so much,¡± elder yang sighed with regret.


    yang chen was also puzzled, but his demeanor was much calmer than elder yang¡¯s. he had experienced too many ups and downs in his previous life, so he wasn¡¯t easily defeated. he smiled and said, ¡°second master, maybe yang chen¡¯s luck is not enough yet.¡±


    seeing that yang chen didn¡¯t seem to be affected by the incident at all, elder yang was suddenly stunned: ¡°yang chen, i was originally going to console you, but i didn¡¯t expect that you wouldn¡¯t take it to heart.¡±


    yang chen calmly said, ¡°second master, when i initially lost the gambling battle and even had suicidal thoughts, i realized my mistake after failing to commit suicide. now, i won¡¯t be so easily defeated.¡±


    ¡°good, well said. life is full of ups and downs. who hasn¡¯t experienced failure in their time? being able to understand this is best. past failures will only make you more mature, honing your mind like a solid copper wall and iron barrier. in contrast, what the other young members of the yang family lack is failure,¡± elder yang sighed with emotion.


    what he said was true. those young masters of the yang family were all arrogant and disdainful, and what they lacked was failure.


    everyone needs failure, and too many people in the yang family have not experienced it.


    only through failure can a person be reborn through fire and jump over the dragon¡¯s gate!


    although yang chen didn¡¯t gain the approval of the yang family patriarch, in elder yang¡¯s eyes, yang chen was still an uncut jade with infinite possibilities. after the conversation just now, elder yang¡¯s eyes sparkled even more: ¡°yang chen, even though you didn¡¯t get the recognition of the clan leader, i won¡¯t let you down. if the family won¡¯t give you resources, i will!¡±


    ¡°second master, this really isn¡¯t necessary,¡± yang chen said, surprised and immediately refusing.


    ¡°yang chen, you don¡¯t need to refuse this. the clan leader¡¯s disregard for you today is also related to me. this is my compensation to you, to make myself feel better, so don¡¯t reject it,¡± elder yang said, with an indisputable tone in his voice.


    seeing that elder yang¡¯s mind was made up, yang chen could only nod and agree.


    he could see that elder yang was indeed full of guilt over what had just happened.


    soon, elder yang took out a large amount of alchemy materials to provide an excellent alchemy environment for yang chen, as compensation for him.


    yang chen didn¡¯t refuse, and after getting these resources, he returned home and made a clear plan for them.


    he didn¡¯t plan to use elder yang¡¯s heavenly materials and earthly treasures immediately but decided to wait until the materials from the li family commerce group arrived before making plans.


    according to his current idea and elder yang¡¯s resources, along with the materials from the li family commerce group, with his ability, the medicinal bath he could create could even bring him up to the body refining realm fourth layer instantly. unfortunately, due to the scarcity of resources, if he had enough resources, he could do even better.


    ¡°now is not the time to rush. i can only wait for the resources from the li family commerce group to arrive,¡± yang chen returned home, sat cross-legged on the bed, began to adjust his breath quietly, and gradually started cultivation.


    ¡­


    yang chen trusted the li family commerce group¡¯s reputation, and sure enough, the resources arrived in a few days. what surprised yang chen was that the shopkeeper of the li family commerce group had changed. the new shopkeeper was the page boy who had served him respectfully when he visited the li family commerce group last time.


    this page boy could be said to have turned over a new leaf, successfully becoming the shopkeeper of the li family commerce group, and enjoying his success.


    however, he didn¡¯t become arrogant because of his promotion. he knew very well that the reason the former shopkeeper, zhao xiaowen, was ousted was because of yang chen.in the light of this, the little page boy dared not be negligent and said: ¡°young master yang chen, these resources were gathered by our chamber of commerce according to your instructions in the past few days. they have been sent to you now.¡±


    ¡°oh, i must thank manager liu for making this trip personally.¡± yang chen already knew the identity of this page boy and said with a faint smile.


    ¡°not at all, not at all.¡± manager liu didn¡¯t dare to put on airs in front of yang chen, lowering his head and bowing in response: ¡°with the resources delivered, elder li youyan from our chamber of commerce also has a personal message for young master yang chen.¡±


    this raised yang chen¡¯s eyebrows: ¡°oh, what¡¯s the matter, let¡¯s hear it!¡±


    ¡°it¡¯s like this, elder li youyan will also personally attend this yang family¡¯s coming of age ceremony. he hopes that you can make a name for yourself at the ceremony and take this opportunity to discuss cooperation with the yang family.¡± manager liu lowered his voice.


    yang chen nodded thoughtfully.


    soon, manager liu left. yang chen accepted these valuable resources and watched manager liu and the others leave with gears turning in his mind.


    quickly, he couldn¡¯t help but chuckle: ¡°that zhao xiaowen, as the former manager of the li family commerce group, was giving me a hard time a few days ago, but now he¡¯s been replaced¡­¡±


    with his wisdom, a little pondering led him to guess that zhao xiaowen¡¯s replacement was by no means coincidental.


    ¡°this li family commerce group intends to befriend me.¡± yang chen muttered to himself.


    if they didn¡¯t have such intentions, how could the li family commerce group replace zhao xiaowen and discuss cooperation with the yang family during the coming of age ceremony?


    ¡°it seems that my identity as a dan medical has indeed caught the attention of the li family commerce group.¡± yang chen grinned, then shook his head and focused on the resources in the storage bag.


    seeing these resources, yang chen gained much confidence: ¡°with these resources, making a medicinal bath to upgrade my strength to the body refining realm fourth layer will be a breeze.¡±


    when this idea crossed his mind, yang chen couldn¡¯t help but feel excited. he eagerly returned home, focusing on the resources sent by the li family commerce group.¡¯


    as for making the medicinal bath, yang chen naturally is a master of alchemy. with the resources in hand, he spent a day and a night completing the concoction.


    then, he directly immersed himself in the medicinal bath, starting the process of refining his body with its help.


    this medicinal bath was more than ten times stronger than the previous one.


    given his current strength and cultivation level, yang chen found it hard to digest the medicinal power in the bath in a short time. so, he took his time soaking in the bath, absorbing the power bit by bit.


    time slipped away, and in the blink of an eye, seven days had passed¡­


    on the morning of the seventh day, yang chen, who was immersed in the tub, suddenly woke up. he opened his eyes, and the water in the tub splashed out.


    at this moment, yang chen laughed out loud: ¡°great! i¡¯ve reached the body refining realm fourth layer, and there¡¯s even a faint tendency towards the fifth layer. this is truly amazing. it seems my talent exceeds even my expectations!¡±


    he had originally thought that using this medicinal bath would barely get him to the body refining realm fourth layer.


    medicinal baths put high demands on one¡¯s body talent. for a person who can¡¯t step into the path of martial arts cultivation, no medicinal bath would suffice, no matter how strong the power.


    however, yang chen¡¯s natural talent was extraordinary. combined with the medicinal bath, he broke through the barrier to the body refining realm fourth layer, and even approached the fifth layer, achieving the peak of the fourth layer.


    having reached the peak of the fourth layer in one go, yang chen was overjoyed. at least this time, he had the ability to truly challenge others.


    ¡°body refining realm fourth layer, i¡¯m really looking forward to this coming of age ceremony.¡± yang chen grinned, revealing a smile.


    being looked at with colored eyes for a long time, even the most good-natured person would inevitably feel discontented.


    during this coming of age ceremony, he also needed people to change their perception of him.

 Chapter 27 - Chapter 27: Chapter 24: Martial Skills_1

    chapter 27: chapter 24: martial skills_1


    translator: 549690339


    of course, merely reaching the body refining realm fourth layer would not be enough for him to achieve great results in the coming of age ceremony.


    right now, he had no martial skills to use.


    martial skills are essential means for martial artists to fight against enemies. a powerful martial skill is usually a necessary condition for defeating an opponent. the yang family has the wuji pavilion as a collection of martial skills, and many of the yang family members possess powerful martial skills.


    although these martial skills have their strong points, in general, if he were to participate in the coming of age ceremony without any martial skills, he might be defeated by a genius in the body refining realm third layer, who possessed martial skills.


    ¡°there¡¯s still enough time, about two months left. i¡¯ll use these two months to cultivate martial skills,¡± thought yang chen.


    in his previous life¡¯s memory, he naturally had a lot of martial skills.


    once these martial skills were revealed, not only in the great wilderness but also in the entire north mountain county, blood would be shed all over.


    that was the key.


    these martial skills weren¡¯t something he could cultivate at his current stage, and he didn¡¯t have many suitable for the body refining realm. selecting an appropriate one without being too dazzling and frightening others was truly a matter worth pondering.


    after all, he couldn¡¯t guarantee if anyone would target him because of his exquisite martial skills.


    with this in mind, yang chen muttered to himself, ¡°it seems i need to make another trip to the wuji pavilion.¡±


    wuji pavilion, where the yang family¡¯s martial skills were stored.


    yang chen¡¯s memory of it wasn¡¯t fresh, but finding this place wasn¡¯t difficult.


    ¡°elder yang si, i¡¯m here to enter the wuji pavilion and browse through some martial skills,¡± said yang chen respectfully to the white-bearded old man in the pavilion.


    this white-bearded elder was one of the nine elders of the yang family, known as elder yang si, a fourth elder, and held an equal status with elder yang. he was in charge of the wuji pavilion¡¯s martial skills and had a position just below the yang family¡¯s grand elder and clan leader.


    yang siye was originally meditating with his eyes closed, but now he opened his eyes upon hearing the sound. he sneered when he saw it was yang chen, ¡°yang chen, is it you?¡±


    ¡°indeed, it is me,¡± said yang chen with an awkward expression on his face.


    it seemed that his reputation in front of elder yang si was just as bad.


    otherwise, he didn¡¯t think someone with a much higher status like the fourth elder would remember him.


    seeing that it was yang chen, elder yang si spoke in a stiff tone, ¡°yang chen, aren¡¯t you unable to cultivate martial arts? why are you here at the wuji pavilion?¡±


    yang chen replied, ¡°elder yang si, who told you that i can¡¯t cultivate martial arts?¡±


    ¡°everyone in the yang family knows about this matter. alright, don¡¯t waste my time. if there¡¯s nothing else, just leave,¡± said elder yang si expressionlessly. however, he didn¡¯t sound too harsh thanks to his seniority.


    nevertheless, this sense of contempt still made yang chen quite unhappy.


    he was determined to visit the wuji pavilion to review martial skills today, and he wouldn¡¯t back down because of some setbacks.


    seeing that elder yang si didn¡¯t take him seriously, yang chen¡¯s face turned solemn, and he threw a punch with full force. a loud thud followed.


    the next moment, dust flew up, and the lion stone statue on the wuji pavilion¡¯s door trembled. a piece of its ear fell off to the ground with a clatter.


    this scene made elder yang si widen his eyes, somewhat in disbelief of the situation before him.


    the stone statue was made of special materials and had extremely strong defense. without a thousand catties of strength, it was impossible to shake it.


    and yang chen had just removed an ear from the statue with a casual punch, which meant that his strength had exceeded a thousand catties.


    what did a thousand catties of strength represent?


    it represented that yang chen had at least reached the body refining realm fourth layer.


    ¡°i took the liberty to be bold out of helplessness and wonder if elder yang si has any further guidance on yang chen¡¯s martial arts cultivation?¡± yang chen said with a respectful bow, not fearing that yang siye would be unfair.


    yang siye was apparently an upright person, and his brows furrowed as his thoughts raced, creating a storm in his heart.


    nevertheless, as a yang family elder with vast experience, he quickly calmed down and asked with some surprise in his tone, ¡°yang chen, which level of the body refining realm have you reached?¡±


    ¡°i have reached the body refining realm fourth layer,¡± answered yang chen honestly.


    yang siye paused for a moment, and then murmured, ¡°indeed, the body refining realm fourth layer. you¡¯re a good kid, why is your reputation so terrible?¡±


    ¡°elder yang si, rumors stop at wise men. i believe you won¡¯t judge a person based on one-sided rumors,¡± said yang chen with a smile.


    ¡°that¡¯s true!¡± elder yang si stroked his beard and sighed, ¡°it¡¯s me who¡¯s wrong, trying to judge a person from one-sided rumors. at your young age, you¡¯ve reached the body refining realm fourth layer, which deserves special care from the clan. i¡¯ll report this to the family head.¡±


    what did it mean that yang chen reached the body refining realm fourth layer with this level of cultivation?


    it meant that yang chen was an absolute genius.


    how many thirteen-year-olds in the yang family were about to reach the adult stage and achieve the body refining realm fourth layer?


    just two or three at most.


    these two or three had long been singled out as the focus of the yang family¡¯s cultivation efforts. each of them was carefully chosen and nurtured by the yang family.


    after all, they would become the pillars of the yang family someday.


    he originally thought that there would only be two or three young yang family members reaching the body refining realm fourth layer in this generation, but another one with a terrible reputation ¨C yang chen ¨C had emerged. the martial arts cultivation he just demonstrated was already approaching the fifth level of body refining realm.


    ¡°good kid!¡± elder yang si couldn¡¯t help but praise.


    yang chen quickly said, ¡°elder yang si, i want to focus on studying martial skills in the coming days so that i¡¯ll have a self-defense method during the coming of age ceremony. i hope you can keep my martial arts cultivation a secret.¡±


    elder yang si was very clever and immediately understood yang chen¡¯s plan to take everyone by surprise. ¡°good, good, good! not being complacent and being steady is a good thing!¡±


    yang chen smiled slightly. the element of surprise was secondary to what he really wanted. revealing his strength now would undoubtedly reduce his trump card at the coming of age ceremony.


    only by taking the enemy by surprise can one win a hundred battles.


    elder yang si wore a solemn expression while carrying his hands behind his back, ¡°alright, since you¡¯ve reached the body refining realm fourth layer, applying martial skills is indeed vital to you. feel free to choose any martial skill within the wuji pavilion.¡±

 Chapter 28 - Chapter 28: Chapter 25: Cloud-Pulling Fist, Pulling the Void Fist_1

    chapter 28: chapter 25: cloud-pulling fist, pulling the void fist_1


    translator: 549690339


    yang chen hurriedly expressed his gratitude: ¡°in that case, this junior will respectfully obey.¡±


    soon, he entered the wuji pavilion and began choosing martial skills.


    the wuji pavilion of the yang family had numerous martial skills, but their quality was quite lacking in yang chen¡¯s view.


    the martial skills were simply too underwhelming. although there were many of them, none caught his discerning eye.


    of course, he did not expect to find any impressive martial skills in the yang family¡¯s remote area.


    ¡°shadowless leg.¡±


    ¡°hundred steps.¡±


    ¡°these famous yang family exclusive techniques are really too subpar,¡± yang chen sighed.


    it wasn¡¯t surprising that the yang family¡¯s martial skills didn¡¯t meet his standards.


    he searched around until he suddenly exclaimed, ¡°ah, pulling the void fist!¡±


    his gaze settled on a jade slip with the name ¡°pulling the void fist¡± engraved on it.


    this pulling the void fist was not anything special, but after studying it closely, he thought of a very suitable martial skill for refining the body, the ¡°cloud-pulling fist.¡±


    yang chen quickly laughed to himself: ¡°so that¡¯s how it is. i didn¡¯t expect to find the simplified version of cloud-pulling fist in such a remote place.¡±


    the cloud-pulling fist was practiced by low-level body refining cultivators in the major sects of the flourishing lands where yang chen lived in his previous life. here in the vast wilderness, it would cause a bloody storm. compared to the martial skills in the yang family¡¯s wuji pavilion, the cloud-pulling fist was worlds apart.


    and the pulling the void fist, placed inside the yang family¡¯s wuji pavilion, turned out to be a simplified version of the cloud-pulling fist.


    ¡°most likely, some disciple with extremely poor talent from a major sect was expelled and brought the simplified version of the cloud-pulling fist to the vast wilderness, renaming it pulling the void fist. interesting, the pulling the void fist originated from the cloud-pulling fist. if i cultivate the cloud-pulling fist, there will be an easy explanation,¡± yang chen mumbled to himself.


    what he was afraid of was that he would eventually display some powerful martial skills, which would inevitably attract envious eyes and make it difficult to explain.


    but the pulling the void fist, originating from the cloud-pulling fist, followed the same course. it¡¯s just that cloud-pulling fist was much more profound than pulling the void fist.


    as for the cloud-pulling fist, it existed within his memory.


    this convinced yang chen to make up his mind: ¡°in that case, i¡¯ll start my martial arts training with the cloud-pulling fist.¡±


    with this thought, yang chen left with the pulling the void fist.


    ¡°have you made your choice?¡± at this moment, yang siye¡¯s tone was much more amiable towards yang chen.


    yang chen smiled slightly, bowed and said: ¡°fourth master, this junior has chosen the pulling the void fist.¡±


    ¡°oh? pulling the void fist, although it is powerful, it is not mainstream. when perfected, it has too many limitations and flaws. are you sure you want to practice this pulling the void fist?¡± elder yang si asked with doubts.


    yang chen had already thought of an excuse: ¡°fourth master, i have considered everything you mentioned. however, i feel that pulling the void fist is very suitable for me, so i chose it. as for the future, i can choose other martial arts to make up for it.¡±


    ¡°in that case, it¡¯s good that you know what¡¯s best for you. my earlier advice to you wasn¡¯t in vain.¡± yang siye stroked his beard, showing no displeasure, and said: ¡°you take this pulling the void fist. if you can learn it completely within ten days, i won¡¯t charge you any spirit stones.¡±


    ¡°if you haven¡¯t mastered it after ten days, you¡¯ll have to bring the pulling the void fist manual back and pay ten spirit stones to continue reading. remember the ten-day limit. don¡¯t make this old man come looking for you.¡±


    yang chen knew the rules and smiled lightly, ¡°junior understands and will not let fourth master make a trip in person.¡±


    ¡°as long as you know.¡± yang siye waved his hand.


    yang chen stood up and withdrew¡­.


    after that, yang chen returned home and began to ponder the memory of the cloud-pulling fist in his mind.


    ¡°the cloud-pulling fist combines both hardness and softness, divided into two types of force: hard and soft. it¡¯s a fist technique that integrates both, and it can be considered the best martial skill in the body refining realm.¡± yang chen muttered to himself.


    for the next few days, he practiced the cloud-pulling fist in the courtyard.


    to completely master the cloud-pulling fist, it would take at least one month.


    however, mastering 20% of the cloud-pulling fist was enough for him to report back to wuji pavilion. after all, the pulling the void fist in yang family¡¯s wuji pavilion was merely a simplified version of the superior cloud-pulling fist. for yang chen, who had the cloud-pulling fist, it was a piece of cake to reach the standard of pulling the void fist.


    at this moment, yang chen twisted his fists under the sun as sweat poured down his face.


    soon, the sound of footsteps rang out, and gu mingyue, holding a handkerchief in her small hand, began to wipe the sweat off resting yang chen¡¯s body. her movements were careful and gentle, warming yang chen¡¯s heart.


    ¡°young master, you¡¯ve been practicing for several hours. take a break.¡± gu mingyue said worriedly as she wiped the sweat off yang chen¡¯s brow.


    yang chen grinned and looked at gu mingyue, who had changed into new clothes, feeling very satisfied. ¡°mingyue, you look so much more beautiful in these new clothes than before.¡±


    although yang chen¡¯s words were meant as casual praise, gu mingyue saw them differently.


    her face flushed red upon hearing yang chen compliment her beauty.


    at this sensitive period, it was natural for them to be somewhat self-conscious.


    theoretically, once yang chen passed the coming of age ceremony, there would immediately be people from other clans proposing marriage.


    in the great wilderness, people usually marry around the age of fourteen.


    when the time came, yang chen would marry a wife, and she would become his concubine.


    with just two months left before the coming of age ceremony, gu mingyue¡¯s heart raced at the thought¡­


    quickly changing the subject, she lowered her head and asked softly, ¡°young master, what about those spirit stones¡­¡±


    yang chen interrupted her, ¡°enough about the spirit stones. didn¡¯t i tell you before? if one piece of clothing isn¡¯t enough to spend them all, just buy a few more. do i look like someone who lacks spirit stones? oh right, where¡¯s my sister?¡±


    for the past few days, yang chen hadn¡¯t seen yang caidie at all.


    the meals were all prepared by gu mingyue.


    gu mingyue opened her big eyes and said softly, ¡°young master, young lady entered the monster beast mountain when you were in seclusion.¡±


    ¡°what is she doing in the monster beast mountain again?¡± yang chen was puzzled.


    he knew what kind of place monster beast mountain was.


    entering the place without the cultivation level of the fifth layer of body refining realm was akin to seeking death. his sister had mysterious and profound cultivation, which was why she dared to go there. however, even spirit martial artists could not guarantee that nothing dangerous would happen in the lair of demonic beasts.


    gently sticking out her tongue, gu mingyue said with a smile, ¡°young lady said that since you, young master, are a genius, she should catch some demonic beasts to help nourish your body. also, with the coming of age ceremony approaching, if you pass the assessment, young lady will hold a feast to celebrate. in fact, she has gone to various clans to find her good friends, ready to cheer for you during the coming of age ceremony.¡±


    yang chen touched his nose, recalling yang caidie¡¯s doting love for him, and couldn¡¯t help but laugh bitterly.


    his sister¡¯s expectations weren¡¯t very high for him, as merely passing the assessment deserved celebration.


    his goal was far more than just passing the assessment of the coming of age ceremony.

 Chapter 29 - Chapter 29: Chapter 26: The Significance of Coming of Age Ceremony_1

    chapter 29: chapter 26: the significance of coming of age ceremony_1


    translator: 549690339


    yang chen had already reached the standard for the ¡°pulling the void fist¡± early on.


    as for the ten spirit stones required to learn the ¡°pulling the void fist¡±, yang chen was not willing to spend the money unjustly. therefore, on the fourth day, he came to the wuji pavilion again, intending to demonstrate the ¡°pulling the void fist¡± in front of elder yang si.


    there were rules in wuji pavilion. if one could successfully learn an extraordinary martial skill within ten days, there would be no need to spend spirit stones. this rule was to press the most out of the talents of the yang family brothers, enabling them to cultivate martial skills more quickly and diligently.


    if you could practice successfully within ten days, the yang family would not take the spirit stones. if you couldn¡¯t, just hand over the spirit stones obediently.


    of course, there were very few who could successfully cultivate a martial skill within ten days¡­


    this made elder yang si puzzled and confused when he saw yang chen returning to wuji pavilion. he wondered, ¡°yang chen, why have you come back?¡±


    it had only been four days.


    was it because yang chen felt that ¡°pulling the void fist¡± was not suitable for him, and he wanted to come back to choose another martial skill?


    this caused elder yang si to frown and feel somewhat unhappy.


    it should be known that the most taboo thing in practicing martial skills is to be fickle. learning one thing today and another thing tomorrow is undoubtedly a great taboo for martial artists.


    however, yang chen¡¯s answer was beyond his expectation.


    at this moment, yang chen respectfully said, ¡°fourth master, i have successfully mastered the ¡®pulling the void fist,¡¯ and naturally, i have to come to wuji pavilion to show it to you.¡±


    ¡°what!¡± elder yang si was dumbfounded for a while, ¡°are you serious?¡±


    ¡°yes,¡± yang chen said with a faint smile.


    elder yang si still couldn¡¯t believe his ears. he stepped forward and said, ¡°yang chen, you should know the meaning of deceiving the family elders.¡±


    yang chen said with a respectful bow, ¡°fourth master, you have nothing to worry about. even if i had more courage, i would never dare to deceive you.¡±


    elder yang si was satisfied with these words, and he waved his hand, ¡°talking sweetly is not as good as showing it to me personally. you say you have successfully mastered the ¡®pulling the void fist,¡¯ then show it to me in front of me. you should know that to waive the spirit stones, you need to learn at least thirty percent of the ¡®pulling the void fist,¡¯ even if it¡¯s the bare minimum!¡±


    ¡°i understand,¡± yang chen responded clearly, not intending to waste time.


    as soon as his words fell, he stomped on the ground with both feet. with a ¡°pah¡± sound and accompanied by dust flying in the air, yang chen¡¯s fists began to slowly dance and move with his body.


    as someone proficient with the ¡°cloud-pulling fist¡±, it was an easy task for yang chen to demonstrate the effect of pulling the void fist and meet elder yang si¡¯s requirements.


    compared to the cloud-pulling fist, the pulling the void fist was significantly less profound.


    firm strength and soft strength.


    both of yang chen¡¯s hands were used, one firm and one soft. they complemented each other in a blend of yin and yang, exuding an awe-inspiring power.


    seeing this scene, elder yang si was stunned in place. he couldn¡¯t even believe his eyes and rubbed them, his gaze filled with shock.


    it was a shock that came from the depths of his soul.


    ¡°how is this possible!¡± elder yang si¡¯s pupils contracted violently.


    as one of the nine elders of the yang family, elder yang si held a high status and had reached the peak of the refinement realm. he had seen many geniuses, but few could astonish him as much as today.


    it was already shocking enough that he had mastered a martial skill to perfection in just four days.


    but yang chen¡¯s performance far exceeded his expectations.


    as the guardian of the wuji pavilion, elder yang si naturally had a deep understanding of the ¡°pulling the void fist¡± martial skill. even if the ¡°pulling the void fist¡± was cultivated to perfection, it might not necessarily be better than yang chen¡¯s. it was as if yang chen had taken the ¡°pulling the void fist¡± to another level, reaching a new benchmark.


    this made elder yang si think of a possibility: ¡°in learning a martial skill, they choose an alternative path. did my yang family actually produce such a genius?¡±


    many geniuses would incorporate their own ideas when learning martial skills and extend the original fixed path of a martial skill to display even greater power.


    such geniuses were undoubtedly rare and hard to come across.they had such a genius in their yang family!


    about half an incense stick¡¯s time later, yang chen finished the pulling the void fist calmly and gracefully.


    when yang chen saw elder yang si¡¯s face, still immersed in shock, he knew that he had achieved his goal.


    ¡°yang chen, are you¡­ are you sure you¡¯ve never practiced the pulling the void fist before?¡± elder yang si gulped down a mouthful of saliva, almost not daring to believe his own eyes as he spoke.


    yang chen said calmly, ¡°fourth master, i have never practiced the pulling the void fist before.¡±


    indeed, he had never practiced the pulling the void fist before.


    but, he knew the cloud-pulling fist too well.


    the pulling the void fist is an abridged version of the cloud-pulling fist, and what he practiced was the cloud-pulling fist, which could be considered the ancestor of the pulling the void fist. not surprisingly, elder yang si was so shocked that the pulling the void fist he had just practiced was a fusion of the cloud-pulling fist. in the outside world, the cloud-pulling fist, which was considered an exquisite martial skill, was enough to suppress elder yang si with just the tip of the iceberg exposed.


    at this moment, elder yang si found it hard to calm his emotions. he walked over, grabbed yang chen¡¯s shoulders, and said incoherently, ¡°good¡­ good! yang chen, you really are a promising seedling. the old man didn¡¯t misjudge you!¡±


    he had guarded the wuji pavilion for so many years and had seen many geniuses, but he had never seen one like yang chen before.


    he was overjoyed.


    when he first learned that yang chen was at the body refining realm fourth layer, he was a little surprised but not that happy.


    however, now it was different.


    he was happy from the bottom of his heart.


    ¡°yang chen, you must cherish your talent,¡± elder yang si said as he took a deep breath and patted yang chen on the shoulder. ¡°work hard in the coming of age ceremony. there are some things that the fourth master didn¡¯t want to meddle in, but after seeing your talent today, i will tell you in advance.¡±


    yang chen grew curious, ¡°please tell me, fourth master.¡±


    ¡°many yang family members think that the coming of age ceremony is an assessment, an occasion for internal competition. but in fact, it is not. on the one hand, it¡¯s for discovering talents within the tribe; on the other hand, it¡¯s a way to deter outsiders!¡±


    elder yang si stroked his beard, ¡°why does every clan in the great wild hundred clans have a coming of age ceremony every year? it¡¯s to deter the foreign races, so they know the strength of the talents in their own clans. our yang family is no exception. each coming of age ceremony is an opportunity to show off the family¡¯s strength.¡±


    ¡°if you talented youngsters perform poorly, it would be a disgrace to the yang family. if you perform well, then the yang family will gain prestige!¡±


    yang chen nodded thoughtfully, ¡°this junior understands.¡±


    he hadn¡¯t thought about it in detail initially, but now, upon reflection, he understood.


    why is it that when the coming of age ceremony approaches, many ladies begin to choose to enter into marriage alliances with talented young men of the yang family?


    because they fancy the talents of the yang family?


    perhaps that¡¯s part of the reason, but would their elders be so foolish? they are using the pretext of a marriage alliance to pick someone who can speak up for them in the yang family in the future. for example, yang wu. if he became the family head in the future, wouldn¡¯t the girl from the small clan who married him have a good life?


    ¡°you must shine in this coming of age ceremony and at least intimidate those insignificant people from foreign races,¡± elder yang si said with delight as he stroked his beard.


    ¡°fourth master, this junior will definitely do his best,¡± said yang chen with a grin. he didn¡¯t plan to hold back during the coming of age ceremony.


    ¡°alright, work hard,¡± said elder yang si.


    yang chen didn¡¯t stay any longer, ¡°in that case, this junior will take his leave.¡±


    watching the direction where yang chen left, elder yang si fell silent for a while before murmuring, ¡°this year¡¯s coming of age ceremony of the yang family seems to be more interesting than in previous years. i didn¡¯t expect yang chen to be so good at hiding his true abilities, even from my sharp eyes. i wonder if the yang family can produce a genius who can compete with the great tribes.¡±


    there are twelve great tribes in the great wilderness, and the yang family is only a middle-ranking tribe.


    great tribes earn their titles due to their outstanding qualities. at least during every coming of age ceremony, they would suppress other tribes, forcing those who wanted to replace them to give up their plans.


    although there are some promising seedlings in the yang family, elder yang si couldn¡¯t help but shake his head when he thought of the gap between them and the great tribes.


    he still didn¡¯t have much confidence in this matter.

 Chapter 30 - Chapter 30: Chapter 27: Basic Assessment of the Coming of Age Ceremony_1

    chapter 30: chapter 27: basic assessment of the coming of age ceremony_1


    translator: 549690339


    as the time for the coming of age ceremony drew closer, yang chen became even more diligent in his training.


    although he had met elder yang si¡¯s expectations and perfectly mastered the ¡°pulling the void fist,¡± yang chen had not yet fully grasped the ¡°cloud-pulling fist.¡± before the ceremony began, he needed to have a good command of the ¡°cloud-pulling fist.¡±


    it had to be said that the talent of this body was beyond yang chen¡¯s expectations. yang chen had originally estimated that he would successfully learn the ¡°cloud-pulling fist¡± before the ceremony, but to his surprise, he had already fully mastered it a month before the ceremony began.


    in the remaining month, yang chen went to elder yang si to practice alchemy and consolidate his martial arts cultivation, making further progress¡­


    and so, as time passed, the coming of age ceremony began.


    ¡°young master, you should wear this outfit.¡±


    ¡°this one, this one looks better.¡±


    yang caidie and gu mingyue helped yang chen choose his clothes.


    yang chen stood in the middle, helplessly saying: ¡°big sister, it¡¯s not necessary to dress so seriously, i¡¯m just going to attend the coming of age ceremony, not a blind date.¡±


    ¡°no, today is your coming of age day, it¡¯s a big day.¡± yang caidie said earnestly.


    ¡°young master, the young lady is right.¡± gu mingyue chimed in as well.


    yang caidie continued nervously: ¡°besides, who said the coming of age ceremony is not a dating event? as long as you perform well at the ceremony, a bunch of girls will fight to marry you. but, my dear brother, you don¡¯t have to try so hard. even if you fail the assessment, and no one wants to marry you, you still have your sister.¡±


    ¡°¡­¡±


    ¡°and you have me too.¡± gu mingyue, fearing she¡¯d be forgotten, shouted hurriedly.


    now she was completely devoted to yang chen, her eyes filled with worship.


    she didn¡¯t know if it was because of her personality or because she followed yang caidie, but she believed yang caidie¡¯s words that yang chen was a genius and thus saw him as such.


    yang chen twisted his neck: ¡°alright, it¡¯s almost time, we should go.¡±


    ¡­


    the coming of age ceremony began, undoubtedly the liveliest moment for the yang family.


    all the teenagers in the clan gathered at the yang family martial arts arena, accompanied by many elders from the clan. in addition, the nine elders and the yang family patriarch were all present.


    and the thirteen-year-olds who were about to become adults all gathered together.


    yang chen was among them.


    ¡°go, young master!¡± gu mingyue waved her little hand, her face red as she shouted.


    yang chen stood among these teenagers, counting about forty-some people, not much different from previous years.


    just like yang chen, yang heng was also among them.


    yang heng was originally yang chen¡¯s old rival. upon seeing yang chen, his face turned ugly. hearing gu mingyue cheering for yang chen, he was reminded of the time when he was humiliated by yang chen.


    at this moment, he was filled with anger and said emotionlessly: ¡°yang chen, i didn¡¯t expect you to have the guts to attend the coming of age ceremony. it seems like you¡¯re really ready to break the pot and get yourself expelled from the family.¡±


    ¡°really? it seems like my affairs are none of your business.¡± yang chen smiled slightly, appearing calm and composed.


    the more he saw yang chen¡¯s expression, the angrier yang heng became. soon, he laughed sarcastically: ¡°alright, yang chen, i¡¯ve underestimated your courage. however, i¡¯m curious about how your martial arts cultivation will support you during the ceremony. indeed, getting expelled from the family is the same for you no matter what. but, you better be careful during the coming of age ceremony.¡±


    he was prepared to seize the opportunity to cripple yang chen during the ceremony.


    after all, yang chen was terribly bad at martial arts cultivation. yang heng didn¡¯t believe that anyone in the clan could blame him for crippling yang chen.


    however, it would be difficult to deal with yang caidie.


    but once he passed the coming of age ceremony, even if yang caidie was powerful, would she dare to attack him in front of the yang family members?


    thinking of this, a hint of maliciousness flashed in yang heng¡¯s eyes.yang chen carefully observed the hint of malice in the surroundings.


    he couldn¡¯t help but shake his head in resignation.


    if yang heng had been honest during the coming of age ceremony, yang chen wouldn¡¯t bother with him, but if the other party insisted on being so blind, then he wouldn¡¯t mind being ruthless and teach him a lesson.


    ¡°alright, everyone is here,¡± clan leader yang jinhe stood at the front and said in a hard tone.


    as soon as he spoke, the whole scene quieted down.


    although yang heng was annoyed, he obediently closed his mouth. he knew that the coming of age ceremony would soon begin, under yang jinhe¡¯s announcement.


    usually, clan leader yang jinhe would rarely make appearances, but today was different, as the coming of age ceremony is one of the most solemn festivals of the yang family. every year on this day, the yang family patriarch would personally preside over the event because it concerned the family¡¯s reputation.


    like now, many people from other families had already gathered here.


    yang jinhe said solemnly, ¡°i announce the beginning of the coming of age ceremony. light the fire!¡±


    splash!


    under the moonlight, in the darkness of the night, torches were lit up one by one.


    with the illumination of the fire, the surroundings suddenly became bright.


    hands behind his back, yang jinhe gave a stern order, ¡°bring the wine!¡±


    next, in the second part of the ceremony, a group of servants carried bowls of wine and handed them to each young master. the meaning was clear ¨C once they drank the wine, they would be considered adults by today¡¯s standards.


    the wine was strong, but the youngsters had practiced drinking it at home before.


    yang chen was no exception. as for the wine, gu mingyue had prepared it earlier at home. he watched gu mingyue bring the wine with high spirits and drank the bowl in one gulp. the spicy flavor entered his mouth and rushed into his stomach.


    the next moment, the youngsters all smashed their bowls on the ground.


    yang jinhe nodded in satisfaction.


    ¡°having drunk this bowl of wine, the forty-seven of you are now considered adults. however, if you want to earn the recognition of others, you must show your strength!¡± yang jinhe glanced around and said coldly, ¡°in the following part, a basic assessment awaits you. are you ready?¡±


    ¡°we¡¯re ready.¡±


    in unison, the youngsters¡¯ powerful voices echoed deafeningly.


    after drinking the wine, they were somewhat excited. even the experienced yang chen¡¯s mood was stirred up.


    yang jinhe rarely showed a slight smile, ¡°bring the rocks!¡±


    following yang jinhe¡¯s command, huge rocks were brought into the martial arts arena.


    there were clear marks on these rocks.


    ¡°100 jin, 200 jin¡­¡±


    all the way up to 1500 jin.


    the amount of weight one could lift corresponded to their martial arts cultivation.


    this was the most basic assessment.


    yang jinhe didn¡¯t bother to explain the rules further, ¡°as you can see, these rocks represent your abilities. if you can lift a rock weighing 100 jin, you will pass the most basic assessment of becoming an adult. of course, the heavier the rock you can lift, the more outstanding you are. as for those who can¡¯t lift even a 100 jin rock, get lost and don¡¯t embarrass yourselves here.¡±


    as yang jinhe¡¯s words fell, the eyes of the young people present all focused on yang chen.


    clearly, they all believed they could pass the assessment.


    and the one most likely to fail seemed to be none other than yang chen.

 Chapter 31 - Chapter 31: Chapter 28: Who Received the Favor?_l

    chapter 31: chapter 28: who received the favor?_l


    translator: 549690339


    this wasn¡¯t a strange thing after all, as yang chen was a well-known waste in the yang family.


    suddenly being stared at by so many pairs of eyes, yang chen appeared quite calm. he stood with his hands behind his back, as if he didn¡¯t see these gazes at all.


    yang jinhe also cast his gaze at yang chen, but he didn¡¯t linger long before he opened his mouth and said, ¡°alright, the ceremony officially begins!¡±


    immediately following, yang jinhe¡¯s old servant loudly called out, ¡°yang


    wanyou!¡±


    ¡°present!¡±


    the young man named yang wanyou excitedly ran forward.


    he glanced at the 300 jin boulder, rubbed his hands together, and in the next moment tightly hugged the 300 jin boulder and raised it high above his head.


    seeing this scene, many elders of the yang family nodded in approval.


    ¡°three hundred jin, yang wanyou, late stage of first layer of body refining realm!¡± the old servant called out.


    one hundred jin represented the first level of the body refining realm, four hundred jin represented the second level, and then for every three hundred jin, there was an increase of one level.


    next, the second member of the yang family clan stepped forward for the assessment.


    this also caused quite a stir among the elders who had come to watch the scene.


    ¡°i secretly tested my child, and he can lift 500 jin easily. he has a martial arts cultivation of the second level of the body refining realm. in this generation, my child is destined to become a dragon among people!¡± this family elder excitedly said.


    ¡°only 500 jin, our child can lift 600 jin boulders!¡±


    at the same time, many foreign race people were also quickly observing the yang family geniuses available for marriage alliances.


    for them, finding some geniuses from the yang family to form a marriage alliance with, and waiting for these geniuses to grow up and become the decision-makers of the yang family, would be a great gain for them.


    as for the current yang family patriarch, yang jinhe, he had already left early to visit the loft above, and to his surprise, he was receiving an honorable guest. similarly, the yang family elders, from the great elder to the ninth elder, were all seated here, showing the high status of this guest.


    this distinguished guest was an old man with white beard, wearing a black robe, wasn¡¯t it li youyan whom yang chen had seen before?


    li youyan and the yang family head, yang jinhe, sat together in chairs, chatting merrily.


    ¡°brother li, what do you think of this talent from our yang family, his name is yang heng, and he¡¯ll be up next. his advantage lies in dual cultivation of martial arts and alchemy, but don¡¯t underestimate his martial arts cultivation. i believe that yang heng has made a breakthrough in his martial arts cultivation in the past two months and should have reached the body refining realm third layer,¡± yang jinhe said tentatively.


    deep down, yang jinhe was still curious about which yang family genius li


    youyan appreciated.


    consequently, he tried several times.


    however, li youyan¡¯s expression was almost the same for each of the geniuses he pointed out, none of them caught his attention.


    when it came to yang heng, li youyan¡¯s expression was the same, he leisurely savored the tea and casually said, ¡°oh!¡±


    seeing li youyan¡¯s uninterested face, yang jinhe started to feel both amused and helpless, as he was unsure which yang family genius had caught li


    youyan¡¯s eye.


    but li youyan had no intention of mentioning it.


    at this time, the assessment was still ongoing.


    as yang jinhe had said, it was yang heng¡¯s turn next.


    ¡°yang heng! ¡°


    as yang heng¡¯s name was called, his mouth curled up, and he glanced at yang chen meaningfully before striding forward to the center.


    he disregarded the 100 jin, 200 jin, and 300 jin boulders.


    obviously, yang heng¡¯s skills were not something that could be measured by a 300 jin boulder.


    this made many spectators involuntarily take a deep breath.


    ¡°he¡¯s already at the 500 jin boulder and yang heng hasn¡¯t stopped. can he still lift a heavier boulder?¡±


    ¡°it¡¯s hard to say, yang heng has always been an excellent genius.¡±


    hearing yang heng¡¯s outstanding performance, sun qiaomei thought carefully in the crowd. she was pondering whether to choose yang heng as her husband.


    in the end, yang heng targeted a 700 jin boulder.


    ¡°seven hundred jin!¡±


    ¡°my god, has yang heng already reached the body refining realm third layer?¡±


    seven hundred jin indicated that yang heng had entered the body refining realm third layer.


    under everyone¡¯s puzzled gaze, yang heng gathered his strength in both hands, grabbed the boulder, and smoothly lifted it above his head in one breath. after holding it for three seconds, yang heng seemed to have not used all his strength, and threw the 700 jin boulder to the ground, kicking up a large amount of dust, making a startling sound.


    at this moment, everyone was dumbfounded.


    without a doubt, so far, yang heng had the best performance.


    the old servant also revealed a satisfied smile: ¡°yang heng, body refining


    realm third layer early stage, excellent performance!¡±


    having the recognition of yang jinhe¡¯s old servant was also something to be proud of. yang heng became even more excited, and he seemed like a proud rooster as he glanced at gu mingyue, as if he wanted to tell her how foolish her decision was not to choose him.


    unfortunately, gu mingyue¡¯s gaze never shifted and remained focused on yang chen.


    ¡°damn it,¡± yang heng gritted his teeth in anger, ¡°gu mingyue, you¡¯ll soon know what kind of dog¡¯s eyes you¡¯ve got!¡±


    it had to be said that yang heng¡¯s emergence undoubtedly elevated the atmosphere of this assessment. perhaps it was due to his provocation, but in the following assessments of the yang family boys, even if their performance was not as good as yang heng¡¯s, it wouldn¡¯t be too far behind.


    moreover, several of the main events were also coincidentally grouped together at the end.


    as the main event approaches, yang family head, yang jinhe, couldn¡¯t help but ask tentatively again, ¡°the next person to be assessed is named yang wu, one of the most outstanding talents in my yang family. at only thirteen years old, he has already reached the fourth level peak of body refining realm, more than twice as strong as his younger brother yang heng. he is a good seedling for our yang family, haha.¡±


    speaking of yang wu, yang jinhe¡¯s face was full of complacency.


    after all, this was one of the best talents of the younger generation in the yang family.


    ¡°oh? fourth level peak of body refining realm, that¡¯s not bad,¡± li youyan nodded.


    yang jinhe still couldn¡¯t see any satisfaction in li youyan¡¯s expression. it was obvious that li youyan¡¯s favorite genius was not yang heng, and neither was it


    yang wu.


    what was going on?


    yang jinhe was completely puzzled.


    what was li youyan¡¯s purpose in coming to the yang family?


    which yang family genius had attracted this high-status, spirit martial realm master?


    yang jinhe felt embarrassed; he had almost introduced all the geniuses in the yang family to li youyan, but li youyan¡¯s expression remained unchanged. this left him somewhat at a loss.


    who had won li youyan¡¯s favor?

 Chapter 32 - Chapter 32: Chapter 29: Whose Luck is Bad? 1

    chapter 32: chapter 29: whose luck is bad? 1


    translator: 549690339


    it must be said that yang wu, as one of the top talents in the yang family, had already faintly shown a trend towards being the number one genius of the family. as soon as he appeared, he immediately attracted the attention of everyone. many young ladies from other families who planned to hook up with yang wu started to scream in excitement when they saw him.


    this was a very normal thing. in the entire continent, martial arts were respected above all else.


    only through martial arts could one survive through the ages.


    as long as one¡¯s martial arts cultivation and talent were high, it would naturally cause countless women to scream.


    yang wu enjoyed this feeling very much.


    in these two months, his cultivation level had progressed even further, reaching the latter stage of the body refining realm fourth layer from the mid-stage. he had confidence in winning the championship in this coming of


    age ceremony.


    ¡°yang wu! ¡±


    upon hearing his name called, yang wu stepped out with his head held high and an aura of confidence.


    ¡°yang wu, he¡¯s the symbol of the young generation of our yang family.¡± ¡°if my son could be this outstanding, i, as a father, would feel relieved even in death. ¡±


    ¡°yang wu is indeed powerful, ignoring the 1000 catties stone.¡±


    ¡°yang wu has set his target at 1100 catties!¡±


    having reached the body refinement realm fourth layer latter stage, yang


    wu already had the strength to lift a 1200 jins boulder. but compared to that, 1200 jins were more difficult, so yang wu thought about it and set his target at 1100 catties instead.


    ¡°even if it¡¯s just a 1100 catties boulder, no one should be able to surpass me.¡± yang wu raised the corners of his mouth and revealed his confident smile.


    among the yang family, he was not the only one who had reached the body refining realm fourth layer. however, those who had reached that level were mostly at the mid-stage of the fourth layer. there was no one who had reached the later stage like him.


    with that in mind, yang wu trembled all over. the next moment, he firmly embraced the boulder with both hands and lifted it over his head with great force.


    ¡°yang wu raised the 1100 catties boulder so effortlessly, it seems he still has some strength left. otherwise, lifting a 1100 catties boulder wouldn¡¯t be so easy. it¡¯s even more difficult to do so without turning red and out of breath like yang


    ¡°yang wu didn¡¯t use all his strength, maybe he¡¯s leaving something for the championship. this young man¡¯s future is limitless; he will certainly achieve great things!¡±


    many foreign races gave high praise to yang wu.


    as for the young girls who admired yang wu, their screams kept coming, especially yu family¡¯s young lady who was going to marry yang wu. she felt like her heart was blossoming all of sudden and she couldn¡¯t help but want to jump up.


    yang jin he¡¯s old servant also nodded his head in satisfaction and said gently, ¡°yang wu, 1100 catties, mid-stage of body refining realm fourth layer!¡±


    since yang wu held back some of his strength, he was announced as being at the mid-stage of the body refining realm fourth layer.


    actually, many of the young disciples present also held back some of their strength.


    ¡°next up¡­¡± the old servant took a glance.


    it was a coincidence, or perhaps not, that right after yang wu came yang chen.


    ¡°yang chen!¡±


    yang chen felt a little surprised when he heard his name called.


    he shrugged, gave yang wu a light glance.


    yang wu, who was enjoying the adoration of the crowd, recalled his unpleasant experiences with yang chen as he saw him and said coldly, ¡°yang chen, it seems your luck isn¡¯t so good, being ranked right after me. i wonder how much you can accomplish compared to me, oh, i¡¯m sorry, i forgot, you seem to have no martial arts cultivation! saying you could reach a certain percentage of my level seems to be overestimating you.¡±


    hearing yang wu¡¯s words, yang chen rubbed his ears: ¡°did you just say i have bad luck?¡±


    ¡°do you think your luck is good?¡± yang wu shouted harshly.


    yang chen gave a casual smile, not bothering with any further comment with yang wu. since he was called, he slowly stepped forward.


    seeing yang chen stepping forward, elder yang, who was in the same loft as yang jin he, suddenly stood up.


    ¡°wait!¡± elder yang shouted.


    this immediately made yang jin he ask with surprise, ¡°elder, what do you mean?¡±


    all the people present also focused their attention on elder yang.


    ¡°what¡¯s going on?¡±


    ¡°why did elder suddenly stand up?¡±


    because of elder yang¡¯s shout, the assessment had to be paused.


    elder yang said respectfully, ¡°clan leader, i request that yang chen¡¯s assessment be stopped.¡±


    yang jinhe¡¯s face gradually became awkward: ¡°elder, i want to know, what do you mean by this?¡±


    elder yang knew that today¡¯s request would be somewhat difficult for yang jin he to accept, as after all, yang jin he was still receiving honorable guests.


    however, yang chen was an alchemy genius he especially favored. if yang chen were somehow eliminated from the family registry, it would be much more troublesome to salvage the situation later.


    so, after thinking it over, he decided to speak up for yang chen.


    in his heart, he still didn¡¯t think yang chen could pass the examination today.


    with that thought, elder yang took a deep breath: ¡°clan leader, everyone knows that yang chen can¡¯t cultivate martial arts. he does have some talent in alchemy, so i would like him to follow me in the future to learn alchemy. can we just forgo the coming of age ceremony for him?¡±


    ¡°nonsense!¡± yang jin he shouted angrily, his face cold as frost.


    it it were any other time, he wouldn¡¯t mind giving elder yang some face.


    but today was different. li youyan was sitting there, he couldn¡¯t let the outsiders laugh at his family members. after all, if they couldn¡¯t pass the examination, they would be expelled from the household registration, which was an order he had personally issued. if he agreed to elder yang today, wouldn¡¯t it be like lifting a rock and hitting his own foot?


    elder yang was rejected, and his expression also became difficult to look at.


    ¡°elder, it¡¯s your fault. how can you let personal feelings interfere with the sacred ritual of the coming of age ceremony?¡± a sarcastic voice sounded, deliberately raising his volume so that everyone under the loft could hear clearly.


    he was a middle-aged man, known as eighth master yang, the eighth elder of yang family who was elder yang¡¯s old rival. seeing elder yang being embarrassed, he didn¡¯t hesitate to stand up and add fuel to the fire.


    with his shout, everyone now imew about yang chen¡¯s situation.


    ¡°there are people who actually want to dodge the coming of age ceremony through connections?¡±


    ¡°my god, this kind of thing could actually happen at the yang family¡¯s coming of age ceremony?¡±


    ¡°if it were anyone else, it would be weird, but you guys don¡¯t know yang chen? he¡¯s a rare genius in alchemy but an absolute waste in the yang family, failing in both martial arts and alchemy. i heard that when he competed with the wang family, he failed to refine a single elixir despite having a large number of precious materials.¡±


    ¡°he probably knew he couldn¡¯t pass the coming of age ceremony and secretly gave elder yang some gifts, that¡¯s why elder yang tried to speak for him.¡±


    many of the foreign races gathered around, whispering and watching the excitement, as this was a rare event..

 Chapter 33 - Chapter 33: Chapter 30: Goal, 1200 Jins (600 KG)_I

    chapter 33: chapter 30: goal, 1200 jins (600 kg)_i


    translator: 549690339


    ¡°haha, yang chen, how pathetic are you? you are so scared of a mere coming of age ceremony assessment that you dare not even take it? and you need elder yang to speak up for you?¡± yang heng mocked sarcastically from the side, looking forward to yang chen making a fool of himself later.


    yang chen didn¡¯t respond to yang heng this time. in fact, everyone was looking forward to the results from him at this point.


    so, let him speak with the results.


    at this point, nothing is more convincing than results.


    as for elder yang speaking on his behalf, he was also surprised and hadn¡¯t expected it beforehand. he somehow found it both funny and touching, knowing that elder yang didn¡¯t know about his martial arts cultivation and was doing this entirely for his own sake. he felt warmth in his heart and was already prepared to repay elder yang.


    after all, it took courage to speak up for him in this situation.


    if he fails the assessment, he would truly be expelled from the household records.


    at this point, elder yang was still negotiating with yang jinhe in the loft, at least his eyes were filled with a pleading expression.


    ¡°clan leader, we cannot give up an alchemy genius just because of this.¡± elder yang was anxious.


    ¡°elder yang, technically speaking, i, as an outsider, shouldn¡¯t be speaking up.


    however, i think letting yang chen try might surprise you even more.¡± li


    youyan smiled slightly, thinking that yang family had hidden yang chen really deep, even an elder like him didn¡¯t know yang chen¡¯s true details.


    based on his understanding of yang chen, that kid could never be like what the yang family members said ¨C unable to practice martial arts.


    elder yang was a bit confused.


    why was li youyan meddling at this point?


    yang jinhe was initially willing to agree with elder yang, but with li youyan interrupting now, it became even more difficult for him to make a decision. he said expressionlessly, ¡°second elder, please stop insisting on this affair.¡± ¡°but¡­¡± elder yang felt unwilling.


    at this time, elder yang si spoke gently from the side, ¡°second brother, don¡¯t be impatient. let the kid give it a try.¡±


    ¡°fourth brother, what are you¡­¡± elder yang was at a loss.


    he knew that elder yang si was usually on good terms with him, so why didn¡¯t he help him today?


    elder yang si chuckled, ¡°second brother, heed my advice. perhaps the outcome won¡¯t disappoint you too much?¡±


    nobody knew yang chen¡¯s strength better than him.


    yang chen not passing the assessment would simply be a huge joke.


    he just wanted to say that yang chen being behind yang wu was a bit of bad luck for the latter.


    eighth master yang knew that insisting would be pointless at this point. he could only sigh and say, ¡°fine, let the younger generation determine their own destinies. ¡±


    he had done everything he could, but he couldn¡¯t solve it. there was no point in interfering any further. of course, he had made up his mind that even if yang chen was expelled from the household registration, he would find a way to bring him back. he would never give up on such an alchemy genius. yang jinhe waved his hand, ¡°continue with the assessment!¡±


    ¡°yang chen, you might as well just give up this time, haha. even elder yang can¡¯t protect you. what¡¯s the point of pretending to be strong?¡± yang heng sneered.


    yang chen didn¡¯t even glance at yang heng and strode forward.


    a hundred-jin boulder¡­


    yang chen didn¡¯t even glance at it and directly ignored it.


    next, the two hundred-jin boulder and the three hundred-jin boulder.


    yang chen acted as if they didn¡¯t exist and moved straight ahead. was he not doing the same as yang wu, heading straight for the thousand-jin boulder?


    this stunned many people.


    ¡®what is yang chen doing?


    ¡°i don¡¯t know, maybe his brain has gone haywire due to being pushed too hard.¡¯


    ¡°yang chen always loves to attract attention. it seems like every time he plays the clown, he gains more presence. i wonder what kind of embarrassing situation he¡¯ll create this time.¡±


    in everyone¡¯s eyes, yang wu had the confidence to do that, but when yang chen did it, it was considered pretentious. such a well-known good-for-nothing went straight to the thousand-jin boulder. wasn¡¯t that just putting on an act?


    ¡°haha, it seems that yang chen doesn¡¯t plan to stop stirring up trouble in the


    yang clan¡¯s coming of age ceremony.¡±


    ¡°what a disgrace.¡±


    ¡°still pretending at this point? can he even move the thousand-jin boulder?¡±¡±l doubt he can even lift 100 jin.¡±


    ¡°you¡¯re right, this yang chen hasn¡¯t even reached the first layer of body refining realm, how can he possibly lift 100 jin of giant stones?¡±


    hearing these people¡¯s discussions, the angriest one was undoubtedly yang caidie, who was in the crowd.


    yang caldle ramous1y protected yang cnen, not allowing anyone to nunnnate him in the slightest. if it were just one or two people gossiping, she might have ignored it, but these people were addicted to their snide remarks. she couldn¡¯t stand these personal attacks on her brother any longer.


    yang caidie clenched her fists and shouted, ¡°shut up all of you!¡±


    with yang caidie¡¯s martial arts cultivation, her angry shout was like thunder on a clear day, deafening to those around her.


    this scared many people, and some were even stunned, ¡°what¡¯s going on?¡±


    ¡°it¡¯s yang caidie, the number one genius among the female generation of the


    yang family! ¡±


    ¡°does a lady this fierce even have some refinement?¡±


    ¡°she¡¯s yang chen¡¯s sister, daring to call her fierce? do you want to die? do you know what happened to the black-haired wolf of the sun family?¡±


    ¡°oops, this yang caidie is famously overprotective, we better not talk about yang chen anymore. with her temperament, she can do anything.¡±


    the unreasonable fear the audacious, the audacious fear the fearless,


    yang caidie is both audacious and fearless.


    who dares to provoke her?


    with yang caidie¡¯s roar, everyone became quiet.


    no one dared to point fingers at yang chen, and everyone behaved.


    yang caidie crossed her arms, looked around, and said softly, ¡°sisters, cheer for me.¡±


    unknowingly, more than a dozen foreign girls were standing beside yang caidie. all of them were pulled over by her to cheer for yang chen.


    it wasn¡¯t strange at all. yang caidie may seem fierce, but she was actually quite popular. also, with her amazing talent, she naturally had many close friends.


    not only she had many friends, but she also had a strong appeal. with her call, more than a dozen people came together at the coming of age ceremony of the yang family.


    under yang caidie¡¯s command, these girls started to cheer loudly.


    ¡°go yang chen!¡±


    ¡®go yang chen!¡±


    yang caidie also shouted with all her strength in the crowd, ¡°baby, do your best, sister is here.¡±


    ¡°sister caidie, what is yang chen¡¯s actual martial arts cultivation? if we keep cheering and he can¡¯t even lift 300 jin, wouldn¡¯t we be embarrassed?¡±


    ¡°uh, i don¡¯t know what my brother¡¯s martial arts cultivation is.¡± yang caidie thought about it, and she really didn¡¯t know her brother¡¯s current martial arts cultivation.


    with yang caidie and her sisters cheering out loud, yang chen naturally couldn¡¯t help but hear them. not only him, but probably the entire practice field could hear these people¡¯s cheers clearly. this left him with a wry smile on his face.


    then, he focused his eyes on the heavy stone beside him.


    1200 jins, and finally, he stopped here.


    yang chen¡¯s target was also the 1200 jin stone.


    ¡°let¡¯s start with this 1200 jin stone.¡± yang chen rubbed his hands and prepared himself.


    in fact, with his strength level, he could lift 1300 jin of stone. a month ago, his martial arts cultivation had broken through to the fifth level of the body refining realm. lifting 1300 jin of stone was not a problem. however, reaching the fifth level of body refining realm was too shocking.


    after some thought, he locked his target on this 1200 jin stone, demonstrating only a late stage fourth level of body refining realm cultivation.


    however, even this thought was enough to shock the onlookers.


    ¡°what is this kid trying to do?¡± yang family head, yang jinhe, frowned.


    yang wucal 111tea tne 1100 jin stone, ana yang cnen actually annea ror tne 1200 jin stone!


    originally, i planned to add more updates today, but since tomorrow is new year¡¯s eve, i¡¯ll update more tomorrow. at least five more, don¡¯t think it¡¯s less during the new book period, i don¡¯t have much stored. don¡¯t miss it, everyone..

 Chapter 34 - Chapter 34: Chapter 31: Making a Stir with a Single Remark 1

    chapter 34: chapter 31: making a stir with a single remark 1


    translator: 549690339


    can he lift it?


    not only did yang jinhe doubt it, but even elder yang, who had a good relationship with yang chen, stroked his beard and sweated profusely. from what he knew of yang chen, he had little martial arts cultivation.


    yang chen¡¯s move could not be a desperate and confused one, right?


    at this point, people were already pointing and commenting on yang chen openly.


    ¡°this yang chen, he¡¯s just seeking attention!¡± when yang heng saw where yang chen had stopped, he swallowed saliva apprehensively, and then sneered when he recalled yang chen¡¯s martial arts cultivation.


    right, why was he nervous? with yang chen¡¯s martial arts cultivation, could he lift a 1200 jin boulder?


    yang wu stood by and sarcastically said, ¡°soon, he will know the painful price of fooling everyone at the coming of age ceremony.¡±


    ¡°brother, this kid still wants to lift a 1200 jin boulder, i think he¡¯s dreaming of surpassing you.¡± yang heng snorted coldly.


    ¡°with him?¡± yang wu¡¯s mouth curled up. ¡°i don¡¯t need to crush the dreams of a nobody.¡±


    not only them, but even the young girls who were cheering and supporting yang caidie were dumbfounded.


    ¡°isn¡¯t it¡­ ¡®


    ¡°sister cai die, is your brother really that powerful?¡±


    ¡°isn¡¯t it that i heard from someone your brother has no martial arts cultivation at all?¡±


    ¡°1200 jin, that¡¯s almost on par with the martial arts geniuses of the large tribes.¡±


    yang caidie¡¯s eyes were wide with disbelief, was her brother goofing off again just after getting serious for a few days?


    she felt a little at a loss.


    what could she do in such a situation?


    just as her thoughts were racing, suddenly, yang chen made his move.


    yang chen¡¯s sudden action drew countless pairs of eyes at this moment, and everyone in the scene focused on him. they didn¡¯t know whether they were waiting for yang chen to make a fool of himself or for the boy to create a miracle.


    however, in the next moment, everything fell silent.


    because yang chen effortlessly lifted the 1200 jin boulder with both hands, and in the next moment, he easily raised it above his head. moreover, this process didn¡¯t cause any physical hindrance to him, and three seconds later, when the boulder fell back down, yang chen¡¯s face remained composed and unaffected.


    from this calm and composed demeanor, it was clear that the 1200 jin boulder was not yang chen¡¯s limit.


    it seemed that the boy could still attempt the 1300 jin boulder.


    many clever people already had some guesses: ¡°could this kid be the true dark horse of the yang family, having reached the fifth level of body refining realm?¡±


    when such a thought occurred, some people were too shocked to believe it.


    at this moment, there was no doubt that it was a shocking moment.


    no one dared to believe it was true.


    even yang caidie, who claimed to know the size of her brother¡¯s underwear, covered her mouth, unable to believe that the one lifting the 1200 jin boulder was her own brother.


    ¡°this¡­¡±


    yang family patriarch, yang jinhe, was also shaken to the core.


    yang chen, was yang chen really so formidable?


    elder yang was also dumbfounded.


    ¡°what¡¯s going on?¡± elder yang sweated profusely, as he was already anxious enough to wring out a handful of sweat.this made elder yang si on the side laugh heartily: ¡°second brother, what do you think? i told you earlier to let yang chen participate in the assessment, perhaps the result will not disappoint you too much.¡±


    ¡°fourth brother, did you know that yang chen¡¯s martial arts cultivation had already reached such a level? this kid hid it so well that even the old man was fooled!¡± elder yang took a deep breath and calmed his shocked emotions.


    ¡°yes, at first, i couldn¡¯t believe it either, but the fact is, the rumors about yang chen were just a manifestation of his low-key behavior. in reality, among the young generation of our yang family, he undoubtedly takes the crown as the true dual cultivator of the way of alchemy and martial arts, an unparalleled genius in the yang family!¡±


    dual cultivation of martial and alchemy, a term that is extremely impressive.


    in fact, there are not many people who can truly achieve dual cultivation of martial and alchemy in the real sense.


    for example, yang heng is also considered to be a dual cultivator of martial and alchemy, but his alchemy and martial arts cultivation are not outstanding. sooner or later, he will have to give up one of them and focus on the other.


    but it¡¯s like yang chen. both his alchemy level and martial arts cultivation are enough to take the crown, and only then can he be called a true genius of dual cultivation of martial and alchemy.


    ¡°dual cultivation of martial and alchemy, dual cultivation of martial and alchemy¡­ unbelievable!¡± elder yang muttered to himself.


    he didn¡¯t know how to express his excitement.


    on the other hand, li youyan laughed loudly and said, ¡°haha, yang family patriarch, you hid it deep enough that you even deceived the elders of your own clan. seems like my speculation was correct; this yang chen is the secret genius you have been cultivating to amaze everyone as the trump card of this coming of age ceremony.¡±


    yang jinhe was taken aback. with li youyan¡¯s question, all the doubts were cleared up.


    so, the genius admired by li youyan was this yang chen, and he himself was still completely in the dark!


    remembering his actions a few days ago when he expelled yang chen from his own courtyard, li youyan¡¯s face turned red with embarrassment.


    with li youyan¡¯s question, how could yang jinhe deny it? he hurriedly said, ¡°brother li¡¯s eyes are truly discerning, i couldn¡¯t deceive you. yes, yang chen is the secret genius i have been cultivating for the yang family. it seems that this kid¡¯s cultivation has indeed reached my expected results.¡±


    ¡°in my opinion, this kid must have hidden something in the assessment just now,¡± li youyan muttered.


    ¡°well, i¡¯m afraid that this child¡¯s cultivation has reached at least the fourth level peak of body refining realm, and perhaps not far from the fifth level of body refining realm,¡± yang jinhe said slowly.


    yang chen¡¯s performance stunned everyone present.


    yang heng and yang wu were no exceptions.


    yang heng was the one who couldn¡¯t accept yang chen¡¯s achievements the most.


    at this moment, he shouted angrily, ¡°impossible! there must be a problem somewhere. yang chen cheated, he definitely cheated! everyone, don¡¯t be fooled by him. yang chen couldn¡¯t cultivate martial arts since he was little and is a complete waste. how could he possibly lift a 1200 jin (600 kg) stone?¡±


    his words caused a stir of sighs.


    ¡°cheating?


    ¡°it seems really possible.¡±


    ¡°presumptuous!¡±


    suddenly, the yang family patriarch leaped down from the loft. after splashing up a few waves of dust, he sternly shouted, ¡°yang heng! this is the coming of age ceremony, not your family¡¯s back garden. can cheating be concluded by you? do you think that the eyes of the clan leader are blind?¡±


    ¡°no, no, clan leader¡­¡± yang heng never expected that his words would force the clan leader to come down himself, and he hurriedly said, ¡°clan leader, what i said is the truth.¡±


    yang jinhe was also curious about yang chen¡¯s martial arts talent. after all, rumors had spread before that yang chen could not cultivate martial arts. but yang chen¡¯s achievements today were indeed somewhat incredible.


    however, regardless of cause, he did not believe that yang chen truly cheated and deceived his eyes. the key point was that the genius admired by li youyan was obviously yang chen. today, he couldn¡¯t neglect yang chen!


    neglecting yang chen would mean neglecting li youyan, and this was not the result he wanted to see.


    ¡°shut up!¡± yang jinhe coldly said, ¡°yang chen is one of the most outstanding geniuses of my yang family, and we won¡¯t allow your doubt. alright, i won¡¯t say more. if you dare to talk nonsense again, i will revoke your qualification for the next test!¡±


    ¡°yes, clan¡­ clan leader!¡± yang heng trembled all over, not daring to defy yang jinhe¡¯s orders.


    yang jinhe turned around and continued, ¡°alright, now i announce that the first level assessment is won by yang chen. of course, a momentary success or failure doesn¡¯t mean much. next, the second level assessment of today¡¯s coming of age ceremony will begin, the combat assessment. the rules are simple: two people fight, and the last victorious person will win the crown of today¡¯s coming of age ceremony!¡±


    with his words falling, yang jinhe turned away, and the coming of age ceremony completely entered its climax..

 Chapter 35 - Chapter 35: Chapter 32: Is it Cheating or Not? 1

    chapter 35: chapter 32: is it cheating or not? 1


    translator: 549690339


    the reason for this climax, of course, was still yang chen.


    at this moment, yang chen had completely replaced yang wu and become the center of attention. this was not difficult to see from yang caidie¡¯s awkward expression at the moment.


    ever since yang chen won the championship in the giant stone assessment, the girls he called over could no longer maintain their composure.


    ¡°well, sister caidie, does your brother need someone to warm his bed?¡± a girl who had a good relationship with yang caidie stammered.


    upon hearing this, yang caidie immediately replied, ¡°of course he¡­ no, he doesn¡¯t.¡±


    the girl¡¯s intention was to ask if yang chen was married yet.


    she initially planned to tell the truth, but thinking about it carefully, her brother was now the champion of the yang family¡¯s coming of age ceremony. did he still need someone to warm his bed? it was a joke. the bed-warmer had to be carefully chosen. sisterly feelings were sisterly feelings, but the matter of her brother¡¯s bed-warmer was a lifetime event,


    ¡°sister caidie, i have a very beautiful younger sister, and i¡¯ll introduce her to your brother later. of course, she¡¯s definitely not as pretty as me, haha. if your brother doesn¡¯t like my sister, i¡¯m actually available too. although i¡¯m a few years older than your brother, age doesn¡¯t matter, doesn¡¯t matter.¡± another girl said.


    ¡°go away, caidie¡¯s brother belongs to me.¡±


    ¡°no, you go away. yang chen is mine.¡±


    this scene was also a phenomenon of the great wild hundred clans.


    there wasn¡¯t a single girl who didn¡¯t want her man to be a hero among the great wild hundred clans.


    the astonishing talent they showed in their youth was undoubtedly the objects these girls admired and were happy to choose.


    of course, yang chen¡¯s performance hadn¡¯t conquered everyone present. there were still people who doubted his achievements. they thought that yang chen¡¯s remarkable results must be mixed with some trickery. maybe yang chen had cheated?


    the upcoming fighting assessment would show who was truly capable! the fighting assessment couldn¡¯t be faked.


    many people held this idea. at this moment, the old servant announced, ¡°now, the fighting assessment officially begins, and i will randomly select two people to compete in pairs.¡±


    ¡°yang hong, yang jie!¡±


    ¡°here!¡±


    ¡°alright, begin.¡± the old servant said.


    next, the competition between yang hong and yang jie officially began.


    the martial arts cultivation level of these two little guys had reached the body refining realm second layer. although they were not the most outstanding geniuses in the yang family, they were also the middle pillars of the yang family. in the battle, they both demonstrated their excellent martial skills, and the fight was indeed quite exciting.


    eventually, yang hong seemed to be slightly more skillfull. he won after punching yang jie in the body.


    after that, the next quick round of matches began.


    selected by the old servant, the pairings were quickly formed.


    yang chen wasn¡¯t in a hurry, but somehow, whether by coincidence or the old servant¡¯s intention, he was paired with yang heng.


    ¡°yang heng, against yang chen, the two of you step forward.¡± the old servant said.


    as the old servant¡¯s words fell, yang heng and yang chen stepped forward and stood on the ring of the yang family martial arts arena.


    yang chen was a little surprised by this outcome. after all, being paired with yang heng seemed more than just a coincidence to him. it looked like yang jin he and the old servant still had some doubts about his own strength. otherwise, why would they specifically send an old rival to test him?


    yang chen smirked. he was initially too lazy to settle the score with yang heng. but now, it seemed, he probably wouldn¡¯t have a choice.


    yang heng apparently did not think that being paired with yang chen was a matter of bad luck. with a cold smile, he twisted his neck accompanied by the crackling sound of bone collisions, he said, ¡°yang chen, you really have bad luck, running into me just like that.¡±


    ¡°really? i didn¡¯t think my luck was that bad.¡± yang chen smiled slightly. ¡°your brother said the same thing to me just now. you two are really brothers.¡±yang heng gritted his teeth and said, ¡°yang chen, there¡¯s no need to pretend anymore. other people may not know that your achievements were obtained through cheating, but do you think i wouldn¡¯t be able to see it? don¡¯t worry, i¡¯ll expose your true colors soon enough and show you the difference between cheating and being a true genius!¡±


    with these words, yang heng¡¯s rage immediately surged towards yang chen.


    ¡°it¡¯s the martial skill ¨C eight gate claw!¡±


    eight gate claw is an extremely lethal martial skill. generally speaking, once this martial skill is used, blood is sure to flow.


    clearly, yang heng was determined to kill today.


    ¡°yang heng is actually using such a vicious martial skill.¡±


    this was beyond the expectations of many people. after all, when fellow disciples compete, they generally show some restraint and consideration for each other. however, yang heng¡¯s actions completely disregarded any bonds with his fellow clan members.


    yang chen also narrowed his eyes, a trace of coldness flashing through them as he saw yang heng use the vicious eight gate claw.


    since others already insulted him like this, there was no reason for him not to fight back.


    ¡°yang chen, you¡¯ll see how powerful i am!¡± yang heng assumed the black tiger heart digging pose, his claw wind howling with an impressive momentum.


    ¡°yang chen is in trouble. if his achievements were really obtained through cheating, then this single claw attack would be enough to cripple him.¡± but did yang chen really obtain his achievements through cheating?


    at this moment, facing the black tiger heart digging pose, the corner of yang chen¡¯s mouth curled up.


    in terms of martial skills, the eight gate claw is indeed extremely lethal, but in the face of the cloud-pulling fist, the eight gate claw is like child¡¯s play.


    furthermore, considering the gap in their martial arts cultivation, yang heng seemed more like a child wielding a sharp sword before yang chen, posing no threat at all.


    ¡°die!¡± yang chen saw an opening, and in an instant, his fist slammed out, directly gripping yang heng¡¯s arm.


    immediately after, yang chen¡¯s fist wind howled like lightning, striking directly onto yang heng¡¯s chest.


    with a scream, yang heng spat out a mouthful of blood and was sent flying backward.


    at this moment, any voices that had doubts about yang chen abruptly ceased.


    just now, when yang chen lifted the giant stone, it might have been considered cheating, but what about now? effortlessly, yang chen defeated yang heng in just one move. to call it cheating now would be a stretch. yang chen achieved his results through true strength.


    ¡°unbelievable!¡±


    ¡°unexpectedly, the biggest dark horse of the yang family¡¯s coming of age


    ceremony is yang chen.¡±


    ¡°yang heng lost.¡±


    ¡°to be precise, yang heng was completely crushed by yang chen. we couldn¡¯t even tell what martial skill yang chen used.¡±


    ¡°they¡¯re not on the same level at all.¡±


    ¡°father, you should go find yang caidie and tell her that during this yang family¡¯s coming of age ceremony, i¡¯ll choose yang chen as my man.¡±


    ¡°daughter, it¡¯s not that you choose him, and he becomes your man. it¡¯s that he chooses you, then you can become his woman. we have to be clear about this order.¡±


    at this moment, various discussions filled the air, making the entire scene lively..

 Chapter 36 - Chapter 36: Chapter 33: Red Clothes Horse Bandit Gang_l

    chapter 36: chapter 33: red clothes horse bandit gang_l


    translator: 549690339


    only yang heng, knocked down to the ground, forgot his pain, and his eyes were filled with lingering disbelief.


    how is it possible?


    seeing the gazes cast upon him, yang heng felt even more humiliated. he was furious with shame, covering his chest and shouting, ¡°it¡¯s impossible! yang chen must have cheated. he definitely cheated!¡±


    ¡°shut up!¡± the old servant yelled angrily.


    he initially suspected that yang chen might have cheated, so he deliberately paired yang chen with yang heng. however, it now seemed that yang chen clearly possessed genuine skills and knowledge. it was yang heng who couldn¡¯t handle losing and spewed angry words. the coming of age ceremony was a sacred occasion and would not allow anyone to behave wildly.


    it must be said that yang hengs embarrassed and sore loser demeanor undoubtedly made others look down on him even more.


    sun qiaomei, who had already agreed to yang heng, was even more disappointed with him.


    ¡°qiaomei, this yang heng no longer has the qualifications to be your husband.¡± at this moment, the middle-aged man behind sun qiaomei slowly spoke.


    sun qiaomei obediently nodded: ¡°father, i know, yang heng doesn¡¯t deserve me. but it¡¯s easy to reject him. isn¡¯t it too cruel to reject him right now without giving him a single chance?¡±


    ¡°cruel? hmph, you¡¯re being kind to him, but who¡¯s being kind to us? qiaomei, you used to keep your distance from yang heng, which was a wise choice. however, since you had some dealings with him, when necessary, you must cut the knot decisively. otherwise, you might make your future husband look down upon you.¡± sun qiaomei¡¯s father said expressionlessly. ¡°i¡¯m just trying to prevent you from suffering in the future.¡±


    ¡°father, i understand. i will reject yang heng decisively.¡± sun qiaomei made up her mind.


    the promise of future happiness was far easier for people to choose than the present difficulties.


    only then did sun qiaomei¡¯s father nod in satisfaction: ¡°remember, yang heng has provoked yang chen, and judging by yang chen¡¯s performance now, he might be a genius secretly cultivated by the yang family. you should be clear about who is lighter and who is more important when comparing yang heng with yang chen.¡±


    with sun qiaomei¡¯s careful considerations, how could she not know that this was a choice that had to be made for the benefit of the family?


    she didn¡¯t have much affection for yang heng in the first place, so she naturally wouldn¡¯t hesitate at this moment.


    sun qiaomei¡¯s father mulled over for a moment and said: ¡°although our sun family had some unpleasant experiences with yang caidie when they were young, it¡¯s just a thing of the past and not a serious problem. if possible, yang chen would be a good choice. of course, it might not be easy for you to be a match for yang chen at your current level, but opportunities are seized by yourself, so cherish them.¡±


    ¡°yes, father.¡± sun qiaomei bit her shell teeth lightly, and her eyes shone.


    her father¡¯s intention was obvious, and he was already planning to let her pursue yang chen.


    yang chen¡¯s performance was indeed worthy of being pursued. but did she truly have the ability to catch him? she knew that feng xuewu treated yang chen so seriously, and the gap between her and feng xuewu was simply the difference between heaven and earth.


    ¡°regardless, father is right. opportunities are seized by oneself.¡± sun qiaomei snorted softly. then she turned and left, ready to completely sever ties with


    yang heng.


    shortly after.


    ¡°yang heng, let¡¯s not meet again.¡± sun qiaomei simply said to yang heng.


    such words were undoubtedly a bolt from the blue and a frosting on the cake for yang heng.


    however, sun qiaomei didn¡¯t even give yang heng a chance to explain or retain her, turning around and leaving, not intending to stay for a moment.


    ¡°sun qiaomei, you will regret it!¡± yang heng roared angrily. ¡°brother, i want to kill yang chen. i must kill yang chen!¡±


    yang wu, who was standing next to yang heng, looked ugly and coldly snorted: ¡°trash, you¡¯re losing your composure. what kind of demeanor is this?¡± ¡°but¡­¡± yang heng was full of unwillingness in his heart.


    ¡°don¡¯t worry. i¡¯ve seen through some of yang chen¡¯s tricks just now. his strength might have really reached the fourth level peak of the body refining realm. however, my martial arts cultivation is also at the fourth level peak of the body refining realm. when it comes to martial skills, i have been personally instructed by eighth elder. soon, i¡¯ll make him realize how powerful i am.¡±


    yang wu licked his lips: ¡°at that time, i¡¯ll directly cripple his meridians and turn him into a useless person. in the future, he won¡¯t be able to jump around anymore.¡±


    at this moment, yang caidie had undoubtedly become the most dazzling person among the crowd, even more popular than her younger brother yang chen. why? it was because people were here to be the matchmakers. yang chen had no impression of his parents since he was a child and depended on each other with yang caidie. as the older sister, she was like a mother to him, so naturally, people came to propose the match to her.


    the ¡°crown¡± of each coming of age ceremony would always be pursued by many foreign families.


    and yang chen¡¯s current performance, even if he couldn¡¯t be called the crown of the coming of age ceremony, was certainly impressive with his fourth level body refining realm martial arts strength. his future would surely be limitless, and who would dare to delay?


    yang wu and yang chen were undoubtedly the most sought-after individuals at the scene.


    naturally, yang chen¡¯s excellent performance was still somewhat inferior to yang wu, whose reputation had long been established. however, it was enough to trouble yang caidie even more.¡±caidie, i guarantee you¡¯ll be satisfied with my daughter. she¡¯s absolutely stunning and beautiful. you should have your brother meet her someday.¡±


    ¡°my second daughter is both talented and beautiful, proficient in piano, chess, calligraphy, and painting¡­¡±


    ¡°we¡­¡±


    these people surrounded yang caidie, each trying to get a word in, which caught her off guard.


    just then, all of a sudden¡ª ¡°boom!¡±


    a huge sound fell, startling everyone present.


    ¡®who!¡±


    an unexpected change occurred, and at some point, the yang family¡¯s main gate had been destroyed. a large group of people and horses then entered the yang family household. at first glance, these people rode fine horses, dressed in uniform red clothes, and acted arrogantly.


    ¡°get out of the way!¡± the leading burly red-clothed man kicked the yang family gatekeeper aside. then he laughed loudly, ¡®yang family brats, we¡¯ve come to collect the annual tribute!¡±


    yang family head, yang jinhe, suddenly appeared, standing in front of these intruders with furrowed brows: ¡°gentlemen, isn¡¯t there still a few days until the tribute collection? today is our yang family¡¯s coming of age ceremony, after all. surely, you wouldn¡¯t overlook our yang family¡¯s face.¡±


    ¡°haha, yang family leader, it¡¯s not that we don¡¯t want to give you face. this year¡¯s tribute is due today. your yang family wouldn¡¯t disregard the face of our red-clothed gang, right?¡± the leading burly man sneered.


    standing among the crowd, yang chen observed the situation curiously.


    who were these people, to have even the spirit martial realm yang family head be so polite to them?


    ¡°yang chen!¡± just as yang chen was pondering, elder yang and elder yang si hurried over, their faces full of worry, fearing that something unexpected might happen to yang chen in this sudden change.


    it was important to note that yang chen was now the treasure of the yang family. before yang jinhe went to negotiate, he had specifically instructed them to keep an eye on yang chen and not let anything happen to him.


    seeing elder yang and elder yang si worried about him, yang chen felt warmed and asked, ¡°elder yang, elder yang si, who are these people?¡±


    elder yang took a deep breath and shook his head: ¡°these people are the


    red -clothed horse bandits, the local tyrants in the great wilderness.¡±


    ¡°local tyrants? how can horse bandits become local tyrants among the great wild hundred clans?¡± yang chen asked, puzzled.


    elder yang si waved his hand: ¡°you don¡¯t know about this. these red-clothed horse bandits came from outside the great wilderness, most likely because they couldn¡¯t make a living outside, and came here. even so, they are still local tyrants within the great wilderness, and no one dares to defy them.¡±


    ¡°these bandits act recklessly and oppressively, collecting tributes year after year,¡± elder yang said with a bitter smile.


    ¡°with so many clans in the hundred clans of the great wilderness, why would we be afraid of mere bandits?¡± yang chen was very puzzled.


    in his previous life, the likes of these bandits were simply insignificant in yang chen¡¯s eyes. however, in the great wilderness, this didn¡¯t seem to be the case.


    elder yang sighed: ¡°yang chen, you are still young and don¡¯t understand the underlying logic. you must know that the hundred clans, when combined, are indeed strong. the red-clothed horse bandits are powerful, but they can¡¯t afford to provoke the hundred clans. however, can the hundred clans, comprised of numerous families, unite?¡±


    ¡°in terms of individual strength, the red-clothed gang is the strongest, even surpassing the great tribes. however, the twelve great tribes combined can hold the red-clothed gang at bay,¡± elder yang si said. ¡°that¡¯s why the red-clothed gang doesn¡¯t dare to go too far.¡±


    ¡°the twelve great tribes are entangled with the red-clothed horse bandits?¡± yang chen thoughtfully said.


    ¡°vpr_ other wisp_ do you think the red¡ªclothed horse bandits would he plit


    to our yang family? they would have annihilated us long ago,¡± elder yang said with furrowed brows. ¡°our strength is far inferior to that of the red-clothed gang. the fact that we can survive is entirely due to the entanglement of the ft?velve great tribes.¡±


    yang si explained, ¡°we¡¯re fortunate to be a middle-ranking tribe. although the red -clothed gang is arrogant and domineering, they dare not annihilate us. at most, they¡¯d collect an annual tribute and intimidate us. after all, they have to consider the great tribes. however, the small clans aren¡¯t so lucky. if the red -clothed gang finds them displeasing, they would simply annihilate the small clans without the great tribes interfering.¡±


    ¡°that¡¯s too cruel,¡± yang chen sighed.


    he thought the world he had lived in before was cruel, but he didn¡¯t expect that such a place would be just as ruthless.


    ¡°yes, it is cruel. but what can we do? this is the law of survival in this world. hasn¡¯t the red-clothed gang committed countless heinous acts? plundering, killing, and committing all kinds of evils. otherwise, why do you think those small clans would desperately seek marriage alliances with us middle-ranking tribes and the great tribes?¡±


    ¡°they¡¯re seeking a place to pass on their lineage, a place to get support in case of disaster.¡±


    elder yang si also spoke with great emotion: ¡°yang chen, you must remember that our yang family has survived the red-clothed gang¡¯s attacks primarily due to the entanglement of the great tribes. however, it¡¯s not our own strength. the key to lasting prosperity and freedom from humiliation is still our own strength. we, this generation, can only do this much. but you, the younger generation, still have boundless possibilities.¡±


    why were they protecting yang chen so much?


    it was because these young geniuses were the hope of the family¡¯s future..

 Chapter 37 - Chapter 37: Chapter 34: Genius Showdown_l

    chapter 37: chapter 34: genius showdown_l


    translator: 549690339


    what is it that enables a family to survive in such chaotic great wilderness tribes? it is the bond of blood. without this bond, it would be difficult to fight individually and last long.


    at the same time, the deal between yang jinhe and the red-clothed bandits had reached a critical moment.


    ¡°third master liu, please count the spirit stones.¡± yang jinhe stood with his hands behind his back, showing neither humility nor arrogance, not allowing the bandits¡¯ imposing display to diminish his own prestige.


    this was necessary, as these bandits were bullies who preyed on the weak. the more fearful you appeared, the more they would treat you as easy prey.


    the bandit third master saw the spirit stones in the storage bag, weighed them slightly, then looked closely before exclaiming, ¡°chief yang is really a man of his word. five thousand spirit stones, our red-clothed gang accepts it.¡±


    ¡°now that you¡¯ve accepted it, can the brothers of the red-clothed gang leave? yang jinhe asked calmly.


    no matter if it was yang jinhe or the others of the yang family, they saw the


    red -clothed gang as a scourge. they wanted them to leave as soon as possible.


    however, contrary to their wishes, the red-clothed gang seemed to have no intention of leaving immediately.


    ¡°hehe, chief yang, what¡¯s the hurry? i see that the yang family¡¯s coming of age ceremony is so lively today. how about we, the red-clothed gang, join in the fun?¡± the bandit third master narrowed his eyes, revealing his black and yellow teeth, his smile insidious and cunning.


    yang jinhe¡¯s expression changed slightly.


    nevertheless, he was the head of a family, and he soon said calmly, ¡°third


    master liu, our small temple can¡¯t accommodate you.¡±


    third master ignored yang jinhe¡¯s obvious hostility and said, ¡°chief yang, it¡¯s just for fun. what are you worried about? haha, are you afraid that we¡¯ll eat up your yang family? xu hu, come out and take a walk!¡±


    ¡°yes, third master!¡± suddenly, a young man aged thirteen or fourteen jumped down from a fine horse nearby.


    this young man exuded a murderous aura between his eyebrows, obviously a little horse thief born in a horse thief den. when he jumped down from the fine horse, his eyes swept around, revealing an extreme chill.


    compared to the young xu hu, the youths of the yang family seemed lackluster.


    third master grinned and said, ¡°chief yang, i see that your yang family¡¯s coming of age ceremony has produced many outstanding and talented children. why not let them all come out and compete against each other? xu


    hu is a skilled warrior who i trained since childhood.¡±


    hearing this, yang jinhe¡¯s expression suddenly changed.


    how could he not understand the third master¡¯s intention?


    the other party was playing a game of public scheming with him.


    xu hu was obviously a guy who had crawled out of a horse thief den. he had fought and killed since childhood, and it was not a small number. how could this kind of character be compared to the yang family¡¯s untested youths?


    there was no comparison.


    even if their martial arts cultivation was the same, had the youths of the yang family ever killed anyone or fought tough battles?


    it was clear that third master liu was using the guise of competition to have xu hu cripple the geniuses of the yang family.


    ¡°damn it!¡± yang jinhe¡¯s veins bulged as he angrily shouted, ¡°third master, we don¡¯t need such a match.¡±


    the material conditions of the horse-thief gang were stronger than those of the great tribes, and they could cultivate geniuses. the yang family had already lost half of the battle without even competing.


    ¡°why not? chief yang, aren¡¯t you willing to give even this face?¡± third master narrowed his eyes, revealing a hint of viciousness.


    yang jinhe suddenly became alert and realized he had to weigh the pros and cons. he knew that being a middle-ranking tribe, they had no ability to resist the red-clothed bandits.


    if the opponent found a handle against them, it would be difficult for the yang family to gain any advantage. especially the martial arts cultivation of third master liu, which he could not help but be extremely wary of.


    having no choice, he glanced at the youths of the yang family and said, ¡°yang


    wu, you come forward and try it.¡±


    after careful consideration, he still felt that yang wu had more combat experience. it was time to test whether he was a mule or a horse.


    yang wu didn¡¯t know what task he had picked up. his limelight had been stolen by yang chen, and now he was eager to stand out and prove himself. upon hearing yang jinhe¡¯s words, he immediately jumped out.


    ¡°chief!¡± yang wu exclaimed excitedly.yang jinhe furrowed his brows and said, ¡°this xu hu is not an easy opponent. when you face him, you must be very cautious.¡±


    he had already prepared to rescue yang wu in case of failure.


    however, yang wu didn¡¯t understand the meaning of his words and thought that yang jinhe was underestimating him. he patted his chest and said, ¡°clan leader, don¡¯t worry. i, yang wu, am not a pushover either.¡±


    without waiting for yang jinhe to say more, yang wu strode forward and stood face to face with xu hu in the open space ahead.


    seeing this, yang jinhe frowned. why was yang wu so impatient that he didn¡¯t even listen to his words?


    bandit third master smirked, ¡°yang clan leader, can we start now?¡± ¡°yes, let¡¯s begin.¡± yang jinhe sighed.


    as soon as his words fell, xu hu suddenly made a swift move like the wind.


    ¡°so fast!¡±


    yang wu was taken aback as he never expected xu hu to act so swiftly. fortunately, he reacted in time and took a defensive stance the moment xu hu attacked. he tensed his arms, suppressing xu hu¡¯s first move that was accompanied by a howling gale.


    ¡°tongbei fist!¡± yang wu grunted, trying to execute his martial skill. the fight between yang wu and xu hu was observed by everyone, including yang chen.


    with his hands behind his back, yang chen carefully observed the battle, his thoughts racing.


    ¡°what i lack the most right now is actually combat experience,¡± yang chen muttered.


    in his previous life, he had witnessed countless spirited battles. if it were about controlling a battle, he might not be lacking, but the ability to adapt in an actual fight was exactly what he needed.


    of course, this didn¡¯t mean his insight was poor.


    yang chen shook his head, ¡°yang wu probably won¡¯t last long. in terms of speed and strength, he is more than two levels below xu hu. moreover, yang wu relies too much on martial skills, while xu hu is different; every move he uses is meant to kill.¡±


    as expected, yang wu¡¯s ¡®tongbei fist¡¯ was indeed powerful and did cause some trouble for xu hu. however, after just four or five rounds, xu hu quickly found the flaws in the tongbei fist.


    immediately afterward, xu hu swiftly changed his direction like a leopard and appeared on yang wu¡¯s right side.


    ¡°be careful!¡± yang jinhe noticed the danger and shouted a warning.


    however, his warning was a little too late.


    ¡°bang!¡±


    ¡°ah!¡± yang wu failed to defend himself properly and his arm was smashed by xu hu, instantly losing all feeling.


    this was not the end. xu hu continued his relentless attacks, grabbing yang


    wu¡¯s right arm and yanking it forcefully. blood splattered everywhere and yang wu¡¯s right arm was separated from his body, falling to the ground with a thud, looking gruesome.


    yang wu was sent flying, looking at xu hu who licked his lips with dread, and tremblingly said, ¡°you¡­you are at the fifth level of the body refining realm!¡±


    xu hu¡¯s martial arts cultivation had indeed reached the fifth level of the body refining realm.


    this greatly alarmed yang jinhe, who shouted, ¡°stop!¡±


    the next moment, seizing the opportunity, he reached out and saved the convulsing and screaming yang wu. if he hadn¡¯t acted, yang wu would have definitely died there.


    these bandits would never show mercy.


    however, even though yang wu was saved, he had lost an arm and was almost no different from a useless person now..

 Chapter 38 - Chapter 38: Chapter 35: Yang Chen Takes Action_l

    chapter 38: chapter 35: yang chen takes action_l


    translator: 549690339


    clearly, this had achieved the desired effect for the bandit third master, as his original goal was to cripple a few of the yang family¡¯s talents. after all, a middle-ranking tribe like theirs, teaming up with the twelve great tribes, posed a significant threat to the red robe bandit gang.


    ¡°oh dear, clan leader yang, i apologize. accidents can happen during battles; it¡¯s really unfortunate that i¡¯ve broken the arm of a genius in your clan.¡± the bandit third master grinned with a mocking expression.


    he was extremely satisfied with xu hu¡¯s performance.


    however, the yang family members couldn¡¯t be happy. they all felt a rush of anger but dared not speak, their eyes turning red with rage.


    even if yang chen and yang wu didn¡¯t have a good relationship, they were still part of the yang family, and seeing yang wu in such a miserable state dampened his mood. he didn¡¯t harbor any schadenfreude thoughts about yang


    wu¡¯s fate.


    ¡°clan leader¡­l, 1¡­¡¯


    yang wu couldn¡¯t believe what was happening before his eyes. as he gazed at his broken arm, tears fell, and he trembled with fear, completely losing his usual arrogant demeanor.


    yang jin he¡¯s entire body shook with anger as he gritted his teeth and said, ¡°liu


    san, the third leader, the people under your command are really ruthless.¡±


    the third master didn¡¯t show any signs of fear and casually laughed, ¡°yes, don¡¯t worry. i¡¯ll teach xu hu a lesson later. how could he have been so reckless? but honestly, accidents are inevitable in a fight. this little guy has already lost his arm and is now useless anyway. there¡¯s no need to waste medical resources on him.¡±


    yang wu had managed to stay conscious, but hearing he was now considered useless, his whole body trembled, and he passed out in fright.


    yang wu¡¯s fiancee, yu family¡¯s young lady, trembled as she grumbled, ¡°father, i want to call off the engagement. i absolutely cannot marry someone who¡¯s useless. no way!¡±


    yu family clan leader stood with his hands behind his back and sighed at the sight of the unfortunate events that had befallen the yang family today. ¡°it¡¯s truly unexpected that this would happen, and it¡¯s really a shame for yang wu. but he is no longer a suitable husband for our daughter. it¡¯s time to consider calling off the engagement.¡±


    after all, nobody wanted their daughter to marry a useless man. yang wu had undoubtedly hit rock bottom after his fall from grace.


    ¡°it¡¯s so infuriating!¡± elder yang si gritted his teeth.


    as the yang family patriarch, wouldn¡¯t yang jin he feel the same way?


    however, facing the red robe bandit gang¡¯s strong presence, they had no choice but to swallow their anger, even though it required crushing their own teeth. what could they do even if yang wu had been rendered useless? would they dare confront the red robe bandit gang? if they did, it would be the yang family who would ultimately suffer.


    ¡°third master, are you satisfied now? can you leave now?¡± yang jin he said coldly.


    bandit third master rubbed his brows and replied, ¡°that doesn¡¯t seem right. just now xu hu mentioned that he hasn¡¯t even warmed up yet. why don¡¯t we do this? you pick another person and give xu hu a chance to warm up.¡±


    extremely overbearing.


    absolutely overbearing.


    the third master¡¯s intention was obvious.


    they had to choose a few more decent competitors for xu hu to warm up; otherwise, he would cripple them. ¡°clan leader, let me go!¡±


    ¡°clan leader, let me do it.¡±


    there were a few spirited young men in the yang family who came forward, unable to hold back.


    yang jin he yelled, ¡°all of you, get back!¡±


    subsequently, in a frosty voice, yang jin he said, ¡°third master, your little


    apprentice xu hu has already reached the fitth level ot body retining realm. our yang family¡¯s youngsters can only reach the fourth level of body refining


    realm at most. i don¡¯t think this competition is necessary.¡±


    third master folded his arms and responded: ¡°oh my, clan leader yang, what kind of expression is that? if i¡¯m not mistaken, this yang wu doesn¡¯t seem to be your yang family¡¯s most outstanding genius, right? according to my information, the most outstanding performer at your yang family¡¯s coming of age ceremony should be a young man named yang chen. am i right?¡±hearing this, yang jin he felt like vomiting blood from anger.


    what did this third master want to do?


    did he want to kill all of the promising seeds in the yang family?


    moreover, how did the third master know about the specific matters of the coming of age ceremony?


    quickly, his face slightly changed, understanding that the bandits had been targeting the yang family earlier today. among these foreign people, there must be the red robe bandit gang¡¯s running dogs.


    just now, someone must have told the third master about the specific details of the coming of age ceremony.


    the third master knew that the yang family had outstanding geniuses, so why wouldn¡¯t he want to cripple them? after all, what the bandits feared the most was their middle-ranking tribes developing into the great tribes, and at that time, they would break free from the control of the horse-thief gang.


    but having yang chen fight, how could it be possible? xu huts strength was already very obvious. he was young, not to mention at the fifth level of the body refining realm, and also had extensive combat experience. with yang wu now crippled, the yang family only had a few promising seeds left, like yang chen. how could he let yang chen go and die again?


    more importantly, yang chen was the critical link between the yang family and the li family commerce group. li youyan came here today, obviously for yang chen. if he didn¡¯t protect yang chen, the yang family would suffer a huge loss today¡­


    thinking of this, yang jin he adopted a resolute attitude and said, ¡°third


    master, let¡¯s spare someone when it¡¯s possible.¡±


    the more yang jin he protected yang chen, the more the third master wanted to know what kind of role yang chen played. he absolutely wouldn¡¯t allow the middle-ranking tribes to grow secretly. with a sneer, he said, ¡®what if i don¡¯t spare anyone today?¡±


    ¡°my younger brother has already left. if you want to cause trouble, just come at me. third master, you and everyone here, if you really want to cause trouble, just come at me.¡± just as the third master was not willing to let it go, a delicate yell suddenly entered everyone¡¯s ears.


    a slim figure appeared in everyone¡¯s line of sight. wasn¡¯t this yang caidie?


    of course, only yang caidie would say such fiercely protective words.


    ¡°yang caidie, you!¡± seeing yang caidie appear, yang jin he stomped his foot anxiously.


    ¡°caidie, calm down, don¡¯t do anything stupid.¡±


    yang caidie¡¯s sisters hurriedly advised.


    it was a joke. although yang caidie was the number one genius among the girls in the yang family, her speech just now was too arrogant.


    not to mention the strength of the third master, which even the yang family patriarch didn¡¯t dare provoke, this group of people was enough to level the entire yang family. who dared to utter a sound? only yang caidie clenched her fists, fearless, and dared to confront this group of fierce and malicious bandits for her younger brother.


    only yang jin he could understand yang caidie¡¯s feelings. yang caidie was willing to risk her life for her younger brother.


    on the other hand, the third master stared straight at yang caidie. from the moment he noticed her, he couldn¡¯t take his eyes off her.


    ¡°such a beautiful girl, haha.¡± the third master licked his lips, ¡°little girl, if you¡¯re willing to accompany us, the competition between your brother and xu hu can naturally be postponed.¡±


    ¡°there is no need to postpone.¡± the moment after yang caidie stepped forward, yang chen¡¯s voice suddenly sounded.


    ¡°yang chen, how did you come out?¡± yang jin he and yang caidie both shouted almost in unison.


    yang chen sighed. originally, he didn¡¯t intend to come forward. he thought these bandits wouldn¡¯t force the yang family to bring him out. but who knew his sister would suddenly show up?


    the fifth watch is delivered, more than ten thousand words, all quality. here, i wish everyone a happy new year in advance.


    also, please reward, please reward, please reward. it¡¯s important to say three times..

 Chapter 39 - Chapter 39: Chapter 36: Going All Out_l

    chapter 39: chapter 36: going all out_l


    translator: 549690339


    he came out now, wasn¡¯t it because he was afraid that these bandits would target his sister?


    he had just learned about the character of these bandits from elder yang and elder yang si. how could his sister fight against them? wouldn¡¯t she be throwing herself into the tiger¡¯s den? if his sister really suffered for him, what would be the point of his reincarnation?


    yang jin he solemnly said, ¡°second elder, fourth elder, how did you let yang chen pass?¡±


    what were these two thinking? didn¡¯t they know how important yang chen was to the yang family? these bandits just specifically asked for yang chen, yet they didn¡¯t keep an eye on him, allowing yang chen to appear here!


    ¡°clan leader, it¡¯s our dereliction of duty!¡± the second and fourth masters lamented.


    the third master carefully looked at yang chen, and his fierce face revealed a slight smile: ¡°you are yang chen?¡±


    ¡°yes, it¡¯s me.¡± yang chen calmly replied: ¡°since the third master wants me to compete with xu hu, how could i disappoint him? if the third master wants a competition, let¡¯s have one.¡±


    ¡°bao, what are you doing?¡± yang caidie¡¯s eyes were bloodshot.


    ¡°sister, go down first,¡± yang chen ordered. ¡°me?¡± yang caidie was confused.


    ¡°go!¡± yang chen sternly said.


    yang caidie was frightened by yang chen¡¯s aura, her delicate body trembled slightly, and she said bewilderedly: ¡°oh¡­oh.¡±


    in the past, it was always yang chen who listened to her commands. today, when yang chen suddenly became stern, she felt strange, and her body unconsciously retreated one step without control. by the time she reacted and wanted to stop yang chen, he was already like an arrow on a bowstring, ready to shoot.


    the third master looked deeply at yang chen: ¡°very good, for someone so young, you have such demeanor, it¡¯s really not easy.¡±


    he praised on the surface, but there was already murderous intent in his heart.


    he knew that facing his aura, yang chen was still calm and composed. given time for this young man, who knew how far he could grow? there was definitely not much time left, and he would not allow anyone who could pose a threat to the gang to appear.


    yang jin he saw that yang chen appeared, and the situation was no longer under his control. he furrowed his brows and said, ¡°yang chen, how sure are you to face this xu hu?¡±


    ¡°i¡¯m not sure,¡± yang chen said with a wry smile.


    he knew where his weakness was now.


    that was the lack of actual combat experience.


    he was confident in using his martial skills to suppress xu hu, but in terms of actual combat experience, yang chen knew that he would be at a disadvantage. so the odds of winning and losing were difficult to predict.


    yang jin he took a deep breath: ¡°yang chen, you must be careful when facing


    xu hu. if you really find the opportunity, don¡¯t be merciful.¡±


    even though he said so, his heart was actually filled with sorrow.


    xu hu¡¯s cultivation level was at the fifth level of body refining realm.


    what about yang chen? he was only at the fourth level peak of body refining realm.


    though there seems to be a very small difference, in reality, it is a world of difference.


    considering the experience gap, how much chance did yang chen have of winning? he could not weigh it out himself. to say so was just holding onto a slim hope.


    but now that yang chen had appeared, it would be impossible for yang jin he to ask him to retreat again.


    ¡°clan leader, i understand.¡± yang chen agreed, then his eyes turned cold, and he looked at xu hu.


    xu hu¡¯s mouth twitched, and he carefully looked at yang chen, seemingly aiming at an interesting prey.


    the third master moved his lips slightly and whispered to xu hu: ¡°go, if you can, kill him. if you can¡¯t, cripple him.¡±


    ¡°don¡¯t worry, third master.¡± xu hu twisted his neck and walked towards the empty battlefield.


    ¡°young lady, young¡­young master, can he win?¡± gu ming yue¡¯s beautiful face had turned pale due to yang wu¡¯s miserable situation earlier. fearing that her young master¡¯s outcome would be the same as yang wu¡¯s, she couldn¡¯t help but ask yang caidie.


    yang caidie clenched her fists tightly, biting her shell teeth lightly. for the first time, she felt that many things were far beyond her capabilities.


    after her parents left, she had sworn that even if she died, she would protect her brother and not let him be wronged.


    but at this point, she was weakly standing behind, letting her brother fight life and death with someone else.


    yes, fighting with xu hu was like gambling with life, wasn¡¯t it?


    had her younger brother ever killed anyone?


    but xu hu had taken numerous lives. how could her brother¡¯s fight with him be considered a regular fight? it was more like a battle with a fierce wolf or tiger. ¡°caidie, your brother¡­ ¡®


    ¡°caidie.¡±


    yang caidie¡¯s eyes were red, and she remained silent. however, she was prepared. if anyone dared to hurt her brother and leave their lineage extinct, she would make them pay with their lives. after all, if yang chen died, her lineage would be completely gone, and what would be the point of her being alive or dead?


    ¡°begin!¡± yang jin he suddenly shouted.


    with his rich experience, xu hu took advantage of the precise moment yang jin he¡¯s words fell to make his move.


    it would be difficult for others to react to xu huts timing. however, yang wu had already suffered a loss like this, and how could yang chen let his opponent take advantage of him again?


    there was no way the same trick would work twice.


    as soon as xu hu made his move, he demonstrated the strength of the fifth


    level of body refining realm. his arms were extremely powerful, accompanied by a howling fist wind, he threw a punch at yang chen as a probing attack.


    ¡°bang!¡±


    yang chen was not to be outdone, demonstrating the power of his


    cloud-pulling fist. with his elbow bent, his fist collided with xu huts.


    as their fists clashed, the ground shook, and sand flew everywhere. neither yang chen nor xu hu¡¯s fists were damaged when they collided. instead, they managed to suppress xu hu¡¯s subsequent series of attacks. in the initial confrontation, yang chen had demonstrated strength on par with xu hu.


    this strength astonished everyone present.


    what did it mean to be evenly matched?


    ¡°fifth layer of the body refining realm!¡±


    ¡°yang chen is also at the fifth layer of the body refining realm!¡±


    ¡°didn¡¯t expect that!¡±


    no one expected it.


    when yang chen first took the assessment, he had displayed strength only at the fourth level peak of the body refining realm.


    who would have thought that yang chen had actually reached the fifth layer of the body refining realm?


    yes, during the previous fight, yang chen wouldn¡¯t have been able to face xu


    hu head-on without falling behind if he hadn¡¯t reached the strength of the


    fifth layer of the body refining realm. everyone saw the clash just now, and yang chen did not retreat at all, revealing that his martial arts cultivation had indeed reached the fifth layer of the body refining realm.


    this stunned the entire audience.


    not only the third master but also yang jin he was shocked..

 Chapter 40 - Chapter 40: Chapter 37: The Counterattack Begins_l

    chapter 40: chapter 37: the counterattack begins_l


    translator: 549690339


    reaching the fifth level of the body refining realm is enough to shock anyone.


    each level represents a watershed moment.


    reaching the fourth level of the body refining realm at thirteen, unless one is extraordinarily talented, is already considered the limit. to cross this limit is as difficult as ascending to heaven. even for the great tribes, it takes a massive amount of resources to push their geniuses to reach the fifth level of the body refining realm.


    without sufficient resources, it is impossible for these geniuses to reach the fifth level of the body refining realm.


    although xu hu has the cultivation level of the fifth level, in reality, he stayed in the horse thief den and enjoyed abundant resources.


    as for a middle-ranking tribe like the yang family, it is difficult for them to push their young geniuses to reach the fifth level of the body refining realm.


    that¡¯s why the fourth-level cultivators in the yang family are considered treasures.


    they didn¡¯t know that the reason why yang chen could reach the fifth level of the body refining realm in such a short time was entirely due to his control over resources.


    what is control?


    for the people of the great wild hundred clans, the same resources could only have normal effects.


    but it¡¯s different in yang chen¡¯s hands.


    yang chen could amplify the effects ten times or even a hundred times.


    so, nobody could imagine the infinite possibilities hidden within yang chen.


    everyone was immersed in shock.


    ¡°it¡¯s unbelievable that yang chen hid his cultivation level during the assessment. he reached the fifth level of the body refining realm with his talent within the middle-ranking yang family. if he were in a great tribe, wouldn¡¯t his cultivation level be even more terrifying? how monstrous is this yang chen? i heard from the messenger earlier that he doesn¡¯t have a good reputation. is this kid hiding himself since childhood?¡± third master, who was sitting on a fine horse, pondered.


    it¡¯s not as peaceful as in a clan within the horse-thief gang, so anyone who wants to survive in it knows how to hide, when to keep a low profile, and when to show off.


    but that¡¯s the horse-thief gang, which is different from the outside world.


    yang chen, being in a tribe, also knows how to hide himself. if this boy grows up, his future is limitless.


    ¡°this yang chen must not be left alive.¡± third master¡¯s eyes were filled with murderous intent, and all he could think about was how to kill yang chen.


    yang jin was equally shocked by yang chen¡¯s cultivation level.


    he now understood why li youyan attached so much importance to yang chen.


    this was a hidden treasure of the yang family.


    upon realizing this, he became more determined that even at the risk of angering these bandits, he had to protect yang chen. with such a young age and amazing talent, and according to elder yang, his skills in alchemy were also exceptional. he was truly a blessing for the yang family.


    at this moment, the battle was still ongoing.


    everyone was watching the fight with rapt attention.


    ¡°the clash of the fifth level of the body refining realm is indeed exciting!¡±


    ¡°i didn¡¯t expect to see such a confrontation here.¡±


    many people initially wanted to run upon spotting the bandits, but were ultimately attracted by the duel between xu hu and yang chen.


    yang caidie could never have imagined that yang chen¡¯s cultivation had reached the fifth level of the body refining realm, beyond what she saw initially.


    she knew better than anyone else.


    how long had her brother been cultivating?


    most people started cultivating when they were three or four years old, but her brother only began near the coming of age ceremony!


    the cultivation speed¡­


    ¡°yang chen, you have to stay alive. i¡¯m counting on marrying you.¡± yang caidie¡¯s friends cheered in their hearts.


    who wouldn¡¯t want to marry a talented young man?


    with such strength at a young age, won¡¯t yang chen be on par with the high-level members of the great tribes when he grows up? marrying yang chen would be equivalent to reserving a powerful person from a great tribe in advance.


    ¡°yang chen must be mine!¡±


    ¡°he¡¯s mine!¡±


    several young girls secretly made up their minds.


    at this moment, the fight between xu hu and yang chen had entered a critical stage.


    fighting xu hu indeed forced out yang chen¡¯s strongest abilities and even squeezed out his hidden potential.


    yang chen had to admit that xu hu was the strongest enemy he had encountered so far, and not comparable to the likes of yang heng and yang wu. in their exchanges, xu hu¡¯s continuous onslaught had caught yang chen off guard and almost hit him several times.


    ¡°yang chen is still at a disadvantage in his fight with xu hu.¡±


    ¡°i wonder if yang chen can win.¡±


    ¡°i doubt it. xu hu grew up in the horse thief den. as for yang chen? it¡¯s different. one was born with a golden key and the other crawled out of a pile of corpses.¡±


    many people didn¡¯t have much faith in yang chen.


    however, they missed one thing.


    because, neither in his previous life nor in this life, had yang chen been born with a golden key.


    at this moment, yang chen was still on the defensive. however, as he defended himself, his exchanges with xu hu made it increasingly difficult for xu hu to get the upper hand. xu hu realized this and his emotions fluctuated during the fight, showing that he was getting impatient.


    ¡°yang chen, all you can do is hide like a scared turtle?¡± xu hu roared angrily.


    yang chen smiled faintly, ¡°defense is the best offense, don¡¯t you know? or should i teach you this principle?¡±


    ¡°yang chen, you¡¯re asking for death!¡± xu hu became furious and was determined to kill yang chen.


    however, as he launched his attack, he found that yang chen¡¯s ¡°cloud-pulling fist¡± didn¡¯t give him any chance to succeed.


    initially, when yang chen fought with xu hu, even with the supreme martial skill ¡°cloud-pulling fist,¡± he could hardly gain an advantage due to his lack of combat experience. however, he had witnessed countless battles in his previous life.


    those battles were deeply ingrained in his mind, making yang chen¡¯s understanding of combat no worse than those with an abundance of combat experience.


    what yang chen lacked was a real battle opportunity.


    as long as he had that, everything would fall into place.


    now, yang chen felt that he had been reborn. their fight helped him to thoroughly digest his previous understanding of combat. by this moment, he had completely assimilated it.


    now, the calm yang chen thought, ¡°it seems it¡¯s time for me to counterattack..¡±

 Chapter 41 - Chapter 41: Chapter 38: Childlike Innocence_l

    chapter 41: chapter 38: childlike innocence_l


    translator: 549690339


    the current yang chen and the one from just now were two drastically different changes.


    previously, yang chen had witnessed many battles but lacked actual combat experience, which was like a sealed treasure, only missing a key. his fight with xu hu was the key he needed. once he opened the seal, yang chen¡¯s understanding of combat had instantly improved.


    now was the best time for his counterattack.


    with his combat experience, yang chen immediately analyzed the upcoming clash of fists.


    when was the best time to strike, when was the best time to defend, when was the best time to attack¡­


    these thoughts had already formed a virtual image in his mind.


    ¡°take this!¡± yang chen executed the cloud-pulling fist.


    ¡°huh?¡± xu hu was suddenly shocked when he saw yang chen¡¯s move.


    yang chen, who had been defensive from the beginning, surprisingly chose to attack him at this moment.


    this made xu hu suddenly sneer: ¡°yang chen, i don¡¯t know what kind of martial skill you¡¯ve been practicing. if you had focused on defense, maybe i couldn¡¯t do anything to you. but now, you dare to attack me? haha, yang chen, your end is near.¡±


    from the beginning, xu hu believed that yang chen was unable to stop him.


    however, he didn¡¯t know how wrong he was.


    the cloud-pulling fist was a supreme martial skill, which was certainly not something that a place like the great wilderness could fully comprehend.


    yang chen lacked combat experience before, but now, with real combat experience, his application of the cloud-pulling fist had suddenly improved by 10%. just within a lightning-fast moment, yang chen¡¯s fist wind roared and launched a fierce attack on xu hu.


    ¡°xu hu, be careful!¡± the third master, with his rich experience, furrowed his brows after seeing yang chen¡¯s fist technique. he had already sensed the unfathomable depth of yang chen¡¯s martial skill.


    however, his realization came too late to warn xu hu.


    xu hu just wanted to brace himself, but yang chen¡¯s fist wind had already arrived.


    ¡°what kind of fist technique is this?¡± xu hu suddenly wanted to defend, but yang chen¡¯s punch after punch left him feeling his scalp tingling and his vision blurry, unable to analyze the moves of yang chen¡¯s fist technique.


    ¡°break! ¡±


    as xu hu roared, he suddenly gathered strength to break yang chen¡¯s continuous bombardment.


    however, he soon realized that when he exerted a thousand-pound force on yang chen, it felt as if he had hit cotton ¡ª not causing any ripples ¨C and it didn¡¯t slow down yang chen¡¯s attack by half.


    ¡°not good.¡± xu hu only realized then that he had fallen into yang chen¡¯s rhythm.


    yang chen¡¯s battle with xu hu, with all its twists and turns, was clearly seen by the onlookers at the side.


    at this time, everyone¡¯s mouths were wide open.


    because yang chen, who was previously on the defensive, had managed to turn things around and take the upper hand.


    ¡°yang chen actually has the upper hand.¡±


    ¡°this¡­this is unbelievable. xu hu crawled out of a pile of corpses, has rich experience in killing, and has been following the third master, so his martial skills are good too. how could he be suppressed by yang chen?¡±


    not only the foreign races and bandits, even the people of the yang family itself were surprised and delighted by this outcome.


    yang jinhe was no exception.


    ¡°what martial skill is yang chen practicing?¡± yang jinhe wondered, ¡°fourth elder, does our yang family have this martial skill?¡±


    as he couldn¡¯t recognize what martial skill yang chen was using based on his experience, he had to ask the fourth elder, who was in charge of the wuji pavilion and knew more about martial skills.


    it should be noted that yang chen and xu hu had the same martial arts cultivation level, but the yang family¡¯s martial skills were supposedly inferior to the horse-thief gang¡¯s.


    elder yang si stroked his beard and then replied, collecting his astonishment: ¡°the martial skill yang chen is using is the pulling the void fist from our yang family¡¯s wuji pavilion.¡±


    ¡°pulling the void fist? that¡¯s impossible. i know the pulling the void fist quite well. the moves and what yang chen is using are completely different. yang


    chen¡¯s fist technique is far more exquisite than the pulling the void fist.¡± yang jinhe quickly shook his head.


    elder yang si said with a wry smile, ¡°that¡¯s what i wanted to say too. at first, i couldn¡¯t recognize the martial skill yang chen was using. it wasn¡¯t until i just observed his moves carefully that i recognized it.¡±


    ¡°what¡¯s going on, then?¡± yang jinhe was puzzled.


    yang si took a deep breath and said nervously, ¡°i think the clan leader and i


    have underestimated yang chen¡¯s talent.¡±


    ¡°what do you mean, fourth elder?¡± yang jinhe narrowed his eyes.


    elder yang si frowned, ¡°it¡¯s like this: some days ago, yang chen had visited the wuji pavilion. he had chosen the pulling the void fist there. afterwards, he returned to the wuji pavilion after just four days.¡±


    ¡°four days¡­could it be that this kid learned the pulling the void fist within four days?¡± yang jinhe was shocked.


    ¡°more than that, yang chen mastered the pulling the void fist in just four days, and even mixed his own understanding into the technique. he even created some ingenious ways while cultivating the pulling the void fist. however, those ingenious moves at that time were far from what yang chen is showing now.¡±


    at this point, elder yang si couldn¡¯t help but reveal his shock, saying, ¡°obviously, his understanding of the pulling the void fist improved within that time. the fist technique he is performing now is no longer merely the pulling the void fist.¡±


    ¡°you mean, the kid has the ability to create his own martial skills?¡± the expression on yang jinhe¡¯s face could no longer stay calm.


    if that were true¡­


    this!


    elder yang si also looked at the battle, murmuring, ¡°that¡¯s right. at first, i didn¡¯t know about this, but now that i see yang chen¡¯s fighting, i think his ability is just as i thought. the main theme of the pulling the void fist is the balance of rigidity and flexibility. however, this kid has realized a deeper layer called yin-yang realm beyond the rigidity and flexibility!¡±


    ¡°clan leader, even if we have to pay a huge price, these bandits must not harm yang chen. he is our yang family¡¯s blessing.¡±


    ¡°do you think i¡¯m joking, fourth elder? a genius with childlike innocence, even if i have to lay down my old life, i cannot let the bandits harm him.¡± yang jinhe clenched his fists, determined.


    ¡°yes, childlike innocence! otherwise, why would this kid, who had never fought


    before, be able to fight xu hu evenly, even taking the upper hand in such a short time?¡±


    what is childlike innocence?


    yang jinhe had heard from classics that there were some geniuses in the world who had the ability to create their own martial arts. this ability had nothing to do with innate talent, but rather relied on one¡¯s comprehension and disposition. such people were extremely rare.


    yang chen not only had incredible innate talent, but he also had the ability to create his own martial skills and possessed childlike innocence. this was nothing short of a miracle.


    yang jinhe stared at the battle without blinking, fearing that yang chen would suffer any harm. this was a treasure of the yang family..

 Chapter 42 - Chapter 42: Chapter 39: Healing Another’s Body_l

    chapter 42: chapter 39: healing another¡¯s body_l


    translator: 549690339


    however, what reassured yang jinhe was that yang chen was now completely suppressing xu hu in their battle.


    yes, at this point, yang chen had completely suppressed xu hu.


    in comparison to yang chen, xu hu¡¯s temperament was far worse.


    deep down, xu hu believed that no one in the yang family could be his opponent, and it was this sense of superiority that made him feel that the so-called genius wastes of the yang family were simply not on the same level as him. moreover, with third master watching from behind, he also had the desire to perform well.


    therefore, once he attacked, xu hu would employ lethal moves without mercy.


    however, now he discovered that yang chen was not a bone he could chew at all.


    he grew anxious.


    the more anxious he became, the more flaws were revealed in xu hu¡¯s defense.


    yes, as he fought with yang chen, he didn¡¯t know why yang chen initially hid his strengths, always maintaining his defense. but now things had changed, yang chen¡¯s attacks were orderly, and he had managed to suppress xu hu in one breath, not giving him any chance to catch his breath.


    most crucially, he was confident that his martial skills within the red-clothed gang would have been superior to yang chen¡¯s, but who could have foreseen that the martial skills cultivated by yang chen were far more profound and unfathomable than his own.


    his attacks seemed to land on cotton.


    on the other hand, yang chen¡¯s attacks were as fierce and powerful as steel, making them extremely difficult to block.


    in terms of martial skill clashes, he was no match at all.


    ¡°gentleness!¡±


    ¡°firmness!¡±


    yang chen alternated between soft and hard, circulating his force within his arms, fully demonstrating the advantages of the cloud-pulling fist.


    such martial skills were naturally not something xu hu could comprehend.


    yang chen¡¯s attacks grew fiercer, and he was already in control of the battle.


    at this time, third master¡¯s face grew uglier and uglier. he could already see that if the fight continued like this, xu hu would most likely be miserably defeated. however, letting it go like this was something he was unwilling to do.


    after all, he was the one who started the trouble and would be the first to stop. where would his face be?


    ¡°how can yang chen be so powerful!¡± the third master roared in his heart.


    ¡°xu hu is going to be defeated.¡±


    ¡°unbelievable, yang chen is actually able to win.¡±


    as everyone could see, yang chen had already gained the momentum to win.


    with this momentum, yang chen naturally took advantage of his victory. he shouted sternly, ¡°let go! ¡±


    the next moment, yang chen transformed his soft force into a fierce and powerful force, and with a howling gale in his fist, he slammed it onto xu hu¡¯s arms.


    xu hu felt a sharp pain that made his arms numb, and he cried out in agony.


    seeing this scene, third master abruptly realized the danger: ¡°xu hu, retreat quickly!¡±


    xu hu finally understood the gap between him and yang chen and immediately withdrew regardless of his pride. however, would yang chen let him go as he wished?


    regardless of the outcome today, he would definitely be targeted by these bandits. in any case, yang chen made up his mind. in an instant, he took a stride as fast as the wind, directly chasing after xu hu who was trying to retreat from the battle.


    in just a moment, yang chen suddenly grasped xu huts arm.suddenly, yang chen forcefully swung xu hu¡¯s arm in a circle, and the next moment, blood splattered as yang chen cruelly tore off xu huts arm.


    fight fire with fire!


    you, xu hu, tore off one of yang wu¡¯s arms, so naturally, i, yang chen, will tear off one of your arms too.


    of course, yang chen wouldn¡¯t repay evil with kindness, it was actually for yang wu¡¯s revenge. his actions were merely to protect a bit of the yang family¡¯s honor. after all, if the yang family didn¡¯t display anything in response to the bandits¡¯ actions today, wouldn¡¯t they be looked down upon by foreigners?


    keep in mind, today is yang family¡¯s coming of age ceremony, a special day.


    no matter what, the yang family¡¯s honor must not be lost today.


    ¡°puchi! ¡±


    blood was splattered everywhere.


    and xu huts severed arm was held in yang chen¡¯s hand.


    at this moment, xu hu fell to the ground, his face filled with horror. looking at yang chen, who was holding his arm and looking down at him, he felt desperate with no hope left in his eyes. ¡°my hand¡­my hand!¡± xu hu screamed in panic.


    ¡°pa!¡± yang chen threw xu hu¡¯s arm to the ground.


    at this time, third master could no longer sit still. he roared like a tiger in the mountains: ¡°yang chen, how dare you hurt my beloved disciple, i want your life!¡±


    third master¡¯s move was as fast as lightning, far surpassing yang chen¡¯s. in just a few breaths¡¯ time, he dismounted from his horse, withdrew his body, and drew his sword. third master did all this in one go, without any delay, giving yang chen no time to react.


    ¡°not good.¡± seeing third master¡¯s actions, yang chen suddenly developed a sense of horror that threatened his life.


    he knew, he couldn¡¯t compete against third master in any way. the opponent¡¯s strength was far beyond his!


    when he was at a loss, he heard a clang, and a strong figure blocked in front of yang chen. it was yang family patriarch yang jinhe who was holding a stone knife, fending off third master¡¯s fierce attack and completely dissolving his force.


    ¡°so strong!¡±


    ¡°third master, you, as an elder, acting against the younger generation isn¡¯t quite proper, is it?¡± yang jinhe stared fiercely at third master, without retreating, revealing a determined look as if today, he wouldn¡¯t back down, even if it meant a confrontation with these bandits.


    third master was also startled by this look, but he quickly calmed down and sinisterly said, ¡°patriarch yang, it¡¯s been only a few days since we last met, and your martial arts cultivation has improved. i don¡¯t know if brother yang would like to have a few moves with me, liu?¡±


    ¡°thank you for the praise. but today¡¯s coming of age ceremony is still going on, i don¡¯t plan to have a friendly match with third master. instead, now that the contest between the younger generations is over, can you and your people leave? otherwise, when people from the great tribes come, third master will have to greet them, and it will be a waste of your precious time.¡± yang jinhe said solemnly.


    how could third master not know that yang jinhe was using the power of the great tribes to threaten him?


    although the horse-thief gang was rampant and domineering, they did not hold everyone in contempt in the great wilderness. at least, they still cared about the power of the twelve great tribes.


    ¡°humph, patriarch yang, i won¡¯t forget about my disciple¡¯s matter today. it would be best to hide your precious treasure, yang chen, and don¡¯t let him run around, in case bad people target him. ¡± third master¡¯s face turned dark as he yelled and put away his weapon, and apparently, stopped acting aggressively.


    ¡°you don¡¯t have to worry about that, third master. we, the yang family, know how to handle such matters very well.¡± yang jinhe saw that third master had backed down, and although he breathed a sigh of relief in his heart, he still spoke calmly on the surface.


    ¡°green mountains will not change, the green river will flow forever, patriarch yang, don¡¯t be too proud too soon. our horse-thief gang is never short of geniuses. xu hu is just the most useless among them. let¡¯s go.¡± third master looked deeply at yang chen behind yang jinhe, with a threatening intention, and then waved his sleeve, took the unconscious xu hu, and left.


    clatter, clatter.


    a group of bandits left with great momentum, truly letting everyone¡¯s hearts, which had been held up, relax completely..

 Chapter 43 - Chapter 43: Chapter 40: Becoming the Focal Point_l

    chapter 43: chapter 40: becoming the focal point_l


    translator: 549690339


    however, in the next moment, a pair of eyes converged on yang chen almost simultaneously. undoubtedly, yang chen, who has defeated even the genius nurtured by a huge force like the red-clothed gang, has become the focus of this coming of age ceremony.


    this focus far exceeded everyone¡¯s initial expectations.


    generally speaking, even if a certain outstanding young genius is excellent, it wouldn¡¯t lead to those love-stricken girls competing with red eyes. such fierce competition could hardly be seen once in the coming of age ceremonies held by various clans every four or five years.


    for such a genius, the word ¡®excellent¡¯ is no longer enough to describe them.


    but things are different now.


    yang chen¡¯s appearance has driven the girls from the foreign races wild with jealousy.


    ¡°daughter, you¡¯ve seen yang chen¡¯s achievements; his future is bound to be immeasurad1e. altnougn 1, your tatner, know tnat you are sny, it¡¯s still wortn fighting for. maybe this yang chen is especially partial to your personality? yang chen is a sought-after treasure, though you are a woman, it¡¯s better to be proactive.¡±


    ¡°daughter, this yang chen, if we can get him, even the clan leader will have to be polite to us. our small clan can¡¯t even think of climbing the genius of the great tribes. however, this yang chen is no worse than the geniuses cultivated by those great tribes.¡±


    many elders who brought their daughters to the yang family¡¯s coming of age ceremony to select dragon-descending handsome grooms began to instruct their precious darlings after seeing such a result.


    before the coming of age ceremony ended, yang chen had already become the target of jealousy among countless people.


    yang heng¡¯s father, standing in the crowd, was originally comforting yang heng who lost his power. however, at this moment, seeing yang chen defeat the domineering xu hu, he couldn¡¯t help but take a gasp of cold air.


    the man sighed, ¡®yang heng, remember, never provoke yang chen again. he is no longer someone you can provoke. if you provoke yang chen again, even your father¡¯s status in the yang family won¡¯t be enough to protect you.¡±


    yang heng¡¯s face was full of malice, and it was unclear whether he had heard his father¡¯s words. he just responded with a quiet grunt. but seeing the coldness on yang chen¡¯s face, there was still no sign of reduction. now, the most regrettable person must be zhou huaiyi, who betrayed yang chen once.


    seeing yang chen defeat xu hu with a strong posture, becoming the most outstanding genius in the yang family, and being the most dazzling existence in today¡¯s coming of age ceremony, his intestines were regretful.


    it is well known that the evaluation of a genius¡¯s position in the family is mostly based on the coming of age ceremony.


    even if yang heng and yang wu were once very powerful, now that they have both lost in the coming of age ceremony, can they count on the family to take more care of them? is it possible?


    he thought he had made an exceptionally wise choice by climbing onto yang heng¡¯s high branch.


    but looking at it now, he made an extremely foolish choice.


    today, yang chen will inevitably soar into the sky and become a genius who will be fully cultivated by the yang family.


    he didn¡¯t know why he chose to betray yang chen back then. what actual benefits did he get after betraying yang chen? yang heng gave him nothing, even treating him completely as a servant, not even as good as before when he was with yang chen.


    at least when he was with yang chen, he could receive something called ¡®respect.¡¯


    even if he had stayed with yang chen for two more months and showed his sincerity, he would have been able to soar to the top today. but it was those two months that he chose to betray.


    what¡¯s the point of saying these things now?


    it¡¯s too late for everything; it¡¯s too late.


    meanwhile, yang caidie led her sisters, rushing out of the crowd and coming to yang chen¡¯s side.


    ¡°darling, are you okay? you didn¡¯t get hurt.¡± yang caidie asked with concern. yang chen smiled and said, ¡°older sister, do i look like i¡¯m in trouble?¡± ¡°that¡¯s good, that¡¯s good.¡± yang caidie finally felt relieved.


    yang chen was about to say something, but suddenly noticed that someone was looking at him. he turned his head and saw that the sisters yang caidie had brought with her were casting amorous glances at him one by one. he couldn¡¯t help but feel both amused and helpless, so he acted like he didn¡¯t see it.


    he had been betrayed by the woman he was closest to. although he didn¡¯t say he wouldn¡¯t marry and have children, it wasn¡¯t easy for him to believe in others so easilv.this was a hurdle, one that was still difficult for him to overcome at this moment.


    yang jin he¡¯s attitude towards yang chen at this time had undergone a drastic change, and he said gently, ¡°yang chen, well done.¡±


    elder yang and elder yang si also laughed loudly, ¡°yes, yang chen, well done!¡±


    ¡°clan leader, second master, fourth master, you are too kind. just now, yang chen was just lucky.¡± yang chen smiled.


    ¡°lucky? you even ripped off xu huts arm. seeing the expression on the face of that bandit third master, i couldn¡¯t help but want to laugh. yang chen, you did a great job!¡± elder yang si had an open and straightforward character, speaking directly, and even meaning to clap his hands.


    are you kidding me?


    if not for yang chen, even if the yang family lost face and swallowed this setback today, they would have no choice but to endure it. could they go head-to-head with the bandits?


    could they beat them?


    so, even if they lost face, they couldn¡¯t help it. they could only blame themselves for not having the ability to regain their dignity.


    however, just when they all thought they had lost face today, yang chen fought xu hu and completely crushed him to win, even breaking one of xu hu¡¯s arms. such a result can be said to be beyond everyone¡¯s expectations.


    the most crucial thing is that yang chen helped the yang family regain their dignity, which is the most important thing after all.


    no matter how angry the third master was, they would not dare to attack the yang family because of this matter, because they were not in the right. as long as they were not in the right, they dared not attack. the twelve great tribes would definitely help the yang family then, and the red-clothed gang would not be able to step down.


    ¡°yang chen, your performance today was so unexpected that even i didn¡¯t anticipate it. i never thought that your achievements in alchemy would be outstanding, and your martial arts cultivation would be far beyond my imagination.¡± at this moment, a hearty voice rang out, and it was li youyan who had appeared in everyone¡¯s sight without knowing when.


    ¡°elder li!¡± yang chen exclaimed.


    yang jin he said gently, ¡°it seems that elder li does have a connection with this yang chen.¡±


    ¡°haha, it¡¯s fate. li has been considering working with the yang family, but when the red-clothed gang appeared today, li did not dare to speak up and was truly ashamed. i hope elder yang can understand.¡± li youyan took a deep breath.


    yang jin he waved his hand: ¡°elder li is joking, i understand your feelings.¡±


    even though the two families cooperated, they were not family after all. if the enemy were those powerful bandits, li youyan would not dare to help him, which was normal. after all, li youyan had to consider his own family. if the horse-thief gang were to visit the li family someday, how could li youyan bear it?


    his li family took the chamber of commerce route, and there was still a gap between their strength and the yang family¡¯s.


    ¡°elder yang understands li¡¯s feelings, which is something that li is unable to repay. in that case, after the coming of age ceremony later, li will take advantage of such an auspicious moment to announce full cooperation with the yang family.¡± li youyan said gently.


    upon hearing this, yang jin he¡¯s mood was greatly elated: ¡°hahaha, good,


    elder li, then it¡¯s settled. it seems that this coming-of-age ceremony for our


    yang family should be held sooner.¡±


    now, the more he looked at yang chen, the more pleasing to the eye he became.


    it can be said that if it were not for yang chen, li youyan might even refuse to cooperate with the yang family today, because of their loss of face today.


    wasn¡¯t it because the yang family did not suffer a loss at the hands of the red robe bandit gang today that li youyan did not terminate their cooperation? ¡°alright, because of the accident just now, let¡¯s end this second round of competition.¡± yang jin he was too lazy to continue, as yang chen winning the crown today was already an indisputable matter.


    soon after, yang jin he said, ¡°now, bring the weapons!¡±


    with thuds, a group of yang family servants carried the weapon racks with swords and other weapons up.


    ¡°today, the yang family¡¯s juniors are about to come of age, and from now on, they will no longer play the childlike kung fu of fists and kicks. a real war involves bloody battles, and having a handy weapon at hand is key during battles!¡±


    the old servant said loudly, ¡°next, you will choose a weapon that you deem suitable, and then you will be truly grown up!¡±


    this was also the last step of the yang family¡¯s coming-of- age ceremony, and a step that everyone valued most because choosing a weapon represented the path a person would take in martial arts in the future..

 Chapter 44 - Chapter 44: Chapter 41: Mixed Yuan Spear Technique_l

    chapter 44: chapter 41: mixed yuan spear technique_l


    translator: 549690339


    ¡°when choosing a weapon, remember not to be careless or casual. a weapon decides a martial artist¡¯s future martial path and is their left and right arms!¡± the old servant shouted, his voice lingering in the air. ¡°alright, everyone can start choosing their favorite weapon now.¡±


    hearing the old servant¡¯s words, the young people stepped forward one by one, carefully selecting from the weapon racks.


    no one dared to be careless, as they had already been advised by their family elders beforehand.


    ¡°yang chen, what weapon do you want to choose?¡± elder yang si stood side by side with yang chen, asking curiously.


    yang chen, as today¡¯s most outstanding genius, made a choice that not only elder yang si but everyone was extremely curious about.


    yang chen stroked his chin, contemplating for a while before saying, ¡°fourth master, i want to choose a spear.¡±


    ¡°spear?¡±


    elder yang si and the yang family patriarch exchanged surprised glances.


    the spear was considered an unconventional weapon, not the mainstream.


    in this world, mainstream weapons include swords, knives, rulers, and staffs, among others.


    not because of anything else, but because swords and knives have more variables, while spears do not. spears are easy to master but have few variables. when fighting against enemies, using a spear could easily put one at a disadvantage. this is common knowledge among the great wild hundred clans.


    elder yang si was afraid that yang chen would go astray and said seriously, ¡°yang chen, the key to fighting with others lies in variables. why can swords and knives become mainstream weapons? because once used, they have countless variables that are hard to defend against!¡±


    ¡°but a spear appears clumsy, with scarce variables, and it is difficult to gain an advantage when fighting with others. a spear might not suit your talents.¡± yang chen couldn¡¯t help but laugh at this.


    it seems that this was indeed the viewpoint of the great wild hundred clans.


    his perspective was different from that of the hundred clans in the great wilderness.


    if it were someone else from the great wilderness, they would undoubtedly think that elder yang si¡¯s words were reasonable. indeed, the path of spear dao has few variables and can easily fall into a disadvantageous situation when facing enemies. compared to the mainstream sword and knife dao, the spear dao is incredibly awkward.


    however, this is just the viewpoint of the people of the great wilderness. the reason they think this way is that the ¡®cultivation methods¡¯ in the great wilderness are scarce.


    in the outside world, it¡¯s different. there, weapons have no superiority or inferiority.


    in his previous life, yang chen had observed a battle fought by a peerless master from a distance. that battle was the turning point that made yang chen determined to practice spear techniques.


    yes, that day, yang chen had the good fortune to witness the peerless powerhouse in action. he held a long spear, stood at the top of the heavens, faced the cold wind, and looked down upon the earth. with just one strike of his spear, he caused the mountains and rivers to collapse instantly against the colossal demonic beast.


    if it weren¡¯t for yang chen being protected by many masters, even the slightest aftershock of that strike would have been enough to shatter him to pieces. even so, the impression left on him by that spear was deep. he knew very well that the power of this master far exceeded what ordinary martial artists could understand.


    from that moment on, yang chen deeply researched the path of spear techniques.


    at the very least, the path of spear techniques definitely did not have as few variables as elder yang si said. on the contrary, it possesses the most variables!


    moreover, if one could cultivate spear techniques to perfection, they could become like that peerless master, gathering countless variables in one strike, causing mountains and rivers to collapse and heaven and earth to change with one stab!


    with such an experience, how could yang chen think that the path of spear techniques was just an unconventional way?


    in his heart, all weapons were the same. the key was the martial artist who used these left and right arms.


    with this thought, yang chen¡¯s determination became even stronger. he said without hesitation, ¡°fourth master, i have a special love for the path of spear techniques, and besides, i still think that the one i like is the best. while swords and knives may indeed be mainstream, i believe that the path of spear techniques is not inferior to the other two.¡±¡±you¡­ you are¡­¡± elder yang si widened his eyes.


    yang jinhe said thoughtfully: ¡°fourth elder, just let yang chen follow his own thoughts.¡±


    ¡°patriarch, you are¡­ you¡­ sigh, alright.¡± elder yang si struggled in his heart for a while, and eventually could only follow yang jinhe¡¯s instructions.


    after all, yang jinhe¡¯s thoughts were not wrong, as forcing someone to do something they don¡¯t like won¡¯t end well. yang chen loved the art of spear techniques, and as an elder, even if he persuaded yang chen, what would it achieve?


    yang chen immediately took action, selecting a silver spear that he felt suited him and held it in his hand.


    the spear was entirely silver, obviously made of a special material. the spearhead was about 20% the length of the shaft, which was the most suitable size ratio. holding the spear brought joy to yang chen¡¯s heart. with this handy weapon, his martial arts training path was now set.


    yes, on the first day of his rebirth, he had already planned his future martial path!


    choosing the path of spear techniques today was also something he had thought through beforehand.


    after that, the coming of age ceremony segment ended quickly.


    li youyan, representing the li family commerce group, chose to formally start cooperating with the yang family after the ceremony was over, in front of many foreign tribes. this move greatly boosted the prestige of the yang family, making many small clans increasingly eager to climb the high branches of the


    yang family.


    the best way to climb to a higher branch was through marriage.


    after the cooperation between the li family and the yang family¡¯s two middle-ranking tribes, yang chen became the first choice for a marriage alliance.


    this also meant that after the ceremony was over, it was utterly unexpected that several young girls would suddenly appear, vying to accompany yang chen home.


    yang chen couldn¡¯t be so cruel as to refuse the ¡®good intentions¡¯ carefully conveyed by these small clans. it could be said that it took him the strength of nine bulls and two tigers to finally return home with difficulty. once home, yang chen finally had some peace and quiet.


    however, yang caidie was in trouble.


    because he had returned, but yang caidie was surrounded by a group of foreign tribes, discussing the ¡®marriage¡¯ of yang chen in the future.


    now, yang chen sat cross -legged on his bed, placing the silver spear beside him, carefully thinking about the path of his future martial arts.


    ¡°having chosen the silver spear, i will walk the path of spear techniques from now on. the ¡®cultivation method¡¯ of this spear technique must be carefully figured out.¡± yang chen was calculating in his mind.


    cultivation methods and martial skills are two different concepts.


    simply put, martial skills are more suitable for low-ranking martial artists.


    cultivation methods, on the other hand, can accompany martial artists from low to high ranks. a powerful cultivation method can even increase a martial artist¡¯s chance to advance in rank. comparatively, cultivation methods are much more precious than martial skills.


    in the great wild hundred clans, a simple cultivation method would probably provoke countless people to fight over it, leaving many injured and bleeding.


    but yang chen was different; his knowledge was like an invisible treasure trove. a middle-ranking tribe like the yang family would find it difficult to access ¡®cultivation methods¡¯ in the body refining realm. however, yang chen had already prepared to start from the bottom and build a strong foundation.


    ¡°one qi mixed yuan spear, also known as the ¡®mixed yuan spear technique¡¯, is the most precious spear technique i acquired in my previous life.¡± yang chen thought to himself.


    he didn¡¯t know the origin of this ¡°mixed yuan spear technique,¡± but he had studied it and knew that its profundity and subtleties were far beyond his current level of understanding.


    yang chen understood that this mixed yuan spear technique was no worse than the spear dao supremes he had seen in his previous life.


    with his thoughts fixed, yang chen held the silver spear and muttered, ¡°in that case, my future martial path will be dedicated to cultivating the mixed yuan


    spear technique..¡±

 Chapter 45 - Chapter 45: Chapter 42: Clan Leader’s Invitation_l

    chapter 45: chapter 42: clan leader¡¯s invitation_l


    translator: 549690339


    this year¡¯s coming of age ceremony was undoubtedly the most grand and lively one held by the yang family in recent years.


    because of yang chen¡¯s amazing performance, showing a shocking talent, the high-levels of the yang family were not only delighted but also entered into negotiations with many foreign clans.


    what were they negotiating? naturally, cooperation.


    generally speaking, even if a family holds a coming of age ceremony, it would not be open to outsiders. but why do the great wild hundred clans like to open their coming of age ceremony to outsiders? it is because the coming of age


    ceremony is a good time for a tribe to show their strength to the outside world.


    if a family¡¯s coming of age ceremony has no talent, what is the future of such a family? even cooperation would be meaningless. but if a family has countless talents, it represents the future prospects of the clan, and early cooperation brings only benefits without any harm.


    yang chen¡¯s performance today is even comparable to that of a genius cultivated by the great tribes, and also due to the collaboration between li family commerce group and yang family, it strengthens yang family¡¯s prestige. those in charge of the smaller tribes outside were all competing to discuss cooperation with the yang family.


    even many foreign clan leaders personally proposed a marriage alliance, planning to marry their most outstanding daughters to yang chen and bind the relationships between the two families.


    however, the yang family patriarch is a very shrewd man, knowing that yang chen has become a hot topic. how could they rush to settle yang chen¡¯s marriage? when dealing with people, they never mention yang chen¡¯s marriage ideas.


    yang chen was completely unaware of this, and had already devoted himself wholeheartedly to his cultivation of the ¡®mixed yuan spear technique¡¯.


    in this way, the night quietly passed by without a sound during his cultivation.


    when yang chen opened his eyes, it was already early in the morning, and knocking sounds of ¡°dong dong¡± came from his door. startled, he got up to answer the door and found that gu mingyue, the young girl, had come looking for him early in the morning.


    ¡°mingyue, why are you here so early?¡± yang chen asked curiously.


    whether gu mingyue was nervous or whatnot, when she saw yang chen now, her face instantly turned red like a soft and delicate apple; she lowered her head, her heart beating uncontrollably, and she dared not look at yang chen.


    this emotional change actually happened overnight. before, she thought yang chen was a waste, and she would not have any problems communicating with him. however, things are different now. after yang chen¡¯s performance yesterday, his tall figure had completely been established in her heart.


    which girl doesn¡¯t have romantic feelings? yang chen conquered foreign girls with his performance yesterday, and naturally, he conquered gu mingyue as well.


    when gu mingyue saw yang chen, her heart thumped fiercely, and she nervously whispered, ¡°young¡­ young master, the patriarch just sent someone over, and they want you to go there. he has some important matters to tell you.¡±


    ¡°oh? the patriarch wants to see me?¡± yang chen raised his eyebrows slightly, somewhat surprised, but soon understood.


    with his hands behind his back, he said, ¡°have all the foreign clans left?¡±


    ¡°yes, the patriarch and the high-level clan members spent the entire night to send those foreign clan members away. as soon as day broke, he asked for you to come.¡± gu mingyue said softly like a gentle little bird.


    yang chen nodded thoughtfully, ¡°alright, i¡¯ll go see the patriarch. help me pack some clothes.¡±


    ¡°yes, young master.¡± gu mingyue was excited.


    yang chen didn¡¯t pay much attention to gu mingyue¡¯s emotional fluctuations. he glanced down at gu mingyue¡¯s blushing face and smiled, ¡°mingyue, you look much prettier in your new clothes than before. if you¡¯re short of spirit stones, just ask your young master for them.¡±


    words spoken without care, but taken with meaning. gu mingyue just calmed her initial excitement, but when she heard yang chen complimenting her, her heart started thumping again. she quickly said, ¡°young¡­ young master, i¡¯ll prepare the clothes for you.¡±


    as soon as her words fell, the young girl fled like smoke before them.


    yang chen couldn¡¯t help but laugh, not taking the matter to heart. soon after, he changed his clothes and went to the yang family patriarch¡¯s residence.


    this time, compared to the last visit, the access has become much smoother. patriarch yang jinhe¡¯s old servant had clearly already received permission. as soon as yang chen arrived, the old servant respectfully invited yang chen to enter.upon arrival, yang chen saw a room full of high-ranking officials. this surprised yang chen, who was no stranger to grand events. judging by the atmosphere in the room, it seemed that almost all high-level members of the yang family were gathered here.


    elder yang and fourth master yang, whom yang chen was familiar with, were among them.


    ¡°yang chen, you¡¯re here,¡± yang jinhe said with a warm smile, a significant change in attitude towards yang chen. ¡°greetings to all the elders,¡± yang chen respectfully bowed.


    ¡°hmm, we¡¯ve taken note of your performance yesterday,¡± one of the elders said.


    ¡°hahaha, you did well. those bandits thought they could bully the yang family easily. they needed to have their arrogance checked,¡± said another.


    many high-ranking members of the yang family had changed their attitude towards yang chen and praised him.


    yang chen couldn¡¯t help but sigh at their pragmatism and the benefits his strength brought him. it seemed that in this world, no matter where one was, the primary condition for earning respect from others was a strong personal strength.


    while thinking, yang chen replied humbly: ¡°i only did what was necessary. i appreciate the elders¡¯ kind words.¡±


    ¡°young but not arrogant, and humble. good, good,¡± praised one elder. ¡°it seems yang chen has truly matured.¡±


    ¡°after encountering failure once, yang chen has turned over a new leaf. now, he does well. life needs setbacks. perhaps the reason why our younger generations didn¡¯t perform well at the coming of age ceremony is that they have never faced any setbacks.¡±


    these elders did not hold back in expressing their satisfaction with yang chen. however, not everyone was sincere in their attitude towards him, particularly


    eighth master yang, who sat in a corner with a seemingly different demeanor.


    turning his eyes to eighth master yang, yang chen noticed his cold expression. ¡°patriarch,¡± eighth master yang said, ¡°we are here to discuss important matters today. although yang chen is outstanding, he is still a junior.member. is he qualified to attend this high-level meeting?¡±


    ¡°old eight, what do you mean by that? what¡¯s wrong with letting yang chen experience the world?¡± retorted elder yang, frowning.


    these two were old rivals within the yang family, a fact that was well-known to everyone, including yang chen himself.


    eighth master yang sneered, ¡°it¡¯s no secret that yang chen is close to you, and of course, you¡¯d speak up for him. however, according to the rules, yang chen shouldn¡¯t be here with us. how are we supposed to maintain our status as elders with him in the room? what do you think, everyone?¡±


    eighth master yang certainly knew how to play the game of politics, immediately turning to the interests of everyone present.


    despite yang chen¡¯s excellent performance the day before, some people agreed that he shouldn¡¯t attend such an important event considering his current status. if he stayed, how could they maintain their valuable positions?


    many people who consider themselves prestigious care a great deal about their status. any event that might make them feel they are lowering themselves would warrant a swift retort.


    indeed, after eighth master yang¡¯s speech, several high-ranking members of the family began whispering and pointing at yang chen.


    ¡°yeah, that kid yang chen really lacks manners.¡±


    ¡°this kind of occasion is beyond his current status.¡±


    ¡°i don¡¯t know what the patriarch was thinking. the kid just took advantage of this situation. since the patriarch invited him, he just came?¡±


    seeing the situation spiraling out of control, yang jinhe, the head of the yang family, finally spoke with a cold snort, ¡°eighth elder, second elder, are you really going to argue in front of me, your patriarch? eighth elder, you keep saying that yang chen doesn¡¯t deserve to be here. but the main purpose of today¡¯s meeting is related to yang chen.. why shouldn¡¯t he be here? or shall we just cancel the meeting today?¡±

 Chapter 46 - Chapter 46: Chapter 43: Hundred Clans Trial War_1

    chapter 46: chapter 43: hundred clans trial war_1


    translator: 549690339


    as the patriarch of the yang family, yang jinhe held the highest power of life and death in the clan. even his most bland remarks were filled with endless majesty. moreover, his voice was cold, and his attitude was very clear. his rhetorical question made the eighth elder tremble all over.


    does this meeting have anything to do with yang chen?


    yang jinhe did not intend to give eighth master yang more trouble. he stood with his hands behind his back, sitting on the main seat, and said in a commanding tone, ¡°yang chen, come here!¡±


    ¡°yes.¡± yang chen approached yang jinhe.


    yang jinhe smiled and said, ¡°yang chen, don¡¯t move. i will briefly examine your innate talent and physique.¡±


    the innate talent and physique are essential for a martial artist.


    in the past, people in the yang family believed that yang chen had very poor talent and could not practice martial arts. therefore, they had never really explored yang chen¡¯s innate talent. but who could have expected today¡¯s turn of events?


    yesterday¡¯s performance by yang chen undoubtedly shattered those previous rumors!


    so, as the patriarch of the yang family, he had to investigate yang chen¡¯s innate talent and physique.


    yang chen did not have any objection to this talent examination.


    after all, his talent was evident, and he had nothing to worry about. moreover, the great wild hundred clans were located in remote areas, unlike those powerful sects. the talent testing methods were rather crude, and the results would not be overly detailed.


    just as yang chen expected, after yang jinhe conducted the examination, he said with bright eyes, ¡°indeed, it¡¯s excellent. yang chen, your innate talents and physique are of the highest grade. remember, do not lose sight of the original intention of practicing martial arts because of yesterday¡¯s achievements, and don¡¯t waste the innate talent bestowed upon you by the heavens.¡±


    ¡°i will keep the patriarch¡¯s teachings in mind!¡± yang chen quickly replied.


    ¡°no need for formalities. since you are an adult now, i believe you can discern right from wrong in some matters. next, i have something important to tell you. this is the main theme of this meeting, and it is related to you.¡± yang jinhe¡¯s expression gradually turned serious.


    everyone present became attentive.


    yang chen, of course, did not dare to be vague. he could see that the matter was of great importance to the yang family, but he had no idea what it was.


    with his hands behind his back and a blank expression, yang jinhe said, ¡°i believe you all should be aware of the hundred clans trial battle.¡±


    ¡°the hundred clans trial battle?¡±


    ¡°the trial battle¡­ is it really about that? could it be¡­¡±


    yang jinhe said bluntly, ¡°indeed, you guessed correctly. the hundred clans


    trial battle is about to begin.¡±


    ¡°could it be that yesterday¡¯s bandits were giving our yang family such a hard time because it had something to do with this upcoming hundred clans trial battle?¡±


    ¡°of course.¡± yang jinhe replied coldly, ¡°yesterday, i was curious about why these bandits were giving us, the yang family, such a hard time, even targeting our geniuses. while i was suspicious, last night, those great tribes came to discuss the matter with me, and i found out that the hundred clans trial battle is about to begin.¡±


    standing to the side, yang chen was puzzled, ¡°patriarch, what¡¯s the deal with this hundred clans trial battle?¡±


    ¡°it¡¯s normal that you don¡¯t know about it. the hundred clans trial battle is a way for us, the great wild hundred clans, to allocate resources.¡± yang jinhe explained slowly.


    ¡°resource allocation? what¡¯s that all about?¡± yang chen was baffled.


    yang jinhe said earnestly, ¡°this matter is related to monster beast mountain. yang chen, your sister often goes to the periphery of monster beast mountain, so you should know about it. however, you only know a part of it. monster beast mountain is a treasure trove, of course, but ordinary people can only enter the periphery!¡±


    ¡°what¡¯s inside?¡± yang chen grew more curious.


    ¡°the inner area is guarded by the hundred clans of the great wilderness,¡± yang jinhe said.


    ¡°guarded? why?¡± yang chen asked, puzzled.


    yang jinhe couldn¡¯t help but laugh, ¡°because the inner area of monster beast mountain is the core of its treasures. the mountain is full of demonic beasts, but it is also filled with heavenly materials and earthly treasures. many spirit medicine resources can grow better there! so, every year, the various tribes in the wilderness go out of their way to enter monster beast mountain and compete for its resources.¡±


    ¡°however, such competition could lead to countless casualties. therefore, the twelve great tribes jointly proposed to stop the conflict and decide the resource allocation of monster beast mountain in another way!¡±


    yang chen rubbed his chin, ¡°this distribution method is the hundred clans


    trial battle that the patriarch mentioned earlier?¡±


    ¡°exactly!¡± seeing that yang chen was so quick-witted, yang jinhe revealed a gratified smile, ¡°this hundred clans trial battle is an alternative way of allocation. the great wild hundred clans will hold a competition among the youths under the age of fifteen from all clans. for the great tribes, they can send three geniuses to participate in the hundred clans trial battle, whereas we, middle-ranking tribes, can only send two, and small tribes can only send one!¡±


    yang chen nodded, realizing that the great tribes had some privileges in this aspect, which was normal.


    yang jinhe continued, ¡°in the trial battle, the top 30 geniuses can represent their respective clans and go to monster beast mountain to gather resources within. yang chen, do you understand the significance of this?¡±


    ¡°in the past five years, the best result that our yang family has achieved is only the 21st place in the trial battle!¡±


    ¡°yeah, and after that attempt, our yang family has never been able to enter monster beast mountain again.¡± someone chimed in.


    ¡°is it true that our yang family hasn¡¯t achieved the top 30 in the hundred clans trial battle for the past five years?¡± yang chen couldn¡¯t help but ask.


    ¡°it¡¯s not that easy.¡± yang jinhe sighed, ¡°those great tribes can each send three carefully nurtured geniuses, making a total of 36 people from the twelve tribes.


    every year, the top 30 spots are almost completely taken up by them!


    middle-ranking and small tribes can only try to exploit loopholes.¡±


    the key was that, according to yang jinhe, it was obviously challenging to do so.


    second master yang, looking melancholic, said, ¡°the geniuses we middle-ranking tribes and great tribes nurture still have some gaps. we were so close last year. regardless, it has already been five years since our yang family has entered monster beast mountain. our resources are easily depleted, so we must find a way to enter monster beast mountain again this year!¡± at this moment, all eyes were on yang chen.


    with a serious expression, yang jinhe said, ¡°yang chen, now you should understand the importance of this hundred clans trial battle. it will determine the future of our yang family. if our yang family cannot enter monster beast mountain this year, we will face a severe shortage of resources in nurturing geniuses!¡±


    yang chen pondered briefly and then slowly asked, ¡°patriarch, do you want me to participate in this hundred clans trial battle?¡±


    ¡°you are more outstanding than the geniuses of the yang family in previous years.¡± yang jinhe said with great expectation, ¡°so, yang chen, you will represent the yang family in battle. whether or not we can obtain resources within monster beast mountain depends on you..¡±

 Chapter 47 - Chapter 47: Chapter 44: When Has the Yang Family Ever Given Me Anything?_l

    chapter 47: chapter 44: when has the yang family ever given me anything?_l


    translator: 549690339


    monster beast mountain is truly a treasure trove.


    no force can resist the desire for monster beast mountain.


    ¡°the reason why those big tribes can maintain their prosperity is that they can enter monster beast mountain year after year to collect resources. heavenly materials and earthly treasures all fall into the hands of the big tribes, making it difficult for small and medium-sized tribes to obtain them. after a hundred years, they are still at a standstill.¡±


    ¡°if the yang family wants to rise up, they must enter monster beast mountain as much as possible.¡±


    hearing these discussions, yang chen naturally understood their importance.


    seeing the expectant gazes on him, yang chen knew the burden on his shoulders. he said gently, ¡°clan leader, if the clan needs me, there is no reason for yang chen to refuse. however, i still have some doubts about the hundred


    clans trial battle!¡±


    yang chen was not so kind to simply contribute to the clan.


    he agreed so readily mainly because of the treasures in monster beast


    mountain. if he could represent the yang family in entering monster beast mountain, even if he had to hand over a lot of resources afterward, it would still be a considerable treasure for him as long as he could keep a part of it.


    ¡°don¡¯t hesitate to speak.¡± yang jin he sensed yang chen¡¯s doubt and said.


    yang chen thought for a moment and said, ¡°the inside of monster beast mountain should be much more dangerous than the outside, right? i only know that even my sister might face danger on the periphery of monster beast mountain. isn¡¯t the inside much more dangerous? if we young disciples enter the monster beast mountain, won¡¯t we be eaten alive by those demonic beasts?¡±


    ¡°hahaha, yang chen, you are worrying too much. if you have considered this, how could the various clans not have considered it? the demonic beasts inside monster beast mountain have been wiped out by the clans many years ago.


    refining realm seventh layer.¡±


    yang jin he smiled lightly, ¡°this is specially prepared for the genius trial. although there is some life hazard, it will not send you to your death. in fact, you young people also need some dangers to temper yourselves.¡±


    ¡°i understand now.¡± yang chen finally felt relieved.


    it turned out that the inside of monster beast mountain was controlled by the various clans.


    thinking of this, yang chen couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°then, clan leader, the great wild hundred clans are all going to enter monster beast mountain. what about the red robe bandit gang? this monster beast mountain is a treasure trove, and they should not ignore it, right?¡±


    ¡°how could they possibly ignore it? however, the red robe bandit gang is different from the great wild hundred clans. they can send five geniuses unconditionally, bypassing the trial battle and entering monster beast mountain directly.¡± yang jin he sighed, and it was true that people compared to people, were very disappointing. they were simply incomparable to the bandit gang.


    they racked their brains and could only get two people in at most.


    but the bandit gang could easily send five people in without any effort.


    of course, the more people the better when it came to collecting resources.


    yang chen didn¡¯t think this was strange, as the strength of the bandit gang required the cooperation of the twelve great tribes to resist. this meant that the twelve great tribes had to give face to the bandit gang, and it was quite normal for them to have such privileges.


    with these thoughts in mind, yang chen gradually got to the point. with a serious look, he said, ¡°there is one more question that might be a bit presumptuous, but i think it¡¯s better to clarify it in advance.¡±


    ¡°let¡¯s hear it.¡± yang jin he didn¡¯t know what question yang chen was going to ask.


    after a few moments of thought, yang chen said solemnly, ¡°if i can represent the clan and get into the top 30, and enter monster beast mountain to collect resources, then how much of these resources can i get?¡±


    when the words fell, the high-level members of the yang family in the room began to show mixed expressions.


    although there were people who praised yang chen at first, when he started discussing interests with the clan¡¯s high-level members, many of their faces turned ugly. after all, discussing interests with the clan¡¯s high-level members upfront was not something that could be accepted by any high-level member.


    yang jin he, on the other hand, was calm and not as repulsive as other high-level clan members. he spoke unhurriedly, ¡°it depends on your ranking in the hundred clans trial battle. if you can get into the top 30, i can decide to let you choose any three treasures obtained from inside monster beast mountain!¡±¡±lf you can achieve a rank within the top 20, i will let you choose 10 items; if you can achieve a rank within the top 10, i might consider giving you one-tenth of the resources from monster beast mountain, and if you can achieve even better results, giving you two-tenths is not out of the question.¡±


    yang chen spoke with a hint of doubt, ¡°clan leader, what different significance does each rank have?¡±


    ¡°of course, the hundred clans trial battle is not very friendly to families outside of the great tribes. if middle-ranking tribes or small clans can only achieve a rank within the top 30, they have to hand over two-tenths of the resources from monster beast mountain to the twelve great tribes; if they achieve a rank within the top 20, they have to hand over one-tenth. only if they achieve a rank within the top 10 do they not need to hand over anything!¡± yang jin he said, his face full of helplessness.


    yang chen¡¯s mouth twitched a few times. the twelve great tribes certainly knew how to exploit others.


    a rank within the top 10?


    it must be as difficult as reaching the sky for middle-ranking tribes and small clans to achieve this. even achieving a rank within the top 30 would be a stroke of luck.


    yang jin he shook his head, ¡°this is a matter without a choice, the twelve


    great tribes have an overwhelming strength, and the middle-ranking tribes and small clans can only endure it.¡±


    yang chen nodded.


    he now understood that not only the horse-thief gang but also the twelve great tribes are quite adept at exploiting others.


    ¡°so, how much you can get depends on your rank. if you can achieve a rank within the top 3, there will be special rewards from the twelve great tribes, and the clan will not demand those rewards. however, the resources provided to you will never exceed two-tenths. you should know that you wouldn¡¯t be able to enter monster beast mountain at all if it weren¡¯t for the clan.¡± yang jin he said earnestly.


    yang chen did not have the intention to haggle and respectfully said, ¡°thank you, clan leader!¡±


    during his conversation with yang jin he, the other high-level members of the yang family listened clearly.


    some people felt that yang jin he was being too polite to yang chen. among them, eighth master yang was the most resentful.


    eighth master yang, his face expressionless, said, ¡°clan leader, whether yang chen can enter monster beast mountain, he is representing our yang family.


    discussing the distribution of resources now, i fear, might be a bit premature. since yang chen belongs to our yang family, he should contribute his part to our family. as for the matter of resource allocation for him, i think we should skip it!¡±


    when yang chen heard this, his eyebrows raised, and he happily replied, ¡°oh, eighth elder, tell me, why should the issue of resource allocation for me be skipped?¡±


    at first, he had some respect for the eighth elder, after all, the other party was an elder.


    however, the elder¡¯s attitude towards him has been discriminatory from the start. even if he had a good temper, at this point, he no longer wanted to endure it.


    elder yang ba snorted coldly and said righteously, ¡°yang chen, without the support of the yang family, your achievements today would be impossible. the yang family has given you cultivation resources, provided you with cultivation methods, and painstakingly cultivated you to where you are today. this is the time for you to contribute. the one time we finally let you contribute, you negotiate with the family on-the-spot. do you know the meaning of the family? have we been cultivating you for nothing?¡±


    eighth master yang¡¯s words undoubtedly aroused a chorus of echoes.


    ¡°yes, yang chen, the yang family has painstakingly cultivated you, not to raise you for nothing.¡±


    ¡°without the yang family, could you have today?¡±


    hearing these accusations, yang chen shook his head.


    hasn¡¯t even entered monster beast mountain yet, and these high-level members were already dissatisfied with the distribution of benefits for him. if he were to enter the monster beast mountain, wouldn¡¯t these people fight him over it?


    thinking about this, yang chen no longer hid anything, and said coldly, ¡°eighth elder, everyone, since you all claim that the yang family has cultivated me, given me cultivation resources. then, i, yang chen, will ask you today. may i know, when has the yang family ever given me cultivation resources?¡±


    as soon as these words were asked, these yang family high-levels suddenly fell silent..

 Chapter 48 - Chapter 48: Chapter 45: Is This Eighth Elder Being Replaced by Someone Else?_1

    chapter 48: chapter 45: is this eighth elder being replaced by someone else?_1


    translator: 549690339


    they had almost forgotten about yang chen¡¯s past in the yang family while they were just talking about righteousness and propriety.


    indeed, it seemed that they had never given anything to yang chen.


    subconsciously treating yang chen as if he was another genius of the yang family, but he was not. yang chen was an anomaly in the family. this child had been idle in the past, and nobody thought he had any potential to be cultivated. naturally, he was not given any resource allocation. he was even treated like a discarded piece and not taken seriously.


    now, talking about cultivation, isn¡¯t it laughable?


    yang chen¡¯s tone was tough, his cold gaze swept over everyone, finally stopping at elder yang ba. he said solemnly, ¡°as for the yang family cultivating me? i apologize, but i cannot recall the yang family ever cultivating me.¡±


    elder yang ba felt as if his tail had been stepped on when he saw yang chen¡¯s eyes on him, and his anger surged like a raging fire. he shouted, ¡°yang chen, you are going against all principles! as a member of the yang family, do you not have a sense of family honor? you have to understand that without the yang family¡¯s support, what could you obtain?¡±


    he couldn¡¯t sit still when yang jinhe promised to give yang chen 20% of the resources.


    you have to know that when those geniuses entered monster beast mountain in the past, the resources they brought back were to be taken away by the high-level members of the clan, accounting for 30% of the total.


    the clan leader would get 10%, while the other 60% would be left for the cultivation of the next generation within the clan.


    if yang chen were to take away 10% or 20% directly, it would not be guaranteed that the resources they would receive would not be cut.


    how could he agree to that?


    but he forgot.


    if yang chen didn¡¯t enter monster beast mountain, where would the treasures inside flow to the yang family?


    ¡°a sense of honor? ha, elder yang ba, you really have a sharp mouth. first, you accused me of going against principles, and then you criticize me for having no sense of family honor? so, i ask the high-ranking members of the yang family present, have you ever made me, yang chen, feel any warmth from the family since i was born?¡±


    yang chen¡¯s tone was cold, ¡°i¡¯m sorry, but i have never felt like i am part of a family. so, when it comes to a sense of honor, i apologize, eighth elder, but i think you should say that to someone else. also, if you genuinely think that my participation in the hundred clans trial battle is not suitable for the yang family, you can let someone else go instead. to be honest, i¡¯m not interested in doing something arduous that gets me no gratitude. truthfully, if it wasn¡¯t for the sake of elder yang and elder yang si, i might not have agreed to participate in this hundred clans trial battle.¡±


    in the yang family, the only ones who ever cultivated him were elder yang and elder yang si.


    although what elder yang and elder yang si did was virtually meaningless, yang chen still felt the presence of the family from them.


    other people? yang chen couldn¡¯t feel it at all.


    if that¡¯s the case, why bring it up? is it a joke?


    he would struggle to participate in the hundred clans trial battle, go to monster beast mountain, and then have his resources allocated at the mercy of others. did they really think he was someone to be easily bullied?


    ¡°you said it yourself.¡± elder yang ba snorted, ¡°clan leader, you heard it too¡­¡±


    ¡°shut up!¡± yang jinhe glared at elder yang ba with cold eyes, ¡°if yang chen doesn¡¯t participate, can you find a replacement? if elder yang ba thinks there¡¯s a better candidate who can achieve good results in the hundred clans trial


    battle, feel free to suggest.¡¯


    ¡°1¡­¡±


    eighth master yang instantly wilted.


    where could he find a replacement?


    it seemed that aside from yang chen, there really was no one else in the yang family who could achieve good results in the hundred clans trial battle.


    yang jinhe also thought that elder yang ba¡¯s brain must have been damaged.


    if they couldn¡¯t enter monster beast mountain first, how could they talk about the distribution of benefits and interests?ln fact, who else in the yang family could achieve good results in the hundred clans trial battle besides yang chen?


    originally, yang wu was already wasted, and the remaining geniuses had only reached the middle stage of the body refining realm fourth layer at most, without encountering any big scenes. in the hundred clans trial battle, they would be content if they were not eliminated early, let alone getting into the top 30.


    eighth master yang still felt unconvinced and snorted coldly: ¡°i reserve my opinion.¡±


    yang jin he let out a sigh: ¡°yang chen, i know you are unhappy. the yang family indeed owes you an apology for what we have done before. that¡¯s why i gave you such high conditions. of course, whether you can grasp it or not depends on you.¡±


    actually, didn¡¯t he have some regrets in his heart too?


    if he had paid more attention to yang chen in the beginning, or if he had not refused him at the door when elder yang brought him over, would they have ended up bargaining like this today?


    if he had known that the genius li youyan valued was actually yang chen, he would not have turned him away under any circumstances, right?


    if he had given yang chen a slight sense of warmth from the family, perhaps yang chen wouldn¡¯t have made such demands today, discussing the distribution of benefits directly. in the final analysis, they hadn¡¯t given yang chen enough treatment, which made his demands today reasonable.


    seeing yang jin he being so polite, yang chen naturally wouldn¡¯t be rude. after all, he was still a junior in the yang family. he bowed his hand calmly and said, ¡°clan leader, you are too kind. i, yang chen, will do my best.¡±


    ¡°haha, it¡¯s good that you have the confidence. your strength will directly affect the results of the hundred clans trial battle. the storage bag here is the cultivation resources i give you as the clan leader. although it may not bring you a significant improvement in a short time, it is still a great treasure for cultivation. i hope you can make further progress in your martial arts cultivation before the hundred clans trial battle.¡± yang jin he said kindly.


    yang chen could naturally understand yang jin he¡¯s intentions, and there was some apology in his words. he had no reason not to accept it.


    however, just as he was about to reach out and take it, elder yang ba inappropriately stood up again: ¡°clan leader, these resources were painstakingly collected by our clan. if this yang chen can achieve good results in the trial battle, i will have nothing to say if you give him these resources. but he hasn¡¯t even started participating yet, and you¡¯re already giving him such generous rewards. i¡¯m afraid he may be good for nothing.¡±


    seeing elder yang ba being so aggressive, second master could not sit idly by any longer: ¡°old eight, don¡¯t go too far.¡±


    fourth master also said coldly: ¡°eighth elder, your words are somewhat excessive.¡±


    yang jin he closed his eyes and took a deep breath.


    when he opened his eyes, they were filled with anger, and he shouted angrily: ¡°how dare you!¡±


    with the force of a spirit martial realm, this angry shout sounded like a thunderbolt on a sunny day, exploding in the hall and making everyone present feel dizzy. this fully demonstrated yang jin he¡¯s strength, and for a moment, the entire scene was silent.


    or do you have any objections to me being the clan leader? since you said these resources were painstakingly collected by the clan, does it mean that i don¡¯t even have the right to distribute them?¡±


    he gave these resources to yang chen in order to help him achieve better results in the hundred clans trial battle. as long as yang chen entered the monster beast mountain, the clan would naturally be rich in heavenly materials and earthly treasures.


    however, elder yang ba had a shortsighted view and was aggressive due to factional disputes. how could yang jin he not see through his schemes?


    under yang jin he¡¯s reprimand, elder yang ba trembled all over and quickly apologized, frightened, ¡°no, i dare not. clan leader, i misspoke.¡±


    ¡°i hope it won¡¯t happen again. otherwise, i don¡¯t mind replacing you as the eighth elder with someone else.¡± yang jin he looked at him coldly.


    eighth master yang hadn¡¯t expected such an outcome.


    as the eighth elder of the yang family, his words would have been taken seriously by yang jin he on normal days. why would he turn against him for an


    ¡°unproven genius?¡±


    but he realized that he was wrong.


    yang jin he actually turned against him for yang chen¡¯s sake.


    was his status lower than yang chen¡¯s?

 Chapter 49 - Chapter 49: Chapter 46: Zhou Huaiyi with Nowhere to

    chapter 49: chapter 46: zhou huaiyi with nowhere to


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    translator: 549690339


    elder yang ba was wrong about one thing.


    it was not that his status was lower than yang chen¡¯s, but that he should not have provoked yang chen in every way during the critical moment of the hundred clans trial battle.


    however, how could elder yang ba understand? although he now submitted to


    yang jinhe¡¯s authority, the malice in his eyes did not diminish much.


    his gaze converged on yang chen.


    originally, his targeting of yang chen was only because of elder yang, but now, he truly harbored deep hatred for yang chen.


    ¡°hmph, i hope you can really enter the top 30 and qualify to enter the monster beast mountain. otherwise, when you return to the yang family, i will make it hard for you.¡± elder yang ba thought secretly.


    in the end, yang chen received the reward given by yang jinhe in advance, and then he got up and left.


    he didn¡¯t want to stay in such a miasma-filled place any longer.


    however, when he thought he could have some peace after returning home, he found that he was very wrong.


    because a figure stood in his courtyard. the man¡¯s face was full of sycophantic smiles and servile gestures, and upon closer inspection, it was none other than zhou huaiyi, who had once betrayed him.


    ¡°zhou huaiyi, get out of here now!¡± gu mingyue stood in the courtyard, fuming with anger.


    she was truly disgusted by zhou huaiyi¡¯s face.


    such a scolding naturally caught yang chen¡¯s attention first, and he looked over. he saw that zhou huaiyi didn¡¯t know when he had entered his courtyard and was eagerly helping gu mingyue with the chores, looking very efficient.


    yang chen was so angry that he laughed, but he didn¡¯t rush to speak up, instead wanting to see what zhou huaiyi was trying to do.


    zhou huaiyi was busying himself in yang chen¡¯s courtyard, tidying up one side after another, as if he had resumed his former duties under yang chen. even while working so hard, he was very attentive to gu mingyue, appearing like a kind elder.


    while doing all these things, zhou huaiyi quickly noticed yang chen.


    when he saw yang chen, zhou huaiyi was momentarily stunned, and then quickly smiled ingratiatingly, ¡°young master, you¡¯re back? i¡¯ll clean up the courtyard right away so as not to affect your cultivation mood.¡±


    yang chen knew full well what zhou huaiyi was thinking. when he saw zhou huaiyi being so attentive to him, he narrowed his eyes and said coldly, ¡°zhou


    huaiyi, when did i allow you to enter my house?¡±


    ¡°young master, i am¡­ i am your servant, aren¡¯t i?¡± zhou huaiyi flashed an awkward smile and then said forcefully.


    yang chen sneered, ¡°zhou huaiyi, i really underestimated your thick skin. if i remember correctly, you should be yang heng¡¯s servant now, right?


    theoretically, you should be in yang heng¡¯s courtyard, so why are you here?¡±


    hearing this, zhou huaiyi¡¯s face changed slightly, but given his thick skin, he had prepared himself before coming.


    at this moment, he hastily said, ¡°young master, going to yang heng¡¯s was nothing more than a momentary confusion. after thinking about it, i still feel that young master yang chen¡¯s place is the most suitable for me, zhou huaiyi.¡±


    ¡°so you betrayed yang heng again and turned to me?¡± yang chen touched his chin, asking with interest.


    ¡°yes, yang heng is complacent, idle all day, and does nothing. i was blinded for a moment and actually let him bewitch me. young master, you must believe me. if i, zhou huaiyi, hadn¡¯t been bewitched by him for a moment, how could i have committed such stupid acts back then?¡± zhou huaiyi said with teeth gritted in hatred, as if he truly felt yang heng was a disappointment.


    yang chen laughed.


    he really did laugh.


    ¡°zhou huaiyi, if i remember correctly, you also spoke to me like this when you pledged allegiance to yang heng. and you seemed to have said that the name zhou huaiyi contains the characters ¡®huaiyi¡¯ which mean loyalty. so when you serve your master, you will be absolutely loyal, right?¡± yang chen said coldly.


    zhou huaiyi stiffened, hurriedly wanting to explain further.


    but soon, yang chen said expressionlessly, ¡°or you think this place is your home? you come and go as you please. zhou huaiyi, it seems you haven¡¯t gotten a clear picture. i¡¯ve said it before, yang chen doesn¡¯t care if i have one more or one less of you. you should think carefully about what you have that i would value.¡±


    hearing this, zhou huaiyi was completely scared.


    he was afraid that yang chen would not take him in again, so he hurriedly kowtowed, not caring about his dignity, and knelt on the ground.


    as he knelt, zhou huaiyi kowtowed in fear, ¡°young master, you must not refuse to take me in. i betrayed yang heng this time and have nothing left. all i


    wanted was to come back under your command. that day, it was just a moment of confusion. if you don¡¯t take me in, i¡¯ll really have nowhere to go.¡±


    he regretted it now.


    if he had known about yang chen¡¯s talent earlier, how could he have chosen to betray yang chen back then?


    if only he had stayed a little longer, just two more months, that would have been enough.


    at least when yang chen saw his loyalty, the benefits to him would not be less, right?


    as the saying goes, one person becomes successful and even his pets prosper.


    look at how beautiful gu mingyue is now, even though she is also a servant. zhou huaiyi and gu mingyue are like heaven and earth!


    it was because he saw all of this that he chose to come back to yang chen¡¯s side.


    what status did yang heng have in the yang family now?


    after the coming of age ceremony, yang heng received very few resources, not to mention that he was extremely harsh in treating the servants. even asking for some spirit stones from him was harder than climbing to the sky.


    but yang chen was different. he made a big splash at the coming of age ceremony, and he would definitely receive a lot of resources and spirit stones. at that time, even if yang chen only gave him a little, it would be enough for him to squander.


    he thought that he had done a good job working under yang chen before and that, given yang chen¡¯s different status now, he wouldn¡¯t hold a grudge.


    however, he was wrong.


    yang chen said expressionlessly, ¡°zhou huaiyi, do you know what i hate the most in my life?¡±


    ¡°betrayal!¡±


    he still held a grudge against hua wanru and had not forgotten it.


    when yang chen¡¯s martial arts cultivation reached its peak, it would be time to take hua wanru¡¯s dog¡¯s life! now, he was just letting that woman live a few more days.


    yang chen said coldly without a hint of warmth in his tone, ¡°zhou huaiyi, my words are very clear. if you don¡¯t leave now, the outcome¡­ you know.¡± zhou huaiyi stood there in a daze, his eyes filled with despair.


    he knew that he had ultimately missed the opportunity to show his devotion when it mattered most.


    it was too late.


    now. without yang chen and having left vang heng. his reptitation was already stinking.. how could he continue to mix in the yang family?

 Chapter 50 - Chapter 50: Chapter 47: Enemy Breaking, Thunder Rush, Mountain Breaking, Mixed Yuan_l

    chapter 50: chapter 47: enemy breaking, thunder rush, mountain breaking, mixed yuan_l


    translator: 549690339


    zhou huaiyi¡¯s matter was nothing more than an unpleasant interlude for yang chen. he didn¡¯t take it to heart, as there was no possibility of him going soft on those who betrayed him. however, zhou huaiyi¡¯s affair reminded him of his not-so-beautiful memories with hua wanru.


    it was precisely the recollection of hua wanru that motivated him to crave even more strength.


    the stronger his power, the more yang chen could understand the gap between him and hua wanru. indeed, hua wanru of his previous life was a genius, and not only was she outstandingly talented, but her wisdom was also unparalleled.


    moreover, with his personal cultivation, hua wanru¡¯s martial arts cultivation far exceeded that of her peers, and her strength was not something that could be understood at the level of the great wild hundred clans.


    as for himself, there was an enormous gulf between him and hua wanru.


    of course, yang chen believed that with time, he would inevitably use his own efforts and means to reduce this gap until it disappeared completely.


    at this thought, yang chen began to examine the heavenly materials and earthly treasures given to him by yang jin he closely.


    ¡°the yang family patriarch is indeed generous, while elder yang is slightly inferior. these resources and treasures would indeed be difficult for others to achieve great results within a short time. but in my hands, the meaning is different.¡± yang chen looked at the resources in the storage bag and revealed a satisfied smile.


    he was confident that combined with these resources, he could make his martial arts cultivation breakthrough again.


    ¡°these resources can also provide me with another medicinal bath to temper my physique.¡± yang chen thought to himself.


    with this idea in mind, yang chen immediately took action, taking out most of the treasures from the storage bag.


    it took more than half an hour to complete the preparation of the medicinal bath!


    and yang chen happily jumped into the medicinal bath.


    in the blink of an eye, one day and one night had passed.


    yang chen, who was sitting in the medicinal bath, suddenly opened his energetic eyes.


    his body had become even stronger than before, a sign of the growth in his martial arts cultivation, which gradually brought a smile to his face as he muttered, ¡°not bad, although this medicinal bath is far from the ideal effect i had in mind, it still took me from the fifth level of the body refining realm, directly leaped, and reached the sixth level of the body refining realm!¡±


    yes, his current martial arts cultivation had astonishingly and transgressively crossed a realm from the fifth layer to the sixth level.


    if the others within the great wild hundred clans knew about this leap, they would undoubtedly be shocked.


    everyone must understand that the higher the body refining realm level, the more challenging it was to increase one¡¯s power level.


    the human body has limits.


    on this path of limits, it might be easy at first, but the higher it gets, the harder it becomes.


    a case like yang chen, who advanced directly from the fifth level to the sixth level in just one day, would be hard to believe if it were circulated.


    no matter what, the yang family members would never have imagined that yang chen¡¯s horrifying fifth level of the body refining realm could have progressed to the sixth level in such a short time.


    yang chen didn¡¯t dare to publicize this matter, after all, if the yang family members knew that he was at the fifth level of the body refining realm just some days ago and now he is at the sixth level, it would be too astonishing.


    ¡°these lingcao resources are still not enough.¡± yang chen thought bitterly in his heart. ¡°although i have entered the sixth level of the body refining realm, all the resources provided by chief yang have been used up. fine, since that¡¯s the case, i might as well start practicing the mixed yuan spear technique.¡±


    since he had chosen the path of spear technique, yang chen had to be familiar with it.


    with that thought, yang chen quickly got up, dressed, and said, ¡°ming yue, stop tidying up the room, let¡¯s go to the practice field!¡±


    the practice field was a place for the yang family martial artists to practice and cultivate their skills.there, they could freely indulge without worrying about running out.


    ¡°yes, young master.¡± gu mingyue happily nodded.


    now, her favorite thing to do was to follow yang chen around.


    in the blink of an eye, at the practice field.


    young men were sweating under the sunlight.


    yang chen gripped the spear, the silver spear like a dragon, each thrust carrying a fierce wind.


    ¡°i feel like there¡¯s still something missing.¡± yang chen muttered to himself,


    ¡°the mixed yuan spear technique has four major stages. these four stages are enemy breaking, thunder rush, mountain breaking, and mixed yuan. with my talent, it¡¯s so difficult to comprehend even the enemy overcoming stage!¡±


    ¡°the enemy overcoming style is all about speed. so fast that it can follow the wind and create a shadow when the spear is unleashed!¡± yang chen thought.


    of course, it was too difficult to achieve.


    gu mingyue watched yang chen¡¯s diligent spear practice, her big eyes blinking and full of admiration. she propped up her cheek and sat there, carefully looking at yang chen¡¯s distinct face, unconsciously fantasizing about their future together.


    whenever she thought about the future, gu mingyue¡¯s face turned red and she began to stutter, ¡°i, i shouldn¡¯t have such chaotic thoughts. how could the young master be as filthy as i imagine?¡±


    no one knew what this little girl was thinking, but soon gu mingyue heard some messy voices near her ear.


    ¡°it¡¯s yang chen!¡±


    ¡°yang chen is the strongest genius of our yang family!¡±


    ¡°he¡¯s practicing spear technique!¡±


    ¡°i didn¡¯t expect young master yang chen to be so diligent despite his achievements. no wonder i couldn¡¯t shine at the coming of age ceremony. just looking at his effort, i am ashamed compared to him.¡±


    ¡°stop talking and learn. young master yang rarely comes to the practice field to train. it¡¯s a great opportunity for us to learn by watching him practice. we might improve a lot.¡±


    many young men from the practice field had discovered yang chen in the corner, making a noisy commotion and gathering to watch him practice. for them, watching yang chen practice was a rare enjoyment.


    ¡°what a pity, i practice swordsmanship!¡±


    ¡°i practice saber technique, which is different from young master yang¡¯s!¡± ¡°haha, when my father saw yang chen choose the spear technique, he immediately asked me to learn it too. you guys don¡¯t stop me, i need to learn from elder brother yang.¡±


    this scene was commonplace. in an instant, the news of yang chen coming to the practice field spread far and wide. in the blink of an eye, the practice field was packed with people, even many young girls from nearby foreign clans had rushed to the yang family.


    these young girls had no reason to enter the yang family directly, so they chose to climb over the wall.


    ¡°brother, hold me up a bit more, i¡¯m about to see yang chen. ah, i see yang chen, brother, i see him! he looks exactly like in the legends.¡±


    ¡°younger sister, you have to push harder, our mu family has nothing else but closeness to the yang family. seize the opportunity! if you could seize yang chen, your brother would be blessed for life. ouch, younger sister, why are you getting heavier?¡±


    yang chen was initially focusing on his practice, but soon the whispers around him entered his ears. even if he tried to pay attention, it was impossible to ignore them.


    at this moment, yang chen felt very awkward. glancing around, he saw that the practice field was packed with people. there were even some young girls climbing over the wall, their big eyes staring at him, chattering and not knowing what they were discussing.


    yang chen glanced at them, and in an instant, the girls¡¯ hearts bloomed. a few of them almost lost their footing and fell..

 Chapter 51 - Chapter 51: Chapter 48: Unexpected Birth_l

    chapter 51: chapter 48: unexpected birth_l


    translator: 549690339


    ¡°young master, this is too popular¡­¡± gu mingyue couldn¡¯t quite believe her own eyes, as the previous yang chen would never had received such an outstanding treatment.


    lost in her thoughts, gu mingyue suddenly froze, seeing yang chen finishing his martial arts practice, she hurriedly took small steps to hand him the prepared water. then, she picked up a handkerchief and helped yang chen wipe off his sweat, unintentionally causing a group of foreign girls to gnash their teeth, each wondering who this gu mingyue was.


    yang chen glanced around, feeling that ¡®mostly,¡¯ today¡¯s practice field was a place of controversy for him. so, he quickly stopped practicing the mixed yuan spear technique and planned to leave with gu mingyue together.


    just as he was about to leave, suddenly, there was a commotion in the crowd.


    ¡°make way! ¡±


    ¡°step aside!¡±


    yang chen curiously turned his face, only to see a middle-aged man squeezing out of the crowd in a flurry. as soon as he came out, his eyes fell on yang chen, looking at him as though he had grasped a final lifeline.


    ¡°yang chen, you¡¯re really here at the practice field, that¡¯s great,¡± the middle-aged man said excitedly.


    yang chen¡¯s brow furrowed as he looked at the middle-aged man and said coldly: ¡°uncle yang yuan.¡±


    this middle-aged man was named yang yuan, a generation older than him.


    that¡¯s not the most important thing though; this yang yuan was the father of yang heng and yang wu.


    in addition to yang yuan, yang jin he also came along. with yang chen¡¯s intelligence, after a brief reflection, he could guess that something important might have haddened.


    however, although yang chen no longer wanted to confront yang heng and yang wu, after all, the past and new grievances were still lingering. he didn¡¯t think his relationship with yang yuan¡¯s family could be that good, so when yang yuan hurriedly sought him out, he didn¡¯t feel any need to be courteous to each other.


    yang yuan apparently noticed the change in yang chen¡¯s expression. seeing that yang chen¡¯s mood was so hostile towards him, his smile was full of bitterness, so he lowered his stance: ¡°yang chen, it¡¯s so good to find you.


    honestly, i feel ashamed when you call me uncle here.¡±


    seeing yang yuan, yang heng¡¯s father, unexpectedly being so much stronger and humbler than yang heng and yang wu even though he had the status of an elder, yang chen couldn¡¯t help but lose his anger.


    yang chen was the type of person who would give respect when shown a little respect. seeing yang yuan¡¯s attitude, his expression softened considerably: ¡°uncle yang yuan, i wonder what¡¯s the reason for you to seek me out so hastily?¡±


    ¡°this¡­ it¡¯s embarrassing to say.¡± yang yuan sighed, ¡°this matter has to do with my good-for-nothing son. i believe you know a thing or two about yang wu¡¯s affair with the young lady of the yu family.¡±


    feeling curious, yang chen looked at yang jin he and asked, ¡°clan leader, what¡¯s the matter with yang wu and the young lady of the yu family¡­¡±


    yang jin he and yang yuan exchanged a glance, and then yang jin he waved his hand: ¡°today is the day yang wu and miss yu have set their marriage, yang yuan accompanied his son yang wu to the yu family to pick up the bride. but unexpectedly, miss yu suddenly went back on her word. in front of the yang family¡¯s wedding party, she decided to call off the wedding!¡±


    ¡°call off the wedding?¡± yang chen narrowed his eyes slightly, not too surprised.


    the first time he saw miss yu of the yu family, he knew she was not a modest and obedient girl. it would be extremely difficult, if not impossible, to control her. at least, yang wu was not capable of doing so.


    as he expected, just after yang wu¡¯s downfall in the recent coming of age ceremony, miss yu of the yu family decided to call off the wedding.


    this was different from yang heng and sun qiaomei though.


    although sun qiaomei and yang heng¡¯s marriage hadn¡¯t been set, yang wu and miss yu were already engaged and couldn¡¯t change their minds.with this thought, yang chen slowly said, ¡°if the young lady of the yu family changes her mind, she should at least give our yang family an explanation.¡±


    yang jin he shook his head, ¡°in theory, that¡¯s true. it¡¯s actually understandable if the young lady of the yu family changes her mind. after all, yang wu has lost an arm now, and it¡¯s normal for the woman to have regrets. however, the key is that yang wu is too stubborn. he sees the young lady breaking off the engagement and feels humiliated. how could he accept it?¡±


    ¡°and then?¡± yang chen asked subconsciously.


    yang wu¡¯s father, yang yuan, said with a bitter smile, ¡°the young lady from the yu family has long been thinking of breaking off the engagement and even hooked up with the wang family in advance, boosting her confidence. she got involved with wang yun kai, the genius of the wang family. she humiliated yang wu in front of the yang family¡¯s marriage party. yang wu couldn¡¯t stand it and fought a battle with wang yun kai. as you know, yang wu has lost an arm, how could he possibly be wang yun kai¡¯s opponent? moreover, wang yun kai¡¯s martial arts cultivation is already superior to yang wu.¡±


    yang chen laughed.


    that young lady from the yu family was indeed not a quiet woman, her speed was too fast. the coming of age ceremony ended just a few days ago, and she had already connected with wang yun kai? it seems that as a woman from a small clan, she could hook up with yang wu and other people as well. it must be said that this young lady of the yu family has some skills in seducing men.


    with the genius of the wang family as a shield, the yu family is still a small clan, but the young lady¡¯s confidence has increased a lot. humiliating yang wu is not impossible for her to do.


    thinking of this, yang chen could understand the purpose of yang yuan and the yang family patriarch seeking him today. he directly said, ¡°patriarch, uncle yang yuan, please tell me your purpose.¡±


    yang yuan and the yang family patriarch exchanged glances, then yang yuan said with an awkward expression, ¡°actually, this matter could be left alone.


    however, wang yun kai and the young lady of the yu family humiliated yang


    wu, and yang wu just lost an arm. this is already bad enough, but at least yang wu¡¯s talent is still there. if he can¡¯t swallow his anger and accept this blow today, he will truly become useless for the rest of his life.¡±


    originally, yang chen didn¡¯t plan to interfere in yang wu¡¯s affairs. after all, their relationship wasn¡¯t close enough, but yang yuan¡¯s love for his son really softened his heart.


    ¡°uncle yang yuan wants me to take action?¡± yang chen asked.


    yang yuan sighed, ¡°actually, the initiator of all this is the young lady of the yu family. she has already climbed up the high branch of wang yun kai. to dispel the arrogance of the young lady of the yu family, we must start with wang yun kai. however, wang yun kai is a genius of the wang family, which is a great clan. moreover, our yang family members are not the ones to bully wang yun kai with our elders, so we must solve this problem among our peers, making it a perfect resolution and silencing others¡¯ gossip.¡±


    ¡°once wang yun kai is defeated, the arrogance of the young lady of the yu family will naturally be curbed. i believe yang wu¡¯s heart demon will be much easier to deal with then.¡± yang jin he also added.


    yang chen nodded thoughtfully, but he obviously had no intention of agreeing to this matter just yet.


    in fact, yang yuan¡¯s intention was clear enough ¨C he wanted yang chen to take action against wang yun kai.


    however, whether he agrees or not is another matter.


    yang yuan and yang jin he were both smart people. how could they not know that yang chen had no intention of agreeing?


    this made yang yuan anxious, and he turned his pleading eyes to the yang family patriarch.


    yang jin he knew that yang chen still had grievances, so he had no choice but to say, ¡°yang chen, today yang wu¡¯s marriage proposal failed, and he was humiliated by the young lady of the yu family and wang yun kai. it¡¯s not just the face of yang yuan¡¯s branch that¡¯s lost, but the entire yang family. if we don¡¯t settle this matter, the yang family will forever be a laughingstock. if possible, please help your uncle yang yuan. wang yun kai has reached the fifth level of the body refining realm in his martial arts cultivation. among our yang family, only you can compete with him.¡±


    finally, seeing that yang jin he came out to plead for him, yang chen relaxed and said, ¡°what patriarch said is correct. i, yang chen, care too much about the past grudges. however, it¡¯s impossible for me to completely ignore what yang heng and yang wu have done to me. of course, i will still take action, but i need a reward of one hundred spirit stones. there¡¯s no way i¡¯ll do it for free.¡± one hundred spirit stones?


    yang yuan showed joy, as one hundred spirit stones didn¡¯t matter to him at all. it was clear that yang chen was just trying to find a way out.


    how could he not know yang chen¡¯s thoughts? he quickly took out a storage bag filled with one hundred spirit stones and handed it to yang chen. ¡°give it to ming yue.¡± yang chen said decisively, ¡°now, let¡¯s set off..¡±

 Chapter 52 - Chapter 52: Chapter 49: I Will Make You Apologize_1

    chapter 52: chapter 49: i will make you apologize_1


    translator: 549690339


    the magniticent marriage procession stopped at the entrance ot the yu family¡¯s main gate, but no one could have expected that the more grandiose the ceremony, the more profound the pain that brewed within.


    as the two parties were in deadlock, yang wu was in the middle of the yang family¡¯s procession, but at this moment, he was wounded all over and wrapped in bandages among the crowd. clearly, he had just gone through a battle, and judging from his injuries, the opponent hadn¡¯t shown any mercy.


    ¡°you not only go back on your word about an arranged marriage, but you even attacked and injured yang wu. yu family clan leader, do you really think our yang family is easy to provoke?¡± the leader of the yang family¡¯s marriage procession scolded.


    this man was named yang qinzheng, one of the many masters of the yang family. he was usually responsible for marriage matters to deter those with ill intentions.


    however, today¡¯s situation made him extremely troubled. if it had been in the past when the yang family encountered trouble in marriages, he would have taken action without hesitation. but today, he didn¡¯t know how to act.


    the yu family clan leader scoffed with full confidence, ¡°yang qinzheng, don¡¯t try to threaten me. xiao hui is a famous beauty in the great wilderness, and naturally, only those with matching strength can have her. yes, our yu family arranged a marriage with your yang family, but yang wu is now a cripple. to think he still wants to marry xiao hui, isnt that a toad trying to eat swan meat?¡±


    xiao hui refers to yu xiaohui, the yu family¡¯s young lady.


    yu xiaohui sneered, ¡°yang wu, if i were you, i would just get lost now. you¡¯ve already lost your arm and will just be a cripple for the rest of your life. why humiliate yourself here?¡±


    yang wu¡¯s eyes were bloodshot at this moment, and he could never have imagined that the usually gentle and obedient yu xiaohui would betray him today.


    the saying goes that true feelings are revealed in times of adversity, and he once thought that yu xiaohui would be his everything.


    but he was too naive.


    ¡°yu xiaohui, you¡¯ll regret this, ¡± yang wu gritted his teeth and said.


    ¡°regret?¡± at this moment, a mocking voice sounded, ¡°yang wu, you think too highly of yourself.¡±


    the one speaking was the man yu xiaohui had recently attached herself to, wang yunkai.


    wang yunkai stood among the members of the yu family, disdainfully saying, ¡°when xiao hui follows me, she¡¯ll only enjoy happiness. if she marries a cripple like you, who knows what hardships she¡¯ll endure? why would she regret it?¡±


    yu xiaohui sweetly nestled against wang yunkai¡¯s shoulder and spoke softly,


    ¡°brother wang, there¡¯s no need for you to argue with this cripple.¡±


    wang yunkai had been thoroughly enchanted by yu xiaohui¡¯s gentle and intimate appearance, and, amused by her teasing, he laughed and said, ¡°yang wu, just get lost now. and as for your yang family¡¯s marriage procession, i,


    wang yunkai, am putting my foot down today. yu xiaohui is my woman. you yang family should just give up. because, none of you are worthy of xiao hui!¡± although yang qinzheng¡¯s anger burned fiercely, he had no way to retaliate.


    wang yunkai was from the wang family, which belonged to the great tribes.


    now that wang yunkai was standing up for the yu family, what could their yang family do?


    yang wu¡¯s eyes were filled with frustration. his gaze towards wang yunkai resembled that of a hunting leopard, crowded with bloodshot veins. it was a pair of eyes that contained both anger and hatred.


    under his intense stare, wang yunkai felt extremely uncomfortable and said angrily, ¡°what, you still want to bring shame upon yourself, yang wu? it seems that our little exchange earlier wasn¡¯t painful enough for you. yang wu, it¡¯s not that i¡¯m bullying you, but not to mention you, even those so-called geniuses of your yang family are useless in my eyes. you¡¯re just one of those useless ones.¡±


    yang wu was mocked by these words and wanted to fight back, but he felt powerless all over his body.


    he had already fought with wang yunkai just now and lost miserably.


    even if his arm hadn¡¯t been broken, how could he possibly be a match for wang yunkai, who was at the fifth level of the body refining realm?


    who could refute the opponent¡¯s words?


    at least, he couldn¡¯t.


    just as he felt hopeless and powerless, a untimely voice suddenly interjected, ¡°is that so? wang yunkai, you keep saying that our yang family is useless. i¡¯m quite curious to see what kind of a person you are.¡±


    as soon as these words fell, the figure of yang chen, who had accompanied yang yuan, gradually appeared.


    the young man, standing under the dazzling sunlight, was particularly eye-catching.


    yang chen held a silver spear in his hand, sat on a fine horse with fiery red skin, and slowly approached.


    ¡°it¡¯s yang chen!¡±


    ¡°the most exceptional genius of the yang family, yang chen!¡±


    upon seeing yang chen¡¯s appearance, the members of the yu family had some minor changes in their expressions, and so did yu xiaohui. yang chen¡¯s reputation wasn¡¯t a mere rumor to her, as she had witnessed his prowess with her own eyes.


    however, wang yunkai was a different story.


    as a genius from a great tribe, he didn¡¯t pay attention to middle-ranking tribes¡¯ coming of age ceremonies.


    as for yang chen¡¯s performance during the coming of age ceremony, he just treated it as a rumor.


    ¡°haha, i wonder who this is. i had just silenced one useless person, and now another one has come up. i didn¡¯t expect your yang family to have so many useless people,¡± wang yunkai sneered.


    ¡°oh, really, useless? wang yunkai, if i remember correctly, you still owe me an apology. i¡¯m just curious, since you keep calling me useless, what does that make you, who owes me?¡± yang chen asked harshly.


    hearing yang chen mention the matter of the ¡°apology,¡± wang yunkai¡¯s expression changed slightly.


    indeed, in theory, he owed yang chen an apology.


    no one had thought that yang chen could cure feng xuewu¡¯s mother, but he did. if he didn¡¯t apologize to yang chen, wouldn¡¯t that mean he didn¡¯t respect feng xuewu at all? however, to get him to apologize to yang chen was merely wishful thinking.


    for a genius like him from a great tribe, saving face is everything.


    wang yunkai¡¯s face turned ugly as he said, ¡°yang chen, your yang family really knows how to produce useless people. so you¡¯re saying, after failing to arrange the marriage, you also fail at using force, so now you want to reason with me? hahaha, yang chen, if you kneel down and beg me, i might even apologize to you.¡±


    ¡°how outrageous!¡±


    ¡°absolutely shameless!¡±


    many in the yang family couldn¡¯t hold back anymore.


    wang yunkai was too arrogant, his taunts filled with disdain, showing complete disregard for their yang family.


    with such mockery, where would the face of their yang family be?


    yang chen had to admit that wang yunkai was somewhat more troublesome to deal with than yang wu.


    he smiled and shook his head, then jumped off his horse and slowly walked into the crowd, ¡°you¡¯re mistaken, wang yunkai. i asked for an apology from you based on what had transpired. but to see someone like you lacks the responsibility of a man, and, well, all you had to say were that we are useless.


    so i¡¯m curious, it you lose to one ot us trom the yang family, what does that make you?¡±


    today, i ran a high fever of 39 degrees¡­ the update was a bit late, sorry..

 Chapter 53 - Chapter 53: Chapter 50: Practicing on a Genius 1

    chapter 53: chapter 50: practicing on a genius 1


    translator: 549690339


    upon hearing yang chen¡¯s words, wang yun kai laughed.


    he seemed to have heard the funniest joke in the world, sneering disdainfully and said, ¡°yang chen, what? you, the trash who lost your family¡¯s purple elegance dan furnace to our wang family, want to try my skills?¡±


    ¡°if you dare, i wouldn¡¯t mind,¡± yang chen said slowly. ¡°i¡¯m afraid that you, who don¡¯t even have the courage to apologize, would not dare to accept this challenge.¡±


    ¡°hahaha, what a joke!¡± wang yun kai sneered, ¡°yang chen, since you want to court death, i wouldn¡¯t mind obliging you. i hope you won¡¯t end up like yang wu, having to be saved by the elders in the end. as for how to compete, whether it¡¯s a pill battle or a martial battle, i¡¯ll accept them all.¡±


    as far as he was concerned, neither yang chen¡¯s martial arts cultivation nor his way of alchemy were worth his attention.


    yang chen calmly said, ¡°pill battle is not suitable for the current atmosphere, so let¡¯s go with the martial battle. however, a mere competition of martial skills is too boring. since we¡¯re already adults, why not let our weapons do the talking?¡±


    when his words fell, wang yun kai was taken aback, somewhat surprised by yang chen¡¯s proposal.


    upon hearing yang chen¡¯s words, yang yuan anxiously said, ¡°yang chen, absolutely not! you are cutting off your own retreat!¡±


    if it was just a simple hand-to-hand combat competition, they could easily come to yang chen¡¯s rescue if he loses.


    but in a competition of swords, life and death are decided in an instant. who could tell the difference?


    deep down, wang yun kai was somewhat wary of yang chen¡¯s proposal. after all, he had never experienced such an ¡®adult¡¯ battle before.


    but after careful consideration, what was there to fear about yang chen, a piece of trash?


    with that in mind, wang yun kai sneered, ¡°alright, yang chen, you¡¯ve got guts. since you want to use an adult¡¯s mode of competition, i don¡¯t mind going along with you. but don¡¯t blame me, wang yun kai, later when you¡¯re injured or killed.¡±


    killing a genius from a middle-ranking tribe during the competition wouldn¡¯t be a big problem for him as a genius from a great tribe.


    ¡°yun kai, be careful. this yang chen is not like the useless yang wu.¡± for some reason, yu xiaohui had a bad feeling, she had clearly seen yang chen defeat xu hu and knew that yang chen was a ruthless character.


    she always felt that wang yun kai and yang chen were not in the same league. not only in terms of strength but also in terms of character, they differed by far.


    however, yu xiaohui¡¯s words did not make wang yun kai any more cautious. on the contrary, wang yun kai felt that yu xiaohui didn¡¯t trust him enough and snorted, ¡°rest assured, it will only take three moves to take down this trash.¡¯


    as his words fell, wang yun kai took out his golden sword from his storage under the sunlight, the golden sword gleamed, revealing its sharpness.


    yet, yang chen showed no fear and held his silver spear, step by step, walking towards wang yun kai.


    ¡°shall we start?¡± wang yun kai licked his lips.


    ¡°of course,¡± yang chen replied calmly.


    ¡°take my move, yang chen.¡± wang yun kai sneered, the very next moment, he held his golden sword and slashed at yang chen.


    anyone with discerning eyes could see that wang yun kai had no intention of holding back. instead of a competition, he seemed to want yang chen¡¯s life. seeing this scene, yang wu experienced a mix of emotions in his heart.


    he once thought he had it all.


    but when the real challenge came, how many of those who once admired and praised him actually came forward to help?


    the ones who helped him were the yang family members and this yang chen, whom he used to be hostile to.


    ¡°yang wu,¡± yang yuan approached at this moment.


    yang wu lowered his head, feeling shameful, ¡°father.¡±


    ¡°father knows that you are unwilling, so i asked yang chen to help. now, this is all i can do for you. yang chen is different from you. he has a broad mind and doesn¡¯t hold grudges against the past. what about you? will you still hold on to the past¡¯s resentments?¡± yang yuan asked seriously.


    ¡°father, with yang chen treating me this way, how could i still hold a grudge?¡± yang wu sighed.


    ¡°it¡¯s best for you to think so,¡± yang yuan breathed deeply and watched the battle from afar.


    with slight concern, yang wu asked, ¡°father, can yang chen win?¡±


    ¡°i don¡¯t know, his choice of competition is too risky. i didn¡¯t expect yang chen to be so reckless. you must know that in this kind of competition, a single mistake could be fatal,¡± yang yuan looked worried, ¡°if yang chen wins, that would be the best outcome. but if he cannot defeat yu xiaohui, then it only means that your blessings are not enough. however, no matter what, as your father, i will protect yang chen at the cost of my life. after all, he came forward for your sake. ¡±


    ¡°yes, father, ¡± yang wu watched yang chen fighting wang yun kai with deep unease and trepidation.


    same as yang wu, yu xiaohui also felt uneasy.


    but soon, she gritted her teeth and whispered, ¡°no matter how powerful this


    yang chen is, he is just a genius cultivated by middle-ranking tribes. wang


    yun kai is personally cultivated by one of the great tribes. how could yang chen possibly win?


    thinking of this, she regained her confidence.


    did the one-armed yang wu really deserve her?


    ultimately, they were nothing more than clowns.


    as a genius cultivated by a great tribe, wang yun kai¡¯s strength was much higher than yang wu¡¯s. at least, his sword skills far exceeded yang wu¡¯s. even when compared with xu hu, the two were evenly matched. but overall, wang yun kai still lagged far behind xu hu.


    even yang chen, who had just fought xu hu, could easily defeat wang yun kai.


    as for now, he had already reached the body refining realm sixth stage. fighting wang yun kai was as easy as ever.


    however, yang chen was not in a hurry to defeat wang yun kai. the reason he proposed an ¡®adult¡¯ battle with wang yun kai was to hone his spear techniques.


    ¡°the mixed yuan spear technique in itself is a very lethal technique. to make progress, you must have a high demand for combat experience. since i can¡¯t learn anything from the practice field, why not use wang yun kai to practice?¡± yang chen thought..

 Chapter 54 - Chapter 54: Chapter 51: Just Because of This!_l

    chapter 54: chapter 51: just because of this!_l


    translator: 549690339


    no one could have imagined that yang chen would treat a genius from a large tribe as a practice opponent.


    at least, wang yun kai had not realized this yet.


    ¡°yang chen, is this all you¡¯ve got? haha.¡± wang yun kai swung his golden sword around, showing off his impressive might. ¡°it¡¯s the tiger spirit blade technique!¡± ¡°indeed, it¡¯s the tiger spirit blade technique!¡±


    ¡°this yang family genius is in trouble.¡±


    yang yuan also recognized wang yun kai¡¯s blade technique. as he saw it unfold, his expression grew uglier.


    yang wu didnt understand: ¡°father, what¡¯s going on with this tiger spirit


    blade technique?¡±


    ¡°i never expected that the wang family would place such importance on wang yun kai, even passing on the tiger spirit blade technique to him. this renowned secret technique of the wang family, you should know, belongs to the very few clans in the great wild hundred clans that possess cultivation methods. the tiger spirit blade technique is a damaged method.¡± yang yuan frowned deeply.


    there was an essential difference between cultivation methods and martial skills, and this was common knowledge.


    yang yuan clenched his teeth and said, ¡°according to the rumors, if one cultivates the tiger spirit blade technique to great success and reaches the spirit martial realm, each strike of the blade can summon a fierce tiger to attack the enemy. it can¡¯t be compared to ordinary martial skills. although wang yun kai is only skilled in a few of them, for yang chen, it¡¯s still a very unfavorable situation.¡±


    no one was optimistic about yang chen.


    but no one noticed that the more wang yun kai fought, the worse his expression became.


    yang chen felt his understanding of the mixed yuan spear technique became deeper, and he had to admit that wang yun kai was extremely unlucky to have met him.


    although it was a damaged cultivation method, the tiger spirit blade technique was still far more profound than martial skills. however, compared to yang chen¡¯s ¡®mixed yuan spear technique,¡¯ it was like the difference between a beggar and an emperor, incomparable.


    you should know that yang chen¡¯s previous life had considered the ¡®mixed yuan spear technique¡¯ a treasure from the ancient era, with its origins hard to trace, and it certainly wasn¡¯t something that ¡®tiger spirit blade technique¡¯ could compare to.


    this profound difference was a matter of essence.


    moreover, the gap in martial arts cultivation made yang chen able to control the match as he pleased.


    ¡°it seems that fighting and struggling indeed help me comprehend the mixed yuan spear technique better.¡± yang chen¡¯s mind became clearer, ¡°although i haven¡¯t grasped the ¡®enemy breaking¡¯ secret, i can understand the essence of the first move. my understanding of the mixed yuan spear technique has clearly progressed a lot. since that¡¯s the case, it¡¯s time to end this battle.¡± with this thought in mind, yang chen gradually became serious.


    at this time, wang yun kai¡¯s expression became more solemn, as the battle with yang chen made him feel overwhelmed.


    yes, toying with him.


    how could wang yun kai admit this?


    ¡°clang! ¡±


    as the weapons collided and produced a dazzling spark, wang yun kai suddenly felt a huge force coming from yang chen¡¯s body. this force caused his hands to go numb, and he was shocked, ¡°how can this kid be so strong?¡±


    how could this be possible?


    why was yang chen so strong?


    he was already surprised to see that his opponent could hold his ground against him.


    but now this guy was actually forcing him to retreat?


    wasn¡¯t the opponent the same waste that was humiliated by his wang family a while ago?


    wang yun kai suddenly felt it was difficult to accept the fact that he was forced to retreat by yang chen, and he roared, ¡°yang chen, prepare to die!¡±


    ¡°full of flaws.¡± yang chen watched the displeased wang yun kai, shaking his silver spear suddenly.


    although he hadn¡¯t fully grasped the essence of the mixed yuan spear technique, the technique itself was already profound, and more than enough to deal with wang yun kai. at this moment, yang chen merely used his force and thrust the silver spear towards wang yun kai¡¯s golden sword.


    ¡°clang! ¡±


    sparks flew, and wang yun kai felt a force so strong that he simply couldn¡¯t bear it.


    ¡°sixth level of body refining realm, it¡¯s the sixth level!¡± wang yun kai realized that it wasn¡¯t the fifth layer of the body refining realm, but the suppression from the sixth level!


    it was too powerful!


    the power was so great that it left him unable to defend himself for a moment, forcing him to retreat several steps in an instant.


    how could yang chen miss this opportunity? he swung his long spear and took a sudden step forward. the next moment, he feigned a thrust which was actually aimed straight for the heart, executing his fierce spear technique, which left wang yun kai dazzled, his scalp tingling, unable to discern the essence of yang chen¡¯s spear technique.


    it was precisely because of this confusion that yang chen took another step and raised his left fist, ¡°cloud-pulling fist. ¡°as the cloud-pulling fist was unleashed, yang chen¡¯s fist suddenly struck wang yun kai¡¯s body.


    ¡°puchi! ¡±


    wang yun kai spat out a mouthful of blood, his entire body sent flying, heavily falling to the ground.


    ¡°not good.¡± wang yun kai sensed something was wrong, and just as he wanted to get up, suddenly felt a cold sensation on his neck. he discovered that yang chen¡¯s silver spear had somehow been placed against his neck. with just a slight twist, this silver spear would be enough to take his life.


    seeing this, the yang family members cheered.


    ¡°haha, we won!¡±


    ¡°young master yang chen is indeed impressive!¡±


    ¡°thrilling! ¡±


    ¡°so thrilling, making wang yun kai arrogant, daring to call all the good men of our yang family trash?¡±


    ¡°i didn¡¯t expect yang chen to defeat even wang yun kai. the wang family is one of the great tribes.¡±


    some were happy, some were worried. while the yang family was happy, the yu family could not share their joy.


    wang yun kai shuddered violently, staring up at yang chen, with humiliation and anger in his heart, he roared: ¡°yang chen, you dare to kill me? if you kill me, the wang family won¡¯t spare you!¡±


    he thought this would intimidate yang chen.


    however, he didn¡¯t know that yang chen had never been afraid of threats from others.


    he coldly gripped the silver spear, not showing the slightest fear, and lightly prodding wang yun kai¡¯s neck.


    with this poke, wang yun kai felt blood seeping out and was immediately scared, his legs feeling weak: ¡°yang chen, no, don¡¯t kill me, please don¡¯t kill me. i beg you, i was wrong just now, i shouldn¡¯t have called you trash, yang chen, please don¡¯t kill me.¡±


    ¡°coward!¡± yang chen had originally intended just to scare wang yun kai but didn¡¯t expect him to be so spineless.


    immediately, holding the silver spear in one hand, he spoke coldly: ¡°wang yun


    kai, remember, the reason i am not killing you is only to let this so-called yu family¡¯s young lady know what kind of coward she is going to marry in the future.¡±


    hearing this, yu xiaohui shivered all over.


    she now even had thoughts of finding a crack in the ground to hide in.


    one must know, once word got out that wang yun kai had begged for mercy from yang chen today, his reputation would be ruined for the rest of his life. and she, yu xiaohui, was actually going to marry someone like wang yun kai and share in such disgrace? no, she didn¡¯t want to!


    yu xiaohui was suddenly regretful, but before her thoughts could linger, she suddenly felt a pair of icy eyes on her.


    the owner of those eyes was none other than yang chen.


    seeing yang chen staring at her, yu xiaohui felt a bit scared.


    yang chen said calmly, ¡°yu xiaohui, remember, it¡¯s not that no one in our yang family is worthy of you, it¡¯s just that no one in our yang family wants you. don¡¯t take yourself too seriously. our yang family¡¯s men aren¡¯t lacking for women. yang wu, isn¡¯t that right?¡±


    if yang wu didn¡¯t understand what yang chen meant, that would be the real surprise. seeing yang chen defeated wang yun kai, the heavy shackles that had been binding his heart were suddenly released.


    he was instantly uplifted: ¡°yu xiaohui, i indeed made a superfluous choice coming here today to propose marriage to you. no, it¡¯s not even superfluous. today, in front of so many people, i, yang wu, decided to divorce you!¡±


    ¡°yang wu, you said- you said you¡¯d divorce me. no, it¡¯s me not wanting you. what right do you have to divorce me?¡± yu xiaohui screamed as if she had been provoked.


    no matter whether it was yang wu divorcing her or her not wanting yang wu today, as long as the news went out, her reputation would be completely ruined.


    everything was yang wu¡¯s fault.


    however, she forgot that the root of all this was her.


    yang wu¡¯s arm was broken, and it wasn¡¯t wrong for her to regret the marriage, but her mistake was relying on wang yun kai as her backer and humiliating yang wu.


    ¡°because your so-called backer, wang yun kai, has already fallen here!¡± yang chen said expressionlessly.


    it must be said, yu xiaohui indeed had the charm to attract men with her enchanting body, even though she was only fourteen or fifteen years old. her bright red lips, delicate features, combined with her sweet and charming expressions were indeed full of endless temptation for men.


    unfortunately for her, yang chen had never been softhearted towards fickle women like yu xiaohui, who even betrayed their own men.


    yu xiaohui¡¯s body trembled.


    she suddenly realized that the silver spear in yang chen¡¯s hand pointing at


    wang yun kai was more persuasive than any words.


    ¡°alright, let¡¯s go.¡± yang chen withdrew his silver spear and turned to leave.


    his main task in coming here was to uphold the dignity of the yang family. now that their dignity had been upheld, it was naturally time to go..

 Chapter 55 - Chapter 55: Chapter 52: Three Days Later, Seeking Instruction at Their Doorstep_l

    chapter 55: chapter 52: three days later, seeking instruction at their doorstep_l


    translator: 549690339


    yang chen¡¯s strong presence in wang yun kai¡¯s eyes was like salt on a wound. when he saw his opponent turn and leave without even bothering to look into his eyes, wang yun kai¡¯s eyes filled with unwillingness.


    no, this can¡¯t be possible.


    he still couldn¡¯t believe that everything was true.


    wasn¡¯t yang chen a piece of trash?


    not long ago, he clearly saw that yang chen had lost miserably to the wang family in a bet, even losing their ancestral purple elegance dan furnace. everyone knew about this, and it was then that yang chen was labeled as a loser.


    yang chen lost to the wang family!


    yang chen lost to the wang family.


    wang yun kai muttered these words to himself, as if only in this way could he find some comfort.


    for this reason, wang yun kai suddenly stood up from the ground and roared hoarsely: ¡°yang chen, what are you so arrogant about? weren¡¯t you just a loser to our wang family not long ago?¡±


    yang chen had originally spared wang yun kai¡¯s life, just to avoid any trouble. hearing wang yun kai¡¯s words, he couldn¡¯t help but laugh.


    it seemed that only in this way could wang yun kai find a little bit of existence among the humiliation.


    he calmly turned around, his cold eyes staring straight at wang yun kai.


    the look in his eyes truly startled wang yun kai.


    ¡°wang yun kai, i didn¡¯t kill you just now, but that doesn¡¯t mean i won¡¯t dare to kill you,¡± yang chen said slowly.


    looking into those eyes, wang yun kai felt as if he was in an ice cave, even the surrounding temperature seemed to drop rapidly.


    ¡°if you want to influence me with my previous failures, i can only say that you are too naive. in three days, i will personally visit the wang family to learn about alchemy from wang ren and wang de. i hope that you will appear in front of me at that time. of course, if you have the courage,¡± yang chen calmly said and then left with the rest of the joining party without saying anything more.


    wang yun kai did not see the anger and humiliation in yang chen¡¯s eyes. what he saw was the confidence in yang chen¡¯s eyes, which filled him with a strong sense of defeat.


    no one stepped forward to help him, including yu xiaohui.


    on the way back with the wedding party, yang chen and yang yuan walked side by side. yang wu, who had been bandaged in the carriage, hesitated for a moment and then caught up with them. he looked at yang chen, trying to say something but not knowing how to say it.


    yang chen couldn¡¯t help but smile: ¡°brother yang wu, if you have something to say, feel free to speak.¡±


    yang wu sighed and said: ¡°yang chen, i was wrong in the past. after experiencing today¡¯s wedding journey, i am much more clear-headed. i was too naive before. although i lost an arm, i became a grown-up. perhaps this is the blessing in disguise. if i hadn¡¯t lost my arm, even after the coming of age ceremony, i would still be a child forever.¡±


    after saying this, yang wu bowed respectfully: ¡°yang chen, please accept my apology for the past.¡±


    he was truly expressing remorse.


    today, yang chen¡¯s actions undoubtedly resolved one of his heart demons and dissolved the unwillingness deep in his heart. if it weren¡¯t for this, he might never be able to let go of the humiliation from wang yun kai and yu xiaohui, which would make him a useless person for the rest of his life.


    it was yang chen who defeated the seemingly towering wang yun kai and yu xiaohui, saving his already precarious heart.


    looking at yang wu¡¯s apologetic expression, yang chen¡¯s expression gradually became serious.


    it was obvious that yang wu¡¯s apology was genuine.


    it seemed that yang wu was not a bad person by nature, at least he knew how to be grateful to others.


    ¡°who hasn¡¯t been a bit frivolous in their youth? brother yang wu, don¡¯t feel guilty. although you lost an arm, the path of martial arts is not cut off. as long as you work hard, anything is possible,¡± yang chen said with a smile.


    ¡°haha, that¡¯s right. in the yang family, apart from you, no one can take away my title as number one genius, even if my arm is already useless,¡± yang wu¡¯s eyes were full of determination, and unlike before, this time his determination was filled with confidence rather than arrogance.


    seeing all this, yang wu¡¯s father, yang yuan, felt relieved and his eyes became moist. he then said with a laugh: ¡°a true man doesn¡¯t need to worry about having a wife. my son has realized his mistakes today, and his future achievements will be even greater.¡±


    ¡°thank you, father, for your unwavering support all this time,¡± yang wu said, choking up as he recalled everything yang yuan had done for him.


    after a while, he finally recovered and said: ¡°yang chen, there is something i want to talk to you about. can we talk further?¡±


    yang chen, full of doubts, slightly moved away with yang wu.


    when yang wu saw that others couldn¡¯t hear their conversation, he sighed: ¡°yang chen, i don¡¯t know how to tell you this. actually, my father has already told yang heng not to bother you anymore. however, as his brother, i can clearly see that he still refuses to let you go so easily.¡±


    yang chen was a little surprised.


    yang heng still refuses to let him off easily?


    this was interesting. it seemed that he had underestimated yang heng¡¯s magnanimity.


    ¡°i¡¯m telling you this because i have my own reasons. after all, i am his real brother. however, this kid is really blind to trouble you. yang chen, you don¡¯t have to be polite with him. teach him a harsh lesson and leave him with a sigh of relief. i believe, he will understand once he suffers,¡± yang wu shook his head.


    it didn¡¯t take long for the wedding party to return to the yang family. yang chen declined yang yuan¡¯s further request for repayment and chose to return home as a reason for having a fight with the wang family in three days.


    meanwhile, yang yuan quickly went to yang jin he and reported the specifics of yang chen¡¯s trip.


    yang jin he did not accompany yang chen to yu¡¯s house. hearing the ins and outs of what yang yuan said, his eyebrows raised, and his eyes showed a hint of surprise: ¡°although i think wang yun kai is not as powerful as that xu hu, the spears and swords have no eyes. it¡¯s still surprising that yang chen defeated wang yun kai in actual combat. this tells those great tribes that our yang family is not a tribe that can be easily bullied.¡±


    if a fight with fists and feet was not a real victory, then a battle would be a real victory.


    this victory was not only due to strength but also extraordinary courage and plenty of combat experience.


    ¡°yes, and i feel that yang chen¡¯s martial arts cultivation seems to have improved again,¡± yang yuan reported truthfully.


    ¡°improved again? it¡¯s only been a short time,¡± yang jin he was truly amazed:


    ¡°it seems that the resources i provided have worked. the great elder was right, different resources can have different effects on different geniuses. yang chen is indeed a genius among geniuses..¡±

 Chapter 56 - Chapter 56: Chapter 53: Resolute Gaze_l

    chapter 56: chapter 53: resolute gaze_l


    translator: 549690339


    why are the resources within the clan allocated to outstanding geniuses, while the mediocre ones are ignored?


    because when you give resources to geniuses, they won¡¯t be wasted.


    but if it is given to the mediocre, even the best resources would be wasted.


    during yang chen¡¯s exchange with wang yun kai, yang yuan clearly observed the improvement in his cultivation. however, yang yuan did not know to what extent yang chen¡¯s martial arts cultivation had progressed. if he knew that yang chen had reached the sixth stage of the body refining realm, he might not be able to speak so fluently.


    ¡°yes, my yang wu was already outstanding enough in my opinion, but compared to yang chen, he¡¯s still far behind.¡± yang yuan said with a wry smile.


    ¡°this is a blessing for our yang family, yang yuan. you can¡¯t just think for yourself. as yang chen rises, our yang family will also rise.¡± yang jin he gazed into the distance, his eyes full of expectation.


    yang yuan respectfully said, ¡°clan leader, rest assured, yang chen¡¯s character and talent are top-notch, today, he fought wang yun kai using weapons without being dismayed, proving that he was born for great things. for such a talent, i can no longer have selfish intentions. by the way, i have one more thing to tell you. yang chen is going to wang family in three days to challenge wang ren and wang de in alchemy again¡­ ¡±


    ¡°oh? getting back up where you fell, it¡¯s indeed necessary. we can¡¯t interfere in this matter. yang chen needs to resolve his own grudges. however, to guard against any deceit from the wang family, yang yuan, you and some others should secretly protect yang chen. his safety must not be compromised at all.¡±


    yang jin he was worried about any mishap happening to yang chen and instructed cautiously.


    ¡°leave this matter to me, clan leader. i, yang yuan, can¡¯t guarantee anything else, but if anyone dares to harm yang chen, i will risk my life to prevent them from succeeding!¡±


    just like that, word spread that in three days, yang chen would go to the wang family to learn alchemy. this news quietly passed among the nearby clans of the yang family.


    everyone began to learn about yang chen¡¯s audacious undertaking in three days.


    to call it audacious was not an exaggeration at all. challenging the geniuses of the great tribes was not something rare or bizarre. however, someone like yang chen, openly stating that he would challenge the wang family, was indeed unprecedented.


    challenging the wang family¡¯s genius was not as simple as competing.


    once the competition began, the challenger would no longer have a way out.


    with a simple sentence, yang chen had blocked his own retreat. even if he won, it didn¡¯t matter; once he lost, however, his reputation would plummet to a point where it would be difficult to recover.


    before the battle, having the courage to block one¡¯s own retreat required extraordinary guts.


    just this audacity alone was something ordinary people didn¡¯t possess. how could it not garner explosive attention?


    in just one day, many nearby tribes started discussing the matter. it could be said that yang chen¡¯s challenge had become the most-talked-about topic in recent days.


    ¡°in my opinion, yang chen must have a problem with his brain. only an idiot like him would issue a challenge without leaving himself a way out. does he think challenging the geniuses of the great tribes is that easy? casually challenging the great tribes with just a single sentence? now he doesn¡¯t even have a way out, and he can¡¯t even back down if he wants to. does he think this is child¡¯s play?¡±


    ¡°brother, i¡¯m not happy to hear you say that. yang chen did this because he has the courage and guts that others don¡¯t possess. if you were asked to challenge the geniuses of the great tribes, would you dare?¡±


    ¡°little sister, you don¡¯t have to defend yang chen like that. after a single visit to the yang family, it¡¯s like your soul was snatched away.¡±


    the young girl spoke of yang chen with a starry-eyed expression, ¡°that¡¯s not it. yang chen is so young and yet has such courage and strength. who wouldn¡¯t like him? i don¡¯t care, i just can¡¯t stand you speaking ill of yang chen. besides, i want to go and watch the day after tomorrow when yang chen goes to the


    wang family to compete!¡±


    there were quite a few people with the attitude of going to watch the battle.


    many people wanted to see how yang chen would challenge the genius of the wang family.


    however, there were not many people who had faith in yang chen.


    because many people were aware of yang chen¡¯s skill in alchemy.


    one should know that yang chen¡¯s previous fame was largely due to his competition in alchemy with the wang family.


    if yang chen had merely been narrowly defeated, it wouldn¡¯t have mattered. but yang chen produced three furnaces of precious elixir, none of which successfully achieved a pill. such a competition became an unprecedented joke. the wang family¡¯s ambitious geniuses used this to create momentum for themselves, inciting media interest and using yang chen as a stepping stone, making his reputation infamous.


    yes, yang chen¡¯s reputation at that time was anything but favorable.


    with such a level of expertise in alchemy, who would have faith in yang chen?¡±l think yang chen is just determined to get back up wherever he falls, but he¡¯s too impatient. his talent in martial arts is indeed astounding and unexpected. however, his talent in alchemy is truly terrible. challenging wang ren and wang de is just asking for death. ¡±


    ¡°yang chen is too impatient.¡±


    ¡°it¡¯s a pity. young and reckless, yang chen is eager to prove himself, and i¡¯m afraid he¡¯ll suffer a huge loss in the battle the day after tomorrow.¡±


    time flies¡­


    in no time, it¡¯s the agreed-upon three days later.


    yang chen, the day he heads to the yang family.


    many people think yang chen has the mindset of getting back up wherever he falls.


    but they don¡¯t know that yang chen never thought like that at all.


    getting up where he falls?


    his challenge to wang ren and wang de is only to put the mind of ¡®yang chen¡¯ at ease before he leaves.


    ¡°although i don¡¯t like doing this kind of butt-kissing stuff, it seems there¡¯s no better way for now.¡± yang chen muttered, getting up from the bed and getting dressed.


    standing in front of a bronze mirror, he took a brief glance at himself, then looked out the window, murmuring, ¡°if all goes well, yu xiaohui and wang yun kai, with their vengeful mentality, should have already made my challenge to wang ren and wang de in the wang family widely known.¡±


    at this thought, the corners of his mouth curled up.


    everything was going according to his plan.


    although he didn¡¯t leave his home, he could somewhat predict the affairs of the outside world.


    since he mentioned his challenge to the wang family back then, he had already expected that the matter would become widely known. with yu xiaohui and wang yun kai¡¯s vengeful mentality toward him, they would be consumed with thoughts of how to humiliate him. and going to challenge the wang family wasn¡¯t the perfect opportunity?


    after all, his alchemy level was disastrously poor in the eyes and ears of the outside world.


    however, who could have imagined that since he dared to say those words that day, he didn¡¯t care about today¡¯s competition at all?


    when it comes to alchemy, he has absolute confidence.


    men stop, kill-men; gods stop, slaughter-gods!


    ¡°that¡¯s good too. i¡¯ll thoroughly change the way those people look at me. i¡¯ll also completely erase the scandal of the previous yang chen.¡±


    ¡°young master, i have prepared all the tools you usually use for alchemy. do you have any other orders?¡± gu mingyue said tenderly from outside the door.


    ¡°creak! ¡±


    the door opened, revealing yang chen, looking warm and gentle in the sunlight.


    walking ahead with his hands behind his back, yang chen said decisively, ¡°no need, since everything is prepared, let¡¯s go. let¡¯s go!¡±


    ¡°young master, are we going to the wang family?¡± gu mingyue followed closely behind yang chen with small steps.


    ¡°yes, to the wang family.¡± yang chen¡¯s eyes looked forward.


    gu mingyue saw it clearly.


    they were a pair of determined eyes¡­.

 Chapter 57 - Chapter 57: Chapter 54: Digging Ancestral Graves, I’m

    chapter 57: chapter 54: digging ancestral graves, i¡¯m


    good at it 1


    translator: 549690339


    not to mention those foreign races, yang chen still underestimated the hatred wang yun kai and yu xiaohui had for him. the extent of the publicity of this matter might have reached some peak. at least, yang chen had not yet left the yang family, and there were at least dozens of yang family members following him by his side.


    ¡°what are you doing¡­?¡± yang chen looked at these people who were planning to leave the yang family with him and asked suspiciously.


    yang wu was among the crowd, and though he had only one arm left, he looked more energetic than before. waving his arm, he said warmly, ¡°yang chen, we are here to support you. you must defeat wang ren and wang de.


    their wang family has never stopped humiliating our yang family brothers. we all hope you can help us vent our anger.¡±


    after all, the yang family was a middle-ranking tribe, and in front of the great tribes, they had to get used to bowing their heads.


    therefore, many middle-ranking tribes, including the yang family, had to act according to the whims of the great tribes, and naturally, they could not avoid being bullied by the geniuses of these great tribes.


    however, on ordinary days, people would just endure it, but it didn¡¯t mean they would not resent it!


    they were all dignified men, so why should they let others bully them? ¡°yes, yang chen, it¡¯s all up to you now.¡±


    ¡°if it really doesn¡¯t work, i¡¯ll lend you our family¡¯s silver bell furnace!¡±


    ¡°i also have quite a few alchemy materials here, yang chen, if you need them,


    i¡¯ll give them all to you.¡±


    ¡°you must fight for our honor!¡±


    yang wu stood in the forefront, shouted: ¡°don¡¯t chit-chat for now. i know yang


    chen¡¯s alchemy level. my younger brother is no match for him. today, when we go there, don¡¯t forget our original intention. yang chen is going to challenge the wang family, and he won¡¯t avoid being ridiculed by the wang family. at that time, yang chen might be suppressed in terms of numbers, so what should we do?¡±


    ¡°if they want to scold, we scold back. if they want to fight, we fight back. our


    yang family is not short of men!¡±


    ¡°well done,¡± yang wu laughed heartily.


    yang chen also laughed.


    although the previous yang chen was bullied by the yang family brothers, upon further thinking, these young people were eventually just enthusiastic teenagers.


    ¡°alright, let¡¯s go make a scene at the wang family!¡±


    ¡°causing a scene is fine, but we still have to stay cautious and not cross the line. so to be safe, i¡¯ll accompany you there.¡±


    as the teenagers were shouting loudly, suddenly, elder yang walked over, with his hands behind his back and a strong aura. as soon as he appeared, the young people bowed their heads respectfully.


    yang chen said with joy, ¡°elder yang!¡±


    how could he not know what it meant for elder yang to show up now?


    in fact, elder yang¡¯s presence most likely indicated that he feared the wang family members would interfere and wanted to escort them personally.


    after all, this challenge was a big event. having one more elder by one¡¯s side undoubtedly provided an extra layer of security.


    yang chen was indifferent to whether elder yang would go or not, but his arrival warmed his heart.


    of course, elder yang wouldn¡¯t be as aggressively clear-cut as these young people, intent on causing trouble. however, he had clearly been stirred up, saying slowly, ¡°yang chen, today¡¯s challenge is just a simple test of alchemy. but in my heart, you¡¯ve already represented the face of alchemy among the younger generation of the yang family.¡±


    ¡°if you lose, it means our yang family¡¯s challenge to the great tribes has failed once again.¡± elder yang murmured as if talking to himself, ¡°back in the day, i was as young and passionate as you. unfortunately, i failed. challenging the great tribes is so difficult. but failure is far better than not having the courage to challenge at all. we are not afraid of failure, yang chen, you need not worry.¡± his way of thinking was different from that of these younger ones. most of these young ones thought that the matter at the end of the day only represented yang chen.


    but in his eyes, the meaning was different.


    indeed, yang chen initiated the challenge. but what does yang chen represent? he represents the yang family!lf yang chen really managed to cause the wang family to capsize in the gutter on such a grand stage, it would no doubt tell everyone that the yang family now has the capability to contend with the great tribes in terms of alchemy skill and power!


    ¡°give it your best.¡± old yang stroked his beard.


    ¡°don¡¯t worry, elder yang, i will.¡± yang chen took a glance at elder yang¡¯s aged face, and suddenly, he seemed to understand his intentions deep down. with that thought, yang chen revealed a gentle smile: ¡°let¡¯s go.¡±


    when they arrived at the wang family, yang chen finally witnessed what could be called a grand spectacle!


    because countless people were gathered at the entrance of the wang family¡¯s main gate. these people were engaged in various discussions, cluttered and disordered, clearly outsiders who had come to watch. now, as they saw yang chen and the others arrive, they stepped aside to make way, and the discussions grew even more intense.


    ¡°there are so many people here¡­¡±


    ¡°don¡¯t be timid, what are you afraid of? learn from brother wu and brother


    chen! look at them, how calm they are.¡±


    ¡°the yang family members are here!¡±


    ¡°look at this setup, they are indeed here to fight. i didn¡¯t expect the rumors to be true. yang chen actually brought a group of people to challenge the wang family here.¡±


    ¡°the wang family members have been waiting for a long time. this time there¡¯s going to be a good show, the wang family and yang family. wang ren and wang de don¡¯t need to be mentioned, they are both well-known alchemy geniuses. as for yang chen, he is said to be the treasure of the yang family. this clash between two groups is going to be fantastic.¡±


    just like the speculations of these onlookers, the wang family members had indeed been waiting for quite a while.


    after all, rumors on top of rumors, plus wang yun kai¡¯s confirmation, the wang family had no reason not to take this matter seriously. challenges from middle-ranking tribes were exactly what the great tribes wanted to see.


    before the current trial war of the hundred clans, which great tribe wouldn¡¯t want to deter the monkeys by killing a chicken and demonstrate their might? the yang family was rushing headlong into the barrel of a gun, and the wang family couldn¡¯t be happier, as they had been worried about not having a chance to assert their authority.


    soon, yang chen and the others arrived at the open space in the middle of the crowd. both sides met each other¡¯s gaze, and yang chen focused on the two young men in the wang family¡¯s group. these two young men were none other than wang ren and wang de.


    behind wang ren and wang de stood a group of people, including both the wang family¡¯s youngsters and elders.


    the moment they faced each other, the atmosphere immediately became tense.


    ¡°yang chen, you guys took so long to get here, i thought you didn¡¯t have the guts to come.¡± wang ren stood at the front of the crowd and looked at yang chen, wearing a smug and mocking expression without hesitation: ¡°speaking of which, yang chen, have you grown some courage recently? did losing to us last time not hurt enough? you managed to save up some spirit stones with your open-crotch pants, and now you want to come and pay homage to me?¡±


    the *                 are you talking about?¡± upon hearing wang ren¡¯s words, a young man from the yang family burst out, pointing at wang ren and swearing loudly.


    this made yang wu¡¯s face awkward as he hurriedly said, ¡°ahem¡­ yi ming, you were too hasty.¡±


    ¡°uh¡­brother wu, did i jump the gun?¡± yi ming, who had just shouted, suddenly noticed the disapproving glances cast at him and awkwardly retreated.


    ¡°nonsense? can¡¯t you show some decency? don¡¯t get angry just because others do. one look at you and it is obvious that you have never seen a grand stage. remember, although you are here to help, don¡¯t act as if you want to tear the other party apart the moment you open your mouth, okay? they are from the great tribes after all. what good will it do for brother chen if we really fight? what we have to do today is not let brother chen lose his momentum before the fight begins.¡± yang wu said irritably.


    yi ming quickly apologized, thinking that if someone disrespected yang chen, he would jump out and fight with them, but it seemed¡­ that wasn¡¯t the case.


    yang wu glared at yi ming fiercely: ¡°all of you listen up, act according to my cues later. as long as the situation doesn¡¯t look good, shout like yi ming did just now, understand? let¡¯s start by showing the fierceness of our yang family men. if they really tear their faces apart, don¡¯t hold back and curse their eighteen generations of ancestors!¡±


    ¡°brother wu, rest assured, i am an expert in digging up ancestor¡¯s graves.¡± yi ming patted his chest and guaranteed: ¡°i won¡¯t let brother chen¡¯s momentum drop. that group of white-faced kids from the wang family, i can curse five of them at once!¡±


    the fire has retreated, let¡¯s start the third watch.


    cough cough, you all understand, give me some support, okay?

 Chapter 58 - Chapter 58: Chapter 55: I Have an Opinion_l

    chapter 58: chapter 55: i have an opinion_l


    translator: 549690339


    ¡°that¡¯s good, let¡¯s be open about it. anyway, we¡¯re all young people. even if we make a fuss, at most, the wang family will find our yang family elders to vent their anger. they won¡¯t dare to do anything to our yang family,¡± yang wu said confidently.


    although middle-ranking tribes are not as powerful as great tribes, the great tribes are not supposed to bully them casually. the quarrels between these young people, when taken seriously, are just bickering, as long as no lives are lost and nothing major goes wrong, they could be considered kids¡¯ play.


    the yang family can handle this line.


    furthermore, since elder yang was there holding the line, what did they have to be afraid of?


    yang wu, acting as the commander of the group of youngsters, started by saying, ¡°now, let¡¯s first see what brother chen has to say.¡±


    yang chen stood in the front, hands behind his back, and calmly said, ¡°well, speaking of which. i remember the wang family has a genius named wang yun


    kai. he and i have quite a lot of connections. why isn¡¯t he here?¡± he didn¡¯t find it strange that wang yun kai was not present today.


    ¡°yang chen, victory or defeat is a common occurrence in battle. i admit that your martial arts cultivation is beyond our expectations, but if you really think that we are as useless as wang yun kai, then you are profoundly mistaken,¡± wang de, wang rents older brother, sneered.


    he did have the right to say so, because wang yun kai indeed wasn¡¯t the top genius in the wang family. the wang family¡¯s signature members were wang ren and wang de. the two brothers were prominent figures. wang de, the elder brother, was a top martial arts genius. at only fifteen years old, he had already reached the peak of the fifth level of body refining realm in strength and skill.


    wang de¡¯s younger brother wang ren, however, was an alchemy genius. it was rumored that not long ago, wang ren had successfully refined a furnace of ¡°essence rising pill¡± and become a genuine first-rank perfect alchemist.


    ¡®upgrade essence¡¯ is a type of elixir that can refine the body¡¯s strength in the body refining realm and can improve a martial artist¡¯s martial arts cultivation to some extent. hence, it is called a first grade perfect elixir. once refined successfully, it is a genuinely perfect first-rank alchemist.


    this pair of brothers, wang ren and wang de, one specialized in alchemy while the other in martial arts, made them quite a sensation among the nearby tribes.


    yang chen of the past was too far behind wang ren in terms of alchemy, and the gap was vast.


    at this point, wang ren added, ¡°yang chen, i am not trying to belittle you. aside from elder yang, no one in your yang family can compare to my alchemy prowess. you all are just amateurs in my eyes!¡±


    his words immediately enraged the young members of the yang family.


    yang wu couldn¡¯t sit still anymore and angrily shouted, ¡°who are you calling garbage?¡±


    ¡°you, yang wu! with a broken arm, why don¡¯t you just stay at home and not come out to make a fool of yourself?¡± wang ren sneered mockingly.


    in his eyes, middle-ranking tribes were born to be played with and bullied by those from great tribes.


    no one from the yang family could continue to tolerate such ridicule.


    especially yang yi ming, who had solemnly promised not to intervene, angrily shouted, ¡°wang ren, do you really think you¡¯re a genius? shut your damn mouth!¡±


    ¡°kid, watch your language!¡± the wang family members all stood up.


    yang yi ming, full of righteousness and resentment, was not the least bit afraid at this moment. he sneered, ¡°what¡¯s the matter? are you upset? keep your mouth clean? hmph! i am a foul-mouthed person, but i like to talk to people with foul mouths! go back and smell your own breath! it¡¯s like you just jumped out of a latrine! and you, wang ren and wang de, did your parents teach you to have such rotten mouths, or is it inherited from your ancestors? did all of your ancestors also come out of latrines, narcissistic, and have deadly foul mouths like you?


    yang yi ming¡¯s mouth was like a cannon, with a continuous string of unfathomable words that stunned everyone present.


    ¡°nice!¡± yang wu clapped his hands in approval.


    yang yi ming was indeed very good at digging up people¡¯s ancestral graves.


    wang family members were at a loss for words to refute yang yi ming.


    indeed, they were not used to arguing with people like this. as members of a great tribe, they had received high-quality education since childhood. when faced with such a situation, they didn¡¯t even know how to fight back.


    with yang yi ming not ready to give up just yet, he wiped his mouth and was ready to go for another round of cursing.


    yang wu quickly coughed twice, ¡°yi ming, that¡¯s enough.¡±


    at this point, the wang family elders stood up one after another, looking embarrassed at elder yang, ¡°yang song de, are all of you from the yang family so uncultured? or can you only show off with your tongues?¡±


    elder yang seemingly amiably said, ¡°well, brother wang, my fault for not teaching them well. but sometimes, verbal confrontation can also reveal a person¡¯s true aptitude, can it not?¡±


    as he spoke with the wang family elders, elder yang did not shy away from any rhetoric.


    ¡°but do remember why your yang family came here today. if all you want to do is play such childish games, then we wang family will not join in. you yang family might not care if you lose face, but we wang family do mind!¡± the wang family elder spoke with a straight face.


    elder yang knew it was time for action and calmly said, ¡°in that case, let¡¯s not waste any more time and start the alchemy competition.¡±


    ¡°humph, good. now that we have talked about it, shouldn¡¯t we set the rules?¡± wang yong said coldly.


    ¡°both of us will act as referees for the younger generation¡¯s competition, which will make it fairer. during the competition, the furnace must be the most ordinary pill furnace, ¡± elder yang said, looking at wang yong, ¡°in the end, the victory will be determined by the pill quality, appearance and quantity, as well as the process. i hope brother wang can ensure fairness and justice.¡±


    ¡°you should be the one to keep that in mind,¡± wang yong snorted coldly.


    elder yang did not say anything more, as wang yong was also an alchemist, and like elder yang, a pillar of the wang family.


    now, wang yong was backing off with his hands behind him, ¡°alright, yang chen, wang ren, do you two have any objections?¡±


    ¡°i have none,¡± wang ren said coldly.


    ¡°i do!¡± yang chen suddenly stood up.


    ¡°kid, what else do you want to say?¡± wang yong looked impatiently at yang chen.


    yang chen spoke with his hands behind his back, ¡°simply competing is not very interesting. in my opinion, it¡¯s better to have some stakes. otherwise, this competition would be too boring, and it wouldn¡¯t be fun for the audience to watch either. i don¡¯t know if everyone else thinks what i said makes sense?¡±


    apart from supporting yang chen, he preferred to add some stakes to the competition.


    otherwise, it would be unworthy of his rare alchemy appearance..

 Chapter 59 - Chapter 59: Chapter 56: Feng Xuewu’s Support_1

    chapter 59: chapter 56: feng xuewu¡¯s support_1


    translator: 549690339


    ¡°yes, we need to add some color to this!¡±


    ¡°it¡¯s more interesting with a little extra on the line.¡±


    these onlookers from other clans started to make a commotion, apparently feeling that yang chen¡¯s proposal was a great boost to the atmosphere.


    yang chen wasn¡¯t surprised by this. in his previous life, the price for his alchemy was astronomical. in this life, yang chen didn¡¯t set such high conditions, but without a little extra, it wouldn¡¯t spark his interest.


    however, his way of thinking was seen as a lowly trick to attract attention by the wang family members.


    wang ren didn¡¯t hesitate to ridicule: ¡®yang chen, is it because you didn¡¯t lose your open-crotch pants last time and are now feeling uncomfortable? this time you want to lose them too, hahaha! honestly, yang chen, i never thought you¡¯d have the guts to bring up the idea of a wager.¡±


    the wang family members burst into laughter upon hearing this.


    clearly, they all believed wang ren wouldn¡¯t lose.


    yang chen folded his arms behind him: ¡°wang ren, it seems that yi ming wasn¡¯t wrong when he said you have a foul mouth. instead of wasting time here, it would be more practical to see the real deal in action. or are you not brave enough to add more to the wager?¡±


    how could wang ren tolerate someone saying he didn¡¯t have the guts? he sneered: ¡°daring? what a joke, yang chen. if you want to have a wager, i don¡¯t mind adding more stakes. i just don¡¯t know what you intend to put up?¡± ¡°if i lose, five thousand spirit stones!¡± yang chen stretched out five fingers.


    upon hearing this, everyone inhaled a sharp breath of cold air.


    five thousand spirit stones.


    ¡°has yang chen gone crazy?


    ¡°five thousand spirit stones!¡±


    ¡°even the yang family patriarch would cry if he had to take out five thousand spirit stones.¡±


    ¡°yang chen is too young and arrogant. five thousand spirit stones are not a small amount. it¡¯s a truly astronomical price.¡±


    even elder yang couldn¡¯t maintain his composure.


    in his heart, he also didn¡¯t think that yang chen had much hope of winning, but since yang chen was determined to come here, he couldn¡¯t do anything about it. besides, life always has its ups and downs, yang chen lost last time and became discouraged, but this sparked some power within him.


    so, he wasn¡¯t afraid of yang chen losing.


    however, yang chen was playing too big.


    five thousand spirit stones were an astronomical number, even enough to make the yang family frown.


    ¡°yang chen, do you¡­¡± elder yang looked at yang chen, unsure whether to laugh or cry: ¡°do you have that many spirit stones?¡± yang chen shook his head.


    he indeed didn¡¯t have that many spirit stones.


    the reason he dared to say this was that he never thought he would lose.


    ¡°you¡­¡±


    elder yang sighed, ¡°young and reckless, young and reckless. never mind, a true man¡¯s word is as good as his bond; there¡¯s no reason to back down because of the number of sdirit stones. go all out in the match. if vou reallv lose. i will come up with those five thousand spirit stones, even if it means putting my fortune on the line!¡±


    yang chen hadn¡¯t thought that far, but after hearing elder yang¡¯s words, he was genuinely taken aback.


    it seemed that elder yang really valued him and was even willing to dip into his own pockets to avoid affecting his competition.


    that¡¯s five thousand spirit stones, something even elder yang couldn¡¯t easily afford.yang chen knew that at this point, words meant nothing, and only victory could repay second master yang¡¯s great kindness to him. he took a deep breath: ¡°second master, yang chen will do his utmost.¡±


    ¡°five thousand spirit stones¡­¡± wang ren snapped back to reality, but quickly burst into laughter: ¡°yang chen, you just sent me the purple elegance dan furnace, and now you¡¯re going to send me five thousand spirit stones. you are my lucky star! all right, enough with the idle talk, let¡¯s start the competition.¡±


    ¡°wait a moment,¡± said yang chen.


    ¡°what, are you going to back out?¡± wang ren narrowed his eyes. yang chen slowly stated, ¡°you haven¡¯t said what you will give me if you lose.¡±


    ¡°hahaha, what a joke! how could i lose?¡± wang ren laughed arrogantly. ¡°however, according to the rules, i should still give you something to hope for.


    what do you want?¡±


    ¡°it is quite simple. if you lose, three thousand spirit stones, plus the purple elegance dan furnace,¡± yang chen replied with his hands behind his back, appearing calm and composed.


    ¡°ah, so you¡¯ve been thinking about the purple elegance dan furnace from the beginning. fine, no problem. if i lose, three thousand spirit stones plus the purple elegance dan furnace,¡± wang ren agreed.


    ¡°now, can the competition begin?¡± wang yong¡¯s mouth also curled up into a delighted smile. yang chen was simply a lucky star for their wang family, delivering spirit stones to them just like that. how could he not be happy? with so many people here today, even the yang family couldn¡¯t cheat their way out.


    elder yang didn¡¯t rush to answer, but instead asked yang chen, ¡°how confident are you in winning?¡±


    ¡°sixty percent!¡± yang chen didn¡¯t commit too strongly.


    ¡°wang ren has recently refined the essence rising pill. he has already reached the level of a perfect first-rank alchemist. i guess he will most likely choose to refine the ¡®essence rising pill¡¯ today, which is an exclusive elixir of the wang family. in comparison, you can only refine the clear flame pill.¡±


    elder yang advised, ¡°the clear flame pill is just a first-grade high-level elixir, and it¡¯s still a bit worse than the essence rising pill. the key lies in the quantity. if you can only refine one, you lose; if you can refine two, it¡¯s a draw.


    in any case, you must refine at least two!¡±


    this was also the problem yang chen faced at the moment.


    because, he could only refine the ¡®clear flame pill¡¯.


    with yang chen¡¯s alchemy skills back then, it was naturally impossible for him to only be able to refine just one clear flame pill. the number of elixirs he had refined was beyond his own counting. however, times have changed, and if he were to refine other elixirs now, how would he explain it?


    of course, these problems were not considered major challenges for yang chen, and even if he could only refine the clear flame pill, he was completely confident that he could win.


    similar to yang chen¡¯s side, wang yong also advised wang ren: ¡°according to my investigation, yang chen is only capable of refining a ¡®clear flame pill.¡¯ so, wang ren, as long as you perform normally and refine the ¡®essence rising pill,¡¯ victory is assured. by then, the five thousand spirit stones will be all yours. the wang family won¡¯t interfere. ¡±


    upon hearing this, wang rents heart was filled with joy: ¡°thank you, uncle


    wang, for the guidance. i am sure to win this competition.¡±


    ¡°alright, let¡¯s begin.¡± elder yang said with his hands behind his back.


    yang chen and wang ren stepped forward at the same time.


    just as yang chen was about to summon his pill furnace, a sudden voice caught his attention.


    ¡°yang chen, look this way, i¡¯m over here!¡± in the crowd, a dazzling figure was very eye-catching. she wore a green dress with a lace pattern, a white waistband tied around her waist, and her colorful attire stood out along with her long hair draped over her shoulder and the star-like sparkle in her eyes. looking at her, people couldn¡¯t help feeling joyful, as if they were watching an elf dancing in the snow.


    ¡°miss feng?¡± yang chen was startled, quite unexpectedly.


    feng xuewu appeared at some unknown point, and as a low-key person, she had not attracted much attention. however, just by calling out like that, she instantly became the focus of the crowd. ¡°it¡¯s feng xuewu.¡±


    ¡°why did the miss feng family come?¡±


    ¡°i didn¡¯t expect that she would be attracted to even a competition like this. but isn¡¯t feng xuewu usually not fond of bustling events?¡±


    ¡°didn¡¯t you see? feng xuewu seems to know yang chen, and by the looks of it, they have a pretty close relationship. yang chen must be really fortunate to even know feng xuewu. this is going to be fun. if yang chen loses today, won¡¯t it be a total disgrace?¡±


    ¡°hehe, biting off more than he can chew!¡±


    feng xuewu didn¡¯t pay attention to the whispers around her.. she clenched her small fists and said with a bright smile, ¡°yang chen, come on, your sister¡¯s here to cheer you on!¡±

 Chapter 60 - Chapter 60: Chapter 57: A Draw?_l

    chapter 60: chapter 57: a draw?_l


    translator: 549690339


    this time, she didn¡¯t call him ¡°little brother,¡± and when she went back, her mother specifically scolded her for this matter. it is said that the more talented a man is, the more prideful he becomes, and usually, a prideful person hates being called by their nickname.


    feng xuewu thought it over and felt that it was indeed for this reason. this time, when she came over, she immediately changed her usual behavior and directly addressed yang chen by his name. no matter what, she had to show enough sincerity. she was older than yang chen by quite a few years, so when interacting with him, it wouldn¡¯t hurt to be humble.


    when yang chen saw feng xuewu coming over to support him personally, his heart was filled with warmth. he bowed his hand and said, ¡°thank you, miss feng.¡±


    for a woman like feng xuewu, her status alone was very sensitive. to actually come over to cheer for him was quite a contribution.


    it was precisely because of this that wang rents eyes flashed with a sharp color. watching feng xuewu cheer for yang chen, his heart was filled with intense jealousy. after all, to be favored by a woman like feng xuewu was an extremely great honor.


    thinking of this, wang ren sneered, ¡°yang chen, you really have good luck with people. however, i don¡¯t know if you¡¯ll still be able to laugh after you lose later. ¡±


    yang chen couldn¡¯t be bothered with wang ren. he turned around, directly took out the fire control wood, and said, ¡°can we start now?¡±


    ¡°of course , ¡± wang yong said leisurely.


    hearing this, yang chen skillfully placed the materials in the pill furnace in an orderly manner, then drew a stroke with the fire control wood in the air. with a sizzling sound, the flames burned fiercely. all the steps were done seamlessly.


    wang ren was not to be outdone. he placed materials and controlled fire, which also showed that he had an extraordinary skill in alchemy. ¡°both sides seem to be evenly matched in the first steps of fire control and adjustment.¡±


    ¡°it seems that after losing last time, yang chen has already practiced his alchemy skills. last time, when he was refining pills, he was flustered right from the start.¡¯


    ¡°hehe, how long has it been? even if yang chen tries his hardest, what can he do? he¡¯s too impatient. maybe he really does have talent, but wang ren is a rare alchemy genius from the wang family. it¡¯s still difficult for yang chen to defeat him.¡±


    ¡°however, yang chen¡¯s martial arts strength is not to be underestimated.¡± many people did not have high hopes for yang chen.


    in fact, feng xuewu didn¡¯t have high hopes for yang chen either, which was why she came today.


    it¡¯s said that there are many who add flowers to the brocade, but few who send charcoal in times of snow. giving warmth to someone who has failed is very touching. these were feng xuewu¡¯s thoughts when she came here. she wanted to win over yang chen, and she also couldn¡¯t bear to see yang chen suffer a


    major setback today.


    perhaps today, if yang chen really loses, she could give him some comfort.


    many times, a woman¡¯s comfort is much stronger than a man¡¯s.


    ¡°i just don¡¯t know why yang chen¡¯s sister, yang caidie, hasn¡¯t come here today. but it¡¯s better this way. at least i have an opportunity to appear.¡± feng xuewu¡¯s eyes were fixed on yang chen. it¡¯s no wonder she didn¡¯t think yang chen would win because, with his level of expertise in dan medical, who could believe that his alchemy skills were still outstanding?


    however, wang yong¡¯s expression didn¡¯t look good at this moment.


    ¡°is it that yang chen is amazing, or is wang ren underperforming?¡± wang yong squinted his eyes.


    he was an alchemy grandmaster in the great wilderness, and his skills and vision were even better than elder yang¡¯s. he observed the duel between yang chen and wang ren from beginning to end. it wasn¡¯t hard to see that, in terms of refining pills, wang ren had certain disadvantages compared to yang chen.


    at the very least, there was a gap between wang ren and yang chen when it came to preparing the alchemy materials.


    in an alchemy competition, if one is slow at the beginning, they will be slow throughout.


    he had taught wang ren many times, but today, wang ren was indeed slower than yang chen.


    ¡°no, something¡¯s not right!¡±


    soon, wang ren realized something was wrong: ¡°how could yang chen¡¯s fire control skills be so proficient? furthermore, there¡¯s not a single mistake!¡± what did having no mistakes mean?


    it meant that if a furnace¡¯s materials yielded a maximum of three pills, then if there were no mistakes in fire control and other steps, the result would be three pills. if there was even a tiny mistake, the number of pills produced might drop from three to two.


    it was difficult to control this balance.


    in alchemy, no one could guarantee that they wouldn¡¯t make a mistake.even him, wang yong, a pill-refining grandmaster of his age, could not help but be affected by the tension.


    ¡°alchemy is a process that requires high-density concentration of mental energy. how old is yang chen? can his soul power support him in making no mistakes at all?¡± wang yong took a deep breath, and only two words came to his mind: genius.


    however, he soon shook his head, ¡°why should i be afraid? yang chen is refining the clear flame pill, a first-grade high-level elixir, which can¡¯t be compared to the essence rising pill. considering wang ren¡¯s skills, refining an essence rising pill shouldn¡¯t be a problem.¡±


    at this point, yang chen and wang ren¡¯s alchemy process had also entered its final stages.


    during the finishing steps, neither yang chen nor wang ren dared to be careless.


    however, compared to wang ren, yang chen appeared more at ease, even managing to maintain an unperturbed demeanor throughout the process of refining a batch of elixirs. despite the heavy consumption of energy, he still seemed to have everything under control.


    soon after, yang chen exhaled a refreshing breath and stopped controlling the fire.


    the next moment, the scent of the completed pill entered the nostrils of the onlookers.


    ¡°such a strong fragrance.¡±


    ¡°the pill is done.¡±


    ¡°yang chen has completed the refining of the elixir first. does that mean yang chen has won?¡±


    ¡°fool, the art of alchemy is not about who completes the process first to determine the winner. it¡¯s about the quality, color, and quantity of the elixir. on the contrary, whoever finishes first may be too hasty, as alchemy is a complex process with many steps!¡±


    wang yong, who had been somewhat unconfident before, saw yang chen¡¯s restless completion of the pill and raised the corners of his mouth, ¡°it seems i have overestimated this kid. such a risky method of alchemy shows that his alchemy skills are nothing more than average.¡±


    in the blink of an eye, wang ren¡¯s fire control also stopped abruptly, as the pill fragrance rose.


    a smile appeared on wang ren¡¯s face, clearly indicating his satisfaction with the result of his alchemy. his expression was full of self-confidence and the smile of an assured victor. the way he looked at yang chen seemed to be that of a winner looking down on a loser.


    yang chen, on the other hand, appeared calm and composed, seemingly undisturbed by wang rents gaze.


    ¡°alright, open the furnace and reveal the pills.¡± wang yong instructed.


    yang chen and wang ren opened their pill furnaces simultaneously, and a strong fragrance filled the area instantly. then, wang ren proudly picked out his masterpiece from the pill furnace ¨C the essence rising pill.


    ¡°it¡¯s the essence rising pill! as expected, it¡¯s the essence rising pill!¡±


    ¡°unbelievable quality and color. wang ren really is an alchemy genius. at such a young age, he has become a perfect first-rank alchemist. his future is boundless.¡±


    many people discussed and praised him without reservation.


    wang ren enjoyed the praise. he looked proudly at yang chen and said, ¡°it¡¯s your turn, yang chen.¡±


    wang yong¡¯s expression also showed his confidence in winning. he smiled at


    elder yang, ¡°little brother yang, it¡¯s your turn to reveal the pills, right?¡±


    yang chen didn¡¯t delay either. after wang ren revealed his pill, he leisurely took out the elixir from his pill furnace.


    ¡°two clear flame pills.¡±


    seeing this, everyone was slightly taken aback.


    wang yong was no exception. when he saw the two clear flame pills, his smile instantly froze. somewhat unable to believe his eyes, he stared at the clear


    flame pills and couldn¡¯t help but exclaim in dismay, ¡°two¡­this¡­.¡±


    however, with his composure, he soon regained his calm and said with an unpleasant expression, ¡°little brother yang, since it¡¯s two clear flame pills, this round should be considered a tie, right?¡±


    ¡°a tie? how can there be a tie?¡± wang ren stood up abruptly.


    he had already prepared to enjoy victory and even looked at yang chen with disdain. however, against his expectations, it was a tie ¡ª this was something he just couldn¡¯t accept.


    yang chen laughed as well. a tie(


    wang yong was really quite adept at lying with his eyes open..

 Chapter 61 - Chapter 61: Chapter 58: Overwhelming Victory_l

    chapter 61: chapter 58: overwhelming victory_l


    translator: 549690339


    however, wang yong seemed as if he badly wanted to leave this troublesome place. he turned a blind eye to wang ren¡¯s recklessness and even got angry out of nowhere. ¡°alright, i¡¯ve already said it¡¯s a tie. do you still have opinions about me? now, go away.¡±


    ¡°wait,¡± yang chen suddenly spoke up.


    ¡°yang chen, what are you planning to do?¡± wang yong frowned and asked.


    yang chen slowly said, ¡°elder wang, don¡¯t tell me that you didn¡¯t pay close attention to the quality and appearance of my ¡®clear flame pill¡¯. although it¡¯s a first-grade high-level elixir, as long as the alchemy process is flawless, the final product shouldn¡¯t be far less than a first-grade perfect elixir. i believe that, when it comes to quality and appearance, you won¡¯t overlook mine, will you, elder wang?¡±


    at the end of that statement, wang yong¡¯s face turned sour.


    elder yang was also in shock.


    because the ¡®clear flame pill¡¯ that yang chen had refined had no significant difference in appearance and quality to that of his own ¡®clear flame pill¡¯. it was normal for him to achieve this level since it was his signature elixir. but how did yang chen manage that?


    a terrifying possibility suddenly crossed his mind.


    could it be that after just a few practices, yang chen had mastered his signature technique flawlessly?


    you should know that his own ¡®clear flame pill¡¯ had already reached the pinnacle of skill.


    ¡°this¡­¡±


    the onlookers noticed the trick here.


    ¡°do you see that the clear flame pill is a first-grade high-level elixir, but the quality of yang chen¡¯s elixir is exceedingly good? it¡¯s definitely not much worse than the first-grade perfect elixir ¡®essence rising pill!!¡±


    among the onlookers, there were those with discerning eyes.


    ¡°to be honest, even if yang chen refined only one clear flame pill, it could be considered a tie. the ¡®essence rising pill¡¯ that wang ren refined was of poor quality in comparison. yang chen¡¯s clear flame pill, on the other hand, is simply supreme.¡±


    hearing these discussions, wang yong¡¯s expression turned uglier by the moment.


    as for wang ren, his face was full of disbelief.


    ¡°how is it possible? how could i lose? i refined the essence rising pill. as long as i could refine it, i would win. how could i lose? all you outsiders, stop interfering! ¡±


    seeing wang ren so emotionally agitated, elder yang coldly said, ¡°brother wang yong, are you also an outsider? or are you going to lie against your conscience?¡±


    wang yong¡¯s face was filled with displeasure, and he darkly replied, ¡°after all, the essence rising pill is a first-grade perfect elixir, and the clear flame pill is a first-grade high-level elixir. the ranking is different. i don¡¯t think my judgment is wrong. if yang chen could present three of them, it would be reasonable to declare him as the winner. with only two of them, it¡¯s a tie in itself! ¡±


    ¡°wang yong has started to go against his conscience and lie, hahaha.¡±


    ¡°calling this a tie is simply self-serving nonsense.¡±


    ¡°if i were wang yong, i would just crawl into a hole.¡±


    ¡°i guess the wang family can talk without any pain.¡±


    it has to be said ¡ª wang yong¡¯s words provoked the anger of the crowd.


    discerning people could see that yang chen had won.


    indeed, wang yong was well aware that he was going against his conscience, but he had no choice. after all, 3,000 spirit stones were no small sum.


    behind him stood the wang family ¡ª he simply couldn¡¯t believe that the yang family could turn things upside down.


    thinking about this, he snickered. many times, the truth couldn¡¯t stand against real strength. the wang family was powerful and could easily distort the so-called ¡°truth¡±.


    however, just as this thought crossed his mind, yang chen suddenly laughed, ¡°so, you¡¯re saying, elder wang, that as long as i refine ¡®three¡¯ clear flame pills, i will win?


    ¡°of course, as long as you can refine three of them,¡± wang yong replied.


    ¡°no need for any prerequisites,¡± yang chen casually replied. he then slowly fumbled inside the pill furnace, and taking out another ¡®clear flame pill¡¯. counting the one before, that made three ¡®clear flame pills¡¯ in total.


    ¡°what?!¡±


    ¡°three clear flame pills.¡±


    at this moment, everyone¡¯s expressions became hard to control.


    elder yang looked at this scene with a bitter smile, muttering to himself, ¡°could it be that this kid had already refined three clear flame pills from the start but didn¡¯t show them, suspecting that wang yong would try to cheat? he intentionally only revealed two clear flame pills and waited for wang yong to state the conditions for victory before revealing the true number of pills?¡±


    he was more and more impressed by yang chen.


    a person with courage but no strategy was not enough.


    today, yang chen showed that he possessed enough talent, as well as a corresponding strategy.


    ¡°a true genius! outstanding in both the way of alchemy and martial arts, and possessing such a strategy at the same time! our yang family might actually become one of the great tribes!¡± elder yang thought to himself.


    when the three ¡®clear flame pills¡¯ were presented, yang chen slowly said,


    ¡°now, i don¡¯t know if elder wang will count this as my victory or wang ren¡¯s.


    of course, that¡¯s assuming elder wang hasn¡¯t forgotten what he said just now.¡± these words were filled with sarcasm.


    wang yong¡¯s face turned from green to purple, as if he had been slapped hard.


    what was yang chen doing?


    this was naked sarcasm.


    however, faced with these three clear flame pills, all his tricks seemed no longer significant.


    yes, the truth is always overshadowed by absolute strength, and right now, yang chen is showing solid evidence!


    though wang yong¡¯s expression was full of embarrassment, he still gritted his teeth and said, ¡°with such exceptional talent in refining pills, our wang family concedes defeat wholeheartedly. today, let¡¯s say that the yang family wins. but, this humiliation will not be forgotten ¡ª we¡¯ll visit yang family for guidance some other day.¡±


    ¡°impossible! how could i lose?¡± wang ren¡¯s eyes widened; staring at wang yong and roaring, ¡°uncle wang! did you collude with them in advance?! how could i lose to a piece of trash like yang chen?! how is it possible?! i clearly won last time!¡±


    ¡°shut up, you useless fool. get out of here!¡± wang yong took offense at wang ren¡¯s accusation and snorted coldly, ¡°wang de, take your disgraceful brother and leave.¡±


    at this point, wang ir¡¯s race was ugly as well. he glancea aeemy at yang chen and then left the scene with wang ren.


    yang chen wasn¡¯t interested in such a scene.


    ¡°as for what will happen in the future, i¡¯ll worry about that later. for today¡¯s bet, i won. the wang family¡¯s stake shouldn¡¯t go back on our bet, right? i prefer the present to thinking about the future. what do you say, elder wang?¡± yang chen spoke with a peaceful smile.


    seeing yang chen¡¯s smiling face, feng xuewu grinned in the crowd ¡ª this scene genuinely amused her.


    although she came here expecting yang chen to lose, for some reason, she felt genuinely happy about his victory. unknowingly, she had truly come to see yang chen as her younger brother..

 Chapter 62 - Chapter 62: Chapter 59: Connected with Feng Xuewu? 1

    chapter 62: chapter 59: connected with feng xuewu? 1


    translator: 549690339


    elder yang also said: ¡°brother wang, i believe you understand the principle of accepting defeat as a result of a wager, so i don¡¯t need to emphasize it too much. although 3,000 spirit stones are not a small amount, a great clan like the wang family would not care about it too much.¡± hearing elder yang¡¯s words, the onlookers laughed.


    ¡°3,000 spirit stones.¡±


    ¡°haha, now this is interesting.¡±


    ¡°the wang family really lost big this time. 3,000 spirit stones are not a small amount. that¡¯s enough to cultivate a genius!¡±


    ¡°who can they blame? wang yong tried to go back on his word, but ended up slapping himself in the face.¡±


    ¡°humph, our wang family is such a large clan, do you really think we would go back on our word?¡± wang yong, hearing the messy gossip around him and imowing that he couldn¡¯t deny it anymore, was naturally not against clarifying things further: ¡°you all, prepare 3,000 spirit stones and also bring out that purple elegance dan furnace.¡±


    ¡°yes.¡± two servants of the wang family also felt humiliated and left dejectedly to prepare the ¡®spoils of war¡¯ belonging to yang chen.


    at this time, yang chen¡¯s victory completely won the joy of the yang family¡¯s younger generation.


    ¡°awesome.¡±


    ¡°haha, brother chen, you won so beautifully.¡±


    ¡°seeing wang rents expression, i want to laugh. he was so arrogant at the beginning, and i thought he was a very talented person. i didn¡¯t expect him to be a wimp.¡±


    ¡°nonsense! it¡¯s not that he¡¯s a wimp, it¡¯s that there are always stronger opponents out there, and brother chen is just better. what¡¯s the point in brother chen defeating a wimp? brother chen is truly talented, and wang ren simply met his match.¡± yang yiming scolded angrily.


    yang wu also revealed a smile: ¡®yang chen, i, yang wu, am truly convinced of your abilities this time. oh, by the way, miss feng is here.¡±


    ¡°it¡¯s miss feng family¡­¡±


    with feng xuewu¡¯s arrival, her imposing aura made the group of yang family youngsters dare not directly look into her eyes, subconsciously lowering their heads. it was as if country bumpkins couldn¡¯t bear to look at the city girls. the gap in temperament was too large, and an invisible barrier arose.


    feng xuewu indeed possessed the temperament distinct from that of women from small clans and middle-ranking tribes, which went beyond just her beauty.


    yang chen, unlike others, remained calm: ¡°miss feng.¡±


    ¡°yang chen, congratulations.¡± feng xuewu smiled sweetly: ¡°your performance truly exceeded my expectations. i never thought that you would be so skilled in alchemy. even the genius wang ren, who specializes in alchemy, was defeated by you.¡±


    yang chen spoke gently: ¡°miss feng, you flatter me.¡±


    ¡°by the way, my mother has recovered from her illness, all thanks to your help. she has been thinking of you and said she wants me to invite you to the feng family. she really likes you and wants to see you again.¡± feng xuewu issued a precious invitation from a lady of her stature.


    the woman¡¯s invitation, highly treasured, caught people off guard as feng


    xuewu lowered her stance to invite yang chen.


    the onlookers made disapproving noises.


    ¡°it seems that yang chen has won more than just the competition.¡±


    ¡°does feng xuewu value yang chen so much?¡±


    as for feng xuewu¡¯s invitation, elder yang was initially lost in thought, but after pondering carefully, he suddenly became confused: ¡°miss feng, what does your mother¡¯s illness have to do with yang chen?¡±


    ¡®elder yang, being a member of the yang family, don¡¯t you know that yang chen actually has great accomplishments in dan medical?¡± feng xuewu replied with a rhetorical question.


    however, as a girl, she was still more careful. when she spoke, her voice was soft and weak, only audible to elder yang. it wouldn¡¯t cause too much of a sensation.


    she knew very well that yang chen¡¯s identity as a pill doctor was very sensitive.


    if too many people found out, it could cause great trouble for yang chen.¡±what!¡± elder yang¡¯s heart was filled with astonishment, and he stood there stunned, ¡°miss feng, are you, are you joking with me? yang chen, this kid, is he, is he a dan medical?¡±


    feng xuewu looked at yang chen with a playful gaze, wondering why even his family didn¡¯t know about his being a dan medical.


    whose guidance did this young man¡¯s medical skills come from?


    yang chen saw this scene and knew that no matter what, he had to explain. he said bitterly, ¡°second master, it¡¯s like this. this is a long story. please let me tell you step by step.¡±


    soon, yang chen told elder yang the excuse that he had prepared.


    listening to the intricate process, elder yang looked at yang chen with a look of astonishment and joy on his face. he could hardly imagine how many more surprises this young man could bring him. first, it was his outstanding martial arts cultivation, then winning in alchemy against wang ren, and now his identity as a dan medical.


    how could he feel that this kid was full of treasures?


    ¡°this¡­ this, dan medical, it¡¯s hard to believe.¡± elder yang was excited.


    now he understood why feng xuewu had sent such a precious invitation to yang chen. it was clear that the feng family knew about yang chen¡¯s accomplishments in dan medical and wanted to win him over.


    he wasn¡¯t like yang chen, a young man who thinks about things from a more long-term perspective.


    contacting the feng family wouldn¡¯t be a bad idea.


    with that in mind, elder yang said, ¡°miss feng, the matter between you and


    yang chen, as an elder, but in fact, an outsider, it¡¯s not my place to speak.¡±


    feng xuewu smiled gracefully and turned her gaze on yang chen. to be honest, she wasn¡¯t afraid of anyone else, but she was afraid of yang chen. before him, she never thought that any man would refuse her invitation, so she was very stingy with it.


    however, yang chen was an exception.


    this man seemed to be the kind who might actually refuse her invitation.


    yang chen had initially intended to decline, but after a moment of thought, he bowed and said, ¡°miss feng¡¯s invitation, how could i refuse.¡±


    upon hearing this, feng xuewu breathed a sigh of relief.


    wang yong intended to renege on the 3,000 spirit stones and purple elegance dan furnace, but with so many people watching, he had no choice but to grudgingly present them. with that, yang chen¡¯s worries were relieved.


    since ¡®yang chen¡¯ had lost his family¡¯s heirloom in the bet, it was like digging up his ancestors¡¯ grave, which was quite unethical. no matter what, he had to recoup the losses for the other party.


    having acquired his ¡®spoils of war,¡¯ yang chen didn¡¯t linger and left with feng xuewu.


    by now, the onlookers had dispersed, and elder yang, along with a group of yang family youngsters, watched the direction in which yang chen left, silent for a long time.


    ¡°second elder, why did yang chen leave with miss feng?¡± yang yuan wondered, appearing in elder yang¡¯s line of sight, his voice filled with doubt.


    yang chen was equally outstanding in alchemy and had won the match against


    wang ren.


    but he really didn¡¯t know about the matter with feng xuewu.


    yang yuan rubbed his chin: ¡°it¡¯s strange. on the coming of age ceremony, many foreign young women tried to approach yang chen, but this kid is cold to everyone. could it be that he and miss feng have been secretly connected for a while now?¡±


    there will be three more chapters in the afternoon, a total of five chapters today..

 Chapter 63 - Chapter 63: Chapter 60: Meeting the Parents 1

    Chapter 63: Chapter 60: Meeting the Parents 1


    Translator: 549690339


    Yang Yuan suddenly felt that this was indeed possible.


    Among those foreign young girls, there were some beautiful ones, and with their active pursuit, not many men would be unmoved.


    But Yang Chen¡¯s performance was too unusual. However, if Feng Xuewu was in the picture, then the situation would be different. After all, compared to Feng Xuewu, the difference between those foreign girls would be obvious.


    ¡°You are half right. As for the matter between Yang Chen and Feng Xuewu, I¡¯m not sure about the specifics, as it is a long story.¡± Elder Yang said with a sigh.


    ¡°What exactly happened?¡± Yang Yuan¡¯s brows gradually furrowed.


    ¡°Hehe, this kid Yang Chen has hidden himself quite well. Don¡¯t be scared when I tell you, but this kid is actually a Pill Doctor!¡± Elder Yang said with his hands behind his back.


    Yang Yuan was shocked: ¡°A Pill Doctor, how¡­ how is that possible!?¡±


    ¡°In this kid¡¯s words, he accidentally obtained an introductory technique of a Pill Doctor, which led to him studying the Pill Doctor¡¯s Way. But I feel that the matter might not be so simple; however, the process is not important anymore, the important thing is the result. Yang Chen, only thirteen years old, has become a Pill Doctor! If this news gets out, I¡¯m afraid¡­¡± Elder Yang muttered.


    ¡°If it is really like this, we must report this information to the Clan Leader immediately. Moreover, this matter must be kept top secret and not let too many people know about it. Those who have good relations with our Yang family may treat Yang Chen more politely, but those who are not on good terms with us¡­¡± Yang Yuan did not finish his sentence, but his meaning was already very clear.


    The status of a Pill Doctor is extremely sensitive.


    Elder Yang took a deep breath and still felt that it was like a dream: ¡°This matter is of great importance. Yang Chen has not mentioned it to me, which shows that this little guy also knows the seriousness of this matter. Back then, I also wanted to study medical arts in-depth, but I had no method and no talent. I had to let it go, but I never thought that my unfulfilled wish would be accomplished by Yang Chen.¡±


    A look of satisfaction and joy filled his face.


    Yang Yuan was also shocked: ¡°This Pill Doctor¡¯s Way, even if one has extraordinary talent, it takes a lot of effort to learn. It¡¯s no wonder that with this kid¡¯s talent, he unexpectedly lost to Wang Ren in the last competition and even lost face. If this kid focused all his attention on the Pill Doctor¡¯s Way, it would be strange if the Alchemy Lineage did not decline.¡±


    ¡°Yes, now I finally understand. It seems that our assessment of Yang Chen¡¯s talent is still too low. This kid, who knows how manv surprises he could give us.¡± Elder Yang stroked his beard.


    ¡°Speaking of which, what about Feng Xuewu and Yang Chen¡­¡±


    Elder Yang briefly explained: ¡°It seems that the Feng family has the intention to befriend Yang Chen. I didn¡¯t stop this matter. The Feng family is at least not harsh to us middle-ranking tribes, and Yang Chen may not be unworthy of


    Feng Xuewu. ¡±


    ¡°I see.¡± Yang Yuan, being very smart, understood Elder Yang¡¯s meaning with just a little thought.


    ¡°However, we must be cautious in dealing with others. Although I really can¡¯t find a reason for the Feng family to harm Yang Chen, you still need to make sure that Yang Chen¡¯s safety is a priority. I will personally talk to the Clan Leader, and the matter of Yang Chen¡¯s safety will be handed over to you and Qin Zheng to be responsible for. Remember, there must be no mistakes with Yang Chen!¡± Elder Yang instructed.


    ¡°Second Master, rest assured, I will take care of Yang Chen. Our Yang family finally has such a gem, and I won¡¯t let anyone tarnish it!¡± Yang Yuan¡¯s eyes were filled with determination.


    When they arrived at the Feng family, Yang Chen could see the gap between the Yang and Feng families.


    Everything here was well-ordered, whether it was people or things, it gave people a very harmonious feeling.


    ¡°We¡¯re arriving at my house now. My mother has been thinking about you every day.¡± Feng Xuewu smiled, her bright smile as brilliant as a beautiful flower. At the same time, she greeted the Feng family¡¯s servants while leading


    Yang Chen.


    ¡°Young Lady! ¡±


    ¡°Young Lady, you¡¯re back?¡±


    These servants respected Feng Xuewu very much, and she did not put on any airs of a Young Miss at all. Herbehavior made Yang Chen appreciate her even more. Although Feng Xuewu was from a small place like the Great Wilderness, she had an aura that was difficult to cultivate even in big family houses.


    Soon, Feng Xuewu stopped and Yang Chen, along with her, arrived in the courtyard of the mansion.


    ¡°Mother.¡± Feng Xuewu called out affectionately, her joyful tone expressing her happiness.


    Following Feng Xuewu¡¯s gaze, Yang Chen saw the beautiful woman sitting on a chair, smiling warmly and emanating a peaceful aura. At first glance, it gave off a feeling of warmth like a spring breeze.


    Having already met her once, Yang Chen naturally didn¡¯t feel unfamiliar and softly said, ¡°Madame Feng.¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen, after all the longing, you¡¯re finally here. Xuewu, you¡¯re always sticking to your mother, what¡¯s the matter? A guest is here, quickly serve the guest some tea. Oh, and call your father out. Hasn¡¯t he been talking about thanking Yang Chen all day?¡± Madame Feng hurriedly ordered.


    Feng Xuewu quickly agreed and got up to help pour tea for them.


    ¡°Yang Chen, sit down.¡± Madame Feng¡¯s eyes were full of kindness. ¡°You don¡¯t need to be polite with me. Calling me ¡®Madame Feng¡¯ feels a bit awkward. If you don¡¯t mind, you can call me ¡®Aunt¡¯.¡±


    ¡°How could I mind? It seems that Aunt¡¯s illness has already healed.¡± Yang Chen said.


    It wasn¡¯t hard to observe that the complexion of the beautiful woman had clearly improved, radiating a healthy glow. It was no longer like her previous pale and sickly appearance.


    As her illness improved, her spirit also rose, and her temperament and appearance exuded an extraordinary grace.


    It had to be said that she was indeed a beauty. Otherwise, it would be difficult for her to have a daughter as lovely as Feng Xuewu.


    ¡°It¡¯s all thanks to your help. If it weren¡¯t for the method you provided, I don¡¯t know when my illness would have been cured. Actually, I¡¯m older now, so it¡¯s not a big deal to suffer a bit. But if Xuewu had to worry about me, it would be heartbreaking for me as a mother.¡± Madame Feng sighed.


    ¡°Yang Chen, drink your tea. Oh, and this is my father.¡± Feng Xuewu came out carrying the tea.


    Yang Chen looked up and saw a tall, imposing middle-aged man standing behind Feng Xuewu. The man was wearing a wide gown, standing with his hands behind his back, and his gaze was fixed on Yang Chen.


    As their eyes met, Yang Chen could feel an awe-inspiring sense of majesty from the middle-aged man, as well as a sense of oppression.


    This caused Yang Chen to be somewhat shocked, and he instinctively stared back at the middle-aged man, showing no signs of backing down.


    Feng Xuewu¡¯s father hesitated slightly, then exclaimed, ¡°Good kid, you¡¯re at the


    Body Refining Realm Sixth Stage?¡±

 Chapter 64 - Chapter 64: Chapter 61: This is also a Part of Dan Medical 1

    Chapter 64: Chapter 61: This is also a Part of Dan Medical 1


    Translator: 549690339


    The middle-aged man¡¯s words startled both Feng Xuewu¡¯s mother and Feng Xuewu herself. Especially Feng Xuewu, with her small mouth slightly ajar, almost unable to believe the fact her father said. Body Refining Realm Tier 6? How old is Yang Chen, and how can his cultivation reach such an exquisite level?


    Most importantly, isn¡¯t Yang Chen an alchemy maker?


    Even if he has some involvement in the Dao of Alchemy, could his Martial Arts Cultivation be so outrageously high?


    Although Feng Xuewu¡¯s mother was not involved in martial arts, being in the Feng family, she was well aware of what it meant to have the Martial Arts Cultivation of the Body Refining Realm Tier 3 at such a young age.


    Yang Chen was also shocked.


    He was well aware that some strong people could see the martial arts cultivation of others at a glance, but he never expected that there would be such an expert in the Feng family. You must know that the Yang family Leader could not see his martial arts cultivation.


    Feng Changkong saw Yang Chen¡¯s shock and said in a calm tone, ¡°Don¡¯t be surprised. Our Feng family is the only clan among the Hundred Tribes of the Great Wilderness that possesses the complete technique, the ¡®Quadrate Nether Formula.¡¯ Those who practice the Quadrate Nether Formula have exceptionally clear perceptions. Once they have achieved minor success in their cultivation, they can observe the Martial Arts Cultivation of others.¡±


    ¡°So that¡¯s the reason.¡± Yang Chen finally understood, but the only surprise was that the Feng family actually possessed a complete technique ¨C and that Feng Changkong would openly reveal this to him.


    Feng Changkong didn¡¯t take back his gaze from observing Yang Chen. He just made a slight attempt without malice. However, the result of the attempt was far beyond his expectations.


    If other youngsters were to be stared at like this, could they still remain so calm? Not only did Yang Chen do well, but he even maintained his composure in his eyes. It is evident that his temperament is incomparable to that of other youngsters.


    What¡¯s most significant is Yang Chen¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation.


    The original reason he asked Feng Xuewu to bring Yang Chen to the Feng family was to appreciate Yang Chen¡¯s exceptional alchemy skills and to establish a friendly relationship with him on behalf of the Feng family.


    Of course, it would only be a friendly relationship.


    Although Yang Chen¡¯s alchemy maker identity was highly respected, it didn¡¯t necessarily mean that he could be seen in the Feng family¡¯s eyes.


    But now it¡¯s different.


    Just now, after Feng Xuewu entered the room, she told him about the test between this youngster and Wang Ren.


    Alchemy, Martial Arts, and the Alchemy Path ¨C all had such astonishing talent. Along with this ability to remain unflustered in the face of change, and the extraordinary calm temperament. This little guy is not simple¡­


    At this thought, Feng Changkong¡¯s eyebrows were slightly raised. Perhaps this youngster could indeed solve his hidden troubles? Who knows?


    ¡°Young friend Yang Chen, don¡¯t be restrained. Treat this place as your home,¡± Feng Changkong said calmly, then continued, ¡°Xue Wu, you stand beside us.¡±


    ¡°Yes!¡± Feng Xuewu was startled and then stood next to her father.


    Yang Chen was taken aback by Feng Changkong¡¯s words.


    Because usually, for a wealthy family¡¯s daughter, it¡¯s only during the elders¡¯ reception of honored guests that they can¡¯t take a seat. This is not discrimination, but a form of respect. Has Feng Changkong already treated him as an honored guest with just a few simple words?


    Yang Chen¡¯s expression remained unchanged on the surface, but his thoughts were racing in his heart.


    Feng Xuewu¡¯s mother and Feng Changkong exchanged a glance and then smiled, saying, ¡°Yang Chen, I haven¡¯t had the chance to thank you properly for helping me solve the difficult issues with my health last time. I can see that you are genuinely delighted. I heard that your parents passed away when you were young, and I feel genuine pain in my heart for you. If it¡¯s not a bother, this can be your home in the future. You are always welcome here.¡±


    Though seemingly a simple statement, Yang Chen understood the hidden meaning behind Feng Xuewu¡¯s mother¡¯s words.


    She was trying to win him over, waiting for his response.


    After some thought, Yang Chen said gently, ¡°I will definitely visit whenever I have time. I hope you won¡¯t mind, Aunt.¡±


    ¡°How could I mind? I actually wanted to adopt you as my godson, but I¡¯m afraid you might not agree,¡± Feng Xuewu¡¯s mother added.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t think this was just casual talk and chuckled, ¡°Aunt, you must be joking. I was born in a clan, and I don¡¯t have the qualifications to have such a status.¡±


    Yang Chen¡¯s words undoubtedly made Feng Xuewu, who was standing by, feel lost.


    Just now, her mother seemed to have casually mentioned it, but in fact, she was waiting for Yang Chen¡¯s response. And Yang Chen¡¯s words were undoubtedly a tactful rejection of her mother¡¯s idea.


    The observant Feng Changkong saw this and began to have a clearer idea of the situation in his heart.


    With his wisdom, it was not difficult to see that Yang Chen didn¡¯t reject forming a friendly relationship with the Feng family, but at this point, he was still somewhat cautious about the Feng family.


    He liked this kind of temperament. At a young age, he was not only able to understand the hidden meaning behind many implications but also had such a character. This was indeed not easy.


    With these thoughts in his heart, Feng Changkong became eager to start and said, ¡°Yang Chen, since I invited you here today, I will not hide anything from you and won¡¯t be overly cautious. I want to ask you, how long have you been studying medical skills?¡±


    ¡°More than two years,¡± Yang Chen replied.


    ¡°Seeing you easily solving Xuewu¡¯s mother¡¯s illness, I wonder if you have any solutions for other injuries and such?¡± Feng Changkong looked at Yang Chen expectantly.


    At this point, Yang Chen finally understood the purpose of Feng Changkong inviting him here today.


    Yang Chen hesitated for a moment: ¡°I cannot guarantee this. The path of medical skills is full of uncertainty. I have to examine the patient first.¡±


    Upon hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, Feng Changkong¡¯s face showed joy, ¡°Yang Chen, since you¡¯ve said this much, I¡¯ll get straight to the point. To be honest, the reason I asked you here today is because I want you to perform your medical skills once again. As long as you can solve this, whatever you want, I¡¯ll give it to you.¡±


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t immediately agree but instead looked at Feng Xuewu¡¯s face.


    Feng Xuewu let out a sigh, ¡°Yang Chen, I¡¯m sorry. I initially hid some things from you because the matter indeed involves a lot. I hope you can help me one more time.¡±


    Yang Chen frowned and then said, ¡°The last time I helped out of admiration for Miss Feng¡¯s filial piety and didn¡¯t ask for anything in return. This time, it won¡¯t be the same. Since my uncle has been open and honest, how can I be vague about it? Aunt, I will help you with your assignment. However, I cannot guarantee the success or failure of this matter!¡±


    Feng Changkong laughed out loud, ¡°Yang Chen, as long as you¡¯re willing to help, that¡¯s enough. As for success or failure, we¡¯ll leave it to fate.¡±


    ¡°However, since Aunt has fully recovered from her illness, and Uncle is in excellent health, if there are any slight mishaps, it may be due to recent cultivation problems and small setbacks. It¡¯s not a big deal; with careful recuperation, they will return to their original state. There¡¯s nothing else, right?¡± Yang Chen said.


    Such seemingly simple words made Feng Changkong appreciate Yang Chen even more. He stared at Yang Chen, ¡®You can tell that I haven¡¯t been cultivating smoothly lately?¡±


    ¡°This is also part of the basic knowledge of an alchemy maker,¡± Yang Chen said truthfully..

 Chapter 65 - Chapter 65: Chapter 62: There Are Plenty of Ways (Fifth Update)_l

    Chapter 65: Chapter 62: There Are Plenty of Ways (Fifth Update)_l


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°Hahaha, good!¡±


    Feng Changkong stood up cheerfully: ¡°Yang Chen, now I trust you even more, come with me, I¡¯ll take you to meet my father, who is currently the clan leader of our Feng family.¡±


    ¡°What?¡± Yang Chen was shocked.


    The clan leader of the Feng family?


    It seems that today¡¯s visit to the Feng family was meant to treat a truly important figure.


    He did not dare to be vague and hurriedly joined Feng Xuewu, closely following Feng Changkong.


    Feng Changkong led Yang Chen through several turns in the mansion, and soon arrived at a secluded courtyard.


    ¡°Creak! ¡±


    Feng Changkong pushed open the door.


    Suddenly, a chilly breeze blew out from the room, cold to the bone, making people feel a chilling and eerie sensation.


    ¡°Father.¡± Arriving at the entrance, Feng Changkong respectfully said, ¡°I¡¯ve brought Yang Chen.¡±


    Yang Chen did not dare to be vague: ¡°Greetings, senior.¡±


    ¡°Hehe, it seems clear to me. With a Body Refining Realm Tier 6 martial arts cultivation, the Yang family has really produced a promising seedling this time. Alright, come in, all of you,¡± the old man said calmly.


    Only then did Feng Changkong dare to lead Yang Chen and Feng Xuewu into the house together.


    When Yang Chen entered the house, he could see the appearance of the elderly man speaking clearly. He was a skinny old man. His ancient hands looked like chicken claws, and on closer inspection, it was like looking at a lonely ghost, making people shudder in fear.


    However, Yang Chen had seen a lot of people and was only slightly surprised at first but quickly recovered and regained his composure.


    ¡°Grandfather, has your injury gotten any better lately?¡± Feng Xuewu asked worriedly.


    The old man laughed: ¡°Girl, I¡¯m afraid it¡¯s not that easy for your grandfather¡¯s injury to heal. During the battle with that old thief, I was seriously wounded. It¡¯s not easy to recover, but my old bones are not important. What I¡¯m afraid of is that when the old thief returns, our Feng family would have no one to fight him, which is truly worrisome. Changkong, your martial arts cultivation still falls short.¡±


    ¡°Father, I know, that¡¯s why I brought Yang Chen along,¡± said Feng Changkong.


    The old man looked deeply at Yang Chen and then said solemnly, ¡°I¡¯m well aware of the severity of my injury; an alchemy maker is indeed rare. However, what can you do with just a little boy, even if he is an alchemy maker? My young friend, Yang Chen, it¡¯s not that I look down upon you, but it¡¯s just that I¡¯ve already lost hope¡­¡±


    Yang Chen furrowed his brows, as he could see that the old man¡¯s injury was indeed very serious, and it was already difficult for him to maintain himself without dying.


    In consideration of this, Yang Chen respectfully said, ¡°Senior, whether I can solve your problem or not, you still can¡¯t make that call, only I can. If I say it¡¯s impossible, then it¡¯s truly impossible.¡±


    This made the old man laugh: ¡°You¡¯re an interesting kid.¡±


    Yang Chen did not hesitate and directly asked: ¡°Senior, what happened to your injury?¡±


    ¡°What happened, huh¡­¡± The old man looked out of the window, gazing into the distance, ¡°You¡¯re aware of the Red-clothed Bandit Gang.¡±


    ¡°Yes, I am,¡± Yang Chen replied.


    ¡°When the Red-clothed Bandit Gang first set foot in the Great Wilderness, they oppressed the Hundred Tribes of the Great Wilderness. The Twelve Great Tribes eventually took us, Murong family, and Zhang family as the representatives and waged a great battle against the Red-clothed Bandit Gang. During the conflict, I, along with the leaders of the three great tribes, personally engaged the First Leader of the Bandit Gang.¡±


    The old man sighed: ¡°The First Leader is indeed formidable, with unmatched strength. The three of us fought with him but only managed a stalemate. As the main attacker, I was hit by his Yin-Yang Decree, and that¡¯s when my injury began. I originally thought that I would recover quickly from this injury, but it turns out that the old thief¡¯s cultivation method is incredibly strange. In all these years, I¡¯ve been consulting doctors and seeking treatments, but my condition has only worsened instead of improving.¡±


    Yang Chen knit his brows: ¡°Was the First Leader that powerful?¡±


    ¡°How could he not be? However, even though I was injured, that old thief should not have it easy either. Without a decade or so for recovery, he won¡¯t be able to heal either. My Feng family¡¯s ¡®Quadrate Nether Formula¡¯ is not to be trifled with,¡± the old man snorted coldly.


    This made Yang Chen change his attitude towards the old man instantly.


    At least if it hadn¡¯t been for the old man¡¯s intervention and the fierce battle with the First Leader back then, the situation of the Hundred Tribes of the Great Wilderness would not have been as peaceful as it is now. The Bandit Gang would have been even more rampant.


    ¡°Kid, that Yin-Yang Decree is an extremely powerful technique. It is even more profound and unfathomable than our Feng family¡¯s ¡®Quadrate Nether Formula¡¯ and extremely difficult to cure. Even if you rashly try to touch it, you may end up being counterattacked by the power of the Yin-Yang Decree, and with your martial arts cultivation, you would die on the spot. Do you still think you can cure me?¡± the old man said coldly.


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but chuckle, not expecting this old man to be so stubborn.


    However, since he had promised, he had always been true to his word: ¡°Senior, believe it or not, I might actually have a solution to your injury.¡±


    ¡°What!¡± The old man widened his eyes. ¡°Are you serious? If you¡¯re trying to deceive me, don¡¯t think I won¡¯t get angry. Even if I don¡¯t kill you, I might still punish you a bit, and your Yang family wouldn¡¯t dare to say anything. Of course, if you can really cure me, hehe, I won¡¯t let you down.¡±


    He couldn¡¯t see any hope for himself, but that didn¡¯t mean he didn¡¯t want to recover from his injury.


    ¡°Father, Yang Chen is just trying to help. What are you doing¡­¡± Feng Changkong coughed a couple of times.


    ¡°Stupid boy, get lost! When this old man speaks, do you have a say?¡± the old man grumbled.


    Feng Xuewu, seeing this, pouted: ¡°Grandfather, what do you mean by that? Yang Chen is a good friend of mine. If you keep on like this, I¡¯ll never come to visit you again. Who treats people like this? Apologize to Yang Chen right now!¡±


    ¡°Uh¡­¡± The old man was taken aback by Feng Xuewu¡¯s words and rubbed his eyebrows: ¡°Good granddaughter, what kind of relationship do you have with this Yang Chen? It¡¯s my first time seeing you make me apologize to someone. Alright, I¡¯m afraid of you, little girl. It¡¯s my fault, my fault. I take back what I said earlier. My young friend, do you really have a solution?¡±


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but smile at the old man¡¯s childlike temperament, and then said solemnly: ¡°Senior, I¡¯m going to start checking your pulse now.¡±


    ¡°Kid, I¡¯ve been affected by that old thief¡¯s ¡®Yin-Yang Decree¡¯ and my whole body is filled with deadly poison. Do you dare check my pulse? I¡¯ve already reminded you once and won¡¯t do it a third time. If you don¡¯t value your life, then go ahead and check my pulse,¡± the old man chuckled slyly.


    Yang Chen also laughed: ¡°Rest assured, senior. I have plenty of ways to check your pulse without being affected by the poison!¡±


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 Chapter 66 - Chapter 66: Chapter 63: The Treatment Outcome_l

    Chapter 66: Chapter 63: The Treatment Outcome_l


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    If he couldn¡¯t solve such a small problem, then he didn¡¯t deserve to be a Dan Medical practitioner.


    He stopped wasting time and instructed: ¡°Uncle, Miss Feng, help me find some Lingcao and other things. There are many types of Lingcao, so make sure to remember them clearly. They are Goat Grass, Yang Chao Dew¡­ and so on, totaling more than twenty varieties. Although they are all treasures, I think the Feng family should be able to gather them.¡±


    ¡°This¡­¡± Feng Changkong listed the names of these spirit medicines and said with a wry smile: ¡°These treasures are all precious herbs. Fortunately, my Feng family has some stock. I¡¯ll go and get them for you now.¡± ¡°Thank you, Uncle.¡± Yang Chen said respectfully.


    Feng Changkong got up and left.


    The Elder looked deeplv at Yang Chen and was surmised to see him issuing


    orders confidently, he couldn¡¯t help but wonder: ¡°Kid, can these spirit medicines really cure me?¡±


    ¡°Senior, you¡¯ll know soon.¡± Yang Chen could easily guess the Elder¡¯s doubts about him.


    The Elder probably thought that he was trying anything in desperation to save a dying man. However, no matter what the man thought, he would not be able to guess that encountering Yang Chen was his good fortune.


    Otherwise, it would be futile for him to search for a doctor in the Great Wilderness, let alone in North Mountain County.


    Seeing Yang Chen acting mysteriously, the old man puffed up his beard and his tiny eyes darted around, not knowing what he was thinking.


    Involving his own father, Feng Changkong was extremely efficient in carrying out the task. In less than half an hour, Feng Changkong quickly returned, holding a storage bag, and heaved a sigh of relief: ¡°Yang Chen, my young friend, I have gathered all the Lingcao and other items you need.¡±


    Yang Chen took the storage bag and examined it roughly, finding that the Lingcao was indeed collected in its entirety.


    He then took out all the items and washed his hands with the ¡®Yang Chao Dew.¡¯


    After washing his hands with the Yang Chao Dew, Yang Chen swallowed a Lingcao, then grabbed the Elder¡¯s wrist and began to take his pulse.


    The old man was shocked and widened his eyes: ¡°Kid, are you alright? What did you just do that allowed you to ignore the Yin-Yang Law Judgment¡¯s force in my body?¡±


    How could a mere Body Refining Realm practitioner resist the force of the master of the Spirit Martial Realm?


    Yang Chen smiled slightly: ¡°Although the Yin-Yang Law Judgment has the word ¡®Yang¡¯ in it, as you said earlier, the Head of the house practiced the Yin formula rather than the Yang formula. It¡¯s clear that his force belongs to Yin.¡±


    ¡°Well, your guess is indeed correct. But how did you do it?¡± the old man asked curiously.


    ¡°Yang Chao Dew is the dew that forms when the sun rises, and the most intense sunlight stimulates the plants to produce it. This dew contains the Extreme Yang Qi. Soaking my hands in this dew, I now have the power of Extreme Yang in my hands. Although the Head of the house practiced the Yin formula, compared to the Extreme Yang Qi naturally produced by nature, it¡¯s no match.¡± Yang Chen explained calmly.


    The mysteries of Yin and Yang and the Five Elements are the keys to medical skills. As a generation of Dan Medical practitioners, Yang Chen was naturally worthy of his reputation.


    He had mastered the art of manipulating the Yin-Yang and the Five Elements. Hearing Yang Chen¡¯s explanation, the old man¡¯s eyes sparkled: ¡°Haha, interesting, very interesting. You kid are really interesting. Xuewu, you have made a good friend; feel free to get closer.¡±


    Feng Xuewu¡¯s face turned red, and a hint of surprise appeared in her eyes. It was the first time her grandfather had ever expressed such admiration and even blatantly said that she could ¡®deepen her friendship¡¯ with someone. Yang Chen was a man after all, and even though her grandfather held him in high esteem, he wouldn¡¯t have said the words ¡®deepen her friendship¡¯ so openly.


    Her close ¡®girlfriends¡¯, whom she had deep feelings for, had never received such an evaluation from her grandfather before.


    Upon thinking about it, she stared at Yang Chen¡¯s figure with wide and shining eyes, thoroughly entranced.Feng Changkong looked at Yang Chen and gradually fell into deep thought.


    At this moment, Yang Chen was taking the pulse of the elder, and he said meticulously, ¡°Senior, I will carefully take your pulse next, as this is very important. Please do not speak.¡±


    ¡°You little¡­¡± The elder chuckled a couple of times but stopped talking abruptly.


    Yang Chen¡¯s eyebrows furrowed as he entered a focused state.


    As the pulse throbbed, Yang Chen took the medical expertise seriously, devoting almost all his energy to it.


    It wasn¡¯t until after the time it took to drink a cup of tea that Yang Chen opened his eyes and exhaled, ¡°Senior¡¯s illness and injury are indeed what I expected. The Yin-Yang Law Judgment¡¯s energy has already invaded your body. If treatment is not done soon, even with your unfathomable strength, I¡¯m afraid it¡¯ll be difficult to live past this year.¡±


    ¡°Hiss ¡­ ¡±


    Hearing this, both Feng Changkong and Feng Xuewu took a deep breath of cold air.


    However, the elder appeared calm and composed, ¡°Well, what you said is not wrong. I indeed feel that my body is deteriorating day by day. The Yin-Yang Law Judgment practiced by that old thief is indeed malicious. Now, it wouldn¡¯t be an exaggeration to say that my illness has reached a critical stage. Still, you don¡¯t have to scare me, just tell me the truth whether it is curable or not. I won¡¯t make things difficult for a kid like you.¡±


    Yang Chen massaged his eyebrows. Although the elder¡¯s words were not pleasant to listen to, he meant no harm to Yang Chen, which was the key to him treating the elder.


    Having thought of this, Yang Chen slowly said, ¡°This injury can be treated.¡±


    ¡°Really?¡±


    ¡°Is this true, young friend Yang Chen?¡±


    The emotions of the elder and Feng Changkong fluctuated noticeably.


    Feng Xuewu did not speak, but her big eyes stared straight at Yang Chen, clearly full of a pleading expression.


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but laugh, ¡°Of course, it¡¯s true.¡±


    ¡°Grandpa, Yang Chen will not lie. Last time, he assured the same thing to my mother, and later her ¡®Jade Person Syndrome¡¯ was cured.¡± Feng Xuewu beamed with joy, her smile captivating and bright.


    ¡°Young friend Yang Chen, how do you plan to treat my father¡¯s illness? Please guide us.¡± Feng Changkong¡¯s tone became full of respect.


    Because Yang Chen held his father¡¯s life and death in his hands, he dared not be negligent.


    ¡°Uncle, there is no need for such politeness. In fact, for Dan Medical practitioners like us, it is the congenital defects that are truly difficult to treat. As for injuries and diseases like this formed later in life, even if they are difficult, there are solutions.¡± Yang Chen said gently, ¡°The spirit medicines I mentioned earlier are all here! Next, I¡¯ll prescribe another remedy!¡±


    ¡°Please, young friend Yang Chen.¡±


    Yang Chen elaborated on the composition of the medicine and other details to Feng Changkong, ¡°These medications must be prepared at noon when the sun is the strongest. Under sunlight, the concoction will surely fill with yang qi. At that time, give it to Senior Feng to consume, and he will see improvements within half a month. Of course, the confrontation between the yang qi in Senior Feng¡¯s body and the energy from the Yin-Yang Law Judgment will be a painful process¡­¡±


    ¡°Hehe, the process must be going to make me very uncomfortable, right?¡± The elder was not foolish and said it bluntly.


    ¡°That¡¯s exactly the case.¡± Yang Chen said awkwardly.


    ¡°That¡¯s not a big deal, I¡¯ve experienced many hardships during my decades in the Great Wilderness. Being able to save my life is a good thing, so why would I care about the little irritations? On the contrary, if I see the results within half a month, I will have to think about how to repay you..¡±

 Chapter 67 - Chapter 67: Chapter 64: Who Says Feng Xuewu Doesn’t

    Chapter 67: Chapter 64: Who Says Feng Xuewu Doesn¡¯t


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    The elder seemed lost in thought for a while before he smacked his lips and said, ¡°I, Feng Wuyang, have never owed anyone anything in my life. Ah, I¡¯ve got it. Once I¡¯m fully recovered, I¡¯ll definitely present you with a great gift.


    Hahaha!¡±


    The old man showed a hearty smile, filled with determination and dominance towards Yang Chen.


    Yang Chen¡¯s impression of the elder improved. Based on their interaction just now, he could tell that this old man was upright and not a hypocritical person.


    ¡°Remember this prescription and take it on time. If there¡¯s any discomfort, I¡¯ll come to the Feng family and do a final check on your injury. So, if you want to repay me, there¡¯ll be plenty of opportunities.¡± Yang Chen was not pretentious, and he grinned.


    ¡°Good, good, good. It seems you¡¯re a straightforward person too, I like that. Hahaha!¡± The elder¡¯s gaze gradually changed as he looked at Yang Chen.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t mind the outcome; being able to befriend such a master would give him an extra layer of protection in the Great Wilderness. Although he preferred not to rely on others, his current strength was weak, and having support was not a bad thing.


    Feng Changkong was even more emotional, and he suddenly said, ¡°Yang Chen, my friend, for such a great kindness, please accept my gratitude!¡±


    As soon as Feng Changkong finished his words, he bent over, and then he called out, ¡°Xuewu.¡±


    When Feng Xuewu heard this, she hurriedly bent down, showing her gratitude.


    ¡°Is this really necessary, Uncle, Miss Feng?¡± Yang Chen appeared somewhat flustered.


    ¡°It is necessary, absolutely necessary.¡± Feng Wuyang chuckled, ¡°I am their father, and I owe you such a great favor today. They should bow to show their gratitude. ¡®


    Yang Chen had a helpless expression on his face. He quickly helped the two up and said, ¡°Miss Feng, Uncle, although I am a Dan Medical practitioner, I know that gratitude should be shown accordingly. If I don¡¯t accept Senior Feng¡¯s repayment, the two of you can still perform this great ceremony, but since I¡¯ve already agreed to accept the reward, isn¡¯t this just shortening my life if you continue?¡±


    Feng Wuyang nodded in satisfaction at Yang Chen¡¯s words and said, ¡°Your name is Yang Chen, right?¡±


    ¡°Indeed.¡± Yang Chen replied.


    ¡°Yang Chen, I¡¯ve never misjudged a person in my life. Although you are young, you understand the principle of repaying kindness with kindness and don¡¯t take pride in saving me. Just because of this, I won¡¯t misjudge you. Right now, I¡¯m not fully recovered yet, so I can¡¯t promise anything. But once my strength is restored to its peak, I will not only offer you the reward I promised earlier but also help you out once. Even if you ask me to trouble that Big Head, I will not hesitate.¡± The old man said slowly.


    Yang Chen never expected such a scene, and awkvvardly said, ¡°Senior, that¡¯s not necessary.¡±


    ¡°If I say it¡¯s necessary, then it is. Alright, the time is nearly up, and the elders of your clan must be worried by now. My body is weak, Xuewu, see our guest off.¡± Feng Wuyang waved his hand.


    Yang Chen knew that Feng Wuyang wasn¡¯t actually trying to drive him away, but simply didn¡¯t want any more pleasantries.


    With this thought, he estimated the time, decided to leave, and said, ¡°In that case, Uncle, Senior, I¡¯ll take my leave now.¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen, let me see you off.¡± Feng Xuewu hurriedly followed.


    ¡°Miss Feng, please stay. Senior Feng will need your care later on. I come from a humble background in the Yang family; how could I bother Miss Feng with such a grand gesture?¡± Yang Chen gave a slight bow and left.


    ¡°But¡­¡± Feng Xuewu wanted to say something, but when she looked at Yang Chen again, he had already left hurriedly.


    Feng Wuyang clicked his tongue and said, ¡°This kid is really something. It¡¯s his fortune that my precious granddaughter offered to see him off. Those who want to be alone with my precious granddaughter could line up all the way to the Great Wilderness, yet this kid just rejected her. If it weren¡¯t for him saving me, I¡¯d make sure he pays.¡±


    ¡°Could it be that Yang Chen doesn¡¯t like Xuewu?¡± Feng Changkong rubbed his eyebrows.


    ¡°Nonsense, I don¡¯t believe this kid wouldn¡¯t like my precious granddaughter. Where is my granddaughter lacking? Not only is she proficient in all aspects of fine arts, but she¡¯s also knowledgeable and gentle. Which man wouldn¡¯t be moved? This kid doesn¡¯t like my granddaughter? Unless he¡¯s missing something down there.¡± Feng Wuyang snorted coldly.Feng Xuewu heard these words and her pretty face turned red: ¡°Grandpa, what are you talking about?¡±


    ¡°Hehe, alright, alright, I said the wrong thing. However, in my opinion, this kid is quite an outstanding individual.¡± The elder muttered.


    Feng Changkong thoughtfully said, ¡°Father, you mean¡­¡±


    ¡°Although I just kept pressing the kid with my words, I did so intentionally to test his temperament. Logically speaking, given his age, he should have shown some signs of anger when provoked by me. But this kid, he didn¡¯t show any signs of anger at all. This shows that his temperament is truly top-notch, and if he has amazing talent, his future achievements will definitely be immeasurable.¡±


    The elder smirked: ¡°Coincidentally, this kid is indeed extraordinarily talented. At a young age, not only is he involved in Dan Medical, his martial arts cultivation has also reached the Body Refining Realm Sixth Stage. It¡¯s quite rare for such a talented individual to emerge among the Great Wild Hundred Clans. He would be more than a suitable match for my granddaughter.¡±


    ¡°Grandpa, you¡­¡± Feng Xuewu¡¯s eyes widened in surprise.


    Feng Wuyang stroked his beard: ¡°If possible, letting Feng Xuewu marry this kid wouldn¡¯t be a bad idea. Changkong, you can bring up this marriage proposal with Yang Jin He, or if that doesn¡¯t work, you can mention it to the Grand Elder of Yang Family, Yang Zhengyi. Anyway, it¡¯s that old man who holds the power in the Yang family.¡±


    ¡°Father, how could this work? You should at least ask Xuewu her opinion.


    Besides, there hasn¡¯t been a case of a Great Tribe marrying into


    Middle-ranking Tribes, or forming a marriage alliance with Middle-ranking


    Tribes. Even if there was a marriage alliance, it¡¯s usually the Middle-ranking Tribes begging to form an alliance with the Great Tribes, not the Great Tribes taking the initiative.¡± Feng Changkong was taken aback.


    Feng Wuyang coldly snorted, ¡°Who says that a Great Tribe can¡¯t marry into


    Middle-ranking Tribes, or form a marriage alliance with Middle-ranking Tribes? There was no such example in the past because there was no talent like this before. Now that there is, there should be such an example.¡±


    ¡°But still, you should consider Xuewu¡¯s feelings,¡± Feng Changkong obviously doted on his daughter.


    ¡°Hmph, Changkong, do you know what a family is? If Xuewu is your daughter, isn¡¯t she also my granddaughter? Do you think I don¡¯t care about her? You should think carefully. From her childhood until now, have I ever made a wrong decision for her? She is a girl but have I abandoned her? No, I haven¡¯t, because I know very well that this is the family. No matter what, she is my granddaughter and a member of the Feng family.¡±


    Feng Wuyang said expressionlessly: ¡°The family nurtures her and provides her with the best life, not to raise her as a freeloader. She will have to give back to the family in the future. This kid excels in character, talent, and temperament. He has great potential for the future. What would be wrong with letting Xuewu marry him?¡±


    ¡°Also, when did your brain become so dull? Which eye of yours saw that Xuewu doesn¡¯t like this kid?¡±


    Although Feng Changkong might have let all the lengthy debates pass in one ear and out the other, it was the last sentence that left him somewhat stunned.


    It was only then that he remembered.


    Yes, it seemed like Feng Xuewu never said she didn¡¯t like Yang Chen, right? With that in mind. he turned to look at his daughter. only to find that she was


    already blushing red with embarrassment from their discussion. However, she never once said ¡°no¡± from start to end!


    This ¡°no¡± was the key.


    It looked like his own daughter didn¡¯t actually dislike Yang Chen.


    ¡°Of course, I, Feng Wuyang, won¡¯t act so arbitrarily. If you still have concerns, let¡¯s wait until the Hundred Clans Trial Battle. However, I¡¯m afraid that a mere Hundred Clans Trial Battle won¡¯t be able to restrain this kid. Moreover, if we propose marriage after the Hundred Clans Trial Battle, it might be a bit too late.¡± Feng Wuyang rubbed his eyebrows, seemingly deep in thought.


    Feng Changkong suddenly froze.


    It was the first time he had heard his father evaluate a young man so highly.


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 Chapter 68 - Chapter 68: Chapter 65: The Advent of Gravity Pill_l

    Chapter 68: Chapter 65: The Advent of Gravity Pill_l


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    Yang Chen returned to the Yang family from the Feng family and didn¡¯t stay for long before arriving at Elder Yang¡¯s courtyard. Just like last time, when he arrived, he saw Dan Tong Xu San guarding the entrance.


    What surprised Yang Chen was that Xu San had changed his usual attitude. When he saw Yang Chen, he immediately nodded and bowed, running up to greet him warmly, saying, ¡°Young Master Chen, what brings you here? I bet you¡¯re here to see Elder Yang, please come in quickly!¡±


    Yang Chen glanced at Xu San indifferently, noticing the other party¡¯s playfulness and none of the previous disdain.


    That made Yang Chen chuckle, thinking that Xu San was actually quite clever. After seeing his results from the Coming-of-Age Ceremony, he knew not to provoke him and no longer dared to make things difficult for him.


    However, for caution¡¯s sake, he still nonchalantly looked into Xu San¡¯s eyes.


    It was precisely this look that allowed Yang Chen to spot a trace of malice in Xu San¡¯s eyes.


    Xu San thought he had hidden his intentions well enough, but he was unaware that his malice was seen clearly by Yang Chen.


    ¡°Seems like I overthought it.¡± Yang Chen¡¯s lips curved up as he thought to himself.


    Xu San was only pretending to be respectful while actually remaining unchanged at heart.


    Yang Chen maintained his usual expression, seemingly unaware of Xu San¡¯s thoughts. But deep down, he was already slightly on guard. Compared to his previous life, his vigilance had grown significantly, and he would not trust anyone except a few select individuals.


    Now, he was curious about what Xu San¡¯s intentions were.


    Yang Chen crossed his arms, though he felt quite interested. He didn¡¯t take the initiative to stir up trouble, but he was never one to shy away from conflicts either.


    ¡°Yang Chen, you¡¯re here!¡± Elder Yang spotted Yang Chen¡¯s arrival and joyfully exclaimed.


    It wasn¡¯t difficult to see that Elder Yang was in a great mood, his beard was practically dancing.


    This mood was due to the fact that he had recently gone to see the Clan Leader and reported to Yang Jin He that Yang Chen was a Dan Medical. The news


    As a result, Yang Jin He even apologized to him, admitting that neglecting Yang Chen previously had been his fault.


    How could he not be happy about such an apology? It should be noted that Yang Jin He was the Clan Leader, and even if he were wrong, he would not admit it on his own.


    Yang Chen respectfully replied, ¡®Elder Yang, please forgive me for visiting uninvited.¡¯


    ¡°What are you talking about? I¡¯ve said before, feel free to come to my courtyard anytime you please!¡± Elder Yang replied with a smile.


    ¡°If that¡¯s the case, then I¡¯ll take you up on your offer. I must admit, I haven¡¯t been making much progress in alchemy recently, so I was hoping to use your Pill Refining Room,¡± Yang Chen said.


    ¡°Of course, no problem. Yang Chen, my Pill Refining Room is your Pill Refining Room. Now, let¡¯s go.¡± Elder Yang stroked his beard.


    Yang Chen nodded and followed Elder Yang into the Pill Refining Room.


    Elder Yang said with his hands behind his back, ¡°You can practice alchemy in this room. To provide you with a proper environment, I¡¯ll wait outside. When you have successfully refined a pill, I¡¯ll come in to see your progress and give you some pointers. I hope you can work hard.¡±


    ¡°I won¡¯t let you down!¡± Yang Chen said with a cupped-fist salute.


    Soon, Elder Yang left, leaving Yang Chen alone in the Pill Refining Room.


    At this moment, Yang Chen stood in the Pill Formula, focusing his gaze on the Pill Furnace in front of him.


    ¡°Come to think of it, among the materials the Clan Leader gave me a few days ago, there were actually two Fire Red Fruits. That was quite unexpected. With the Fire Red Fruits, I can refine more Gravity Pills. Although the effect of the Gravity Pill on my current Martial Arts Cultivation isnt as remarkable as the first one, it should be more than enough to help me break through to the Body Refining Realm Sixth Layer Peak.¡±


    Yang Chen thought to himself and then muttered, ¡°Moreover, this Gravity Pill can also be considered a great gift to the Yang family in return. After all, the Yang family helped me a lot in retrieving the Purple Elegance Dan Furnace from the Wang Family.¡±Thinking of this, Yang Chen no longer wasted time, and placed the materials for refining the Gravity Pill into the pill furnace one after another.


    Suddenly, he quickly started a fire and controlled the burning of the flames.


    Yang Chen¡¯s movements were very skillful, without a trace of superfluity. With the help of the Pill Refining Room, in less than the time it takes for a cup of tea, the pill refining process was already nearing its end.


    ¡°Success!¡± Yang Chen shouted.


    The next moment, a fragrant aroma wafted out of the pill furnace.


    This aroma was extremely pungent, which was a characteristic of the Gravity Pills.


    Even Elder Yang outside could smell this aroma.


    ¡°Hmm?¡± Elder Yang, with his hands behind his back, looked puzzled when he smelled the aroma from the successful refining of the pill: ¡°Something¡¯s off. This pill fragrance is very strange. I¡¯ve never encountered this kind of fragrance before. Could it be a pill refining failure? No, it shouldn¡¯t be. A failed pill refining would have a very disgusting burnt taste. Although this fragrance is pungent, it doesn¡¯t have a burnt taste.¡±


    As the great alchemist of the Yang family, Elder Yang still remembered the aromas of various elixirs upon their success, as if they had been etched into his mind.


    However, he had never smelled the fragrance of the pill that Yang Chen had refined.


    He hadn¡¯t seen it at all.


    ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± Elder Yang, full of doubt, pushed open the door curiously and entered the Pill Refining Room.


    ¡°Yang Chen, what kind of pill are you refining? I have no impression of this pill fragrance. Did something go wrong during the pill refining process?¡± Elder Yang asked in confusion.


    Yang Chen had already thought of an explanation, and began to speak: ¡°Elder


    Yang, the truth is that I have been researching a new elixir called the Gravity Pill since before the Coming of Age Ceremony. The main ingredient of this pill is Fire Red Fruit, and it is supplemented by Iron Show Pill. As Elder Yang knows, Iron Show Pill can strengthen the body, whereas consuming Fire Red Fruit can increase a person¡¯s arm strength. I wondered if the combination of these two, along with some other materials, could produce an unexpected effect.¡±


    ¡°You mean¡­ You¡­ you invented this pill? It¡¯s not that you followed a pill formula for refining, but purely an experiment?¡± Elder Yang opened his mouth wide, his expression freezing.


    ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Yang Chen said gently.


    Elder Yang took a deep breath, ¡°No, this¡­¡±


    He could hardly believe his own ears. He quickly uncovered the pill furnace and saw several exquisite pills lying flat inside. The pills looked round and lustrous, not like those of failed pills.


    At this moment, he was completely shocked.


    To know that creating a new pill is extremely difficult. It requires multiple theoretical and practical trials, and the most challenging step is the pill¡¯s success. It can be said that even with a fixed formula and refining process, the success of the pill is as difficult as climbing to the sky. And groping blindly is even more difficult.


    ¡°So, Yang Chen, you said this pill is called the Gravity Pill?¡± Elder Yang asked.


    ¡°Yes,¡± Yang Chen replied honestly.


    Elder Yang, struggling to suppress the shock in his heart, asked: ¡°And according to your own expectations, what effect will this pill have after being refined?¡±


    ¡°Based on my estimation, after taking and refining the Gravity Pill, it should increase the cultivation level of Body Refiners and Martial Artists by one level. To put it simply, it would unconditionally increase their strength by 300 jin. Of course, the limit of a person¡¯s body requires self-development, so this pill¡¯s effect would be strongest the first time it is used.¡± Yang Chen explained.


    ¡°Unconditionally increase the cultivation level of a Body Refining Realm martial artist by one level?¡± Elder Yang¡¯s heart was filled with awe.


    Was Yang Chen joking with him?

 Chapter 69 - Chapter 69: Chapter 66: I’m Curious How You ‘re Going to sell It! 1

    Chapter 69: Chapter 66: I¡¯m Curious How You ¡®re Going to sell It! 1


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    He didn¡¯t know how to describe his emotions at the moment: ¡°Yang Chen, this elixir is made by you. Would Second Master be able to help you test the pill?¡±


    ¡°Having Second Master test the pill personally is a blessing for me.¡± Yang Chen said with a slight smile.


    Testing the pill is a necessary step.


    When a new type of elixir is created, even the creator cannot guarantee with 100% certainty that the effects of the elixir will be as expected. Therefore, a pill tester is essential. As a great alchemist, Elder Yang testing the pill can help him fully understand the ingredients and effects of the elixir.


    Yang Chen has great confidence in the Gravity Pill, so he is not afraid of Elder Yang testing it.


    Elder Yang did not hesitate and directly picked up a Gravity Pill and swallowed it.


    Soon, Elder Yang sat cross-legged and began refining the pill.


    Elder Yang did not have any martial arts talent, and he began to study alchemy at a young age. His martial arts cultivation level was only at the Body Refining Realm Third Layer.


    It was precisely because his cultivation level was not high that it would be easier to test the effects of the elixir.


    Elder Yang concentrated on refining the ingredients of the Gravity Pill.


    Gradually, gradually¡­


    Elder Yang could feel his strength rapidly increasing.


    His bones and muscles seemed to be undergoing a qualitative change with a crackling sound.


    About one hour later, Elder Yang suddenly stood up and swung his fist: ¡°It turns out, it¡¯s really true. The Body Refining Realm Fourth Layer. I actually reached the Body Refining Realm Fourth Layer. Yang Chen, this Gravity Pill you created can really improve the strength of a Body Refining Realm martial artist by one level!¡±


    He was now stiff, and even speaking became somewhat shivering.


    Too shocking.


    He simply couldn¡¯t believe it was true.


    What kind of talent and intelligence does Yang Chen have? Not only is he a Dan Medical practitioner, but he can also create his own pill formulas!


    ¡°Second Master, if this pill really works, it would be great.¡± Yang Chen also pretended to be pleasantly surprised.


    In fact, he had created the Gravity Pill for a long time already.


    Elder Yang said with great joy: ¡°Yang Chen, the Gravity Pill you made is great news for the Yang family. How to distribute this Gravity Pill is up to you, but I still hope you can share the pill formula with the family. This matter is too important. If we have this pill, the Yang family can definitely become one of the Great Tribes within five years!¡±


    ¡°Second Master, when I created this pill, I wanted to give back to the family.¡± Yang Chen said respectfully.


    He was not lying when he said this.


    When he took back the Purple Elegance Dan Furnace, the Yang family played an indispensable role.


    Yang Chen would never do anything ungrateful. He didn¡¯t think that he could put enough pressure on the Wang family as an individual. Without the Yang family backing him, even if the Wang family was determined to deceive, what could he do?


    Others respect me one inch, I will return them one zhang. This is Yang Chen¡¯s principle in life.


    That¡¯s why he pretended to borrow the Pill Refining Room actually to promote the Gravity Pill to the Yang family.


    He has done this much for the Yang family.


    With the Gravity Pill, the strength of the Yang family will inevitably increase significantly, but whether it can become one of the Great Tribes has nothing to do with him. What he has given back is enough to make up for what the Yang family has done for him.


    ¡°Great, great, Yang Chen, with your intentions, the Yang family will definitely not treat you badly. I will take you to see the Clan Leader right now and immediately initiate the highest family meeting!¡± Elder Yang took Yang Chen with him, already eager to inform the high -ranking members of the family about the matter.


    The news of the Gravity Pill was quickly announced by Elder Yang to Yang Jin He. Upon hearing the news, Yang Jin He was greatly shocked and immediately initiated the highest family meeting. The high-level members of the Yang family gathered to discuss the solution to the Gravity Pill issue.


    As the creator of the Gravity Pill, Yang Chen was naturally among them.


    ¡°Is the Gravity Pill really true?¡±


    ¡°Who knows.¡±


    Inside the room, the high-ranking members of the Yang family were all discussing loudly.Eighth Master Yang sat among them, sneering, ¡°I am sure it must be fake. It¡¯s normal for a young boy to have creative ideas. He managed to create an elixir by chance and claims that it has an amazing effect. I can understand that, but to know the true effectiveness of this elixir, it still needs to be tested.¡±


    Eighth Master Yang was quite dismissive about it.


    Yang Chen again?


    What a joke, creating an elixir is not an easy task.


    Hearing Eighth Master Yang¡¯s words, Yang Jin He expressionlessly said, ¡°Eighth Elder, are you suggesting that I would call everyone here for this highest meeting without testing the effectiveness of the elixir?¡±


    When Elder Yang brought Yang Chen earlier, the effectiveness of the elixir had already been tested.


    Shockingly, it turned out to be real.


    At first, Elder Yang Ba looked at it skeptically, but when he heard that the effectiveness of the elixir had been tested, his eyes widened in shock, ¡°Clan Leader, this matter cannot be taken lightly.¡±


    ¡°Eighth Elder, do you think I would joke about this?¡± Yang Jin He coldly snorted, clearly annoyed by Elder Yang Ba¡¯s words.


    Elder Yang Ba took a deep breath, ¡°If this matter is true, the implications are too huge!¡±


    ¡°Yes, this matter is of great significance. Clan Leader, is this Gravity Pill specifically for our Yang family, or is it for external sale? It is a matter worth deliberating,¡± said Elder Yang Si.


    ¡°That¡¯s exactly what I¡¯m thinking about. Yang Chen, can this Gravity Pill be mass-produced?¡± asked Yang Jin He.


    ¡°If there are enough Fire Red Fruits, mass production will not be a problem. The main material needed for this pill is Fire Red Fruit; the other materials are not difficult to gather. So, mass production is not an issue,¡± Yang Chen replied truthfully.


    Hearing this, Yang Jin He said with joy, ¡°If that¡¯s the case, that¡¯s great. If there are enough Gravity Pills for mass production, our Yang family cannot keep them all. We can choose to sell them externally. Of course, the price must be driven up. If other families want to benefit from the Gravity Pill, they must pay a price.¡±


    Yang Chen nodded. Yang Jin He¡¯s decision was the right one.


    Because the strength of a family does not solely rely on elixirs but also on wealth such as Spirit Stones.


    If there is not enough wealth, the Yang family may gain a bit of strength, but it will soon expose the insufficiency of the foundation of a middle-class family.


    ¡°However, the problem is how to sell it. Our Yang family is not a chamber of commerce.¡±


    ¡°We just cooperated with the Li Family Commerce Group recently. Why not let them handle the Gravity Pill? By that time, giving them a 10% profit share would be enough,¡± Eighth Master Yang said joyfully, ¡°Yang Chen, you have an obligation to contribute this pill formula to the family. The family will not treat you unfairly.¡±


    He was extremely happy now.


    After all, once the Gravity Pill is sold externally, a huge amount of money will flow into the Yang family.


    At that time, as a high-ranking member of the family, he would surely benefit from the profit sharing.


    Even if he only got one percent, that would be enough for him to live on.


    Seeing Eighth Master Yang¡¯s expression, Yang Chen felt a flash of disgust in his heart. He asked without expression, ¡°How do you plan to repay me, Eighth


    ¡°Hmph, how can the Yang family treat you unfairly? If you contribute this pill formula to the family, whatever resources you want, the Yang family can give you,¡± Eighth Master Yang said slowly.


    ¡°Hahaha, Eighth Elder, are you treating me like a beggar? You think the Yang family can give me whatever resources I want? So you mean that I, Yang Chen, who created this elixir, don¡¯t even have the right to control or inquire about it?¡± Yang Chen scolded, ¡°How to deal with this pill formula is up to me, Yang Chen. It doesn¡¯t seem to have anything to do with you, Eighth Elder.¡± What a joke!


    He created the Gravity Pill, so how it is processed and controlled is his business.


    At the very least, he must get at least 20% of the profits from the external sale of the Gravity Pill.


    Eighth Master Yang had some wishful thinking, expecting to send him off with just a few resources?


    Did he take Yang Chen for a child? No matter how many resources he had, it would never compare to the profits derived from the Gravity Pill. Even just getting 2% of the profits would be a hundred, even a thousand times better than the resources Eighth Master Yang promised.


    Eighth Master Yang was annoyed at Yang Chen¡¯s response. He said angrily, ¡°Yang Chen, what do you mean? Do you think that without the Yang family, you could sell this Gravity Pill? As a member of the Yang family, making a contribution is your duty.¡±


    ¡°Hehe, Eighth Elder, you keep talking about the family, but do you think you can represent the family? The Gravity Pill was created by me, and since it has reached the point where a meeting must be held today, I have already planned to contribute it to the Yang family. But you must be clear that I created the Gravity Pill, not you!¡±


    Yang Chen said coldly, ¡°Of course, if the Eighth Elder feels that I, Yang Chen, am dispensable, then that¡¯s fine. I won¡¯t hand over the pill formula for the Gravity Pill. I¡¯m curious how you, Eighth Elder, would sell this Gravity Pill!¡±


    Here¡¯s an extra update for today! I won¡¯t say much, there will be more updates in the coming days. Please give your support if you can..

 Chapter 70 - Chapter 70: Chapter 67: Eighth Elder is Unqualified_l

    Chapter 70: Chapter 67: Eighth Elder is Unqualified_l


    Translator: 549690339


    As the founder of the elixir, he hadn¡¯t even spoken yet, and Eighth Master Yang had already started discussing how to distribute the profits of the Gravity Pill.


    It¡¯s really ridiculous.


    Since they think he is dispensable, he won¡¯t give the pill formula.


    ¡°You!¡± Eighth Master Yang was choked by Yang Chen¡¯s words. He pointed at Yang Chen, wanting to counterattack, but didn¡¯t know how to do it.


    Yang Jin He spoke bluntly, ¡°Alright, Eighth Elder, the Gravity Pill was created by Yang Chen, and indeed he has the right to control its sales. Yang Chen, what do you think about this matter?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s simple. The best way to deal with the Gravity Pill at the moment is to give it to the Li Family Commerce Group. Since the Li Family Commerce Group can establish a foothold in the vicinity, it naturally has its own unique abilities. I think the most appropriate way to sell it now is by auction. In this way, the more the foreign races desire the Gravity Pill, the more they will pay. We just need to slightly reduce the final auction price and sell the Gravity Pill to the outside world. In this way, we won¡¯t underestimate the value of the Gravity Pill.¡± Yang Chen said.


    ¡°Hmm, that makes sense.¡± Yang Jin He nodded.


    He was somewhat surprised that the young Yang Chen could think so much.


    Indeed, Yang Chen¡¯s method was a valid way to measure the value of the Gravity Pill.


    The other high-level clan members also discussed it, and they seemed to agree with Yang Chen¡¯s method.


    Yang Chen continued, ¡°Regarding the distribution, I, Yang Chen, will get ten percent of the profits from the sales of the Gravity Pill, Second Master will get ten percent, and Li Family Commerce Group will get ten percent. The clan¡¯s high-level members will get thirty percent, while the remaining forty percent will be reserved for nurturing the next generation of the clan!¡±


    ¡°Okay, no problem.¡± Yang Jin He agreed.


    Other high-level clan members looked at each other and didn¡¯t seem to have any objections.


    Only when Eighth Master Yang heard this, he said coldly, ¡°On what grounds does the Second Elder get ten percent? I don¡¯t agree!¡±


    ¡°On the grounds that I created the Gravity Pill, and I have the right to allocate it!¡± Yang Chen shouted, ¡°Clan Leader, I have another request. If the Clan Leader does not agree, I¡¯m sorry, but I won¡¯t hand over the pill formula for the Gravity Pill.¡¯


    Yang Jin He looked disgustedly at Elder Yang Ba and thought that the matter was about to end. Yang Chen¡¯s distribution of benefits could at least shut up quite a few high-level members. But when Eighth Master Yang jumped out at this time, it was not good, as it provoked Yang Chen.


    What could he do if Yang Chen really changed his mind at this time?


    ¡°Yang Chen, what do you want?¡± Yang Jin He asked Yang Chen peacefully, as he was quite clear about Yang Chen¡¯s personality.


    Yang Chen slowly said, ¡°My request is not too excessive. The three-tenth of the profits of the Gravity Pill will be given to the clan¡¯s high-level members, but this does not include the Eighth Elder. In short, Eighth Elder is not entitled to a share of the final sale profits of the Gravity Pill. If the Clan Leader cannot agree, I apologize, I cannot give out the pill formula for the Gravity Pill.¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen, what do you mean?¡± Elder Yang Ba was completely angered and stood up abruptly.


    Yang Chen calmly said, ¡°It¡¯s simple, Eighth Elder, you¡¯ve offended me. As I said earlier, if you have the ability, you refine the Gravity Pill. At that time, I, Yang Chen, will not interfere with how you distribute it.¡±


    Yang Jin He looked at the Eighth Elder indifferently and then said, ¡°Eighth Elder, the outcome of this matter ultimately depends on the opinions of the other high-level members of the clan. As for the Eighth Elder not being able to get a share of the final profits of the Gravity Pill, what do you think?¡±


    For such matters, he could only choose to let the minority obey the majority.


    Otherwise, it would inevitably arouse criticism, saying that he was too biased in favor of Yang Chen.


    These high-level clan members looked at each other and then someone took the initiative to say, ¡°Eighth Elder, why don¡¯t you just give up the profits of the Gravity Pill?¡±


    ¡®Yes.¡±


    ¡°Eighth Elder, you caused a lot of trouble for yourself, and in the end, Yang Chen canceled your qualification. We can¡¯t blame us for that. Just don¡¯t cancel our share as well.¡±


    Apparently, these high-level clan members didn¡¯t mind missing out on one fewer person to share the profits.Without Eighth Master Yang, they could take his share as well.


    Why not?


    ¡°You, you guys,¡± Elder Yang Ba said furiously, ¡°Has a single Gravity Pill captured your hearts? On what grounds are you canceling my qualification?¡±


    ¡°Alright, Elder Yang Ba, since everyone agrees with Yang Chen¡¯s opinion, you should obey the clan¡¯s decision,¡± Yang Jin He said lazily without bothering to exDlain anv further.


    ¡°No, I don¡¯t accept this!¡± Elder Yang Ba said angrily, his face flushed and red.


    ¡°Eighth Elder, I don¡¯t want to repeat my words a second time,¡± Yang Jin He scolded.


    Elder Yang Ba¡¯s body tensed up, and then he looked at Yang Chen maliciously. ¡°Very well, Yang Chen, I¡¯ll remember this.¡±


    Yang Chen pretended he hadn¡¯t heard anything and just yawned. He never cared about Elder Yang Ba. If Elder Yang Ba didn¡¯t provoke him, he wouldn¡¯t have done this ill-mannered thing. But Elder Yang Ba didn¡¯t care about him, so how could he be expected to care about Elder Yang Ba?


    It was only natural for them to deprive him of the profits from the Gravity Pill.


    Of course, the Gravity Pill would not be sold to the public for the time being; the Yang family¡¯s strategic intentions were very clear. Generally speaking, the Yang family must be the first batch to benefit from the Gravity Pill. Once the Gravity Pill had completely ¡®benefited¡¯ the Yang family, it could then be promoted to the outside world to profit from foreign races.


    Yang Chen and Yang Jin He had discussed this matter separately for an hour. After reaching a conclusion, Yang Chen had no further objections and handed over the Gravity Pill formula to Yang Jin He.


    What happened after that was naturally none of his business.


    He made it very clear to Yang Jin He that he was willing to hand over the formula for the Gravity Pill, but he would not be responsible for the refining process.


    Of course, the Gravity Pill was not difficult to refine; with the formula, the


    Yang family¡¯s alchemists could refine the pill, which was not a difficult task.


    Having done these things for the Yang family, Yang Chen felt he had been benevolent enough. Naturally, it was not his business to manage anything else.


    For the next two days, Yang Chen remained at home, cultivating in seclusion. Of the Gravity Pills he had refined, Yang Jin He took one, Elder Yang took one, and there were two left.


    By using these two days, he completely refined the remaining two Gravity Pills, increasing his Martial Arts Cultivation once more. He went straight from the early phase of the Body Refining Realm Sixth Stage to the peak of the Sixth Stage. There was only one step left to reach the Seventh Layer of the Body Refining Realm.


    It was not surprising that he had made such progress, as he had already taken one Gravity Pill earlier. The remaining two pills could hardly have the same exquisite effect as the first one.


    However, Yang Chen also understood the principle of being too greedy and being indigestible. He was quite satisfied with reaching the peak of the Body Refining Realm Sixth Stage.


    At this time, Yang Chen sat cross-legged on his bed, holding the small purple pill furnace and observing it carefully.


    ¡°Although this Purple Elegance Dan Furnace is not a rare treasure, its material is not bad. In the future, it will be much more effective in refining pills on the go than ordinary furnaces,¡± said Yang Chen with a slight smile.


    Then he jumped off the bed and shouted, ¡°Ming Yue!¡±


    Unexpectedly, Gu Mingyue did not respond to him immediately as usual.


    This surprised Yang Chen, ¡°Ming Yue?¡±


    ¡°Ah¡­Ah, Young Master, I heard you!¡± Gu Mingyue hurriedly pushed open Yang Chen¡¯s room door, revealing her delicate face filled with panic. ¡°Young¡­.Young


    Master, do you have any instructions?¡±

 Chapter 71 - Chapter 71: Chapter 68: Changes in Gu Family_l

    Chapter 71: Chapter 68: Changes in Gu Family_l


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°It¡¯s nothing, I just haven¡¯t seen my sister recently. Where did she go?¡± Yang Chen curiously asked.


    Gu Mingyue whispered: ¡°Young Master, the Young Lady only told me that she has to deal with some matters, but I don¡¯t know the specifics.¡±


    This was rather strange to Yang Chen as he had seldom seen Yang Caidie since the last Coming of Age Ceremony. However, he didn¡¯t think much of it since Yang Caidie was an adult and had her own space.


    However, Gu Mingyue¡¯s attitude today was very unusual, which made him look up with a pair of eyes staring straight at her, trying to find out what was on her mind.


    Being stared at by Yang Chen like this, Gu Mingyue panicked and avoided his gaze, fearing that he would discover something.


    ¡°Mingyue, it seems like you have something on your mind?¡± Yang Chen asked with confusion.


    Hearing this, Gu Mingyue¡¯s body shook, and she immediately said: ¡°No, Young Master, how could I have anything on my mind?¡± ¡°You are lying,¡± Yang Chen said slowly.


    ¡°I¡¯m not,¡± Gu Mingyue hurriedly replied.


    ¡°If you are not lying, why don¡¯t you dare to look into my eyes?¡± Yang Chen frowned.


    Gu Mingyue could not argue, she tried to glance at Yang Chen, but quickly looked away. Yang Chen¡¯s eyes were bright as stars, as if they could see through her inner thoughts. This made her panic and anxiety involuntarily show on her face.


    If Yang Chen couldn¡¯t confirm that Gu Mingyue had something on her mind then, he would be a fool. He said sternly: ¡°Ming Yue, you should know that I treat you like family. If you have any troubles, why keep them to yourself?


    Don¡¯t you consider your young master as one of your own?¡±


    ¡°No, it¡¯s not like that.¡± Gu Mingyue¡¯s voice grew weaker, and suddenly, her eyes filled with tears, and she couldn¡¯t help but let them flow down.


    ¡°You still claim you have no troubles on your mind. Mingyue, did someone bully you?¡± Yang Chen said with a hint of anger in his voice.


    Seeing that the truth had been revealed, Gu Mingyue wiped her tears and sobbed: ¡°Young¡­ Young Master, I¡¯m¡­ I¡¯m afraid.¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Yang Chen was completely clueless.


    Gu Mingyue cried with a devastated look: ¡°Just now, I heard from other servants that someone from our Gu family offended the Horse-thief Gang. In their anger, they started a massacre at our Gu family. My sister, my mother, and my father¡­¡±


    ¡°When did this happen?¡± Yang Chen was momentarily stunned.


    ¡°Three hours ago.¡± Gu Mingyue¡¯s voice trembled.


    Hearing this, Yang Chen¡¯s brows furrowed: ¡°Three hours, it should not be over yet. Mingyue, let¡¯s go.¡±


    ¡°Young Master¡­ What are you planning to do?¡± Gu Mingyue was suddenly startled; she stopped crying and stared at Yang Chen with wide eyes.


    ¡°There must be a reason for that Horse-thief Gang to exterminate the Gu family. Nevertheless, the Gu family is just a small clan, even if they provoke the Horse-thief Gang, the Great Tribes will just turn a blind eye and not get angry at the bandits.¡±


    Yang Chen sighed: ¡°As your Young Master, I am incapable ¨C I cannot help your Gu family in their current predicament with my current strength. However, that is your family after all. I must take you to have a look at it. If we can save even one person from the jaws of death, then let it be so.¡±


    ¡°Young Master, you are absolutely not incapable, but you must not go there. This incident only happened three hours ago, and those bandits must not have left yet. If you go now, you¡¯ll be walking into the tiger¡¯s den!¡± Gu Mingyue was extremely anxious.


    The Great Tribes turned a blind eye to this incident. Yang Chen could not control the outcome, so how could he be considered incapable?


    Moreover, Yang Chen was actually risking himself for her sake.


    While Gu Mingyue was moved, she knew that this was a very dangerous thing to do. She immediately grabbed Yang Chen¡¯s hand, fearing that he would do something irrational.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I know what I¡¯m doing. Let¡¯s hurry up and go, or we will be too late.¡± Without saying another word, Yang Chen grabbed Gu Mingyue¡¯s hand and rushed out.


    In the blink of an eye, they were at the courtyard of Yang Wu¡¯s residence.


    Yang Wu was in the yard, holding a plain knife in his hand, which he practiced with great vigor, showing that he had put in a lot of effort in honing his knife skills. Although he had only one arm, this had only motivated him to work harder and strengthen his resolve.


    ¡°Yah!¡± A powerful swing of the knife came from Yang Wu.


    ¡°Yang Wu,¡± Yang Chen¡¯s unexpected voice suddenly rang out, catching Yang


    Wu¡¯s attention.


    ¡°Yang Chen?¡± Yang Wu saw the hurried Yang Chen and Gu Mingyue. ¡°What are you doing here?¡±


    Yang Chen took a deep breath: ¡°Lend me a fast horse,¡± ¡°What do you need a horse for?¡± Yang Wu was puzzled.


    ¡°To go to the Gu family,¡± Yang Chen said.


    ¡°What?!¡± Yang Wu¡¯s eyes widened: ¡°You know about the Gu family, right? Their place is surrounded by the Horse-thief Gang and is completely sealed off. If you go now, you¡¯ll be skinned alive by those bandits. No, I can¡¯t allow this to happen, my father will definitely break my legs if he finds out that I didn¡¯t stop you.¡±


    He knew very well how important Yang Chen was to the Yang family; even his own father, Yang Yuan, had said that Yang Chen was the hope for the family¡¯s future. Letting Yang Chen go on a suicide mission would be a grave sin.


    Yang Chen took a deep breath: ¡°Yang Wu, I treat Mingyue as my family, and her matters are my matters. Now that the Gu family is facing such a crisis, as Yang Chen, I must go and take a look.¡±


    Gu Mingyue, hearing this, couldn¡¯t help but shed more tears. She cried pitifully: ¡°Young Master, I am already very touched that you treat me as your family. But you must not go to the Gu family. Wu Young Master, you must persuade our Young Master.¡±


    Yang Wu seriously looked at Yang Chen: ¡°Yang Chen, you must think twice about this.¡±


    ¡°Yang Wu, do you remember that I went against Wang Yun Kai for your sake? I can also go against the Horse-thief Gang for Mingyue. Do you understand?¡± Yang Chen stared straight at Yang Wu.


    Yang Wu, hearing this, was momentarily stunned. He recalled the scene when Yang Chen stood against Wang Yun Kai for him. Clenching his teeth, he said: ¡°Fine, Yang Chen, you can go. But I must go with you, only then will I feel at ease. It¡¯s a pity that my father is not here; if he went with you, it would be somewhat more reassuring.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t rush to my death. If there¡¯s a chance to pick up some slack, we¡¯ll take advantage of it.¡± Yang Chen said. ¡°However, Yang Wu, there¡¯s still quite a bit of danger involved when coming along. You don¡¯t have to come.¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen, what kind of person do you think I am? If my father were to know about this, he would definitely break my legs. How can I rest easy without following you?¡± Yang Wu gritted his teeth.


    Seeing this, Yang Chen laughed heartily: ¡°Alright, alright, let¡¯s go together and set off.¡±


    Yang Wu quickly led a fast horse out: ¡°No more wasted words, let¡¯s get on the horse..¡±

 Chapter 72 - Chapter 72: Chapter 69: A Day of Spreading Fear_l

    Chapter 72: Chapter 69: A Day of Spreading Fear_l


    Translator: 549690339


    Yang Chen and Yang Wu rode their horses, sneaking out of the Yang family and heading straight for the Gu family.


    The Gu family was not too far from the Yang family. Riding on horseback, it only took the time of a cup of tea for Yang Chen and Yang Wu to reach their destination.


    Of course, Yang Chen, Yang Wu and Gu Mingyue were all very cautious.


    Yang Chen wouldn¡¯t lead two people to their deaths. When they were about a hundred meters away from the Gu family, he stopped and stood at a distance with Yang Wu, secretly watching the Gu family.


    Upon looking, both Yang Chen and Yang Wu gasped with cold air.


    Gu Mingyue, on the other hand, covered her mouth and sobbed softly.


    ¡°It¡¯s too cruel,¡± Yang Wu gritted his teeth and murmured, ¡°These horse bandits are no better than beasts!¡±


    At a glance, it was clear that the area outside the Gu family was in complete chaos. Many corpses hung on the walls, blood flowed all over the ground, and bodies were everywhere. The entire Gu family was no longer the Gu family, it had turned into a living hell!


    Yang Chen¡¯s nerves were tense.


    He had seen such scenes in his previous life, but now that this matter involved himself, his expression became solemn.


    As he said, he treated Gu Mingyue as his own family.


    Seeing Gu Mingyue¡¯s tears, he always felt helpless.


    ¡°Damn it.¡± Yang Chen took a deep breath.


    Yang Wu shook his head: ¡°Yang Chen, we¡¯re too late. The bandits have probably already left.¡±


    ¡°Wait, did you hear that?¡± Yang Chen closed his eyes and listened carefully.


    At first, Yang Wu didn¡¯t notice, but soon his ears twitched and he heard some noises: ¡°Indeed, the sound is coming from there.¡±


    ¡°Let¡¯s go and have a look,¡± Yang Chen instructed.


    The three of them didn¡¯t dare to advance too quickly or too slowly. They headed in the direction of the noise, and soon they saw what was happening in front of them.


    ¡°This is¡­¡± Yang Wu¡¯s face gradually became distressed.


    It was clearly visible that not far in front of them, more than ten fine horses were standing there, with more than ten young women from the Gu family lying on the ground. The bandits had taken off their clothes and were writhing on top of these young women, committing atrocities.


    The women were screaming, wailing, with helplessness and despair in their eyes.


    Gu Mingyue covered her mouth, struggling in pain as she watched everything before her. She stared at one of the women and whispered tremblingly,


    ¡°Sis¡­sister!¡±


    Her sister was among them.


    Yang Chen searched his memory, looked at one woman who was being violated by a bandit and compared her with Gu Mingyue¡¯s sister, and he remembered Gu Mingyue¡¯s sister¡¯s appearance.


    ¡°Yang Chen, calm down,¡± Yang Wu whispered, ¡°There are too many of them, fourteen people. Although most of the horse-thief gang has left, leaving only a small group of people, they are not something we can handle!¡±


    ¡°Not necessarily,¡± Yang Chen looked coldly at the scene before him, clenching his fists. ¡°Yang Wu, can you bear it?¡±


    ¡°I can¡¯t bear it, but I have to,¡± Yang Wu¡¯s voice was trembling.


    Who could bear such a scene?


    This was simply the act of a beast, a living beast.


    But what could be done if they couldn¡¯t bear it?


    For Yang Wu to go up there meant certain death, right?


    Before, he might have done such irrational things, but now he was much more calm.


    ¡°You know that you can¡¯t bear it but you have to, which is right. I also know that in this matter, I can¡¯t bear it but I have to. But for Mingyue, I can¡¯t bear it,¡± Yang Chen said coldly, ¡°Later, the scene will be somewhat bloody, you have to protect Mingyue. ¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen, what do you want to do?¡±


    Gu Mingyue also hurriedly shouted, ¡°Young Master, what¡­ what are you going to do?¡±


    Yang Chen took out the silver spear from the storage bag and carefully considered how to solve the situation before him.ln this group of bandits, there were some familiar faces.


    Xu Hu, who had fought with him during the Coming of Age Ceremony, was among them.


    Apart from him, there were several other bandits who, according to his experience from his previous life, all had decent Martial Arts Cultivation. At least they had reached the Fifth Level of the Body Refining Realm. The most challenging one to deal with was actually the thin little man with a scar on his face.


    This thin little man had a gloomy expression and was now enjoying his abusive behavior. He was the most troublesome one for Yang Chen. If he guessed correctly, this man¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation should have reached the Body Refining Realm Seventh Layer.


    ¡°If I really face them head-on, I could probably kill four or five at most before being surrounded. I have to take the opportunity while they¡¯re not paying attention to sneak attack.¡± Yang Chen held the silver spear in his hand. He certainly wouldn¡¯t go to die in vain, but was considering the feasibility of resolving the situation.


    If it were a hopeless situation, he wouldn¡¯t take the risk.


    But if there¡¯s a glimmer of hope, for Gu Mingyue¡¯s sake and her heartfelt feelings toward him, he has to try and fight.


    Moreover, his Mixed Yuan Spear Technique needed actual combat to improve.


    The fight at hand was the perfect opportunity.


    At this moment, a scream rang out.


    The bandits, who had finished their abuse, raised their weapons and killed the humiliated women.


    ¡°Yang Chen, you must stay coo¡­¡± Yang Wu wanted to comfort him, but when he looked back, Yang Chen had already disappeared. Seeing this scene, Yang


    Wu¡¯s heart trembled: ¡°Oops!¡±


    Yang Chen had already taken action.


    His move was as fast as lightning, directly targeting one of the most relaxed and weakest bandits in Martial Arts Cultivation. This move was so fast that it was almost impossible to react in time. With a ¡°Puchi¡± sound, the silver spear had already pierced into the bandit¡¯s heart.


    ¡°Splash.¡±


    Blood splattered, and the bandit tried to warn his companions, but ended up collapsing heavily on the ground, becoming a cold corpse.


    Yang Chen¡¯s face emerged, mumbling to himself: ¡°The first one.¡±


    The other bandits were still immersed in their beastly behavior and obviously hadn¡¯t reacted yet. Yang Chen seized the opportunity and quickly looked for his second target.


    As soon as he locked his second target, Yang Chen made another move.


    ¡°Puchi.¡±


    The second bandit fell.


    Then, the third one.


    After that, the fourth, the fifth, the sixth, and the seventh!


    In less than three minutes, Yang Chen had killed as many as seven bandits.


    Watching the battle from the side, Yang Wu couldn¡¯t help but gasp in awe: ¡°What level has his Martial Arts Cultivation reached now? Body Refining Realm


    Seventh Layer? No, it¡¯s not quite there yet, but it must be at the Body Refining Realm Sixth Layer Peak. My God! Body Refining Realm Sixth Layer Peak!¡±


    He thought that by taking Gravity Pills and reaching the Fifth level peak of the Body Refining Realm, he was already impressive enough. Yang Chen, however, was even more incredible, as his Martial Arts Cultivation directly reached the Body Refining Realm Sixth Layer Peak.


    Moreover, his skills in sneak attacks and killing¡­


    Yang Wu secretly clenched his teeth, having already made up his mind. Later, even if he had to die, he absolutely had to protect Yang Chen¡¯s life.


    He owed this to Yang Chen.


    Honor is greater than life.


    That¡¯s what he, Yang Wu, had always believed. Yang Chen gave him honor, so he had to repay with his life.


    Yang Wu, a proud warrior of the Yang family, would rather give up his life than live in shame and disgrace.


    Perhaps compared to Yang Chen, he lacked an ounce of determination, but that didn¡¯t mean he didn¡¯t dare.


    ¡°Mingyue, you¡¯re a girl, don¡¯t watch. And don¡¯t be scared, it will be over soon, it will be over soon.¡± Yang Wu covered Gu Mingyue¡¯s tear-streaked face, sensing her fear and anxiety spreading, but it was no different for him. To confront the bandits, today was destined to be a day filled with fear..

 Chapter 73 - Chapter 73: Chapter 70: Encirclement_l

    Chapter 73: Chapter 70: Encirclement_l


    Translator: 549690339


    Good luck doesn¡¯t last forever. After dealing with eight bandits in a row, Yang Chen¡¯s whereabouts were finally exposed.


    ¡°Something¡¯s not right.¡± The thin scarred man finished his brutal assault and dealt with the humiliated woman, suddenly sensing a cold air and killing intent in the atmosphere. He scanned around, and corpses were already scattered on the ground.


    ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡±


    The thin scarred man took a closer look and saw Yang Chen, who had just killed the eighth bandit.


    ¡°There are still remnants of Gu family, stay sharp everyone!¡± the thin scarred man shouted.


    After being reminded by the thin scarred man, the remaining five people snapped back to attention. ¡°An enemy attack?¡±


    ¡°Still remnants?¡±


    Each person became fully alert, their eyes on Yang Chen.


    When they noticed the eight people around them had unknowingly fallen, they all gasped.


    Such a young kid, only thirteen or fourteen years old, had single-handedly dealt with so many of them?


    The thin scarred man stared at Yang Chen, his face emotionless and his voice cold, saying, ¡°Kid, I didn¡¯t expect the Gu family to hide a genius like you. At such a young age, you¡¯ve already dealt with so many masters of our Horse-thief Gang. Heh heh, it seems the elders sacrificed themselves to protect you just now without being discovered by the main forces that have already left. But you¡¯re still foolish for coming out and courting death. The main forces might have left, but we¡¯re more than enough to handle you.¡±


    ¡°Fourth Brother, this kid is not from the Gu family, his name is Yang Chen.¡± Xu Hu, with a cold expression on his face, said, recognizing Yang Chen.


    The thin scarred man squinted, ¡°Yang Chen? A member of the Yang family? No, our Horse-thief Gang only annihilated a small clan, and even the great tribes didn¡¯t dare to interfere. So how dare the middle-ranking Yang family meddle in our business?¡±


    ¡°This Yang Chen has a maid named Gu Mingyue, who is from the Gu family.


    She is loyal to Yang Chen, so I guess he mostly stood up for her. Otherwise, you see, there are no Yang family elders around.¡± Xu Hu casually commented, ¡°This


    Yang Chen is here to die.¡±


    With this thought, a fierce glint flashed in his eyes.


    Yang Chen was the one who caused him to lose an arm, causing his status in the eyes of the Third Master to plummet.


    If not for that, he wouldn¡¯t have had to follow the thin scarred man.


    Naturally, his hatred for Yang Chen was immeasurable, and seeing Yang Chen come to die, he didn¡¯t mind taking his life.


    ¡°Oh? I remember now, the Third Master mentioned it once, Yang Chen, the genius of the Yang family. Hahaha, interesting. The Third Master even said that if given the opportunity, he would definitely take Yang Chen¡¯s life. Since that¡¯s the case, let¡¯s just kill him today for good measure.¡± The thin scarred man licked his lips, ¡°Perhaps the Third Master would be happy to reward us for this.¡±


    Yang Chen, listening to their various discussions, calmly replied, ¡°Kill me? Let¡¯s see if you have the ability.¡±


    At least he got some useful information: the main force of the Horse-thief Gang had already gone far away, leaving only this small group of people behind.


    ¡°Haha, ridiculous, brothers. Don¡¯t hold back, attack!¡± As the leader, the thin scarred man ordered the others to strike.


    Yang Chen, unconsciously squinting, noticed that the thin scarred man didn¡¯t underestimate him at all. Though seemingly disdainful, he immediately made sure everyone attacked.


    Yang Chen was well aware of the rule that one can¡¯t stand against multiple opponents.


    Therefore, he absolutely cannot afford to be surrounded by these six people.


    Once surrounded by the six of them, he would have no chance of winning.


    ¡°Pick the soft ones first.¡± Yang Chen knew how to go about it, targeting the one-armed Xu Hu, with thoughts racing through his mind.


    Xu Huts martial arts cultivation was only at the Fifth Level of Body Refining Realm, and with one arm broken, his combat prowess was only equivalent to the Fourth Level.


    Killing him wouldn¡¯t be difficult for Yang Chen.


    These bandits apparently couldn¡¯t see through Yang Chen¡¯s plan and rushed towards him.


    As for Yang Chen, he remained in place and, just as he was about to be surrounded, suddenly locked onto Xu Hu and attacked in an instant. The silver spear in his hand flicked, with precise aim and fierce thrusts.


    ¡°Not good!¡± Xu Hu¡¯s face changed when he saw Yang Chen¡¯s silver spear.


    He knew that Yang Chen was not an ordinary opponent like those inexperienced kids from the Yang family.


    At least his previous encounter had cost him an arm, which showed that Yang Chen¡¯s killing experience was not much worse than his own, who had been crawling out of a pile of corpses since childhood.


    With murderous intent in his silver spear, Yang Chen didn¡¯t hesitate at all.


    The moment he aimed at Xu Hu, he went all out.


    Xu Hu felt numbness in his hands due to the immense force and lost all sensation. Sweating profusely, a look of fear flashed in his eyes.


    ¡°No, he¡­ Body Refining Realm Sixth Layer Peak, it¡¯s impossible. How could this be possible!¡± Xu Hut s expression changed dramatically.


    He never expected Yang Chen¡¯s martial arts cultivation to have such a terrifying improvement after their previous fight.


    The Body Refining Realm Sixth Layer Peak had an absolute advantage over his power ¨C especially with him having only one hand and Yang Chen having both.


    ¡°Puchi! ¡±


    Yang Chen broke through Xu Hu¡¯s defense in an instant, stabbing his spear into Xu Huts heart, taking his life.


    Xu Hu¡¯s pupils contracted, his eyes wide with shock, as darkness engulfed his consciousness and his body fell heavily to the ground.


    At the very moment Yang Chen killed Xu Hu, he escaped their encirclement and turned around.


    ¡°Not good, he killed Xu Hu.¡±


    ¡°This is bad!¡±


    The thin scarred man snorted, ¡°So what if he killed him? What¡¯s there to be afraid of? Since we didn¡¯t protect Xu Hu, we¡¯ll have to face punishment. However, now that he lost an arm, the Third Master wouldn¡¯t take him seriously anymore. He is dead anyway, what can the Third Master do to us?


    We¡¯re under the command of the Second Master.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s true. But this kid is pretty ruthless. To think a young brat like him could kill so efficiently.¡±


    ¡°That Xu Hu was just a worthless piece of garbage. This kid just took advantage of that.¡¯


    ¡°He won¡¯t have a chance anymore.¡±


    The remaining bandits, aside from the scar-faced man, were all at the Fifth Layer of Body Refining Realm.


    Four people, plus the Seventh Layer thin scarred man, joined forces in an instant, still overwhelming Yang Chen.


    The key was still the thin scarred man.


    Without this guy, with his mastery of the Mixed Yuan Spear Technique, Yang Chen had enough confidence to defeat the four Fifth-Level martial arts experts single-handedly. However, with the inclusion of the thin scarred man, things became more challenging..

 Chapter 74 - Chapter 74: Chapter 71: Phantom Spear_l

    Chapter 74: Chapter 71: Phantom Spear_l


    Translator: 549690339


    In the past, Yang Wu never thought he would find himself in such a difficult decision.


    He knew he had to help Yang Chen.


    But¡­


    How could he help?


    He had never killed anyone before.


    With his severed arm, he couldn¡¯t bring out the true strength of his Fifth Level of Body Refining Realm. Having witnessed the battle between Yang Chen and the five men, he knew that revealing himself now would be no different than sending himself to his death. Moreover, Yang Chen¡¯s task for him was to protect Gu Mingyue.


    ¡°wu young master, you must nelP my young Master,¡± GU Ivnngyue said, ner eyes fixed on Yang Chen who was fighting the men. She had somehow managed to wipe away her tears.


    Her heart was now in her throat, and she didn¡¯t have time to cry.


    Yang Wu listened to Gu Mingyue¡¯s plea and nodded heavily: ¡°No problem. No matter what, I will not let anything happen to Yang Chen!¡±


    He had made up his mind.


    At this point, Yang Chen and the five men were once again engaged in a desperate battle.


    Yang Chen had to admit that he had underestimated the strength of these bandits. More accurately, he thought he had a proper gauge of the Fifth Level of Body Refining Realm, but he still underestimated the bandits¡¯ true strength.


    He did manage to kill many bandits by ambushing them while they were fighting, which resolved some of the problems.


    However, when facing them directly, these bandits¡¯ experience was too rich.


    Compared to their experience, these bandits were much more seasoned than


    As a result, when fighting the five of them, he found himself at a disadvantage instantly.


    The situation was not optimistic¡­


    However, Yang Chen didn¡¯t feel desperate because of the unfavorable situation.


    On the contrary!


    He felt a faint sense of excitement.


    Indeed, he desperately needed such a desperate situation! Had he ever experienced such a scene in his previous life?


    It was too exhilarating!


    He was like a man walking in the desert, who would fight for every drop of water he encountered.


    ¡°Come on, come on!¡± Yang Chen laughed loudly, holding his silver spear and sweeping it suddenly. The tip of the spear was as fast as lightning, forcing the bandit who was trying to attack him to retreat.


    ¡°Clang! ¡±


    Immediately afterward, Yang Chen abruptly turned around and used his spear to block the fierce attack from the Thin Scarred Man.


    That attack was so powerful that Yang Chen had a hard time defending against it, and had to retreat four or five steps before stabilizing his body.


    Overall, the combined attack of these five men had suppressed Yang Chen¡¯s prowess.


    ¡°What a strange spear technique!¡±


    ¡°This spear technique is really powerful!¡±


    The bandits looked at each other, with the Thin Scarred Man squinting his eyes. ¡°Although this kid is in the Body Refining Realm Sixth Stage, and his martial arts cultivation is not bad, he should have crumbled under our continuous attacks by now. But this spear technique¡­¡±


    ¡°Eldest Brother, I think this kid¡¯s spear technique isn¡¯t just any ordinary martial skill.¡±


    Scarface Man sneered, ¡°Martial skill? You¡¯re underestimating this kid. I suspect he¡¯s practiced some kind of incomplete cultivation method!¡±


    ¡°A spear technique cultivation method? How¡¯s that possible? Does the Yang family have such a thing?¡±


    Cultivation methods are extremely precious.


    Even if it were an incomplete cultivation method, it would still be invaluable within the Great Wilderness.


    At least, among the twelve great tribes, not every tribe had such a thing. Even the members of the Horse-thief Gang couldn¡¯t all practice them.


    ¡°How could a middle-ranking tribe possess such a thing as a cultivation method?¡±


    He¡¯s very unusual. As the head of the house said, geniuses can¡¯t be measured by ordinary standards. They combine destiny and talent in one body. You guys, stay on your toes, and don¡¯t underestimate this kid just because he¡¯s young. As you know, when he kills, he doesn¡¯t hesitate at all. He¡¯s nothing like those pampered young masters in cages. No wonder Third Master values him so highly. Anyway, we¡¯ll kill him and have something to report to Third Master when we get back.¡±


    Yang Chen ignored their comments, focused on pursuing a certain feeling.


    A feeling that was rather vague and elusive.


    During the recent fight, his understanding of the Mixed Yuan Spear Technique had improved even more.


    This progress almost felt like it was about to transcend, but there was still a thin barrier preventing him from reaching an essential upgrade in spear technique. Yang Chen knew that he was still lacking in his understanding of the Mixed Yuan Spear Technique. However, once he grasped it, he could progress even further.


    With that in mind, he clutched his silver spear and stared at the five men warily.


    ¡°Die!¡± Suddenly, the Thin Scarred Man moved in as the main attacker, waving his plain knife menacingly.


    Yang Chen dodged the incoming knife, but the Thin Scarred Man chose to follow up on his attack. When Yang Chen evaded the onslaught, the knife turned and directly slashed towards Yang Chen¡¯s face.


    Seeing this, Yang Chen¡¯s heart jolted, marveling at the Thin Scarred Man¡¯s speed!


    He didn¡¯t dare to be careless, rolling on the ground to avoid the Thin Scarred Man¡¯s strike.


    But as he got up, another bandit suddenly sprung out. He had been waiting in position, and as Yang Chen got up, he swung his knife down mercilessly.


    ¡°Ha-ha, die!¡± The bandit¡¯s face was ferocious as he sneered.


    Yang Chen had no way to defend against this strike.


    To be more precise, he wouldn¡¯t have enough time to defend himself.


    ¡°Am I going to die here?¡±


    ¡°No, there are other ways to defuse this!¡±


    ¡°What should I do?¡±


    ¡°Huh?¡±


    Suddenly, Yang Chen had an idea.


    If he couldn¡¯t defend, he would attack.


    With the length of his silver spear, he could definitely stab his opponent before the knife landed on him.


    At the thought of that, Yang Chen raised his hand in an instant and thrust his spear out!


    The tip of the silver spear shimmered like an illusion, seeming like one spear and two at the same time. It was this kind of change that caused the bandit to be stunned, and the next moment, Yang Chen¡¯s silver spear pierced the bandit¡¯s throat.


    ¡°Plop!¡±


    Blood spilled, and the bandit collapsed onto the ground.


    One against five, and he still managed to kill one.


    At this point, Yang Chen took advantage of the brief respite to stand up and stare at the four shocked bandits.


    ¡°What just happened?¡±


    ¡°Two spears?¡±


    ¡°No, it¡¯s an illusion!¡± The Thin Scarred Man, with his rich experience, gritted his teeth and said, ¡°Illusion¡­ how could it be possible? Unless the spear was so fast that it created an illusion. I¡¯ve only seen this kind of illusion in the head of the house¡¯s knife technique, which is a very unique realm.. How did this kid do

 Chapter 75 - Chapter 75: Chapter 72: Twin Shadows Like Dragons 1

    Chapter 75: Chapter 72: Twin Shadows Like Dragons 1


    Translator: 549690339


    In fact, Yang Chen was also astonished by the shot he had just made.


    But soon, he burst into laughter in his heart.


    It was a success.


    Yes, he succeeded.


    ¡°It seems that the comprehension of the Mixed Yuan Spear Technique indeed depends heavily on the moments of life and death in battles. The Mixed Yuan


    Spear Technique is divided into four styles: the first is the Enemy Overcoming


    Style, the second is the Thunderbolt Style, the third is the Mountain Collapsing Style, and the fourth is the Mixed Yuan Style. Although there are only four styles, each of them contains endless mysteries.¡± Yang Chen thought to himself.


    At first, when he practiced on the practice field and fought with Wang Yun Kai, he had not even comprehended the first Enemy Overcoming Style.


    But now, he had successfully comprehended the first Enemy Overcoming Style, reaching the point of minor success, and successfully entered the realm of the Mixed Yuan Spear Technique.


    ¡°Just now, that move, a single shake of the spear, and the illusion closely followed. With one gun, the enemy cannot guard against it, so I¡¯ll name it Twin Shadows Like Dragons.¡± Yang Chen laughed to himself.


    With the ¡®Twin Shadows Like Dragons¡¯ move, his confidence had increased significantly.


    After all, the counterattack he had made to the bandit at the last minute baffled even the bandit with his experience. Yang Chen¡¯s illusory spear confused him, and he didn¡¯t have time to react before he was killed by Yang Chen¡¯s spear!


    Yang Chen squinted his eyes, looking at the remaining four bandits. Just as he was about to take some countermeasures, he suddenly saw Yang Wu behind the bandits.


    ¡°Huh?¡±


    When did Yang Wu sneak up on them?


    Yang Wu appeared cautious, tiptoeing around as if afraid of being discovered by the bandits.


    Seeing this scene, Yang Chen immediately understood. He waved his silver spear and said, ¡°Gentlemen, why not, let¡¯s just forget about it today. After all, you can¡¯t hurt me, and I can¡¯t hurt you either. How about it?¡±


    Hearing Yang Chen¡¯s proposal, the thin scarred man squinted his eyes and fell into deep thought.


    He had to admit that Yang Chen¡¯s proposal tempted him.


    Yang Chen¡¯s Twin Shadows Like Dragons move had completely shocked him.


    That spear technique was so unpredictable that he had no confidence he could resist it, even though his martial arts cultivation was a notch higher than Yang Chen¡¯s. He had no assurance, regardless of their difference in speed and other aspects. Yang Chen¡¯s spear technique was just too strange!


    Now, Yang Chen brought up this idea¡­


    ¡°No, no. You dare to negotiate with us? Aren¡¯t you afraid that when we return, the Horse Thief¡¯s Army will flatten your Yang family?¡± The thin scarred man suddenly realized something was wrong.


    But by the time he realized it, it was already too late.


    A scream rang out.


    A bandit fell to the ground.


    The attacker was none other than Yang Wu, who had been tiptoeing around just moments ago.


    Taking advantage of Yang Chen¡¯s suggestion to negotiate, Yang Wu struck quickly and stealthily from behind, killing another bandit.


    ¡°No good. There are more of Yang family¡¯s people!¡±


    ¡°Damn it, you dare to fool us!¡± The thin scarface man roared angrily.


    Yang Chen snorted coldly, ¡°You¡¯re very smart but as you said, I didn¡¯t plan to let you go today. As you said, if I let you return to your Horse Thief Den, won¡¯t your Horse Thief Army come looking for trouble with the Yang family? How can I let you return? It¡¯s just a pity that you realized it too late.¡±


    His earlier proposal was just to create an opportunity for Yang Wu.


    The thin scarface man was furious to see that he had been fooled by a thirteen or fourteen-year-old boy. He growled, ¡°Damn it, damn it! I actually fell for your scheme, you little brat!¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen, are you alright?¡± Yang Wu asked, holding the blood-covered knife.


    ¡°How does it feel to kill someone?¡± Yang Chen glanced at Yang Wu.


    Yang Wu took a deep breath, ¡°The adults always say that the first time you kill someone will be very painful, but I don¡¯t feel that way. Because the person I killed is not a person, but a beast! If I have to describe the feeling, it is very refreshing!¡±


    Seeing Yang Wu¡¯s mentality, Yang Chen could put his mind at ease.


    Yang Wu clenched the plain knife in one hand and said, ¡°Yang Chen, leave the two easier ones for me. The most troublesome one seems to be the scarred man, I¡¯m afraid I can¡¯t beat him. I¡¯ll leave him to you.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s too much pressure on you. Just find the easiest one to stall. Leave the others to me.¡± Yang Chen spoke slowly, ¡°Just be careful. There¡¯s no need to push yourself.¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen, how can that be?¡± Yang Wu frowned.


    ¡°Just now I wasn¡¯t afraid of so many bandits, and now there are only three left. What do I have to be afraid of?¡± Yang Chen smiled slightly.


    Recalling Yang Chen¡¯s solo fight against the group of bandits just now, Yang Wu took a deep breath, ¡°In that case, I won¡¯t pretend to be polite.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s do it!¡± Yang Chen shouted.


    As his words fell, Yang Chen and Yang Wu instantly took action.


    They moved extremely fast, like the wind, rushing towards the three bandits.


    At this point, the three bandits had lost their confidence. One after another, their comrades had died, and their morale had plummeted. On the other hand, Yang Chen and Yang Wu¡¯s morale had surged. The young men¡¯s blood had been drawn forth, and their eyes had turned red.


    ¡°What are you afraid of? They¡¯re just two kids. Look how scared you are.¡± The thin scarface man scolded before gripping his sharp blade and confronting Yang Chen.


    Just as planned, Yang Wu selected the easiest opponent to dispatch his attack.


    Immediately afterwards, Yang Chen faced two bandits, including the thin scarred man.


    ¡°Yang Chen, I admit that I underestimated you at first. But from now on, you won¡¯t have a chance.¡± The thin scarred man said in a deep voice.


    ¡°Really?¡± Yang Chen looked indifferent to the provocation from the thin scarred man. Holding his silver spear, he first ignored the scarred man and headed for the bandit who only had the strength of the Fifth Layer of Body Refining Realm.


    ¡°Not good!¡± The bandit¡¯s face turned pale when he saw that Yang Chen¡¯s target was him.


    He had already lost half the battle out of fear.


    Yang Chen would not show mercy. He was looking for the feeling of his last move.


    Illusion!


    Illusions¡­


    ¡°This is it!¡± Yang Chen shouted, ¡°Twin Shadows Like Dragons!¡±


    The silver spear neared the bandit and suddenly split into two illusory images, making it impossible to tell which was real and which was fake. By the time the bandit had come to his senses, all he could feel was a darkness before his eyes, and Yang Chen¡¯s silver spear had already pierced his heart.


    The next moment, with blood spurting wildly, the silver spear was pulled out, and the bandit fell heavily to the ground with an unwilling gaze.


    Yang Chen turned around, the blood dripping from the tip of his spear as he fixed his fierce gaze on the thin scarred man and slowly said, ¡°Now, only you are left..¡±

 Chapter 76 - Chapter 76: Chapter 73: Total Annihilation_l

    Chapter 76: Chapter 73: Total Annihilation_l


    Translator: 549690339


    A wave of fear instantly swept into the Thin Scarred Man¡¯s heart.


    Sweat¡­


    Gradually dripped down.


    It was hard to believe that he would actually taste fear from a thirteen or fourteen-year-old boy. But, that sense of fear was indeed real and present.


    ¡°Yang Chen.¡± The Thin Scarred Man said in a low voice. ¡°You¡¯ve killed so many of our Red-clothed Gang members, aren¡¯t you afraid of our revenge?¡±


    ¡°You¡¯ve killed so many innocent people, and you¡¯ve done such an utterly conscienceless thing, aren¡¯t you afraid of being condemned by Heaven?¡± Yang Chen said with a blank face, ¡°You¡¯re a bandit. I¡¯m sorry, but I have nothing to say to you. Let¡¯s duel. Don¡¯t tell me you don¡¯t even have the courage to fight me for life and death.¡±


    A strong aura emanated from him.


    This kind of momentum gave the Thin Scarred Man a chill running through his whole body.


    He had been walking on the edge of a knife for years, and fought countless life-and-death battles. But this time, he was scared.


    He didn¡¯t dare to put his life on the line to fight Yang Chen.


    ¡°What a joke.¡± The Thin Scarred Man didn¡¯t want to admit his true feelings. He held a sharp blade in his hand, and roared, ¡°Yang Chen, die!¡±


    The next moment, the thin scarred man¡¯s attack was already fierce and oncoming.


    The roaring wind showed that his attack had even stirred the wind itself.


    Body Refining Realm Seventh Layer, with over two thousand pounds of strength, indeed brought considerable pressure.


    Yang Chen was well aware of this, that he might have a hard time competing with the Thin Scarred Man in terms of pure strength alone.


    However, this did not mean that the Sixth Level of Body Refining Realm could not defeat the Seventh Layer!


    What he was doing now was challenging a higher level.


    As the Thin Scarred Man swung his blade down, Yang Chen suddenly raised his silver spear with a clang, blocking the blow. The next moment, Yang Chen retreated, looking for an opportunity to deliver a fatal blow to the Thin Scarred


    Man.


    Twin Shadows Like Dragons was profound, but timing was crucial for its effectiveness.


    If the timing was wrong, it would be difficult to achieve the desired effect.


    This made Yang Chen squint his eyes, considering all possible strategies in his mind.


    In the blink of an eye, he had figured out a stable attack strategy.


    ¡°I have to utilize the advantage of the spear!¡± Yang Chen muttered to himself.


    As soon as he said this, he took the initiative to attack, risking getting hit by the Thin Scarred Man¡¯s assault rather than retreating from it. As soon as the silver spear came out, it moved like a roaming dragon!


    The advantage of the spear lay in its length.


    Even if Scarface Man attacked first and Yang Chen attacked later, Yang Chen could still strike first.


    That was the advantage of the spear technique.


    Indeed, as Yang Chen expected, the Thin Scarred Man saw Yang Chen¡¯s silver spear stabbing fiercely and was suddenly startled. Ignoring his own aggressive attack, he quickly pulled back his blade and fended off Yang Chen¡¯s attack with sparks flying.


    Seeing this scene, Yang Chen suddenly understood: ¡°So that¡¯s how it is, that¡¯s how it is¡­ The Way of the Spear isn¡¯t about defense. Only continuous offense represents the true path.¡±


    The straightness of the spear symbolized its relentless forward momentum. Retreat is not the way of the spear technique.At this moment, Yang Chen¡¯s confidence increased even more.


    His attacks became increasingly fierce, left stab, right stab¡­ he started a series of continuous assaults. This kind of offensive momentum caught the Thin Scarred Man off guard and forced him to repeatedly defend himself.


    The more the Thin Scarred Man fought, the more difficult he found it.


    He simply couldn¡¯t find any chance to fight back.


    ¡°Impossible, even if this spear technique is considered a low-grade cultivation method, its power should only be manifested in the Spirit Martial Realm. It shouldn¡¯t have such a great power in the Body Refining Realm. However, this kid¡¯s spear technique is pushing me to the point where I can¡¯t resist at all. My martial skills are not on the same level as his!¡± The Thin Scarred Man was sweating profusely, feeling oppressed without any chance to fight back.


    He practiced a very powerful martial skill called the Bloodthirsty Blade Technique.


    The more blood the practitioner of this blade skill sees, the more powerful it becomes.


    He had lost count of the people he killed, and with his Bloodthirsty Blade


    Technique, he had reached the stage of perfection. Even if he faced someone who only practiced low-grade cultivation methods, he still had the ability to fight.


    However, Yang Chen¡¯s spear technique still suppressed him!


    ¡°Could it be that this kid has practiced a complete cultivation method? Impossible, who else in the Great Wilderness has a complete cultivation method besides the Head of the house?¡± When the Thin Scarred Man thought of this, a flash of fear crossed his mind.


    It was precisely at this moment of fear that Yang Chen seized the opportunity.


    ¡°Now is the time.¡± Yang Chen¡¯s spear tip shimmered with a faint silver light as he prepared to attack.


    At first, the Thin Scarred Man had been able to maintain both offense and defense, so Yang Chen¡¯s Twin Shadows Like Dragons had not been very effective. But as his attack became more relentless, the Thin Scarred Man was forced to defend, and as a result, more and more flaws became apparent in his defense.


    By now, the opponent¡¯s defense was riddled with flaws.


    For Yang Chen, this was undoubtedly the best opportunity!


    ¡°Twin Shadows Like Dragons! ¡± Yang Chen¡¯s silver spear swept across and then suddenly stabbed forward, the spear tip transforming into two phantom images, one true and one false. The Thin Scarred Man, who was already having difficulty defending, became even more flustered in the face of this spear technique.


    It was precisely this improper defense that led to the sound of blood spurting out.


    The Thin Scarred Man¡¯s eyes widened with unwillingness as blood sprayed from his body, and his corpse fell heavily to the ground.


    Having dealt with the Thin Scarred Man, Yang Chen turned his attention to the bandit fighting with Yang Wu.


    Although Yang Wu¡¯s martial arts cultivation was no less than that of the bandit, his one-handed combat was somewhat inferior. At this moment, Yang Wu was sweating profusely, suppressed by the bandit, and struggling to find an opportunity to turn the tide of battle.


    Seeing this, Yang Chen gripped his silver spear and moved like the wind. As the bandit was about to attack, Yang Chen suddenly struck him from behind with his spear¡­


    ¡°Thud!¡±


    The bandit didn¡¯t even understand what had happened before his heart was pierced, and he fell to the ground.


    When Yang Wu saw the bandit fall and Yang Chen come to his aid, he gasped for breath and said, ¡°Yang Chen, you arrived just in time. It¡¯s my incompetence that I had such trouble dealing with a single bandit and still needed your help.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯ve already done such an incredible job fighting with one arm. You have nothing to be ashamed of,¡± Yang Chen said with a smile.


    ¡°Haha, it¡¯s an honor to have you admire me. But Yang Chen, you¡¯re amazing, too. You almost single-handedly defeated so many bandits. I can hardly believe it, ¡± Yang Wu said, taking a deep breath.


    ¡°We can discuss these matters later. Let¡¯s check on the survivors first,¡± Yang Chen said.


    When the topic of the bandits came up, Yang Wu clenched his teeth as a trace of murderous intent spread through his eyes.


    He still hungered for more fighting and stabbed the dead bandit once again.


    Yang Chen looked around and said, ¡°There aren¡¯t many survivors left. We still arrived too late.¡±


    ¡°Yeah, these bandits¡­ damn them,¡± Yang Wu said, clenching his fists.


    ¡°Uh, no, there¡¯s one more survivor.¡± Excitement flashed in Yang Chen¡¯s eyes..

 Chapter 77 - Chapter 77: Chapter 74: Purple Forbidden Soaring Dragon_l

    Chapter 77: Chapter 74: Purple Forbidden Soaring Dragon_l


    Translator: 549690339


    Yang Chen looked closely and saw a disheveled woman standing there dazedly, like a walking corpse.


    ¡°Older Sister.¡± At this moment, Gu Mingyue, who had been hiding in the distance, suddenly jumped out and burst into tears as she saw the disheveled woman.


    This surprised Yang Chen a little, as he didn¡¯t expect that the only surviving woman was Gu Mingyue¡¯s older sister.


    ¡°Go have a look,¡± Yang Chen said with a furrowed brow.


    ¡°Okay,¡± Yang Wu nodded.


    Gu Mingyue hugged her sister Gu Sisi, weeping loudly. Her tears fell like rain and her heart-wrenching sobs made her look both dazzling and attractive.


    ¡°Sister, it¡¯s okay now, I¡¯ll take you home, I¡¯ll take you home.¡±


    ¡°Home¡­ is there still a home?¡± Gu Sisi cried bitterly, ¡°Ming Yue, you met a good person in Yang Chen, I envy you. Even being a concubine for him would be a blessing from the heavens. But not for your sister.¡±


    At this point, Gu Sisi shed tears, ¡°Our home is gone, and I¡¯ve been defiled. What¡¯s the point of me being alive?¡±


    Without finishing, Gu Sisi grabbed the knife left by the bandit and plunged it into her body.


    ¡°Older Sister!¡± Gu Mingyue¡¯s eyes widened in disbelief.


    Gu Sisi lay in Gu Mingyue¡¯s arms, her face frozen in an expression of pain.


    ¡°Older Sister,¡± Gu Mingyue couldn¡¯t believe what she was seeing and cried her heart out.


    Yang Chen and Yang Wu arrived just in time to see this scene and came to a halt.


    They didn¡¯t expect Gu Mingyue¡¯s sister to choose suicide after being violated.


    ¡°Damn it,¡± Yang Wu clenched his fists in anger.


    Yang Chen silently tightened his fist as well.


    Although the bandits had been dealt with, a feeling of powerlessness rose in him.


    He knew that his strength was not enough.


    Even though he had no deep connection to Gu Sisi, he couldn¡¯t help but worry about those close to him. If he was weak, he couldn¡¯t guarantee that the same fate that befell Gu Sisi wouldn¡¯t happen to others.


    With this thought, a surge of desire to become stronger welled up in his heart.


    Previously, he practiced Martial Arts for the sole purpose of taking revenge on Hua Wanru.


    But it was different now.


    He practiced Martial Arts to protect the ones he cared about as well.


    He absolutely wouldn¡¯t allow those close to him to suffer the same fate as Gu Sisi.


    ¡°If only we had arrived earlier, perhaps we could have saved a life,¡± Yang Wu sighed, full of self-reproach.


    Yang Chen knew that what had happened couldn¡¯t be undone, so he tried to comfort Gu Mingyue by saying, ¡°Ming Yue, your sister¡­¡± Gu Mingyue wiped her tears, ¡°Young Master, I¡­ I.


    With that, Gu Mingyue threw herself into Yang Chen¡¯s arms.


    Yang Chen gently stroked Gu Mingyue¡¯s fragrant shoulder, ¡°It¡¯s okay, just think of it as a nightmare. Nightmares will eventually pass, and you have to live well, so don¡¯t let your parents and sister worry about you in the underworld.¡±


    ¡°Yes!¡± Gu Mingyue sobbed, but her mood had clearly improved somewhat compared to just now.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go,¡± Yang Chen said softly, ¡°Let¡¯s check Gu Family¡¯s house and see if we can find any survivors.¡±


    When she heard the word ¡®survivor,¡¯ Gu Mingyue quickly wiped her tears and said, ¡°Yes, Young Master, let¡¯s go inside and see, maybe we can find some survivors.¡±


    ¡°Let¡¯s go,¡± Yang Chen led the way.


    He held the silver spear firmly, remaining vigilant as he and Yang Wu protected Gu Mingyue from the front and back.


    In the blink of an eye, the three of them entered the courtyard of the Gu Family mansion.


    Upon entering, Yang Chen and Yang Wu couldn¡¯t help but gasp at the severity of the situation, while tears continued to roll down Gu Mingyue¡¯s cheeks, showing her vulnerability.


    It was brutal.


    The entire Gu Family residence was covered in blood and corpses. Bodies piled on top of bodies, and not a single living person could be seen.


    ¡°Damn it, not even leaving a single survivor behind, not even sparing the children,¡± Yang Wu fumed with hatred.


    Yang Chen sighed and finally understood the behavior of these bandits.


    Killing the grass without destroying the roots would allow it to grow back with the spring wind. These bandits would definitely eliminate anything that posed a threat to them.


    The Twelve Great Tribes were the root of the threat to the Horse-thief Gang.


    As for the smaller clans and middle-ranking tribes, they were considered potential threats by the bandits. Unable to shake the Twelve Great Tribes, and not daring to offend the middle-ranking tribes outright, it was the small clans that suffered the most. Once they acted, they left no survivors.


    Yang Chen surveyed the scene and asked with a furrowed brow, ¡®Ming Yue, think carefully, did your Gu Family have any special hiding place to protect your people when disaster struck?¡±


    ¡°A place like that¡­ Young Master, I remember there is one. This way,¡± Gu Mingyue trembled and hurriedly spoke up.


    ¡°Then lead the way quickly, we might find some living people there,¡± Yang Chen urged.


    ¡°Yes, Young Master, Ming Yue will take you there now,¡± Gu Mingyue said without hesitation, hurriedly walking ahead with small steps.


    Yang Chen and Yang Wu followed closely behind Gu Mingyue, and after a while, they arrived inside a courtyard within the Gu Family residence.


    When they arrived at the courtyard, Gu Mingyue¡¯s face paled. ¡°Young Master, it¡¯s not good. The hiding place¡­ it¡¯s been exposed.¡±


    ¡°What happened?¡± Yang Chen was stunned.


    ¡°Young Master, look at this well. It leads to the basement, which is used by the Gu Family as a hiding place in times of danger. But the well is open. If it hadn¡¯t been discovered, it should have been closed,¡± Gu Mingyue¡¯s face turned white.


    Upon hearing this, Yang Chen hesitated for a moment and glanced down the well. Without wasting any time, he jumped in.


    Gu Mingyue and Yang Wu didn¡¯t hesitate either and followed by jumping in as well.


    There wasn¡¯t much of a height difference between the well entrance and the basement, so even Gu Mingyue didn¡¯t encounter any obstacles when she landed.


    When they reached the basement, Yang Chen let out a soft sigh.


    Inside the basement, there were corpses everywhere as well, and the hiding place had obviously been exposed. The bandits must have found it and wouldn¡¯t have spared any lives. None of the people in the basement survived. Yang Chen felt a sense of defeat.


    He initially thought he could save one or two people from the Gu Family, giving Gu Mingyue some comfort.


    But to his surprise, he hadn¡¯t managed to save a single person from the Gu Family.


    ¡°Yang Chen, look!¡± At this point, Yang Wu suddenly saw something on the wall and exclaimed.


    Following the sound, Yang Chen saw a painting on the basement wall where Yang Wu was standing. It depicted a purple-tinged long spear with an intricate design. This spear stood in the painting, as if it truly existed. It looked so impressive that it made people gasp at its majesty.


    ¡°Purple Forbidden Soaring Dragon! Is this the name of this spear?¡±


    ¡°How strange.¡±


    Yang Chen stared at the painting, feeling a sense of unease.. ¡°Ming Yue, isn¡¯t this basement just a hiding place? Is there any other purpose to it? Why is there such a painting in the basement?¡±

 Chapter 78 - Chapter 78: Chapter 75: Spear Spirit_l

    Chapter 78: Chapter 75: Spear Spirit_l


    Translator: 549690339


    A huge basement, empty as it could be, only had this painting of a long spear, which was indeed very curious.


    Gu Mingyue calmed her feelings and, upon hearing Yang Chen¡¯s question, she recalled some memories in her mind and frowned: ¡°Young Master, when I was in the Gu family, I never heard of the basement having any other purpose.¡±


    ¡°Strange,¡± Yang Chen stared at the painting intently.


    He always felt something was off.


    The strangeness wasn¡¯t the basement but the painting itself.


    This painting depicts a ¡®long spear¡¯, which doesn¡¯t seem to be painted with a brush but rather appears to be a real object. Moreover, apart from the single long spear, there¡¯s nothing else in the painting. Wouldn¡¯t the painter have included a background or something if they only intended to paint a spear? Yang Wu marveled, ¡°Yang Chen, look closely, this spear looks real.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s not just that it looks real, I¡¯m afraid this spear is actually real,¡± said Yang Chen in a murmur.


    ¡°That can¡¯t be right. A painting is still a painting after all. How could it be real?¡± Yang Wu muttered in confusion.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t elaborate. He stared at the painting, a term popped up in his mind.


    ¡°Storage space!¡±


    Yang Chen exclaimed, ¡°So that¡¯s it. There¡¯s a hidden mystery within this painting. If I¡¯m not wrong, this painting, though seemingly just a painting, is actually a storage space. The item stored inside is the long spear depicted in the painting.¡±


    With that thought in mind, he turned to Gu Mingyue: ¡°Ming Yue, does your clan have an explanation for this painting?¡±


    ¡°There¡¯s no regulation regarding this matter. I grew up playing here, and I¡¯ve even taken down the painting before. None of the elders in the clan said anything. I only heard from my father that the painting has been here since he was a child,¡± Gu Mingyue replied.


    Yang Chen rubbed his chin, getting a rough idea.


    It seemed that the people of the Gu family were unaware of the mystery within the painting.


    Thinking of this, he didn¡¯t hesitate any longer. He drew a small line with his finger on the tip of the spear, and blood dripped down.


    ¡°Yang Chen, what are you doing?¡± Yang Wu looked at Yang Chen¡¯s actions with confusion.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t speak, but lifted his hand, letting the blood from the wound drip onto the painting.


    ¡°Plop!


    As soon as the blood touched the painting, a sudden burst of light emanated from it.


    Yang Wu and Gu Mingyue were both stunned, ¡°What just happened?¡±


    Only Yang Chen remained calm, watching the painting as its light flickered, and soon, the painting vanished suddenly. Following that, the purple long spear in the painting turned into a real spear.


    The long spear stood in mid-air, not falling to the ground for a while, as if it had the ability to suspend itself. At the sight of the spear, an awe-inspiring feeling emanated from it.


    Yang Wu widened his eyes in shock, ¡°What¡­what¡¯s going on?¡±


    Gu Mingyue was also left with her mouth hanging open, puzzled by this bizarre scene.


    ¡°Yang Chen, what¡¯s going on? How did the thing in the painting come out?¡± Yang Wu stared in amazement.


    Yang Chen smiled faintly, then reached out and grabbed the purple patterned long spear firmly in his hand, praising it, ¡°Good spear.¡±


    The material and quality of this spear were top-notch, it wouldn¡¯t be an exaggeration to call it a supreme grade item. Furthermore, the craftsmanship and standard of this spear were certainly not created by the hands of the Great Wilderness inhabitants.


    ¡°Strange, there¡¯s such a treasure in the Great Wilderness,¡± Yang Chen took a deep breath, ¡°This long spear would be an absolute treasure in the outside world too.¡¯


    With that, he turned his head to see Yang Wu¡¯s puzzled gaze and explained gently, ¡°Actually, this painting is a storage space, and the long spear is stored inside. The entrance to the storage space is the painting itself, thus creating the illusion of it being just an ordinary painting.¡±


    ¡°Storage space? What¡¯s that?¡± Yang Wu blinked.


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but smile and shake his head, ¡°Simply put, your storage bag, which is about the size of a palm on the outside, can hold a lot of things inside. The world inside the storage bag is the storage space. However, a storage space can only store inanimate objects, as living things can¡¯t survive in it.¡±


    ¡°Well, I know about that, but¡­


    ¡°It¡¯s just that the method is different, but the principle is the same,¡± Yang Chen murmured, ¡°This painting is the entrance to the storage space. I merely took a chance using my blood as a guide to unlock the prohibition. I didn¡¯t expect it would actually work. Apparently, those bandits didn¡¯t notice this painting, otherwise, this treasure would have been wasted.¡±


    Yang Wu stared at the long spear in a trance, ¡°It¡¯s incredible, absolutely incredible. Moreover, this spear is definitely a good one.¡±


    Yang Chen nodded.


    Even Yang Wu, a young man who knew nothing, could tell this purple spear was valuable, which proved its worth even further.


    ¡°By the way, Yang Chen, did Second Master teach you all these things?¡± Yang Wu scratched his head.


    Compared to Yang Chen, he suddenly felt like he didn¡¯t know anything.


    Yang Chen grinned and said, ¡°If you have time, just read more ancient books. Our Yang family has collected quite a few books covering matters from all over north to south. But I guess you wouldn¡¯t be interested in them.¡±


    Hearing this, Yang Wu said awkwardly, ¡°For a man like me, reading all day long doesn¡¯t suit my style.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s where you¡¯re wrong,¡± said Yang Chen slowly, ¡°Knowledge is endless. If you only plan to stay within the Great Wilderness for the rest of your life, then how much knowledge you have naturally doesn¡¯t matter. But if you want to venture out of the Great Wilderness and go further, then you¡¯ll need knowledge. You wouldn¡¯t want people to think you¡¯re a country bumpkin once you¡¯re out and about.¡±


    ¡°Well¡­


    Yang Wu scratched his head, ¡°You have a point, Yang Chen. Are you really considering going that far? Even venturing out of the Great Wilderness.¡±


    Yang Chen took a deep breath, ¡°I don¡¯t think there¡¯s anyone among the Great


    Wild Hundred Clans who doesn¡¯t want to venture out of the Great Wilderness. Just like the Gu family, they were inexplicably exterminated by the Horse-thief Gang while in the Great Wilderness. In their lifetime, who wouldn¡¯t want to climb up to the wider world outside? It¡¯s just that you¡¯re not old enough to consider that aspect yet.¡±


    As he spoke, Yang Chen sighed and cast his gaze upon the Purple Forbidden Dragon Long Spear.


    ¡°Purple Forbidden Soaring Dragon, what a great name, it matches the status of this spear, ¡± he said.


    He then bent down and bowed to the void, ¡°I do not know the origin of this long spear, but since I obtained it from the Gu family, I vow to use it to drain the blood of the bandits as retribution for the Gu family¡¯s kindness in bestowing this spear today. I, Yang Chen, swear here and now, may I never find peace in reincarnation if I break my oath!¡±


    Hiss.


    For a moment, Yang Chen could feel the long spear trembling in his hand.


    ¡°This spear¡­ has a spirit?¡± Yang Chen was taken aback and then displayed a look of joy..

 Chapter 79 - Chapter 79: Chapter 76: Good News for the Yang Family_1

    Chapter 79: Chapter 76: Good News for the Yang Family_1


    Translator: 549690339


    It¡¯s no wonder he¡¯s not surprised.


    As long as something is related to the word ¡®Spirit,¡¯ its level is invisibly raised. Just like the Spirit Martial Realm above the Body Refining Realm, among a thousand Body Refining Realm cultivators, there may not be a single expert in the Spirit Martial Realm. This shows the fundamental difference between the Spirit Martial Realm and the Body Refining Realm.


    The same goes for weapons. The difference between having a spirit and not having one is vast.


    And this spear evidently is a spiritual item.


    ¡°Unbelievable, haha, this is really great.¡± Yang Chen¡¯s eyes sparkled brightly: ¡°I really picked up a treasure this time, I didn¡¯t expect there would be such a


    treasure in the Gu family. It seems I cannot casually show off this Purple Forbidden Soaring Dragon; otherwise, it¡¯s difficult to guarantee that it won¡¯t cause someone to covet it and bring disaster upon myself.¡±


    Thinking of this, Yang Chen turned his gaze and said, ¡°You must not tell anyone else about what happened today.¡±


    ¡°Young Master, Ming Yue understands.¡± Gu Mingyue said softly.


    ¡°Yang Chen, I haven¡¯t lived enough yet. If I let this matter out, wouldn¡¯t our


    Yang family be in trouble? Even the Great Tribes can¡¯t protect us if the Horse-thief Gang knew we killed the bandits.¡± Yang Wu took a deep breath, still feeling a lingering fear when recalling the seriousness of the situation.


    Good thing all those bandits were wiped out in one swoop.


    If they hadn¡¯t been able to wipe out all those bandits and let even one of them escape today, tomorrow would be the day of their family¡¯s destruction.


    If the Yang family doesn¡¯t provoke the bandits, the bandits have no excuse to destroy the Yang family, because the Great Tribes are watching. But once there is an excuse, the Great Tribes can¡¯t say anything.


    Yang Chen nodded: ¡°As long as you two understand, no matter what, we cannot stay here for long. Who knows if those bandits will make a comeback? Let¡¯s hurry back.¡±


    Yang Chen and Yang Wu rode fast horses back to the Yang family not long after.


    When they returned to the Yang family, both Yang Chen and Yang Wu breathed a sigh of relief, at least nothing about this matter had been discovered by anyone.


    However, just as this thought crossed his mind, Yang Chen suddenly saw Elder Yang Si not far away.


    ¡°Elder Si?¡± Yang Chen stared at the elderly man in front of him, his face filled with astonishment.


    With his hands behind his back, Elder Yang Si seemed to be waiting for the three of them, Yang Chen and Yang Wu, to return. Seeing them riding fast horses back, Elder Yang Si furrowed his brows and said without expression, ¡°Yang Chen, Yang Wu, what have you two been up to?¡±


    As soon as Yang Wu heard Elder Yang Si¡¯s question, he immediately showed a guilty conscience: ¡°Elder¡­Elder Si, we¡­we didn¡¯t do anything.¡±


    ¡°Didn¡¯t do anything? Then what are you afraid of?¡± Elder Yang Si spoke in a deep voice.


    Yang Chen took a deep, meaningful look at Elder Yang Sits eyes and couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°Elder Si, you already know everything?¡±


    ¡°Hmph, not only do I know, but I also clearly saw everything that happened.¡± Elder Yang Si said in a condensed voice, ¡°Yang Chen, Yang Wu, both of you are really bold. Do you know that if what you did today was discovered by others, it would bring fatal disaster to the Yang family?¡±


    ¡°Eld¡­Elder Si, 1¡­1 know I was wrong.¡± Yang Wu sighed.


    In his heart, Yang Chen was secretly moved. Now that he thought about it carefully, it turned out that Elder Yang Si had discovered their actions early on. Yet he had been secretly protecting them from the shadows without revealing himself.


    Elder Yang Si looked at Yang Chen, his face filled with a mixture of love and helplessness.


    In fact, when Yang Chen and Yang Wu rode away from the Yang family, he had already noticed something wrong.


    If it were just Yang Wu, he wouldn¡¯t have cared.


    But Yang Chen was different.


    Now Yang Chen¡¯s status was very sensitive, especially after he crippled one of


    Xu Huts arms, he had already been marked by the Third Master. How could the


    Yang family let Yang Chen leave the Yang family alone? Therefore, whenever Yang Chen left alone, someone was always protecting him.Today, Yang Chen went out without reporting to anyone, so there was no one secretly protecting him.


    But when he noticed this, it was different. He saw Yang Chen hurrying, not daring to hesitate, and closely followed behind Yang Chen. He watched the whole process and the outcome.


    Especially when he saw Yang Chen single-handedly killing more than a dozen bandits, he almost dropped his jaw in surprise.


    Now he didn¡¯t even know how to scold Yang Chen, so he could only sigh: ¡°Forget it, although your actions were reckless, young people should never lose their courage. Fortunately, you two are not idiots and did not leave any survivors.¡±


    ¡°Fourth Master, please be sure to keep this a secret for us.¡± Yang Wu couldn¡¯t help but say.


    ¡°I don¡¯t know what you two did today.¡± Elder Yang Si said fiercely: ¡°You two, don¡¯t even know what you did today, understand?¡±


    Yang Chen and Yang Wu were initially stunned but then immediately realized:


    ¡°Fourth Master, we understand.¡±


    This obviously meant that Elder Yang Si was protecting them.


    ¡°If someone asks, you guys just say that you two went out on horseback today to purchase items for the Yang family.¡± Elder Yang Si said coldly: ¡°Can you remember that?¡±


    ¡°Yes, Fourth Master.¡± Yang Chen and Yang Wu respectfully replied at the same time.


    Only then did Elder Yang Si let out a long sigh: ¡°Yang Wu, you go back first,


    Yang Chen, you stay.¡±


    Yang Wu didn¡¯t know what the Fourth Master wanted to talk to Yang Chen alone, but he still obediently left.


    Yang Chen and Gu Mingyue both dismounted and bowed, saying: ¡°Fourth


    Master.¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen, are you scared?¡± Elder Yang Si said.


    ¡°Not afraid.¡± Yang Chen said: ¡°Since I have done it, there is no reason to be afraid. If I have another chance, I will still do it.¡±


    ¡°Good, good, good!¡± Yang Si patted Yang Chen¡¯s shoulder: ¡°The Yang family does not need men without courage. I originally planned to scold you, but those bandits have committed so many heinous deeds, who wouldn¡¯t have anger in their hearts? However, Yang Chen, when it¡¯s time to endure, you still have to endure! In this Great Wilderness, those bandits are ultimately local tyrants.¡±


    Yang Chen also knew that his actions today were somewhat reckless. Under


    Elder Yang Sit s guidance, he gently said: ¡°Fourth Master, I understand.¡±


    ¡°Your martial arts cultivation is probably close to the Body Refining Realm


    Seventh Layer now, which really gave me a big surprise.¡± Elder Yang Si patted Yang Chen¡¯s shoulder: ¡®Yang Chen, I don¡¯t know how to tell you this, the Yang family may have really wronged you in the past, but it was out of helplessness.¡± Yang Chen didn¡¯t know what Elder Yang Si wanted to say.


    Elder Yang Si, with his hands behind his back, murmured: ¡°In the end, you are unhappy in your heart, I can understand. But it¡¯s all out of helplessness, whether you believe it or not, now that you are really in trouble, as long as the Yang family can help, no one would not help you. Just like me, I¡¯m willing to stake my life for you. Do you know why?¡±


    Yang Chen suddenly looked stunned.


    Elder Yang Si clenched his fists: ¡°This is the clan. Your future achievements will definitely be above mine. The future Yang family with you will be better than the one with me. So, for you, why should I care about this old life? This is the clan. I¡¯m saying all this just to hope you can remember that you should not live just for yourself, but also for the Yang family.¡±


    Yang Chen was somewhat shaken by this, he took a deep breath: ¡°Fourth Master, I understand. I will definitely keep in mind the words of Fourth Master today.¡±


    ¡°As long as you know, I won¡¯t say much else. The Hundred Clans Trial Battle is about to begin. Although your martial arts cultivation is very sophisticated, you still need to prepare more.¡± Elder Yang Si instructed.


    Yang Chen naturally did not dare to slack off.


    ¡°Alright, you can go now. No one is allowed to mention today¡¯s events!¡± Elder Yang Si said.


    Soon, Yang Chen left.


    Elder Yang Si watched the direction Yang Chen left in and murmured: ¡°Yang Chen¡¯s martial arts cultivation has grown so fast that it is almost like a demon, quite like the first genius of the Great Wilderness back then. Moreover, this kid has a great talent and is not vague when taking actions. More than a dozen bandits were actually all killed by him alone.. It seems that the good fortune of my Yang family has really arrived!¡±

 Chapter 80 - Chapter 80: Chapter 77: Promoting Gravity Pill_l

    Chapter 80: Chapter 77: Promoting Gravity Pill_l


    Translator: 549690339


    Time passed in the blink of an eye and a month quietly went by. The Gravity Pill, after being refined by the Yang family, had already become popular within the family. Now, most of the Yang family members had taken the Gravity Pill, and their Martial Arts Cultivation had noticeably increased.


    This was a cause for joy for the entire Yang family, because the Gravity Pill had significantly strengthened the overall strength of the family.


    After the Gravity Pill raised the average level of the Yang family, Yang Jin He had a discussion with Yang Chen. They finally decided to sell the Gravity Pill to the outside world.


    The method they used was not much different from what Yang Chen had proposed before: the Li Family Commerce Group would hold an auction, and finally, through the auction, they would determine the significance of the Gravity Pill for various families and households.


    When Li Youyan learned of this news, he was both surprised and delighted. Originally, there was still a long time before the Li Family Commerce Group was to hold an auction, but after learning about the Gravity Pill, they immediately announced the news and held an auction in the near future, promoting the miraculous effect of the Gravity Pill.


    The Gravity Pill undoubtedly became the finale treasure of this auction held by the Li Family Commerce Group.


    The spread of such news undoubtedly caused a great response from the various clans. In an instant, many tribes were full of doubts about the Gravity Pill and sent people to inquire and attend the auction.


    Today was the day the auction began.


    It should be noted that the status of their Li Family Commerce Group among the Great Wild Hundred Clans was not high. Normally, when they held an auction, at most a dozen neighboring tribes would send people, and the significance was not great. However, ever since the news of the Gravity Pill had spread, the tribes far from the Li Family Commerce Group had sent people over as well.


    In the blink of an eye, it seemed as if their Li Family Commerce Group had held a grand gathering.


    ¡°Eldest Brother, don¡¯t you think the Yang family is being a bit stingy? They¡¯re only giving us a 10% profit from the Gravity Pills, even though we¡¯re allies!¡±


    Li Youyan laughed out loud, ¡°The Yang family is already being generous. I¡¯ve inquired about it. The Gravity Pill can be sold in bulk, even if they only give us a 10% share, it¡¯s a blessing for our Li Family Commerce Group. You have to know that the pill formula is owned by the Yang family, and if they sell it, other trading companies in the Great Wilderness would probably fight to obtain the agency rights for the Gravity Pill. It¡¯s already a good thing that they give us a 10% share, let alone more. The Yang family is treating us well.¡±


    ¡°True, the effect of this Gravity Pill is astonishing it can unconditionally increase the cultivation of Body Refining Realm martial artists by one level. It¡¯s simply unheard of. Just at this auction, the number of tribes that we brothers have received is at least more than sixty,¡± said Li Youren. ¡°It¡¯s really strange. Where did the Yang family get this Gravity Pill?¡±


    Li Youyan took a deep breath, ¡°It¡¯s not something the Yang family obtained, but something they created.¡±


    ¡°Created? Creating a pill formula, how is that possible?¡± Li Youren exclaimed in shock.


    ¡°Nothing is impossible. I have traveled throughout the Great Wilderness and although I haven¡¯t seen all the spirit elixirs and miraculous medicines, I¡¯ve never heard of the name Gravity Pill. The Yang family claiming to have created it themselves also makes sense,¡± said Li Youyan.


    ¡°This is indeed strange. Elder Yang¡¯s alchemy level in the Yang family is passable at best. Of course, it¡¯s just passable, how could he create a new pill formula?¡± Li Youren scoffed.


    Li Youyan stroked his chin, ¡°Speaking of which, you might find it hard to believe that the creator of this pill was not Elder Yang.¡± ¡°Then who?¡± Li Youren was completely puzzled.


    ¡°It was Yang Chen.¡± Li Youyan spoke slowly.


    ¡°What? How is that possible? He¡¯s just a young kid!¡±


    Li Youyan stood with his hands behind his back, ¡°At first, I also thought it was impossible, but this kid has accomplished too many impossible things. At least according to the information I¡¯ve gathered, even Yang Jin He has to look at the kid¡¯s face when dealing with the Gravity Pill. From this, we can see that the Gravity Pill was indeed created by Yang Chen.¡±


    ¡°This is incredible, simply incredible! If this kid can really create such a spirit elixir and miraculous medicine, then compared to the so-called alchemy geniuses, he¡¯d be nothing!¡± Li Youren couldn¡¯t help but curse.


    Li Youyan said, ¡°It¡¯s not surprising that you¡¯re saying that. This kid has even dabbled in the Pill Doctor¡¯s Way, so comparing the alchemy geniuses of the Great Wilderness to him would be like comparing apples to oranges.¡±


    Li Youren was horrified, ¡°Speaking of which, the auction is about to begin, so why haven¡¯t the Yang family members arrived yet?¡±


    ¡°Aren¡¯t they here now?¡± Li Youyan squinted his eyes and looked ahead, just as a large group of people arrived impressively.


    This group of people was naturally the Yang family and others.


    With Yang Jin He leading the way, they dismounted and immediately saluted,


    ¡°Elder Brother Li, I apologize for making you wait.¡±


    ¡°Haha, speaking of Cao Cao, and Cao Cao arrives! Little Brother Yang, you have come just in time, the auction is about to begin. Speaking of which, you have brought a great gift to our Li Family Commerce Group.¡± Li Youyan said with great joy.


    Yang Jin He oolitelv laughed, ¡°Elder Brother Li, vou are too kind. It was Yang Chen who proposed giving the Gravity Pill to the Li Family Commerce Group to handle, not me. If you want to thank someone, you should thank Yang Chen.¡±


    Today was the first day the Gravity Pill was being sold externally, so it was natural that Yang Chen had also come along with the Yang family members.


    Hearing Yang Jin He¡¯s words, Li Youyan immediately understood, ¡°Yang Chen, my young friend, you have amazed me once again.¡±


    ¡°The creation of the Gravity Pill was just a fluke for me, and it¡¯s not worth mentioning,¡± Yang Chen said modestly.


    ¡°If this is not worth mentioning, then I don¡¯t know what is worth showing off in my entire life. Hahaha, alright, let¡¯s not speak of pleasantries. Yang Chen, you created the Gravity Pill, so whether to publicize the creator is actually up to you.¡±


    Li Youyan said with his hands behind his back, ¡°If you don¡¯t want to publicize it, our Li Family Commerce Group has an obligation to keep the origins of the Gravity Pill a secret from outsiders.¡±


    Yang Chen considered for a moment and then exchanged a look with Yang Jin He.


    Yang Jin He conveyed his thoughts with his eyes, even without speaking, Yang Chen understood what he meant.


    Immediately, Yang Jin He smiled and said, ¡°There¡¯s no need for a young man to be so secretive. Elder Brother Li, just say that the creator of the Gravity Pill was Yang Chen. Let the outsiders know about the genius of our Yang family.¡±


    ¡°Good, Little Brother Yang is an open-minded person. When the news of Yang Chen being the creator of the Gravity Pill spreads, I don¡¯t know how shocked the major tribes will be. I can¡¯t help but look forward to seeing the expressions of those great tribes. Hahaha!¡± Li Youyan laughed heartily..

 Chapter 81 - Chapter 81: Chapter 78: Priceless Treasure_l

    Chapter 81: Chapter 78: Priceless Treasure_l


    Translator: 549690339


    For the Li Family Commerce Group, the Yang family was regarded as an esteemed guest. Li Youyan naturally did not dare to be careless, arranging for the Yang family delegation to have VIP seats where they could watch the entire auction process from a high platform. Such treatment was reserved for only a few of the Great Tribes.


    The fact that the Yang family was able to enjoy such a privilege showed the sincerity of the Li Family Commerce Group towards them.


    Yang Chen and Yang Jin He were in the same room, a deliberate request made by Yang Jin He. After all, this Chamber of Commerce had gathered many people from various Great Tribes, and he did not dare to let Yang Chen out of his sight. If someone had any ill intentions, would not the Yang family have nowhere to even cry?


    ¡°Young Master Yang Chen, please enjoy the tea.¡± A maid from the Li Family Commerce Group poured tea for Yang Chen while occasionally stealing glances at him. She was clearly aware of his reputation.


    Yang Chen¡¯s observational skills were not bad either. Seeing the expression on the maid¡¯s face, he couldn¡¯t help showing a wry smile and then said, ¡°Thank you.¡±


    Her heart bloomed with happiness, she quickly replied, ¡°No need for formalities, Young Master Yang Chen. If you have any instructions, please feel free to call upon me. I will be at your service immediately.¡±


    Having said that, the maid hurriedly left.


    After leaving the room, seven or eight maids outside who had gathered to chatter asked, ¡°Xiao Fang, did you see Young Master Yang Chen? How is he? Does he look as tall and mighty as rumored?¡±


    ¡°Yes, did Young Master Yang Chen talk to you?¡±


    That girl named Xiao Fang blushed as if she was still immersed in the conversation with Yang Chen just now, and said excitedly, ¡°Young Master Yang Chen is exactly like the rumors, and he has a good temperament. He even said thank you to me. He is very well-mannered, not like those other young masters from the Great Tribes who don¡¯t even look at us.¡±


    ¡°Really?¡±


    ¡°If I had known earlier, I wouldn¡¯t have given you this chance to serve tea and water. Xiao Fang, you must compensate me.¡±


    ¡°Young Master Yang Chen actually glanced at a maid like us? Ah, I can¡¯t believe I missed such a good opportunity.¡±


    ¡°If only I could marry Young Master Yang Chen, we maids would definitely be able to turn our lives around.¡±


    ¡°Dream on, there must be countless young ladies from various clans who want to marry Young Master Yang Chen. Let¡¯s save ourselves the trouble.¡±


    Yang Chen was in the room, unaware of the whispers and discussions of these maids. His eyes were focused on the auction hall.


    Yang Jin He said calmly, ¡°The auction has begun. Haha, today¡¯s auction is going to be interesting. So many tribes have gathered here, all for the Gravity Pill that you created.¡±


    ¡°The Li Family Commerce Group does have some background. Huh, what¡¯s the first auction item?¡± Yang Chen asked curiously.


    At this moment, the auction had already started.


    Li Youyan personally presided over the auction. He was now standing on the high platform, holding a piece of ancient wood in his hand. The wood was green and full of vitality, but it was also covered in strange lumps, giving it an odd appearance.


    Li Youyan smiled and said, ¡°I believe many discerning people have already recognized this ancient wood. It is called Snake-patterned Wood, a unique branch from the Snake-patterned Tree found only in Monster Beast Mountain.


    ¡°I am sure everyone is aware of the benefits of Snake-patterned Wood. When placed on the body while cultivating, it can prevent cultivation deviations. Moreover, it can even speed up the recovery of wounds. Such a treasure, is there any reason for everyone not to want it? I announce that the starting price for the Snake-patterned Wood is 300 Spirit Stones!¡±


    As soon as the bidding price was announced, shouts immediately followed.


    ¡°400 Spirit Stones!¡±


    ¡°420!¡±


    Yang Jin He rubbed his chin, looking at the Snake-patterned Wood, and said lazily, ¡°Li Youyan is truly a businessman. He has managed to hype up an ordinary piece of Snake-patterned Wood to make it seem like a genuine treasure.¡±¡±ls this snake-patterned wood really that bad?¡± Yang Chen asked with feigned curiosity.


    Of course, he was already quite familiar with snake-patterned wood.


    Yang Jin He laughed, ¡°Those chambers of commerce trick small clans who have never entered the Monster Beast Mountain with these fancy things every year. Those small clans don¡¯t know whether these treasures are good or bad since they¡¯ve never been in there. Look at the great tribes, they¡¯re all so composed and no one is rushing for these items. Only those small clans who have never seen the world are deceived by Li Youyan.¡±


    ¡°This snake-patterned wood does indeed have the effect of resisting demonic fire, but in reality, it doesn¡¯t do much. All the major tribes have their own methods to resist demonic fire, and as for speeding up wound healing, a bottle of elixir can solve the problem. Those small clans just can¡¯t figure that out.¡± ¡°This¡­¡± Yang Chen had a look of wry amusement on his face.


    In the end, a small clan from the Che family became the scapegoat, buying the snake-patterned wood at the price of 500 spirit stones.


    The snake-patterned wood was just the beginning. There were plenty more dazzling treasures that Li Youyan had collected over the year that caused quite a stir at the auction.


    However, many of the great tribes did not make a move, choosing to watch and wait, clearly all waiting for the appearance of the ¡®Gravity Pill¡¯.


    Li Youyan could also see the eagerness of those great tribes, and today he wasn¡¯t so ready to reveal the Gravity Pill, he was playing the suspense game.


    With that in mind, Li Youyan brought out another box.


    The box had an extremely delicate packaging and gave a strong visual effect.


    Quickly, Li Youyan opened the box, and then a brightly colored, fiery red Lingcao appeared in many people¡¯s sight.


    ¡°I believe everyone has heard of this grass. This is Chi Yang Grass. If one simply consumes and refines it, it can clear the senses and strengthen the body. Furthermore, it is the main material for refining many elixirs. This grass is very rare, so I don¡¯t need to say much more. The starting bid is 400 spirit stones!¡±


    ¡°600 spirit stones!¡±


    ¡°700!¡±


    The Chi Yang Grass was quite useful for many clans.


    That¡¯s because one of the main ingredients for a first-grade perfect elixir is the


    Chi Yang Grass. And Chi Yang Grass is only found in the Monster Beast Mountain, so for many people, the value of this Chi Yang grass is quite considerable.


    Yang Chen stared at the Chi Yang Grass, his brow furrowing gradually.


    ¡°What¡¯s the matter!¡± Seeing Yang Chen¡¯s unusual expression, Yang Jin He asked curiously, ¡°Are you interested in this Chi Yang Grass?¡±


    Yang Chen gave a noncommittal nod, ¡°Clan Leader, I sincerely ask for your help in bidding for this Chi Yang Grass. As a return, I will give double profit to the Clan Leader after I profit from the Gravity Pill!¡±


    ¡°What are you talking about?¡± Yang Jin He waved his hand, ¡°It¡¯s just a few thousand spirit stones. As the Clan Leader, I can afford it. As for returning it to me, don¡¯t mention it again. However, I must remind you that although the Chi Yang Grass has some effects, they¡¯re not that significant and the elixir made from it is not essential for martial artists. You must think twice before you act.¡±


    ¡°Clan Leader, I have thought it through.¡± Yang Chen said earnestly.


    He indeed had thought it through.


    Are you kidding?


    Where on earth is this Chi Yang Grass?


    Li Youyan had just auctioned off a priceless treasure..

 Chapter 82 - Chapter 82: Chapter 79: Gravity Pill Auction Begins_l

    Chapter 82: Chapter 79: Gravity Pill Auction Begins_l


    Translator: 549690339


    This grass was actually called ¡®Starflame Grass¡¯, a very rare spiritual grass. It could be said that even in Yang Chen¡¯s previous life, in those flourishing lands, this type of spiritual grass was extremely hard to come by.


    What¡¯s worth mentioning is that the appearance of ¡®Starflame Grass¡¯ is very similar to the commonly seen ¡®Chi Yang Grass¡¯. In his previous life, Yang Chen had read through ancient books and compared Starflame Grass to Chi Yang Grass. Although they were indeed difficult to tell apart, there were some subtle differences.


    Of course, just because their appearances were similar, it didn¡¯t mean that the effects of ¡®Starflame Grass¡¯ and ¡®Chi Yang Grass¡¯ were similar.


    Their values were simply worlds apart.


    Once the Starflame Grass matured, its grass would transform into flowers, generating ¡®Flame of Profound Stars¡¯ seeds inside the flowers. These seeds would become the dream of every Alchemist, the ¡®Seed of Strange Fire¡¯!


    Once this seed was refined, it would ignite a flame within the martial artist¡¯s body, and this flame would be none other than Mysterious Fire Star!


    Flame of Profound Stars!


    This was the precious aspect of Starflame Grass which was extremely hard to find. Yang Chen had not encountered it in his previous life.


    But he didn¡¯t expect that he would actually come across such a treasure in the Great Wilderness. Furthermore, it was being auctioned off at a starting price of four hundred spirit stones. If someone outside were to discover this, it would surely cause a bloodbath.


    ¡°It¡¯s simply a matter of luck!¡± Yang Chen¡¯s eyes shone brightly.


    Fortunately, Yang Jin He still gave face. After Yang Chen spoke, Yang Jin He directly and bluntly said: ¡°One thousand spirit stones!¡±


    He directly increased the price by three hundred spirit stones based on the previous bid of seven hundred spirit stones.


    ¡°One thousand one hundred spirit stones. Brother from upstairs, our Wen Family is in urgent need of this Chi Yang Grass. I wonder if you could give up and let us have it?¡± The bidder spoke.


    Although it was just a simple sentence, it caused an uproar.


    ¡°Wen Family? The Great Tribal wen Family?¡±


    ¡°I didn¡¯t expect the Wen Family to come as well. I wonder who is fighting with them for this Chi Yang Grass.¡±


    The bidder¡¯s seemingly polite words were actually heard as an attempt to use the name of the Great Tribal Family to pressure others.


    This made Yang Jin He somewhat hesitant. He glanced at Yang Chen and saw Chen¡¯s determined gaze without any intention to back down. With a heavy heart, he said solemnly, ¡°What a pitv! Our Yanq familv¡¯s generation, Yang Chen, is also in urgent need of Chi Yang Grass to refine elixirs. If Brother Wen really wants this Chi Yang Grass, let¡¯s bid fairly. I¡¯ll offer one thousand three hundred spirit stones!¡±


    This made the Wen Family¡¯s faces downstairs turn gloomy.


    ¡°Father, how dare the Yang Family fight with us for things? Are they tired of living?¡± A young man in the pavilion with a grim expression said, ¡°Father, I have great use for this Chi Yang Grass. Miss Zhang is quite fond of this grass. If I manage to win this auction and give it to her, I¡¯ll surely win her heart.¡±


    Seeing his son¡¯s impatience, the head of the Wen Family snorted, ¡°All you know is how to win the heart of that little girl from the Zhang Family. Don¡¯t you have any serious thoughts in your head?¡±


    ¡°But, Father, we cannot swallow this insult today. If the Yang Family dares to rob us, shouldn¡¯t we teach them a lesson, otherwise they might do whatever they want to us in the future?¡± The young man gritted his teeth.


    With his chin in his hand, the head of the Wen Family pondered for a moment, ¡°The Yang Family is indeed going too far, but we really can¡¯t rob this Chi Yang Grass.¡±


    ¡°What? Why can¡¯t we?¡± Wen Changhe widened his eyes.


    ¡°Humph, according to some insider information I got, the Gravity Pill, the finale treasure of this auction, was created by the Yang Family, and it can even be mass-produced. The most important thing is that the creator of this elixir is none other than Yang Chen, the one mentioned earlier by the Yang Family Patriarch. In the future, if we want to buy a large amount of Gravity Pills, we must build a good relationship with the Yang Family, otherwise the sky-high price offered by the Li Family Commerce Group, we won¡¯t be able to get many.¡±


    With a cold voice, the head of the Wen Family said, ¡°You should forget about that little girl from the Zhang Family for now. Put the interests of the family first. Let¡¯s not fight over this Chi Yang Grass.¡±


    ¡°Father, do you actually believe those insider rumors? Yang Chen is only a little kid. How could he possibly refine an elixir like the Gravity Pill? Besides, the effects of the Gravity Pill are just hearsay, not to be taken seriously. I think it¡¯s mostly rumors.¡± Wen Changhe was unwilling to accept this.


    His infatuation with Miss Zhang from the Zhang Family had reached the point of being unable to forget her even for a moment.


    ¡°Shut up.¡± The face of the head of the Wen Family turned cold: ¡°How dare you disobey my words?¡±


    ¡°Father¡­ Yes, yes, father.¡± Wen Changhe trembled and felt terrified; he didn¡¯t dare to speak anymore.


    After giving his son a glare, the head of the Wen Family didn¡¯t continue to bid.


    Many people who were looking forward to the excitement sighed in disappointment.


    In the end, Yang Jin He obtained the ¡®Starflame Grass¡¯ for a price of one thousand three hundred spirit stones.


    Then, the maid quickly fetched the Starflame Grass and personally handed it over to Yang Jin He, who also paid the spirit stones.


    With the Starflame Grass in hand, Yang Jin He smiled and said, ¡°Yang Chen, this Chi Yang Grass belongs to you now. It¡¯s strange that the Wen Family gave up so easily, which is quite contrary to their usual behavior. As one of the Twelve Great Tribes, the Wen family is known for their domineering behavior.¡±


    Receiving the Starflame Grass, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t hide his happiness. ¡°I apologize for causing you trouble with the Wen family,¡± he said.


    ¡°Haha, don¡¯t worry about it. With all the disputes our Yang family has had with the Great Tribes, what can the other tribes do to our Yang family? A little friction in these matters would not seem like a big deal to those Great Tribes. Our Yang family has also managed to establish a foothold among the Hundred Clans of the Great Wilderness, and we didn¡¯t achieve that by being weak!¡± Yang Jin He said decisively.


    This made Yang Chen have a few more likes for Yang Jin He.


    Isn¡¯t this the kind of determination the head of a family should have?


    Yang Chen owed the Yang family a huge favor today. Starflame Grass was extremely precious to him and given time, he must find a way to repay the Yang family. Otherwise, he would feel undeserving of this great gift. After all, with the spirit stones in his possession, it would be difficult for him to win the Starflame Grass at auction.


    Yang Jin He stroked his chin and smiled, ¡°Alright, the main event is coming. Li Youyan is about to reveal the Gravity Pill.¡±


    ¡°Oh?¡± Yang Chen also perked up and looked downstairs.


    Li Youyan had built up quite the anticipation for the Gravity Pill as the finale treasure.


    At this moment, he brought out the exquisite box containing the Gravity Pill and said loudly, ¡°Many of you must have heard about the finale treasure at our auction today. Since that¡¯s the case, I won¡¯t keep you guessing any longer. As you may have already heard, the finale treasure we are auctioning off today from the Li Family Commerce Group is called the ¡®Gravity Pill¡¯.¡±


    ¡°This Gravity Pill was created by an extraordinary alchemy genius from the Yang Family, named Yang Chen. At a young age, he has already reached a level close to a Second-Grade Alchemist. Moreover, this Gravity Pill can be considered as a First Grade Perfect Elixir. Its effect is that it can unconditionally increase the cultivation of Body Refining Realm martial artists by one level! ¡±


    As soon as these words fell, there was a commotion in the hall, and soon, there were hissing sounds of people inhaling cold air.


    Every word Li Youyan said was more shocking than the last..

 Chapter 83 - Chapter 83: Chapter 80: Want to Decompose His Elixir?_l

    Chapter 83: Chapter 80: Want to Decompose His Elixir?_l


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°Unconditionally increase the cultivation of Body Refining Realm martial artist by one level?¡± ¡°Is that a joke?¡±


    ¡°How is this possible!¡±


    ¡°If this is true, with this elixir, my Martial Arts Cultivation can be upgraded from Body Refining Realm 8th level to the 9th level. In this case, I might still have the chance to break through the Spiritual Martial Realm in my lifetime.¡± ¡°This treasure was created by a young man from the Yang family?¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen, that Yang Chen!¡±


    ¡°Are you kidding? A youngster can create an elixir with such an effect?¡±


    There was a flurry of discussion among the audience, Li Youyan¡¯s words undoubtedly stirred up the crowd.


    In the loft occupied by the Feng family, Feng Xuewu and her father Feng Changkong were also paying attention to the auction¡¯s every move.


    After hearing about the Gravity Pill, Feng Changkong laughed out loud: ¡°Hahaha, this kid is really beyond people¡¯s expectations, Gravity Pill, tsk tsk, this is a rare treasure. If it can be mass-produced, the overall strength of an entire clan will be enhanced as a result. I wonder how many people will be envious of this treasure when it comes out.¡±


    Because of this, the Yang family would become a hot commodity.


    ¡°Father, is this Gravity Pill really created by Yang Chen?¡± Feng Xuewu couldn¡¯t help but feel incredulous.


    Feng Changkong muttered: ¡°In my heart, I actually can¡¯t believe it either, but when I think about it carefully, there are too many impossible things about that kid. Maybe, he really created this Gravity Pill. However, the effect is still uncertain, so whatever the case, we must first win the auction.¡±


    As he spoke, Feng Changkong turned to look at Feng Xuewu: ¡°Xuewu, father wants to ask you something.¡±


    ¡°Father, please speak.¡± Feng Xuewu said gently.


    ¡°You don¡¯t have any aversion to this kid, right?¡± Feng Changkong asked.


    ¡°No.¡± Feng Xuewu¡¯s face flushed red to the neck upon hearing this.


    ¡°As long as you have no aversion to him¡­¡± Feng Changkong sighed.


    This Yang Chen had an astonishing Martial Arts Cultivation talent, was a Dan Medical expert, and had now created the Gravity Pill¡­


    He suddenly felt that his own precious daughter might not even be worthy of Yang Chen.


    But if his own daughter wasn¡¯t worthy of him, who in the Great Wilderness could be worthy of Yang Chen?


    His thoughts had gradually settled down.


    At this moment, the auction had already entered a noisy state.


    ¡°Everyone, quiet down, just give me, Elder Wang, some face, alright?¡± Suddenly, an old voice came from a pavilion. The voice was powerful and suppressed the clamor of the audience, showing the strength of the speaker¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation.


    ¡°Wang Family Ancestor?¡±


    Many insightful people were taken aback.


    ¡°The Wang Family Ancestor has actually come out.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s the Wang Family Ancestor, it¡¯s rumored that his Martial Arts Cultivation has reached the Spiritual Martial Realm 5th Level.¡±


    Yang Jinhe was also shocked, saying, ¡°Yang Chen, your Gravity Pill can¡¯t be kept low-key today, even the Wang Family Ancestor has been attracted. This old fellow hasn¡¯t appeared in public view for several years. No one from our Yang family has reached the Spiritual Martial Realm 5th Level yet.¡±


    At this moment, as soon as the Wang Family Ancestor spoke up, the noise below the stage stopped immediately.


    The Wang Family Ancestor then said, ¡°Elder Li, I¡¯d like to ask you a few questions about this Gravity Pill, you don¡¯t mind, do you?¡±


    ¡°Haha, Elder Wang¡¯s presence in our Li Family is an honor, so naturally, I will answer any question about the Gravity Pill completely and honestly. Besides,


    I¡¯m supposed to provide a detailed explanation about the Gravity Pill anyway.¡±


    Li Youyan laughed loudly.¡±Well, let me ask you this. With such effects of Gravity Pill, there must be some side effects, right? We both know that a medicine is always a bit poisonous, and elixirs without side effects are extremely rare,¡± said Wang Family Ancestor.


    ¡°Haha, Brother Wang, you must be joking. This Gravity Pill has no side effects, and I, Li Youyan, can guarantee it with the reputation of the Li Family Commerce Group!¡± Li Youyan said with a faint smile.


    ¡°What!¡± Wang Family Ancestor could hardly maintain his composure: ¡°Are your words true?¡±


    ¡°True,¡± Li Youyan answered without hesitation. ¡°However, although there are no side effects, you should not assume that you can take this elixir indefinitely. This elixir only has the best effects when used for the first time, and it can unconditionally increase the cultivation of Body Refining Realm martial artist by one level. But the second and third times, the effects won¡¯t be as good. Moreover, three times is the limit. The fourth time, the pill will have no effect.¡±


    When Wang Family Ancestor heard this, he stroked his beard, his tone revealing urgency: ¡°I see, even so, the effect of this Gravity Pill is still astonishing. You say that this elixir was created by Yang Chen of the Yang Family. Haha, it turns out that we have such a genius in Da Huang. It seems that I will have to visit the Yang Family personally. As for now, Brother Li, can we start the auction?¡±


    Li Youyan certainly wouldn¡¯t hesitate, saying, ¡°If everyone has no doubts, the Gravity Pill auction can begin now, starting at 1,000 Spirit Stones!¡±


    The shout of 1,000 Spirit Stones immediately put off many Small Clans¡¯ ideas of vying for the Gravity Pill.


    However, the Great Tribes wouldn¡¯t give up so easily.


    What does 1,000 Spirit Stones mean to the Great Tribes?


    ¡°2,000 Spirit Stones,¡± suddenly, Feng Changkong of the Feng Family also shouted.


    ¡°2,200.¡±


    ¡°2,300!¡±


    Seeing such a scramble, Yang Jin He¡¯s face revealed a look of surprise: ¡°Hahaha, wonderful! In the blink of an eye, it¡¯s more than 2,000 Spirit Stones. Now, the rise of the Yang Family is in sight.¡±


    Honestly speaking, Yang Chen was also a little surprised by this outcome. In his previous life, his Gravity Pill was only sold for just over 1,500 Spirit Stones. He didn¡¯t expect that in Da Huang, the price could be doubled. It seems that indeed rarity makes something valuable.


    ¡°3,400 Spirit Stones,¡± Wang Family Ancestor, with a red face and thick neck, lowered his voice: ¡°Feng Family¡¯s kid, if your father Feng Wuyang were here, I, Wang Dachui, would have no problem giving up this Gravity Pill. But you, a junior, also want to compete with your senio?¡±


    Feng Changkong chuckled twice before backing away: ¡°Since Elder Wang loves this Gravity Pill so much, this junior will no longer compete with him.¡±


    ¡°Father, are we just giving up like this?¡± Feng Xuewu couldn¡¯t help but ask.


    Feng Changkong sighed, ¡°What can we do if we continue to fight? The Wang Family Ancestor is determined to win this Gravity Pill. Most likely, he wants to take it back and dissect it with the intention of refining it himself. If we really fight for it, with Wang Dachui¡¯s domineering nature, we can¡¯t steal it, we will only attract enemies. Moreover, we don¡¯t just have this one way. Compared with Wang Family Ancestor, we still have some shortcuts.¡±


    ¡°What shortcut?¡± Feng Xuewu asked in surprise.


    ¡°This¡­ Xuewu, with your intelligence, you must understand what your father means.¡± Feng Changkong said with a smile: ¡°Your relationship with the kid from the Yang Family is good. If you ask him, it¡¯s not a problem to owe him a favor. Besides, getting closer to this kid and establishing a good relationship can also be beneficial.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Feng Xuewu was slightly taken aback. Then, she said, not knowing whether she was happy or worried, ¡°Father, daughter understands.¡±


    Having heard Feng Changkong¡¯s concession, Wang family Ancestor grinned, ¡°Humph, that¡¯s more like it! 3,400 Spirit Stones, nobody else is competing, the pill is mine!¡±


    In the end, Wang family Ancestor¡¯s imposing manner still suppressed everyone, and the Gravity Pill fell into his hands at 3,400 Spirit Stones. This made Yang Jin He sigh in relief: ¡°This is a bit unfavorable.¡± ¡°Clan Leader, what¡¯s wrong?¡± Yang Chen asked in surprise.


    ¡°Wang Family, as a Great Tribe, is actually the number one Great Tribe in alchemy. And this Wang Family Ancestor, Wang Dachui, is the first alchemy master in the Wang family, even perhaps the first alchemy master in the entire Da Huang. He has reached the Third Grade Alchemist. Letting him take away the Gravity Pill so soon, he will likely try to break down the Gravity Pill and then study the alchemy method of the Gravity Pill, ¡± said Yang Jin He frowning: ¡°This could greatly affect the interests of our Yang Family.¡±


    Yang Chen heard this, first puzzled, then laughed bitterly: ¡°Clan Leader, you are worrying too much. This Wang Family Ancestor, no matter what, cannot analyze any useful results.¡±


    Joking aside, the elixir that he crafted wanted to be dissected? It might be possible, but it¡¯s definitely not something that could be accomplished by a Third Grade Alchemist.


    Fourth delivery, happy holidays to everyone

 Chapter 84 - Chapter 84: Chapter 81: Perfect Match_l

    Chapter 84: Chapter 81: Perfect Match_l


    Translator: 549690339


    Yang Jinhe clearly didn¡¯t take Yang Chen¡¯s words to heart. He just thought it was the confidence of a young man and muttered to himself, ¡°Oh well, just go with the flow and see how things go. At least for now, the sale of the Gravity Pills is not bad. Speaking of which, Yang Chen, the auction ended with more than three thousand spirit stones. If we were to sell them in bulk in the future, what do you think would be the most appropriate way to sell the Gravity Pills?¡±


    Yang Chen rubbed his chin, pondered for a while, and said earnestly, ¡°This matter must not be taken lightly. Wang Dachui spent more than three thousand spirit stones to buy the Gravity Pill. If the price of the Gravity Pill is set too low, it might inevitably make Wang Dachui feel uncomfortable. Judging by his character, I¡¯m afraid he¡¯s not the type who would settle for taking a loss.¡±


    ¡°If the price is set too high, it may also affect the sales results of the bulk orders,¡± Yang Chen said calmly.


    Yang Jinhe nodded in satisfaction, ¡°Yang Chen, at such a young age, your analysis of matters is so thorough, I¡¯m quite surprised. What you said is right, the most difficult part of selling Gravity Pills now is actually defining the price. How much to set is something that we really need to think carefully about.¡±


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t plan on getting involved in the pricing matter. In fact, he had his own ideas about the sale of Gravity Pills. However, since Yang Jinhe was the clan leader, there was no need for him to interfere in front of Yang Jinhe; otherwise, it might cause offense.


    As his thoughts raced, suddenly there was a knock on the door.


    Yang Jinhe looked puzzled and said, ¡°Come in.¡±


    The people who entered the room were none other than Feng Xuewu and her father, Feng Changkong.


    Their visit was a surprise to both Yang Chen and Yang Jinhe.


    ¡°Brother Feng, it¡¯s been a few days since we last met, and your style is still the same,¡± Yang Jinhe said with a smile.


    Feng Changkong raised his hand and said, ¡°Chief Yang, I knew you would be here too. Yang Chen, you little rascal, you¡¯re really surprising me more and more.¡±


    Yang Chen said gently, ¡°Uncle Feng, you flatter me. By the way, why are you and Miss Feng here¡­¡±


    Feng Changkong¡¯s face turned red, ¡°I didn¡¯t intend to mention this, but¡­the temptation of the Gravity Pill is just too great for me. That¡¯s why after failing the competition, I decided to shamelessly come and ask for one. As far as I know, this Gravity Pill should be on sale in bulk in the future.¡±


    This made Yang Jinhe slightly surprised, thinking to himself about how well-informed the Feng family was.


    The news of the Gravity Pills being sold in bulk was not fully blocked, but there were not many leaks. Only the Li family and some other tribes close to the Yang family were aware of it, but the Feng family had also learnt about it.


    At this Yang Jinhe took a deep breath, realizing that the intelligence network of the great tribes should not be underestimated.


    ¡°Of course, Chief Yang, you can rest assured about this matter. When it comes to business, I would never break the rules. Before Gravity Pill hits the market,


    I¡¯ll pay whatever price that old Wang family ghost is willing to pay. I wonder if Chief Yang would be willing¡­¡± Feng Changkong said sincerely.


    Yang Jinhe laughed, ¡°It¡¯s not that I, as the clan leader, am unwilling; rather, as Brother Feng knows, the creator of the Gravity Pill, Yang Chen, has more authority over the Pill than I do before it goes on the market.¡±


    Hearing this, Feng Changkong showed no surprise. His eyes turned towards Yang Chen, and he secretly signaled Feng Xuewu.


    Feng Xuewu, being as smart as she was, quickly understood her father¡¯s meaning and repeatedly said, ¡°Yang Chen, if you think it¡¯s inappropriate, we can add more to the price, it¡¯s no big deal.¡±


    For all major tribes, having the Gravity Pill earlier meant having an advantage sooner. They didn¡¯t mind spending a little more money.


    When Yang Chen saw Feng Xuewu¡¯s attitude and Feng Changkong¡¯s intention, he couldn¡¯t help but smile and asked a seemingly irrelevant question, ¡°Senior Feng, how is your injury?¡±


    Upon mentioning this, Feng Changkong seemed to suddenly wake up and said, ¡°I almost forgot about it. Yang Chen, my friend, thanks to your methods, my father¡¯s recovery has been remarkable and his health is improving greatly. This is all because of you, and my father has instructed me to make sure to thank you when I see you.¡±


    ¡°There¡¯s no need for thanks. Since Senior Feng has promised to repay me, he will surely not go back on his word. In that case, I¡¯ll take this Gravity Pill as a gift to celebrate Senior Feng¡¯s recovery in advance,¡± Yang Chen said slowly.


    Then he took out a Gravity Pill from his storage bag and handed it directly to Feng Changkong.


    ¡°Xuewu, hurry up and get the spirit stones,¡± Feng Changkong said excitedly, looking at the Gravity Pill that was exactly the same as the one at the auction. Yang Chen quickly waved his hand, ¡°Uncle Feng, there¡¯s no need for spirit stones. Have you ever seen someone take a gift and then accept the spirit stones in return?¡±


    ¡°This¡­¡± Feng Changkong looked deeply at Yang Chen.He increasingly felt that the spirit of this young man could not be overshadowed by anyone from the Great Wilderness.


    What is spirit?


    In terms of appearance, demeanor, and temperament, Yang Chen was top-notch. Combined with his talent and techniques, Feng Changkong felt that his father¡¯s proposal to marry Feng Xuewu to Yang Chen was an extremely wise decision.


    It seemed that his father¡¯s insight was far more astute than his own.


    With this in mind, he didn¡¯t want to be ambiguous about this matter any longer, and said directly, ¡°In that case, I won¡¯t be polite. There is actually a private matter I would like to discuss with you, Chief Yang.¡±


    ¡°Oh?¡± Yang Jinhe was slightly taken aback, then said, ¡°Yang Chen, you can go back to the clan with the Second Elder and the others first. Remember not to venture off too far.¡±


    ¡°Yes, Clan Leader.¡± Yang Chen knew that Yang Jinhe was worried about his safety, and if he went out without an elder accompanying him, Yang Jinhe would not be at ease.


    He had no intentions of wandering off, so after glancing at Feng Xuewu, he bid farewell with folded hands.


    Feng Xuewu, on the other hand, blushed and lowered her head. Based on a woman¡¯s intuition, she had some anticipation of what her father would say next.


    ¡°Brother Feng, what do you want to discuss with me?¡± Yang Jinhe asked curiously.


    Feng Changkong didn¡¯t beat around the bush, ¡°I wonder what Chief Yang thinks of my daughter Feng Xuewu.¡±


    This surprised Yang Jinhe, and he glanced at Feng Xuewu, ¡°Brother Feng, don¡¯t joke about this. Xuewu is a fine young lady with excellent character, talent, and looks. The Hundred Clans of the Great Wilderness are not blind, and her reputation as one of the Three Great Golden Hairpins is well deserved. To be humble, Xuewu is indeed the Phoenix of the Feng family. For you to ask for my opinion, I must admit that it is truly embarrassing.¡±


    ¡°Then, do you think Xuewu and Yang Chen are a good match?¡± Feng Changkong hinted.


    ¡°Oh?¡± This time Yang Jinhe was genuinely surprised.


    It was always middle-ranking tribes that attempted to climb up the ranks by marrying into great tribes, but never before had a great tribe proposed to marry their daughter to a young master from a middle-ranking tribe.


    This was indeed a rare occurrence.


    Yang Jinhe couldn¡¯t help but be tempted. If they were to form a marriage alliance with the Feng family, linking Yang Chen and Feng Xuewu together, the future of the Yang family rising to become a great tribe would be all but assured with the help of the Feng family.


    Feng Xuewu was not just an ordinary girl from the Feng family, but the granddaughter of their old ancestor Feng Wuyang, which made this proposition even more significant.


    With this realization, Yang Jinhe took a deep breath and exclaimed, ¡°A perfect match! A perfect match indeed!¡±


    He was joking ¨C with the proposal laid out before him already, how could he not save face for the Feng family?


    ¡°Haha, as long as Little Brother Yang thinks it¡¯s a perfect match, that¡¯s enough.¡± Feng Changkong laughed heartily, ¡°So, what are your thoughts on this matter?¡±


    Feng Xuewu listened to the conversation between the two, burying her head even lower.


    Her enchanting appearance was truly captivating.


    Yang Jinhe was just a step away from agreeing to this proposal, but upon further thought, he realized that Yang Chen wasn¡¯t the kind of person to just accept whatever came his way. He sighed and said, ¡°Ultimately, it comes down to whether the two young people are truly in love. As you know, Yang Chen has grown up an orphan. Although I am his elder, I cannot decide his marriage for him. Of course, I will ask for his opinion. I am confident that Yang Chen will not refuse.¡±


    ¡°If that¡¯s the case, then I will await the good news from you, Brother Yang, haha. As long as you agree, we can then discuss the details of the marriage.¡± Feng Changkong laughed.


    Yang Jinhe nodded heavily, clearly understanding Feng Changkong¡¯s intentions. It seemed that Feng Xuewu had no objections to the marriage either.


    He repeatedly assured with clasped hands, ¡°I will!¡±

 Chapter 85 - Chapter 85: Chapter 82: The Trial Battle Begins_l

    Chapter 85: Chapter 82: The Trial Battle Begins_l


    Translator: 549690339


    After this matter was resolved, Feng Changkong led Feng Xuewu and left the auction together.


    Inside the carriage, Feng Changkong took a deep breath: ¡°Xuewu, I privately arranged a marriage for you, you don¡¯t feel unhappy, do you?¡±


    ¡°Father, I know that you care about me. Actually, you asked for my opinion, and I didn¡¯t refuse.¡± Feng Xuewu said with a smile.


    ¡°How do you feel about that kid?¡± Feng Changkong became curious.


    ¡°At first, I didn¡¯t feel anything, but later¡­¡± Feng Xuewu smiled slightly: ¡°I always feel like I am not good enough for him. He gives the impression of a lofty sun, with a dazzling light that makes people can¡¯t help but gather around him, but, can only gaze from a distance.¡±


    ¡°How could that be possible?¡± Feng Changkong was surprised.


    Feng Xuewu smiled gracefully: ¡°I think my grandfather was right, he can even be compared to Zhang Meiren from the Great Wilderness back then. That peerless genius. But no matter what, I still want to give it a try, even if trying to get close to that dazzling light might hurt myself.¡±


    As anticipated by the Yang family, the Gravity Pill became the most popular topic in the Great Wilderness. This topic also increased the pressure on Yang Jin He from various clans. The pressure came from foreign clan leaders who personally asked whether there were extra Gravity Pills available, which made Yang Jin He¡¯s mouth sore from constantly rejecting them.


    This was also related to the Hundred Clans Trial Battle.


    After all, whether it was the Great Tribes or Small Clans, who wouldn¡¯t want their Martial Arts Cultivation to improve before the Hundred Clans Trial Battle and achieve excellent results in the competition?


    The Yang family certainly understood what the other clans wanted, but how could they release their trump card before the Hundred Clans Trial Battle? Selling Gravity Pills in bulk would enhance the strength of other clans, causing their own geniuses to be defeated in the Hundred Clans Trial Battle, which was not something Yang Jin He wanted to see.


    So no matter what pressure came from the outside, Yang Jin He always gave the same answer: there were no extra Gravity Pills.


    As for what happens next, it¡¯s none of the Yang family¡¯s business.


    Later, the Yang family announced the closure of external access for the clan, and began to thoroughly prepare for the Hundred Clans Trial Battle. Because the Hundred Clans Trial Battle was approaching, it was not far away.


    Yang Chen also began to prepare busily for this.


    Now, Yang Chen was in his room, carefully examining the abundant resources in his storage bag. He sighed in admiration: ¡°It seems that occasionally being high-profile is not a bad idea. At least I wouldn¡¯t have these resources if it wasn¡¯t for that.¡±


    The Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures in this storage bag were given to him by Yang Jin He to help him improve his Martial Arts Cultivation before the Hundred Clans Trial Battle.


    ¡°These resources came just in time. I¡¯ve already felt the bottleneck of breaking through to the Seventh Layer of Body Refining Realm. Now, with these resources, I can break through the Seventh Layer in one fell swoop. Though, I am not sure if the Medicinal Bath made from these resources can push my cultivation level to what layer,¡± Yang Chen thought to himself.


    Then, he began to work on the preparation of the Medicinal Bath.


    After a full day and a night, Yang Chen opened his bright and spirited eyes from the Medicinal Bath he had been soaking in.


    ¡°Incredible, I not only broke through to the Seventh Layer of Body Refining Realm but also reached its peak!¡± Yang Chen was delighted with his cultivation progress.


    The Seventh Layer of Body Refining Realm, over two thousand pounds of force in a single punch, would cause the Earth to tremble.


    Yang Chen revealed a satisfied smile: ¡°I don¡¯t know how many geniuses there will be in this Hundred Clans Trial Battle. However, no matter what, I must enter the inner area of Monster Beast Mountain. What I lack most now are resources. Since Monster Beast Mountain is considered a treasure land, I can¡¯t miss it.¡±


    His goal was not merely the Body Refining Realm, but the Spirit Martial Realm, Origin Martial Realm, and even the True Martial Realm above that!


    Only when he reaches that level can he soar in the vast sky!


    Today should also be the day the Yang family sets out for the Hundred Clans Trial Battle.¡± Yang Chen calculated the time and bitterly smiled: ¡°I thought I¡¯d have some more time to cultivate the Starflame Grass. If the Starflame Grass could bloom and produce seeds, ingesting it would grant me the Mysterious Star Flame¡­ However, it¡¯s not something that can be done overnight. I¡¯ll have to prepare for it later.¡±


    Yang Chen was not a hesitant person. Once he had thought it through, he immediately got ready to go.


    As expected, when he walked out the door, the Yang family team heading to the Hundred Clans Trial Battle was already prepared.


    ¡°Yang Chen, you came just in time. My dad sent me to get you.¡± Yang Wu smiled with a grin.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay, I¡¯m not late. Yang Chen, are you all prepared?¡± Yang Yuan asked kindly.


    ¡°Uncle Yang Yuan, I¡¯m all set and ready to go. By the way, the Yang family has two quotas. Who get¡¯s the other one besides me?¡± Yang Chen asked in surprise. He originally thought it would be Yang Wu, but it seemed that Yang Wu wasn¡¯t preparing for the battle.


    ¡°Brother Chen, it¡¯s me.¡± Yang Yiming jumped out from somewhere and said cheerfully.


    Yang Chen was stunned: ¡°Yi Ming?¡±


    Yang Yiming scratched his head: ¡°After taking the Gravity Pill, my Martial Arts Cultivation has improved rapidly. Now, I¡¯m already at the Fifth Level of Body


    Refining Realm. Of course, I¡¯m still far behind Brother Wu and you.¡±


    ¡°Hey, kid, the clan gave you the quota for the Hundred Clans Trial Battle, so don¡¯t let me down.¡± Yang Wu said in an annoyed tone.


    Yang Chen touched his chin: ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡±


    Yang Yiming bitterly smiled: ¡°It¡¯s like this. I actually thought that Brother Wu should go, as he would be more suitable, but the clan decided against it because he lost an arm and his fighting strength might be reduced. They thought he wasn¡¯t suitable, so they let me go instead.¡±


    ¡°So that¡¯s how it is¡­¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but smile.


    The choice made by the Yang family was undoubtedly a huge mistake.


    The Hundred Clans Trial Battle was a genuine battle of swords and knives, where fists and feet had no eyes and even casualties were possible. Although Yang Wu had lost an arm, he was not weak when fighting against bandits, while Yang Yiming lacked experience in this aspect.


    However, having said that, it was normal for the Yang family to have concerns since Yang Yiming was in better physical condition with both arms intact..

 Chapter 86 - Chapter 86: Chapter 83: Ring Battle_l

    Chapter 86: Chapter 83: Ring Battle_l


    Translator: 549690339


    Shortly thereafter, the Yang family¡¯s team set off in high spirits, heading towards the venue for the Hundred Clans Trial Battle.


    The venue for the Hundred Clans Trial Battle was at the foot of the Great Desolate Dragon Tiger Mountain, which was located in a remote area near Monster Beast Mountain, making it an ideal place for combat.


    The Yang family¡¯s team arrived neither early nor late, but their timing seemed a bit off, as they ran into the Wang family¡¯s team as soon as they arrived.


    As the saying goes, enemies are bound to cross paths. Upon encountering each other, Yang Chen, Yang Wu, and the others saw Wang Ren and Wang De, the Wang brothers.


    Yang Chen had quite a few grievances with Wang Ren and Wang De, especially Wang Ren, who had lost to Yang Chen in the field of alchemy in their last encounter. With a bitter heart, he gritted his teeth and said, ¡°Brother, Yang


    Chen is also participating in the Trial Battle.¡±


    Wang De raised his eyebrows and glanced at Yang Chen disdainfully.


    ¡°What are you looking at?¡± Yang Yiming didn¡¯t like it and shouted.


    Yang Chen also noticed Wang De¡¯s malicious gaze but did not hurry to speak.


    Wang De slowly said, ¡°Yang Chen, your Yang family¡¯s departure is quite grand. I just wonder if you¡¯ll be as spirited on your way back. I hope that when your team returns, it won¡¯t be too disgraceful.¡±


    ¡°You don¡¯t need to worry about that. What I hope for your Wang family is not to forget your past failures and avoid falling down at the same old place.¡± Yang Chen yawned lazily.


    ¡°Hmph, you¡¯ll only know fear when you¡¯re up on the stage.¡± Wang De snorted.


    ¡°Oh? We¡¯re only good at talking? Wang De, if you dare, roll up your sleeves and have a few rounds with me right here. Believe it or not, I can make your parents not even recognize you.¡± Yang Yiming rolled up his sleeves, ready to start a fight.


    Remembering Yang Yiming¡¯s sharp tongue that only hurt others without benefit to himself, Wang De shivered a bit, showing some fear.


    However, he couldn¡¯t just let it go, but neither side wanted to cause trouble at this place. Before they could start fighting, they were quickly pulled back by the elders of their respective clans.


    Wang Ren gritted his teeth and said, ¡°Brother, we must not let the Yang family look good. ¡±


    Wang De sneered, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, my martial arts cultivation had already reached the peak of the Fifth Level of the Body Refining Realm. With the Gravity Pill given to me by our ancestor, my martial arts cultivation has now leaped directly to the Sixth Stage of Body Refining Realm. Hmph, the championship of this Trial Battle is practically already mine. As for those pieces of trash, Yang Chen and Yang Yiming, I will deal with them slowly.¡±


    On the Yang family¡¯s side, a small ripple was raised due to the previous altercation.


    Although Yang Wu did not participate in the battle, he did his homework. With an awkward expression, he said, ¡°Yang Chen, how much research do you have on the geniuses of the various clans?¡±


    ¡°I know nothing.¡± Yang Chen scratched his head, embarrassed.


    Probably no one else was like him, participating in the Hundred Clans Trial Battle without knowing anything about the geniuses of the major tribes. If word got out, it would be a laughingstock.


    ¡°Well¡­¡± Yang Wu said helplessly, ¡°To be honest, there isn¡¯t much difference between this Hundred Clans Trial Battle and previous ones. The most powerful group of geniuses from the major tribes already have martial arts cultivation at the early stage of the Sixth Level of the Body Refining Realm. Some even reached the mid-stage of the Sixth Level of the Body Refining Realm. But the real trump card lies with Wang De.¡±


    ¡°What happened to Wang De?¡± Yang Yiming asked curiously.


    Yang Wu sighed, ¡°As you all know, our Yang family auctioned off that Gravity Pill, which ended up in the Wang family¡¯s hands. Wang Dachui then gave that unique Gravity Pill to Wang De. Wang De¡¯s martial arts cultivation originally reached the fifth level peak of the Body Refining Realm. After taking the Gravity Pill, he directly leaped past the bottleneck of the fifth level and reached the peak of the Sixth Level of the Body Refining Realm.¡±


    ¡°What, he reached the peak of the Sixth Level of the Body Refining Realm!¡± Yang Yiming was shocked.This¡­


    Such martial arts cultivation directly causes other geniuses to despair.


    ¡°Yes, the key point is here. That Wang De was complacent, using the Gravity Pill refined by Yang Chen to make a breakthrough in his martial arts cultivation. Now it can be said that he has become a big trouble.¡± Yang Wu said gloomily, ¡°The martial arts cultivation at the peak of the sixth stage of the Body Refining Realm is really disturbing.¡±


    ¡°Then, Brother Chen, what is your martial arts cultivation now.¡± Yang Yiming thought about his confrontation with Wang De, suddenly thought of Yang Chen, and wanted to find some sense of security.


    Yang Chen smiled slightly without speaking.


    Yang Wu was also curious, ¡°Yeah, Yang Chen, what is your martial arts cultivation now?¡±


    Seeing that he can¡¯t hide it, Yang Chen glanced around and whispered a few words.


    ¡°What!¡±


    Yang Wu and Yang Yiming looked at each other in amazement, and then both were stunned on the spot.


    ¡°Brother Chen, you have actually reached the seventh level of Body Refining Realm¡­¡±


    ¡°Shh¡­¡± Yang Chen raised his finger and placed it on his lips, speaking slowly.


    Yang Wu quickly covered Yang Yiming¡¯s mouth: ¡°Keep your voice down, don¡¯t let the people from other clans hear it.¡±


    ¡°I was just so happy. It was so refreshing to see Wang De being so arrogant just now, thinking that he had won for sure, but who knew Brother Chen¡­ Uh, hehe, I won¡¯t say anymore.¡± Yang Yiming said with self-satisfaction.


    Yang Wu rolled his eyes and said displeasedly: ¡°Don¡¯t just rely on Yang Chen. In this trial battle, you also represent the Yang family. You can¡¯t lose too miserably.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, the Clan Leader trained me a lot to avoid losing face. There¡¯s still bruise on my body now.¡± Yang Yiming gritted his teeth and grinned.


    In such conversations, the Yang family had already found their own position.


    After waiting for about one incense stick¡¯s time, the people from the Great Wild Hundred Clans had gathered at the foot of Dragon Tiger Mountain. A large group of people crowded around the foot of the mountain, creating a magnificent scene.


    The Hundred Clans Trial Battle was co-organized by the Twelve Great Tribes.


    Now that everyone was here, representatives from the Twelve Great Tribes stepped forward.


    Feng family, Wang family, Wen family, and other tribes. Among them, Feng Changkong, the current leader of the Feng family, and the Murong family acted as representatives of the major tribes. Feng Changkong spoke loudly, ¡°Since everyone is here, then there¡¯s not much to say. I believe everyone is clear about the rules of the trial battle.¡±


    ¡°Here, there are a total of sixty rings. In one incense stick¡¯s time, those who can stand on these sixty rings will directly enter the next round of competition. If they cannot stand on these rings, they will be eliminated!¡±


    Sixty rings are not too many. The Great Wild Hundred Clans are said to be a hundred clans, but that is just an overview. The actual number is far beyond one hundred.


    Today, there are at least five hundred participating geniuses, and the competition for the sixty rings is extremely brutal.


    However, at the same time, this also ignited the blood of many young people. They all looked eagerly at the rings, waiting for the start of the competition..

 Chapter 87 - Chapter 87: Chapter 84: Genius from Various Sects_l

    Chapter 87: Chapter 84: Genius from Various Sects_l


    Translator: 549690339


    Feng Changkong demonstrated the demeanor of a leader, with his hands behind his back: ¡°Remember, you have one incense stick¡¯s time to show your abilities; how you perform is up to you. I hope everyone will not hide their talents and waste this auspicious time.¡±


    ¡°In this trial battle, if you perform well and achieve first place, not only can you be exempted from submitting resources when entering Monster Beast


    Mountain, but you can also receive generous rewards jointly prepared by our


    Twelve Great Tribes. Now, Brother Murong, do you have anything to add?¡±


    ¡°Haha, Brother Feng has spoken comprehensively, I have nothing more to say.¡± The Clan Leader of the Murong Family was a middle-aged man with upturned eyebrows, embodying righteousness. Listening to Feng Changkong¡¯s words, he laughed heartily with his hands behind his back.


    Such a smile made it hard for people to harbor any animosity. Feng Changkong did not say more: ¡°Alright, light the incense!¡±


    Immediately, someone inserted the Big Incense and lit it.


    At the moment the Big Incense was lit, Feng Changkong shouted: ¡°Begin!¡± The moment these words fell, many geniuses were eager to have a go.


    ¡°This ring is mine!¡± ¡°You, get down!¡±


    At first, everyone was holding back a bit, but as time passed, the battles on the rings heated up. With only sixty rings and over five hundred people, nobody wanted to fall behind, everyone tried to be the first to stand on the ring>.


    In an instant, the battles on various rings were fierce everywhere.


    Some geniuses were indeed injured, but they were quickly rescued by their family elders and so were unharmed.


    ¡°This is really exciting!¡± Yang Yiming was thrilled by the atmosphere and couldn¡¯t help but exclaim, ¡°Brother Chen, when will it be our turn?¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, when the incense is burned halfway and there is still half an hour left, it won¡¯t be too late.¡± Yang Chen said unhurriedly.


    In fact, he planned to wait until one-third of the incense was burned before venturing on. That would be the most appropriate time since going up too early would make his performance too dazzling, making him a target for a group attack. This was probably also the original intention of the Twelve Great Tribes.


    Not only testing individual strength but also wisdom.


    Those who really mounted the ring so early were undoubtedly foolish. It wasn¡¯t difficult to see that the geniuses from the major tribes, one by one, stood as steady as Mount Tai, with no intention of making their move.


    Right now, those fighting on the rings were mostly shrimp from small clans.


    However, seeing Yang Yiming so excited and thrilled, Yang Chen didn¡¯t want to spoil his mood, so he moved the time forward a bit.


    Yang Yiming obviously couldn¡¯t help but feel impatient. He scratched his head,


    ¡°Why wait so long? Wouldn¡¯t it be better to occupy a ring earlier?¡±


    ¡°Humph! Do you think you¡¯re smart? If you occupy a ring early, does it belong to you? As soon as you climb up and occupy the ring, someone will snatch it from you. Do you think the ring will be yours then?¡± Elder Yang Si snorted.


    Yang Yiming scratched his head: ¡°Fourth Master, it¡¯s not like that. If they snatch it, I¡¯ll fight with them. Who¡¯s afraid of whom?¡±


    ¡°How na¡¯lVe are you? You defeat one, and another comes up. How much stamina do you have? How many people can you knock down? One, two, ten? Sooner or later, you won¡¯t be able to hold on, and the ring will belong to someone else.¡± Elder Yang Si said coldly: ¡°Learn from Yang Chen, and remember to be patient during a fight.¡±


    After saying this, he looked deeply at Yang Chen and finally breathed a sigh of relief.He was specifically placed here by Yang Jinhe to watch over Yang Chen, fearing that Yang Chen would get carried away and act recklessly.


    However, it seemed that Yang Jinhe¡¯s worries were unnecessary now.


    Not only was Yang Chen extremely talented, but he also had a good head on his shoulders, at least when it came to his temperament. Yang Chen¡¯s restraint and composure impressed him. Not rushing to seize the ring was undoubtedly a wise decision.


    Meanwhile, Yang Yiming awkwardly scratched his head. Although he was unwilling, he still had to listen to Elder Yang Sit s words.


    ¡°Eh, Fourth Grandpa, look! The geniuses from the great tribes are making their move,¡± said Yang Wu.


    ¡°It¡¯s Wang De!¡± Yang Yiming exclaimed.


    Yang Siye narrowed his eyes, ¡°Why did he go up so early? Is he trying to establish his dominance?¡±


    Sure enough, as soon as Wang De made his move, he demonstrated a level of strength completely different from the others. He wielded a golden sword, and even executed the famous Wang family technique ¡®Tiger Spirit Blade Technique¡¯. As soon as he displayed his sword technique, the other geniuses on the stage immediately retreated.


    In just a blink of an eye, all the other people on the stage were swept away.


    ¡°Sixth Level of Body Refining Realm.¡±


    ¡°Too strong!¡±


    Many of the geniuses looked at Wang De with fear and retreated, not daring to compete.


    ¡°Wang De looks like a petty person who¡¯s happy about his success,¡± Yang Yiming said unhappily.


    Yang Wu sighed, ¡°But his strength is real.¡±


    Elder Yang Si frowned and observed Wang De¡¯s strength, then looked at Yang Yiming and Yang Chen, feeling a little worried in his heart.


    Once Wang De made his move, the other geniuses from the various tribes could no longer hold back, and they quickly took their positions on the stages. In a short time, the sixty rings were all cleared by the great tribes, leaving only a few geniuses from middle-ranking tribes and small tribes on the stage.


    ¡°The great tribes are truly formidable¡± Yang Jinhe and Li Youyan stood together and said with a wry smile, ¡°As soon as the geniuses from the great tribes began to act, the so-called geniuses from the small and middle-ranking tribes quickly revealed their true colors and were completely swept off the stage.¡±


    ¡°There¡¯s nothing you can do about it, after all, they are great tribes. It seems that there will be some pressure for my Li Family to enter Monster Beast Mountain this year,¡± said Li Youyan helplessly.


    ¡°Haha, Brother Li, don¡¯t be modest. You nurtured Li Zhengshan personally, and now he¡¯s still firmly standing on the stage. He has reached the Fifth level peak of Body Refining Realm and has received your true teachings. It¡¯s a big joke to say that he won¡¯t be able to enter the Monster Beast Mountain,¡± Yang Jinhe said with a smile.


    ¡°It¡¯s all thanks to the Gravity Pill from your Yang family¡¯s Yang Chen that my disciple Li Zhengshan was able to advance to the Fifth level peak of Body Refining Realm so easily,¡± Li Youyan chuckled. ¡°Speaking of which, what do you think of the geniuses from the various great tribes now?¡±


    Yang Jinhe furrowed his eyebrows and said, ¡°It¡¯s not good. The foundation of the great tribes is not something we middle-ranking tribes can compare to. Let alone others, Feng Xiaotian from the Feng family has already reached the Refining Body Realm Sixth Stage Early Phase, and Murong Wen from the Murong family has already reached the Middle stage of the sixth layer of Body refinement realm!¡±


    ¡°The other several great tribes have at least reached the Fifth level peak of Body Refining Realm, and most of them have entered the sixth level. Especially Wang De, who has reached the Body-Refining Realm Sixth Layer Peak, with such martial arts cultivation, it¡¯s almost guaranteed that he will win the championship in this trial competition,¡± he said.


    Li Youyan stroked his chin, ¡°How do you think your Yang Chen will perform in this competition?¡±


    Yang Jinhe gave a bitter smile, ¡°I have high hopes for Yang Chen and have given him a lot of resources. He should have a chance to enter the sixth level of Body Refining Realm. As long as he can make it into the top 30, that would suffice. I dare not expect anything more..¡±

 Chapter 88 - Chapter 88: Chapter 85: Gaining the Upper Hand_l

    Chapter 88: Chapter 85: Gaining the Upper Hand_l


    Translator: 549690339


    Yang Chen did not know what Yang Jin He was thinking. He was just reassuring


    Yang Yiming, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, wait a little longer.¡±


    Looking at the incense stuck in the most central and eye-catching position,


    Yang Chen estimated the time.


    ¡°It¡¯s about time to take action,¡± Yang Chen said slowly.


    Hearing this, Yang Yiming felt relieved and shouted, ¡°Brother Chen, I¡¯ve been waiting for this moment! Damn it, I can finally take action now!¡±


    As soon as he finished speaking, Yang Yiming didn¡¯t care about anything else and jumped out in an instant, picking a ring he had been eyeing for a long time.


    Waving the sharp sword in his hand, he charged towards it.


    Seeing this scene, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but smile wryly. He scanned the area and looked at one of the sixty rings.


    By now, it was already in the latter half of the one-hour period, so the battles on the ring had entered a heated stage. Most of the rings had already confirmed the positions of the geniuses, and there were very few people who would go up and challenge them without knowing their own strength. It was not difficult to see that those who could stand on the ring were all geniuses.


    ¡°Murong Liuhe!¡±


    Yang Chen had already heard Yang Wu¡¯s introduction of the geniuses on these rings earlier, and his target was the ring occupied by Murong Liuhe.


    ¡°If I snatch a ring occupied by a genius from a middle-ranking tribe or a small clan, I might be accused of being lucky, and there would surely be more challenges afterwards. To avoid trouble, I¡¯ll take on a genius from a great tribe, which could also deter others,¡± Yang Chen thought to himself. With that, he headed straight towards Murong Liuhe¡¯s position.


    ¡°Look!¡±


    ¡°Is that person going to challenge Murong Liuhe?¡±


    ¡°Which genius from a great tribe is challenging Murong Liuhe? Haven¡¯t those geniuses from the great tribes agreed to occupy their own rings first and not to snatch others¡¯ rings unless necessary? ¡°No, it¡¯s not a genius from a great tribe!¡±


    ¡°Then who is it?¡± ¡°It¡¯s Yang Chen!¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen!¡±


    As soon as they heard Yang Chen¡¯s name, many young girls who admired him began to scream.


    Of course, there were also some followers of Murong Liuhe, and for a time, the two groups of people started shouting and cheering at the foot of the stage. It has to be said that Yang Chen¡¯s move attracted the attention of many people.


    Those from the great tribes all focused their eyes on Yang Chen.


    ¡°Huh?¡±


    ¡°This kid, huh¡­ If I remember correctly, his name is Yang Chen, and he¡¯s the one who created the Gravity Pill. But he¡¯s an alchemist. Shouldn¡¯t the Yang family treat him like a treasure and hide him away? Why did they let him participate in the Trial Battle? Are the Yang family members out of their minds?¡±


    ¡°You don¡¯t know the whole story. This kid is not only outstanding in alchemy, but also has amazing martial arts cultivation. In this year¡¯s Coming of Age Ceremony of the Yang family, he won the championship and even defeated a genius from the Horse -Thief Gang.¡±


    ¡°Really? A genius with dual cultivation of martial and alchemy?¡±


    ¡°But I still think this kid has some issues in his head. Murong Liuhe is the second-ranked genius of the Murong family. Although he is slightly inferior to Murong Wen, his martial arts cultivation has reached the Body Refining Realm Sixth Stage Early Phase. There are plenty of rings for this kid to challenge, but he chose to challenge a tough opponent.¡±


    Yang Jin He also noticed Yang Chen¡¯s actions.


    ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± Yang Jin He was puzzled, ¡°What is Yang Chen thinking? With so many rings to choose from, why is he going after Murong Liuhe¡¯s ring? Doesn¡¯t he know Murong Liuhe¡¯s martial arts cultivation?¡±


    What is the Murong family?


    Among the Twelve Great Tribes, there are two recognized super clans.


    These two super clans are the Feng family and the Murong family.A genius cultivated by a super clan, how could he be ordinary?


    Li Youyan was also surprised: ¡°This kid, he really aims to be inconspicuous until he suddenly astonishes everyone. But¡­ Murong Liuhe is not so easy to deal with. His Thunderbolt Blade Technique, a broken but amazing cultivation method, has shown its power even in the Body Refining Realm. There are hardly any rivals among his peers.¡±


    ¡°This¡­¡± Yang Jin He felt a tingling on his scalp. If there was enough time, he wouldn¡¯t be afraid of Yang Chen making mistakes, but there was not much time left now, and Yang Chen¡¯s choice¡­


    It was already too late for him to stop it now, as Yang Chen had already jumped onto the ring, apparently aiming at Murong Liuhe from the very beginning. Murong Liuhe noticed someone challenging his ring and raised his eyebrows:


    ¡°Huh?¡±


    He opened his eyes and looked at Yang Chen in front of him, sneering: ¡°You are Yang Chen? I remember, the elders mentioned you to me. In middle-ranking tribes, your talent is quite good. However, don¡¯t you think you chose the wrong person? Challenging me? I don¡¯t want to waste my energy. I¡¯ll give you a chance. Get off the stage yourself. If I take action, it will be too late.¡±


    Originally, Yang Chen planned to have a polite competition with Murong Liuhe, but upon hearing the other party¡¯s unfriendly words, Yang Chen was amused.


    ¡°Then I¡¯d like to see how you¡¯ll make me leave the stage.¡± Yang Chen smiled.


    ¡°Humph, you bring shame upon yourself.¡± A cold glint flashed across Murong Liuhe¡¯s eyes.


    The next moment, without a word, he drew his long knife and swung it at Yang


    Chen.


    ¡°What a fast knife technique.¡± Yang Chen¡¯s eyebrows raised, showing some interest.


    Of course, he wouldn¡¯t be vague either. The moment Murong Liuhe revealed his knife, Yang Chen also displayed his silver spear.


    The Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear was a spiritual weapon, so he wasn¡¯t in a hurry to use it, otherwise, it might cause some trouble. Besides, dealing with Murong Liuhe, an ordinary silver spear was enough.


    ¡°Clang! ¡±


    Sparks flew.


    Murong Liuhe doubted and murmured: ¡°You actually blocked my knife. Among so many challengers, you are the first one. Yang Chen, you should feel honored. However, you won¡¯t have this opportunity next time.¡±


    ¡°You should save those words for yourself.¡± Yang Chen laughed loudly, and immediately, without waiting for Murong Liuhe to attack, he thrust his silver spear fiercely, advancing aggressively.


    When he made his move, he didn¡¯t give Murong Liuhe any chance to turn the tables.


    ¡°Clang! ¡±


    Yang Chen¡¯s spear descended as fast as lightning, instantly leaving Murong Liuhe defenseless.


    Experts could tell if someone is skilled once they make a move. Murong Liuhe barely blocked Yang Chen¡¯s spear and couldn¡¯t believe his own eyes: ¡°How is it possible? My Murong family¡¯s Thunderbolt Blade Technique is famous for its speed. Among my peers, very few are faster than our Thunderbolt Blade Technique. His spear is even faster than my knife!¡±


    ¡°You only noticed the speed?¡± Yang Chen grinned, and as he spoke, he suddenly shook his spear.


    The domineering force instantly spread along the spear and headed straight for Murong Liuhe.


    ¡°Not good.¡±


    Murong Liuhe was no fool. How could he not feel the tremendous force coming from the silver spear? Shivering all over, he felt his arm go numb and couldn¡¯t help but step back, almost losing his balance.


    When he finally managed to regain his balance, Murong Liuhe said in horror: ¡°Your martial arts cultivation is even higher than mine!¡±


    How could this be possible?


    He could hardly believe it.


    But he couldn¡¯t deny it!


    If their martial arts cultivation was the same, the clash of immense power would be evenly matched, and neither could repel the other.


    But when Yang Chen¡¯s immense power spread out, it directly forced him back four or five meters, which was already a sign that Yang Chen¡¯s martial arts cultivation was superior to his..

 Chapter 89 - Chapter 89: Chapter 86: Absolute Strength Suppression 1

    Chapter 89: Chapter 86: Absolute Strength Suppression 1


    Translator: 549690339


    However, how could people accept this?


    A mere genius from a middle-ranking tribe, with a Martial Arts Cultivation stronger than his own?


    This¡­


    Murong Liuhe couldn¡¯t find any reason for his defeat. However, when he recalled Yang Chen¡¯s lightning-fast spear attack and that wanton tremendous strength, his hand holding the long knife trembled. He knew that just now, Yang Chen had held back, otherwise, his arm would have lost its feeling long ago.


    ¡°Murong Liuhe, do you want to continue the fight?¡± Yang Chen asked. Murong Liuhe¡¯s heart trembled, and then he looked deeply at Yang Chen: ¡°I admit defeat!¡±


    He still had some tricks up his sleeve, but there was no need to reveal them here. Most importantly¡­ he had a feeling that his trump cards would be meaningless in front of Yang Chen. Admitting defeat now and quickly finding another ring to occupy would still give him a chance to turn things around.


    With that thought in mind, he jumped directly off the ring.


    This scene left everyone¡¯s mouths agape.


    ¡°What just happened!¡±


    They had only seen Yang Chen and Murong Liuhe exchange two rounds.


    But who would have thought that after just two rounds, Murong Liuhe would jump off the ring and choose not to fight anymore.


    The unrivaled genius of the Murong family had chosen not to fight? ¡°Why did Murong Liuhe stop fighting?¡±


    ¡°I knew it, Yang Chen must have used some kind of scheme, he must have!¡± ¡°It was Murong Liuhe who used a scheme, how could our Chen use one.¡± This scene could be said to have shocked everyone.


    The elders of the Murong family were puzzled: ¡°What is Murong Liuhe thinking? A mere genius of the Yang family, even if a bit difficult, shouldn¡¯t make him choose another path. Retreating from the ring so hastily, where does the Murong family save face!¡±


    Only the Clan Leader of the Murong family, Murong Shan, silently looked at Yang Chen, who had successfully occupied the ring, and did not speak.


    At the same time, Yang Jinhe laughed loudly as he watched this dramatic scene unfold: ¡°Interesting, interesting. I can see that Yang Chen most likely figured out that Murong Liuhe was running out of steam, strong on the outside but weak on the inside. That¡¯s why he chose to fight Murong Liuhe. Sure enough, Murong Liuhe didn¡¯t have much stamina left and, knowing that it wouldn¡¯t be easy to win against Yang Chen after one round, retreated. He chose not to fight. Yang Chen¡¯s tactic of defeating his opponent without showing off his strength does please me.¡±


    ¡°It seems that this kid, Yang Chen, definitely has a Martial Arts Cultivation at the Sixth Level of Body Refining Realm. Brother Jinhe, congratulations, haha.¡±


    ¡°Yeah, this kid is living up to expectations. I gave him so many resources and he smoothly entered the Sixth Level of Body Refining Realm. Otherwise, no matter how exhausted Murong Liuhe was, he wouldn¡¯t have refused to fight.¡± Yang Jinhe laughed heartily.


    No one could hear the conversation on the stage.


    No one knew that Murong Liuhe¡¯s choice not to fight was not because he was running out of steam.


    It was because, in terms of strength¡­


    An absolute gap.


    At the moment, Murong Liuhe had already occupied a new ring. He sat on the ring with a furrowed brow: ¡°What exactly happened? That sense of absolute oppression. The oppressive feeling that little Yang Chen gave me was even deeper than what Murong Wen gave me. Is it possible that his Martial Arts Cultivation is even higher than Murong Wen¡¯s?¡±


    ¡°No, that¡¯s impossible. It¡¯s already very strange that a genius from a middle-ranking tribe is stronger than me.¡± Murong Liuhe gritted his teeth.


    No matter what, he wouldn¡¯t want to mess with Yang Chen again.


    At this moment, Yang Chen, who was sitting on the ring, had achieved his desired effect.


    By defeating Murong Liuhe from the Murong family, he had deterred quite a few opportunistic people. At least, if even Murong Liuhe was unwilling to step down, no one would think that they were stronger than Murong Liuhe.


    This saved Yang Chen a lot of effort, and his gaze shifted to the other rings.


    ¡°It seems that the strength of those great tribes is still there. Originally, some geniuses from middle-ranking and small tribes could occupy a ring by fluke. Now, there are hardly any geniuses on the rings that belong to middle-ranked and small tribes.¡± Yang Chen sighed in the dark.


    But soon¡­


    ¡°Huh!¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but laugh: ¡°Little Yi Ming isn¡¯t too bad either. He has taken a ring as well. But then again, his Martial Arts Cultivation has also reached the peak of the Fifth Level of Body Refining Realm. As long as he avoids the sharp edges of those extraordinarily talented geniuses from great tribes, it¡¯s not difficult to take a ring!¡±


    With the support of Gravity Pills, Yang Yiming¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation has improved to the point where he can compete with geniuses from great tribes. Naturally, he is extremely excited to seize a ring now.


    In this way, the time of one incense stick gradually passed.


    Many geniuses from small and middle-ranking tribes who didn¡¯t get a place on a ring bowed their heads in disappointment.


    Feng Changkong and Murong Shan chose to step forward at the right time.


    ¡°Brother Murong, please announce the results. As your little brother, I can¡¯t always steal your thunder.¡± Feng Changkong bowed his hand and then secretly glanced at Yang Chen¡¯s position and nodded slightly.


    Murong Shan smiled faintly: ¡°Since Brother Feng is so generous, then I will not be polite as an elder brother. Now I announce the results. Any genius standing on the ring will win directly and advance to the next round. Next, the competition for the top 30 will begin. The Clan Leaders of each group, please come up and draw lots.¡±


    As a middle-ranking tribe, the Yang family, with both their geniuses making it into the top 60, naturally became the most brilliant group.


    ¡°Yang Family Patriarch, congratulations! With both geniuses entering the top 60, it looks like the Yang family¡¯s entry into Monster Beast Mountain is as good as settled. Just don¡¯t forget to take care of our Zhou family at that time.¡±


    ¡°Congratulations to the Yang Family Patriarch.¡±


    Yang Jinhe¡¯s face was now full of red, and he bowed his hand politely: ¡°You¡¯re all joking, it¡¯s just good luck.¡±


    Although he was humble in words, the smugness in Yang Jinhe¡¯s step was evident. He didn¡¯t bother to be polite with those around him but swaggered up to the draw table, preparing to draw two suitable opponents for his family geniuses.


    Soon, the draw results were clear.


    Yang Jinhe¡¯s face changed. ¡°Yang Chen versus Zhang Shengyi, Yang Yiming versus Wang De!¡±


    With this first draw, Yang Chen versus Zhang Shengyi, Yang Jinhe didn¡¯t feel any discomfort. In fact, when Yang Jinhe drew this lot, he was secretly excited.


    This meant that it was almost certain for Yang Chen to enter the top 30.


    Although Zhang Shengyi was a genius from a great tribe, his Martial Arts Cultivation was only at the Fifth level peak of Body Refining Realm.


    Compared with Yang Chen, he was still lacking.


    After 60 people drew their lots and fought, 30 were left. These 30 people were the top 30.


    But with Yang Yiming versus Wang De¡­


    Yang Jinhe frowned.


    The two were not at the same level at all..

 Chapter 90 - Chapter 90: Chapter 87: I’ll Roll Out Myself_l

    Chapter 90: Chapter 87: I¡¯ll Roll Out Myself_l


    Translator: 549690339


    By the time Yang Jinhe returned to the team, Elder Yang Si hurriedly asked: ¡°Clan Leader, how did the draw go?¡±


    ¡°It shouldn¡¯t be a big problem for our Yang family to make it into the top 30. However¡­¡± Yang Jinhe glanced at Yang Yiming and sighed: ¡°Yang Yiming, you¡¯ll have to face Wang De later.¡±


    ¡°What, Wang De?¡± Yang Yiming widened his eyes and shivered: ¡°Clan Leader, you¡¯re not joking with me, are you?¡±


    Yang Jinhe let out a sigh: ¡°Of course I¡¯m not joking with you, I know about the grudge between you and Wang De. This matter doesn¡¯t need to involve saving face. I¡¯ve observed Wang De¡¯s martial arts cultivation just now, and his Body-Refining Realm Sixth Layer Peak is probably not a lie. As long as you have a symbolic exchange with Wang De and not disgrace Yang family, you can directly admit defeat when you see that you can¡¯t beat him.¡±


    ¡°Yes, Clan Leader.¡± Yang Yiming clenched his teeth, feeling disgruntled.


    Yang Chen looked worriedly at Yang Yiming and then turned his gaze to the Wang family team.


    At this look, he met Wang De¡¯s gaze.


    Wang De licked his lips: ¡°Good draw, haha, it¡¯s actually Yang Yiming. Humph, Yang family members, I¡¯ll start getting back at them with this kid. Little brother, don¡¯t worry, Yang Yiming is just the first, the second will be Yang


    Chen.¡±


    Wang Ren nodded, his eyes filled with murderous intent.


    Yang Chen saw the murderous intent in Wang Ren¡¯s eyes and patted Yang Yiming on the shoulder: ¡°Yiming, when facing Wang De, make sure to admit defeat as quickly as possible!¡±


    He believed his worry was not unnecessary.


    Wang De¡¯s eyes were filled with killing intent, apparently not planning to show Yang Yiming any mercy on the ring.


    ¡°Yang Chen, I know.¡± Yang Yiming gritted his teeth, and of course, he knew about the gap between his strength and Wang De¡¯s. However, he couldn¡¯t accept losing so easily as a passionate and promising young man.


    Regardless, he had to give it a try.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t know what was going on in Yang Yiming¡¯s mind, he just hoped that Yang Yiming wouldn¡¯t suffer too much when exchanging moves with Wang De.


    ¡°Young talents from various clans who have heard their names please come to the ring!¡± Feng Changkong announced: ¡°Liang Xingkong Vs Wang Fuxin!¡±


    ¡°Feng Haiyi Vs Wen Xianfeng! ¡±


    With enough rings, the called geniuses all came to their respective rings.


    ¡°Wang De Vs Yang Yiming! ¡±


    Yang Yiming¡¯s face turned pale, and he reluctantly stepped onto the ring.


    Yang Chen had a bad feeling, and he was just about to say a few more words to Yang Yiming when suddenly.


    ¡°Yang Chen Vs Zhang Shengyi!¡±


    Yang Chen sighed, knowing that his name had been called, he could only abandon the idea of talking to Yang Yiming, and walked slowly towards the ring before stepping onto it.


    His opponent was a thick-browed young man, obviously, it was Zhang Shengyi.


    Zhang Shengyi¡¯s martial arts cultivation had reached the peak of the Fifth level of the Body Refining Realm, making him an outstanding figure in the Great Wilderness.


    ¡°Alright, you can start now.¡± Feng Changkong shouted, his Spirit Martial Realm strength resounding in all directions.


    After this signal, all the rings were filled with battles in an instant. Every genius displayed their best abilities, not wanting to lose to each other.


    It can be said that the ring competitions have now become genuine top-level confrontations, not like the beginning when there was still the luck of the draw. At this point, without showing their true abilities, they would most likely be eliminated at the first encounter with their opponents.


    As Yang Chen¡¯s opponent, Zhang Shengyi was humble: ¡°Yang Chen, I¡¯ve seen your strength, it¡¯s even better than Murong Liuhe¡¯s. I¡¯m afraid it will be very difficult for me to gain any advantage when I fight against you. I hope that when you fight against me later, you can show some mercy and not let me lose too badly.¡±


    Seeing Zhang Shengyi¡¯s attitude, Yang Chen narrowed his eyes slightly: ¡°If


    Brother Zhang is like this, I will naturally not embarrass you.¡±


    ¡°I really appreciate it¡­¡± Zhang Shengyi bent down his body, but before his words were finished, he suddenly attacked with lightning speed, apparently aiming for a surprise effect.


    ¡°Hmph, I knew you were up to no good.¡± Yang Chen snorted coldly, his reaction to Zhang Shengyi¡¯s ambush was very composed.


    Zhang Shengyi initially planned to launch a sneak attack with a sword during their conversation, severely injuring Yang Chen and not giving him a chance. This move had never failed before; it was specifically designed for those who considered themselves to be noble and moral. He thought Yang Chen was the same, but who could have thought that Yang Chen seemed to have foreseen it.


    ¡°How did you know?¡± Zhang Shengyi was shocked.


    Yang Chen sneered: ¡°Do you really think it was hard to find out?¡±


    People¡¯s eyes will not deceive them.


    He had experienced Hua Wanru¡¯s tricky schemes before, and his ability to read expressions had greatly improved. He might not be able to read minds, but sensing malice from others was something he could detect very keenly.


    Zhang Shengyi¡¯s words were pleasant to the ear, making people feel as if they were bathed in the spring breeze, but in reality, his eyes were full of ruthlessness, clearly inconsistent with his words.


    How could Yang Chen be careless?


    The moment Zhang Shengyi made a move, Yang Chen swept his silver spear horizontally, shaking Zhang Shengyi¡¯s arm numb. The huge force caused his arms to lose feeling.


    The next moment, Yang Chen kicked out, Zhang Shengyi spat out blood and flew out, landing on the edge of the ring.


    Yang Chen pointed the spear at Zhang Shengyi¡¯s neck and slowly said: ¡°Do you want to roll down on your own, or should I make you roll down?¡±


    Zhang Shengyi saw the spear tip close to him, sweat breaking out in fear as he said repeatedly, ¡°I¡¯ll roll down, I¡¯ll roll!¡±


    Having said that, Zhang Shengyi hurriedly fled the ring, rolling and crawling in fear..

 Chapter 91 - Chapter 91: Chapter 88: Rescuing from the Tiger’s Mouth 1

    Chapter 91: Chapter 88: Rescuing from the Tiger¡¯s Mouth 1


    Translator: 549690339


    Yang Chen¡¯s quick defeat of Zhang Shengyi caused a stir among the audience.


    It was too fast.


    Looking at the other rings, the competition had barely started, but Yang Chen¡¯s match had already ended. The speed of it was astonishing.


    ¡°Zhang Shengyi may be a genius at the Fifth Level of Body Refining Realm, but even if Yang Chen is at the Early Phase of the Sixth Stage, it shouldn¡¯t have been such an easy victory. They are simply not in the same league. I saw Zhang


    Shengyi make the first move, but he didn¡¯t gain any advantage.¡±


    ¡°Hmph, I think it¡¯s just a fluke.¡±


    ¡°Zhang Shengyi is not a strong opponent after all. Yang Chen just hasn¡¯t met a truly talented genius yet. If he were to face our Wang Family¡¯s Wang De, he would know his place.¡±


    When Yang Chen won, the Yang family members all breathed a sigh of relief.


    Members of various clans came to congratulate, because as long as Yang Chen defeated Zhang Shengyi and entered Monster Beast Mountain, it would be a


    sure thing. For the various clans, isn¡¯t it the goal to enter the Monster Beast Mountain?


    Yang Jin He nodded in satisfaction: ¡°Not bad, Yang Chen did well. Defeating


    Zhang Shengyi and ensuring our Yang family¡¯s entrance to Monster Beast Mountain this year. However, I¡¯m afraid that Yang Yiming will suffer some hardships in his battle. I hope Yang Yiming can admit defeat early.¡±


    At the same time, Yang Chen also turned his attention to the engagement between Yang Yiming and Wang De.


    Upon seeing the battle, Yang Chen frowned.


    Yang Yiming, whether it was to maintain his own dignity or the face of the


    Yang family, did not choose to admit defeat when the match began.


    There was still a glimmer of hope in Yang Yiming¡¯s heart. He saw that Wang De did not take him seriously, perhaps there was a chance of victory.


    However, when he made his move, he realized that he was terribly wrong.


    The gap in strength was too wide!


    ¡°Yang Yiming, you¡¯re just trash like you, and you think you¡¯re worthy of standing in the same ring as me?¡± Wang De sneered. With a dismissive wave of his golden sword, the next moment, accompanied by dazzling sunlight, the golden light shone brightly. The flashing light made Yang Yiming feel dizzy.


    The next moment, Wang De slashed towards Yang Yiming¡¯s arm.


    ¡°Not good.¡± Yang Chen¡¯s expression changed slightly.


    Wang De intended to cripple Yang Yiming.


    ¡°Damn it.¡± Yang Wu¡¯s face changed dramatically as well.


    Yang Yiming sensed the fear of encountering danger in a fight and thought quickly, rolling on the spot. The golden sword clashed with the ground, vibrating the earth. The impact caused Yang Yiming to spit out a mouthful of blood.


    Fortunately, his arm wasn¡¯t severed, and Yang Yiming let out a sigh of relief.


    However, Wang De clearly didn¡¯t plan to let go so easily. He sneered, ¡°You dodged once, but you won¡¯t be so lucky this time.¡±


    The golden sword descended again, this time aiming for Yang Yiming¡¯s vital areas.


    Wang De actually wanted to take Yang Yiming¡¯s life!


    Without time to think, Yang Jin He shouted from below the ring, ¡°Yiming, quickly admit defeat!¡±


    Yang Yiming didn¡¯t hesitate, shouting directly, ¡°I admit defeat!¡±


    However, such a declaration ot defeat did not slow down Wang De¡¯s tierce attack. Instead, it fueled his arrogance, with the golden sword showing no signs of stopping.


    ¡°Damn it.¡± Seeing this scene, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t afford to delay any longer. He immediately rushed down from his ring, intending to reach Yang Yiming¡¯s ring and rescue him.


    He had underestimated Wang De.


    He had originally thought that Wang De would just take out his anger on Yang Yiming at most. After all, his ultimate target was Yang Chen himself. Wang De wouldn¡¯t care too much about others. A small loss was no big deal. However, he didn¡¯t expect Wang De to be so narrow-minded, going after Yang Yiming¡¯s life from the beginning.


    This ignited a surge of anger in Yang Chen¡¯s heart.¡±There¡¯s no time.¡± Seeing Wang De¡¯s golden sword, Yang Chen gritted his teeth and suddenly grabbed the silver spear in his hand. In an instant, he astonishingly threw it out.


    This left many of the onlookers dumbfounded.


    ¡°Clang! ¡±


    Wang De thought he would undoubtedly take Wang De¡¯s life, but just as his golden sword was about to fall, a silver spear suddenly sprang out and smashed into his golden sword.


    The immense force swept through, causing Wang De to be shaken to his core, his arms numbed, and he stepped back continuously.


    ¡°Who?!¡± Wang De roared angrily.


    The bystanders watching the battle widened their eyes.


    ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen threw out the silver spear and saved the genius of the Yang family.¡±


    ¡°How can Yang Chen have such accurate aim from so far away? Has Yang Chen also learned the art of archery?¡±


    At this moment, Yang Chen had already arrived at Wang De¡¯s ring and saved Yang Yiming.


    ¡°Brother Chen!¡± Yang Yiming broke out into a cold sweat, breathing heavily.


    Yang Chen grabbed Yang Yiming¡¯s shoulder, looked coldly at Wang De, and said coldly, ¡°Wang De, Yang Yiming has admitted defeat, and you ignored the rules and tried to make a move. Are you not afraid of breaking the rules?¡±


    ¡°During the battle, blades have no eyes, how can I manage so much? When he shouted his surrender, it was already too late for me to stop.¡± Wang De sneered, ¡°Blame this kid for being incompetent, even shouting a surrender is so strenuous, with such a small voice. I can¡¯t even hear it. I hope when you shout, Yang Chen, your voice can be louder, or else you may not be as lucky as Yang Yiming. Don¡¯t worry, Yang Yiming is just the beginning, and soon it will be your turn, Yang Chen!¡±


    He was full of confidence in his own strength.


    In his eyes, neither Yang Chen nor Yang Yiming were his opponents.


    Wang De shook his head and said, ¡°The Yang family members are here.¡± Yang Jinhe looked angrily at Wang De and then said, ¡°Yiming, are you alright?¡±


    ¡°Clan Leader, it¡¯s my incompetence!¡± Yang Yiming¡¯s face was full of unwillingness.


    ¡°Forget it, this matter is not your fault. Let¡¯s go.¡± Although Yang Jinhe was angry, the Wang family was, after all, one of the great tribes, and it was during the trial battle. Even he dared not offend them, so he could only swallow the broken teeth into his stomach and turned to leave.


    Yang Chen¡¯s move to save Yang Yiming just now did not cause much ripple, but for these two people, it was like a storm.


    These two people were Feng Changkong and Murong Shan.


    They were constantly observing the movements on the ring to prevent any violations, so they naturally saw the scene where Yang Chen saved Yang Yiming with a spear from afar.


    Others couldn¡¯t see any clues, but with their level far superior to ordinary people, the meaning naturally changed.


    Murong Shan, with his hands behind his back, said slowly, ¡°Brother Feng, what do you think about this Yang Chen?¡±


    Feng Changkong squinted his eyes. He had already known about Yang Chen¡¯s martial arts cultivation, and at least a while ago, Yang Chen had already reached the Sixth Stage of Body-Refining Realm. But now, his cultivation only increased, and it was even more terrifying than before.


    Thinking about this, Feng Changkong asked curiously, ¡°Brother Murong, what are your thoughts about this child?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s not simple, the Yang Family has produced such an extraordinary talent. As you and I both know, the force thrown out will dissipate over time, and the vast distance should not be enough for Yang Chen¡¯s martial arts cultivation to break through Wang De¡¯s offensive even if his strength is evenly matched with Wang De. But Yang Chen did it.¡±


    Murong Shan said solemnly, ¡°There are only two explanations: either this child is good at throwing spears or Yang Chen¡¯s martial arts cultivation is even better than Wang De¡¯s. It¡¯s just¡­ Wang De¡¯s cultivation has already reached the peak of the Sixth Stage of Body-Refining Realm, and no matter how strong this child is, then¡­¡±


    As they said this, both Feng Changkong and Murong Shan paused slightly as their minds floated to an astonishing possibility.


    Three updates today, four tomorrow, asking for some rewards, asking for rewards three times, as this is very important..

 Chapter 92 - Chapter 92: Chapter 89: I Admit Defeat_l

    Chapter 92: Chapter 89: I Admit Defeat_l


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    People with the same discerning eyes as Murong Shan were obviously not in the majority, and even those of the Yang family thought that Yang Chen was merely lucky.


    ¡°Yang Yiming, you¡¯d better thank Yang Chen. Without him, you¡¯d be dead. I told you to admit defeat as soon as you went up, but why did you have to act so stupid?¡± Yang Wu scolded angrily.


    Yang Yiming said grievously, ¡°I¡­ I just couldn¡¯t bear to lose.¡±


    ¡°Were you even a match for Wang De?¡± Elder Yang Si said irritably.


    ¡°Forget it, Yiming¡¯s intent was good in the end. Regardless, his life was saved, and Yiming, remember that there must never be a next time.¡± Yang Jin He glanced deeply at Yang Yiming and because of Yang Chen¡¯s outstanding achievement in entering the top 30, he did not feel the need to flare up in anger.


    The matter soon came to an end, and the members of the Yang family gradually shifted their focus to other battles on the ring.


    The fighting was almost over, and the outcome was not much different from what all major tribes had predicted. The winners were the top geniuses from the Great Tribes, along with a few second -place geniuses standing on the ring.


    The only ones who must be disappointed were the Wen family, one of the Twelve Great Tribes. Their three top geniuses had all failed, and none made it into the top 30. This was the first time in history when a major tribe failed to make it into the top 30.


    It was not difficult to see that the faces of the members of the Wen family were quite aggrieved and in a mood to flare up at any moment.


    ¡°The Wen family will have a hard time this year. Not one of their geniuses made it into the top 30.¡±


    ¡°It can¡¯t be helped. Who said they had bad luck with the draw?


    ¡°The Wen family has to be careful now. The status of the Twelve Great Tribes is not steady. It seems that the Yang family is doing well this year, and Yang Chen has already made it into the top 30.¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s the use of entering the top 30? There have always been many geniuses who made it by luck, but they will be exposed as soon as they go further in the competition! ¡±


    At this time, the battle for the top 30 had ended, and Feng Changkong and Murong Shan stepped forward.


    Feng Changkong announced loudly, ¡°The remaining thirty fighters will be in the top 30 for this Trail Competition. These thirty geniuses will have the opportunity to represent their tribes in Monster Beast Mountain after the competition is over. Of course, the competition is not over yet. In one hour, the top 30 will compete for the top 15!¡±


    One hour was neither long nor short.


    As Yang Chen was resting, Yang Jin He had finished drawing lots for him.


    ¡°Clan Leader, who will Yang Chen face in this round?¡± Elder Yang Si and others asked quickly.


    Yang Jin He didn¡¯t know whether to be happy or worried, ¡°This time, Yang Chen is up against Murong Liuhe.¡±


    ¡®Murong Liuhe?¡± Sitting cross-legged on the ground, Yang Chen raised his eyebrows slightly upon hearing this.


    Things just got interesting.


    ¡°Murong Liuhe? This could be troublesome. Last time, Murong Liuhe withdrew due to insufficient strength. But with enough rest, he must have recovered to his peak state. I¡¯m afraid Yang Chen will have a hard time dealing with him in the fight.¡± The members of the Yang family sighed sadly.


    Yang Jin He nodded, clearly sharing the same thoughts, ¡°Although Murong Liuhe is only at the early phase of the Sixth Level of the Refining Body Realm, his combat power is so strong that he can still put up a fight against others of a higher stage in Martial Arts Cultivation. Yang Chen inevitably has a tough battle ahead of him.¡±


    With that said, Yang Jin He looked at Yang Chen with a somewhat consoling expression, ¡®Yang Chen, drawing Murong Liuhe was my bad luck. However, making it into the top 30 is already good enough, as it at least means that our Yang family has a chance to enter Monster Beast Mountain. When you face Murong Liuhe, don¡¯t engage in a protracted battle; if you find that you can¡¯t win, just admit defeat. Our middle-ranking tribe has already made it so far; there¡¯s no disgrace in that.¡±


    This made Yang Chen speechless.


    Yang Jin He had so little faith in himself that he was satisfied with just making it to the top 30?


    He didn¡¯t think that way in his heart, but he still nodded on the surface, ¡°Clan Leader, I understand.¡±


    Only then did Yang Jin He feel relieved.


    At this moment, Feng Changkong began to announce, ¡°The draw is over, and the corresponding contestants should now come onto the ring.¡±


    Following that, Feng Changkong called out the names one by one.Soon, thirty geniuses ascended onto different rings one after another.


    As for Yang Chen, he was on the same ring as Murong Liuhe.


    ¡°Murong Liuhe against Yang Chen, this will be interesting to watch.¡±


    ¡°The first time Murong Liuhe retreated without fighting was probably because he couldn¡¯t maintain his strength and didn¡¯t want to compete with Yang Chen. Yang Chen won¡¯t be so lucky this time.¡±


    ¡°Haha, middle-ranking tribes are, after all, middle-ranking tribes. They still fall short when compared to the great tribes.¡±


    ¡°I wonder how Murong Liuhe will defeat Yang Chen. It¡¯s been a long time since I¡¯ve seen the Thunderbolt Blade Technique.¡±


    There were various discussions and cheering from the audience below the


    More people were supporting Murong Liuhe; compared to him, Yang Chen became famous a little later, and his reputation was somewhat lacking.


    However, whether it was Yang Chen or Murong Liuhe, both of them ignored the shouting from the audience. As soon as they got on stage, the atmosphere became tense and fierce. They stared at each other with serious expressions. Murong Liuhe, in particular, looked at Yang Chen¡¯s eyes as if facing a great enemy.


    After a while, Murong Liuhe finally managed to say with difficulty, ¡°Yang Chen, how strong is your martial arts cultivation, really?¡±


    ¡°You should have an idea, don¡¯t you?¡± Yang Chen replied calmly.


    Murong Liuhe¡¯s forehead was dripping with sweat. After hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, he finally confirmed his own thoughts. With clenched fists, he said, ¡°Yang Chen, although I can hardly believe it, my intuition tells me that there is only one outcome when I fight with you: like a moth to the flame. My intuition is rarely wrong, but out of a man¡¯s dignity, I still have to try.¡±


    ¡°Your choice makes it worth my while to stand here. Murong Liuhe, use whatever means you have,¡± said Yang Chen, his eyes brightening. He didn¡¯t dislike Murong Liuhe¡¯s straightforward character.


    Murong Liuhe said solemnly, ¡°I don¡¯t need to test you first. This is my current strongest move, a unique skill I¡¯ve developed from practicing the Thunderbolt Blade Technique. I named it Snake Movement. I can¡¯t control this move. It¡¯s likely to cause death or injury once executed. Be cautious.¡±


    Yang Chen laughed heartily and said, ¡°Murong Liuhe, just use whatever you have!¡±


    Upon hearing this, Murong Liuhe¡¯s veins bulged. The next moment, his long knife began to whirl around suddenly. In an instant, sand and stones around him were swept up by the knife. The terrifying force followed the movement of the knife, flashing by and heading straight at Yang Chen, with only a silver-white electric light visible to the naked eye.


    This electric light seemed to move like a snake, winding and twisting, incredibly eerie.


    ¡°A good knife technique.¡± Yang Chen was slightly stunned, not expecting a genius from the Great Wilderness to comprehend such a blade technique.


    Seeing this, Yang Chen decided not to hold back.


    Since Murong Liuhe had shown him enough respect, he would also show enough respect to his opponent.


    With just a thought, the tip of his spear trembled slightly, turning the two spear tips into two shadows that resembled swimming dragons.


    ¡°Twin Shadows Like Dragons! ¡±


    Bang.


    No one saw what happened, only knowing that after dust flew, Yang Chen¡¯s silver spear stopped in front of Murong Liuhe¡¯s neck, very close. With just a little more force, Murong Liuhe would be dead.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t do that. Instead, he stopped at the critical moment.


    ¡°Unbelievable¡­ you¡¯re even faster than me.¡± Murong Liuhe was soaked in cold sweat, and as he looked at the silver spear right before his neck, he lowered his head in frustration.


    Yang Chen withdrew his silver spear. ¡°You¡¯ll be even faster in the future.¡±


    Murong Liuhe took a deep breath, put away the silver knife, and said, ¡°I¡¯ve lost,


    Yang Chen. I concede wholeheartedly.¡±


    The next moment, he turned around and stepped down, glancing around, ¡°I,


    Murong Liuhe, admit defeat!¡±

 Chapter 93 - Chapter 93: Chapter 90: Horse-thief Gang Appears_1

    Chapter 93: Chapter 90: Horse-thief Gang Appears_1


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    ¡°Admit defeat?¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡±


    ¡°Murong Liuhe admits defeat.¡±


    ¡°What happened during that confrontation just now? I only saw a silver light on Murong Liuhe¡¯s long knife for an instant. By the time I came back to my senses, Murong Liuhe had admitted defeat.¡±


    ¡°I vaguely saw Yang Chen point his spear at Murong Liuhe¡¯s neck.¡±


    ¡°You must have seen it wrong, how is it possible for Yang Chen to achieve that level?¡±


    ¡°Then how could Murong Liuhe possibly lose?¡±


    ¡°I think it¡¯s more likely that Yang Chen used some underhanded methods.¡±


    ¡°I think Yang Chen cheated. How could Murong Liuhe possibly admit defeat?


    You know, Murong Liuhe¡¯s pride is well-known throughout the Great


    Wilderness.¡±


    Murong Shan deeply looked at Yang Chen who was victorious on the stage, whispering in shock: ¡°How is it possible? When Liuhe used his ¡®Snake Movement¡¯ knife technique, even if he lost, the enemy would have barely won. Yet this kid Yang Chen¡­ not only is he unscathed, but he also made Liuhe admit defeat, killing his desire to fight further.¡±


    A proud genius would not admit defeat until he had exhausted all his strength. The Yang family members still haven¡¯t come to their senses by this point.


    ¡°Yang Chen actually won?¡± ¡°He made it into the top 15?¡±


    ¡°This¡­ ¡±


    ¡°How many years has it been? It¡¯s been very rare for the Yang family to make it into the top 15. The last time was when Yang Caidie desperately managed to barely get into the top 30. Who would have thought that her brother would be even stronger, making it into the top 15.¡±


    ¡°Of course, after all, they are siblings.¡±


    At this moment, Yang Jinhe was ecstatic, almost unable to believe his own eyes: ¡°Could it be that Yang Chen is Murong Liuhe¡¯s nemesis? Making him admit defeat every time?¡±


    With his level, it wasn¡¯t difficult for him to see the process of Yang Chen¡¯s confrontation with Murong Liuhe, but he just felt that it was a fluke for Yang Chen. Maybe Yang Chen really was Murong Liuhe¡¯s nemesis. If it had been someone else, Yang Chen might not have been so lucky.


    It wasn¡¯t that he looked down on Yang Chen, but he just couldn¡¯t believe that it was true that Yang Chen had made it to the top 15, which was nearly impossible for middle-ranking tribes.


    Now, more and more people¡¯s gazes were gathered on Yang Chen.


    Many people were curious about who exactly Yang Chen was.


    After all, Murong Liuhe was not someone like Zhang Shengyi who could be easily defeated.


    The first time, Murong Liuhe chose to avoid the fight, which could be understandable as being physically exhausted.


    What about the second time?


    Yang Chen, no doubt, had become an anomaly in this Hundred Clans Trial Battle.


    As for this, Yang Chen actually didn¡¯t feel it. Standing on the ring, he watched the battles on the other stages, deep in thought.


    Wang De¡¯s strength was indeed strong, and it could be said that it took no effort to defeat his opponent.


    Apart from that, it was Murong Wen from the Murong family. Murong Wen¡¯s strength couldn¡¯t be underestimated. He could push a genius like Murong Liuhe to become the second-ranked genius, which showed Murong Wen¡¯s level.


    In a short time, the battles for the top fifteen from the original thirty were gradually settled.


    Among them, Qian family, one of the great tribes, had the most glorious record, with three geniuses making it into the top 15. For other tribes, it was slightly embarrassing. For example, the Feng family and Murong family only had one genius each entering the top 15. Moreover, some great tribes were eliminated one after another.


    This was something those great tribes hadn¡¯t anticipated.


    Feng Changkong wasn¡¯t very satisfied with the performance of his family¡¯s genius descendants either, but now that the fights were over, he wouldn¡¯t abandon his work. With his hands behind his back, he said, ¡°Now the top thirty has been reduced to the top fifteen. In the upcoming draw battles, we will compete for the top eight places.¡±


    ¡°Among the fifteen, one person will automatically advance to the top eight. After entering the top eight, there will be battles for ranking.¡± Murong Shan continued.


    However, just as his words fell, suddenly a thunderous voice erupted, startling everyone present.


    ¡°Haha, isn¡¯t it boring to have a free pass? Kids from various tribes, wouldn¡¯t you like us, the Horse-thief Gang, to add some fun to this?¡±


    The deafening voice revealed the speaker¡¯s powerful martial arts cultivation, making people shudder.


    Some young people with low martial arts cultivation covered their ears, but they couldn¡¯t prevent blood from seeping out. They were clearly hurt to some extent.


    As the voice gradually faded, a group of people quickly appeared in everyone¡¯s sight.


    These people were riding fine horses, dressed ruggedly and wildly, all clad in red. Upon closer inspection, weren¡¯t they the members of the Horse-thief Gang?


    Leading the group was none other than Third Master, whom Yang Chen had seen before.


    ¡°It¡¯s the Horse-thief Gang.¡±


    ¡°The bandits are here; run.¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s there to be afraid of? With people from the twelve great tribes here, are we still afraid of the Horse-thief Gang? Besides, they only brought this many people today; they don¡¯t seem to be causing trouble.¡±


    Feng Changkong didn¡¯t think the bandits were here to not cause any trouble.


    At the very least, even if they didn¡¯t cause trouble, stirring the pot was something they often did.


    As a representative of the great tribes, Murong Shan stared at the people of the Horse-thief Gang and scolded, ¡°Third Master Liu, it seems that we didn¡¯t invite the members of your Horse-thief Gang to the Hundred Clans Trial Battle, did


    ¡°Haha, consider this an uninvited visit then?¡± Third Master chuckled, ¡°Actually, I had nothing else to do here today. I just happened to be passing by and wanted to let the geniuses of my Horse-thief Gang go out and practice. Since you guys have one free pass in the top fifteen, why not let us add one person, making it sixteen to eight?¡±


    With an emotionless face, Feng Changkong said, ¡°Third Master Liu, I respect you people from the Horse-thief Gang, but don¡¯t overstep your bounds. Your gang has already been granted access to the Monster Beast Mountain without needing to participate in the trial battle. What are you doing here at the trial?¡±


    ¡°Hehe, it¡¯s just for fun. Don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t let the most powerful geniuses under my Horse-thief Gang bully you. Zhang Ying, you go down and play with them. Oh, I forgot to introduce him. Zhang Ying and Zhang Long are the geniuses personally trained by our gang¡¯s head. Zhang Ying is slightly inferior, as the second-ranked genius of our gang. Don¡¯t tell me you kids don¡¯t even have the courage to compete.¡± Third Master narrowed his eyes, full of mockery.


    ¡°Bastard, who¡¯s scared to compete?¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s right. let that Zhang Ying come down.¡±


    These young geniuses were full of temper and could not tolerate such provocation. Third Master¡¯s few words had angered many of them.


    Only Yang Chen stood with his hands behind his back, watching Zhang Ying and Zhang Long, lost in thought.


    At least, both of them were tough opponents.


    It seems that the strength of the Horse-thief Gang was indeed stronger than the twelve great tribes, which could be seen from the top geniuses Zhang Ying and Zhang Long.


    He just didn¡¯t know what the purpose of the Horse-thief Gang¡¯s sudden appearance was. He could feel that the Horse-thief Gang¡¯s visit today must not be simple. More likely, it had something to do with the upcoming Monster Beast Mountain trip. Otherwise, the Horse-thief Gang would never suddenly appear here and make this request..

 Chapter 94 - Chapter 94: Chapter 91: I Also Think My Luck is Bad_l

    Chapter 94: Chapter 91: I Also Think My Luck is Bad_l


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    Murong Shan and Feng Changkong shared the same thoughts with Yang Chen; they didn¡¯t know what the Third Master was thinking and they hadn¡¯t planned to agree. But who would have expected that their young disciples were so impulsive? By now, if they refused, wouldn¡¯t they lose their dignity?


    So many geniuses who dared not to fight even against the second genius of the Horse-thief Gang, had become a joke.


    Feng Changkong and Murong Shan looked at each other and then Murong Shan said, ¡°Since Third Master has such elegance, we, the Twelve Great Tribes, will accompany you. However, everything must follow the rules. You came out of nowhere. If Zhang Ying is eliminated in this round, will your Horse-thief Gang lose a person to enter Monster Beast Mountain?¡±


    ¡°Haha, don¡¯t worry. If this kid Zhang Ying is eliminated so early, I won¡¯t let him enter Monster Beast Mountain!¡± The Third Master laughed heartily, his smile filled with confidence and arrogance.


    Such an interlude had caused a stir among the spectators.


    Feng Changkong felt helpless but he still redrew the lots. After a short break, he ordered the Clan Leaders of all major tribes to draw lots.


    The results were soon revealed.


    ¡°Qian Chaofeng versus Qian Tang!¡±


    ¡°A battle between Qian Family members? This is going to be interesting, haha.¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen versus Wang De!¡±


    When the results came out, there was an uproar among the audience.


    ¡°Yang Chen against Wang De?¡±


    ¡°This will be worth watching. Whether Yang Chen is a dragon or a shrimp, this match will reveal the truth. But in my opinion, Yang Chen has really bad luck. He barely made it into the top fifteen, and he has to face Wang De right away.


    Wang De has the strength to compete for the champion of the Hundred Clans Trial Battle.¡±


    Upon hearing the match-up, Wang De stood in the crowd, his eyes narrowing with a ferocious glint.


    He licked his lips and patted his younger brother Wang Ren¡¯s shoulder, ¡®Yang Chen, Yang Chen, finally, I get to meet you. Little brother, this time, I¡¯ll make


    Yang Chen kneel down and beg your brother to spare his life.¡±


    ¡°Big brother, you must help me take revenge and wash away my humiliation. If possible, make sure Yang Chen has no way to return! At the very least, cripple one of his arms!¡± Wang Ren said viciously.


    When Yang Family Members heard that Yang Chen was facing Wang De, their expressions were not very good.


    Especially Yang Jin He, who was so anxious that he paced back and forth on the spot.


    Soon, he couldn¡¯t sit still and went over to Yang Chen, ¡°Yang Chen, you must remember not to be infatuated when facing Wang De. As soon as you find something wrong, jump off the stage immediately. It¡¯s not disgraceful to admit defeat. Wang De has the strength to compete for first place in the Hundred Clans Trial Battle.¡±


    Yang Chen smiled wryly. Why was this Yang Jin He so doubtful about his abilities?


    Yang Wu and Yang Yiming secretly laughed when they heard Yang Jin He¡¯s concerns. Yang Jin He didn¡¯t know, but they knew Yang Chen¡¯s strength level.


    Of course, Yang Chen would not ignore Yang Jin He¡¯s words and said, ¡°Clan


    Leader, I understand.¡±


    As for facing Wang De, he wasn¡¯t surprised. In his opinion, this was just a matter of time.


    What he was more concerned about now was Zhang Ying¡­


    ¡°Zhang Ying versus Murong Wen!¡± Yang Chen raised his eyebrows, looking at the Murong Family¡¯s number one genius, Murong Wen, who was even more outstanding than Murong Liuhe, and fell into deep thought.


    Soon, he felt a pair of murderous eyes. Turning his head, he saw Wang De.


    Wang De grinned cruelly, as if he was already prepared for victory.


    This made Yang Chen smirk.


    He laughed, but his smile was not a happy one.


    Since Wang De was facing him, why not settle the scores with Yang Yiming together?


    Before long, Feng Changkong began to announce the participants to take the stage.


    The appearance of various geniuses brought the rhythm of the trial battle to a climax.


    The cheers of the spectators grew louder and louder, and the atmosphere became tense.


    In fact, the most nervous ones were the Yang Family Members.


    Yang Family elders, especially Yang Jin He, remembered the scene of Yang Yiming almost being beheaded by Wang De and feared that Yang Chen might end up the same way. If Yang Chen was really killed by Wang De, he would have nowhere to even cry.


    This was a genius Yang Family had waited for many years to find.


    ¡°Fourth Master, you must keep a close watch.¡± Yang Jin He took a deep breath.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Clan Leader. I am right here. If anything goes wrong, I will immediately save Yang Chen and not let him be in any danger.¡± Elder Yang Si said solemnly, already prepared.


    ¡°That¡¯s good, that¡¯s good. Now, I don¡¯t know if it was a good thing or a bad thing to sell that Gravity Pill earlier. Wang De¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation is too strong. After taking the Gravity Pill, his Martial Arts Cultivation skyrocketed, reaching the Body Refining Realm Sixth Stage Peak. It¡¯s too difficult to defeat him in a fight.¡± Yang Jin He began to regret.


    At the same time, Yang Chen and Wang De both came on stage.


    Wang De was very confident in himself, especially after he easily defeated several opponents from the Great Tribes one after another. He felt that he was invincible in the Hundred Clans Trial Battle this time. The Wang Family¡¯s Tiger Spirit Blade Technique had an innate advantage, and his Martial Arts Cultivation was even one level higher than all the other geniuses, how could he not be proud?


    Yang Chen, no matter how powerful, was just able to contend with ordinary Great Tribes geniuses.


    Such a prodigy was indeed a treasure for Middle-ranking Tribes, but that was all.


    Wang De sneered coldly, ¡°Yang Chen, your luck is really bad. I originally thought you could bluff your way through a few more matches before meeting me in the end. I didn¡¯t expect your luck to be so bad, and you encountered me so soon. So all I can say is that your journey ends here.¡±


    ¡°Really? I also think my luck is bad, that I only met you now.¡± Yang Chen said indifferently.


    ¡°Are you saying you really wanted to meet me?¡± Wang De said coldly.


    ¡°What do you think?¡± Yang Chen spoke slowly, ¡°If you can¡¯t understand this, I don¡¯t seem to have a reason to explain.¡±


    ¡°Hahaha, Yang Chen, you are really arrogant. It seems that you won¡¯t cry until you see the coffin. Perhaps you still don¡¯t understand my meaning. What I meant by your journey ending is not just your Hundred Clans Trial Battle today, but your Martial Arts journey coming to an end!¡± Wang De suddenly shouted.


    The next moment, he abruptly drew his sword.


    Yang Chen shook his head, ¡°My martial arts journey ends? Wang De, it seems that I really don¡¯t need to show you mercy..¡±

 Chapter 95 - Chapter 95: Chapter 92: Yang Chen ‘s Martial Arts Cultivation 1

    Chapter 95: Chapter 92: Yang Chen ¡®s Martial Arts Cultivation 1


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    ¡°Show mercy to me? Haha, Yang Chen, don¡¯t you think you¡¯re overestimating yourself?¡± Wang De sneered mockingly.


    His blade technique was the same as Wang Yun Kai¡¯s, both were the Wang Family¡¯s ¡®Tiger Spirit Blade Technique¡¯. It¡¯s just that as the number one genius of the Wang Family, his Tiger Spirit Blade Technique was far more powerful than Wang Yun Kai¡¯s. With a single swing of his blade, it seemed as if one could feel the might of the tiger from the blade.


    But for Yang Chen, all of this was meaningless.


    The Tiger Spirit Blade Technique was indeed powerful, but it couldn¡¯t bridge the gap hard strength.


    Wang De did not understand the disparity in strength between him and himself.


    Of course, letting the opponent understand the difference was only a matter of time.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t have time to explain to Wang De either. With a wave of his hand, he tightly gripped his silver spear and faced the golden sword¡¯s swing. With a clang sound, the momentum of Wang De¡¯s golden sword was blocked. Wang De was suddenly alarmed: ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡±


    He exerted all his strength, trying to push the golden sword forward another step, but he realized that Yang Chen¡¯s silver spear stood there like an insurmountable mountain, preventing his golden sword from advancing even a little bit further.


    Wang De didn¡¯t understand what had happened.


    Why could Yang Chen so easily block his golden sword?


    ¡°What trick did you use?¡± Wang De said in a deep voice.


    Yang Chen shook his head.


    Wang De still thought he was using some trick until now?


    It seemed that Wang De was too confident in his own strength.


    Did the other nartv really  think that his martial arts cultivation was the


    strongest in the Hundred Clans Trial Battle?


    Thinking of this, Yang Chen stopped holding back and said bluntly, ¡°Full of flaws.¡±


    Dealing with Wang De, the pressure he felt was even less than facing Murong Liuhe.


    Murong Liuhe was clearly an opponent who had experienced many bloody battles in actual combat. One could see his true skills as soon as he made a move, but this Wang De, although his martial arts cultivation was strong, his actual combat experience in martial battles was too little. He wanted to rely on his martial arts cultivation to suppress others, but in fact, there were countless flaws.


    If his martial arts cultivation was inferior to Wang De, he would naturally suffer greatly.


    But as long as his martial arts cultivation did not lose to Wang De, Wang De¡¯s nightmare would begin.


    To deal with Wang De, he didn¡¯t even need to use Twin Shadows Like Dragons.


    Yang Chen¡¯s eyes were fixed on Wang De, and in the next moment, his arm shook, and the tremendous force swept towards Wang De.


    Wang De was originally trying to figure out how to break through Yang Chen¡¯s defense, but in the next moment, he suddenly felt a force far surpassing his own rushing towards him.


    Compared to this force, his power was utterly insignificant.


    It must be known that Yang Chen¡¯s martial arts cultivation had already reached the Body Refining Realm Seventh Layer Peak. When it came to brute force, how could Wang De, who was only at the Body Refining Realm Sixth Layer Peak, be his opponent?


    A contest between two different levels!


    Wang De wanted to clash with this force, but soon, a wave of pain swept over him.


    ¡°Ah!¡±


    Wang De spat out a mouthful of blood, and his entire body flew out backward.


    ¡°What happened?¡± ¡°It seems like Wang De was defeated.¡± ¡°Everyone, look quickly!¡±


    ¡°How is it possible, Wang De lost?¡±


    ¡°No, it¡¯s not just a loss, he was defeated in an instant, almost effortlessly. What exactly happened?¡±


    Without a doubt, the battle between Yang Chen and Wang De attracted the attention of many people from the major tribes in the Hundred Clans Trial Battle.Many people knew from the beginning that the gap between the fighters was huge and that the outcome would be decided quickly.


    However, no one expected that the outcome would indeed be determined quickly, but the winner was not Wang De, but Yang Chen.


    ¡°Wang De was defeated in an instant.¡±


    ¡°How is this possible? Wang De had reached the Body Refining Realm Sixth Layer Peak in martial arts cultivation. Even if Yang Chen had some tricks, he shouldn¡¯t be able to defeat Wang De, who has real power.¡±


    This scene undoubtedly shocked everyone.


    Wang De also couldn¡¯t believe this was true.


    He covered his chest; now, he couldn¡¯t even hold onto his golden sword. His arms were numb from the powerful force of Yang Chen¡¯s blow, making it difficult to continue fighting.


    ¡°How is this possible, how is this possible, you¡­you actually reached the Body Refining Realm Seventh Layer!¡± Wang De roared.


    With this roar, everyone heard the truth clearly.


    ¡°What¡­


    ¡°What did Wang De say?¡±


    ¡°DIUIYL you nears Bouy Kellillng Keann Devencn Layer, yang cnen nas reacneu the Body Refining Realm Seventh Layer!¡±


    ¡°What, Body Refining Realm Seventh Layer? How is this possible? Wang De¡¯s Body Refining Realm Sixth Layer Peak is already enough to challenge the peak of the Hundred Clans Trial Battle. This Yang Chen¡­Body Refining Realm Seventh Layer?¡±


    Yang Family members were also boiling with excitement at this moment.


    Yang Jin He and Elder Yang Si looked at each other, their eyes widening with disbelief, the surprise evident in their expressions.


    In their hearts swirled waves of shock they couldn¡¯t calm.


    As for Elder Yang Si, he knew Yang Chen¡¯s martial arts cultivation level might not be as simple as everyone had guessed. However, he assumed Yang Chen¡¯s cultivation would be at most the Body Refining Realm Sixth Layer Peak, barely able to draw with Wang De.


    Moreover, even with inferior martial skills, it would be challenging for Yang Chen to win.


    But who would have thought that Yang Chen¡¯s martial arts cultivation level had actually reached the Body Refining Realm Seventh Layer?


    This was already far surpassing the martial arts cultivation levels of all major tribes.


    At this moment, Yang Jin He was even more dumbfounded. He rubbed his eyes repeatedly, unable to believe this was true: ¡°Yang Chen¡¯s martial arts cultivation has reached the Body Refining Realm Seventh Layer. What¡¯s going


    ¡°This¡­¡±


    No one knew.


    Elder Yang Sit s gaze fell on Yang Yiming and Yang Wu, who were whispering to each other: ¡°Yang Wu, Yi Ming, you two knew about Yang Chen¡¯s martial arts cultivation level, right?¡±


    ¡°Uh, it¡¯s hard to hide anything from Fourth Master.¡± Yang Wu scratched his head.


    ¡°What¡¯s going on? What is Yang Chen¡¯s actual strength now? Even if he¡¯s in the


    Body Refining Realm Seventh Layer, he shouldn¡¯t have been able to defeat Wang De so easily.¡± Elder Yang Si, with rich experience, could tell that it was effortless for Yang Chen to defeat Wang De. This was not something that could be accomplished by merely entering the Body Refining Realm Seventh Layer.


    As Yang Yiming was quite a blabbermouth, he smirked: ¡°Fourth Master, actually, Yang Chen¡¯s martial arts cultivation has indeed reached the Body Refining Realm Seventh Layer¡­¡±


    As he spoke, Yang Yiming¡¯s voice gradually lowered.


    Yang Chen had told them he was at the Body Refining Realm Seventh Layer, but they didn¡¯t know that Yang Chen was actually even stronger than that. No one knew that his cultivation went far beyond the Body Refining Realm Seventh Layer.


    But this was already enough to shock the Yang family members.


    Yang Jin He, Elder Yang Si, and the other family members who were listening all took a deep breath when they learned Yang Chen¡¯s true martial arts cultivation level. Their hearts were stormy, unable to calm down, and they found it hard to describe their feelings at this moment.


    Is Yang Chen really a demon?


    Can this guy be described by common sense?


    Delivered at the fourth watch. Asking for everything..

 Chapter 96 - Chapter 96: Chapter 93: Wang Family’s Fury_1

    Chapter 96: Chapter 93: Wang Family¡¯s Fury_1


    Translator: 549690339


    However, defeating Wang De would not make Yang Chen let go so easily.


    If others showed him respect, he would respect them tenfold.


    What he preferred to do was to treat others as they treated him! Wang De¡¯s actions towards Yang Yiming, and his murderous intent towards him, left no reason for Yang Chen to be merciful!


    Yang Chen would not hesitate. The moment Wang De was sent flying, he immediately took action, rushing towards Wang De.


    Seeing that Yang Chen was not going to let go, Wang De looked terrified and said, ¡°Yang Chen, what else do you want to do?¡±


    ¡°What do I want to do? Didn¡¯t you say you were going to ruin my martial arts path? Well then, now I will show you what it means to hit a dead end in martial arts.¡± Yang Chen said solemnly.


    As his words fell, he held the long spear in his hand and aimed it straight at Wang De¡¯s arm.


    ¡°Yang Chen, how dare you!¡± Seeing Yang Chen trying to harm Wang De, Wang Dachui, the ancestor of the Wang family, could no longer sit still.


    He roared angrily, his voice booming like thunder on a clear day. The powerful force of the Spirit Martial Realm in his voice did indeed have a significant impact on Yang Chen. However, Yang Chen had made up his mind, and he would not change his thoughts because of others.


    You dare to bully me, you should be prepared to pay the price.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t even blink, the silver spear directly pierced Wang De¡¯s right arm.


    Blood splattered, and Wang De¡¯s arm snapped off from his body.


    ¡°No!¡± Wang Dachui roared in anger, ¡°Yang kid, you dare to harm my Wang family, I¡¯ll make you die!¡±


    How could he not be angry?


    If he hadn¡¯t interfered, it would have been one thing, but he did interfere, yet Yang Chen still dared to ignore him and hurt Wang De. Doesn¡¯t this mean he doesn¡¯t regard him at all?


    Wang Dachui launched an invisible force directly towards Yang Chen with his angry flames. This force even turned into a fierce tiger. The roar of the tiger made people feel the terrifying pressure from Wang Dachui.


    This was the absolute pressure from the Spirit Martial Realm!


    ¡°Wang Dachui, what¡¯s the point of bullying the younger generation of my Yang family? Let this old man deal with you.¡± Just as Wang Dachui took action, an old voice suddenly rang out.


    The next moment, a white-haired elder appeared in front of Yang Chen.


    This white-haired elder was covered in blazing flames, which collided with the fierce tiger. The two powerful forces collided and eventually dissipated into nothingness.


    However, after taking Wang Dachui¡¯s move, the white-haired elder was forced to retreat a few steps. It was clear that he was also struggling against Wang Dachui. ¡°Great Elder!¡±


    ¡°Great Elder!¡±


    At this moment, the Yang family members jumped out and respectfully shouted to the white-haired elder.


    Yang Chen was stunned, and when he looked up, he realized that the white-haired elder who had saved him was none other than the Great Elder of the Yang family, who had never appeared before.


    Seeing the white-haired elder, Wang Dachui coldly said, ¡°Yang Zhengyi, you haven¡¯t appeared for so many years. I see you must have found a powerful cultivation method to practice. You can even take my already perfected Tiger Spirit Blade Technique. Do you think you can stop me?


    ¡°Ancestor, ancestor¡­ you must help me exact revenge.¡± Wang De, covering his severed arm, screamed with bloodshot eyes.


    ¡°Wang Elder, it¡¯s inevitable for the younger generation to get injured during battles. Why must you insist on this?¡± At this point, Murong Shan and Feng Changkong stepped forward.


    As the main person in charge of the Hundred Clans Trial Battle, they couldn¡¯t just sit and watch the situation unfold. Of course, Murong Shan and the Yang family had no connection, and he was obviously trying to be neutral, but Feng Changkong was different. He hurried over, fearing that something would happen to Yang Chen, squinting his eyes and standing close to the Yang family, making his intentions very clear.


    Seeing this scene, Yang Jinhe breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that Feng Changkong¡¯s proposal was not false. At least his future son-in-law was still here, and if something really happened, Feng Changkong couldn¡¯t find a second one.


    Feng Changkong wanted to protect Yang Chen not only because of Feng


    Xuewu, but also because of Yang Chen¡¯s identity as a Dan Medical practitioner.


    Moreover, with Yang Chen¡¯s outstanding performance, Feng Changkong became even more determined in his thoughts. ¡°Elder Wang, you¡¯re breaking the rules. I respect you as an elder, but I hope you can abide by the rules of the Hundred Clans Trial Battle. You were also part of setting these rules. I believe you don¡¯t need me to remind you.¡±


    ¡°This kid cut off my grandson Wang De¡¯s arm, and you¡¯re just going to let this go?¡± Wang Dachui coldly said, ¡°Kid, during a martial battle, you should know when to show mercy, right?¡±


    Yang Chen expressionlessly said, ¡°Has Wang De ever thought about showing mercy to my Yang family members? Hehe, Elder Wang, I respect you as an elder, and I ask you when Yang Yiming faced Wang De, what would happen to Yiming if I didn¡¯t intervene in time?¡±


    ¡°But Yang Yiming¡¯s arm didn¡¯t break!¡± Wang Dachui shouted angrily.


    ¡°That¡¯s because I found out in time and acted in time. If I had been a little slower, what would have happened?¡± Yang Chen stared back fearlessly at Wang Dachui.


    Wang Dachui glared at him, his eyes wide open. ¡°But Wang De has lost.¡±


    ¡°I didn¡¯t hear him admit defeat, and besides, Elder Wang, you should remember that Yiming had already conceded, but Wang De refused to let go. Wang De hadn¡¯t even conceded yet when I made my move. There is no way I could have stopped. This truth, I believe I don¡¯t need to explain it so clearly to you as a junior.¡± Yang Chen said solemnly.


    Wang De indeed didn¡¯t concede. He was so scared at the time that he couldn¡¯t even speak. How could he possibly shout that he conceded?


    Being lectured by a junior like Yang Chen, Wang Dachui glared at Wang De, scaring him into shivering all over.


    Feng Changkong spoke slowly, ¡°Now, Elder Wang, do you know the ins and outs of the matter? What do you intend to do?¡±


    ¡°Ancestor, you must take revenge for me!¡± Wang De screamed.


    ¡°You shut up.¡± Wang Dachui was nearly driven mad by Wang De. If Wang De had conceded and Yang Chen broke his arm, Wang Dachui would have an argument to make.


    But since Wang De didn¡¯t even concede, and Yang Chen broke his arm, who would admit this argument?


    Wang Dachui stared at Yang Jinhe and Yang Zhengyi with anger, as there was no way he could just let this matter go. If the Wang family admitted to this, how could they ever show their faces again?


    With that thought, Wang Dachui said solemnly, ¡°Yang Zhengyi, I¡¯ll give you a choice. Hand over Yang Chen, and I, Wang Dachui, will personally offer 30,000 spirit stones. I¡¯ll also ensure that your Yang family will become a tribe on par with the great tribes in the future. What do you say?


    ¡°Wang Dachui, are you trying to insult me?¡± Yang Zhengyi didn¡¯t even think before he coldly replied.


    Are you kidding?


    Can a genius like Yang Chen be cultivated with just spirit stones and resources?


    Using spirit stones to measure Yang Chen¡¯s value, Yang Zhengyi wouldn¡¯t be so stupid.


    As for handing over Yang Chen, dream on!

 Chapter 97 - Chapter 97: Chapter 94: The Only Hope_l

    Chapter 97: Chapter 94: The Only Hope_l


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    Wang Dachui clenched his fists upon hearing this, ¡°Good, good, good, Yang Zhengyi, you have guts. It seems you¡¯ve really taken this Yang Chen as your precious treasure. Let¡¯s see if you can protect him!¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s none of your business.¡± Yang Zhengyi looked at the broken face, naturally not being polite.


    Feng Changkong was rather happy that the Yang family and Wang family had a falling out. If the Yang family had a falling out, it would be time to rely on their Feng family. By then, wouldn¡¯t it be easy for the Feng family to use Yang Chen, who had medical skills?


    Wang Dachui didn¡¯t get any advantage, naturally not staying any longer, and left.


    ¡°Ancestor, are we letting this go? That Yang Chen destroyed one of my arms.¡± Wang De cried miserably.


    Wang Dachui was already full of anger, and hearing Wang De¡¯s shout, he directly swung his palm over. He was now angry at Wang De¡¯s incompetence. If he had a little bit of reason, he could also find trouble for the Yang family, right?


    But what about Wang De?


    Seeing that Wang De didn¡¯t even speak to his own family, his brother Wang Ren¡¯s face turned pale. The moment his brother passed out, Wang Ren also rolled his eyes and fainted.


    Wang Dachui had no time to care about Wang Ren. He was now full of thoughts about Yang Chen.


    ¡°Speaking of which, this kid from the Yang family¡¯s martial arts cultivation has definitely reached the Body Refining Realm Seventh Layer. He¡¯s so young and already has this cultivation level¡­ This kid is absolutely an endless trouble. Our Wang family is close to the Yang family. If the Yang family rises, my Wang family will be the first affected. Anywvay, I have to find a way to get rid of this Yang Chen.¡± Wang Dachui thought to himself.


    On the Yang family¡¯s side, the matter settled down. Yang Chen looked at the


    Great Elder Yang Zhengyi and respectfully said, ¡®Yang Chen has met the Great


    Elder, thank you for saving my life.¡±


    Yang Jin He smiled and said, ¡°Yang Chen, I haven¡¯t told you before, so I¡¯ll tell you now. He is our Yang family¡¯s Great Elder, and also our Yang family¡¯s number one expert. With him here, we can ensure that our Yang family can stand in the Great Wilderness without any problems.¡±


    Yang Zhengyi waved his hand, ¡°Enough, no need to mention these things. At my age, I don¡¯t have many good days left. The future depends on you.¡±


    Having said this, Yang Zhengyi¡¯s eyes were fixed on Yang Chen, showing a satisfied smile.


    ¡°Yang Chen, not bad!¡± Yang Zhengyi slowly said, ¡°Keep working hard; your journey is still long!¡±


    ¡°Thank you for your guidance!¡± Yang Chen respectfully said.


    Feng Changkong just wanted to say something to Yang Chen when suddenly a


    loud noise caught everyone¡¯s attention.


    ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡±


    ¡°What happened?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s the ring where Murong Wen, the number one genius of the Murong family, is.¡±


    ¡°Murong Wen, isn¡¯t Murong Wen¡¯s opponent Zhang Ying from the Horse-thief


    Gang?¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong with them?¡±


    Hearing the whispers, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but look towards Murong Wen¡¯s ring.


    He had seen Murong Liuhe¡¯s strength and had to admit that the Murong family, like the Feng family, was a superpower among the Twelve Great Tribes. The Murong family¡¯s cultivation policies were indeed unique. Murong Liuhe was already extraordinary, so the more outstanding genius Murong Wen could only be stronger.


    However, the result of the match with Zhang Ying was far beyond everyone¡¯s expectations.


    ¡°Murong Wen lost!¡±


    ¡°Murong Wen actually lost!¡±


    ¡°And the process was very short. Within almost ten rounds, Murong Wen was defeated.¡±


    Actually, from the moment Yang Chen defeated Wang De, not much time had passed. A martial battle could last more than half an hour. Murong Wen¡¯s defeat now was indeed surprising.


    At a glance, Murong Wen was spitting blood, lying on the ground convulsing, not knowing whether he was alive or dead. The situation was extremely tragic.


    Seeing this scene, Murong Shan, who was originally staying there, couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°Damn.¡±


    The next moment, without saying a word, Murong Shan immediately rushed to check on his precious son Murong Wen.


    Feng Changkong saw this and said helplessly to the Yang family, ¡°Yang family members, let¡¯s talk another day. Young friend Yang, I hope you visit our Feng family more often in the future.¡±


    ¡°Definitely.¡± Yang Chen bowed.


    As Feng Changkong left, everyone¡¯s eyes shifted to Zhang Ying, who was standing arrogantly on the ring.


    Yang Chen narrowed his eyes and carefully examined the Horse-thief Gang¡¯s Zhang Ying. It could not be said that it was strange that Zhang Ying, the genius of the 1¨Clorse-thief Gang, defeated the number one genius of the Murong family, Murong Wen. However, it was somewhat unexpected that Murong Wen would be so quickly defeated.


    That being said, Zhang Ying¡¯s strength should not be underestimated¡­


    Many people found it difficult to accept this result.


    Murong Wen was already almost universally acknowledged as the number one genius in the Great Wilderness. He wasn¡¯t like Wang De, who recovered from taking the Gravity Pill. Murong Wen reached his current level of martial arts cultivation through genuine talent. It could be said that the championship in this competition would be decided between Murong Wen and Wang De.


    But now¡­


    Murong Wen and Wang De had both lost.


    How could people not be shocked?


    ¡°It¡¯s hard to believe that Murong Wen lost, and lost so miserably. I saw it very clearly just now. When Murong Wen and Zhang Ying competed, Murong Wen couldn¡¯t even put up a fight. The gap was too large. Within ten rounds, Murong Wen¡¯s moves were all used up, and he couldn¡¯t do anything to Zhang Ying.¡± ¡°It¡¯s too weird!¡±


    ¡°Not weird, after all, Zhang Ying is a genius trained by the Horse-thief Gang.¡±


    ¡°The strength of the Horse-thief Gang is even stronger than that of the


    Murong and Feng families. How can the geniuses they cultivate not be strong?¡±


    ¡°So what do we do now? Murong Wen has already lost. Do we let Zhang Ying be arrogant here? Don¡¯t we have anv genius in the Great Wild Hundred Clans who can compete with him?¡±


    ¡°Yeah, those Horse-thieves will be even more smug. Murong Wen has already lost, Zhang Ying must have also reached the Body Refining Realm Seventh Layer. Who can be Zhang Ying¡¯s opponent now?¡±


    ¡°Just now, didn¡¯t Yang Chen defeat Wang De? Yang Chen¡¯s martial arts cultivation must have also reached the Body Refining Realm Seventh Layer.¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen? Oh right, there¡¯s also Yang Chen. Yang Chen defeated Wang De and it didn¡¯t take long.¡±


    ¡°Can Yang Chen do it?¡±


    At this time, many people looked at Yang Chen.


    Perhaps on ordinary days, the Hundred Clans of the Great Wilderness were not united.


    But as long as the bandits appeared, everyone¡¯s spears would be pointed at the bandits.


    With Murong Wen defeated, everyone¡¯s thoughts naturally turned to Yang Chen, who had just defeated Wang De. It was not hard to see that Yang Chen¡¯s martial arts cultivation had also reached the Body Refining Realm Seventh Layer. Now, Yang Chen had undoubtedly become the only hope in everyone¡¯s eyes..

 Chapter 98 - Chapter 98: Chapter 95: Dignity is Earned by Oneself_l

    Chapter 98: Chapter 95: Dignity is Earned by Oneself_l


    Translator: 549690339


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t feel much about it. He just looked closely at Zhang Ying. At this time, Zhang Ying, who had defeated Murong Wen, appeared much more arrogant: ¡°Haha, this is the number one genius of the Great Wild Hundred Clans? I think it¡¯s just that, is this the level of the Great Wild Hundred Clans? The number one genius is not even enough for me to clean my teeth with, haha.¡±


    Third Master didn¡¯t mind sarcastically saying from behind, ¡°Murong Shan, your family¡¯s little genius is not that great, haha.¡±


    Murong Shan¡¯s face turned blue with anger, and he gritted his teeth and said,


    ¡°Liu San, the third leader, I, Murong Shan, will remember this debt.¡±


    ¡°Hehe, don¡¯t worry, I let Zhang Ying spare your little treasure¡¯s life. Zhang Ying, come back.¡± Third Master sneered.


    Murong Shan could only swallow his anger now.


    After all, it was a ring competition, and if he lost, he could only blame Murong Wen¡¯s inferior skills. What else could he say?


    Settle accounts with the Horse-thief Gang?


    Although his Murong Family was outstanding among the Hundred Clans of the Great Wilderness, it would still fall short when facing the Horse-thief Gang alone.


    Zhang Ying returned to Third Master¡¯s side at this moment, proudly saying, ¡°The geniuses of the Great Wild Hundred Clans are just that. I think I¡¯ve got the championship. Hehe, of course, according to the Gang Leader¡¯s intention, I will waste a few more so-called geniuses in the process. In fact, I think the Gang Leader is over-worried. Will our plan be thwarted by these wastes? He and his eldest brother will be invincible once they enter the Great Wilderness!¡±


    ¡°Humph, are you questioning the Gang Leader¡¯s intentions?¡± Third Master snorted and said to Zhang Ying, who was getting carried away, ¡°It¡¯s still too early for you to say you¡¯ll be the champion. This Murong Wen is just the nominal first genius of the Great Wilderness!¡±


    ¡°What? Is there anyone more powerful than Murong Wen in the trial battle?¡± Zhang Ying was startled.


    Zhang Long, with his shoulders crossed, appeared calm and collected, ¡°In this


    Hundred Clans Trial Battle, there is a Wang De who reached the sixth stage of


    Body Refining Realm like us and consumed Gravity Pills. His Martial Arts


    Cultivation has advanced by leaps and bounds, reaching the Body Refining


    Realm Sixth Layer Peak.¡±


    ¡°Oh, there¡¯s such a person? The Body Refining Realm Sixth Layer Peak is more fun than Murong Wen, but where is that kid?¡± Zhang Ying clicked his tongue.


    ¡°He was defeated, with just one move.¡± Third Master said slowly.


    ¡°What? One move?¡± Zhang Ying was shocked.


    Third Master snorted coldly, ¡°This kid is the Yang Chen I told you both about. The Gravity Pill was created by this kid.¡±


    ¡°The Yang Chen who defeated that waste Xu Hu?¡± Zhang Ying was suddenly taken aback. ¡°But isn¡¯t that kid only at the Fifth Level of the Body Refining Realm?¡±


    ¡°A gentleman¡¯s outlook changes every three days. This Yang Chen¡¯s demonic talent far exceeds my imagination. His Martial Arts Cultivation has broken through two levels in this period of time. Nowadays, he has probably reached the Body Refining Realm Seventh Layer. Compared to you, he is probably not inferior. Humph, this is also because our Horse-thief Gang has people in the Yang Family and got a few Gravity Pills. Otherwise, you might not have been a match for this kid.¡± Third Master said coldly.


    Hearing this, Zhang Ying¡¯s heart skipped a beat, ¡°Is there such a genius in the


    Great Wilderness?¡±


    ¡°Now you know. However, this Yang Chen¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation should not be as good as yours. When you fight him, be quick and ruthless. Defeating him should not be difficult.¡± The Third Master was calm, holding his shoulders and whispering, ¡°Remember, don¡¯t give that kid any chances. If you can kill him, do it. That Yang Family won¡¯t dare to break with us!¡±


    ¡°Third Master, I understand. Yang Chen¡­ hehe, I will give him a hard time.¡± After saying this, Zhang Ying looked at Yang Chen.


    Yang Chen could sense that someone was looking at him. He turned his head and locked eyes with Zhang Ying standing next to Third Master.


    ¡°Huh?¡± Yang Chen¡¯s expression turned cold.


    Zhang Ying licked his lips and made a throat-slitting gesture toward him, clearly threatening.


    This caused Yang Chen to chuckle.


    Interesting, it seemed that Zhang Ying had targeted him.


    He didn¡¯t find this strange, though.


    What he found strange was something else.


    ¡°Strange¡­¡± Yang Chen muttered, ¡°I clearly felt the characteristics of taking the Gravity Pill from Zhang Ying¡¯s body just now.¡±


    Since the Gravity Pill was created by him, he could easily recognize the characteristics of using the Gravity Pill afterward.


    Zhang Ying¡¯s body had the characteristics of using the Gravity Pill.¡±However, only one Gravity Pill has been sold externally, and there¡¯s no second one. I know this very clearly. How did Zhang Ying manage to get the Gravity Pill?¡± Yang Chen had many thoughts in his heart and quickly came up with an answer: ¡°The Yang family, there¡¯s a traitor!¡±


    The Gravity Pill was not a rare thing in the Yang family, and it could be said that the Yang family still had a lot of them in stock. If there really was a traitor from the Horse-thief Gang in the Yang family, it would not be strange for them to smuggle out some Gravity Pills.


    This realization made Yang Chen suddenly enlightened.


    He always felt that Zhang Ying was too much of a demon.


    Even if the Horse-thief Gang was strong, the Murong family was not weak either, and the gap between the geniuses they nurtured should not be so huge.


    Zhang Ying¡¯s crushing performance against Murong Wen was absolute, and even more so against other great tribal geniuses.


    As it turned out, it was all because of the Gravity Pill they consumed.


    If they didn¡¯t consume the Gravity Pill, it was hard to say who would win or lose between Zhang Ying and Murong Wen.


    ¡°A traitor¡­ This is quite an unfavorable situation.¡± Yang Chen rubbed his eyebrows, worried about how to explain this to Yang Jinhe. Should he directly say that there is a traitor in the Yang family?


    Soon, Yang Chen shook his head.


    While he was pondering, suddenly, Yang Yiming hurriedly ran over, ¡°Brother


    Chen, Murong Liuhe has come to see you.¡±


    ¡°Murong Liuhe?¡± Yang Chen was quite surprised, ¡°What is he here for?¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t know, he came with his sister¡­¡± Yang Yiming¡¯s face was flushed,


    ¡°Murong Liuhe¡¯s sister is very beautiful.¡±


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but smile, ¡°Let¡¯s go and see.¡±


    As they spoke, Yang Chen and Yang Yiming walked side by side and arrived at the place where Murong Liuhe was waiting nearby.


    Just as Yang Yiming described, Murong Liuhe had indeed come with his sister.


    Murong Liuhe was a handsome young man, and naturally, his sister would not be far behind. She was a beautiful girl with curved eyebrows and cherry lips, about fourteen years old. Her pretty face was flushed, and when she first saw Yang Chen, it turned even redder, grabbing Murong Liuhe¡¯s clothes, and hiding behind her older brother.


    Seeing this scene, Murong Liuhe couldn¡¯t help but laugh, ¡°This is my sister, Murong Taohua. Taohua really admires Brother Yang Chen, but she¡¯s a bit shy and doesn¡¯t dare to speak. I hope Brother Yang Chen understands.¡±


    ¡°Brother!¡± Murong Taohua lowered her head and stomped her feet shyly.


    She had told her brother that she admired Yang Chen, insisting on accompanying him to see Yang Chen, but who would expect her brother to actually say it out loud?


    Yang Chen smiled, ¡°No problem, what brings Brother Liuhe to see me?¡±


    Murong Liuhe¡¯s face turned red, and he spoke somewhat awkwardly, ¡°Yang Chen, it¡¯s quite embarrassing to say, but the failure of Murong Wen leaves me feeling indignant.¡±


    ¡°What happened?¡± Yang Chen asked with furrowed brows.


    ¡°Murong Wen, has been crippled¡­¡± Murong Liuhe sighed, ¡°In my life, I¡¯ve only genuinely admired a few people; one is Murong Wen, and the other is you, Yang Chen. But now, Murong Wen¡­¡±


    ¡°This¡­¡± Yang Chen gasped in shock.


    No wonder Murong Shan¡¯s expression was so pained. But thinking about it, with the Horse-thief Gang¡¯s style, if they had the chance, how could they not kill Murong Wen? Even if they didn¡¯t kill him, Murong Wen¡¯s martial arts future would be cut off.


    Murong Liuhe took a deep breath, ¡°My visit to you is also related to this matter.


    If possible, Yang Chen, you must defeat Zhang Ying!¡±


    ¡°Do you think I can do it?¡± Yang Chen was extremely curious.


    ¡°Zhang Ying is very strong, but my intuition tells me that you, Yang Chen, are even stronger.¡± Murong Liuhe¡¯s eyes were shining brightly..

 Chapter 99 - Chapter 99: Chapter 96: The Focus of the Entire Scene_l

    Chapter 99: Chapter 96: The Focus of the Entire Scene_l


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°Defeating Zhang Ying is something I cannot avoid doing.¡± Yang Chen said.


    ¡°No, it¡¯s not the same.¡± Murong Liuhe frowned and said, ¡°Yang Chen, you also know that the common enemy of our Great Wild Hundred Clans is actually this Horse-thief Gang. Today, Zhang Ying is openly provoking the genius of our Great Wild Hundred Clans like this, who can bear it? My strength is insufficient, and I am filled with hatred for my own incompetence, but you are different! ¡±


    Murong Liuhe sighed, ¡°This is about dignity!¡±


    ¡°Dignity is something you fight for, not given by others.¡± Yang Chen said.


    ¡°I know, that¡¯s why I came to ask for your help, Yang Chen!¡± Murong Liuhe bent his body.


    Murong Liuhe¡¯s request was unexpected for Yang Chen.


    After thinking carefully, he could understand Murong Liuhe¡¯s feelings.


    Murong Liuhe was a top genius within the Great Wild Hundred Clans and naturally had pride as a genius among them. Now that Zhang Ying tramples on this pride and cripples his fellow clan members, how can he not be filled with anger?


    This also made Murong Liuhe come here to beg Yang Chen even if he knew clearly that Yang Chen and Zhang Ying would face each other sooner or later.


    Yang Chen said thoughtfully, ¡°I understand.¡±


    Murong Liuhe deeply looked at Yang Chen and said, ¡°Thank you.¡±


    As soon as these words fell, Murong Liuhe left with Murong Taohua.


    Yang Yiming was also excited and said, ¡°Brother Chen, is Zhang Ying really that powerful?¡±


    ¡°Very powerful.¡± Yang Chen¡¯s smile was bitter.


    ¡°Can you defeat him?¡±, asked Yang Yiming curiously.


    ¡°This Zhang Ying is not comparable to the likes of Wang De.¡± Yang Chen gave an ambiguous answer.


    In fact, many people have now placed their hopeful eyes on Yang Chen, hoping that he can defeat Zhang Ying, the Horse-thief Gang, and suppress their arrogance. If a secondary genius of their Horse-thief Gang could act domineering like this, what would become of the Great Wild Hundred Clans if their number one genius came out?


    At this time, there must be an existence that could compete with Zhang Ying.


    However, when it comes to martial arts cultivation, there is no one in the Body Refining Realm Seventh Layer during this Hundred Clans Trial Battle.


    Nevertheless, Yang Chen was an unexpected surprise.


    ¡°It¡¯s the top 16 now, I don¡¯t know when Yang Chen will face Zhang Ying.¡±


    ¡°Can Yang Chen defeat Zhang Ying?¡±


    ¡°I doubt it.¡±


    ¡°The actual combat experience of the Horse-thief Gang is very rich, and Zhang


    Ying has even stronger martial arts cultivation. He is much better than Yang Chen, who was born with a golden key.¡±


    ¡°Who said Yang Chen was born with a golden key? Do you know Xu Hu? When


    Yang Chen was at the Fifth Layer of the Body Refining Realm, he defeated Xu Hu! Xu Hu is also a member of the Horse-thief Gang.¡±


    The discussion continued.


    Murong Wen¡¯s failure did not affect the following proceedings of the Hundred


    Clans Trial Battle. After a rest of two hours, Feng Changkong announced, ¡°Next, we will start the top 8 ranking matches. Clan Leaders, please come up and draw lots.¡±


    The drawing process was not lengthy, and the results were out in less than a cup of tea¡¯s time.


    ¡°Yang Chen vs. Zhang Huaizhong!¡±


    ¡°Feng Xiaotian vs. Qian Meng!¡±


    ¡°Zhang Ying vs. Zhou Song!¡±


    ¡°Chen Ting vs. He Chengwen!¡±


    Upon hearing these results, Yang Chen remained expressionless.


    Zhang Huaizhong, the number one genius of the Zhang family, a large clan, was at the Refining Body Realm ¨C Sixth Stage Early Phase, much stronger than Zhang Shengyi. He was a genuine talent, so Yang Chen naturally wouldn¡¯t underestimate him.However, the gap in strength still existed. Zhang Huaizhong was defeated by Yang Chen¡¯s overwhelming power in the third round of their exchange.


    As for Zhang Ying, who faced Zhou Song, after witnessing Murong Wen¡¯s defeat, he chose to surrender directly.


    This choice was undoubtedly the wisest.


    After all, no one would think they were stronger than Murong Wen.


    This also indirectly boosted Zhang Ying¡¯s arrogance, causing the great geniuses of the Great Wild Hundred Clans to feel resentful. Some even angrily accused Zhou Song of cowardice, claiming he had lost face for the Hundred Clans.


    Now, many people¡¯s eyes were on Yang Chen.


    This made the Yang family members feel slightly worried.


    This was not a good sign.


    After all, the more Yang Chen was watched, the heavier the burden on him.


    Sure enough, what they feared came to pass.


    In the top four match, Yang Chen drew Zhang Ying.


    ¡°Yang Chen versus Zhang Ying!¡± Feng Changkong announced the draw result. When the result came out, he frowned and looked at Yang Chen, clearly worried.


    However, the other geniuses from the various clans didn¡¯t think so, and they shouted one after another, ¡°Yang Chen, it¡¯s up to you now.¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen, defeat Zhang Ying.¡±


    Listening to these shouts echoing, Yang Jin He took a deep breath and couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Yang Chen, what are your chances of winning against Zhang Ying?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s hard to say,¡± Yang Chen replied.


    Upon hearing this, Yang Jin He¡¯s heart became even more worried, ¡°If there¡¯s not much chance of winning, just admit defeat. That Zhang Ying is the second-best genius cultivated by the Horse-thief Gang. It¡¯s not shameful for you, as a Yang family member, to admit defeat.¡±


    ¡°Clan Leader, why should Brother Chen admit defeat?¡± Yang Yiming¡¯s blood boiled upon hearing these words, and he was unhappy in his heart.


    ¡°Shut up.¡± Elder Yang Si frowned and said, ¡°If something goes wrong with Yang Chen, will you take responsibility?¡±


    Yang Chen felt both amused and touched by Elder Yang Si and Yang Jin He¡¯s protection, ¡°Clan Leader, Fourth Master, I understand your intentions, but let me ask you, if I only admit defeat when faced with a tough opponent and dare not fight, then if one day, Zhang Ying humiliates the Yang family, should I, Yang Chen, still back down?¡±


    ¡°That¡­¡± Yang Jin He and Elder Yang Si looked at each other, it must be said that Yang Chen¡¯s simple words had indeed left them speechless.


    Yang Chen spoke slowly, ¡°Clan Leader, I know you and the Fourth Master care for me, but I think, as a man, I should be fearless and sacrifice myself when necessary. The Yang family would never produce cowards, at least not from me, Yang Chen.¡±


    ¡°Well said!¡± The Great Elder Ancestor Yang Zhengyi, who had been resting with his eyes closed, shouted in approval, ¡°Yang Chen, young people should be like you. We all act recklessly when young, and so should you. Whether it¡¯s a bandit or a god, our Yang family, as brave men, wouldn¡¯t be afraid of them, right?¡±


    Yang Chen bowed to show respect.


    He nodded, picked up his long spear, and headed straight for the ring. At this time, thunderous cheers had already risen from the audience.


    ¡°Come on, Yang Chen!¡±


    ¡°Come on, Yang Chen!¡±


    Unbeknownst to him, Yang Chen had become the center of attention, with countless eyes focused on him.


    Yang Chen, listening to the deafening shouts in his ear, stepped forward and arrived on the ring.


    Underneath this competition, perhaps the other martial battles of the Hundred Clans Trial Battle would seem dull in comparison..

 Chapter 100 - Chapter 100: Chapter 97: Absolute Suppression_l

    Chapter 100: Chapter 97: Absolute Suppression_l


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°Yang Chen, take down Zhang Ying and don¡¯t disgrace the prestige of our Great


    Wild Hundred Clans¡¯ genius.¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen, come on!¡±


    These cheering voices provided quite a boost for Yang Chen, but they weren¡¯t so pleasant for Zhang Ying.


    Hearing these chaotic noises, Zhang Ying sneered, ¡°Yang Chen, I really didn¡¯t expect that you¡¯d dare to step onto the ring. To be honest, I thought you wouldn¡¯t come. Or is it that you¡¯re prepared to bask in the glory of this moment and be taken down by me?¡±


    ¡°Zhang Ying, do you know? Wang De also took the Gravity Pill.¡± Yang Chen said with a calm smile.


    Hearing these ambiguous words, Zhang Ying narrowed his eyes, ¡°What do you mean?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s simple. I created the Gravity Pill, so don¡¯t think that just because you used it, you can flaunt your prowess over me. After all, what you¡¯re using is still something of mine.¡± Yang Chen said unhurriedly.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t use any Gravity Pill,¡± Zhang Ying said in a deep voice.


    ¡°Is that so?¡± The corner of Yang Chen¡¯s mouth curled up.


    Zhang Ying¡¯s expression turned icy. Yang Chen¡¯s words seemed calm, but they hit a sore spot because he knew very well that without the Gravity Pill, his martial arts cultivation would be no match for Yang Chen¡¯s.


    Thinking of this, he gritted his teeth and said, ¡°Yang Chen, I want to see if you can still laugh later. I, Zhang Ying, am not someone that trash like Xu Hu can compare to, let alone a loser like Wang De.¡±


    As his words fell, Zhang Ying gripped his long sword and swung it with a crack, sending a series of bursting sounds towards Yang Chen.


    ¡°It¡¯s the Green Cloud Flowing Water Sword! The renowned technique of the Horse-thief Gang¡¯s Second Master, it¡¯s a genuine cultivation method!¡± some experienced old people said in amazement after seeing Zhang Ying¡¯s sword technique.


    Feng Changkong furrowed his eyebrows and said, ¡°This Zhang Ying really hid his strength. He didn¡¯t use the Green Cloud Flowing Water Sword against Murong Wen initially. ¡±


    ¡°Father, what is the Green Cloud Flowing Water Sword?¡± Feng Xuewu asked anxiously.


    ¡°It¡¯s an extremely mysterious technique. As the name suggests, the sword technique flows like continuous, gentle rain, full of changes and difficult to defend against. It¡¯s hard to find a flaw in this sword technique. Back then, the Horse-thief Gang¡¯s Second Master killed countless seniors of our Great Wild Hundred Clans using this very Green Cloud Flowing Water Sword. Most importantly, this sword technique is a complete cultivation method.¡± Feng Changkong said solemnly.


    ¡°Then¡­ can Yang Chen win?¡± Feng Xuewu¡¯s face flushed with concern.


    ¡°This¡­¡± Feng Changkong did not answer.


    Truth be told, he was uncertain in his heart as well.


    Indeed, the Green Cloud Flowing Water Sword was a genuine cultivation method, not an incomplete one.


    Everyone¡¯s attention was focused on this battle.


    As soon as Zhang Ying made his move, he gained the upper hand and demonstrated his impressive sword technique. Just as Feng Changkong had said, the sword technique resembled a gentle rain, with each move making it difficult to find an opening. The more he fought, the more hair-raising it was.


    ¡°Yang Chen fell into a disadvantageous position from the start.¡±


    ¡°This is bad!¡±


    ¡°I told you, Yang Chen is just for show.¡±


    ¡°Can he even defeat Zhang Ying? You must be joking.¡±


    ¡°If you¡¯re so capable, why don¡¯t you try that?¡± ¡°I can¡¯t, so I won¡¯t. But neither can he.¡±


    ¡°Go to hell, if you entered, you¡¯d be down in one round.¡±


    As Yang Chen and Zhang Ying fought, those from tribes unfriendly to the Yang family didn¡¯t hesitate to make sarcastic remarks.


    Indeed, at first glance, Yang Chen seemed to be disoriented by the Green Cloud Flowing Water Sword.


    The Green Cloud Flowing Water Sword technique was indeed something special.


    ¡°It seems that the Horse-thief Gang really came from the outside world. Otherwise, there¡¯s no way Zhang Ying, at such a young age, could have a complete cultivation method. But this technique¡­¡± As Yang Chen fought his opponent, he gradually got the hang of it: ¡°In front of the Mixed Yuan Spear Technique, what does this Green Cloud Flowing Water Sword count for?¡± As Yang Chen¡¯s killing intent emerged, his momentum suddenly surged.


    ¡°Huh?¡± Zhang Ying was ultimately a member of the Horse-thief Gang, with a


    wealth of combat experience from a young age.


    As soon as Yang Chen¡¯s momentum overpowered Zhang Ying, he sensed it and adjusted his moves accordingly.


    But could Yang Chen¡¯s attack be so easily countered?


    ¡°You have no chance now,¡± Yang Chen said slowly.


    Zhang Ying was momentarily stunned.


    Yang Chen instantly switched from defense to offense.


    The spear had only one purpose ¨C to charge forward without hesitation. Defense was never the way of the spear.


    The Enemy Breaking Style of the Mixed Yuan Spear Technique held the key to victory.


    If the Green Cloud Flowing Water Sword technique could be described as mysterious, then the true power of the Mixed Yuan Spear Technique lay in its dominance!


    Yes, absolute dominance.


    Just like now, the moment Yang Chen switched from defense to offense, he gained the upper hand against Zhang Ying.


    ¡°Clang! ¡±


    With one thrust, Yang Chen¡¯s spear aimed straight for Zhang Ying.


    Something was wrong.


    At this moment, the Third Master, who was sitting in his seat, had already noticed something was amiss: ¡°Zhang Ying has been restrained by Yang Chen¡¯s spear technique.¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± Zhang Ying¡¯s brother, Zhang Long, looked puzzled.


    ¡°I underestimated this kid, Yang Chen. He¡¯s not just suppressing Zhang Ying, but completely overpowering him. Not only is Zhang Ying¡¯s cultivation method being suppressed, but even his martial arts cultivation is weaker. Moreover, in terms of actual combat experience, Zhang Ying is not as skilled as Yang Chen. Just where did this demon child come from!¡± The Third Master grew more terrified as he thought about it.


    How could the Yang Family produce such a demonic genius?


    Zhang Long was taken aback by the Third Master¡¯s evaluation: ¡°Impossible. If


    Zhang Ying has already reached the mid-stage of the Body Refining Realm Seventh Layer, what level has Yang Chen reached for his martial arts cultivation to be stronger?¡±


    ¡°If I¡¯m not mistaken, this kid¡¯s martial arts cultivation has probably reached the peak of the Body Refining Realm Seventh Layer¡­¡±


    At this time, everyone could see something was amiss.


    In the beginning, Yang Chen fought against others without using his full strength, and no one knew how strong he really was.


    But now, it was different.


    ¡°Body Refining Realm Seventh Layer Peak!¡±


    ¡°This Yang Family really produced a demon. The word genius is not enough to describe him. How old is he? He¡¯s already at the peak of the Body Refining Realm Seventh Layer?¡±


    The Wang Family Ancestor, Wang Dachui, disapprovingly snorted, ¡°Hmph, it¡¯s just the Body Refining Realm Seventh Layer Peak. Why are you all acting so surprised? Martial arts cultivation is not everything. It won¡¯t be that easy for this Yang Chen kid to win.¡±


    Although he said that, he was already stunned in his heart.


    Poor Wang De dared to fight against Yang Chen, it was like striking a rock with an egg.


    Was the Yang Family really going to rise now?

 Chapter 101 - Chapter 101: Chapter 98: Shocking the Entire Scene 1

    Chapter 101: Chapter 98: Shocking the Entire Scene 1


    Translator: 549690339


    No wonder these elders were shocked.


    Usually, the geniuses of the major tribes, even if there is some gap, it would not be too big. For example, Murong Wen was originally the first genius of the Great Wilderness, and his Martial Arts Cultivation was just slightly stronger than other geniuses.


    Starting from the same starting line, being slightly stronger is already quite amazing.


    But what about Yang Chen?


    Born in a middle-ranking tribe, his resources were already inferior to those geniuses born with golden keys from the great tribes, not to mention his Martial Arts Cultivation, which was far ahead of the great tribes¡¯ geniuses. When compared with Murong Wen, Yang Chen was simply worlds apart, without any comparability at all.


    ¡°Could it be that after Zhang Meiren, another absolute demon has appeared among the Great Wild Hundred Clans?


    What is a demon?


    That is, an existence that even those high and mighty geniuses need to look up to.


    ¡°It¡¯s a pity that Zhang Meiren was so ambitious at that time, and she didn¡¯t care about any talented young men. It¡¯s no wonder that woman was like that. Who made her so outstanding? I just don¡¯t know what kind of ambition Yang Chen has, and I hope his ambition won¡¯t be as high as Zhang Meiren¡¯s back then.¡±


    ¡°Yes, Zhang Meiren went to the outside world to explore countless years ago, and I don¡¯t know if she has made a name for herself in the outside world now.¡±


    ¡°If someone could climb onto Zhang Meiren¡¯s high branch back then, they must have already become famous by now.¡±


    ¡°I wonder what Yang Chen¡¯s achievements will be in the future. If he doesn¡¯t have Zhang Meiren¡¯s ambition, maybe there¡¯s still a chance for the girls in our tribe. ¡±


    Many people started to discuss.


    Right now, even if Yang Chen didn¡¯t defeat Zhang Ying, his demonstrated Martial Arts Cultivation was enough for Yang Chen to become a well-known figure in the Great Wilderness after the Hundred Clans Trial Battle.


    Moreover, the current Yang Chen was suppressing Zhang Ying in their fight.


    As the Third Master saw, Yang Chen at this time had already fully launched a counterattack. Or rather, Yang Chen had completely dominated this martial battle, whether it was Martial Arts Cultivation, Cultivation Methods, or Combat experience, Yang Chen had perfectly suppressed Zhang Ying. ¡°Yang Chen is gradually suppressing Zhang Ying!¡±


    ¡°Come on, Yang Chen!¡±


    ¡°Let the horse-thief gang know how powerful our Great Wild Hundred Clans are! Let them know that this Hundred Clans Trial Battle is jointly held by our Great Wild Hundred Clans, and it is not a place for them to act recklessly and wildly!¡±


    Thunderous applause came from below the stage.


    And on the stage, beads of sweat the size of soybeans dripped from Zhang Ying¡¯s forehead.


    During the fight, he even gulped down some water. The more he fought with Yang Chen, the more he felt a wave of fear sweeping through his body.


    ¡°Your Martial Arts Cultivation has actually reached the peak of the Body Refining Realm Seventh Layer!¡± Zhang Ying¡¯s pupils contracted sharply, and it was only at this moment that he finally understood why he couldn¡¯t get any advantage from Yang Chen.


    There was a gap in their Cultivation Methods, and a gap in their Martial Arts Cultivation.


    At this time, Zhang Ying¡¯s Green Cloud Flowing Water Sword was firmly suppressed by Yang Chen, which made him extremely anxious. Under his rage, he shouted, ¡°Yang Chen, take this move!¡±


    As the words fell, Zhang Ying no longer paid attention to Yang Chen¡¯s attacking route and began to choose a very risky attack.


    In fact, his choice now was not wrong.


    In a passive disadvantage, a risky choice is undoubtedly the most advantageous choice.


    ¡°I don¡¯t believe you can block this move!¡± At the time when Zhang Ying gritted his teeth, the sharp sword in his hand emitted several segments of brilliance.


    This brilliance gave people a very strange feeling. The next moment, Zhang


    Ying shouted, ¡°Dragonfly Sword!¡±


    As this sword fell, it seemed like a dragonfly suddenly rushed in through the gaps, the sword tip gently pointing, impossible to defend against.


    However, Zhang Ying didn¡¯t know that Yang Chen was waiting for this moment.


    He didn¡¯t choose to defend, but lifted the silver spear and made a bizarre pose.


    ¡°Twin Shadows Like Dragons!¡±


    The silver spear was as fast as lightning, transforming into two shadows, making Zhang Ying, who was originally making a move, unable to tell the true from the false. The dragonfly sword instantly became clueless.


    It was at this moment that Yang Chen¡¯s spear landed on Zhang Ying¡¯s body.


    ¡°Puff!¡±


    Blood splattered, and Zhang Ying, who reacted very quickly, dodged Yang Chen¡¯s deadly spear and retreated four or five steps.


    ¡°Huh?¡± Yang Chen narrowed his eyes and thought, ¡°This Zhang Ying has such a quick reaction! ¡±


    His spear was aimed at taking Zhang Ying¡¯s life. Anyway, he and the horse-thief gang had old grudges, and he didn¡¯t mind adding new hatred. Today, all the Great Wild Hundred Clans were here, and the Third Master couldn¡¯t cause any trouble.


    But, Zhang Ying¡¯s reaction was very fast, completely showing his ability to roll and crawl in the horse thief¡¯s den. He even dodged the Twin Shadows Like Dragons.


    Of course, it was inevitable for Zhang Ying to be injured.


    At this moment, Zhang Ying was gasping for breath, with fear filling his eyes. He stepped back and shouted in horror, ¡°I admit defeat!¡±


    He really didn¡¯t dare to continue the fight. The shock that Yang Chen¡¯s spear had given him just now was too strong. If he hadn¡¯t sensed the danger in advance and shifted his body slightly, he might have already become a cold corpse by now.


    He didn¡¯t have the courage to try the second spear again and didn¡¯t want to fight Yang Chen anymore, so he directly shouted out his surrender.


    Yang Chen actually admired Zhang Ying¡¯s decisiveness, and also secretly regretted that he had let Zhang Ying escape a catastrophe.


    ¡°Zhang Ying, come back.¡± The Third Master¡¯s face didn¡¯t look good.


    Originally, he thought that during this Hundred Clans Trial Battle, sending a second-tier character would be enough to win the championship and firmly trample on the dignity of the Great Wild Hundred Clans. It would also establish prestige before entering Monster Beast Mountain, making the people of the Great Wild Hundred Clans genuinely fear the horse thief gang.


    But who would have thought that all these plans would fail because of Yang Chen?


    At this moment, Yang Chen¡¯s victory undoubtedly won everyone¡¯s satisfaction.


    The applause was thunderous, and for a time, this Hundred Clans Trial Battle became Yang Chen¡¯s stage.


    ¡°Well done, hahaha!¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen, good job.¡±


    ¡°Wasn¡¯t the Horse-thief gang supposed to be powerful? What now, they were still defeated by someone from our Great Wild Hundred Clans?¡±


    ¡°In my opinion, the horse-thief gang is nothing special.¡±


    Listening to the layers of ridicule in their ears, the Third Master snorted, and simply closed his eyes, making him less annoyed.


    Now, the happiest people were the Yang family.


    The excitement was everywhere in the Yang family. No one could have imagined that Yang Chen¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation had reached the peak of the Body Refining Realm Seventh Layer. Even Yang Yiming hadn¡¯t reacted to it when Yang Chen told him that his Martial Arts Cultivation was only the Body Refining Realm Seventh Layer.


    Nobody thought that Yang Chen was still not telling the truth.


    Now the busiest person was undoubtedly the Grand Elder of Yang family, Yang Zhengyi.


    Because, just as Yang Chen defeated Zhang Ying at the first moment, the tribes, as if they had discussed it beforehand, rushed to propose marriage alliances one after another..

 Chapter 102 - Chapter 102: Chapter 99: Marriage Proposals from Various Sects 1

    Chapter 102: Chapter 99: Marriage Proposals from Various Sects 1


    Translator: 549690339


    Originally, those small clans and middle-ranking tribes also wanted to get involved and see if their own girls could catch Yang Chen¡¯s eye. However, it wasn¡¯t long before they gave up on their wishful thinking with disappointment


    Because even the clan leaders and representatives of the major tribes had already come to the Yang family one after another, and their expressions and postures clearly showed that they had come with the intention of proposing a marriage. There was no room for those small clans and middle-ranking tribes. As long as the Yang family wasn¡¯t foolish, the target of the marriage alliance would certainly be the major tribes.


    Yang Zhengyi had undoubtedly become a hot commodity. The elderly members of the major tribes had sharp eyes and knew very well that the real decision-maker of Yang family was Yang Zhengyi. Therefore, they directly bypassed Yang Jinhe and came to discuss the matter with Yang Zhengyi.


    Murong Shan arrived the fastest. The failure of Murong Wen made their Murong family urgently need a genius who could take on the responsibility for the next generation. The quickest solution was to find a son-in-law.


    As long as they are not blind, everyone can see that Yang Chen is the best choice for a son-in-law who can carry the flag for the next generation.


    Murong Shan is a wise man and doesn¡¯t care about the face of the major tribes. He speaks straightforwardly: ¡°Brother Yang, I, Murong Shan, will also not beat around the bush. Our Murong Taohua of the Murong family is quite famous in the Great Wilderness. I believe you have heard of her. Her appearance will not disappoint Yang Chen, and her character and conduct are impeccable.¡±


    ¡°In my opinion, this marriage is a match made in heaven. Moreover, um, our Taohua has admired Yang Chen for a long time. If there is a chance, we can let them meet. If it¡¯s okay, let¡¯s settle the matter.¡±


    Yang Zhengyi is also a cunning man, how can he not know that Yang Chen is a hot commodity now? He strokes his chin, thinking about something.


    Murong Shan looked at Yang Zhengyi not agreeing and raised his eyebrows, obviously somewhat displeased.


    But when he thought of Yang Chen¡¯s amazing talent and Murong Wen¡¯s failure, he no longer cared for the face of the major tribes. He asked, ¡°Brother Yang, what do you think of this matter?¡±


    ¡°What do I think? With Yang Chen¡¯s talent, it¡¯s natural to choose the best from the best. It¡¯s not some unworldly little girl who can be considered a match for Yang Chen. Your Murong Taohua is indeed beautiful, but she is too young and has not seen the world, how can she possibly hold up the sky?¡±


    At this moment, a middle-aged man in a wide robe walked slowly over, who turned out to be the elder of the Wen family, Wen Fenglai.


    ¡°Wen Fenglai, do you have any opinions on this marriage alliance?¡± Murong Shan snorted.


    Wen Fenglai chuckled: ¡°Of course, I have something to say. I think our Wen


    Chaoying from the Wen family is much stronger than your Murong Taohua. After all, our Wen Chaoying is one of the Three Great Golden Hairpin of the Hundred Clans and proficient in all aspects of the zither, chess, calligraphy, and painting. The Hundred Clans¡¯ vision can¡¯t be worse than yours, Murong Shan. In my opinion, Brother Yang, you should consider our Wen Chaoying.


    You¡¯ve seen the girl before.¡±


    ¡°Wen Chaoying?¡± Yang Zhengyi¡¯s eyes slightly lit up.


    That was indeed a good girl, and he had seen her, quite satisfied. It would be a good choice to introduce her to the younger generation.


    But¡­


    ¡°Do you think the Three Great Golden Hairpin is really so great?¡± Suddenly, another voice sounded.


    Looking over, it turned out that another person had come to join in, the head of the major tribe, Zhang family.


    The Zhang family¡¯s leader slowly said, ¡°Your Wen Chaoying is indeed proficient in all aspects of zither, chess, calligraphy, and painting, but her martial arts cultivation is a bit lacking, unlike our Zhang Yingeruo, who has reached the Body Refining Realm Fourth Layer at a young age. In this world that values martial arts, a woman¡¯s martial arts cultivation is still particularly important.¡±


    ¡°Nonsense, what do you need a daughter-in -law with such high martial arts cultivation for?¡±


    ¡°Who said it¡¯s not necessary?¡±


    After a few words, these three major tribe leaders began tearing each other apart, obviously taking this matter very seriously.


    This made Yang Zhengyi and many onlookers quite embarrassed.


    Not far away, the Chen family leader looked troubled, unsure of what to think.


    The Chen family elder of the major tribe saw that his leader was hesitant and asked, ¡°Leader, what are you still hesitating about? Yang Chen is a hot commodity right now. While those three families are fighting, we can try our luck. We can¡¯t let such a good genius fall into someone else¡¯s hands.¡±


    ¡°Well¡­ Elder, you are right. As the clan leader of the Chen family, I understand this too. But we don¡¯t have many beautiful young girls in our Chen family this generation. How am I going to talk about it? Tell me about Murong Taohua, Wen Chaoying, and Zhang Yingeruo. Which one is not very beautiful? I¡¯m afraid this matter might not succeed, and our Chen family girls of this generation¡­¡± The Chen family leader said with a bitter smile.


    Are you kidding? Don¡¯t you think I want to go?


    Without a girl to present, how can I go?


    ¡°Ahem, everyone, we are arguing so fiercely. Let¡¯s see what Brother Yang has to say,¡± Murong Shan was too lazy to argue with these people and directly left the whole mess to Yang Zhengyi.


    Yang Zhengyi stroked his chin, just about to say something when suddenly, Yang Jinhe hurriedly ran over and whispered in Yang Zhengyi¡¯s ear. Yang Zhengyi raised his eyebrows, ¡®You kid, why did you agree so quickly?¡±


    ¡°I, I didn¡¯t know Yang Chen would perform so well.¡± Yang Jinhe sighed bitterly. Yang Zhengyi rubbed his head, ¡°Forget it, you go down first.¡±


    He didn¡¯t expect that in addition to these three families, there is still a Feng family!


    This is getting really interesting.


    Yang Zhengyi, after all, is a smart man. He said, ¡°Everyone, discussing marriage is a big deal. How to proceed depends on how Yang Chen chooses. Today, the Hundred Clans Trial Battle is still going on, so let¡¯s discuss this matter another day, how about it?¡±


    ¡°Fair enough.¡± Murong Shan could only give up without any results.


    Wen Fenglai sighed reluctantly, ¡°I hope Brother Yang will seriously consider our Wen Chaoying. ¡±


    The few stopped talking and left one after another.


    Zhang family leader seemed the most reluctant to leave, even to the point of not giving up when leaving.


    Zhang family¡¯s elder couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°Leader, we must get a hold of this matter. In the past, our Zhang family produced a Zhang Meiren, which made our Zhang family a major tribe. But now, the things she left for our descendants are almost depleted. Our Zhang family urgently needs a new support. ¡±


    Zhang family leader sighed and said, ¡°This matter can¡¯t be rushed. If it doesn¡¯t work, we will take out a few things left by our ancestors. I believe Yang Chen won¡¯t be uninterested.¡±


    ¡°Tt seems that¡¯s the only wav to do it-.-


    The two whispered like this and finally returned to their respective tribe¡¯s territory.


    Today there are two updates and tomorrow there will be at least three updates, possibly four updates..

 Chapter 103 - Chapter 103: Chapter 100: Bestowing the Spirit Talisman 1

    Chapter 103: Chapter 100: Bestowing the Spirit Talisman 1


    Translator: 549690339


    The Hundred Clans Trial Battle is still ongoing, but the result is already clear in everyone¡¯s heart.


    As expected, Yang Chen won the championship.


    Yang Chen¡¯s opponent, the number one genius of the Chen family, Chen Ting, was well aware of the gap between him and Yang Chen. He didn¡¯t plan to fight and chose to admit defeat as soon as he took the stage. Yang Chen was not the type to force others, so he was happy with his opponent¡¯s choice to surrender.


    Next was the ranking for the others except for first place, which caused some small excitement, but it was still hard to attract much attention.


    Finally, the Hundred Clans Trial Battle came to an end.


    At this moment, the top thirty geniuses gathered together, feeling incredibly excited.


    Because they would represent their respective clans and enter Monster Beast Mountain to gather resources, which was a symbol of honor.


    Feng Changkong stepped forward at this time and said, ¡°The Hundred Clans Trial Battle has ended, and now it¡¯s time for the Monster Beast Mountain expedition. The thirty youngsters here will represent their clans and enter Monster Beast Mountain to collect resources. Of course, there will be rules. The resources collected by the top eight in the Hundred Clans Trial Battle will not be handed over to the Twelve Great Tribes.¡±


    ¡°As for the resources obtained by the geniuses who rank lower than the top eight, 20% of their share must be handed over to the Twelve Great Tribes.¡± These geniuses had already heard of these rules before they came.


    Yang Chen was also aware of them.


    Feng Changkong said, ¡°The top three in this Hundred Clans Trial Battle will receive a Spirit Talisman made by our Twelve Great Tribes. This Spirit Talisman, once placed on you, can emit a scent that keeps most of the demonic beasts in Monster Beast Mountain from approaching you.¡±


    ¡°First place gets the best quality Spirit Talisman, which lasts for one hour, while second and third place get slightly lower quality ones that only last for half an hour. Now, Yang Chen, Chen Ting, and Zhang Ying, you three come up and get your Spirit Talismans.¡±


    Yang Chen was a bit surprised by this reward.


    It had to be said that the reward was indeed lavish. The Spirit Talisman was a very rare treasure, and its ability to avoid demonic beasts made gathering resources in Monster Beast Mountain much smoother.


    It was important to know that Monster Beast Mountain still posed a danger to many geniuses. Even if there was no immediate danger, it was a hassle to be targeted by a large number of demonic beasts.


    This Spirit Talisman served such a good purpose.


    Yang Chen, of course, wouldn¡¯t be pretentious and stepped forward to receive the Spirit Talisman.


    After the Spirit Talisman was given, Feng Changkong told them: ¡°Although


    many demonic beasts in the Beast Mountain Inner Circle have been slain by our Twelve Great Tribes, there are still dangers. Over time, there have been cases of people dying in Beast Mountain, so I hope that when you enter Beast


    Mountain later, you will not fight each other and work together!¡±


    Feng Changkong deliberately increased his voice on ¡°Work together¡±.


    The smarter youngsters quickly understood Feng Changkong¡¯s meaning.


    ¡°Working together¡± not only meant against the demonic beasts but also against the Horse -Thief Gang.


    Of course, some timid youngsters heard that Beast Mountain was still dangerous, their expressions quickly changed, and they began to worry.


    Feng Changkong didn¡¯t bother to explain much and directly said, ¡°Alright, you all go back and prepare. The tribes that didn¡¯t get the chance to enter Beast Mountain this year should leave. The remaining tribes, bring your gifted youngsters and follow me into Beast Mountain.¡±


    As soon as these words fell, the thirty or so geniuses selected didn¡¯t delay and went back to prepare.


    Not long after, the team set off for Monster Beast Mountain.


    The site where the Hundred Clans Trial Battle was held wasn¡¯t far from Monster Beast Mountain. About two hours later, Feng Changkong and Murong Shan, as representatives, led all major tribes into Monster Beast Mountain.


    Some youngsters who had never entered Monster Beast Mountain before looked at the magnificent mountain range and exclaimed.


    ¡°This is Monster Beast Mountain? It¡¯s full of demonic beasts.¡¯


    Feng Changkong patiently explained, ¡°When we enter, it¡¯s still the outer part of Monster Beast Mountain. We will only take the thirty of you to the entrance of the Inner Circle.¡±


    As they spoke, the group entered Monster Beast Mountain.


    Yang Chen carefully observed his surroundings.


    At the periphery, there were no few demonic beasts. With his rich experience, it wasn¡¯t difficult for Yang Chen to recognize a few familiar demonic beasts at a glance.


    ¡°The Blazing Flame Bird? I didn¡¯t expect such a demonic beast to exist here. But it¡¯s only equivalent to the third layer of the Body Refining Realm, so it shouldn¡¯t be a major threat.¡±


    As Yang Chen was lost in thought, Yang Jin He suddenly came forward, ¡°Yang


    Chen, Feng Changkong is looking for you.¡±


    ¡°Uncle Feng?¡± Yang Chen was stunned, and as he looked, he saw Feng Changkong.


    Feng Changkong smiled and said, ¡°Yang Chen, congratulations. May I have a moment of your time?¡±


    Yang Chen was puzzled. In theory, Feng Changkong, as the guide, should have been leading the way. But he had secretly come here to look for Yang Chen, most likely because there was something important to discuss/p>


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t have strong defenses against Feng Changkong. He took a step forward and found a secluded place with Feng Changkong.


    Feng Changkong¡¯s eyes fell on Yang Chen and then he slowly said, ¡°Yang Chen, my father¡¯s illness has completely healed now, thanks to your treatment.¡±


    ¡°It seems that Senior Feng¡¯s injury has completely healed,¡± Yang Chen wasn¡¯t surprised by this news.


    When he made his move, he was confident that it would work.


    Feng Changkong nodded, ¡°Yes, but to keep this matter secret, the news of my father¡¯s recovery has been sealed within the Feng family. I believe you understand the reason behind it. My father hasn¡¯t forgotten his promise to you, and he even asked me to give you a big gift before you enter Monster Beast


    Mountain.¡±


    ¡°Oh?¡± Yang Chen became curious.


    He now understood why Feng Changkong had come to find him alone.


    Feng Changkong smiled slightly and took out a Spirit Talisman, ¡°This Spirit


    Talisman is not the same as the one I gave you earlier to avoid beasts. This talisman contains my father¡¯s power. As long as you tear it apart and aim it at the enemy, you can launch a full blow from my father. It can be said that even a martial artist at the first level of the Spirit Martial Realm will be instantly killed by this strike, and the second and third levels of the Spirit Martial Realm will also be injured!¡±


    ¡°Of course, this Spirit Talisman is extremely precious, specially prepared by my father to repay you. You must cherish it and never use it unless it¡¯s absolutely necessary.¡± Feng Changkong was afraid that Yang Chen wouldn¡¯t understand, so he explained.


    Yang Chen would not be ignorant of the importance of this Spirit Talisman, and he quickly thanked him, ¡°Senior Feng, thank you.¡±


    ¡°Hehe, no need to thank me. This is what you deserve. Alright, I have to go back to leading the others. Otherwise, Murong Shan will suspect something when he sees that I¡¯ve been gone for too long.¡± Feng Changkong didn¡¯t explain further and turned to leave.


    Yang Chen looked at the Spirit Talisman in his hand, contemplative, and then quickly put it in his storage bag, went back to the team, and kept quiet about the matter..

 Chapter 104 - Chapter 104: Chapter 101: Entering Monster Beast Mountain 1

    Chapter 104: Chapter 101: Entering Monster Beast Mountain 1


    Translator: 549690339


    In the blink of an eye, the mighty team went deeper into Monster Beast Mountain, and they had already encountered numerous demonic beasts in the periphery. Some short-sighted beasts tried to attack Yang Chen and the others, but they were eventually resolved by the strong force of Feng Changkong and Murong Shan.


    Eventually, the group stopped at the entrance to the Beast Mountain Inner Circle.


    Looking ahead, all they could see was a hazy mist, which made people wonder what kind of paradise was hidden inside the Beast Mountain Inner Circle.


    Many geniuses asked their clan elders about the mist, but the elders of all major tribes shook their heads: ¡°No one knows the origin of this mist, but it crosses here. To enter the Monster Beast Mountain, you must disperse the mist.¡±


    ¡°Is there anything strange about this mist?¡±


    ¡°Hehe, don¡¯t try to get close to the mist. Once you get close, your bones will be corroded in no time.¡±


    Upon hearing this, the geniuses¡¯ faces changed dramatically.


    Could this mist be so powerful?


    Yang Chen looked on from the side and noticed some clues.


    ¡°If the road ahead is full of this white mist, how would we be able to enter the Monster Beast Mountain if the mist is so powerful?¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, the people who guard the entrance here will forcibly open a passage in the mist for you. You can enter through the tunnel when it opens. Of course, there is a time limit for this tunnel, and the time limit for the tunnel is how long you can stay in the Beast Mountain Inner Circle.¡±


    ¡°To prevent people from entering and leaving the Beast Mountain Inner Circle at will, the Twelve Great Tribes have been sending people to guard the entrance all year round. Of course, they are also able to open the entrance to the Beast Mountain Inner Circle at any time.¡±


    Upon looking up, Yang Chen noticed several elders with strong abilities guarding the entrance to the Beast Mountain Inner Circle.


    To Yang Chen¡¯s surprise. Every one of them seemed to be a master in the Spirit


    Martial Realm.


    It seems that the Twelve Great Tribes really put a lot of effort into guarding the Beast Mountain Inner Circle.


    Feng Changkong and Murong Shan, as the leaders of this journey, spoke up:


    ¡°From now on, the top 30 of the Hundred Clans Trial Battle will represent their respective tribes and enter the Beast Mountain Inner Circle. Let me explain the process briefly.¡±


    All the geniuses pricked up their ears to listen carefully.


    ¡°After collecting resources and coming out of the Beast Mountain Inner Circle, we, the Twelve Great Tribes, will inspect all the geniuses¡¯ storage bags. The first-place collector can choose three treasures from the Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures handed over by other geniuses to the Twelve Great Tribes.¡¯


    ¡°Second place can choose two treasures, and third place can choose one treasure!¡±


    Murong Shan smiled: ¡°So, after entering the Monster Beast Mountain, you must all put in your full effort to collect treasures! Those with excellent results will be eligible to select additional treasures from a multitude of treasures, which is a very rare opportunity.¡±


    Similar to Murong Shan, elders from other major tribes were also giving their juniors instructions.


    This made Yang Chen laugh. The Twelve Great Tribes really knew how to do business. They would extract many treasures from numerous geniuses and then reward them to the top three geniuses. In addition to immediate buy and sell, they also encouraged everyone to collect treasures with enthusiasm.


    Feng Changkong, afraid that Yang Chen would be reckless, said: ¡°Yang Chen, the Beast Mountain Inner Circle is a treasure trove, with treasures all over the place. When you enter the Beast Mountain, remember not to have conflicts with other geniuses. It will only waste time. It is most important to focus on collecting resources.¡±


    ¡°I understand.¡± Yang Chen naturally wouldn¡¯t be vague about it.


    In fact, he didn¡¯t plan on starting any trouble.


    And as he saw it, other geniuses shouldn¡¯t be foolish enough to provoke him. His only concern was the Horse-thief Gang.


    Murong Shan immediately said: ¡°This trip to the Monster Beast Mountain has a time limit of ten days. Remember, you only have ten days. No matter how many resources you collect, you must return within ten days. Otherwise, if the entrance to the Beast Mountain is closed, wasting the spirit stones used to open it, it will be difficult for you to leave. By then, let alone dying, if you manage to survive, all the resources you¡¯ve collected will be confiscated.¡± None of the young geniuses dared to take Murong Shan¡¯s words lightly.


    At this moment, Murong Shan finally looked ahead: ¡°All the seniors guarding the entrance to the Beast Mountain Inner Circle, the young geniuses of this session have gathered here. The seal on the Beast Mountain Inner Circle can now be opened.¡± ¡°Understood.¡±


    ¡°Got it!¡±


    Upon hearing the command, the elite elders from the Twelve Great Tribes made their True Qi flow, and the void was marked in an instant.


    Immediately after that, the earth seemed to tremble slightly.


    The next moment, a bright passage appeared in the mist.


    Seeing the passage appear, Feng Changkong shouted: ¡°You thirty people, enter quickly.¡±


    Yang Chen and others dared not be vague. Without saying a word, they charged straight into the Beast Mountain Inner Circle through the passage.


    Yang Chen wasn¡¯t the fastest nor the slowest. He made his speed maximum. The moment he entered the Beast Mountain Inner Circle, it suddenly opened up in front of him, as if he had entered a paradise. This was because the Beast Mountain Inner Circle was completely different from the periphery.


    ¡°Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh.¡±


    As soon as the young geniuses entered the Beast Mountain Inner Circle, they turned around and left without any hesitation. They were afraid of having any conflicts with other geniuses here, as their clan elders had obviously instructed them.


    Yang Chen had just planned to leave, but soon he noticed a pair of icy eyes. He looked up and saw Zhang Ying and Zhang Long, the two brothers, staring at him.


    In addition to Zhang Ying and Zhang Long, there were also three other horse-thief geniuses.


    There were supposedly thirty geniuses who entered the Beast Mountain, but in reality, there were thirty-five, including the five geniuses of the Horse-thief Gang.


    The five of them gathered together, their eyes fixed on Yang Chen.


    Yang Chen wasn¡¯t afraid, as he had the life-saving talisman given to him by Feng Changkong on him. He wasn¡¯t afraid of the five of them ganging up on him.


    Zhang Long spoke slowly: ¡°Ying, we still have a task to complete, so there¡¯s no need to have any conflicts with this kid. Let¡¯s go.¡± With gritted teeth, Zhang Ying said: ¡°Let the kid live a few more days.¡±


    Having said that, the group quickly left and turned back.


    This made Yang Chen a little surprised.


    ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± Yang Chen rubbed his chin, puzzled. Logically, these five horse-thief geniuses would most likely try to attack him. But the five of them didn¡¯t choose to do so, which made Yang Chen feel that something was fishy. As he was lost in his confusion, he soon muttered helplessly: ¡°Forget it, let¡¯s not worry about these things for now. Since I¡¯m in the Beast Mountain, such a treasure land, I can¡¯t waste it.¡± What did he need the most right now?


    Resources.


    For him, the more Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, the better..

 Chapter 105 - Chapter 105: Chapter 102: Mermaid Clan_l

    Chapter 105: Chapter 102: Mermaid Clan_l


    Translator: 549690339


    In the blink of an eye, Yang Chen disappeared from this place, heading straight for the depths of the inner area of Monster Beast Mountain.


    At a glance, one could see the Lingcao plants growing everywhere in this unique place. These were all top-quality treasures that, although they were not visible to Yang Chen¡¯s dharma eyes, collecting them would be a pretty decent choice.


    However, Yang Chen was not focused on this; he was not in a hurry to collect treasures.


    For him, coming to an unfamiliar place and thoroughly observing the area was the most crucial thing.


    In fact, the whole inner area of Monster Beast Mountain was filled with strangeness.


    ¡°Strange!¡± Yang Chen murmured to himself, ¡°Although I haven¡¯t seen many treasures yet, the ¡®Starflame Grass¡¯ should have grown in this inner area of Monster Beast Mountain without any accidents. You know, this ¡®Starflame


    Grass¡¯ is very difficult to grow in the place where I used to live.¡±


    The growth of a spiritual object requires very demanding conditions.


    Such divine objects as Starflame Grass cannot naturally grow without the abundant Heaven and Earth Spirit Qi.


    ¡°With such an abundant aura of spiritual energy¡­¡± Yang Chen muttered to himself, ¡°If used properly, this place would be a treasure land for cultivation. If I were to cultivate here for a long time, it wouldn¡¯t be difficult to enter the Spirit Martial Realm within a year. Ten days would be enough for me to break through to the Body Refining Realm 8th level.¡±


    ¡°How could such a strong spiritual energy appear in such a remote place like the Great Wilderness? And why are the demonic beasts so weak despite such a rich spiritual energy?¡±


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t understand it.


    Demonic beasts, like martial artists, have high demands for Heaven and Earth Spirit Qi.


    It¡¯s not obvious at the Body Refining Realm yet, but when one reaches the later stages of Body Refining Realm, one would gradually realize the importance of refining Heaven and Earth Spirit Qi to temper the body.


    Once in the Spirit Martial Realm, one can hardly do without Heaven and Earth Spirit Qi. Why are there so few masters in the Spirit Martial Realm within the Great Wilderness, and even if there were, they were mostly at the First Level of Spirit Martial Realm?


    It¡¯s because the spiritual energy in the Great Wilderness is too scarce to support the cultivation of masters in the Spirit Martial Realm.


    The same is true for demonic beasts. With such strong Heaven and Earth Spirit


    Qi, it should be more than enough to cultivate demonic beasts beyond the Spirit Martial Realm. However, people in the Great Wilderness obviously don¡¯t think so. Moreover, Yang Chen had yet to encounter any powerful demonic beasts along the way.


    ¡°Weird, weird!¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t make sense of it.


    He knew that there must be some hidden secrets in this Monster Beast Mountain.


    ¡°Forget it, if I can¡¯t figure it out, there¡¯s no need to think about it. I¡¯ve been here for a while now, and there doesn¡¯t seem to be any danger, so I can start collecting some treasures.¡± Yang Chen thought to himself.


    To be on the safe side, he still applied the Demon-averting Talisman to his body.


    With this spirit talisman, he could prevent demonic beasts from approaching him.


    Once the spirit talisman was attached to his body, Yang Chen began to move around and search all over the place.


    It¡¯s no exaggeration to say that the entire inner area of Monster Beast Mountain is full of treasures. As Yang Chen searched along the way, he found that the Heaven and Earth Spirit treasures that the Chamber of Commerce in the outside world had to spend a large number of Spirit Stones to purchase were actually available all over the place.


    This made Yang Chen even more excited: ¡°If I really collect things this way, my plan to enter the Spirit Martial Realm will also be hopeful.¡±


    With this thought in mind, Yang Chen didn¡¯t hesitate to collect every treasure he saw, sparing no expense.


    Just like this, Yang Chen arrived at the bank of a wide river.


    When? Yang Chen arrived on the bank of the river, he narrowed his eyes. His keen sensitivity from his previous life allowed him to detect something amiss: ¡°Who¡¯s there!¡±


    ¡°There are humans; we¡¯ve been discovered!¡±


    A head suddenly popped out of the river. After saying those words, it immediately jumped back into the water.


    When Yang Chen sensed this, he was shocked: ¡®Mermaid Clan?¡±


    He saw it clearly ¨C the head that had just emerged from the river was a beautiful woman with fish scales on her shoulders and no clothes on. She looked lovely and delicate, with a sweet and charming voice, seemingly afraid of humans. The moment she noticed Yang Chen, she dove back into the river, disappearing from sight.


    If not for Yang Chen¡¯s sharp senses and quick reaction, he might not have discovered her, or he may have mistaken her for a water demonic beast. ¡°The Mermaid Tribe¡­ how is that possible?¡± Yang Chen could barely believe his eyes.


    Wasn¡¯t it said that the Mermaid Tribe only lived in ancient times? What were they doing here?


    What on earth was going on?


    Yang Chen wanted to investigate, but when he saw the unfathomably deep river, he immediately dismissed the idea.


    With his current level of martial arts cultivation, it was almost impossible for him to explore such a deep river.


    But Yang Chen kept this matter in mind.


    He didn¡¯t linger for long and left the area after making a brief detour.


    Just like that, an hour passed in a flash.


    The effect of the Demon-averting Talisman gradually faded, and Yang Chen became more cautious.


    As he walked along the river and through the woods, he suddenly heard some noises and looked ahead with a wry smile: ¡°It¡¯s them!¡±


    Whether by coincidence or fate, he ran into Feng Xiaotian, the genius of the Feng family, and Murong Liuhe, the genius of the Murong family.


    However, at this time, Feng Xiaotian and Murong Liuhe appeared quite embarrassed. Not long after they entered the Beast Mountain, they encountered the wolf pack in front of them. The pack had more than a dozen wolves, each with a martial arts cultivation equivalent to a human in the Body Refining Realm Sixth Stage.


    But the Wolf King was even stronger. From what Yang Chen observed, it was almost on par with a human martial artist¡¯s Body Refining Realm Seventh Layer level.


    ¡°No wonder Feng Xiaotian and Murong Liuhe are in such a sorry state. Having encountered this wolf pack, they are really down on their luck,¡± laughed Yang


    Chen. ¡°I have a good relationship with the Feng family, and the patriarch of the Feng family even gave me a life-saving treasure. Moreover, Murong Liuhe is quite a decent person, so it¡¯s only right that I help them. However, I don¡¯t need to make a move right away.¡±


    Yang Chen was patient.


    However, Feng Xiaotian and Murong Liuhe were getting restless.


    The two were clearly cornered by the wolf pack, looking quite battered. Both of them had wounds from the wolves¡¯ bites, dripping blood and enduring great pain.


    ¡°Brother Feng, what should we do? These wolves are not easy to deal with,¡± said Murong Liuhe, gritting his teeth.


    ¡°If we want to survive, we have to kill the Wolf King!¡± Feng Xiaotian clenched his teeth.


    Murong Liuhe took a deep breath: ¡°Though I know the principle of capturing the king first, the Wolf King is well-hidden behind the pack. It¡¯s impossible to deal with it. Besides, its strength isn¡¯t weaker than these wolves. Killing it is not as easy as it seems!¡±


    ¡°Damn it, are we really so unlucky that we¡¯ll die in Beast Mountain?¡± Feng Xiaotian was filled with unwillingness..

 Chapter 106 - Chapter 106: Chapter 103: Strange Phenomenon in the Valley_l

    Chapter 106: Chapter 103: Strange Phenomenon in the Valley_l


    Translator: 549690339


    Although Murong Liuhe didn¡¯t say it out loud, he couldn¡¯t help feeling a little desperate in his heart.


    Just as Murong Liuhe and Feng Xiaotian were both at their wit¡¯s end, they suddenly noticed something unusual about the wolf pack¡¯s movements. At some unknown time, an extra person had appeared among the wolves. Wasn¡¯t this person none other than the familiar Yang Chen?


    ¡°It¡¯s Yang Chen.¡±


    ¡°How did Yang Chen appear here?¡±


    When Murong Liuhe and Feng Xiaotian were surprised, sudden joy sprouted in their hearts.


    They both knew about Yang Chen¡¯s martial arts cultivation. Appearing here now¡­


    ¡°Yang Chen¡¯s target is the Wolf King!¡± Murong Liuhe exclaimed with joy, ¡°He wants to kill the Wolf King! Brother Feng, we have hope.¡±


    Feng Xiaotian was also overjoyed, ¡°Although we cannot help Brother Yang Chen directly, we must distract these smaller wolves so Yang Chen can focus on dealing with the Wolf King!¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s a great plan.¡± Murong Liuhe and Feng Xiaotian quickly agreed and went into action, immediately swinging their weapons and regaining their spirits.


    Yang Chen had indeed chosen to act quietly.


    He sneaked to the rear of the wolf pack and launched an attack directly at them.


    At first, he intended to kill the Wolf King with a single shot, but who knew that the Wolf King was so cautious, hiding behind the wolf pack, and even having a few Demon Wolves protecting him. This made Yang Chen¡¯s sneak attack only kill a few insignificant Demon Wolves, while the Wolf King remained unharmed.


    However, since he had chosen to act, Yang Chen naturally didn¡¯t have a reason to give up.


    ¡°Demon Wolves are cunning by nature, it seems. But do you think that hiding behind them means I can¡¯t do anything to you?¡± Yang Chen shouted angrily.


    The Wolf King revealed human-like eyes, staring at Yang Chen with blood-red eyes while grinding his claws, as if ready to strike at any moment.


    Yang Chen snorted coldly, the long spear in his hand darting out to follow, instantly killing another Demon Wolf.


    His spear shots were extremely fast; after each shot, a Demon Wolf would meet its demise.


    In the blink of an eye, all the Demon Wolves protecting the Wolf King were killed by Yang Chen. The next moment, Yang Chen shifted his focus to the Wolf King.


    Yang Chen spoke slowly, ¡°Now, you have nowhere to hide.¡±


    ¡°Awooo!¡± The Wolf King raised its head and howled.


    This made Yang Chen snort coldly, ¡°You still want the other wolves to protect you. You¡¯re really too timid. Useless, just die.¡±


    Yang Chen shouted angrily, and the next moment, his silver spear shot straight at the Wolf King.


    Scratching the ground with his claws, the Wolf King seemed to have been angered by Yang Chen, and lunged at him in an instant, baring his fierce fangs, intending to bite through Yang Chen¡¯s throat.


    ¡°Quite fast.¡± Seeing this, Yang Chen quickly withdrew his silver spear, tilted his head, and evaded the Wolf King¡¯s attack.


    Indeed, the Wolf King was very clever. He even knew how to avoid his silver spear and then directly target his vital parts.


    Unfortunately, demonic beasts are just that¡ªbeasts. How could the Wolf King realize the advantage of his silver spear?


    Standing within the range of his silver spear was the real crisis for the Wolf King.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t intend to give the Wolf King any chance.


    ¡°Twin Shadows Like Dragons! ¡± Yang Chen shouted.


    The two spear points moved in different directions, which clearly stunned the Wolf King for a moment.


    The next moment, when Yang Chen looked again, he couldn¡¯t find the Wolf King¡¯s shadow anywhere. ¡°Eh!¡± Yang Chen squinted his eyes slightly. ¡°This Wolf King is so fast.¡±


    It really was beyond his expectations.


    This Wolf King was indeed very smart and cautious, not opting for a head-on confrontation after witnessing his extraordinary Twin Shadows Like Dragons move. By choosing to retreat and relying on its speed, the Wolf King had made it difficult for him to catch up.


    ¡°Yang Chen, focus on the Wolf King, and leave these lesser wolves to us,¡± Murong Liuhe and Feng Xiaotian shouted in unison.


    Yang Chen nodded, paying full attention to the Wolf King.


    The Wolf King scraped its claws on the ground and charged menacingly at Yang Chen after another howl.


    ¡°I see, this demon wolf is a Spectral Wolf known for its speed. But aren¡¯t


    Spectral Wolves known to hunt only during the night? This is still daytime.¡± Yang Chen squinted his eyes, but as he figured out the species of the demon wolf, he began forming a strategy.


    Just as he had anticipated, the Spectral Wolf King opened its claws and pounced at Yang Chen.


    It was smart enough to avoid Yang Chen¡¯s Silver Spear.


    ¡°Heh, you think I have nothing else besides my Spear Technique to deal with you?¡± Yang Chen spoke as he suddenly waved his hand, unleashing the mysterious power of the Cloud -Pulling Fist.


    With a combination of hard and soft power in his palm, Yang Chen violently struck, instantly dispersing the energy directly onto the Spectral Wolf King¡¯s abdomen.


    ¡°Awoo!¡± The Spectral Wolf King let out a miserable howl as it was sent flying by Yang Chen¡¯s punch.


    At this moment, Yang Chen seized the opportunity, stepped forward, and stabbed his spear into the Spectral Wolf King¡¯s body before it could hit the ground. Blood splattered as the silver spear pierced through its body, killing the Spectral Wolf King on the spot.


    Yang Chen raised the corpse of the Spectral Wolf King high up. The next moment, the ordinary Spectral Wolves, upon seeing this scene, scattered and fled in all directions, as if they had lost their backbone.


    Seeing the direction these Spectral Wolves had fled, Yang Chen frowned: ¡°These Spectral Wolves are inherently cunning and clever. Not only is their appearance during the day unusual, but even their escape route seemed peculiar. Escaping into the valley ahead would be more logical, but these wolves fled towards the open space.¡±


    As he wondered, Murong Liuhe and Feng Xiaotian also came forward to express their gratitude: ¡°Brother Yang Chen, we are truly grateful for your help. If it weren¡¯t for you, the two of us wouldn¡¯t know how to deal with these beasts.¡±


    ¡°Ha ha, don¡¯t worry about it. But aren¡¯t these demon wolves supposed to appear only at night? It shouldn¡¯t make sense for you two to be surrounded by them,¡± said Yang Chen curiously.


    Murong Liuhe and Feng Xiaotian exchanged glances before speaking bitterly:


    ¡°It¡¯s a long story. Someone among the thirty geniuses has already died.¡± ¡°Dead?¡± Yang Chen squinted his eyes. ¡°What happened?¡±


    ¡°The injuries indicate it was caused by a person. We haven¡¯t seen the actual situation yet, but I suspect it¡¯s either the demonic beasts or members of the Horse-Thief Gang who have started to take action,¡± said Murong Liuhe gritting his teeth. ¡°Those people from the Horse-Thief Gang have never shown any mercy to the geniuses of our Great Wild Hundred Clans. That¡¯s why Brother


    Feng and I decided to join forces, at least when there are more people, we have someone to help.


    ¡°I see, but what about these Spectral Wolves?¡± Yang Chen was still puzzled.


    Feng Xiaotian shook his head: ¡°We are both quite baffled by this. We were just discussing before entering the valley, but as soon as we went in, we ran into these Spectral Wolves. They surrounded us. We fought for our lives to escape the valley, but we still couldn¡¯t get away. Luckily, we met Brother Yang Chen, otherwise, we really wouldn¡¯t know what to do.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t mention it. It¡¯s a trivial matter,¡± Yang Chen replied, his curiosity piqued by the valley.


    ¡°I¡¯m afraid the valley might be where these demon wolves gather. We accidentally stumbled upon it. In any case, we don¡¯t dare to explore anymore. Yang Chen, the Horse-Thief Gang is rampant, clearly with murderous intent. How about joining us?¡± Feng Xiaotian extended a sincere invitation.


    He was well aware of Yang Chen¡¯s strength. If he could win over an expert like Yang Chen, their chances of survival during their journey to Monster Beast Mountain would greatly increase.


    However, Yang Chen clearly didn¡¯t have this intention. He tactfully declined: ¡°There¡¯s no need for that. I¡¯m used to being alone. Besides, my clan specifically requested that I collect certain resources. I¡¯m afraid I won¡¯t be able to accompany you two on your journey.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s a real pity,¡± Feng Xiaotian sighed, slightly disappointed. However, he still cupped his hands in a farewell gesture: ¡°In that case, we will take our leave.¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen, take care,¡± Murong Liuhe also bid his farewell with a gesture.


    Watching the two leave, Yang Chen¡¯s curiosity towards the valley grew: ¡°This is truly a strange matter. If that valley really is the gathering place for the Spectral Wolves, the ones that just escaped should have fled towards the valley, not in the opposite direction. There must be more to this valley than meets the eye.¡±


    Chapter ended..

 Chapter 107 - Chapter 107: Chapter 104: Golden Elephant Fruit_l

    Chapter 107: Chapter 104: Golden Elephant Fruit_l


    Translator: 549690339


    It was evident that this valley was not a place those demon wolves could live in.


    Yang Chen could sense a different kind of tranquility compared to the outside world.


    While Murong Liuhe and Feng Xiaotian were too frightened to venture inside, he was different. He was genuinely curious about what mysteries lay within the valley.


    With that thought, Yang Chen strode boldly into the valley.


    As soon as he entered, he felt the difference between the inside and the outside of the valley.


    The spiritual energy inside the valley seemed to be even more vast than the outside!


    Not only that, but the spiritual flowers and strange grasses in the valley were blooming much more vigorously than those outside, making Yang Chen feel that he would definitely find some rarer spiritual herbs within the valley.


    ¡°This is strange,¡± Yang Chen muttered to himself. ¡°Such a treasure land, yet the demon wolves fled outward. Strange, very strange!¡±


    Soon after, he didn¡¯t bother thinking anymore. In the blink of an eye, he realized, ¡°These spiritual herbs are even more valuable than those inside the Beast Mountain Inner Circle. It¡¯s like I¡¯ve stumbled upon a treasure land.¡±


    With that thought, Yang Chen didn¡¯t hesitate and picked all the Lingcao treasures and put them in his storage bag.


    He wouldn¡¯t be stingy or polite about this.


    In a moment, his storage bag had swelled up, and the resources he had collected were still just a drop in the ocean for the entire valley.


    The more it was like this, the more confused Yang Chen became: ¡°It is strange, in theory, all the demonic beasts should be desperate to come here. With so many resources and treasures, any spiritual beast would not ignore this place. But why haven¡¯t I seen a single demonic beast in the valley?¡±


    Yang Chen grew more puzzled as he thought.


    According to what Feng Changxiao and Murong Liuhe said, the Spectral Wolves that had surrounded them had come from this valley.


    Were there no other demonic beasts except for those Spectral Wolves?


    Yang Chen, feeling doubtful, carefully collected the Lingcao, while cautiously moving forward.


    As he went further, he gradually detected some movements.


    ¡°What¡¯s that sound?¡± Yang Chen furrowed his brows, only hearing a resounding boom that sounded like thunder.


    Though it resembled thunder, Yang Chen could clearly discern that it was not thunder, but rather the roar of a demonic beast. However, he couldn¡¯t quite determine what was going on.


    Regardless, this only piqued Yang Chen¡¯s curiosity, causing him to quicken his pace. With a few steps, he finally saw the situation up ahead.


    ¡°This¡­¡±


    Yang Chen¡¯s expression tensed, ¡°It¡¯s actually two bears sleeping?


    Yes, the thunderous roaring sound turned out to be just the snoring of the two black bears.


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but feel both amused and bitter. After careful consideration, he finally figured out the whole story.


    ¡°Judging by the bite marks from the Spectral Wolves on these two black bears, they must be the kings of this valley. The wolves must have desired this place and disputed the bears for it. I guess they left the valley after losing the fight!¡±


    Yang Chen said helplessly, ¡°No wonder the Spectral Wolves, which are naturally group animals, only appeared in the tens, not the hundreds. Turns out they were all killed by these two black bears. It¡¯s a pity that Feng Xiaotian and Murong Liuhe had such bad luck, running into the wolves right as they were leaving. Those newly defeated wolves happened to bump into two servings of fresh prey; how could they let them go?¡±


    With this understanding, the situation wasn¡¯t difficult to explain.


    ¡°In that case, these two black bears might be more powerful than I thought¡­¡± Yang Chen started to feel uneasy.


    Being able to drive a pack of Spectral Wolves out of the valley, these two black bears were definitely not something he could meddle with. After all, he didn¡¯t have the confidence to face a group of demon wolves on his own.


    Dozens of them were one thing, but hundreds would be truly terrifying.


    ¡°The combined strength of these two black bears might even exceed the Body Refining Realm 8th level. Weren¡¯t we told that there weren¡¯t any especially powerful demonic beasts in Monster Beast Mountain?¡± Yang Chen shook his head, attributing the discrepancy to the Yang family¡¯s intelligence not being 100% accurate.


    With bears of such strength, Yang Chen wouldn¡¯t trifle with them. Just as he was about to turn back, he suddenly noticed something.


    Yang Chen took a deep breath, ¡°It¡¯s actually a Golden Elephant Fruit¡ªthe best fruit for refining the body! If I had this fruit, I could forge my body like iron during the Body Refining Realm.¡± He hadn¡¯t made a mistake.


    But the only dilemma was¡­


    ¡°This Golden Elephant Fruit is growing right where the two black bears are sleeping. Damn, are these two black bears guarding it specifically?¡± Yang Chen narrowed his eyes.


    It was the black bear¡¯s nature to steal.


    They loved to steal from others, but they tightly guarded their own belongings. Anyone trying to steal from a black bear¡ªeven just a single hair¡ªrisked paying with their life. No one had ever dared steal from black bears.


    Yang Chen fell into deep contemplation as he struggled to make a decision. His longing for the Golden Elephant Fruit was evident in his eyes.


    Feeling conflicted, Yang Chen took a deep breath, ¡°Seems like I¡¯ll have to take a gamble. The Golden Elephant Fruit is extremely precious and hard to come by. Today¡¯s opportunity may never come again. No matter what, I have to try. If it comes to it, I¡¯ll just have to fight these two black bears!¡±


    As soon as Yang Chen made up his mind, he cautiously tiptoed towards the two black bears.


    This entire journey went smoothly, and Yang Chen didn¡¯t encounter any trouble. His control over his own rhythm was also perfect.


    This brought even more joy to Yang Chen, and in this moment, he had already successfully bypassed the two black bears and arrived at the place where the Golden Elephant Fruit was.


    These two black bears clearly regarded the Golden Elephant Fruit as their prized treasure, fearing it would be lost.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t dare to waste any time as he carefully held the Golden Elephant Fruit, ready to grab it and leave at any moment.


    However, just as he reached for it, the stone platform holding the Golden


    Elephant Fruit suddenly broke.


    ¡°Roar!¡± A deafening roar abruptly emerged.


    Yang Chen turned his head with difficulty, facing the now awakened and enraged giant bears.


    He felt as if he had been tricked.


    Weren¡¯t black bears supposed to be stupid?


    But what was the stone platform just now?


    That was clearly a Mechanism Technique! As soon as the Golden Elephant Fruit was touched, the stone platform would crumble, make a noise, and wake the two black bears. If a beast that could make mechanism techniques was still considered stupid, then Yang Chen couldn¡¯t imagine what a smart demonic beast would be like..

 Chapter 108 - Chapter 108: Chapter 105: Battle with Black Bears 1

    Chapter 108: Chapter 105: Battle with Black Bears 1


    Translator: 549690339


    Now, there¡¯s trouble.


    Having been discovered by these two huge black bears, Yang Chen was already in a very awkward situation. He didn¡¯t think these two black bears would let go of an intruder like himself so easily.


    ¡°No choice, I¡¯ll have to risk it.¡± Yang Chen waved his long spear, intending to confront the two black bears right here.


    But just as he was about to make a move, he noticed the two black bears roaring at each other with wide eyes.


    Yang Chen¡¯s ears twitched, and he heard the dialogue between the two black bears very clearly.


    ¡°Eldest Brother, this kid dared to steal our fruit, he has the same purpose as those little wolves.¡±


    The slightly larger black bear thumped his chest roughly: ¡°I¡¯ll crush him flat with one buttock.¡±


    ¡°Beast Language?¡± Yang Chen listened carefully to the conversation between


    the two black bears.


    The dialogue between the two black bears was in a common beast language that has been used since ancient times, which ordinary people naturally couldn¡¯t understand. But Yang Chen was different; in his previous life, aside from Alchemy, he was most interested in researching these side paths.


    As a result, he knew Beast Language and Insect Language thoroughly and could communicate with some demonic beasts, which was quite normal.


    However, the use of Beast Language was quite insignificant for martial artists, as there were very few demonic beasts that could achieve spiritual intelligence and speak the common beast language. Demonic beast¡¯s brains were limited after all and couldn¡¯t learn a language like humans. Usually, only those with inherited memories could speak the beast language.


    However, finding such demonic beasts with inherited memories was not easy at all, as they were extremely rare.


    ¡°Do these two black bears also have inherited memories?¡± Yang Chen found it even stranger: ¡°No, if these two black bears were truly ordinary demonic beasts, it would be impossible for them to have inherited memories. They are definitely not ordinary black bears!¡±


    As he thought about it, the two black bears were already baring their teeth and seemed to be ready to make a move.


    Seeing this, Yang Chen opened his mouth wide and shouted in the common beast language: ¡°Both of you bear brothers, don¡¯t be in a hurry to attack!¡±


    ¡°Huh!¡±


    The two black bears stared at each other with puzzled looks on their faces. ¡°Eldest Brother, I can actually understand what this human is saying!¡± ¡°So can I.¡± Big Brother Bear scratched his head.


    Second Brother Bear looked at Yang Chen with a silly expression: ¡°So, are we going to attack or not?¡±


    ¡°Uh¡­ I don¡¯t know whether to attack or not.¡± Big Brother Bear became confused.


    Yang Chen looked at the two black bears discussing and couldn¡¯t help but feel dumbfounded.


    Is this really possible?


    No, with the IQof these two bears, could they use the Mechanism Technique?


    Yang Chen felt that it was somewhat unbelievable and suspected that this Golden Elephant Fruit must not have come from the two black bears. Maybe the two black bears just happened to be the kings of this mountain and liked the fruit, so they guarded it here. Or it could be that the fruit was stolen by the two black bears.


    However, the fruit hadn¡¯t reached maturity for the black bears, so they didn¡¯t eat it.


    ¡°No, Second Brother, the fruit is still in this human¡¯s hands, we must snatch it back. We¡¯ve always stolen from others. How can someone steal from us?¡± Big Brother Bear thought about it carefully and suddenly understood something, baring his teeth and shouting.


    Second Brother Bear widened his eyes: ¡°Eldest Brother, that¡¯s right, the fruit is still in the hands of this human.¡±


    ¡°Both of you bear brothers, don¡¯t be anxious, listen to me explain slowly. How about we make a trade?¡± Yang Chen suggested.


    ¡°Trade? Human, what do you want to trade with us two brothers?¡± Big Brother Bear and Second Brother Bear asked.


    ¡°I¡¯ll give you these things in exchange for your fruit. What do you think? Isn¡¯t it a fair trade?¡± Yang Chen grinned.


    ¡°No exchange.¡± Big Brother Bear shook his head: ¡°We¡¯re tired of the things you offered, they are all over the mountain.¡±


    Yang Chen slapped his forehead, feeling that the tastes of these two bears were quite particular.


    Well, it couldn¡¯t be helped, who let these two bears grow up on Monster Beast Mountain?


    People could find whatever they wanted to eat, and these things he had taken were all from Monster Beast Mountain. Would these two bears have never seen them before?


    Yang Chen took a deep breath and could only take out some more treasures: ¡°How about exchanging these?¡±


    ¡°No, we¡¯ve eaten them all. Human, are you sincere?¡±


    ¡°How about these?¡±


    ¡°Tastes bad!¡±


    Yang Chen said slowly: ¡°Well, then there¡¯s nothing I can do.¡± ¡°Do you have any other things?¡± Big Brother Bear asked. ¡°I still have some, let me show you¡­¡±


    Before he could finish speaking, Yang Chen turned tail and ran.


    Originally, he wanted to take out some other things to fool the two silly bears, but who knew that these two silly bears wouldn¡¯t even look at anything else besides the Golden Elephant Fruit? He showed all the Lingcao and spirit fruits he had collected, but the two black bears still didn¡¯t agree.


    So, there was no choice; since he couldn¡¯t exchange the fruit, he could only run away.


    Big Brother Bear scratched his head in confusion: ¡°This human must have gone to get the treasures for the exchange, let¡¯s just wait a while.¡±


    Second Brother Bear widened his eyes: ¡°Eldest Brother, something¡¯s wrong, the fruit is still in that guy¡¯s hand, and he¡¯s running away with our stuff.¡±


    ¡°What, running away?¡± Big Brother Bear stomped his foot, causing the ground to tremble: ¡°Chase him!¡±


    The next moment, the two black bears stomped on the ground and chased after Yang Chen with thunderous footsteps.


    ¡°It¡¯s not working, Eldest Brother, this kid is running too fast.¡± Second Brother Bear panted after running for a while.


    ¡°Second Brother, let¡¯s transform.¡± Big Brother Bear ordered.


    The next moment, the two bears did something unknown, and their bodies suddenly swelled up, growing from their original height of ten feet to twenty feet and even thirty feet. The height of thirty feet made the two black bears look like small mountains, inspiring terror in people¡¯s hearts.


    With such a massive size, Yang Chen appeared like an ant in the eyes of the two black bears.


    ¡°Human, where are you running?¡± Big Brother Bear chased after Yang Chen in just a few strides.


    Seeing this scene, Yang Chen was completely stupefied.


    ¡°Inherited secret technique?¡± Yang Chen naturally recognized the technique used by the two black bears.


    But this inherited secret technique was rather terrifying, with two black bears as large as small mountains, how could he deal with them?


    However, it was impossible for Yang Chen to give up so easily; after all, he was at the peak of the Body Refining Realm Seventh Layer with a Martial Arts Cultivation of over 2,000 pounds of strength. Even if it was a small mountain, he might not be unable to shake it.


    Thinking of this, Yang Chen gripped his silver spear and shouted, ¡°Bring it on!¡± Immediately after, he thrust his spear out with a sharp aura, aiming directly at


    Big Brother Bear¡¯s toe.

 Chapter 109 - Chapter 109: Chapter 106: Black Mountain Black Bear_l

    Chapter 109: Chapter 106: Black Mountain Black Bear_l


    Translator: 549690339


    Big Brother Bear winced in pain as Yang Chen stepped on his toe, and let out a howl, ¡°Human, could you please not step on my toes?¡±


    ¡°Eldest brother, let me lend you a hand.¡± Second Brother Bear jumped over, kicking up a cloud of dust, leaving Yang Chen with dirt all over his face. The next moment, Second Brother Bear¡¯s fist was already coming down towards Yang Chen.


    Yang Chen was horrified, knowing that if this fist landed on him, it would surely turn him into a pile of meat paste.


    ¡°Where are you going to go!¡±


    Big Brother Bear stomped the ground, trying to corner Yang Chen.


    Yang Chen was flustered and unable to find an opening to attack.


    He did realize that brute force didn¡¯t work against these two black bears; it was his agility and speed that he had to rely on. But under the pincer attack of these two black bears, he couldn¡¯t use any of his skills at all.


    ¡°Take this!¡± Yang Chen gritted his teeth and thrust his silver spear. ¡°Ouch! Ouch!¡± Big Brother Bear¡¯s face twisted in pain after being stabbed by


    Yang Chen.


    But in reality, not even a wound appeared on him.


    ¡°What thick skin!¡± Yang Chen exclaimed.


    ¡°Take this!¡± Second Brother Bear swung another fist down.


    Yang Chen hurriedly retreated, feeling helpless against the two massive black bears.


    Escaping wasn¡¯t an option ¨C with such huge bodies, the black bears could easily catch up to him. However, while fighting them wasn¡¯t a walk in the park either, their fur was so tough that it was impossible to penetrate with his spear.


    What should he do now?


    After considering everything, Yang Chen decided to give up and took out the Golden Elephant Fruit, ¡°Brother Bears, this fruit still belongs to you. I don¡¯t want it anymore. Take it back.¡±


    As he said this, Yang Chen threw the fruit and turned to leave immediately.


    Not knowing the difference between good and bad, the two bears seemed to be in their infancy and didn¡¯t chase after Yang Chen any longer when they saw the fruit had been returned.


    However, Yang Chen did not leave the valley. Instead, he found a place to sit down and rest his mind.


    Although he appeared calm, his mind was in turmoil.


    ¡°Being able to speak the beast language means they must have inherited memories. These two black bears are definitely not ordinary, and I initially thought they were mutated black bears. But the technique of changing their size earlier, I only know of one demonic beast that can do that ¨C the Black Mountain Black Bear!¡±


    At the thought of the term ¡°Black Mountain Black Bear,¡± Yang Chen was suddenly shocked.


    The Black Mountain Black Bear was a legendary ¡®Great Demon¡¯ and one of the few species that could rival the True Dragon Sky Phoenix.


    True Dragon Sky Phoenixes were legendary creatures.


    The fact that Black Mountain Black Bears dared to fight those two indicated the level of their power.


    Yang Chen remembered the legends he had heard in ancient books about ¡®Black


    Bears slaying dragons¡¯ and ¡®Black Bears seizing phoenixes.¡¯


    All these stories referred to the Black Mountain Black Bears.


    Ordinary black bears couldn¡¯t achieve these feats, only one kind of bear ¨C the Black Mountain Black Bears.


    Black Mountain Black Bears had incredibly thick fur that could be compared to rock, and their strength was terrifying. It was said that a peak Black Mountain Black Bear could split a continent in half with just one slap. Their power was so extreme it was hard for people to accept.


    And their signature skill was freely changing their body size.


    Just like what they did earlier.


    ¡°It has to be Black Mountain Black Bears. But, aren¡¯t these creatures supposed to be extinct? How could a mythical species like them appear in Monster Beast Mountain? This is too incredible,¡± Yang Chen mumbled to himself. ¡°First, it was the Mermaid Tribe, and now it¡¯s the Black Mountain Black Bears. The more I learn about the Beast Mountain Inner Circle, the more mysterious it seems.¡± Both of these species were almost extinct.


    It was normal for people in the Great Wilderness not to recognize them, but he was different.


    ¡°Although the Mermaid Tribe is naturally cautious, these two Black Mountain Black Bears are obviously still juveniles. If I can win them over, it would be great. But to do that, my strength has to be greater than theirs, and that¡¯s a challenge¡­¡±


    After all, these were the legendary Black Mountain Black Bears! With their ability to change size and their strength far surpassing humans, it was impossible for him to win them over unless several people from the Spirit Martial Realm joined forces.


    ¡°Never mind, I still have to give it a try. Even if I can¡¯t win over those black bears, I must retrieve the Golden Elephant Fruit. My Martial Arts Cultivation has reached the Body Refining Realm Seventh Layer, and while breaking through in the outside world isn¡¯t easy, it¡¯s different now.¡±


    With so much Heaven and Earth Spirit Qi and resources, Yang Chen wouldn¡¯t miss this opportunity.


    With that thought, he immediately took out his collected resources, sat down cross-legged, brought out his Purple Elegance Dan Furnace, quickly lit a fire, and started refining elixirs.


    For him, he was his own treasure.


    With resources, he had the confidence to make rapid progress in his martial arts cultivation.


    Now, he was refining a non-self-created elixir that could help him break through the bottlenecks during the Body Refining Realm and was especially helpful for his current situation.


    And so, time trickled away.


    One day and one night later, Yang Chen suddenly opened his eyes.


    Covered in sweat but smiling, he said, ¡°Haha, the elixir worked! I¡¯ve finally broken through, and on top of that, I¡¯ve reached the mid-stage of the Body Refining Realm Eighth Level with the help of the dense spiritual energy here. With this level of cultivation, I have a chance against those two black bears.¡± The next moment, Yang Chen sprang into action.


    When he arrived at the place where the two Black Mountain Black Bears were resting, they were still sound asleep.


    With a wry smile, Yang Chen shouted, ¡°Brother Bears, I¡¯m back!¡±


    ¡°Hmm? Hey, big brother, big brother, we have a problem ¡ª that human is back!¡± Second Brother Bear woke up first and immediately jumped up.


    Big Brother Bear opened his eyes, clumsily rolled over and glared at Yang Chen. ¡°Human, what are you doing here again? Did you find something good to exchange for our Golden Elephant Fruit?¡±


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but smile bitterly. These two black bears were so gullible, still believing in his casual lie.


    With no need for deception anymore, Yang Chen slowly said, ¡°Brother Bears, I didn¡¯t come here to trade today.¡±


    ¡°If you¡¯re not here to trade, what are you here for?¡± Big Brother Bear asked.


    ¡°I¡¯m here to take it by force!¡± Yang Chen replied with a hearty laugh..

 Chapter 110 - Chapter 110: Chapter 107: Training Partner 1

    Chapter 110: Chapter 107: Training Partner 1


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°Robbery?¡±


    ¡°Eldest Brother, he said he wants to rob us!¡±


    Big Brother Bear opens his mouth, baring his teeth: ¡°Humans, you really are no good, take this slap!¡±


    The next moment, Big Brother Bear¡¯s body expands, becoming just like yesterday¡¯s appearance, large enough to reach a volume of three feet. Such a size, combined with his palm strike, seems like a small mountain falling down. Second Brother Bear doesn¡¯t try to hide his clumsiness and flanks Yang Chen, putting enough pressure on him.


    That¡¯s how these two black bears are ¨C if you show hostility, they¡¯ll immediately turn hostile too, but if you show friendliness, they¡¯ll be friendly as well.


    Yang Chen doesnt intend to really break his face with the two black bears. He just purely wants the Golden Elephant Fruit. After all, if such a treasure is eaten by these two black bears as an after-dinner dessert, it would be a waste of heaven and earth.


    ¡°Both of you bear brothers, eat my move today.¡± Yang Chen says with a smile.


    ¡°Eat your move? Human, you can¡¯t even break my skin, and hitting me with one shot only hurts a little and nothing else,¡± Big Brother Bear says with a grimace.


    ¡°You¡¯re right, but today is different.¡± Yang Chen laughs heartily and suddenly pulls out a dazzling purple long spear from his storage bag. This purple long spear is full of a luxurious temperament and gives people a distinct impression when it shines.


    Purple Forbidden Soaring Dragon.


    This spear is the Purple Forbidden Soaring Dragon Spear that Yang Chen obtained from the Gu Family.


    Originally, the value of this spear was no small matter, and it was not to be shown in front of others, so Yang Chen had always kept it hidden. But now it¡¯s different. In the Inner Area of Monster Beast Mountain where there are few people, he naturally doesn¡¯t mind taking out this treasure to fight with these two black bears!


    Now, holding the Purple Forbidden Soaring Dragon, Yang Chen¡¯s confidence seems to have increased. It¡¯s as if the spear is giving him that confidence. His eyes are fixed now, and he says with a smile: ¡°The pain might be coming next.¡±


    As his voice falls, Yang Chen suddenly stabs out with his Purple Forbidden Soaring Dragon Spear. Visible to the naked eye, only a purple flash can be seen. The next moment, blood spurts out, and Big Brother Bear¡¯s body is punctured with a bloody wound, blood incessantly flowing from it.


    ¡°Big ¡­ Big Brother! You¡¯re bleeding!¡± Second Brother Bear yells loudly.


    Big Brother Bear roars: ¡°Ah, human, you¡¯ve angered me!¡±


    The next moment, Big Brother Bear seems to go crazy, chasing after Yang Chen with all his might.


    Second Brother Bear does the same, as if they want to fight a life-or-death battle. This frightens Yang Chen a bit, as he didn¡¯t expect the power of the Purple Forbidden Soaring Dragon to be so great, even the Black Mountain Black Bear¡¯s fur couldn¡¯t withstand it, and it pierced a large bloody wound with one shot.


    His initial idea was just to make the two silly bears hurt, but the power of the Purple Forbidden Soaring Dragon exceeded his expectations, actually breaking through the defenses of the two bears.


    As the two black bears desperately chase him, he must lead them to a more spacious place outside.


    Inside the valley, the space is narrow after all. Yang Chen moves quickly, leading the two big bears outside the valley.


    ¡°Human, you¡¯ve angered me, die!¡± Big Brother Bear is furious, smashing both fists toward Yang Chen.


    Yang Chen dodges quickly, but even so, the power of Big Brother Bear¡¯s fists is still formidable, and the impact is powerful enough to shake the ground, making it difficult for Yang Chen to stand steady.


    It¡¯s at this moment that Second Brother Bear stomps down from the side.


    Although these two bears seem silly, their coordination is quite taciturn. One in the front and one in the back, one as the primary and one as the secondary, the pincers leave their opponent caught off guard.


    Although Yang Chen¡¯s martial arts cultivation has improved and he has switched to the Purple Forbidden Soaring Dragon Spear, his strength has greatly increased. However, he still finds it hard to cope with the pincer attacks of these two bears.


    ¡°I underestimated the speed of these two black bears. I didn¡¯t expect them to be so agile despite their large size, and they don¡¯t even seem clumsy. I¡¯m afraid this has something to do with their inherited memories.¡± Yang Chen takes a deep breath.


    It seems like he won¡¯t have many chances to puncture Big Brother Bear like he did just now.


    As for Twin Shadows Like Dragons, it¡¯s not as useful against these two bears as he had imagined.


    Twin Shadows Like Dragons mainly divides one shot into two illusions to confuse the enemy, but relying on two illusions to confuse these two black bears is far from enough. Their bodies are so large that the two illusions are not even enough to fill the gaps between their teeth.


    ¡°Hmm, two illusions ¡­ if two illusions are not enough, then there will be more illusions.¡± Yang Chen comes up with an idea.


    As soon as he thinks of this, he seems to find a breakthrough point, and he laughs: ¡°Eat my shot!¡±


    His speed is now much faster than before.


    In order to verify his idea, he deliberately pushes the stabbing speed to its limit when he attacks.


    Immediately, one shot splits into five shots.


    The original two illusions have now become five illusions.


    ¡°What kind of ghost is this? Break it for me!¡± Big Brother Bear looks at the five illusions with a bewildered face, and then hammers his fist down.


    Yang Chen has found the feeling now. How could he argue with these two big bears?


    ¡°Are five illusions my limit? My speed is getting faster compared to before, and I feel that five illusions might not be my true limit. These two black bears are perfect sparring partners, and it¡¯s hard to find another one like them. It¡¯s great to use them to train my Mixed Yuan Spear Technique. Haha, that¡¯s perfect!¡± Yang Chen smiles with a grin.


    With that thought, he becomes even more excited in the battle.


    ¡°Eat my shot ¡­ ¡±


    In this way, during the intense exchange of blows, Yang Chen gradually finds that his attack speed has increased to the point where he can divide one shot into ten shots.


    In simple terms, there are now ten illusions, and it¡¯s difficult for the enemy to tell which is real and which is fake.


    At least, just now, Big Brother Bear and Second Brother Bear were caught off guard and were genuinely deceived by him.


    ¡°Haha, our fight today ends here. Big Brother Bear, Second Brother Bear, I¡¯ll come to find you again tomorrow! ¡± Yang Chen suddenly jumps, disappearing without a trace, going back to digest the feelings of today¡¯s battle.


    This is very precious to him.


    Yang Chen keeps his word and remains honest. Early the next morning, he finds the two black bears again.


    Then, he starts fighting with the two black bears again.


    On the third day, Yang Chen still does the same.


    Today, on the fourth day, Yang Chen continues.


    He uses the two black bears as sparring partners, and his spear technique improves rapidly, even reaching a certain level of cleansing.


    At the beginning, Yang Chen struggled to cope with these two black bears.


    But now, these two black bears seem out of breath under Yang Chen¡¯s spear technique..

 Chapter 111 - Chapter 111: Chapter 108: Tai Chu Divine Body_l

    Chapter 111: Chapter 108: Tai Chu Divine Body_l


    Translator: 549690339


    Through the naked eye, one could see that outside the valley, Yang Chen was engaged in a fierce battle with two black bears. With the swing of his Purple Forbidden Soaring Dragon spear, in an instant, the single attack split into hundreds of spear shadows. These shadows overlapped, making it impossible to tell which were real and which were illusions, stupefying Big Brother Bear and Second Brother Bear to the point that they even forgot to counterattack. This single attack that transformed into hundreds of spear shadows was much more powerful than the Twin Shadows Like Dragons from before by countless times.


    This was a new insight Yang Chen gained about the ¡®Enemy Overcoming Style.¡¯


    Yang Chen was now extremely delighted: ¡°I never expected that the limit of the Enemy Overcoming Style is far beyond the simple Twin Shadows Like Dragons that I have comprehended. Twin Shadows Like Dragons only split into two illusions, but now I can create a hundred. Perhaps even more, when the Enemy Overcoming Style is fully formed, I might be able to fill the ground with illusions!¡±


    ¡°Now my understanding of the Enemy Overcoming Style can be regarded as approaching its peak, and with the current technique of splitting one attack into a hundred, I¡¯ll name it ¡®Phantom Shadows!¡±¡®


    With a hundred illusions, it¡¯s no exaggeration to describe it as Phantom Shadows, since the enemy would be completely confounded.


    ¡°Haha, Brother Bear, take this!¡± Yang Chen attacked with his spear, accompanied by hundreds of illusions in different positions, hitting Big Brother Bear, causing him to be completely disoriented and unaware of the directions.


    The next moment, Big Brother Bear sat down on the ground panting heavily. ¡°I¡¯m not fighting anymore!¡± Big Brother Bear was tired and uncomfortable all over.


    ¡°I¡¯m not fighting anymore either.¡± Second Brother Bear had also reached his limit.


    Seeing that he had finally subdued the two black bears, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but laugh: ¡°My request is not high, just hand over the fruit, and I won¡¯t make things difficult for both of you.¡±


    Yang Chen originally thought he would have to waste a lot of effort talking, but soon, a surprising event happened.


    He saw Big Brother Bear running happily towards him: ¡°Hehe, little human brother, take this fruit.¡±


    Yang Chen saw Big Brother Bear¡¯s flattery and said: ¡°Big Brother Bear, you are really out of character today. In ordinary times, if I wanted your Golden Elephant Fruit, it would be like stepping on your tail. How come today, you handed it over so willingly?¡±


    Big Brother Bear and Second Brother Bear looked at each other, then scratched their heads: ¡°Human, you accept us as little brothers.¡±


    ¡°Yeah, our inherited memory says that the future of our Black Mountain Black Bear lies with the ¡®Big Brother.¡¯ We must find a good ¡®Big Brother.¡¯ Although you were a little ruthless, you didn¡¯t bully us too much. Why don¡¯t you accept us as your little brothers?¡± suggested Second Brother Bear.


    ¡°Your inherited memory contains this too?¡± Yang Chen wasn¡¯t surprised by the existence of inherited memory, but he was intrigued by its content.


    Big Brother Bear said blankly: ¡°Yes, we were born with this memory. This memory tells us that our Black Mountain Black Bear Clan is not very smart. If we only know brute force, we will be deceived and bullied sooner or later. Instead of that, it¡¯s better to find a reliable big brother who is smart and follow him. Preferably a human, and a human with extraordinary talents.¡±


    ¡°How do you Black Mountain Black Bears interpret a human¡¯s extraordinary talent?¡± Yang Chen asked.


    ¡°The memory says that a fast-developing human is a human with extraordinary talent. Big Brother, you were no match for us at first, but then we couldn¡¯t beat you. It¡¯s exactly like the description in the inherited memory.¡± Big Brother Bear changed his tone of voice and even directly called Yang Chen ¡°big brother. ¡±


    This made Yang Chen laugh involuntarily. So the inherited memory of the Black Mountain Black Bears contained this stuff.


    However, this inherited memory shouldn¡¯t harm the Black Mountain Black Bears.


    Indeed, the brains of these two Black Mountain Black Bears were not very good, and neither were the rest of the black bears.


    If people in the Great Wild Hundred Clans knew their true identities, they would be in trouble. If they found out that the two bears were the legendary Black Mountain Black Bears, would they have a good life?


    The things on the Black Mountain Black Bears can be considered treasures. In comparison, the entire Great Wilderness probably wouldn¡¯t have as much value as their fur.


    Thinking of this, Yang Chen was also happy. He had originally intended to subdue the two black bears.


    Now that the two black bears have agreed, he wouldn¡¯t mind: ¡°Since you two want to acknowledge me as your big brother, I naturally won¡¯t be unhappy. But first, I have to ask you something. How much do you know about your ancestors and being Black Mountain Black Bears?¡±


    ¡°Our memory marks it. Our Black Mountain Black Bears were once the most magnificent group in the Ancient Era. Our ancestors could even eat the flat-haired beast flying in the sky alive. With one punch, they could change the color of the mountains and rivers, and the earth would tremble. They were incredibly powerful.¡± Big Brother Bear boasted shamelessly.


    Second Brother Bear also danced with excitement: ¡°Big Brother, if you accept us as your little brothers, we promise you¡¯ll be satisfied. We¡¯re not good at anything else, but we¡¯re good at stealing. Let me tell you, we stole this Golden Elephant Fruit. Hehehe.¡±


    Second Brother Bear seemed to be talking about something wonderful and laughed happily.


    Yang Chen shook his head helplessly: ¡°You two must have a goal in acknowledging me as your big brother. Otherwise, I could be your big brother today, and someone else might be your big brother tomorrow. That would be pointless.¡±


    ¡°Our goal is to become a super big bear like our ancestor. Although we don¡¯t know what that red-haired beast in the memory is, it looks delicious.¡± Big Brother Bear muttered.


    That¡¯s a damn Phoenix, okay?


    So their goal is to taste a Phoenix?


    Yang Chen had a bitter face: ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll try my best to satisfy you two. But it won¡¯t be easy for you to chew on that thing. However, becoming a super big bear like your ancestors may be difficult for others, but for me, it¡¯s not an impossible task!¡±


    It turns out that what he is best at is nurturing!


    ¡°Big Brother, don¡¯t worry. Our inherited memory says that once we¡¯ve acknowledged a big brother, we must remain loyal. Our ancestor also followed a powerful person. In fact, we Black Mountain Black Bears don¡¯t have much brains. Following a big brother is just to avoid being taken advantage of. We¡¯ll follow you as long as you¡¯re good to us, and we¡¯ll fight wherever you point us. If you¡¯re not good to us, then we won¡¯t follow you anymore.¡± Second Brother Bear added.


    Yang Chen shook his head with a smile. These two black bears were truly interesting in their simplicity.


    That¡¯s good. Too much scheming would make them hard to control.


    With that in mind, Yang Chen slowly said: ¡°Don¡¯t worry, since both of you call me your big brother, I won¡¯t treat you badly. I¡¯ll accept this Golden Elephant Fruit, and also, Big Brother Bear, Second Brother Bear, each lend me a drop of your essence blood!¡±


    ¡°Lend us your blood? Big Brother, what are you going to use our blood for?¡± Big Brother Bear scratched his head, looking dazed.


    Yang Chen grinned: ¡°It has a big use.¡±


    At first, he didn¡¯t think about it in this direction.


    But now that he has subdued these two Black Mountain Black Bears, there is a cultivation method in his heart that can be practiced.


    This method is called ¡®Tai Chu Divine Body..¡¯

 Chapter 112 - Chapter 112: Chapter 109: Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm! 1

    Chapter 112: Chapter 109: Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm! 1


    Translator: 549690339


    Tai Chu Divine Body, an extremely powerful Body Cultivation Method.


    What is Body Cultivation?


    It¡¯s the tempering of the body¡¯s strength, which is something almost all powerful martial artists on the Martial Arts Continent practice. Physical strength, speed, and toughness play a crucial role when engaging in combat with others.


    The Tai Chu Divine Body is a terrifying cultivation method that Yang Chen collected in his previous life. The difficulty of practicing this method is extremely high; so much so that in the outside world, almost no one can successfully cultivate it. This is because this method requires the essence blood of a Great Demon with exceedingly strong defensive power.


    How many can be called Great Demons?


    Among them, Great Demons with extremely strong defensive power are even rarer.


    Think about it, their defensive power is already extremely powerful, how difficult would it be to take their essence blood?


    Essence blood is not the same as ordinary blood; it is the essence of blood and cannot be taken away at will.


    In Yang Chen¡¯s memory, there are only two types, one is the Divine Beast Xuanwu, and the other is the Great Demon Black Mountain Black Bear!


    In fact, although the defense power of Xuanwu is stronger than the Black Mountain Black Bear, it mainly manifests in its turtle shell and not in its essence blood. Comparatively, when it comes to tempering the Tai Chu Divine Body, the Black Mountain Black Bear is undoubtedly the best choice!


    Yang Chen hadn¡¯t considered this before, but now with the help of Black Mountain Black Bear, things were different. You should know that in terms of condition, Black Mountain Black Bear can definitely be counted as a Great


    Demon with extremely strong defensive power. With the essence blood of the Black Mountain Black Bear, he could definitely cultivate the Tai Chu Divine Body.


    Thinking of the fact that he could cultivate this divine method, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t contain his excitement!


    ¡°Combined with the Golden Elephant Fruit, I can definitely cultivate this divine body successfully. By then, even the masters of the Spirit Martial Realm will find it difficult to kill me,¡± Yang Chen muttered.


    Bear Elder One and Bear Elder Two were both very naive. Hearing Yang Chen asking for essence blood, they quickly squeezed some out and presented it to Yang Chen without hesitation.


    With the essence blood in hand, Yang Chen¡¯s eyes sparkled: ¡°Bear Elder One, Bear Elder Two, I need to cultivate for one day and one night. You two must help me protect the law and stand guard in front of the valley. If anyone breaks in, just drive them away.¡±


    ¡°Alright, no problem!¡± Bear Elder One and Bear Elder Two slapped their chests to assure him.


    Seeing their enthusiasm, Yang Chen smiled and didn¡¯t worry any further.


    The next moment, he entered the depths of the valley and began to cultivate the Tai Chu Divine Body.


    ¡°Once the Tai Chu Divine Body is successfully cultivated, the strength of my body will greatly increase. The defensive power of the Black Mountain Black Bear is not to be underestimated. The defense power of their entire clan is reflected in their blood. Unlike the Xuanwu Clan, whose defense lays in their shells, when it comes to the preciousness of blood, the Black Mountain Black Bear is even better than Xuanwu,¡± Yang Chen¡¯s thoughts roiled and boiled.


    It was truly his luck to encounter the Black Mountain Black Bear in Monster Beast Mountain.


    At the thought of this, Yang Chen could hardly suppress the excitement in his heart. He placed the essence blood in his hand, absorbed the surrounding majestic Spiritual Energy, and gradually refined the two drops of essence blood into his body.


    The feeling of essence blood entering his body was extremely painful, and for Yang Chen, it was an indescribable torment.


    It could be seen clearly that the two drops of essence blood were like ants, crawling towards Yang Chen¡¯s body and gradually merging into it.


    Meanwhile, Yang Chen¡¯s eyebrows were tightly furrowed, and his whole body trembled as he endured the pain from the essence blood entering his body.


    He knew that this pain was inevitable.


    Cultivating the Tai Chu Divine Body, a divine method, was not an easy feat. This method was not weaker than the Mixed Yuan Spear Technique and was the top technique that Yang Chen had chosen based on his current situation. Even in his previous life, he couldn¡¯t guarantee that the geniuses he cultivated would enjoy such preferential treatment.


    Encountering a demonic beast like the Black Mountain Black Bear was a rare opportunity.


    In light of this, what could a little pain count for?


    ¡°Ah! ¡°Yang Chen roared in pain.


    One hour, two hours.


    Gradually, the pain finally began to weaken.


    The essence blood finally merged into Yang Chen¡¯s body.


    Because of the fusion of the essence blood, Yang Chen vaguely sensed the inheritance memory of the Black Mountain Black Bear Clan. This inheritance memory faintly emerged in Yang Chen¡¯s mind, and in an instant, he learned the Black Mountain Black Bear¡¯s inheritance move, the ¡®Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm¡¯.


    ¡°This is an unexpected joy, but quite normal. After fusing with the essence blood of a demonic beast, it¡¯s easy to learn their inheritance moves. I didn¡¯t expect that my luck would be so good, and I accidentally learned the signature move of the Black Mountain Black Bear Clan.¡± Yang Chen grinned.


    Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm is the famous move of the Black Mountain Black Bear, in fact, the moves used by Big Brother Bear and Second Brother Bear were Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm.


    It¡¯s just that these two bears didn¡¯t use the full power of this move.


    Yang Chen murmured, ¡°This Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm is really profound, even if one has the method, without fusing with the essence blood of the Black Mountain Black Bear, one can¡¯t learn it.¡±


    With that thought, Yang Chen struck out with one hand.


    The next moment, a giant palm shadow, a full ten feet in size, appeared in front of Yang Chen.


    Crack!


    The huge rock crumbled, directly turning into fragments.


    ¡°This palm can easily bring out triple the power of my current strength!¡± Yang


    Chen took a deep breath: ¡°Although I only have the strength of the Body


    Refining Realm, with this palm, even a master of the first level of the Spirit Martial Realm could be severely injured by my slap. No wonder it¡¯s the signature technique of the Black Mountain Black Bear, it¡¯s truly amazing.¡±


    Yang Chen was immensely shocked by the power of the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm.


    The power of this palm was too strong.


    With that thought, Yang Chen¡¯s face broke into a delighted smile: ¡°It seems that I have gained another move to kill enemies. With this Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm, my strength has greatly increased. The next step is to successfully cultivate the Tai Chu Divine Body. Once I successfully cultivate it, even if I encounter the Spirit Martial Realm, they won¡¯t easily be able to kill me.¡±


    This was something he desperately desired.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t want to become someone¡¯s prey. There were plenty of Spirit Martial Realm masters in the Great Wilderness, and he didn¡¯t want them to control his life.


    With that in mind, Yang Chen closed his eyes and began to practice.


    The cultivation methods slowly circulated within his body¡­


    Time trickled away.


    In this way, a day and a night later, a drenched Yang Chen suddenly woke up, showing a smile: ¡°Hahaha, it feels great! The process was so smooth, and I have completely mastered the Tai Chu Divine Body. Although the process was extremely difficult and painful, once the Tai Chu Divine Body is successfully cultivated, it¡¯s incredibly refreshing. I feel as if I¡¯ve gone through a rebirth.¡± Whoosh!


    As Yang Chen¡¯s words fell, he moved his feet, and his whole body reached the other side.


    ¡°What a fast speed.¡± Yang Chen could hardly believe it.


    Was this actually his own speed?


    His speed had practically doubled..

 Chapter 113 - Chapter 113: Chapter 110: Mermaid Girl_l

    Chapter 113: Chapter 110: Mermaid Girl_l


    Translator: 549690339


    After obtaining the Tai Chu Divine Body as a foundation, Yang Chen was overjoyed and walked out of the valley.


    Bear Elder One and Bear Elder Two were honest and obedient, following Yang Chen¡¯s orders, staying quietly in front of the valley, not moving at all.


    This made Yang Chen feel relieved and nodded.


    ¡°Eldest Brother, have you come out?¡± Bear Elder One shouted.


    ¡°Shh.¡± Yang Chen raised his finger: ¡°Your shouting like that, do you want others to know there¡¯s a bear here?¡±


    ¡°Ah, alright, I¡¯ll keep my voice down.¡± Bear Elder One scratched his head.


    Yang Chen crossed his arms: ¡°Actually, the only problem with you two following me is your size. Can you change your size to be smaller or something?¡±


    Otherwise, these two giant bears following him would cause significant trouble once they left Monster Beast Mountain.


    ¡°Smaller?¡± Bear Elder One and Bear Elder Two looked at each other.


    Immediately, Bear Elder One shrank his body first.


    ¡°Eldest Brother, is this small enough?¡± Bear Elder One asked.


    Now he was only slightly bigger than a normal person.


    This was already not big for Bear Elder One, but for Yang Chen, it was far from being stealthy and hidden.


    ¡°No, it¡¯s still too big,¡± Yang Chen said.


    ¡°What about this?¡± Black Bear Elder Two shrank his size to be as tall as Yang Chen.


    ¡°Can¡¯t it be any smaller?¡± asked Yang Chen awkwvardly.


    Bear Elder One said apologetically: ¡°But Eldest Brother, we can only shrink to this extent. This transformation technique has limitations; it doesn¡¯t work if it¡¯s too big or too small. We¡¯re not proficient in controlling it yet, so we can only shrink to this size and no smaller.¡± This left Yang Chen with a wry smile: ¡°That¡¯s troublesome then.¡±


    ¡°We can help you with this problem.¡±


    Just as Yang Chen was getting a headache, suddenly, a beautiful voice came from the nearby river.


    Immediately after, Yang Chen looked towards the sound and saw heads popping out of the river.


    Just looking at their heads, they all looked like beautiful young girls. But when he saw the scales on their shoulders, it was not hard to identify their race.


    ¡°Fishpeople Tribe?¡± Yang Chen was slightly surprised.


    He had just encountered this Fishpeople Tribe a few days ago. Unfortunately, the Fishpeople Tribe was very cautious and dove into the water as soon as they saw him. This left Yang Chen surprised and feeling helpless since he couldn¡¯t do anything to the Fishpeople Tribe.


    But who would have thought that the Fishpeople Tribe would actively show up.


    ¡°Eldest Brother, it¡¯s the Fishpeople Tribe. They¡¯re very clever, but it¡¯s useless.


    That Golden Elephant Fruit, hehe, we stole it from them,¡± said Bear Elder One.


    The mermaid girls who appeared all started to chatter: ¡°Big silly bear, is that stealing? Is that stealing? That¡¯s robbery! If it weren¡¯t for your brute force going into the water and stealing our Golden Elephant Fruit, you wouldn¡¯t have been able to steal it considering how cleverly we hid it.¡±


    Yang Chen rolled his eyes and said, ¡°Now the Golden Elephant Fruit is in my hands. Does your Fishpeople Tribe want it back?¡±


    He finally understood the situation.


    As it turned out, the mechanism for the Golden Elephant Fruit stone platform was set up by these mermaid girls. He had wondered how the black bears could have such abilities.


    ¡°It¡¯s not about the Golden Elephant Fruit!¡± The mermaid girls blinked their big eyes at Yang Chen, ¡°Human, we want to follow you, and we can help you deal with these two big silly bears¡¯ problem.¡±


    ¡°Follow me?¡± Yang Chen was stunned.


    He wasn¡¯t afraid of those two silly bears with their low intelligence, and he knew everything about them.


    But this Fishpeople Tribe wasn¡¯t as simple as the two Black Mountain Black Bears.


    Thinking of this, he slowly said, ¡°Give me a reason.¡±


    The mermaid girls looked at each other: ¡°We Fishpeople Tribe have really had enough of our current days, staying in one place all the time, living in fear. We don¡¯t dare to appear in the sight of humans, nor in the sight of other demonic beasts. Once we¡¯re discovered, we¡¯ll be killed. To us, this river is like a cage!¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re so afraid of humans, but you dare to take the initiative to follow me?¡± Yang Chen asked in return.


    The Fishpeople Tribe was indeed persecuted by humans, so it¡¯s natural for them to be afraid of humans.


    He didn¡¯t hold any ill-will towards the Fishpeople Tribe, but he was curious about their choice.


    The prettiest mermaid girl cautiously said, ¡°Actually, we didn¡¯t originally think of following you, but we¡¯ve seen the days you¡¯ve spent with these two big silly bears. We think you¡¯re different from other humans. You don¡¯t have as much malice towards us demonic beasts. If we can leave here without fear by following you, our tribe is willing to serve you, but you have to protect our safety!¡±


    ¡°Protect your safety? I don¡¯t know how many people there are in your Fishpeople Tribe, but there are already more than a dozen of you just showing your heads. So many fishpeople, if I openly take you out of Beast Mountain, let alone you, I won¡¯t be able to protect myself.¡± Yang Chen said with a bitter smile, ¡°How do you expect me to protect you?¡±


    He didn¡¯t mean not to take in these mermaid girls, but¡­he¡¯s helpless.


    Hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, the mermaid girls showed joy on their faces. Yang Chen speaking like this at least indicated he was trustworthy.


    If Yang Chen didn¡¯t say this and directly agreed to their request unreasonably, then it would indicate that he was very fishy.


    ¡°You don¡¯t have to worry about that; we have our ways.¡± The leading mermaid girl blinked her beautiful eyes: ¡°Have you seen this river? In fact, there are no rivers in the inner circle of Monster Beast Mountain. This river is a treasure handed down from our ancestors. It¡¯s called the Eight Extremities Flowing


    River, and it¡¯s a Mustard Seed Space!¡±


    ¡°Mustard Seed Space?¡± Yang Chen was shocked.


    Mermaid girl giggled and said, ¡°Yes, we can live inside this space, but the appearance of this space can change size at will. If you¡¯re willing, you can even change this space into a jade pendant and hang it on your waist. No one will find out.¡±


    ¡°When you said you¡¯d help me with Bear Elder One and Bear Elder Two¡¯s problem, do you mean letting them both enter this Mustard Seed Space?¡± Yang Chen asked.


    ¡°Hmph, if it wasn¡¯t for your sake, we wouldn¡¯t have even let these two silly bears in.¡± The mermaid girl replied unhappily, clearly still holding a grudge about Bear Elder One and Bear Elder Two stealing their treasure. This made Yang Chen rub his chin, gradually lost in thought.


    Seeing that Yang Chen was still indecisive, those mermaid girls became anxious: ¡°What¡¯s the matter? Are you going to agree or not? We, the Fishpeople Tribe, have lots of skills. If you agree to protect us and take us to see the outside world, we¡¯ll never treat you badly.¡±


    Honestly speaking, Yang Chen was very curious about the Fishpeople Tribe.


    If the Fishpeople Tribe agreed to follow him, he would only be pleased.


    But, since this Fishpeople Tribe was naturally cautious and smart, and not as easy to control as the two Black Mountain Black Bears, he naturally wouldn¡¯t be too careless.


    Now, hearing the mermaid girl¡¯s words, Yang Chen smacked his lips and said: ¡°Tell me then, what can you do?¡±

 Chapter 114 - Chapter 114: Chapter 111: Mustard Seed Space_l

    Chapter 114: Chapter 111: Mustard Seed Space_l


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°We Mermaid girls know a lot, heritage memory is a treasure for us. We can do alchemy, formations, and break prohibitions. We even have a deep understanding of souls. In short, there is almost nothing in this world that we don¡¯t know.¡± The Mermaid girl patted her chest and said.


    If someone else said this, Yang Chen would definitely scoff at it.


    But since it was a member of the Fishpeople Tribe, Yang Chen wouldn¡¯t argue.


    In fact, the reason why he had been talking with this Mermaid girl for so long was because he saw the vast knowledge of the Fishpeople Tribe.


    Yes, the Mermaid girl was right, there was almost nothing that was beyond their expertise.


    Alchemy, formations, prohibitions, artifact refining, and so on ¨C they were likely proficient in every one of the three hundred and sixty skills because this tribe had been passed down from the Ancient Era and even had a greater degree of integration with knowledge than humans.


    From this, it can be imagined how much profound memory they had gathered in their heritage memory from the Ancient Era to now.


    However, this tribe had become too rare in this era. It was precisely because their memory was a treasure that humans would plunder and kill them, making it difficult for the Fishpeople Tribe to find a place to settle. That¡¯s why they gradually disappeared from sight.


    Having the Fishpeople Tribe accompanying him was like having an encyclopedia for Yang Chen. The most important thing was that the Fishpeople Tribe also had a rich understanding of the path of the soul, which would be very helpful to his future path of the soul.


    This was what he wanted to see.


    However, his heart was as clear as a mirror, and he wouldn¡¯t show it on the surface. He said, ¡°Keep bragging.¡±


    Seeing that Yang Chen didn¡¯t believe her, the Mermaid girl puffed up her chest: ¡°Don¡¯t doubt us, we really know all of that.¡±


    ¡°Alright, even if I believe you, your Martial Arts Cultivation is far inferior, and just knowing these things is too little.¡± Yang Chen stroked his chin.


    ¡°That¡¯s already a lot!¡± The Mermaid girl was anxious: ¡°We know more, but I don¡¯t know how to say it.¡±


    ¡°What don¡¯t you know how to say?¡± Yang Chen asked.


    ¡°Rainbow, didn¡¯t our Fourth Elder say that human men are creatures controlled by their lower bodies? As long as we satisfy that little thing in the middle down there, everything will be easy to talk about. Oh, right, the Fourth Elder also said something about her ¡®****¡¯ being good. Why don¡¯t we call her out?¡± Another Mermaid girl said.


    The leading Mermaid girl named Rainbow heard this and excitedly said, ¡°Yeah, human, just wait a moment. We¡¯ll call the Fourth Elder out. Her ¡®****¡¯ is really good, and she¡¯ll definitely be able to satisfy you.¡±


    ¡°Eldest Brother, what does ¡®****¡¯ mean?¡± Bear Elder Two asked curiously.


    Bear Elder One chuckled, ¡°You don¡¯t even know ¡®****¡¯? It¡¯s obviously the ability to eat. Hehe, who can be better than me? I can eat several at once!¡±


    Yang Chen¡¯s face was full of black lines. Did these demonic beasts really know the meaning of


    Especially these Mermaid girls, could they really understand it?


    Fortunately, he had seen a lot of the world, or else he might not have been able to understand the meaning of ¡®****¡¯ that these Mermaid girls were talking about.


    In a short while, the Fish People Fourth Elder emerged from the water.


    Sure enough, the Fish People Tribe was good-looking, and it really made one¡¯s imagination run wild.


    ¡°Fourth Elder, didn¡¯t you say that you had studied what human men like and had even learned it, and that your is really good? Why don¡¯t you do it for this human? Otherwise, he won¡¯t agree to our Fish People Tribe¡¯s request.¡± Mermaid Rainbow stared at the Fish People Fourth Elder, completely unaware of what shame was.


    The Fourth Elder hesitated, ¡®My Queen, this¡­¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± The Mermaid girl blinked, full of curiosity.


    The Fourth Elder¡¯s pretty face was full of embarrassment: ¡°Um, my Queen,


    ¡®****¡¯ ¡®****¡¯ I¡¯ve only seen it, I haven¡¯t done it yet. And, my Queen¡­ I can¡¯t do it.


    ¡°What¡¯s so shameful about it? Didn¡¯t you tell me that it¡¯s just like eating?¡± ¡°It¡¯s very different.¡± Fourth Elder tried to keep a stiff upper lip.


    ¡°Alright.¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t listen anymore. ¡°****¡­ Anyway, let¡¯s not talk about this anymore. As for your following me, I¡¯ll consider it as agreeing. But I¡¯ll also make an agreement with you. Otherwise, if something goes wrong, don¡¯t say I didn¡¯t warn you.¡±


    ¡°Do you really mean that?¡± The Fish Queen was overjoyed.


    Yang Chen could see that the Fish Queen¡¯s mentality was not much different from that of a human girl. She was probably a young girl, not yet mature enough. Although she was more cautious and alert in her words compared to Bear Elder One and Bear Elder Two, she was still lacking.


    Yang Chen smiled slightly, ¡°Of course it¡¯s true. But since you¡¯re following me, I need to reach an agreement with you so that there will be no problems later. If you don¡¯t blame me for not warning you in advance, then I won¡¯t be responsible for the consequences.¡±


    ¡°Just say it.¡± The Fish Queen stared at Yang Chen with a determined look.


    ¡°It¡¯s simple. My demands aren¡¯t excessive. First, since you¡¯re following me, you must obey me unconditionally. Second, without my command, you can¡¯t appear or interact with other humans at will. I¡¯m doing this to protect you. Third, if I need your help, you must help me unconditionally. In return, I can also do my best to help you and meet the conditions of your Fish People Tribe!¡± Yang Chen said slowly.


    The Fish Queen pursed her lips: ¡°These are not problems at all. In fact, compared to you humans, we Fish People Tribe are much less greedy. As long as we have a place to stay, we don¡¯t need to worry and live in fear every day. We don¡¯t care about the rest.¡±


    ¡°Rest assured, once you follow me, even if I drive you away later, you may not want to leave.¡± Yang Chen said confidently, ¡°You said earlier that you can shrink this river at any time. Show me now.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯m not lying.¡± The Fish Queen opened her mouth, muttering something, and then, the entire river formed a whirlpool.


    The next moment, the whirlpool spun rapidly, and the river gradually shrank. In the blink of an eye, it had become so small that it was barely visible to the naked eye.


    ¡°Did you see it?¡±


    The Fish Queen¡¯s voice sounded in the Mustard Seed Space.


    Bear Elder One stared with wide eyes, ¡°How strange, can such a small thing hold anything?¡±


    ¡°Silly bear, even a mountain can be held by the Eight Extremities Flowing River that our ancestors passed down.¡± The Fish Queen said discontentedly. This was the wonder of the Mustard Seed Space, where the inside and outside were separate.


    Yang Chen laughed, ¡°Fish Queen, you should put Bear Elder One and Bear Elder Two in there as well. Oh, and Bear Elder One and Bear Elder Two, after you enter, you must listen to the Fish Queen¡¯s words and not do anything disrespectful. Otherwise, if the Fish Queen complains to me, don¡¯t blame me for not taking care of you two as the big brother.¡±


    ¡°Eldest Brother, don¡¯t worry, we¡¯ll behave ourselves.¡±


    ¡°I hope so.¡± Yang Chen shook his head with a smile..

 Chapter 115 - Chapter 115: Chapter 112: Sudden Mutation of Bandits_l

    Chapter 115: Chapter 112: Sudden Mutation of Bandits_l


    Translator: 549690339


    Next. the Fish Oueen. controlling the iade Dendant. brought Elder Bear and Second Elder Bear into the mustard seed space of the Eight Extremities Flowing River.


    ¡°Transform this Eight Extremities Flowing River into a jade pendant.¡± Yang Chen instructed.


    Under the Fish Queen¡¯s control, the Eight Extremities Flowing River turned into a jade pendant that fell into Yang Chen¡¯s hand.


    Holding the jade pendant, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but praise: ¡°Interesting, now it¡¯s a lot safer.¡±


    Changing the Eight Extremities Flowing River into a jade pendant and hanging it on his waist ¨C who would have thought that it actually contained the Black Mountain Black Bear and the Fishpeople Tribe?


    It had to be said that this jade pendant passed down by the Fishpeople Tribe was indeed a treasure. Yang Chen held it in his hand and observed it carefully, but he couldn¡¯t find any difference between this jade pendant and other jade pendants, making it a perfect hiding place. It¡¯s a pity that such mustard seed spaces are more suitable for demon beasts to live in, and human martial artists with insufficient cultivation find it difficult to enter.


    Yang Chen wasn¡¯t discouraged. At least for now, his trouble with the two demon beast clans was completely resolved.


    ¡°Fish Queen¡­ Uh, what¡¯s your name?¡± Yang Chen asked.


    ¡°My name is Rainbow!¡±


    After introducing themselves to each other, they became more familiar and relaxed.


    It wasn¡¯t difficult to communicate with the Fish Queen.


    The strength of the Fishpeople Tribe lies in their Divine Soul Power. Their souls are so potent that they far surpass those of powerful human martial artists. For example, the Fish Queen can now communicate with Yang Chen directly using her soul, and even block the transmission of Yang Chen¡¯s voice.


    Soul communication is one of the ways martial artists communicate. By using soul communication, they can make sounds appear directly in their minds to prevent eavesdroppers.


    ¡°Young Master Chen, you said you¡¯re interested in our Fishpeople Tribe¡¯s Divine Soul Cultivation Method?¡± Rainbow pouted, ¡°You¡¯re too bad, we just started following you, and you¡¯re already asking us for things.¡±


    Yang Chen knew that asking the Fishpeople Tribe for things might not be as simple as asking from Elder Bear and Second Elder Bear, so he just shrugged: ¡°Fine, since you¡¯re cautious, let¡¯s talk about this matter later.¡±


    He knew that he couldn¡¯t rush this matter. After all, he hadn¡¯t fully gained the trust of the Fishpeople Tribe, and it was still a long way from having the Fishpeople Tribe think completely for him and help him.


    ¡°Speaking of which, you must be very familiar with the environment in the inner area of Beast Mountain. I¡¯m curious, what¡¯s the origin of this inner area of Beast Mountain?¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but ask.


    ¡°The origin is quite significant. If one goes further north through the inner area of Beast Mountain, they will enter the world of demonic beasts. However, after the ancient battle between demonic beasts and humans, the humans set up an ancient seal here, preventing demonic beasts from crossing and stopping the war.¡± Rainbow explained.


    It suddenly dawned on Yang Chen.


    No wonder¡­


    So that¡¯s the case.


    He had some understanding of the war between demonic beasts and humans.


    It was said that thousands of years ago, during a very distant era, the demon beast clan wanted to enslave the human clan, and their army invaded, trying to turn humans into their slaves. Human martial artists naturally fought back. That war was extremely fierce, with countless human powerful ones dying in it, along with many talented individuals perishing.


    In the end, it was the blood of countless people and the deaths of many brilliant individuals that led to the retreat of the demonic beasts.


    The human clan set up a seal, cutting off the demonic beasts¡¯ invasion route.


    Yang Chen knew quite a bit about this, but he didn¡¯t expect that the sealing site was actually the inner area of Great Desolate Monster Beast Mountain¡­


    No wonder he encountered nearly extinct demonic beasts such as the Fishpeople Tribe and the Black Mountain Black Bear here. If this place was indeed the sealing site of that year, then everything could be easily explained. These may be the demonic beasts that failed to escape back to their camp during that time.


    In fact, such demonic beasts were not a minority. Although the demonic beast clan retreated, there were still many remaining on the continent. The human clan, too, suffered a great loss at the time and could not eradicate those demonic beasts completely. As a result, those demon beasts slowly multiplied and became more prominent.


    When Yang Chen was young, he had seen many demonic beast clans flourishing within the human clan.


    ¡°So that¡¯s how it is. How much do you know about the inner area of Beast Mountain? I want to collect some Lingcao resources. If you can help me with this, your Fishpeople Tribe will benefit greatly.¡± Yang Chen slowly said.


    Hearing Yang Chen mention benefits, Rainbow immediately became energetic, and through soul transmission, said: ¡°You¡¯re talking about Lingcao resources? We, the Fishpeople Tribe, have seen a lot of them, but we couldn¡¯t collect them due to our lack of strength. There was even a Golden Elephant Fruit that was snatched away by those two silly bears. Hurry up and follow the direction I told you. There are many treasures there.¡±


    Listening to Rainbow¡¯s excitement, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but smile.


    With the help of the Fishpeople Tribe, Yang Chen¡¯s resource collection became much more efficient.


    After all, the Fishpeople Tribe was indigenous to Beast Mountain¡¯s inner circle, and they were already familiar with the place. Under their guidance, Yang Chen avoided many detours and collected a variety of resources.


    However, Yang Chen originally thought that he could peacefully collect treasures, but soon he found that he was greatly mistaken.


    ¡°Young Master Chen, there are people coming.¡± Rainbow communicated with Yang Chen through the soul in the mustard seed space.


    Hearing this, Yang Chen nodded and prepared for the confrontation.


    Rainbow¡¯s Divine Soul Power was mighty and could even spread her divine soul out to sense the movement in the vicinity. This was also a characteristic of the Fishpeople Tribe, who were inherently powerful in terms of divine soul.


    Hearing Rainbow¡¯s warning, Yang Chen hid himself and looked into the distance.


    Just as Rainbow had said, before long, he heard the sound of footsteps.


    ¡°Hurry up, we¡¯ll be caught by the bandits if we¡¯re any slower.¡±


    ¡°Not necessarily. Those bandits are after Feng Xiaotian and Murong Liuhe, and have nothing to do with us. We run a little faster, and Zhang Ying and Zhang Long won¡¯t trouble us anymore.¡± Two geniuses from the Great Wilderness hurried along as if a tiger was chasing them from behind.


    Yang Chen squinted at them.


    He recognized these two young geniuses as Zhang Huaizhong from the Zhang Family and Chen Ting from the Chen Family, both of whom had been on opposing sides with him.


    Seeing the panicked looks on these two geniuses¡¯ faces, Yang Chen frowned and then stepped out from the shadows: ¡°You two, I heard you just now. What¡¯s going on? Are Feng Xiaotian and Murong Liuhe captured by bandits?¡±


    ¡°Huh? Who, you, it¡¯s Yang Chen! ¡± Both Chen Ting and Zhang Huaizhong were first surprised when they saw the person who suddenly appeared in front of them, and then they became excited as if they had found their backbone..

 Chapter 116 - Chapter 116: Chapter 113: Coward_l

    Chapter 116: Chapter 113: Coward_l


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°Yang Chen, we¡¯ve been waiting eagerly for you to come out.¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen, you must stand up for us.¡± Chen Ting and Zhang Huaizhong seemed to have suffered some great grievances, gritting their teeth and filled with resentment in their hearts.


    Yang Chen took a deep breath: ¡°Tell me everything that happened.¡±


    Chen Ting and Zhang Huaizhong glanced at each other before Zhang Huaizhong clenched his fist and said through gritted teeth: ¡°Here¡¯s what happened. The Horse-thief Gang has always sent five geniuses by tradition. As soon as these five geniuses from the Horse-thief Gang entered Monster Beast Mountain, they formed a group.¡±


    ¡°This time, the Horse-thief Gang seems to be even more restless than in previous years.¡± Chen Ting continued: ¡°As soon as they entered Monster Beast Mountain, they started targeting the singled-out geniuses. At first, it wasn¡¯t a problem since everyone teamed up, and the Horse-thief Gang didn¡¯t dare to act recklessly. But during these last few days, those people from the Horse-thief Gang, for some unknown reason, attacked the geniuses of the Great Wild


    Hundred Clans as soon as they saw them! ¡±


    Yang Chen said slowly, ¡°There are so many of you, yet you¡¯re afraid of five people from the Horse-thief Gang?¡±


    ¡°If we had realized this early on, we wouldn¡¯t be afraid. But in reality, most of us formed pairs or, at most, groups of three. The five Horse-thief Gang members moved together, and we couldn¡¯t match them. The key point is, Brother Yang Chen, what you don¡¯t know is that Zhang Long¡¯s martial arts cultivation is even stronger than Zhang Ying¡¯s, and he¡¯s not far behind you.¡± Chen Ting said with a mix of snot and tears, feeling extremely bitter. Yang Chen, with his hands behind his back: ¡°Zhang Ying, Zhang Long¡­¡±


    ¡°If you were with us, we wouldn¡¯t be afraid of Zhang Ying or Zhang Long, but we spent so much time searching Monster Beast Mountain for you and couldn¡¯t find you!¡± Zhang Huaizhong said with a wronged expression.


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but smile wryly at this.


    So that¡¯s the story.


    He spent at least three days in the valley where the Black Mountain Bears resided, and during those days, the Horse-thief Gang made their move.


    Unfortunately, he wasn¡¯t there, and with the martial arts cultivation level of these Great Wild Hundred Clans¡¯ youngsters, they couldn¡¯t cope with Zhang Ying and Zhang Long.


    ¡°Brother Yang Chen, what do you plan to do now? In my opinion, now that you¡¯ve returned, you must quickly gather the remaining survivors, unify them as a strong force, and then endure these ten days. Once we¡¯re out of Monster Beast Mountain, we¡¯ll immediately seek justice from our clan elders. The Horse-thief Gang will get what¡¯s coming to them then.¡± Chen Huaizhong said indignantly.


    ¡°Seeking justice from our clan elders¡­ Do you think the Horse-thief Gang is afraid of that since they dared to do all this?¡± Yang Chen said helplessly.


    ¡°But¡­¡± Zhang Huaizhong choked on Yang Chen¡¯s words and didn¡¯t know how to refute them.


    Yes, would the Horse-thief Gang be afraid of them telling the elders?


    What a joke.


    Yang Chen massaged his eyebrows, ¡°In my opinion, since the Horse-thief Gang dares to attack the Hundred Clans¡¯ geniuses like this, they probably don¡¯t fear the consequences at all. On the contrary, the Great Tribes and the Horse-thief Gang probably have some unwritten rules: not to interfere with each other¡¯s conflicts in Monster Beast Mountain.¡±


    At least, Feng Changkong had hinted before entering Monster Beast Mountain that the top 30 geniuses should unite against the Horse-thief Gang, but how many of them could understand?


    ¡°So what do we do now, Brother Yang Chen? We¡¯ll listen to whatever you say.¡±


    By now, Chen Ting had already lost any courage he had initially, and couldn¡¯t make any decisions on his own.


    Yang Chen slowly said, ¡°Those bandits will come for us sooner or later. So instead of waiting for them, why not take the initiative and go find them? Didn¡¯t you say Feng Xiaotian and Murong Liuhe were targeted by the


    Horse-thief Gang? In that case, we¡¯ll go save them right now!¡±


    ¡°How can we do that?¡± Chen Ting immediately became scared: ¡°I won¡¯t go. If we go there and get caught by those bandits, it¡¯ll be difficult to even survive.¡±


    Although Zhang Huaizhong was also terrified, he cared much more about loyalty and friendship than Chen Ting: ¡°Chen Ting, you should know that the Horse-thief Gang¡¯s original target was us. Murong Liuhe and Feng Xiaotian were targeted because they tried to help us. Their situation is probably already very dangerous. At first, I could understand you not rescuing them because we were too weak to be of any assistance. But now that Brother Yang Chen is here, and you still don¡¯t want to go?¡±


    Chen Ting¡¯s face turned red with embarrassment after Zhang Huaizhong¡¯s words: ¡°You can go to your deaths, but I won¡¯t!¡±


    ¡°Fine, Chen Ting, I guess I misjudged you,¡± Zhang Huaizhong said through gritted teeth.


    Seeing that their opinions didn¡¯t align, Chen Ting turned and left without any intention of staying.


    Zhang Huaizhong stared at Chen Ting¡¯s retreating figure and snorted: ¡°It¡¯s because we have such cowards in our Great Wilderness that those bandits can be so rampant and lawless.¡±


    ¡°Brother Zhang, your sense of responsibility is commendable. You chose to stay and go save Feng Xiaotian and Murong Liuhe with me. I, Yang Chen, have great respect for you.¡± Yang Chen said with a respectful bow.


    To be honest, if Zhang Huaizhong had also decided to leave, Yang Chen wouldn¡¯t blame him either.After all, the strength of Zhang Long and Zhang Ying from the Horse-thief Gang was not trivial. Yang Chen could handle one of them, but could he handle two?


    Zhang Huaizhong sighed, ¡°Murong Liuhe and Feng Xiaotian were captured trying to save me. Even if Brother Yang Chen didn¡¯t show up, I wouldn¡¯t just give up on them. Now that Brother Yang Chen is here, my confidence has increased. I am even more determined. I, Zhang Huaizhong, am not one to shirk my debts. How could I live with myself otherwise!¡±


    ¡°Good, good, Zhang Huaizhong! With that attitude, I, Yang Chen, recognize you as a friend!¡± Yang Chen laughed heartily.


    Zhang Huaizhong turned out to be quite a man as well. Once his decision was made, he said, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Chen Ting will only regret this foolish decision he made today. Let me lead you to deal with those bandits. It¡¯s definitely not a suicide mission; I¡¯ve yet to live to my fullest.¡±


    ¡°Brother Yang Chen, what¡¯s your plan?¡± Zhang Huaizhong asked curiously.


    ¡°Plan?¡± Yang Chen scratched his chin.


    He didn¡¯t actually have much of a plan.


    Did he really need a plan to deal with Zhang Long and Zhang Ying¡¯s bandits with his current strength?


    Thinking of this, Yang Chen smiled, ¡°Let¡¯s not discuss this for now. Lead the way.¡±


    Zhang Huaizhong immediately nodded and quickly took the lead.


    Yang Chen followed closely behind Zhang Huaizhong. In no time, they were stealthily approaching the bandits¡¯ hideout where Zhang Long, Zhang Ying, and the others were.


    ¡°Brother Chen, we¡¯re here,¡± Zhang Huaizhong whispered.


    ¡°So, it¡¯s right here,¡± Yang Chen muttered.


    At the moment, his eyes scanned the surroundings, and he could clearly see the situation.


    Feng Xiaotian and Murong Liuhe were indeed captured.


    Not only Feng Xiaotian and Murong Liuhe were tied up, but also other geniuses such as Qian Meng from the Qian family. More than half of the top thirty


    participants in the Trial Battle were there.


    If the rest were killed, then only a few people would have escaped the Horse-thief Gang during the entire Trial Battle.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t rush to take action.


    At this time, Zhang Huaizhong suddenly pointed to a spot in the distance and whispered, ¡°Brother Chen, look over there.¡±


    ¡°Hmm?¡± Yang Chen looked and saw a bandit dragging a tied-up person back from a distance.


    That young man was none other than Chen Ting, who had just parted ways with Yang Chen.


    Chen Ting had intended to escape, but his luck was unbelievably bad. He had just separated from Yang Chen when he was discovered and taken back by the bandits.


    ¡°Haha, it¡¯s Chen Ting, he really deserves it,¡± Zhang Huaizhong chuckled from the shadows.


    Yang Chen also couldn¡¯t help but chuckle, ¡°Chen Ting really has bad luck.¡±


    ¡°Brother Long, Brother Ying. This is Chen Ting from the Chen family. Capturing him was quite a bit of work. Damn it, this kid may not have much skill, but he runs like a rabbit. That being said, with this kid captured, only Yang Chen and Zhang Huaizhong are left. Everyone else is here.¡± The young bandit spoke respectfully to Zhang Long and Zhang Ying.


    Zhang Long and Zhang Ying exchanged glances, and then Zhang Long said, ¡°Zhang Huaizhong is just a small fry. It¡¯s Yang Chen who¡¯s truly hard to deal with. Has there been any news on him?¡±


    Not yet,¡± the bandit shook his head.


    ¡°I have news on Yang Chen! Not only do I know where Yang Chen is, but I also know where Zhang Huaizhong is. As long as you promise to spare me, I guarantee I¡¯ll tell you their exact location immediately.¡± At this moment, the captured Chen Ting suddenly yelled out.


    This brought a glimmer of joy to Zhang Long while also causing a sharp flash in the eyes of the hidden Yang Chen..

 Chapter 117 - Chapter 117: Chapter 114: Strong Appearance_l

    Chapter 117: Chapter 114: Strong Appearance_l


    Translator: 549690339


    Many times, it¡¯s not enemies that put you in a bad situation, but teammates who stand on the same side as you.


    Yang Chen had always understood this, for his current reincarnation was caused by people like Chen Ting.


    Thinking of this, Yang Chen laughed.


    He was curious how Chen Ting would explain his relationship with Zhang Huaizhong to Zhang Long and Zhang Ying.


    Obviously, Zhang Long was also curious about the news, staring at Chen Ting and saying with a smirk: ¡°No problem, as long as your news is true, we don¡¯t mind exchanging your life for the lives of Yang Chen and Zhang Huaizhong. After all, we don¡¯t care about killing you either.¡±


    Chen Ting¡¯s eyes flickered with joy when he heard this: ¡°That¡¯s great, I¡¯ll tell you now. From what I know, Yang Chen and Zhang Huaizhong are planning to target the brothers of the Horse-thief Gang, and I guess they might have foolishly arrived here already.¡±


    ¡°Chen Ting actually betrayed us!¡± Zhang Huaizhong was furious.


    Yang Chen smiled, not expecting that he still underestimated Chen Ting¡¯s character. Moreover, Chen Ting was smart enough to guess that he and Zhang Huaizhong had already arrived.


    ¡°Chen Ting, you¡¯ve betrayed your companions! Murong Liuhe and I saved you together, are you still human?¡± Feng Xiaotian, who was tightly bound at the side, roared angrily.


    Murong Liuhe¡¯s face was also grim: ¡°Chen Ting, I never thought you¡¯d be so beastly! By betraying the Great Wild Hundred Clans and siding with the Horse-thief Gang, you are living a disgraceful life. If your elders in your Sect know about this, do you really think they¡¯ll let you off easily?¡±


    ¡°Hmph, do you think I¡¯m like you? A bunch of idiots, you should worry about surviving first, everything else is nonsense. For the sake of the greater good, you would give up your life without question, what¡¯s the point?¡± Chen Ting mocked.


    ¡°Chen Ting, is everything you said just now true?¡± Zhang Long asked in a deep voice.


    ¡°Absolutely true! Although it¡¯s just a guess, every word I said is true.¡± Chen Ting hastily replied.


    Zhang Long¡¯s eyes sparkled when he heard Chen Ting¡¯s news, saying: ¡°Search the area and see if what this kid said is true or false.¡±


    ¡°Yes, brother Long!¡±


    The three subordinate bandits started searching everywhere.


    Seeing this scene, Yang Chen snorted coldly: ¡°No need to look for it. Chen Ting was right, I¡¯m already here.¡±


    As the words fell, Yang Chen and Zhang Huaizhong revealed their figures.


    ¡°Yang Chen, how did you get here?¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen, you shouldn¡¯t have come.¡± Murong Liuhe and Feng Xiaotian exclaimed urgently upon seeing Yang Chen¡¯s arrival.


    The other geniuses had a normal relationship with Yang Chen. Seeing him appear, their expressions changed, and they began to think about how to escape after Yang Chen fought the Horse-thief Gang.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t bother considering what the other geniuses were thinking. He was here to save his acquaintances and incidentally rescue the other geniuses.


    ¡°See, I knew Yang Chen would come.¡± Chen Ting said with delight. ¡°Was I right?


    Was I right?¡±


    With that said, at least his life was temporarily spared.


    Zhang Long was also very surprised: ¡°I didn¡¯t expect Yang Chen, unlike others who would run away at the sight of us, you would actually dare to sneak in here. I don¡¯t know whether to call you naive or a fool. You were able to defeat Zhang Ying, which was unexpected, but do you really think that you alone can handle all of us here?¡±


    Zhang Ying gritted his teeth and said: ¡°Brother, this kid has no chance.¡± ¡°Of course he has no chance.¡± Zhang Long sneered.


    Yang Chen ignored Zhang Long and Zhang Ying¡¯s words. He glanced at Chen Ting and said slowly: ¡°Chen Ting, not bad.¡±


    Chen Ting trembled in fear as Yang Chen stared at him without any hesitation:


    ¡°Yang Chen, what are you happy about? You¡¯ll be killed by the Horse-thief Gang soon. I really don¡¯t know how you can still laugh.¡±


    Since they had already torn apart their masks, Chen Ting naturally wouldn¡¯t be polite to Yang Chen, and his words were filled with sarcasm.


    Yang Chen laughed happily: ¡°Since that¡¯s the case, it seems I really need to teach you a lesson. But there¡¯s no time now, Chen Ting, remember, I¡¯ll deal with you later.¡±


    ¡°Teach others a lesson? Haha, Yang Chen, you better look after yourself first. You¡¯re in danger now, and you still have the time to talk big?¡± Zhang Long sneered.


    Upon hearing this, he barked an order: ¡°Zhang Ying, and you three, keep an eye on Yang Chen.¡±


    ¡°Brother Long, alright!¡±


    The several bandits didn¡¯t hesitate and surrounded Yang Chen and Zhang Huaizhong in an offensive formation.


    ¡°It¡¯s bad now!¡±


    ¡°We initially thought that with Yang Chen in the Great Wild Hundred Clans, we¡¯d at least have someone to relay the news if we got out. We¡¯d still have some hope of turning the tide, but who would have thought that Yang Chen would be so impulsive? Now that he¡¯s surrounded, we¡¯re done.¡± ¡°The only hope for a turnaround is gone.¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen really shouldn¡¯t have appeared here.¡±


    Although Murong Liuhe and Feng Xiaotian didn¡¯t say it openly, they had similar thoughts in their hearts.


    Could Yang Chen, as powerful as he was, fight all five bandits?


    They had all witnessed the strength of these five bandits.


    With this in mind, Feng Xiaotian could not help but remind: ¡°Brother Yang Chen, among the five bandits, Zhang Ying¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation has reached the Seventh Layer, and the other three have the strength level of the Body Refining Realm Sixth Stage. As for Zhang Long, he has reached the Body Refining Realm Seventh Layer Peak, which is no less impressive than you.¡± ¡°Oh?¡± Yang Chen turned to look at Zhang Long upon hearing this.


    Zhang Long sneered: ¡°Surprised, aren¡¯t you, Yang Chen? My Martial Arts Cultivation is not inferior to yours. Although I would love to compete with you, it¡¯s too bad today; I¡¯m not here to play martial games with you, but to take your life.¡±


    ¡°You just don¡¯t have the guts.¡± Zhang Huaizhong scoffed mockingly.


    ¡°Hehe, the dead have no right to talk about courage. You¡¯re called Zhang Huaizhong, right? Kill this kid first,¡± Zhang Long coldly snorted. ¡°Zhang Huaizhong, don¡¯t worry.¡± Yang Chen saw that Zhang Huaizhong was about to risk his life and said: ¡°When the battle starts later, it won¡¯t be a problem for you to hold one person with your strength. Leave the other four to me.¡±


    ¡°This¡­ How can this work?¡± Zhang Huaizhong exclaimed in disbelief: ¡°Brother Yang Chen, you mustn¡¯t take this risk. In my opinion, even if I have to stake my life to stop four of them, you should take care of Zhang Long first. As long as we can defeat Zhang Long, we might still have a chance to turn the tables against the remaining four.¡±


    Yang Chen smiled faintly: ¡°In any case, just do as I said.¡±


    What Zhang Huaizhong couldn¡¯t know was that, with his current strength, there wasn¡¯t much difference between fighting one or four, or even five opponents..

 Chapter 118 - Chapter 118: Chapter 115: Begging for Mercy on the Ground? 1

    Chapter 118: Chapter 115: Begging for Mercy on the Ground? 1


    Translator: 549690339


    Zhang Huaizhong saw that Yang Chen¡¯s plan was already set and there was nothing he could do, so he gritted his teeth and said, ¡°In that case, Brother


    Yang Chen, take care.¡±


    As soon as the words fell, Zhang Huaizhong exerted force and grasped the weapon in his hand, suddenly rushing out and bombarding a bandit with his attack.


    At this time, Yang Chen also suddenly made his move.


    ¡°Eat my spear, hahaha.¡± Yang Chen laughed heartily, his smile filled with confidence.


    As he thrust out this spear, in an instant, one spear became ten, and ten spears became a hundred. The air was filled with the illusion of spears. It was the Phantom Shadows technique that Yang Chen had comprehended when he fought against Bear Elder One and Bear Elder Two.


    Understanding this technique had allowed Yang Chen¡¯s spear art to reach a new level of advancement, and was a qualitative change that transformed his strength.


    Now that Yang Chen¡¯s spear art was unleashed, he was able to catch Zhang Long and Zhang Ying off guard with the hundred illusions.


    Zhang Long¡¯s martial arts cultivation was indeed one step stronger than Zhang Ying¡¯s, but in practice, their paths were quite similar, and the gap in strength was only in the difference in their cultivation levels. Compared to Yang Chen now, the gap was naturally evident.


    The hundred illusions made it impossible for the four bandits being attacked by Yang Chen to distinguish between the real and the fake ones.


    In comparison, Zhang Long, who was the eldest brother, had slightly more experience. Seeing that the illusions were indistinguishable from reality and that he couldn¡¯t tell which was real or fake, he knew that he had to make a move sooner or later. He immediately shouted, ¡°Don¡¯t panic, Yang Chen¡¯s spear technique is indeed tricky. But most of these illusions are fake; as long as we aim for his real body and head straight for it, I don¡¯t believe he can pull out any more tricks!¡±


    ¡°The idea is not bad, but do you really think it¡¯s so simple to touch me?¡± Yang Chen scoffed.


    His Tai Chu Divine Body was not so easily restrained once cultivated.


    Once the Tai Chu Divine Body was cultivated to perfection, his physical defense would be almost on par with that of a mature Black Mountain Black Bear. Not to mention, those who cultivated the Tai Chu Divine Body would also experience a significant increase in speed, and their body strength would be far superior to that of ordinary Body Refining Realm cultivators.


    Even now, with his Tai Chu Divine Body only at an early stage, his speed was far beyond that of his peers.


    There were no shortage of masters in the Body Refining Realm, but for the current Yang Chen, even the small cultivators in the Great Wilderness posed no pressure at all.


    At this moment, Yang Chen¡¯s figure moved, disappearing from where he stood like a bolt of lightning.


    Immediately afterward, with a swing of his spear, there was a clear sound of blood spattering.


    A bandit fell to the ground, his eyes filled with unwillingness and confusion; he didn¡¯t even know how he had died.


    ¡°One down.¡± After killing one bandit, Yang Chen coldly said. ¡°What happened?¡± Zhang Long and Zhang Ying¡¯s expressions changed.


    It was fear.


    Their companion had just died like that.


    And they didn¡¯t even know how Yang Chen had made his move.


    How could they not be afraid?


    ¡°Yang Chen, what have you done?¡± Zhang Long roared.


    ¡°What did I do?¡± Yang Chen sneered, and his figure moved like a ghost.


    The next moment, the sound of a spear piercing flesh was heard, and another bandit fell to the ground.


    ¡°Now, only you two brothers are left.¡± Yang Chen said coldly.


    Zhang Ying and Zhang Long were scared.


    ¡°Yang Chen, let¡¯s talk this over.¡± Zhang Long gritted his teeth and said. ¡°Talk it over?¡± Yang Chen shook his head, ¡°I have no reason to talk to you.¡± Yang Chen approached the duo step by step.


    Admittedly, the brothers were smart to understand to stand back to back, clinging to each other, to prevent his sneak attack at this time.


    But if his sneak attack could be so easily guarded against, his Tai Chu Divine Body would have been cultivated in vain.


    ¡°Yang Chen, I¡¯ll kill you!¡± Zhang Ying roared, his weapon thrusting straight towards Yang Chen.


    ¡°Clang!¡± Yang Chen wielded his silver spear, effortlessly fending off Zhang Ying¡¯s attack.


    ¡°Huh?¡± Zhang Ying¡¯s pupils contracted violently.


    Upon colliding with Yang Chen¡¯s immense power, he felt as if he had struck a rock with an egg.


    Very casually, Yang Chen had completely dissipated his strength.


    Zhang Ying couldn¡¯t believe it and roared, ¡°You¡­have you entered the Body


    Refining Realm 8th level?¡±


    As these words fell, the many geniuses around them were shocked, their mouths agape. Even some of them who had wanted to escape had forgotten how to run away. They were completely shocked by Zhang Ying¡¯s words.


    Body Refining Realm 8th level?


    Yang Chen had entered the Body Refining Realm 8th level.


    What did that mean?


    It was known that even many of the tribal elders within the Great Wild


    Hundred Clans only had a martial arts cultivation at the Body Refining Realm 8th level. Some small clan leaders had a cultivation level of only the Body Refining Realm 8th level or at most the 9th level.


    Entering the Body Refining Realm 8th level before the age of eighteen would be enough to be called an unparalleled genius.


    Yet Yang Chen had achieved this at the age of only fourteen.


    Chen Ting was even more fearful. What was going on? The situation wasn¡¯t right; it seemed like Yang Chen and Zhang Huaizhong couldn¡¯t cope with the five bandits at all.


    ¡°Zhang Ying, it¡¯s over.¡± Yang Chen said expressionlessly. The next moment, his silver spear shook violently, and with a single thrust, he pierced Zhang Ying¡¯s chest.


    Zhang Ying¡¯s whole body trembled, his eyes dull, and he fell to the ground. His body twitched twice before he stopped moving.


    Zhang Long, who had witnessed this scene, was flushed and stared straight at Yang Chen. He knew in his heart that he was no match for Yang Chen, and his fear spread as he shouted, ¡°Yang Chen, you killed Zhang Ying, our Horse-thief Gang won¡¯t let you off. If you stop now and beg me on your knees, I won¡¯t mind explaining to the Gang Leader and spare your life!¡±


    ¡°Spare my life?¡± Yang Chen laughed.


    He laughed loudly, ¡°Oh? Zhang Long, you mean as long as I don¡¯t kill you now, I can make peace with the Horse-thief Gang?¡±


    Zhang Long saw that Yang Chen had the intention of reconciling, and immediately stepped down, plucking up the courage to say, ¡®Yang Chen, you and our Horse-thief Gang have no grudges. However, Zhang Ying¡¯s death cannot be overlooked. You must kneel down and kowtow to me three times, then this matter will be settled.¡±


    He just knew Yang Chen didn¡¯t have the courage to exterminate their Horse-thief Gang.


    Otherwise, once the Horse-thief Gang knew that it was him, Yang Chen, who killed them, they would trample all over the Yang family sooner or later.


    At this moment, when he looked at Yang Chen with malicious eyes, he was quite curious what the expression of Yang Chen, who had responded and understood the situation, would be kneeling and begging for mercy.


    After all, being begged for mercy by an unparalleled genius on his knees was a very memorable thing..

 Chapter 119 - Chapter 119: Chapter 116: Sudden Change in Situation_1

    Chapter 119: Chapter 116: Sudden Change in Situation_1


    Translator: 549690339


    However, Zhang Long had made a mistake.


    That was that Yang Chen never intended to beg for mercy from the beginning; it was just Zhang Long who thought that the mere mention of the Horse-thief Gang was enough to scare him off.


    Yang Chen sneered, ¡°Zhang Long, you really are merciful towards me, just a few kowtows on the ground and we can settle our grievances.¡±


    ¡°Of course, I know you, Yang Chen, are a remarkable person. If it were someone else, even if they knelt and begged for mercy, they wouldn¡¯t be spared from death!¡± Zhang Long said arrogantly.


    ¡°Really? So, I should take your ¡®kindness¡¯ then?¡± Yang Chen narrowed his eyes.


    ¡°Yang Chen, indeed, you have to do that. Otherwise, both your Yang family and you will die. Under the iron hooves of the Horse-thief Gang, your Yang family is nothing, and you are just a minor character. You should know which is more important.¡± Zhang Long said coldly.


    Yang Chen laughed, ¡°Zhang Long, I really don¡¯t know where your confidence comes from, daring to talk to me like this even now. But, I forgot to tell you that what I, Yang Chen, hate the most is being threatened, and also, I have never planned to spare your life!¡±


    ¡°What? Yang Chen, what are you going to do?¡± Zhang Long asked in fear.


    Yang Chen scoffed, and in the next moment, he swung his silver spear and directly stabbed towards Zhang Long like a lightning bolt. With this spear, Yang Chen had no intention of showing mercy at all. ¡°Not good!¡± Zhang Long¡¯s face changed abruptly, ¡°Uncle Kun, save me!¡±


    ¡°Huh?¡±


    As soon as Zhang Long uttered the word ¡®Uncle Kun¡¯, Yang Chen suddenly felt an invisible pressure engulfing him.


    This tremendous pressure seemed like it could compress the air itself, making it somewhat difficult for Yang Chen to breathe.


    Yang Chen¡¯s heart shuddered, and out of the corner of his eye, he could clearly see an elder flying low in the sky. The elder had a smile on his face, looking at Yang Chen as if he were just an insignificant ant.


    ¡°A Spirit Martial Realm Expert¡­¡± Yang Chen thought with alarm.


    What was going on?


    How did this Spirit Martial Realm Expert sneak into the Inner Area of Monster Beast Mountain?


    This made no sense at all.


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t figure it out.


    At this moment, Zhang Long, seeing the appearance of the elder, regained his confidence and laughed coldly, ¡°Yang Chen, just now I asked you to kneel, but you didn¡¯t. Haha, now you want to kneel? Too late! However, if you really want to kneel and kowtow to me a few more times, I don¡¯t mind leaving your body intact!¡±


    In front of a Spirit Martial Realm expert, even if Yang Chen had extraordinary talent, he was still just an insignificant ant.


    There was a fundamental gap between the Body Refining Realm and the Spirit Martial Realm.


    ¡°Zhang Long, you¡¯re getting ahead of yourself too soon.¡± Yang Chen¡¯s voice was cold and murderous.


    Did Zhang Long think that the appearance of a Spirit Martial Realm expert was enough to save him?


    Maybe so, but since Yang Chen knew he wouldn¡¯t get a good deal anyway, why not kill Zhang Long first?


    It was a pity that Zhang Long didn¡¯t understand this, and even provoked him.


    Killing intent surged in Yang Chen¡¯s eyes, and then he flicked his wrist.


    ¡°Not good, Yang Chen, how dare you!¡± The elder was shocked, never expecting Yang Chen to still attack Zhang Long even after he appeared.Zhang Long was also frightened.


    ¡°Uncle Kun!¡±


    ¡°No good, it¡¯s too late.¡± Xu Kun¡¯s heart lurched.


    ¡°Pfft!¡±


    With Yang Chen¡¯s overwhelming strength against Zhang Long, how could he possibly miss with his spear?


    By the time he came to his senses, Zhang Long was covering his neck with his hands, blood splashing everywhere, and collapsing in a pool of blood. Seeing this scene, Xu Kun was furious: ¡°Yang Chen, what a big guts you have!¡± How could he not get angry?


    He, a grand Spirit Martial Realm expert, had come forward to protect Zhang Long. Logically, mere ants in the Body Refining Realm would not dare to take action in front of him. But Yang Chen did ¨C right in front of him, he killed Zhang Long.


    If the head of the house knew that he, Xu Kun, watched Zhang Ying and Zhang Long being killed by a junior like Yang Chen, wouldn¡¯t they punish him?


    The more he thought of the head of the house¡¯s authority, the more fearful Xu Kun became. He turned his fear into anger and vented it on Yang Chen: ¡°Yang


    Chen, I want you dead!¡±


    Yang Chen gripped his silver spear, ready for Xu Kun¡¯s attack.


    When Xu Kun appeared, he had no plans to leave unscathed, so why would he spare Zhang Long¡¯s life? He had anticipated Xu Kun¡¯s fury, so he gave a muffled snort and ran off with his silver spear.


    ¡°Kid, where are you fleeing to!¡± Xu Kun shouted, his voice filled with furious anger, as if he wouldn¡¯t rest until Yang Chen was torn to pieces.


    ¡°It¡¯s over, completely over now!¡±


    The geniuses around sighed: ¡°We thought Yang Chen¡¯s extraordinary talent could save us. We didn¡¯t expect that a Spirit Martial Realm expert would get involved. Yang Chen has no chance of winning now.¡±


    ¡°Who is this Xu Kun? How did he enter the Monster Beast Mountain Inner


    Circle? Isn¡¯t Monster Beast Mountain guarded by the elders of various clans? He shouldn¡¯t have been able to enter Monster Beast Mountain.¡±


    ¡°This Xu Kun is ranked eleventh among the Horse Bandit Gang¡¯s Twelve Great Ghost Protectors. These twelve Great Ghost Protectors rank after the three leaders of the horse bandits, and their martial arts cultivation has reached the first level of the Spirit Martial Realm. However, it is impossible for the bandits to infiltrate anything other than the five Zhang Longs. How did a Spirit Martial


    Realm expert get in?¡±


    ¡°Hmph, Yang Chen, this useless fellow. Does he really think he¡¯s the savior? Haha, now that the Spirit Martial Realm expert has arrived, he won¡¯t even know how he died.¡± Chen Ting, who was bound and unable to move, laughed mockingly. He had already betrayed the Great Wild Hundred Clans, so he had no reason to treat these geniuses kindly.


    ¡°Traitor!¡±


    ¡°Chen Ting, did you think that by joining the horse bandits you¡¯d have good things to eat?¡±


    ¡°Ha ha, you all yell fiercely now, but once the Spirit Martial Realm seniors return, you will all die.¡± Chen Ting sneered: ¡°Only those who understand the times are heroes!¡±


    ¡°Damn!¡±


    Feng Xiaotian and Murong Liuhe¡¯s hearts burned with anger, wishing they could break free of their bindings and kill Chen Ting right away.


    Unfortunately, Yang Chen was now being chased by a Spirit Martial Realm expert, and Zhang Huaizhong was locked in a bitter fight with the fifth bandit. Where would they have the time to deal with them?


    At the same time, Yang Chen was being chased by Xu Kun.


    Yang Chen, who had cultivated the Tai Chu Divine Body, had a speed that was naturally far superior to ordinary Body Refining Realm, but compared to those who can use True Qi to fly low in the Spirit Martial Realm, he was still a tier


    At this moment, Xu Kun¡¯s face looked terrible: ¡°Good, good, good, Yang Chen, you little bastard can run quite fast. It cost me a lot of effort to catch up.


    However, this is the end for you.¡±


    Yang Chen¡¯s expression was serious: ¡°The end? I don¡¯t think so!¡±


    ¡°Ha ha, kid, you¡¯re still stubborn in the face of death! I admit that your speed is indeed fast and somewhat eerie. It cost me a lot of effort to catch up to you, but what can you do now? In front of a Spirit Martial Realm expert, you have no choice but to accept your fate!¡± With these words, Xu Kun waved his hand and took action..

 Chapter 120 - Chapter 120: Chapter 117: Slaying the Spirit Martial Realm 1

    Chapter 120: Chapter 117: Slaying the Spirit Martial Realm 1


    Translator: 549690339


    The main difference between the Spirit Martial Realm and the Body Refining Realm is that the Spirit Martial Realm is the true beginning of a martial artist¡¯s journey. In a way, the Body Refining Realm is not even considered as being part of the martial artist¡¯s path. Only when one reaches the Spirit Martial Realm, can they be called a martial artist.


    Upon reaching the Spirit Martial Realm, one can absorb a large amount of Heaven and Earth Spiritual Energy, refining it into a small amount of True Qi.


    This is why it is called the Spirit Martial Realm.


    What sets it apart from the Body Refining Realm is that the Spirit Martial Realm can utilize the power of True Qi. Once they make a move, True Qi flows through their body, making them extremely powerful.


    It is precisely due to the limitations of True Qi and Spiritual Energy that a great number of Cultivation Methods only become truly powerful after reaching the Spirit Martial Realm. Xu Kun, too, was a martial artist who cultivated a fragmented Cultivation Method. Although it was fragmented, his Martial Arts


    Cultivation level had reached the Spirit Martial Realm, making the power of his Cultivation Methods in his hands far beyond the comparison of the Body Refining Realm.


    ¡°Take this Crushing Void Palm!¡± Xu Kun swung his hand, releasing a burst of True Qi. In an instant, his Cultivation Method circulated within his body, and he struck the air, causing layers of ripples. It seemed like everything was being compressed together, sweeping towards Yang Chen.


    Seeing this punch, Yang Chen was shocked and quickly dodged, followed by unleashing the Mixed Yuan Spear Technique¡¯s Enemy Breaking Style, and conjuring the move ¡®Phantom Shadows¡¯.


    Hundreds of phantom images instantly swept around.


    Seeing this illusionary move, Xu Kun shouted, ¡°Yang Chen, do you think this move will work on me?


    As soon as his words fell, Xu Kun struck out another palm, accompanied by his True Qi, altering the wind direction. The surrounding trees and leaves were instantly crushed into pieces by the True Qi, and branches and trunks fell off. Yang Chen¡¯s illusions were instantly scattered by the slap.


    Yang Chen¡¯s expression changed slightly.


    He had expected that his move ¡®Phantom Shadows¡¯ would be useless against a Spirit Martial Realm expert.


    As the Spirit Martial Realm experts could control True Qi, their power far surpassed that of the Body Refining Realm, so it was normal for his move to be useless.


    However, he wouldn¡¯t give up so easily.


    He didn¡¯t come here to escape, but to intentionally lure Xu Kun here.


    ¡°Just right, I also want to see how strong a Spirit Martial Realm expert is. With the Life-saving Talisman in hand, there is no way I can get hurt. But this talisman is my only protection, so I can¡¯t use it unless absolutely necessary. This Xu Kun is just a first-level Spirit Martial Realm expert. With all my trump cards, there may still be hope for victory!¡±


    Yang Chen decided to risk it all.


    Xu Kun obviously didn¡¯t think Yang Chen posed any threat to him. He sneered, ¡°Yang Chen, haven¡¯t you given up yet? Just surrender and die. I¡¯m sure if I hand you over to the Head of the House, he will be lenient towards me.¡±


    ¡°If you want to kill me, show me what you¡¯ve got,¡± Yang Chen shouted angrily.


    ¡°Show you what I¡¯ve got? Haha, Yang Chen, you overestimate yourself. Eat my palm!¡± Xu Kun slapped again.


    He practiced the Crushing Void Palm Technique, using his True Qi to compress the air and unleash an astonishingly powerful palm strike.


    With this palm strike, Yang Chen had nowhere to hide. How could he possibly be a match for him?


    However, just as he thought that, suddenly, Yang Chen made his move.


    Facing Xu Kun¡¯s palm, Yang Chen raised his hand and struck out with a palm of his own!


    At this moment, the Essence Blood from the Black Mountain Black Bear in Yang Chen¡¯s body suddenly surged, converging in his palm. Transforming into a powerful phantom palm shadow. As this palm moved, it instantly went towards Xu Kun¡¯s direction.


    ¡°Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm!¡± Yang Chen roared.


    This palm had a powerful momentum and astonishing power.


    ¡°What is this?!¡± Faced with this palm, Xu Kun was shocked, his scalp tingling and a sudden sense of danger emerged in his heart. Fear soaked his heart as he continuously retreated.


    Because¡­His Crushing Void Palm, clashed with the palm technique, was instantly broken by the powerful force of the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm.


    ¡°Not good!¡± Xu Kun realized it was too late to dodge and could only use his True Qi to protect his body¡¯s surface.


    However, even so, the powerful strike of the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm still hit him solidly.


    The next moment, Xu Kun spat out a mouthful of blood, and his face gradually turned pale and weak.


    As for Yang Chen, he also used all his strength to launch the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm, becoming extremely weak, as if his body was completely drained.


    True Qi is the power transformed from the spiritual energy refined by martial artists and converted by essence blood.


    Yang Chen hadn¡¯t entered the Spirit Martial Realm yet, so naturally, he didn¡¯t have True Qi. Hence, when launching the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm, he used the power of the essence blood in his body. He hit the palm solidly, unlike a mere test. With just one palm strike, he was almost completely exhausted, unable to fight in a short time.


    It can be said that in terms of embarrassment, he was far more embarrassed than Xu Kun right now.


    As Yang Chen had predicted, although the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm severely injured Xu Kun, it didn¡¯t kill him.


    At this moment, Xu Kun struggled to get up from the ground, wiped the blood overflowing from the corner of his mouth, and shouted with a grim face, ¡°Yang Chen, I never expected that you still had this kind of trump card. Hahaha, however, using such a move as a Body Refining Realm cultivator, I¡¯m afraid you¡¯ve exhausted yourself. Your life is mine, and so are all your hidden cards.¡± Xu Kun became more and more delighted as he thought about it.


    How terrifying is the strength of a Body Refining Realm cultivator who could go so far as to almost kill him, a Spirit Martial Realm cultivator?


    There must be many secrets hidden in Yang Chen¡¯s body, and by obtaining these secrets. his strength would surelv advance bv leaDS and bounds. It wouldn¡¯t be impossible to change the Horse-thief Gang¡¯s surname to Xu by then.


    However, when he stood up, he suddenly noticed something wrong.


    There was no fear in Yang Chen¡¯s expression at all!


    ¡°Something¡¯s not right!¡± A chill ran down Xu Kun¡¯s spine.


    The next moment, Xu Kun suddenly felt a great force sweeping over him from behind.


    He struggled to turn his head, only to find two enormous black bears standing behind him. These two giant bears, with their immense size, appeared out of nowhere. One bear stood on each side, blocking the way he could escape.


    ¡°Not good!¡± Xu Kun¡¯s face changed instantly.


    ¡°Bear Elder One, Bear Elder Two, don¡¯t hesitate!¡± Yang Chen roared.


    These two giant bears were naturally the Black Mountain Black Bear brothers that Yang Chen had Fishman Queen Rainbow release from the Eight


    Extremities Flowing River¡¯s Mustard Seed Space after launching the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm.


    When these two giant bears appeared, they hid in the shadows according to Yang Chen¡¯s orders and suddenly ambushed Xu Kun when he least expected it!


    It must be said that Bear Elder One and Bear Elder Two were quite talented in ambush. With one ambush, they blocked Xu Kun¡¯s path effectively, and with one of their feet each, they pressed him down with a bang.


    ¡°No!¡± Xu Kun let out an unwilling roar.


    But soon, he was silenced.


    Bear Elder One and Bear Elder Two stomped on him a few more times, and when they lifted their legs, they looked at the ground and found Xu Hut s body deformed by their stomping. But upon closer inspection, he was still stubbornly clinging to life.


    ¡°Big brother, this old fellow is still alive.¡± Bear Elder One grabbed Xu Kun¡¯s body like a chicken and brought it over.


    ¡°Not dead? That¡¯s just right.¡± Yang Chen took a deep breath.. ¡°Rainbow, it¡¯s time for you to make a move!¡±

 Chapter 121 - Chapter 121: Chapter 118: Safe Return_l

    Chapter 121: Chapter 118: Safe Return_l


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°Young Master Chen, what do you need me to do?¡± Rainbow said with a playful smile. Ever since following Yang Chen, she had secretly seen many humans in the mustard seed space. Naturally, she was extremely delighted as she had never seen the outside world before.


    Moreover, after hearing about Yang Chen¡¯s amazing martial arts talent, she felt that her initial decision was extremely wise.


    Now, she didn¡¯t mind helping Yang Chen.


    Yang Chen slowly said, ¡°Your mermaid tribe is born with incredibly powerful divine soul power. While Xu Kun is still alive, can you search his memories for me? I want to know how he managed to sneak into the inner area of Monster


    Beast Mountain.¡±


    Soul searching is a common method among martial artists.


    ¡°Is it my turn to help, Young Master Chen? Dont worry, leave this old man to me.¡± Rainbow was in the mustard seed space, gradually poking her head out, and then jumped out with her whole body.


    Her fishtail was sticking to the ground, and her big eyes were staring straight at Xu Kun.


    Xu Kun was still alive at this moment. He looked at Yang Chen and then at the fish people and black bears on the side, with waves of shock surging in his heart: ¡°Yang Chen, the Horse-thief Gang will not let you go.¡±


    ¡°Stop talking nonsense and shut up,¡± Rainbow scolded softly. She could understand human language.


    The next moment, Xu Kun¡¯s eyes became dull and confused.


    This shocked Yang Chen who was watching from the side.


    Although Xu Kun¡¯s mental state was severely damaged at the moment, it was an excellent opportunity for soul invasion and soul searching. However, in reality, it wasn¡¯t easy to search the soul of a Spirit Martial Realm expert. It required a very strong soul power, otherwise, the backlash from the Sea of


    Consciousness of the Spirit Martial Realm Expert would cause a great trouble.


    In other words, it was impossible for those at the Body Refining Realm to achieve this with their soul level.


    However, the fish people tribe had no martial arts cultivation but could still search the memories of Spirit Martial Realm experts. How powerful was their soul power?


    ¡°Incredible!¡± Yang Chen thought in his heart.


    It didn¡¯t take long for Rainbow to lift her head.


    ¡°I found it!¡± Rainbow chirped, ¡°Young Master Chen, this old man¡¯s name is Xu


    Kun, and he is one of the Twelve Great Fierce Ghost Protectors of the


    Horse-thief Gang. The reason he was able to come to the inner area of Monster Beast Mountain without being noticed is because there is a teleportation array hidden inside the mountain that he used!¡± ¡°What!¡± Yang Chen¡¯s eyes widened.


    A teleportation array?


    How could the Horse-thief Gang have built a teleportation array secretly within the inner area of Monster Beast Mountain?


    ¡°Of course, the teleportation array is not complete yet, so it can only teleport one person at a time. This time, Xu Kun was teleported here to work with Zhang Long and the others to complete the final stage of the teleportation array,¡± Rainbow explained without any omissions.


    This made Yang Chen laugh.


    He didn¡¯t expect to accidentally discover such a big secret.


    The Horse-thief Gang was truly greedy.


    No wonder Zhang Long and the others were willing to risk everything to capture the geniuses of the Great Wilderness.


    If the teleportation array were discovered, the Horse-thief Gang would lose everything. So even if it risked causing trouble by capturing these geniuses, they still had to protect the teleportation array.


    Once the teleportation array was fully built, wouldn¡¯t all the resources of Monster Beast Mountain belong to the Horse-thief Gang?


    Yang Chen¡¯s mouth curled into a smile: ¡°This is becoming more interesting. If it wasn¡¯t for the Horse-thief Gang who hadn¡¯t completed the magic array, we would have been in big trouble. In that case, I don¡¯t mind making them hate me even more by destroying the teleportation array!¡±


    If the Horse-thief Gang knew that he had destroyed all their efforts of the past few years, they would definitely hate him to the bone.But Yang Chen was not one to shy away from trouble.


    ¡°By the way, there should be quite a few treasures on Xu Kun. We must not forget about them.¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but click his tongue.


    The next moment, he slapped Xu Kun directly, killing him, who had only a last breath left. Then, he rummaged through Xu Kun¡¯s storage bag and other belongings.


    Upon seeing the contents, Yang Chen was delighted.


    Indeed, Xu Kun had quite a few treasures on him, with as many as three thousand Spirit Stones.


    ¡°The wealth of a Spirit Martial Realm is still that of a Spirit Martial Realm. With so many Spirit Stones, it should be enough for me to use.¡± Yang Chen¡¯s mouth curled up in a smile.


    Immediately after, he sorted out the treasures from Xu Kun¡¯s belongings.


    ¡°Young Master Chen, can you give this to me?¡± Mermaid girl Rainbow asked somewhat nervously.


    ¡°Oh? This bead? What do you want it for?¡± Yang Chen was taken aback.


    ¡°This¡­ Our Fishpeople Tribe loves beautiful things.¡± Rainbow swallowed and said with anticipation.


    That¡¯s when Yang Chen remembered the Fishpeople¡¯s love for collecting pretty things.


    Although the bead was just a precious ornament and not very useful to Yang Chen, he was generous and gave it to Rainbow.


    Rainbow accepted the bead with a grin, looking very fond of it.


    After dealing with the matter at hand, Yang Chen hurried back.


    He was curious how things had gone with Zhang Huaizhong.


    At the same time, Zhang Huaizhong was still fighting happily with the bandits.


    After all, he didn¡¯t have Yang Chen¡¯s freakish strength. More importantly, Zhang¡¯s strength was on par with the bandits, making it hard to determine a winner. After more than half a double-hour, the fight still hadn¡¯t been settled.


    ¡°Go, Zhang Huaizhong!¡±


    ¡°Kill this guy!¡±


    Chen Ting sneered as he heard the cheers from the other geniuses, ¡°Are you still giving it your all? Zhang Huaizhong, if I were you, I would admit defeat now. What does it matter if you win or not? Once the Spirit Martial Realm expert comes back, you¡¯ll all be dead anyway. Haha, you might as well just give up. Do you really think that Yang Chen, that trash, can beat a Spirit Martial


    Realm expert?¡±


    ¡°Chen Ting, shut up!¡± Feng Xiaotian shouted angrily.


    ¡°What, am I wrong? If Yang Chen had listened to me and left with me, we wouldn¡¯t be in so much trouble now, would we? That kid just had to be stubborn and come back to die, and now we¡¯re all going to pay for it.¡± Chen Ting said angrily.


    He was still filled with resentment. If Yang Chen had just listened to him in the beginning and left with him, even if the bandits appeared, with Yang Chen there, he wouldn¡¯t have been captured, and he wouldn¡¯t have ended up in his current traitorous state. Now, who can escape?


    Yang Chen, Feng Xiaotian, they¡¯re all going to die.


    However, Chen Ting¡¯s eyes widened in disbelief very soon.


    ¡°Sorry, Chen Ting, I¡¯ve disappointed you. I¡¯m not dead.¡± At this moment, a loud voice rang out, startling everyone.


    As for Chen Ting, his heart jolted, and he felt like his soul was scattering in fear.


    Wasn¡¯t the young man standing in front of him Yang Chen? ¡°Yang¡­ you¡¯re Yang Chen!¡± Chen Ting shivered from head to toe..

 Chapter 122 - Chapter 122: Chapter 119: Leaving Monster Beast Mountain 1

    Chapter 122: Chapter 119: Leaving Monster Beast Mountain 1


    Translator: 549690339


    How could he not tremble?


    Are you kidding?


    Yang Chen leaves with a Spirit Martial Realm expert, who would have thought that Yang Chen would come back alive? Most importantly, Yang Chen comes back alive, but the Spirit Martial Realm expert is nowhere to be found. Chen Ting was sweating nervously: ¡°Yang Chen, are you a man or a ghost?¡±


    ¡°Ghost?¡± Yang Chen laughed: ¡°Chen Ting, I have already told you that I will deal with you later. How could I possibly become a ghost before dealing with you?


    Don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t let you off so easily.¡±


    With that, Yang Chen swept his silver spear.


    The next moment, the speed of his Tai Chu Divine Body was fully displayed.


    The geniuses nearby couldn¡¯t even see what had happened clearly, but they could see the genius who had been enjoying his fight with Zhang Huaizhong was no match for Yang Chen¡¯s single move, and was instantly pierced by Yang Chen¡¯s spear and fell to the ground.


    ¡°Yang Chen, you¡¯re back, that¡¯s great. But¡­ what on earth happened? Where is the Horse-thief Gang Spirit Martial Realm expert?¡± Zhang Huaizhong couldn¡¯t believe his eyes.


    Yang Chen smiled and said: ¡°It¡¯s a long story. I actually thought I was finished


    at first, but who knew that the devil¡¯s power could be aeteatea by the hao. That Horse-thief Gang somehow planted a Spirit Martial Realm expert in our midst. But our Great Wild Hundred Clans have been prepared for this. Xu Kun didn¡¯t even know about it. As soon as he took action, a mysterious senior came to my rescue. That mysterious senior is much more powerful than Xu Kun, and killed him in the blink of an eye. However, that senior did not intend to reveal his identity, so we should not bother him anymore.¡±


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t reveal that he had killed Xu Kun.


    This matter was too shocking, so he simply made up an unverifiable lie.


    Even if these youngsters went back and told their elders, the people from various clans would only think that one of the major tribes had seen through the Horse-thief Gang¡¯s ploy. They couldn¡¯t verify anything.


    ¡°So there has been an elder secretly protecting us all along.¡± Zhang Huaizhong was overjoyed.


    ¡°Yes, but now is not the time to discuss this. Brother Zhang, release these geniuses first, I have to settle some old scores with Chen Ting.¡± Yang Chen said calmly.


    ¡°Brother Yang Chen, you can¡¯t let Chen Ting off easily!¡± Zhang Huaizhong angrily said: ¡°This kid has been constantly mocking us just now. If Xu Kun had really succeeded, he would probably not mind becoming a Horse-thief Gang¡¯s running dog. It¡¯s not enough to kill this traitor.¡±


    Yang Chen slowly said, ¡°You¡¯re right.¡±


    With that, Yang Chen slowly walked towards Chen Ting.


    This made Chen Ting¡¯s face change dramatically, and he panicked: ¡°Yang Chen, don¡¯t come over, I know I was wrong, I really know I was wrong. I was just confused and did the wrong thing. I didn¡¯t mean to betray you, please forgive me, please.¡±


    ¡°Forgive you?¡± Yang Chen snorted coldly: ¡°I never show mercy to traitors.¡± As his words fell, Yang Chen swung his silver spear.


    ¡°Yang Chen, if you kill me, the Chen Family won¡¯t let you off!¡± Chen Ting hadn¡¯t finished speaking when he suddenly screamed.


    The silver spear pierced Chen Ting¡¯s body.


    Immediately afterward, Chen Ting¡¯s body convulsed and fell into a pool of blood.


    ¡°Well done!¡±


    ¡°Beautifully killed ! ¡±


    The geniuses who were watching the battle cheered one by one.


    ¡°Yang Chen, this kind of person deserves to be killed. I don¡¯t know how the Chen family raised him. It¡¯s unbelievable that such a traitor would emerge from our Great Wild Hundred Clans!¡±


    Yang Chen¡¯s actions undoubtedly won the applause of the geniuses from various clans.


    Murong Liuhe and Feng Xiaotian exchanged glances and said, ¡°Yang Chen, we are now close to the ten-day deadline. We all plan to set off and return. What are your plans?¡±


    Yang Chen smiled and said: ¡°Now that the members of the Horse-thief Gang have been wiped out, I¡¯m not in a hurry. I plan to return on the last day. You all go ahead and return first.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s fine, too.¡± These young geniuses had escaped death. They had no energy left to gather resources. They either teamed up or left individually, exhausted mentally and physically.


    After watching the youngsters leave, Yang Chen exchanged a few more pleasantries with Feng Xiaotian, Murong Liuhe, and Zhang Huaizhong before turning to leave.


    The reason he was not in a hurry to return was naturally because of the teleportation array.


    He discovered the Horse-thief Gang¡¯s ambition to monopolize the resources in the inner area of Monster Beast Mountain, which could not be allowed to happen.


    With Xu Kun¡¯s memories and the fishmen¡¯s familiarity with the inner area of Monster Beast Mountain, he soon found the location of the Teleportation Array.


    Once he found the teleportation array, Yang Chen, with the help of the Black Mountain Black Bear brothers, destroyed it mostly and collected quite a few resources in the depths of Monster Beast Mountain before catching up to go back.


    And so, the ten-day deadline passed in a flash.


    At the entrance to the inner area of Monster Beast Mountain, people from all major tribes gathered here, waiting for their geniuses to come out from the inner area of Monster Beast Mountain.The time was almost up, and the young talents from various clans participating in the trial had been keeping close track of the time. As the ten-day deadline approached, one by one, they returned to the periphery of Monster Beast Mountain from the exit. ¡°It¡¯s someone from our Qian family.¡±


    ¡°Zhang Huaizhong, how did your search in Monster Beast Mountain go?¡± ¡°Feng Xiaotian is back as well, and Murong Liuhe from the Murong family.¡±


    One by one, the young talents hurried back from the inner area of Monster Beast Mountain, but Yang Jin¡¯s expression became worse and worse. He stood in place anxiously, his heart extremely urgent: ¡°What about Yang Chen? Why hasn¡¯t he come out of the Monster Beast Mountain inner circle?¡±


    ¡°Our Chen family¡¯s Chen Ting hasn¡¯t returned either.¡±


    Many of the clans who had lost talent to the Horse-thief Gang were anxiously waiting in place.


    There were always some casualties among the geniuses during the Monster Beast Mountain expeditions.


    Yang Jin was worried about whether Yang Chen had encountered any accidents.


    The clans who had not seen their geniuses return were undoubtedly the most anxious, not only because of the loss of talent but also because they had finally had the opportunity to enter Monster Beast Mountain, only to end up empty-handed. This was truly the most headache-inducing and embarrassing situation.


    At this time, Feng Changkong stood at the forefront of the crowd, sweeping his eyes over the situation of the geniuses from various clans.


    He muttered to himself: ¡°Excluding the five people from the Horse-thief Gang, there are only twenty one people. This is really strange. This time on Monster Beast Mountain, not only did the geniuses from the Horse- thief Gang not get noticed, the major tribes also suffered heavy losses, and Yang Chen hasn¡¯t come out yet either.¡±


    Thinking about this, he felt a bit hurried: ¡°Fellow seniors, how long before the exit of the Monster Beast Mountain inner circle is closed?¡±


    ¡°There¡¯s not much time left, just the time it takes for a cup of tea. Any longer and we old fellows won¡¯t be able to hold on any longer.¡± A elder in charge of guarding the prohibition array spoke up.


    ¡°Father, Yang Chen hasn¡¯t come out of Monster Beast Mountain yet.¡± Feng Xuewu¡¯s brow furrowed.


    ¡°I¡¯m well aware of that.¡± Feng Changkong said, with his hands behind his back.


    It didn¡¯t make sense, even if Yang Chen was targeted by the Horse-thief Gang, with the Life-saving Talisman, there shouldn¡¯t be any accidents.


    However, as time passed, Yang Chen¡¯s figure had yet to be seen, making this all the more baffling.


    What on earth was going on?


    Time kept ticking away.


    Feng Changkong asked again: ¡°Fellow seniors, how much longer is left?¡± ¡°Sixty breaths remaining.¡± The elder replied truthfully.


    Upon hearing this, Yang Jin became even more anxious, pacing in place.


    Just then, suddenly someone shouted, ¡°It¡¯s Yang Chen!¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen is out!¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s Yang Chen!¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen! ¡±


    Yang Jin was undoubtedly the happiest, tears almost flowing down his face. He had already asked several people from the foreign races, and all their answers were that Yang Chen was not in danger, but since Yang Chen was reluctant to come out, it made him uneasy. Now that Yang Chen had come out, he finally breathed a sigh of relief.


    ¡°Good, good, good, Yang Chen!¡± Yang Jin laughed heartily.


    ¡°I apologize, I ran into some trouble on the way and came out a little late. I hope the seniors can forgive me.¡± Yang Chen said respectfully.


    Feng Changkong laughed out loud, ¡°Yang Chen, it¡¯s good that you made it out!¡±


    ¡°The exit of Monster Beast Mountain is closed.¡± The several tribal elders who guarded it shouted in unison.


    ¡°This¡­¡±


    There were those who were happy and those who were displeased.


    Because, many tribes hadn¡¯t seen a trace of the geniuses they had sent to participate in the expedition to the inner circle of Monster Beast Mountain. For example, the Chen family.


    And the Horse-thief Gang had the hardest time of all.


    With the Third Master leading the way, the Horse-thief Gang was situated separately from the other major tribes. As they watched the gradually closing entrance, their faces darkened.


    The five geniuses of their Horse-thief Gang had entered, but¡­


    Not one of them came out!

 Chapter 123 - Chapter 123: Chapter 120: Resource Competition_l

    Chapter 123: Chapter 120: Resource Competition_l


    Translator: 549690339


    He couldn¡¯t find a reason why those five geniuses hadn¡¯t come out.


    How could he be happy about it?


    It must be a joke.


    But with the entrance and exit of Monster Beast Mountain closed, he could not do anything about it, so he could only watch quietly and hope to gain some useful information from the upcoming events.


    Feng Changkong also noticed that many geniuses did not come out from the Monster Beast Mountain, but it was not the time to worry about such things now. With a serious expression, Feng Changkong said, ¡°Alright, now I ask all geniuses who participated in the Trial War to show off the spoils they gained within the Monster Beast Mountain.¡±


    As this was related to the final rankings, no one dared to be sloppy, because if someone could rank first in the amount of resources obtained, they would be able to take away three extra treasures.


    Naturally, many geniuses would prefer to demonstrate more resources, so no one would hold back.


    This was also a way for the Twelve Great Tribes to prevent their geniuses from hoarding.


    Many young people could not make the turn, so they rushed out one after another.


    ¡°Feng Xiaotian, you go first.¡± Feng Changkong smiled, curious about the performance of his clansman.


    Feng Xiaotian saw his opportunity to perform, hurriedly took out his Storage Bag and poured out all the treasures inside.


    ¡°Not bad!¡±


    ¡°Passable!¡±


    Upon seeing the resources Feng Xiaotian took out, the Great Tribes commented.


    Feng Changkong touched his chin, not quite satisfied nor disappointed with the resources that Feng Xiaotian showed. However, he had expected more since he had already given Feng Xiaotian quite a bit of help in obtaining resources. Theoretically, what Feng Xiaotian had gotten was indeed quite little.


    Yang Chen wasn¡¯t surprised at this.


    After all, Feng Xiaotian and Murong Liuhe had been tied up by Zhang Long and Zhang Ying for several days, so how could they have enough time to collect resources?


    Having these resources was already pretty good.


    Feng Xiaotian¡¯s face turned red with embarrassment as he found that others were not satisfied with the resources he gained, and quickly put them away.


    ¡°Chen Hui, it¡¯s your turn!¡± Feng Changkong instructed.


    As the Chen Family¡¯s Number Two Genius, Chen Hui hurriedly stepped forward and poured out the treasures he had obtained.


    ¡°Hmm, not bad!¡± ¡°Chen Hui has collected quite a few treasures.¡±


    ¡°It looks good!¡±


    Chen Hui¡¯s resources clearly met many people¡¯s satisfaction, and the Chen family members were all smiling from ear to ear.


    ¡°Wang Lang!¡±


    ¡°Huh?¡± Hearing this name, Yang Chen raised an eyebrow.


    Wang Lang was a genius of the Wang family, and his ranking within the family was never high. It was only because Wang De was injured and couldn¡¯t participate in the Trial War, that Wang Lang was chosen to replace him. However, what puzzled him was that Wang Lang¡¯s whereabouts were extremely mysterious after entering Monster Beast Mountain.


    Even stranger was the fact that Wang Lang didn¡¯t appear among those captured by the Bandits.


    ¡°Strange¡­¡± Yang Chen murmured. According to Zhang Long and Zhang Ying¡¯s accounts at that time, only he and Zhang Huaizhong were not captured.


    But in reality, he had never seen Wang Lang at all.


    Curiosity sparked in his heart, and he kept his eyes on Wang Lang.


    Wang Lang, with a triumphant expression in his eyes, stepped forward enthusiastically. Then, he poured out all the resources he had obtained, which covered the ground.


    ¡°Hiss¡­¡±


    Everyone couldn¡¯t help but suck in a breath of cold air, even Yang Jinhe¡¯s eyes widened.


    ¡°Good guy!¡±


    ¡°This kid actually found so much!¡±


    ¡°It seems that collecting resources in Monster Beast Mountain is not necessarily based on one¡¯s strength. Wang Lang may not be famous, but he¡¯s a clever little guy. It seems that amongst everyone who entered Monster Beast Mountain, he might be the one who has found the most resources.¡±


    ¡°Hehe, I guess so. This Wang Lang has even more resources and treasures than Feng Xiaotian and Chen Hui combined.¡±


    Yang Chen had to admit that Wang Lang obtained a large number of resources.


    This made him touch his chin in wonder, paying no attention to Wang Lang at first. However, the moment he looked up, he saw Wang Lang looking directly at him.


    Wang Lang licked his lips, his eyes full of provocation.


    This made Yang Chen pause for a moment, then he smiled, finding the situation amusing-


    Provocation?


    ¡°Interesting!¡± Yang Chen muttered to himself.


    He didn¡¯t expect that Wang Lang would choose to provoke him. It seems that the Wang family really had their eyes on him.


    Wang Lang saw that his resources had shocked everyone, and sneered in his heart, ¡°What¡¯s the use of having a stronger strength than me, finding treasures relies on brains. With so many resources, I can take away one tenth of them, and my Martial Arts Cultivation will definitely improve greatly. By that time, who¡¯s afraid of not being able to surpass Yang Chen? Hmph, I won¡¯t be like that useless Wang De who provoked him so early. I won¡¯t reveal my sword until I enter the Spirit Martial Realm.¡±


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t know what Wang Lang was thinking. He just crossed his arms and waited for Feng Changkong to call his name.


    Soon, Feng Changkong said, ¡°Yang Chen!¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s Yang Chen¡¯s turn now.¡±


    ¡°I wonder how the winner of this Trial War performed in the Monster Beast


    Mountain!¡±


    ¡°I think Yang Chen should be the most interesting part.¡±


    ¡°Haha, I don¡¯t think so. The higher the hope is placed, the greater the disappointment. You have to know that collecting resources in Monster Beast Mountain doesn¡¯t necessarily mean the stronger one will definitely get more treasures. It depends on one¡¯s intelligence. Our Wang Lang has always been clever since he was a child!¡±


    Yang Chen turned a deaf ear to these comments, calmly walked forward with his hands crossed behind his back, then took out his Storage Bag and slowly poured out the Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures from top to bottom.


    Wang Dachui watched the scene, ¡°Wang Lang, do you think this kid Yang Chen can beat you?¡±


    ¡°Ancestor, don¡¯t worry, there¡¯s absolutely no problem. Just now, I¡¯ve already provoked this kid, and he must be unhappy about it. He¡¯s just showing off by tipping out all these resources in this eye-catching manner¡ªmaking a spectacle of himself. But as for surpassing me, it¡¯s not that easy.¡± Wang Lang said disdainfully.


    ¡°That¡¯s good. If you can deflate Yang Chen¡¯s arrogance, I promise to treat you well. In due course, I will definitely set you up as the Wang Family¡¯s Number


    One Genius to cultivate!¡±


    ¡°Thank you, Ancestor!¡± Wang Lang exclaimed with joy.


    Wang Dachui chuckled, stroking his beard, but soon he squinted, ¡°Something¡¯s wrong! He¡¯s been pouring for so long, has Yang Chen really not emptied his Storage Bag yet?¡±


    Indeed, no one knew what was going on, but Yang Chen¡¯s Storage Bag seemed to be filled with endless treasures, pouring out constantly, and it still showed no sign of stopping.


    As it stood now, the resources Yang Chen had acquired were not likely to be any less than those of Wang Lang.


    And the momentum hadn¡¯t stopped at all.


    ¡°How¡­ how is this possible!¡± Wang Lang couldn¡¯t believe his own eyes as he whispered..

 Chapter 124 - Chapter 124: Chapter 121: Prompting the Maturation of Starflame Grass 1

    Chapter 124: Chapter 121: Prompting the Maturation of Starflame Grass 1


    Translator: 549690339


    It doesn¡¯t make sense.


    He was very clear that Yang Chen had been entangled with the bandits for a long time, and there was no time to collect resources. While he, on the other hand, had spent most of his time collecting resources, far more than Yang


    Chen. Theoretically speaking, nobody should have acquired more Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures than him.


    But the reality shut him up.


    The resources Yang Chen had obtained seemed never-ending. Even now, there was no sign of an end. It took another full cup of tea time for it to finally stop flowing down.


    At this moment, the Twelve Great Tribes of the Great Wilderness and the members of the Yang family all had their mouths agape, unable to believe the scene before them.


    Too much.


    The resources Yang Chen had acquired were piled up like a small hill.


    In comparison with the treasures collected by Yang Chen, the Heavenly


    Materials and Earthly Treasures collected by Wang Lang seemed like a joke.


    ¡°This is the Mountain Spirit Flower.¡±


    ¡°This is Yongye Grass.¡±


    ¡°These are undoubtedly the treasures unique to the inner circle of Monster Beast Mountain. it is unbelievable how many treasures Yang Chen has collected. ¡±


    ¡°How did he do it? Was there enough time?¡±


    Everyone was astonished.


    Most geniuses who collect resources, even if they have the backing of their tribes and the treasures given to them, could hardly achieve what Yang Chen had done. Time was limited, and so was human energy. Along with the large number of demonic beasts, it would be impossible to empty out Monster Beast Mountain¡¯s inner circle of treasures if everyone was like Yang Chen.


    Wang Lang¡¯s face grew even uglier, and his expression could no longer carry an ounce of pride.


    Wang Family Ancestor Wang Dachui snorted coldly, taking a frosty glance at Wang Lang before staying silent.


    Obviously, Wang Lang¡¯s dream of being the number one genius had been shattered.


    Yang Chen was not surprised by everyone¡¯s expressions.


    He had already anticipated these reactions.


    Indeed, Yang Chen did not collect many treasures during the early stage of his time in Monster Beast Mountain. Most of his time was spent on cultivation, as well as the fights with Bear Elder One and Bear Elder Two. However, during the last two days, his fortune changed.


    As most of the geniuses began to head back, Yang Chen had the help of Bear Elder One and Bear Elder Two, and the Fishpeople Tribe to assist him in crazily collecting resources from the depths of Monster Beast Mountain.


    Many hands make light work, and Yang Chen had no shortage of help.


    Especially the Black Mountain Black Bear brothers, with a wave of their hands, they could quickly gather all the treasures from the mountains.


    This resulted in Yang Chen obtaining an overwhelming amount of Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures.


    So much so that what he had displayed was only a portion of it.


    Yes, what Yang Chen had taken out was only a part of what he had obtained during his time in the inner circle of Monster Beast Mountain. After all, some of the treasures he got were too shocking, and he dared not reveal them.


    Instead, he stored them in the Mustard Seed Space of the Eight Extremities Flowing River.


    In this way, he wouldn¡¯t be afraid even if others forcefully searched his Storage Bag.


    But obviously, being able to produce so many Heavenly Materials and Earthly


    Treasures was enough to shock people.


    ¡°This¡­¡± Feng Changkong took a deep breath, and then said, ¡°Next up, Murong Liuhe!¡±


    With Yang Chen¡¯s example, the geniuses that followed did bring out many dazzling Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, but those already failed to create much impact on the old fellows of the great tribes.


    In this way, time passed bit by bit.


    All the geniuses had taken out their resources for comparison.


    By contrast, anyone with discerning eyes could see that the resources Yang Chen had obtained were undoubtedly the crown jewel.


    Unsurprisingly, the second place fell to Wang Lang.


    However, Wang Lang¡¯s second place was clearly not a glorious achievement, because he was far more than twice less impressive compared to Yang Chen.


    ¡°I now announce that the winner of this trip to Monster Beast Mountain is Yang Chen.¡± Feng Changkong smiled with satisfaction, ¡°Yang Chen, you now have the right to choose three treasures from among the ones we have extracted. Remember, only three!¡±


    Yang Chen nodded, and naturally, he was not going to be polite about it.


    Many treasures had already been taken away by the Twelve Great Tribes, which was known to everyone beforehand. The Great Tribes were entitled to take away 10% of the resources acquired by all the geniuses apart from those like Yang Chen who had achieved excellent results in the trials.


    Yang Chen did not harbor much hope for this.


    But when he took a look, his expression changed significantly.


    ¡°This is¡­¡± Yang Chen was stunned, ¡°It¡¯s actually Wind Flower Dew Water!¡±


    Theoretically, the best batch of treasures would have been taken away by those great tribes.


    He didn¡¯t understand why the Wind Flower Dew Water had not been taken away by those great tribes, but this treasure was definitely not ordinary.


    ¡°It seems that the vision of those great tribes is not that good, and they could leave such treasures here. This Wind Flower Dew Water is indeed a rare treasure.¡± Yang Chen took a deep breath, and his eyes were full of joy.


    The best use of Wind Flower Dew Water is to speed up the maturity of plants. With this dew water, certain plants can mature in advance, and the speed can even be doubled or tripled.


    Yang Chen had been worrying about when the Starflame Grass would blossom and bear fruit, which would affect whether he could obtain the Seed of Strange Fire. But now with the Wind Flower Dew Water, the blooming and fruiting of Starflame Grass would no longer be a problem. As long as it is matured with the Wind Flower Dew Water, the time for Starflame Grass to bloom and bear fruit could be reduced by at least threefold. And when it is grown in the special soil, he brought out from Monster Beast Mountain, the speed could even be increased fivefold.


    Yes, to grow the Starflame Grass to maturity, he had made many preparations.


    The soil inside Monster Beast Mountain has a special effect on cultivating Lingcao, which is rich in spiritual essence that has been nurtured by spiritual energy for many years. Yang Chen naturally did not hesitate to transplant it.


    In fact, transplantation requires skills. If others do not have his method, transplanting the soil from the inner circle of Monster Beast Mountain would be useless. In the end, the soil would become the same as the soil outside and meaningless.


    ¡°It¡¯s really a case of what you lack comes to you.¡± While rejoicing, Yang Chen said straightforwardly, ¡°Uncle Feng, I want this treasure, and these two!¡±


    ¡°Oh? Yang Chen, are you sure you want these three?¡± Feng Changkong¡¯s expression was full of doubt.


    According to his judgment, although this batch of treasures had the best part taken away by the great tribes in advance, there were still some amazing treasures left, and yet Yang Chen chose the three that he thought were the most mediocre.


    However, he would not express his confusion and only hinted at it vaguely.


    Yang Chen chose to ignore Feng Changkong¡¯s hint and smiled faintly, ¡°Just these three.¡±


    ¡°Alright then, you can take these three treasures.¡± Feng Changkong said.


    Yang Chen, feeling satisfied with the command, naturally put the three treasures into his bag.


    How could Feng Changkong know that the treasures, which appeared so insignificant in the eyes of the Twelve Great Tribes, were priceless in Yang


    Chen¡¯s view?

 Chapter 125 - Chapter 125: Chapter 122: Exposure of Deeds_l

    Chapter 125: Chapter 122: Exposure of Deeds_l


    Translator: 549690339


    After Yang Chen, the second place Wang Lang, and the third place winner, all selected their treasures. Yang Chen observed this carefully.


    Both Wang Lang and Murong Liuhe, who won third place, chose treasures that could help improve their cultivation levels. This made Yang Chen shake his head in secret. He didn¡¯t pity Wang Lang, but he felt sorry for Murong Liuhe who missed some valuable opportunities by not choosing some other treasures.


    However, there was nothing he could do to remind them, so he could only let it be.


    Now that the distribution of treasures was over, and the twelve great tribes had reaped benefits, the journey to Monster Beast Mountain had come to an end.


    Feng Changkong slowly said, ¡°This year¡¯s Monster Beast Mountain journey is over. Everyone can go back.¡±


    ¡°Wait!¡± Suddenly, a harsh voice rang out.


    The owner of this voice turned out to be Third Master, wasn¡¯t it?


    Hearing Third Master¡¯s abrupt shout, Feng Changkong¡¯s expression changed slightly, ¡°Third Master, what do you want to do?¡±


    ¡°What do I want to do? Humph, I sent five geniuses from the Red-clothed Gang into Monster Beast Mountain, and there hasn¡¯t been any news. Feng Changkong, you ask me what I want to do?¡± Third Master narrowed his eyes, his tone full of sinister undertones.


    ¡°Hold on, Third Master, I think you¡¯ve got something wrong,¡± Feng Changkong said expressionlessly, ¡°The disappearance of your Horse-thief Gang members in Monster Beast Mountain seems to have nothing to do with our twelve great tribes. What if your gang¡¯s Five Genius members were tempted by the treasures inside Monster Beast Mountain and didn¡¯t come out? You¡¯re biting back at us before I even had the chance to settle accounts with you for this matter?¡±


    ¡°Hahaha, Feng Changkong, what a smooth talker you are. I¡¯ve made up my mind about this matter. The reason why our Horse-thief Gang¡¯s five members didn¡¯t come out is that they died inside Monster Beast Mountain!¡± Third Master shouted.


    Hearing this, Yang Chen¡¯s heart sank, and his eyes narrowed. As long as he wasn¡¯t a fool, he would know someone had betrayed him.


    The twelve great tribes were also startled.


    All five of them died?


    Although at the beginning, when they didn¡¯t see Zhang Long and the others come out, the twelve great tribes had some suspicions, but no one mentioned it. They didn¡¯t think that the five horse-thieves: Zhang Long, Zhang Ying, and their brothers, would all perish inside Monster Beast Mountain. It was only later that the tribes¡¯ geniuses brought up this matter that they came to know a little bit about it.


    But who would dare to mention that the Horse-thief Gang had lost people? In a certain sense, the people of the Great Wilderness still had some unitv amongst them.


    However, they didn¡¯t expect that Third Master would still find out about this matter.


    Feng Changkong was also taken aback. He had learned from Feng Xiaotian that Yang Chen had killed the five members of the Horse-thief Gang but kept his mouth shut about it. The reason was that anyone could die, but not the members of the Horse-thief Gang. If one person died, it could still be managed.


    But all five of them died?


    This matter was too serious.


    However, on the surface, Feng Changkong remained calm. He gritted his teeth and said, ¡°What do you mean, Third Master?¡±


    ¡°What do I mean? Feng Changkong, you don¡¯t need to pretend to be confused in front of me. We all understand each other. The five Horse-thief Geng members were all wiped out inside Monster Beast Mountain. Hehe, the person responsible is none other than Yang Chen from the Yang family!¡± Third Master said solemnly. ¡°What!¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen!¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen killed the five geniuses of the Horse-thief Gang?¡±


    Those who didn¡¯t know about this matter were all shocked.


    The five geniuses of the Horse-thief Gang were not easy to provoke, especially Zhang Long and Zhang Ying ¨C the two brothers had almost swept the Hundred Clans Trial Battle. Who would have thought that they would be killed by Yang


    Chen?


    No one wasn¡¯t shocked.


    Feng Changkong said coldly, ¡°Third Master, are you joking with me? The five geniuses of your gang are all outstanding talents among people. Yang Chen may be powerful, but he can¡¯t kill all five of them by himself.¡±


    Killing all five by himself?


    This record¡­


    This caused Yang Chen to stand in the crowd with his hands behind his back, his expression slightly cold.


    It seemed that he still underestimated the despicability of human nature.


    Although he had saved those geniuses, who would know if there were any spies from the Red-clothed Gang among those geniuses?


    Moreover, who could say for sure that the geniuses would be grateful for the kindness bestowed on them?


    The only people who knew that he had killed the five Horse-thief Gang members were the trapped geniuses. It was probably one of these geniuses who had informed Third Master. Otherwise, how could Third Master be so sure that he had killed the five people from the Horse-thief Gang?


    Seeing that trouble was about to fall on Yang Chen¡¯s head, Yang Jin He promptly stood up, ¡°Liu San, Third Master, we can¡¯t just take your word for it. Who would believe such a biased claim? Now I could also say that the five geniuses of the Horse-thief Gang were killed by someone else. Who would believe it? Third Master, would you believe it?¡±


    Third Master squinted his eyes, and he was indeed at a loss for words.


    But at this moment, Wang Dachui from the Wang family suddenly spoke, ¡°I can testify that Yang Chen killed the five talents of the Red-clothed Gang.¡±


    ¡°Huh?¡±


    ¡°Wang Dachui! ¡±


    ¡°Wang Dachui, what are you trying to do!¡± Feng Changkong¡¯s face turned cold.


    It took quite some effort to get Third Master to shut up, so what was Wang Dachui trying to do by suddenly interjecting now?


    He could understand the grievances between Wang Dachui and Yang Chen, but he thought that Wang Dachui would be able to put aside past grievances and unite against the Horse-thief Gang. Who would have thought that Wang Dachui, with such a narrow mindset, would try to betray Yang Chen at this time!


    ¡°Wang Dachui!¡± Yang Zhengyi, the Great Elder of the Yang family, said with a cold voice.


    Wang Dachui sneered, ¡®What am I trying to do? Of course, I¡¯m going to tell the truth. Don¡¯t worry, I can witness that Yang Chen did kill the five geniuses of the Horse-thief Gang. Wang Lang, come and take a look. Be sure to uphold justice for the events that happened inside the Monster Beast Mountain.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Wang Lang, who had been waiting for his chance to shine, coughed twice and bowed to all sides, ¡°All of you, at that time, I was hiding in the dark, not daring to show myself, but I could see the whole situation clearly. Yang Chen is indeed powerful. With just one move, he killed both Zhang Long and Zhang Ying!¡±


    Yang Chen narrowed his eyes. This Wang Lang really knew how to cut corners, not mentioning Xu Kun¡¯s involvement. If he really spoke about Xu Kun, it would be more difficult for the Horse- thief Gang to explain themselves.


    However, how could Yang Chen bring it up himself?


    If he did, wouldn¡¯t it mean admitting that he had killed the five members of the Horse-thief Gang?


    ¡°I can guarantee with my life that Yang Chen indeed killed Zhang Ying and Zhang Long!¡± Wang Lang declared with an oath, then moved his mocking eyes to Yang Chen. He wanted to see how Yang Chen would get out of this predicament this time.


    Humph, stealing his limelight?


    As far as he was concerned, dealing with someone had never required strength, but intelligence!


    Wang De¡¯s foolishness would not apply to him!


    Today, who could protect Yang Chen?

 Chapter 126 - Chapter 126: Chapter 123: Where is the Evidence?_l

    Chapter 126: Chapter 123: Where is the Evidence?_l


    Translator: 549690339


    Yang Chen killing a member of the Horse-thief Gang was not a big deal.


    The Twelve Great Tribes could completely cover for Yang Chen in this matter.


    But Yang Chen should never have killed all five geniuses of the Horse-thief Gang. With five people dead, how could the Horse-thief Gang let this go?


    At this moment, Third Master was delighted.


    Originally, he was worried about how to establish Yang Chen¡¯s guilt, but who would have thought that the Wang Family would suddenly step forward and do him a great favor?


    This made him smirk: ¡°Well, well, well, Wang Family, thank you for helping me confirm Yang Chen¡¯s guilt today. I will return the favor in the future.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s only right. This kid, Yang Chen, disregarded the friendship between the Great Wild Hundred Clans and killed people without hesitation. He deserves a thousand cuts.¡± Wang Dachui said slowly, instantly placing himself on the moral high ground.


    Yang Chen sneered again and again. These two people were really well-matched.


    Feng Changkong was obviously on Yang Chen¡¯s side. He frowned and said, ¡°Third Master, isn¡¯t it normal for some conflicts to occur within Monster Beast


    Mountain? A few deaths and injuries shouldn¡¯t be too big of a deal, right?¡±


    ¡°Not a big deal? Hahaha, if one of our geniuses from the Horse-thief Gang had died, I could understand it as an accidental injury. But all five of them are dead!


    What does that mean? It means that Yang Chen deliberately killed them!


    At this point, Murong Liuhe couldn¡¯t stand it anymore. He stood up and said, ¡°Third Master, wasn¡¯t it your Horse-thief Gang who kidnapped the geniuses of various clans first? Now you¡¯re blaming us?¡±


    ¡°Hehe, our Red-clothed Gang kidnapped your geniuses but did we harm their lives? Who saw us killing anyone? Yes, some geniuses didn¡¯t make it out of Monster Beast Mountain, but who saw us do it? We kidnapped your geniuses and exposed your incompetence!¡± Third Master said harshly.


    This made Murong Liuhe slightly stunned. For a moment, he was speechless.


    Yang Chen sighed.


    There was no way around it; experience prevailed.


    Yes, who saw the Red-clothed Gang kill the geniuses in Monster Beast Mountain?


    Nobody. Everyone had only seen the corpses and assumed that it was the Horse-thief Gang. But who had witnessed it? Even if they had, where was the evidence?


    They killed those geniuses when no one was around.


    Afterward, they kidnapped all the geniuses to eliminate them all at once, leaving no one alive to reveal the news. So, without evidence, who could say it was the Horse-thief Gang¡¯s doing? The Horse-thief Gang had planned this all along, while the Great Wild Hundred Clans had no countermeasures for it.


    However, Murong Liuhe¡¯s support warmed Yang Chen¡¯s heart.


    At this moment, Yang Zhengyi also stood up: ¡°Third Master, what kind of reasoning is this?¡±


    ¡°What reasoning? Our Red-clothed Gang is the law! Feng Changkong, I know you¡¯re protecting this kid, and Yang Zhengyi, I know you are too. So what, are you going to just let these five lives be wasted? Hahaha, let me tell you the truth. If you don¡¯t hand over Yang Chen, our Horse-thief Gang won¡¯t mind declaring war on the Great Wild Hundred Clans once again!¡± Third Master¡¯s tone was chilling.


    Hearing this, everyone from the Twelve Great Tribes was stunned.


    A moment ago, Feng Changkong wanted to speak but closed his mouth, not knowing what to say.


    At this point, even he didn¡¯t know how to choose between priorities.


    Would the Horse-thief Gang actually go to war with the Great Wild Hundred Clans again? Who could bear the responsibility if they did? Maintaining this kind of stability was not an easy task for the Great Wild Hundred Clans.


    Yang Zhengyi was at a loss for words, glaring at Third Master all this time, unable to speak.


    Third Master sneered: ¡°Yang Family, it¡¯s your choice. Do you face our wrath, or hand over Yang Chen?¡±


    Yang Chen stood with his hands behind his back, looking calmly at the Yang Family¡¯s choice.


    If the Yang Family chose to remain silent, he would be sorely disappointed.


    But at this moment, Yang Zhengyi suddenly clenched his fists: ¡°Third Master, are you threatening our Yang Family? Hahaha, good, good, you want to annihilate our Yang Family? Do you really think our Yang Family is made up of spineless cowards? If you want to fight, be our guest. We, the Yang Family, will fight to the end! If you want us to hand over Yang Chen and be the pathetic fools who submit to you, I, Yang Zhengyi, will be the first to refuse!¡±


    ¡°Great Elder, think carefully before making a decision. It¡¯s not worth it to offend the Horse-thief Gang for Yang Chen.¡± Elder Yang Ba stood up, anxiously speaking, his face covered in sweat after being scared by Third Master.


    ¡°Shut up! ¡± The Great Elder shouted, staring straight at Third Master without backing down.


    Yang Chen¡¯s heart warmed up a bit, thinking that the Yang Family was still worth his protection.


    Third Master laughed loudly: ¡°Hahaha, Yang Zhengyi, you¡¯re truly brave. Then wait for our Horse-thief Gang¡¯s wrath.¡±


    ¡°Wait!¡±


    At this moment, Yang Chen suddenly stood up: ¡°Third Master, since you¡¯re being so unreasonable, I really have to argue with you.¡± ¡°Kid, what are you trying to do?¡± Third Master narrowed his eyes.


    Yang Chen dared to stand up at this moment?


    With his hands behind his back, Yang Chen was not afraid of Third Master¡¯s intimidating aura. He slowly said, ¡°Third Master, if I really killed the five geniuses of your gang, you can annihilate my Yang family and kill me, Yang


    Chen. Fine, if I, Yang Chen, have to give you my head, so be it. But who has evidence that I killed your five geniuses?¡±


    The Great Wild Hundred Clans were powerless and dared not confront the


    Horse-thief Gang. He couldn¡¯t rely on others, so he had to rely on himself now.


    The Horse-thief Gang could kill people from the Great Wild Hundred Clans, but he couldn¡¯t kill them? How was that fair?


    Third Master sneered, ¡°Yang Chen, have you gone insane? Did you not hear what the Wang Family said?¡±


    ¡°Of course, I heard. However, I crippled Wang De¡¯s arm, and they harbor a deep hatred for me. It¡¯s only natural for them to take this opportunity to kick me while I¡¯m down. But can their words represent anything? I could also say Wang Lang from the Wang Family killed your five geniuses. Would you believe that?¡± Yang Chen replied.


    At this statement, Third Master didn¡¯t know what to say.


    Yang Chen continued: ¡°You can say I killed Zhang Long and the others, but please, Third Master, provide evidence. If there is evidence, I, Yang Chen, will give you my head without a second word. But if there is no evidence, then what will you, Third Master, do?¡±


    The representatives of other great clans finally came to their senses under the crushing pressure of Third Master¡¯s aura.


    Yes, where is the evidence?


    Just based on Wang Lang¡¯s one-sided words, could one say that Yang Chen killed Zhang Long and the others? The Wang Family had a grudge against Yang Chen. Could their words be considered testimony?


    At this point, even Wang Lang was dumbfounded. Could Yang Chen really lie with his eyes wide open?

 Chapter 127 - Chapter 127: Chapter 124: Life Guarantee?_l

    Chapter 127: Chapter 124: Life Guarantee?_l


    Translator: 549690339


    However, when it came to evidence, Third Master had nothing to say.


    Seeing the opportunity, Feng Changkong spoke up, ¡°Third Master, Yang Chen is right. Everything must be based on evidence. You accused Yang Chen of killing five members of your Horse-thief Gang. Where¡¯s the evidence? Without evidence, your words mean nothing.¡±


    Third Master grunted in response and turned his gaze to Wang Lang. He indeed didn¡¯t have any evidence. He could only hope that Wang Lang, who was at the scene and secretly watching at the time, would have any reliable evidence. If there was actual evidence, then who would protect Yang Chen¡¯s life?


    He swore to kill Yang Chen today, no matter what.


    Seeing Third Master¡¯s gaze on him, Wang Lang felt joy in his heart, knowing that it was his time to shine. He quickly said, ¡°Third Master, getting evidence isn¡¯t difficult.


    ¡°Oh?¡± Third Master was delighted.


    The geniuses siding with Yang Chen inwardly cursed Wang Lang for being a traitor. However, the strict supervision from the tribal elder of their clan prevented them from voicing their support.


    Wang Lang, fearing that he wouldn¡¯t perform well enough, shamelessly said, ¡°I clearly saw that after Yang Chen killed Zhang Long and Zhang Ying, he took their storage bags as well. You just need to check Yang Chen¡¯s storage bag, and if you find their storage bags, wouldn¡¯t that prove Yang Chen killed them?¡±


    ¡°Makes sense.¡± Third Master agreed. ¡°However, are you sure about this?¡± ¡°Rest assured, Third Master. I saw it clearly, and I¡¯d stake my life on it!¡± Wang


    Lang calmly replied.


    Third Master stroked his chin, ¡°Yang Chen, did you hear that?¡±


    Feng Changkong¡¯s face remained expressionless, ¡°Third Master, you know that you cannot randomly check someone¡¯s storage bag.¡±


    ¡°Hmph, is this situation the same as usual?¡± Third Master didn¡¯t pay any attention to Feng Changkong.


    ¡°Third Master, you want to check my storage bag? No problem. But I just want to ask, if you don¡¯t find Zhang Long and Zhang Ying¡¯s storage bags in there, what will you do?¡± Yang Chen said in a deep voice.


    Feng Changkong was startled. With Yang Chen so confident, could it be that he didn¡¯t actually kill Zhang Long and the others?


    It didn¡¯t make sense. Feng Xiaotian wouldn¡¯t have lied to him.


    Now, he was a bit confused. Yang Chen¡¯s composure made it difficult for any bystanders to discern which side was telling the truth.


    ¡°What will I do? What do you want?¡± Third Master spoke coldly.


    Yang Chen replied coldly, ¡°It¡¯s simple. If you find Zhang Ying and Zhang Long¡¯s storage bags in my storage bag, I¡¯ll offer my head immediately. If not, you, Third Master, will immediately offer 3,000 Spirit Stones and an apology!¡± ¡°Kid, don¡¯t push your luck!¡± Third Master roared in anger.


    ¡°I¡¯m pushing my luck? Hahaha, Third Master, why don¡¯t you take a good look at your own behavior and decide whether it¡¯s me pushing my luck or you being unreasonable? Your Red-clothed Gang may be powerful, but you can¡¯t push our Yang family around. Furthermore, your Horse-thief Gang doesn¡¯t get the final say over Monster Beast Mountain. The Twelve Great Tribes aren¡¯t some weaklings that you can push around at will!¡± Yang Chen rebuked.


    He dragged the Twelve Great Tribes into this to intimidate Third Master and his gang.


    If the Twelve Great Tribes were so fearful of the Horse-thief Gang that they would forsake their dignity, then they were beyond redemption.


    As expected, not everyone in the Twelve Great Tribes was a coward.


    Murong Shan of the Murong family stepped forward, ¡°Third Master, Yang Chen is right. If you really wronged him, you can¡¯t just brush it off and leave.¡±


    ¡°Hmph!¡± Third Master clenched his teeth, hating the fact that Murong Shan, this old dog, had spoken up. But after seeing Wang Lang¡¯s confident expression, he eventually said, ¡°Fine, if I¡¯ve really wronged you, I¡¯ll give you


    3,000 Spirit Stones, not a single one less.¡±


    ¡°And the apology!¡± Yang Chen emphasized, word by word.


    ¡°Kid, don¡¯t be too arrogant.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s up to you, Third Master. I will not give up my storage bag.¡± Yang Chen spoke slowly.


    Just as Third Master was about to flare up, he saw that the Twelve Great Tribes seemed determined to support Yang Chen. All he could do was lower his voice and say, ¡°Fine! Yang Chen, you have guts. If I¡¯ve really wronged you, I¡¯ll apologize immediately. ¡±


    ¡°Now, it¡¯s your Wang family¡¯s turn.¡± Yang Chen turned to Wang Lang and Wang Dachui.


    Wang Dachui stared at Yang Chen, ¡°What do you mean?¡±


    ¡°What do I mean? Just now, Wang Lang of the Wang family confidently said that he would stake his life on finding Zhang Ying and Zhang Long¡¯s storage bags in mine. Now, I¡¯m curious. If you don¡¯t find the so-called evidence you¡¯re looking for, what will Wang Lang do? Kill himself in front of me?¡± Yang Chen said with a faint smile.


    Wang Lang was unnerved by Yang Chen¡¯s gaze, but when he remembered that


    he did indeed witness Yang Chen taking Zhang Ying and Zhang Long¡¯s storage bags, he regained his confidence, ¡°Hmph, what¡¯s wrong with staking my life on


    ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll remember your words. I hope that as a man, you won¡¯t renege on them!¡± Yang Chen coldly said, before handing over both of his storage bags.


    ¡°Take them and check.¡± Third Master ordered his subordinates.


    One of the bandits immediately took Yang Chen¡¯s storage bags and handed them to Third Master.


    Third Master quickly opened the storage bags and searched through them.


    However, as he continued searching, Third Master¡¯s expression grew worse.


    There were no storage bags belonging to Zhang Long or Zhang Ying in Yang Chen¡¯s storage bag, apart from the resources he had acquired from Monster Beast Mountain.


    Nothing at all, entirely empty.


    Yang Chen had already anticipated Third Master¡¯s reaction.


    There was no way Third Master would find evidence of him killing Zhang Long and Zhang Ying.


    He had already prepared for this scene, taking all the treasures from the Horse-thief Gang he had killed and stashed them in the Mustard Seed Space within the Eight Extremities Flowing River, leaving nothing in his storage bag. Third Master could rack his brain all he wanted, but he wouldn¡¯t be able to find any evidence against Yang Chen.


    ¡°Third Master, how did it go?¡± Yang Chen asked.


    Feng Changkong, sensing that things were turning in his favor, couldn¡¯t help but interject, ¡°Third Master, did you find any results?¡±


    Pressed by both Yang Chen and Feng Changkong, Third Master clenched his teeth and said, ¡®Yang Chen, where did you hide Zhang Long and Zhang Ying¡¯s storage bags?¡±


    ¡°I didn¡¯t kill them, so there¡¯s no question of hiding anything.¡± Yang Chen replied without giving anything away.


    Seeing Yang Chen not falling for his verbal trap, Third Master was infuriated. But with all eyes on him, he had no choice but to return the storage bag to Yang


    Chen.


    Now, Yang Chen smirked, his gaze fixed on Wang Dachui and Wang Lang.


    At this moment, Wang Lang¡¯s face was pale, and he trembled under Yang Chen¡¯s gaze.


    ¡°Kid, didn¡¯t you say you saw the storage bags from our Horse-thief Gang in Yang Chen¡¯s storage bag? Where are the storage bags?¡± Third Master¡¯s face turned red with anger.


    ¡°Third Master, I saw it clearly. Yang Chen really did take the treasures from Zhang Ying and Zhang Long. It doesn¡¯t make sense. It doesn¡¯t make any sense.¡± Wang Lang became increasingly frantic.


    He had clearly seen everything.. What on earth had happened?

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    Chapter 128: Chapter 125: Ten Thousand Spirit Stones_l


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    Wang Lang couldn¡¯t understand, and naturally, Yang Chen wouldn¡¯t explain it to him. It must be said that ignoring Wang Lang was indeed his biggest mistake in Monster Beast Mountain. Of course, it wasn¡¯t entirely his fault; nobody would have guessed that Wang Lang, who had replaced Wang De, would be even more shameless than the original.


    As for now, Yang Chen was very curious about how Wang Lang would get himself out of the mess he just made with his words.


    At this moment, Wang Lang was staring at Yang Chen, and his confidence had completely disappeared.


    Yang Chen wouldn¡¯t let him off so easily, his tone was tough: ¡°Wang Lang, I heard you loud and clear just now. You said you would stake your head on there being evidence in my storage bag. Now that the outcome is clear, shouldn¡¯t you also make a stand? I¡¯m very curious about how you¡¯ll put your life on the line as a guarantee!¡±


    At this moment, no one would stand up for Wang Lang.


    Although the Twelve Great Tribes couldn¡¯t unite to fight the bandits together, they didn¡¯t support the bandits either.


    Now, the Wang family had undoubtedly become the target of public criticism.


    Yang Yiming also stood up indignantly: ¡°Yeah, Wang Lang, didn¡¯t you make your stance clear just now? As if you were afraid that people wouldn¡¯t know your attitude, now is the time for you to make a stand. Shouldn¡¯t you take off your head to show us all?¡±


    There were no lack of people who wanted to add insult to injury, especially some of the talented people who were grateful to Yang Chen for saving them, spoke up: ¡°Wang Lang, don¡¯t dawdle! We¡¯re all waiting for your head.¡± ¡°Hahaha, Wang Lang, if you¡¯re a true man, stand up and don¡¯t be a coward!¡±


    Although they didn¡¯t dare to mess with the Horse-thief Gang, they might not necessarily be afraid of the Wang family.


    As for Wang Lang taking off his own head, how could he be willing to do that?


    At this moment, Wang Lang looked to the Third Master for help, thinking he had stuck his neck out for the Third Master, so the Third Master should provide him some shelter.


    But it was only now that he realized how wrong he had been.


    When the Third Master saw Wang Lang looking at him like this, he only glanced at him indifferently and said nothing.


    Wang Lang¡¯s heart turned cold.


    Finally, he realized that these bandits were the type of people who wouldn¡¯t spit out a bone after eating someone. He shouldn¡¯t have stuck his neck out for them in the first place, because they were utterly unreliable.


    At this moment, Wang Lang had no choice but to seek help from Wang Dachui: ¡°Ancestor, you have to save me!¡±


    ¡°Save?¡± Yang Zhengyi scoffed. ¡°Wang Lang, you were the one who volunteered to stake your life as a guarantee, and now you¡¯re asking for help? Haha, did you really think that slandering would just pass like that? Does that mean that the members of the Yang family can also casually slander the Wang family in the future?¡±


    Wang Dachui¡¯s face was expressionless: ¡°Yang Zhengyi, are you threatening the Wang family? Keep in mind your place, as a middle-ranking tribe, it¡¯s best to know your limits.¡±


    Wang Dachui¡¯s intentions were clear, using the authority of a great tribe to suppress the Yang family.


    Yang Zhengyi laughed. He had never been afraid of anything in his life, as he had brought the Yang family to their current level from the Great Wilderness.


    At this moment, he sneered: ¡°What¡¯s the matter, Wang Dachui, are you trying to scare the Yang family with this kind of talk? I¡¯ll tell you, our Yang family dares to confront the Horse-thief Gang as well as your Wang family. Fighting the Horse-thief Gang may be like throwing an egg at a rock, but facing your Wang family, we really don¡¯t fear fighting. In the end, even if your Wang family wins, you¡¯ll likely be removed from the list of great tribes, right?¡±


    ¡°Are you really planning to engage in a do-or-die battle with us?¡± Wang Dachui said angrily.


    Yang Zhengyi laughed heartily, ¡°A do-or-die battle? Wang Dachui, with your Wang family members bullying our Yang family members like this, do you expect us to just let it go? You should know that if it wasn¡¯t for Yang Chen being innocent and not afraid of being slandered today, he might already be dead. Since you treat our Yang family members like this, is it necessary for us to be polite to you?¡±lt was precisely because of his fearless spirit that Yang Zhengyi could lead the Yang family to this level.


    Wang Dachui was obviously well aware of Yang Zhengyi¡¯s explosive temper.


    After being reprimanded by the latter, he said with an ugly expression, ¡°Wang Lang is still young and should be punished if he made a mistake. But he is still a youth, and there is no need to be so aggressive in this matter.¡±


    ¡°Haha, a true man¡¯s spit is like a nail. Today, he dares to slander our Yang family, what about tomorrow? Will he dare to do so again?¡± Yang Zhengyi shouted.


    As for the Horse-thief Gang, he really didn¡¯t plan to let the Wang family off easily today.


    ¡°Alright, alright. Yang Zhengyi, I¡¯ll remember your words. Today, our Wang family admits defeat. But because Wang Lang is still young and it¡¯s impossible for him to take a human head, let¡¯s propose a more realistic condition.¡± Wang Dachui gritted his teeth, obviously intending to accept the situation.


    There was no other way, as they were in the wrong.


    Moreover, Yang Zhengyi¡¯s fearless stance clearly stated that if the Wang family didn¡¯t give an explanation to the Yang family today, they shouldn¡¯t be afraid of the Yang family fighting till the end, even at the cost of mutual destruction.


    ¡°Great Elder, haven¡¯t we done enough for Yang Chen? There is no need to offend the Great tribes for his sake,¡± Elder Yang Ba came forward to persuade.


    Yang Zhengyi coldly glanced at Elder Yang Ba, ¡°If one day you find yourself in this situation, are you suggesting the Yang family should abandon you? Today we abandon one, tomorrow another, then what is the point of having this family? What¡¯s the meaning of its existence? Elder Yang, the title of the elder is for you to know how to protect the Yang family, not to be selfish.¡±


    ¡°This¡­ Great Elder, you are right in your lesson.¡± Elder Yang Ba had no choice but to accept the reprimand even though he was unhappy, but he didn¡¯t dare to confront the Great Elder.


    Wang Dachui stared at Yang Zhengyi intently, ¡°Have you thought about the conditions?


    Yang Chen stood up and said, ¡°Since your Wang family is not trustworthy, we in the Yang family will also give you a way out. Wang Lang slanders me, he can escape death but not a living crime. I will spare his life, but I want him to eat shit in front of everyone. Is this condition realistic enough?¡±


    It wasn¡¯t going to be so easy to get over this matter!


    As soon as Yang Chen¡¯s words fell, the Yang family members applauded one by


    one.


    The Great tribes nearby seemed to find it amusing and began to watch the show.


    Eat shit?


    This was going to be interesting.


    Wang Lang¡¯s face changed from green to purple.


    Doing such a thing in front of so many people was even harder than taking his life.


    Wang Dachui was even more furious, ¡®Yang Chen, don¡¯t push your luck!¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m pushing my luck? Haha, let me ask you ¨C if something like this happened to your Wang family, would you, Wang Dachui, be able to tolerate it?¡± Yang Chen didn¡¯t hold back either, directly calling Wang Dachui by his name.


    This enraged Wang Dachui so much that his whole body trembled, but seeing the surrounding Great Tribes¡¯ gazes, he could only swallow his anger. It was obvious that these Great Tribes were planning to help the Yang family. If he tore his face with the Yang family now, his Wang family might really be removed from the Twelve Great Tribes.


    ¡°Fine, fine! Yang Chen, you¡¯re quite gutsy. But eating shit is an impossible condition ¨C as a man, one can be killed but not humiliated. Change the condition; as long as I can accept it, I will compensate you,¡± said Wang Dachui in a deep voice.


    ¡°It¡¯s simple ¨C Ten Thousand Spirit Stones.¡± Yang Chen said calmly.


    Yang Chen knew that he couldn¡¯t pressure the Horse-thief Gang too much because it was difficult for the Great Tribes to take sides.. But when dealing with the Wang family, since the Great Tribes didn¡¯t mind intervening, why not raise the conditions a bit?

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    Chapter 129: Chapter 126: Threatening Me? Useless!_l


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    Hearing such a condition, everyone around couldn¡¯t help but take a deep breath.


    ¡°Haha, Yang Chen really knows how to make a big request.¡± Feng Changkong laughed.


    ¡°Uncle Changkong, can Wang Dachui accept it? Ten thousand spirit stones are not a small amount.¡± Feng Xiaotian asked curiously.


    Feng Changkong stroked his chin and chuckled, ¡°Everyone should learn from Yang Chen. He¡¯s not simple at all. From the very beginning, when he proposed the eating¡­ condition, he didn¡¯t actually plan on it being serious, it was just a prelude for his later big request. Let me ask you, would you choose the first option or ten thousand spirit stones?¡±


    ¡°1¡­1 would definitely choose ten thousand spirit stones.¡± Feng Xiaotian said with a smile.


    ¡°Exactly! If Yang Chen hadn¡¯t started with that impossible condition, Wang Dachui definitely wouldn¡¯t have agreed to the ten thousand spirit stones. But because Yang Chen mentioned the impossible condition first, Wang Dachui was left with no choice. Moreover, Yang Chen¡¯s request is just right. If it had been a thousand more than ten thousand spirit stones, Wang Dachui would have turned against him. The ten thousand spirit stones are exactly within the Wang family¡¯s bearing range.¡± Feng Changkong said slowly.


    After saying this, he gave Yang Chen a deep look.


    This kid really had both bravery and strategy. No wonder he was able to kill the five bandits of the Horse-thief Gang in Monster Beast Mountain, and, under the pressure of the Third Boss, not leave any evidence behind. The Third Boss could only swallow his teeth in anger.


    He sighed with a bit of regret. Why hadn¡¯t such a genius appeared in their Feng family?


    Regardless, turning Yang Chen into someone half-related to the Feng family was something he had to do. Now, he was also glad that he was the first to propose a marriage alliance to the Yang family, otherwise, his Feng Family would lose any advantage.


    Looking at it now, the Yang family would have to consider their Feng family first anyway.


    At this moment, Wang Dachui¡¯s face was red and his ears were steaming from anger at Yang Chen¡¯s condition: ¡°Yang Chen, don¡¯t you think you¡¯re asking too much?¡±


    ¡°Am I? Fine, there¡¯s a simple way: Eat it. This condition isn¡¯t hard at all.¡± Yang Chen didn¡¯t bother with any nonsense and spoke straightforwardly: ¡°You won¡¯t have to spend a single spirit stone.¡±


    There were times when Wang Dachui really wanted Wang Lang to eat it. But if Wang Lang did this, it wouldn¡¯t just be his own face that they¡¯d lose, but the entire Wang family¡¯s as well. Once this got out, where would their family¡¯s face


    Face was far more important than spirit stones. After weighing the pros and cons, Wang Dachui gritted his teeth and said, ¡°Fine, fine, fine! Ten thousand spirit stones, I¡¯ll accept it. Here are ten thousand spirit stones. Yang Chen, count them!¡±


    Wang Dachui¡¯s anger could be easily seen from his expression.


    Yang Chen remained indifferent, accepted the storage bag, briefly checked it, and then said. ¡°Alright. no problem. Elder Wang is very straightforward.¡¯


    Hearing the word ¡®elder¡¯, Wang Dachui yelled, ¡°I don¡¯t deserve it!¡±


    Seeing this scene play out, the Feng family knew it was time to end it and said loudly, ¡°Third Master, can we conclude this matter now?¡± The Third Master revealed a chilling smile, ¡°Of course not!¡±


    ¡°What?¡±


    ¡°Third Master, what do you mean by that?¡± Feng Changkong was taken aback. According to reason, this should be the end of it, so what did the Third Master want to do?


    Third Master squinted his eyes and laughed, ¡°What do I want to do? I want


    Yang Chen¡¯s life!¡±


    Feng Changkong¡¯s heart was filled with rage, ¡°Third Master, are you implying that the Twelve Great Tribes are easy to bully? You haven¡¯t found any evidence, what else do you want to do?¡±


    ¡°Haha, so what if there¡¯s no evidence? Without evidence, I can still kill Yang Chen. The Twelve Great Tribes? Haha, Feng Changkong, you have quite an attitude. Do you represent the Twelve Great Tribes? Today, I want to kill Yang Chen. Who among the Twelve Great Tribes will help my Red-clothed Gang and owe us a favor? If you stop us, you¡¯ll face the consequences.¡± The Third Master¡¯s face was full of coldness, having already torn his face apart.


    Initially, he hadn¡¯t intended to do this.But according to his informant just now, Yang Chen did indeed kill five of their geniuses from the Horse-thief Gang.


    That could be forgiven.


    The key issue was that someone within their gang said that the teleportation array they had worked hard to create was destroyed! Who else could have destroyed the teleportation array?


    It must be Yang Chen.


    Their Red-clothed Gang¡¯s plan, which had been in the works for so many years, was broken. No matter what happened today, Third Master must vent his anger and kill Yang Chen on the spot!


    As he expected, the Twelve Great Tribes¡¯ reputation was indeed astonishing. However, if the Horse-thief Gang wanted to break the alliance, how many Great Tribes would dare to oppose their gang?


    The heads of the Twelve Great Tribes looked at each other, with no one stepping up to express their intentions.


    Only Feng Changkong persevered, but seeing that no one from the Twelve Great Tribes spoke up, his momentum instantly weakened.


    This made Yang Chen squint his eyes, sensing that things were becoming more unfavorable.


    ¡°Feng Changkong, how do you want it, are you trying to break with our


    Horse-thief Gang? Hehe, you are not afraid of starting a war between the Red -clothed Gang and the Twelve Great Tribes?¡± the Third Master said slowly.


    ¡°If a war breaks out, let it break out. Liu Hongchang, when did it become your turn to shit and piss on our Feng family¡¯s head?¡±


    Just as the Third Master thought he had the upper hand, a sudden roar echoed, followed by a formidable pressure that enveloped not only the Twelve Great Tribes but also made the Third Master¡¯s heart tremble, feeling cold air behind him.


    That was the absolute suppression of strength!


    ¡°Who is it!¡±


    Everyone present was shocked.


    At the moment of doubt, Feng Changkong said joyfully: ¡°Father!¡±


    The newcomer was indeed Feng Changkong¡¯s father, Feng Wuyang!


    At some point, an elder appeared in the air. This elder had his hands behind his back, exuding an imposing presence without being angry. Standing there alone, he gave off an immense pressure. Wasn¡¯t this the Feng family¡¯s long-silent ancestor, Feng Wuyang?


    ¡°It¡¯s you, Feng Wuyang!¡± Third Master¡¯s pupils shrank: ¡°Weren¡¯t you hit by¡­¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t I get hit by your gang leader¡¯s palm and closed up for recovery? Hahaha, sorry, thanks to him, I not only recovered, but my Martial Arts Cultivation has also greatly improved!¡± Feng Wuyang¡¯s words were filled with dominance, forcing the Third Master to break out in a cold sweat with just two sentences.


    This made Yang Chen extremely delighted. He didn¡¯t expect Feng Wuyang to appear at the critical moment.


    It seemed that saving Feng Wuyang back then was the right move.


    Feng Wuyang stood there and sneered: ¡°Liu San, you were quite imposing just now, wanting to start a war with our Twelve Great Tribes? Hahaha, yes, our Feng family can¡¯t represent the Twelve Great Tribes. But let your gang leader issue a war order, and my Feng family will accept it anytime. If you dare to touch Yang Chen, my Feng family will also follow suit. I guarantee this kid, Yang Chen. If you horse thieves want to break the alliance, I, Feng Wuyang, will take it.¡±


    This shocked the Third Master Liu San.


    Feng Wuyang was not like the others who could be easily intimidated. He was one of the Three Great Experts of Da Huang. Playing this game with him was useless.


    ¡°What, speechless now? Weren¡¯t you going to start a war?¡± Feng Wuyang squinted his eyes. ¡°Liu San, playing this game with others might be passable, but it¡¯s useless against me. If you don¡¯t dare to fight, get the hell out of here. If you want to have some fun, I don¡¯t mind giving you a few moves.. Dare or not?¡±

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    Chapter 130: Chapter 127: The Displeasure of the Eighth Elder 1


    Translator: 549690339


    Upon hearing this, Liu San shuddered all over. He was joking, if he fought against others, with his strength, he would naturally not be afraid of anyone.


    However, if he encountered Feng Wuyang, he would immediately feel inferior. That was a super master who even their Head of the house highly praised.


    In the Great Wilderness, when Feng Wuyang stomped his foot, it would shake three times.


    Feng Wuyang was a truly fierce character, and his words could represent everything. If Feng Changkong made a statement, the Twelve Great Tribes might not dare to say anything. However, once Feng Wuyang made a statement, the attitude of the Twelve Great Tribes would immediately become ambiguous.


    No one didn¡¯t understand the principle of interdependence. If they dared to start a war with the Feng family, would the Twelve Great Tribes stand by and let the Feng family suffer?


    Thinking of this, the Third Master completely lost his temper: ¡°Feng Wuyang, I am not your opponent. Since you want to personally protect Yang Chen, today¡¯s matter will be left unresolved. I will pretend not to have seen it. Hehe, but there will be a long road ahead, and we shall see!¡±


    With this said, the Third Master rode his fine horse and left without any intention of staying.


    Feng Wuyang sneered at this scene and then said: ¡°Changkong, you don¡¯t need to waste time with these bandits in the future. Regarding matters involving this boy Yang Chen, if the Horse-thief Gang dares to speak up, our Feng family will dare to take it on. I once promised to help Yang Chen, my young friend, but I won¡¯t do it now. However, as for this little guy, Yang Chen, Old Man will make sure he is protected.¡±


    ¡°Yes, Father.¡± Seeing his father¡¯s attitude so clear, Feng Changkong naturally dared not disobey.


    Who dared to bully someone protected by Feng Wuyang?


    Especially Wang Dachui, whose strength was much weaker than Feng Wuyang. Thinking of Feng Wuyang¡¯s words, his heart suddenly went cold.


    When did Yang Chen join forces with Feng Wuyang?


    Yang Zhengyi, seeing the subtle relationship between Yang Chen and Feng


    Wuyang, naturally felt extremely delighted and shamelessly said, ¡°Brother


    Wuyang, the Yang family will remember your kindness in our hearts.¡±


    ¡°Hehe, Yang Zhengyi, you don¡¯t have to be polite with me. I am protecting Yang Chen only because of my relationship with this boy, and it has nothing to do with your Yang family. To be honest, this time I have completely repaid my gratitude to you, Yang boy. From now on, we owe each other nothing!¡± Feng Wuyang said casually.


    ¡°Senior Feng is right.¡± Yang Chen knew that it was not easy for Feng Wuyang to do this, and he expressed his gratitude.


    Feng Wuyang stroked his beard: ¡®Well, the matter today has come to an end. Everyone, let¡¯s disperse.¡±


    Hearing Feng Wuyang¡¯s words, naturally no one said anything, and the major tribes said their goodbyes one after another.


    The Yang family reaped a full harvest this time and received the protection of the Feng family, making them the happiest party, and the atmosphere within the clan was full of joy.


    However, this happiness did not last long. When they returned to their clan, it was time to distribute the resources.


    This was an inevitable process.


    At this moment, the high-level members of the Yang family were gathered together, and Yang Chen was also among them. Only Yang Zhengyi gave a few instructions before disappearing into closed-door cultivation. The matter of resources distribution was entirely handed over to the Clan Leader, Yang Jin He.


    At this time, Yang Jin He slowly said, ¡°Yang Chen, this time, so many Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures were truly beyond my expectations as the Clan Leader. Let¡¯s put it this way, how to distribute these Heavenly Materials and


    Earthly Treasures will all depend on your decision.¡±


    It must be said that Yang Jin He¡¯s ability to handle things was still there.


    With these words alone, he was able to let Yang Chen distribute the resources without feeling as if he was treating the clan unfairly.


    However, the others didn¡¯t feel the same way.


    Elder Yang Ba was the first to express dissatisfaction. Seeing Yang Chen being put in charge of distribution, he feared that his share would be reduced, so he hurriedly said, ¡°Clan Leader, letting a young person distribute the resources, doesn¡¯t seem quite appropriate.¡±¡±No harm!¡± Yang Jin He waved his hand.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t take Elder Yang Ba seriously and said leisurely, ¡°For the distribution method, let¡¯s stick to what we agreed on with the Clan Leader before. Since we had already agreed with the Clan Leader, there is no reason for me to backtrack now.¡±


    ¡°Alright, you won the first place in the Hundred Clans Trial Battle, so you deserve to get 20% of the resources. However, Yang Chen, the amount of resources you¡¯ve obtained this time completely exceeded my expectations as the Clan Leader. Even if you take 30%, as the number one genius of the Yang family, you deserve these resources,¡± Yang Jin He said with a smile.


    Actually, his decision was also made on the spot.


    Yang Zhengyi had once told him that geniuses have their pride, and Yang


    Chen¡¯s talent might be difficult to be restrained by the Great Wild Hundred


    Clans in the future, and he might become a limitless achiever in a single leap.


    Just like Zhang Meiren back then, who also came from a middle-ranking tribe and later had an extraordinary talent, after soaring to the sky, her Zhang Family directly became a Great Tribe just by gaining some benefits, with a full foundation for 300 years.


    Isn¡¯t the same true for Yang Chen?


    In the future, when Yang Chen soars to the sky, even if the Yang family gains some benefits, it will be enough.


    Yang Chen has already given him too much shock, and now he can no longer view Yang Chen as a junior.


    However, though Yang Jin He has such deep considerations, not everyone in the Yang family necessarily does.


    Elder Yang Ba was originally afraid that his resources would be reduced, and now hearing Yang Jin He¡¯s words, he was even more like a fox with its tail stepped on and hurriedly said, ¡°Clan Leader, I disagree with this.¡±


    ¡°Elder Yang Ba, do you have any opinions?¡± Yang Jin He asked in a deep voice.


    ¡°Yang Chen is just a junior, and he is not the backbone of the Yang family right now. Allocating so many resources to him, I think it¡¯s very unfair. This resource allocation should be given to those who can support the current status of the Yang family,¡± Elder Yang Ba said righteously.


    ¡°Oh?¡±


    Yang Chen originally didn¡¯t intend to accept this 30% allocation because, honestly, he still had a lot of resources in his private collection.


    He originally planned to use these resources to repay the Yang family, but now listening to Elder Yang Ba¡¯s words, he found it interesting and asked, ¡°So, Elder Yang Ba, what do you think is the appropriate amount of resources to be allocated to me?¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen, your strength is still very weak now, and you cannot be the backbone of the Yang family yet. In my opinion, you don¡¯t even need these resources. Give them to us Elders. As our strength increases, the Yang family¡¯s strength will also increase,¡± Elder Yang Ba said.


    Yang Chen really laughed this time: ¡°Interesting, so Elder Yang Ba means, after all my hard work to get first place, and fighting to the death with people in the Monster Beast Mountain, the resources I obtained in the end, I shouldn¡¯t even get 10%?¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen, you don¡¯t need to be sarcastic. What I¡¯m doing is for the best choice for the family. Although you have extraordinary talent, the Yang family is not under your control yet! If you really want to go out and fight and kill, it still depends on our older generation,¡± Elder Yang Ba looked at Yang Chen¡¯s aggressive tone and said sternly.


    He didn¡¯t believe it.


    Before Yang Chen entered Monster Beast Mountain, these Elders of the Yang family looked at his face and used him.


    But now Yang Chen came out of Monster Beast Mountain, and the resources were placed here, what storms could Yang Chen make?


    ¡°Do you guys agree with what I said?¡± Elder Yang Ba saw that the time was ripe and wanted to pull a few people with the same opinion as him.


    However, he quickly realized.


    In this large conference room, there was no one who agreed with him. Listening to his seemingly righteous words, the family Elders in the room all closed their eyes as if they didn¡¯t hear anything. Even those who had a good relationship with him on weekdays had their mouths tightly closed at this moment..

 Chapter 131 - Chapter 131: Chapter 128: Battling the Eighth Elder_l

    Chapter 131: Chapter 128: Battling the Eighth Elder_l


    Translator: 549690339


    This made Elder Yang Ba feel very strange, but now he was riding a tiger and it¡¯s hard to get off, so he could only grit his teeth and say: ¡°That¡¯s exactly what I mean!¡±


    ¡°Well said, making the best choice for the family. Then I have a question for Eighth Elder. Do you mean that the stronger one¡¯s strength is, the more resources should be allocated to them, and the more one should become the pillar of the Yang family?¡± Yang Chen said in a deep voice.


    ¡°Of course, Yang Chen, your strength is not enough. These resources are more valuable when I use them than when you use them!¡± Elder Yang Ba hugged his shoulders, staring straight at Yang Chen, not hiding the ridicule in his eyes at all.


    Higher officials can easily oppress others.


    Being strong is the logic of the whole world.


    Yang Chen had a long way to go before he could piss on his head.


    His strength was on display here, at the Refinement Realm Ninth Stage, just one step away from the Refinement Realm Peak and one step away from the


    Spirit Martial Realm. How dare Yang Chen challenge his authority? Simply put, Yang Chen still lacked strength.


    Once he used these resources to reach the Refinement Realm Peak and, with some luck, break through to the Spirit Martial Realm, hmph. By then, even Yang Jin He would have to look at his face.


    But soon, Elder Yang Ba realized that something was wrong.


    Because when Yang Chen confronted his provocative gaze, he showed no fear at all, which made Elder Yang Ba say coldly: ¡°Yang Chen, winning first place in the Hundred Clans Trial Battle has made you arrogant? Do you really want to challenge the Eighth Master?¡±


    ¡°If Eighth Master is willing, I don¡¯t mind. Since Elder Yang also said that the stronger one should get more resource allocation, then I¡¯m curious how strong you are!¡± Yang Chen spoke slowly: ¡°You keep saying that I can¡¯t be the pillar of the Yang family, but I¡¯m curious, if you can¡¯t even beat me, then how shameless are you to be the pillar of the Yang family?¡±


    ¡°Me, lose to you?¡± Elder Yang Ba jumped up and said: ¡°How audacious!¡±


    Yang Chen stood up without backing down: ¡°Eighth Elder, there¡¯s no need to keep saying ¡®audacious¡¯. These resources are what I got from Monster Beast Mountain, it¡¯s not up to me how they are distributed, and it¡¯s not your turn to interfere, Eighth Elder. If you think I¡¯m not qualified, then let¡¯s fight!¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen, you need to calm down.¡± Elder Yang Er was afraid that Yang Chen would suffer and hurriedly said.


    He knew Elder Yang Ba¡¯s strength; he was one of the many experts in the Yang family, otherwise, he wouldn¡¯t be called an Elder.


    Although Yang Chen was a demon, he hadn¡¯t grown up yet. How could he possibly be a match for Elder Yang Ba?


    Elder Yang Ba was afraid that Elder Yang Er would spoil his good deed, so he immediately said: ¡°Everyone heard it, Yang Chen took the initiative to challenge me. In that case, I, as an old man, really have to teach you a lesson today, to let you know, what¡¯s called respecting your elders!¡±


    Out of anger, Yang Chen just laughed but didn¡¯t say anything.


    This Elder Yang Ba was really shameless, clearly doing despicable things with an ugly appearance, but still putting himself on the side of righteousness, as if everything he did had profound meaning.


    People like this, whether in his previous life or this life, were extremely detestable to Yang Chen.


    ¡°That¡¯s right, I said it. Since Elder Yang Ba wants to teach me a lesson, I¡¯m curious how you¡¯re going to do it.¡± Yang Chen said calmly. ¡°Please!¡±


    With that said, Yang Chen walked directly outside to an open space outside.


    A scheming smile flashed in Elder Yang Bats eyes.


    After all, Yang Chen was young and impetuous, and so easily fell for the trap.


    Yang Chen¡¯s talent was indeed beyond question, but fighting him now was too early. When he loses to him, how could Yang Chen still have the face to fight for these resources? Without Yang Chen, the resources he could get would naturally increase greatly. His original purpose was just that, but Yang Chen was too young, how could he understand his intentions?


    He had too many ways to deal with Yang Chen, a little kid who wanted to fight with him?


    At this moment, Eighth Elder Yang Ba walked out calmly, holding a long sword in his hand, confident of winning. With his hands behind his back, he looked very righteous. With an elder-like appearance, it seemed as if there was no intent to bully Yang Chen even while fighting him.


    ¡°Clan leader, you have to do something about this. Yang Chen will be at a disadvantage if he fights with Eighth Elder.¡± Elder Yang Er grew worried.


    Yang Jin He stroked his chin: ¡°Actually, I wanted to interfere, but now I¡¯m rather curious about Yang Chen¡¯s strength. I always feel that the geniuses in the Hundred Clans Trial Battle failed to push Yang Chen to his limit. But don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t let Yang Chen suffer. Eighth Elder is not reasonable in this matter after all!¡±


    ¡°As long as that¡¯s the case.¡± Elder Yang Er sighed in relief.


    As Elder Yang Ba held the long sword, he appeared very composed under the watchful eyes of the many onlookers. At this moment, he said aloud: ¡°Yang Chen, as your elder, I will not take advantage of you in today¡¯s contest. You make the first move.¡±


    ¡°Is Eighth Elder sure about this?¡± Yang Chen said.


    ¡°Hmph, do you think I, as an elder, will really bully you?¡± Elder Yang Ba said.


    Yang Chen¡¯s mouth curled up at the corner.


    Since someone was willing to put on a show, he really didn¡¯t mind accommodating the other party.


    With that thought, Yang Chen drew out his silver spear and attacked immediately.


    ¡°Who do you think will win this contest between Yang Chen and Eighth Elder?¡±


    ¡°It is rumored that Yang Chen¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation has reached the Body


    Refinement Realm Seventh Level Peak, but we all know the strength of Eighth


    Master, who has reached the ninth level of Body Refinement Realm. The gap in


    Martial Arts Cultivation is too big; it¡¯s very difficult, almost impossible for


    Yang Chen to win!¡±


    ¡°The key is that Eighth Elder has a wealth of practical experience and a deep understanding of martial skills. Among the Body Refinement Realm in the Yang family, only Fourth Master can confidently win against Eighth Master, but it¡¯s difficult for others.¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen is too anxious. There¡¯s no need for him to fight Eighth Elder for a win or loss so soon.¡±


    The tribal elders were all talking, their opinions about Yang Chen¡¯s contest not very optimistic.


    However, their expressions soon changed.


    Because when Yang Chen used his spear technique, it astonished them to the point where they became speechless.


    As soon as he made his move, Yang Chen¡¯s Mixed Yuan Spear Technique rolled out, with hundreds of spear shadows rushing out, covering every gap in the surroundings. Then these spear shadows went straight for Elder Yang Ba, making him, who had already prepared a countermeasure, panic.


    ¡°What is this!¡± A thump in Elder Yang Bat s heart.


    How could he discern hundreds of spear shadows?


    Yang Chen also showed a smile at this moment.


    Dealing with Elder Yang Ba, there was no need to use the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm. The Phantom Shadows of the spear technique might not work against a Spirit Martial Realm expert, but against a Body Refinement Realm expert, it was an invincible move.


    At least, these Phantom Shadows were not something that the mere Elder Yang Ba could crack!

 Chapter 132 - Chapter 132: Chapter 129: Perfecting the Medicinal Bath 1

    Chapter 132: Chapter 129: Perfecting the Medicinal Bath 1


    Translator: 549690339


    Eighth Elder didn¡¯t expect Yang Chen to use such a terrifying move, these hundreds of phantom shadows making his scalp tingle. He couldn¡¯t even use his own tricks and was already dumbfounded. How could his skills possibly cope with Yang Chen¡¯s technique?


    They were not on the same level.


    Even though his Martial Arts cultivation was stronger than Yang Chen¡¯s, he felt completely at a disadvantage in front of this spear technique.


    ¡°Good, good, good.¡± Yang Jinhe, who was watching on the side, stroked his chin, delighted.


    Yang Chen¡¯s profound spear technique was so deep that even he couldn¡¯t understand it. However, he could see clearly that Elder Yang Ba was in trouble. He knew Elder Yang Ba¡¯s strength very well. How could he possibly break through these phantom shadows?


    The other high-level experts in the clan were also wide-eyed.


    To be honest, although they didn¡¯t echo Elder Yang Ba¡¯s words, they did have a selfish heart about the distribution of resources, didn¡¯t they?


    Their strength was powerful, so it made sense for them to get more.


    How old was Yang Chen, and what kind of strength did he have?


    However, when they saw Yang Chen¡¯s current move, they couldn¡¯t maintain their previous mentality.


    ¡°What¡­¡±


    ¡°Eighth Elder is in trouble.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s not difficult to see that Eighth Elder is already having a hard time defending himself. With hundreds of gun shadows, real and fake being indistinguishable and reappearing after disappearing. Eighth Elder can¡¯t even get close to Yang Chen, so how can he fight against him? Now he¡¯s completely at the mercy of Yang Chen.¡±


    ¡°The gap is too big.¡±


    ¡°How can Yang Chen¡¯s strength be so strong?¡±


    ¡°With just this spear technique, Eighth Elder can¡¯t even compete.¡±


    At the moment when many high-level members of the clan were shocked, they just realized.


    They thought there was a gap between them and Yang Chen, but they didn¡¯t know that Yang Chen had already grown up, reaching a level where he was equal to them, if not stronger.


    Seeing that the time was right, Yang Chen didn¡¯t hesitate or hold back. He swung his spear sideways and directly hit Eighth Elder¡¯s body. With a bang, Eighth Elder spat out blood and was sent flying.


    Yang Chen wouldn¡¯t show mercy to his opponent. Although he couldn¡¯t kill Eighth Elder, the one spear strike on Eighth Elder¡¯s body would leave the Elder bedridden for several months.


    Eighth Elder clutched his chest, shrieking in pain, his eyes filled with fear as he looked at Yang Chen.


    Now he finally understood why no one had dared to speak up when he mocked Yang Chen just now.


    What a joke, with Yang Chen¡¯s strength like this, who would dare to speak for him?


    Poor him, he didn¡¯t understand what was happening, and kept blindly provoking Yang Chen, which was like pushing himself to death. With Yang Chen¡¯s current strength and his astonishing talent, what did the Eighth Elder count for before him?


    Yang Chen slowly said, ¡°Just now, the Eighth Elder said that the distribution of resources should naturally favor those with greater strength. Now, is the Eighth Elder still satisfied with this outcome?¡±


    Eighth Elder felt extremely angry but had no words to refute. He felt a surge of blood rushing to his chest, and with a groan, he fainted.


    Seeing this, Yang Jinhe quickly ordered, ¡°Take Eighth Elder away.¡±


    Immediately, someone hurriedly carried the Eighth Elder away.


    Yang Chen then bowed and said, ¡°Clan Leader, I apologize for my rashness just now. I hope the Clan Leader won¡¯t blame me.¡±


    ¡°Haha, Yang Chen, you don¡¯t need to worry. I, as the Clan Leader, can still distinguish between right and wrong. You had no choice but to take action just now. On the contrary, your strength seems to have improved after entering Monster Beast Mountain. This spear technique¡­¡± Yang Jinhe said.


    Yang Chen scratched his head, ¡°I casually picked a spear technique martial skill from the Yang family and gained some insights, creating this spear technique with hundreds of shadows. During the battle, it seems that the effect is not bad.¡±


    He had already thought of the explanation.


    With his current strength, there was hardly anyone who could threaten him in the Yang family, except for Yang Zhengyi.


    It was even difficult for Yang Jinhe.


    He had the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm and the Life-saving Talisman as his trump cards. He could handle ordinary First or Second Layer of Spirit Martial Realm experts.


    When Yang Jinhe heard about Yang Chen¡¯s self-created spear technique, he was even more surprised and delighted, saying, ¡°Good, good, good, Yang Chen, you did well. In the future, if you have any questions about cultivation, you can come to me for advice. You can¡¯t fall behind with this promising spear technique. ¡±


    He didn¡¯t dare to underestimate Yang Chen now.


    How long had Elder Yang Ba been cultivating?


    It had been fifty or sixty years. Thirty or forty years ago, Elder Yang Ba was a genius of the Yang family.


    How long had Yang Chen been cultivating?


    Now Yang Chen could catch up with the older generation of masters, who could ignore him?


    ¡°Thank you, Clan Leader, for your guidance. Yang Chen will keep it in mind!¡± Yang Chen smiled.


    ¡°Well,¡± Yang Jinhe said.


    After that, no one had any opinions on the distribution of resources. Some people even wanted to please Yang Chen by suggesting that he should get more resources. Yang Chen was not a unreasonable person. Since people were giving him face, he wouldn¡¯t be arrogant. He just took his rightful share and stopped talking about the distribution.


    This gesture also satisfied and won the respect of the other high-level members of the Yang family, making more and more of them look at Yang Chen with favor.


    Not everyone wants to see a genius rise.


    But the rise of a clever, yet not domineering genius is what everyone wants to see.


    Yang Chen understood these basic principles of being a person. After the distribution of resources was finished, he returned home. He instructed Gu Mingyue a few words and then prepared for the long upcoming retreat. This time, Yang Chen planned to use nearly half of the materials on his body to


    create the most perfect medicinal bath he could think of to break through to the Refinement Realm Peak!


    Yes, in this retreat, he would make a breakthrough to the Refinement Realm Peak!


    Previously, Yang Chen had been wanting to create a medicinal bath, but the ones he had made never met his satisfaction. In theory, the most perfect medicinal bath could directly nourish and strengthen his muscles and bones, raising his Martial Arts Cultivation Level to the Refinement Realm Peak.


    That was how those major sects did it. To those sects and major powers outside the Yang family, the Spirit Martial Realm was only the beginning of Martial Arts. Everything before that was just child¡¯s play.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t have the conditions before, but now it was different.


    He had obtained a massive amount of resources in Monster Beast Mountain. These resources could completely allow him to raise his Martial Arts Cultivation Level to Refinement Realm Peak in one go.


    With this idea, Yang Chen wasted no time and began to make the medicinal bath, entering a lengthy closed-door cultivation..

 Chapter 133 - Chapter 133: Chapter 130: Proposing Marriage at Their Doorstep_l

    Chapter 133: Chapter 130: Proposing Marriage at Their Doorstep_l


    Translator: 549690339


    He spent a whole ten days in seclusion.


    During these ten days, he prepared the medicinal bath, soaked in it, and enhanced his martial arts cultivation. For Yang Chen, all these tasks were completed in one go. After ten days, Yang Chen opened his eyes, feeling refreshed and rejuvenated, like he was born anew.


    ¡°Not bad, just like I planned, I reached the Refinement Realm Peak. With this accomplished, my next step is to break through to the Spirit Martial Realm. If I can reach the Spirit Martial Realm, I¡¯ll have the most basic ability to protect myself in the Great Wilderness,¡± Yang Chen muttered to himself.


    Before reaching the Spirit Martial Realm, both the Third Master and Wang Dachui posed a threat to him.


    But after he reached the Spirit Martial Realm, things would be completely different.


    ¡°Next, it¡¯s time for the Starflame Grass.¡± Yang Chen grinned, ¡°At the time, when I was in Monster Beast Mountain, I specifically brought back some suitable soil for cultivating the Starflame Grass. The soil from Monster Beast Mountain is a treasure in itself, especially when combined with this Wind Flower Dew Water¡­¡±


    Yang Chen was extremely delighted. As soon as the thought came to him, he started working without any hesitation.


    In his previous life, he had no lack of experience in cultivating Lingcao and had tried various things apart from martial arts. Cultivating Lingcao was closely related to alchemy, so he was obviously quite experienced.


    In the blink of an eye, the planting and nurturing process took Yang Chen about three hours.


    Three hours later, Yang Chen clapped his hands and happily said, ¡°Mission accomplished. In a few days, the Starflame Grass should be successfully cultivated. ¡±


    Just the thought of possessing Strange Fire made Yang Chen extremely excited. To an alchemist like him, the Strange Fire was as important as weapons for martial artists. As a great alchemist, he could not go out without a Strange Fire; it would be embarrassing.


    At this moment, after completing these steps, Yang Chen pushed open the


    door.


    As he opened the door, he saw Gu Mingyue waiting outside, not daring to enter.


    ¡°Huh, Ming Yue, why are you waiting here?¡± Yang Chen asked, puzzled.


    Gu Mingyue blinked and fidgeted with her clothes, ¡°Young Master, the Clan Leader told me that when you come out, you should go to see him.¡± ¡°Oh, when did that happen?¡± Yang Chen asked, confused.


    ¡°Just now. I didn¡¯t know how to call for you, Young Master, but you came out,¡± Gu Mingyue said with a smile. Her admiration for Yang Chen increased when she heard others say that he was now the first genius of the Great Wilderness.


    With such a title, being Yang Chen¡¯s maid naturally filled her with a sense of honor.


    Yang Chen nodded, ¡°Did the Clan Leader say why he was looking for me?¡±


    ¡°No, the Clan Leader didn¡¯t go into any details, but his expression indicated that it¡¯s not a trivial matter,¡± Gu Mingyue answered straightforwardly.


    ¡°I understand, I¡¯ll go to him now,¡± Yang Chen didn¡¯t delay.


    While puzzled, Yang Chen soon arrived at the courtyard where Yang Jin He resided.


    He saw that Yang Jin He was enthusiastically welcoming a middle-aged man who seemed to be about his age. Wasn¡¯t this middle-aged man none other than Zhang Rufeng, the Zhang Family Clan Leader?


    Yang Chen had seen the Zhang Family Clan Leader several times during the Hundred Clans Trial Battle, so he naturally knew a thing or two about him. Seeing the Zhang Family Clan Leader present, Yang Chen raised his eyebrows and respectfully said, ¡°Greetings Clan Leader, Elder Zhang!¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen, your arrival is just right. This is the Zhang Family Clan Leader, as you are already well aware. Today, the Zhang Family Clan Leader¡¯s visit to our Yang family concerns a matter related to you,¡± Yang Jin He said with a smile. Yang Chen was taken aback, ¡°What can Elder Zhang possibly want with me?¡±


    You must know, the Zhang Family was one of the Great Tribes, and their Clan Leaders typically considered themselves too honorable to visit Middle-ranking Tribes like the Yang family.


    Situations like this were extremely rare.


    Yang Jin He smiled warmly, ¡°Zhang Clan head, as for Yang Chen¡¯s marriage, after all, I¡¯m not his direct elder and cannot make a decision on his behalf. Whatever proposal you have, feel free to bring it up with Yang Chen himself. I believe Yang Chen won¡¯t disappoint you.¡±


    ¡°Marriage?¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but laugh. So, the Zhang Family Clan Leader had come to visit in person to discuss a marriage proposal.


    His older sister had been away from the Yang family for quite some time, and Yang Jin He couldn¡¯t make decisions regarding this matter, so others could only come to him.


    Yang Chen wasn¡¯t surprised by this.


    Given the incredible talent he had displayed a few days ago, it was expected that the Great Tribes would want to propose marriage and win him over.


    At this moment, Zhang Rufeng looked deeply into Yang Chen¡¯s eyes, ¡°As the saying goes, heroes come from youths. Young friend Yang Chen, with your amazing talent and strength at such a young age, you are truly a blessing to the Great Desolation. However, a man should prioritize building a family and career. Only when a man establishes a family can he truly be considered a man. Yang Chen, I have a perfect match for you. What do you think?¡±


    Yang Chen was quite embarrassed, ¡°Elder Zhang¡­


    ¡°Haha, don¡¯t worry. Since I¡¯ve personally come to propose marriage, I won¡¯t disgrace your title of being the number one genius of the Great Wilderness. Our Zhang family¡¯s Zhang Yingeruo has reached the Body Refining Realm Fourth Layer at a young age. With her martial arts talent, she is already considered a hero among women. Most importantly, my Yingruo is not just skilled with weapons; she has also mastered the Four Books and Five Classics for both men and women. If you two get married, Yingruo will surely serve you well and


    won¡¯t let you down.¡±


    Zhang Rufeng smiled and said, ¡°Moreover, this girl is well versed in the arts of qin, chess, calligraphy, and painting. When the two of you get married, Yingruo will definitely treat you well and won¡¯t let you down.¡±


    ¡°Zhang Clan Leader, you should let Yang Chen take a look at Yingruo¡¯s portrait,¡± Yang Jin He suggested.


    ¡°What a lapse of memory on my part! Little Brother Yang, you¡¯ll have to remind me. Here¡¯s a portrait of Yingruo, Yang Chen, take a look,¡± Zhang Rufeng said.


    Yang Chen glanced at the girl in the portrait. With her delicate eyebrows and big eyes, she seemed like an ethereal spirit, giving an otherworldly impression. She was indeed a rare beauty. Even the terms ¡®captivating¡¯ and ¡®ravishing¡¯ would not be an exaggeration. Zhang Rufeng didn¡¯t exaggerate; the girl in the portrait looked quiet, but her eyebrows conveyed a heroic spirit. She was obviously a versatile woman who could handle both household chores and social functions.


    Such a woman would naturally not be bad. Anyone else who was proposed to would have been thrilled. But Yang Chen thought long and hard before sighing, ¡°Elder Zhang, I am currently focused solely on martial arts and haven¡¯t considered starting a family. While Miss Yingruo is indeed beautiful, I¡­¡±


    Yang Chen¡¯s words of refusal were only half-spoken, but the meaning was already clear.


    Hearing this, Zhang Rufeng was stunned, and his face became slightly unpleasant..

 Chapter 134 - Chapter 134: Chapter 131: Zhang Xuelian_l

    Chapter 134: Chapter 131: Zhang Xuelian_l


    Translator: 549690339


    Anyone who was rejected so bluntly would not be able to maintain their composure, let alone Zhang Rufeng, the head of the family, who enjoyed a high status and noble position within the Great Wilderness. How could he not feel some anger when being rejected by a young man?


    Yang Jinhe was very good at reading people¡¯s emotions. Seeing the change in


    Zhang Rufeng¡¯s expression, he immediately said to appease him: ¡°Patriarch Zhang, it¡¯s normal for Yang Chen to hesitate about such a major matter as marriage. I think it¡¯s simply because he hasn¡¯t seen Miss Yingruo. If he really meets her, he might not be able to refuse so easily.¡±


    Yang Jinhe¡¯s words were like a gentle breeze, softening Zhang Rufeng¡¯s expression considerably.


    Zhang Rufeng waved his hand: ¡°There¡¯s no need to be so polite, Yang Family


    Patriarch, I understand the reason!¡±


    At this point, Yang Chen¡¯s refusal was so obvious that Zhang Rufeng naturally wouldn¡¯t continue to embarrass himself. However, he still didn¡¯t give up and said: ¡°That kid Yang Chen has an exceptional talent, I just wanted Yingruo to give it a try. If she can win his favor, it would be her good fortune. If she can¡¯t, it just means her luck isn¡¯t enough.¡±


    ¡°This¡­


    Both Yang Chen and Yang Jinhe were somewhat taken aback by Zhang Rufeng¡¯s change of tone.


    Yang Jinhe was also confused and could only say politely: ¡°Patriarch Zhang, you are too kind.¡±


    ¡°Hehe, I don¡¯t deserve such politeness. That kid Yang Chen is indeed the number one genius of the Great Wilderness, truly worthy of his title. Even I couldn¡¯t see through him on the matter of killing Zhang Long and the others.¡± Zhang Rufeng said with a faint smile.


    Upon hearing this, Yang Jinhe furrowed his brows: ¡°Patriarch Zhang, you mustn¡¯t sneak careleqgly-¡±


    ¡°Haha, don¡¯t be so nervous, Brother Yang. And Yang Chen, with Feng Wuyang protecting you, that Horse -Thief Gang wouldn¡¯t dare to cause trouble. And once they confirm this matter, even if you admit it, it won¡¯t matter. In fact, Zhang Huaizhong has already told me.¡± Zhang Rufeng laughed.


    Yang Chen realized that this couldn¡¯t be concealed any longer, so he said sincerely, ¡°To be honest, I did kill Zhang Long and the other bandits. My apologies for concealing this from you, Patriarch, and I hope for your understanding.¡±


    ¡°This¡­¡± Yang Jinhe¡¯s eyes widened, as he hadn¡¯t expected Zhang Long and the others to have been really killed by Yang Chen.


    Zhang Rufeng smiled and said, ¡°I didn¡¯t expect you to hide so deeply. If you can handle the five bandits like Zhang Long, it just proves that your martial talent and strength are far more than what the various clans understand. Yingruo is indeed not good enough for you. However, Yang Chen, it is true that my Zhang family wants to get closer to you. Now, I won¡¯t beat around the bush.¡±


    ¡°What do you mean, Brother Zhang¡­ ¡± Yang Jinhe was even more confused. These days, many marriage proposals had come, but he had postponed all of them.


    He had thought that Zhang Rufeng came for a marriage proposal too, but it seemed that his intentions were not so simple.


    Zhang Rufeng touched his chin, ¡°Actually, I originally wanted Yingruo to marry Yang Chen, so that in the future, Yang Chen would take good care of my Zhang family. Yang Chen, don¡¯t doubt your talent. It¡¯s only a matter of time before you enter the Spirit Martial Realm. As for which layer you can reach, I can¡¯t say for sure, but it¡¯s not demeaning for my Zhang family to win over a high-level martial artist who will become part of the Spirit Martial Realm.¡±


    Yang Chen became thoughtful.


    Zhang Rufeng continued slowly, ¡°Yang Chen, I understand that you don¡¯t want to accept Yingruo as your wife, but I have other things that may interest you.


    Brother Yang, you don¡¯t mind me talking about them, do you?¡±


    Now, if Yang Jinhe still couldn¡¯t understand Zhang Rufeng¡¯s intentions, then he would be an idiot.


    Zhang Rufeng clearly wanted to cooperate with the Yang family.


    How could he not be willing to climb up the big tree of the Zhang family? He quickly laughed and said, ¡°Brother Zhang, don¡¯t worry about what I think.¡±


    Zhang Rufeng nodded and looked at Yang Chen, ¡°Yang Chen, have you ever heard of the first genius of the Great Wilderness, Zhang Xuelian, from three hundred years ago?¡±


    ¡°You mean, Zhang Meiren?¡± Upon hearing this, Yang Chen was stunned.lndeed, he had heard of such a peerlessly elegant figure before, as her legend was passed down throughout the Great Wilderness with great reverence.


    According to the legend, more than three hundred years ago, a truly unparalleled figure emerged in the Great Wilderness. At the age of only fifteen, she entered the Spirit Martial Realm. In her twenties, she swept across the Great Wilderness and became the number one master in the region. Afterward, she led the Zhang Family to become one of the Great Tribes, then left the Great Wilderness, never to be heard from again.


    This figure was Zhang Xuelian.


    Zhang Xuelian was given the nickname Zhang Meiren due to her extraordinary beauty. In fact, she was considered the most beautiful woman in the Great Wilderness at that time.


    Those who saw her were amazed and believed that it would be worth it to die for just a glimpse of her. It was said that just a glance at Zhang Meiren would leave one with no regrets in their life.


    This showed that Zhang Xuelian¡¯s appearance truly was extraordinary.


    After all, even if Feng Xuewu and his older sister Yang Caidie were called the Three Great Golden Hairpin, this was just a collective reference to the trio, whereas Zhang Xuelian had outshined all other women of her time.


    It seemed as if she was a reincarnation of a deity, her journey of growth a series of legendary tales.


    Lnang Xuelian is indeed our ancestor of the Zhang family. Over three hundred years ago, our family was not much different from the Yang family. Under the leadership of the Old Ancestor, the Zhang Family flourished for a time. It¡¯s a pity that the later generations failed to live up to their expectations, and the Zhang family couldn¡¯t maintain its status as the number one tribe in the Great Wilderness, gradually declining till now. We can only be considered as one of the Twelve Great Tribes.¡±


    Upon hearing Zhang Rufeng¡¯s candid words, both Yang Chen and Yang Jinhe were extremely surprised.


    Zhang Rufeng, on the other hand, was very composed and didn¡¯t seem to mind his candor. He spoke brightly, ¡°Speaking of our Old Ancestor, the reason our Zhang family could stand in the Great Wilderness for three hundred years without declining was actually related to the many treasures left by the Old Ancestor.¡±


    It was extremely difficult to stay in the Great Wilderness for three hundred years without declining.


    Even the Feng Family and the Murong Family had only risen to power in the past century or so.


    There were very few great tribes that could persist for three hundred years without declining, which indicated just how powerful Zhang Xuelian was.


    ¡°Among the many treasures left by the Old Ancestor, there is one that was not left for our Zhang family, but for the entire Great Wilderness,¡± said Zhang


    Rufeng.


    ¡°What?¡± Yang Chen and Yang Jinhe suddenly looked shocked.


    Zhang Rufeng, seeing their surprise, said proudly, ¡°Let me explain. This is not a secret at all. When our Old Ancestor left the Great Wilderness, she instructed our Zhang family members and left a portrait behind. She once said that only a peerless genius could trigger her Divine Soul by looking at the portrait!¡±


    ¡°Divine Soul? A portrait contains the soul of Elder Zhang Xuelian?¡± Yang Chen asked, frowning.


    ¡°Yes, that¡¯s right, our Zhang family really wants to know how the Old Ancestor is doing now, but unfortunately, the portrait can only be activated by a peerless genius. In the Great Wilderness, there has never been such a genius. Every generation of our Zhang family would invite the number one genius of the Great Wilderness to view this portrait. However, none have succeeded, and the power of the Old Ancestor¡¯s soul has never appeared,¡± Zhang Rufeng said with a bitter smile.


    Yang Chen could roughly understand Zhang Rufeng¡¯s meaning now. It was unknown what kind of prohibition Zhang Xuelian had set up in the portrait back then, but only a top genius could stand in front of the portrait and trigger the soul inside, thereby summoning the appearance of Zhang Xuelian¡¯s soul.


    How could the Zhang family not want to meet Zhang Xuelian, the invincible Old Ancestor, once more, in hopes of receiving her help? The Zhang family had visited the Yang family to have Yang Chen attempt this very task.


    ¡°Now that I¡¯ve said this, my young friend Yang Chen, you should understand my intentions,¡± said Zhang Rufeng.


    Yang Chen nodded, ¡°I can understand some of Elder Zhang¡¯s intentions.¡±


    ¡°Are you interested in this?¡± Zhang Rufeng asked curiously, ¡°If you can really trigger the Divine Soul Power of the Old Ancestor¡¯s portrait, our Zhang family will be extremely grateful.. However, there is one prerequisite!¡±

 Chapter 135 - Chapter 135: Chapter 132: Destined Marriage 1

    Chapter 135: Chapter 132: Destined Marriage 1


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°Senior, please speak.¡± Yang Chen said respectfully.


    Zhang Rufeng said loudly: ¡°It¡¯s very simple. If you can activate the portrait, you will surely get the treasure left by our ancestor. If you obtain this treasure, on the day of my Zhang family¡¯s difficulties or your rise to power, you must help my Zhang family. What I ask for is not much, just your promise!¡±


    Yang Chen fell into deep thought.


    To be honest, he was very interested in Zhang Xuelian.


    At that time, the first genius of the Great Wilderness was invincible at the age of over twenty, given the conditions in the Great Wilderness. Such talent is unparalleled. Even after cultivating countless geniuses, he had never seen one like Zhang Xuelian. Even Hua Wanru, who regarded herself as the phoenix among women, might not truly be stronger than Zhang Xuelian.


    How could he not be interested in the treasure hidden in the portrait left behind by such an extraordinary woman?


    And now, all he needs to give is a promise and help in the future.


    Thinking of this, Yang Chen hesitated and said: ¡°Elder Zhang, I agree to this deal. If you trust me.¡±


    ¡°Hahaha, Yang Chen, you can reject Yingruo and concentrate on pursuing the Martial Arts, which shows that your heart is as firm as a rock and you value your promises very much. I have no other demands for this. If you are willing, come with me to Zhang family now?¡± Zhang Rufeng couldn¡¯t wait and wanted to set off immediately.


    Yang Jinhe, on the other hand, was afraid that Yang Chen would encounter any difficulties, so he repeatedly said, ¡°I¡¯ll go with Yang Chen.¡±


    ¡°All right, let¡¯s go together.¡± Zhang Rufeng understood Yang Jinhe¡¯s thoughts and said with a faint smile.


    Before long, the three of them arrived at the Zhang family together.


    At a glance, the orderly group of young people in the Zhang family could be seen practicing martial arts in the practice field, which seemed quite impressive.


    When these youths noticed that Zhang Rufeng brought the two of them back, they quickly expressed surprise and excitement. ¡°It¡¯s Yang Chen!¡±


    ¡°The first genius of the Great Wilderness, Yang Chen!¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s actually Yang Chen!¡±


    Many of these young people have not yet come of age, but they have heard about Yang Chen from their older brothers and sisters in the clan, and have shown admiration and worship for the strong one. Some young girls from the Zhang family were even more stealthily casting their admiring eyes at Yang Chen, extremely nervous.


    ¡°Yingruo, look, it¡¯s Yang Chen. I heard from the Clan Leader that he went to the Yang family to discuss your marriage with Yang Chen. Now that Yang Chen has come to our Zhang family, has the matter been settled?¡±


    Among the crowd stood a young girl about fifteen or sixteen years old, wearing a red long skirt, adorned with some flowers. She had long waterfall-like hair and bright eyes like flourishing stars. Standing there with her flushed face, it was none other than Zhang Yingruo of the Zhang family.


    Upon hearing the other girl¡¯s words, Zhang Yingruo¡¯s heartbeat accelerated even more.


    Girls love heroes. Yang Chen, as the first genius of the Great Wilderness, naturally caught her attention. How could she not have some admiration in her heart? Thinking that she would marry the supreme powerhouse of the Great Wilderness in the future, she felt her life was full of color.


    Unfortunately, she soon became disheartened, because their Clan Leader did not take Yang Chen to meet her parents, but directly went to the forbidden area of the Zhang family.


    ¡°Yingruo, why didn¡¯t the Clan Leader take Yang Chen to meet your parents?¡± ¡°Yeah, shouldn¡¯t he take Yang Chen to meet your parents?¡±


    Zhang Yingruo said with disappointment: ¡°Most likely, Yang Chen rejected it¡­¡±


    As for Zhang Yingruo¡¯s little episode here, Yang Chen didn¡¯t pay much attention. He followed Zhang Rufeng and went straight to the forbidden area of the Zhang family, where the portrait was located.


    Along the way, many of Yang Chen¡¯s admirers appeared, discussing incessantly, much to the chagrin of Yang Chen. Originally, he just wanted to prevent people from looking at him with colored glasses, but who would have thought that the effect would be so unexpected.


    ¡°The place where the portrait is located is right ahead.¡± Zhang Rufeng walked ahead with his hands behind his back, leading the way.


    Yang Jinhe then said, ¡°Please!¡±


    The three of them entered the ancient but newly-cleaned courtyard ahead and opened the door to enter the room.¡±There¡¯s nothing else here, just this portrait!¡± Zhang Rufeng pointed out.


    Yang Chen also saw the portrait hanging in the middle of the room, in which there was a woman with long hair, skin like snow, and eyes clear as autumn water. Wearing a white dress, she was extraordinarily beautiful, unspeakably elegant, and seemed like a celestial being.


    Upon seeing this woman, only one phrase came to Yang Chen¡¯s mind:


    Quiet and ethereal, she is like a fairy descending upon the mortal realm.


    It seemed as if the woman could step out of the painting at any moment, yet at the same time, she would forever remain within it.


    In Yang Chen¡¯s life, he had seen countless beauties, but none like Zhang Xuelian!


    Zhang Xuelian, Zhang Xuelian.


    Her name matched her demeanor: a cold lotus amidst snowflakes. Her aloof expression revealed nothing of her inner thoughts.


    This was merely a painting, so what would the real person be like?


    Suppressing the shock in his heart, Yang Chen slowly said, ¡°Zhang Meiren, truly deserving of her title as a beauty.¡±


    ¡°Hehe, Young Friend Yang Chen, you should carefully observe this painting now. You have one hour, and during this time, I will wait outside with Little Brother Yang. I hope you can communicate with the ancestral spirit within the painting.¡± Zhang Rufeng¡¯s words were full of anticipation and longing.


    Immediately afterward, he and Yang Jin He retreated, leaving Yang Chen alone in the room.


    This made Yang Chen focus even more intently on the portrait in front of him, lost in thought.


    He didn¡¯t know what Zhang Xuelian was thinking, but from Zhang Rufeng¡¯s description, communicating with Zhang Xuelian¡¯s soul required high Martial Arts Cultivation and natural talent.


    ¡°It seems that there is a prohibition secret technique in Zhang Xuelian¡¯s portrait, and the communicator must enter the painting with their soul. This prohibition secret technique will automatically evaluate the communicator¡¯s soul and determine their natural talent, age, Martial Arts strength, and so on to judge if they meet Zhang Xuelian¡¯s satisfaction¡­¡±


    Yang Chen said with a wry smile, ¡°It seems there¡¯s no shortcut. I can only see if


    I can meet the satisfaction of the beauty in the painting.¡±


    With that thought, Yang Chen didn¡¯t hesitate to control his tiny soul and enter the painting.


    In an instant, he felt a mysterious force enveloping him.


    The voice of a woman, gentle yet cold, entered Yang Chen¡¯s mind:


    You who come later, do not resist!¡±


    Soon after, Yang Chen seemed to fall into sleep, his state extremely subtle.


    Only after the time it took for a cup of tea to pass did a sudden rumble sound.


    A burst of light shot out from the painting.


    Immediately afterward, Yang Chen abruptly woke up to see a woman in white standing gracefully in the air. She was a soul-shadow but still inherited her master¡¯s stunning beauty, making Yang Chen pause slightly on the spot.


    He knew that this person was the first genius of the Great Wilderness at that time, Zhang Xuelian.


    He succeeded, meeting Zhang Xuelian¡¯s prohibition requirements and summoning her soul.


    At this time, the woman gently turned her head, her beautiful eyes falling on Yang Chen, and then she slowly said, ¡°After three hundred years, a genius who can meet my satisfaction finally appeared in the Great Wilderness. To reach the Refinement Realm Peak at the age of fourteen, you are truly outstanding!¡± ¡°Are you Zhang Xuelian, Elder Zhang?¡± Yang Chen asked.


    ¡°It is me.¡± Zhang Xuelian spoke as if she was detached from the mortal world:


    ¡°To be precise, I am just a soul, but I, from afar, will tell you the reason and significance of me leaving this portrait!¡±


    Upon hearing this, Yang Chen became even more curious:


    ¡®What is the meaning of doing this? To help the Zhang family?¡±


    Zhang Xuelian said coldly:


    ¡°You only guessed half of it, and, moreover, this is not the most important part.¡±


    ¡°Then what¡¯s the most important thing?¡± Yang Chen furrowed his brows. ¡°My marriage destiny!¡± Zhang Xuelian gazed into the distance and exhaled softly..

 Chapter 136 - Chapter 136: Chapter 133: Future Husband?_l

    Chapter 136: Chapter 133: Future Husband?_l


    Translator: 549690339


    Yang Chen was stunned: ¡°Your marriage? You¡¯re not married yet?¡±


    He wasn¡¯t surprised by this. In the Martial World, three hundred years was not a long time. After reaching the Spirit Martial Realm, one could have a lifespan of two hundred years. And after reaching the Origin Martial Realm, one could live an astonishing five hundred years. In this continent, some unparalleled powerful ones could even live for a thousand years.


    Not getting married and having children for more than three hundred years was not common in the Martial World, but it was not unheard of either.


    Zhang Xuelian, hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, replied with a hint of chill: ¡°Is it so strange?¡±


    Yang Chen could not help but smile: ¡°Just curious.¡±


    ¡°I can¡¯t find¡­¡± Zhang Xuelian sighed and said, ¡°A woman¡¯s world is inseparable from marriage. I thought I would escape from it, but I found that I am no exception. Who can change what is destined? It¡¯s just that there¡¯s no one who has caught my eye among the four directions.¡±


    ¡°I used to think it was just because I was in the Great Wilderness, but later I realized that even the geniuses in the outside world were no better. They are all pretentious and hypocritical.¡±


    Yang Chen said, ¡°Your requirements are too high, but you do have the qualifications for that.¡±


    ¡°Yes, I am qualified.¡± Zhang Xuelian said unhurriedly: ¡°I once divined my own marriage, and it cannot be separated from the starting point. It means that my future husband will still be someone from the Great Wilderness. Therefore, I


    left a portrait like this in the Great Wilderness!¡±


    Yang Chen finally understood: ¡°You want to choose someone who can satisfy you through a portrait?¡±


    ¡°To satisfy me is not easy.¡± Zhang Xuelian slowly said: ¡°Even if you are the first man who meets my most basic requirements. Marriage is hard to untangle. I have waited for three hundred years without a result, so I don¡¯t mind waiting another three hundred years. I will wait for you from afar; if you are a dragon among men, you will meet me in the future. If you can¡¯t even leave the Great Wilderness, our marriage will naturally have no result.¡±


    ¡°Wait.¡±


    Yang Chen suddenly said, ¡°I understand your meaning, Zhang Xuelian. For me, leaving the Great Wilderness is not difficult. I can leave the Great Wilderness any time, and it¡¯s just my first step. However, why should I look for you? Indeed, you are very beautiful, but why do you think I will definitely look for you? Just because of your charm?¡±


    Zhang Xuelian raised her eyebrows and showed an interesting expression: ¡°You mean, this is not enough?¡±


    ¡°Not enough!¡± Yang Chen said directly.


    In the past, he might not have been so indifferent and calm in the face of beauty.


    But ever since he was betrayed by Hua Wanru, he became much more rational when facing many things, especially when facing beautiful women!


    This time, Zhang Xuelian laughed.


    Seeing her smile, it seemed like she was very stingy with her smile because it was too beautiful, almost suffocating.


    ¡°I suddenly found that I¡¯m a little interested in you. What¡¯s your name?¡± Zhang Xuelian asked softly.


    ¡°Yang Chen!¡± Yang Chen said.


    ¡°Yang Chen¡­ I will remember.¡± Zhang Xuelian said: ¡°If you want a reason, I will give you one. Now call the descendants of the Zhang Family in, I have something to say to them and you!¡±


    ¡°Alright!¡±


    Yang Chen heard this and called Zhang Rufeng in.


    As soon as Zhang Rufeng entered, seeing the legendary Zhang Xuelian, he immediately fell to his knees with tears streaming down his face: ¡°Descendant Zhang Rufeng, pays respects to the old ancestor!¡±


    This scene made Yang Chen feel a little awkward, it was strange to see a man with a long beard calling a beautiful young girl his old ancestor. Fortunately, he had seen a lot of strange things, and was used to it.


    Zhang Xuelian appeared to be very calm: ¡°Can you represent the Zhang


    Family?¡±


    ¡°Descendant Zhang Rufeng, the current Clan Leader of the Zhang family.¡±


    Zhang Rufeng said repeatedly. ¡°Ancestor, are you well where you are now?¡±


    ¡°I am in a very distant place!¡± Zhang Xuelian said calmly: ¡°No need to say more,


    I understand your thoughts. I don¡¯t want to know about the current state of the Zhang family and I¡¯m not interested either. I¡¯ve helped them enough in the past. As for the future of the Zhang family, destiny will have its arrangements, and I won¡¯t interfere. Of course, since I¡¯ve left this portrait, I won¡¯t be indifferent to the Zhang family!¡±


    ¡°Thank you, ancestor!¡± Zhang Rufeng was relieved by her latter words.


    Zhang Xuelian¡¯s tone remained cold: ¡°Listen carefully to my next words. There are three storage bags in this portrait. The first storage bag from the left is for you as a treasure for your descendants. These treasures can make the Zhang family flourish for another three hundred years!¡±


    Upon hearing this, Zhang Rufeng was overjoyed.


    It turned out that their ancestor had long known that something like today would happen.


    Zhang Xuelian seemed to have everything under her control: ¡°The second storage bag is for the most talented person in the Zhang family. In the future, this person may be able to ensure the survival of the Zhang family amidst the turmoil in the Great Wilderness. With the help of the first storage bag, how long the Zhang family can flourish depends on your destiny!¡±


    ¡°Clan Leader, this third storage bag¡­¡± Zhang Rufeng couldn¡¯t help but ask.


    ¡°The third storage bag is for the young Yang Chen.¡± Zhang Xuelian said sternly:


    ¡°Yang Chen, did you hear that?¡±


    Zhang Xuelian said slowly: ¡°In this third storage bag, there is a treasure that I painstakingly crafted. For the creation of this treasure, I even used Divine Soul Power to shape it many times. There are three prohibitions. For every prohibition unlocked, you will get a surprise. Don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t disappoint you. I won¡¯t be stingy with someone who might become my future husband.¡±


    Upon hearing the word ¡°husband,¡± Zhang Rufeng¡¯s body stiffened: ¡°Ancestor, you¡­¡±


    A young lad and his ancestor, having an affair?


    ¡°Do you have to interfere with your ancestor¡¯s affairs?¡± Zhang Xuelian said expressionlessly.


    ¡°Dare not, dare not!¡± Zhang Rufeng immediately wilted.


    Zhang Xuelian closed her eyes: ¡°Alright, such a long distance, Divine Soul


    Power can¡¯t last too long, this divine soul body is about to dissipate. Zhang Rufeng, don¡¯t make things difficult for this young man because of the third storage bag; do you remember?¡±


    ¡°Ancestor¡¯s words, Rufeng will keep in mind.¡± Zhang Rufeng hurriedly replied.


    ¡°That¡¯s good.¡± Zhang Xuelian closed her eyes, and then the Divine Soul Power gradually dissipated.


    Since everyone is so enthusiastic, I shall add more updates tomorrow..

 Chapter 137 - Chapter 137: Chapter 134: Refining Elixirs_l

    Chapter 137: Chapter 134: Refining Elixirs_l


    Translator: 549690339


    Yang Chen and Zhang Rufeng looked at the dissipating Divine Soul Power in silence, their eyes converging on Zhang Xuelian¡¯s portrait.


    As Zhang Xuelian¡¯s Divine Soul Power dissipated, the portrait suddenly cracked, and then three storage bags floating in the air seemed to be controlled, flying towards Yang Chen and Zhang Rufeng.


    It was clear that this was manipulated by the remains of Zhang Xuelian¡¯s Divine Soul.


    Zhang Rufeng received the storage bag and glanced at it briefly with delight in his heart. Then, he turned to Yang Chen and said, ¡°Yang Chen, my friend, thank you so much this time. My Zhang family has been blessed because of your magical power. Here are ten thousand Spirit Stones as a small token of my gratitude.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Yang Chen was slightly stunned. He had to admit, Zhang Rufeng¡¯s words really surprised him.


    Ten Thousand Spirit Stones¡­


    This was not a small amount.


    He didn¡¯t believe that Zhang Rufeng handed over so many Spirit Stones just to repay him. It was more likely that Zhang Rufeng was trying to befriend him even more.


    With this thought, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°Elder Zhang, you¡¯re too polite.¡±


    ¡°No, not at all. This is what you deserve, Yang Chen, my friend. Without you, as the Patriarch of the Zhang Clan, I would probably find it difficult to even see our ancestor¡¯s face.¡± Zhang Rufeng smiled bitterly and then said, ¡°Yang Chen, my friend, please!¡±


    Yang Chen nodded, accepting the Spirit Stones, which meant he accepted Zhang Rufeng¡¯s goodwill.


    Yang Jin He was also waiting outside. Upon seeing Zhang Rufeng¡¯s smiling face, he felt relieved and bowed to Zhang Rufeng.


    ¡°Patriarch Yang, you have cultivated such a great genius!¡± Zhang Rufeng laughed heartily, ¡°Now that the matter is resolved, would the two of you be interested in having a drink together?¡±


    Yang Jin He smiled and, with his wisdom, guessed that Yang Chen had met


    Zhang Rufeng¡¯s satisfaction. He said, ¡°That won¡¯t be necessary. It¡¯s getting late. Brother Zhang, let¡¯s catch up another day!¡±


    ¡°Alright then, Ma Hong, come with me to see our guests off.¡± Zhang Rufeng waved his hand, and an old servant hurried over.


    The two accompanied Yang Chen and Yang Jin He out of the Zhang¡¯s house and watched their retreating figures in silence.


    ¡°Clan Leader, Yang Chen got the treasure left by our ancestor. Are we really not going to do anything about it?¡± The old servant asked curiously.


    Zhang Rufeng sighed, ¡°Our old ancestor specifically instructed us not to. Of course, our ancestor is far away and may not have any say in this matter. However, after much deliberation, I think that if we really took action against Yang Chen, the benefits might not outweigh the drawbacks.¡±


    ¡°How so?¡± The old servant asked, puzzled.


    ¡°That treasure was intentionally left for Yang Chen by our old ancestor. We might not get any miraculous effects even if we obtain it. Besides, Yang Chen has an unlimited future¡­¡± Zhang Rufeng looked at the retreating figure of Yang Chen and muttered, ¡®You know, in the past 300 years, our Zhang family has invited many geniuses. But not one has been able to trigger the Divine Soul Power left by our ancestor in the portrait.¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen is still so young, yet he was able to trigger the Divine Soul Power left by our ancestor. His strength must be far beyond what we can imagine.¡±


    Thus, Yang Chen returned to his clan, chatted with Yang Jin He for a while, and went back to his room to check the results of the day.


    Of course, what Yang Chen was most interested in was the treasure given to him by Zhang Xuelian.


    He held the treasure in his hand, an unremarkable-looking box.


    Curious, Yang Chen looked at the box, and while his Divine Soul Power was not strong, he could see the Restriction Power of the box¡¯s surface. However, the prohibition was unfathomable, and with his current Divine Soul Power, he couldn¡¯t see anything deeper.


    Thinking of this, Yang Chen said, ¡°Rainbow, come out for a moment.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m here.¡± The mermaid girl, Rainbow, heard Yang Chen¡¯s call and jumped out of the Mustard Seed Space in the Eight Extremities Flowing River. She was smiling happily and brightly. ¡°Young Master Yang seems to need my help!¡±


    Yang Chen saw the mermaid girl¡¯s exuberant look and couldn¡¯t help but chuckle, ¡°Help me see what¡¯s up with this box.¡±


    ¡°Huh? A box?¡± The mermaid girl opened her beautiful eyes wide, looked at the box, and then rubbed her chin, ¡°Young Master Yang, this box is strange. According to my observation, there are three layers of prohibition. All of the prohibitions are one-way and require brute force to break.¡±


    ¡°Three layers of prohibition? That¡¯s right, ¡± Yang Chen said. ¡°What do you mean by using brute force? Can I break them with my current strength?¡±


    The mermaid girl pouted, ¡°I¡¯m afraid that¡¯s a bit difficult. To break the first layer alone, you need to be at least in the Spirit Martial Realm!¡±


    ¡°Is it that hard?¡± Yang Chen furrowed his brows, but soon relaxed, exhaling,


    ¡°Well, there¡¯s nothing I can do about it. By the way, Rainbow, can you let Bear Elder One and Bear Elder Two out?¡±


    ¡°Alright.¡± As soon as Rainbow thought of the two silly bears, she became annoyed, but reluctantly called the two out.


    When the two Black Mountain Black Bears emerged from the Eight Extremities


    Flowing River Space, they scratched their heads in confusion, ¡°Where are we? Boss, where did we end up?¡±


    Bear Elder One was also confused as he looked around, not knowing what had happened.


    Yang Chen laughed, ¡°I asked Rainbow to summon you from the Mustard Seed space. Bear Elder one and Bear Elder ¡®ITO, today I summoned you to tultlll my promise of helping you improve your strength.¡±


    ¡°Improve our strength? Boss, is what you said true?¡± Bear Elder One was overjoyed.


    ¡°Of course, it¡¯s true,¡± Yang Chen said with a smile.


    He then took out the Purple Elegance Dan Furnace. ¡°Next, I will refine two elixirs that can significantly help demonic beasts improve their strength.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re going to refine pills?¡± Rainbow asked with wide eyes.


    ¡°What do you think?¡± Yang Chen said slowly.


    ¡°Can you even refine pills?¡± Rainbow looked incredulous, ¡°You¡¯re so young and your Martial Arts Cultivation is already so amazing, and you can still refine pills?¡±


    ¡°I can do a lot more,¡± Yang Chen said with a smile at the corner of his mouth.


    Rainbow pouted, feeling that Yang Chen¡¯s words were too incredible, and carefully watched his pill refining process.


    Yang Chen had acquired many Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures during this period. Before, he couldn¡¯t refine an elixir that benefited demonic beasts, not because his skill was not enough, but because the material requirements were too demanding. Ordinary materials were hard to find to support the refining of elixirs for demonic beasts.


    However, since he had acquired so many Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures in the past, he could brew a batch of elixirs beneficial to demonic beasts. He would not forget his promise to help Bear Elder One and Bear Elder Two improve their strength.


    Otherwise, it would take a long time for these two bears to upgrade their strength with their current intelligence..

 Chapter 138 - Chapter 138: Chapter 135: Yang Caidie Reappears_l

    Chapter 138: Chapter 135: Yang Caidie Reappears_l


    Translator: 549690339


    Demonic beasts are after all different from humans. For demonic beasts, their spiritual intelligence is limited, and they don¡¯t possess any special cultivation techniques. The enhancement of their strength simply depends on their innate longevity.


    With such a long lifespan, no one could guarantee that nothing unexpected would happen. Therefore, many demonic beasts choose to cooperate with humans.


    Yang Chen is confident that with his help, he can improve the strength of the two silly bears in a short period of time.


    With this in mind, Yang Chen concentrated fully on alchemy, placing the materials, igniting the fire, and one by one, entering the intricate steps and processes of alchemy.


    This alchemy process took a full half an hour.


    Yang Chen¡¯s incredible alchemy technique left the Mermaid girl Rainbow staring in amazement.


    As the clan leader of the Mermaid Tribe, her inherited memories are among the best in her tribe. The Mermaid Tribe has rich experiences in various fields, including alchemy. Rainbow believes that when it comes to alchemy, she can definitely hold a conversation.


    She originally thought that she might be able to give Yang Chen some advice on alchemy.


    However, now she realized that Yang Chen¡¯s alchemy techniques were beyond her comprehension, and the young man¡¯s alchemy skill completely surpassed her.


    Mermaid Rainbow looked at Yang Chen deeply. Although she appeared carefree and like an innocent girl on the surface, the Mermaid Tribe was known for their intelligence and wisdom. So how could she not have her own thoughts? Previously, she only regarded Yang Chen as her safe harbor, and had never considered him as her true partner.


    But at this moment, there was suddenly a slight change in her thoughts.


    ¡°Success!¡± Yang Chen exclaimed.


    A pill fragrance filled the air¡­


    Yang Chen hustled, the elixir in the pill furnace was instantly poured into his palm.


    Looking at the two smooth and round elixirs, Yang Chen nodded in satisfaction.


    ¡°This is¡­Tongming Pill, a perfect fourth -grade pill! It can enhance the growth of young demonic beasts, depending on the refinement they receive from the elixir. According to my inherited memories, this is an elixir that many demonic beasts dream of obtaining! It¡¯s fourth-grade perfect, how did you manage to concoct this?¡± Mermaid girl Rainbow widened her eyes, hardly able to believe her own eyes.


    Yang Chen smiled and said, ¡°I didn¡¯t expect you to have such good insight, recognizing that this is a fourth-grade pill.¡±


    Indeed, this was a fourth-grade pill, a perfect one at that.


    It was a piece of cake for Yang Chen to concoct a mere fourth-grade pill. You must know that at that time, his alchemy level had reached a point where it was difficult to measure with grades from one to nine. A fourth-grade pill was as simple for him as picking up a casual object.


    On the contrary, the inherited memories of the Mermaid Tribe were indeed amazing. She was able to recognize the Tongming Pill, which was popular only in flourishing lands while she was in the Great Wasteland.


    ¡°Of course I can recognize it. Our Mermaid Tribe¡¯s inherited memories cover everything, there¡¯s nothing we don¡¯t know. It¡¯s just that you¡¯re still so young, yet you can already concoct such an elixir, and so effortlessly. Without a Strange Fire or a precious pill furnace, you managed to make two!¡± Rainbow was astonished.


    What does this represent?


    It signifies that Yang Chen¡¯s alchemy level is far beyond that of a simple fourth-grade alchemist, otherwise, he wouldn¡¯t be able to casually concoct two perfect fourth-grade pills.


    ¡°I am a genius, ¡± Yang Chen said with a casual smile.


    ¡°Genius?¡± Mermaid girl Rainbow had a vague idea about the word genius.


    All she knew was that human geniuses could do many incredible things.


    Upon thinking of this, Rainbow sighed, ¡°You two silly bears, you¡¯re really lucky this time, being able to take such a precious elixir as the Tongming Pill.¡±


    ¡°Now, Bear Elder One and Bear Elder Two, take one each, and after consuming it, your strength should immediately increase by one level. You two will be my precious helpers in the future,¡± said Yang Chen.


    ¡°By eating this little thing, will it really provide such a big enhancement in our strength?¡± Bear Elder One asked doubtfully.


    ¡°What¡¯s the point of talking so much nonsense? If you two don¡¯t want it, I¡¯ll eat it!¡± Mermaid girl Rainbow said indignantly.


    Having such treasure at hand, these two silly bears were still talking so much nonsense.


    When Bear Elder One and Bear Elder Two saw someone wanting their stuff, they hurriedly stuffed the Tongming Pills into their mouths and swallowed them down with a gulp.


    Following that, the fur of Bear Elder One and Bear Elder Two began to change gradually.


    The fur of both creatures had grown much longer than before.


    ¡°Eh, Eldest Brother, I feel like my body is full of strength!¡±


    ¡°Me too.¡± Bear Elder One felt incredibly comfortable all over.


    It was simply an amazing feeling.


    Yang Chen was not surprised at all, watching the changes in Bear Elder One and Bear Elder Two and making calculations in his heart.


    Based on his estimates, the Tongming Pill should be able to enhance the strength of these two Black Mountain Black Bears by at least a level equivalent to that of a human Refinement Realm Peak. Combined with the gifted characteristics of the Black Mountain Black Bears, their combined strength would be able to rival ordinary Spirit Martial Realm experts.


    By this time, the changes in the two Black Mountain Black Bear had finally come to fruition.


    Bear Elder One and Bear Elder Two let out a satisfied burp, and then looked at their own claws, ¡°I feel like my strength has increased a lot.¡±


    ¡°Me too.¡±


    Yang Chen smiled upon seeing this, but soon, he seemed to have discovered something, and hurriedly said, ¡°Quick, enter the mustard seed space of the Eight Extremities Flowing River, someone is coming.¡±


    ¡°Hide quickly.¡± Bear Elder One and Bear Elder Two didn¡¯t understand the situation, but Mermaid girl Rainbow, who knew her identity was hidden, also noticed someone approaching and led the two Black Mountain Black Bears into the jade pendant formed by Yang Chen¡¯s mustard seed space.


    In the blink of an eye, all traces were gone.


    Yang Chen asked, ¡°Who is it?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s me, Yang Chen.¡±


    ¡°Older Sister?¡± Yang Chen was pleasantly surprised, not expecting it to be his older sister.


    Yang Caidie had been missing for quite some time. If not for Yang Chen knowing that her strength was so strong that ordinary people couldn¡¯t do anything to her, he would have been really worried if something had happened to his older sister. Now, hearing that Yang Caidie had arrived, he was naturally overjoyed and opened the door.


    It was now late at night, with a sky full of stars and the Yang family¡¯s courtyard was extremely quiet. The silence in the courtyard was even a bit frightening.


    At this moment, Yang Caidie was standing in front of Yang Chen, her eyebrows filled with hints of worry. It was obvious that she had something on her mind.


    Yang Caidie was born without much intelligence and had a fierce personality. How could Yang Chen not see that she had something on her mind? He asked,


    ¡°Older sister, what¡¯s the matter?¡±


    Yang Caidie took a breath and said, ¡°Come with me, I have something to tell you..¡±

 Chapter 139 - Chapter 139: Chapter 136: Ziyang Sect_l

    Chapter 139: Chapter 136: Ziyang Sect_l


    Translator: 549690339


    Yang Chen, full of doubts, came to a secluded area of the courtyard with Yang Caidie.


    Yang Chen naturally had no guard against Yang Caidie, but soon he saw two people who had appeared out of nowhere in his own courtyard. One man and one woman. The woman was middle-aged with a beautiful appearance, while the man looked fifteen or sixteen years old, with a handsome face but an intimidating demeanor and a cold glare.


    When Yang Chen saw these two people, he was slightly taken aback. It would be fine if it was just the handsome young man, but the woman had a strong oppressive aura that Yang Chen had never felt before.


    ¡°Origin Martial Realm?¡± Yang Chen suddenly gasped in shock.


    With his insight, it was not difficult for him to see the strength of this woman, who had unexpectedly reached the Origin Martial Realm, a level stronger than Feng Wuyang.


    This filled him with doubt, but then Yang Caidie called out obediently when she saw the beautiful woman: ¡°Master.¡±


    ¡°Is this your younger brother?¡± The beautiful woman looked at Yang Chen indifferently: ¡°Caidie, your brother¡¯s talent is far inferior to yours.¡±


    Hearing this, Yang Caidie desperately pleaded: ¡°Master, you can take me with you, but I also want you to take my brother with us to the Ziyang Sect. I know his talent. Moreover, he didn¡¯t cultivate for a long time¡­¡±


    ¡°Alright, based on his physique, he hasn¡¯t entered the Spirit Martial Realm yet at the age of fourteen. How much talent can he have? Yang Caidie, although he is your brother, martial arts cultivation requires one to cut off family ties. Do not let your Heaven-bestowed Divine Body Talent be wasted because he is your brother!¡± The woman said.


    ¡°Divine Body?¡± Yang Chen squinted slightly.


    He was somewhat surprised that his sister actually had a divine body talent.


    In this world, there are many different types of talent, and the ultimate manifestation of talent is the Divine Body!


    There are many types of Divine Bodies, such as Giant Strength Divine Body. Such Divine Body owners possess innate immense strength, even ten or a hundred times stronger than ordinary people. And this Giant Strength Divine Body is just the lowest-level Divine Body, and there are even higher levels.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t know what kind of Divine Body Talent his sister had, but being marked as a Divine Body and being favored by the sect was not surprising.


    ¡°But¡­¡± Yang Caidie looked anxiously at her master, who had just rejected Yang


    Chen.


    ¡°Well, there¡¯s no need to worry, Yang Caidie. Ziyang Sect is not up to you. It¡¯s not like anyone who wants to join can join. Our Ziyang Sect doesn¡¯t look highly upon garbage like this.¡± The handsome young man beside the woman sneered. Yang Caidie became angry when she heard this: ¡°Who are you calling garbage?¡±


    The handsome young man sneered: ¡°What if I say your brother is garbage? Isn¡¯t it true? At the age of fourteen and still not entering the Spirit Martial Realm, such a talent, there are plenty in the Ziyang Sect Outer Sect. Even in the Outer Sect, a group with this talent can be easily found.¡±


    ¡°Shut up, Zhao Xuanwu, do you know what I hate the most in my life?!¡± Yang Caidie¡¯s face turned red with anger.


    What she hated the most was anyone insulting her brother, especially in front of her.


    No matter who it was, even her own master, she wouldn¡¯t allow them to do so.


    And this young man¡¯s words undoubtedly provoked her.


    At this moment, her momentum instantly strengthened, and her True Qi moved, showing the level of the Spirit Martial Realm.


    ¡°Spirit Martial Realm!¡± Yang Chen was slightly surprised once again.


    At the same time, the handsome young man showed no signs of admitting defeat, giving his body a shake, True Qi instantly flowing within him, revealing his Spirit Martial Realm strength level as well.


    ¡°Both at the first level of Spirit Martial Realm?¡± Yang Chen hesitated.


    He wasn¡¯t surprised by the handsome young man¡¯s strength, but his sister actually reached the first level of the Spirit Martial Realm. At only eighteen years old, she could completely be considered as the number one person after Zhang Xuelian.


    Upon thinking of this, Yang Chen knew it was time for him to speak. He said coldly, ¡°Your name is Zhao Xuanwu, right?¡±


    ¡°So what, do you have any objections?¡± The handsome young man looked at Yang Chen disdainfully.


    He already had a problem with Yang Caidie, because his master originally only naa mm as a Gisclp?, ana ne was naturally pamperea. However, later ms master discovered Yang Caidie¡¯s amazing talent during a trip to the Great Wilderness and immediately took her on as a disciple.


    Since then, he clearly felt that his master¡¯s pampering of him had decreased significantly.


    How could he not be angry and had long been looking for a chance to embarrass Yang Caidie?


    Now that he saw Yang Caidie¡¯s brother was such a piece of garbage, he didn¡¯t mind adding insult to injury!


    What he didn¡¯t expect, however, was that this young kid would stand up before Yang Caidie could do anything.


    Yang Chen rubbed his brows: ¡°Did you just call me garbage?¡±


    ¡°Yeah, was I wrong?¡± Zhao Xuanwu said slowly, sneering, not caring about


    Yang Chen¡¯s attitude.


    ¡°Your trashy mouth is none of my concern. What you say has nothing to do with me.¡± Yang Chen smiled indifferently.


    This made Zhao Xuanwu furious. A mere Body Refining Realm kid dared to provoke him: ¡°Are you courting death?¡±


    Yang Chen shrugged, ¡°If you can do it, I wouldn¡¯t mind seeing how you make me die.¡±


    ¡°Hahaha, good, kid, you¡¯ve got guts. If you¡¯re really a man, step up now, and I¡¯ll let you know what a genius is and what trash is. Of course, only if you have the courage. Don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t kill you for the sake of your sister¡¯s face.¡± Zhao Xuanwu licked his lips.


    Yang Caidie looked at the scene in shock: ¡°Zhao Xuanwu, what are you trying to


    ¡°It¡¯s just a friendly competition, no big deal.¡± Zhao Xuanwu laughed loudly.


    ¡°Yang Caidie, when men compete, you don¡¯t need to interfere.¡±


    He had already noticed that Yang Caidie was very protective of her brother.


    The more so, the more he needed to teach this kid a lesson.


    ¡°Older sister, you don¡¯t need to worry about this.¡± Yang Chen pretended to be infuriated by Zhao Xuanwu and stepped forward.


    This made Yang Caidie¡¯s master shake her head as she watched. Yang Chen¡¯s easily provoked temperament made her even more unsatisfied with his qualifications for the Ziyang Sect.


    ¡°Yang Chen, you must calm down. He¡¯s already in the Spirit Martial Realm, you¡¯re no match for him.¡±


    At this moment, Yang Chen didn¡¯t even listen to what Yang Caidie was saying, and he stepped forward: ¡°If you want to compete, I¡¯m always ready!¡±


    ¡°Hahaha, alright, you¡¯re straightforward. Kid, I like it. If you¡¯re really a man, step up now. I, a noble Spirit Martial Realm expert, won¡¯t bully you, a Body Refining Realm kid. It would seem like I¡¯m bullying you if I say it out loud. I¡¯ll let you have three moves first, how about that?¡± Zhao Xuanwu laughed. ¡°You said it.¡± Yang Chen twisted his neck, a smile appearing at the corner of his mouth.


    Since the other party was so kind, he wouldn¡¯t mind.


    Zhao Xuanwu was so confident that Yang Chen wanted to see what the source of this confidence was. If it was just a mere first level of Spirit Martial Realm strength, it wouldn¡¯t be enough for him..

 Chapter 140 - Chapter 140: Chapter 137: Now, Who is the Waste_1

    Chapter 140: Chapter 137: Now, Who is the Waste_1


    Translator: 549690339


    Of course, his decision to make a move was well thought out.


    He wasn¡¯t really angry, and his temperament was not that bad. The ultimate reason for his decision to take action was his older sister.


    Although he didn¡¯t know where his sister had gone recently, it was obviously related to the Ziyang Sect. Moreover, it seemed that his sister had decided to join the Ziyang Sect, and he didn¡¯t dare to delay her future prospects.


    Zhao Xuanwu clearly had hostile intentions towards his sister. Being simple-minded and fierce in character, his sister would inevitably be targeted by Zhao Xuanwu once she entered the Ziyang Sect. Worried in his heart, Yang Chen planned to take this opportunity to teach Zhao Xuanwu a lesson and make him understand that some people should not be bullied.


    Of course, he had considered the gap between the Spirit Martial Realm and the Body Refining Realm.


    However, he had killed more than a few Spirit Martial Realm masters before. He had killed a Spirit Martial Realm master, so he wasn¡¯t afraid of defeating one?


    This Zhao Xuanwu was only at the First Level of the Spirit Martial Realm, which was completely within his range of acceptance.


    Moreover, Zhao Xuanwu¡¯s arrogance¡­


    Now, Yang Chen, holding the silver spear, calmly looked at Zhao Xuanwu.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I will stand by my word.¡± Zhao Xuanwu sneered.


    As a Spirit Martial Realm cultivator fighting Yang Chen, who was only in the Body Refining Realm, allowing him three moves seemed a small matter.


    Just as this thought crossed his mind, he suddenly narrowed his eyes.


    That¡¯s because Yang Chen had made his move.


    Now, Yang Chen¡¯s spear techniques were in motion, creating hundreds of spear shadows in an instant, sweeping toward Zhao Xuanwu.


    Seeing his spear technique, the beautiful woman, who was Yang Caidie¡¯s master, narrowed her eyes and became more curious about Yang Chen.


    On the other hand, Zhao Xuanwu paused for a moment when faced with Yang Chen¡¯s spear technique.


    With hundreds of phantom shadows, it was hard to tell which ones were real and which ones were fake. If he attacked now, with his Spirit Martial Realm level skill, he could easily break Yang Chen¡¯s hundreds of spear shadows. However, since he had promised to give Yang Chen three moves, attacking now would make him a laughingstock.


    Thinking about it, Zhao Xuanwu could only curse in his heart, ¡°What is this kid¡¯s background? A mere Body Refining Realm cultivator can use such intricate spear techniques!¡±


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t care what Zhao Xuanwu was thinking. He unleashed his first move without any reservations, creating hundreds of spear shadows.


    The next moment, Yang Chen weaved in and out of the hundreds of spear shadows and suddenly thrust his spear, which seemed both real and fake.


    His spear was cunning and aimed directly at Zhao Xuanwu¡¯s weak point.


    ¡°Not good.¡± Zhao Xuanwu¡¯s realization came too late. He was entirely captivated by Yang Chen¡¯s hundreds of spear shadows and had not anticipated Yang Chen¡¯s sudden attack.


    In the end, he was too arrogant.


    If he hadn¡¯t been overconfident and given Yang Chen three moves, Yang Chen¡¯s


    Phantom Shadows would not have posed a threat to him. With his Spirit Martial Realm strength, a movement of his True Qi could easily break Yang Chen¡¯s spear shadows.


    Now, he was in a difficult position.


    If he didn¡¯t react, he would definitely be pierced by Yang Chen¡¯s spear.


    Thinking about this, he couldn¡¯t care about his pride anymore. Enraged, he released the True Qi in his body, creating a small storm in an instant.


    This small storm swept through and destroyed Yang Chen¡¯s spear shadows in a flash.


    Seeing his spear shadows disappear, Yang Chen narrowed his eyes and quickly


    However, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t resist taunting his opponent at this moment: ¡°It seems that you¡¯re nothing special. Three moves, and you couldn¡¯t even tolerate one? If you don¡¯t have the strength, don¡¯t boast.¡±


    ¡°Kid, I¡¯ll make you die.¡± Zhao Xuanwu was both ashamed and angry, having swallowed his own words. He was far from calm. With a roar, he drew his blade and struck out in one swift motion.


    ¡°Zhao Xuanwu, using the Ziyang Sect¡¯s secret technique, Purple Sun Technique, against a Body Refining Realm! What a disgrace!¡± The beautiful woman watching the fight was somewhat disappointed as she saw Zhao Xuanwu using the Purple Sun Technique.


    It seemed that her decision to accept Yang Caidie as her disciple was not a foolish one. Zhao Xuanwu inheriting her mantle seemed somewhat forced.


    Meanwhile, Yang Caidie, who was standing to the side, was furious and yelled:


    ¡°Zhao Xuanwu!¡±


    She was ready to step in.


    However, suddenly, she noticed that Yang Chen didn¡¯t even seem worried at all.


    Indeed, at this moment, Yang Chen was extremely calm when facing Zhao Xuanwu¡¯s Purple Sun Technique, which was unleashed with great force.


    On Zhao Xuanwu¡¯s blade, a purple glow was emitted, symbolizing the circulation of True Qi. Anyone with sharp eyes could see that the purple light represented infinite power, and if one were struck by this attack, they would likely be split in half.


    Zhao Xuanwu showed no mercy.


    Seeing this, Yang Chen¡¯s expression turned cold as well. He respected others as much as they respected him, but Zhao Xuanwu wanted to kill him?


    ¡°Hmph!¡± Yang Chen¡¯s face was cold.


    ¡°Die!¡± Zhao Xuanwu shouted angrily.


    His attack was fast, and Yang Chen had no chance of dodging it.


    However, he quickly realized that something was wrong.


    That¡¯s because Yang Chen had disappeared.


    Yes, Yang Chen was gone, his whereabouts unknown. He had fully utilized the speed of his Tai Chu Divine Body.


    ¡°Where did he go?¡± Zhao Xuanwu¡¯s heart was filled with shock, as were the beautiful woman and Yang Caidie, who looked on in surprise.


    Yang Chen had indeed vanished.


    He had used the power of his Tai Chu Divine Body to enhance his speed to its utmost, avoiding Zhao Xuanwu¡¯s attack in an instant.


    The next moment, Yang Chen¡¯s hand gathered energy, and he shouted: ¡°Black


    Mountain Dark Cloud Palm!¡±


    Under Yang Chen¡¯s yell, a palm shadow emerged from his hand. As it took shape, it suddenly grew larger. The next moment, the palm shadow seemed to respond to Yang Chen¡¯s call and targeted Zhao Xuanwu.


    Then, this palm, accompanied by an incredible force, shot directly towards Zhao Xuanwu.


    ¡°What is this¡­¡± The beautiful woman and Yang Caidie both widened their eyes.


    What kind of move was this?


    Bang!


    After a thunderous noise, Zhao Xuanwu had no time to resist, as the Black


    Mountain Dark Cloud Palm struck him hard, causing him to cough up blood. His body retreated uncontrollably, and, unable to catch his breath, he finally fell to the ground with a thud.


    ¡°How is this possible!¡± Zhao Xuanwu¡¯s face was full of unwillingness and disbelief.


    He had been knocked down by a mere Body Refining Realm youngster.


    No, it was more than that.


    He suddenly realized that Yang Chen had somehow appeared in front of him, with the silver spear pointed at his throat.


    ¡°Now, who¡¯s the trash!¡± Yang Chen coldly interrogated Zhao Xuanwu.


    Was an Inner Disciple of the Ziyang Sect truly the exceptional genius he thought himself to be?

 Chapter 141 - Chapter 141: Chapter 138: 1 1 m Not Even Interested!_l

    Chapter 141: Chapter 138: 1 1 m Not Even Interested!_l


    Translator: 549690339


    He didn¡¯t know where Zhao Xuanwu got his confidence, but what bullshit Ziyang Sect ¨C in his previous life when he dominated the Way of Alchemy, even the Sect Leader of a Supreme Sect would treat him with respect.


    He had never heard of Ziyang Sect before. It was probably a sect in North Mountain County.


    But if it wasn¡¯t a Supreme Sect, he didn¡¯t think much of it!


    ¡°You!¡± Zhao Xuanwu felt the coldness coming from Yang Chen, and fear began to spread.


    How can this be.


    He lost to a kid in the Body Refining Realm!


    He, a Spirit Martial Realm Master, lost to someone in the Body Refining Realm.


    At this moment, the beautiful woman was also in shock. The gap between the Body Refining Realm and the Spirit Martial Realm was insurmountable. The difference in strength was too great, there was simply no way to fight. This was common knowledge. But now, Yang Chen overturned this common sense and defeated the Spirit Martial Realm Expert with his Body Refining Realm strength!


    She saw it clearly, Yang Chen was indeed in the Body Refining Realm, not disguising his martial arts strength!


    After the initial shock, the beautiful woman, who was quite experienced, quickly recovered: ¡°Enough, Yang family kid, I admit that you have an extraordinary talent, and even my disciple Zhao Xuanwu fell at your hands. You can join the Ziyang Sect, but according to the rules, if you haven¡¯t entered the Spirit Martial Realm, you can only stay in the Outer Sect.¡±


    She actually thought Yang Chen¡¯s talent was lacking.


    After all, he had not yet reached the Spirit Martial Realm at the age of fourteen, which was not outstanding in the Ziyang Sect. Perhaps Yang Chen had some special abilities that allowed him to defeat the Spirit Martial Realm master in the Body Refining Realm. However, the idea that anyone not in the Spirit Martial Realm is a mere ant had long been ingrained in her mind.


    Her requirements for accepting disciples were very strict. Even ordinary fourteen-year-olds who had entered the Spirit Martial Realm were not good enough for her, let alone those with special talents like Zhao Xuanwu and Yang Caidie.


    Yang Chen¡¯s victory over Zhao Xuanwu today might have been a fluke, and over time, the gap between the two would surely widen.


    That being said, Yang Chen¡¯s strength was there, and letting him join the Outer


    Sect was not a bad idea.


    She wasn¡¯t wrong in her thinking.


    But she forgot that Yang Chen lived in the Great Wilderness.


    In this place, the Heaven and Earth Spirit Qi was extremely thin, and the lack of resources made it difficult to support the rise of a genius. Her favorite disciple, Zhao Xuanwu, who came to the Great Wilderness, would be just a little stronger than the geniuses of the Great Tribes at most.


    But how could she have thought about this?


    Yang Caidie was overjoyed. Regardless of whether Yang Chen could worship under her teacher¡¯s name, her future care for Yang Chen would be much easier


    after joining the Ziyang Sect.


    However, Yang Chen clearly sensed the disdain from the beautiful woman, which made him snort: ¡°I¡¯m sorry, but I have no intention of joining the Ziyang Sect.¡±


    A measly Ziyang Sect, he really didn¡¯t care about it.


    And furthermore, they wanted to fob him off with a small Outer Sect?


    Did they really think he was as easy to fool as the people of the Great Wilderness?


    When Yang Caidie heard this, she hesitated, ¡°Yang Chen, the Ziyang Sect is a major sect, far better than the environment of the Great Wilderness. With your talent, you will surely shine in the Ziyang Sect one day.¡±


    ¡°Caidie, since my younger brother doesn¡¯t want to, don¡¯t try to persuade him.¡± The beautiful woman noticed Yang Chen¡¯s displeasure and sneered, no longer trying to persuade him. Did she really think anyone could join the Ziyang Sect just because they wanted to?


    ¡°Master, Yang Chen is my only brother, if he doesn¡¯t want to, I won¡¯t join the Ziyang Sect either!¡± Yang Caidie bit her shell teeth and said.


    ¡°You!¡± The beautiful woman was suddenly startled, ¡°But your brother clearly has no intention of joining, what should we do?¡±


    Yang Chen saw his sister¡¯s stubbornness acting up again, and couldn¡¯t help but chuckle: ¡°Sister, you really don¡¯t have to do this!¡±


    ¡°But¡­¡¯


    ¡°There¡¯s no but. For you, leaving the Great Wilderness is indeed the best choice. However, I¡¯m different. I¡¯ve been taken care of by the Yang family many times, and now to leave and abandon the Yang family would not be the behavior of a true man. But don¡¯t worry, sister, one day, I will go find you in the Ziyang Sect.¡± Yang Chen said.


    Immediately after, he stepped on Zhao Xuanwu¡¯s foot, causing him to grimace in pain.


    Yang Chen lowered his voice and said, ¡°Remember, my sister joining your Ziyang Sect is your fortune. You better put away your despicable thoughts. If I can step on you once, I can step on you a second time!¡±


    Hearing the threatening words, Zhao Xuanwu clearly understood what Yang Chen meant.


    Feeling the coldness that Yang Chen¡¯s long spear brought, Zhao Xuanwu wanted to say something harsh, but soon swallowed saliva, and dared not say anything.


    Only then did Yang Chen let go of Zhao Xuanwu.


    Zhao Xuanwu swiftly got up and retreated several steps. His eyes filled with maliciousness as he looked at Yang Chen.


    He gritted his teeth; the hatred he felt for Yang Chen was immense. He thought of himself as a genius of the Ziyang Sect, yet he suffered such a great humiliation today. One day, he would make Yang Chen pay for what he had done.


    Yang Chen,born in the Great Wilderness, could not possibly progress faster than him!


    Yang Chen could easily see the thoughts in Zhao Xuanwu¡¯s mind, but he didn¡¯t care about Zhao Xuanwu at all.


    At this moment, seeing that Yang Chen had no intention of leaving with her,


    Yang Caidie could only sigh and say softly, ¡°Yang Chen, come with me, sister.¡±


    ¡°Okay.¡± Yang Chen knew that Yang Caidie had something to say, so he got up and went to a secluded place with her.


    Yang Caidie looked at Yang Chen reluctantly, her eyes filled with love: ¡°You know now, sister hasn¡¯t been with the Yang family recently, mainly because of Master¡¯s help. Master helped me temper my physique, allowing me to leap directly into the Spirit Martial Realm.¡±


    ¡°Sister, Ziyang Sect is a good choice, but remember, even though you are close to others, your hearts may be miles apart. People outside are treacherous, be careful!¡± Yang Chen warned worriedly.


    ¡°What sister is worried about is not herself, but you.¡± Yang Caidie took a deep


    breath: ¡°You said that if I leave, what will you do? Who will cook for you, who will help you change your clothes, who will worry about your safety? When the others give you a hard time, who will stand up for you?¡±


    When Yang Caidie spoke, she couldn¡¯t help but go on and on, every sentence filled with love for Yang Chen.


    Yang Chen suddenly interrupted: ¡°Sister, I¡¯m not a child anymore!¡± After hearing this, Yang Caidie¡¯s delicate body trembled, and she lowered her head, then tightly hugged Yang Chen.


    ¡°Yang Chen, the outside world is vast, but sister doesn¡¯t care. Sister wants to go to the Ziyang Sect just so that one day, she can return as a successful person and give you the best life possible in the Great Wilderness. You must take good care of yourself, don¡¯t be mistreated. Even if the young noble¡¯s life is looked down upon by others, at least it¡¯s comfortable. If you really get tired and exhausted, it¡¯s okay to give up!¡± Yang Caidie¡¯s tears fell as she spoke, she wasn¡¯t doubting Yang Chen¡¯s strength, in fact, she had seen his recent achievements.


    What worried her was Yang Chen¡¯s suffering..

 Chapter 142 - Chapter 142: Chapter 139: Far into the Great Wilderness 1

    Chapter 142: Chapter 139: Far into the Great Wilderness 1


    Translator: 549690339


    In the end, Yang Caidie still left.


    Yang Chen felt a sense of loss as he sat on his bed, unable to sleep all night. It was not until the second day when he heard the summons of the Yang family clan leader that he suddenly woke up, still feeling somewhat unsettled.


    After being reborn in the Great Wilderness, Yang Caidie was one of the few women who could enter his heart. From her, he felt an unselfish love for him; she devoted herself wholly to giving to him. Such feelings, he could not repay.


    How could he not be reluctant now that Yang Caidie has left?


    If it were not for the shackles in his heart, perhaps he would have left with his sister long ago.


    However, he couldn¡¯t leave now.


    At this moment, Yang Chen came to Yang Jinhe¡¯s courtyard and saw Yang Jinhe and more than a dozen Yang family elders gathered, discussing something important together.


    Upon looking around, Yang Chen noticed that almost all the high-level members of the clan were present, except for Eighth Master Yang.


    ¡°Yang Chen has arrived!¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen!¡±


    Nowadays, the high-ranking members of the clan have undergone a drastic change in their attitude towards Yang Chen.


    They had witnessed his strength themselves. Defeating Eighth Master Yang, and also them, was not an impossible task for Yang Chen. They were all discerning people who would not feud with Yang Chen. Thus, their attitude towards him naturally changed from indifference to warmth. At least Yang Chen already had the ability and qualifications to stand on equal footing with them.


    Yang Chen noticed these changes and couldn¡¯t help but sigh. After all, there were fewer warm friendships in times of need and more fair-weather friends. He didn¡¯t take these flattering words to heart but asked directly, ¡°Clan Leader, has something happened?¡±


    ¡°This matter is related to the Gravity Pill.¡± Yang Jinhe touched his chin, seeming somewhat hesitant.


    Yang Chen sat down in a chair and asked curiously, ¡°Clan Leader, is it that the sales of the Gravity Pill are not going well?¡±


    ¡°No, not bad, but too good.¡± Yang Jinhe said with a laugh.


    ¡°Then why is Clan Leader worried?¡± Yang Chen asked.


    Yang Jinhe tapped the table and said, ¡°It¡¯s like this. Some time ago, I sent Fourth Master to the Great Wilderness to inquire about the Gravity Pill. Guess what, it turns out that the outside world doesn¡¯t have a miraculous pill like the


    Gravity Pill either.¡±


    Clan leader¡¯s meaning is¡­¡± Yang Chen seemed to understand.


    He wasn¡¯t surprised, after all, pills like the Gravity Pill were indeed rare to


    come across.


    Yang Jinhe excitedly explained, ¡°Think about it, the Gravity Pill has been selling like hotcakes in the Great Wilderness, with perfect sales results. And since there¡¯s no similar pill in the outside world, if we sell the Gravity Pill there, wouldn¡¯t that mean we¡¯d rake in a fortune in Spirit Stones?¡±


    Hearing this, Yang Chen was stunned for a moment.


    He then burst out laughing, admitting that Yang Jinhe had indeed come up with a good idea.


    Yang Jinhe¡¯s idea was also feasible because pills that forcibly increase the cultivation of the Body Refining Realm in martial arts were not commonly found.


    Of course, in the place where he used to live, they were common, but North Mountain County was a remote place, and although the outside world, which was adjacent to the Great Wilderness, appeared to be a flourishing land to the Da Huang people, it was still a rural area in reality.


    With this thought, Yang Chen slowly said, ¡°So, Clan Leader plans to break into the external market and sell the Gravity Pills there?¡±


    ¡°Exactly, but I¡¯m afraid there will be some risks in doing so. That¡¯s why I thought I¡¯d consult with everyone here on their opinions.¡± said Yang Jinhe.


    ¡°Clan Leader, I think this matter should be carefully considered before proceeding! ¡±


    ¡°Clan Leader, I think this is absolutely impossible. People in the outside world are treacherous, and we have no connections there. We¡¯ll definitely be at a disadvantage if we go.¡±


    ¡°I think so too.¡±¡±Our Yang family¡¯s standing in the Great Wilderness is rising steadily, and there¡¯s no need to make any mistakes at this time.¡±


    At a glance, Yang Jin He¡¯s proposal had more oppositions than support.


    This made Yang Jin He frown, and Yang Chen also secretly shook his head.


    These high-level members of the clan were really short-sighted.


    Yang Jin He¡¯s idea was actually very good.


    Nowadays, the status of the Twelve Great Tribes has been established, and it is difficult to break this pattern. Moreover, with the Horse-thief Gang menacing the Yang family like hungry wolves and tigers, it is extremely difficult for the Yang family to find a way out in the Great Wilderness relying on the Feng family. Therefore, extending to the outside world is undoubtedly one of the best options for the Yang family right now.


    The reason why the Great Wilderness is called as such is precisely because many people have the same idea as the high-level members of the Yang family, which is why the connection between the Great Wilderness and the outside world is rare.


    No one dares to be the first to venture into the unknown.


    Everyone is afraid of loss and trouble.


    In reality, if one doesn¡¯t try to face these losses and troubles, both the people of the Yang family and the rest of the Great Wilderness would remain frogs at the bottom of the well.


    Yang Jin He sighed at this time, ¡°Yang Chen, what do you think?¡±


    ¡°Clan Leader, I think this plan is totally feasible.¡± Yang Chen said with his hands behind his back: ¡°The market in the Great Wilderness is still very small, and besides, nothing lasts forever. Over time, the appeal of the Gravity Pill to people will gradually weaken. At that time, opening up another market would be of great benefit to the Yang family and cause no harm!¡±


    Hearing Yang Chen say this, several high-level members couldn¡¯t help but feel embarrassed.


    Although they intended to please Yang Chen, being refuted by him like this inevitably made them feel a bit unhappy.


    ¡°Clan Leader, Yang Chen is still young, and it¡¯s normal for him to be full of enthusiasm. The outside world is extremely dangerous, and it¡¯s difficult to open up a new path.¡±


    ¡°Yes, there¡¯s no need to break our current peaceful situation in the Yang family for such a small profit.¡±


    Yang Jin He snorted, ¡°Peaceful? Do you really think the Yang family is at peace right now? With the Horse Bandit Gang watching us closely, where does this peace come from?¡±


    ¡°But isn¡¯t the Feng family protecting us?


    ¡°The Feng family is protecting Yang Chen!¡± Yang Jin He coldly snorted,


    ¡°Without Yang Chen, what would attract the Feng family to our Yang family? Moreover, how long can we rely on others for protection? Can the Feng family prosper forever? We can¡¯t rely on anyone completely, we can only rely on ourselves!¡±


    ¡°If we always focus on the Great Wilderness, we will forever remain clueless frogs at the bottom of the well!¡±


    Yang Jin He said in a cold voice, ¡°Alright, there¡¯s no need to discuss this further.


    Since Yang Chen, as the creator of the Gravity Pill, agrees to sell it outside the Great Wilderness, my idea is also set. Those who want to leave the Great Wilderness with me and open up a new market for the Gravity Pill can sign up here!¡±


    Yang Jin He looked around and found that no one agreed to this.


    This made Yang Jin He frown, and it seemed that he needed to cut down on the benefits of these high-level members.


    Otherwise, these high-level members would only sit back and enjoy, and when something really happens, they would shrink back even more, making their title worthless.


    ¡°Clan Leader, I¡¯m willing to go.¡± Elder Yang raised his hand. ¡°I have some understanding of the Dao of Elixirs, and I also have a deep understanding of Gravity Pills. My presence there would be quite helpful in this regard.¡±


    ¡°Clan Leader, I¡¯ll go too.¡± Yang Yuan also stood up. ¡°By the way, I¡¯ll take my son to see the world!¡±


    Yang Chen bowed and said, ¡°Clan Leader, please allow me to go too.¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen, you don¡¯t have to. The outside world is incredibly dangerous¡­¡± Yang Jin He hesitated.


    ¡°Clan Leader, my strength should be enough to venture out of the Great Wilderness, right?¡± Yang Chen smiled.


    This made Yang Jin He stunned for a moment, and then he couldn¡¯t help but laugh: ¡°Well, in that case, it¡¯s fine!¡±


    It seems that the Yang family still had no shortage of strong-willed men..

 Chapter 143 - Chapter 143: Chapter 140: Looking Down on Others with a Dog’s Eyes?_l

    Chapter 143: Chapter 140: Looking Down on Others with a Dog¡¯s Eyes?_l


    Translator: 549690339


    In the end, it was decided that Yang Chen, Yang Jin He, Elder Yang, Yang Yuan, and Yang Wu would venture beyond the Great Wilderness to explore the outside world and facilitate the sale of Gravity Pills.


    For Yang Chen, this journey out of the Great Wilderness was very meaningful because each step further took him closer to Hua Wanru.


    Although the Yang family rarely left the Great Wilderness, they still knew quite a bit about the geography of North Mountain County.


    North Mountain County was divided into four major powers, with Beishan Main City as the center, controlling the entire North Mountain County under the jurisdiction of the imperial dynasty. Apart from that, there were three other independent sect forces.


    Of course, all of this seemed too far away for those living in Great Wilderness. The nearest city to the Great Wilderness was called ¡®Liaocheng.¡¯ It was a remote


    corner ot North Mountain County with a small garrison ot North Mountain guards led by Liaocheng City Lord Mansion. However, law enforcement wasn¡¯t strict. It was rumored that the Horse Bandit Gang was formed by some defected North Mountain guards who fled into the Great Wilderness.


    Yang Chen roughly understood some information about North Mountain County from these details.


    So, the five of them traveled a long distance, riding their fine horses. After spending three days, they finally arrived in Liaocheng. They paid 1000 Spirit Stones to enter the city.


    ¡°So this is the world beyond the Great Wilderness. It¡¯s truly magnificent. My goodness, there¡¯s nothing like it within the Great Wilderness. It¡¯s simply astounding.¡± Yang Wu¡¯s eyes widened as soon as he stepped into Liaocheng and saw the bustling buildings and crowd.


    Yang Yuan scolded him, ¡°Just after entering the city, you¡¯re already like this? Don¡¯t be so inexperienced; learn from Yang Chen. He¡¯s never been here either, but look at him!¡±


    Yang Wu couldn¡¯t help but glance at Yang Chen, only to find him calm and unruffled, completely unaffected by their surroundings.


    This made Yang Wu scratch his head, ¡°I used to think that I had seen a lot, but now I realize that I¡¯m still nothing more than a frog in a well.¡±


    Yang Chen smiled faintly; it wasn¡¯t that he was calm, it was just that he had seen far grander scenes in his previous life, so a mere Liaocheng couldn¡¯t astonish him.


    Yang Jin He gently said, ¡°Indeed, Liaocheng is far beyond anything in the Great Wilderness. At a glance, there are many martial artists flying in the sky, most of them being experts in the Spirit Martial Realm. There are even some who look quite young, only in their early twenties, who have already reached the Spirit Martial Realm!¡±


    ¡°Yes, the geniuses of the outside world are much stronger than those from Great Wilderness. However, I believe that Yang Chen might not necessarily lose to those geniuses.¡± Elder Yang¡¯s eyes were resolute.


    Yang Jin He nodded, ¡°In any case, our main task now is to establish a channel for the sale of Gravity Pills. If the sales go well and resources are available, our Yang family can also cultivate more geniuses.¡±


    ¡°Clan Leader, look, there¡¯s a Chamber of Commerce!¡± Yang Chen pointed out.


    Yang Jin He also noticed and looked sidelong, ¡°The Yuan Family Commerce, hahaha, this is exactly the one we¡¯re looking for.¡±


    Yuan Family Commerce was one of the top two Chambers of Commerce in Liaocheng.


    Yang Jin He had traveled beyond the Great Wilderness before and had experienced the outside world, so he naturally knew about this.


    With that thought, the five of them went straight into the Yuan Family Commerce.


    As soon as Yang Wu entered the Chamber of Commerce, his eyes lit up upon seeing the dazzling array of treasures. He looked here and there, which annoyed the shopkeeper.


    Yang Jin He had an embarrassed expression, ¡°Shopkeeper, we want to sell some items!¡±


    Of course, he wasn¡¯t foolish enough to directly mention selling Gravity Pills.


    Instead, he wanted to sell some treasures they had obtained from Monster Beast Mountain first to test the waters. If the situation was suitable, then they could discuss the Gravity Pill business later.


    The shopkeeper glanced at Yang Wu and could easily tell with his experience that they were from the Great Wilderness, so he looked down on them and said, ¡°What do you want to sell?¡±


    ¡°Well, we would like to sell¡­¡±


    Before Yang Jin He could even finish speaking, the shopkeeper suddenly changed his attitude and looked at the person outside the door with a fawning smile, ¡°Young Master Huang, what wind has blown you here? Please, come in quickly!¡±


    As he spoke, the shopkeeper immediately bent down and ran out to welcome


    cne newcomer.


    A young man with an imposing demeanor and hands on his back strolled in from outside, glanced dismissively at Yang Chen and the others, and said loudly, ¡°Shopkeeper, have the goods I ordered arrived yet?¡±


    ¡°They¡¯ve arrived, they¡¯ve arrived!¡± The shopkeeper¡¯s face was full of smiles.


    Yang Wu was infuriated by this scene.


    He was already impulsive and hot-headed, so when he saw the shopkeeper looking down on people, he couldn¡¯t help but snap, ¡°Shopkeeper!¡±


    The shopkeeper briefly glanced at Yang Wu as if he hadn¡¯t heard him, then turned his attention back to attending to Young Master Huang.


    ¡°Shopkeeper, isn¡¯t there a rule of first-come-first-served here? We were here first!¡± Yang Wu said in a deep voice.


    ¡°Yang Wu,¡± Elder Yang frowned slightly. Hadn¡¯t he warned the youngster to stay calm when they were in Liaocheng?


    This, of course, wasn¡¯t Yang Wu¡¯s fault. After all, anyone would be upset when faced with a shopkeeper like this, who dismissed them so blatantly.


    Despite their arrival, the shopkeeper paid no attention to them and went to attend to someone else.


    When the shopkeeper heard Yang Wu¡¯s words, he sneered sarcastically, ¡°You lot from the Great Wilderness, don¡¯t even bother to look in the mirror with that attitude. What good items could you possibly sell? Just scram to the side and don¡¯t bother me while I receive Young Master Huang. Can you backcountry people afford to pay for delaying his pleasure?¡±


    ¡°You!¡± Yang Wu was about to burst with anger when Yang Chen gestured to calm him down.


    At this moment, Yang Chen stepped forward, ¡°Shopkeeper, you say we can¡¯t sell any valuable items?¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s the matter? Did I say something wrong? Just look at yourselves,¡± the shopkeeper snickered.


    Meanwhile, Young Master Huang stood aside with a look of disdain, clearly enjoying the show.


    Yang Chen laughed, took a bottle from his storage bag without losing his cool, and slammed it on the table, ¡°Open your dog eyes and take a good look at what is this!¡±


    Initially, the shopkeeper didn¡¯t think Yang Chen could take out any valuable items and only glanced at the bottle instinctively. However, when he saw what was inside the bottle, his expression changed, ¡°Tianning Water, where did you get this?¡±


    Yang Chen chose to reveal the items because he didn¡¯t want Yang Wu to suffer and because he was tired of the shopkeeper looking down on them.


    ¡°Looks like your eyes are not that bad. Now take a look at this!¡± Yang Chen threw out another item.


    ¡°This is¡­ this is Earth Elemental Leaf!¡±


    ¡°Bang! Bang, bang!¡±


    Immediately afterward, Yang Chen slammed out a large number of items in quick succession.


    ¡°This¡­ this is Fragrant Grass, and Curious Arts Flower, and this, this!¡±


    The shopkeeper couldn¡¯t remain calm any longer.


    That was because each item Yang Chen had taken out was a rare treasure in the outside world.


    Yang Chen¡¯s expression was indifferent, ¡°Since you¡¯re looking down on people,


    I¡¯ll show you what real treasure looks like!¡±

 Chapter 144 - Chapter 144: Chapter 141: Golden Eagle Young Master_l

    Chapter 144: Chapter 141: Golden Eagle Young Master_l


    Translator: 549690339


    For this expression on the shopkeeper¡¯s face, Yang Chen was not surprised at all.


    He had obtained too many treasures in Monster Beast Mountain, and it was not difficult to take out a few of them to fool people. This Liaocheng city was indeed much richer than the Great Wilderness, but it didn¡¯t mean that everything in Monster Beast Mountain was garbage. On the contrary, since Yang Chen believed Monster Beast Mountain to be a treasure trove, the treasures taken from it would not be inferior in Liaocheng.


    Seeing the treasures, the shopkeeper¡¯s expression changed dramatically, his attitude took an eighty-degree turn, and he changed his expression hurriedly, flattering: ¡°Everyone, I must have been mistaken earlier, haha. If I have offended anyone, I hope you can understand¡­ How do you intend to sell these treasures?¡±


    ¡°How to sell? Haha, shopkeeper, you better entertain Young Master Huang instead. Your Trading Company, we country people can¡¯t afford it. Let¡¯s go.¡± Yang Chen said emotionlessly, and immediately took back the treasures.


    ¡°Wait, don¡¯t leave.¡± The shopkeeper saw Yang Chen and the others turning to leave, feeling regretful in his heart.


    Who knew that these people from the Great Wilderness could bring out so many treasures?


    If he really managed to buy them, their trading company could even hold an auction.


    However, he missed such a precious opportunity.


    As for Young Master Huang, he stared at the retreating backs of Yang Chen and the others, touching his chin, deep in thought.


    Now, after leaving Yuan Family Commerce, Yang Yuan couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°Yang Chen, why are we leaving? Since the shopkeeper has given in, there¡¯s no need for us to be aggressive. At least the shopkeeper has some vision, and these treasures we brought can be sold here, and then we can discuss the matter of the Gravity Pill.¡±


    Yang Chen¡¯s smile was bitter: ¡°Uncle Yang Yuan probably didn¡¯t notice that


    Young Master Huang, who the shopkeeper entertained, right?¡±


    ¡°Young Master Huang?¡± Yang Yuan was stunned: ¡°I didn¡¯t really notice.¡±


    Elder Yang said on the side, ¡°Yang Chen has observed carefully. Young Master Huang has an unusual background. He had been staring at the treasures we brought out, and he might be up to no good. We don¡¯t need to stay there any longer, and it¡¯s better to be careful in Liaocheng.¡±


    ¡°Second Master is right.¡± Yang Chen said that among them, Elder Yang was very careful in observing people and was a seasoned Jianghu member.


    Yang Yuan was surprised, but he couldn¡¯t help shaking his head, then scolded angrily: ¡°Yang Wu, don¡¯t you ever learn? If it weren¡¯t for you, would Yang Chen have taken out so many treasures to help you? If we didn¡¯t take out those treasures, would we need to worry about being targeted?¡±


    Yang Wu was also quite aggrieved and annoyed. How could he have thought that his momentary struggle would cause such trouble?


    ¡°Alright, Yang Yuan, people need to grow. After Yang Wu saw this scene, he would understand next time. But Yang Wu, remember your father¡¯s words: the outside world is not the same as the Great Wilderness. In the Great Wilderness, if you mess up, the clan¡¯s Elders can still help you out. But in the outside world, it¡¯s a different story. You must bear with it even if you are wronged. Speak according to your strength, do you understand?¡± Yang Jin He said earnestly.


    ¡°Clan Leader, I understand.¡± Yang Wu said solemnly.


    After this lesson, he naturally wouldn¡¯t dare to have any more confrontations in the future.


    ¡°As for Yuan Family Commerce, it¡¯s not a big deal. There are other trading companies in Liaocheng, let¡¯s go to another one.¡± Yang Jin He said.


    So, these five people finally came to a Trading Company called Golden Eagle.


    Although the attitude of this Golden Eagle shopkeeper towards Yang Chen and the others was still neither cold nor hot, it was less contemptuous.


    When Yang Chen took out many treasures, the shopkeeper¡¯s expression changed dramatically, as he said solemnly: ¡°These treasures are extremely rare. I, the shopkeeper, cannot make a decision on this matter. Please move to another place and have our Young Master make the decision!¡±


    ¡°Oh, the Golden Eagle Young Master is young and promising. We have long admired his fame, and today we have the opportunity to meet him. It is indeed our good fortune.¡± Yang Jin He¡¯s words were still smooth and practiced.


    This made the Shopkeeper feel as if he was basking in the spring breeze, waving his hand: ¡°Everyone, please!¡±


    Subsequently, the shopkeeper led Yang Chen and the others into a side room.


    Soon after, a young man with extremely fair skin came into view of Yang Chen and the others. This young man looked to be about twenty-five or twenty-six years old, sitting on a chair, seemingly in cultivation. Seeing the shopkeeper leading people in, he opened his eyes.


    Apparently, this person was the Young Master of Golden Eagle Commerce.


    ¡°Young Master, this is the situation.¡± The shopkeeper immediately explained the ins and outs of the matter to the Golden Eagle Young Master.


    Golden Eagle Young Master Jin Cheng heard this and immediately smiled:


    ¡°Please sit down, everyone. Mr. Xu, you can go first.¡±


    Yang Chen and the others took their seats one after another, while Yang Chen took a few more glances at this Golden Eagle Young Master before sitting down a little later.


    This Golden Eagle Young Master¡¯s face was unnaturally pale, and with his discerning eyes, he could see that this Golden Eagle Young Master must have some serious problems, accurately speaking, a little incurable.


    Perhaps, some problems were encountered during his cultivation.


    ¡°No, it¡¯s not that he encountered problems during his cultivation. These are traces of being secretly plotted against.¡± Yang Chen muttered to himself in his heart. With a closer look, he could see the problem with Jin Cheng.


    But even though he discovered Jin Cheng¡¯s problem, he didn¡¯t point it out. After all, he had no dealings with Jin Cheng, and it was his first time in Liaocheng. Without any background, how could he risk speaking out of turn and causing trouble for himself?


    He chose to remain silent and then took his seat.


    That Golden Eagle Young Master was actually a generous person, and he smiled, ¡°It is our Golden Eagle Commerce¡¯s good fortune to cooperate with all of you who can bring out such treasures. According to the description of the shopkeeper just now, the price of these treasures can roughly be worth more than 60,000 Spirit Stones. I will offer 61,000, considering it as establishing a good relationship with you. What do you think?¡±


    Yang Jin He¡¯s face showed delight upon hearing the words of Golden Eagle Young Master.


    This Golden Eagle Young Master really was a good businessman.


    60,000 Spirit Stones were indeed the price of their treasures.


    Since they came to sell, they had a certain price evaluation of the things they brought. The Golden Eagle Young Master didn¡¯t deceive them. On the contrary, he even took out an additional 1,000 Spirit Stones, which made everyone¡¯s hearts leap with joy.


    Yang Chen watched from the side and recognized the poise of the Golden Eagle Young Master. This Young Master was indeed smart. Although he took out an extra 1,000 Spirit Stones, he won the hearts of Yang Jin He and the others. So they wouldn¡¯t hesitate to bring business to Golden Eagle Commerce in the future.


    It¡¯s just a pity that the Golden Eagle Young Master was so young and already suffering from strange illnesses. It seemed that fate was really playing tricks


    on people..

 Chapter 145 - Chapter 145: Chapter 142: Killing in Liaocheng?_l

    Chapter 145: Chapter 142: Killing in Liaocheng?_l


    Translator: 549690339


    And so, Golden Eagle Young Master offered a reasonable price, and Yang Jin He sold all those treasures.


    Next, Yang Chen took a deep look at the Golden Eagle Young Master: ¡°Young


    Master Jin, it¡¯s like this. Today, we want to cooperate with Golden Eagle Commerce. These treasures are just small business. In addition to that, we have a bigger deal! I wonder if the Golden Eagle Young Master is interested!¡±


    Hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, the Golden Eagle Young Master also secretly looked at Yang Chen.


    In fact, when Yang Chen and the others came in, he had secretly looked at them and given a simple evaluation.


    He had seen quite a few people like Elder Yang and Yang Jin He, and Yang Wu was obviously a rash young man. As for Yang Yuan, he had insufficient martial arts cultivation and was at most a ruthless character who dared to fight and kill.


    Such characters were not uncommon in Liaocheng. After all, Martial Arts was highly respected on this continent, and strong-willed and dauntless figures could be found everywhere. Mere courage alone was not enough to attract his special attention or estimation.


    However, it was Yang Chen, who was young and had an unfathomable aura that caught his attention a bit more, causing him to attentively listen to Yang Chen¡¯s words.


    ¡°Oh, do you guys have any more treasures like this? If so, we at Golden Eagle Commerce will buy them all. Don¡¯t worry, the price will not be a problem.¡± Golden Eagle Young Master said with a slight smile.


    Yang Chen and Yang Jin He looked at each other, and then Yang Chen said: ¡°Golden Eagle Young Master, the business we want to do is even bigger than what you just mentioned.¡±


    Golden Eagle Young Master became curious: ¡°Feel free to tell me about it.¡¯


    ¡°It¡¯s funny, my nephew Yang Chen accidentally developed an elixir called Gravity Pill. Upon verification, this elixir has an amazing effect of unconditionally enhancing one¡¯s Body Refining Realm First Layer without any side effects. The only pity is that the effect is the strongest with the first pill, and it diminishes on the second, third, and it has no effect on the fourth one.¡± Yang Jin He said slowly.


    ¡°What!¡±


    Although the Golden Eagle Young Master was quite bold, after hearing Yang Jin He¡¯s words, he was still extremely shocked: ¡°Is this true? Can it really enhance one¡¯s Body Refining Realm First Layer unconditionally?¡±


    ¡°Golden Eagle Young Master, do any of us, in your opinion, have the courage to deceive you?¡± Yang Jin He laughed.


    ¡°Whether you deceive me or not, I can¡¯t say for sure. The Gravity Pill may indeed enhance one¡¯s Body Refining Realm First Layer, but I can¡¯t say for sure whether it has no side effects or not.¡± Golden Eagle Young Master said tentatively, then turned to Yang Chen and asked, ¡°Are you the Yang Chen that was just mentioned?¡±


    With that, he pointed at Yang Chen.


    He was indeed surprised. Elixirs like the one that could unconditionally enhance one¡¯s Body Refining Realm First Layer¡¯s martial arts cultivation did not exist in Liaocheng, but he had heard of such elixirs in the outside world. However, those elixirs still had side effects, and the ones without side effects were unheard of to him.


    ¡°That¡¯s me.¡± Yang Chen answered.


    Golden Eagle Young Master deeply looked at Yang Chen and said, ¡°Alright then, take out the elixir, and I¡¯ll test it through our Golden Eagle Commerce¡¯s methods. If it¡¯s true, we won¡¯t let you down in this deal.¡±


    Golden Eagle Young Master held the exquisitely polished Gravity Pill in his hand, amazed. He then immediately ordered people to test it.


    About one hour later, the test was finally complete.


    One of the men whispered a few words in Golden Eagle Young Master¡¯s ear and then left.


    Although Yang Chen and the others couldn¡¯t hear the conversation clearly, it wasn¡¯t difficult to guess that the man had most likely reported the test results.


    As expected, Golden Eagle Young Master¡¯s expression grew more and more delighted: ¡°Gentlemen, do you really want to work together with us on this Gravity Pill?¡±


    ¡°Indeed, I believe that with Golden Eagle Commerce¡¯s influence, selling the


    Gravity Pill will be a win-win situation for both of us!¡± Yang Jin He declared. ¡°Of course, but I don¡¯t know what your plans are¡­¡± Golden Eagle Young Master hesitated.


    Yang Chen decisively cut in, ¡°We will definitely not give up the pill formula. We can follow Golden Eagle Young Master¡¯s instructions and supply enough


    Gravity Pills to Golden Eagle Commerce every month. Then, Golden Eagle Commerce can sell them, and we will split the profits: eight for us and two for you!¡±


    After all, Liaocheng was not like the Great Wilderness where they could only give one-tenth of the profits to Li Family Commerce Group. Here, they had to respect the territories of others.


    ¡°That¡¯s too little. We¡¯ll take four, and you¡¯ll take six!¡± Golden Eagle Young Master rubbed his chin.


    Yang Chen knew it would come to this and said, ¡°We get seven, you get three, no lower.¡±


    Golden Eagle Young Master grinned, obviously satisfied: ¡°Alright, that¡¯s agreed. You get seven, we get three. However, have you ever considered selling the pill formula to our Commerce? We can offer you a sky-high price.¡± ¡°There¡¯s no need for that.¡± Yang Jin He promptly replied.


    It was better to be cautious when doing business with these big commerce groups.


    If they sold the pill formula and had no other trump cards, there was no guarantee that these people wouldn¡¯t try to kill them and silence them afterwards.


    As long as they didn¡¯t hand over the pill formula, the people from the commerce wouldn¡¯t dare to deal with them so easily.


    ¡°It¡¯s a real pity then¡­¡± Golden Eagle Young Master said.


    Just like that, the two parties negotiated for more than an hour before finalizing the details and successfully wrapping up the talks.


    By the time it ended, it was already afternoon, and Yang Chen and the others left Golden Eagle Commerce.


    ¡°Clan Leader, not giving them the pill formula, will it anger them? If they really target us and force us to reveal the pill formula, it would be a big problem.¡± Yang Yuan worriedly said.


    Yang Jin He stroked his chin: ¡°That¡¯s something we can¡¯t help. But compared to giving them the pill formula and not leaving any trump card for ourselves, this is already the best solution. The root cause is still our lack of strength; we have no other choice in some matters.¡±


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t say anything, but in his heart, he was not at all afraid of Golden Eagle Young Master resorting to underhanded tactics.


    He held the critical intel on Golden Eagle Young Master. If the Golden Eagle Young Master dared to take action, he was sure that the young master would submit.


    However, just when they were talking, suddenly, a group of armored guards appeared out of nowhere and surrounded Yang Chen and the others.


    ¡°What are you doing?¡± Yang Jin He said in surprise.


    The guards sneered, ¡°What do we want? You are suspected of murder in


    Liaocheng, so come with us.¡±


    ¡°We didn¡¯t kill anyone.¡± Yang Wu roared, completely not understanding what happened.


    ¡°Didn¡¯t kill anyone? Hmph, we will investigate this thoroughly, and if you are innocent, we will restore your integrity.¡± The guards disdainfully said, believing that once these country folks fell into their hands, there was no way out..

 Chapter 146 - Chapter 146: Chapter 143: Sudden Change in the Situation 1

    Chapter 146: Chapter 143: Sudden Change in the Situation 1


    Translator: 549690339


    Yang Chen did not expect this scene, but he knew that the occurrence of such an incident was by no means accidental. When a few guards approached them and accused them of injuring people in Liaocheng, it must have been done deliberately. He didn¡¯t think that innocence could explain everything! If they were really taken away by these guards, how could it be easy to get out?


    However, they didn¡¯t offend anyone in Liaocheng, and their conversation with Golden Eagle Young Master went very smoothly.


    ¡°Whoever can mobilize these guards to arrest us must have a remarkable background¡­¡±


    As Yang Chen¡¯s thoughts raced in his heart, he suddenly thought of Young


    Master Huang, whom he had met at the Yuan Family Commerce¡­


    ¡°Is it him?¡±


    Yang Chen hurriedly looked sideways and, sure enough, he found Young Master Huang not far away, smiling gracefully, watching the scene unfold like a passerby.


    This made Yang Chen narrow his eyes, harboring a murderous intent.


    As he thought.


    He didn¡¯t believe for a moment that Young Master Huang was simply a bystander there.


    Perhaps, they were tempted to take their treasures when they saw them take out those prized items.


    Yang Chen exchanged glances with Yang Jinhe and, from each other¡¯s eyes, they saw something.


    Yang Jinhe obviously also noticed Young Master Huang.


    But, the discovery seemed to come too late, as the guards took action immediately. Each of them was a master at the Spirit Martial Realm, and they subdued the group in an instant.


    Yang Jinhe did not resist and sternly shouted, ¡°Don¡¯t move!¡±


    If they resisted, they could struggle a bit, but Liaocheng was someone else¡¯s territory. If they attacked these guards, they would be more severely charged, and no one would be able to save them then.


    Yang Chen was also tightly controlled, but he kept thinking in his mind. Then, he said coldly, ¡°Gentlemen, this matter has nothing to do with them. You can just take us two away. Let the other three go.¡±


    Yang Chen knew that it would be hard for them to avoid being taken away today.


    If possible, he hoped that he and Yang Jinhe would be the ones taken away, allowing Yang Wu, Yang Yuan, and Elder Yang to leave.


    After all, Young Master Huang was not a fool either and could tell that Yang


    Jinhe and he were the decision-makers. Naturally, he would not let them both


    off easily.


    Upon hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, Elder Yang worriedly said, ¡°Take me instead! You can have my old life! Release Yang Chen and Yang Wu!¡±


    ¡°You country bumpkins think you can decide who gets captured? You¡¯re suspected of murder, whether you¡¯re caught or not, it¡¯s not up to you!¡± the head guard scolded.


    Yang Chen coldly said, ¡°Enough. Gentlemen, you know exactly why you are arresting us. I don¡¯t need to remind you. If you don¡¯t release them, I can guarantee that you won¡¯t get any of the treasures on us. This is what you¡¯re after, isn¡¯t it? There¡¯s no need to catch more people for this. Whatever treasures you want, I¡¯ll give you.¡±


    Hearing this, the head guard narrowed his eyes. He did not expect a young boy to bargain with them. With his words, he managed to suppress them.


    Yang Jinhe and Elder Yang did not expect Yang Chen to remain so calm during this time.


    As Yang Chen thought, the guards¡¯ intention in capturing them was to divide the spoils. Without the treasures, what would be the point of arresting people?


    The head guard discussed with the others briefly before saying, ¡°Kid, I¡¯ll follow your instructions and release the three of them. But the two of you must come with us. Remember, don¡¯t play any tricks. As long as you don¡¯t leave Liaocheng, you are murderers and should pay with your lives!¡±


    Yang Chen knew that the head guard was threatening him. He said coldly, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I understand the situation. But before you take me away, I need to talk to them!¡±


    The head guard hesitated for a few seconds then said, ¡°There¡¯s not much you can do, make it quick!¡±


    Yang Chen called Yang Wu to his side.


    ¡°Yang Chen, you, let them arrest me instead. You are the genius of our Yang family; without you, what will happen to our family?¡±


    ¡°Hush!¡± Yang Chen said with a frown, ¡°There¡¯s no way I can escape today. But even if I am is captured, it doesn¡¯t mean there is no chance for me to get out.


    Yang Wu, bring your ear to me!¡±


    Yang Wu heard this and quickly leaned closer.


    Yang Chen whispered very cautiously, in case the guards overheard, ¡°Later, leave with Elder Yang. I am afraid these people will not give up so easily and will still try to capture you. They only agreed just now to appease me and won¡¯t take my words seriously.¡±


    ¡°So what should we do¡­¡± Yang Wu was stunned.


    ¡°As soon as you can, go to the Golden Eagle Commerce. It¡¯s not far from here. From the demeanor of the Golden Eagle Young Master, it¡¯s not hard to guess that the Golden Eagle Commerce has some status in Liaocheng. When you¡¯re there, these guards won¡¯t dare to act indiscriminately,¡± Yang Chen said.


    Yang Wu was not foolish. He quickly understood and said, ¡°You want to use the


    Gravity Pill as a condition for the Golden Eagle Commerce to save us?¡±


    ¡°It won¡¯t be easy. The Golden Eagle Young Master is smart; he won¡¯t risk saving us for a Gravity Pill that he hasn¡¯t even received yet. However, I have a way. Do whatever you can to see the Golden Eagle Young Master, and tell him that I have a way to cure his stubborn illness. I¡¯m sure he will risk his life to find a way to get Clan Leader and me out!¡± Yang Chen whispered loudly.


    Yang Wu hesitated for a moment.


    Glancing at Yang Chen and Yang Wu whispering to each other, a guard beside them said, ¡°Big Brother, what if this kid tries something?¡±


    ¡°Humph, try something? Some villagers from the Great Wilderness? They probably want to leave their last words. Too bad for them, they¡¯re thinking too much. Do they really think that they can escape Liaocheng with these country bumpkins? I only agreed to this boy¡¯s request just now to appease him. Once we capture them, those three won¡¯t stand a chance either!¡± The head guard sneered. He didn¡¯t take Yang Chen and the others seriously at all.


    He had done many treacherous deeds. As for those country folks who came from the Great Wilderness, weren¡¯t they at his mercy?


    ¡°Big Brother, you¡¯re so wise. Well, these country bumpkins dared to bring treasures to Liaocheng? Hopefully, next time they¡¯re born, they¡¯ll be smarter.¡±


    The head guard saw that Yang Chen and Yang Wu were still talking and coldly asked, ¡°Are you done?¡±


    ¡°We¡¯re done,¡± Yang Chen raised his head and emotionlessly said, ¡°Alright, release the three of them and do what you want with us!¡±


    ¡°Good, straightforward! My brothers, don¡¯t make it difficult for them, let them go!¡± The head guard waved his hand.


    Elder Yang¡¯s face streamed with old tears, ¡°Yang Chen, you¡­¡±


    ¡°Elder Yang, don¡¯t worry!¡± Yang Chen said softly with a smile.


    Yang Jinhe took a deep breath, not knowing what Yang Chen was thinking. At this moment, he felt powerless. Although he had the heart, his strength was not enough to contend with the guards of Liaocheng..

 Chapter 147 - Chapter 147: Chapter 144: I’ll Save Yang Chen’s Life_1

    Chapter 147: Chapter 144: I¡¯ll Save Yang Chen¡¯s Life_1


    Translator: 549690339


    With that, Yang Wu and the two others left, while Yang Jin He and Yang Chen were blindfolded by the group of bodyguards, not knowing where they were taken to.


    Yang Chen did not feel too terrified by this. These bodyguards were obviously after the treasures they possessed. As long as they didn¡¯t hand over the treasures, their lives would be safe. However, it seemed they couldn¡¯t avoid some physical suffering.


    For Yang Chen, this was acceptable. His Tai Chu Divine Body was not afraid of physical pain. In fact, enduring such torments could only refine his Divine Body further.


    Now, all he needed was time.


    He was gambling.


    Gambling on how much influence the Golden Eagle Young Master had in Liaocheng!


    Yang Chen wasn¡¯t worried about whether the Golden Eagle Young Master would make a move or not; unless he didn¡¯t care about his own life. Otherwise, the Golden Eagle Young Master would act, but if he could save them was another unknown.


    Yang Chen sighed secretly. If it was only him, he could risk his life and hide using various methods. Unfortunately, there were also others like Yang Wu. Considering them, he could only resort to a last-ditch effort.


    Yang Wu took Yang Chen¡¯s words to heart and discussed with Yang Yuan and


    Elder Yang. The experienced Elder Yang sighed, ¡°I never imagined that Yang Chen could come up with such a strategy at that time. He¡¯s right, those bodyguards and that man with the surname Huang are colluding. Now that they¡¯re watching our treasures, they won¡¯t let us off easily!¡±


    ¡°What should we do?¡± Yang Wu asked worriedly.


    Yang Wu snorted coldly: ¡°It¡¯s all your fault! If it weren¡¯t for you, how could we have been targeted by Mr. Huang? I¡¯m telling you, if anything happens to Yang Chen and our Clan Leader, I will never forgive you!¡±


    Being scolded by his father, Yang Wu was so scared that he was sweating profusely, and he kept saying, ¡°Father, I know I was wrong.¡±


    ¡°Hmph, you know you did wrong now?¡± Yang Yuan gritted his teeth. ¡°Do you think if you understand your mistake, Yang Chen and our Clan Leader can come back?¡±


    ¡°Yang Yuan, don¡¯t scold Yang Wu yet. No one could have anticipated the


    present situation. Moreover, it¡¯s not certain that Yang Chen and our Clan Leader can¡¯t come back. The only ones who can save them are us. If we panic first, wouldn¡¯t Clan Leader and Yang Chen in other people¡¯s hands be even worse off?¡± Elder Yang said with deep concern.


    Yang Yuan was also so anxious that his scalp tingled: ¡°Second Master, what should we do now?¡±


    ¡°Naturally, we¡¯ll follow Yang Chen¡¯s words and head to the Golden Eagle Commerce. As of now, the Young Master of the Golden Eagle Commerce is our only hope. Later, when we arrive at the Golden Eagle Commerce, those bodyguards should not dare to make a move on us for the time being, so we must hurry up. After entering, listen to my orders and don¡¯t talk,¡± Elder Yang, with his abundant experience in Jianghu, quickly took up responsibility.


    Both Yang Wu and Yang Yuan would not defy Elder Yang¡¯s thoughts. They followed behind Elder Yang, and soon the group arrived back at the Golden Eagle Commerce.


    The shopkeeper looked puzzled when he saw Elder Yang and the others return with three fewer people, but he still led them to the room of the Golden Eagle Young Master.


    The Golden Eagle Young Master had been resting with his eyes closed, contemplating matters. Seeing Elder Yang and the others return, he raised his eyebrows in curiosity and asked, ¡°Didn¡¯t you leave to prepare the Gravity Pill?


    Why have you come back?¡±


    ¡°Golden Eagle Young Master, we encountered some trouble on the way.¡± Elder Yang sighed bitterly without wasting any time, and he relayed the events in detail to the Golden Eagle Young Master.


    After hearing what Elder Yang said, the Golden Eagle Young Master stroked his chin and said, ¡°Oh? Those bodyguards took your Clan Leader and a boy named Yang Chen. Hehe, this is interesting. But why are you seeking help from me and not those bodyguards?¡±


    Upon hearing this, Elder Yang¡¯s heart sank.


    Golden Eagle Young Master¡¯s meaning was rather obvious ¨C he had no intention of helping them at all.


    ¡°Golden Eagle Young Master, to tell you the truth, we arrived in the city less than a day ago. How could we have had a chance to kill anyone? Those people just saw the treasures on us and wanted to frame us.¡± Elder Yang took a deep breath.


    ¡°Oh, then you should be careful in the future.¡± The Golden Eagle Young Master replied tersely, not mentioning helping them at all.lt¡¯s not his fault.


    After all, he and Yang Chen and the others are merely acquainted through brief transactions.


    It¡¯s not possible for him to stand up for Yang Chen and the others.


    This leaves no choice for Elder Yang but to grit his teeth: ¡°Golden Eagle Young Master, after all, we are in a cooperative relationship. If we are captured, I¡¯m afraid it will be difficult for your Golden Eagle Commerce to benefit from the Gravity Pills.¡±


    ¡°Oh?¡± The Golden Eagle Young Master laughed: ¡°Do you mean to threaten me?¡±


    ¡°I dare not.¡± Elder Yang¡¯s expression was heavy, as he knew that the Golden Eagle Young Master was their only hope.


    Golden Eagle Young Master sneered in reproach: ¡°Just because we have a cooperative relationship, I must help you? To be honest, I can save those two people you mentioned. However, the Gravity Pill is indeed precious, but it¡¯s not in my hands yet. Who knows what the outcome will be when it¡¯s sold? I don¡¯t need to offend others for an unfounded item.¡±


    ¡°Though things not in hand are indeed vain, there is one thing that is indeed real, which I¡¯m sure Golden Eagle Young Master will be very interested in.¡± Elder Yang took a deep breath and decided to go all out.


    Golden Eagle Young Master didn¡¯t originally think that Elder Yang and the others could persuade him. Although he was interested in Yang Chen, that didn¡¯t mean he would cause trouble for himself for Yang Chen¡¯s sake.


    But now, having heard Elder Yang¡¯s words, he became interested: ¡°I¡¯m really curious.¡±


    ¡°The stubborn illness on Golden Eagle Young Master should be real, right!¡± said Elder Yang.


    ¡°Huh?¡± Golden Eagle Young Master¡¯s face turned cold: ¡°How did you know about this?¡±


    ¡°For a Pill Doctor, Golden Eagle Young Master¡¯s stubborn illness can be seen at a glance. Don¡¯t you feel as if there is a fire burning in your chest every night, torturing you with unbearable pain? And haven¡¯t you been stuck in a realm for a long time?¡± Elder Yang recounted the words Yang Chen entrusted to Yang Wu to the Golden Eagle Young Master without any omissions.


    The more Golden Eagle Young Master listened to these words, the less able he was to maintain his composure.


    He suddenly asked, ¡°Are you a Pill Doctor?¡±


    ¡°No, not me. Golden Eagle Young Master, don¡¯t you have the discernment as well? I believe you can guess who the Pill Doctor is.¡± Elder Yang said.


    Golden Eagle Young Master suddenly froze: ¡°Are you saying that young man named Yang Chen?¡±


    ¡°Exactly. The Pill Doctor¡¯s Way is difficult to step into. I believe Golden Eagle Young Master has been looking for a Pill Doctor all these years, but to no avail. However, I can tell you that our Yang Chen is a genuine Pill Doctor! Moreover, he can guarantee to cure your stubborn illness, but now, he is powerless.¡± As Elder Yang said this, he glanced at the expression of Golden Eagle Young Master and spoke in a pained manner.


    Sure enough, Golden Eagle Young Master¡¯s grip on the chair tightened, his face changing rapidly. After a long while, he finally whispered, ¡°Are you sure this matter is related to Young Master Huang?¡±


    ¡°Absolutely!¡± Elder Yang stated resolutely.


    ¡°Come with me.¡± Golden Eagle Young Master¡¯s face darkened, and he immediately left the room. ¡°I, Jin Cheng, will save Yang Chen and your Clan Leader¡¯s lives!¡±


    Here¡¯s an announcement: this book will be available for purchase. Being available means it will be charged. This is an inevitable process for a book and a guarantee for an author¡¯s income. Nobody wants to do something without any return, and the author is no exception. It¡¯s impossible to write for free without seeking any return.


    As it stands now, the money I make from writing is an essential part of my income. The results after the book is available are particularly important. I hope everyone can give more support.


    From noon until 10 pm today, I will start a continuous 30-chapter explosion, going crazy in one go!


    Don¡¯t miss the 30-chapter continuous explosion!

 Chapter 148 - Chapter 148: Chapter 145: Tickling (Seeking Subscription)_l

    Chapter 148: Chapter 145: Tickling (Seeking Subscription)_l


    Translator: 549690339


    Yang Chen and Yang Jin He had their eyes covered, and they didn¡¯t know how they were brought to this place. However, when their eyes were uncovered,


    Yang Chen and Yang Jin He discovered that they were brought to the prison in Liaocheng City, and this single prison cell only held the two of them.


    At this moment, Yang Chen and Yang Jin He were tightly bound by chains. Soon after, several bodyguards from Liaocheng City walked in from outside. Behind these bodyguards was a young and elegant man, who was none other than the young master Huang known by Yang Chen?


    ¡°It really is you! ¡± Yang Jin He gritted his teeth and said.


    Huang Chiyang glanced at Yang Jin He with contempt, then lazily yawned: ¡®You two are not stupid, you can guess that I caught you. Alright, I won¡¯t waste words, do you know why I brought you here?¡±


    ¡°Want to get the treasures we have?¡± Yang Chen coldly said.


    ¡°Hehe, you¡¯re a smart kid, aren¡¯t you? You know what¡¯s going on, so hurry up and hand them over!¡± The head bodyguard, Sun Youwei, shouted coldly.


    Huang Chiyang said gently: ¡°Rest assured, you don¡¯t have to be afraid, I¡¯m only after your wealth and not your lives. You see, I let those three people go, didn¡¯t I? I¡¯m a very reasonable person, it¡¯s you who didn¡¯t follow the rules and show your treasures, so don¡¯t blame others for seizing them. Give us those things, and we¡¯ll let you go immediately.¡± Yang Chen sneered at this.


    Let them go?


    If it was some naive young man, he might really be deceived by Huang Chiyang¡¯s friendly appearance.


    But how many people has Yang Chen seen? How could he believe that Huang Chiyang would really let them go? He would probably take their lives as soon as they handed over the treasures.


    Yang Chen was very clear that under no circumstances could he satisfy these people, because once they were satisfied, their lives would be over.


    Thinking of this, Yang Chen slowly said: ¡°If you want the treasures, that¡¯s fine. My storage bag is filled with treasures!¡±


    Upon hearing this, Huang Chiyang narrowed his eyes and ordered the head bodyguard, Sun Youwei.


    Sun Youwei stepped forward, came to Yang Chen¡¯s side, and forcefully pulled off the storage bag on his waist, checking it thoroughly without any omissions. ¡°You dare to deceive us?¡± Sun Youwei was furious and was about to take action.


    ¡°If you dare to do that, I guarantee you won¡¯t get any treasure.¡± Yang Chen grinned.


    ¡°Where have you hidden the treasures?¡± Huang Chiyang¡¯s expression became more and more unpleasant.


    Yang Jin He sneered: ¡°Where did they go? We¡¯ve sold them all to the Golden


    Eagle Chamber of Commerce.¡±


    ¡°Hmph, don¡¯t try to fool me, you people coming out of the Great Wilderness, not knowing where you struck it rich, would never sell all your treasures at once!¡± Huang Chiyang believed in his own judgment, but he didn¡¯t know where Yang Chen and Yang Jin He had hidden the treasures.


    In fact, Yang Jin He was also curious.


    Because he had sold all the treasures on his body, he knew that Yang Chen must still have a lot of Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures on him.


    However, when these people searched the storage bags, they couldn¡¯t find anything, which was strange.


    It¡¯s not surprising that Yang Jin He couldn¡¯t figure it out, because all of Yang Chen¡¯s real treasures were stored in the Mustard Seed Space of the Eight Extremities Flowing River.


    What was left in the storage bag was all trash.


    Yang Chen lazily said: ¡°It¡¯s all up to your abilities.¡±


    Huang Chiyang licked his lips: ¡°Interesting, it seems that both of you are really planning to play this game with me. In that case, I don¡¯t mind playing along. You guys are so stubborn; do you really think that you can leave this prison?¡±


    Yang Chen¡¯s expression remained calm, and then he coldly said: ¡°One day, you can hold me for one day at most!¡±


    Upon hearing this, both Huang Chiyang and the head bodyguard, Sun Youwei, laughed.


    ¡°Hahaha, how interesting!¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s so interesting! Has this kid been scared silly?¡±


    ¡°Does he think someone will save him?¡±


    Sun Youwei said: ¡°Young Master Huang, this kid doesn¡¯t have any background,


    does he?¡±


    ¡°What kind of background could he have? Just a group of people who crawled out of the Great Wilderness. I¡¯ve seen many like them. They are powerless and insignificant in Liaocheng. Don¡¯t worry, they are safe to deal with. Once they enter this prison, they still think they can leave, how naive.¡± Huang Chiyang said disdainfully. ¡°But it seems that these two are not giving up yet. I¡¯m not in a hurry. I¡¯ll let them experience some pain first, and I¡¯ll come back tomorrow. By then, they¡¯ll naturally speak up. Remember, don¡¯t use too much force and kill them.¡±


    Sun Youwei licked his lips: ¡°Young Master Huang, rest assured, I¡¯m very precise when handling these matters.¡±


    Huang Chiyang gave Yang Chen and Yang Jin He a contemptuous look before turning around and leaving.


    In his eyes, these two were not the first batch of playthings, nor were they the last!


    Sun Youwei found a whip from somewhere and grinned: ¡°You country bumpkins, you don¡¯t know what¡¯s good for you. Since that¡¯s the case, I¡¯ll let you experience our methods.¡±


    ¡°Hahaha, what kind of bullshit methods? If you have the guts, come at me, and don¡¯t try to scare me with a whip!¡± Yang Jin He laughed wildly.


    ¡°Whack!¡±


    Enraged by Yang Jin He¡¯s provocation, Sun Youwei immediately lashed out at him with the whip: ¡°How does it feel? You seem to be very interested in my whip.¡±


    Sun Youwei was a Spirit Martial Realm master, and his whip instantly caused Yang Jin He to convulse all over his body.


    However, Yang Jin He endured the pain: ¡°No energy, use more strength!¡± ¡°You!¡± Sun Youwei was furious.


    Yang Chen witnessed this scene clearly, and a warm current surged in his heart.


    Yang Jin He¡¯s seemingly foolish action was actually to attract Sun Youwei¡¯s attention. If Yang Jin He didn¡¯t do this, Sun Youwei would most likely strike Yang Chen first. But to protect him, Yang Jin He provoked Sun Youwei and drew his attention towards him.


    This made Yang Chen feel resentful.


    He always treated others with respect, and this had always been his way of dealing with things.


    Thinking of this, Yang Chen coldly said: ¡°That whip doesn¡¯t look painful to be hit with; I¡¯d also like to give it a try.¡±


    Sun Youwei was already furious. The whip is specially designed for punishing prisoners, and the pain would instantly sweep through the whole body when hit, making it hard to endure.


    But now?


    Not only did Yang Jin He bear the pain without making a sound, but the young man beside him even disdainfully asked to taste the whip¡¯s pain?


    ¡°Yang Chen, you!¡± Yang Jin He didn¡¯t know what Yang Chen was thinking.


    Didn¡¯t Yang Chen understand his provocation? He was trying to protect Yang Chen from getting hurt.


    But it was too late for anything to be said. Sun Youwei grabbed the whip, grinning maliciously: ¡°Kid, since you¡¯re so eager to try, I won¡¯t mind letting you taste the pain. Don¡¯t worry, you¡¯re just a little Body Refining Realm cultivator, and I¡¯ll hold back.¡±


    As soon as these words fell, Sun Youwei lashed Yang Chen with the whip.


    Yang Chen twisted his neck and yawned indifferently: ¡°What are you doing?


    Scratching me? ¡°

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    Chapter 149: Chapter 146: Release the Person 1


    Translator: 549690339


    Sun Youwei was completely dumbfounded.


    What on earth had happened?


    Yang Jin He could bear the pain with determination, which was already shocking enough. However, even if he shocked himself with his determination to tough the pain, he could still understand. But what was going on with Yang Chen? When the whip hit him, it seemed like it didn¡¯t hurt at all.


    ¡°Die for me!¡± Sun Youwei¡¯s face was filled with rage as he swung the whip again and struck Yang Chen¡¯s body.


    This time, Sun Youwei undoubtedly added more force.


    However, Yang Chen remained unmoved, even twisting his neck and saying, ¡°Have you not eaten? You¡¯re struggling even to tickle me! How about this ¨C go back and eat more, otherwise, you won¡¯t even be able to tickle me, and that would be too boring. I¡¯m getting sleepy.¡±


    Humiliation.


    This was absolute humiliation.


    Sun Youwei took a deep breath and whipped Yang Chen a few more times, refusing to believe that Yang Chen could be so tough.


    However, the result only left him astonished. Yang Chen remained indifferent.


    Yang Jin He was also dumbfounded by the sight.


    What was going on?


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t seem to be toughing it out with determination. Instead, it seemed more like the whip didn¡¯t hurt him when it struck his body.


    This was naturally due to Yang Chen¡¯s ¡®Tai Chu Divine Body¡¯.


    The reason Yang Chen dared to provoke Sun Youwei so recklessly was ultimately that with his Tai Chu Divine Body, his pure physical strength might not even be inferior to Yang Jin He, who was at the Spirit Martial Realm. The only difference between the Spirit Martial Realm and the Body Refining Realm was the change in True Qi.


    The strength of one¡¯s body was not directly related to their Martial Arts Cultivation. It depends more on their Cultivation Methods.


    Therefore, most martial artists would practice techniques to enhance their physical strength, such as the Tai Chu Divine Body, although such techniques are rare and hard to find. This left Sun Youwei, who was whipping Yang Chen, utterly clueless about what was happening.


    Even the Protective True Qi of a Spirit Martial Realm master could be broken by Yang Chen, who was merely at the Body Refining Realm ¨C how could the whip possibly do anything to Yang Chen?


    What Sun Youwei didn¡¯t know was that Yang Chen didn¡¯t find this whipping repellent. To others, it might be painful, but to him, who had cultivated the Tai Chu Divine Body, it was actually a great supplement.


    It¡¯s difficult to cultivate the Tai Chu Divine Body to perfection through practice alone. At this point, Yang Chen¡¯s Tai Chu Divine Body had only reached a minor level of success, with a vast gap between it and the perfect state. This required a tempering process, and this tempering process undoubtedly required physical polishing.


    Sun Youwei didn¡¯t know that with each whip, he was directly helping Yang Chen polish his body.


    Perhaps at first, Yang Chen felt some pain, but now, he felt no pain at all.


    ¡°This is really an enjoyable environment for cultivation,¡± Yang Chen thought to himself, delighted.


    After all, Sun Youwei didn¡¯t dare to kill him.


    As long as he didn¡¯t kill him, no matter how painful the whipping was, Sun


    Youwei had to have the strength to do it. With his Tai Chu Divine Body, Yang


    Chen could transform the pain into power, thereby enhancing his physique.


    Sun Youwei was also hot-tempered. Seeing that Yang Chen wasn¡¯t submitting, he whipped Yang Chen again and again.


    Eventually, Sun Youwei grew tired from the whipping.


    Now, Sun Youwei was drenched in sweat, and the guard beside him said, ¡°Eldest Brother, this kid¡­this kid hasn¡¯t even been beaten so much that his skin broke!¡±


    ¡°What?!¡± Sun Youwei was so engrossed in the whipping that he didn¡¯t even notice the condition of Yang Chen¡¯s body.


    Logically speaking, Yang Chen should have been whipped so hard that his flesh was torn. At least Yang Jin He had several obvious wounds on his body after only a few whip lashes.


    But Yang Chen?


    He had no injuries at all.


    ¡°Is this kid a monster?¡± Sun Youwei¡¯s eyes widened in disbelief.


    Little did he know, it wasn¡¯t that Yang Chen didn¡¯t have any wounds ¨C it was that the moment the wounds appeared, Yang Chen¡¯s Tai Chu Divine Body had already healed them.


    This process was very quick, making it difficult for the naked eye to detect. To be aware that the physique was tempered with the essence blood of the Black Mountain Black Bear, both recovery and resistance to impacts were absolutely top-notch.


    It wasn¡¯t that Sun Youwei couldn¡¯t hurt Yang Chen, but rather that with brute force alone, without using True Qi, Sun Youwei couldn¡¯t hurt him.


    To hurt Yang Chen, the best choice would be to incorporate True Qi and techniques into the attack.


    However, Sun Youwei didn¡¯t dare do that.


    At this point, though, there was no way he could swallow his anger.


    Sun Youwei also noticed something fishy: ¡°This kid must have put a lot of effort into his physique. It won¡¯t be easy to harm him with brute force alone. It seems I¡¯ll have to get serious.¡±


    After saying this, Sun Youwei grabbed the whip, his aura instantly intensifying. True Qi surrounded the whip, indicating that he was really getting serious.


    But just as Sun Youwei was about to make a move, a sudden shout rang out: ¡°Stop.¡±


    If someone else had said this, Sun Youwei could have ignored it. However, the one who said it was none other than the instigator of this matter, Huang Chiyang.


    With an expressionless face, Huang Chiyang opened the door to the prison cell. He was followed by another.


    This middle-aged man had a striking scar on his face, exuding an imposing presence.


    Seeing this man, Sun Youwei was taken aback and immediately greeted him respectfully, ¡°Greeting the Commanding Officer!¡±


    ¡®Greeting the Commanding Officer!¡±


    Those around didn¡¯t dare to hesitate, and they all shouted their greetings.


    Yang Chen¡¯s eyes lit up.


    Guard Commander ¡ª it wasn¡¯t hard to deduce that this man was the real leader of the guards.


    If Yang Chen couldn¡¯t guess that he was saved now, he would be an idiot. Indifferently looking at Huang Chiyang, he coldly said, ¡°Young Master Huang, it¡¯s not even the second day yet, why have you come? Are you worried about my situation? Don¡¯t worry, for now, this guy can¡¯t do anything to me.¡±


    Huang Chiyang¡¯s expression was extremely awkward, but he remained silent under Yang Chen¡¯s provocation.


    ¡°Commander¡­¡±


    That Guard Commander said coldly, ¡°Release them.¡±


    ¡°Commander, this¡­¡± Sun Youwei glanced at Huang Chiyang.


    This made the Guard Commander sneer: ¡°What, Sun Youwei, do you listen to me or Huang Chiyang? Do you want to switch the position of the Commander to Huang Chiyang? Huang Chiyang, and you, Sun Youwei, the two of you are quite bold. You dare to randomly arrest people without evidence.¡±


    Huang Chiyang¡¯s expression was awkward, but he didn¡¯t seem to fear the Guard Commander: ¡°He Liancheng, there¡¯s no need for more nonsense. If you insist on protecting this kid, consider me, Huang Chiyang, defeated!¡± ¡°Humph, release them!¡± Guard Commander He Liancheng exclaimed.


    ¡°Yes!¡± Sun Youwei was extremely aggrieved, but he had no choice. Naturally, the Commander¡¯s word was law in the Guard. He dared not disobey, so he quickly untied Yang Chen and Yang Jin He..

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    Chapter 150: Chapter 147: Sincerity_l


    Translator: 549690339


    Huang Chiyang said coldly, ¡°We will meet again, you kid. I didn¡¯t expect you to be from the City Lord¡¯s Mansion. But, this is not over.¡±


    ¡°Really? I¡¯m curious, what do you want to do next?¡± Yang Chen twisted his neck.


    Huang Chiyang snorted and left without saying another word.


    Yang Jinhe felt like he was in a dream.


    He knew full well what it meant to be the Guard Commander of Liaocheng.


    That person was the leader of all Liaocheng¡¯s guards, with a Martial Arts Cultivation of at least Stage 8 of Soul Martial Realm. In the Great Wilderness, only people like Feng Wuyang could barely contend with him.


    Yes, it was just barely. Winning or coping with him was simply impossible, as they were not on the same level.


    Before these masters, Yang Jinhe was nothing.


    However, the Guard Commander saved them.


    ¡°Thank you, Commander,¡± Yang Jinhe said gratefully, his heart pounding, unsure of what actually happened.


    He Liancheng didn¡¯t even glance at Yang Jinhe, focusing solely on Yang Chen: ¡°Young Master Yang, I¡¯m sorry for your trouble. Our Young Master Jin Cheng has specifically instructed me to ensure your safety. Now that I see you are fine, I can rest assured. Young Master Yang, please follow me. Our Young


    Master is already waiting for you at the banquet.¡±


    He was also very curious about the background of this young man.


    It was well known that Jin Cheng was the son of the City Lord Jin Ying, and was commonly called the Golden Eagle Young Master, because he was the successor of Liaocheng.


    Few people could catch Jin Cheng¡¯s eye, but today, the Young Master explicitly stated wanting to save this young man, which was an extremely rare occurrence.


    He knew these dirty deeds occurred in his jurisdiction, but he turned a blind eye because he couldn¡¯t solve them. If it wasn¡¯t for Golden Eagle Young Master Jin Cheng¡¯s personal command, he would not have interfered with this matter.


    Yang Chen appeared composed: ¡°Thank you for your intervention, Commander. By the way, how are my fellow clansmen?


    ¡°They are all well looked after, but our Young Master Jin Cheng only invited you, as for the others¡­¡± He Liancheng hesitated.


    Yang Jinhe quickly understood the situation and said, ¡°I miss my fellow clansmen that I spent time with in the prison. I hope the Commander can help me meet them.¡±


    Seeing Yang Chen, Yang Jinhe, and Guard Commander chatting and laughing together and also mentioning Golden Eagle Young Master, Sun Youwei and the others were shocked, their taces turning pale With trignt. Yang Chen had a connection with the Golden Eagle Young Master?


    ¡°It¡¯s over!¡±


    ¡°Huang Chiyang, you¡¯ve gotten us into deep trouble!¡±


    The few guards knew they were in big trouble this time.


    They were merely small guards compared to someone who could be associated with Jin Cheng, what did they count as?


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t pay any attention to the guards¡¯ thoughts, leaving the prison with He Liancheng.


    Yang Jinhe was taken away to meet the other Yang clan members, but Yang


    Chen Imew that it was actually a soft detention. If Yang Chen couldn¡¯t save the Golden Eagle Young Master, none of them would be spared, as they would all be killed.


    He must save them or he wouldn¡¯t be able to guarantee their safety.


    It wasn¡¯t the Golden Eagle Young Master¡¯s fault, as no one would want to take responsibility for their lives.


    In the blink of an eye, Yang Chen was led to a luxurious mansion.


    The mansion¡¯s appearance truly showed its extravagance, making Yang Chen gradually believe in Jin Cheng¡¯s identity.


    He Liancheng secretly eyed Yang Chen, having heard that he came from the Vast Wilderness. However, with his demeanor and calmness, He Liancheng did not believe Yang Chen was just a wild boy from there.


    In a moment, they arrived in the courtyard, whereupon Jin Cheng, the Golden Eagle Young Master, was seen sitting on a chair while a group of beautiful women were performing a dance with a grand display.


    ¡°Young Master, I¡¯ve brought him,¡± He Liancheng respectfully said.


    ¡°Uncle He, please leave us. I¡¯d like to have a private chat with Brother Yang Chen,¡± Jin Cheng said with a warm smile. It was hard to associate him with the lofty City Lord¡¯s successor.


    ¡°Yes, sir!¡±


    He Liancheng slightly saluted and then left.


    Golden Eagle Young Master slowly said: ¡°Brother Yang Chen, please take a seat! ¡±


    Yang Chen grinned: ¡°At first, I just thought Young Master Jin would save me, but I didn¡¯t expect your identity to be so extraordinary.¡±


    ¡°Haha, many people can¡¯t figure it out, how a Chamber of Commerce leader like me is related to the City Lord. In fact, my father, Jin Ying, is the City Lord of Liaocheng, and I am his eldest son, Jin Cheng! ¡± Jin Cheng calmly said.


    Yang Chen nodded: ¡°No wonder Young Master Jin has such an extraordinary air.¡±


    ¡°But what¡¯s the use of being extraordinary, with this stubborn illness of mine? Brother Yang Chen, it¡¯s all up to you.¡± Jin Cheng stared straight at Yang Chen while holding a cup of tea in his hand.


    Yang Chen was certain that if he refused to help, Commander He Liancheng would surely take action in the next moment.


    However, since he had made a promise, there was no reason to go back on it. Yang Chen slowly said, ¡°Young Master Jin, I can cure your illness. Since we¡¯re all sitting here, let¡¯s be frank with each other. My life is in your hands, and there¡¯s no need for me to lie.¡±


    ¡°Brother Yang Chen, you really are forthright! I just don¡¯t know what to do about my illness¡­¡± Jin Cheng said impatiently.


    Seeing Jin Cheng¡¯s urgency, Yang Chen stroked his chin: ¡°Young Master Jin, there¡¯s no need to be so anxious. I will treat you, and in return, you saved me. From now on, we owe each other nothing. But if you help me get my revenge, in the future, I, a Dan Medical practitioner, will be your friend.¡±


    He deliberately emphasized the two words ¡®Dan Medical¡¯ because he believed his identity as a low-level Dan Medical practitioner would tempt Jin Cheng.


    Indeed, Jin Cheng squinted his eyes thoughtfully. He was a smart man and, hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, clapped his hands: ¡°Uncle He, order someone to bring the guards Brother Yang Chen wants to see.¡±


    Hearing this, Yang Chen was happy. Jin Cheng was indeed a smart man.


    Before long, He Liancheng led Sun Youwei and several tightly guarded guards over.


    At that time, Sun Youwei¡¯s face was expressionless, completely devoid of his initial strength. He looked around woodenly, as if he couldn¡¯t believe how quickly his life¡¯s ups and downs had occurred. Just a moment ago, he imagined himself being able to crush people like ants, and now someone controlled his life and death.


    Jin Cheng waved his hand: ¡°These guards will be at Brother Yang Chen¡¯s disposal! I wonder if this sincerity is sufficient!¡±

 Chapter 151 - Chapter 151: Chapter 148: Do Not Bully the Poor Youth_1

    Chapter 151: Chapter 148: Do Not Bully the Poor Youth_1


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°Young Master Jin is indeed straightforward!¡± Yang Chen said heartily: ¡°However, I didn¡¯t see Huang Chiyang. It seems that Huang Chiyang is a difficult character to deal with.¡±


    Jin Cheng sighed helplessly: ¡°You¡¯re right, Huang Chiyang is indeed a difficult character to deal with. I¡¯m sorry, brother, I couldn¡¯t help you resolve this hatred in your heart. I can only bring you a few small shrimps to vent your anger.¡±


    ¡°No problem, but I¡¯m curious about what kind of identity Huang Chiyang has.¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but wonder.


    Anyway, the feud between him and Huang Chiyang was completely established.


    Whether Huang Chiyang will cause trouble for him in the future, he doesn¡¯t know, but he will definitely cause trouble for Huang Chiyang in the future. To deal with them simply because of a groundless treasure, and even imprison them in jail, really think he Yang Chen is a soft persimmon that can be easily manipulated?


    He has never been a pushover, and if someone dares to bully him, he will make them regret it!


    When Jin Cheng heard Yang Chen¡¯s words, he shook his head: ¡°There are two major powers in Liaocheng. One is our City Lord¡¯s Mansion, which is under the jurisdiction of Beishan Main City, and it is orthodox. On the other hand, there is the Huang Family, which has developed in Liaocheng over the years to the point where even our City Lord¡¯s Mansion can hardly control them.¡± ¡°The City Lord¡¯s Mansion can¡¯t control it?¡± Yang Chen was taken aback.


    ¡°The emperor is far away, although we are born orthodox and ruled by Beishan Main City. However, since Beishan Main City is too far away and its help can¡¯t reach us quickly, Huang Family¡¯s attitude towards the City Lord¡¯s Mansion has become increasingly arrogant in recent years. They are the thorns in the eyes and flesh of our City Lord¡¯s Mansion.¡± Jin Cheng sighed.


    Yang Chen eventually understood.


    No wonder Huang Chiyang would be so arrogant and domineering, even the orthodox Liaocheng City Lord Mansion couldn¡¯t deal with them.


    With this in mind, he naturally didn¡¯t hesitate: ¡°In that case, I¡¯ll settle my accounts with Huang Chiyang later.¡±


    ¡°Do you really plan to confront Huang Chiyang? To be honest, Little Brother Yang, Huang Chiyang and the Huang Family are not easy to deal with.¡± Jin Cheng was quite curious.


    Frankly, he thought Yang Chen was overestimating his abilities.


    You, a wild kid from the Great Wilderness, want to mess with the Huang Family?


    However, he didn¡¯t say this directly.


    But Yang Chen was smart and smiled: ¡®Young Master Jin thinks I¡¯m overestimating my abilities?¡±


    ¡°Hehe, to put it bluntly, there is indeed a little bit of that meaning.¡± Jin Cheng saw Yang Chen was open to discussion, so he didn¡¯t pretend to be polite.


    Seeing Jin Cheng so candid, Yang Chen was not only not angry, but even looked at Jin Cheng a few more times, and said: ¡°Indeed, it¡¯s somewhat overconfident, but Young Master Jin should know a saying.¡±


    ¡°What saying?¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t bully the young and poor!¡± Yang Chen said calmly.


    Jin Cheng was slightly taken aback: ¡°Hahaha, good, well said: don¡¯t bully the young and poor!¡±


    ¡°Young Master Jin, I¡¯m not joking with you. Huang Chiyang initially thought he could handle me, but now, am I not fine?¡± Yang Chen¡¯s expression remained unchanged.


    This made Jin Cheng stunned at first, and then he said a few good words in succession, followed by: ¡°Since Brother Yang Chen has so much confidence, I, as an elder brother, naturally have nothing to say. Alright, now, what do you want to do with these small shrimps?¡±


    As soon as they heard the word disposal, Sun Youwei and his brothers were frightened.


    Sun Youwei, as the leader, was the smartest and begged: ¡°Young Master Jin, we admit our mistakes. We didn¡¯t recognize Mount Tai and offended your people. If we knew Young Master Chen was close to you, we wouldn¡¯t dare to do anything even if we had ten times the courage.¡±


    ¡°Your pleas to me are useless. How to deal with you depends on Brother Yang


    Chen¡¯s words. Your lives are also determined by him!¡± Jin Cheng looked at Sun Youwei and others indifferently, his eyes were contemptuous, as if looking at a few ants.


    Indeed, to him, these mere bodyguards were just like ants.


    Their City Lord¡¯s Mansion does not lack a few Spirit Martial Realm early-stage bodyguards.


    Hearing Jin Cheng¡¯s words, the faces of Sun Youwei and others were full of despair.


    But Sun Youwei still kneeled down and kowtowed hurriedly: ¡°Young Master Yang Chen, we couldn¡¯t recognize Mount Tai and were blinded.¡±


    ¡°Young Master Chen, please spare us!¡±


    Yang Chen looked at them coldly, and these people probably did more than just do this to him. There must be countless victims, right?


    Sun Youwei really had a thick face, he dared to beg Yang Chen for mercy.


    ¡°Young Master Yang Chen, it¡¯s all Sun Youwei¡¯s order to do this. We are all innocent.¡±


    ¡°Yes, we are innocent. It¡¯s all Sun Youwei!¡±


    Sun Youwei¡¯s expression changed and became even more desperate.


    Yang Chen seemed to have never heard these pleas at all. He didn¡¯t think there were any good people among them. They were all of the same ilk.


    Then, he said coldly: ¡°Young Master Jin, I am the kind of person who, if others respect me one foot, I will respect them ten feet. However, Sun Youwei and the others never intended to give me a way to survive from the beginning.¡± He didn¡¯t make his words clear.


    But how smart is Young Master Jin Cheng, who directly waved his hand: ¡°Uncle


    He, take them down and don¡¯t leave any living mouths!¡±


    ¡°Understood.¡± He Liancheng knew what it meant, and directly led several people away, as if they were little chicks.


    In an instant, it was much quieter around Yang Chen. He looked at the bodyguards who were led away and howling, and slowly said: ¡°Young Master Jin trusts me so much, aren¡¯t you afraid that after I kill a few bodyguards, I won¡¯t be able to save your life?¡±


    Young Master Jin Cheng smiled faintly: ¡°I thought about it, but I thought it through.¡±


    ¡°How so?¡± Yang Chen asked.


    ¡°At first, I indeed had some concerns, but after talking with you for a few sentences, I couldn¡¯t find a reason for you to deceive me! It¡¯s said that a dragon in hiding should not be underestimated, and I was really surprised to see a genius like you appear in the Great Wilderness.¡± Jin Cheng said.


    This sentence made Yang Chen secretly look at Jin Cheng differently.


    Honestly, at first, he didn¡¯t think highly of Jin Cheng and only saw him as a smart person. But now it seems that Jin Cheng is a person worth befriending deeply because he has a unique open-mindedness that ordinary people don¡¯t have.


    With this in mind, Yang Chen didn¡¯t hesitate and said straightforwardly: ¡°In fact, Young Master Jin doesn¡¯t have any innate stubborn diseases, nor is he possessed by demons while cultivating. The reason why your constitution is abnormal is due to man-made causes.¡±


    ¡°What, man-made?¡± Jin Cheng¡¯s expression changed in an instant. ¡®Where is this coming from?¡±


    ¡°There is a poison in the world, called Cui Ling San, which is extremely harmful. It has a remarkable effect on martial artists in the Spirit Martial Realm. This poison is very suitable to be placed in tea, and it¡¯s not surprising that Young Master Jin likes to drink tea.¡± Yang Chen said.


    Jin Cheng was suddenly taken aback, and he increasingly believed that Yang Chen could cure him.


    Because what Yang Chen said, none of them were inconsistent with his situation.


    ¡°You¡¯re right, I do like to drink tea on weekdays..¡±

 Chapter 152 - Chapter 152: Chapter 149: Using the Enemy’s Plan Against Them 1

    Chapter 152: Chapter 149: Using the Enemy¡¯s Plan Against Them 1


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°¡®l¡¯nls poison IS colorless ana cnrncult to discern. Even wnen cussowea m tea, it¡¯s hard to notice. Only by carefully smelling the strange scent in the tea can one detect the subtleties within. Once this poison enters the body, it becomes fatal to a martial artist at the Spirit Martial Realm level.¡±


    ¡°How so?¡± Jin Cheng was shocked and eager for more information.


    Yang Chen said with a solemn expression: ¡°Since this poison is called Cui Ling San, it¡¯s because it prevents martial artists from refining spiritual energy and integrating it into their body. Without refining spiritual energy, they naturally cannot convert it into True Qi and improve their martial arts cultivation. A master in the Spirit Martial Realm relies on the spiritual energy of Heaven and Earth as sustenance. Young Master Jin Cheng, if you haven¡¯t consumed spiritual energy for years, your physical condition would naturally become abnormal and uncomfortable.¡±


    ¡°But I feel like I can still absorb Heaven and Earth Spirit Qi,¡± Jin Cheng said, puzzled.


    ¡°That¡¯s just an illusion. The true brilliance of Cui Ling San lies here. The word ¡®cui¡¯ indicates the real mystery of Cui Ling San. Those who are poisoned don¡¯t even know they have been poisoned,¡± Yang Chen simply said.


    ¡°This¡­¡± Jin Cheng¡¯s expression turned serious.


    According to Yang Chen, all the symptoms Jin Cheng displayed could be explained.


    Yang Chen hinted further, ¡°Moreover, I should remind you, Young Master Jin Cheng, that since you were poisoned through tea, you must be cautious of the people around you.¡±


    He only pointed this out; it was up to Jin Cheng to consider his advice.


    Jin Cheng¡¯s expression changed visibly.


    But soon, he calmed down: ¡°Brother Yang Chen, is there a solution?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s not difficult to solve. I can easily prescribe dozens of remedies for you, Young Master Jin Cheng,¡± Yang Chen said with a grin. ¡°And the medicine is effective immediately. However, I want to know, won¡¯t you use your illness to counteract the enemy¡¯s scheme?¡±


    Hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, Jin Cheng suddenly felt enlightened.


    Counteracting the enemy¡¯s scheme¡­


    What a brilliant idea!


    Jin Cheng laughed heartily: ¡°Brother Yang Chen has awakened me from my slumber with just one sentence! So far, I still have no clue as to who poisoned me. However, your words have indeed made me realize an opportunity. If I counteract the enemy¡¯s scheme and investigate the culprit who framed me, it may not be difficult.¡±


    With this thought, he started to appreciate Yang Chen even more.


    A boy of only fourteen or fifteen years old could come up with such a brilliant strategy, which was truly astonishing.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t care about Jin Cheng¡¯s opinion of him. He had made this suggestion out of goodwill.


    At this moment, he took out a brush and ink, wrote down the treatment method, and handed it directly to Jin Cheng: ¡°Here is the prescription to cure your stubborn ailment, Young Master Jin. It will take effect within three days, and there will be no side effects. However, the medicinal ingredients are relatively rare, and that is beyond my control.¡±


    Jin Cheng glanced at the prescription Yang Chen had written down: ¡°I will gather the necessary materials. Although they are rare, it¡¯s not a problem for me. Alright, Brother Yang Chen, you may leave now.¡±


    This surprised Yang Chen: ¡°Young Master Jin Cheng, aren¡¯t you going to wait for the results before letting me go?¡±


    ¡°Sometimes, trust doesn¡¯t have to be established by waiting for results, otherwise, it would be too disheartening. I trust Brother Yang Chen. Uncle He, take Brother Yang Chen to meet his clansmen, and have someone escort him out of the city. Make sure those vile villains don¡¯t have any opportunity to take advantage of us,¡± Jin Cheng ordered.


    The vile villain he was referring to was naturally Huang Chiyang, who had a feud with Yang Chen.


    Yang Chen was secretly grateful.


    Jin Cheng was indeed a person worth befriending. Realizing this, he also said, ¡°If that¡¯s the case, I won¡¯t put up pretenses!¡±


    He Liancheng, who had entered the room at some point, said: ¡°Young Master Chen, please!¡±


    Jin Cheng smiled: ¡°I hope the Gravity Pills can arrive sooner. When they reach you, my brother, let¡¯s talk again!¡±


    ¡°I also hope that Young Master Jin will find the true culprit behind your poisoning soon,¡± Yang Chen said indifferently, then left with He Liancheng.


    Not long after, He Liancheng took Yang Chen to Yang Wu and the others.


    As Yang Chen had predicted, Yang Wu, Yang Jinhe, and the others were placed under house arrest by Jin Cheng. Despite this, their treatment was relatively good ¨C at least the guards of the City Lord¡¯s Mansion did not mistreat them.


    Seeing Yang Chen return safely, Yang Wu said with a bitter expression, ¡°Yang Chen, I¡¯m sorry. If it weren¡¯t for me, you would never have been imprisoned and humiliated by those guards.¡±


    ¡°Haha, Yang Wu, it¡¯s all in the past, so don¡¯t worry about it. I¡¯m fine now, aren¡¯t I? And it turned out to be a blessing in disguise, as I made a valuable new friend,¡± Yang Chen laughed.


    Yang Wu saw that Yang Chen was indeed unharmed, which made him feel relieved.


    ¡°However, the Clan Leader¡­¡± Yang Wu looked at Yang Jinhe with several wounds on his body and felt even more guilty.


    Yang Jinhe waved his hand, ¡°Yang Wu, it¡¯s only natural for young people to make mistakes, and the greater the ability to correct them, the better. It¡¯s not too late for you to realize your mistakes now. One day, you will have a place in the Yang family, and by then, you will know how valuable today¡¯s lesson is. A true man knows when to endure. Don¡¯t take today¡¯s events too much to heart.¡±


    Upon hearing Yang Jinhe¡¯s advice, Yang Wu felt better, nodded forcefully, and kept the lesson of the day in mind.


    Yang Yuan was not so kind to Yang Wu. He stepped forward and scolded, ¡°I¡¯ll deal with you properly when we get back.¡±


    By comparison, Elder Yang was more observant, looking intently at the guards behind Yang Chen, and asked, ¡°Yang Chen, who are these people?¡±


    Yang Chen responded with a faint smile, ¡°Young Master Jin and I hit it off well, and he was concerned about our safety on the way, hence, these guards. They will escort us out of the city to a safe place to prevent any villains from taking advantage of us.¡±


    ¡°This¡­¡±


    Both Yang Jinhe and Elder Yang were astonished.


    They could somewhat guess that the situation was related to Yang Chen¡¯s successful treatment but were amazed that Yang Chen managed to befriend Golden Eagle Young Master from Liaocheng in such a short time. Especially since Yang Jinhe knew very well that Golden Eagle Young Master was a high-ranking figure in the Liaocheng City Lord¡¯s Mansion.


    For someone from the Great Wilderness, the City Lord¡¯s Mansion was an astonishing concept.


    Golden Eagle Young Master¡¯s status was unparalleled in the Great Wilderness.


    Yang Chen had only been in Liaocheng for two days and had already befriended the Golden Eagle Young Master. It was unbelievable and seemed like a dream.


    Particularly since Golden Eagle Young Master was so considerate as to send them on their way with guards, it could not have been more timely..

 Chapter 153 - Chapter 153: Chapter 150: Advancing to the Spirit Martial Realm_1

    Chapter 153: Chapter 150: Advancing to the Spirit Martial Realm_1


    Translator: 549690339


    Just like that, escorted by the City Lord¡¯s Mansion guards, Yang Chen¡¯s party safely left the city.


    Watching Yang Chen and his party leave, He Liancheng stood motionless. Before long, Jin Cheng, the Golden Eagle Young Master, appeared as if from nowhere, looking in the direction Yang Chen and his party left: ¡°Someone¡¯s following them, right?¡±


    ¡°Young Master, everything is arranged properly. There is no chance for Huang Chiyang to take advantage. But does it really have to go this far? Yang Chen is still just a young man. It might be too hasty to let him go before your condition shows any improvement,¡± He Liancheng expressed his concerns.


    Jin Cheng spoke kindly, ¡°Uncle Liancheng, if everything always went according to plan, it wouldn¡¯t be so easy to win people over.¡±


    ¡°Young Master, do you want to win over this country bumpkin?¡± He Liancheng couldn¡¯t quite believe it.


    He only thought that He Liancheng was trying to save his own life through Yang Chen¡¯s skills.


    Jin Cheng continued, ¡°This chronic illness of mine has been treated by Dan


    Medical experts before. But wha¡¯t the result? I think Uncle Liancheng should Imow that. As for Yang Chen, he immediately guaranteed to heal me as soon as he appeared. This confidence alone is incomparable to those Dan Medical experts. Moreover, don¡¯t call Yang Chen a country bumpkin.¡±


    Worried, He Liancheng asked, ¡°What if that kid is lying to you, Young Master?¡±


    Jin Cheng replied, ¡°If he can deceive me, it¡¯s also his skill. Yang Chen is not a fool. He should know that even if he interfered with us in the Great Wilderness, it still wouldn¡¯t help him, right? So, what¡¯s wrong with winning over a Dan Medical expert?¡± Jin Cheng muttered, ¡°Of course, I¡¯m trying to win him over not only because he¡¯s a Dan Medical expert.¡±


    He Liancheng was puzzled, ¡°What other plans do you have, Young Master?¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen is extraordinary in appearance and manner. His words always give me a mysterious feeling. Throughout my life, I¡¯ve met a lot of people along with my father, but none of the younger generation have ever remained inscrutable to me. This kid, at just fourteen or fifteen years old, has reached this level¡­¡±


    Jin Cheng took a deep breath, ¡°He¡¯s worth winning over!¡±


    ¡°But what if Huang Chiyang tries something on their way back¡­¡± He Liancheng continued to worry.


    Jin Cheng replied with a faint smile, ¡°Transporting the Gravity Pills is their responsibility. If Yang Chen can¡¯t handle even that, then my high opinion of him is unwarranted. Don¡¯t worry, Yang Chen may not be able to deal with Huang Chiyang, but it¡¯s not easy for Huang Chiyang to deal with him either. At least, he didn¡¯t suffer at Huang Chiyang¡¯s hands, did he?¡±


    At that, He Liancheng suddenly realized the truth.


    Exactly, Huang Chiyang is a cunning person, and yet when Yang Chen first arrived in Liaocheng, he didn¡¯t suffer at Huang Chiyang¡¯s hands. That was quite an accomplishment in itself.


    Although Yang Chen had relied on the relationship with Jin Cheng to some extent afterward, wasn¡¯t it also thanks to Yang Chen¡¯s own abilities that Jin Cheng stepped in?


    This young man¡­


    Fearing retaliation, Yang Jinhe chose to take a detour back to the Great Wilderness. The journey went smoothly, with no major incidents.


    This trip to the Great Wilderness may have been full of surprises, but everything worked out well in the end. Elder Yang and Yang Jinhe were delighted with the outcome. When they returned to the clan, they immediately ordered the Yang family¡¯s Alchemist to mass-produce Gravity Pills so they could start their first collaboration with Golden Eagle Young Master.


    Friendship is not built on feelings alone; it also needs common interests to maintain it.


    These matters were naturally not Yang Chen¡¯s concern. As soon as he returned to the Yang family, he announced that he would close himself off for ten days!


    These ten days of seclusion were not meaningless for Yang Chen.


    This time, his intention was nothing more than to break through to the Spirit Martial Realm!


    Yes, Yang Chen had already reached the peak of the Body Refining Realm, and breaking through to the Spirit Martial Realm was just a matter of time. He lacked that moment when everything would fall into place. These breakthroughs heavily depend on this moment. If you don¡¯t understand the situation and rush to break through, you will likely fail miserably.


    So initially, Yang Chen wasn¡¯t in a hurry to attempt a breakthrough. It was only after returning to the Yang family from the ancient Great Wilderness that he finally felt the time was right.


    The lack of strength and passivity he experienced after arriving in Liaocheng ignited Yang Chen¡¯s desire to become stronger. He knew that within the Great Wilderness, he could be considered an expert without entering the Spirit Martial Realm, but outside the Great Wilderness, he would find it difficult to make any progress unless he reached the Spirit Martial Realm.


    And that was his goal ¨C the Spirit Martial Realm!


    With this thought, Yang Chen immediately closed himself off.


    With a massive stock of Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, Yang Chen refined several elixirs that were beneficial to his breakthrough attempt into the Spirit Martial Realm. He secluded himself for a full ten days in conjunction with these elixirs.


    The ten days passed in an instant. When it was time for Yang Chen to come out of seclusion, a crowd formed outside his courtyard.


    Leading the group were Yang Jinhe and Elder Yang.


    There were also some young men from the Yang family, and high-level members of the family were all very interested in the results of Yang Chen¡¯s seclusion. After all, everyone was curious about Yang Chen¡¯s current level of Martial Arts Cultivation.


    Elder Yang asked, ¡°Clan Leader, what¡¯s Yang Chen¡¯s level of Martial Arts strength now?¡±


    ¡°As the Clan Leader, I don¡¯t know either. But I think Yang Chen¡¯s seclusion this time might be to reach the peak of the Body Refining Realm,¡± said Yang Jinhe. ¡°Is it that fast?¡± some high-ranking clan members asked in surprise.


    Yang Jin He replied with a smile, ¡°It¡¯s hard to say. While I may be overestimating this kid, hasn¡¯t Yang Chen always surprised us? If we try to think highly of him, perhaps the result will be as we expected. If we follow normal thinking, we may not be able to guess what this kid is thinking.¡±


    Another person chimed in, ¡°Indeed, last time Yang Chen demonstrated an astonishing level of Martial Arts Cultivation. This time, he can only have gotten stronger.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s just the current situation of our Yang family, with Elder Yang Si¡­¡±


    Yang Jin He waved his hand, ¡°If Yang Chen has truly reached the peak of the Body Refining Realm, then it¡¯s necessary to tell him as well. After all, he¡¯s a pillar of our family.¡±


    ¡°I wonder how Yang Chen¡¯s seclusion went this time.¡±


    As everyone outside discussed fervently, Yang Chen continued to cultivate in seclusion.


    Anyone observing closely would notice an invisible gas surrounding Yang Chen at this moment. This gas circled around Yang Chen¡¯s body ¡ª wasn¡¯t Protective True Qi the trademark of a Spirit Martial Realm expert? This True Qi wavered inconsistently, sometimes strong and sometimes weak, still not stable.


    At that moment, Yang Chen suddenly opened his eyes. Immediately, the surrounding True Qi seemed to stabilize under his control. Yang Chen smiled, ¡°Spirit Martial Realm, success!¡±

 Chapter 154 - Chapter 154: Chapter 151: Shocking the Group_l

    Chapter 154: Chapter 151: Shocking the Group_l


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°Congratulations, Young Master, on entering the Spirit Martial Realm.¡± In the Eight Extremities Flowing River, the mermaid girl Rainbow said excitedly.


    Yang Chen smiled, feeling the difference in his body compared to when he was in the Body Refining Realm. He could sense a transformation in his body, a breakthrough that transcended everything.


    ¡°True Qi, is this True Qi?¡± Yang Chen flicked his wrist and a layer of True Qi swept out, grabbing a nearby vase.


    Upon his intent, Yang Chen then controlled the True Qi, lifting the vase.


    This was the Spirit Martial Realm.


    With a layer of True Qi, it was like having countless extra limbs to reach out. Compared to the Body Refining Realm, it was a qualitative leap.


    ¡°In addition to that, the Sea of Consciousness formed by the power of my soul has gradually taken shape in my mind. With the control of the Sea of Consciousness, it is much easier to control the power of the soul than in the Body Refining Realm,¡± muttered Yang Chen.


    The biggest difference between the Body Refining Realm and the Spirit Martial Realm was the presence of Qi and Spirit.


    These two were commonly referred to as essence.


    People often speak of essence, Qi, and spirit. That is, after reaching the Spirit Martial Realm, Qi and Spirit become controllable from their previously intangible state. Martial artists can draw them out by absorbing Heaven and Earth Spirit Qi and use them for themselves.


    ¡°However, my Sea of Consciousness is very small, with only a tiny space.


    Obviously, the power of my Sea of Consciousness is weak,¡± murmured Yang Chen. ¡°I¡¯m far behind Rainbow. When I have the opportunity, I must try to persuade Rainbow to bring the Fishpeople Tribe¡¯s Divine Soul Cultivation Method to me.¡±


    Thinking of this, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but laugh, feeling like he was doing something sneaky.


    But he had to admit that the Fishpeople Tribe¡¯s Divine Soul Cultivation Method was indeed top-notch and even could be said to be leading the entire Human Race.


    Countless people dreamed of cultivating the Fishpeople Tribe¡¯s Divine Soul Cultivation Method, but unfortunately, the Fishpeople Tribe was so rare that their Divine Soul Cultivation Method was even harder to obtain. There was no way to get the Fishpeople Tribe¡¯s Divine Soul Cultivation Method by any means.


    You want to Soul Search? How can you Soul Search when others¡¯ soul research is far ahead of yours?


    Yang Chen knew there was no need to rush this matter. Although he had made a deal with the Fishpeople Tribe, neither side had reached a level of complete trust. This matter could only be taken slowly and couldn¡¯t be rushed. If he pushed too hard, it might not achieve a good result.


    But with the basic power of the soul, Yang Chen covered his soul and immediately sensed the movement outside the courtyard.


    ¡°Hmm? So many people.¡± Yang Chen was surprised, then understood.


    Now in the Yang family, his status was unusual, and his every move would attract special attention. Presumably, the people of the Yang family outside the courtyard were also curious about the results of his retreat. Thinking of this, Yang Chen smiled and walked out.


    ¡°It¡¯s Yang Chen!¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen has come out of the retreat.¡±


    As Yang Chen emerged from his retreat, the Yang Family members outside the courtyard became extremely lively.


    Yang Jinhe stood in the front, looking at Yang Chen now and couldn¡¯t help but ask curiously, ¡°Yang Chen, congratulations on your retreat. I don¡¯t know how fruitful your retreat this time was?¡±


    ¡°It has reached my expected results,¡± Yang Chen said lightly with a smile.


    ¡°Oh? Then, is your current Martial Arts Cultivation at the Refinement Realm Ninth Stage or Refinement Realm Peak?¡± Yang Jinhe said unavoidably.


    Upon hearing this, Yang Chen was stunned for a moment and then realized.


    That¡¯s right, the Yang family members didn¡¯t know anything about his current cultivation level.


    Thinking of this, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but laugh. Then he shook his whole body, and his aura became extremely strong, while his True Qi surged, causing the wind and trees around him to sway subtly.


    Seeing this scene, many perceptive Yang Family high-level members were shocked, their eyes wide.


    Unquestionably, Yang Jinhe was the most amazed.


    He was the only one in the Yang family to reach the Spirit Martial Realm besides Yang Zhengyi. However, he only managed to enter the Spirit Martial Realm by luck. While Yang Zhengyi, as the pillar of the Yang family, had reached the Third Level of Spirit Martial Realm, Yang Jinhe only reached the First Level of Spirit Martial Realm.


    Despite being in the Spirit Martial Realm for more than ten years, his cultivation level has not improved at all.


    And for the Yang family, such a large clan, having only two Spirit Martial Realm experts showed how terrifying the threshold for reaching it was compared to the Body Refining Realm. Even many Small Clans didn¡¯t have any Spirit Martial Realm experts. The Yang family being considered as a Middle-ranking Tribe was due to Yang Zhengyi¡¯s Third Level of Spirit Martial Realm cultivation.


    And now Yang Chen¡­


    ¡°This is the Spirit Martial Realm!¡± Yang Jinhe¡¯s pupils shrank sharply, and he could hardly believe what he was seeing, his heart surging with shock.


    Yang Chen¡¯s surging True Qi was the perfect proof of the Spirit Martial Realm.


    Yang Chen had entered the Spirit Martial Realm, with no doubt about it ¡ª a


    genuine Spirit Martial Realm expert.


    ¡°What!¡±


    ¡°Spirit Martial Realm, are you kidding? Yang Chen actually entered the Spirit


    Martial Realm!¡±


    ¡°Didn¡¯t you hear the Clan Leader himself? And Yang Chen¡¯s strong aura around him is exactly the same as the Spirit Martial Realm experts I¡¯ve seen before!¡±


    ¡°How old is Yang Chen this year?¡±


    ¡°Fourteen, he¡¯s fourteen, I remember clearly.¡± Yang Yuan exclaimed in the crowd, ¡°Yang Chen entered the Spirit Martial Realm at the age of fourteen, even more of a demon than Zhang Meiren back then!¡±


    A fourteen-year-old Spirit Martial Realm expert, the first in the Great


    Wilderness¡¯ history, was even more talented than Zhang Meiren at that time.


    Theoretically, with the conditions of the Great Wilderness, entering the Spirit


    Martial Realm before the age of thirty could be considered a genius. Zhang Meiren was able to enter it before the age of eighteen, which was extremely talented in itself.


    And Yang Chen broke that record, at fourteen years old!


    He was even more demon-like than Zhang Meiren.


    ¡°Our Yang family has produced an unparalleled genius!¡±


    ¡°An absolute unparalleled genius, a fourteen-year-old Spirit Martial Realm expert.¡±


    Many of the high-ranking elders in the Yang family cried out, even Yang Jinhe couldn¡¯t help wiping away tears of excitement, ¡°Haha, our Yang family has truly risen to become one of the Great Tribes this time. A fourteen-year-old Spirit Martial Realm experts, what do our Yang family have to fear against those


    Great Tribes with time on our side?¡±


    As Gu Mingyue heard that her Young Master had become a Spirit Martial Realm expert in the crowd, her delicate body trembled, silently looking at Yang Chen with tears of excitement. Though she didn¡¯t know much about the martial arts path, she knew the significance of the Spirit Martial Realm, which represented the true peak of the Great Wilderness.


    Although Yang Chen did not like being praised, he didn¡¯t reject it either. Only when the voices of discussion subsided a little did he speak up, ¡°Clan Leader, it was just a retreat. Was it necessary for you to personally wait for my emergence?¡±


    Yang Jinhe laughed, ¡°It was necessary, absolutely necessary. Yang Chen, seeing you become a Spirit Martial Realm expert is a great relief to me. At least, regarding Fourth Elder¡¯s matter, I can finally feel at ease.¡±


    Hearing the unusual words of Yang Jinhe, Yang Chen furrowed his brows and asked, ¡°Clan Leader, what happened to Fourth Elder?¡±

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    Seeing Yang Chen¡¯s curiosity, Yang Jinhe glanced around and then said: ¡°Everyone disperse. Second Master, come with me and Yang Chen inside to discuss this in detail.¡±


    Upon hearing Yang Jinhe¡¯s order, the upper echelon of the clan dispersed.


    Yang Jinhe and Second Master Yang followed Yang Chen into the house.


    This made Yang Chen even more puzzled. After inviting Yang Jinhe and Second Master Yang to sit down, he asked, ¡°Clan Leader, what on earth has happened to Fourth Elder¡­ ?¡±


    ¡°This is what happened.¡± Yang Jinhe sighed: ¡°Fourth Elder disappeared out of thin air a few days ago.¡±


    ¡°What?¡± Yang Chen exclaimed. ¡°How did this happen?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m also puzzled about this matter, but so far there¡¯s still no clue. Fourth


    Elder¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation had reached the Body Refining Realm Peak. He¡¯s only one step away from the Spiritual Martial Realm. He can even exchange a few moves with someone in the Spiritual Martial Realm. In our Yang Family, besides me and the Great Elder, he is undoubtedly the best martial artist.¡± Yang Jinhe said, frowning.


    Second Master Yang also looked concerned: ¡°Fourth Brother just mysteriously vanished.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Yang Chen pondered, ¡°Clan Leader, do you have any clues about this?¡±


    ¡°There is one. The Great Elder and I have led a large group of people to patrol the surrounding area and discovered traces of True Qi turbulence in the air. The Great Elder said the True Qi turbulence seemed more like the True Qi fluctuations generated by the Third Master¡¯s cultivation method. It¡¯s very likely that the Bandit Gang is behind it.¡±


    Yang Jinhe said helplessly, ¡°However, True Qi fluctuations can¡¯t really prove anything. We are only speculating, and it¡¯s hard to say that the Bandit Gang did this.¡±


    ¡°Even though there¡¯s no evidence, since there¡¯s such suspicion, it means there¡¯s a high possibility that the Bandit Gang is involved. They still can¡¯t let go of the incident from last time, and they¡¯re planning to take revenge on our Yang Family.¡± Yang Chen pondered momentarily before saying so.


    Yang Jinhe shook his head: ¡°I¡¯ve considered everything you¡¯ve said. So now I strictly prohibit the clan members from leaving the Yang Family. However, this is just a temporary measure, and it¡¯s hard to achieve a fundamental effect.


    What¡¯s more, we have no idea whether the Bandit Gang killed the Fourth Elder.¡¯


    ¡°The Bandit Gang truly hates me. They might not have hurt the Fourth Elder. If they really wanted to kill him, there¡¯s no need for the Third Master to act personally. There are many people in the Bandit Gang who could kill Fourth Elder.¡± Yang Chen said slowly.


    ¡°You have a point. But they have only captured the Fourth Elder so far and made no other moves, which doesn¡¯t make sense.¡± Yang Jinhe said, puzzled.


    Yang Chen smirked, ¡°If I were in their shoes, I would choose the same course of action. It¡¯s because they want to put pressure on the nerves of our Yang Family. When our family is terrified and panicking, they would strike, and more people would agree with the idea of handing me over.¡±


    This move played upon people¡¯s hearts.


    Indeed, the Yang Family is currently as solid as a rock, united as one.


    But if someone dies today and someone else dies tomorrow, with the ultimate cause being Yang Chen, when the Bandit Gang demands the Yang Family to hand over Yang Chen, will the Yang Family still choose not to comply? Will Yang Jinhe refuse? How about the other senior members of the clan?


    There¡¯s no lack of weak-willed people everywhere.


    ¡°If this is true, those bandits are just too hateful!¡± Second Master Yang said through gritted teeth.


    Yang Chen stroked his chin, ¡°Actually, I think we don¡¯t need to focus on who took action, but consider it from a different perspective.¡±


    Yang Jinhe now held Yang Chen¡¯s opinions in high regard, knowing that his mind was not comparable to ordinary youths. Since the Liao City incident, he took his suggestions seriously, especially now that Yang Chen had reached the Spiritual Martial Realm.


    ¡°Yang Chen, what do you have in mind?¡± Yang Jinhe asked.


    Second Master Yang was also curious.


    Yang Chen said, ¡°I might be rash in saying this, but I think it¡¯s not necessarily an issue without merit. Clan Leader, Second Master, think about it. Fourth Elder was usually in charge of guarding Wuji Pavilion, and he rarely leaves the


    Yang Family. How could the Bandit Gang precisely calculate where Fourth


    Elder was going and act at the most accurate time when he left the Yang Family?¡±


    ¡°This¡­¡±


    Hearing this, Yang Jinhe suddenly pondered, ¡°Could it be that the Bandit Gang has been hiding in the dark, and as soon as anyone goes out, they take action?¡±


    ¡°If that were the case, there would be more than one captured person, not just the Fourth Elder. They want to capture the high-level members of the Yang


    Family, or those who can pose a threat to me. But in reality, how did the Bandit Gang know about my good relationship with Fourth Elder? How did they know when he would go out?¡± Yang Chen asked several questions in a row.


    If Yang Jinhe still couldn¡¯t figure out what was going on, then he would have been a Clan Leader in vain.


    At this moment, he said solemnly, ¡°Are you suggesting that there is a traitor from the Bandit Gang within our Yang Family?¡±


    ¡°I think it¡¯s very likely.¡± Yang Chen said slowly.


    Second Master Yang and Yang Jinhe couldn¡¯t help but gasp.


    ¡°Yang Chen, who do you think it might be?¡± Yang Jinhe asked.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t rush to speak.


    He couldn¡¯t be careless about this kind of thing.


    In fact, he had long suspected that there was a mole in the Yang Family, but since there was no proof, he had no way of voicing it out.


    But now, it¡¯s not the time for him to consider these matters. Whether it¡¯s his identity or his martial arts strength, he¡¯s not afraid to bear the consequences of suspecting someone to be a traitor.


    With that in mind, Yang Chen asked, ¡°Before leaving the Yang Family, did


    Fourth Elder meet anyone?¡±


    Second Master Yang stroked his chin, ¡°According to my investigation, the last person Fourth Brother met before leaving the Yang Family was Yang Heng!¡± ¡°Yang Heng?¡± Yang Chen narrowed his eyes.


    Yang Heng, Yang Wu¡¯s younger brother, was also the person who initially held a grudge against him. However, as his martial arts prowess grew and his position in the Yang Family rose, Yang Heng became much more low-key.


    Had it not been for Yang Wu¡¯s reminder, Yang Chen might have thought that


    Yang Heng would stop provoking him. But since Yang Wu warned him, Yang Chen has been on guard against Yang Heng. Now it seems that Yang Heng is indeed not as peaceful as Yang Wu said.


    Of course, Second Master Yang¡¯s words alone didn¡¯t prove anything. Yang Chen had his own plan.


    ¡°Could this matter be related to Yang Heng?¡± Second Master Yang couldn¡¯t help but say.


    ¡°It¡¯s hard to say for now, but I have a plan to lure the snake out of the hole.¡± Yang Chen smiled.


    ¡°What plan?¡± Yang Jinhe and Second Master Yang both looked astonished.


    ¡°Since the Bandit Gang wants to capture people who pose a threat to me, let¡¯s play along.¡± Yang Chen laughed.


    He had taught Jin Cheng a lesson using this same move before, but he didn¡¯t expect to use it so soon on himself.


    Yang Jinhe and Second Master Yang immediately understood Yang Chen¡¯s words..

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    Nobody knew about the conversation between Yang Chen, Second Master Yang, and Yang Jinhe.


    Three days later, in Second Master Yang¡¯s courtyard.


    Second Master Yang stood with his hands behind his back, speaking to his


    Alchemy Boy Xu San: ¡°Xu San, I¡¯m going to the Li Family Commerce Association to buy some materials to make elixirs. Keep an eye on this courtyard and don¡¯t let anyone in. If someone asks, just tell them I¡¯m gone.¡±


    ¡°Yes, Second Master.¡± Xu San replied with a flattering smile.


    Without further ado, Second Master Yang turned and left.


    Xu San watched Second Master Yang¡¯s figure disappear and gradually revealed a cold smile: ¡°Wait until you come back? Hehe, Second Master, do you still have a chance to come back? If you hadn¡¯t been impressed by Yang Chen and bewitched by him, maybe I could have begged Third Master to spare your life.


    But it¡¯s a pity you chose the wrong path. On this trip to the Li Family Commerce


    Association, you don¡¯t need to come back.¡±


    With that thought, Xu San quietly left the mansion, then slipped away unnoticed from the Yang Family through a small path.


    Not long after leaving the Yang family, Xu San sneaked into a deserted place and then whistled three times.


    Immediately afterward, a rough-looking horse thief appeared in front of Xu San and said, ¡°Xu San, isn¡¯t the Yang family strictly forbidden to go out? How did you manage to come out?¡±


    ¡°How can the Yang family restrict their people from going out for a lifetime? Not to mention anything else, the profits of the Gravity Pill alone require them to go to the Li Family Commerce Association every month. It¡¯s impossible to keep everyone from going out. Besides, I know a small path out of the Yang family, so naturally, I have my ways of sneaking out.¡± Xu San chuckled.


    Xu San grinned and said, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, how could there be a tail? The Yang family members are not immortals; they wouldn¡¯t guess.¡±


    ¡°Alright, do you have any news to report this time?¡± The horse thief asked.


    ¡°Of course, there¡¯s big news. Second Master Yang is on his way to the Li Family Commerce Association right now. You should strike, intercept him on the way.


    As long as you catch him, there¡¯s no reason Yang Chen wouldn¡¯t submit. Talent-spotter Second Master Yang promoted Yang Chen, and he can¡¯t ignore him.¡± Xu San said viciously.


    ¡°Oh? If that¡¯s the case, we have another card to threaten Yang Chen to submit. If your information is accurate, Third Master will reward you generously.¡± The horse thief said with a treacherous smile.


    ¡°Haha, we¡¯re all on the same side. We¡¯ll talk about this later.¡± Xu San was a smooth talker, so his modesty felt refreshing. But one could still see a hint of desire for rewards in his eyes.


    ¡°Alright, you go back for now to avoid suspicion. We can¡¯t waste any time, we have to seize the opportunity to catch Second Master Yang before he goes to the Li Family Commerce Association.¡± The horse thief said slowly.


    ¡°Wish you great success!¡± Xu San hurriedly said.


    Upon finishing his words, the horse thief was about to leave.


    However, at that moment, a sudden sharp yell: ¡°Want to leave? Hehe, where do you plan to go today?¡±


    As the words fell, Yang Jinhe gradually appeared, accompanied by a number of Yang family members, including Second Master Yang and Yang Chen.


    Second Master Yang, who had been hiding in the shadows, witnessed the whole scene of Xu San¡¯s betrayal. At this moment, he closed his eyes in pain and said, ¡°Xu San, when Yang Chen first used this plan to lure the snake from its hole, I didn¡¯t think you would betray me. At least I didn¡¯t think the mole would be you. When I picked you up and raised you for more than ten years, treating you like my own grandson, how could you betray me?¡±


    Seeing Second Master Yang and the Yang family members appear, Xu San¡¯s heart sank instantly as he opened his eyes wide in disbelief.


    The horse thief who had met with Xu San was even more shocked, exclaiming: ¡°Xu San, you little bastard, you¡¯ve ruined me!¡±


    At this time, Xu San, not caring if he had betrayed the horse thief, knew that with the appearance of the Yang family members, there was no chance for him and the horse thief to resist. He hurriedly explained, ¡°Second Master, don¡¯t listen to Yang Chen¡¯s confusion. I¡¯ve been wronged. Don¡¯t listen to him.¡±


    ¡°Listen to him? Hehe, do I need others to bewitch all this? Or do you think my old eyes are blinded?¡± Second Master Yang scolded.


    Xu San was suddenly shocked, realizing that his conversation with the horse thief had been completely overheard by Second Master Yang.


    Thinking of this, he said despairingly, ¡°Yang Chen, it¡¯s you again. Why did you suspect me of being a spy? I hid so well that it was impossible to be discovered.¡±


    ¡°You did a great job covering your tracks, but unfortunately, I still detected hostility towards me from you.¡± Yang Chen said slowly.


    Xu San clenched his teeth and said, ¡°Just based on this, you suspected I colluded with the horse thieves?¡±


    Yang Chen yawned lazily, ¡°Besides you, I do have other suspects, but you¡¯re the one I suspect most.¡±


    ¡°Why!¡± Xu San couldn¡¯t help but feel resentful in his heart.


    He couldn¡¯t figure it out.


    Theoretically, he should be the one who would least likely be suspected by anyone.


    Because he had been picked up by Second Master Yang since childhood.


    Yang Chen looked at Xu San and simply said, ¡°It¡¯s very simple because your family name is Xu!¡±


    These words made Xu San¡¯s heart jump, ¡°How can it be, how can it be.¡±


    ¡°There¡¯s nothing impossible. If I¡¯m not mistaken, Xu Hu should be related to you. Actually, I¡¯ve always wondered how Third Master found me so quickly during the Adult Assembly. After thinking about it for a while, I realized that compared to others, you have the highest motive to inform Third Master of everything without being noticed,¡± Yang Chen said.


    Of course, just these two points were not enough for him to confirm Xu San¡¯s identity.


    The most important point was the horse thief Xu Kun, whom he had killed in the Demon Beast Mountain!


    Yes, through his memory search, he learned that the Spiritual Martial Realm horse thief¡¯s name was Xavier Earth, and in his memory, he found traces of Xu San. Xu San was the son Xavier Earth had left behind when he violated the women of the Hundred Tribes of the Great Wilderness.


    Once like Xu San, many characters played the role of horse thieves after violating women. Those who were born with good talents were raised and developed by them. Those who were not talented were planted in various tribes as servants on the surface but were informants for the horse thieves.


    Xu San was one of them..

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    Xu Huts talent was good, so he was adopted by the Horse-thief Gang. Because of Xu Kun, he became a disciple under the Third Master. However, Xu San was not so fortunate. Due to his poor physique, he was abandoned since childhood. If no one adopted him, he would be left to fend for himself.


    If someone did adopt him, he would become a spy for the adopter¡¯s household. This was the Horse-thief Gangs approach, but it was also the tragedy of people like Xu San.


    Because they couldn¡¯t tell whom they should help.


    Since his childhood, Xu San was raised by Elder Yang, but only because of Xu Kun¡¯s son, he turned to help the Horse-thief Gang. It must be said that Xu San couldn¡¯t tell right from wrong.


    Yang Chen knew early on that Xu San was a spy.


    However, he never mentioned it.


    Because he knew very well that Elder Yang trusted Xu San very much. Accusing Xu San abruptly would only create a rift between Yang Chen and Elder Yang. Although he knew it, he never mentioned it. He knew that one day, an opportunity would arise for him to expose Xu San¡¯s true face.


    There was no need to rush things.


    Now, it was clearly an appropriate opportunity.


    A person can be free from suspicion, but Xu San was obviously tainted.


    At this point, the truth had become undeniable, and Xu San became desperate. He shouted, ¡°The Yang family never treated me as one of their own. Is it wrong for me to betray you? Hahaha, the Horse-thief Gang has promised me many benefits, following them is the right choice. What has the Yang family given me? I am nothing more than a servant, a mere lackey! How could I, Xu San, be content with being just a servant!¡±


    ¡°Yes, the Horse-thief Gang has promised you many benefits, but how many have you actually obtained? You think you¡¯re a servant in the Yang family, but are you not a servant in the Horse-thief Gang as well? At least in the Yang family, nobody would bully you!¡± Yang Chen spoke incisively.


    Hearing this, Xu San¡¯s heart sank, and he found himself unable to refute Yang cnen.


    Yes, the Horse-thief Gang indeed promised him many benefits, even saying that as long as he was a good spy, they would provide him with endless wealth and honor.


    But have these benefits ever materialized?


    No, never!


    Most importantly, in the Horse-thief Gang, he was just a low-ranking lackey all the same!


    Elder Yang was heartbroken and rebuked, ¡°Xu San, I have always treated you as my own grandson. When have I ever treated you as an outsider?¡±


    ¡°Bullshit! Ever since you met Yang Chen, has my status ever been above his?¡± Xu San clenched his teeth with hatred.


    ¡°Alas, Xu San, you must know, if you hadn¡¯t bullied Yang Chen first, how could I have favored him?¡± Elder Yang shook his head, ¡°It¡¯s too late now, everything has come to pass. Heh, it¡¯s just that I was too kind in the past, and I picked up a scourge like you!¡±


    Hearing Elder Yang¡¯s words, Xu San was suddenly reminded of something.


    Yes, if he hadn¡¯t provoked Yang Chen first, would Elder Yang have favored Yang Chen?


    ¡°Xu San, you¡¯ve ruined me! If I can¡¯t escape today, I want you to be the first one to be buried with me! ¡± The coarse miner bandit shouted angrily at Xu San.


    Xu San shivered and finally realized who he had teamed up with after the bandit scolded him.


    Thinking of this, Xu San let out a miserable laugh, though it was unclear whether he had realized his mistake.


    At this point, it was too late to discuss Xu San¡¯s rights and wrongs, as he had committed an unforgivable mistake.


    However, no one was dealing with a small fry like Xu San at the moment. Led by Yang Jin He, the Yang family members stared straight at the bandits.


    Yang Jin He¡¯s face was expressionless at this time, saying, ¡°This person is one of the Horse-thief Gang¡¯s Twelve Great Fierce Ghost Protectors, named Zhu Yinyang. His martial arts cultivation has reached the First Layer of the Body Refining Realm. In any case, we must catch him today, and if we can¡¯t, we must kill him, so as not to cause future trouble.¡±


    Killing people from the Horse-thief Gang should not be done lightly.


    However, since the Horse-thief Gang had targeted the Yang family members, if they didn¡¯t strike back, would they be joking?


    And just as the Horse-thief Gang had made Elder Yang Si vanish without a trace, they could also dispose of Zhu Yinyang without anyone noticing.


    Yang Chen spoke without expression at this time, ¡°If we can avoid killing, then let¡¯s not kill. Fourth Master¡¯s life and death are uncertain right now, and the Horse-thief Gang might want to use him to threaten us. We will take Zhu Yinyang as a hostage in our negotiation with the Third Master. I don¡¯t believe the Horse-thief Gang will disregard the life and death of a Spirit Martial Realm cultivator.¡±


    ¡°Hahaha, young one from the Yang family, do you think you can catch me alive? Yang Chen, I¡¯ll kill you first!¡± Zhu Yinyang saw that there were so many Yang family members, and it was unknown whether Yang Zhengyi was here or not. Knowing that it would be extremely difficult to escape, he suddenly made a move, trying to catch them off guard.


    Zhu Yinyang was indeed clever, his choice of attacking was perfectly timed. If he managed to capture Yang Chen, the situation would turn around immediately. Controlling Yang Chen¡¯s life would force the Yang family to listen to him, right?


    He had a good idea, but only when he made his move did he realize what kind of mistake he had made.


    Because his famous ultimate technique, the ¡®Yang Fire Spirit Method¡¯, which came with a powerful flaming attack, was instantly cracked by Yang Chen. Upon looking up, Yang Chen was surrounded by layers upon layers of spear shadows, one after another, a hundred in total.


    No. a hundred was not the limit.


    Spear shadows appeared everywhere, making it hard to count!


    These spear shadows were naturally Yang Chen¡¯s unique skill, Phantom Shadows!


    However, the current Phantom Shadows were incomparable to those from his Body Refining Realm. After reaching the Spirit Martial Realm, Yang Chen¡¯s understanding of the Mixed Yuan Spear Technique reached a higher level, directly mastering the Enemy Overcoming Style, just a step away from perfection.


    Thus, the power of Phantom Shadows greatly increased. Before, due to his physique, he could only use a hundred spear shadows, but now he had entered the Spirit Martial Realm, enveloped in True Qi. He could easily display a thousand spear shadows, and these Qi-enhanced shadows could not be broken as easily as before.


    Both his cultivation methods and martial arts level had greatly improved!


    The numerous spear shadows protected him, forming an extremely strong barrier around Yang Chen, wrapping him tightly and making it impossible for anyone to get to him.


    Yang Chen took out his silver spear at this point, took a step forward, left the protective circle of the Yang family, and stood at the forefront, signifying that he was ready to face everything alone.


    ¡°Spirit Martial Realm!¡± Zhu Yinyang was finally shocked at this point. He stared at Yang Chen incredulously and exclaimed, ¡°How is it possible? You¡­ you have entered the Spirit Martial Realm?¡±


    Yang Chen spoke slowly, ¡°I have to thank the pressure from your Horse-thief Gang for that.. If it weren¡¯t for you, I might not have entered the Spirit Martial


    Realm so soon!¡±

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    Great trepidation had already risen in Zhu Yinyang¡¯s heart. How old was Yang Chen?


    According to the Horse-thief Gang¡¯s intel, Yang Chen was only fourteen years old.


    A fourteen-year-old Spirit Martial Realm genius ¨C who could dare to imagine


    Yang Chen¡¯s future accomplishments? Back then, Zhang Xuelian shocked the


    Great Wilderness for three hundred years when she entered the Spirit Martial Realm before turning eighteen. And Yang Chen was even more talented than Zhang Xuelian, reaching this level at the age of fourteen.


    ¡°Zhu Yinyang, just die quietly,¡± Yang Jinhe stepped forward.


    Seeing this, Zhu Yinyang¡¯s expression gradually became gloomy.


    Initially, he still held a slight glimmer of hope, but now, there were already two Spirit Martial Realm experts on the surface. With two against one, what were his chances of winning?


    At this moment, Yang Jinhe said, ¡°Yang Chen, you and I will take the main offensive, and you will assist me from the side. Find an opportunity to restrain Zhu Yinyang. After all, you have never faced a Spirit Martial Realm Expert before, so take this opportunity to learn some experience. Get accustomed to fighting Spirit Martial Realm experts, then it will be much easier for you when you encounter them in the future.¡±


    ¡°Clan Leader, I want to fight Zhu Yinyang alone,¡± Yang Chen made a shocking statement.


    ¡°What, you¡­,¡± Yang Jinhe was taken aback, ¡°Yang Chen, you must not be impulsive! You¡¯ve just entered the Spirit Martial Realm, and your realm is unstable. Zhu Yinyang is an experienced Spirit Martial Realm Expert, and you will surely suffer if you fight him recklessly.¡±


    Yang Chen slowly said, ¡°Clan Leader, that¡¯s precisely why I need to adapt to fighting in the Spirit Martial Realm. If I only assist you, I¡¯m afraid it won¡¯t be very effective. I can definitely learn a lot from fighting him. Anyway, with the Great Elder Yang Zhengyi watching in secret, there¡¯s no way I¡¯ll be at a disadvantage.¡±


    Hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, Yang Jinhe was left with no choice but to say, ¡°You must be careful. If you really can¡¯t defeat him, just retreat. Losing to an older generation Spirit Martial Realm Expert is no disgrace.¡±


    ¡°Clan Leader, I understand,¡± Yang Chen said with a faint smile.


    Yang Jinhe was full of helplessness, but as Yang Chen said, Yang Zhengyi had yet to reveal himself. With Yang Zhengyi¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation, he wasn¡¯t worried about Yang Chen being unable to recover if he suffered a setback against Zhu Yinyang.


    Yang Chen¡¯s desire to confront Zhu Yinyang alone was prompted by a lot of thought.


    Having just entered the Spirit Martial Realm, he indeed needed an opponent to thoroughly understand Spirit Martial Realm battles. The difference between Spirit Martial Realm and Body Refining Realm was huge. It required a tough battle to familiarize himself with the rhythm of the Spirit Martial Realm.


    Most importantly, he was very curious as to how strong he had become after entering the Spirit Martial Realm.


    And wasn¡¯t this the perfect opportunity?


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t want to miss this chance, so he took his spear and walked forward.


    An inkling of joy appeared on Zhu Yinyang¡¯s face, which had initially held despair. He burst into laughter, ¡°Yang Chen, you have an easy way out, but you insist on barging into the pit of hell. Fine, I¡¯ll make you understand the difference between the young and the old !¡±


    Although he spoke like this, he did so to provoke Yang Chen.


    The next moment, flames erupted around his body, directly rolling towards


    Yang Chen.


    This was the benefit of the Cultivation Methods.


    Zhu Yinyang was practicing the Yang Fire Spirit Method, which had been nourishing his True Qi with its unceasing stream. As a result, when his True Qi emerged, it came in the form of layers of flames.


    These flames were not ordinary flames but True Qi flames, with extremely powerful burning damage. In most cases, one would be severely burnt upon contact with the flames.


    Yang Chen was well aware of this and used Protective True Qi to keep the flames from getting close to him.


    While Zhu Yinyang had his methods, Yang Chen had his own tricks as well.


    At this moment, Yang Chen¡¯s body shook, and then the Phantom Shadows technique was quickly deployed. Thousands of Spear Shadows appeared around him, making it difficult for the enveloping flames to reach him.


    ¡°What kind of spear technique is this?¡± Zhu Yinyang was driven mad by the thousands of Spear Shadows from Yang Chen.


    He roared angrily, and in an instant, those flames transformed into a fierce tiger. The tiger roared in mid-air and lunged directly at Yang Chen.


    Yang Chen¡¯s thousands of Spear Shadows gathered and blocked the fierce tiger.


    For a time, the fierce tiger faced the thousands of Spear Shadows, tearing them apart layer by layer.


    ¡°Zhu Yinyang has actually cultivated the Yang Fire Spirit Method to completion,¡± Yang Jinhe gritted his teeth.


    ¡°Yang Fire Spirit Method? What kind of Cultivation Method is that?¡± someone from the clan asked.


    Yang Jinhe replied with his hands behind his back, ¡°It¡¯s an incomplete Cultivation Method, yet it¡¯s extremely powerful with a high lethality. When the practitioner cultivates it to completion, he can find a Demon Tiger¡¯s Demon Pill and merge it into his body. The flames, combined with the Demon Pill, can be transformed into a Spirit Tiger, which can then be nurtured and tempered with essence blood. The Spirit Tiger can exhale the Solar Fire.¡±


    Solar Fire was a more powerful type of fire than ordinary flames.


    Watching Yang Chen, Yang Jinhe was increasingly worried. He also hoped that when Yang Chen was defeated, Yang Zhengyi would step in to rescue him. Such a genius like Yang Chen was not easy to cultivate. He was the extraordinary talent that their ancestors had prayed for.


    Soon, Yang Jinhe furrowed his brows again, ¡°It¡¯s not good. This Zhu Yinyang has actually nurtured the Spirit Tiger to this degree. It will be difficult for Yang Chen, who has just entered the Spirit Martial Realm, to fight against it.¡±


    It was not difficult to see that the Spirit Tiger had shattered Yang Chen¡¯s thousands of Spear Shadows, leaving him exposed to attack.


    Seeing this, Yang Jinhe prepared to step in. He knew that Yang Chen was in trouble.


    However, just as he was about to step in, he suddenly exclaimed softly¡­


    The battle between Yang Chen and Zhu Yinyang was still ongoing. At this moment, Zhu Yinyang had the upper hand and was even more arrogant, laughing loudly, ¡°Yang Chen, you¡¯re still too green.¡±


    He was getting more and more excited as the fight went on. In fact, he didn¡¯t really want to kill Yang Chen, because he knew that if he killed Yang Chen today, he wouldn¡¯t be able to leave either. Rather, he looked forward to restraining Yang Chen before the Yang Family Members could react. At that point, wouldn¡¯t the Yang Family Members be under his control?


    With this thought in mind, Zhu Yinyang became even more excited. He controlled the roaring Spirit Tiger and sternly shouted, ¡°Attack!¡±


    At this moment, Yang Chen stood in mid-air, controlling his True Qi as he stared at the Spirit Tiger, with a slight smile on the corner of his mouth, ¡°I didn¡¯t expect this Spirit Tiger to be so powerful, even breaking through my


    Phantom Shadows. It seems, I¡¯m not proficient enough with the Mixed Yuan Spear Technique. But today¡¯s battle already gave me enough experience, so it¡¯s time to end it.¡±


    Thinking about this, Yang Chen beckoned with a big hand, ¡°Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm!¡±


    The next moment, the majestic True Qi around him surged outwards.. Following that, a Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm shadow several times larger than the one he had used in the Body Refining Realm emerged, standing in mid-air, exuding endless authority!

 Chapter 159 - Chapter 159: Chapter 156: Birth of the Seed of Strange Fire 1

    Chapter 159: Chapter 156: Birth of the Seed of Strange Fire 1


    Translator: 549690339


    This was the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm technique that Yang Chen had displayed when he entered the Spirit Martial Realm, which was much more powerful compared to when he was in the Body Refining Realm. It wasn¡¯t a surprise for Yang Chen, as the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm could only be performed after reaching the Spirit Martial Realm.


    When he was in the Body Refining Realm, performing this technique naturally came at a huge cost, and it was quite difficult for him to bring out its full power.


    Now, things were different.


    ¡°What kind of technique is this!¡±


    ¡°Such a huge palm shadow!¡±


    ¡°Have any of you ever seen Yang Chen use this move before?¡± Yang Jinhe stared at the palm shadow in amazement, his eves wide in surprise. Even he felt a sense of fear rising involuntarily when he saw the palm shadow.


    It seemed as if the palm shadow could strangle him in an instant.


    He didn¡¯t expect Yang Chen to have held back, although he didn¡¯t know where Yang Chen had learned this move.


    At this moment, Yang Chen controlled the palm shadow and waved his hand suddenly. The palm shadow, like his left and right arms, shot directly towards the arrogant and self-righteous Yang Fire Spirit Tiger. In an instant, the spirit tiger, which Zhu Yinyang was proud of, was shattered like an egg hitting a rock.


    ¡°Roar!¡±


    Struck by the palm shadow, the huge tiger let out a miserable scream. In an instant, the Spirit Tiger disappeared into thin air, leaving no trace behind.


    As for Zhu Yinyang, he spat out a mouthful of blood. This spirit tiger had been nurtured by him with his essence blood. With the spirit tiger dispersed, it was equivalent to the dissipation of his essence blood. Naturally, his body suffered the backlash pain.


    ¡°Zhu Yinyang¡¯s Spirit Tiger has been defeated.¡± Yang Jinhe didn¡¯t know whether to laugh or be shocked, ¡°This palm shadow is so powerful. With the spirit tiger gone, Zhu Yinyang suffers a backlash and his combat power is greatly reduced. Yang Chen is sure to win.¡±


    At this time, Yang Chen seized the opportunity and controlled the palm shadow to strike out another slap.


    This slap completely crushed Zhu Yinyang¡¯s hope.


    Zhu Yinyang roared angrily, ¡°Xu San, before I die, I¡¯ll let you die first!¡±


    Xu San originally held a sliver of hope, but seeing Zhu Yinyang¡¯s ferocious expression, his heart went cold.


    Before he could react, Zhu Yinyang¡¯s True Qi surged out and transformed into countless sharp blades, which instantly slashed Xu San to death.


    Seeing this scene, Yang Chen shook his head and then the palm shadow directly slapped Zhu Yinyang¡¯s body.


    ¡°Bang!¡±


    Zhu Yinyang was hit squarely by the palm shadow, his body convulsed, and he fell to the ground, motionless.


    ¡°Yang Chen!¡± At this moment, Yang Jinhe ran over and curiously asked, ¡°What happened to Zhu Yinyang?¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Clan Leader. I left him alive.¡± Yang Chen smiled slightly.


    This reassured Yang Jinhe greatly; capturing Zhu Yinyang alive was far more difficult than killing him. Not only had Yang Chen defeated Zhu Yinyang, he had also captured him alive.


    Could it be that geniuses were truly so inconceivable?


    Yang Jinhe smiled brightly and said, ¡°With Zhu Yinyang in our hands, I don¡¯t believe Third Master won¡¯t be worried. Humph. Bring Zhu Yinyang back and give him a good interrogation! Let¡¯s see if we can force anything out of him.¡±


    ¡°Yes! ¡°The Yang family members who came here were all smiling, only Elder Yang looked at Xu San¡¯s corpse, sighed, and remained silent for a long time.


    Yang Chen knew that Elder Yang had a deep relationship with Xu San for many years, and it was hard to forget. Unfortunately, how could someone like Xu San be worth sighing for?


    After capturing Zhu Yinyang, the Yang family had gained some confidence. Even if the Horse-thief Gang was powerful, the Spirit Martial Realm was still very rare for masters, and such masters suddenly disappeared; as long as Third Master wasn¡¯t stupid, he wouldn¡¯t know what had happened.


    The Yang family began to interrogate Zhu Yinyang, but Yang Chen didn¡¯t care about the result because he was sure that Elder Yang Si was in Third Master¡¯s hands, and Third Master hadn¡¯t hurt Elder Yang Si. With Zhu Yinyang as a bargaining chip, he wasn¡¯t afraid that Third Master wouldn¡¯t come and have a good talk with their Yang family.


    The Horse-thief Gang didn¡¯t dare to act rashly against the Great Wilderness, so


    even the gang¡¯s power was Immense, they had to talk to the yang fammy calmly.


    As for when Third Master couldn¡¯t bear it any longer, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t guarantee it; what he was most concerned about now was the cultivation of the Starflame Grass.


    Yes, the Starflame Grass under his multiple cultivations had shown signs of maturing and blooming.


    This naturally made Yang Chen ecstatic.


    At this moment, Yang Chen was in the room, looking at the Starflame Grass that he had planted in a pot using the soil from Monster Beast Mountain and murmured, ¡°The process of the Starflame Grass blooming is truly extraordinary, which is the difference between it and Chi Yang Grass. The blooming and fruiting of the Starflame Grass is like a silkworm turning into a butterfly, making people marvel at the sight! ¡±


    Yang Chen stared intently at the Starflame Grass, knowing that it was about to bloom and bear fruit.


    It¡¯s worth mentioning that the blooming and fruiting of Starflame Grass only happens in an instant.


    This moment arrived quickly.


    With the naked eye, the Starflame Grass bloomed at an extremely fast speed, the flowers blossomed, and then, swiftly, a thumb-sized fruit was born on the flower branch. This mini fruit was delicate and exquisite, making people extremely delighted at the sight.


    This fruit was the seed, the Seed of Strange Fire!


    With Yang Chen¡¯s knowledge, he could naturally feel the wonderfulness of the Star Flame Fruit.


    Light purple, like the brilliant color of the stars, along with the speckles, this Star Flame Fruit was as indescribable as the stars in the sky.


    ¡°The legendary Star Flame Fruit is indeed incredibly magical, just like the stars in the sky. Haha, being able to obtain this Star Flame Fruit can also be considered my destiny.¡± Yang Chen murmured, without any hesitation, carefully picked the Star Flame Fruit.


    Holding the Star Flame Fruit, Yang Chen pondered for a moment, and then swallowed the fruit.


    The cool touch entered his throat, and soon, an indescribable burning sensation followed, this sensation seemed to burn like a flame in Yang Chen¡¯s body, causing his eyes to open slightly, and the pain intertwined in his body, making him sweat profusely.


    However, this kind of pain was nothing to Yang Chen now. When he thought about the miraculous Strange Fire that was invaluable to an alchemist, the excitement in his heart overwhelmed the pain in his body.


    Gradually, the pain subsided, and the intense burning sensation seemed to have taken shape within Yang Chen¡¯s body.


    This made Yang Chen immediately show a smile; he scanned with his divine sense, and soon he found a seed burning with flames inside his body. It was the brilliant Star Flame Fruit, which resembled the flourishing stars.


    The fruit was not digested by Yang Chen, but merged with him!


    ¡°This is the feeling.¡± Yang Chen, who had possessed Strange Fire in his previous life, was very familiar with this sensation.


    At this time, he waved his hand gently, and the Seed of Strange Fire, which had merged with him, resonated with him instantly.


    In an instant, the air in the entire room was filled with one, two, three, dozens of star-like flames, illuminating the entire room..

 Chapter 160 - Chapter 160: Chapter 157: More Than One Traitor_1

    Chapter 160: Chapter 157: More Than One Traitor_1


    Translator: 549690339


    The appearance of this flame is undoubtedly beautiful, like stars in the night sky, leaving people in awe.


    Yang Chen stared at the flame, forcefully suppressing the excitement in his heart, and muttered, ¡°Is this the Starfire? Haha, it¡¯s even rarer than the Strange Fire I obtained in my previous life. And unlike my previous life, when I got the Strange Fire, I just used it for Alchemy. Without True Qi, I couldn¡¯t exert the power of Strange Fire at all.¡±


    ¡°But now it¡¯s different. I have the Martial Arts Cultivation of the Spirit Martial Realm, and I can fully wield the power of Strange Fire!¡±


    There are different types of flames.


    For example, the Solar Fire used by Zhu Yinyang is just created by using the yang qi and essence blood. Above Solar Fire, there are even stronger Purple Sun Fire, Pure Yang Fire, and Three True Flames. Zhu Yinyang is just at the most basic level of playing with fire.


    But there is a very different type of fire called Strange Fire.


    Yes, Strange Fire is different from the fire obtained through cultivation, such as Purple Sun Fire and Pure Yang Fire, which can be obtained through cultivation.


    But Strange Fire is nurtured by nature, born of heaven and earth, and difficult to find. Compared to the fire obtained through cultivation, Strange Fire is extremely precious. And every type of Strange Fire has a unique ability different from ordinary flames, which is very difficult for Pure Yang Fire and other types of flames to achieve.


    For example, his Starfire, its divine power lies in its extensive range.


    As long as he wants to, the flames can instantly sweep across a hundred Zhang and kill people in invisibility. This incredible power and capability even surprised Yang Chen a little bit.


    The most important thing is that the power of Starfire lies in its corrosive force.


    Yes, corrosion, not burning.


    Ordinary flames burn, but Starfire corrodes everything it touches, including the body and bones, instantly and completely. This is the most terrifying aspect, and it is precisely because of this that Starfire can be called a Strange Fire.


    Yang Chen took a deep breath: ¡°Although the Seed of Strange Fire has merged with me, it hasn¡¯t fully resonated with me yet. When I fully resonate with the Seed of Starfire, perhaps, the Starfire might bring me additional surprises.¡± Yang Chen believed that Starfire was more than what he saw now.


    With the Starfire, Yang Chen naturally felt happy, and soon he left the seclusion.


    After leaving seclusion, Yang Chen quickly learned about the recent situation of the Yang family from Yang Jin He¡¯s mouth.


    At this moment, Yang Chen was in Yang Jin He¡¯s courtyard, slightly startled: ¡°Oh? In that case, Zhu Yinyang is actually a coward. He confessed after being tortured for only three hours? This is interesting. It seems that the Horse-thief Gang is not as tough as I imagined.¡±


    ¡°Hey, you¡¯re right. This completely caught me off guard. I thought Zhu Yinyang, as one of the Twelve Great Fierce Ghost Protectors, would be a hard nut to crack. But he turned out to be so pathetic. As soon as our Yang family members started torturing him, he couldn¡¯t stand it. But it¡¯s quite normal, the Horse-thief Gang is also human, and humans have weaknesses.¡± Yang Jin He couldn¡¯t help but click his tongue.


    Yang Chen stroked his chin with curiosity, ¡°What did Zhu Yinyang confess?¡±


    Yang Jin He stood with his hands behind his back: ¡°Just as you expected, Elder Yang was indeed captured by Third Master, and besides that, Elder Yang was not killed, but captured alive by Third Master, intending to blackmail the Yang family, and hand you over! Hmph, the Horse-thief Gang really thought they had a great plan. If it weren¡¯t for you realizing that there was a traitor in the


    Yang family and counter-plotting, the situation wouldn¡¯t have been resolved


    so easily.¡±


    ¡°No, the matter of the traitor in the Yang family isn¡¯t over yet.¡± Yang Chen muttered.


    ¡°Oh? Wasn¡¯t Xu San caught? The traitor issue should be considered over.¡± Yang Jin He was slightly confused.


    Yang Chen glanced around and found that there were no other Yang family members around, so he said meaningfully: ¡°Clan Leader, Xu San may not be the only traitor in the Yang family.¡±


    ¡°What do you mean?¡± Yang Jin He was startled.


    Yang Chen fell silent in thought.


    He didn¡¯t know how to start explaining.


    Theoretically, from Xu Kun¡¯s memories, he only knew about one traitor in the Yang family, Xu San. But he always felt that something was wrong, because after all, Xu San, a mere servant, would not be able to know so much about Elder Yang Si¡¯s situation.


    Thinking about that, Yang Chen sighed, ¡°I may upset the Clan Leader by saying this, but with the current situation of the Yang family, I can¡¯t hide it. To be honest, the Clan Leader can think about it carefully. Xu San is a servant of Elder Yang, no matter how good Elder Yang is to him or how much he cares for him, his status is still that of Elder Yang¡¯s servant!¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s true.¡± Yang Jin He didn¡¯t know what Yang Chen was trying to say.


    Yang Chen stood with his hands behind his back: ¡°So, Clan Leader, think about it. Xu San, a servant, has a good relationship with Elder Yang, and it¡¯s not difficult for him to know about Elder Yang¡¯s whereabouts. But, how could he know about Fourth Master¡¯s whereabouts? Think about it, this is a very contradictory matter, isn¡¯t it?¡±


    Yang Jin He hadn¡¯t thought about it in this way before, but now that he thought about it, he frowned, feeling that Yang Chen was making sense.


    ¡°However, there¡¯s not much convincing evidence for this kind of thing. What if Xu San has his own extraordinary investigative skills? Maybe you¡¯re just overthinking it.¡± Yang Jin He said.


    ¡°Maybe.¡± Yang Chen said with a bitter smile.


    ¡°So, you mean there¡¯s another traitor in the Yang family besides Xu San?¡± Yang Jin He¡¯s heart skipped a beat.


    Yang Chen sighed, ¡°I hope I¡¯m overthinking it, but I just feel that something is wrong! ¡±


    Now Yang Jin He could no longer take Yang Chen¡¯s words lightly, because Xu San was exposed by Yang Chen himself. He said in a serious tone, ¡°Yang Chen, just speak your mind. Who do you suspect is the traitor? Feel free to tell me, the Clan Leader. Others might be offended by it, but I¡¯m open-minded enough. When it comes to the safety of our Yang family, I will treat everyone equally once it¡¯s proven true!¡±


    Yang Chen, at this point, naturally wouldn¡¯t be pretentious and calmly said, ¡°Before Elder Yang was captured, the last person he saw was Yang Heng, and I suspect it¡¯s him.¡±


    After a brief shock, Yang Jin He suddenly calmed down.


    ¡°Clan Leader, there¡¯s no need for any more schemes to lure the snake out of the hole, but I think we should be cautious of him. Of course, everyone in the Yang family knows about the grudge between me and Yang Heng. The Clan Leader can think that I am retaliating out of personal spite.¡± Yang Chen didn¡¯t expect Yang Jin He to take this matter completely seriously. After all, because of his relationship with Yang Heng, talking about this issue made people feel suspicious..

 Chapter 161 - Chapter 161: Chapter 158: I Don’t Mind Playing with You to the End 1

    Chapter 161: Chapter 158: I Don¡¯t Mind Playing with You to the End 1


    Translator: 549690339


    There were some things that Yang Chen couldn¡¯t control, such as Yang Heng¡¯s situation, the more he said, the more suspicious Yang Jin He would become. So, Yang Chen could only give a vague hint, whether Yang Jin He believed him or not was his own business.


    As for now, the most important issue was still the Third Master¡¯s.


    Third Master¡¯s attitude was particularly crucial,


    However, the Yang family was not afraid of Third Master, as long as they had the trump card of Zhu Yinyang, they were not afraid that the Third Master would not give in.


    There was a lot of publicity about this on the Yang family¡¯s side, after all, they were protected by the Feng family, so they were not really afraid of the Horse-thief Gang. After capturing Zhu Yinyang, Yang Jin He immediately sent someone to spread the news, saying that the Yang family had captured Zhu Yinyang.


    After all, such news was only gossip, and the various major tribes naturally didn¡¯t know whether it was true or not. However, when the news reached Third Master¡¯s ears, the meaning was different.


    Zhu Yinyang had been out of touch for a long time, and in light of the gossip that Zhu Yinyang had already fallen into the hands of the Yang family, Third Master, no matter how foolish he may be, knew that Zhu Yinyang would be more likely doomed.


    How could he sit still? He immediately sent an envoy to the Yang family, and both sides opened their doors and made it clear that Elder Yang Si and Zhu Yinyang were in each other¡¯s hands.


    In the end, the two sides decided to conduct negotiations to exchange the two people in front of Monster Beast Mountain three days later.


    The Yang family and the Horse-thief Gang did not try to hide this matter. On the contrary, both the Yang Family and the Horse-thief Gang wanted to use this opportunity to deter each other in front of the various tribes. This led to the rapid spread of news, reaching the ears of people from various tribes.


    ¡°The Yang family captured the Horse Bandit Gang¡¯s Twelve Great Ghost


    Protectors? Haha, what a joke! Dare they do such a thing? The Horse-thief Gang wouldn¡¯t bother them if they were wise, and they even dare to cause trouble for the Horse-thief Gang? These are just rumors, not worth believing.¡±


    ¡°If you think this news is fake, there¡¯s another piece of news, that three days later, the Yang family and the Horse-thief Gang will officially start negotiations in front of Monster Beast Mountain. It is said that the Horse-thief Gang first captured Elder Yang Si of the Yang family, and then the Yang family captured Zhu Yinyang. The two sides went to Monster Beast Mountain to negotiate the matter.¡±


    ¡°Really? This is interesting, the Yang family members negotiating with the


    Horse-thief Gang?¡±


    ¡°Anyway, I have to go see for myself.¡±


    With the news spreading like wildfire, the Yang family and the Horse-thief Gang became the hot topics among people. Some questioned it, while others just wanted to watch the excitement.


    This also achieved the Yang family¡¯s expected effect.


    The Yang family originally wanted to deter the various tribes through negotiations with the Horse-thief Gang, making them aware of the Yang family¡¯s ability.


    Dare to provoke the Yang family, even in the Spirit Martial Realm, one would still have to surrender.


    Just like that, the three days passed quickly.


    There were not many people from the Yang family going to the negotiation this time. led bv Yang Jin He and Yang Chen, as well as a small number of t0D experts from the Yang family. Great Elder Ancestor Yang Zhengyi remained hidden and did not show himself.


    In this way, the Yang family¡¯s team arrived at Monster Beast Mountain on time and waited for the arrival of the Horse-thief Gang¡¯s members.


    ¡°The Yang family members are here!¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s the Yang family members.¡±


    The members of the Horse-thief Gang hadn¡¯t arrived yet, but many tribes in the Great Wilderness, who had heard the news, sent people over.


    They said they were here to watch the excitement, but many tribes were curious about what happened between the Yang family and the Horse-thief Gang.


    ¡°With the arrival of the Yang family, it seems that there is some truth to this matter. It¡¯s just not clear when the people from the Horse-thief Gang will arrive!¡±


    ¡°Hey, the people from the Horse-thief Gang have arrived!¡±


    At this moment, someone shouted, and a group of people suddenly broke through the crowd, and the domineering man leading them was none other than the Third Master of the Horse-thief Gang?


    Riding on a fine horse, the Third Master saw the Yang family members had already arrived and snorted coldly, ¡°Yang family members, you¡¯re quite punctual. ¡±


    ¡°Right back at you.¡± As the patriarch of the Yang family, Yang Jin He¡¯s momentum would naturally not be inferior to Third Master¡¯s, and said, ¡°You invited us to negotiate at the Monster Beast Mountain, and we naturally want to give Third Master some face. It¡¯s just not clear what Third Master wants to discuss with our Yang family?¡±


    Humph, Yang Jin He, don¡¯t play dumb. We all know what¡¯s going on, you want this person, and I brought them.¡± Third Master squinted his eyes, then ordered, ¡°Bring the old man from the Yang family.¡±


    Then, the bandits behind him dragged the old man with a hood over his face down.


    Looking rather disheveled on the ground, the old man was forcibly pulled up by someone and had his hood removed, revealing none other than Elder Yang


    At this moment, Elder Yang Si¡¯s mouth was overflowing with blood, looking extremely miserable. He still had his dignity when he was dragged away by the Horse-thief Gang and groaned, ¡°Don¡¯t touch me.¡±


    ¡°You stubborn old fool, you¡¯re pretty tough, huh?¡± The bandit slapped Elder Yang Si¡¯s face with a backhand.


    ¡°Fourth Master! ¡±


    ¡°Fourth Master! ¡±


    Seeing this scene, the Yang family members were filled with humiliation and anger, glaring fiercely at the members of the Horse-thief Gang. How dare these bandits humiliate Elder Yang Si like this?


    Third Master sneered, ¡°I¡¯ve brought the person safely here, have a good look, don¡¯t worry, though he¡¯s been through some hard times these past few days, as long as he¡¯s still alive, hahaha.¡±


    When he said the word ¡°safely,¡± Third Master deliberately emphasized his tone.


    Obviously, he was telling the Yang family members that Elder Yang Sits days in the Horse-thief Gang were far from comfortable.


    It was a provocation.


    Yang Chen saw this scene and without saying a word, dragged out the bound Zhu Yinyang. Then, he pulled off Zhu Yinyang¡¯s black hood, and slapped him in the face, making him spit out blood.


    Hearing Zhu Yinyang¡¯s miserable scream, Yang Chen felt one slap wasn¡¯t enough and slapped him several more times in a row.


    Then, Yang Chen dragged out the half-dead Zhu Yinyang and said, ¡°Third


    Master, thanks to you, we also ¡®safely¡¯ brought Zhu Yinyang.¡±


    ¡°What do I mean?¡± Yang Chen sneered, slapping Zhu Yinyang¡¯s face again, making him spit out blood, ¡°Don¡¯t you understand, Third Master? If you like playing this game, I, Yang Chen, won¡¯t mind playing along with you!¡±


    You hit our Yang family members, and we are not allowed to hit your Horse-thief Gang¡¯s people?


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t really believe it.


    If you dare to hit Elder Yang Si once, I dare to hit your Zhu Yinyang ten times.


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 Chapter 162 - Chapter 162: Chapter 159: He Really Entered the Spirit Martial Realm 1

    Chapter 162: Chapter 159: He Really Entered the Spirit Martial Realm 1


    Translator: 549690339


    This made Third Master¡¯s heart bleed.


    Zhu Yinyang, a dignified Spirit Martial Realm master, cost their bandits an unimaginable number of resources to cultivate. Yet now, he had fallen into such a terrible state, being beaten like a dog by Yang Chen.


    The most crucial point was that Zhu Yinyang was the Fierce Ghost Protector of their horse-thief gang. Slapping Zhu Yinyang¡¯s face was just like slapping Third Master¡¯s face!


    Third Master said solemnly, ¡°Very well, Kid, you¡¯ve got guts. I, the Third Master, have been wandering the Great Wilderness for many years, and you¡¯re the first little brat bold enough to provoke me.¡±


    ¡°Third Master, stop talking nonsense. Since the person has already been brought here, can we exchange hostages now?¡± Yang Jinhe snorted coldly. There was no point in saying anything more, so he cut straight to the chase.


    ¡°Exchange hostages? Of course, we can. But before that, I have one more condition.¡± Third Master licked his lips.


    Yang Jinhe suddenly had a bad feeling: ¡°Third Master, what do you want to do?¡±


    ¡°What do I want to do? Haha, simple. If you want to exchange hostages, I can agree. However, you have to promise to let Yang Chen take one palm strike from me. Don¡¯t worry, just one strike. Afterwards, Elder Yang Si will be returned to you.¡± Third Master narrowed his eyes.


    Upon hearing this, Yang Jinhe was instantly enraged, his presence growing stronger: ¡°Third Master, are you treating the Yang family as pushovers? A life for a life, that¡¯s the rule. But you¡¯re making additional conditions now. Don¡¯t you think that¡¯s inappropriate?¡±


    ¡°A life for a life is indeed a rule, but now I don¡¯t want to exchange hostages normally.¡± Third Master sneered.


    ¡°What, do you want Zhu Yinyang to die?¡± Yang Jinhe¡¯s voice was cold and menacing.


    ¡°Haha, since Zhu Yinyang has fallen into the hands of your Yang family, that means he is useless. We have other members in our bandit group to replace a worthless First Level Spirit Martial Realm trash like him. No big deal. We can just kill Elder Yang Si, and you can kill Zhu Yinyang. I don¡¯t mind, anyway.¡± Third Master narrowed his eyes.


    His primary goal was to kill Yang Chen from the beginning.


    Abducting Elder Yang Si was also for that purpose.


    How could he now let Yang Chen off so easily?


    He wanted to use Elder Yang Si to force Yang Chen¡¯s hand. It all depended on whether Yang Chen would take the bait or not.


    This was a blatant scheme.


    However, knowing full well that he was stepping into a fire pit, Yang Chen had no choice but to jump in.


    At this moment, Yang Chen said, ¡°Fine, I will take your palm strike, but I hope you, Third Master, keep your word.¡±


    Counting on other tribes in the Great Wilderness to help? Obviously, that wouldn¡¯t be easy.


    As the bandits had not taken action in recent years, all major tribes had grown complacent. Unless the bandits brought calamity upon their heads, they would remain indifferent. Even if they helped, they wouldn¡¯t do so wholeheartedly.


    Yang Chen understood that relying on others for help was impossible¡ªeven the Feng family was no exception.


    ¡°Yang Chen, think thrice before you act.¡± Yang Jinhe warned.


    Elder Yang Si¡¯s eyes widened: ¡°Yang Chen, don¡¯t make any rash decisions! Third Master clearly wants to kill you. If anything happens to you, my old life won¡¯t be enough to compensate! Yang Chen, you need to know that you¡¯re the future of the Yang family. How can my life be more important than yours?¡±


    Elder Yang Si was genuinely anxious now.


    Yang Chen was risking his life to save him.


    How could he allow it to happen?


    ¡°Old fart, shut up.¡± A bandit slapped Elder Yang Sits face and yelled. Yang Chen then whispered to Yang Jinhe, ¡°Clan Leader, I know my limits.¡± ¡°Yang Chen, I know you¡¯ve entered the Spirit Martial Realm, but Third Master has reached the Third Layer of the Spirit Martial Realm. Your Martial Arts cultivation levels are two realms apart. That¡¯s a huge disparity. Don¡¯t fall for his tricks.¡± Yang Jinhe advised earnestly.


    Yang Chen¡¯s expression darkened, ¡°Then, should we just let Elder Si die?¡±


    ¡°Sigh¡­¡± Yang Jinhe sighed, ¡°If necessary, even if Elder Si dies, it must not put you in danger.¡±


    It was clear that in the Yang family, Elder Si¡¯s status was still lower than Yang Chen¡¯s.


    A Spirit Martial Realm member meant everything to a tribe, not just the Yang family, but the bandits as well.


    Yang Chen furrowed his brows, ¡°Clan Leader, I have a trump card. Rest assured, Third Master won¡¯t be able to touch me. Elder Si has shown me kindness, and I can¡¯t abandon him.¡±


    Having said that, Yang Chen stepped forward.


    ¡°Third Master, I agree!¡± Yang Chen declared.


    ¡°Yang Chen, don¡¯t!¡± Elder Yang Si roared.


    However, his mouth was quickly covered by someone, leaving him looking at Yang Chen with an unwilling gaze, fearing that Yang Chen was making a reckless decision.


    Third Master licked his lips, ¡°Yang Chen, I must admit that I¡¯m impressed. A mere Body Refining Realm kid like you dares to take my palm strike just to save Elder Yang Si. Haha, rest assured, after this palm strike, I will return Elder Yang Si to your family safe and sound.¡±


    Yang Chen¡¯s expression turned cold. It was clear that Third Master wanted to use this palm strike to kill him. Once he was dead, would Third Master really spare Elder Yang Si?


    With him dead, Third Master¡¯s greatest worry would be gone. Would he really care about Elder Yang Sits life and death?


    While Third Master harbored ill intentions, Yang Chen had his own plans as well.


    Let him commit suicide? Of course not-


    However, the people from the Hundred Clans of the Great Wilderness obviously thought otherwise. In their eyes, Yang Chen was no doubt making a reckless gamble like a stubborn child. ¡°What is Yang Chen thinking?¡±


    ¡°Foolish, foolish!¡±


    ¡°How could Yang Chen risk his life to save an old-life Elder Yang Si? It¡¯s not worth it. Doesn¡¯t he know how much he can achieve if he stays alive? Instead, he¡¯s trying to save an old man with no future prospects. It¡¯s simply foolish.¡±


    Many people thought that Yang Chen was foolish, but the Feng family members thought differently.


    Unexpectedly, Feng Changkong and Feng Wuyang arrived, along with representatives from many other great tribes. After all, this involves the bandits¡¯ major events. Nobody dared to treat it lightly.


    Unlike others, Feng Wuyang and Feng Changkong had the ability to discern others¡¯ Martial Arts Cultivation levels. At this moment, Feng Changkong frowned, ¡°Strange, Father, I can¡¯t see through Yang Chen¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation level. Unless he¡¯s entered the Spirit Martial Realm, there¡¯s no way I couldn¡¯t see it with my level of cultivation. But how could Yang Chen enter the Spirit Martial Realm at such a young age? Father, you should be able to see something with your cultivation level, right?¡±


    Feng Wuyang¡¯s eyes filled with shock, and after a moment, he mumbled,


    ¡°You¡¯re right, Yang Chen has indeed entered the Spirit Martial Realm!¡±


    ¡°What?!¡±


    Upon hearing this, Feng Changkong stared at Yang Chen, his mind filled with incredulity.


    Yang Chen had entered the Spirit Martial Realm?

 Chapter 163 - Chapter 163: Chapter 160: The Fourteen-year-Old Spirit Martial Realm 1

    Chapter 163: Chapter 160: The Fourteen-year-Old Spirit Martial Realm 1


    Translator: 549690339


    The Feng family had this special skill, but others didn¡¯t. Third Master also didn¡¯t know the specific martial arts strength of Yang Chen.


    However, he went with the intention of killing Yang Chen, and as soon as he made a move, he directly used his killer move.


    ¡°Hahaha, Yang Chen, take my palm!¡± When these words fell, Third Master suddenly struck out his palm.


    As this palm shot out, instantly, a small-scale storm formed by fierce wind converged in the air. The storm was clearly driven by True Qi, and when it was born, it directly rolled towards Yang Chen.


    ¡°Third Master really doesn¡¯t have any intention of showing mercy.¡± Feng Changkong murmured, ¡°He starts by using his famous Fierce Wind Palm, even if Yang Chen has entered the Spirit Martial Realm, he can¡¯t resist this move at all. Even if he is at the third level of Spirit Martial Realm, he will still suffer under this move.¡±


    Feng Wuyang stood with his hands folded, calm and composed: ¡°There¡¯s no hurry, I can see that this kid doesn¡¯t look panicked at all, he might have some hidden tricks. If he really is desperate, he still has the protective talisman I gave him, it doesn¡¯t matter.¡±


    ¡°Indeed, compared to your full-strength attack, Third Master¡¯s Fierce Wind Palm is just a small spell in front of a great spell.¡± Feng Changkong grinned, he didn¡¯t want any trouble to happen to his future son-in-law.


    Not everyone knows that Yang Chen has the hidden trump card of the


    Protective Talisman; at least many heads of the great tribes that are present cannot bear to watch when Third Master used the Fierce Wind Palm. ¡°Ah, what a pity, such a genius has come to this end. Death is not worth it.¡± ¡°It¡¯s really not worth it to risk one¡¯s life for an old man who has no future.¡±


    ¡°Third Master used the Fierce Wind Palm, its power is so strong that even the same level of martial arts practitioners would suffer if they faced it, let alone a mere Body Refining Realm practitioner. It is unlikely that Yang Chen will be able to outnumber the Third Master.¡±


    All the major tribes sighed in regret.


    The first genius of the Great Wilderness was born in the wrong place, a middle-ranking tribe like Yang¡¯s family. If Yang Chen appeared in their great tribes, would he have experienced such a pityful result?


    The most pleased one must be the Wang family.


    Wang Dachui saw Yang Chen daringly trying to take a palm from Third Master, and as soon as Third Master didn¡¯t show any mercy, Wang Dachui laughed: ¡°This little thief, Yang Chen, is making a big mistake. Hahaha, he dares to take a move from Third Master openly, death is not enough to pity. This kid dies, and it saves me the trouble of solving a big problem.¡±


    However, just as he was overjoyed, suddenly, an astonishing scene happened.


    At this moment, Yang Chen¡¯s body shook, and in an instant, he stood in mid-air.


    Yang Chen flew.


    This scene surprised everyone. ¡°How is that possible!¡±


    ¡°Has Yang Chen flown?¡±


    ¡°Isn¡¯t that a sign of a Spirit Martial Realm powerhouse? How can a Body Refining Realm practitioner fly?¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen entered the Spirit Martial Realm, how is that possible?¡±


    Without giving people time to think, at this point, Yang Chen saw the storm approaching, waved his hand, and gathered Essence Blood and True Qi in the palm of his hand, shouting: ¡°Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm!¡±


    As the palm came out, the huge shadow of the palm formed instantly. When this palm shadow was born, it made Third Master frown.


    ¡°Hmm, what¡¯s going on?¡±


    At the time when Third Master was puzzled, Yang Chen¡¯s Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm¡¯s shadow instantly collided with the storm.


    This collision shook the earth and trembled it slightly. Soon after, people could see the scene at the center of the battle.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t turn into a cold corpse as everyone had expected.


    Instead, the young man stood in the air with his hands behind him, his long hair fluttering in the fierce wind. He confronted Third Master in a stalemate. Furthermore, there were no injuries on his body at all. It was apparent that the storm had not threatened Yang Chen at all.


    ¡°How is that possible!¡±


    ¡°What happened, Yang Chen dissolved Third Master¡¯s palm?¡±


    ¡°You see, Yang Chen is indeed flying. He is standing in the air, which is a sign of the Spirit Martial Realm!¡±


    ¡°Indeed, it is a sign of the Spirit Martial Realm. At first, when I only saw Yang Chen standing in the air, I thought he had used a Spirit Talisman, but when he used that palm just now and broke Third Master¡¯s Fierce Wind Palm, it is definitely not something that a Body Refining Realm practitioner can use. Yang Chen has entered the Spirit Martial Realm.¡± ¡°Fourteen years old, Yang Chen is only fourteen years old.¡±


    ¡°Fourteen-year-old Spirit Martial Realm?¡±


    ¡°How is that possible!¡±


    No one was not surprised.


    How could they not be surprised?


    Fourteen-year-old Spirit Martial Realm, unprecedented, the number one person m tne Great wilderness!


    Yang Chen made it to the Spirit Martial Realm before he turned fifteen.


    The most shocked person must be Third Master.


    At this moment, Third Master looked coldly at Yang Chen and said coldly,


    ¡°Yang Chen, I didn¡¯t expect you to enter the Spirit Martial Realm!¡±


    ¡°Hehe, disappointed Third Master. Now that it¡¯s over with one palm, Third Master, can you release the people?¡± Yang Chen said emotionlessly.


    The face of Third Master turned black and blue for a moment, and after a few breaths, he suddenly decided to take action again: ¡°Kid, die.¡±


    When his heart was shocked, he had already calmed down. Yang Chen entered the Spirit Martial Realm at such a young age, and if he delayed any longer, who could control Yang Chen if he was given time to grow? Even the head of their horse-thief gang would have to bow down to Yang Chen.


    This kid cannot be kept. Before he grows up, he must be strangled in the cradle.


    Seeing Third Master¡¯s action, Yang Zhengyi, who was hidden in the shadows, naturally wouldn¡¯t hesitate and was about to help Yang Chen.


    However, just when Yang Zheng Yi was about to take action, suddenly, Feng Changkong and Feng Wuyang appeared from nowhere and blocked Yang Zhengyi¡¯s path.


    ¡°Huh? Brother Wuyang? How did you get here?¡± Yang Zhengyi was stunned. ¡°It¡¯s just right that you two have come. Third Master has broken his promise and is still trying to hurt Yang Chen. I can¡¯t let him take advantage of Yang Chen.¡±


    Feng Changkong and Feng Wuyang looked at each other and then Feng


    Wuyang said, ¡°Brother Zhengyi doesn¡¯t need to be anxious. I have given your Yang family¡¯s kid a Protective Talisman which contains my full-strength attack. Even if Yang Chen is not good enough, he won¡¯t suffer any loss in the hands of Third Master.¡±


    ¡°Is there such thing?¡± Yang Zhengyi hesitated for a moment.


    ¡°Our Feng family has a lot of connections with Yang Chen.¡± Feng Wuyang said:


    ¡°Otherwise, why would I protect him?¡±


    ¡°But, you can¡¯t just let Yang Chen face Liu San alone, Yang Chen is still young after all.¡± Yang Zhengyi was still worried.


    Feng Wuyang grinned and said, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯m curious about the limits of this kid Yang Chen. There¡¯s no hurry. When it really matters, Brother Yang doesn¡¯t have to take action. I will personally teach Third Master a lesson. I will also ensure that Elder Yang Si from your Yang family is safe and sound. As long as the head of the Horse-thief Gang doesn¡¯t come out, it¡¯s not Liu San¡¯s turn to have the final say in this Great Wilderness..¡±

 Chapter 164 - Chapter 164: Chapter 161: He, the Murderous Intent is Determined 1

    Chapter 164: Chapter 161: He, the Murderous Intent is Determined 1


    Translator: 549690339


    Feng Wuyang¡¯s words were filled with overwhelming dominance, but they brought a sense of reassurance to people.


    Now Yang Zhengyi could only choose to trust Feng Wuyang, after all, the Feng family indeed had a cooperative relationship with the Yang family.


    Actually speaking, he was also extremely curious to know the limits of Yang Chen¡¯s ability. At least, from the appearance of Yang Chen¡¯s fight with Third Master, it seemed that he was quite comfortable.


    Indeed, Yang Chen was still calm and composed when fighting with Third Master. Although he found it strange that Yang Zhengyi did not appear, he did not panic. With Yang Zhengyi not showing up, he was also curious about Third Master¡¯s true strength as he was at the Third Layer of Spirit Martial Realm


    At this point, Yang Chen had already taken out his silver spear, and when he made a move, thousands of spear shadows gathered and directly swept towards Third Master.


    ¡°Yang Chen has made his move.¡±


    ¡°Thousands of spear shadows, is this the true strength of Yang Chen?¡±


    Many experts at the first level of Spirit Martial Realm from the Great Tribes swallowed their saliva.


    They asked themselves, could they easily deal with Yang Chen¡¯s move if they faced him?


    Not to mention anything else, just the fact that Yang Chen¡¯s move could dissolve Third Master¡¯s Fierce Wind Palm technique made their scalps tingle. However, Third Master was not an ordinary person. When Yang Chen made his move, he suddenly let out a loud roar, and in the next moment, a strong whirlwind formed around him with a wave of his hand. This whirlwind instantly collided with Yang Chen¡¯s thousands of spear shadows. The spear shadows seemed like eggs hitting a rock, being dissolved layer by layer by the whirlwind.


    Seeing this scene, Yang Chen took a light breath and muttered, ¡°The Black


    Mountain Dark Cloud Palm also can¡¯t deal with this Third Master. Phantom Shadows also seem to have no effect. This Third Master is really a master of the Third Layer of Spirit Martial Realm, and not someone like Zhu Yinyang who is only at the first layer.¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen, you think you can fight me with just yourself? Hahaha, prepare to die!¡± Third Master¡¯s deep voice thundered in their ears.


    While speaking with gusto, his heart grew more and more anxious.


    They had been fighting for a long time now, and he still couldn¡¯t even take down Yang Chen. What a disgrace.


    The most critical thing was that his time was limited. Although he didn¡¯t know why Yang Zhengyi hadn¡¯t appeared to save Yang Chen, he knew that Yang Zhengyi could not sit idly by and let Yang Chen suffer.


    He had the ability to suppress Yang Chen, but Yang Zhengyi was a troublesome character. Most importantly, the Feng family was present today as well.


    Third Master racked his brains, thinking about how to kill Yang Chen. However, Yang Chen did not show any intention of running away. At this moment, he was suffering some losses and thought deep down: ¡°It seems that the only way now is to use the Mysterious Fire Star that I just obtained. By using the corrosive force of Starfire, perhaps I can seize the opportunity!¡±


    But after giving it more thought, Yang Chen felt that something was not quite right.


    ¡°I can¡¯t use Starfire so easily. Although I don¡¯t know what the Da Huang people have in mind, once the Strange Fire spreads, I could end up in mortal danger. By that time, it would be hard to escape death even if I reached the Origin


    Martial Realm!¡±


    Yang Chen understood the saying ¡°a man without guilt bears the burden of sin¡± all along.


    When he was initially killed by Hua Wanru, the root cause of the matter was that he had too many treasures on him.


    And Strange Fire was an even more precious treasure that would drive countless people mad.


    Once exposed, he feared that he would not know how many powerful ones would appear in the Great Wilderness, killing him and taking out the fire seed from his body, transplanting it into their own. Such things were not uncommon.


    After weighing the pros and cons, Yang Chen eventually calmed down.


    ¡°I can¡¯t use Starfire so easily, but that doesn¡¯t mean I can¡¯t use it at all, ¡± Yang Chen murmured. ¡°It seems that I can only use the Life-saving Talisman that Senior Feng has given me, and with the Spirit Talisman, I¡¯ll have a chance to create some barriers. At that time, I can use Starfire to cover my ears and eyes while killing Third Master.¡±


    Yes, no one could imagine that during Yang Chen¡¯s fight with Third Master, he was not thinking about doing everything he could to save his life but to kill Third Master.


    Yang Chen¡¯s eyes flashed with a hint of madness.


    This Third Master had tried to take his life several times, did he really think Yang Chen was an easy pinch?


    Want to kill him?


    No matter if it was Third Master or even the King of Heaven himself, Yang Chen would show no mercy.


    Third Master obviously did not notice the murderous intent coming out of Yang Chen. He only thought that what Yang Chen was more concerned about was saving his life. Naturally, he laughed unscrupulously: ¡°Yang Chen, take another one of my moves.¡±


    Seeing this scene, Yang Chen didn¡¯t say another word, directly taking out the Spirit Talisman that Fen Wuyang had put all his strength into, and then instantly tearing the talisman apart, aiming for Third Master.


    ¡°Huh?¡±


    Third Master was slightly surprised when he saw this scene. He could clearly sense a strong True Qi emanating from that talisman.


    This True Qi was definitely not from Yang Chen; it had to be at least the Sixth Level of Spirit Martial Realm.


    He was very familiar with it, it was Feng Wuyang¡¯s True Qi.


    ¡°Not good!¡± With his rich experience, Third Master instantly sensed danger.


    ¡°Too late,¡± Yang Chen shouted.


    In an instant, the Spirit Talisman gathered into a giant hand, and this hand soared into the sky and slapped down towards Third Master.


    Third Master¡¯s face changed dramatically. He used all the techniques he had, and the storm formed by the howling wind instantly rushed towards that giant hand. However, it was followed by being layer by layer dissolved.


    The power of that giant hand was undoubtedly formidable.


    ¡°Huh?¡± Feng Wuyang saw this scene and naturally knew that Yang Chen had used the Life-saving Talisman he gave him. He frowned: ¡°What¡¯s going on? I gave that talisman to Yang Chen, and he should be using it to save his life. Although Third Master¡¯s moves are vicious, they can¡¯t harm Yang Chen. Why is this kid using my talisman so quickly?¡±


    He was puzzled in his heart but didn¡¯t make any hasty judgments.


    He only saw Third Master, looking miserable, facing the power of the Spirit Talisman. After using all the techniques he had, he still couldn¡¯t break the giant hand. He was hit hard, and immediately after, Third Master spat out a mouthful of blood, his clothes disheveled, looking extremely embarrassed! At this time, Third Master¡¯s anger was unstoppable: ¡°Yang Chen, I want you dead!¡±


    ¡°You want me dead? Liu San, I want to see who will die today,¡± Yang Chen said as his eyes turned red with rage.


    He flicked his fingers; at some point, the secretly concealed Starfire suddenly pounced toward Third Master.


    Third Master was caught off guard by the power of the Spirit Talisman, and how could he notice this Starfire that had quietly approached him? It was already too late to resist when he was startled because the Starfire had completely surrounded him.


    ¡°What is this? Ah!¡± Third Master let out a miserable scream, seeing his arm gradually corroding, an astonishing sense of death threat spread from the bottom of his heart, causing Third Master to break out in a cold sweat.


    ¡°Liu San, die!¡± Yang Chen¡¯s roar echoed over the mountain.


    He had made up his mind to kill!

 Chapter 165 - Chapter 165: Chapter 162: Killing the Third Master_l

    Chapter 165: Chapter 162: Killing the Third Master_l


    Translator: 549690339


    After all, Third Master was an experienced bandit, having spent his entire life licking blood off the edges of his knife.


    When he realized the threat of death, he looked at the corrosive power on his arm. Without a word, his face showed a hideous expression. He brutally severed his arm.


    Squirt.


    Blood splattered!


    It must be said that his choice was quite correct.


    However, at this moment his correct choice couldn¡¯t save him. Though cutting off his arm stopped the corrosive power of the Starfire, Yang Chen¡¯s spear was already closing in. How could he, who was severely injured, withstand Yang Chen¡¯s spear?


    Third Master roared, ¡°Yang Chen, do you dare to kill me?¡±


    Yang Chen¡¯s eyes were cold, and he shouted lowly, ¡°Do you think I¡¯m joking with you?¡±


    It happened in an instant.


    Even the sound was unclear, but a phantom could be seen flashing by. Yang Chen¡¯s spear pierced Third Master¡¯s body, and in an instant, Third Master heavily fell from the sky, turning into a cold, dead corpse.


    As Yang Chen killed Third Master, swish swish swish, four or five figures suddenly appeared around Yang Chen.


    At the forefront were Feng Changkong and Feng Wuyang, who Yang Chen was familiar with.


    At this moment, Feng Wuyang had no time to look at Yang Chen; he dashed to the side of Third Master¡¯s corpse, reached out to examine it, and his face gradually turned ugly.


    ¡°Father, what happened to Liu San?¡± Feng Changkong couldn¡¯t help but ask.


    ¡°He¡¯s dead.¡± Feng Wuyang sighed with a heavy tone.


    As these words fell, everyone from the Twelve Great Tribes couldn¡¯t help but gasp in shock.


    Third Master was dead?


    Killed by Yang Chen?


    Almost no one dared to believe this fact, but Third Master¡¯s corpse was indeed there, with a broken arm and a hideous face, dying with extreme unwillingness!


    Feng Wuyang said expressionlessly, ¡°Yang Chen, you¡­¡± Yang Chen fell from the sky and said, ¡°Senior Feng!¡±


    ¡°What should I say about you?¡± Feng Wuyang waved his hand, his face unnatural and anxious, ¡°Tell me, did you really have to fight to the death with Third Master? The people of our Great Wild Hundred Clans are all here. Would we really let you be taken advantage of by Third Master? If you had only injured Third Master, everything would be fine, but now that you have killed him, we are in big trouble!¡±


    Yang Chen was not foolish.


    As soon as Third Master died, it meant that the Horse-thief Gang would be furious!


    At this moment, it wouldn¡¯t be easy for the Great Wild Hundred Clans to maintain their current situation.


    His action virtually ignited a war between the Horse-thief Gang and the Great Wild Hundred Clans!


    But Yang Chen had no look of regret or fear. He said slowly, ¡°Senior Feng, my Yang family¡¯s Yang Wu had his arm severed by the Horse-thief Gang, and Elder Yang Si of our Yang family was forcibly taken away by the Horse-thief Gang. If it hadn¡¯t been for our timely response in catching Zhu Yinyang and negotiating with him, our Yang family would have suffered a great loss.¡±


    ¡°Third Master repeatedly bullied and tried to take my life, Yang Chen. I am a man, how can I tolerate such humiliation? He repeatedly forced our Yang family; does he really think that our Yang family is a soft persimmon to be controlled?¡±, Yang Chen shouted: ¡°Senior Feng, tell me, should I kill Third


    Master?¡±


    Feng Wuyang heard this and was stunned. Immediately, he shook his head.


    It was also his fault. If he had stopped Yang Chen earlier, there wouldn¡¯t have been so much trouble.


    But how could he expect Yang Chen to kill Third Master?


    He didn¡¯t even think about that at all.


    Who could know that Yang Chen would act decisively and use his talisman as an offensive weapon to severely injure Third Master, then taking advantage of the situation?


    Now that Third Master is dead, the Horse-thief Gang will definitely lose their temper.


    However, Feng Wuyang was not indecisive after all: ¡°It¡¯s good for a man to have a sense of blood. Yang Chen, I promised you that I would protect you. Even if you caused a huge mess by stabbing a hole in the sky, I will still support you. Since today¡¯s situation cannot be reversed, there¡¯s no need to try to reverse it.¡±


    Hearing this, the people of the Yang family couldn¡¯t help but rejoice.


    ¡°Murong brother, Zhang brother, come out!¡± Feng Wuyang said, ¡°The


    Horse-thief Gang won¡¯t give up this time. My Feng family is ready for war. What do you two think?¡±


    When Feng Wuyang¡¯s voice fell, Zhangqing and Murong Baisheng suddenly emerged from the air, appearing in front of Feng Wuyang.


    These two, with their old and withered appearances, were similar in age to


    Feng Wuyang. Their strong auras, however, should not be underestimated. Obviously, these two were on the same level as Feng Wuyang, even if they were not superior.


    ¡°It¡¯s Elder Zhang Qing of the Zhang Family and Elder Murong Baisheng of the Murong Family!¡±


    ¡°Feng Changkong, Zhang Qing, and Murong Baisheng have all gathered here. It is said that when they joined forces with that Big Head, they inflicted a heavy blow to him, thus maintaining the status of the Great Wild Hundred Clans. Otherwise, the Great Wilderness would now be under the control of the


    Horse-thief Gang.¡±


    ¡°The three top figures of the Great Wilderness are all gathered here today!¡±


    ¡°It seems that the Great Wilderness will not be peaceful. Are they really going to fight another battle with the Horse-thief Gang?¡±


    ¡°We haven¡¯t seen each other for a while, and it seems that your strength has improved,¡± Feng Wuyang said. ¡°What do you think? Do you still have that passion from the past to fight the Horse-thief Gang?¡±


    Zhang Qing squinted his eyes and touched his beard, ¡°Hehe, brother Feng is joking, our Zhang family has a deep connection with young friend Yang Chen. Besides, Yang Chen is the number one genius of our Great Wild Hundred Clans.


    How can we let the Horse-thief Gang bully him? When fighting the Horse-thief Gang, count my Zhang family in. My Zhang family is not afraid of the Horse-thief Gang.¡±


    Murong Baisheng didn¡¯t hesitate and said, ¡°Our Murong family¡¯s Murong Wen was ruined by the Horse-thief Gang. Hehe, what does brother Feng think, can our Murong family get over the anger we have towards the Horse-thief Gang? Not to mention more, count my Murong family in too, I want to see how much strength that old thief has recovered!¡±


    The reason why they agreed to this was actually because of their thoughts.


    After all, today the people of the Great Wild Hundred Clans were all here.


    It would be hard not to get involved. With Third Master dead, the Horse-thief Gang would definitely be enraged, and it would be difficult to make peace with them.


    But the key point was Yang Chen.


    If Yang Chen hadn¡¯t entered the Spirit Martial Realm, they wouldn¡¯t have agreed to this matter so easily.


    But now, Yang Chen has entered the Spirit Martial Realm, which gives them endless possibilities for the Yang family, a vision of hope worth offending the Horse-thief Gang for.


    ¡°Young friend Yang Chen, you owe us a favor,¡± said Murong Baisheng and


    Zhang Qing..

 Chapter 166 - Chapter 166: Chapter 163: Calling for Reinforcements_l

    Chapter 166: Chapter 163: Calling for Reinforcements_l


    Translator: 549690339


    Yang Chen hurriedly saluted and said, ¡°Yang Chen will keep the great kindness of the two seniors in mind. When the time comes, if I have the opportunity, I will definitely repay it.¡±


    Hearing this, Zhang Qing and Murong Baisheng were also much relieved.


    After all, the common enemy of the Great Wild Hundred Clans was still the Horse-thief Gang.


    Feng Wuyang laughed heartily, ¡°Good, good, back then we were not afraid of the Horse-thief Gang. Now, the various tribes in the wilderness won¡¯t be afraid either! Since both of you have agreed, there is nothing to be afraid of now. Do you want us to take action ourselves against the remaining bandits, or will you choose self-castration?¡±


    The bandits brought by the Third Master were terrified to the extreme. Seeing the situation change suddenly against them, how could they calm down?


    ¡°Do you want to start a war with the Horse-thief Gang?¡± A bandit yelled.


    Feng Wuyang burst into laughter, ¡°Just now, our conversation didn¡¯t seem to be deliberately hidden. Didn¡¯t you hear it?¡±


    At this remark, the bandits dared not hesitate. One by one, they fled as if pursued from behind.


    Feng Wuyang and the other two elder powerful ones were all quick and decisive. They acted without slacking. Seeing several bandits about to escape, everyone took action. These bandits were merely a rabble in the Body Refining Realm. How could they escape under the joint siege of these powerhouses? In less than a cup of tea¡¯s time, these bandits turned into cold corpses one by one¡­


    After that, the Yang family returned to the clan and quickly began the highest conference, discussing preparations for war. Although the bandits brought by the Third Master were dead, there were traitors from the Horse-thief Gang in every major tribe. It was only a matter of time before the news leaked and reached the ears of the Horse-thief Gang.


    Everyone foresaw the day when the Horse-thief Gang would take action.


    So no one planned to harbor any luck.


    As the instigator of the incident, the Yang family naturally had to actively prepare for the battle.


    Yang Zhengyi sat in the main seat and asked, ¡°What are your views on this battle with the Horse-thief Gang?¡±


    Yang Yuan, one of the high-ranking members of the Yang family, heard Yang Zhengyi¡¯s words, stroked his chin and then said, ¡°Great Elder, I think whether to start a war with the Horse- thief Gang depends on the situation of the major tribes. Although the Feng family, Murong family, and Zhang family are all tribes that recognize the big picture, it does not mean that other tribes will think the same way.¡±


    ¡°You are right. It is still difficult for our Yang family to contribute in the fight against the Horse-thief Gang. To put it bluntly, we still rely on others.¡± Yang Zhengyi has no criticism of Yang Chen¡¯s action of killing the Third Master.


    After all, the Third Master¡¯s aggressiveness was unbearable to anyone.


    Yang Jin He said, ¡®Great Elder, in fact, I think that if the Horse-thief Gang really starts a war with the Zhang, Murong, and Feng families, the other tribes will not just stand by. They will understand the principle of mutual dependence, and if the Horse-thief Gang wins, who in the Great Wilderness will have good days?¡±


    ¡°Similarly, if Feng Family and the others win, those major tribes that don¡¯t contribute will also not have good days. So I think all the major tribes won¡¯t be that foolish!¡±


    ¡°Indeed, but our Yang family is not a weakling that relies on others. If we really start a war with the Horse-thief Gang, all our fighting forces must be dispatched. This time, the Horse-thief Gang caught the Fourth Elder of our Yang family. Our faces have been torn, so there is no need to be polite anymore.¡± Yang Zhengyi¡¯s fighting spirit was still there, and he immediately shouted.


    ¡°But, why should we clean up the mess that Yang Chen caused? Fighting with the Horse-thief Gang, who knows how many people will be sacrificed.¡± A tribal elder of the Yang family said unhappily.


    This made Yang Zhengyi¡¯s face cold, ¡°If everyone thinks like you, what¡¯s the point of having a clan? What¡¯s the meaning of the family¡¯s existence?¡±


    Hearing this, the tribal elder was slightly startled and had nothing to say.


    Yang Zhengyi swept a glance around and saw that many people had the same attitude as that tribal elder. He knew that many people in the Yang family thought like that man who had just spoken.


    Yang Zhengyi was so angry that flames flew out of his head. He suddenly slammed the table, ¡°What a load of nonsense!¡±Seeing Yang Zhengyi angry, everyone underneath was shocked.


    Yang Zhengyi said coldly, ¡°The purpose of the family¡¯s existence is to unite against external threats. If anyone gets into trouble, the family can help him. If anyone is bullied, the family members can immediately help. This is the family. The family cultivates you, giving you a place to settle down, in order for you to help when someone from another family bullies us!¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen was able to fight fiercely with the Third Master when Elder Yang Si was in trouble. Now that Yang Chen is taking action, you all are hesitating!


    What does our Yang family need you for? Tell me, who did Yang Chen kill the


    Third Master for? Wasn¡¯t it for the Yang family?¡±


    When Yang Zhengyi¡¯s words fell, he still seemed furious, ¡°Now, anyone who feels it¡¯s unnecessary to help Yang Chen can apply to me to leave the Yang family and stay out of it. Don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t blame him. But when you go out in the future, don¡¯t call yourself a member of the Yang family.¡±


    Hearing this, those who originally thought Yang Chen was responsible for the mess changed their expressions and dared not speak.


    How dare they leave the Yang family?


    Without the Yang family, even as masters, their lives in the Great Wilderness would not be as prosperous.


    Yang Zhengyi swept his gaze around and saw that no one was speaking, he snorted coldly, ¡°A bunch of cowards! How could my Yang family produce such cowards? Yang Chen, don¡¯t mind them. As long as I, Yang Zhengyi, am here, no one can insult you! Moreover, the Great Tribes will also join in the battle. The Horse-thief Gang cannot dominate the Great Wilderness by itself!¡±


    Yang Chen was already used to the selfishness of the Yang family elders, so he didn¡¯t take their words to heart.


    If he really took it to heart, he would be angered.


    After all, he was the one who stood up for the Yang family, but it was the Yang family who eventually abandoned him. To whom could he reason?


    Fortunately, Yang Zhengyi was a sensible person, and Yang Chen said slowly,


    ¡°Thank you, Great Elder!¡±


    Although he said so, the solemn expression on Yang Chen¡¯s face did not lessen at all.


    Elder Yang was sitting next to Yang Chen, and with his keen observation, he couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Yang Chen, what¡¯s bothering you?¡±


    Yang Zhengyi also observed and asked, ¡°Yes, Yang Chen, what¡¯s weighing on your heart?¡±


    This made Yang Chen smile bitterly, ¡°Great Elder, I don¡¯t know if I should mention this, but I always feel that even if the Twelve Great Tribes of the Wilderness work together, they may not be able to gain any benefits from the hands of the Horse-thief Gang. We, the Yang family, cannot rely solely on others. We must think of some methods ourselves!¡±


    ¡°Oh? How do you explain this?¡± Yang Jin He couldn¡¯t help but ask.


    Yang Chen sighed, ¡°Look, the Third Master is usually arrogant and domineering, but he wouldn¡¯t be so ruthless in his actions. However, in recent days, he has become even more arrogant, even daring to casually mention such a major event as going to war. It sounds foolish, but if you think about it, the Third Master is fearless because he has backup.¡±


    ¡°You mean, the Horse-thief Gang is secretly plotting something, and has long intended to go to war with the Hundred Clans of the Wilderness?¡± Yang


    Zhengyi was very smart and immediately understood Yang Chen¡¯s meaning.


    Yang Chen nodded, ¡°At first, I didn¡¯t take it to heart, but now that I think about it carefully, don¡¯t you think the Third Master¡¯s arrogance is a bit too much? If he didn¡¯t have some confidence, how could he be so arrogant?¡±


    ¡°What Yang Chen said makes sense.¡± Yang Zhengyi stroked his chin. ¡°Now that I think about it, something really seems off!¡±


    Yang Chen¡¯s words were not unfounded.


    For example, the Horse-thief Gang had secretly been plotting to build a teleportation array in the Inner Area of Monster Beast Mountain for several years. How could they not have other plans?


    At a time when Yang Zhengyi was puzzled, he said, ¡°Yang Chen, it¡¯s commendable that you can think of this. What are your thoughts on the


    Horse-thief Gang?¡±


    ¡°I want to go to Liaocheng!¡± Yang Chen said decisively.


    ¡°Go to Liaocheng? What for?¡± Everyone was confused.


    Yang Chen took a deep breath and then said, ¡°To enlist reinforcements!¡±

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    He always had a bad premonition.


    Yes, theoretically, with the help of the Twelve Great Tribes, they are marshaling the middle-ranking tribes to fight the Horse-thief Gang. There¡¯s no reason to fear the Horse- thief Gang. In terms of overall combat power, the Great Wilderness side is clearly superior. The Horse-thief Gang will most likely lose more than it wins.


    Otherwise, the Twelve Great Tribes would not be in charge of the Great Wilderness now.


    But Yang Chen still felt uneasy in his heart, always feeling that the Horse-thief Gang had some kind of scheme, the cause of their confidence.


    Third Master was too arrogant, so arrogant that it made him feel as if something was amiss. He felt it would be best to be cautious. After all, better safe than sorry.


    As the Horse-thief Gang and the Twelve Great Tribes went to war, Yang Chen¡¯s current martial arts cultivation was not strong enough to change the situation. So he thought of his friend Jin Cheng in Liaocheng.


    ¡°Asking for help?¡± Yang Jin He recalled the Guard Commander and Jin Cheng that Yang Chen had met in Jin Cheng¡¯s city. ¡°You want to ask Golden Eagle Young Master Jin Cheng for help?¡±


    ¡°Exactly Yang Chen said.


    Yang Jin He couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Will this work?¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I am confident,¡± Yang Chen said. ¡°Besides, we also need to sell a batch of Gravity Pills to the Golden Eagle Commerce.¡±


    ¡°The trip to Liaocheng is still fraught with danger. If you want to go, I can accompany you,¡± Yang Jin He said worriedly, as Yang Chen is the current favorite of the Yang family.


    The Yang family might be able to do without Yang Jin He, but they definitely needed Yang Chen. His existence ensured whether the Yang family could become one of the Great Tribes and leap into the peak of the Great Wilderness. With this in mind, Yang Chen hurriedly shook his head: ¡°Clan Leader, there is no need for that, I can go alone.¡±


    He had his own motives for saying this.


    After all, during their last visit to Liaocheng, they had provoked Young Master Huang. Given Young Master Huang¡¯s connections, it wouldn¡¯t be difficult to guess that the Yang family would be selling Gravity Pills to the Golden Eagle Young Master. Knowing that they would have to go back to Liaocheng, all he had to do was arrange for several Spirit Martial Realm Experts to intercept them on their way to Liaocheng. What could they do?


    If he were to take Yang Jin He with him, Yang Chen would not be sure about it. But if he were to go alone, he would be confident in avoiding those dangerous eyes and ears.


    On this trip, more people might not necessarily be a good thing.


    It took some effort for Yang Chen to persuade Yang Jin He. Finally, he was able to head to Liaocheng alone.


    This time, it was much easier for Yang Chen to move freely. Having already visited Liaocheng once before, he seemed experienced this time. After leaving the Vast Wilderness, he did not hurry on his journey. Instead, he stopped halfway.


    ¡°If nothing unexpected happens, Huang Chiyang will definitely try to intercept me on my way to Liaocheng,¡± Yang Chen muttered. ¡°I don¡¯t think he will give up so easily! However, it¡¯s not that easy to intercept me!¡±


    Yang Chen¡¯s achievements in the side paths were unimaginable to others.


    Just how deep was he, the corners of Yang Chen¡¯s mouth curled up, and he immediately took out several spare silver needles.


    After taking out the silver needles, Yang Chen rubbed a few spots on his facial acupoints. In an instant, his originally decent face became extremely ugly. The eyebrows became thinner, the mouth crooked, and the nose lowered considerably.


    With a touch of his divine soul, Yang Chen curiously observed his current appearance, and clicked his tongue: ¡°This is really a humiliation to myself. I used to look quite handsome, but now I doubt my sister would even recognize me.¡±


    What he used was the Face Changing Technique he had studied back then.


    This Face Changing Technique was a strange art of Dan Medical.


    Dan Medical was good at healing, and at the same time, deeply studied the human body. This research was unmatched in any other field.


    This also allowed Dan Medical¡¯s Face Changing Technique to easily change their appearance and make it difficult for others to recognize them. And this method was hard to steal. Without the same knowledge and understanding of the human body¡¯s acupoints and spirit, it would be impossible to achieve face changing.


    In the past, it was not easy for Yang Chen to use the Face Changing Technique because it put too much strain on the body. It required significant effort to forcibly change the muscles and flesh of the body.


    But now it was different. He had practiced the Tai Chu Divine Body and was not afraid of the heavy burden brought by the Face Changing Technique. The Tai Chu Divine Body had solved all the worries that the Face Changing


    Technique had brought him.


    This allowed Yang Chen to use the Face Changing Technique at will.


    Now, with this appearance, he naturally felt more at ease and boldly headed to Liaocheng.


    Meantime, the journey was calm and smooth.


    But just as they were about to reach Liaocheng, Yang Chen suddenly received a sound transmission from Rainbow, the leader of the Mermaid Tribe in the Eight Extremities Flowing River.


    ¡°Young Master Yang, someone has used Divine Soul Power to sweep through here,¡± Rainbow said. ¡°Judging from the Divine Soul Power, their Martial Arts Cultivation is probably around the Second Level of the Spirit Martial Realm, and there are four or five people.¡±


    ¡°Second Level of Spirit Martial Realm? Four or five people? Divine Soul Detection on my side? Hmph, it seems Huang Chiyang is indeed restless and has sent people to intercept me on my way to Liaocheng. He even dispatched so many Spirit Martial Realm Experts in one go. If I really wanted to deal with them, it would be a bit of a hassle. No need to bother with them now, ¡± Yang Chen muttered.


    Four or five Spirit Martial Realm Second Layer experts, Yang Chen was not exactly afraid, even if he couldn¡¯t beat them, he could escape unharmed. However, he didn¡¯t need to bother with this trouble, as they wouldn¡¯t recognize him as Yang Chen.


    More importantly, he was curious and asked, ¡°Rainbow, just how advanced is your Divine Soul Realm? Even the Divine Soul Power detection of Spirit Martial Realm experts cannot escape your detection?¡±


    ¡°Hehe, Young Master, you don¡¯t need to flatter me. We¡¯ve been in the Beast Mountain Inner Circle for so many years without humans discovering us, relying on our strong Divine Soul Power. If it weren¡¯t for that Demon-averting Talisman you used last time, which had restraining effects on demonic beasts, I would have dived to the bottom the second I met you,¡± Rainbow seemed a little discontented. ¡°As for your question, hehe, I¡¯m still young, and my Divine Soul Power hasn¡¯t yet reached its limit. However, it¡¯s not that easy for Origin Martial Realm experts and their like to go undetected by me.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Yang Chen took a deep breath of cold air.


    The Divine Soul attainments of the fish people were indeed extraordinary.


    Rainbow appeared to be very young, yet the Divine Soul Power of the Origin Martial Realm experts was not even able to surpass him?


    Yang Chen knew that he had picked up a treasure, but his expression didn¡¯t change, and he entered Liaocheng undetected after paying some spirit stones.


    Then, without saying another word, Yang Chen hurried straight to the Golden Eagle Commerce!

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    Upon arriving at the Golden Eagle Commerce, Yang Chen went directly to the shopkeeper.


    When the shopkeeper saw Yang Chen¡¯s ¡®extremely ugly¡¯ appearance, he was taken aback, but after noticing his Spirit Martial Realm Martial Arts Cultivation, he dared not neglect him and respectfully said, ¡°I do not know what you need, sir. Although our store doesn¡¯t have everything, we should be able to satisfy your needs.¡±


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t waste any words and drew the character ¡®Yang¡¯ with True Qi on the table.


    As soon as the shopkeeper saw Yang Chen¡¯s elegant ¡®Yang¡¯ character, he carefully observed Yang Chen, immediately understood, and hurriedly said with a salute, ¡°So it turns out to be a friend of the Yang family. Please follow me.¡±


    The shopkeeper was clever. Seeing just one character, Yang, he immediately recognized Yang Chen¡¯s identity and hurriedly led him to the inner room.


    Not long after, Yang Chen finally met the Golden Eagle Young Master as he wished.


    Jin Cheng didn¡¯t look much different from the last time they met, except for a slight hint of sadness between his eyebrows, which was not clearly displayed on his face. When he heard that a Yang family member had arrived, he looked at Yang Chen¡¯s appearance and paused, ¡°I don¡¯t know who you are from the Yang family. Why didn¡¯t Yang Chen and the Yang Family Patriarch come?¡±


    Yang Chen smiled lightly, ¡°Golden Eagle Young Master, you don¡¯t even recognize me after parting last time.¡±


    ¡°You know me?¡± Jin Cheng was stunned.


    Yang Chen smiled faintly and then took out a silver needle, gently poking several acupoints on his face.


    The next moment, Yang Chen¡¯s face gradually returned to its original appearance, indistinguishable from before.


    Surprised, Jin Cheng exclaimed, ¡°Little Brother Yang Chen!¡±


    ¡°Haha, Young Master Jin Cheng, I¡¯ve made you laugh.¡± Yang Chen laughed out loud.


    Jin Cheng took a deep breath, ¡°I wouldn¡¯t dare laugh. Brother Yang Chen, you really surprised me. I¡¯ve heard that the Face Changing Technique of Dan Medical is amazing, and only extraordinary Dan Medical practitioners can use it. I didn¡¯t expect you, Brother Yang Chen, to be so young and yet be able to use the Face Changing Technique so well that even I was fooled.¡±


    As for Yang Chen using a disguised face to see him, Jin Cheng had no trouble guessing the cause and effect.


    He could guess that Huang Chiyang would not easily let Yang Chen go and was likely to intercept the Yang family members on their way to Liaocheng.


    At that time, he wanted to help, but later, after thinking carefully, if Yang Chen and the others couldn¡¯t solve this problem, then they were not worth Jin Cheng¡¯s high regard. He also didn¡¯t think Huang Chiyang¡¯s tricks could really trouble Yang Chen.


    But he didn¡¯t expect that Yang Chen¡¯s methods would be beyond his expectations. With his Face Changing Technique, Huang Chiyang probably wouldn¡¯t associate this Yang Chen with that Yang Chen even if he saw him in person.


    ¡°Young Master Jin is joking. My methods are not elegant enough compared to you.¡± Yang Chen said.


    Everyone likes to hear pleasant words. Hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, Jin Cheng touched his chin and laughed, ¡°Brother Yang Chen, don¡¯t be so polite with me. If you don¡¯t mind, just call me Big Brother. Although I¡¯m older than you, I don¡¯t think there¡¯s any harm in you calling me your elder brother.¡±


    By saying this, he acknowledged Yang Chen.


    If Yang Chen couldn¡¯t actually get past Huang Chiyang¡¯s obstacle, Jin Cheng wouldn¡¯t say that.


    But now, things were different.


    Yang Chen was smart and knew that Jin Cheng had recognized him. He said,


    ¡°Then I won¡¯t be polite, Elder Brother. From now on, I¡¯ll call you Big Brother.¡±


    ¡°Haha, that¡¯s great! Speaking of which¡­¡± Jin Cheng looked deeply at Yang Chen, ¡°Brother Yang Chen, you¡¯ve returned to the Great Wilderness and actually entered the Spirit Martial Realm?¡±


    ¡°Hehe, it¡¯s just luck!¡± Yang Chen smiled as Jin Cheng¡¯s sharp eyes noticed his strength level.


    Jin Cheng took a deep breath. He only knew that geniuses from Major Sects could enter the Spirit Martial Realm at the age of fourteen or fifteen. He didn¡¯t expect Yang Chen to be so powerful, a Da Huang person who reached such a realm at this age.


    If Yang Chen were placed in one of those Major Sects for training, the significance would be even greater.


    He couldn¡¯t help but look at Yang Chen even more highly, ¡°Brother Yang Chen, the surprises you give me are getting more and more. I don¡¯t know if it¡¯s luck or not, but I¡¯ve seen a lot in my life. Even the amazing disciples from the North Mountain County sects might not be much stronger than you at your age. By the way, you came here today because of the Gravity Pills, right?¡±


    Hearing Yang Chen, he took out the Storage Bag, ¡°Exactly, Brother Jin, please take a look. These are the Gravity Pills prepared by our Yang family.¡± ¡°Oh?¡± Jin Cheng examined them.


    There were at least three hundred Gravity Pills in the Storage Bag.


    Seeing this amount, Jin Cheng laughed, ¡°Good, good! The Yang family is really generous. With one hand, they give out three hundred Gravity Pills, twice as many as the first batch I asked for.¡±


    ¡°This is just the first step in trading.¡± Yang Chen said slowly.


    Jin Cheng nodded, then looked closely at Yang Chen and found that he seemed hesitant. He said, ¡°Brother Yang Chen, do you have something on your mind?¡±


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t intend to hide anything. He paused for a moment and then said straightforwardly, ¡°In addition to these Gravity Pills, I have a favor to ask of Brother Jin.¡±


    Jin Cheng found it interesting and said, ¡°Brother Yang Chen, do you think I will agree to help you?


    ¡°Yes!¡± Yang Chen said decisively, ¡°Otherwise, I wouldn¡¯t mention it here.¡±


    ¡°Why do you think I¡¯ll help you?¡± Jin Cheng asked curiously.


    Yang Chen said, ¡®We are friends!¡±


    Hearing the word ¡®friends,¡¯ Jin Cheng, the Golden Eagle Young Master, laughed heartily, ¡°Well said, Brother Yang Chen, since you consider me a friend, I have no reason not to help you! You guys, pour some tea for Brother Yang. We brothers must share a drink.¡±


    ¡°Brother Jin Cheng, don¡¯t you want to know what favor I need?¡± Yang Chen took the tea and calmly took a sip.


    ¡°There¡¯s no hurry. Since I think of you as a brother, you must be a smart person. Smart people come to me for help, and the help must be within my capabilities. Since it¡¯s within my capabilities, what am I worried about?¡± Jin Cheng said.


    Yang Chen increasingly believed that Jin Cheng was a person worth befriending, as he exuded the demeanor of a true man in his every word and action.


    Yang Chen nodded, ¡°It¡¯s a pity that I met Brother Jin Cheng so late.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s not late; we¡¯re still young. We have a long way to go. Haha.¡± Jin Cheng laughed loudly, ¡°Just say it.. What do you need help with? As long as it¡¯s something I can do, I won¡¯t hesitate!¡±

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    He was so forthright that he naturally distinguished between friends and others.


    If someone else came here saying they were his friend and asked for his help, he wouldn¡¯t pay any attention.


    But the person in question was Yang Chen, a friend he recognized.


    It¡¯s easy to say the word ¡°recognition,¡± but in reality, there aren¡¯t many friends who can earn his recognition.


    Yang Chen, who was already in the Spirit Martial Realm at a young age, not to mention his Dan Medical skills. In addition, he was of good character, so he had no reason not to befriend him.


    Yang Chen put down the tea and, seeing Jin Cheng so straightforward, no longer pretended. In the time that followed, he recounted the difficulties he had encountered in the Great Wilderness without any omissions.


    ¡°Oh? The Horse-thief Gang, interesting, and those bandits are escapees from the former Guard Army of the outside world?¡± Jin Cheng thought it was interesting and showed a look of interest: ¡°I¡¯ve heard a bit about this matter. At that time, there were some guards in Liaocheng who committed crimes and finally escaped into the Great Wilderness. By the way, what is their martial arts strength


    ¡°It¡¯s hard to say now, the Horse-thief Gang¡¯s Head of the House should be at least at the Seventh Layer of the Spirit Martial Realm, and at most, the Eighth Layer.¡± Yang Chen speculated.


    He had some idea of Feng Wuyang¡¯s strength, which was probably already at the Sixth Level Peak of the Spirit Martial Realm, while the ancestors of the Murong Family and the Zhang Family were slightly weaker: the Murong Family¡¯s ancestor should be at the Middle-stage of the Sixth Level, while Zhang Family¡¯s ancestor might be at the Early Phase of the Sixth Level.


    The three of them joined forces back then to barely fight against the Big Head and were both wounded, so the Big Head¡¯s strength must be at least at the Seventh Layer, or even the Eighth Layer.


    ¡°Oh, the Eighth Layer of the Spirit Martial Realm, that¡¯s not low. Even in Liaocheng, it¡¯s not a top-notch master, but it¡¯s still first-class. However, I¡¯ll help you with this.¡± Jin Cheng laughed and said, ¡°Brother Yang Chen, come with me!¡±


    ¡°Thank you, Brother Jin.¡± Yang Chen showed a grateful expression.


    Jin Cheng waved his hand: ¡°You call me Eldest Brother and then say ¡®thank you¡¯? I don¡¯t like that. I, Jin Cheng, don¡¯t have many friends, but with friends, I¡¯ve never been polite.¡±


    And so, Jin Cheng led Yang Chen to the Guard Army of the City Lord¡¯s Mansion.


    There were hundreds of guards at the very least, and Yang Chen took a deep breath. The martial arts strength of these guards was at the very least at the First Level of the Spirit Martial Realm, and some were even higher, so that Yang Chen could only distinguish them through Rainbow¡¯s Divine Soul Power.


    Did Jin Cheng bring him to this Guard Army because of¡­


    Yang Chen thought of a possibility in his heart, and the next moment, Jin Cheng laughed out loud: ¡°These guards practice here every day. This is a special environment that our City Lord¡¯s Mansion provides. Brother Yang Chen, look around and see if the Heaven and Earth Spirit Qi in this area is much richer than in the outside world?¡±


    Yang Chen looked around, and the place where the guards were located was inside an inconspicuous big mountain.


    The big mountain was indeed rich in Heaven and Earth Spirit Qi.


    ¡°There¡¯s no reason for it to be so dense¡­Oh, you said it¡¯s a Gathering Spirit


    Array.¡± Yang Chen and Rainbow communicated through Sound Transmission.


    Through the mermaid girl¡¯s description, he finally realized that the big mountain was surrounded by a Gathering Spirit Array.


    This Gathering Spirit Array was a method of gathering Heaven and Earth Spiritual Energy, but it would consume a lot of Spirit Stones.


    However, for the City Lord¡¯s Mansion, as long as they could cultivate powerful martial artists in the Spirit Martial Realm, what did it matter if they consumed some Spirit Stones?


    ¡°Young Master!¡±


    ¡°Young Master!¡±


    At this moment, the guards who were practicing also saw Jin Cheng and quickly stood up and greeted him.


    He Liancheng was also among them. Seeing Yang Chen, he said, ¡°Young Master, Young Master Chen.¡±


    Jin Cheng, the amiable City Lord, smiled: ¡°Brother Yang Chen is short of


    manpower, isn¡¯t he? I¡¯ll let you choose a hundred of these guards to send at your disposal. As for who to choose, there are no limits, it¡¯s up to your mood, Brother Yang Chen!¡±


    Hearing this, even though Yang Chen had some expectations, he still took a deep breath.


    Jin Cheng was really not just talking.


    He treated his friends with genuine sincerity.


    Three hundred guards, many of whom served to protect the City Lord¡¯s


    Mansion, and Jin Cheng simply said you could borrow a hundred people at will! Not to mention the strength of these guards, with just a hundred of them, he could use them to fight the entire Great Wild Hundred Clans!


    No, not just fighting, even crushing them wouldn¡¯t be a problem.


    Yang Chen held his hands behind his back: ¡°City Lord Jin, a hundred people are too many. I only need ten. However, when it comes to selection, I might be a bit picky, so don¡¯t mind, City Lord Jin.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, why would I mind!¡±


    Yang Chen listened and finally let go completely.


    He had a keen eye, looking at the Guard Commander He Liancheng, and almost without hesitation, said: ¡°Senior He, I wonder if you would be willing to accompany this junior for a while?¡±


    ¡°Since the Young Master has nodded, He is always ready to obey Young Master


    Chen¡¯s orders!¡± He Liancheng¡¯s mouth raised a smile, secretly saying Yang Chen has a good eye, knowing to choose himself first. He was the strongest among these guards, naturally called Commander.


    Jin Cheng also laughed: ¡°Brother Yang Chen, you really know how to pick people, you already took away my Guard Commander who usually protects my safety. But that¡¯s fine, since I promised you, I will not change my mind. But I¡¯m curious, do you know Uncle He¡¯s martial arts strength?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m afraid, it must be at the Peak of the Spirit Martial Realm.¡± Yang Chen said.


    ¡°Good eye!¡± Jin Cheng was surprised.


    How could Yang Chen, who was only at the First Level of the Spirit Martial Realm, see He Liancheng¡¯s martial arts strength so quickly? It seems, he still underestimated Yang Chen.


    The reason why Yang Chen could clearly understand He Liancheng¡¯s martial arts strength was, of course, because of Rainbow. In fact, when Rainbow told him, he was also slightly surprised. At the peak of the Spirit Martial Realm, those gang leaders of the Horse-thief Gang were simply nothing in front of He Liancheng.


    They were not in the same league at all.


    However, to be on the safe side, Yang Chen naturally couldn¡¯t just bring He Liancheng alone. After all, the vast Great Wilderness was too big for one person to cover.


    He picked another nine people in succession.


    ¡°You, you, and you!¡± Yang Chen pointed his finger and selected nine guards.


    This made Jin Cheng even more astonished: ¡°Brother Yang Chen, your eyes are really sharp, picking nine consecutive Seventh Layer guards. You did it on purpose, didn¡¯t you? The most powerful group of guards I have are all selected by you, haha!¡±


    ¡°Brother Jin won¡¯t mind, will you?¡± Yang Chen smiled.


    ¡°Huh? What nonsense are you talking about?¡± Jin Cheng waved his hand:


    ¡°These ten people, I¡¯ll lend them to you. Just don¡¯t keep them forever, He Liancheng, and you nine others, have you heard? From now on, obey my brother Yang Chen¡¯s orders. After returning, I will reward you generously.. Aren¡¯t you just sitting around waiting for something to do? Well, here it


    comes!¡±

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    After saying that, Jin Cheng laughed heartily and said, ¡°Brother Yang Chen, don¡¯t be polite. These guards are always complaining about having nothing to do. If you take them out for a spin, they¡¯ll be more than happy.¡± ¡°Young Master, what does Young Master Yang Chen want us to do?¡±


    ¡°Yeah, we¡¯ve been so idle that our hands are starting to rust, we have been looking for something to do.¡±


    Jin Cheng said impatiently, ¡°Take them to the Great Wilderness for a spin, there are some tricky characters there. Are you up for it?¡±


    ¡°What, the Great Wilderness?¡±


    ¡°Now it¡¯s interesting, tricky characters in the Great Wilderness? I love biting tough bones.¡±


    ¡°Enough, if you really have to deal with tricky characters, you¡¯ll be more wilted than anyone else. You got the energy just hearing about the Great Wilderness.¡±


    ¡°How come Young Master Yang didn¡¯t choose me? I also want to go for a walk in the Great Wilderness. At my level, I could be a Local Tyrant in the Great Wilderness, hahaha!¡±


    When these guards heard that the tricky characters were from the Great Wilderness, they immediately laughed happily. How tricky could they be when it comes to the Great Wilderness? Some guards were even more upset because they weren¡¯t chosen by Yang Chen.


    It¡¯s not surprising that they have this idea because the gap between Great Wilderness and Liaocheng is too vast.


    The environment and resources of the Great Wilderness are not on the same level as Liaocheng.


    Jin Cheng saw this scene, laughed loudly, and said, ¡°Brother Yang Chen, what do you think? These guards of mine are very excited.¡±


    With such enthusiasm from these elder brothers here, I, Yang Chen, am relieved.¡± Yang Chen smiled and said, ¡°Jin Cheng, without saying too many thanks, if there is a place where I, Yang Chen, can be of help in the future, I will definitely not hesitate. Going up the knife mountain and down the Sea of Flames is too clich¨¦, but if there is anything I can do, just say the word!¡±


    That¡¯s how he is, if someone respects him a foot, he will give back a yard!


    ¡°Friends should help each other.¡± Jin Cheng said slowly, ¡°Speaking of which, Brother Yang Chen, when do you plan to leave?¡±


    Yang Chen thought for a moment, ¡°These brothers of the guards will need some time to prepare, so let¡¯s set off tonight.¡±


    ¡°Well, let¡¯s set off tonight. Old Knife, go arrange some good places for Brother Yang Chen to rest for a while.¡± Jin Cheng said.


    Yang Chen clasped his hands and quickly excused himself.


    At this moment, Jin Cheng and He Liancheng were standing together, watching Yang Chen¡¯s retreating figure, and He Liancheng couldn¡¯t figure out what their young master was thinking. He couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°Young Master, are you serious? Giving him ten guards from the City Lord¡¯s Mansion is a bit too high of an estimate.¡±


    ¡°Not high. Not high at all. Did you really think I was joking when I said I¡¯d give him a hundred in the beginning?¡± Jin Cheng¡¯s mouth twitched, ¡°No, I never joke. He is my friend, because of that. Uncle He, don¡¯t say anything like that in the future. ¡±


    ¡°Young Master, do you really consider him a friend?¡± He Liancheng¡¯s eyes widened.


    Being considered a friend by Jin Cheng was a great honor.


    He had been following his young master for many years and was well aware of Jin Cheng¡¯s pickiness towards friends. Ordinary people would find it very difficult to catch Tin Cheng¡¯s Dharma Eve. Not to mention being Tin Cheng¡¯s friend, even getting Jin Cheng to talk to them would be difficult.


    Jin Cheng could see He Liancheng¡¯s doubts and said slowly, ¡°Brother Yang Chen is so young and has entered the Spirit Martial Realm. That¡¯s one thing. His Pill Doctor¡¯s Way is another thing. These two qualifications make him qualified to be my friend, Jin Cheng. The crucial point is that Yang Chen has a clear identity and is not of immoral character. What¡¯s wrong with me, Jin Cheng, making a friend like him?¡±


    ¡°I, Jin Cheng, never skimp on friends.¡±


    He Liancheng heard this and murmured, ¡°Indeed, when I saw Yang Chen last time, he was only at the Refinement Realm Peak. When he returned to the Great Wilderness this time, he unexpectedly leaped into the Spirit Martial


    Realm. This was a huge breakthrough. Young Master, he has reached the Spirit


    Martial Realm, maybe he can help you in that competition.¡±


    ¡°You mean the Genius Battle held every five years by Beishan Main City?¡± Jin Cheng was stunned, ¡°Uncle He, you and I think alike.¡±


    ¡°In that Genius Battle, various cities in Beishan County, as well as various Major Sects, will select geniuses. Once a genius shines in it, they will inevitably receive the favor of those Supreme Sects. Even better, they might be able to study in Beishan Main City. It¡¯s just a pity that the selection competition is so demanding, requiring geniuses to be at least at the First Level of Spirit Martial Realm and under the age of eighteen.¡±


    Jin Cheng smiled bitterly, ¡°I¡¯m out of the question. I am now twenty-six years old, and only at the Fourth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm. At the age of eighteen, I was barely at the First Level of the Spirit Martial Realm. My Martial Arts Cultivation level makes it quite a stretch to pass the selection competition. Even if I barely pass the selection competition, I¡¯m afraid I would be eliminated in the first round of the knockout competition.¡±


    ¡°In the end, the requirements for the Genius Battle are too strict. Basic Competition, Selection Competition, and Knockout Competition. Each one is a contest among the geniuses of various cities. However, Yang Chen is now only at the First Level of the Spirit Martial Realm, is he truly capable?¡± He Liancheng suddenly became a little worried.


    Jin Cheng muttered, ¡°Brother Yang Chen¡¯s martial arts cultivation is indeed a bit low, but I see infinite possibilities in him. In theory, there should be many geniuses in Beishan County, and I shouldn¡¯t have any expectations for someone who came from the Great Wilderness. Still, a sliver of hope is better than no hope at all. There are too few people in Liaocheng who can enter the Spirit Martial Realm before the age of eighteen.¡±


    ¡°Huang Chiyang will definitely participate, and we must not let Huang Chiyang shine in this competition. Otherwise, our City Lord¡¯s Mansion will lose its position in Liaocheng. If Yang Chen can pass the selection competition, our


    City Lord¡¯s Mansion will have hope to sit in this position for another ten years!¡± He Liancheng said.


    Jin Cheng squinted, ¡°That¡¯s exactly what my father is worried about. The Huang Family has always had ill intentions. They¡¯ve been plotting and scheming, and my father would know what they¡¯re up to, wouldn¡¯t he? They want to get good results in this Genius Battle and get the recognition of the people from Beishan Main City. At that time, even my father would have a hard time holding on to his current position.¡±


    ¡°As for Yang Chen¡­¡± He Liancheng clenched his teeth.


    ¡°Let¡¯s talk about it later, there¡¯s still some time before the Basic Competition begins. There¡¯s no rush now.¡± Jin Cheng¡¯s thoughts flickered for a moment and then said.


    ¡°Yes, let¡¯s see if Yang Chen is worthy of such attention from the Young Master first.¡± He Liancheng said.


    It was not until night fell that Yang Chen led He Liancheng and the other nine elite guards of the City Lord¡¯s Mansion directly to the Great Wilderness. A group of transcendent powerful ones in the Spirit Martial Realm rushed forward, and in the blink of an eye, they disappeared without a trace, never to be found again..

 Chapter 171 - Chapter 171: Chapter 168: Yang Yuan I s Desperate Struggle_l

    Chapter 171: Chapter 168: Yang Yuan I s Desperate Struggle_l


    Translator: 549690339


    From leaving the Great Wilderness to returning to the Great Wilderness, it took Yang Chen a total of five days. This time was neither too long nor too short, and for Yang Chen, this speed was already quite fast.


    In five days, a lot of things could happen. Yang Chen felt that if he were a little faster, the Horse-thief Gang would have already started the war with the Twelve Great Tribes.


    However, Yang Chen had not expected that the events of these five days would far exceed his imagination.


    At this moment, as he returned to the Great Wilderness, Yang Chen passed several Small Clans, all of which were filled with corpses. As he saw this scene, unease began to fill Yang Chen¡¯s heart.


    As long as he was not foolish, it was not difficult to figure out that the war had already begun.


    ¡°What happened? Did the war start so quickly?¡± Yang Chen furrowed his brows: ¡°And even if the war started, surely, if the Twelve Great Tribes didn¡¯t collapse, then these Small Clans wouldn¡¯t be involved, right?¡±


    Yang Chen¡¯s heart was filled with doubts.


    He Liancheng stood next to Yang Chen, watching the scene before him, and asked, ¡°Young Master Yang Chen, what happened?¡±


    Yang Chen solemnly replied, ¡°It should be the doing of the Horse-thief Gang.¡±


    ¡°The horse bandits you mentioned on the way? Were all these people killed by those horse bandits?¡± He Liancheng and several guards asked in confusion.


    At a glance, it was too brutal.


    Although they were guards in Liaocheng, they had never seen such a brutal scene. A Small Clan, with hundreds of people, was now completely wiped out. There were even some women and children without any fighting power, and traces of violence were still visible.


    He Liancheng coldly said, ¡°I didn¡¯t believe it when you said that those horse bandits were utterly inhumane, Young Master Yang Chen, but now it seems that it is true. Hmph, do these horse bandits really think that nobody can control them?¡±


    As a staunch and resolute man, He Liancheng couldn¡¯t help but feel furious upon witnessing this scene.


    Yang Chen clenched his fists and said solemnly, ¡°Gentlemen, the events that occurred during my few days away from the Great Wilderness may have already exceeded my expectations. Please accompany me back to the Yang Family first. ¡±


    ¡°As you command, Young Master Yang Chen!¡±


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t dare to delay any longer. At the beginning, he was able to maintain a calm demeanor. However, when he saw the tragic state of these Small Clans, he couldn¡¯t remain calm any longer.


    It was too cruel.


    He didn¡¯t know what the current situation of the Yang Family was, so how could he dare to linger? He infused True Qi into his feet, combined it with the speed of his Tai Chu Divine Body, and hurried forward.


    Although his speed couldn¡¯t surpass those of Ling Wu Realm Peak He Liancheng and Ling Wu Realm Seventh Layer guards, he could keep up without dragging them down.


    With their speed, the group quickly arrived at the Yang Family.


    As he stood above the Yang Family, Yang Chen gasped for air.


    Because, to his surprise, the entire Yang Family seemed to be empty!


    There were no dead bodies, but all the members of the Yang Family had disappeared without a trace!


    ¡°What on earth happened?¡± Yang Chen was filled with doubts. Everything that was happening before him didn¡¯t make sense.


    ¡°Hm?¡±


    Just as Yang Chen was puzzled, suddenly, a hint of movement entered his soul¡¯s range of detection.


    ¡°Someone¡¯s coming.¡± He Liancheng reminded him.


    ¡°Gentlemen, do not worry, let us watch what unfolds from here!¡± Yang Chen made a decision after using his Divine Soul Detection.


    At this moment, in a corner of the Yang Family, several Yang family members were fleeing in a pitiful state. Among them were familiar faces¡ªYang Yuan,


    Yang Wu, Second Master Yang Yiming, and a few other Yang family brothers.


    They were frantically fleeing, with pursuers hot on their heels.


    These pursuers wore red clothes with the Horse-thief Gang¡¯s emblem on them, laughing wildly. The leading horse bandit had even reached the first level of Martial Arts in the Spirit Martial Realm. If someone recognized him, they would know that he was one of the Twelve Great Fierce Ghost Protectors of the Horse Bandit Gang, Qiao Yunshan.


    A bandit laughed, ¡°Protector Qiao, the Gang Leader was right. The Yang family still has a few remnants that weren¡¯t taken away yesterday.¡±


    ¡°Hmph, the Gang Leader¡¯s deep planning and foresight surely can¡¯t be fooled by the Yang family¡¯s schemes. The Yang family has been able to survive in the Great Wilderness for so many years, and naturally, they have some special hiding places. It¡¯s just a pity that we suddenly turned back and caught them red-handed!¡± Qiao Yunshan said smugly, ¡°Now we¡¯ll take these people back, and when Yang Chen returns, I bet he¡¯ll go crazy. Hahaha! This is what it means to mess with our Horse-thief Gang!¡±


    Actually, he could have caught up to Yang Wu and the others earlier.


    However, he didn¡¯t mind playing this cat and mouse game for a while longer.


    Watching them desperately fleeing, experiencing unbearable pain, their eyes filled with despair, Qiao Yunshan felt as if this was a kind of enjoyment.


    At this moment, Yang Yuan, as the strongest among them and the only man who could serve as a pillar, also realized that Qiao Yunshan and the others were toying with them like monkeys. This made Yang Yuan grit his teeth,


    ¡°Yang Wu, you guys escape first later.¡±


    ¡°Father, what are you going to do!¡± Yang Wu widened his eyes. ¡°Uncle Yang Yuan, are you planning to¡­¡± Yang Yiming asked in surprise.


    Yang Yuan said coldly, ¡°Haven¡¯t you noticed yet? Qiao Zhongshan, as a first-level master of the Ling Wu Realm, hasn¡¯t caught up to us yet. They¡¯re clearly treating us as monkeys to play with. If we continue to escape like this, sooner or later, we¡¯ll all be caught by them. Our only chance is for me to delay them long enough for you to split up and run!¡±


    ¡°Father, you¡¯re going to stall them? You¡¯re not even a match for Qiao Yunshan, you¡¯re just going to die if you go.¡± Yang Wu anxiously said.


    The gap in power between the Body Refining Realm and the Ling Wu Realm was enormous. Yang Yuan would undoubtedly die if he tried to stall them!


    Yang Yuan snorted, ¡°As a man, you can¡¯t be so indecisive, or you¡¯ll never achieve anything great. This is our only chance. Yang Wu, you¡¯re a man of the


    Yang family, and you need to learn to stand on your own two feet.¡±


    ¡°But father!¡± As Yang Wu spoke, tears streamed down his face. He knew what his father was going to do¡ªYang Yuan was risking his life to buy time for them.


    If Yang Yuan didn¡¯t go with them, he would certainly die. There was no second possibility.


    Yang Yuan laughed heartily and said, ¡°Yang Wu, it¡¯s only natural for a father to protect his son. Yang Wu, you have to remember that if you can survive, you must leave the Great Wilderness immediately. Your talent is better than mine.


    Your achievements will be greater than mine one day. And our Yang family hasn¡¯t been wiped out yet. We still have Yang Chen and you. One day, our Yang family will return to the Great Wilderness to avenge the bloodshed of today! Horse-thief Gang, you can never eliminate all of us, the blooded men of the


    Yang family! ¡±


    ¡°Remember, my actions today are not meaningless. Yang Wu, you must live and live well.¡±


    With a roar, Yang Yuan suddenly turned around, determination radiating from his back.


    ¡°Father!¡±


    ¡°Uncle Yang Yuan!¡±

 Chapter 172 - Chapter 172: Chapter 169: Yang Heng’s Betrayal_l

    Chapter 172: Chapter 169: Yang Heng¡¯s Betrayal_l


    Translator: 549690339


    Yang Yuan¡¯s eyes already revealed a determined expression, as a man making a choice, no regrets even in death!


    He, Yang Yuan, was an iron-blooded man, and even if he died, he must die standing tall.


    However, Yang Yuan never expected that when he made his choice, he was still within Qiao Yunshan¡¯s manipulative control. Because at some unknown point, Qiao Yunshan had stepped into the air, blocking their path. He completely ignored his obstruction, leaving him helpless!


    Qiao Yunshan sneered, ¡°Hehe, have you finished discussing? Yang Yuan, you are indeed a real man, willing to sacrifice yourself to protect your son and buy time. Unfortunately, the gap in strength is too great. Now I am standing here, hehe, none of you can escape!¡±


    Despair, at this moment.


    Only despair filled the hearts of these few people.


    Are they going to perish here today? The men of the Yang family, entirely controlled by the Horse-thief Gang?


    ¡°I think I should be the one telling you that. Indeed, none of you bandits can escape today.¡± Suddenly, a furious voice emerged, and as the sound rose, Yang Chen appeared.


    At this moment, Yang Chen waved his hand, and his True Qi surged, pulling Yang Wu and the others behind him.


    Immediately after, Yang Chen held his long spear, his hair fluttering, staring at Qiao Yunshan, filled with murderous intent.


    ¡°You, you are Yang Chen.¡± Qiao Yunshan¡¯s eyes widened. ¡°You dare to come out?¡±


    Yang Chen had been missing for five consecutive days, without any news. Qiao


    Yunshan and the other bandits had always thought that he was hidden by the Yang family. But now that Yang Chen suddenly appeared here, it was surprising to everyone.


    What most astonished Qiao Yunshan was Yang Chen¡¯s battle record. It was said that a while ago, Yang Chen had shocked the Great Wilderness with his first-level Martial Arts Cultivation of the Spirit Martial Realm. Moreover, he had even single-handedly killed the third -level Third Master of the Spirit Martial Realm. This news spread all over the Great Wilderness, and who didn¡¯t know about it?


    Qiao Yunshan did not dare to question the authenticity of this news, because the Third Master was indeed dead.


    Facing a tough character who had even defeated the Third Master, Qiao Yunshan gulped and wondered if he could really beat Yang Chen despite being at the same cultivation level.


    ¡°Yang Chen, you¡¯re here.¡± Elder Yang shed tears of sorrow.


    Yang Yuan and Yang Wu were also excited, saying, ¡°Yang Chen, you¡¯re back at the right time! ¡±


    As for Qiao Yunshan, after his face changed between darkness and brightness for a while, he said, ¡°Yang Chen, I don¡¯t know whether to call you n?lVe or stupid. The Yang family painstakingly hid you, but you not only didn¡¯t appreciate it, but you also ran out. Hehe, do you think you¡¯re a match for so many of us bandits today?¡±


    Regardless, Qiao Yunshan decided to put up his momentum first.


    However, Yang Chen sneered, ¡°So you mean to gang up and bully the few?¡± ¡°Humph, so what?¡± Qiao Yunshan¡¯s face was expressionless.


    ¡°That¡¯s fine, I have the same intention!¡± Yang Chen waved his hand, and the next moment, a powerful might descended from the sky.


    ¡°Who is it!¡± Qiao Yunshan panicked.


    However, by the time he shouted these words, it was already too late!


    Boom!


    A storm broke out like a thunderbolt on a clear day, and the next moment, the storm engulfed Qiao Yunshan and the others, wiping them out completely.


    Instant kill, an unheralded instant kill.


    When the storm disappeared, there was no trace of Qiao Yunshan and the others left, as if they had vanished from the earth.


    Then, He Liancheng and several bodyguards appeared here one after another.


    ¡°The first level of the Spirit Martial Realm is too weak,¡± He Liancheng stretched a little.


    ¡°Commander, you¡¯re not being fair. You think they¡¯re weak, but you still take action, leaving us with nothing to do? We wanted to kill these wicked bandits, and you just snatched them away,¡± a dissatisfied bodyguard said.


    He Liancheng irritably replied, ¡°What, do you want to practice with me, the commander?¡±


    ¡°No, I don¡¯t dare,¡± the bodyguard immediately wilted, not having the courage to fight He Liancheng.


    ¡°Who are these people?¡± Elder Yang looked at the people in front of him, puzzled.


    Yang Chen said, ¡°These people are the reinforcements I brought! Speaking of which, Second Master, what¡¯s going on with the Yang family? Where did everyone go? What happened during these days?¡±


    No wonder Yang Chen was anxious; everything that happened was too strange.


    According to his thinking, even if the Horse-thief Gang acted quickly, there should be some process. At least the Twelve Great Tribes were there, and the small clans and middle-ranking tribes couldn¡¯t be in immediate danger. That would only happen if something went wrong with the Twelve Great Tribes, and the war would affect the middle-ranking tribes and small clans.


    However, even if the Twelve Great Tribes were useless, it should be no problem to hold on for half a year or a few months. But now, it¡¯s only been five days.


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t understand and couldn¡¯t help but ask.


    Elder Yang sighed, wiped the sad tears from the corner of his eyes: ¡°They were all captured by the Horse-thief Gang, all captured.¡±


    ¡°How is it possible? The Feng family is here, the Murong family is here, the


    Zhang family is here, and all the Twelve Great Tribes are here. It¡¯s hard for that Big Head to even vent his anger on my Yang family, let alone capture so many people from my Yang family out of thin air?¡± Yang Chen gritted his teeth.


    Elder Yang didn¡¯t speak, and Yang Wu cut in, ¡°This matter can¡¯t be blamed on the Twelve Great Tribes. It¡¯s all because of that bastard, my brother. No, he¡¯s not my brother! ¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Yang Chen was suddenly taken aback.


    Yang Yuan angrily said, ¡°It¡¯s that wicked son I gave birth to, Yang Heng, who colluded with the Horse-thief Gang. This kid spread false information, saying that the Li Family was being persecuted by the Horse-thief Gang and asked us to nelP. wnen tne clan Leaaer neara aDout It, tnere was no room ror ammgulty and acted with Elder Zhengyi.¡±


    ¡°But who knew that as soon as they left the Yang family, the people from the


    Horse-thief Gang came. In the fierce battle between Elder Zhengyi and the Second Master of the Horse-thief Gang, he was defeated and captured. As for the defensive measures of my Yang family, they were leaked by that wicked son Yang Heng, leaving nothing left. Without Elder Zhengyi and the Clan Leader, how could my Yang family be a match for the Horse-thief Gang? All of them were captured.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Yang Chen sighed in his heart.


    He had already warned Yang Jin He about Yang Heng¡¯s matter, but he didn¡¯t expect that the Yang family would still be deceived.


    Yang Heng seemed like a small figure, but in reality, he was not. If Yang Zhengyi and Yang Jin He didn¡¯t leave the Yang family, and with their defensive measures, it wouldn¡¯t be easy for the Horse-thief Gang to attack. At least delaying until other tribes came to help wouldn¡¯t be difficult. But once they left the Yang family, the situation changed.


    However, Yang Heng said something that couldn¡¯t be verified and easily tricked people.


    The only thing he couldn¡¯t think of was that Yang Heng was so heartless, he could accept his collusion with the Horse-thief Gang, but he even put so many people in the Yang family in danger.. Had this kid eaten his conscience?

 Chapter 173 - Chapter 173: Chapter 170: I Alone am Enough_l

    Chapter 173: Chapter 170: I Alone am Enough_l


    Translator: 549690339


    If Yang Jin He and Yang Zhengyi didn¡¯t leave the Yang family, it would not be easy for the horse- thief gang to succeed. The commotion of the battle between the two sides would definitely have attracted other great tribes to come and help. However, once they left the Yang family, the gang would be able to secretly take down Yang Zhengyi and Yang Jin He without the great tribes reacting in time.


    ¡°Yang Heng, Yang Heng. I, Yang Wu, never had such a brother! If I ever catch him, I will tear his body to pieces and grind his bones to dust!¡± Yang Wu roared, venting his hatred.


    Yang Chen knew of Yang Wu¡¯s anger, but he was still puzzled, ¡°What¡¯s going on with the Feng family and the twelve great tribes? As I¡¯ve seen on my way here, the small clans are also affected by the war. This doesn¡¯t make any sense.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s because the Wang and Chen families betrayed us¡­¡± Elder Yang said heavily.


    ¡°Betrayed? How did that happen?¡± Yang Chen narrowed his eyes.


    ¡°We only found out today. We used to hide in a basement in the Yang family. We weren¡¯t discovered by those bandits yesterday. When we set out this morning, we asked some of the middle-ranking tribes that were affected and learned about the news.¡± Elder Yang gritted his teeth, ¡°As soon as the horse-thief gang started attacking the major tribes, the Wang and Chen families, as if they had planned everything, also took action.¡±


    Yang Yuan continued, ¡°These two families have formidable strength. After so many years of accumulating reserves, they have already obtained many Spirit Martial Realm experts. With the help of the horse-thief gang, the two tribes instantly entangled the Zhang, Feng, and Murong families. It is said that the Zhang family is in imminent danger and will soon fall.¡±


    ¡°So soon?¡± Yang Chen¡¯s eyes widened.


    ¡°It was the horse-thief¡¯s Second Master who made a move, in alliance with


    Wang Dachui. The Feng and Murong families were probably held up by that Big


    Head, unable to provide any help.¡± Yang Yuan said solemnly, ¡°The Wang and


    Chen families, these traitors, are a disgrace to the Great Wild.¡±


    Yang Chen took a deep breath.


    He hadn¡¯t anticipated the betrayal of the Wang and Chen families.


    But now it seems that these two tribes were able to unite with the horse-thief gang in secret, and they must have been planning for a long time. Otherwise, it wouldn¡¯t be possible for the horse-thief gang and the two great tribes to act simultaneously. It was clear that they had planned this all along.


    No wonder Chen Ting joined the horse-thief gang without hesitation when they were at Monster Beast Mountain. It turns out the Chen family had already joined forces with the gang. Ma Long and Chen Ting were clearly putting on a show.


    Otherwise, how could those bandits capture all the geniuses so quickly in the vast inner area of Monster Beast Mountain?


    Chen Ting must have been helping them from behind.


    ¡°After that, we just came back from a middle-ranking tribe and returned to the Yang family, knowing that the current situation is beyond the control of a few people. We wanted to look at the Yang family one last time but were discovered by the bandits.¡± Elder Yang sighed sorrowfully.


    Yang Chen slowly said, ¡°With such a situation, it is indeed beyond the power of the Yang family to turn things around. I¡¯m afraid even the Feng and Murong families can¡¯t save themselves.¡±


    ¡°Yeah, according to the information we received, several other great tribes saw that the situation was unfavorable and that the horse-thief gang had an advantage, so they joined the gang one after another.¡± Yang Yuan said angrily. ¡°Now many middle-ranking and small tribes are seeing the unfavorable situation and planning to flee the Great Wilderness. However, as soon as these tribes try to leave, they are immediately killed by the horse-thief gang.¡±


    ¡°Right now, we don¡¯t know why, but the bandits seem not to be in a hurry to take action against the small and middle-ranking tribes. However, as soon as these tribes intend to leave the Great Wilderness, they are immediately killed, leaving no survivors.¡± Yang Chen shook his head, which seemed quite normal. If the Great Wild Hundred Clans could really unite, how could the horse-thief gang infiltrate the Great Wild? They would have been wiped out by the united clans long ago.


    It¡¯s precisely because everyone has their own selfish interests that the current situation exists.


    It¡¯s also normal for several great tribes to join the horse-thief gang.


    However, what confuses Yang Chen is why the horse-thief gang is so determined not to let the small and middle-ranking tribes leave?


    Control the entire Great Wilderness¡­


    Prevent the news from spreading.


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t figure it out.


    At this time, he didn¡¯t feel like thinking too much about it and said in a deep voice, ¡°By the way, since all the people of Our Yang Family were captured, how come the horse-thief gang didn¡¯t hurt anyone?¡±


    ¡°Sigh, isn¡¯t all of this to lure you, Yang Chen? If they saw you at the Yang family at the time, the bandits might have killed without a word. Fortunately, you were not in the Yang family but went to Liaocheng, otherwise a catastrophe would have befallen the family.¡± Yang Yuan took a deep breath, still somewhat frightened by the thought.


    Yang Chen narrowed his eyes, ¡°Still going after my life, huh? No matter what choices those great tribes make, joining the horse-thief gang is their most foolish choice. Since the gang wants my life, I¡¯m curious about how they¡¯re going to take it.¡±


    Yang Chen, we can¡¯t manage the ideas of those great tribes right now. While we have the chance, let¡¯s escape the Great Wilderness and preserve the fire. One day, we will come back and take revenge.¡± Elder Yang said with tears streaming down his face, ¡°Although we¡¯re sorry for the captured members of the Yang family, they wouldn¡¯t blame us for making this choice.¡±


    Yang Chen knew that if they had no strength, this was indeed the wisest choice.


    However, the current Yang Chen was different, ¡°Elder, don¡¯t worry, I have brought reinforcements. It¡¯s not necessarily that easy for the horse-thief gang to deal with me.¡±


    ¡°But with so few people¡­¡± Yang Yuan couldn¡¯t help but say.


    ¡°Haha, don¡¯t underestimate these people. Commander He, to deal with this horse-thief gang, ten of you should be more than enough, right?¡± Yang Chen smiled.


    ¡°Ten? Haha, I alone is enough.¡± He Liancheng¡¯s whole body was filled with a powerful presence, and in an instant, a strong sense of authority swept in all directions.


    It seemed like a boast, but given his martial arts strength, he was indeed worthy of making such a claim.


    Yang Yuan, Elder Yang, and the others looked at He Liancheng in astonishment as if they had seen a heavenly god descended to earth. For a moment, they felt an urge to bow down.


    He Liancheng¡¯s words contained no exaggeration at all.


    Indeed, to deal with the people of the horse-thief gang, he alone was more than enough.


    It¡¯s just that it would be less efficient without ten people.


    Fortunately, He Liancheng only released his true qi fluctuation for a moment and did not mean to trouble Elder Yang and the others. He quickly withdrew his true qi fluctuations and said, ¡°Young Master Yang Chen, I heard everything you said earlier. Now that it has come to this, what do you intend to do? The ten of us are at your command.¡±


    Seeing He Liancheng say this, Yang Yuan and the others were even more astonished.


    He Liancheng was so powerful that even the Feng Wuyang they had ever seen seemed inferior to him.. How could such a master actually be commanded by Yang Chen?

 Chapter 174 - Chapter 174: Chapter 171: Sudden Arrival_l

    Chapter 174: Chapter 171: Sudden Arrival_l


    Translator: 549690339


    Elder Yang looked at He Liancheng and the other powerful individuals, with each of their terrifying auras far surpassing Yang Zhengyi. He now realized that Yang Chen¡¯s abilities had already far exceeded his own imagination. Any further attempt to dissuade Yang Chen would be unwise.


    When Yang Chen heard He Liancheng¡¯s words, he said, ¡°We have to find a way to negotiate with the Horse-thief Gang.¡±


    ¡°Why bother with negotiations? Just kill them all!¡± A bodyguard responded.


    He Liancheng replied, ¡°Young Master Yang, although it might be reckless to simply attack them head-on, I don¡¯t see any problems with it.¡±


    Yang Chen said with a bitter smile, ¡°I naturally understand Commander He¡¯s thoughts. However, caution is the best policy. Our Yang family members are still in the hands of the Horse-thief Gang. If we recklessly attack them and push them to the point of no return, they might vent their anger on our family members, and that is something I don¡¯t want to see.¡±


    Hearing this, He Liancheng was startled and then laughed, ¡°I was too hasty and didn¡¯t consider all the possibilities.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s not your fault, Commander He,¡± Yang Chen said, not taking it to heart.


    ¡°So, what do you mean by negotiations, Young Master Yang?¡± Commander He asked curiously.


    ¡°It¡¯s simple. They¡¯ve captured our Yang family members, so we¡¯ll capture their Horse-thief Gang members,¡± Yang Chen gritted his teeth, ¡°This is called ¡®fighting fire with fire.¡¯ Under the current circumstances, the only person who can force the Gang Leader to negotiate with me is their Second Master.¡±


    Elder Yang was shocked, ¡°Yang Chen, are you trying to capture the Second Master alive?¡±


    Yang Chen nodded, ¡°If I don¡¯t negotiate with the Gang Leader, rescuing so many Yang family members unharmed won¡¯t be an easy task. Therefore, the best course of action now is to lure the Gang Leader out and then find a way to eliminate him.¡¯


    ¡°Right now, all the major tribes are struggling for survival, and to defeat the Horse-thief Gang, we¡¯ll need a trump card in our hands. When push comes to shove, this card will come in handy,¡± he added.


    Elder Yang couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°So, what should we do now?¡±


    ¡°We go to the Zhang Family. Didn¡¯t you just say that the Second Master is working with Wang Dachui of the Wang Family to force the Zhang Family to the brink of destruction? We¡¯re going to the Zhang Family now,¡± Yang Chen declared firmly.


    When Yang Chen arrived near the Zhang Family, he could already see the flames of battle ahead. His divine soul power swept over the area, and he caught sight of the battered Zhang Family, with numerous bandits rampaging inside. The tragic scene was difficult to describe.


    Looking at all this, Yang Chen¡¯s anger burned like a raging inferno. He clenched his fists and quickly noticed some disturbances in his soul scan.


    ¡°Is it her?¡± Yang Chen narrowed his eyes.


    Within the scope of his soul scan, he spotted a woman desperately trying to escape. She was none other than Zhang Yingeruo, who he had met before.


    The first time he met Zhang Yingeruo, she secretly watched him entering the


    Zhang Family. He was aware of her presence but chose to ignore it. Since Zhang Rufeng had introduced her as a prospective marriage partner, he had a deep impression of her. Now, seeing her fleeing for her life, he couldn¡¯t help but take notice.


    ¡°Has the Zhang Family truly fallen?¡± Yang Chen¡¯s divine soul power couldn¡¯t provide a complete view of the situation. As he focused on Zhang Yingeruo, he promptly descended from the sky.


    At this moment, Zhang Yingeruo no longer possessed the grace and composure she once had. Stained with blood, her eyes brimmed with unshed tears. She wanted to cry, but she tried her best to hold on, to prevent her tears from falling.


    War arrived swiftly and ruthlessly, and the Zhang Family was just a small shrimp caught up in its tide.


    She went from heaven to hell in an instant.


    But within a mere five days, too many things had changed.Zhang Family


    Ancestor was besieged and killed in an instant by the Horse-thief Gang¡¯s Second Master and Wang Dachui of the Wang Family. The Zhang Family lost its former glory overnight as the horse bandits invaded, killing and looting, with the Zhang family members scattered and fleeing. She was targeted by the horse bandits while escaping with a group of Zhang family members.


    Her father, mother, and brother all died on the spot to protect her. With their lives, they bought her time, allowing her to flee this far.


    But where could she escape to?


    Zhang Yingruo staggered as she fled, but she could clearly sense the pursuit of her enemies from behind.


    She tried to hold back her tears, but they still fell involuntarily from her face.


    She knew very well the fate that awaited her if she were captured by those bandits. The pitiful state of the women from the Zhang family who fell into the hands of the Horse-thief Gang, she could never forget, and she dared not imagine what would happen to her if she ended up in their hands.


    ¡°Haha, little girl, where are you running to?¡± Suddenly, a voice sounded from behind her.


    The sound sank into Zhang Yingruo¡¯s ears, deepening her despair.


    In the blink of an eye, four or five bandits blocked her way.


    Zhang Yingruo trembled as she stared at the bandits in front of her, her face


    pale. Biting her lip, she said, ¡°Don¡¯t come any closer.¡±


    ¡°Haha, little lady of the Zhang family, Zhang Yingruo, you¡¯re so pretty. Don¡¯t worry. Brother won¡¯t bully you. Why don¡¯t you marry me, and serve me in the future? I promise I won¡¯t let you suffer.¡± The leading bandit laughed maliciously.


    ¡°No, Brother Liu, you can¡¯t have her all to yourself. This girl is for all of us.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Zhang Yingruo¡¯s face showed even more despair. She was the number one female genius of the Zhang family and was known for her decisiveness. Resolved, she suddenly brandished a dagger, intending to slit her throat.


    However, just as she was about to commit suicide, a great force suddenly grabbed her arm and stopped her.


    ¡°Want to kill yourself? Haha, have you asked our permission? Don¡¯t be in a hurry. Wait until we¡¯re done having fun with you, and then you can kill yourself.¡± The bandit laughed, then called out, ¡°Take off her clothes for me; this pretty little girl is rare. She¡¯s ours now.¡±


    Zhang Yingruo shed tearful humiliation. Was she not even allowed to commit suicide?


    As the bandits drew closer, she cried out in anguish.


    ¡°Who will save me, who will save me?¡± Zhang Yingruo screamed.


    Just as her cries fell, an intense pressure suddenly descended, as if a great mountain pressed down. A powerful wave of True Qi was released, and the bandits who had been entangled with her were instantly disintegrated into thin air. Their bodies were turned to dust.


    Then, a man appeared before her like a heavenly god.


    It¡¯s unnerving to write this. I haven¡¯t done the math, but there should be thirty more chapters.


    Phew¡­ Thirty chapters, that¡¯s a massive undertaking for me.


    After today, I will strive to update at least four chapters every day. Yes, that¡¯s right, four chapters. The additional chapters will depend on your support. For every day that the recommendation votes exceed 200, I will add one more chapter; for every day that a single donation of more than 100 yuan is received, I will add two more chapters; and if the donation is over 1,000 yuan, I will add twenty chapters..

 Chapter 175 - Chapter 175: Chapter 172: He Will Kill Anyone Who Gets in His Way!_l

    Chapter 175: Chapter 172: He Will Kill Anyone Who Gets in His Way!_l


    Translator: 549690339


    Looking at the familiar figure in front of her, Zhang Yingeruo became dazed for a moment. Her beautiful teary eyes seemed to forget to cry for an instant, as she stared intently at the figure. She wanted to engrave this image into her memory within that instant, imprint it deep in her mind, and hopefully, never forget it!


    He was Yang Chen.


    The man she secretly loved, the first genius of the Great Wilderness ¡ª Yang Chen!


    ¡°Yang¡­ Young Master Yang Chen!¡± Zhang Yingeruo choked up as she spoke, trying hard not to cry. However, tears still welled up uncontrollably.


    She had been strong before because she had no other choice. Her strength was her assurance for survival. However, when she saw Yang Chen appear, her strength instantly crumbled as a sense of relief washed over her, leaving behind only the vulnerability she had been suppressing for so long.


    Vulnerability was the key to unfreezing her tears. Once unlocked, the tears would flow.


    Zhang Yingeruo looked at Yang Chen¡¯s figure through her teary eyes, feeling as if it were a hazy dream. The man standing there was like the end of the nightmare that had suddenly appeared in her memory over the past few days.


    Yang Chen hovered in midair, holding his silver spear, and said, ¡°Miss Zhang, are you alright¡­ Just wait a moment, I¡¯ll make these bandits disappear.¡±


    The few bandits who were scattered by him were not all of them. Two more were staring at Yang Chen in horror, ¡°It¡¯s Yang Chen, it¡¯s Yang Chen! He¡¯s a master in the Spirit Martial Realm. We can¡¯t possibly fight him, run!¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s too late to run now!¡± said Yang Chen coldly.


    When he saw these bandits plundering and killing, his anger burned fiercely.


    In a blink of an eye, when he turned back, the two bandits had already become cold corpses.


    He killed them with lightning speed, not leaving a single one!


    ¡°Miss Zhang!¡± Yang Chen came back to his senses and looked at the charmingly beautiful woman in front of him, her face covered in tears like pear blossoms in the rain.


    With just a glance, her face was already overflowing with tears¡­


    Zhang Yingeruo wiped the tears from the corner of her eyes and quickly bowed,


    ¡°Thank you for saving my life, Young Master Yang Chen. ¡±


    ¡°No need for thanks, Miss Zhang. I want to know, how is the Zhang Family now?¡± Yang Chen saw the delicate appearance of the woman and felt a pang of pity in his heart. But he soon shook his head and asked.


    Upon hearing this, Zhang Yingeruo¡¯s body trembled slightly. Biting her lips, she said, ¡°Our Zhang Family has fallen into the hands of the Horse-thief Gang and the treacherous Wang Family. Our Ancestor has been killed. The members of our clan have scattered and fled for their lives. Even our Clan Leader¡¯s fate is uncertain¡­ Our Zhang Family¡­¡±


    Upon hearing this, Yang Chen gently patted Zhang Yingeruo¡¯s shoulder in a reassuring manner.


    Zhang Yingeruo cried even harder.


    Yang Chen could understand, for he couldn¡¯t imagine the despair Zhang Yingeruo had experienced over the past few days.


    Thinking of this, he closed his eyes and then firmly said, ¡®Miss Zhang, I have been indebted to your Zhang Family Ancestor, Zhang Xuelian, for her great kindness, and I have promised the Zhang Clan Head to repay your family. Now the Zhang Family has suffered a sudden disaster, and I, Yang Chen, also bear responsibility. From today on, I swear that as long as there is even a tiny flame of hope left in the Zhang Family, I will ensure its resurgence. As long as I, Yang Chen, am alive in the future, the Zhang Family will never perish!¡±


    Looking at Yang Chen¡¯s serious face, Zhang Yingeruo, who already had some understanding of the situation, said softly, ¡°Young Master Yang Chen, you don¡¯t have to blame yourself so much. Those Horse-thief Gang members obviously had been planning this for a long time. Even if you hadn¡¯t killed the Third Master, they would have attacked the Hundred Clans of the Great Wilderness sooner or later. What happened today was inevitable. The plight of our Zhang Family had absolutely nothing to do with you.¡±


    Looking at Zhang Yingeruo¡¯s appearance, Yang Chen sighed.


    He could see that Zhang Yingeruo was an intelligent woman. After all, how could an ordinary person see through the long-standing plans of the Horse-thief Gang?


    Many people in the Great Wilderness probably still blamed him for killing the Third Master, thinking that was what provoked the Horse- thief Gang to take action.


    ¡°Miss Zhang, we should leave now,¡± said Yang Chen.


    ¡°Leave? Where to?¡± Zhang Yingeruo asked with wide eyes, as she was now homeless. ¡°Of course, I¡¯m going to find those horse bandits. They killed so many people from the Zhang family. Today, I¡¯ll kill the same number of them from the Horse-thief Gang.¡± Yang Chen gripped his silver spear, filled with killing intent. ¡°Miss Zhang, I want you to know that when I said I would protect


    your Zhang family from annihilation just now, I was not joking.¡±


    Yang Chen¡¯s destination was naturally the location of the Second Master. The reason he left two bandits alive earlier was to search their memories and find the current location of the Second Master. Then, he would strike where it hurts most and capture the Second Master.


    Now that he knows the location, Yang Chen naturally won¡¯t waste any time and heads towards the nearby branch of the Horse-thief Gang with Zhang Yingruo.


    ¡°Young Master Yang, ahead¡­ is the Horse-thief Gang¡¯s branch, it is said that the Second Master and Wang Family Ancestor Wang Dachui are inside.¡± Zhang Yingruo reminded him as they got closer.


    ¡°That¡¯s right, I¡¯m looking for them.¡± Yang Chen said slowly.


    Zhang Yingruo hesitated slightly. She originally wanted to remind Yang Chen that the Horse-thief Gang had many members while he was alone, making it difficult to make a significant impact. However, seeing Yang Chen¡¯s determined appearance, she suddenly gave up the idea of discouraging him further.


    No matter what choice Yang Chen makes, after succeeding, to go wild with this man once, even if it ends in death, what¡¯s the harm?


    A smile appeared on Zhang Yingruo¡¯s lips, and Yang Chen¡¯s arrival seemed like a ray of light that appeared in these five desperate days, illuminating her life, which had almost fallen into darkness.


    She cherishes every moment right now!


    The man in front of her held a long spear, and with one swift strike, only a loud boom was heard, the next moment, the Horse-thief Gang¡¯s branch main gate shattered!


    ¡°Horse-thief Gang, I, Yang Chen, am here!¡± Yang Chen clenched his Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear, at this point, he no longer wanted to hold back.


    ¡°Who is it!¡±


    ¡°Who¡¯s there?¡±


    Under the glaring sunlight, Yang Chen¡¯s appearance was blurred, but some people still recognized him.


    ¡°It¡¯s that genius Yang Chen from the Yang family!¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s Yang Chen!¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen is here?¡±


    ¡°Quickly call the Protector, the power of this kid, Yang Chen, is not something we can handle.¡±


    These horse bandits shouted one after another.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t bother with their nonsense. These bandits were all scum of the Great Wilderness. He snorted coldly, and the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear flicked, with thousands of spear shadows suddenly moving through the air. These thousands of illusions couldn¡¯t be compared to the past, as the thousand spear shadows were both real and fake.


    In the blink of an eye, blood splattered, and dozens of horse bandits were torn apart by the spear shadows!


    Yang Chen clenched his Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear, step by step entering the Horse-thief Gang¡¯s branch, descending like a god of death. He came here today fully prepared for a total massacre.


    Whoever stands in his way, he¡¯ll kill!


    Okay, it turned out that I only updated 27 chapters yesterday, missing three chapters. I¡¯m a man of my word, so I¡¯ll be updating seven chapters today and make up for the three chapters from yesterday. I will finish the seven chapters


    before ten o¡¯clock today..

 Chapter 176 - Chapter 176: Chapter 173: Stirring Up Trouble in the Horse-thief Gang_l

    Chapter 176: Chapter 173: Stirring Up Trouble in the Horse-thief Gang_l


    Translator: 549690339


    At the same time, Second Master and Wang Dachui were celebrating their consecutive victories in the past few days. Second Master, also known as Lin Zhou, laughed and said, ¡°Thanks to Brother Wang¡¯s help in killing the Zhang Family¡¯s Ancestor, otherwise, with his brilliant Martial Arts Cultivation, it would not have been an easy task. If we continue like this, first we¡¯ll destroy the Murong family, then the Feng family. The Great Wilderness will be ours ultimately.¡±


    ¡°Haha, that Old Ancestor of the Zhang family didn¡¯t know what¡¯s good for him, his death was just a matter of time. But Second Master, don¡¯t forget our deal, after your Red-clothed Gang takes control of the Great Wilderness, the vacant position of the Third Master¡­¡± Wang Dachui said, smirking as he raised his wine glass.


    Lin Zhou laughed aloud when he heard Wang Dachui¡¯s words, and said, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Brother Wang, who else could take the position of Third Master but you?¡±


    As the two colluded, they began discussing their future plans.


    Just then, a sudden explosion sounded, followed by a series of screams, which reached the ears of the two men.


    ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± Wang Dachui narrowed his eyes.


    Second Master probed with his soul and then laughed loudly, ¡°It¡¯s said that what you search for cannot be found, yet it comes to you without effort. Who would have thought that Yang Chen, who had been hidden by the Yang family, would come to us himself? Brother Wang, it¡¯s Yang Chen who has come to seek death. Let¡¯s go out and have a look!¡±


    Hearing Yang Chen¡¯s name, a fierce glint flashed in Wang Dachui¡¯s eyes.


    Yang Chen, who had always been a thorn in his heart, possessed a terrifying talent. If given thirty years, no, even just ten years, it might not be impossible for him to dominate the Great Wilderness.


    He was most worried about Yang Chen.


    But who would have thought, Yang Chen would come to them now, how could this not please Wang Dachui?


    Even if a genius is crazy, it can¡¯t be stopped.


    ¡°Haha, let¡¯s go and see!¡± Wang Dachui laughed heartily.


    The two of them soon arrived outside the scene.


    When they came out, they also saw Yang Chen at this moment.


    At this time, Yang Chen had the Purple Forbidden Soaring Dragon in one hand and a corpse in the other.


    Seeing the corpse, Second Master¡¯s expression turned cold, as the corpse belonged to one of the Horse Bandit Gang¡¯s Twelve Great Ghost Protectors, didn¡¯t it?


    ¡°Cao Zheng!¡± Second Master said coldly, ¡°Yang Chen, you little thief, you really are ruthless.¡±


    Each of the twelve Great Ghost Protectors was an expert in the Spirit Martial Realm.


    This Cao Zheng was one of the best among the twelve Great Ghost Protectors, with his strength close to the second stage of the Spirit Martial Realm. The moment they noticed Yang Chen¡¯s arrival, he had already taken care of Cao Zheng. Now, looking at Cao Zheng, where was there any sign of life left?


    Yang Chen said coldly, ¡°Second Master, your Horse Thief Gang members really lack skill. This so-called Cao Zheng, one of your twelve Great Ghost Protectors, couldn¡¯t even last three moves against me. How boring!¡±


    With that, Yang Chen loosened his grip, and Cao Zheng¡¯s corpse fell from the sky with a thud.


    Seeing this, Zhang Yingeruo¡¯s blood boiled. Even if he died, what was there to be afraid of in fighting alongside the young man in front him?


    Seeing Yang Chen easily dispose of a Great Ghost Protector, it would be a lie if


    Lin Zhou said he wasn¡¯t heartbroken. As the Second Master of the Horse Thief Gang, he knew very well how difficult it was to cultivate a Spirit Martial Realm master.


    With this in mind, he gritted his teeth in hatred, ¡®Yang Chen, you little thief, if you think Cao Zheng is nothing, why don¡¯t I play with you instead?¡±


    Yang Chen looked at the Second Master, who was at least seventy or eighty years old, and sneered, ¡°You¡¯ve lived so long, bullying a 14 or 15 -year-old kid like me doesn¡¯t make you great. Don¡¯t worry, Second Master, I won¡¯t play with you today. Someone else will take care of you. If you really want to have fun, I¡¯m sure they¡¯ll be happy to oblige!¡±


    ¡°Enough, Yang Chen. Are there any others here besides you? Stop pretending and accept your fate,¡± Second Master sneered.


    But just as his words fell, there was a sudden loud rumbling sound.


    A huge oppressive force swept through the area in an instant, causing both Wang Dachui and Second Master to feel suffocated and gasping for breath.


    ¡°Who is it?¡±


    ¡°Who¡¯s there?¡± Both Second Master and Wang Dachui were shocked.


    Second Master was even more horrified, his heart surging with waves of shock. He had never felt such a powerful pressure, not even from the Head of their Horse Bandit Gang.


    ¡°Who? Didn¡¯t Young Master Yang just say someone would play with you two? It seems like you didn¡¯t hear it clearly, so I think it¡¯s necessary to remind you of Young Master Yang¡¯s words


    As the words fell, ten bodyguards, including He Liancheng, all landed at the same time.


    Seeing these bodyguards, both Second Master and Wang Dachui paled in fear. ¡°Seventh Layer of Spirit Martial Realm, all of them,¡±


    ¡°No, that one in front¡­ Eighth Level of Spirit Martial Realm? Or more!¡± Second Master was terrified and took a step back.


    Not to mention He Liancheng, even the nine bodyguards at the Seventh Layer of Spirit Martial Realm were not opponents they could handle.


    Yang Chen spoke slowly, ¡°Second Master, Wang Dachui, Elder Wang¡­ How about letting them accompany you two?¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen, this is all a misunderstanding, a misunderstanding!¡± Wang Dachui¡¯s expression changed instantly, and he quickly said.


    ¡°Misunderstanding? No, I don¡¯t see any misunderstanding!¡± Yang Chen said,


    ¡°Commander He, you can start now.¡±


    Commander He yawned, ¡°Two little guys at the Fifth Level of Spirit Martial


    Realm, I¡¯ll deal with them, the underlings can be left to you.¡±


    ¡°Hey, Commander, don¡¯t grab all the action, why don¡¯t you deal with the underlings and leave the two to us?¡±


    The bodyguards all expressed their dissatisfaction.


    He Liancheng said irritably, ¡°Alright, we¡¯ll do it your way. We¡¯ll capture the two of them alive and leave their fate to Young Master Yang. I, as a commander, will deal with the underlings.¡±


    With their roles clearly defined, they took action instantaneously.


    In the blink of an eye, a catastrophe-like situation descended, leaving despair on the faces of the bandits.


    Ten men, like ten heavenly gods appearing at once!


    He Liancheng personally took care of the bandit underlings, and naturally, none would be spared. With a wave of his hand, hundreds of bandits were immediately wiped out by He Liancheng alone.


    Only Wang Dachui and Second Master struggled a bit, but facing nine bodyguards at the Seventh Level of Spirit Martial Realm, their resistance was like throwing an egg at a rock. They struggled for only a short while before being subdued by the bodyguards, their faces filled with fear.


    Seeing this scene, Zhang Yingeruo could hardly believe her own eyes and rubbed them. Was everything that happened real?


    The infamous Second Master and Wang Dachui, who had killed her family¡¯s Ancestor, had been subdued like rats, hadn¡¯t they?

 Chapter 177 - Chapter 177: Chapter 174: Zhang Yingeruo l s Repayment_1

    Chapter 177: Chapter 174: Zhang Yingeruo l s Repayment_1


    Translator: 549690339


    Yang Chen saw this scene, and only one word came to his mind: mob.


    Indeed, these bandits were not just a mob by nature; they had all tasted blood on their swords. Although they were not elite, they were far from being a mob. However, in front of He Liancheng, the gap was apparent.


    In the blink of an eye, no one in the Horse-thief Gang¡¯s branch was left alive, except for the Second Master and Wang Dachui, who were now restrained by He Liancheng¡¯s men and dared not even breathe heavily.


    He Liancheng spoke indifferently, ¡®Young Master Yang Chen, how should we deal with them? We leave it to you!¡±


    Yang Chen glanced at Wang Dachui and the Second Master, the corners of his mouth curling up with a cold smile.


    Seeing Yang Chen¡¯s smile, both the Second Master and Wang Dachui trembled. They lost their previous arrogance, especially Wang Dachui, who shouted: ¡°Yang Chen, I beg you to spare my life. If you spare me, I swear never to betray you. What happened today was forced upon me by the Horse-thief Gang. It was not my true intention, please believe me.¡±


    Now that the situation was clear, Wang Dachui realized they were no match for the people Yang Chen brought. The Horse-thief Gang was nothing compared to them.


    ¡°If you are unhappy, I will kill those troublemakers of the Wang Family: Wang Lang, as well as the brothers Wang De and Wang Ren!¡± Wang Dachui pleaded with a numb scalp.


    ¡°What a cunning one, Wang Dachui! When you were crying and joining our Horse-thief Gang, where was this attitude? Yang Chen, listen to me: if you spare me, our Horse-thief Gang will definitely serve you unreservedly in the Great Wilderness! You command, and we¡¯ll fight!¡± The Second Master quickly showed his loyalty when he saw that Wang Dachui might deceive Yang Chen.


    Yang Chen sneered repeatedly, looking down on Wang Dachui even more while speaking without expression: ¡°This Second Master will still be useful, but as for this Wang Dachui, kill him.¡±


    A man who could even betray his own family members to stay alive was useless. It was merely one less scum in the world if he were to die.


    ¡°Alright then.¡± He Liancheng¡¯s mouth curled up slightly.


    Upon hearing that Yang Chen wanted to kill him, Wang Dachui cried out in fear, ¡°Yang Chen, you can¡¯t kill me!¡±


    ¡°Oh, I can¡¯t kill you? Give me a reason why I shouldn¡¯t. What exactly do you, Wang Dachui, have that can benefit me?¡± Yang Chen squinted his eyes and spoke coldly.


    Fear spread through Wang Dachui¡¯s heart: ¡°There are still many properties and countless Spirit Stones in our Wang Family; I can give them all to you!¡±


    ¡°That reason is quite far-fetched¡­Spirit Stones, do you think I¡¯m lacking them?¡± Yang Chen scoffed disdainfully, ¡°Wang Dachui, do you know what I, Yang Chen, hate the most? It¡¯s betrayal. Although you haven¡¯t betrayed me, you have betrayed the entire Great Wilderness, which is even more hateful. As a member of the Hundred Clans of the Great Wilderness, you have colluded with the Horse-thief Gang, killing warriors of the Great Wilderness. To spare you would be a light punishment considering your actions. Do it.¡±


    He Liancheng, no longer interested in listening to Wang Dachui¡¯s excuses, acted swiftly. His True Qi surged, directly strangling Wang Dachui.


    Wang Dachui had wanted to escape, but how could he have possibly escaped in front of He Liancheng?


    By the time he came to his senses, Wang Dachui¡¯s body had been blasted into nothingness.


    Seeing this scene, the Second Master froze in fear, looking at Yang Chen as if he were a fierce tiger. He had no choice but to accept the fact that he was now a


    lamb to be slaughtered!


    ¡°Second Master, do you know why I spared your life?¡± Yang Chen yawned lazily, speaking casually and carelessly.


    ¡°I¡¯ll do whatever you say, whatever you say.¡± The Second Master was terrified, but he wasn¡¯t stupid. He knew he had some use and would obey whatever Yang Chen said.


    Yang Chen sneered repeatedly.


    The Second Master was indeed unexpectedly spineless.


    However, this wasn¡¯t surprising; a group of local tyrants from the outside world who had come to the Great Wilderness were obviously bullies who preyed on the weak. Could one expect them to have backbone?


    With this in mind, Yang Chen said, ¡°Brother guards, keep a close eye on him. He will be of great use to me.¡±


    ¡°Yes, Young Master Yang Chen, what are you planning to do next? We brothers haven¡¯t had enough fun yet, haha. This place is too enjoyable!¡± The guards laughed heartily.


    Yang Chen¡¯s mouth twitched a couple of times, then he turned to look at Zhang Yingeruo.


    Zhang Yingeruo had been stealing glances at Yang Chen all along. When she saw him turn his gaze on her, she trembled slightly and immediately lowered her head, not daring to meet Yang Chen¡¯s eyes. She stammered, ¡°Ya-Young Master Yang.¡±


    ¡°Miss Zhang, now that these horse thieves who raided the Zhang Family haven¡¯t scattered yet, I have caught their leader. Returning to the Zhang Family would solve their current problem. Come with me.¡±


    Yang Chen spoke gently.


    Hearing that Yang Chen wanted to rescue the Zhang Family, Zhang Yingeruo¡¯s eyes filled with tears. Suddenly, she knelt before Yang Chen, ¡°Young Master Yang, you have shown such great kindness and grace to me and my family. I have no way to repay you. From now on, my life belongs to you. Whether I


    serve as your maid, concubine, or even a servant, I am willing. I hope you can give me a chance to repay you.¡±


    It Yang Chen had only saved Zhang Yingeruo alone, that would be one thing.


    But he was going to rescue the entire Zhang Family. Remembering how many people from the Zhang Family had been killed and tortured by the Horse-thief Gang, she felt her heart being torn apart, powerless to stop it. Now that Yang Chen had said such words, they touched her deeply. Even if she had to serve Yang Chen and do the most menial tasks, what difference did it make?


    Yang Chen was startled upon seeing Zhang Yingeruo suddenly kneeling down, ¡°Miss Zhang, you don¡¯t have to¡­ please get up. The Zhang Family has shown me kindness; there¡¯s no need for this.¡±


    Yang Chen used his True Qi to help Zhang Yingeruo up as he spoke.


    Zhang Yingeruo had no choice but to get up as she couldn¡¯t resist Yang Chen¡¯s methods. Her pretty face flashed a hint of disappointment. She didn¡¯t know why, but she would have preferred to stay by Yang Chen¡¯s side, even if it was just to sneak a glance at him or do some hard work for him, it would be enough.


    ¡°Alright, time is of the essence. The longer we delay, the more lives may be lost. Miss Zhang, let¡¯s go.¡± Yang Chen said.


    With that said, Yang Chen didn¡¯t delay any further, taking Zhang Yingeruo with him as they headed towards the Zhang Family..

 Chapter 178 - Chapter 178: Chapter 175: The Traitor of the Zhang Family_l

    Chapter 178: Chapter 175: The Traitor of the Zhang Family_l


    Translator: 549690339


    Now, the Zhang Family is deeply trapped in dire straits. The invasion of the Horse-thief Gang has completely turned the Zhang Family into a hell, with corpses scattered everywhere. Some of the Zhang Family martial artists are resisting, but no matter how strong they are, they can¡¯t withstand the onslaught of numerous enemies, and ultimately, they all end in bitterness.


    After about one hour, the current situation in the Zhang Family finally calmed down. Prisoners were divided into two groups, tightly controlled by the bandits and tied up.


    ¡°Protector Ming, this group of prisoners is willing to submit to our Horse-thief Gang. Hehe, those, are all stubborn and unwilling to surrender to us.¡± A bandit looked at the two groups of prisoners in front of him and clicked his tongue.


    ¡°Spare us, all the bandit lords, spare us.¡± There are always people with weak wills everywhere.


    Of course, the Zhang Family is no exception. A large number of people are willing to surrender. At this moment, these people are kneeling on the ground, crying and begging for mercy, as if they are afraid that the people from the Horse-thief Gang would kill them.


    ¡°You¡­¡± Among those Zhang Family members who refused to surrender, Zhang Huaizhong shouted angrily, ¡®You bunch of cowards! The Horse-thief Gang killed your families and destroyed the home left by your ancestors. And now you kneel before these criminals; have your consciences been eaten by dogs?¡±


    A young man from the Zhang Family pointed at Zhang Huaizhong¡¯s nose and scolded, ¡°Zhang Huaizhong, do you think everyone is as stupid as you? In this world, being alive is always better than being dead! As long as these lords can spare my life, I am willing to do anything they ask.¡±


    ¡°You, you!¡± Zhang Huaizhong¡¯s blood boiled with anger.


    Meanwhile, Protector Ming stroked his chin and sneered, ¡°It¡¯s not a bad idea to use these people as cannon fodder when warring against the Feng and Murong Families. Besides, we are also short of some menial workers. These spineless ones won¡¯t be of much use to our Red-clothed Gang, so let¡¯s just throw them all to do hard labor. We just need more hands to gather resources from Monster Beast Mountain.¡±


    Upon hearing this, the bandit replied, ¡°Those who are willing to surrender to our Horse-thief Gang acknowledge current affairs, and Protector Ming appreciates you all. Just so happens, our Horse-thief Gang needs some menial workers to do hard labor. Whoever is willing can survive!¡±


    ¡°I am willing!¡±


    ¡°I am willing!¡±


    One after another, those spineless ones jumped out.


    ¡°You bunch of cowards!¡± Zhang Huaizhong roared, his eyes bloodshot, and growled like an enraged beast.


    ¡°What cowards? We are now part of the Horse-thief Gang.¡± A young man from the Zhang Family laughed sarcastically. To win favor from the Horse-thief Gang, he continued, ¡°Eldest Brother, this Zhang Family troublemaker is so noisy and disrespectful. Let me kill him for you.¡±


    ¡°Oh?¡±


    The burly man from the Horse-thief Gang raised his eyebrow.


    Killing one¡¯s own clan member to survive? This has to be an interesting play.


    He waved his hand with interest, ¡°Kid, you have potential. Here, take this knife. Kill him, and from this moment on, you¡¯ll be one of us in the Horse-thief Gang. Unlike them, you¡¯ll not have to do hard labor.¡±


    ¡°Alright.¡± Hearing this, the young man¡¯s eyes gleamed. He didn¡¯t hesitate and got up.


    Seeing that there were benefits to taking the initiative to kill one¡¯s own clan member, the other spineless ones jumped out one after another: ¡°I¡¯m also willing to do it!¡±


    ¡°Give me a chance.¡±


    Zhang Huaizhong clenched his teeth with anger.


    All these spineless people, during the time the Zhang Family was in trouble, were hesitant and afraid, running away faster than anyone else. But when it comes to fighting against their own people now that the Horse-thief Gang has invaded, they act even faster and more brutally in their desperation to survive, doing whatever it takes.


    ¡°Zhang Shengyi, you dare try to kill me!¡± Zhang Huaizhong stared angrily.


    Wasn¡¯t this spineless young man the Zhang Shengyi who tried to play dirty tricks and fought Yang Chen during the Hundred Clans Trial Battle?


    Zhang Shengyi was the second genius of the Zhang Family, always suppressed by Zhang Huaizhong. At this moment, he said viciously, ¡°Zhang Huaizhong, you always showed off in front of me in the Zhang Family. Haha, did you always think you could suppress me? Did you think you were the number one genius of the Zhang Family? But look at you now! What can you do? You call me spineless, but now I can kill you, join the Horse-thief Gang, while you? You can¡¯t do anything! What a crappy number one genius!¡±


    As these words fell, Zhang Shengyi picked up the knife and was about to chop at Zhang Huaizhong¡¯s neck.


    But at the next moment, a sudden surge of powerful energy swept in, and with a bang, it invisibly hit Zhang Shengyi¡¯s body, making him spit blood and retreat uncontrollably.


    ¡°Huh?¡±


    All the Zhang Family members and the Horse-thief Gang who planned to kill their fellow clansmen were shocked.


    Protector Ming, however, was quite shrewd, and immediately shouted, ¡°Who is it? Come out!¡±


    The person who made the move obviously didn¡¯t intend to hide, and after taking action, revealed himself. Wasn¡¯t it Yang Chen?


    At this time, Yang Chen and Zhang Yingeruo appeared together, floating in midair, looking down below.


    ¡°It¡¯s you, Yang Chen!¡± Protector Ming was slightly shocked, but soon calmed down: ¡°Yang Chen, you little thief, you dare to show up in front of our Horse-thief Gang. You choose not to walk the path of heaven but insist on entering the gate of hell. Haha, it¡¯s nice of you to come and die. You won¡¯t be able to escape today.¡±


    ¡°Is that so? Going to die?¡± Yang Chen raised the corner of his mouth, ¡°Originally, I came to the Zhang Family with the idea of cleaning up you bandits. But now it seems that you have all gathered together and saved me a lot of trouble. As for dying¡­ That¡¯s what your Second Master thought at first too.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯ve seen the Second Master?¡± Protector Ming felt something off.


    Yang Chen scoffed, then dragged the Second Master out and removed the hood covering his head, shouting, ¡°Bandits of the Horse-thief Gang, take a look at who this is.¡±


    The Second Master was tightly controlled by Yang Chen and felt utterly humiliated. But at this time, he had no choice but to grit his teeth and endure his anger.


    Protecter Ming felt turbulent waves in his heart, then shouted, ¡®Yang Chen, what have you done? Surrender your life!¡±


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t even bother to look at him; he knew someone else would take action.


    Sure enough, those bodyguards hiding in the dark were more excited. In the blink of an eye, without exposing themselves, they instantly killed Protector Ming.


    ¡°The Protector is dead!¡± ¡°Protector Ming is dead!¡±


    ¡°Run!¡±


    These bandits dispersed in a panic, trying to escape.


    However, how could they escape under Yang Chen¡¯s watch?


    Yang Chen swung his long spear, and in an instant, thousands of spear shadows enveloped the entire Zhang Family. In no time, the fleeing bandits fell one after another under the onslaught of thousands of spear shadows. In less than the time it took to drink a cup of tea, the once arrogant and domineering Horse-thief Gang had not a single member left.


    Without a Spirit Martial Realm expert, these Body Refining Realm bandits could hardly pose any threat to Yang Chen..

 Chapter 179 - Chapter 179: Chapter 176: Thousand Year Treasure_l

    Chapter 179: Chapter 176: Thousand Year Treasure_l


    Translator: 549690339


    At this moment, Yang Chen was holding his shoulder, looking down at the people of the Zhang Family.


    Zhang Huaizhong exclaimed with joy, ¡°Yang Chen, it¡¯s you Yang Chen! And Yingruo sister, you¡¯re fine, it¡¯s really great that you¡¯re fine.¡±


    Tears streamed down Zhang Huaizhong¡¯s face. Although Zhang Yingruo was not his biological sister, she was a member of his clan, and their blood ties were close. Now that the Zhang family had fallen, only he could understand how extravagant it was to see another surviving family member.


    ¡°Brother Zhang, it¡¯s okay now. Leave the rest to me.¡± Yang Chen looked down and stared at the trembling traitors who had originally betrayed the Zhang family and joined the Horse-thief Gang, saying, ¡°You really put on a great show for me. You just betrayed the Zhang family and joined the Horse-thief Gang. Should I treat you as members of the Horse-thief Gang, or should I protect you as members of the Zhang Family? This makes things a bit difficult.¡±>


    Hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, these traitors who had betrayed the Zhang family knelt down one by one, shouting at the top of their voices as if they were afraid that Yang Chen wouldn¡¯t hear them: ¡°Young Master Chen, we are from the Zhang family, the Zhang family!¡±


    ¡°Bullshit. vou still dare to sav vou are members of the Zhang familv. esDeciallv you Zhang Shengyi. You still dare to say you are a member of the Zhang family?¡± Zhang Huaizhong roared angrily:


    ¡°Why shouldn¡¯t we be considered members of the Zhang family? Our last name is Zhang, we have the blood of the Zhang family, we are members of the Zhang family.¡± Zhang Shengyi shouted loudly, his voice hoarse. He knew about Yang Chen¡¯s entry into the Spirit Martial Realm, and he had just witnessed Yang Chen killing the bandits.


    In front of Yang Chen, he had no room for resistance.


    ¡°That¡¯s right, we are members of the Zhang family.¡±


    Yang Chen looked at the scene and sneered, ¡°Zhang Shengyi, I used to think you were just a little schemer, but I didn¡¯t expect you to put on such a good show, even daring to kill your own clan members. You really have no conscience. ¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen, I was just¡­ I was just wronged. I was temporarily yielding. I planned to infiltrate the Bandits¡¯ Gang and make plans for the Zhang family later.¡± Zhang Shengyi quickly came up with a reasonable excuse.


    Upon hearing this, Yang Chen didn¡¯t even look at Zhang Shengyi: ¡°Miss Zhang, although I hate traitors, this is ultimately the Zhang family¡¯s business. Choose how to deal with them, Miss Zhang.¡±


    Zhang Yingruo had naturally seen everything that had happened in front of her from beginning to end. Adversity reveals true nature, and she finally knew what kind of people these spineless traitors were.


    Thinking of this, she clenched her teeth tightly: ¡°Young Master Yang, theoretically speaking, they are indeed members of the Zhang family, but the Zhang family doesn¡¯t need spineless people like them.¡±


    ¡°Good, Miss Zhang¡¯s choice is absolutely wise.¡± Yang Chen shouted sharply and then glanced at the Zhang family¡¯s cowards below.


    These cowards of the Zhang family widened their eyes one by one, kneeling down and begging for mercy.


    Yang Chen showed no mercy, his True Qi surged, and he killed all the traitors of the Zhang family cleanly.


    Zhang Yingruo made the right choice. These traitors, if left behind, would make no sense at all. The Zhang family did not need these fence sitters; keeping them would only bring disaster.


    Eventually, when the Zhang family would be rebuilt, these traitors would become parasites sooner or later. Rather than that, it was better to kill them prematurely.


    ¡°Thank you, Young Master Yang.¡± Zhang Yingruo said with tears in her eyes.


    ¡°There¡¯s no need for that. Since I vowed to protect the Zhang family, I have no intention of breaking my word. Now, Miss Zhang, go ahead and untie the surviving members of the Zhang family. You need to reunite for a while.¡± Yang Chen smiled and said.


    Zhang Yingruo gratefully responded and hurriedly ran over.


    Tonight, Yang Chen stayed at the Zhang family¡¯s residence temporarily. As for Elder Yang and others, Yang Chen had naturally arranged everything for them.


    At night, Yang Chen stayed in the room specially arranged by Zhang Yingruo.


    He didn¡¯t cultivate but instead focused his attention on the box with prohibitions given to him by Zhang Xuelian.


    Today at the Zhang family, Yang Chen remembered this item and then said, ¡°Rainbow, do you think that now that I have entered the Spirit Martial Realm, I have the ability to open this box?¡±


    ¡°Young Master can try. Logically speaking, the power of the Spirit Martial Realm can indeed break the first level of prohibition. However, these prohibitions are very complex, and I can¡¯t guarantee it. Whether you succeed or not still depends on you, Young Master,¡± Rainbow poked her head out and spoke softly.


    Upon hearing this, Yang Chen nodded and didn¡¯t delay any further. The True Qi in his hand surged, and in an instant, he struck the mysterious box.


    ¡°Bang!¡±


    A sound was born.


    Rainbow quickly used her Divine Soul Power to block the spread of the sound, making it difficult for outsiders to hear Yang Chen¡¯s actions.


    ¡°Huh?¡±


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t seem so calm at this moment. He looked at the box without any movement and touched his chin, ¡°There isn¡¯t even a trace of movement.¡±


    This made him feel incredulous.


    He didn¡¯t believe it.


    He didn¡¯t give up after the first strike.


    That strike just now was just a probing one.


    This time he was going to give it his all.


    In an instant, he gathered True Qi in his hand, and then the Essence Blood of the Black Mountain Black Bear trembled slightly in his hand. In an instant, a miniature Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm formed, and Yang Chen suddenly bombarded the prohibition on the box.


    Boom.


    The deafening sound was blocked by Rainbow¡¯s Divine Soul Power, not spreading out and disturbing others.


    At this moment, dust flew up, causing Yang Chen to cough endlessly. When Yang Chen could finally see clearly, a smile of joy gradually appeared on his face: ¡°Broken. Haha, the power of the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm is indeed extraordinary.¡±


    Rainbow exclaimed, ¡°Congratulations, young master. If it was another Spirit Martial Realm practitioner, it would have taken at least two or three layers of prohibition to break the prohibition. You broke it with just the first one.¡±


    At this moment, Yang Chen¡¯s attention was not on Rainbow¡¯s praise. Both of his eyes were fixed on the box.


    Upon breaking the first prohibition, the first drawer of the box opened, revealing a delicate and finely crafted silver key floating inside.


    This key exuded an enticing aura. If it weren¡¯t for Rainbow¡¯s Divine Soul power blocking it, the Zhang family would have been overflowing with light, illuminating the four directions.


    Seeing this scene, could Yang Chen not be surprised, ¡°What is the history of this key?¡±


    Rainbow stared intently at the key and kept saying, ¡°Young Master, you¡¯ve picked up a treasure this time.¡±


    Despite his rich experiences, Yang Chen was not omniscient. Hearing


    Rainbow¡¯s words, he hesitated and asked, ¡°Rainbow, do you know this key?¡±


    ¡°Yes, yes. My inherited memory contains information about this key; this key is associated with a thousand-year-old treasure. Young master, with this key, you get an opportunity. That woman was really generous.¡± Rainbow exclaimed, referring to Zhang Xuelian, the woman in this context.


    Yang Chen hesitated for a moment.


    Thousand-year Treasure?


    What¡­


    What on earth did Zhang Xuelian give him?

 Chapter 180 - Chapter 180: Chapter 177: Tiandu Emperor_l

    Chapter 180: Chapter 177: Tiandu Emperor_l


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°What is the deal with this Thousand-year Treasure?¡± Yang Chen asked with an endless curiosity in his eyes.


    No matter how you look at it, the Thousand-year Treasure involves a whole millennium, and it cannot be ignored.


    ¡°What did you say? A treasure left behind by the Emperor?¡± Yang Chen was suddenly stunned.


    Emperor¡­


    In a way, this could be said to be the pinnacle of a martial artist. Although it may not be the strongest, it is a truly top-notch force.


    It is said that beneath the Emperor level, everyone else is ants. It can be seen that not much can pose a threat to the emperor-level strong.


    Yang Chen exclaimed: ¡°Tiandu Emperor, I have heard of him.¡±


    Such emperor-level strong people have been recorded in history books, and he naturally heard of them.


    Caihong gave a smile: ¡°Young Master, if you understand the existence of emperor-level strong people, you should know how valuable the treasure left behind by the emperor is.¡±


    ¡°So what¡¯s the deal with the thousand years?¡± Yang Chen asked involuntarily.


    ¡°This involves the temperament of Tiandu Emperor, no one knows how he thought. When Tiandu Emperor transcended into immortality, he left his treasures for neither his descendants nor later generations. Instead, he created an immense Tiandu Imperial Palace hidden underground, with all of its treasures stored inside. It opens once every thousand years, and there are three keys left, placed in various locations in North Mountain County for the destined to find!¡± Caihong said.


    ¡°What is the purpose of this key?¡± Yang Chen inquired with a frown: ¡°Does it mean that only those who possess the key can unlock the door to the treasure?


    Caihong shook her head: ¡°It can¡¯t be said entirely like that, I don¡¯t have a deep understanding of this either. I only know that the treasure left by Tiandu Emperor opens once every thousand years. A thousand years ago, this treasure had been opened, and as long as you pass the assessment left by the Emperor, you can enter its periphery. But to enter the inner area, the key is absolutely necessary. ¡±


    ¡°That is to say, even with the key, if you don¡¯t pass Tiandu Emperor¡¯s basic assessment, you might not be able to get the treasure he left behind. But without a key, it is impossible to obtain the real treasure left by Tiandu Emperor. ¡±


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but laugh: ¡°Tiandu Emperor really has a strange temperament!¡±


    ¡°Isn¡¯t that so! It is said that a thousand years ago, there was a fierce battle for


    Tiandu Emperor¡¯s treasure in North Mountain County, with countless deaths. In the end, it all came to nothing, and it seems that no one obtained the real treasure left by Tiandu Emperor. Who got the key is even more unknown.¡± Caihong told it in a hazy manner.


    The inheritance memory is passed down, not hers.


    What she said was only part of the memory, and she didn¡¯t fully understand it either.


    Yang Chen questioned: ¡°No one obtained Tiandu Emperor¡¯s complete treasure a thousand years ago?¡±


    ¡°Well, it¡¯s not a strange thing. Young Master, think about it. What kind of handwriting does Tiandu Emperor have, and would the treasure he left behind be taken away in the first thousand years? Otherwise, the treasure of Tiandu Imperial Palace would be too scarce.¡± Caihong smiled.


    ¡°Also, how long will it be before the Thousand-year Treasure is reopened this time?¡± Yang Chen asked: ¡°This time is a bit too long, it¡¯s really not easy to calculate.¡±


    ¡°This is a piece of cake for our inherited memories. I can calculate it, just give me a moment to think¡­¡± Caihong pouted her little mouth, and after a while, she said: ¡°Young Master, if Caihong is not wrong, there should be only two or three years left before the Thousand-year Treasure left by Tiandu Emperor is reopened. It won¡¯t be too long.¡±


    Yang Chen was suddenly stunned: ¡°Two to three years, that¡¯s so soon?¡± Two to three years for a martial artist is just a fleeting moment.


    ¡°My inheritance memory records that the treasure left behind by Tiandu


    Emperor entails difficult basic assessments that are even hard for many Origin Martial Realm masters to pass.¡± Caihong said. ¡°As for the specific rules of the assessment, no one knows too much about it in detail. But it seems to have something to do with the inheritance left by Tiandu Emperor.¡±


    This made Yang Chen laugh bitterly.


    It seems that although he has the key, it is still unknown whether he can get the treasure left by Tiandu Emperor. If he couldn¡¯t pass the assessment, everything would be in vain.


    But speaking of it, Zhang Xuelian actually left such an opportunity to obtain the Emperor¡¯s treasure for himself.


    As for the emperor¡¯s treasure, others may not know, but Yang Chen is very clear.


    Zhang Xuelian is really not stingy, leaving such an opportunity for a man who might become her husband. If he really becomes her husband, what will happen then?


    This is still just the treasure unlocked by the first prohibition.


    What about the second prohibition and the third prohibition?


    There is no denying that if he really marries Zhang Xuelian, it may not be a bad thing.


    ¡°This treasure key involves a lot, I must be careful to keep it in the future.¡±


    Yang Chen murmured: ¡°Caihong, help me take out the Purple Elegance Dan Furnace, I am going to refine a batch of elixirs. Speaking of which, I have not tried alchemy since I acquired the Starfire.¡±


    ¡°Young Master, what elixir are you going to refine?¡± Caihong asked curiously, as watching Yang Chen refining pills was a kind of enjoyment for her.


    Yang Chen has turned alchemy into an art.


    Yang Chen smiled faintly: ¡®Qingming Zhenyuan Pill, have you heard of it?¡±


    ¡°What!¡± Caihong opened her little mouth in surprise: ¡®Yo¡­Young Master, are you going to refine Qingming Zhenyuan Pill? Did I hear it wrong? That¡¯s a perfect fourth-grade pill, just like the one you refined for those two silly bears last time!¡±


    Yang Chen smiled faintly: ¡°Caihong, your inherited memory is really a treasure as you even know the names of such rare elixirs. Indeed, Qingming Zhenyuan Pill is a perfect fourth-grade pill. As long as it is taken and refined, one can unconditionally increase their Spirit Martial Realm cultivation level by one!¡±


    It is an increase in the Spirit Martial Realm cultivation level, not in the Body Refining Realm!


    This is the overbearing aspect of the Qingming Zhenyuan Pill, which is also a very scarce type of elixir. Compared to the Gravity Pill, the Qingming Zhenyuan Pill only increases the cultivation of a Spirit Martial Realm martial artist by one level, but it is a full three grades higher than the Gravity Pill.


    Why?


    Because there are many elixir varieties that can increase the Cultivation Level of the Gravity Pill, but there are fewer varieties that can increase the Spirit Martial Realm cultivation level!

 Chapter 181 - Chapter 181: Chapter 178: Winning People’s Hearts (Seventh Update)_l

    Chapter 181: Chapter 178: Winning People¡¯s Hearts (Seventh Update)_l


    Translator: 549690339


    If it was some time ago, Yang Chen wouldn¡¯t have been able to refine this Qingming Zhenyuan Pill. The materials were not enough, and he didn¡¯t have several of the most precious ones.


    But now it¡¯s different, although he still hasn¡¯t gathered the most precious materials, he has obtained a Strange Fire. The reason why alchemists dream of such fire is because its special attributes can compensate for the missing materials in elixirs.


    It was just like the Starfire, its function was corrosion, its Yin-Yang property was negative, which happens to compensate for the most precious material in the Qingming Zhenyuan Pill ¨C Green Cloud Grass.


    The characteristic of Green Cloud Grass is the Yin energy it contains, which is necessary for the formation of the Qingming Zhenyuan Pill.


    Without Green Cloud Grass, as long as he has this Starfire¡¯s Yin energy, he can still refine the Qingming Zhenyuan Pill.


    ¡°Young Master, are you going to take this Qingming Zhenyuan Pill now to enhance your martial arts cultivation?¡± Rainbow blinked.


    Yang Chen shook his head: ¡°Of course not, I¡¯m not that impatient. After reaching the Spiritual Martial Realm, martial arts cultivation doesn¡¯t improve as fast as in the Body Refining Realm, so I plan to take this Qingming Zhenyuan Pill after reaching the Spiritual Martial Realm 5th Level.¡±


    During the Body Refining Realm, he had taken the Gravity Pill early, as the improvement in cultivation during the Body Refining Realm didn¡¯t put any pressure on him. It was merely laying the foundation, he had so many methods to use.


    But it¡¯s not the same in the Spiritual Martial Realm. Although he still has many methods, he doesn¡¯t dare use the treasures he painstakingly made as casually as in the Body Refining Realm.


    ¡°This Qingming Zhenyuan Pill is only effective the first time it¡¯s taken, I don¡¯t want to waste it.¡± Yang Chen said with a smile.


    ¡°Then, why did you refine it so early¡­¡± Rainbow couldn¡¯t help but say.


    Yang Chen smiled casually: ¡°It¡¯s for those guards.¡±


    ¡°What, Young Master, you¡¯re being too wasteful.¡± Rainbow was shocked, ¡°How could something so precious be given to those guards? Frankly speaking, their martial arts cultivation has already reached a certain extent, and it¡¯s hard for them to have any more improvement.¡±


    Yang Chen waved his hand: ¡°Rainbow, although you are smart, the art of using people is not as simple as you think. These guards are helping me now, but they are all doing it out of respect for Jin Cheng. They are helping me, but who would really help me wholeheartedly?¡±


    ¡°If I give them this Qingming Zhenyuan Pill, it will be different. They help me this time, and next time, even if it¡¯s not for Young Master Jin Cheng¡¯s sake, they will still help me. It¡¯s a matter of reciprocity. I can refine this Qingming Zhenyuan Pill once, and I can refine it a second time. But if I don¡¯t win their hearts this time, I may not have the opportunity next time.¡± Yang Chen said earnestly.


    Rainbow pouted, ¡®You humans are really strange. No wonder our ancestral memories say that even though our mermaid tribe is smarter than you humans, and we have a wider range of knowledge in the path of all things, your human martial artists have always been at the top of the world.¡±


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but laugh, and didn¡¯t say anything more. Instead, he sat down cross-legged, put the materials into the Purple Elegance Dan Furnace, and began to earnestly refine the elixir.


    With the Starfire, he finally found the feeling of his previous life.


    What he lacks now is a Creation Pill Furnace that can dominate his previous life. If he had a divine furnace, he could refine his peak masterpiece from his previous life ¨C the Divine Wrath Creation Pill!


    This elixir was only half-completed in his previous life, but even if it was just a half, it was enough to be considered as his peak masterpiece. Neither Hua Wanru nor any of the geniuses under his command had ever tasted this masterpiece.


    This is also one of his cards against Hua Wanru!


    If he could refine this pill, Yang Chen would have the confidence to soar into the sky and kill Hua Wanru; it¡¯s just a matter of time.


    However, it¡¯s still too early to talk about these things now. A Creation Pill Furnace with divine effects is extremely rare. Even in his previous life, he had only one.


    While he had these thoughts in his mind, it didn¡¯t hinder Yang Chen¡¯s alchemy, time passed by gradually, and the elixir soon took shape.


    A furnace full of fragrant pills condensed, and then Yang Chen quickly finished it.


    ¡°Succeeded!¡±


    The elixir fell from the pill furnace and landed in Yang Chen¡¯s palm.


    ¡°Ten pills!¡± Rainbow was surprised, ¡°This is the limit of the amount you can refine with the materials you¡¯ve placed, Young Master. Your alchemy level is definitely more than just a Fourth-grade Perfect Alchemy Master. I¡¯m afraid not even a Grade 5 or 6 alchemist can limit you!¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re right.¡± Yang Chen shrugged, not intending to hide anything from his own people.


    Rainbow had an incredulous look on her face: ¡°Young Master, are all the geniuses among you humans so terrifying?¡±


    Yang Chen smiled awkwardly: ¡°In alchemy, perhaps I¡¯m the only one who¡¯s so terrifying. ¡±


    He didn¡¯t have any boasting in his words.


    Without mentioning the ancient era, in the past three thousand years, Yang Chen ranked himself as the second-best genius in alchemy, and no one dared to claim the first.


    Even in his previous life, during his teenage years, he was more than just a five or six-grade alchemist.


    ¡°Alright, the elixir is ready. Rainbow, you can go back to the Eight Extremities Flowing River space. I will give this elixir to the guards.¡± Yang Chen said.


    Rainbow didn¡¯t hesitate and jumped into Yang Chen¡¯s waist jade pendant, disappearing without a trace.


    Yang Chen, on the other hand, pushed open the door with a creak and immediately vanished without a trace.


    When he appeared again, Yang Chen had already arrived at the room where the guards were staying.


    The guards were meditating when they felt Yang Chen¡¯s arrival, and they all stood up and said, ¡°Young Master Yang visits in the middle of the night, what brings you here?¡±


    He Liancheng looked at Yang Chen with doubt: ¡°Young Master Yang, please!¡±


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t beat around the bush: ¡°Commander He, the guards have accompanied me through mountains and rivers, coming to Da Huang and helping me kill the bandit gang of horse-thieves. I am grateful for your kindness. Tonight, I was pondering upon this and felt something lacking in my heart. So, I refined some elixirs to give to Commander He and the guards!¡± Upon hearing this, the guards were stunned.


    He Liancheng¡¯s lips curled up into a smile. Having lived for so many years, how could he not figure out Yang Chen¡¯s intentions?


    Yang Chen was clearly trying to win over their hearts.


    However, winning their hearts wasn¡¯t a bad thing, as it showed that Yang Chen was good at handling relationships. But winning over these Spiritual Martial Realm masters, like themselves, wasn¡¯t that easy. At least, with his cultivation, He Liancheng had seen and experienced many things. It wasn¡¯t that easy to win him over!


    He wasn¡¯t very interested in the treasures Yang Chen had brought out because he didn¡¯t think Yang Chen could offer anything that would really interest him.


    The guards looked at each other, their expressions not very rich, clearly thinking the same as He Liancheng..

 Chapter 182 - Chapter 182: Chapter 179: Acknowledging the Master!_l

    Chapter 182: Chapter 179: Acknowledging the Master!_l


    Translator: 549690339


    Yang Chen was not a fool; he could see the guards¡¯ thoughts, knowing that they didn¡¯t think highly of the elixir he made.


    However, these guards were smart, and they didn¡¯t show any disdain on their faces. Even their words were unblemished: ¡°Oh? What kind of elixir has Young Master Yang made? Let us take a look!¡±


    Upon hearing this, Yang Chen opened the box, and a rich pill fragrance immediately drifted out. Ten elixirs with round texture, emitting faint light and spiritual energy appeared in front of the guards¡¯ eyes.


    The guards were all surprised when they saw these elixirs.


    Although they couldn¡¯t recognize the name of this elixir, its material, pill fragrance, and scattered spiritual energy were all indicators of its uniqueness. At least, it was more precious than any elixir they had ever seen before.


    ¡°This¡­¡±


    The guards all revealed greedy expressions.


    No wonder they had such reactions ¨C anyone who saw such a treasure would have a similar attitude as these guards.


    ¡°What kind of elixir is this?¡± the guards asked one after another, unable to maintain their previous indifference. Their desire for the elixir was evident in their voices.


    Seeing the drastic change in the guards¡¯ expressions, Yang Chen touched his chin and smiled.


    Before he could speak, He Liancheng, with his big eyes widened, looked at the elixirs placed in the box and said incredulously, ¡°This¡­ is this the Qingming Zhenyuan Pill? Young Master Yang, is this really the Qingming Zhenyuan Pill?¡±


    Commander He has a good eye. Indeed, this is the Qingming Zhenyuan Pill, ¡± said Yang Chen with his hands behind his back, at ease.


    He Liancheng¡¯s last shred of calm was completely dissolved by the elixir in front of him. He stared intently at the Qingming Zhenyuan Pill, his eyes filled with longing.


    Seeing their commander so astonished, the other guards asked: ¡°Commander, what exactly is this Qingming Zhenyuan Pill?¡±


    He Liancheng¡¯s eyes were bloodshot, and his face was flushed: ¡°You¡¯ve found a treasure! The Qingming Zhenyuan Pill can unconditionally enhance the strength of a Ling Wu Realm expert by one layer. It¡¯s a treasure that Ling Wu Realm experts can only dream of. At that time, when I was at the Seventh Layer of the Ling Wu Realm, I once followed the City Lord to the North Mountain County auction!¡±


    ¡°And at that auction, there was this Qingming Zhenyuan Pill. The City Lord wanted to buy one for me, but unfortunately, as soon as the elixir appeared, it attracted competition from countless forces. The City Lord tried his best but failed to secure it. It was because of this that I became motivated to cultivate, and today I have reached the peak of the Ling Wu Realm! You¡­ you¡¯ve really stumbled upon such good fortune!¡±


    Not to mention that there were ten Qingming Zhenyuan Pills in the box.


    Ten!


    He knew very well that if one of these elixirs was put up for grabs, countless Ling Wu Realm experts would fight over it, shedding blood in the process. If word got out about the ten elixirs, even their City Lord might go crazy.


    And yet, Yang Chen took out ten Qingming Zhenyuan Pills, and they had just thought that he couldn¡¯t produce anything valuable. What Yang Chen took out was enough to make people fight for their lives.


    ¡°This¡­¡±


    The guards stared with wide eyes: ¡°Unconditionally enhance a Ling Wu Realm¡¯s martial arts strength by one layer?


    ¡°Commander He, are you telling the truth ?¡±


    ¡°Have I ever lied to vou?¡± He Lianchenq qritted his teeth and swallowed hard, then said, ¡°Young Master Yang, is this gift¡­ really for us?¡±


    If it were any other treasure, he would feel ashamed to accept it and would have declined, but for this treasure, if he refused, the guards beneath him might turn against him.


    ¡°Commander He, you¡¯re joking. Since I¡¯ve taken out these elixirs, there¡¯s absolutely no reason for me to take them back. I made these elixirs for all of you,¡± Yang Chen said earnestly, cupping his hands in greeting.


    ¡°Really?¡±


    ¡°Can we really have these Qingming Zhenyuan Pills?¡± The guards¡¯ voices trembled.


    He Liancheng took a deep breath: ¡°You, still not thanking Young Master Yang for his kindness? This is a great kindness. Without these Qingming Zhenyuan Pills, you wouldn¡¯t know when you could break through to the peak of the Ling Wu Realm. Now that you have the Qingming Zhenyuan Pills, your chances of reaching the peak of the Ling Wu Realm before the age of sixty have increased. In the future, you may even be able to break through to the Origin Martial


    Realm!¡±


    Hearing He Liancheng¡¯s words, and the temptation of the Origin Martial


    Realm, the guards knew the importance and hurriedly knelt down on one knee, saying, ¡°Young Master Yang, your kindness today cannot be repaid with words. If in the future you need our services, we will not hesitate, even through fire and water!¡±


    ¡°Commander He, what are you¡­?¡± Yang Chen said with a wry smile, ¡°Forget it, let¡¯s not talk about it. I¡¯ll just leave the elixirs here.¡±


    He Liancheng hesitated: ¡°Young Master Yang, since I¡¯ve already reached the peak of the Ling Wu Realm, using this Qingming Zhenyuan Pill on me would be somewhat wasteful. This extra one¡­¡±


    Commander He, the Qingming Zhenyuan Pill is also useful for breaking through to the Origin Martial Realm. Although it might not fully display the true power of this elixir, it could still increase your chances, right? Besides, I¡¯ve said that once I take out these elixirs, there¡¯s absolutely no reason to take them back,¡± Yang Chen said seriously. ¡°Please accept them.¡±


    He Liancheng took a deep breath and looked deeply at Yang Chen. Now he understood why Jin Cheng was willing to be friends with Yang Chen.


    Thinking of this, He Liancheng said, ¡°Young Master Yang, I used to have some prejudice against you. Now, I realize my small-mindedness. From now on, Jin Cheng is my master, and Young Master Yang, you will be my second master!¡±


    If Yang Chen and Jin Cheng didn¡¯t have that kind of relationship, he wouldn¡¯t have gone to this extent.


    But since Yang Chen and Jin Cheng were good friends, acknowledging Yang Chen as his second master was not a big deal.


    The other guards also said: ¡°Just like Commander He, today, Young Master Yang¡¯s gift of this elixir is a great kindness that we cannot repay. We can only serve Young Master Yang wholeheartedly!¡±


    Seeing this, Yang Chen knew that he had achieved the desired effect, and even beyond his expectations.


    He had been alone in Liaocheng, and winning people¡¯s hearts was inevitable. Doing so was not about betraying Jin Cheng; it was just that he couldn¡¯t always rely on Jin Cheng for everything.


    He Liancheng couldn¡¯t help but say: ¡°I never expected that Young Master Yang would also be an Alchemy Master. This Qingming Zhenyuan Pill is not an ordinary elixir.¡±


    Yang Chen smiled: ¡°Since I¡¯m a Dan Medical, it¡¯s quite normal for me to be involved in Alchemy. As for this Qingming Zhenyuan Pill, it was passed down by my ancestors, and I¡¯ve been refining it since I was a child. So, I managed to refine a few, which made Commander He laugh.¡±


    Yang Chen had already thought about his excuses in advance.


    But Commander He wouldn¡¯t really believe that Yang Chen was that simple, right?


    He always felt that Yang Chen was more than he seemed, and that was one of the reasons he acknowledged Yang Chen as his second master..

 Chapter 183 - Chapter 183: Chapter 180: Discussing Countermeasures 1

    Chapter 183: Chapter 180: Discussing Countermeasures 1


    Translator: 549690339


    Great Wilderness, Feng Family ¡ª


    Since the Horse-thief Gang¡¯s sudden change, the Feng family and the Murong family are the only two places that have not been occupied by the bandits. Even though other tribes have not been affected by the Horse-thief Gang, they still live in constant fear and anxiety.


    In fact, the situation of the Feng family and the Murong family is not much better than that of other tribes.


    Since the Horse-thief Gang¡¯s sudden change, most of the gang¡¯s main forces have been focused on the Feng family and the Murong family.


    Although the remaining forces are not enough, with the cooperation of the two major families, Chen family and Wang family, it was more than enough to eradicate the other tribes that were completely unprepared.


    As for the Feng family and Murong family, their strength seemed to have nowhere to be used.


    They were eager to support other major tribes, but the Big Head of the gang was stationed near the Feng family and the Murong family. Whenever the Murong family and the Feng family took action, the Horse-thief Gang would also take action. The two super families seemed powerful, but the Horse-thief Gang was not weak either.


    The strangest thing was that the Horse-thief Gang did not seem to be planning to fight directly against the two families, as if they were waiting for something.


    Today, at the Feng family.


    Feng Changkong and Feng Wuyang sat in the courtyard, discussing the current strategic trend.


    Feng Xuewu stood aside, helping the two by serving tea and water, behaving very well.


    ¡°Father, what does the Horse-thief Gang want? They focus all their forces on our family and the Murong family, but they are hesitant to make a move. Why is that?¡± Feng Changkong frowned; he had already had enough of the current situation.


    Fight, the Horse-thief Gang won¡¯t fight.


    They just watched them here, making them want to do something but unable!


    ¡°Hmph, isn¡¯t this simple?¡± Feng Wuyang held his tea and snorted coldly, ¡°They want to nibble away at the other bones, leaving our Feng family and the Murong family, the most difficult bones, to be chewed on slowly. When other tribes cannot provide any more help to our Feng family and Murong family, we will naturally be slowly worn down by the Horse-thief Gang! Everyone understands the principle of lips and teeth being interdependent, but the Horse-thief Gang is not playing this game. Instead, they want to remove your teeth first, leaving you with a mouth with no fierce fangs, to be trampled upon at will!¡±


    Upon hearing this, Feng Changkong jolted, ¡°Father, what are we waiting for, let¡¯s fight them?¡±


    ¡°Fight? If it were really possible, you would think I wouldn¡¯t do it?¡± Feng Wuyang scolded.


    Feng Xuewu stood aside, her thoughts flowing.


    In her mind, an image of the handsome young man emerged. The Feng family and the Murong family were now being tightly blocked by the Horse-thief Gang and had no access to the outside world. No one knew how the young man was now. She only overheard some fragmentary words, saying that the Yang family had already been destroyed.


    Yang Chen¡­


    What about him?


    Thinking of this, Feng Xuewu suddenly shuddered, only to find that her tea had already overflowed.


    ¡°Xuewu, are you still thinking about Yang Chen?¡± Feng Changkong sighed. As a father, how could he not understand his daughter¡¯s thoughts and feelings?


    Feng Xuewu lowered her head, without speaking, but her worried face revealed her thoughts.


    Feng Changkong sighed, ¡°Xuewu, maybe this is fate. The Yang family is destroyed, and Yang Chen, he¡­¡±


    ¡°Father, I understand that now the Horse-thief Gang has changed, and no one in the Great Wilderness can save themselves. But Yang Chen, he¡­¡± Feng Xuewu whispered.


    ¡°Yang Chen, that kid, what a pity,¡± said Feng Wuyang, taking a deep breath, ¡°I,


    Feng Wuyang, promised to protect him, but I didn¡¯t expect that the Horse-thief Gang would suddenly change, and I have become unable to protect myself. It¡¯s evident that the gang has been planning this for a long time, but even I didn¡¯t expect that after all these years of accumulating strength, the Horse-thief


    Gang would become so terrifying?¡±


    Feng Changkong said solemnly, ¡°Father, I always feel that something is wrong.


    The Horse-thief Gang has many powerful people, but it seems like they just appeared out of thin air, completely unreasonable. If it were in the past, where would the Horse-thief Gang have so many people?¡±


    ¡°That is indeed a strange thing.¡± Feng Wuyang shook his head.


    As they were discussing, suddenly, a servant burst in, ¡°Family Head, Elder


    Changkong has returned.¡±


    ¡°Changkong?¡± Feng Wuyang squinted his eyes, ¡°Isn¡¯t Changkong here?¡±


    Feng Changkong was also stunned, ¡°Yeah, aren¡¯t I here?¡±


    This made the servant confused for a moment, ¡°Then who is this¡­?¡±


    As he spoke, a middle-aged man appeared beside the servant, a man who looked identical to Feng Changkong.


    ¡°Who are you!¡± Feng Changkong suddenly stood up, looking at the man who was almost indistinguishable from himself.


    Feng Wuyang touched his chin, seemingly calm, and equally curious about what was going on.


    ¡°Uncle Feng and Senior Feng don¡¯t need to worry. It¡¯s me, Yang Chen.¡± The man who looked identical to Feng Changkong smiled.


    ¡°You are Yang Chen?¡±


    All the people present were shocked.


    Feng Xuewu¡¯s delicate body trembled, looking at the man in front of her, who looked exactly like her father, her heart filled with surprise and joy. His tone, the man in front of her had the same tone as Yang Chen.


    Yang Chen smiled lightly and said, ¡°It¡¯s me, Junior!¡±


    ¡°No, Yang Chen, what¡¯s going on?¡± Feng Changkong could hardly maintain his composure.


    Yang Chen smiled faintly, took out a silver needle, and gently poked his face. In three or two strokes, his face changed from ¡®Feng Changkong¡¯ to his original appearance, Yang Chen.


    Seeing Yang Chen return to his original appearance, Feng Changkong and Feng Wuyang exchanged glances, both shocked by Yang Chen¡¯s magical skills.


    In comparison, Feng Wuyang said, ¡°Kid, this is the Face Changing Technique, right?¡±


    ¡°Senior Feng has sharp eyes. Yes, this is the Face Changing Technique. Only those skilled in Dan Medical can do it. I, a nobody, am also proficient in it. It is because I possess this Face Changing Technique that I was able to enter the Feng family silently and subtly!¡± Yang Chen smiled lightly.


    ¡°No, Yang Chen, why did you do this?¡± Feng Changkong was puzzled.


    Yang Chen grinned, ¡°The Horse-thief Gang has many spies. If I tried to enter the Feng family with my true appearance, could I have made it in? And the Feng family is now heavily guarded, making it difficult even for a fly to enter. It seems that the Horse-thief Gang is not yet ready to fight against the Feng family, so I disguised myself as Uncle Feng and entered easily.¡±


    ¡°Hahaha, you thought this through, kid. By doing so, not only can others not detect you, Yang Chen, but you can also come here. Yang Chen, you are really beyond my expectation. I originally thought you were already in danger, but unexpectedly, you¡¯re completely fine. It seems that the news of the Yang family¡¯s crisis is false. That¡¯s good!¡± Feng Wuyang said.


    Yang Chen smiled bitterly, ¡°Senior Feng, the Yang family¡¯s crisis is indeed true. I survived for other reasons, which are too long to explain. Today, I am here to discuss with Senior Feng on how to deal with the Horse-thief Gang. I wonder if Senior Feng can tell me everything about the Horse-thief Gang now..¡±

 Chapter 184 - Chapter 184: Chapter 181: No Regrets After Taking Action 1

    Chapter 184: Chapter 181: No Regrets After Taking Action 1


    Translator: 549690339


    Seeing that Yang Chen was safe and sound, Feng Xuewu felt the heavy stone in her heart quietly fall.


    However, with Yang Chen appearing so close to her, she found that instead of getting closer to him, he seemed even more distant. Perhaps, as she had said before, Yang Chen was like the glaring, fierce sun, the closer one gets, the more severe the hurt. How could an ordinary woman be close to Yang Chen?


    Just like now, Yang Chen had already reached the point where he could sit on an equal footing with her father and grandfather, discussing matters.


    Was she really worthy of Yang Chen?


    Thinking of this, Feng Xuewu gave a bitter smile. She was a smart woman and didn¡¯t think about it further, pouring a cup of tea for Yang Chen. As a woman, she should do what she¡¯s supposed to do while these men discussed matters of the battlefield.


    At this time, Feng Wuyang had already recounted the recent events between the Feng family and the horse-thief gang.


    This prompted Yang Chen to say without hesitation, ¡°So, it seems that the horse-thief gang intends to first destroy the other clans, cut off the support of the Feng and Murong families, and then slowly destroy the Feng and Murong families.¡±


    ¡°Exactly. The old man from the Murong family and I have discussed this and obviously, we cannot just sit and wait for death. We once fought with that gang leader. Unfortunately, the old man from the Zhang family wasn¡¯t around, and we were still weaker than the gang leader in the end. That old bandit mysteriously healed from his injuries after that battle without saying, and his strength was even stronger than before, really strange, strange indeed¡­¡± Feng Wuyang sighed heavily, his face full of helplessness.


    Feng Changkong also took a deep breath, ¡°Father, when did you fight with that old bandit?¡±


    ¡°Hmph, I didn¡¯t want the Feng family to know about this matter. I didn¡¯t want to lose face and tarnish our family¡¯s prestige. However, the old man from the Murong family and I did lose. I even got hit by a palm strike from that old bandit. If it weren¡¯t for Yang Chen¡¯s prescription that dissolved the power of that strike, I¡¯m afraid it would be difficult for me to recover my strength from my heyday now,¡± Feng Wuyang said helplessly.


    This caused Yang Chen to frown, his expression becoming serious, ¡°In that case, the situation is not optimistic! Speaking of which, has Senior Feng ever blamed me for this?¡±


    ¡°Blame you? Haha, Yang Chen, I¡¯m not happy about you saying that. I, Feng Wuyang, never regret my actions; if I do something, I never regret it.


    Moreover, the fact that the horse-thief gang could be so orderly in the battle shows that they had a hidden agenda early on.¡±


    Feng Wuyang coldly snorted, ¡°If you hadn¡¯t killed the Third Master, that old bandit would still have waged war with the Great Wild Hundred Clans. Unfortunately, many people in the Hundred Clans don¡¯t understand. Those who died still think the trouble was caused by you, which is the most foolish. In fact, they should be thanking you. Because if you hadn¡¯t killed the Third


    Master and exposed the gang leader¡¯s fierce fangs ahead of time, the Feng and Murong families might not have been able to live as peacefully as they are now.¡±


    Upon hearing this, a warm current flowed through Yang Chen¡¯s heart. At this point, having someone understand him was undoubtedly a gratifying thing.


    Since Feng Wuyang understood him, it was not in vain that he appeared here today.


    Thinking of this, Yang Chen said, ¡°Since Senior Feng is so insightful, it seems that we have truly come to the point of complete exposure.¡±


    ¡°Complete exposure, what complete exposure?¡± Feng Wuyang shook his head, ¡°We have nothing right now. The old man from Zhang Family is dead, and I just got the news. We can¡¯t do anything about that old bandit at the moment.¡±


    ¡°No, Senior, there will always be a way,¡± Yang Chen said with a casual smile, then clapped his hands.


    Immediately afterward, a person fell directly from the high altitude.


    With a bang, he crashed to the ground.


    The next moment, a bodyguard also descended to the Feng family¡¯s residence, with his hands behind his back, not intending to say much.


    However, this had already shocked Feng Changkong and Feng Wuyang immensely.


    Because the person who was tied up on the ground was none other than the Second Master of the horse-thief gang.


    ¡°It¡¯s you, Xu Lao Er, Xu Youfu!¡± Feng Wuyang¡¯s killing intent suddenly emerged, staring at the tied -up Xu Youfu, wishing he could slap him to death with a single palm.


    The Second Master was so frightened that his whole body trembled and he quickly hid behind Yang Chen.


    This made Feng Changkong suddenly hesitate, ¡°Yang Chen, what is going on?¡±


    ¡°This is the confidence of my complete exposure!¡± Yang Chen said, ¡°Since the horse-thief gang is reluctant to reveal their sword, why do we have to wait for them to reveal it first? We can reveal ours first, can¡¯t we? Nobody knows what the gang leader¡¯s old bandit is hiding! Why wait for him when we can force him to reveal his sword.¡¯


    ¡°Take him?¡± Feng Wuyang touched his chin, lost in thought.


    Yang Chen raised his eyebrows and looked at the bodyguard next to him, ¡°And him!¡±


    Feng Wuyang took a deep look at the bodyguard and suddenly felt that he was unfathomable, even having a sense that he was strong enough to rival the gang leader!


    This bodyguard had taken the Qingming Zhenyuan Pill, and his martial arts cultivation had improved once again, making his current strength incomparable to before.


    This made Feng Wuyang couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Who is this¡­¡±


    ¡°To be honest, after killing the Third Master, I felt that something was wrong. I always felt that the horse-thief gang seemed to have nothing to fear, so I went ahead and called for reinforcements. And this man is the reinforcements I brought!¡± Yang Chen said.


    ¡°Young Master Yang is too kind. I wouldn¡¯t call myself reinforcements. I would go through fire and water for Young Master Yang without hesitation!¡± This bodyguard was now willing to help Yang Chen wholeheartedly and even his title had changed to Young Master Yang.


    This made Feng Wuyang suddenly hesitate.


    He felt that he was seeing even less through Yang Chen now.


    What was going on? How could Yang Chen not only bring a reinforcement who was even higher in martial arts cultivation than himself, but even make this person willingly serve him as a master?


    This¡­


    Feng Xuewu¡¯s beautiful eyes swirled, looking at Yang Chen¡¯s achievements now, she felt even happier than Yang Chen himself. The smile on the corner of her mouth, although no longer hopeful for any results with Yang Chen, still made her very happy deep down as she witnessed his success.


    Feng Wuyang took a deep breath, and even though his heart was filled with a thousand doubts, he didn¡¯t ask any more questions, ¡°If we have this man¡¯s help, it might not be impossible to force the gang leader to reveal his sword.¡±


    ¡°Senior Feng is right. My plan is simple: use him to lure the gang leader to negotiate. It falls on you, Senior Feng, to announce this news. And during the negotiations, the support of the Feng and Murong families will be indispensable!¡± Yang Chen said.


    ¡°Rest assured, our Feng family will be there!¡± Feng Wuyang suddenly felt his blood surging.


    He felt that the fate of the Great Wilderness seemed to be slowly changing again in the hands of the young man in front of him..

 Chapter 185 - Chapter 185: Chapter 182: The Traitor Yang Heng_l

    Chapter 185: Chapter 182: The Traitor Yang Heng_l


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°In that case, I, as the junior, shall take my leave.¡± Yang Chen said with a smile. ¡°The day for negotiation with the gang leader is set for the day after tomorrow.


    I hope Senior Feng will take care of these matters.¡±


    ¡°Of course, but Yang Chen, it might be easy for you to enter, but it won¡¯t be easy for you to leave, even if you disguise yourself as anyone. The Horse Thief Gang¡¯s spies are everywhere, and they could easily detect you.¡± Feng Wuyang said.


    ¡°Haha, Senior Feng, don¡¯t worry about me, if I can safely come, I can surely safely leave too.¡± Yang Chen laughed, and then said: ¡°Old Six, let¡¯s go.¡±


    ¡°Yes, Young Master!¡±


    In the next moment, Yang Chen and the bodyguard left with the Second Master.


    In the blink of an eye, their figures had disappeared without a trace.


    ¡°Young Master, do we need to go through so much trouble dealing with that Big Head? Do we need to notify the Feng family? Isn¡¯t that unnecessary?¡± The guard asked perplexedly.


    Yang Chen was in mid-air, moving forward with the guard and said slowly, ¡°It¡¯s different. I have a feeling that the Big Head is hiding some secret. Otherwise, where does the courage of the Horse Thief Gang come from? I really don¡¯t understand. If I kill him in one breath, I won¡¯t be able to find out the secret, so I have to show my weakness first and take it slow!¡±


    Feng Wuyang¡¯s efficiency in handling matters was commendable. In the blink of an eye, the news of Yang Chen capturing the Second Master had spread far and wide. After the news was disseminated, Feng Wuyang went directly to the headquarters of the Horse Thief Gang and shouted.


    ¡°Old thief, in two days, at Monster Beast Mountain, think of a way to save your


    Second Master. Hahaha, Liu San also died at the foot of Monster Beast Mountain, if you¡¯re afraid, you don¡¯t have to come!¡± Feng Wuyang laughed loudly.


    After yelling, Feng Wuyang didn¡¯t stay any longer, and left directly.


    Just like that, in the blink of an eye, the time for negotiation with the Big Head had arrived.


    It was still Monster Beast Mountain, the same place, but this time, the Yang family had only Yang Chen, and the Twelve Great Tribes now have only the Feng family and the Murong family left.


    At this moment, Yang Chen sat alone in front of Monster Beast Mountain, with the bound Second Master, Xu Lao Er by his side. Behind him were the mighty forces of the Murong Family and the Feng Family, both ready for battle, seemingly prepared for a great battle.


    ¡°Ancestor, are we really going to war with the Horse Thief Gang just because of Yang Chen¡¯s appearance? Is it reliable? Although Yang Chen is of extraordinary talent, he can¡¯t turn the tide of battle, you must not be bewitched by him.¡± An elder of the Feng family couldn¡¯t help but ask.


    Feng Wuyang said, ¡°No worries!¡±


    ¡°Ancestor, I am worried that you have been deceived by this kid. In my humble opinion, making peace with the Horse Thief Gang is a wise choice. Look at the Wang family, Chen family? Aren¡¯t they living the good life now? Our Feng family is much stronger than the Wang family and the Chen family; if we seek peace with the Horse Thief Gang, they will surely accept it.¡± The elder said again.


    Upon hearing this, Feng Wuyang slapped the elder¡¯s face, ¡°Shut up, do you think that making peace with the Horse Thief Gang will really make a difference? Have you eaten the dignity of the Great Wild Hundred Clans?¡± The elder who had been slapped was a little scared and didn¡¯t dare to speak.


    Similar scenes happened in the Murong family as well.


    Many of the Murong family¡¯s elders questioned the Ancestor, fearing he was bewitched by Yang Chen. After all, going to war with the Horse Thief Gang just because of Yang Chen was not a wise choice.


    ¡°Look!¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s the Big Head leading the troops.¡±


    ¡°The people from the Horse Thief Gang are here.¡±


    In an instant, a large group of men and horses came from a distance, the sound of hooves clashing and ringing in the ears, deafening. Sand and dust flew, with an astonishing momentum.


    Yang Chen looked up and saw the movement of the men and horses in front of him. Naturally, the first person he noticed was the elderly man at the head of the Horse Thief Gang. The old man was not tall and very thin. His face had a scar, and his eyebrows were thin, revealing a ruthless and vicious personality at first glance.


    ¡°That old thief really came. He can¡¯t help but be concerned about his own brother.¡± Feng Wuyang muttered to himself.


    Yang Chen was also watching the old man, he was not a fool and could guess that this old man was the elusive leader of the Horse Thief Gang!


    It¡¯s worth mentioning that the Big Head and the Second Master were brothers by blood, and it was different from the Third Master.


    When the Third Master died, the Big Head would be angry, but whether to intervene or not would depend on the situation. But when it comes to the life and death of the Second Master, the Big Head couldn¡¯t ignore it.


    Soon, a large number of members of the Horse Thief Gang appeared in front of Yang Chen.


    Yang Chen stood up, pointed a spear at the back of Xu Lao Er¡¯s neck, and said slowly, ¡°If I¡¯m not mistaken, you should be the Big Head.¡±


    ¡°Are you Yang Chen?¡± The gang leader had obviously heard of this first genius of the Great Wilderness and looked at the boy with an exceedingly cold gaze.


    ¡°Exactly. It¡¯s me!¡± Yang Chen said with a slight smile, maintaining a calm demeanor. Even when facing the strongest person in the Great Wilderness, he remained composed and didn¡¯t panic.


    Seeing Yang Chen¡¯s calm composure, the Big Head snorted coldly, jumped off his horse and said coldly, ¡°Yang Chen, it¡¯s impressive that you can remain so calm at your age when meeting me. I don¡¯t know what tricks you used to capture my brother, but I advise you to hand him over obediently. Otherwise, dying young isn¡¯t suitable for a genius like you.¡±


    ¡°Hahaha, there¡¯s no need for threats, Big Head. I¡¯m not some rookie to the Jianghu world, and I¡¯ve crossed swords with your Horse Thief Gang several times. If I haven¡¯t learned anything else, I¡¯ve certainly gained a lot of experience. You want me to hand over the person? If I do so, I¡¯ll just wait for you to slit my throat? Cut the crap and bring out the person I want.¡± Yang Chen shouted angrily.


    ¡°Big Head, don¡¯t waste time with this kid. This Yang Chen is cunning; I think it¡¯s best to kill him!¡± Suddenly, a teenager¡¯s voice in the Horse Thief Gang rang out.


    Yang Chen looked for the source of the voice, and wouldn¡¯t you know it? It was none other than Yang Heng, who had repeatedly confronted him.


    Yang Heng was now standing in the Horse-Thief Heap, sitting on a horse, obviously of high status, and looking at Yang Chen arrogantly.


    This made Yang Chen chuckle. It seemed Yang Heng was mixing well in the Horse Thief Gang.


    ¡°Shut up!¡± The Big Head said coldly, ¡°Kill him, are you going to save my brother?¡±


    It was only then that Yang Heng realized his mistake, and quickly said, ¡°Big Head, I misspoke.¡±


    ¡°Yang Heng, I¡¯ll temporarily put aside your betrayal of the Yang family. But later, I will settle accounts with you.¡± Yang Chen said lazily.


    Upon hearing this, Yang Heng burst into laughter, as if he had heard the funniest joke, ¡°Yang Chen, you want to settle accounts with me? Hahaha, I, Yang Heng, am now the Hall Master of the Red-clothed Gang. With my status, I can kill you at any time. You want to settle accounts with me? Hahahaha..¡±

 Chapter 186 - Chapter 186: Chapter 183: Heroes Emerge from Youth Since Ancient Times 1

    Chapter 186: Chapter 183: Heroes Emerge from Youth Since Ancient Times 1


    Translator: 549690339


    Indeed, he was now the Hall Master of the Red-Clothed Gang.


    This position was personally bestowed by the Gang Leader, precisely because he had made great contributions to the Horse-Thief Gang.


    The great contribution was, of course, his betrayal of the Yang family, leaking their information and enabling the Horse -Thief Gang to capture the entire Yang family.


    In addition, he had learned the method of refining Gravity Pills and was willing to help the Horse-Thief Gang refine them for free. There was no reason for the Gang Leader to not value him, so he directly awarded him the status of a Hall Master.


    As a Hall Master of the Horse-Thief Gang, did he fear Yang Chen?


    ¡°Yang Chen, it seems that you don¡¯t understand your current status. Do you think you are still in the Yang family? Do you think Elder Yang and the Clan Leader will protect you like before? Haha, don¡¯t be naive. The Yang family is gone, and this is the world of the Red -Clothed Gang!¡± Yang Heng sneered.


    Fighting with him, Yang Heng?


    He didn¡¯t believe that Yang Chen could leave alive today.


    He really didn¡¯t know where Yang Chen got his confidence to negotiate. Only he knew that in the face of the absolute power of the Horse-Thief Gang, both the Feng family and the Murong family were nothing. Did Yang Chen think he could negotiate with the Horse-Thief Gang just because he was under the protection of the two families?


    The Gang Leader waved his hand impatiently and said coldly, ¡°Enough, you two don¡¯t need to waste time talking. Since we have different paths, let¡¯s not conspire together. Bring the Yang family members up here!¡±


    He was not a fool, he knew what Yang Chen wanted.


    In the blink of an eye, more than two hundred Yang family members were brought out in an orderly manner.


    ¡°Yang Chen!¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen! ¡±


    When the Yang family members saw Yang Chen, they all cried out in grief.


    Especially Yang Zhengyi, who shouted, ¡°Yang Chen, the Horse-Thief Gang is different from before. Run away!¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen, why did you come!¡±


    ¡°Yang Heng, you bastard! I¡¯ll kill you!¡±


    The emotions of the Yang family members were intense, and they were tightly controlled by the Horse -Thief Gang, but they were helpless.


    Yang Heng sneered, ¡°What are you looking at? When I was in the Yang family, you all focused on Yang Chen and didn¡¯t pay any attention to me. Hahaha, it¡¯s too late to regret now! What a so-called genius! In my eyes, he is nothing.¡± Yang Heng was full of pride now.


    It was true that when he was in the Yang family, his head was always hung low because of Yang Chen.


    But what did it matter?


    Now he could control the lives and deaths of all the Yang family members, and he believed that Yang Chen was no exception!


    ¡°Yang Heng, you beast!¡±


    ¡°Beast, huh.¡±


    Yang Chen looked at the Yang family members, ¡°Second Master, Great Elder, Fourth Master, and Clan Leader¡­Well, they are all here. No, it seems that one is missing, where is the Eighth Elder?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m here.¡± At this moment, the Eighth Elder appeared riding a fine horse by Yang Heng¡¯s side, with an air of superiority. From his breathing pattern, it was not difficult to tell that he and Yang Heng were on the same side.


    ¡°It seems you¡¯ve betrayed us too?¡± Yang Chen narrowed his eyes, remaining calm, as if talking about something he had expected.


    The Eighth Elder sneered, ¡°It¡¯s not a betrayal, I¡¯m just siding with the stronger faction, joining the Horse-Thief Gang. Yang Heng, you and I, old and young, are going to serve the Horse-Thief Gang well together. Hahaha!¡±


    ¡°Of course, the Eighth Elder and I are both opportunists!¡± Yang Heng smiled.


    ¡°Pah!¡±


    ¡°Traitor!¡± The Yang family members cursed.


    Yang Chen shrugged, ¡°Well, there¡¯s no surprise. Those who should betray have betrayed. Every family has a few scum, I can understand.¡±


    Hearing the word scum, Yang Heng and Eighth Elder clenched their teeth in anger, but soon narrowed their eyes.


    Humph, let Yang Chen be proud for a while, they were curious to see how long he could be proud.


    At this moment, Yang Chen looked straight at the Gang Leader and said, ¡°Gang Leader, are you planning to use these Yang family members to exchange for your Second Brother?¡±


    ¡°What, not enough?¡± The Gang Leader said in a deep voice.


    ¡°Gang Leader, it seems you don¡¯t quite understand my thoughts. I want all the Yang family members!¡± Yang Chen¡¯s tone suddenly changed, and the atmosphere became tense.


    ¡°All the Yang family members are here, not one is missing!¡± The Gang Leader said expressionlessly.


    He had planned to use the Yang family members to force Yang Chen to come out, but he had never expected that these people would become the bargaining chip for exchanging his own Second Brother. Otherwise, if he killed these Yang family members, he wouldn¡¯t even know how to exchange his Second Brother.


    Yang Chen sneered, ¡°No, two people are missing.¡±


    Having said that, Yang Chen¡¯s gaze fell on Yang Heng and Elder Yang Ba.


    ¡°You mean the two of them?¡± The Gang Leader glanced back with narrowed eyes. He knew who Yang Chen was talking about and said coldly.


    ¡°Yes.¡± Yang Chen¡¯s mouth curled with a smile, ¡°Gang Leader is indeed a smart man. ¡±


    This caused Yang Heng and Elder Yang Ba to be slightly surprised. Yang Heng was especially afraid that the Gang Leader would hand him over in exchange for his Second Brother, and quickly said, ¡°Gang Leader, this¡­¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen, it seems you¡¯ve made a mistake. They are no longer members of the Yang family now. What use do you have for them?¡± The Gang Leader said calmly.


    Hearing this, Yang Heng echoed, ¡°That¡¯s right, I¡¯m no longer a member of the


    Yang family. ¡±


    ¡°Same for me!¡± The Eighth Elder echoed in an extremely straightforward manner.


    ¡°You scum who betray your masters and ancestors!¡±


    ¡°Traitor!¡± The Yang family members yelled in anger.


    Yang Heng simply snorted and didn¡¯t take it seriously, ¡°What, am I wrong? I¡¯m no longer a member of the Yang family now.¡±


    Yang Chen said solemnly, ¡°Gang Leader, one¡¯s name can change, but his bloodline cannot. If I say they are Yang family members, they are Yang family members! If you really want to give up two people, that¡¯s fine. Then I don¡¯t mind letting your Second Brother lose a few arms and legs. What do you think?


    Of course, I won¡¯t kill him, it¡¯s a fair trade!¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen, are you threatening me? Do you believe that I can kill all of your Yang family members right now!¡± The Gang Leader was finally enraged.


    ¡°Hahahaha!¡± Yang Chen laughed loudly, not inferior to the Gang Leader at all, ¡°Gang Leader, you don¡¯t need to threaten me either. To tell you the truth, Zhang Long and Zhang Ying, your disciples, were all killed by me. I can¡¯t even count how many Horse -Thief Gang members have died by my hands. Oh right, I also destroyed the formation in the Demonic Beast Mountain, so what? I, Yang Chen, was not brought up being frightened. None of the Yang family members, except for those two, are cowards. If you dare to kill my Yang family members, I will send your Second Brother to the grave with them immediately! ¡±


    It¡¯s not that Yang Chen didn¡¯t care about the lives of his family members, but this was a negotiation.


    Whoever retreated first in a negotiation would lose!


    At this moment, that¡¯s exactly what was happening!


    As expected, it was the Gang Leader who couldn¡¯t hold back his anger first. He said fiercely, ¡°Very well, heroes indeed come from youths. This is true indeed.


    Fine, I¡¯ll give you these two!¡±


    These words were almost squeezed out through his teeth..

 Chapter 187 - Chapter 187: Chapter 184: Capturing the Head of the House

    Chapter 187: Chapter 184: Capturing the Head of the House


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    Yang Chen laughed.


    That¡¯s exactly the attitude he wanted.


    Later, he would clean up Yang Heng and Yang Ba-Elder. Getting these two back was to prevent them from escaping when the battle starts later on. It would be much more troublesome to find them again.


    When Yang Heng and Yang Ba-Elder heard that the Big Steward planned to hand them over, they were utterly alarmed.


    ¡°Big Steward, please!¡± Yang Heng widened his eyes. ¡°Big Steward, I have always been loyal to you, without any doubts. You must believe me.¡±


    But as soon as his words fell, he heard the Big Steward¡¯s Sound Transmission.


    ¡°This kid will die sooner or later. Just go to him for now, what can he do to you? If you are really loyal to me, you wouldn¡¯t mind risking a little bit for me, would you?¡± the Big Steward scolded.


    Hearing this, Yang Heng¡¯s eyes lit up.


    Yes, if he went to Yang Chen now, what could Yang Chen do to him?


    Hmph, let the kid be proud for a while.


    Such a foolish deal. Yang Chen didn¡¯t understand. Wasn¡¯t taking advantage now in front of absolute strength actually no advantage at all?


    He quickly expressed his commitment: ¡°I would do anything for the Big


    Steward, even going through fire and water!¡±


    Eighth Elder also repeatedly expressed his stance, fearing that if he did it too slowly, it would not get enough attention.


    Anyway, Yang Chen would die sooner or later.


    At this point, the Big Steward asked without emotion, ¡°Are you satisfied now, kid?¡±


    ¡°Since the Big Steward is so generous, of course I am satisfied!¡± Yang Chen¡¯s mouth curled up: ¡°Alright, hand over the people.¡±


    ¡°Release them!¡± Big Steward ordered.


    And so, with both sides harboring ulterior motives, the Big Steward handed over all the Yang family members to Yang Chen¡¯s hands. Yang Chen, in turn, handed over the Second Steward to the Big Steward.


    During this process, neither of them did anything untoward. They both understood that if something happened, their own people could be hurt, and the gains would not be worth the losses.


    The negotiation process went smoothly.


    All the Yang family members returned to Yang Chen¡¯s side.


    ¡°Yang Chen! ¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen!¡± Yang Jin He and Yang Zhengyi hurriedly stood together with Yang Chen, preparing to fight side by side against the Big Steward and the Horse-thief Gang.


    The other Yang family members stared intently at Yang Heng and Elder Yang Ba, their eyes blazing with fire, as if they would kill them at any moment.


    It would be a lie if Yang Heng and Elder Yang Ba said they weren¡¯t afraid. They cast their pleading eyes at the Big Steward, hoping that he could rescue them from their desperate situation sooner.


    Meanwhile, the Big Steward had brought back the Second Steward. He looked at Yang Chen with a ferocioius smile and said, ¡°Yang Chen, I have to admit that you are a very impressive young man. In such a seemingly desperate situation, you captured my second brother to threaten me. Haha, I can hardly believe that a child like you could come up with such a scheme!¡±


    ¡°Thank you for your compliment, Big Steward.¡± Yang Chen said slowly, remaining calm and composed even now. Facing this Supreme Lord of the Wilderness, not a hint of panic showed.


    ¡°Compliment you? Hahaha, you¡¯re thinking too much!¡± The Big Steward laughed loudly: ¡°I never intended to compliment you. On the contrary, I¡¯m curious about just how foolish you are. Daring to negotiate with me here, or maybe you naively think that the Feng and Murong families can protect you?¡±


    At this, the Big Steward smiled sinisterly: ¡°Let me tell you the truth. Today, no one can save you, whether it¡¯s the Feng family or the Murong family. None of them can leave! Rescuing the Yang family? Hahaha, are you sure you¡¯re not rescuing a pile of bones?¡±


    ¡°Is that so, Big Steward? You¡¯re right, but the only mistake you made is that it¡¯s not us, but you guys. Today, none of you can leave!¡± Yang Chen shouted back.


    Big Steward raised an eyebrow.


    Suddenly, he noticed his second brother trembling and sweating profusely. It was a fear that came from the soul!


    ¡°Second brother, what¡­¡± Big Steward¡¯s face changed subtly, and he had a bad feeling. It didn¡¯t make sense for his second brother to be so afraid.


    ¡°Big¡­elder brother.¡± The fear in Second Steward¡¯s voice spread.


    The Big Steward¡¯s heart was shocked, and he heard his second brother¡¯s soul transmission in his mind, setting off a storm inside.


    Yang Chen had brought reinforcements!


    Just as he was about to leave, an astonishing aura came sweeping over, followed by He Liancheng¡¯s appearance.


    ¡°You are the Big Steward of the Horse-thief Gang? Hehe, since you¡¯re here, why are you in such a hurry to leave? Why not have a chat with this Commander? It just so happens that I¡¯ve been looking for a suitable opponent since I came to the Great Wilderness. I think you¡¯re not bad. How about giving it a shot?¡± He Liancheng stood with his hands behind his back in mid-air, looking down at the Horse-thief Gang members below and spoke leisurely.


    ¡°Who is that!¡±


    ¡°How dare he talk to our Red-clothed Gang like that?¡±


    ¡°Hmph, there are many people looking for death. Just wait for the Big Steward to teach him a lesson later. And this Yang Chen, don¡¯t think he¡¯s so powerful now. He¡¯ll get what¡¯s coming to him later! Our Big Steward came here today planning to annihilate everyone here!¡±


    Just as the Horse-thief Gang members were talking, to their surprise, the Big Steward, who they thought would be invincible, did not show any signs of fighting He Liancheng. His eyes filled with fear, he shouted, ¡°Who are you!¡±


    ¡°Hehe, I am the Commander of the Liaocheng Guard Army, obeying the order of Young Master Yang Chen, to capture you alive.¡± Commander He said as if he was describing an insignificant matter.


    These words were like a thunderbolt in the Big Steward¡¯s ear.


    He was very experienced because he had also been a guard in the Guard Army, though not in Liaocheng. But he knew very well what a Guard Commander meant. Adding the aura that He Liancheng exuded, without a second thought, he turned and fled, not even caring about his second brother. Such a scene was watched by everyone, leaving them all dumbfounded.


    What¡¯s going on?


    Why did the Big Steward run away without a word when he saw the man in the sky? The Supreme Lord of the Wilderness, who they thought of as a god, did not even think about fighting, but chose to flee instead?


    What is going on!


    ¡°That man called Yang Chen Young Master!¡±


    ¡°Yes, he called Yang Chen Young Master!¡±


    At this moment, everyone¡¯s eyes were on Yang Chen.


    Even the most foolish knew that everything had something to do with Yang


    Chen..

 Chapter 188 - Chapter 188: Chapter 185: Settling Accounts_l

    Chapter 188: Chapter 185: Settling Accounts_l


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    This made the people from the Horse-thief Gang feel frightened, and some couldn¡¯t figure out what was going on.


    However, soon after sensing the powerful auras emanating from Feng family and Murong family, their fear began to spread. The reason they stood here today was all due to the top master of the Great Wilderness, the head of their Red-clothed Gang. But now, their leader fled like a rat seeing a cat upon seeing He Liancheng!


    This¡­


    Without their leader, they were nothing.


    ¡°Second Master, with the Leader gone, we will follow your orders.¡±


    ¡°Second Master, our Leader set a plan today that neither Feng family nor Murong family should escape!¡±


    Originally, when Yang Heng and Elder Yang Ba saw the leader leave, they were shocked, somewhat embarrassed, and tense. But seeing that the Second Master was still there, they immediately felt hopeful. Yes, there was still the Second Master.


    But in the next moment, the Second Master displayed a pale and desperate expression: ¡°Don¡¯t let any of them escape? Hahaha, I think it¡¯s us who shouldn¡¯t even think about escaping.¡±


    He¡¯s joking. Among Yang Chen¡¯s ten bodyguards, not one was inferior to their Red -clothed Gang leader.


    Ten¡­


    Their trump cards would be utterly crushed in the face of absolute strength, leaving no trace.


    At this time, Feng Changkong and the Murong Family Ancestor walked up to Yang Chen, seeing Yang Chen¡¯s calm and composed demeanor, not the least bit worried about He Liancheng. The two exchanged glances and asked, ¡°Yang Chen, was that person just now also brought by you?


    ¡°Indeed.¡± Yang Chen replied.


    ¡°That old thief is crafty as a fox, and the bodyguard who chased after him might not be able to kill him. Elder Feng, let¡¯s go and help the bodyguard brother!¡± The Murong Family Ancestor decided on the spot.


    ¡°Elder Murong does not need to worry,¡± Yang Chen said with a faint smile. ¡°I have already laid a Sky-Roaming Net on this location. That old thief will be brought back within the time it takes for a cup of tea. Rest assured!¡±


    Since he had let that leader come today, he definitely didn¡¯t think the leader could escape.


    Ten bodyguards had tightly blocked all possible escape routes for the leader.


    Are you kidding? Ten masters above the Eighth Level of Soul Martial Realm couldn¡¯t catch a Gang leader?


    At this moment, Feng Wuyang and Murong Family Ancestor exchanged glances and ultimately chose to trust Yang Chen.


    No choice, even though it was somewhat unbelievable, Yang Chen did have control over the current direction of the Great Wilderness!


    Yang Chen said, ¡°The two seniors should watch out for the people from the Horse-thief Gang, and not let them escape. Now, it seems that I should settle old scores with these two relatives of our Yang family!¡±


    Feng Wuyang knew who Yang Chen was speaking about and stood back, saying, ¡°Brother Murong, we shouldn¡¯t meddle in the Yang family¡¯s affairs. As for these Horse-thief Gang people, not one of them should escape today!¡±


    Murong Family¡¯s Ancestor, who had also been holding back his anger recently, hummed upon hearing these words, and followed closely behind Feng Wuyang, radiating a powerful aura that intimidated the bandits so much they dared not speak.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t have the time to deal with these Horse-thief Gang people right now, and instead was more focused on the two men in front of him.


    Yang Heng and Elder Yang Ba!


    At this moment, Yang Chen said lazily, ¡°You two, it¡¯s been a while. It seems that your backed leader won¡¯t be able to protect you now, and we can finally have a proper conversation, right?¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen, there¡¯s no need to waste words on these two beasts. Yang Heng betrayed our Yang family and reported information to the Horse-thief Gang. If it weren¡¯t for that, the Yang family wouldn¡¯t have been easily besieged and fallen into the hands of the Horse-thief Gang!¡± Elder Yang Si yelled.


    ¡°And this Eighth Elder, he¡¯s even more hateful. When we were seized by the Horse-thief Gang¡¯s headquarters, the first to buckle under and betray us was him. The Horse-thief Gang didn¡¯t even need to torture him, and he had confessed everything!¡±


    ¡°This Yang Heng even handed the Gravity Pill formula to the Horse-thief Gang, and promised to unconditionally refine Gravity Pills for them. He¡¯s simply despicable!¡±


    As a Alchemist, Yang Heng had the pill formula, so of course, he had also learned the Gravity Pill.


    After all, Yang Chen never requested that any of the Yang family¡¯s alchemists couldn¡¯t learn it.


    However, he still underestimated Yang Heng¡¯s despicable character!


    By this time, Yang Heng and Elder Yang Ba had clearly seen the situation, and when they saw that the leader had left, and Second Master in despair, they knew it was over. All their hopes had been shattered by the young man before them.


    ¡°Yang Chen, spare my life. I was misled by the leader. I am absolutely loyal to the Yang family, loyal!¡± Elder Yang Ba, being the seasoned schemer, sensed that the situation had turned against him and immediately knelt down, begging for mercy.


    Yang Heng was a little slower, but at this point, he couldn¡¯t care about his dignity: ¡°Yang Chen, I was just confused for a moment. I am a Yang family member, my blood is that of the Yang family, you cannot kill me, you cannot kill me!¡±


    ¡°I seem to remember you just said that you were no longer a member of the Yang family.¡± Yang Chen said coldly, ¡°So now you¡¯re emphasizing that your blood is that of the Yang family?¡±


    ¡°You bastard, I don¡¯t have a beast son like you.¡± Yang Yuan had also followed Yang Chen, having just arrived with the Feng family¡¯s team, and now he appeared here, pointing at Yang Heng and cursing.


    How could he, Yang Yuan, have fathered such a beast like Yang Heng in his


    clear and upright life?


    Yang Wu gritted his teeth!


    If it were up to Yang Chen, he would not hesitate to take the lives of Yang Heng and the two of them immediately. But in the end, he was not the Yang Family Patriarch, so he said, ¡°Patriarch, Great Elder, how to deal with these two, I¡¯ll leave it to you.¡±


    Yang Jin He sighed, ¡°Yang Chen, I really regret not having taken your advice earlier. If I had been more cautious of Yang Heng, our Yang family would never have suffered such humiliation by the Horse-thief Gang. Haha, it¡¯s just that at the time, I made a mistake as the Patriarch. Now that these two are traitors of our Yang family, how can I, as the Patriarch, condone their actions? Kill!¡±


    Hearing the word ¡°kill¡± , Yang Heng and Elder Yang Ba were filled with despair.


    Especially Yang Heng, who knelt in front of Yang Yuan, ¡°Father, Father, you have to save me. I am your son, your son.¡±


    Yang Yuan remained unmoved, turning his face away, cold and somber.


    ¡°Brother, you have to save me, you have a good relationship with Yang Chen, beg Yang Chen for mercy, beg for mercy!¡± Yang Heng shouted, grasping at the last straw.


    Yang Wu kicked Yang Heng away with one foot, furious.


    He and Yang Yuan did have some genuine affection for Yang Heng, but what Yang Heng had done was a grave mistake that couldn¡¯t be undone!

 Chapter 189 - Chapter 189: Chapter 186: Kill!_l

    Chapter 189: Chapter 186: Kill!_l


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    Yang Yuan felt more heartache than anyone else, and he understood Yang Chen¡¯s intention very clearly. Yang Chen could have killed these two traitors at any time, but he didn¡¯t. Instead, he left the decision to Yang Jin He. Wasn¡¯t it for the sake of his own face?


    After all, he was Yang Heng¡¯s father.


    But could he indulge Yang Heng?


    This kind of betrayal could not be tolerated!


    At this thought, Yang Yuan shouted, ¡°Do it!¡±


    Once Yang Yuan gave the command, no one hesitated any longer!


    Elder Yang San, who was in charge of enforcing Yang family¡¯s rules, stepped forward with a large executioner¡¯s blade in hand, and directly struck towards Yang Heng.


    ¡°No!¡± Yang Heng cried out in despair.


    But in the next moment, blood splattered all over Elder Yang Ba¡¯s face.


    When they looked at Yang Heng again, he was already dead.


    Elder Yang Ba, who was frightened and trembling, pants wet, shouted, ¡°Don¡¯t kill me! I beg you, brothers of the gang, save me, save me!¡±


    Elder Yang San wished he could crush Elder Yang Ba and scatter his ashes. With a single stab, Yang Heng and Elder Yang Ba, the two traitors, were turned into cold corpses in the blink of an eye.


    ¡°These two traitors, spit!¡± Elder Yang San spat on the two corpses.


    The Yang family members naturally harbored deep hatred for these two people. Yang Chen looked at their corpses and shook his head. They had only themselves to blame for their deaths.


    As he thought about this, his soul made a quick sweep, revealing a smile.


    Just as he had said, within the time it takes for a cup of tea, He Liancheng and a few guards returned to this place with that Gang Leader in tow.


    Looking at the Gang Leader at this point, he was in a pitiful state, his Qi weak, obviously extremely fragile.


    Seeing their usually arrogant Gang Leader now struggling for breath, the horse-thief Gang members were disheartened.


    The Feng and Murong families were also stunned.


    Those who had originally questioned their ancestors for their actions today, all shut their mouths obediently. The Gang Leader¡¯s current miserable appearance was undoubtedly proof of their ancestors making the best choice. At the same time, it also proved that they were spineless for not daring to choose for themselves!


    Bang!


    The Gang Leader was thrown directly onto the ground, his miserable state visible to everyone.


    He Liancheng lazily said, ¡°This old thief can run pretty well. He¡¯s got some tricks up his sleeve. It took our brothers a bit of effort to catch him. How do you want to deal with him, Young Master Yang Chen? Whether it¡¯s killing or letting go, we¡¯ll all listen to you.¡±


    Yang Chen nodded, not surprised at the Gang Leader¡¯s pitiful appearance.


    At this time, the Gang Leader no longer had the arrogant aura he once had. He stared at Yang Chen and said, ¡°Yang Chen, you can¡¯t kill me.¡±


    ¡°Oh? I can¡¯t kill you? Give me a reason.¡± Yang Chen replied.


    The Gang Leader paused for a moment and said fearfully, ¡°I¡¯ve accumulated endless treasures over the years with the Horse-thief Gang. As long as you want, I can give them all to you. I just want to live. If you still don¡¯t feel satisfied, you can kill everyone in the Horse-thief Gang, and I won¡¯t stop you.¡±


    The Gang members shuddered when they saw their leader using them as a shield to save his own life, and were terrified.


    ¡°Stop? Can you even stop it?¡± Yang Chen¡¯s mouth curled up, ¡°As for your treasure, even if I kill you, it will still be mine.¡±


    The Gang Leader gritted his teeth and said, ¡°Yang Chen, don¡¯t you think you¡¯re too naive? Do you really think you can get the wealth I¡¯ve left behind if you kill me? I¡¯ve hidden all those treasures. Hehe, without my guidance, it¡¯s impossible for you to get them!¡±


    The Gang Leader thought that Yang Chen would be as interested in his wealth as anyone else.After all, he had been a local tyrant in the Great Wilderness for many years, and the wealth he had accumulated was unimaginable.


    However, he was wrong.


    Yang Chen had never been a greedy man.


    With the experience of his previous life, he understood more clearly that all wealth was built on one¡¯s personal strength.


    If the strength was not enough, all wealth was meaningless. Otherwise, just like today, he killed the head of the house, and someday, someone else would kill him, Yang Chen.


    Yang Chen sneered, ¡°I think you got something wrong. I have no interest in your wealth at all. Besides, if I really want to know where your wealth is, I have other means. Commander He, please help me search his soul memory. I¡¯m very interested in his origin.¡±


    Yang Chen was puzzled.


    What puzzled him was not the wealth of the head of the house.


    But the origins of the head of the house.


    Being a bodyguard, running to the Great Wilderness, a place where even birds don¡¯t defecate, and becoming a local tyrant, it just didn¡¯t make sense.


    ¡°No problem.¡± He Liancheng¡¯s divine soul power was naturally much stronger than that of the Head of the house. He was not afraid of the backlash from the soul search. With a single grasp, he readied the soul search on the Head of the house.


    Seeing this scene, the head of the house was shocked and broke out in a cold sweat. He was well aware of the terrible side effects of soul searching, which was enough to make a person an idiot.


    Thinking of this, a cold flash appeared in the eyes of the head of the house, and


    he shouted, ¡°Lord Demonic Spirit, save me!¡±


    ¡°Huh?¡±


    Hearing the words ¡°Demonic Spirit,¡± both He Liancheng and Yang Chen were startled.


    ¡°There are demonic beasts nearby!¡± Realizing something, Rainbow suddenly spread his divine soul and reminded them.


    As a commander for so many years, He Liancheng was naturally not incompetent. When he heard the words ¡°Demonic Spirit,¡± he suddenly realized something and immediately scattered his divine soul, investigating every corner of the surroundings, and shouted, ¡°Who is it? Show yourself!¡±


    The next moment, his True Qi swept out, and a monster engulfed in a blue flame gradually appeared in the air. The monster had ferocious fangs and was about four to five feet in size.


    At this moment, standing high in the sky, its entire body was on fire, and its imposing appearance was astonishing.


    ¡°Demonic beast!¡± He Liancheng was shocked when he saw the monster.


    It was not hard to guess that this demonic beast was the Demonic Spirit mentioned by the head of the house.


    Seeing the Demonic Spirit appear, the head of the house, as if grasping the last straw, shouted, ¡°Lord Demonic Spirit, save me, please save me. I came to this place to serve you loyally. You must not leave me alone.¡±


    The Demonic Spirit emanated a powerful aura and coldly glanced at the head of the house: ¡°Trash!¡±


    Then, it stared at He Liancheng and the others, ¡°Human kid, it seems that you are the real ruthless character in the Great Wilderness, but I have no interest in quarreling with you. You want something, I give it to you. You want to be the local tyrant of the Great Wilderness, no problem, but I hope you don¡¯t get involved in my plans! It¡¯s not good for you!¡±


    ¡°Fire Essence Beast?¡± Yang Chen squinted slightly, ¡°Unbelievable, it¡¯s a Fire Essence Beast, a descendant of the Fire Qilin!¡±


    Hearing this, He Liancheng was suddenly shocked, he had not seen a Fire Essence Beast, but he had heard of its name, a descendant of the Fire Qilin, and would not be ordinary people.


    Thinking of this, He Liancheng couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Young Master, what should we do?¡±


    Yang Chen looked at the Fire Essence Beast and said coldly, ¡°It seems that the reason the Horse-thief Gang is so fearless is because of you. As a Fire Essence Beast group, why did you appear here?¡±


    ¡°Human kid, it¡¯s not easy for someone as young as you to recognize that I am a


    Fire Essence Beast. Indeed, I am the reason the Horse-thief Gang is so fearless. Now that you see me, why don¡¯t you let them go?¡± The Fire Essence Beast said arrogantly, not believing that it couldn¡¯t intimidate Yang Chen with its status.


    Yang Chen snorted coldly, and without much hesitation, he immediately said, ¡°Kill!


    Hearing the word ¡°kill¡±, the Fire Essence Beast was suddenly furious and exclaimed, ¡°Human, how dare you!¡±

 Chapter 190 - Chapter 190: Chapter 187: Slaying the Fire Essence Beast_1

    Chapter 190: Chapter 187: Slaying the Fire Essence Beast_1


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    Yang Chen could guess that the origin of this Fire Spirit Beast was extraordinary.


    Theoretically speaking, no one would provoke the Fire Spirit Beast, because it was different from other demonic beasts, and its group¡¯s development on the human continent was very strong. Even many major human powers were unwilling to provoke them.


    But Yang Chen was different.


    Combining everything from the beginning until now, he always felt that the horse-thief gang was plotting something. No, to be precise, this Fire Spirit Beast was plotting something. Because, wasn¡¯t the Fire Spirit Beast the mastermind behind the gang leader?


    The horse-thief gang did not want any of the Great Wild Hundred Clans to leave the Great Wilderness and were determined to blockade the Great Wilderness completely. What were they trying to achieve?


    What on earth is this horse-thief gang plotting, even at the cost of killing all the people of the Great Wild Hundred Clans and turning this place into hell?


    Yang Chen dared to guarantee that leaving this Fire Spirit Beast would inevitably lead to endless troubles in the future. If he didn¡¯t kill it today, who could guarantee that the Fire Spirit Beast wouldn¡¯t make a move to destroy the Great Wilderness in the future?


    Although the Great Wilderness was not his home, he was born there and felt obligated to protect this land.


    So he made a quick decision and shouted directly, ¡°Kill it!¡±


    He Liancheng was also very determined, though he knew the Fire Spirit Beast¡¯s origin was extraordinary. But since he recognized Yang Chen as the Young Master, he obeyed all of Yang Chen¡¯s orders. The Fire Spirit Beast¡¯s group might be powerful, but the sky was high and the emperor was far away. North Mountain County was not to be trifled with, and the Fire Spirit Beast¡¯s group couldn¡¯t run wild here.


    Ready to kill, He Liancheng took the lead, rushing towards the Fire Spirit Beast.


    The guards below curiously asked, ¡°Young Master, how should we deal with the leader of the horse-thieves?¡±


    Yang Chen glanced at the gang leader with contempt and saw him sweating profusely and full of fear. This made him coldly say, ¡°Kill him!¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t kill me, don¡¯t kill me!¡± The gang leader was terrified.


    Without saying anything else, the guards killed the gang leader on the spot.


    Blood flew wildly, and the gang leader died with a grievance.


    Yang Chen watched the battle between He Liancheng and the Fire Spirit Beast while half-squinting his eyes and said, ¡°A few guard brothers, Commander He is having some trouble dealing with this Fire Spirit Beast. Please help him! ¡±


    ¡°No problem.¡± These guards also realized the situation was difficult and rushed towards the Fire Spirit Beast.


    The Fire Spirit Beast was also shocked.


    How dare these humans be so reckless, not only ignoring its words and killing the gang leader but also attacking it?


    ¡°Kid, you want to kill this seat? You are still too green! You disrupted my plan, I will make you regret it!¡± The Fire Spirit Beast roared, and its voice spread far and wide, causing those below to suffer from ringing ears and swollen heads.


    As the words fell, its body suddenly shook. The next moment, the flames all over its body spread out in an instant dozens of meters away. These flames seemed to come alive and, under its control, headed towards the ten guards. With an air of taking on ten opponents without a disadvantage.


    Yang Chen watched in astonishment and exclaimed in a low voice, ¡°Half-step


    Yuan Martial Realm?¡±


    He Liancheng was also shocked. He didn¡¯t expect the Fire Spirit Beast¡¯s strength to be so strong, reaching the equivalent of a human half-step Yuan Martial Realm cultivation level.


    If he hadn¡¯t taken the elixir given by Yang Chen, which greatly improved his cultivation, and reached the half-step Yuan Martial Realm, he might not have been able to defeat the Fire Spirit Beast today.


    There was still a gap between the half-step Yuan Martial Realm and the peak of the Ling Wu Realm.


    At the peak of the Ling Wu Realm, one was still within the Ling Wu realm.


    But at the half-step Yuan Martial Realm, one had half a foot in the truths of the Yuan Martial Realm and was just a hair¡¯s breadth away from entering it completely.


    This concept was vastly different.


    However, even so, humans would struggle to go head-to-head with a demonic beast like the Fire Spirit Beast of the same realm. If it were just He Liancheng on his own, he would not stand a chance against the Fire Spirit Beast. Now, to contend with the Fire Spirit Beast, ten people had to help each other just to have a chance!


    In an instant, the ten guards fought with the Fire Spirit Beast, each displaying their divine powers, and the outcome was hard to predict.This made Yang Chen look on and couldn¡¯t help but feel astonished.


    No wonder the big and third masters were so arrogant and domineering, fearless with backing. Turns out they had such a powerful Fire Elemental Beast behind them.


    What was the purpose of this Fire Elemental Beast coming to the Great Wilderness?


    What exactly did it want to do?


    Yang Chen¡¯s heart was full of doubts.


    ¡°This¡­¡±


    Feng Wuyang and the Murong family¡¯s ancestor also watched the battle clearly.


    Both were somewhat scalp-numbing and had thoughts of intervening, but seeing the strength of that Fire Elemental Beast, everyone couldn¡¯t help but gulp down saliva. They abandoned the idea. They were aware that at their level, if they were to join the battle, it would most likely be counterproductive.


    Yang Chen saw that Feng Wuyang and Murong¡¯s ancestor had no intention of interfering and breathed a long sigh of relief. From what it seemed, this Fire Elemental Beast was too strong; that pure flame released could not even be approached by He Liancheng and the other ten bodyguards.


    ¡°If we keep fighting like this, it won¡¯t be easy to kill this Fire Elemental Beast.¡± Yang Chen felt uneasy.


    After all, this Fire Elemental Beast had a significant background. If it could not be killed today, given time for its backers to learn of this, Yang Chen would be in big trouble.


    Thinking of this, Yang Chen secretly made up his mind that he must kill this Fire Elemental Beast at any cost.


    But how to kill it was a troubling question for Yang Chen.


    With his current strength, it was still a bit difficult to intervene in such a high-level battle.


    Soon, Yang Chen thought of something and quickly said, ¡°Rainbow, how does your Divine Soul Power compare to this Fire Elemental Beast?¡±


    Mermaid Rainbow hesitated a bit before saying, ¡°Didn¡¯t I say that as long as we don¡¯t enter the Origin Martial Realm, it won¡¯t be troublesome. Although this Fire Elemental Beast is half-step Origin Martial Realm, it¡¯s not considered a real Origin Martial Realm.¡±


    ¡°Can you use your Divine Soul Power to interfere with it?¡± Yang Chen spoke slowly.


    Mermaid Rainbow pouted, ¡°This Fire Elemental Beast¡¯s Divine Soul Power is very strong; I can interfere, but not for long. At most just one breath of time.¡±


    ¡°One breath¡­¡± Yang Chen muttered, ¡°That¡¯s enough, Rainbow, be ready to follow my orders!¡±


    ¡°No problem.¡± Rainbow agreed without hesitation.


    Meanwhile, Yang Chen used his soul to communicate with He Liancheng, ¡°Commander He, how confident are you to capture this Fire Elemental Beast alive or kill it?¡±


    ¡°Young Master, it¡¯s almost impossible to capture or kill this Fire Elemental Beast. It¡¯s already difficult enough for us ten people to maintain an undefeated state.¡± He Liancheng sighed. ¡°It¡¯s too difficult to approach it with its well cultivated Demonic Fire.¡±


    That¡¯s all I can do. Can you manage to subdue it within that one breath of time?¡±


    ¡°Young Master, can you really get that one breath of time?¡± He Liancheng was stunned.


    One breath of time was invaluable in a battle.


    He could do a lot of things with that one breath.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I have my methods.¡± Yang Chen said.


    He Liancheng knew that Yang Chen couldn¡¯t be understood by common sense, and said, ¡°If Young Master can get me that one breath of time, I¡¯m confident of capturing this Fire Elemental Beast alive. But Young Master, you must not act recklessly. We can ensure your safety, there¡¯s no need to take risks!¡±


    Yang Chen smiled and said, ¡°Commander He, don¡¯t worry about me, just seize the opportunity now! ¡±


    As soon as Yang Chen had said this, he no longer wasted words; he cut off contact with He Liancheng and ordered, ¡°Rainbow, find a way to interfere with this Fire Elemental Beast!¡±

 Chapter 191 - Chapter 191: Chapter 188: Soul Search Fire Essence Beast 1

    Chapter 191: Chapter 188: Soul Search Fire Essence Beast 1


    Translator: 549690339


    At this moment, the Fire Essence Beast was getting more and more courageous in battle, and Zhang Yang laughed loudly: ¡°Do you bunch of kids really think you can kill me? Hahaha! Delusional! All of you, go to hell!¡±


    In an instant, the flames spread and burned like layers of fiery clouds in the sky, creating an astonishing sight.


    He Liancheng and his ten teammates were barely holding on, fighting to a draw with the Fire Essence Beast.


    This made the bodyguards worried, saying, ¡°Commander, what should we do? The flames of this Fire Essence Beast are so overbearing, they are comparable to the condensed Purple Sun Fire. If we recklessly approach, we might be burned to ashes, with no trace left.¡±


    ¡°What the Fire Essence Beast is best at is controlling flames, and its Demonic Fire has even been cultivated to perfection. I¡¯m afraid the power of the Purple Sun Fire isn¡¯t necessarily as terrifying as his.¡±


    He Liancheng took a deep breath: ¡°Don¡¯t panic; you all get ready and seize the opportunity!¡±


    ¡°Opportunity? Where¡¯s the opportunity now?¡± The bodyguards smiled bitterly.


    ¡°Our abilities are of no use against this Fire Essence Beast!¡±


    ¡°Hehe, yeah, where do you guys have a chance?¡± The Fire Essence Beast heard their conversation and laughed madly: ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t kill you all at once. I¡¯ll slowly devour you and turn you all into fodder for my fire seeds. Hahaha!¡±


    However, just as he finished speaking, the Fire Essence Beast suddenly froze in place. Its round eyes showed disbelief and shock.


    Its body stiffened, its eyes dull, and it remained motionless for a moment.


    What¡¯s going on?


    What happened?


    Not only was the Fire Essence Beast confused, but He Liancheng and the other bodyguards were also puzzled.


    The flames began to dissipate, and the layers of protection surrounding the Fire Essence Beast disappeared. The beast stood there, seemingly defenseless, to the astonishment of everyone present.


    He Liancheng was the first to react. Seeing the situation of the Fire Essence Beast, how could he not know what had happened, and shouted, ¡°Attack!¡±


    In an instant, the ten bodyguards unleashed their most powerful moves, bombarding the Fire Essence Beast.


    For a while, the sound of explosions was continuous, and the air seemed to tremble. Wolf smoke rolled in the sky, and the storm raged on. It lasted for about dozens of breaths before the smoke dissipated, allowing everyone to finally see the situation at the center of the battle.


    At this time, the Fire Essence Beast was on its last breath, being grasped in He Liancheng¡¯s hand. It no longer had the arrogant expression it had just moments ago, clearly having been beaten thoroughly by the relentless moves of the ten bodyguards.


    He Liancheng and the ten bodyguards were also drenched in sweat, as it was not easy to subdue the Fire Essence Beast.


    However, they had finally managed to do it.


    At this time, He Liancheng grabbed the Fire Essence Beast and came to Yang Chen¡¯s side.


    ¡°Young Master, I¡¯m glad we completed the mission. The Fire Essence Beast has finally been captured alive,¡± He Liancheng bowed and said. ¡°Of course, it was all thanks to the Young Master¡¯s wonderful divine power just now. Otherwise, we might not have been able to capture this Fire Essence Beast.¡±


    ¡°What happened just now? Why did the Fire Essence Beast suddenly freeze?¡± ¡°Yes!¡± The bodyguards expressed their confusion.


    He Liancheng smiled faintly: ¡°It was the Young Master who created an opportunity for us!¡±


    He didn¡¯t know exactly how Yang Chen had done it, and it was hard to speculate. In theory, Yang Chen¡¯s Divine Soul Power should have been insufficient to shake the enormous Fire Essence Beast like that.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t intend to explain it specifically either; he was currently frowning at the Fire Essence Beast.Although the Fire Essence Beast was in a sorry state and had no power to resist, it could still speak. With its ferocious fangs, it threatened angrily, ¡°Kid, you don¡¯t seem like someone who¡¯s seen nothing. Our Fire Essence Beast Clan is the most united. If you dare to kill me today, our clan will flatten this Great Wilderness sooner or later!¡±


    ¡°So you¡¯re saying, I should let you go?¡± Yang Chen narrowed his eyes.


    Opening its fierce fangs, the Fire Essence Beast uttered human words, ¡°Kid, if you beg me now, when I really leave, I might consider being lenient with you. Or you can submit to me, become my servant, listen to my commands for the rest of your life, and serve me like cattle and horses. I don¡¯t mind sparing your life!¡±


    The Fire Essence Beast truly believed that Yang Chen had been intimidated by its words.


    It refused to believe that Yang Chen dared to touch the members of its Fire Essence Beast Clan.


    However, it made one mistake.


    There¡¯s nothing in this world that Yang Chen dares not do!


    Yang Chen expressionlessly said, ¡°Your terms seem quite tempting? I become your servant, and then you consider being lenient with me. Hahaha, Fire Essence Beast, I really can¡¯t understand the thoughts of you demonic beasts. Should I let you go today and have you file a complaint?¡±


    ¡°You!¡± The Fire Essence Beast¡¯s eyes seemed to be spitting fire, ¡°Kid, do you dare to bear the wrath of our Fire Essence Beast Clan?¡±


    ¡°If I kill you, no one in the Fire Essence Beast Clan will know!¡± Yang Chen coldly replied. ¡°As for whether I can bear it or not, that¡¯s not for you to consider. However, I¡¯m not in a hurry to kill you now!¡±


    The Fire Essence Beast suddenly had a bad feeling. It slammed its claws on the ground, but was firmly restrained by He Liancheng, and could only growl, ¡°What do you want to do?¡±


    ¡°What do I want to do?¡± Without further explanation, Yang Chen said, ¡°Commander He, please help me keep a close eye on it. Now, I want to perform the Soul-searching Secret Technique on it!¡±


    ¡°What, Young Master, you must think twice about this. The prerequisite for soul searching is that your Divine Soul Power must be stronger than this Fire Essence Beast. This Fire Essence Beast¡¯s strength is so powerful that its Divine Soul Power is probably already in the Origin Martial Realm. You ¡­¡± He Liancheng hesitated for a moment.


    Yang Chen smiled faintly, ¡°Did Commander He just forget that this Fire Essence Beast was breathless for a moment just now?¡±


    This shocked the ten guards immensely.


    Could it be that the Fire Essence Beast¡¯s momentary breathlessness was caused by Yang Chen using his Divine Soul Power?


    He Liancheng fell into deep thought.


    Yang Chen, on the other hand, smiled lightly, ¡°Gentlemen, don¡¯t be curious. In terms of Divine Soul Power, I do have some unique attainments!¡±


    ¡°Young Master Yang Chen¡¯s talent is truly extraordinary, something we can¡¯t understand.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Yang Chen laughed dumbly, ¡°Alright, let¡¯s not wait any longer, or things will change. I¡¯d like to see what this Fire Essence Beast has come all the way to my Great Wilderness for.¡±


    If a tribe like the Fire Essence Beast could find their place even in flourishing lands, who would believe that they didn¡¯t have any ulterior motives for coming all the way to the Vast Wilderness?


    ¡°Kid, you dare to soul-search me?¡± The Fire Essence Beast was furious.


    ¡°Haven¡¯t you figured it out yet? There¡¯s nothing I don¡¯t dare to do!¡± With a roar, Yang Chen immediately ordered Rainbow to soul-search the Fire Essence Beast.


    His Divine Soul Power was naturally not enough to soul-search the Fire Essence Beast, but Rainbow could.


    In the blink of an eye, Rainbow¡¯s Divine Soul Power entered the Fire Essence Beast¡¯s Sea of Consciousness. The Fire Essence Beast naturally tried its best to resist. However, after a while, Rainbow¡¯s Divine Soul Power gained the upper hand and directly destroyed the beast¡¯s internal defenses.


    At this moment, Rainbow appeared slightly exhausted, ¡°Young Master, I have injured the Fire Essence Beast¡¯s Divine Soul Power, and it no longer poses a threat. Your Divine Soul can come in now..¡±

 Chapter 192 - Chapter 192: Chapter 189: Earth-Shattering Secret_l

    Chapter 192: Chapter 189: Earth-Shattering Secret_l


    Translator: 549690339


    Soul searching, this delicate work, is quite exhausting to soul power. Just now, Rainbow had already consumed a considerable amount of soul power after disrupting the Fire Essence Beast. Naturally, it is not possible to search this Fire Essence Beast¡¯s soul now. Instead, Rainbow chose to wipe out the threat of the Fire Essence Beast¡¯s soul first, and then let Yang Chen perform the soul search.


    Yang Chen has already come a long way since the days of being a Body Refining Realm martial artist, and his control of soul power has reached the level of a master of alchemy.


    Without any threats, Yang Chen quickly entered the Sea of Consciousness Memory of the Fire Essence Beast and began searching swiftly.


    This search stirred up waves of shock in Yang Chen¡¯s heart!


    ¡°This Fire Essence Beast clan is actually plotting these things!¡± Yang Chen¡¯s face changed suddenly.


    Back then, the Horse-thief Gang entered the Great Wilderness because they were under the control of the Fire Essence Beast clan. This also created a


    facade of bodyguard betrayal.


    The Fire Essence Beast clan found soft-boned people like the Head of the house to act as local tyrants in the Great Wilderness to cover up their true intentions. In fact, people from the Horse-thief Gang, such as the Head of the house, were merely puppets of the Fire Essence Beast clan. The real culprits were the Fire Essence Beast clan.


    Presumably, this Fire Essence Beast is just a small shrimp dispatched by the Fire Essence Beast clan to complete their task.


    What is the purpose of the Fire Essence Beast¡¯s plot?


    When Yang Chen found out, he was also greatly shocked.


    What the Fire Essence Beast was after was to break the seal of the Monster Beast Mountain, which was called the Guardian Spirit Array!


    Others may not know, but Yang Chen had heard from Rainbow and was very clear about it.


    The inner and outer areas of the Monster Beast Mountain are seals that separate the Demonic Beasts from the Human Continent!


    If this seal is broken, then the demonic beasts will invade the Human Continent in large numbers. Given time, humanity would surely fall into a war like the ancient times, with countless casualties.


    This is also why the Horse-thief Gang built the Teleportation Array in the Monster Beast Mountain and why they deliberately lost to the Great Wilderness and maintained a peaceful development relationship.


    Everything was to cover up their true intentions.


    Thinking of this in his heart, Yang Chen widened his eyes!


    It was at this moment, suddenly¡­


    ¡°Huh?¡± Yang Chen was taken aback.


    Because the Sea of Consciousness of the Fire Essence Beast was destroyed in an instant.


    ¡°What¡¯s going on!¡± Yang Chen narrowed his eyes.


    ¡°Human, how dare you ruin my Fire Essence Beast clan¡¯s plan! Who is it, who is it, my Fire Essence Beast clan will chase you to the ends of the Earth!¡±


    An angry roar echoed in Yang Chen¡¯s mind.


    This startled Yang Chen¡¯s heart.


    ¡°Fire Essence Beast secret art?¡± Yang Chen¡¯s heart was shocked. He still made a mistake; demonic beast secret arts are the most complex, and he couldn¡¯t possibly have comprehensive knowledge about them in his previous life.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t know exactly how this Fire Essence Beast did it, but he knew that the soul searching event of this Fire Essence Beast was known to other Fire Essence Beasts!


    Yang Chen¡¯s soul instantly returned to his body.


    ¡°This is bad.¡± Yang Chen murmured.


    Rainbow also noticed that voice, and said anxiously, ¡°Young Master, it seems that the Fire Essence Beast clan knows about you soul searching this Fire Essence Beast.¡±¡±¡±They found out, but judging from that person¡¯s words, they don¡¯t seem to know who specifically soul-searched the Fire Essence Beast!¡± Yang Chen communicated through sound transmission.


    However, the situation now seemed extremely unfavorable.


    It wouldn¡¯t be difficult for the Fire Essence Beast to trace it back to him. As long as they investigated in the Great Wilderness, so many people from the Feng family and Murong family saw the scene today. Who could guarantee that no one would expose him as a traitor?


    He couldn¡¯t possibly kill them all.


    Yang Chen gradually calmed down, realizing that the exposure of the incident was only a matter of time. Regardless, he definitely offended the Fire Essence Beast Clan. Since it¡¯s so, he might as well do it all. It wouldn¡¯t be that quick for the Fire Essence Beast Clan to trace it back to him. By the time they traced it to him, he might not necessarily be at the mercy of the Fire Essence Beast Clan.


    With this thought in mind, Yang Chen sneered, ¡°The soul-searching is over, and as expected, the Fire Essence Beast Clan has ill intentions!¡±


    ¡°Kid, if you kill me, my clan will make you pay for provoking us sooner or later!¡± The Fire Essence Beast roared angrily, its voice echoing in all directions.


    But Yang Chen showed no mercy, and his spear pierced through the Fire Essence Beast¡¯s head.


    Rumble.


    The Fire Essence Beast¡¯s soul dissipated, leaving only a dried-up corpse lying there.


    Seeing this scene, everyone remained silent for a long time.


    Especially the people of the Great Wilderness, they were greatly shocked.


    Such a powerful demonic beast actually existed in the Great Wilderness. If it wasn¡¯t for Yang Chen, not only would the Feng and Murong families fail, but even the Hundred Clans of the Great Wilderness would have a hard time escaping death if they truly united. Wasn¡¯t the real savior of the Great Wilderness right in front of them?


    Feng Changkong and the ancestor of the Murong family both knew that the pattern of the Great Wilderness was about to change.


    The Twelve Great Tribes were indeed about to have a real change.


    At least, with Yang Chen¡¯s current abilities, he could definitely achieve this.


    However, Yang Chen¡¯s growth rate was too fast, even faster than the first genius of the Great Wilderness, Zhang Xuelian, back in the day. He was only fourteen years old now, not only had he reached the First Level of the Spirit Martial Realm, but he could even command ten such powerful masters. Who could predict Yang Chen¡¯s future given more time?


    Feng Wuyang sighed, ¡°Changkong, let¡¯s not take the initiative to mention the marriage between Xuewu and Yang Chen anymore since the Yang family never brought it up. Xuewu is no longer worthy of Yang Chen.¡±


    ¡°How¡­How could that be possible!¡± Feng Changkong still seemed unwilling to accept it.


    ¡°Humph, haven¡¯t you realized it yet? After Zhang Meiren, another demon has been born! The people of the Great Wilderness can only be passively looked up to, not actively involved,¡± Feng Wuyang scolded.


    At this moment, He Liancheng asked with great doubt, ¡°Young Master, what was the Fire Essence Beast plotting in the end?¡±


    Yang Chen pondered for a moment and finally came up with a well-thought-out excuse to deceive them, as he couldn¡¯t tell the truth. The matter involved was too serious. If he told the truth, there was no guarantee that something unexpected wouldn¡¯t happen later.


    With this in mind, he looked at the corpse of the Fire Essence Beast and smiled faintly, ¡°Everything on this Fire Essence Beast¡¯s body is a treasure. Not to mention anything else, just this Fire Origin Essence alone is something countless people dream of. You all killed the Fire Essence Beast, so you should rightfully receive the treasures on its body. Just discuss how to distribute it.¡±


    Honestly, Yang Chen was not too interested in the other things of the Fire


    Essence Beast, but this Fire Origin Essence was indeed an invaluable treasure. However, having obtained the Starfire, he was tempted by the Fire Origin Essence but not to the point of being blind.


    These ten bodyguards had all made efforts, so it was impossible for him to swallow all these treasures.


    However, the ten bodyguards unanimously said, ¡°Young Master gave us the


    Qingming Zhenyuan Pill, and we have been very grateful since taking it. This


    Fire Essence Beast¡¯s corpse should be our way of giving back.¡±


    ¡°How¡­how can this be?¡± Yang Chen was suddenly startled, not expecting these bodyguards to be so grateful, none of them intending to take the Fire Essence Beast¡¯s corpse.


    ¡°Haha, Young Master, don¡¯t be so polite. This is what we should do,¡± He Liancheng laughed..¡±;

 Chapter 193 - Chapter 193: Chapter 190: Breakthrough of the Black Mountain Black Bear 1

    Chapter 193: Chapter 190: Breakthrough of the Black Mountain Black Bear 1


    Translator: 549690339


    In the end, Yang Chen was not too pretentious. Since he didn¡¯t intend to take the ten bodyguards, he also took the corpse of the Fire Essence Beast into his bag.


    Afterwards, Yang Chen returned to the Yang family, without mentioning the matter of dividing the treasures after the turmoil in the Great Wilderness was settled.


    This made both the Feng family and Murong family somewhat at a loss, had Yang Chen just left like this?


    It must be known that the treasures and wealth left behind by the destroyed


    Horse-thief Gang and the destroyed Great Tribes are quite valuable. If Yang Chen interfered at this time, the Yang family would surely become a superpower in the tribes, even the Feng family and Murong family might not be able to suppress the Yang family.


    But Yang Chen didn¡¯t mention this matter at all, turned around and left, which made it hard for the Murong family and Feng family to guess Yang Chen¡¯s intentions.


    However, the matter of dividing the benefits could not be ignored. Whether it was the Yang family or other middle-ranking tribes, after learning the news of the defeat of the Horse-thief Gang, they all began to mobilize their forces to scramble for the resources of the Horse-thief Gang and the defeated tribes.


    At this time, Yang Chen returned to the Yang family home, chose to close himself off, and stop dealing with worldly matters.


    He wasn¡¯t really unconcerned about the division of benefits. The resources left behind by the Horse-thief Gang and the defeated tribes had accumulated over many years, and he would be lying if he didn¡¯t care about them. But he had no need to participate in this matter at all. If he really got involved, he was afraid that not many tribes would be truly satisfied.


    Although Yang Chen had reached the point where he no longer needed to look at other people¡¯s faces, he didn¡¯t need to be that greedy. After all, the Great


    Wilderness had suffered heavy losses in the war against the Horse-thief Gang.


    As for the rise of the Yang family, they had already reached a point where they didn¡¯t need his intervention. In terms of resource allocation, even if he didn¡¯t take action, the Yang family would surely be the side with the most to gain in the end, considering the respect the other tribes had for him.


    Therefore, Yang Chen didn¡¯t think too much about this matter. He focused his attention on the corpse of the Fire Essence Beast.


    At this moment, inside the room¡­


    Yang Chen looked at the corpse of the Fire Essence Beast on the ground and murmured, ¡°The body of this Fire Essence Beast is full of treasures, I must be lucky to get it!¡±


    ¡°Boss, this demon beast doesn¡¯t look that powerful. It¡¯s far worse than the flat-haired monsters in our ancestral memories. How powerful can it be?¡± Bear Elder One and Bear Elder Two, who had been released at some unknown point, looked at the corpse of the Fire Essence Beast on the ground and spoke disdainfully.


    Yang Chen rolled his eyes in annoyance. Of course, the Fire Essence Beast would be much weaker compared to a Phoenix.


    Rainbow pouted disdainfully at the side, ¡®What do you two know? The whole body of this Fire Essence Beast is a treasure!¡±


    Yang Chen smiled slightly, ¡°Rainbow is right. The most valuable thing about


    tnls Fire Essence Beast IS tne Fire origin Essence In Its DOW!¡±


    As soon as he said this, Yang Chen stretched out his hand, and immediately, a small piece of fire seed separated from the Fire Essence Beast¡¯s body. This fire seed was a green flame, which was also the most primitive color of the flame.


    Obviously, this fire seed was the Fire Origin Essence!


    ¡°Such a pure flame.¡± Rainbow whispered.


    Yang Chen chuckled, ¡°Of course, this Fire Origin Essence is the essence of a demonic beast¡¯s cultivation of Demonic Fire. Containing the crystallization of a demonic beast¡¯s life, it is naturally extremely pure!¡±


    Demonic Fire is a type of flame that ranks alongside Strange Fire and Solar Fire.


    However, there are not many creatures that possess Demonic Fire and can cultivate it into the origin of fire.


    What is the origin of fire?


    The Fire Origin Essence is the origin of fire.


    If Solar Fire is cultivated postnatally, and Strange Fire is a mutation of Innate Fire, then Demonic Fire is the origin of fire. It is the root of Innate Fire, and only some Fire Essence Beasts, Phoenixes, and other naturally fire-affine demonic beasts possess it.


    Moreover, these demonic beasts possessing Demonic Fire would have to struggle to cultivate it in order to finally give birth to the Fire Origin Essence!This is also the fundamental reason why Fire Essence Beasts are so powerful ¨C they have cultivated the Fire Origin Essence.


    ¡°This Fire Origin Essence is invaluable to humans, countless people desire it, but can¡¯t obtain it.¡± Yang Chen muttered.


    There was no other way; the Fire Essence Beast clan was too overbearing. Who would dare to kill a Fire Essence Beast?


    In the entire continent, only a few monster race groups, including the Fire Essence Beasts, possess Fire Origin Essence.


    It can be said that the true value of Fire Origin Essence is far stronger than the Purple Sunfire that humans painstakingly cultivate, even though it is not as powerful as Strange Fire.


    Yang Chen sighed helplessly while holding the Fire Origin Essence: ¡°What a pity, I already have the seed of Starfire in my body. This Strange Fire is the most overbearing, and having this fire seed makes it hard for me to integrate the Fire Origin Essence into my body. If I can really integrate the Fire Origin Essence, with my strength, I could even instantly defeat that Third Master!¡±


    Yang Chen also secretly lamented this missed opportunity, which was why he was so tempted but helpless.


    However, the Fire Essence Beast was still full of treasures. Thinking of this, Yang Chen said, ¡°Bear Elder One, Bear Elder Two, this Fire Essence Beast was a half-step Yuan Martial Realm when it was alive. If you swallow and refine its corpse, your strength will increase even further. What are you waiting for?¡±


    ¡°What? Half-step Yuan Martial Realm?¡± Bear Elder One and Bear Elder Two were stunned. In their inherited memories, they naturally knew that swallowing demonic beasts could improve their martial arts strength.


    This is the characteristic of demonic beasts.


    Upon hearing ¡°half-step Yuan Martial Realm,¡± their faces showed a happy expression.


    ¡°You two silly bears are still hesitating. If you refine the corpse of a half-step Yuan Martial Realm demonic beast, I guarantee you will break through to the Spirit Martial Realm!¡± Rainbow pouted.


    When Bear Elder One heard that there were benefits, he immediately did not hold back. Both he and Bear Elder Two worked together to slowly refine the essence of the Fire Essence Beast¡¯s corpse into their bodies.


    Soon, the bodies of the two clumsy bears underwent rapid changes.


    In an instant, the Qi of the two bears became stronger, and this kind of strength increase was still improving.


    Yang Chen watched from the side and could vaguely discern through their Qi that the two clumsy bears had already broken through to the Spirit Martial


    Realm.


    And this was not the end.


    ¡°Spirit Martial Realm Second Layer!¡± ¡°Spirit Martial Realm Third Layer!¡± ¡°Spirit Martial Realm Fourth Layer!¡±


    Yang Chen gasped in a breath of cold air.


    The corpse of this Fire Essence Beast was truly a treasure.


    ¡°Spirit Martial Realm Fifth Layer!¡±


    At this time, the strength of the two Black Mountain Black Bears came to a sudden stop, and they both leaped from the Refinement Realm Peak directly to the Spirit Martial Realm Fifth Layer, completely surpassing their Big Brother.


    Visible to the naked eye, the size of the two Black Mountain Black Bears had increased by at least twice as much as before, and their Qi was even more terrifyingly strong. Yang Chen estimated that with their silly bear¡¯s standard of the Spirit Martial Realm Fifth Layer, it might not be impossible to fight against the Spirit Martial Realm Seventh Layer.


    ¡°Good fellow!¡± Yang Chen was overjoyed. How could he not be happy with two more Spirit Martial Realm Black Mountain Black Bears assisting him?


    The Fire Essence Beast was truly worthy of being a half-step Yuan Martial Realm. Its corpse was refined, allowing the two big silly bears to leap and attack the Spirit Martial Realm, even reaching an astonishing strength of the Spirit Martial Realm Fifth Layer.


    Of course, such an opportunity was rare and not something they could intentionally seek, because where would it be so easy to encounter the corpse of a half-step Yuan Martial Realm demonic beast?

 Chapter 194 - Chapter 194: Chapter 191: Distribution of Resources (Fourth Update)_l

    Chapter 194: Chapter 191: Distribution of Resources (Fourth Update)_l


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°Eldest Brother, I feel like I¡¯m filled with power right now, and many of my inherited memories have been unlocked. I think I can now shatter a small mountain with a single slap!¡±


    ¡°Me too.¡±


    ¡°Look at you two, acting like you¡¯ve never achieved anything!¡± Yang Chen said, amused. ¡°Since you both chose to follow me, I definitely won¡¯t let you down. Just remember to listen to Rainbow¡¯s advice while in the Eight Extremities


    Flowing River Space. Someone¡¯s coming, I¡¯ll go take a look.¡±


    ¡°Yes, Boss!¡± Bear Elder One and Bear Elder Two might have dull wits, but they knew Yang Chen treated them well. They obediently nodded, and retreated with Rainbow into the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space.


    Yang Chen sensed someone¡¯s arrival and quickly put away the Fire Origin Essence. The Fire Essence Beast¡¯s corpse on the ground had already turned into nothingness, while Yang Chen stepped out of the room with his hands behind his back.


    ¡°Young Master!¡± Gu Mingyue bent down to greet Yang Chen, looking flustered.


    Yang Chen calculated briefly that he had been in seclusion for at least a day and a night. Many Yang family members had returned, including Gu Mingyue. Seeing that the once-messy courtyard had been cleaned thoroughly by Gu Mingyue, Yang Chen felt somewhat touched.


    Being with Gu Mingyue gave him a sense of tranquility, the feeling of being at home.


    Seeing that nothing was wrong with Gu Mingyue, he felt more at ease and smiled. ¡°Ming Yue, what¡¯s the matter?¡±


    ¡°Well, it¡¯s like this¡­¡± Gu Mingyue explained the situation to Yang Chen.


    Yang Chen was momentarily stunned, then realized the situation.


    ¡°To think they would leave the final decision about resource allocation to me,¡± Yang Chen said with a wry smile. ¡°These tribes are really interesting.¡±


    It seemed that the Great Wild Hundred Clans had some discernment, knowing that the true hero in solving the horse-thief gang issue was him, and that the entire Great Wilderness now relied on his face. Hence, they wisely gave him the power to decide. Without him coming out of seclusion, there would be no resolution to the resource allocation.


    Yang Chen was quite satisfied with the decisions made by the Great Wild Hundred Clans. After all, he had put so much effort into saving them, and if they couldn¡¯t even give him some face, it would be hard for him, or anyone else for that matter, not to change their emotions.


    Having thought it through, Yang Chen said, ¡°Ming Yue, come with me.¡±


    When she heard that Yang Chen wanted to bring her along, Gu Mingyue was overjoyed. It had been a long time since she had worked with her Young Master, and she couldn¡¯t help but be excited. ¡°Young Master, should I tidy up a


    ¡°What¡¯s there to tidy? Don¡¯t you look good?¡± Yang Chen grinned. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡±


    ¡°Oh¡­ Oh!¡± Gu Mingyue blushed upon hearing Yang Chen¡¯s compliment and fidgeted for a moment before she realized that Yang Chen had already left. She then hurriedly trotted after him.


    Now, leaders of the remaining tribes of the Great Wild Hundred Clans had gathered at the Yang family residence.


    This clearly showed considerable respect for Yang Chen.


    When Yang Chen arrived, he saw the hall filled with people, all engaged in discussions. As soon as they noticed Yang Chen¡¯s arrival, they fell silent.


    ¡°Yang Chen, you came just in time. Everyone has been waiting for you,¡± Yang Jin He said warmly.


    In fact, the attitudes of many of these tribal leaders were similar to that of Yang Jin He. They were well aware of Yang Chen¡¯s current status. It could be said that the victory in the Great Wilderness was entirely due to this young man!


    ¡°Young Master Yang Chen!¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ve heard so much about the elegant and handsome Young Master Yang.


    Today, it turns out all the stories are true.¡±


    ¡°Out of the mouth of babes come words of wisdom..


    These tribal leaders praised Yang Chen one after another.


    Yang Chen, however, wasn¡¯t one to be arrogant because of this praise. Before taking his seat, he said respectfully, ¡°I, Yang Chen, pay my respects to Senior Feng, Elder Murong, and the Clan Leaders and Tribal Elders. I¡¯m flattered by the kindness you¡¯ve shown to this junior.¡±


    ¡°Not at all!¡±


    ¡°Not at all!¡±


    Yang Chen exchanged pleasantries with the people of the Great Wild tribes before finally taking his seat.


    As the one with the closest relationship to Yang Chen, Feng Wuyang spoke up loudly, ¡°Yang Chen, we have already sorted out the resources in the Horse-thief Gang¡¯s main base and those from the defeated tribes. Our numerous tribes were able to survive today thanks to the reinforcements you brought, and you are undoubtedly the greatest contributor. Therefore, how to allocate these resources is ultimately up to you.¡±


    Hearing this, Yang Chen pondered for a moment, then nodded.


    He knew that there was no point in being modest at this time and said, ¡°Since all the seniors have shown such generosity, this junior will not refuse.¡±


    ¡°Young Master Yang will definitely be fair and impartial.¡±


    ¡°Yes, Young Master Yang will certainly be fair and impartial.¡±


    These middle-ranking tribes had barely contributed anything and were now worried about losing out on resource distribution. They made veiled hints by praising Yang Chen for his fairness and impartiality, hoping he would give them more resources in return.


    Yang Chen was well aware of their intentions and spoke slowly, ¡°For the distribution of resources, my Yang family shall receive 10%, and I hope no one minds.¡±


    Upon hearing this, many people gasped in the cold air.


    A number of them had no complaints, but some still showed subtle annoyance.


    Yang Chen naturally noticed this but remained unbothered.


    Did he care if they were annoyed? He had gone to great lengths to bring in the reinforcements and work out a solution to the horse-thief crisis, and getting 10% was not too much at all. Whether they were satisfied or not was irrelevant to him.


    Yang Jin He, on the other hand, was overjoyed. The amount of resources Yang Chen allocated matched his own intentions.


    Yang Chen remained nonchalant, knowing that since he said the Yang family deserved 10%, they must have earned it. Next, he continued, ¡°This time, the Zhang family contributed the most, attracting a lot of firepower before the battle. They paid a heavy price, so they deserve 7%!¡±


    Zhang Rufeng, who had escaped from the Zhang family after its downfall and returned after a difficult journey, was overjoyed to hear this. He immediately said with tears streaming down his face, ¡°Thank you, Young Master Chen. We, the Zhang family, will never forget this great favor. If we have the opportunity to repay you, even going through fire and water, we will not hesitate!¡±


    He had brought Zhang Yingeruo with him, hoping Yang Chen would help their family get a little more in the allocations. The Zhang family, which had suffered heavy losses, needed more resources for sure. With 7%, they could now not only preserve their status as a great tribe but also potentially rise even further. After all, the Yang family was only getting 10%.


    Zhang Yingeruo blushed and couldn¡¯t help but feel elated upon hearing Yang Chen¡¯s decision.


    Yang Chen smiled, ¡°Elder Zhang, you don¡¯t need to be so polite. Next are the


    Murong family and Feng family, each receiving 5%. Do Senior Feng and Elder Murong have any objections?¡±


    ¡°None at all! Yang Chen, 5% is more than enough.¡± Feng Wuyang couldn¡¯t help but smile, nodding his head in satisfaction.


    The Ancestor of the Murong Family was also quite content: ¡°It¡¯s fine, we have no objections!¡±

 Chapter 195 - Chapter 195: Chapter 192: Who Still Doesn ‘t Submit Now? (Climax Fifth Update)_l

    Chapter 195: Chapter 192: Who Still Doesn ¡®t Submit Now? (Climax Fifth Update)_l


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°The He Family and the Ma Family, two major factions, each get thirty percent!¡± Yang Chen said calmly. ¡°As for the middle-ranking Li Family, they also get thirty percent!¡±


    Yang Chen had earlier learned from Feng Wuyang that the He and Ma Families had put in a lot of effort in the fight against the Horse-thief Gang, with both families being very active during the war.


    There were many bad seeds in the Great Wilderness, but it didn¡¯t mean everyone was one. The He and Ma Families were both passionate and fought the fiercest against the Horse-thief Gang.


    Yang Chen wasn¡¯t stingy, he directly allocated thirty percent to each family. As for the Li Family, being partners with the Yang Family¡¯s Chamber of Commerce, Yang Chen naturally didn¡¯t want to mistreat them and also gave them thirty percent.


    Li Youyan hurriedly stood up and said, ¡°Thank you, my friend Yang Chen.¡±


    The heads of the He and Ma Families were also pleasantly surprised, standing up and saying, ¡°Thank you, young friend Yang Chen, words cannot express our gratitude!¡±


    The thirty percent of resources they received might not be as much as the Feng Family and the Murong Family, but it would be relatively easy for them to improve their clans with this share.


    Yang Chen nodded and then said, ¡°As for the remaining resources, what do you think if they are distributed evenly among everyone present?¡± Yang Chen believed that the allocation was already fair.


    However, it was clear that not everyone was satisfied.


    As soon as Yang Chen finished speaking, an elder from a middle-ranking tribe, the Liu Family, suddenly stood up and said, ¡°Young Master Yang Chen, our Liu Family is not satisfied!¡±


    ¡°Oh, tell me why you¡¯re not satisfied,¡± said Yang Chen, narrowing his eyes, touching his chin, and gradually solidifying his smile.


    ¡°When we middle-ranking tribes fought the Horse-thief Gang in the Great Wilderness, we also lost many lives and put in a lot of effort. How come you all got ten percent, and he got five percent, but when it comes to us, it¡¯s evenly distributed?¡± The elder said expressionlessly. ¡°All the high-level leaders are sensible people, and I, Liu, won¡¯t beat around the bush. Yang Chen is still young, and it¡¯s hard for him to be fair and just in the distribution of resources. I think it would be better for someone else to take over!¡±


    Upon hearing this, the other tribes looked at each other but remained silent.


    Was the Liu Family out of their minds?


    Yang Chen laughed, ¡°Who does the Liu Family think is the most suitable to distribute the resources?¡±


    The Liu Family Elder thought that when he spoke up, the middle-ranking and small tribes would surely agree with him. They should know by now that the major tribes were severely injured and, if they joined forces, they wouldn¡¯t fear them. This was the time to bargain.


    Why did they get ten percent, and he got five percent?


    If the remaining resources were distributed evenly among the middle-ranking and small tribes, each of them might not even get ten percent! Considering the extent of the casualties suffered by many tribes, the little resources they would receive would hardly be enough for recovery.


    Now the Liu Family Elder felt a bit like he was riding a tiger but couldn¡¯t get off. However, he soon said with an embarrassed expression, ¡°I just feel the distribution is unfair.¡±


    ¡°Hahaha!¡± Yang Chen laughed out loud, ¡°Unfair? Mr. Liu, I, Yang Chen, am telling you today that whether the allocation is fair or not, you have to accept


    Yang Chen suddenly slapped the table, and his domineering Spirit Martial Realm aura spread out.


    The Liu Family was just a middle-ranking tribe, and their elder was nothing more than a martial artist at the peak of the Body Refining Realm. How could he resist Yang Chen¡¯s strong qi?


    ¡°Is the Yang family trying to bully people because of their powerful status?¡± The Liu Family Elder was running out of steam but couldn¡¯t help but shout out in unwillingness.


    Yang Chen sneered, ¡°So what if I¡¯m bullying you?¡±


    He wanted to see what tricks the Liu Family Elder could come up with.


    At this moment, being pressed by Yang Chen, the Liu Family Elder was both terrified and furious, so he roared, ¡°Everyone, look at this! The Yang family hasn¡¯t even become powerful yet, and they¡¯re already bullying people like this. If they were to grow even bigger, who can guarantee they won¡¯t become the second Horse-thief Gang? Everyone, please think thrice before acting, and don¡¯t let the Yang family succeed!¡±


    ¡°Shut up! ¡± The Liu Family Chieftain couldn¡¯t take it anymore and slapped the elder¡¯s face, ¡°Shut up!¡±


    The elder was stunned, not believing what was happening as he looked at his own family leader, ¡°Chieftain, I¡¯m just doing this for the sake of our family.¡±


    ¡°Young Master Yang Chen, please don¡¯t be angry. This clan member¡¯s mind is a little muddled. I¡¯ll kill him right now to relieve your hatred!¡± The Liu Family Chieftain¡¯s eyes were filled with killing intent. He was also a Spirit Martial Realm master, and seeing the witlessness of the elder, he severely slapped him with a palm.


    ¡°No, Chieftain, don¡¯t kill me!¡±


    The Liu Family Elder hadn¡¯t even finished his words when his breath dissipated, and he died.


    The Liu Family Chieftain was still unable to calm his anger even after this.


    Why did he bring this idiot along?


    Not to mention their Liu Family, all tribes in the Great Wilderness had to watch the Yang family¡¯s face. With so many major tribes, who would dare to speak up? A mere tribal elder dared to defy Yang Chen¡¯s will?


    Who didn¡¯t know that Yang Chen was the number one hero in this fight? Who didn¡¯t know that Yang Chen had saved the Great Wilderness?


    Fearing that he would offend Yang Chen, the Liu Family Chieftain slapped the clueless elder to death with a single palm.


    With this, many high-level leaders who were originally planning to support the Liu Family Elder dared not speak up.


    They were initially thinking that the Liu Family Elder made sense. The Yang family hadn¡¯t even become powerful yet, but they were already so arrogant and domineering. What would happen if the Yang family became even more powerful? But they forgot that Yang Chen had never forced any tribe, and as for resource allocation, he had never mistreated anyone!


    Yang Chen looked at the Liu Family Chieftain and said sternly, ¡°It seems that many people think my allocation is unreasonable?¡±


    ¡°Dare not!¡±


    ¡°Dare not!¡±


    The chieftains of these tribes were terrified and uneasy.


    Yang Chen snorted coldly. Despite what they said aloud, their hearts were still unconvinced.


    He sneered, ¡°Now you think the allocation is unreasonable? What were you doing at that time? I gave so much to the Murong Family, Zhang Family, and Feng Family. Why? Because they took the initiative during the war. What about you? Who among you made your stance clear? Now let me know who made their stance clear, and that¡¯s fine, I, Yang Chen, will give ten percent of what the Yang Family got to you!¡±


    ¡°The He Family, Ma Family, and Li Family all put in the most effort during the battle with the Horse-thief Gang. What about you? Each of you was hesitant, and unless the Horse-thief Gang came after you, you wouldn¡¯t contribute a single soldier. Even many tribes have not yet sent a single soldier until now, suffering only minor scratches, and they have the audacity to sit here and talk about resource allocation?¡±


    Yang Chen said solemnly, ¡°You really want to get something for nothing, huh? When it¡¯s time to make an effort, you shrink back, but when it¡¯s time to distribute resources, you jump faster than anyone else? To be honest, my Yang Family deserves ten percent because we put in the most effort. The reason the


    Horse-thief Gang was defeated is because of me, Yang Chen. Without me, Yang Chen, forget about these resources, not even you could protect the safety of your clans!¡±


    ¡°Now, who else is not convinced?¡±


    Yang Chen¡¯s eyes were cold and sharp, and his words were filled with an


    irresistible force..

 Chapter 196 - Chapter 196: Chapter 193: Assault on the Second Level of the Spirit Martial Realm_l

    Chapter 196: Chapter 193: Assault on the Second Level of the Spirit Martial Realm_l


    Translator: 549690339


    As each sentence fell, no one dared to truly defy Yang Chen¡¯s idea at this moment.


    Feng Wuyang and Murong family¡¯s ancestor sat there, snorted coldly, and looked at the great tribes and small tribes nearby who were muddling through the mess with disdain. Could they not see through the minds of these tribes in their fights? When the fighting stopped, they started to distribute resources, and they all jumped out quickly?


    Yang Chen was actually being merciful.


    If it were Feng Wuyang, giving them a little bit would be enough for them.


    Yang Chen left so much, which showed that Yang Chen was a kind-hearted person. After all, the various tribes in the wilderness were the forces of the wilderness, and Yang Chen¡¯s consideration was very thoughtful. But who could have imagined that these white-eyed wolves couldn¡¯t be fed enough!


    The head of Liu Family sweated profusely in fear. He considered what Yang Chen had said, but who knew that his own tribal elder was so arrogant and dared to bargain? What did they have to bargain with, did they have the qualifications to bargain? Even if Yang Chen cancels their share now, who dares to speak?


    Fortunately, he himself was decisive just now, slapping that talkative tribal elder to death. Yang Chen also didn¡¯t intend to make a fuss with the Liu Family.


    Yang Chen was too lazy to waste his words at this moment: ¡°Alright, the resources will be distributed like this, you all can disperse now!¡±


    In the blink of an eye, these high-ranking tribal officials dispersed one after another. Yang Chen, Feng Wuyang, and the ancestor of Murong family exchanged some polite words before sending them away.


    Now Yang Chen and Yang Jinhe stood together, with Yang Chen saying: ¡°Clan


    Leader, what¡¯s the situation in the Wilderness now?¡±


    Yang Jinhe looked at Yang Chen, increasingly pleased, knowing that the rise of the Yang family was unstoppable, and said: ¡°Now the Wilderness has calmed down, but there are four great tribes, including the Wen family, that have been destroyed, and several other families have suffered heavy losses. By the way, it¡¯s worth mentioning that both the Wang family and the Chen family are doing well. Yang Chen, both the Feng family and the Murong family are waiting for your opinion. The reason they were being polite just now was actually waiting for you to speak.¡±


    Yang Chen was slightly stunned: ¡°I forgot about that, the two traitors of Chen family and Wang family¡­ Clan Leader, what do you think is the best way to handle them?¡±


    ¡°In my opinion, naturally, they should be exterminated.¡± Yang Jinhe¡¯s eyes flashed with killing intent: ¡°Since these two families dared to cooperate with the horse-thief gang, there¡¯s no reason for them to stay in the Wilderness. By the way, just now that Liu Family was also a middle-ranking tribe affiliated with Chen family, right?¡±


    ¡°Oh?¡± Yang Chen narrowed his eyes slightly: ¡°In that case, that tribal elder¡¯s statement today might have been influenced by someone¡¯s benefit. It seems that Chen family is afraid of the rise of our Yang family and has started to work on it.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s also what I said, the reason for extermination.¡± Yang Jinhe sighed.


    Yang Chen shook his head: ¡®Extermination seems a bit excessive. Not all people from the two families are villains. For example, that Liu Family, although they are affiliated with Chen Family, but the head of the Liu Family is obviously a man who understands the situation. You can discuss with Senior Feng and


    Elder Murong another day. There is no need to exterminate Wang family and Chen family. However, it is necessary to suppress them, as for the degree of suppression¡­ it depends on the intentions of the two families.¡± Yang Chen wasn¡¯t that kind-hearted. He had already been merciful by not exterminating them. hilt suppression was still necessary-


    ¡°I understand!¡± Yang Jinhe felt warmth in his heart upon hearing Yang Chen addressing him with respect.


    Honestly, at this point, Yang Chen didn¡¯t really need to consider his opinion anymore. But Yang Chen still respected him, how could he not be happy as a


    clan leader?


    Yang Chen opened his mouth and said: ¡°In the coming days, it will not be easy to settle the Wilderness. The rise of the Yang family will require the clan leader to put in a lot of effort. Judging from today¡¯s situation, it won¡¯t be difficult for our Yang family to become a super tribe like Murong family and Feng family. Alright, I won¡¯t interfere in this matter anymore. Clan Leader, I will be in closed-door cultivation for some time, and I will leave the external affairs to you.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re going to close the door again? Could it be¡­¡± Yang Jinhe looked at Yang


    Chen, whose body was filled with energy, and suddenly thought of something.


    Yang Chen grinned: ¡°Yes, I¡¯m going to break through the second realm of the


    Spirit Martial Realm.¡±


    This shocked Yang Jinhe. How long has it been?You see, the truly difficult part isn¡¯t breaking through from the Body Refining Realm to the Spirit Martial Realm, but progressing after reaching the Spirit Martial Realm.


    This is because, fundamentally, the spiritual energy in the Great Wilderness is barely enough to support the cultivation of powerful individuals in the Spirit Martial Realm. This causes the majority of Spirit Martial Realm experts to remain at the first level, finding it extremely challenging to advance even a single step further.


    There are very few martial artists who have reached the second level of Spirit Martial Realm.


    To be able to enter the second level of Spirit Martial Realm means that the individual¡¯s talent has already surpassed the normal standards of the Great Wilderness.


    Yang Chen, he truly is an immeasurable gem.


    ¡°Hahaha, very good, very good!¡± Yang Jinhe nodded with satisfaction: ¡°You focus wholeheartedly on your cultivation. As the Clan Leader, my achievements are limited. Yang Chen, the future of Yang family rests on your shoulders.¡±


    Yang Chen nodded, discussed a few more things, and then began his closed-door cultivation.


    His body¡¯s foundation of True Qi has already reached the threshold for attempting the breakthrough to the second level of Spirit Martial Realm. This was what Yang Chen wanted.


    Having a surging amount of internal True Qi is a prerequisite for breaking through realms. If it were an ordinary person, they might only have a certain level of confidence in their success, but not 100%. The chance of failure might even be higher than the chance of success. But for Yang Chen, it¡¯s different.


    ¡°I have enough Spirit Stones on me now, those given by Zhang Family, those obtained from Wang Family, and those added by the Clan Leader just now. These Spirit Stones are more than enough to support me in creating a few small Spirit Gathering Arrays.¡± Yang Chen muttered, ¡°It¡¯s a pity, though, that I¡¯m not particularly skilled in the Way of Array Formations.¡±


    Although he isn¡¯t skilled in it, there is someone who is.


    With this thought, Yang Chen directly called out the Mermaid girl, Rainbow.


    ¡°Rainbow! ¡±


    ¡°Young Master, what¡¯s the matter?¡± Rainbow poked her head out, looking like she had just woken up and rubbed her shoulder scales.


    Yang Chen smiled and said, ¡°Help me with a favor; your Mermaid Tribe is good at everything, including the Way of Array Formations.¡±


    Rainbow pouted when she heard this, ¡°Of course, our Fishpeople Tribe can do anything.¡±


    ¡°Well then, help me create a small Spirit Gathering Array. I want to break through to the second level of the Spirit Martial Realm,¡± said Yang Chen.


    ¡°Spirit Gathering Array? That¡¯s a minor matter.¡± Rainbow whistled, ¡°Sisters, let¡¯s get to work.¡±


    There is strength in numbers. There were quite a few Mermaids in the Eight Extremities Flowing River. These Mermaid girls jumped out of the river¡¯s space one by one and nodded after hearing Rainbow¡¯s command, ¡°Spirit Gathering Array? This simple formation can be done in the time it takes for one incense stick to burn. Young Master, please wait a moment!¡±


    They started working immediately. More than ten Mermaid girls busied themselves in Yang Chen¡¯s room, showing him the extraordinary understanding of formations among the Mermaid Tribe.


    Although Yang Chen¡¯s Imowledge of the Way of Array Formations was not profound, he still understood it. It was just that he had devoted all his efforts to Way of Alchemy in the past, so he was not as familiar with the Way of Array Formations as he was with Alchemy. However, he was not a layman either, and could see the prowess of these Mermaid girls in the field of formations.


    ¡°This is simply on par with Array Formation masters. It seems that the Mermaid Tribe is indeed knowledgeable about everything, ranging from astronomy and geography to culture and cultivation. It¡¯s truly amazing,¡± murmured Yang Chen..

 Chapter 198 - Chapter 198: Chapter 195: Heading to Liaocheng (End of Great Wilderness Arc)_l

    Chapter 198: Chapter 195: Heading to Liaocheng (End of Great Wilderness Arc)_l


    Translator: 549690339


    It took a full five days for Yang Chen to gradually emerge from seclusion.


    When he opened the door, he saw Yang Jin He waiting outside, which touched him deeply. Yang Jin He¡¯s wait undoubtedly expressed his importance to him.


    ¡°Yang Chen, are you out of seclusion?¡± Yang Jin He said, looking delighted. He took a careful look at Yang Chen, and his heart set off a storm: ¡°Did you succeed?¡±


    ¡°I am glad to have not let you down.¡± Yang Chen thought back to the results of his five days of seclusion and laughed heartily.


    Yang Jin He laughed amiably, stroking his small beard: ¡°It¡¯s good that you¡¯ve succeeded. Yang Chen, you still have a long road ahead; sometimes, you don¡¯t need to be too hasty. You can progress step by step and take it slowly. Don¡¯t be too hard on yourself.¡±


    He now regarded Yang Chen as a treasure and was afraid that something might go wrong with him.


    ¡°Clan Leader, don¡¯t worry, I know my limits,¡± Yang Chen replied.


    ¡°Good, as long as you know your limits, ¡± Yang Jin He said with relief.


    Yang Chen leaned back on his hands and sat down with Yang Jin He.


    Gu Mingyue quickly went to pour tea and water, helping Yang Chen and Yang Jin He fill their cups, then stood quietly to one side, secretly watching her young master with a happy, contented smile on her face. From time to time, she revealed a silly expression that was adorable and touching.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t notice these details. He now shared a cup of tea with Yang Jin He and asked, ¡°Clan Leader, what has been happening in the Great Wilderness during my seclusion? Have there been any changes?¡±


    ¡°There haven¡¯t been any major changes, but quite a few things have happened in these five days,¡± Yang Jin He replied with a grin, ¡°Once you gave the word, both the Feng family and Murong family acted decisively. They joined forces to suppress the Chen family and Wang family. The Chen family, not knowing the situation, dared to resist and clamor, but after Feng Wuyang and the Murong family¡¯s Ancestor joined forces to kill several powerful ones, they calmed down.¡±


    This made Yang Chen smile wryly.


    The Chen family really didn¡¯t know how to appreciate favors. Since they chose to side with the horse-thief gang and the horse-thief gang failed, they were on the losing side. It was already good enough that they weren¡¯t exterminated, but they still dared to talk back.


    He didn¡¯t have much sympathy for the Chen family, as he had already decided not to annihilate them completely, but they still weren¡¯t satisfied? It wasn¡¯t his fault.


    Even under the pressure from other middle-ranking tribes, I doubt the Chen family can maintain their small clan status. They may become marginalized, barely maintaining their lineage. The Wang family, on the other hand, was much more aware of the situation.¡±


    ¡°Oh, what did the Wang family choose to do?¡± Yang Chen asked curiously.


    ¡°The Wang family knows how to handle things. They voluntarily handed over Wang Ren, Wang De, and Wang Lang. These three had grievances with you and were the root of the conflict between the Wang and Yang families,¡± Yang Jin He explained.


    ¡°Oh?¡± Yang Chen was quite surprised.


    It seemed that the Wang family really knew how to handle matters by handing over the three people who had a grudge against him.


    ¡°Seeing the Wang family act this way, the Feng family naturally didn¡¯t have any issues. As the saying goes, you don¡¯t hit a smiling face. After killing these three people who had a grudge against you, they made a bit of a fuss in the Wang family and then let it go. While the Wang family can¡¯t keep their status as a great tribe, it¡¯s enough for them to barely rank among the middle-ranking tribes,¡± Yang Jin He laughed.


    Yang Chen said, ¡°That¡¯s good. There¡¯s no need to kill them all; it¡¯s enough to set an example. If you really start a massacre, it will only make the other tribes feel uneasy. The Yang family can be a king, but not a second horse-thief gang.¡± He said this undoubtedly implying to Yang Jin He.


    He couldn¡¯t stay in the Great Wilderness for the rest of his life, and the ones who would eventually be in charge of Yang family were still Yang Jin He and Yang Zhengyi.


    ¡°I understand these things, and in fact, Elder Zhengyi is not too ambitious at his age. But our Yang family¡¯s momentum now can make us a super-tribe with no problem. Moreover, Elder Zhengyi went into closed-door cultivation some time ago and is trying to break through to the Spirit Martial Realm Fourth Level. Haha, if he succeeds, our Yang family¡¯s position as a super-tribe will be solid,¡± Yang Jin He laughed loudly.


    Recently, as happiness brings a refreshed spirit, Yang Jin He¡¯s appearance had become increasingly cheerful.


    Yang Chen could feel Yang Jin He¡¯s happiness and nodded when he heard the current state of the Yang family.


    With the Yang family¡¯s ample resources and his own influence on the various tribes in the wilderness, it was not a problem for the Yang family to stay safe for decades.


    Moreover, with these resources, the Yang family could cultivate even more talents in the next few decades.


    ¡°I¡¯m relieved now,¡± Yang Chen sighed, and suddenly changed the subject. ¡°I can also leave the Yang family with peace of mind.¡±


    ¡°Leave the Yang family? Yang Chen, where are you going?¡± Yang Jin He was shocked.


    Yang Chen smiled, ¡°The young master of Jin Cheng has been kind to me, and he still has quite a few troubles in Liaocheng. It¡¯s only right that I help him. More importantly, neither I nor the Yang family should have our sights limited to the Great Wilderness!¡±


    ¡°You mean¡­¡± Yang Jin He became thoughtful.


    Yang Chen simply said, ¡°Leaving the Great Wilderness is inevitable for me. In the future, I¡¯ll not only leave the Great Wilderness, but I¡¯ll also go to more distant places. So I plan to start by exploring the way in Liaocheng. After spending some time there to stabilize, it¡¯ll be good for the Yang family¡¯s talents to receive support in Liaocheng. Thus, the new and old members can help the Yang family grow stronger gradually. Of course, this is assuming your ambition, Clan Leader, is not limited to the Great Wilderness!¡±


    All he could do to help the Yang family was this.


    As with Zhang Xuelian in the past, they could only protect as long as they could. The rest would be left to fate. After all, no clan could last forever and never decline in this world.


    Yang Jin He stroked his chin, ¡°Of course my ambition is not limited to the Great Wilderness, but I¡¯m afraid those tribal elders think differently¡­¡±


    ¡°Ha, do I still need to worry about their opinions at this stage?¡± Yang Chen laughed.


    ¡°Well, that¡¯s true. In that case, let me report this matter to Elder Zhengyi. I¡¯m sure he¡¯ll agree. Yang Chen, if you want to go to Liaocheng, I won¡¯t be able to accompany you as Clan Leader. Be careful on your way,¡± Yang Jin He said, shaking his head after considering Yang Chen¡¯s cultivation level and realizing he couldn¡¯t help much.


    ¡°Clan Leader, I leave the matters of the Great Wilderness to you,¡± Yang Chen said with mixed emotions.


    ¡°Alright,¡± Yang Jin He agreed.


    The two didn¡¯t talk for long before Yang Jin He left.


    Yang Chen, on the other hand, remained deep in thought. As he looked around at the familiar surroundings and land, how could he not feel sentimental?


    After a long time, he suddenly turned around and looked at Gu Mingyue, who was daydreaming behind him, startling her.


    ¡°Ming Yue!¡±


    ¡°Young Master!¡±


    Yang Chen looked into the distance and asked, ¡°Do you want to follow me to see the outside world?¡±


    When Gu Mingyue heard that Yang Chen was going to leave the Great Wilderness, she was already heartbroken. But hearing his words, the dim flame inside her suddenly ignited, and she nodded repeatedly, like a pecking chicken: ¡°Wherever the Young Master goes, Ming Yue will follow!¡±


    Finishing this chapter signifies the end of the Great Wilderness arc, and the protagonist will start to stretch his wings in a broader sky. By the way, there will be another update tonight..

 Chapter 199 - Chapter 199: Chapter 196: The Difficult Problem of Jin Cheng_l

    Chapter 199: Chapter 196: The Difficult Problem of Jin Cheng_l


    Translator: 549690339


    Three days later, Yang Chen left the Great Wilderness with Gu Mingyue, heading for Liaocheng.


    Half of the credit for resolving the crisis in the Great Wilderness went to Jin Cheng. Yang Chen found Jin Cheng as soon as he arrived in Liaocheng.


    Upon seeing Yang Chen, Jin Cheng immediately held a banquet in his honor, giving face to Yang Chen, which made Yang Chen think highly of Jin Cheng.


    At the moment, the dancers were dancing in the hall, surrounded by guards. Yang Chen sat with Jin Cheng, with Gu Mingyue standing nervously behind him, her small face taut. Obviously, she had never seen such a grand occasion and was somewhat nervous.


    Not to mention anything else, merely looking at these dancers, they all had some martial arts foundation. If these dancers were placed in the Great Wilderness, with both their graceful dancing and strength, how could they be reduced to dancing for others¡¯ amusement?


    Gu Mingyue was extremely uneasy, so she could only bow her head and follow Yang Chen¡¯s instructions.


    At the same time, the dancers next to them were pouring tea for Yang Chen and Jin Cheng. Jin Cheng then raised his hand and drank with Yang Chen.


    Yang Chen clasped his hands and said, ¡°Brother Jin Cheng, I am truly embarrassed by the grand banquet you¡¯ve thrown for me.¡±


    ¡°Huh? Not at all! I, Jin Cheng, have always been generous to my friends.¡± Jin Cheng grinned and laughed, ¡°On the contrary, it¡¯s you, little brother, who managed to captivate Uncle He and the other guards within just a trip to the Great Wilderness. I¡¯ve heard about this already.¡±


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but laugh, ¡°Brother Jin Cheng wouldn¡¯t mind, would


    ¡°Why would I? You¡¯re my friend, so it¡¯s only natural that they should listen to you. Captivating their hearts is your strength. All I need to know is that you¡¯re Jin Cheng¡¯s friend.¡± Jin Cheng had a magnanimous heart and didn¡¯t mind the matter much, as Yang Chen had anticipated.


    While talking, Jin Cheng held his tea and took a small sip, ¡°Speaking of which, the environment of the Great Wilderness can hardly bind brother Yang Chen¡¯s talents. Now that the situation seems to be settling, what are your goals?¡±


    Yang Chen rubbed his chin, ¡°I don¡¯t have any particular goals in mind. Now that the Great Wilderness has settled down, I have no more worries. The martial arts path is long, so naturally, my primary goal is to become stronger. Coming to Liaocheng serves two purposes: to broaden my horizons, and to settle some new and old grievances.¡±


    Hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, how could Jin Cheng not understand what he meant?


    Yang Chen clearly hadn¡¯t forgotten Huang Chiyang!


    This was no surprise. Anyone who suffered such a big loss wouldn¡¯t let it go easily.


    At this point, Jin Cheng suddenly realized something, ¡°Brother Yang Chen, has your martial arts cultivation improved again?¡±


    ¡°Brother Jin Cheng has keen eyes indeed.¡± Yang Chen smiled.


    ¡°Well, kid, have you reached the Second Level of Spirit Martial Realm?¡± Jin Cheng couldn¡¯t help but say.


    Yang Chen pondered for a moment and didn¡¯t elaborate much on it. He just nodded, ¡°Young Master Jin Cheng is right!¡±


    It wasn¡¯t that he didn¡¯t want to make it clear, but advancing to the Third Level of Spirit Martial Realm in such a short time would be too shocking.


    Hearing that Yang Chen¡¯s martial arts cultivation had progressed to such an extent, Jin Cheng tapped the table, falling into deep thought as if he had encountered a problem.


    Yang Chen was puzzled and attempted to ask, ¡°Brother, have you encountered any problems?¡±


    Jin Cheng didn¡¯t hide anything and said, ¡°It is a problem, indeed. But on the other hand, if brother Yang Chen really wants to find Huang Chiyang to settle the score, there is an opportunity to do so now. However, I¡¯m not sure if brother Yang Chen is willing to give me a hand.¡±


    ¡°Brother Jin, just speak your mind.¡± Yang Chen remained calm.


    Seeing Yang Chen¡¯s calm demeanor and not rushing to make a decision, Jin Cheng nodded in approval.


    This calmness was the demeanor required to achieve great things!


    Jin Cheng waved his hand and said, ¡°Well, it¡¯s like this: while you were leading


    Uncle He and the others to the Great Wilderness, a major event occurred near Liaocheng. My guards were patrolling and accidentally discovered a secret realm!¡±


    ¡°A secret realm?¡± Yang Chen narrowed his eyes, deep in thought.


    Secret realms held great significance, as they were usually left behind by ancient martial artists or formed naturally. Whether it was the former or the latter, there were usually some benefits to be gained.


    However, in this era, secret realms had become increasingly rare, as most of them had already been plundered by people.


    Jin Cheng continued, ¡°Exactly, a secret realm. But the news spread too quickly, and we couldn¡¯t stop it. The City Lord¡¯s Mansion, the Huang Family, and the Zan City Sun Family got wind of it. As a result, we even fought over it. In the end, no one gained any advantage, so we set rules!¡±


    ¡°The rules are simple: each side selects two geniuses to fight. These geniuses must not be older than eighteen, and there is no restriction on their martial arts cultivation. The winning party gets to enter the secret realm first, the second-place party will be delayed by an incense stick¡¯s time, and the third place will have to wait half a day!¡± Jin Cheng slowly explained.


    Yang Chen understood and asked, ¡°Does Young Master Jin have enough people for this?¡±


    ¡°As for manpower, there¡¯s naturally no problem. With my connections, it¡¯s difficult but still possible to find a few 16 or 17 -year-olds who have reached the First Level of Spirit Martial Realm. The key issue is Huang Chiyang!¡± Jin Cheng sighed, looking very worried.


    Yang Chen raised an eyebrow, ¡°Oh? What¡¯s the matter?¡±


    Jin Cheng wore a bitter smile, ¡°I don¡¯t know when, but Huang Chiyang has managed to get close to the higher-ups of the Ming Emperor Sect. He actually managed to get an outer sect genius from the Ming Emperor Sect. This genius is just eighteen years old, but his martial arts cultivation has reached the Second Level of Spirit Martial Realm!¡±


    ¡°As for Zan City Sun Family, although their connections are not as strong as Huang Chiyang¡¯s, they still rely on the support of their respective sects. They can also gather some genius disciples. Even if I find some geniuses who have reached the First Level of Spirit Martial Realm, they will look lackluster compared to the geniuses from the sects.¡±


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Can the City Lord¡¯s Mansion not rely on the power of the sects?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s not possible. We rely on the Beishan Main City, which is the orthodox power of the Imperial Dynasty. Yet, why would the Beishan Main City dispatch people for such a small secret realm?¡± Jin Cheng said helplessly, ¡°The Beishan Main City usually doesn¡¯t manage minor disputes in the cities. They only intervene when a city is about to be destroyed.¡±


    Yang Chen finally understood.


    Jin Cheng had no other choice but to be excited when he saw how much Yang Chen¡¯s martial arts cultivation had improved. If Yang Chen¡¯s martial arts cultivation had truly reached the Second Level of Spirit Martial Realm, he would have some chance of competing against the outer sect disciples of the Ming Emperor Sect.


    However, how could Jin Cheng imagine that Yang Chen¡¯s martial arts cultivation was far beyond the mere Second Level of Spirit Martial Realm?

 Chapter 200 - Chapter 200: Chapter 197: Gu Mingyue l s Worries_l

    Chapter 200: Chapter 197: Gu Mingyue l s Worries_l


    Translator: 549690339


    Jin Cheng immediately got to the point, ¡°That¡¯s why I said, Brother Yang Chen, if you want to settle accounts, this is a great opportunity. Of course, for my personal reasons, I still hope you can help me out. I don¡¯t expect you to win first place, but if you could help me get second place, getting some benefits from that secret realm while keeping my face intact, I¡¯ll make sure to compensate you well.¡±


    Yang Chen waved his hand and smiled amiably, ¡°Brother Jin, you¡¯re too polite. Let¡¯s not talk about settling accounts. If Jin Cheng needs my help, I can¡¯t refuse.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Jin Cheng shouted excitedly, ¡°Good! As expected of my friend, Yang Chen!¡±


    He was overjoyed because his father had entrusted this matter to him, and he was extremely devoted to it, afraid of causing any trouble. However, Huang Chiyang and the Sun Family had sect forces behind them, so even if he didn¡¯t want to mess things up, he didn¡¯t have much choice.


    And then, Yang Chen appeared.


    Not only did Yang Chen appear, but he also had the strength of the Second Level of Spirit Martial Realm. This was like a lifesaver in front of him, and how could he not be overjoyed.


    ¡°By the way, when is the competition scheduled?¡± Yang Chen inquired.


    ¡°Funny enough, it¡¯s the day after tomorrow. I¡¯ve been worrying about this matter these days. Since you¡¯re here and willing to help, I can finally breathe a sigh of relief.¡± Jin Cheng said with a faint smile. ¡°I¡¯ll pick you up the day after tomorrow.¡±


    ¡°Then I¡¯ll trouble Brother Jin.¡± Yang Chen bowed slightly.


    Seeing Yang Chen agree, Jin Cheng¡¯s heart was filled with delight, ¡°It¡¯s getting late now. Old Six, arrange a good room for my brother to cultivate. Oh, Brother Yang Chen, these dancers are all still virgins. If you find one suitable or take a liking to anyone, feel free to take her with you. From now on, they¡¯ll be yours.¡±


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but smile, knowing Jin Cheng¡¯s intentions, as he looked at the dancers who were hurriedly bowing in half-kneels.


    The dancers looked at him pitifully, evidently begging him to take them in.


    Yang Chen shook his head slightly, feeling a little helpless. These dancers were just some women without any background, mostly brought up and trained by the City Lord¡¯s Mansion to entertain people. If they could attract the attention of someone with status, they would have a master and a home.


    But if they couldn¡¯t catch anyone¡¯s eye and remained homeless, when would it end? Even if they were bullied, the City Lord¡¯s Mansion wouldn¡¯t help them out. After all, their status was only as dancers, and the City Lord¡¯s Mansion wouldn¡¯t really care.


    However, if they were truly chosen by someone, they would become people with a master. At that time, anyone who wanted to bully them would have to think twice.


    These dancers were all astute, seeing how Yang Chen and Jin Cheng called each other brothers. How could they not have their own thoughts? With charming eyes and beautiful faces that seemed to drip water, they tried to gain sympathy and make Yang Chen pity them. At least Yang Chen was young and handsome, which made them dream of him as their master.


    But Yang Chen had no intention of sheltering them. He didn¡¯t want to bring trouble to himself, ¡°I appreciate Brother Jin¡¯s kind intentions, and having Ming Yue is enough. Ming Yue, let¡¯s bid farewell to Brother Jin.¡±


    Gu Mingyue understood Yang Chen¡¯s intention upon being reminded and quickly curtsied, leaving with Yang Chen.


    ¡°Young Master Yang Chen, please!¡± The bodyguard Old Six spoke.


    This made the dancers somewhat resentful.


    Looking at Gu Mingyue, they could tell she lacked both manners and poise. How could she be better than them? They had received proper training and naturally were not comparable to Gu Mingyue.


    When they saw that Gu Mingyue became Yang Chen¡¯s maid, they couldn¡¯t help but feel jealous. In what way were they inferior to Gu Mingyue, and why couldn¡¯t Yang Chen see it?


    After their accommodations were arranged, Yang Chen focused on cultivating while Gu Mingyue served tea and water, and tidied up the room. She tried to mimic the elegance of the dancers, feeling that their movements made them seem more dignified.


    Compared with them, she felt like the difference between a common chicken and a golden phoenix. The gap was obvious.


    Gu Mingyue felt somewhat lost in her heart.


    She originally followed Yang Chen out, feeling overjoyed to be with her young master. But upon thinking about it, wouldn¡¯t she be a burden to Yang Chen with the way she looked? They were out, and her appearance might bring shame to Yang Chen.


    With mixed emotions, Gu Mingyue was unaware her tea was overflowing and suddenly felt its heat. She cried out in alarm.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Yang Chen opened his eyes and asked gently.


    ¡°No, nothing¡­¡± Gu Mingyue hurriedly replied, ¡°I¡¯m sorry for interrupting your cultivation, Young Master.¡±


    ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter because I wasn¡¯t planning on cultivating seriously.¡± Yang Chen smiled slightly, ¡°Do you have anything on your mind?¡±


    ¡°No!¡± Gu Mingyue shook her head quickly.


    How could Yang Chen not see what Gu Mingyue was thinking as she tried so hard?


    He spoke calmly, ¡°Ming Yue, there¡¯s no need to rush. If you truly want to improve, you might not be as good as others now, but one day, you won¡¯t be inferior.¡±


    Upon hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, Gu Mingyue felt warmth in her heart. Sorrowfully she said, ¡°Young Master, is it because I¡¯m clumsy compared to those people? I always feel that I¡¯m doing things that would make me lose face for you.¡±


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but laugh, ¡°I also came from the Vast Wilderness. Who looked down upon me? Ming Yue, in my heart, you¡¯re always the best. No one can compare to you. If I truly thought they were better than you, I would have agreed to let them be my maids just now. But I didn¡¯t. Do you know why?¡±


    Gu Mingyue was stunned, ¡®Young Master, why?¡±


    ¡°Because you are unique to me.¡± Yang Chen said earnestly.


    Gu Mingyue¡¯s eyes moistened, and she couldn¡¯t help but wipe her tears, touched and crying.


    Yang Chen said gently, ¡°Alright, don¡¯t cry. If you cry, you won¡¯t be pretty.¡± Gu Mingyue nodded again and again.


    She now understood that as long as Yang Chen didn¡¯t look down on her, it didn¡¯t matter if the world did. However, she still couldn¡¯t disappoint Yang Chen. From now on, she would serve him wholeheartedly, without distractions, and not think about anything else.


    With that, on the second day, Yang Chen used his Divine Soul Detection and found that Gu Mingyue had run out early in the morning, not knowing what she was doing.


    Surprisingly, when she returned the next day, everything from serving tea to her bearing had improved a level. She even learned how to make tea, which surprised Yang Chen.


    Upon asking Jin Cheng, Yang Chen found out that the little girl had asked the City Lord¡¯s Mansion¡¯s Steward early in the morning to teach her..

 Chapter 201 - Chapter 201: Chapter 198: The Three Tyrants and Six Sects 1

    Chapter 201: Chapter 198: The Three Tyrants and Six Sects 1


    Translator: 549690339


    As a result, the steward was greatly shocked, as Yang Chen had a very special status in the City Lord¡¯s Mansion. The steward did not dare to agree to this matter casually, so he specifically asked for Jin Cheng¡¯s opinion. Jin Cheng, being a smart man, figured out Gu Mingyue¡¯s thoughts and told the steward not to worry and just teach her.


    It has to be said that Gu Mingyue does have a good comprehension ability. In just a few days, her transformation was like a world of difference.


    This was also why Yang Chen brought Gu Mingyue here.


    Back when Yang Chen was still a useless person and bullied, Gu Mingyue would still accompany Yang Chen all along. It is clear that Gu Mingyue herself is a woman who can adapt to any environment.


    Yang Chen was extremely pleased to see Gu Mingyue¡¯s transformation.


    And so, time passed slowly, and the day after tomorrow was only a moment away.


    Jin Cheng arrived as promised, and together with Yang Chen, they went to the secret realm exit to discuss the matter of fighting for a quota to enter the secret realm.


    At this moment, Yang Chen and Jin Cheng, along with He Liancheng and the other bodyguards, were walking in the air and landed in a mountain range.


    ¡°Look, that¡¯s the entrance to the secret realm!¡± Jin Cheng said with a faint smile as he stood in the air with his hands behind his back.


    Yang Chen glanced over and could clearly see a very conspicuous cave in the mountain range. The cave was covered with dense vegetation, but an astonishing majestic spiritual energy radiated from it. Obviously, the cave was the entrance to the secret realm. Such a majestic spiritual energy was also coming out of the cave.


    This made Yang Chen secretly interested.


    At this moment, Jin Cheng¡¯s face gradually turned ugly, and he said, ¡°Huang


    Chiyang has also come.¡±


    Yang Chen also noticed the sudden arrival of several auras, and when he looked over, who else could it be but Huang Chiyang and his group?


    At this time, Huang Chiyang was leading three young people, two men, and a woman. The men were extremely handsome, and the woman had cherry lips and cheeks like peach petals._with her captivating charm. It was not hard to see that this woman was a difficult woman to control with just her frown and smile.


    When Jin Cheng noticed Huang Chiyang, Huang Chiyang also noticed Jin Cheng.


    The two faced each other with sharp words, and the atmosphere became increasingly tense.


    ¡°Jin Cheng, long time no see,¡± Huang Chiyang twisted his neck and said with the air of a winner, then glanced at Yang Chen and smirked, ¡°So this is the genius you brought to fight for today¡¯s secret realm quota? I wondered who it was. It turned out to be the little guy I threw into prison. Jin Cheng, as you get older, your vision gets worse and worse.¡±


    Hearing Huang Chiyang¡¯s words, Yang Chen calmly replied, ¡°Oh, it¡¯s Young Master Huang. If you didn¡¯t say, I would have almost forgotten. Let me think, the last time should be when Young Master Huang personally invited me to the prison, and then personally invited me out. Ha, I¡¯m still a young man who hasn¡¯t seen the world. I appreciated Young Master Huang for letting me open my eyes for free.¡±


    Hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, Huang Chiyang narrowed his eyes, with a touch of coldness flashing in his eyes.


    As for Jin Cheng, he clapped his hands and cheered. He originally thought that Yang Chen would be angered by Huang Chiyang¡¯s words since Yang Chen was still young. But now that he saw Yang Chen, how could Yang Chen be so easily angered by Huang Chiyang?


    Huang Chiyang sneered, ¡°Jin Cheng, I¡¯m too lazy to waste my breath with you. You¡¯re using a mere country bumpkin as a life-saving straw? Hmph, soon I¡¯ll let you know the difference between a genius and waste. The waste you brought will never be accepted by high society.¡±


    Jin Cheng said expressionlessly, ¡°You don¡¯t have to worry about that, Huang


    Chiyang.¡±


    He chuckled, ¡°Later on, we¡¯ll have a true showdown. You¡¯ll have plenty of time to cry.¡± Huang Chiyang showed no politeness to Jin Cheng, indicating that the Huang family¡¯s position in Liaocheng had completely challenged the City Lord¡¯s Mansion¡¯s authority.


    With that, Huang Chiyang turned and left.


    Jin Cheng¡¯s expression turned cold. If it weren¡¯t for the fact that he had been secretly attacked back then, and his martial arts cultivation had come to a halt, how could he tolerate Huang Chiyang¡¯s provocation today?


    Of course, being angry but not losing his cool, Jin Cheng took a deep look at


    Huang Chiyang and the others and said, ¡°Among the three people brought by Huang Chiyang, the man and woman in golden robes should be Outer Sect disciples of the Ming Emperor Sect.¡±


    ¡°Oh?¡± Yang Chen nodded.


    Jin Cheng sighed, ¡°I don¡¯t know when Huang Chiyang hooked up with the Ming Emperor Sect. The geniuses of the Ming Emperor Sect are not easy to deal with, even in the Outer Sect. Both of them have already reached the second level of the Spirit Martial Realm in terms of martial arts cultivation.¡±


    ¡°Brother Jin Cheng, what kind of power is the Ming Emperor Sect?¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but become curious.


    By all accounts, Liaocheng¡¯s power shouldn¡¯t be bad, but it seems to be somewhat inferior compared to the Ming Emperor Sect.


    Jin Cheng didn¡¯t find it strange that Yang Chen was curious. After all, Yang Chen was from the Great Wilderness and wasn¡¯t familiar with the situation in North Mountain County.


    He slowly explained, ¡°The layout of our North Mountain County can be simply described with the phrase ¡®Three Hegemons and Six Sects¡¯!¡±


    ¡°Three Hegemons: one hegemon being the Beishan Main City, which belongs to the imperial dynasty¡¯s forces. The other two are the Canghai Sect and the Yuanshan Sect! Although the overall strength of these two sects is somewhat inferior to that of the Beishan Main City, they are still top-class forces. In the entire North Mountain County, the people of Beishan Main City rarely show up. These two are almost indisputable.¡±


    At Jin Cheng¡¯s prompting, Yang Chen asked, ¡°What about the Six Sects?¡±


    ¡°The Six Sects are the top-notch forces under the three hegemony forces. They are the Ziyang Sect, Ming Emperor Sect, Taotu Sect, Huangshan Sect, and the other six major forces. These six forces are the first-class forces in North Mountain County. The overall strength is far superior to the city lord¡¯s mansions of Liaocheng and other cities.¡± Jin Cheng sighed, ¡°This is also the reason why families like Huang Chiyang¡¯s would cling to sect forces. Those top-notch sect forces have a large number of Spirit Martial Realm geniuses in their Outer Sects, and the threshold for their Inner Sects is even more strict. Only those who can enter the Spirit Martial Realm before the age of thirteen and have extraordinary talents are eligible to enter the Inner Sect!¡±


    Yang Chen squinted his eyes, Ziyang Sect¡­


    Wasn¡¯t it the top-notch sect that his sister joined?


    Looking at it now, the standard of this first-class force was not weak at all. At least, the geniuses sent by the Ming Emperor Sect this time could see the strength of the two of them, who were actually in the second level of the Spirit Martial Realm, by scanning through the Rainbow Soul.


    Of course, both of them were older, at least 17 or 18 years old. Compared to Zhao Xuanwu, they were still lacking in talent. Zhao Xuanwu was able to enter the Spirit Martial Realm at the age of 13 or 14. If he were to wait until he was 18 years old, his martial arts cultivation would have at least reached the fourth level of the Spirit Martial Realm. Naturally, he would be far superior to these two.


    As for his older sister, having the Divine Body Talent and being nurtured, she should not be worse than Zhao Xuanwu..

 Chapter 202 - Chapter 202: Chapter 199: The Battle Begins_l

    Chapter 202: Chapter 199: The Battle Begins_l


    Translator: 549690339


    Jin Cheng was discussing Huang Chi-yang, and Huang Chi-Yang was discussing Jin Cheng and his group as well.


    At this moment, the two Ming Emperor Sect geniuses, a man and a woman, following Huang Chi-Yang had an air of superiority between their brows. Especially the young man, holding his shoulders, half-squinting his eyes, as if


    looking down on everyone, even treating Huang Chi-Yang in the same way, ¡°Huang Chi-yang, that youngster just now is called Yang Chen? He is the reinforcement sent by Jin Cheng? How strong is he?¡±


    Despite being treated with disdain, Huang Chi-Yang didn¡¯t show any anger. On the contrary, he appeared sycophantic, like a grandson, and chuckled, ¡°Young Master Liu, you don¡¯t have to worry. I originally thought that Jin Cheng had sent someone fierce, but it¡¯s just him. Heh, if it¡¯s him, you can rest assured!¡±


    The young man known as Liu Shao seemed interested and said, ¡°Oh? What¡¯s the story?¡±


    Huang Chi-Yang told the story of his encounter with Yang Chen to the two of them.


    Upon hearing this, the two of them burst into laughter.


    The Ming Emperor Sect¡¯s young girl said, ¡°So, it turned out to be a wild kid from the Great Wilderness. He just somehow managed to climb up the high branch of a humble City Lord¡¯s Mansion in Liaocheng. Hmph, what a disappointment!¡±


    Upon hearing his junior sister¡¯s words, the young man, Liu Taixing, showed an ingratiating expression, ¡°Junior sister, don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ll teach that kid a lesson soon and let him know the heights of heaven and the depths of the earth. As soon as I get the treasure from the secret realm, I¡¯ll give it to you!¡±


    ¡°Really?¡± The beautiful girl from Ming Emperor Sect smiled slightly, seemingly delighted, but the subtle expression in her eyes made it easy to see that she didn¡¯t take Liu Taixing seriously.


    ¡°Hmph, a mere Liu Taixing trying to please me? My target is the genius from the inner sect.¡± The Ming Emperor Sect girl thought to herself.


    Liu Taixing and the girl were both outer sect disciples of the Ming Emperor Sect. Liu Taixing had repeatedly tried to win her favor, and his intentions were all too obvious. However, she never took him seriously and merely used him as a pawn. Her goal was to hook up with those inner sect geniuses.


    By that time, she would naturally leap to the top and become an inner sect genius.


    This time she heard that there was a treasure in the secret realm, which was admired by a genius in the inner sect. If she could get the treasure, she could try to get close to that genius, and by then¡­


    Just when Liu Taixing was trying to please her, she would use the treasure he gave her to please someone else!


    Thinking about this, the Ming Emperor Sect girl Wen Zi felt elated.


    Liu Taixing apparently didn¡¯t know the girl¡¯s thoughts yet, and stared at Yang


    Chen not far away, with a disdainful expression in his eyes, ¡°Just a kid at the Refinement Realm Peak daring to participate in such a competition. It seems he has never seen the world!¡±


    Yang Chen and Jin Cheng quickly found a place to rest.


    Soon, a small group of people hurried in. Seeing this group, Jin Cheng¡¯s face was filled with smiles, ¡°It turns out that Young Master Ming has arrived!¡± ¡°Young Master Jin!¡± The young man leading the group said respectfully.


    ¡°Young Master Ming, I hope you¡¯ve been well!¡± Jin Cheng said warmly, ¡°Let me introduce you to Yang Chen here. This is another genius I invited. His name is Ming Jie, the top genius of the Zhu Family in Liaocheng. He reached the Spirit


    Martial Realm at the age of 16, and now he¡¯s at the first level of Spirit Martial


    Realm!¡±


    Young Master Ming glanced at Yang Chen as he was being introduced, and smiled, ¡°This is¡­?¡±


    Jin Cheng spoke cheerfully, ¡°This is a brilliant talent who came out of the Great


    Wilderness, named Yang Chen!¡±


    Jin Cheng didn¡¯t introduce Yang Chen¡¯s martial arts strength but simply mentioned the Great Wilderness.


    Upon hearing the words ¡°Great Wilderness,¡± Young Master Ming raised his eyebrows, nodded, and said indifferently, ¡°Oh!¡±


    He had no intention of greeting Yang Chen, obviously losing interest in him the moment he heard about the Great Wilderness- His eyes were full of a sense


    of superiority. A person who came out of the Great Wilderness was also worthy to be considered his brother?


    Seeing this scene, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but smile bitterly. Although he didn¡¯t know why Jin Cheng purposely hid his martial arts cultivation while introducing him, Jin Cheng must have had a reason for doing so.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t bother and sat down cross-legged, waiting patiently.


    Soon, Rainbow whispered, ¡°Young Master, that so-called Young Master Ming is talking bad about you.¡±


    ¡°Oh?¡± Yang Chen was intrigued and unleashed his soul, revealing a cold smile.


    ¡°Young Master Jin, in my opinion, I alone should be enough to deal with the geniuses sent by Huang Chi-yang. Is there any need to find another trash?¡± Young Master Ming wore a familiar face with Jin Cheng, ¡°A genius from the Great Wilderness? That¡¯s just a genius in the Great Wilderness. In Liaocheng, he¡¯s nothing! There¡¯s no need to bring him out just to broaden his horizons.¡±


    ¡°Oh, Young Master Ming is overthinking it. You are still the main force today.¡± Jin Cheng stroked his chin without defending Yang Chen.


    This put Young Master Ming at ease.


    Soon, the time it takes for a cup of tea quietly passed, and the third group of people arrived slowly.


    This third group was the Sun Family force of Zan City mentioned by Jin Cheng before.


    Similar to Jin Cheng¡¯s group, the Sun Family of Zan City also had several old fellows behind them. At a glance, Yang Chen, with Rainbow¡¯s help, identified one of them as a half-step Yuan Martial Realm master, just like He Liancheng.


    Similarly, the Sun Family of Zan City had two geniuses wearing sect robes with them. After Jin Cheng¡¯s detailed introduction just now, Yang Chen stroked his chin and roughly understood the situation.


    ¡°This is the force of the Taotu Sect?¡± Yang Chen muttered to himself as he looked at their robes.


    ¡°It seems that both parties have arrived. Since that¡¯s the case, let¡¯s discuss the matter of competing for quotas.¡± The half-step Yuan Martial Realm elder from Zan City Sun Family stepped forward with a confident smile.


    Jin Cheng and Huang Chi-Yang also came forward as they saw this elder, both surprised, ¡°Sun Zhenghao, Elder Sun. You¡¯re here too!¡±


    ¡°Hehe, I just came out of seclusion and entered the half-step Yuan Martial Realm, so I came to join the fun,¡± the half-step Yuan Martial Realm elder said with a faint smile.


    ¡°Of course, we don¡¯t mind!¡± Neither Jin Cheng nor Huang Chi-Yang were intimidated as they had equally strong masters behind them.


    ¡°In that case, let¡¯s discuss the rules now. As we said before, we¡¯ll have a ring battle. Whoever comes first will enter the secret realm first, followed by the second one after a delay of one hour, and the third one after a delay of half a day!¡± Sun Zhenghao stroked his beard and said slowly.


    ¡°I, Jin Cheng, have no problem with that!¡±


    ¡°Neither do I.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Sun Zhenghao¡¯s eyes revealed a hint of his plan succeeding, ¡°Alright, then let¡¯s start the competition!¡±

 Chapter 203 - Chapter 203: Chapter 200: It’s the Same for You to Go Up_l

    Chapter 203: Chapter 200: It¡¯s the Same for You to Go Up_l


    Translator: 549690339


    The rules for this temporary private competition were actually quite simple, with only six participants. Among the six, if any one of them lost, they could not fight again. As long as one genius from one side defeated the other two sides in singles, they would win first place. The remaining second place would be contested by the other two sides.


    As for who would fight first, it was naturally decided by drawing lots.


    It was not Jin Cheng who drew the lots, but the strongest fighters from the three factions. This was done naturally to deter each other and also to warn the other parties that everyone had real abilities in hand. No one should try to cheat, otherwise, if they really fought, no one would get a good result! He Liancheng naturally was chosen for Jin Cheng¡¯s side. Originally, Jin Cheng had considered letting his own father sit in the competition for this secret realm, but who could have thought that He Liancheng would become a half-step Yuan Martial Realm fighter after taking Yang Chen¡¯s Qingming Zhenyuan Pill, which made Jin Cheng overjoyed.


    A half-step Yuan Martial Realm, this really made their side shine in this competition.


    The Zan City Sun Family¡¯s strength was not mentioned since they had a


    half-step Yuan Martial Realm as an anchor. However, Huang Chiyang¡¯s strength seemed a bit inadequate. Huang Chiyang brought his clan elder with him, whose strength was only at the peak of the Spirit Martial Realm, which was a bit worse than He Liancheng and Sun Zhenghao from the Sun Family.


    At this moment, the top fighters from the three sides stepped forward and looked at each other. Sun Zhenghao and He Liancheng remained indifferent throughout, while the Huang Family elder had an ugly expression on his face.


    Soon, the drawing of lots was over.


    He Liancheng held a lot with clear black characters and said, ¡°Young Master, our first battle is against the Zan City Sun Family!¡±


    ¡°Oh?¡± Jin Cheng heard this and looked thoughtfully at Yang Chen and Young


    Master Ming: ¡°I wonder which of the two would like to represent our City


    Lord¡¯s Mansion in the first battle and grab the limelight?¡±


    Yang Chen glanced at Young Master Ming and noticed that Young Master Ming disdainfully looked at him, which made him smile slightly: ¡°What does Young Master Ming think?¡±


    ¡°Let me grab the limelight. I don¡¯t trust you, a Da Huang person. Just stand aside and watch, and learn something.¡± Ming Jie snorted coldly, and strode confidently towards the marked ring with his hands behind his back.


    On Sun Zhenghao¡¯s side, he smiled and said to the two Taotu Sect geniuses,


    ¡°Which of the two young friends would like to grab the limelight?¡±


    ¡°Junior brother, you go.¡± A man dressed in Taoist robes, hands always behind his back, callously said.


    The Outer Sect disciple, who was called junior brother by him, trembled all over when he heard his senior brother speak. Seeing the look of awe in the young man¡¯s eyes, he didn¡¯t dare to disobey and quickly said, ¡°Senior brother, I¡¯ll be right back, and let these people from Liaocheng City Lord¡¯s Mansion know what real power is!¡±


    As soon as these words fell, he stepped forward, and in an instant, he arrived at the marked ring.


    ¡°Kid, state your name!¡± Ming Jie arrogantly said.


    ¡°Taotu Sect Outer Sect Disciple, Lin Shaoyang!¡± The Taoist youth, about seventeen or eighteen years old, and about the same age as Ming Jie, reported his name as he saw Ming Jie¡¯s arrogance.


    When he heard that he was an Outer Sect disciple of the Taotu Sect, Ming Jie was immediately shocked, and his original momentum seemed to be extinguished by a basin of water, making his expression awkward. After a while, he said, ¡°Even if you are from Taotu Sect, you won¡¯t be great. Today, let¡¯s taste my knife skills!¡±


    As soon as the words fell, Ming Jie held a plain knife in one hand, gripped it tightly, and directly chopped down at Lin Shaoyang with layers of force.


    Ming Jie¡¯s knife skill was quite mysterious, with one knife coming out and layers of blast waves rolling out one after another!


    ¡°A trivial trick!¡± Lin Shaoyang sneered, shaking his whole body, and choosing to strike in an instant as he saw the rolling waves of blast coming towards him. ¡°Lin Shaoyang is using the Star Cloud Technique, which is one of the best cultivation methods among the Outer Sect members of Taotu Sect.¡± He Liancheng, with his rich experience, analyzed the advantages and disadvantages of both sides.


    Jin Cheng touched his chin and smiled without saying a word. No one knew what he was thinking.


    As for Yang Chen, he had no interest in this battle from the beginning. He evaluated the martial arts cultivation of everyone in the field through Rainbow¡¯s far superior divine soul power. Compared to everyone else, he looked down upon them.


    This Ming Jie was eighteen, almost nineteen years old, and he was only at the first level of the Spirit Martial Realm. As for Lin Shaoyang, he was only seventeen years old and already at the second level of Spirit Martial Realm. Plus, he came from a major sect like Taotu Sect, so it was clear who was stronger and who was weaker.


    Moreover, Ming Jie had high expectations for himself and a low actual performance, so Yang Chen basically didn¡¯t need to guess the outcome.


    He now scanned his opponents and secretly thought about who could pose a threat to him.


    It seemed that the two geniuses of the Ming Emperor Sect wouldn¡¯t compete, and only one disciple of the Ming Emperor Sect and an unknown genius invited by Huang Chiyang would compete. Both of them seemed not to be too threatening, even if it was Liu Taixing, the genius of Ming Emperor Sect¡¯s Outer Sect.


    He felt that the most threatening were the geniuses of the Taotu Sect, who had been invited by the Sun Family of Zan City.


    This Taotu Sect genius was not Lin Shaoyang who was fighting now, but a young man standing beside Sun Zhenghao and treated with a very humble attitude by Sun Zhenghao.


    This young man, about sixteen or seventeen years old, had an arrogant look on his face and didn¡¯t even glance at Sun Zhenghao, which really surprised Yang Chen. After inquiring with Rainbow, he learned that this young man had actually reached the same third level of Spirit Martial Realm as him!


    What was crucial was that even Sun Zhenghao attached such importance to this young man, which made the situation very suspicious. It was important to know that with Sun Zhenghao¡¯s martial arts cultivation, even if the Taotu Sect was a large clan or sect, it was not enough for an Outer Sect disciple to make him lose face like this.


    This made Yang Chen secretly think about it, and soon¡­


    ¡°Bang!¡±


    With a loud noise, Yang Chen looked up and saw Ming Jie suddenly fall from the ring, followed by a mouthful of blood.


    Obviously, Ming Jie had lost, and counting the time, it seemed that he had not lasted a few rounds.


    ¡°Trash!¡± Lin Shaoyang insulted Ming Jie without any scruples.


    Ming Jie¡¯s face turned from green to purple with rage. He had seen Lin Shaoyang¡¯s strength just now, so he could only return to Jin Cheng¡¯s side in shame.


    Yang Chen did not intend to ridicule Ming Jie either, he just glanced at him lightly.


    But this glance seemed to step on the tail of a fox. Ming Jie didn¡¯t dare to vent his anger at Jin Cheng or Lin Shaoyang. When he thought of Yang Chen¡¯s Da Huang origins, he immediately found a punching bag: ¡°Why are you looking at me? Don¡¯t gloat. Your performance in the ring won¡¯t be much better than mine.


    Humph! ¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s the matter, Young Master Ming wishes for Young Master Jin Cheng to learn his lesson?¡± Yang Chen narrowed his eyes, his expression cold. Did Ming Jie really think that he had a good temper?


    When Ming Jie heard Yang Chen¡¯s words, his whole body shook. Looking at Jin Cheng¡¯s smiling face again, he said angrily: ¡°I¡¯m just stating a fact!¡±


    After saving these words, Ming Jie turned around and left.


    Looking at Ming Jie¡¯s eyes, Yang Chen touched his chin, lost in thought..

 Chapter 204 - Chapter 204: Chapter 201: Yang Chen Takes the Stage (Part

    Chapter 204: Chapter 201: Yang Chen Takes the Stage (Part


    Translator: 549690339


    At first, Yang Chen didn¡¯t pay much attention, but when Ming Jie left just now, he observed the other¡¯s eyes and found that although Ming Jie was filled with anger, there was not much frustration in his eyes. It seemed that he didn¡¯t care about the outcome of today¡¯s battle for Jin Cheng.


    This was strange; if Young Master Ming didn¡¯t care, why did he come here?


    As soon as this thought crossed his mind, Yang Chen suddenly realized that Sun Zhenghao was looking at him with an ambiguous smile, and immediately understood something.


    ¡°Brother Jin Cheng, Ming Jie was defeated by Lin Shaoyang,¡± Yang Chen muttered, not mentioning anything important in his words, but his tone was full of reminders.


    ¡°I know,¡± Jin Cheng replied warmly with a smile on his face.


    Yang Chen hinted: ¡°But don¡¯t you find it strange that the behavior of Young


    Master Ming is quite unusual?¡±


    Upon hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, Jin Cheng raised the corner of his mouth: ¡°I know that too.¡±


    Hearing this, Yang Chen suddenly understood.


    Sometimes intelligent people don¡¯t need many steps to communicate.


    A simple sentence, and everyone will understand what it means.


    No wonder Jin Cheng didn¡¯t care about Ming Jie¡¯s targeting of him. This was not in Jin Cheng¡¯s character. It turned out that Jin Cheng had already noticed the trickery of Young Master Ming, but never mentioned it, just letting Ming Jie amuse himself.


    That¡¯s true. Jin Cheng was not a fool. Even being an outsider, he had noticed the trickery. Jin Cheng had frequent dealings with Ming¡¯s family; how could he not know?


    With his hands behind his back, Jin Cheng said: ¡°I know exactly who Ming Jie is, but what his family is planning to do, I don¡¯t know. Now, aren¡¯t I watching it slowly? To see what exactly this Ming family and the so-called Young Master Ming want to do!¡±


    Yang Chen nodded, trusting Jin Cheng¡¯s actions. Since Jin Cheng was aware, there was no need for him to say more!


    The next second match was between the Sun Family and the Huang Family.


    Huang Chiyang did not rush to let his Ming Emperor Sect¡¯s token fight. Instead, he sent out a genius from his Huang Family who was at the First Level of the Spirit Martial Realm to fight.


    Of course, the gap between the genius of the Huang Family and the elite disciples of Taotu Sect was immense, and he was defeated as soon as the fight started.


    Immediately after, in the third round, the Sun Family challenged Jin Cheng¡¯s side again.


    Now that Ming Jie had failed and lost his qualifications to fight, it was naturally Yang Chen¡¯s turn to take action.


    ¡°Yang Chen, the outer sect disciples of the Taotu Sect are extraordinary. Although your martial arts cultivation is not inferior to theirs, you should still be careful.¡± Jin Cheng said with some concern, ¡°You and I are brothers, and I won¡¯t say more. Although I value victory, I am not unreasonable. You only need to do your best, and there is no need to risk your life.¡±


    This was the reason why Yang Chen admired Jin Cheng so much.


    That¡¯s because Jin Cheng knows how to behave.


    Thinking of this, Yang Chen smiled faintly: ¡°Brother Jin Cheng, I will do as you say!¡±


    As soon as the words fell, Yang Chen stepped forward.


    ¡°Who are you?¡± Lin Shaoyang looked at Yang Chen with disdain and disgust as he noticed his shabby clothes and appearance.


    ¡°Yang Chen!¡± Yang Chen introduced himself simply and clearly.


    ¡°Yang Chen? Never heard of him!¡± Lin Shaoyang sneered, and then activated the Star Cloud Technique, slapping a palm toward Yang Chen out of thin air.


    Young Master Ming, who was watching, showed a cold smile and thought to himself: ¡°Even Jin Cheng wants to get a quota for the Secret Realm? Humph, I don¡¯t know what possessed Jin Cheng to pick a wild kid from the Vast Wilderness to participate in the fight!¡±


    Sun Zhenghao was also asking his subordinates: ¡°Elder Wen, who is this little guy Jin Cheng sent out?¡±


    ¡°The background of this person is quite interesting; he¡¯s a wild child who crawled out of the Vast Wilderness. I don¡¯t know what kind words he got that caught Jin Cheng¡¯s attention, but he is very close to Jin Cheng.¡± The Sun Family¡¯s information network was naturally extraordinary, and they had investigated Yang Chen¡¯s information very clearly.


    ¡°Oh? A wild child from the Vast Wilderness!¡± Sun Zhenghao squinted his eyes and chuckled. ¡°The Liaocheng City Lord¡¯s Mansion is becoming more and more decadent; they even have people pulling strings for matters involving their own interests in the Secret Realm competition?¡±


    What could be surprising about someone from the Vast Wilderness?


    As for Huang Chiyang, he looked at Yang Chen full of sympathy.


    Of course, he sympathized with Jin Cheng.


    Poor Jin Cheng, he was becoming more and more confused, actually choosing a waste to participate in the battle. Wasn¡¯t this a joke?


    However, in the next moment, whether it was Huang Chiyang, Sun Zhenghao, or Young Master Ming, they all opened their eyes wide and were dumbfounded.


    That¡¯s because, astonishingly, Yang Chen had blocked Lin Shaoyang¡¯s Star Cloud Technique move.


    If they had really blocked it, everyone would have been surprised, but not so shocked.


    Yet, when Yang Chen blocked the move, he did so effortlessly and easily.


    ¡°Huh?¡± The real genius of the Taotu Sect opened his eyes, and a hint of curiosity flashed through his eyes as he looked at Yang Chen.


    At this time, Lin Shaoyang also noticed that something was wrong. His Star Cloud Technique was powerful in the aspect of attack, but Yang Chen actually managed to block his palm, which was full of true Qi from the cultivation method.


    ¡°You, you also have a Second Level Spirit Martial Realm martial arts cultivation?¡± Lin Shaoyang asked in horror.


    Upon hearing this, both Sun Zhenghao and Huang Chiyang were shocked.


    Second Level of Spirit Martial Realm?


    What was going on?


    This was completely different from the information they had received.


    ¡°Waste, is this your background from the Vast Wilderness?¡± Sun Zhenghao scolded his elder.


    Elder Wen looked aggrieved; that¡¯s what the information said.


    Huang Chiyang¡¯s situation wasn¡¯t any better either, at least his expression was ugly, seemingly scolded by the genius of the Ming Emperor Sect, Liu Taixing. Facing the scolding of the Ming Emperor Sect¡¯s genius, how could the young master of the Huang Family dare to talk back? All he could do was stare at Yang Chen, full of doubt.


    It didn¡¯t make sense. The last time he saw Yang Chen, Yang Chen was just a mere Body Refining Realm cultivator.


    How come, in the blink of an eye, the other party had become a genius of the Second Level of the Spirit Martial Realm?


    He didn¡¯t know the actual facts!


    If he were to know that Yang Chen¡¯s martial arts cultivation was not only at the Second Level of Spirit Martial Realm, he might have been even more shocked.


    However, Huang Chiyang was unwilling to accept it in his heart and gritted his teeth: ¡°Brother Liu, don¡¯t worry. Although this kid is a genius at the Second


    Level of the Spirit Martial Realm, it¡¯s probably due to some method used by Jin Cheng. His foundation is unstable, and he is far inferior to you, the sect¡¯s geniuses. They are not on the same level at all!¡±


    The same martial arts cultivation, different backgrounds, indeed could represent a lot.


    For example, a genius from a sect, even if it¡¯s an outer sect, would have superior cultivation methods and, in addition, experience, treasures, etc., far better than outsiders.


    ¡°Humph, your words are indeed correct. Although I don¡¯t know where this kid¡¯s martial arts cultivation came from, he is still somewhat lacking compared to us, the sect¡¯s geniuses. Lin Shaoyang will quickly teach him a lesson, showing him what a real genius is!¡± Liu Taixing said disdainfully..

 Chapter 205 - Chapter 205: Chapter 202: Battling Liu Taixing_l

    Chapter 205: Chapter 202: Battling Liu Taixing_l


    Translator: 549690339


    In fact, even Lin Shaoyang himself felt that as a Second Level of Spirit Martial Realm, he, as an outer sect disciple of the Taotu Sect, was filled with endless superiority.


    But when he actually took action, he found out that something was wrong.


    Something was wrong here, and something was wrong there as well.


    Everything was wrong!


    He couldn¡¯t do anything to Yang Chen, he couldn¡¯t do anything to him at all.


    At this moment, Yang Chen¡¯s silver spear moved, and in an instant, thousands of illusory shadows directly swept across the scene: ¡°Young Master Lin, after your fierce attack just now, try this move of mine.¡±


    Immediately after, these thousands of spear shadows seemed to head straight for Lin Shaoyang.


    ¡°Damn!¡± Lin Shaoyang was shocked and broke into a cold sweat. What kind of spear technique was this?


    One after another, these spear techniques were used by Yang Chen, far surpassing the realm of the Great Wilderness. At least, even though Lin Shaoyang was a genius of the sect and his cultivation methods were much sharper than those of the Great Wilderness, he still felt chills down his spine when facing this technique and didn¡¯t know how to break it.


    At this moment, Lin Shaoyang was obviously pushed to the limit, and shouted,


    ¡°Break it for me!¡±


    The next moment, Lin Shaoyang¡¯s fists struck, each accompanied by the extremely powerful True Qi of the Star Cloud Technique. With one punch after another, he actually shattered Yang Chen¡¯s thousands of spear shadows. However, these spear shadows were all fake, transformed by Yang Chen¡¯s True


    What Yang Chen was waiting for was Lin Shaoyang¡¯s use of this successive Star Cloud Technique.


    ¡°Haha, Young Master Lin, your palm technique is good, but now, take my palm as well.¡± Yanz Chen suddenlv shouted.


    The next moment, the illusory palm shadow of the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm suddenly appeared.


    When the illusory palm shadow condensed, Yang Chen controlled it and shot it out with a sudden slap!


    ¡°What is this feeling!¡±


    The whole scene was silent.


    This palm gave people a sense of suppression, a kind of bloodline suppression that could completely suffocate people.


    Under the pressure of this palm, Lin Shaoyang¡¯s suffocating feeling was the strongest. A trace of fear appeared in his eyes, and he actually forgot to resist, completely forgetting his proud Star Cloud Technique.


    ¡°Boom!¡±


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t have any killing intent towards Lin Shaoyang, so he didn¡¯t press on. When the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm was about to hit Lin Shaoyang, he chose to stop. Therefore, the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm didn¡¯t cause much damage to Lin Shaoyang.


    This made Lin Shaoyang¡¯s hanging heart finally settle down. He also knew that


    Yang Chen had spared his life, and now he surrendered wholeheartedly: ¡°Thank you for showing mercy!¡±


    Seeing Lin Shaoyang lose so willingly, those who had originally looked down on Yang Chen closed their mouths one after another.


    The most embarrassed one was Huang Chiyang.


    He kept saying that Yang Chen was nothing and would soon be defeated.


    But now¡­


    Lin Shaoyang was a true talent, with a background in the Ming Emperor Sect¡¯s outer sect and incredible strength. How could he be joking?


    In fact, it wasn¡¯t just Huang Chiyang.


    All the people present were shocked.


    Even Jin Cheng hadn¡¯t expected it.


    He had thought about Yang Chen not being able to hold on against Lin Shaoyang, and he had also thought about Yang Chen possibly having a slight chance of winning. But at most, it would be a loss due to Lin Shaoyang¡¯s carelessness.


    However, Lin Shaoyang wasn¡¯t careless, his offensive was as fierce as a wave, and his continuous attacks never ceased!


    Yang Chen¡¯s victory was completely based on his overwhelming strength.


    Even the discerning people could see that Yang Chen had fought Lin Shaoyang all the way, almost crushing him effortlessly!


    An outer sect disciple of a sect, a real genius, was defeated by Yang Chen so easily, who would believe it?


    At this moment, Yang Chen walked back leisurely with his hands behind him.


    ¡°Brother Yang Chen, you kid¡­¡± Jin Cheng patted Yang Chen¡¯s shoulder and couldn¡¯t help but laugh.


    He could guess that Yang Chen must be hiding many secrets.


    But what did that have to do with him?


    All he needed to know was that Yang Chen was his brother and he had great strength. That was enough.


    Yang Chen exchanged a few words with Jin Cheng, and soon noticed the gazes from the side. He turned his head and just saw Young Master Ming.


    This made Yang Chen smile faintly: ¡°Young Master Ming said that I should learn from him, but it seems that Young Master Ming didn¡¯t perform well in the last battle. I, Yang Mou, defeated my opponent by luck. I wonder if Young Master Ming has learned anything?¡±


    He didn¡¯t hold a grudge, but Young Master Ming was clearly a restless fellow, so he didn¡¯t mind hitting him.


    Hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, Ming Jie¡¯s face was extremely embarrassed, and he snorted coldly before turning his head and walking away.


    Jin Cheng looked at the direction Ming Jie left and said nothing, as if thinking about something.


    Soon after, the draw started again.


    He Liancheng¡¯s draw result was Jin Cheng¡¯s side against the Huang Family!


    Now the Huang Family only had one outer sect disciple left from Ming Emperor Sect, which was Liu Taixing. Naturally, the battle would be against Liu Taixing this time.


    Jin Cheng cupped his hands and said, ¡°Brother Yang Chen, just do your best! That disciple from Ming Emperor Sect is obviously not easy to deal with. He has just learned a lot about your techniques through your battle with Lin Shaoyang. He will definitely target your weaknesses when he fights you. You must not underestimate him!¡±


    Yang Chen smiled and said, ¡°Thank you, Elder Brother Jin Cheng for the reminder, I will be careful.¡±


    He naturally knew that his techniques had been exposed and were easy to be targeted.


    However, he hasn¡¯t used his full strength yet.


    At the same time.


    Liu Taixing was eagerly trying to please the girl beside him.


    The girl from Ming Emperor Sect, Wen Zijiao, sneered: ¡°Can you handle that young man? Hmph. He¡¯s only fourteen or fifteen years old and already has the Martial Arts Cultivation of the Second Level of Spirit Martial Realm. He¡¯s barely good enough to enter our Ming Emperor Sect¡¯s Inner Sect. Can you deal with him?¡±


    Although she didn¡¯t value Yang Chen¡¯s background, she saw his talents. If Yang Chen really joined the Ming Emperor Sect, he would definitely be a new target of temptation for her. She knew how to deal with young boys with no experience in handling affairs.


    However, right now, Yang Chen was a stumbling block for her.


    If Liu Taixing failed, the treasures she wanted to acquire would be affected, and how could she hook up with the inner sect disciples?


    Liu Taixing apparently didn¡¯t know what the girl in front of him was thinking. He kept trying to please her: ¡°Don¡¯t worry, a genius from the Great Wilderness who has only won against Lin Shaoyang by luck can¡¯t do much. I¡¯ll make sure he knows how powerful I am soon!¡±


    ¡°Are you sure? If the treasures I want are affected, you won¡¯t see me again in the future,¡± the girl from Ming Emperor Sect scolded.


    ¡°Junior Sister, rest assured, I guarantee that the treasures will be yours! I have specially borrowed a damaged spiritual weapon from Elder Qian in the inner sect this time. With this spiritual weapon, I will definitely give that kid a good show!¡± Liu Taixing had no idea about Wen Zi¡¯s thoughts.. If she got that treasure, would she still bother with him?

 Chapter 206 - Chapter 206: Chapter 203: Yang Chen ‘s Furious Rage_l

    Chapter 206: Chapter 203: Yang Chen ¡®s Furious Rage_l


    Translator: 549690339


    Yang Chen observed Liu Taixing¡¯s attitude and took a glance at Wen Zi¡¯s expression. With his experience in both his past and present life, he could easily discern Wen Zits character. He knew that this woman was difficult to control, at least absolutely not someone Liu Taixing could handle. Thinking of this, he shook his head. Liu Taixing was totally clueless that Wen Zi was playing him like a fiddle.


    Of course, he had no connection with Liu Taixing and naturally wouldn¡¯t explain the situation clearly to him. He shrugged his shoulders, and not long after, Liu Taixing and Wen Zi finished discussing and walked over with an imposing air.


    Yang Chen stood with his hands clasped behind his back, and as he saw Liu Taixing approaching, he took out his silver spear to get ready.


    Liu Taixing said viciously, ¡°Kid, Lin Shaoyang only lost because he was careless. I won¡¯t make the same mistake and give you any opportunities.¡±


    Seeing that Liu Taixing was putting on an aggressive demeanor right from the start and knowing his relationship with Huang Chiyang, Yang Chen did not hold back, ¡°Oh, I¡¯m curious about how you¡¯re going to make sure I won¡¯t have any opportunities.¡±


    ¡°Hmph, take my move!¡± Liu Taixing had no intention of wasting words, and with a loud shout that sounded like thunder on a clear day, his True Qi struck Yang Chen¡¯s ears.


    If it were anyone else, their reaction wouldn¡¯t be fast enough, and they would be stunned and dizzy.


    But Yang Chen was different; his Divine Soul Power was already strong, and with his preparedness, he naturally wouldn¡¯t be taken advantage of by Liu Taixing.


    The moment Liu Taixing made his move, he stabbed straight at Yang Chen with a sharp sword.


    When the sword was released, a surge of Qi approached Yang Chen, taking him by surprise.


    ¡°Sword Qi?¡± Yang Chen narrowed his eyes. This Liu Taixing had some tricks up his sleeve.


    What is sword Qi?


    Qi, is the energy itself.


    However, compared with ordinary True Qi, Qi has undergone special refinement. Usually, only sword cultivators would use this Qi because sword techniques are simpler than spear techniques and more suitable for straightforward, brutal moves.


    This Qi is one of the ways of sword cultivation.


    Refined True Qi, known as Sword Qi, is difficult to withstand when facing an opponent of the same realm in a pure True Qi competition.


    Liu Taixing had refined Sword Qi, which made his attack extraordinary. As soon as he made a move, layers of Qi enveloped Yang Chen!


    Despite Liu Taixing¡¯s seemingly unconfident demeanor, in reality, he intended to suppress Yang Chen to the point of death the moment he made his move.


    ¡°Kid, just accept your death obediently,¡± Liu Taixing shouted.


    Yang Chen surmised that his Shadow Duplication technique alone wouldn¡¯t stand a chance against these Qi attacks.


    With that thought, he narrowed his eyes and waved his hand, intending to use his Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm!


    ¡°Want to use that palm technique? Hahahaha. Kid, you¡¯re too naive!¡± At this moment, Liu Taixing¡¯s mouth curled up, revealing a sinister smile as if his scheme had succeeded.


    Suddenly, a silver bell appeared in his hand without anyone noticing when he took it out.


    This silver bell looked tattered and ancient, but when used by Liu Taixing, even a slight shake produced a beautiful sound. As the sound entered his ears, Yang Chen¡¯s figure seemed to be momentarily stunned!


    ¡°It¡¯s a Broken Spirit Artifact specialized for attacking the soul!¡± Jin Cheng exclaimed in shock, his face suddenly changing color.


    As expected of a sect disciple, Liu Taixing even had a Broken Spirit Artifact as a trump card!


    What was even more crucial was that this Broken Spirit Artifact was specifically directed against the soul.


    If one¡¯s Divine Soul Realm was not strong enough, they would not be able to defend against this silver bell.


    At the same time, Huang Chiyang saw Liu Taixing take out the Spiritual


    Instrument and immediately exclaimed in surprise, ¡°Hahaha, that kid from the Great Wilderness, you¡¯re 100,000 miles too early to be thinking about defeating a sect disciple. Don¡¯t you dare to fight me, Huang Chiyang!¡±


    The Minghuang Sect girl was even more delighted, ¡°This is the Dazzling Spirit Bell, a rare treasure for our outer sect. I can¡¯t believe Senior Brother Willow actually managed to borrow it. That kid is in trouble now. Although this bell is broken, its sound is difficult to withstand without a Divine Soul of the Spiritual Martial Realm Tier 5. That kid is in the Spiritual Martial Realm Tier 2; he¡¯s still far from it.¡±


    Thinking of the treasure that was about to be hers, Minghuang Sect girl Wen Zi was overjoyed.


    At this moment, Liu Taixing saw the stunned look on Yang Chen¡¯s face, looking as if his soul had been severely injured, and scoffed at him.


    ¡°Humph, you wanted to use that palm technique? What a delusional fool!¡± Liu Taixing sneered, ¡°Can you even use it?¡±


    Truthfully, he was quite fearful of Yang Chen¡¯s palm technique. At least, the suffocating pressure from earlier had made him somewhat apprehensive. He dared to guarantee that his proud Sword Qi would not be able to withstand Yang Chen¡¯s Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm.


    However, with the Dazzling Spirit Bell in his hand, he was able to target Yang Chen¡¯s soul and severely damage it. At this point, Yang Chen was practically incapable of defending himself, let alone use his palm technique.


    While Liu Taixing had already dealt a heavy blow to Yang Chen¡¯s soul, he still was not satisfied and sent another Sword Qi to kill him, clearly intent on not letting him live.


    As for the life of a mere ant from the Great Wilderness, he was a disciple of the Minghuang Sect, so nobody would say anything if he killed Yang Chen.


    ¡°This Minghuang Sect disciple is trying to kill Yang Chen!¡± Jin Cheng became anxious and was about to make a move.


    However, at this moment, a sudden change occurred!


    Suddenly, Yang Chen opened his eyes and stared at the approaching Sword Qi. He stared at Liu Taixing with a cruel smile on his lips.


    Yes, he smiled.


    But this was a smile of anger!


    ¡°What?! How is this possible!¡± Seeing Yang Chen wake up, Liu Taixing¡¯s face turned pale with fear.


    Impossible. With his Dazzling Spirit Bell, how could someone like Yang Chen with his Martial Arts Cultivation possibly withstand it?


    Naturally, Yang Chen didn¡¯t bother to explain anything to Liu Taixing. At this moment, he gathered the power of the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm and said coldly, ¡°I¡¯ve never been one to provoke trouble, but you truly are malicious. The soul attack from that silver bell would turn others into an idiot at best, or completely cripple their cultivation at worst.¡±


    Yang Chen had now realized just how despicable Liu Taixing was. Soul attacks that damage the spirit were the most heinous in the world. Liu Taixing, who was a stranger to him, not only ruthlessly attacked him but also intended to kill him.


    How could he not be angry?


    ¡°Hmph, just eat my palm strike!¡± Yang Chen shouted with murderous intent.


    ¡°How is it possible? Why were you unaffected by my Dazzling Spirit Bell?¡± Liu Taixing couldn¡¯t believe what was happening before his eyes!


    Yang Chen did not even bother with Liu Taixing. Immediately afterward, he unleashed the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm with a fierce attack.


    For a moment, True Qi surged, and Liu Taixing¡¯s Sword Qi was shattered layer by layer, completely dissipating. Then, without losing any momentum, the illusory shadow of the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm struck Liu Taixing¡¯s


    body directly..

 Chapter 207 - Chapter 207: Chapter 204: Do You Think I Dare Not? 1

    Chapter 207: Chapter 204: Do You Think I Dare Not? 1


    Translator: 549690339


    Yang Chen¡¯s heart was filled with towering rage.


    If it were someone else, they would not even have a chance to cry out when hit by the Dazzling Mind Bell, let alone recover. Because their souls would be damaged beyond repair and they would lose the ability to cry out. However, the Dazzling Mind Bell had no effect on him.


    The Sea of Consciousness exists in front of the soul.


    To attack one¡¯s soul, it must first pass through the Sea of Consciousness.


    Because of this, the power of the Divine Soul within the Sea of Consciousness plays a crucial role. If the Divine Soul Power is not strong enough, it is difficult to resist any incoming force directed at the soul.


    If he were to rely on his own Divine Soul Power, Yang Chen would indeed have a hard time dealing with the Dazzling Mind Bell. After all, his Martial Arts Cultivation was not very strong yet.


    However, he still remained undefeated in the realm of the soul.


    It was because there was a group of powerful fish people from the Mermaid Tribe with strong Divine Soul Power within the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space.


    At the moment the Dazzling Mind Bell rang, Rainbow immediately acted and intercepted the power of the bell, preventing it from causing any harm to Yang Chen. With Rainbow¡¯s strength level, it was a trivial task to block the power of the broken Spirit Weapon wielded by Liu Taixing.


    Everything Yang Chen did was just a pretense. He merely wanted to see what Liu Taixing was really up to.


    He had to admit that Liu Taixing¡¯s wickedness exceeded his expectations.


    Now, Yang Chen¡¯s Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm struck down heavily, directly causing Liu Taixing to spit blood and roll on the ground in pain and embarrassment.


    In an instant, Yang Chen stood in front of the fallen Liu Taixing, pointing his spear at Liu Taixing¡¯s neck, and shouted fiercely, ¡°You just tried to take my life, didn¡¯t you?¡±


    In such a duel, everyone would usually hold back somewhat, out of mutual respect, just like Taotu Sect¡¯s disciple Lin Shaoyang. Liu Taixing, on the other hand, attempted to take Yang Chen¡¯s life and damage his soul just to impress his Junior Sister!


    At this time, Liu Taixing¡¯s face was full of fear. As he looked up at Yang Chen, he roared, ¡°I am an Outer Sect Disciple of the Ming Emperor Sect. What if I want to kill you? Your life is insignificant like an ant, so what does it matter if there is one less? Do you dare to kill me?¡±


    ¡°Good, good, good!¡± Yang Chen sneered, ¡°How ridiculous, do you really think I don¡¯t dare to kill you?¡±


    Who cares about the so-called Ming Emperor Sect? He would not hesitate to kill anyone who crossed him!


    At that time, when he was in the Great Wilderness, he dared to kill the Local Tyrants who acted as overlords and the Fire Spirit Beast Demon Spirits backed by the Fire Spirit Beast Group. Why wouldn¡¯t he dare to kill a mere Outer Sect Disciple of the Ming Emperor Sect?


    With that in mind, Yang Chen didn¡¯t hesitate and thrust his spear, intending to take Liu Taixing¡¯s life.


    Liu Taixing had thought that Yang Chen would be deterred by the name of the Ming Emperor Sect, but he underestimated Yang Chen¡¯s explosive temper. Seeing Yang Chen trying to kill him, he shouted in panic, ¡°Don¡¯t kill me, please don¡¯t kill me!¡±


    However, his pleas failed to shake Yang Chen¡¯s resolve.


    Yang Chen had made up his mind to kill him!


    ¡°Brother      you must not!¡± Just as Yang Chen was about to take Liu Taixing¡¯s life, Jin Cheng suddenly shouted.


    Yang Chen could ignore the words of others, but when it came to Jin Cheng, he would at least listen.


    After Jin Cheng¡¯s words, Yang Chen held his silver spear and stopped at the most critical moment.


    He looked coldly at Liu Taixing, but in the end, he did not go through with it.


    It was not because Yang Chen did not want to kill Liu Taixing or because he was afraid of causing trouble.He wasn¡¯t afraid of causing trouble, but he was afraid of dragging Jin Cheng into it. After all, the Ming Emperor Sect is a well-known name, and killing a disciple of the Ming Emperor Sect could bring disaster upon himself easily. When the time comes, he can protect himself as a barefoot man, not afraid of wearing shoes, but Jin Cheng and the City Lord¡¯s Mansion of Liaocheng would be affected.


    Jin Cheng saw Yang Chen withdraw his hand and let out a long sigh of relief, ¡°Brother Yang Chen, calm down, this disciple of the Ming Emperor Sect cannot be killed!¡±


    Liu Taixing was originally terrified and thought he would die on the spot, but when he saw Jin Cheng appear, he suddenly found a way out.


    Yang Chen still dared not kill him.


    This made him quite confident and yelled, ¡°If I, a native of the Great Wilderness, want to kill you, what¡¯s the big deal? Humph, I will remember today¡¯s grudge. Kid, one day I will make you pay ten times the price for your actions today, my Ming Emperor Sect¡¯s disciples will never let you off!¡±


    Jin Cheng said expressionlessly, ¡°Do you really want to die? Brother Yang Chen, go ahead, I won¡¯t interfere!¡±


    Upon hearing this, Liu Taixing was instantly terrified, hastily retreating non-stop, only feeling completely at ease when he retreated into Huang Chiyang¡¯s ranks.


    ¡°Humph, coward!¡± Jin Cheng cursed through gritted teeth.


    Little did Liu Taixing know that Jin Cheng didn¡¯t really dare to kill him. The words just now were clearly meant to scare him.


    ¡°Trash!¡± The young girl from the Ming Emperor Sect looked at Liu Taixing¡¯s miserable state and felt very angry.


    Liu Taixing heard this and was suddenly taken aback. Did he end up like this after risking his life?


    ¡°Junior Sister, I¡­¡± Liu Taixing said unwillingly.


    ¡°Get lost!¡± Wen Zi¡¯s expression was cold, ¡°I don¡¯t want to see you again if you can¡¯t get that treasure!¡±


    Liu Taixing gnashed his teeth with hatred and finally fixed his gaze on Yang


    Chen.


    It was all Yang Chen¡¯s fault.


    If it wasn¡¯t for Yang Chen, how could he have ended up like this, and be treated so coldly by his own Junior Sister?


    ¡°Kid, I will make you pay the price.¡± Liu Taixing roared in his heart.


    Yang Chen, of course, felt Liu Taixing¡¯s chilly gaze clearly. However, he had long lost interest in such pampered disciples of the sect. How could he care about a coward who had no real skills, and when it came time to act, lost and used his own sect¡¯s name to make excuses?


    On the contrary, it was Jin Cheng who felt chills run down his spine, ¡°Brother


    Yang Chen, I know you are resentful and it¡¯s not easy for you to hold back. Thank you for giving me this face.¡±


    He had seen it just now.


    He knew very well that if it hadn¡¯t been for his stop, Yang Chen would have had the guts to kill Liu Taixing.


    Liu Taixing was too naive, was the reputation of his Ming Emperor Sect useful to others, and was it useful to Yang Chen? Yang Chen was at the age where his temper was fiery, and he would fight at the slightest disagreement, so how could he consider the consequences?


    Little did he know that Yang Chen had been calm throughout, and if he wanted to kill Liu Taixing, he wasn¡¯t afraid of trouble at all.


    ¡°You can kill me, but I can¡¯t kill you?¡±


    Yang Chen had never thought that this principle was his own life¡¯s belief!


    Now, listening to Jin Cheng¡¯s words, Yang Chen cupped his hands: ¡°Brother Jin Cheng, you are too polite. It was my lack of thought just now that almost caused trouble for Brother Jin Cheng.¡±


    ¡°This¡­¡± Upon hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, Jin Cheng felt somewhat guilty. He sighed, ¡°Brother Yang Chen, I¡¯m sorry for not treating you well. I invited you to participate in the competition, but I still forced you to consider everything for me.. I won¡¯t say anything else, but if you ever need my help in the future, just feel free to ask! I, Jin Cheng, will not fumble and will definitely recognize you as a brother, Yang Chen!¡±

 Chapter 208 - Chapter 208: Chapter 205: The Same Third Level of Spirit Martial Realm 1

    Chapter 208: Chapter 205: The Same Third Level of Spirit Martial Realm 1


    Translator: 549690339


    Now defeating Liu Taixing, the last contest was with another genius from the Zancheng Sun Family¡¯s Taotu Sect. This genius was also the one Yang Chen initially considered the most threatening.


    Like Yang Chen, the genius wearing the Taoist robe opened his eyes, staring intently at Yang Chen, his expression calm, as if he had complete confidence in defeating Yang Chen.


    Sun Zhenghao¡¯s humble submission was not so much for Lin Shaoyang, but more for this young man in the Taoist robe.


    ¡°Young Master Yun, it seems that this young man surnamed Yang is somewhat skilled,¡± Sun Zhenghao said with a flattering smile, trying his best to please the young man in the Taoist robe, fearing that displeasing him would result in disaster.


    The young man in the Taoist robe half-closed his eyes, his face placid: ¡°Uncle Sun, no need to worry. Since I promised Junior Sister Sun to ensure your safe entry into this Secret Realm, I will not break my word. Although this kid surnamed Yang has some skills, he is still lacking in my eyes!¡±


    He was different from Liu Taixing.


    Liu Taixing¡¯s arrogance was directed at Yang Chen¡¯s Origin Martial Realm identity.


    But his arrogance seemed more like it encompassed everything!


    In his eyes, it seemed that any Outer Sect disciple, including Yang Chen, was no different.


    Seeing the young man in the Taoist robe so confident, Sun Zhenghao breathed a sigh of relief. Inviting this genius had taken a lot of effort, even having his beloved granddaughter, who had joined the Taotu Sect, personally invite him and even imply that his granddaughter would pay some ¡®price¡¯.


    It seems that the enticement of his granddaughter was not bad at the moment. No matter the cost of the ¡®price,¡¯ at least the young man in the Taoist robe was helping him.


    Although they were both from the Taotu Sect, he knew very well that Lin Shaoyang¡¯s status was far inferior to that of Young Master Yun.


    Now, Young Master Yun glanced at Yang Chen and then closed his eyes and walked slowly towards the battleground, preparing for the fight.


    Seeing this scene, Sun Zhenghao said, ¡°Nephew Jin Cheng, we are ready on our side. How about you? Is everything arranged and ready for the battle?¡±


    Jin Cheng took a look at Sun Zhenghao¡¯s confident expression, then glanced at the unfathomable Young Master Yun, and couldn¡¯t help but worry, ¡°Brother just do your best in this battle. Young Master Yun has an extraordinary background and is obviously the trump card that Sun Zhenghao is using. Getting second place is already good enough; there¡¯s no need to fight endlessly!¡±


    Yang Chen nodded, still maintaining a calm and undisturbed expression.


    Only then did Jin Cheng feel at ease and said to Sun Zhenghao, ¡°Of course, we are all prepared on our part.¡±


    As soon as the voice fell, Yang Chen walked onto the front stage.


    He could feel the contempt for him in Young Master Yun¡¯s eyes. This contempt was not the same as words of contempt from Liu Taixing. It was deeply rooted in his bones. Simply put, Young Master Yun had an inherent sense of superiority towards anyone.


    This made Yang Chen laugh bitterly. Feeling so belittled by someone naturally made him feel uncomfortable.


    At this moment, the young man in the Taoist robe, MO Shengyun, said coldly,


    ¡°We can start now.¡±


    ¡°Please!¡± Yang Chen did not lose his momentum and waved his hand.


    Looking at Yang Chen, MO Shengyun didn¡¯t say much more.


    The next moment, he suddenly grasped a sharp sword out of thin air.


    Immediately after, holding the sword in his hand, the True Qi surged, and the sand and stones on the ground instantly rolled up. Simultaneously, the ground was faintly vibrating, making people feel the powerful destructive power of his sword!


    ¡°Third Level of the Spirit Martial Realm martial arts cultivation!¡±


    At this moment, everyone could clearly see.


    The fluctuation of True Qi from MO Shengyun¡¯s body was a sign of reaching the Third Level of the Spirit Martial Realm!


    ¡°No, it¡¯s not just the Third Level of the Spirit Martial Realm; that sword is a Spirit Weapon!¡± Jin Cheng was even more shocked when he saw the sharp sword.


    His original trace of luck vanished instantly.


    If it¡¯s reasonable to say that there¡¯s still hope for victory in the battle between the Second Level and Third Level of the Spirit Martial Realm, then this hope for victory is just a trace of luck.


    But now, it seems that MO Shengyun is holding a Spirit Sword, and there¡¯s no chance for Yang Chen to have even that trace of luck.


    What is a Spirit Weapon?


    It is an extremely precious treasure.


    Ordinary martial artists can¡¯t have Spirit Weapons. Generally, only Origin Martial Realm masters have a Spirit Weapon in their possession.


    If a martial artist in the Spirit Martial Realm has a Spirit Weapon, it is not to say that they can sweep through the Spirit Martial Realm; it is not necessarily a problem for them to overcome opponents one or two levels higher!


    This made Jin Cheng feel quite annoyed and sad. The genius invited by the Sun family was obviously not someone he could rival. Could it be that they could only get the second place today?


    At the same time, he was puzzled.


    Who on earth is this MO Shengyun? An Outer Sect disciple of the Taotu Sect, theoretically, should not possess such a treasure for self-protection. Just like Liu Taixing, his inferior Spirit Weapon was borrowed.


    Of course, compared to that inferior Spirit Weapon, which is specifically designed to hurt the soul, its value is much higher.


    ¡°This is the difference between you and me!¡± MO Shengyun said calmly, ¡°Admit defeat. The gap between your and my status, talent, and everything else is completely different!¡±


    Yang Chen laughed.


    Although MO Shengyun was not like Liu Taixing, who would not spare anyone on the surface, the contempt that he innately gave people made them feel even more aggrieved than Liu Taixing.


    ¡°If you really think having a Spirit Weapon guarantees victory, then come on,¡± Yang Chen said coldly, holding his silver spear.


    ¡°Stubborn!¡± MO Shengyun sighed. ¡°It seems I have to use some means to make you recognize the gap between us.¡±


    Yang Chen still didn¡¯t seem to have realized the vast difference between himself and MO Shengyun, not only in status but also in strength and various factors. Since the other party didn¡¯t listen to his advice, he could only use his strength to shatter Yang Chen¡¯s past confidence.


    At this moment, MO Shengyun gripped the Spirit Sword in his hand, swinging it with a thundering sound in the air. The next moment, it swept toward Yang Chen!


    Seeing MO Shengyun attacking, Yang Chen laughed, ¡°Well done!¡±


    At this moment, Yang Chen¡¯s aura suddenly burst out.


    Boom.


    It was also the martial arts cultivation of the Third Level of the Spirit Martial Realm.


    As soon as everyone saw this scene, they were all dumbfounded.


    ¡°How is that possible!¡±


    ¡°This kid is also at the Third Level of the Spirit Martial Realm!¡±


    No one could believe it.


    It was understandable for a disciple of the Taotu Sect to reach the Third Level of the Spirit Martial Realm at such a young age. But who was Yang Chen? He was younger than MO Shengyun and still managed to reach the same level of martial arts cultivation, the Third Level of the Spirit Martial Realm?


    ¡°Jin Cheng hid it so well!¡± Sun Zhenghao hissed, watching Yang Chen¡¯s martial arts cultivation explode, his expression becoming increasingly awkwvard.


    What he didn¡¯t know was that Jin Cheng was actually clueless about this matter as well..

 Chapter 209 - Chapter 209: Chapter 206: Stronger Than You Everywhere!_l

    Chapter 209: Chapter 206: Stronger Than You Everywhere!_l


    Translator: 549690339


    As for the surprise, Jin Cheng was not much less astonished than the others. It¡¯s just that he managed to appear more composed on the surface.


    However, if one looked closely at his eyes, they could still discern the shock deep within him.


    This¡­


    He thought Yang Chen would be at most at the Second Level of the Spirit Martial Realm.


    But as he looked now, he had underestimated Yang Chen, who had actually reached the Third Level of the Spirit Martial Realm! His Martial Arts Cultivation was the same as MO Shengyun¡¯s!


    ¡°You¡­ actually reached the Third Level of the Spirit Martial Realm as well!¡± MO Shengyun¡¯s face turned cold: ¡°Is this where your confidence comes from? If you think reaching the Third Level of the Spirit Martial Realm would make you my equal, then you¡¯re too naive!¡±


    Though he spoke defiantly, his heart had already been stirred by waves of astonishment.


    What was his sense of superiority when facing Yang Chen?


    Everywhere!


    He felt that he was better than Yang Chen in every aspect, that he could crush


    in any way.


    But now, this sense of superiority was gone.


    Why?


    Because Yang Chen had the same Martial Arts Cultivation as him.


    Even more crucially, Yang Chen was younger than him.


    In the Taotu Sect, what he had achieved at his age, though not unmatched, was still enough for him to be considered a genius at the peak. But today, he encountered Yang Chen, a youth who was not only younger than him but also had the same Martial Arts Cultivation.


    This provoked rage in him as if his rightful position had been challenged.


    ¡°As you said, I indeed reached the Third Level of the Spirit Martial Realm. Here, take my palm!¡± In the blink of an eye, Yang Chen¡¯s Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm appeared and took shape.


    This time, he started with a ruthless move.


    ¡°You think this move will be effective against me?¡± MO Shengyun said with a deep voice. The next moment, an astonishing power converged from the sword in his hand. Although it may not be as powerful as the projection of the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm, combined with the power of his Spirit Weapon sword, its strength was on par with the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm¡¯s projection.


    ¡°Mountain Breaking Sword!¡±


    With a loud shout, MO Shengyun thrust his sword, displaying a power akin to breaking mountains. It collided with the projection of the palm and they clashed in an instant.


    For a moment, the ground shook, and the air echoed with their impact. The rush of True Qi spread in all directions, making it impossible to calm down.


    ¡°Mountain Breaking Sword¡­ this!¡± Jin Cheng¡¯s face suddenly changed: ¡°Not good!¡±


    He Liancheng also sweated profusely: ¡°Young Master, the Mountain Breaking Sword comes from the Taotu Mountain Crumbling Technique, and the Taotu Mountain Crumbling Technique is the signature technique of the Taotu Sect.


    This youth is an Inner Disciple of the Taotu Sect, not an Outer Sect Disciple!¡±


    The difference between Inner and Outer Sect is huge, with the former greatly surpassing the latter in terms of treatment and privileges.


    At this moment, all the doubts were resolved.


    Why was MO Shengyun so proud? Why did MO Shengyun have a Spirit Weapon? It turned out that he was an Inner Disciple of the Taotu Sect.


    As an Inner Disciple with excellent cultivation, he could receive generous rewards from the sect. His cultivation environment was incredibly advantageous!


    ¡°That old bastard Sun hid it so well.¡± Jin Cheng clenched his teeth, anger surging within him.


    Although the Secret Realm was precious, Jin Cheng now understood that for the sake of obtaining the Secret Realm, Sun Zhenghao had gone all out to invite Taotu Sect¡¯s Inner Disciples. He knew very well that those Inner Disciples were true geniuses, capable of sweeping away all their peers!


    As expected¡­


    The True Qi gradually dispersed, and Yang Chen¡¯s Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm, which had successively defeated Lin Shaoyang and Liu Taixing, failed to subdue MO Shengyun.


    The clash between the Mountain Breaking Sword and Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm reached a stalemate.


    MO Shengyun squinted, clearly unsatisfied with this outcome. The next moment, he snorted coldly: ¡°Let me show you the gap between us.¡±


    As soon as he finished speaking, MO Shengyun¡¯s figure flashed, and his speed suddenly increased. He lunged at Yang Chen from the air.


    ¡°As expected!¡± He Liancheng gritted his teeth: ¡°This MO Shengyun cultivated the Taotu Mountain Collapsing Style, making his body incredibly strong. The Taotu Mountain Collapsing Style is a top-tier body cultivation method. MO


    Shengvun, as a body cultivator, has an edge in close combat.¡±


    Body cultivation was a sensitive term.


    That¡¯s because, in battles, body cultivators often held the initiative. Often when masters specialized in body cultivation faced non -body cultivation masters, the former had a higher probability of winning.


    This was one of MO Shengyun¡¯s sources of confidence.


    Now, his speed increased drastically, and he appeared in front of Yang Chen in a blink. Accompanied by the whirl of True Qi, his sword swept down.


    ¡°Too fast.¡±


    Just when everyone thought that Yang Chen would be at a disadvantage, suddenly¡­


    ¡°Clang! ¡±


    Yang Chen thrust his spear and actually blocked MO Shengyun¡¯s attack.


    This surprised MO Shengyun who promptly retreated, but Yang Chen laughed heartily: ¡°You want to compare speed with me? Let¡¯s see who¡¯s faster!¡±


    As soon as he said this, with a swoosh, Yang Chen chased after MO Shengyun like the wind. With that speed, he actually surpassed MO Shengyun.


    You¡¯re fast, but I¡¯m faster!


    ¡°What!¡±


    ¡°This kid¡¯s speed is even faster than Young Master Yun.¡± Sun Zhenghao and the onlookers Lin Shaoyang were both astounded. They felt this was very surreal.


    Especially Lin Shaoyang, now he finally understood why he had lost to Yang Chen.


    Everybody saw that Yang Chen¡¯s speed was indeed faster than MO Shengyun¡¯s, and they weren¡¯t even in the same realm.


    There was only one possible explanation. ¡°Could it be that this kid is also a body cultivator?¡±


    ¡°Heavens!¡±


    ¡°Where did he get his body cultivating techniques?¡± Nobody dared to believe this fact.


    But, Yang Chen was indeed a body cultivator.


    Moreover, not only was he a body cultivator, but MO Shengyun¡¯s body cultivation method, which he was so proud of, was nothing compared to Yang Chen¡¯s. The Tai Chu Divine Body, which was tempered using the blood of the Black Mountain Black Bear, was by no means comparable to the Taotu Mountain Crumbling Technique.


    Yang Chen¡¯s speed completely surpassed MO Shengyun¡¯s. MO Shengyun, astonished, stared dumbfounded, unable to believe the truth before him.


    ¡°Are you a body cultivator too?¡± MO Shengyun gnashed his teeth.


    Yang Chen slowly said: ¡°You¡¯re correct. You¡¯re a body cultivator, and I¡¯m no different. Besides, you have a Spirit Weapon, and I have one too!¡±


    As his words fell, Yang Chen put away the silver spear and took the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear out of his Storage Bag!


    Boom!


    As soon as the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear appeared, an overwhelming power surged forth.


    This was the mark of a Spirit Weapon.


    ¡°Hahaha, take my attack!¡± Yang Chen grew more exuberant. As he held the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear, he instantly turned the tide of the battle. With a single thrust, he aimed at MO Shengyun. Yang Chen held the upper hand in their fight, thoroughly dominating MO Shengyun.

 Chapter 210 - Chapter 210: Chapter 207: Defeating the Genius, Entering the Secret Realm 1

    Chapter 210: Chapter 207: Defeating the Genius, Entering the Secret Realm 1


    Translator: 549690339


    Yang Chen had no choice but to take out the spiritual instrument.


    The Forbidden Swimming Dragon Spear was indeed a spiritual instrument. He had observed it and knew that it was extraordinary and a rare treasure.


    Since acquiring it in the Gu family, Yang Chen rarely showed it in front of others, fearing it would bring him trouble.


    But now, with his martial arts cultivation and the protection of Jin Cheng, he didn¡¯t fear anyone targeting him.


    Most importantly, defeating MO Shengyun without the help of the spiritual instrument was not easy. In this desperate situation, he could only resort to such a tactic.


    At this moment, when Yang Chen took out the spiritual instrument, greed appeared on the faces of many people.


    No one dared to touch MO Shengyun, but did that mean they wouldn¡¯t dare to touch a mere Yang Chen?


    Suddenly, many people looked at Jin Cheng and began to secretly contemplate. They were obviously weighing whether to take action against Yang Chen under Jin Cheng¡¯s watch.


    At this moment, MO Shengyun was undoubtedly the most embarrassed.


    At this time, he was completely suppressed by Yang Chen, his initial overwhelming confidence shattered bit by bit.


    Coming from the inner disciples of the Taitu Sect, he thought he could crush Yang Chen.


    In terms of martial arts cultivation, he thought he had the advantage. However, Yang Chen showed the same martial arts advantage, and was even younger than him.


    In techniques, he thought he had the advantage, but it turned out that Yang Chen was also a body cultivator, and even stronger than him.


    Now, even his only advantage of having a spiritual instrument was shattered by Yang Chen.


    Yang Chen¡¯s spiritual instrument was just as strong, if not stronger, than the one he had.


    ¡°Why?!¡±


    Why was it so?


    Wasn¡¯t he the favored son of heaven?


    As an inner disciple of the Taitu Sect, he should be the favored son of heaven!


    At least compared to Yang Chen, he was definitely blessed with great fortune.


    But how could he be defeated by someone he had looked down upon from a small place?


    MO Shengyun became even more furious and angry. His eyes turned red, and he tried to counterattack with the sword of spiritual instrument in his hand, striking again and again. However, it was quickly suppressed by Yang Chen.


    ¡°It¡¯s useless,¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t bother dealing with MO Shengyun¡¯s rage. With the protection of the spiritual instrument sword, MO Shengyun was difficult to deal with.


    At this moment, he coldly said, ¡°It¡¯s time to end this.¡±


    At this moment, Yang Chen held the Forbidden Swimming Dragon Spear, and in an instant, thousands of spear shadows filled the surroundings.


    Seeing these thousands of spear shadows, Sun Zhenghao took a deep breath and said, ¡°I thought this kid had some new tricks up his sleeve, but it¡¯s just these thousands of spear shadows. If it comes to a long battle, Young Master Yun still has a great chance of victory.¡±


    But just as his thoughts had settled, a strange scene occurred. Yang Chen¡¯s thousands of spear shadows that filled the air suddenly disappeared.


    At this moment, Yang Chen, holding the silver spear, shouted, ¡°Spear shadows return to their origin, unity of man and spear, Critical Strike!¡±


    The next moment, Yang Chen suddenly disappeared from his original position.


    Immediately after, a phantom dragon formed by the Forbidden Swimming Dragon Spear swept through the air, penetrating MO Shengyun.


    This was the new skill Yang Chen had comprehended, ¡®Critical Strike¡¯ after he had perfected the Mixed Spear Skill!


    This move was named ¡®Critical Strike¡¯ by Yang Chen, removing the complicated spear shadows and merging the spear and himself as one, and then focusing all his strength into the tip of the spear!


    Together with the Forbidden Swimming Dragon Spear, it could instantly unleash an extraordinary power.


    The power of this strike was not much weaker than his Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm.


    The advantage was that it was difficult to defend against the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm, but the Critical Strike was even harder to defend against!


    So, now¡­


    Yang Chen landed calmly and put away the Forbidden Swimming Dragon Spear.


    MO Shengyun, on the other hand, fell from the sky. He coughed up a mouthful of blood and clutched his chest in pain.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t kill him, so MO Shengyun was naturally unharmed. However, Sun Zhenghao was terrified and quickly shouted, ¡°Young Master Yun, are you alright?¡±


    The people of the Sun family were like ants on a hot pot, rushing around to tend to MO Shengyun.


    When Huang Chiyang and Jin Cheng saw that Yang Chen had won, they were both so surprised that they didn¡¯t know what to say.


    The one who felt most humiliated was Liu Taixing.


    Who would have thought that Yang Chen¡¯s strength would be so powerful?


    And he was so naive to believe that he could defeat Yang Chen and even look down on him. How could he even have the qualifications to look down on Yang Chen now?


    ¡°Huang Chiyang!¡± Liu Taixing had nowhere to vent his anger and yelled, ¡°Is this the person from the Great Wilderness you spoke of? Give me an explanation! Tell me, how could such a genius come from the Great Wilderness?¡±


    ¡°I!¡± Huang Chiyang wanted to cry. Wasn¡¯t he as eager as Liu Taixing? He had brought a huge trouble to the Huang family.


    However, Yang Chen was indeed from the Great Wilderness. How would he know the details?


    Liu Taixing shouted angrily, ¡°I¡¯m telling you, if you don¡¯t give me a reasonable explanation today, you can forget about inviting any of our Minghuang Sect¡¯s outer disciples in the future!¡±


    ¡°I, I!¡± Huang Chiyang was wronged.


    At this time, Jin Cheng, still in shock, saw Yang Chen return and was so excited that tears almost fell from his eyes. ¡°Brother Yang Chen, thanks to you, our Lord¡¯s Mansion can enter this secret realm for the first time. There are countless treasures in this secret realm. Are you willing to accompany me in exploring it later?¡±


    ¡°Since Brother Jin Cheng has invited me so earnestly, I will not refuse.¡± Yang Chen smiled faintly.


    He had to admit, he was also quite interested in the secret realm.


    Jin Cheng laughed loudly, ¡°That¡¯s great!¡±


    He couldn¡¯t be happier now.


    Being able to enter the secret realm an hour ahead of everyone else was an absolute advantage.


    At this point, Jin Cheng crossed his hands behind his back, glanced at the disgruntled Huang Chiyang and Sun Zhenghao, stroked his chin, and found the situation quite amusing. Both of them were extremely confident at first, as if they were certain they would come out on top. In contrast, he had little confidence and would have been content with second place.


    But looking at the current situation, the outcome was truly unexpected.


    This brother of his was really life-threateningly powerful.


    ¡°May I ask if the two of you have any opinions on this result? If not, we will proceed into the secret realm first.¡± Jin Cheng smiled.


    ¡°Hmph!¡±


    Sun Zhenghao and Huang Chiyang snorted coldly, their faces full of resentment, but no one raised any objections.


    They had all agreed on the rules, and all three sides were not weak. If they really went back on their word now, they would only make a fool of themselves. Unable to gain any advantage, they could only watch helplessly as Jin Cheng gathered his men, their hearts filled with helplessness.


    At this time, Jin Cheng crossed his hands behind his back and said, ¡°Uncle He, select five guards. Brother Yang Chen, let¡¯s go!¡±


    As soon as Jin Cheng finished speaking, he, Yang Chen, and the others leisurely entered the secret realm..

 Chapter 211 - Chapter 211: Chapter 208: Stone Chamber Corpse 1

    Chapter 211: Chapter 208: Stone Chamber Corpse 1


    Translator: 549690339


    Upon entering the secret realm, a whole new world unfolded.


    Inside the secret realm, it was completely different from the outside world. The astonishing density of spiritual energy and the spiritual flowers and strange grasses that could be seen everywhere were alluring.


    This was also the reason why Jin Cheng only brought a few people with him.


    Bringing too many people would inevitably lead to some of the guards becoming greedy. Even if they didn¡¯t kill anyone for the treasures, hiding some in secret would still go unnoticed. So Jin Cheng only brought a few trusted subordinates with him. As for whether they hid anything for themselves, he didn¡¯t care.


    As for Yang Chen, without him, all the treasures in the secret realm might have been completely taken away when Jin Cheng entered.


    Of course, Jin Cheng was now all the more ruthless, laughing loudly, ¡°Take all the treasures that catch your eye. Leave the ones you don¡¯t like for Huang Chiyang and Sun Zhenghao to think about!¡±


    ¡°Hahaha, Young Master is right, let them have some consolation, so they can¡¯t say we didn¡¯t leave them anything to enjoy!¡±


    In an instant, the guards scattered, searching for treasures in all directions.


    It didn¡¯t take long for visible treasures to be plundered by them.


    You guys¡­¡± He Liancheng couldn¡¯t help but laugh, ¡°If Huang Chiyang and Sun


    Zhenghao came in here, they would probably want to fight us to the death.¡±


    Jin Cheng waved his hand, ¡°So what if they want to fight to the death, are we afraid of them?¡±


    Yang Chen had also joined the guards in searching for treasures earlier, but these treasures were still a notch below what he had found in Monster Beast Mountain. So he wasn¡¯t too excited and didn¡¯t collect much before stopping.


    Jin Cheng spoke slowly, ¡°There is still more to this cave, let¡¯s keep searching!¡± For a moment, everyone moved forward.


    However. before they cot halfway. Yang Chen and the others st0DDed in their tracks.


    Yang Chen and Jin Cheng couldn¡¯t help but be taken aback.


    Because halfway through the cave, there were suddenly nine branching paths in front of them!


    No one knew where these branching paths led, which made Jin Cheng quite troubled.


    With nine paths and only eight people, he should have brought an extra person along if he had known.


    After much thought, Jin Cheng could only say, ¡°Each of us will choose a path and explore it. Once we have results, we will return and report. As for the secret realm, no one knows how it was formed or what lies at the end of these paths, so everyone should be careful.¡±


    ¡°Alright!¡±


    ¡°Yes, Young Master!¡±


    The guards all stood up.


    Yang Chen bowed to Jin Cheng and said, ¡°Brother Jin, I choose this path.¡±


    ¡°No problem!¡± Jin Cheng¡¯s eyes flashed, and he chose another path.


    The two quickly went their separate ways.


    Yang Chen arrived alone at the fourth fork, walking along the empty road in silence, using his divine sense to communicate, ¡°Caihong, why did you tell me to choose this path just now?¡±


    ¡°Young Master, the spiritual energy fluctuations coming from this path are much denser compared to the other paths!¡± Caihong took a deep breath, ¡°This kind of concentration is like the difference between heaven and earth. It¡¯s too extreme!¡±


    ¡°No, with such a big difference, Jin Cheng and Commander He shouldn¡¯t have been unable to detect it.¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but say.


    Caihong shook her head, ¡°It¡¯s different. This kind of difference comes from deep within; it is hard to tell unless one has astonishing divine soul power.


    Even I didn¡¯t notice it at first, it was an elder from our tribe who told me. Otherwise, with my current Divine Soul Realm, I wouldn¡¯t be able to perceive it.¡±


    ¡°Oh?¡± This surprised Yang Chen.


    Caihong¡¯s Divine Soul Realm was already comparable to that of an Origin Martial Realm old monster, and yet even she couldn¡¯t detect these fluctuations?


    If she hadn¡¯t been able to observe it from the beginning, it would have been difficult to find this concentrated spiritual energy fluctuation.


    However, he was curious about the Divine Soul Realm of the elders of the Mermaid Tribe. He had always known that Caihong¡¯s divine soul realm was not the strongest among the Mermaid Tribe. But how powerful were these elder-level mermaids¡¯ Divine Soul Realms was somewhat beyond his conjecture.


    Soon, Yang Chen stopped thinking and cautiously moved forward. While moving like this for half a double-hour, Yang Chen finally took a step.


    ¡°Such concentrated spiritual energy! Caihong, you were right. Just by coming here, I can already feel the difference in the concentration of the spiritual energy. If I were to cultivate here for a day and a half, refining all the spiritual energy here, I would be completely able to break through to the Fourth Level of Spirit Martial Realm. It¡¯s just a matter of how many days this spiritual energy can support my cultivation.¡± Yang Chen began to ponder with his hands behind his back.


    After talking to Caihong, he walked for another cup of tea¡¯s time.


    When a cup of tea¡¯s time had passed, Yang Chen suddenly felt his vision clear up.


    Immediately after, a stone chamber emitting bright light appeared before him. ¡°Stone chamber?¡± Yang Chen squinted his eyes, extremely cautious.


    ¡°Stone chamber?¡± Yang Chen squinted his eyes, extremely cautious.


    He roughly surveyed the room,


    ¡°Huh?¡±


    Yang Chen suddenly got a shock, only to see an old figure sitting cross-legged in the stone chamber, eyes wide open and face pale. Seeing him in such a quiet, deserted environment was quite a shock.


    ¡°Dead body?¡± Yang Chen quickly came to a conclusion.


    This old man turned out to be a corpse, a dead person.


    This made Yang Chen furrow his eyebrows, not knowing the cause and effect. However, upon careful observation, Yang Chen could see the true reason for the rich spiritual energy in this place ¨C it was due to this corpse.


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but mumble to himself, ¡°This old man must have been an incredible powerhouse in his lifetime. Otherwise, his genuine Qi wouldn¡¯t have leaked out in his death, making the surrounding spiritual energy so rich. However, for such a powerhouse to choose to sit here, it seems like the secret realm wasn¡¯t naturally formed, but created by this old man.¡±


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t rush to look for treasures in the secret chamber, but first bowed to the old man, ¡°I, Yang Chen, stumbled upon this place by accident. I hope you won¡¯t mind if I cause any offense.¡±


    With these words uttered, Yang Chen only then looked around the chamber, but soon he was disappointed.


    Because, apart from the body in this secret chamber, it was empty.


    Nothing at all.


    That made Yang Chen laugh bitterly, feeling somewhat dumbfounded.


    ¡°It seems that this old man only chose a place to sit and dissipate, and his rich genuine Qi caused the spiritual plants in the cave to mutate and grow into heavenly materials and earthly treasures. In fact, this old man didn¡¯t leave any explicit treasures for future generations.¡± Yang Chen shook his head; this kind of eccentric behavior was not unheard of in such hermits.


    However, before long, he denied the idea as his divine soul power examined the situation and found something he had been longing for right in the middle of the old man¡¯s body.


    So the treasure was actually hidden inside the old man¡¯s body..

 Chapter 212 - Chapter 212: Chapter 209: Canghai Sect Leader_l

    Chapter 212: Chapter 209: Canghai Sect Leader_l


    Translator: 549690339


    Yang Chen¡¯s soul detection could clearly perceive that there was a crackling, continuously flickering ball of lightning hidden inside the old man¡¯s corpse.


    Looking at the lightning sphere, Yang Chen was ecstatic: ¡°This is the Heavenly Thunder Origin, and it¡¯s such a large one!¡±


    What is Heavenly Thunder Origin?


    It is the quintessence of thunder and lightning that is born innate during a thunderbolt.


    However, it is very difficult for this essence to be born, to put it simply, it depends on fate. It is unknown how many years it would take for this thunder essence to be born. This thunder essence is called Heavenly Thunder Origin, an excellent treasure for cultivating thunder attribute techniques!


    Of course, the initial Heavenly Thunder Origin is very small, only the size of a thumbnail.


    Yang Chen guessed that the master of the corpse cultivated the thunder attribute technique during his lifetime and found the treasure of Heavenly Thunder Origin. Afterward, during his cultivation, with the nourishment of many years, the Heavenly Thunder Origin grew to the size of a fist with the irrigation of his True Qi!


    This size could simply be regarded as a divine object.


    If someone were to use this Heavenly Thunder Origin to cultivate again, the power of the cultivated technique would definitely increase layer by layer, several times more than the initial thumbnail size of the Heavenly Thunder Origin.


    How could Yang Chen not be overjoyed upon seeing this?


    Because after his Mixed Yuan Spear Technique reaches perfection in the Enemy Overcoming Style, the next step is the Thunderbolt Style.


    The Thunderbolt Style he is cultivating just needs such a thunder attribute treasure to enhance his body. And this Heavenly Thunder Origin is the top-ranked thunder attribute divine object.


    There is nothing more suitable for the Thunderbolt Style than this Heavenly Thunder Origin.


    Initially, he was worried that an innate treasure of thunder attribute was difficult to find and unable to support his cultivation of the Thunderbolt Style. But what he wanted came just in time, and wasn¡¯t this Heavenly Thunder Origin the best treasure for cultivating the Thunderbolt Style?


    Yang Chen suppressed the excitement in his heart and respectfully said,


    ¡°Senior, I apologize!¡±


    To take out this Heavenly Thunder Origin, he must destroy the old man¡¯s corpse, which is an act of desecration.


    But if he did not take it, someone else would sooner or later. So why should he make it easy for others?


    Yang Chen was very careful in his actions, fearing that he would damage the corpse. Eventually, he took out the large piece of Heavenly Thunder Origin.


    Everything went smoothly without any problems.


    Yang Chen gratefully looked at the old corpse before him and said with regret,


    ¡°Senior, I am indebted to you for receiving this Heavenly Thunder Origin today. I don¡¯t know how to repay this great favor. You are sitting here with your eyes open, as if you are unwilling to let go. I, as a junior, may not be able to help you in any other ways, but I can help you close your eyes and cover your body. It¡¯s the least I can do as a member of the younger generation!¡±


    After saying this, Yang Chen took out a piece of cotton cloth from his storage bag, covered the old man¡¯s body, and then turned his wrist to close the old man¡¯s eyes. He did what he could.


    However, just as he was closing the old man¡¯s eyes, suddenly, an unexpected change occurred.


    A fine and barely discernible divine soul power suddenly condensed into a spirit shadow above the corpse.


    In an instant, the corpse collapsed, turned into ashes, and disappeared without a trace.


    ¡°Young man of the later generation, after taking away the Heavenly Thunder Origin that I have cultivated for many years, you still remember to help me close my eyes. It can be seen that you have at least some gratitude in your heart!¡± The old man¡¯s spirit shadow, formed by the gathering of his soul, said with a bright voice.


    Yang Chen heard it clearly and exclaimed, ¡°Junior Yang Chen pays his respects to senior. I am indebted to your great kindness and I would like to ask for your name!¡±


    ¡°Name¡­ haha, I am already a dead person. I just can¡¯t let go of my soul, which is why I left this spirit behind. If someone helps me close my eyes, this spirit will appear on its own and will disperse after a short while. However, since you want to know, I will tell you. I am the former sect leader of Canghai Sect, He Yunxiao!¡±


    ¡°Canghai Sect!¡± Yang Chen¡¯s expression changed abruptly.


    Canghai Sect was one of the three hegemonic forces in North Mountain County. In front of Canghai Sect, the Ming Emperor Sect and Taotu Sect were inferior. They were comparable to the Beishan Main City, the king of North Mountain County.


    But this man was the former sect leader of Canghai Sect.


    This status was enough to make people fearful. At least, he was already a top figure in North Mountain County.


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°Junior pays his respects to senior. However, I am quite curious about what consequences would occur if I had not helped you close your eyes.¡±


    ¡°Haha, you are a smart kid. If you didn¡¯t help me close my eyes, it would be an ungrateful act. I don¡¯t need you for that. The moment you step out of this door, the spirit power I left behind will instantly activate the prohibition in the stone chamber and strangle you!¡± He Yunxiao raised the corner of his mouth, as if he was talking about something insignificant.


    This made Yang Chen take a deep breath.


    It was really a life full of surprises.


    Fortunately, he had some compassion and helped the old man close his eyes, otherwise, he might have died without knowing how.


    Yang Chen hesitated for a moment, then said bitterly, ¡°Senior, since you left this divine soul power, you should have some orders for me.¡±


    ¡°Orders? You are quite clever. But it¡¯s just that I can¡¯t let go. Do me a favor.¡± He Yunxiao said coldly: ¡°Kid, I don¡¯t expect you to do anything big for me. But since you have taken my Heavenly Thunder Origin that I have cultivated for many years, you must help me with one thing.¡±


    ¡°Senior, please speak.¡± Yang Chen smiled helplessly, knowing that nothing would be easy.


    At least, this Heavenly Thunder Origin was not easy to obtain.


    He Yunxiao spoke loudly, ¡°I, the former leader of the Canghai Sect, have not much time left for my Divine Soul¡¯s power, so I will make it short. I just mentioned that I am the former Sect Leader of the Canghai Sect. Humph, that¡¯s because the current Sect Leader must have been usurped by that beast.¡± ¡°What does senior mean by that?¡± Yang Chen was puzzled.


    ¡°Humph, that beast is my junior brother, named He Shangfeng. At that time, my Canghai Sect was in charge of guarding the Guardian Spirit Array in the Border Region of North Mountain County. This Array is the great formation that seals the demonic beasts and human martial artist groups. With your martial arts strength, you should not know this.¡± He Yunxiao said.


    ¡°Actually, I do know about this.¡± Yang Chen said awkwardly.


    ¡°You know?¡± He Yunxiao was somewhat surprised.


    Yang Chen nodded.


    What He Yunxiao mentioned, the Guardian Spirit Array, isn¡¯t that the white mist barrier in the Inner Circle of the Monster Beast Mountain in the Great Wilderness where he lives?


    So, that formation is called the Guardian Spirit Array.


    He Yunxiao said coldly, ¡°No matter how you know, as long as you know this, you should understand the harm that the demonic beasts pose to the human race. If the Guardian Spirit Array is opened, North Mountain County will be the first to be destroyed. By then, countless martial artists will be trampled by the demonic beast group, and a great war will be difficult to quell!¡±


    ¡°What does senior¡¯s words have to do with you?¡± Yang Chen was still confused.


    ¡°Hmph, do you know that my traitorous junior brother betrayed the human race and colluded with the Fire Essence Beast Clan, attempting to break the


    Guardian Spirit Array and release the Demon Beast group into our Human


    Territory?¡± He Yunxiao cursed angrily, his hatred surging like a raging river..

 Chapter 213 - Chapter 213: Chapter 210: Innate Qj 1

    Chapter 213: Chapter 210: Innate Qj 1


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°What, there¡¯s such a big matter?¡± Yang Chen was shocked in his heart.


    If the Demonic Beast Clan really steps into the Human Territory, then the significance would be completely different!


    How difficult was it for the Human Martial Artists to defeat the Demonic Beast Clan back then? In the end, they only drove the Demonic Beast Clan back to their territory and built the Guardian Spirit Array. In fact, the Human Race has not truly defeated the Demonic Beast Clan in a meaningful way.


    Moreover, even for the remaining Demonic Beasts, it is difficult for the Human Race to completely annihilate them. For example, the Fire Essence Beast, with its strong developed power among the Human Race, humans find it difficult to exterminate them.


    ¡°Otherwise, do you think I would end up like this?¡± He Yunxiao gritted his teeth, ¡°At that time, my junior brother led me to the Great Wilderness, claiming there was a vacant spot in the Guardian Spirit Array and I believed it. Who would have known that he had colluded with the Fire Essence Beast Clan? With the help of several powerful beings from the Fire Essence Beast Clan, they set up a Sky-Roaming Net and tried to kill me!¡±


    He Yunxiao¡¯s eyes were bloodshot: ¡°If it weren¡¯t for my overwhelming strength, breaking through the encirclement and escaping, that beast would have been even more reckless, but even so, I ended up being known as a traitor to the human race!¡±


    ¡°A traitor to the human race? What¡¯s going on?¡± Yang Chen was puzzled.


    ¡°Heh heh, the news about the Fire Essence Beast¡¯s emergence could not have gone unnoticed by Beishan Main City. That kid directly accused me of being a traitor, conspiring with the Fire Essence Beast. I was seriously injured and hunted to the point where I couldn¡¯t move, how could I expose his trickery?¡± He Yunxiao shouted sharply: ¡°At that time, I was already critically injured and dying. Although I knew the news, I was powerless to verify it and had no choice but to let him ruin my reputation.¡±


    Yang Chen frowned: ¡°So, Senior, you mentioned that your junior brother became the Sect Leader of the Canghai Sect, and the Canghai Sect is responsible for overseeing the Guardian Spirit Array. Is the Guardian Spirit Array not in danger now?¡±


    ¡°Not necessarily, I have only been dead for a few decades. The entire North


    Mountain County is still governed by the Beishan Main City, and the Canghai Sect is just responsible for overseeing. Even if that beast becomes the Sect Leader, he would not dare to blatantly destroy the Guardian Spirit Array!¡± He Yunxiao sighed: ¡°However, the slow erosion of the Array is inevitable.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Yang Chen touched his chin, deep in thought.


    He Yunxiao didn¡¯t seem to be lying.


    Because of the Fire Essence Beast and the various incidents that occurred in the Great Wilderness, isn¡¯t this a sign that the Guardian Spirit Array is being eroded?


    The most important thing is, how did the Fire Essence Beast enter the North Mountain County so blatantly?


    If there wasn¡¯t someone from the ruling family covering up, the Fire Essence Beast would never make it to the Great Wilderness.


    It took a while for Yang Chen to say, ¡°Senior, what do you need me to do? With my martial arts strength, I¡¯m afraid it¡¯s difficult to get involved.¡±


    ¡°You really are aware of your own limitations, kid. I want you to help me kill that beast, but you don¡¯t have that strength, and not many people in the entire North Mountain County have that strength! I want you to expose that vile creature and clear my name. Also, if possible, please tell my junior sister the news as soon as possible!¡± He Yunxiao said anxiously.


    ¡°Junior sister, what¡¯s going on here?¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but ask.


    ¡°My junior sister He QiuShui and I were once an enviable immortal couple. Unfortunately, on the day I was engaged to my junior sister, she was hurt by that beast. That beast must have set his sights on my junior sister, and I can¡¯t put my mind at ease without me being by her side. Now that I¡¯m no longer in the world, my junior sister can marry, but I can¡¯t let that beast take advantage of her.¡±


    He Yunxiao shouted angrily.


    ¡°This¡­¡±


    Yang Chen finally understood, so He Yunxiao was so angry mainly because of his junior sister.


    Of course, compared to other people, He Yunxiao also had a compassionate heart.


    Gradually, He Yunxiao¡¯s emotions calmed down: ¡°Kid, if you can, I hope you can tell my junior sister about this as soon as possible. But to expose the true face of that beast, your current strength is not enough. You can only do so much as you have the strength. As for what to do, this old man can¡¯t help you.


    But I hope you will do your best to do this!¡±


    ¡°Senior, as a member of the North Mountain County, I should do this. But is Senior so sure that I will help you?¡± Yang Chen was curious.


    ¡°Hehe, you got the Heavenly Thunder Origin, and you helped me to close my eyes, which shows that you are a person with a grateful heart.¡± He Yunxiao closed his eyes: ¡°Now that I am giving you this favor today, at least you will keep this matter in mind. When you have the ability and the opportunity, you will naturally help me complete it. Although this is not an absolute certainty, what I can do for future generations is limited to this. Whether I can keep future generations safe and sound, I, He Yunxiao, have given my all in a honest and forthright manner!¡±


    ¡°Kid, there¡¯s not much I can give you. The Heavenly Thunder Origin is just one of them, and there¡¯s something else that might help you in the future!¡±


    With these words, He Yunxiao waved his hand, and suddenly, a discerniblecluster of essence Qi appeared in the air.


    Seeing this incredible technique, Yang Chen was taken aback.


    It seems that if he hadn¡¯t come here with a grateful heart, he wouldn¡¯t even be able to take away a single treasure.


    The Heavenly Thunder Origin was merely an outwardly displayed treasure, while other treasures were hidden by He Yunxiao.


    Now, staring at this essence Qi cluster, Yang Chen¡¯s expression wavered slightly: ¡°This is Innate Qi!¡±


    In Chinese, ¡°Qi¡± has the same pronunciation as ¡°Innate Qi¡±.


    In fact, ¡°Innate Qi¡± is just Qi.


    Qi is an acquired manifestation, while the expression of ¡°Innate Qi¡± is innate.


    For example, the True Qi used by martial artists is cultivated through the transformation of Spiritual Energy, which is an acquired condensation. However, Innate Qi is different, as it is the True Qi that is born autonomously from Spiritual Energy, completely different from the True Qi condensed through acquired means!


    Therefore, this True Qi can be called Innate Qi.


    Upon seeing this Innate Qi, Yang Chen¡¯s eyes lit up, as the surprise that the


    Innate Qi had given him, was no less than that of the Heavenly Thunder Origin.


    ¡°Huh, kid, you really know something. You even know about such a divine object.¡± He Yunxiao raised the corners of his mouth: ¡°Since you know this treasure, you should know the significance of this Innate Qi.¡±


    ¡°Senior, I know a thing or two about it.¡± Yang Chen took a deep breath.


    In his battle with Liu Taixing, Liu Taixing¡¯s Sword Qi was a manifestation of the refined True Qi. Because True Qi had become Gang Qi through the Cultivation Method.


    Speaking of refining and purifying, that¡¯s the effect of Innate Qi. As long as the Innate Qi is refined and absorbed into the body, the True Qi in the body will be cleansed instantly, transforming the acquired condensed True Qi into Innate True Qi. In front of the True Qi cleansed by Innate Qi, the so-called Gang Qi is simply nonsense.


    Without using the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm, Yang Chen could easily break Liu Taixing¡¯s Sword Qi with just a light move!


    Innate True Qi must be condensed with Innate Qi.


    This is also the preciousness of Innate Qi, a treasure sought after by countless people in their dreams..

 Chapter 214 - Chapter 214: Chapter 211: Demonic Python!_l

    Chapter 214: Chapter 211: Demonic Python!_l


    Translator: 549690339


    He Yunxiao saw how delighted Yang Chen was and chuckled, ¡°Your eye for good things isn¡¯t bad, kid. When I first obtained this Innate Qi, I was ecstatic for quite a while. Unfortunately, the best time to use it is during the Spiritual Martial Realm stage. After that, once your True Qi is consolidated, the Innate


    Qi will no longer have any effect.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s a pity that I have no disciples to pass it on to, so now it¡¯s all yours, kid!¡±


    Hearing He Yunxiao¡¯s words, Yang Chen¡¯s expression became solemn, and he took a deep breath: ¡°Today, I have received such great kindness from senior.


    This Innate Qi will be of great significance in my future Martial Arts journey. I am extremely grateful. As for the injustice senior suffered, it is presumptuous for me to say now that I can help resolve it. I cannot guarantee anything, but what I can promise is that if there ever comes a time when I have the chance and the strength, I will clear senior¡¯s name!¡±


    He Yunxiao nodded satisfyingly, ¡®Very well, I am already a dead man, and I have no interest in the affairs of the living. Today¡¯s matter is but my last bit of contribution to the future generations. Whether you will succeed or not depends on fate. Kid, take this Innate Qi. If you truly appreciate what I have done for you, you must do your best to fulfill my last wish.¡± ¡°Junior will keep that in mind!¡± Yang Chen said repeatedly.


    Yang Chen was not just saying this casually.


    He had never dared to dream about obtaining both Innate Qi and Heavenly Thunder Origin before.


    Both of these treasures were what he desperately needed now.


    Especially the Innate Qi, which was a rare treasure, not something that could be found by actively searching. Even in the world he had lived in before, none of the super-major sects would lavish Innate Qi on nurturing geniuses. It was extremely rare and practically unattainable.


    However, Innate Qi was particularly suitable for use during the Spiritual Martial Realm stage. It would be useless after surpassing that stage, even if one possessed it.


    But if one could use the Innate Qi to transform their True Qi into Innate True Qi during the Spiritual Martial Realm stage, their strength would advance significantly.


    This would benefit them even when they reached the Origin Martial Realm, True Martial Realm, or even higher realms in the future.


    Yang Chen suppressed his excitement, looked deeply at He Yunxiao, and bowed respectfully.


    No matter what, he would remember today¡¯s grace in his heart.


    Regardless of He Yunxiao¡¯s character or actions, he was worthy of Yang Chen¡¯s respect.


    At this moment, He Yunxiao¡¯s Divine Soul Power had evidently weakened a lot. He gradually closed his eyes and sighed, ¡°Make sure to expose that villain¡¯s true colors. Make sure to expose that villain!¡±


    After muttering these words twice, he sighed lightly, ¡°My last bit of soul power is about to dissipate. Back then, I used all my treasures in that battle. Now, I only have these two left, both of which I have given to you. After that, I fled here and spent the rest of my life with a Demonic Python hidden in this place.¡±


    ¡°Demonic Python? Where is there a Demonic Python here?¡± Yang Chen asked, puzzled.


    He Yunxiao smiled faintly, ¡°That Demonic Python is timid and dislikes humans. It has been living here for a long time without seeing the light of day, not daring to venture out. Haha, when I first saw it as a demonic beast, I was infuriated and wanted to kill it. Unfortunately, I had the will but not the strength. However, this Demonic Python has a rather decent character. It didn¡¯t destroy my martial body even after I died. Well, my soul is about to fade away. There¡¯s nothing more to say, nothing more¡­¡±


    Before he could finish, He Yunxiao¡¯s soul vanished into thin air.


    Yang Chen sighed and knelt down, kowtowing three times to He Yunxiao.


    These three kowtows were for He Yunxiao¡¯s today¡¯s grace, the second one was for He Yunxiao¡¯s protection of the Guardian Spirit Array for many years, and the third one was for He Yunxiao¡¯s persistence to do something for the future generations even after death.


    Although He Yunxiao had not mentioned his achievements, Yang Chen could see that He Yunxiao must have been an upright and exceptional man in his lifetime.


    Such a man deserves to be revered by the younger generation like him!


    What a pity that a man like He Yunxiao, who was so open and upright, ended up being wronged and met such a tragic fate.


    ¡°Rest in peace, senior. I will clear your name when the time comes!¡± Yang Chen made a firm resolution in his heart.


    As he got up, he suddenly received a Sound Transmission from Rainbow: ¡°Young Master, there really is a Demonic Python here. It¡¯s hidden so deeply that I didn¡¯t detect it when I first used my Divine Soul Detection. The Demonic Python doesn¡¯t pose much of a threat, though. It only has the strength of the


    Spiritual Martial Realm 5th Level.¡±


    ¡°Oh?¡± Yang Chen was quite curious. He then said, ¡°Brother Python, I¡¯ve just heard about you from Senior He Yunxiao. Why don¡¯t you come out and meet


    As soon as Yang Chen finished speaking, a Giant Python about ten feet in length shot out from under the bed. The Demonic Python glared straight at Yang Chen and asked, ¡°You understand the beast language?¡± Yang Chen had spoken in the beast language just now.


    ¡°Just a little,¡± Yang Chen replied with his hands behind his back.


    ¡°Hmph, human, I have nothing to do with you. I have been living here since a long time ago. It was this old man who disturbed my cultivation. Now that you¡¯ve got his treasures, just leave quickly.¡± This Demonic Python roared, its caution towards Yang Chen clearly visible.


    Yang Chen laughed, ¡°Brother Python, you don¡¯t need to be so cautious. I have no ill intentions towards you. In fact, you are a different species from Senior He Yunxiao. It¡¯s commendable that you didn¡¯t harm his martial body even after his death. This alone gives me an obligation to help you.¡±


    ¡°Help me? How?¡± The python twisted its MASSIVE body, looking intimidating, ¡°All you need to do is leave quickly and not disturb my cultivation. That will be helping me.¡±


    ¡°Brother Python, you misunderstand. I am not the only person coming to this Secret Realm today. Sooner or later, others will find this place. I discovered you and have no ill intentions. But if others find you, they might not be as lenient.¡± Yang Chen said with a solemn expression.


    Yang Chen could see that this Demonic Python was extremely wary of humans. That was why it had hidden itself in such a remote area, away from the light. He decided to help the Demonic Python out of respect for He Yunxiao. Whether or not the Demonic Python accepted his help was up to it. Yang Chen had tried his best.


    As he was thinking, Yang Chen suddenly raised his eyebrows, ¡°Oh no, someone is coming!¡±


    The Demonic Python also sensed the approaching presence, and its body started to squirm.


    At this moment, Rainbow burst out of the Eight Extremities Flowing River


    Space, ¡°Silly python, my master wants to help you, yet you don¡¯t appreciate it?


    When those humans find you later, they¡¯ll surely catch you to use you for


    Alchemy. Don¡¯t you want to hide with me?¡±


    The Demonic Python was taken aback and shouted, ¡°Is this a Mustard Seed


    Space?¡±


    ¡°There¡¯s no time to explain. Hurry up and get inside.¡± Rainbow opened the passage.


    Feeling the powerful presences approaching rapidly, the Demonic Python hesitated no longer and darted into the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space..

 Chapter 215 - Chapter 215: Chapter 212: Sun Family’s Threat_l

    Chapter 215: Chapter 212: Sun Family¡¯s Threat_l


    Translator: 549690339


    Yang Chen took a rough look at the secret chamber. When He Yunxiao¡¯s Divine Soul Power was born just now, his martial body had already collapsed and disappeared. Seeing that the secret chamber was indeed empty, he felt relieved.


    Before long, several strong auras approached, and Yang Chen observed closely, frowning gradually, sighing, ¡°This is not good.¡±


    Immediately afterward, the owners of these auras appeared.


    It was the people from Zan City Sun Family!


    ¡°Junior Yang Chen, I greet Elder Sun!¡± Yang Chen greeted first.


    The leader of the Suns was, after all, Sun Zhenghao.


    He and Jin Cheng had entered the Secret Realm, indeed for One Hour. It seemed that Lin Shaoyang had defeated Liu Taixing, and Sun Zhenghao had obtained the second right to enter the Secret Realm. What made him quite helpless was that Sun Zhenghao had actually led a large group of people and followed him here.


    As long as he was not a fool, he could guess that Sun Zhenghao must have noticed the majestic Spiritual Energy fluctuations coming from this passage!


    This made him quite helpless, and he could only act accordingly.


    Sun Zhenghao looked deeply at Yang Chen, his eyes full of ill intentions, and shouted, ¡°Oh, you are young friend Yang Chen. Hehe, Yang Chen, my friend, have you explored the secret chamber ahead?¡±


    ¡°I have explored it. Unfortunately, this secret chamber is empty and has no treasures at all!¡± Yang Chen took the initiative and spoke loudly.


    ¡°No treasures?¡± Sun Zhenghao squinted his eyes and snorted, ignoring Yang Chen¡¯s words, and directly entered the secret chamber to take a look.


    The secret chamber was indeed empty, and there was nothing inside.


    But Sun Zhenghao was a veteran of Jianghu, how could he believe Yang Chen¡¯s words? In a low voice, he said, ¡°Young friend Yang Chen, as an honest person, I will not speak in riddles. If you have truly obtained any treasures, hand them over now. Hehe, I, Sun Zhenghao, will not make things difficult for you. On the contrary, I will make friends with you and give you an equal value of Spirit


    Stones.¡±


    Yang Chen felt the chill on Sun Zhenghao¡¯s face.


    It was clear that Sun Zhenghao was threatening him by seeing that he was alone.


    How could Yang Chen not be angry? He would never fall for Sun Zhenghao¡¯s tricks. If he handed over either the Innate Qi or the Heavenly Thunder Origin, he would die immediately.


    Now Yang Chen¡¯s expression was calm, and his face was as usual, ¡°Elder Sun¡¯s words make me very embarrassed. If there were treasures, do you think I would be standing here? I want to scold right now, but this place is really empty! ¡±


    ¡°How is it possible? My treasure has clearly observed the majestic and unusual Spiritual Energy coming from this passage. How can there be no treasures?¡± The Sun family¡¯s Elder Wen scolded.


    This made Yang Chen suddenly realize that it was Elder Wen who had the treasure to detect Spiritual Energy fluctuations. No wonder that none of their large crouD was aiming for other oaths. but came straight to this one!


    This made him somewhat difficult.


    If Sun Zhenghao insisted that there were treasures here, he might really turn his face.


    At that time, facing such a large group of Sun family members with his strength, it would not be easy to escape.


    There was no suitable escape route in this narrow passage!


    With all his cards out, he could only face the masters of the Spirit Martial Realm Seventh or Eighth Level at most. Sun Zhenghao was at the Half-step Yuan Martial Realm.


    Yang Chen¡¯s thoughts were all over the place.


    Obviously, Sun Zhenghao trusted his family more than Yang Chen¡¯s words, and now his tone was getting more and more oppressive, ¡°Young friend Yang Chen, you heard what Elder Wen said. Hehe, it¡¯s just you here. If I were to kill you quietly, it seems no one would know, right? Knowing what¡¯s good for you, hand over the treasures quickly.¡±


    Hearing this, Yang Chen¡¯s face turned cold, ¡°Elder Sun, are you threatening me?¡±


    ¡°What if I¡¯m threatening you?¡± Sun Zhenghao stared at Yang Chen. This kid had repeatedly ruined his plans, and he naturally harbored a deep hatred for Yang


    Chen.


    If it wasn¡¯t for Yang Chen, would his Sun family be the second to enter this Secret Realm?


    Now that Jin Cheng is no longer here, and Yang Chen is likely to carry treasures¡­


    Murderous intent emerged in Sun Zhenghao¡¯s eyes.


    As for Yang Chen, his expression changed from gloominess at the beginning to joy.


    ¡°Elder Sun, what a big tone, opening your mouth to kill a member of the City Lord¡¯s Mansion!¡±


    A loud voice rang out.


    The next moment, Jin Cheng and He Liancheng appeared suddenly in this place.


    He Liancheng saw Sun Zhenghao threatening Yang Chen, and said in a deep voice, ¡°Brother Sun Zhenghao, what kind of skill is it to bully a junior? If you¡¯re not afraid, why don¡¯t we have a test? As the Guard Commander of the City


    Lord¡¯s Mansion, I have been looking for a suitable opponent in Liaocheng.¡±


    ¡°Hmph!¡± Sun Zhenghao saw Jin Cheng¡¯s people arrive, his face turning green and purple, then said, ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡±


    Now that there is no advantage to be gained, Sun Zhenghao would naturally not continue to humiliate himself and turned and left.


    Jin Cheng¡¯s expression was cold as he stared at Sun Zhenghao and the others leaving. Seeing Yang Chen unharmed, Jin Cheng breathed a long sigh of relief, ¡°Brother Yang Chen, are you all right?¡±


    ¡°Brother Jin, you came just in time.¡± Yang Chen cupped his hands and said with a long sigh of relief, ¡°By the way, I don¡¯t know how the harvest of the other people is?¡±


    The expressions of He Liancheng and the other guards were full of joy. Even without saying anything, Yang Chen could guess that their harvest was fruitful.


    Jin Cheng crossed his arms behind his back, ¡°This Secret Realm is really a treasure! The few of us chose different passages, and in the end, we all gained more or less some benefits. By the way, brother Yang Chen, what is your harvest?¡±


    ¡°There is no other gain, but there is a considerable amount of Spirit Stones here!¡± Yang Chen smiled, naturally not revealing the truth.


    Now that he thought about it, there must be treasures at the end of each passage, which was set up by He Yunxiao on purpose. He Yunxiao had said that he only had two treasures, the Innate Qi and the Heavenly Thunder Origin. In his eyes, only these two could be considered treasures.


    Other treasures that he did not value would be thrown out casually, but just Decause ne did not value tnem, Clldn¡¯t mean tnat people 11Ke Jin cneng, He Liancheng and others wouldn¡¯t value them, right?


    Of course, Yang Chen would not be insatiable. He had already gained the Innate Qi and the Heavenly Thunder Origin, which made him extremely satisfied.


    ¡°Oh, a considerable amount of Spirit Stones? No wonder the Spiritual Energy fluctuations here are so amazing.¡± Jin Cheng heard Yang Chen¡¯s words, believed them seventy to eighty percent.


    Yang Chen smiled slightly, ¡°That¡¯s also the reason why I stayed here. There is still a long time left, and I plan to cultivate here for half a day, refining all the Spiritual Energy here before leaving.¡±


    ¡°Haha, then we won¡¯t compete with you, brother Yang Chen.¡± Jin Cheng didn¡¯t care about this Spiritual Energy cultivation, and said slowly.


    This made Yang Chen laugh and cry.


    How could Jin Cheng know that the aura around him was actually the True Qi born from He Yunxiao¡¯s abandoned cultivation, which eventually merged with the Spiritual Energy, creating such a majestic anomaly. The Spiritual Energy formed by combining the scattered powers of these masters provides excellent assistance to cultivation!


    Of course, this matter is hard to explain clearly. If Jin Cheng and the others were willing to cultivate, he naturally would not mind, but they hadn¡¯t noticed, and he would not explain. Sitting cross-legged, he immediately began to refine the surrounding Spiritual Energy.


    Once the Spiritual Energy here was completely refined, he would have the confidence to break through the Fourth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm in not too long a time!

 Chapter 216 - Chapter 216: Chapter 213: Spirit Martial Realm Fourth Level 1

    Chapter 216: Chapter 213: Spirit Martial Realm Fourth Level 1


    Translator: 549690339


    He refined these spiritual energies into his body, which would become his foundation.


    With a strong foundation, his cultivation would progress much more easily in the future.


    In the blink of an eye, half a day had passed.


    Yang Chen slowly opened his eyes, having refined all the pure spiritual energy around him that was released by He Yunxiao¡¯s dispersal of his cultivation.


    At this moment, Yang Chen smiled and said, ¡°Brother Jin, I¡¯m sorry for making you wait.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s just half a day, no harm done. Speaking of which, during this time, Sun


    Zhenghao probably swept through everything left behind by us. Huang Chiyang will want to cry when he enters this secret realm again.¡± Jin Cheng and his bodyguards laughed heartily, enjoying the thought of Huang Chiyang¡¯s expression.


    Their enmity with Huang Chiyang naturally brought greater joy to them the worse his expression was.


    As luck would have it, they bumped into Huang Chiyang and the others, who had been waiting and just entered the secret realm moments earlier.


    Huang Chiyang¡¯s expression was incredibly ugly at this time. Seeing Jin Cheng and the others, he was so angry that his hair stood on end, and he didn¡¯t even know how to speak.


    Jin Cheng, on the other hand, didn¡¯t mind at all and sarcastically said, ¡°Huang Chiyang, we left some spaces for you, but they might be a bit remote. Make sure you search carefully when you go in!¡±


    With his words hanging in the air, Jin Cheng laughed and left with Yang Chen.


    Huang Chiyang gritted his teeth in anger but could do nothing about it. He could only enter the secret realm and see if he could find anything left behind.


    As for Huang Chiyang, he had already given up hope of finding treasures after just two laps around the secret realm. However, Wen Zi from the Ming Emperor Sect seemed to have gone mad and recklessly searched the entire place twice, refusing to give up despite failing in her first attempt.


    In the end, Wen Zi didn¡¯t gain anything and vented her anger on Liu Taixing. ¡°When this secret realm first appeared, there was a vision of Thunder Origin in the sky, which means there¡¯s a thunder attribute treasure here. But now I haven¡¯t seen anything. The treasure must have been taken by someone. Liu


    Taixing, it¡¯s all because of you! Without you, I wouldn¡¯t have lost this treasure!¡±


    Her resentment was immense as she pointed at Liu Taixing and cursed him.


    However, she forgot that Liu Taixing had helped her out of kindness.


    Failing was inevitable, but at least Liu Taixing had tried his best.


    Yet, she couldn¡¯t see this and placed all the blame for her failure to please the Inner Sect senior brothers on Liu Taixing.


    What was most crucial was that Liu Taixing didn¡¯t fight back.


    Neither Wen Zi nor Liu Taixing knew that the treasure of Heavenly Thunder Origin had fallen into Yang Chen¡¯s hands. Although they didn¡¯t know this, their resentment was obviously directed at Yang Chen.


    However, Yang Chen didn¡¯t take this matter to heart, knowing that Liu Taixing and Wen Zi wouldn¡¯t dare to take revenge on him recklessly.


    After returning to Liaocheng with Jin Cheng, Yang Chen decided to focus on secluded cultivation and not concern himself with other matters.


    It was a necessity for him to cultivate.


    Having obtained the Heavenly Thunder Origin, Yang Chen eagerly refined it.


    This Heavenly Thunder Origin was extremely crucial to him. As long as he could refine it into his body and combine it with the Mixed Yuan Spear Technique, his Thunder Rush would be successfully cultivated.


    Yang Chen knew that the Thunderbolt Style was the true core of the Mixed Yuan Spear Technique¡¯s foundation.


    With a single spear thrust, thunder would rush forth, revealing the true power of the Thunderbolt Style.


    With the spear technique accompanied by flickering lightning, how could it not be powerful?


    The key was the size of this Heavenly Thunder Origin. If it were a small piece, its enhancement to the Thunderbolt Style wouldn¡¯t be too terrifying. As it was a large chunk refined by He Yunxiao¡¯s persistent core cultivation, once fused into his body, the power of the Thunderbolt Style would rise to a terrifying extent that even Yang Chen himself couldn¡¯t imagine.


    At this moment, holding the Heavenly Thunder Origin, Yang Chen took a deep breath and began to gradually refine it into his body.


    The process of refining was incredibly painful.


    After all, the Thunder Element was the essence of thunder and lightning. Refining it into one¡¯s body felt like being struck by lightning, and this sensation naturally wasn¡¯t pleasant.


    Nevertheless, Yang Chen had extraordinary mental fortitude. Despite being in great pain and his face covered in sweat, he endured the agony.


    Approximately one day and one night later, Yang Chen¡¯s refining process was nearing its end.


    At this moment, his body was filled with the crackling sounds of thunder and lightning, and he slowly opened his eyes, showing a mixture of shock and joy. ¡°This large piece of Heavenly Thunder Origin is indeed a rare treasure. Now that the Heavenly Thunder Origin has been integrated into my body, I can perform the Thunderbolt Style. With this technique, my strength has increased significantly!¡±


    ¡°As for the Innate Qi, there¡¯s no hurry to refine it right now. The most important thing now is to break through to the Fourth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm!¡±


    That¡¯s right, he planned to break through to the Fourth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm.


    While cultivating in the secret chamber of the secret realm, he absorbed all the essence of He Yunxiao¡¯s dispersed energy into his body.


    This essence directly helped him achieve the perfect state of advancement, fully capable of providing him with a boost to ascend a minor realm. Even though he had only entered the Third Level of the Spirit Martial Realm not long ago, the Fourth Level was well within reach.


    If he didn¡¯t attempt a breakthrough now, the hard-earned True Qi from refining would gradually dissipate, so he had to seize the opportunity.


    With this thought in mind, Yang Chen immediately began to sit cross-legged and meditate, cultivating to break through to the Fourth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm.


    The breakthrough process was very smooth and without any unexpected problems.


    The essence released from dispersing cultivation was invaluable and greatly helped Yang Chen, who, after only three hours, was overjoyed to feel the changes in his body.


    ¡°I¡¯ve broken through to the Fourth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm. Moreover, my body¡¯s True Qi foundation can now support my breakthrough to the Fifth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm. However, without enough confidence, I can only put it off for now.¡± Yang Chen murmured to himself, knowing that recklessly attempting a breakthrough without sufficient confidence would destabilize his future cultivation foundation.


    As his thoughts raced, he suddenly remembered something and broke into a wry smile. Then, he communicated with Rainbow and opened the spatial channel to the Eight Extremities Flowing River!


    In an instant, the Demonic Python appeared in the room, occupying the entire space.


    Rainbow, fearing that the noise would be heard, hurriedly set up a formation with several mermaids to block any sound or movements from inside the room.


    ¡°Brother Python, I haven¡¯t seen you for a long time!¡± Yang Chen got up and spoke kindly.


    The Demonic Python twisted its body, giving Yang Chen a deep glance before letting out a soft sigh. ¡°Human, thank you for everything this time!¡±


    It knew the meaning of gratitude, otherwise He Yunxiao wouldn¡¯t have kept it.


    It was well aware that if it weren¡¯t for Yang Chen, with Sun Zhenghao¡¯s martial arts cultivation, it would have had no chance of surviving if it had been discovered by him.


    Yang Chen¡¯s actions had saved its life!

 Chapter 217 - Chapter 217: Chapter 214: Golden Claw Python_l

    Chapter 217: Chapter 214: Golden Claw Python_l


    Translator: 549690339


    As the Demon Serpent spoke, it twisted its body uncomfortably, as if it was still not used to communicating with humans like this.


    Just as the Demon Serpent was twisting its body, Yang Chen suddenly got a shock.


    The next moment, his pupils contracted violently, unable to hide his astonishment. He was even more shocked than when he first saw the Black Mountain Black Bear brothers. This was because, on the side of the Demon Serpent¡¯s body, there was a small claw that was almost impossible to see with the naked eye. This claw was the same color as the Demon Serpent¡¯s body. It appeared and disappeared from time to time, giving people a horrifying feeling.


    It was this hard -to-look-at little claw that left Yang Chen with an unbelieving expression as he took a deep breath.


    The Demon Serpent apparently hadn¡¯t noticed it so closely, and it glanced at


    Yang Chen: ¡°Human, I am very grateful to you. However, there is a difference between humans and monsters, and I just want to hide in a place and live my comfortable days. I don¡¯t want to have any connections with humans. I¡¯m leaving now. ¡±


    ¡°How ungrateful of you, this giant python. My Young Master paid a huge price to save you, nearly falling out with the Sun family members. If we hadn¡¯t hidden you at that time, would the Sun family still desire the treasures on my Young Master?¡± Rainbow said with an unpleasant expression. The Demon Serpent¡¯s demeanor was also somewhat awkward. Indeed, in theory, it should repay Yang Chen.


    However, it didn¡¯t have anything to repay him with.


    Seeing the Demon Serpent¡¯s posture, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but laugh: ¡°Rainbow, there¡¯s no need for this. Brother Python, you don¡¯t need to worry at all. If you want to leave, I won¡¯t stop you. I can even help you leave. But there are some things I want to talk to you about. After listening to what I have to say, perhaps you will have more choices!¡±


    ¡°What do you want to say to me?¡± The Demon Serpent was puzzled.


    Yang Chen smiled and said, ¡°Brother Python, do you often feel vague memories appearing in your mind when you sleep? These memories will appear and disappear from time to time, making them elusive.¡±


    ¡°How do you know?¡± The Demon Serpent was shocked. Indeed, it had encountered such situations that left it baffled.


    Yang Chen grinned and said, ¡°Brother Python, you should think about it. Would the ordinary python race have something like an inherited memory?¡±


    ¡°Of course not!¡± As a demonic beast, the Demon Serpent still had some basic knowledge.


    Demon Pythons were the lowest level of demonic beasts and did not have inherited memories at all.


    Yang Chen slowly said, ¡°In that case, Brother Python, you should think carefully. Where did you learn this common animal language? And why do you have these elusive inherited memories?¡±


    The Demon Serpent fell into deep thought and was not stupid: ¡°You mean, I¡¯m not an ordinary Demon Python?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m glad that you understand that you¡¯re not just an ordinary Demon Python. But I find it really sad to see you like this now. With your potential, you can easily rule the world.¡± Yang Chen¡¯s smile was bitter.


    How could this Demon Serpent be just an ordinary Demon Python?


    What¡¯s more, it didn¡¯t even know what it was!


    Perhaps He Yunxiao hadn¡¯t noticed either.


    If it wasn¡¯t for Yang Chen¡¯s careful observation of the conversation with the Demon Serpent, he might not have noticed the small claw on the Demon Serpent¡¯s body.


    There was a stark difference between having claws and not having claws.


    ¡°It¡¯s rumored that whether a python can transform into a Jiao (a mythical beast) and then into a dragon depends on whether it has claws on its body!¡± Yang Chen said calmly, ¡°A python without claws will remain an ordinary python for its entire life. But a python with claws has an unimaginable growth potential compared to ordinary Demon Pythons!¡±


    The Demon Serpent looked at the small claw on its body, shocked: ¡°Is what you just said true?¡±


    ¡°Of course it¡¯s true. You¡¯re not an ordinary Demon Python, you¡¯re a Golden Claw


    Python!¡± Yang Chen said with a faint smile. ¡°You have unlimited potential!¡±


    The Demon Serpent was very confused: ¡°But the claw on my body is not golden.¡±


    ¡°When you reach the Origin Martial Realm and become a giant python, it will naturally turn gold,¡± Yang Chen said kindly.


    ¡°How do I know you¡¯re not lying to me?¡± The Demon Serpent was still cautious and uneasy.


    It still had a natural wariness toward humans.


    ¡°Your elusive inherited memories are more convincing than my words, aren¡¯t they?¡± Yang Chen said calmly, ¡°But Brother Python, I still have to tell you one thing. Although those pythons with claws are rare, there have been many in history who have accomplished nothing! If you really want to leave, I won¡¯t stop you. You follow your path, and I follow mine. We will just be passers-by, which is no big deal!¡±


    Without a second thought, the Demon Serpent asked: ¡°What if I don¡¯t leave?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s simple. As long as you sincerely assist me, I, Yang Chen, will guarantee your transformation into a Jiao and then into a dragon as long as I live!¡± Yang Chen looked straight at the python: ¡°Don¡¯t doubt me. Others might find it difficult to do this, but I have the ability!¡±


    It¡¯s very difficult for a Demonic Python to evolve, especially a Golden Claw Python. Only Yang Chen knew that the final form of a Golden Claw Python was the Primordial True Dragon!


    To complete this evolution would be as difficult as reaching the heavens.


    But this was much stronger than ordinary Demon Pythons, which couldn¡¯t evolve at all.


    Who was he?


    He was once the top Alchemist! No matter how difficult the evolution process, he was confident.


    Yang Chen was still very interested in this Golden Claw Python. Who wouldn¡¯t want a dragon as a helper?


    ¡°How do I know if what you¡¯re saying is true or false?¡± The Demon Serpent¡¯s momentum weakened a lot, and its vigilance toward Yang Chen was not strong enough to deny Yang Chen¡¯s words.


    Yang Chen was not in a hurry: ¡°That¡¯s why I said I¡¯ll give you a new choice. In fact, if you were not a python with claws, I wouldn¡¯t have tried to keep you. I promised to protect you only out of respect for Senior He Yunxiao. Even


    Imowing that you have claws, I still won¡¯t stop you. It¡¯s a matter of principle. How you choose is up to you, Brother Python.¡±


    ¡°I can¡¯t say anything else, but I can guarantee that without my help, it would be incredibly difficult for you to transform into a Jiao and then into a dragon. And, Brother Python, don¡¯t you really yearn for the days when you can soar through the sky?¡±


    Upon hearing this, the Demon Serpent was tempted.


    It couldn¡¯t help but be tempted.


    Why did it hide and run away when it saw humans?


    It was because it knew it was just a small, unremarkable demonic beast. The strength of its Spiritual Martial Realm 5th Level was accumulated over many years. This level of Martial Arts cultivation was nothing in front of human powerhouses. But did it have any other choice? As an ordinary Demon Python, it could only hide.


    But did it really want to hide?


    Yang Chen¡¯s words undoubtedly gave it a new choice.


    It looked at Yang Chen and suddenly felt that this man had unlimited possibilities!


    ¡°Even the Black Mountain Black Bear can be easily deceived, but the clever Mermaid Tribe is willing to follow you. So, you must have unlimited potential. Fine, I¡¯ll sincerely assist you from now on. However, I hope you will keep your promise. As you said, I too have the dream of soaring through the sky!¡± The Demon Serpent finally said, seemingly shy as it twisted its long body..

 Chapter 218 - Chapter 218: Chapter 215: City Lord Jin Ying_l

    Chapter 218: Chapter 215: City Lord Jin Ying_l


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°Great!¡±


    Yang Chen said loudly, ¡°Brother Python, sooner or later you will feel grateful for your wise choice today. I, Yang Chen, won¡¯t say too much about the clich¨¦s. In the future, as long as I have a meal to eat, I will never miss out on your share, Golden Claw Python! Alright, someone is coming, Brother Python, please bear with me and enter the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space for now. ¡±


    ¡°The Mustard Seed Space is quite comfortable, it¡¯s not too bad,¡± Brother Python grumbled twice but didn¡¯t resist, and swiftly entered the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space.


    Immediately after, Yang Chen pushed open the door and saw Jin Cheng approaching.


    Seeing Yang Chen come out, Jin Cheng said with a smile like a spring breeze, ¡°Brother Yang Chen, your timing is perfect! I was worried that you were meditating and didn¡¯t know how to call you.¡±


    ¡°What important matter does Jin Cheng have?¡± Yang Chen asked puzzledly.


    Jin Cheng chuckled, ¡°Of course it¡¯s important. You know you¡¯ve done a great service for our City Lord¡¯s Mansion. My father received those treasures and was extremely happy. He¡¯s now asking me to call you over so that he can have a look at you in person.¡±


    Jin Cheng was naturally happy.


    What does this mean?


    His father wants to see Yang Chen, which means his father approves of Yang


    Chen.


    He wouldn¡¯t mind if his father approved of others, but if his father approved of his friend, it would show that he has a good eye for talent.


    When Yang Chen heard Jin Cheng¡¯s father wanting to see him, he was slightly stunned. ¡°Oh, uncle wants to see me, I¡¯m really flattered. How can Yang Chen refuse?¡±


    ¡°Well then, just follow me quickly. Haha, these two days my father has been wondering which talented person killed Huang Chiyang and dealt with Sun Family of Zan City¡¯s prestige.¡± Jin Cheng led the way joyfully.


    It only took the time for a cup of tea, the two arrived at a magnificent, grand hall.


    This great hall was built to be majestic and impressive; however, Yang Chen, who had experienced a lot in his previous life, was not surprised. Now, carrying his hands behind his back, he entered the hall composedly alongside Jin Cheng.


    Just as he entered the hall, Yang Chen felt an astonishing Qi coming towards him.


    ¡°Origin Martial Realm!¡± Yang Chen was stunned for a moment and quickly protected himself with his True Qi, repelling the oppressive Qi.


    ¡°Hmm?¡±


    The owner of that astonishing Qi seemed surprised. He laughed heartily, ¡°Indeed, heroes come out of the young. Is this the Yang Chen, my friend, that you mentioned, Cheng¡¯er?¡±


    ¡°Yes, it is.¡± Jin Cheng grinned.


    Yang Chen then looked towards the source of the voice and saw a middle-aged man wearing extravagant clothes sitting in the center of the hall. The middle-aged man had some similarities with Jin Cheng in appearance, and with the same imposing aura and smile as Jin Cheng, Yang Chen had no difficulty identifying him. This person must be Jin Cheng¡¯s father, Jin Ying.


    When he thought of Jin Ying¡¯s Origin Martial Realm cultivation level, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but take a few more glances.


    Although there were quite a few Origin Martial Realm masters he had seen in his previous life, at that time, Yang Chen had no martial arts cultivation, so the perspective was quite different from now.


    He clasped his hands and said, ¡°Junior Yang Chen greets Elder Jin Ying!¡±


    ¡°Not bad, not bad! ¡± Jin Ying stroked his chin, beaming at Jin Cheng and Yang Chen, ¡°Actually, you resolved the stubborn problem my son had early on, and I should have thanked you then. But you returned to the Great Wilderness, and I had no opportunity. Later, I heard that He Liancheng¡¯s martial arts cultivation had been improved to Half-step Yuan Martial Realm and it was related to you. Haha, I wanted to meet you even more. Unfortunately, you and my son went to participate in the Secret Realm competition.¡±


    At this point, He Liancheng also said, ¡°City Lord, this Brother Yang Chen is truly a man of great talent, and I, He Liancheng, wholeheartedly admire him.¡±


    By saying this, he was hinting to Jin Ying that such talents should be wooed. If they missed the opportunity, it would be too late to try again later.


    Jin Ying waved his hand, ¡°Alright, you¡¯ve said this dozens of times, I¡¯ve already remembered it. How could I not see the talent of Young Friend Yang Chen?¡± He Liancheng¡¯s face turned red, having nothing to say as the City Lord really had this temperament.


    At this time, Jin Ying smiled and said, ¡°Yang Chen, I finally got to see you today. As He Liancheng and Jin Cheng said, you are indeed a rare talent at such a young age. Your Protective True Qi can repel my Qi, and you are calm and composed under my aura. Haha, you do have some extraordinary aspects.¡±


    ¡°However¡­


    At this ¡°however¡±, the guards and Jin Cheng¡¯s hearts tightened.


    Did his father have any dissatisfaction with Yang Chen?


    Jin Cheng couldn¡¯t figure it out. There was no reason for it.


    Jin Ying, seeing that everyone had misunderstood his intentions, laughed and said, ¡°Where have your thoughts wandered? I said ¡®however,¡¯ meaning it seems that the information you provided had some errors. Young Friend Yang Chen¡¯s martial arts cultivation is clearly at the Fourth Level of Spirit Martial Realm, but you said it was at the Third Level of Spirit Martial Realm. If this old man didn¡¯t have sharp eyes, wouldn¡¯t I have been confused like you?¡±


    ¡°What!¡±


    ¡°The Fourth Level of Spirit Martial Realm!¡±


    Jin Cheng and He Liancheng¡¯s eyes were filled with shock.


    Could it be that when Yang Chen fought MO Shengyun a few days ago, he hid his martial arts cultivation, and his true strength was not at the Third Level of Spirit Martial Realm, but at the Fourth Level of Spirit Martial Realm?


    ¡°This¡­


    Yang Chen laughed, ¡°That¡¯s how it is. A few days ago, after cultivating in the Secret Realm, I had some enlightenment and returned to the city. I decided to close up for a while. Unexpectedly, my luck was so good that I managed to break through to the Fourth Level of Spirit Martial Realm in one go. It¡¯s all just a coincidence, not worth mentioning!¡±


    ¡°If you have reached the Fourth Level of Spirit Martial Realm at such a young age and think it¡¯s not worth mentioning, then where can this elder¡¯s face go?¡± Jin Cheng said bitterly.


    At his current age, what level was he at in the Spirit Martial Realm?


    Although he had been framed and his martial arts cultivation hadn¡¯t improved for a long time, he couldn¡¯t even compare to Yang Chen when he was at the same age.


    Was this kid really a demon?


    The more Jin Ying looked at Yang Chen, the more he liked him. Just based on his Spirit Martial Realm Fourth Level cultivation, he was well worth trusting. Additionally, considering his talent, it would be foolish for Jin Ying not to try and win him over.


    ¡°Yang Chen, the main reason I called you here today is to thank you for getting the first place for our City Lord¡¯s Mansion in the Secret Realm competition,¡± Jin Ying said. ¡°The difference between the first and second place may seem like only an hour¡¯s entrance into the Secret Realm, but everyone knows that the gap between them is huge. Without you, our City Lord¡¯s Mansion wouldn¡¯t have had such a rich harvest.¡±


    Yang Chen said, ¡®Elder Jin, you¡¯re too kind. Since Jin Cheng and I are friends, there is no need for thanks.¡±


    ¡°Why not? Haha, young friend Yang Chen, there¡¯s no need to be so polite with your uncle. Alright, bring out the Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures I carefully selected.¡± Jin Ying laughed lightly.


    These treasures were indeed carefully selected.


    He was determined to win over Yang Chen, so how could he be stingy with Yang Chen¡¯s affairs?

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    Chapter 219: Chapter 216: Trapped in a Conspiracy?_l


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    This made Yang Chen cry and laugh, and he respectfully said, ¡®Elder Jin¡­what is this for?¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen, my friend, there¡¯s no need to be polite. These Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures are nothing to our City Lord¡¯s Mansion. On the other hand, you are still young and not wealthy. I heard from Jin Cheng and Liancheng that you are an Alchemist, so these Elixir Ingredients are necessary for Alchemy!¡± Jin Ying kindly said, ¡°You have done so much for our City Lord¡¯s Mansion, you deserve these. If you continue to be polite, I, your uncle, will no longer be polite!¡±


    Yang Chen could tell that Jin Ying and Jin Cheng were both generous people. If he continued to be polite, it would seem hypocritical. He said, ¡°In that case, I will obey respectfully!¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen, you are doing the right thing Since you are staying at my Eldest Brother¡¯s place, how can I, as the Eldest Brother, let you suffer any grievances?¡± Jin Cheng laughed heartily, showing his unreserved magnanimity.


    Yang Chen did not hesitate and opened the Storage Bag handed to him by He Liancheng. He took one look and could not help but take a deep breath. Jin Ying¡¯s handwriting was so generous ¨C these Alchemy Materials were worth a fortune.


    Jin Ying said he would give them to Yang Chen, and he did.


    Yang Chen was secretly grateful.


    To be honest, these Alchemy Materials were quite useful to him. As Jin Ying said, how old was he? There is a limit to how wealthy he could be. Moreover, the treasures he obtained from Monster Beast Mountain had been used up, and the resources of the Horse-thief Gang were untouched, all left for the Yang family.


    As a result, although he possessed Alchemy skills, he could not refine any valuable pills.


    Jin Cheng¡¯s actions, however, temporarily relieved some of his worries. Yang Chen said, ¡°Thank you, Elder Jin!¡±


    Just as Jin Ying was about to say something, a guard suddenly rushed into the Great Hall. The guard hurried in with an embarrassed look, hesitated on the spot, not knowing what to say.


    Jin Ying¡¯s expression darkened ¨C this guard was being so rude, couldn¡¯t he see that he was entertaining an important guest?


    Jin Cheng, on the other hand, reacted promptly, ¡°Zhao Guard, what is the matter? You are panicked like this inside the City Lord¡¯s Mansion ¨C what kind of appearance is that!¡±


    Zhao Guard looked serious, glanced at Yang Chen and then whispered softly, ¡°Young Master, something terrible has happened, it¡¯s like this¡­¡±


    Soon, Zhao Guard explained the ins and outs of the matter.


    Yang Chen heard everything clearly, and his expression gradually turned ugly. ¡°That¡¯s the situation. Now the Huang Family is pointing their finger at Young Master Chen, claiming that he did this.¡± Zhao Guard said bitterly.


    ¡°Nonsense, Yang Chen has been staying in my City Lord¡¯s Mansion ever since he returned from the Secret Realm, how could he have killed Liu Taixing?¡± Jin Cheng was furious. Even with his broad-mindedness, he could not calm down upon hearing this news.


    This¡­


    The news brought by the guard was indeed shocking ¨C it was because¡­ Liu Taixing had been killed.


    This all happened after the Secret Realm ended. Liu Taixing, displeased with his Junior Sister, returned to the Ming Emperor Sect alone. However, he was assassinated on the way there.


    His wounds were clearly caused by a spear.


    Death with one spear!


    Most importantly, the person responsible seemed to have deliberately tampered with the scene, even changing the True Qi fluctuations in the air to those of the Third Layer of Spirit Martial Realm.


    ¡°But the Huang Family doesn¡¯t think so. Now the news that Yang Chen killed a disciple of the Ming Emperor Sect is being spread throughout Liaocheng by the Huang Family.¡± Zhao Guard clenched his teeth.


    ¡°Preposterous, preposterous!¡± Jin Cheng was completely outraged.


    Yang Chen had returned to the City Lord¡¯s Mansion with him and had been there ever since. How could he have had the opportunity to kill Liu Taixing?


    Jin Ying leaned back and said, ¡°My son, don¡¯t worry, sort out the ins and outs of the matter first!¡±


    He Liancheng also heard Zhao Guard¡¯s words clearly and his expression darkened, ¡°City Lord, this is obviously someone trying to frame Young Master Chen! Liu Taixing¡¯s death is unfounded, and now the Huang Family is preemptively accusing Yang Chen of the murder and washing their hands of it.¡±


    Yang Chen slowly said, ¡°If Liu Taixing died, I would indeed be the one with the most motive to kill.¡±


    Zhao Guard couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°That¡¯s exactly what the rumors spread by the Huang Family are saying. They claim that you, Young Master Chen, had a disagreement with Liu Taixing that day, held a grudge, and sought the Damaged Spiritual Tool on his body. That¡¯s why you planned the murder. Now they want to report this to the Ming Emperor Sect and let them handle it.¡± ¡°What!¡± Jin Ying was finally startled, ¡°What does the Huang Family want to do!¡±


    It was a different matter if it involved the Ming Emperor Sect.


    ¡°The Huang Family is playing with fire!¡±


    He Liancheng hesitated, ¡°City Lord, is it possible that the Huang Family did it themselves and then deliberately framed Young Master Chen?¡±


    ¡°Impossible! Is the death of an Outer Sect disciple a small matter for the Ming Emperor Sect? If he died in a fight, it would be easy to handle. The key is that this involves intentional homicide ¨C it affects the face of Ming Emperor Sect. If he died without any explanation, it would be fine, but now he died near our Liaocheng, wouldn¡¯t the Ming Emperor Sect investigate? ¡±


    ¡°Not only will our City Lord¡¯s Mansion be investigated, but the Huang Family will not be spared from investigation! If they dare to do it, their true colors will be exposed sooner or later!¡± Jin Ying shouted. ¡°The Huang Family members are not fools, they wouldn¡¯t do that.¡±


    Yang Chen also felt that this matter was very strange.


    It wasn¡¯t very likely that it was done by Huang Chiyang and the Huang Family.


    Because Huang Chiyang does not have the guts.


    The crucial point is that the Huang Family has no reason to do this ¨C the person they invited was Liu Taixing to help them out. If Liu Taixing died, who would be the first to be held responsible by the Ming Emperor Sect? It would still be the Huang Family! Would they look for trouble themselves? But when Yang Chen thought about it, the question arose.


    Who is trying to frame me?


    He didn¡¯t think the matter was that simple. At this moment, a murderous intent flashed in his eyes. Although he wanted to kill Liu Taixing, he didn¡¯t want to be framed so easily!


    Killing someone and pushing the blame on him, making him take the fall ¨C it wasn¡¯t that simple!


    ¡°But the Huang Family¡¯s actions are too suspicious. How dare they go to the Ming Emperor Sect so quickly?¡± He Liancheng was puzzled, ¡°Aren¡¯t they afraid that the Ming Emperor Sect will blame them?¡±


    ¡°What they are doing now is indeed the best method. If they don¡¯t immediately go to the Ming Emperor Sect, and the Ming Emperor Sect investigates them later, it will be too late!¡± Jin Ying is very experienced and calmly said, ¡°Now the most important thing is not to investigate who the murderer is. It is difficult to find out the truth about the murderer. The most urgent thing to do now is to quickly help Young Master Chen clear his suspicion!¡±


    Since Jin Ying was Jin Cheng¡¯s father, he would definitely share a similar temperament with Jin Cheng. When faced with trouble, he would not be afraid either.


    It was obvious that Yang Chen was being framed and falsely accused..

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    Chapter 220: Chapter 217: Leaving Liaocheng_l


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    Jin Cheng said solemnly, ¡°Father, this Liu Taixing is just an outer sect disciple from Ming Emperor Sect. If an inner disciple had died, and they investigate, we would not have anything to say. But for an outer sect disciple, would the Ming Emperor Sect go to such great lengths? Our City Lord¡¯s Mansion is not a place to be trifled with either. Protecting Brother Yang Chen, it shouldn¡¯t be a problem, right?¡±


    ¡°Yeah, City Lord, many sect disciples were killed while undergoing training outside, but we didn¡¯t see any sect investigating it.¡±


    Jin Ying sighed, ¡°It¡¯s not the same. Indeed, many sect disciples were killed during their training outside, but who left evidence? And that is training ¨C the sect has allowed you to go out and temper yourself. If you die, it¡¯s because you¡¯re not as skilled as others. What about this Liu Taixing? He was invited to participate in the Secret Realm competition, representing the Ming Emperor Sect! ¡±


    ¡°Being killed while representing the Ming Emperor Sect is a slap in the face for them. The most crucial point is that after Liu Taixing¡¯s death, evidence was fabricated. If the Ming Emperor Sect comes to investigate, they will target our City Lord¡¯s Mansion, as well as the Huang Family and Sun Family of Zan City. When various pieces of evidence point to Yang Chen, what will our City Lord¡¯s Mansion do?¡± Jin Ying said in a low voice.


    ¡°Originally, the sect wanted to weaken the power of our City Lord¡¯s Mansion that belongs to Beishan Main City. Now that they have the opportunity, how can they not suppress you?¡±


    At this time, Zhao Guard spoke up with a brave face, ¡°The most crucial point is¡­¡±


    ¡°What is the key?¡± Jin Cheng was frustrated and anxious, feeling the seriousness of the situation. How could he be at ease?


    Zhao Guard sighed bitterly, ¡°The most crucial point is that the Dazzling Mind


    Bell on Liu Taixing¡¯s body is missing!¡±


    ¡°Isn¡¯t that natural? When he died, his treasures would have been plundered!¡± Jin Cheng was baffled.


    ¡°The key is that the Dazzling Mind Bell¡­ was borrowed by Liu Taixing at a great cost from Elder Qian, an inner sect expert from the Ming Emperor Sect. Although the Dazzling Mind Bell is a damaged spiritual tool, its value is not less than a genuine spirit weapon. If it could be repaired, it would be a supreme treasure. You could say it is Elder Qian¡¯s lifeblood.¡±


    Zhao Guard said with anguish, ¡®With the loss of the Dazzling Mind Bell, how can Elder Qian, who represents the Ming Emperor Sect, not pursue this matter to the end?¡±


    ¡°This¡­¡±


    Jin Cheng¡¯s face turned pale, his scalp tingling.


    All these factors indicated that the situation was far from being resolved easily!


    ¡°Brother Jin Cheng, Elder Jin Ying, I am causing you trouble.¡± Yang Chen sighed softly.


    Jin Ying waved his hand, ¡°Yang Chen, since you and Jin Cheng are brothers, I can¡¯t ignore you. Just stay at ease in the City Lord¡¯s Mansion. I, Jin Ying, will certainly investigate this matter thoroughly and clear your name!¡±


    ¡°Thank you, Elder Jin Ying,¡± Yang Chen said respectfully.


    Jin Cheng also reassured, ¡°Yang Chen, don¡¯t worry about it. Since this matter has nothing to do with you, the Ming Emperor Sect shouldn¡¯t try to take advantage of you. Just leave this to my father. Go back and rest for now!¡±


    ¡°It seems better that way.¡± Yang Chen nodded, not staying any longer, and turned to leave.


    Seeing Yang Chen leave, Jin Cheng couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°Father, this matter¡­ Yang Chen is one of the few friends I recognize. We must protect him at all costs!¡±


    ¡°Difficult¡­ difficult!¡± Jin Ying rubbed his eyebrows.


    He Liancheng said, ¡°City Lord, there should be some clues to this case.¡±


    ¡°Haha, investigate? How to investigate? If Liu Taixing hadn¡¯t died, it would be easy to investigate. But he¡¯s dead! How can you investigate when there¡¯s no one to confront the evidence?¡± Jin Ying pondered over and over, but still had no clue.


    At this moment, Yang Chen had returned to his resting place, deep in thought with his eyes closed. Seeing Gu Mingyue serving him tea, he sighed softly, his distress evident.


    This made Gu Mingyue feel a little heartache. She rarely saw her young master in such a state, and she couldn¡¯t help but worry, ¡°Young Master, what¡¯s wrong?¡±


    ¡°Sigh, I¡¯m in big trouble now.¡± Yang Chen stood up, his hands clasped behind his back.


    Being framed like this, there was little chance of proving his innocence, nor any way to investigate.


    The most crucial point was the Dazzling Mind Bell. If this matter involved an elder in the inner sect of the Ming Emperor Sect, would that elder take out his anger on a small Spirit Martial Realm like him for the sake of the Dazzling Mind Bell?


    At that time, would the City Lord¡¯s Mansion protect him or not? His concern was not for himself, but for the people around him.


    Would he have to wander and flee again?


    Yang Chen¡¯s expression was solemn, ¡°Ming Yue, pack up.¡±


    ¡°Young Master, what are you going to do?¡± Gu Mingyue couldn¡¯t help asking.


    ¡°I can¡¯t stay in Liaocheng.¡± Yang Chen shook his head gently.


    The second day, Yang Chen and Gu Mingyue went to find Jin Cheng together.


    Seeing Yang Chen coming with Gu Mingyue, Jin Cheng was somewhat puzzled, ¡°Brother Yang Chen, what¡¯s the matter?¡±


    ¡°Jin Cheng, sit!¡± Yang Chen waved his hand, his tone heavy. Although Jin Cheng was confused, he still said, ¡°Serve tea!¡±


    The maid next to him obediently served the tea.


    Looking at Yang Chen¡¯s expression, Jin Cheng¡¯s smile was bitter, ¡°Brother Yang Chen, you don¡¯t need to take yesterday¡¯s matter to heart. My father has taken full responsibility for this matter and will certainly clear your name. Even if the


    Ming Emperor Sect can¡¯t give you justice, they can¡¯t just snatch people from under my father¡¯s hand!¡±


    ¡°Brother Jin Cheng, there is no need to go this far for me.¡± Yang Chen took a deep breath, ¡°I intend to leave Liaocheng.¡±


    ¡°No, this¡­¡± Jin Cheng¡¯s eyes widened, ¡°Brother Yang Chen, what do you mean?


    Yang Chen said helplessly, ¡°I was framed, and I can¡¯t admit to that. But even so, what can I do now? I cannot let you and the City Lord¡¯s Mansion get involved.¡±


    ¡°How can this be considered getting involved?¡± Jin Cheng refused, ¡°My father is already investigating this matter, and there must be results.¡±


    ¡°There is no evidence to confront the dead, how could there be any results?¡± Yang Chen said.


    ¡°I don¡¯t believe that the Ming Emperor Sect, without any solid evidence, can do anything to you. My City Lord¡¯s Mansion is not vegetarian!¡± Jin Cheng shouted, his eyes firm. Jin Cheng had always valued his few friends and would always support them to the end!


    It was precisely because Yang Chen saw Jin Cheng¡¯s perseverance that he did not want to involve him any further.


    He sighed, ¡°Brother Jin Cheng, you¡¯re oversimplifying things. Indeed, there is no direct evidence of my involvement in Liu Taixing¡¯s murder. But when the time comes for the Ming Emperor Sect to investigate and find no results, isn¡¯t it normal for them to vent their anger on me? They don¡¯t mind weakening the City Lord¡¯s Mansion¡¯s power for this! When that time comes, will the City Lord¡¯s Mansion protect me or not?¡±


    ¡°Of course! Since you are my brother, I must protect you! ¡± Jin Cheng said without hesitation.


    ¡°But can Brother Jin Cheng protect me for a lifetime?¡± Yang Chen asked.


    Jin Cheng heard this and his voice came to a halt.


    Yes, could he protect Yang Chen for a lifetime?


    At this thought, Jin Cheng clenched his fists and slammed the table with force,


    ¡°Damn it, my heart is filled with hatred!¡±

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    Chapter 221: Chapter 218: Genius Selection Competition_l


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    Yang Chen stood up with his hands behind his back: ¡°So, there is no need for me to involve the City Lord¡¯s Mansion.¡±


    ¡°But if you leave now, won¡¯t it be equivalent to fleeing out of guilt? The person wasn¡¯t killed by you, but if you escape, it would seem like it was you who killed him.¡± Jin Cheng said worriedly.


    ¡°If I don¡¯t escape, am I not guilty?¡± Yang Chen¡¯s expression was cold. He had seen the temperament of those major sects in his previous life. They were experts at bullying the weak and yielding to the strong. Would they care about a single human life when dealing with someone weaker than them?


    Yang Chen said solemnly, ¡°If I don¡¯t leave, it will only make things difficult for the City Lord¡¯s Mansion. Brother Jin Cheng, I am doing this because I consider you as a friend. If I didn¡¯t consider you a friend, I would have left this mess for you to deal with. If I leave, the Ming Emperor Sect will have ten thousand reasons not to bother the City Lord¡¯s Mansion.¡±


    ¡°But if you leave, the Ming Emperor Sect will definitely not let it go when they find out. You will be truly unsafe outside the City Lord¡¯s Mansion.¡± Jin Cheng gritted his teeth.


    ¡°Haha, Brother Jin Cheng, have you forgotten my skills?¡± Yang Chen smiled slightly, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, since I want to leave, I must have my reasons. There are people who want to set me up and I won¡¯t let them get away with it. It will never be clear if I stay in Liaocheng. I¡¯m curious to see who wants to harm me.¡±


    As he said this, Yang Chen¡¯s voice grew colder, and his expression became much more severe.


    No one could be happy with a false label on their head.


    Actually, Yang Chen hadn¡¯t planned to stay in Liaocheng for long. He wouldn¡¯t be able to expose the conspiracy of the Canghai Sect Leader, He Shangfeng, and fulfill He Yunxiao¡¯s dying wish if he stayed in Liaocheng for the rest of his life. Leaving Liaocheng was something he had to do eventually, it¡¯s just that the timing had been moved up a bit.


    Jin Cheng was still uneasy, feeling extremely annoyed, ¡°Yang Chen, I¡¯m sorry. You stood up for my City Lord¡¯s Mansion, but now that there¡¯s trouble, we can¡¯t protect you completely. Instead, we let you fall on the outside, suffering such unfair treatment. I¡¯m no better than a beast!¡±


    Jin Cheng was filled with guilt right now.


    If it weren¡¯t for him, how would Yang Chen encounter such trouble?


    But now, he had no solution for this matter.


    Did he dare to say he could protect Yang Chen?


    Let alone him, even his father couldn¡¯t guarantee that.


    His father was powerful at the Origin Martial Realm, but any elder from the Ming Emperor Sect was also at the Origin Martial Realm!


    Some among them even had experts in the True Martial Realm!


    ¡°Brother Jin Cheng, you don¡¯t have to worry about it. This choice I make may not necessarily be a bad thing for me.¡± Yang Chen smiled. ¡°It¡¯s just that after I leave, I hope that Brother Jin Cheng would help me look after the Yang Family in the Great Wilderness.¡±


    ¡°Definitely!¡± Jin Cheng¡¯s expression was determined: ¡°Yang Chen, as an elder brother, I am already very sorry to you. I will not let the Yang family suffer any harm. Anyone who wants to touch the Yang family has to step over my body first! ¡±


    Jin Cheng sighed and then thought of something: ¡°Yang Chen, if you leave Liaocheng, the Ming Emperor Sect will definitely think that you are fleeing out of guilt, and they will never let you go. The Ming Emperor Sect has a huge influence, so if you want to find a place to settle down, I, as your elder brother, have a foolproof method.¡±


    ¡°Oh, what method?¡± Yang Chen was very curious.


    If there was a foolproof plan, he didn¡¯t mind listening to it.


    ¡°Very simple, the Genius Selection Competition held by North Mountain Main City!¡± Jin Cheng said.


    ¡°Genius Selection Competition, what is that?¡± Yang Chen was puzzled.


    Jin Cheng explained carefully: ¡°This is actually related to the turnover of the new and old generations in North Mountain Main City. North Mountain Main City governs North Mountain County and their recruitment conditions are very strict. However, if they don¡¯t recruit people, the good candidates will be taken by those sects over time!¡±


    ¡°There was a period when North Mountain Main City experienced a generational gap in the turnover of the old and new generations. This made


    North Mountain Main City realize the crisis, and since then, they have held the Genius Selection Competition once every hundred years under the name of the leader of North Mountain County!¡±


    ¡°Oh, there is such a thing?¡± Yang Chen became interested.


    Jin Cheng continued: ¡°In this Genius Selection Competition, the first place winner will be rewarded with treasures personally provided by North Mountain Main City. The value of the treasures is incalculable. Of course, achieving outstanding results in the first few places is difficult, and most geniuses don¡¯t aim for that. There are too many demon-level geniuses in the entire North


    Mountain County.¡±


    ¡°So what are they aiming for?¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help asking.


    ¡°They¡¯re aiming to be taken by those major sects.¡± Jin Cheng said with a thousand emotions: ¡°This Genius Selection Competition consists of a basic competition, a knockout competition, and other various events. As long as one performs excellently in these events and catches the attention of the sects, they will naturally be accepted by the sects!¡±


    At this point, Jin Cheng said solemnly, ¡°If you perform well, you will attract many sects to fight for you. Each Genius Selection Competition has scenes of bloody battles among the sects. Those who rank higher will even be favored by the North Mountain Main City and the massive forces like the Canghai Sect. If you, Brother Yang Chen, shine in this competition, and are taken under the wing of a supreme sect, the threat of the Ming Emperor Sect will be insignificant.¡±


    ¡°Aside from that, there are also some powerful loose cultivators who will try to take disciples in the selection competition and snatch good talents from North Mountain Main City.¡±


    This made Yang Chen slightly stunned, and what Jin Cheng said did not seem like a bad way out.


    Jin Cheng, feeling guilty, naturally did not want Yang Chen to suffer any loss:


    ¡°Moreover, anyone from North Mountain County can participate in this Genius Selection Competition regardless of their background. The only pity is that the age must be under eighteen, and one must have at least the first level of the Spirit Martial Realm in martial arts cultivation. Brother, you are past that age. Otherwise, even if I knew it would be humiliating, I would try to take a chance at the Genius Selection Competition. If I succeeded, I would be favored by the North Mountain Main City, and my father¡¯s position in Liaocheng would be secure.¡±


    Yang Chen said, ¡°In that case, this Genius Selection Competition sounds like an unprecedented grand event, with any genius under eighteen who has entered the Spirit Martial Realm participating. The scale of this competition is quite astonishing. ¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s an astonishing scale, and an equally great opportunity to rise to prominence. In the past, there was a genius who reached the ninth level of the Spirit Martial Realm at the age of eighteen, and both the North Mountain Main City and several major sects went crazy for him. The first level assessment, the basic competition, will be held in two months! Brother Yang Chen, with your talent, you will definitely shine in this competition!¡± Jin Cheng said solemnly.


    ¡°Thank you, Brother Jin Cheng, for pointing out a way. I will definitely attend this basic competition.¡± Yang Chen said.


    Hearing this, Jin Cheng took out a jade pendant from his bosom: ¡°This token represents your origin in Liaocheng, and you will need it when you participate in the competition. Brother Yang Chen, I haven¡¯t helped you much.¡± As he said this, Jin Cheng gritted his teeth, the guilt on his face unmistakable!

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    Chapter 222: Chapter 219: Song Family Caravan_l


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    In order to help Yang Chen, Jin Cheng racked his brains. In the end, Jin Cheng even managed to get some protective treasures and a large number of Spirit Stones for travel expenses from his father to give to Yang Chen.


    At first, Yang Chen didn¡¯t plan to accept it, but in the end, seeing Jin Cheng¡¯s determination, Yang Chen reluctantly shook his head.


    If he didn¡¯t accept it now, Jin Cheng would probably not be at ease, so he took Jin Cheng¡¯s kindness.


    Afterward, Jin Cheng helped Yang Chen arrange an identity for departure.


    In the end, Jin Cheng fabricated an identity for Yang Chen, allowing him to join the caravan of a family from Liaocheng going to the faraway MO City. With the caravan departing, he could deceive the Huang Family and avoid them causing trouble again in order to please Ming Emperor Sect.


    And so¡­


    Three days later, a caravan heading to MO City for trade left Liaocheng grandly with no one knowing that Yang Chen left Liaocheng in such a secretive


    manner.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t know that less than five days after he left Liaocheng, people from the Ming Emperor Sect arrived in the city and headed straight to the City Lord¡¯s Mansion. The man leading them was none other than Elder Qian of the Ming Emperor Sect, who had lost the Dazzling Mind Bell.


    Elder Qian didn¡¯t bother to investigate and went straight to the City Lord¡¯s Mansion to look for people.


    Unfortunately, even after turning Liaocheng upside down, the Ming Emperor Sect still couldn¡¯t find any trace of Yang Chen.


    How would Elder Qian know that Yang Chen had already left Liaocheng by then?


    In just five days, they had only covered 50% of the journey from Liaocheng to Mo City.


    As the caravan rested, Yang Chen and Gu Mingyue sat in a corner among the resting people and horses, silent, observing their surroundings.


    ¡°Brother Yang, here, have some water!¡± At this point, an eleven or twelve-year-old boy ran over, holding a water sack and said with a grin.


    Yang Chen and Gu Mingyue sat on a haystack together, watching the boy approach. Yang Chen smiled faintly, saying ¡°Didn¡¯t I already say it¡¯s unnecessary?


    ¡°How could it be? The caravan has been on the road for five days straight, and anyone would be starving and thirsty,¡± the boy said with a worried face.


    This made Yang Chen laugh involuntarily.


    He had reached the Spirit Martial Realm now, and could rely entirely on


    Heaven and Earth Spirit Qi for sustenance ¨C why would he need to drink water?


    However, Yang Chen still accepted the boy¡¯s kindness, took the water sack, took a sip, and immediately handed it to Gu Mingyue. ¡°Ming Yue, you should replenish your fluids too.¡±


    ¡°Yes, Young Master!¡± Gu Mingyue nodded with a smile.


    At this moment, Yang Chen sat pondering, calculating in his mind.


    ¡°If nothing goes wrong, the Ming Emperor Sect should have arrived in Liaocheng by now,¡± Yang Chen murmured.


    His appearance here today was naturally arranged by Jin Cheng.


    ¡®I¡¯ms caravan Delongea to tne song Family¡¯s cnamDer or commerce In


    Liaocheng, which had a cooperative relationship with the City Lord¡¯s Mansion. The Song Family¡¯s Chamber of Commerce went to MO City every year to purchase goods, aiming to stock up and continue their business in Liaocheng. Such caravans were commonplace and not unusual.


    With Jin Cheng¡¯s status, it was not difficult to get Yang Chen into such a caravan.


    Firstly, the Song Family¡¯s Chamber of Commerce going to MO City had many people and a strong influence, so there would not be too many bandits or mountain thieves causing trouble on the way. Secondly, he needed a cover to leave Liaocheng without being noticed.


    Otherwise, with the Huang Family around, it would not be easy for him to leave Liaocheng without any trouble.


    This caravan naturally served that purpose.


    However, to keep it low-key and avoid detection, the identity Jin Cheng arranged for him was much more modest. People in the Song Family Caravan just thought him to be an ordinary person who had paid Spirit Stones to accompany the team.


    At first, people in the Song Family Caravan were curious about him and many came to inquire about his background. Later, when they learned that Yang Chen had some small wealth from the Great Wilderness, their faces showed contempt and didn¡¯t talk to Yang Chen anymore.


    This caused most of the people who knew Yang Chen¡¯s status not even planning to sit with him, seemingly feeling that sitting with someone from the Great Wilderness would lower their value.


    Some of them had ulterior motives towards Gu Mingyue, as there were no women in the caravan. Quite a few people started harboring ill intentions when they saw Gu Mingyue¡¯s beauty.


    However, as the caravan moved forward, there were rules, so these people didn¡¯t act for the time being.


    That being said, the boy in front of him was an exception.


    Over the past few days, the boy was the only one who didn¡¯t despise his status. On the contrary, he quickly became familiar with Yang Chen.


    The boy¡¯s name was Song Chen, and he was eleven years old.


    Although Song Chen was born in the Song Family, his status was much lower. He was the son of a lesser concubine of the Family Head, who had not been favored and died a few years ago. Naturally, Song Chen had little to nothing in the Song Family. Not only was he disliked, but he was also bullied, just like Yang Chen¡¯s situation in the Yang Family.


    However, Song Chen did not complain about it. Instead, his demeanor was cheerful, looking down on Yang Chen¡¯s status in no way and quickly becoming close to him.


    At this moment, Song Chen looked into the distance: ¡°Brother Yang Chen, look! That¡¯s our Song Family¡¯s number one genius, Song Jianjun! He¡¯s only 18 years old and has already reached the first level of the Spirit Martial Realm. I wish I could be like him one day.¡±


    Yang Chen glanced at where Song Chen was pointing, raising his eyebrows slightly.


    The person Song Chen pointed to was a 17 or 18-year-old young man with a handsome and elegant appearance. He stood in the crowd with his hands on his back, like the center of attention. His demeanor held a hint of arrogance, clearly enjoying the feeling.


    Yang Chen remembered him. As Song Chen had said, Song Jianjun was the Song Family¡¯s number one genius. But Yang Chen¡¯s impression of him was not based on his talent, but rather on the fact that, from time to time, he looked at Gu Mingyue without scruples ¨C which Yang Chen found very repulsive.


    But with Yang Chen¡¯s discernment, could reaching the first level of the Spirit


    Martial Realm at the age of 18 be considered something? As long as Song


    Jianjun didn¡¯t make any excessive moves, Yang Chen naturally wouldn¡¯t care.


    With Song Chen¡¯s voice lingering in his ears, Yang Chen smiled and said, ¡°One day, you will also be like him.¡±


    As Yang Chen spoke, he etched something onto a jade slip with his finger.


    Song Chen¡¯s smile was bitter. ¡°Brother Yang Chen, you don¡¯t have to comfort me. I know my own weight. To reach Brother Song Jianjun¡¯s level is nothing but a luxury to me.¡±


    ¡°Who said I¡¯m comforting you? Maybe one day, your brilliance will indeed outshine Song Jianjun¡¯s.¡± Yang Chen¡¯s mouth curved up.


    He was telling the truth ¨C Song Chen truly had that talent.


    It¡¯s just that no one in the Song Family had discovered this talent in Song


    Chen..

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    Chapter 223: Chapter 220: Come Be My Maid_l


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    The reason why he was so close with this young man was not because the young man didn¡¯t look down on him single-sidedly. If it was just that, he would only chat with the other party a few times at most and they wouldn¡¯t become close.


    The reason for this was entirely because of Song Chen¡¯s talent.


    Song Chen indeed had no talent for martial arts, and like his previous life, he had no aptitude for cultivation, a complete martial arts waste. However, according to his observation, Song Chen had another talent, which was alchemy.


    Yes, Song Chen had a unique talent in alchemy. Because he unexpectedly had the Body of Capturing Souls that many alchemists dreamed of having.


    When Yang Chen initially discovered that Song Chen had the Body of Capturing Souls, he was shocked and astonished. He didn¡¯t expect such a physique to appear in such a small place!


    The Body of Capturing Souls can completely ignore the huge consumption of Divine Soul Power during alchemy, and is hailed as a divine body by alchemists!


    Yes, martial arts has divine bodies, and alchemy has divine bodies too!


    As everyone knows, alchemy requires a huge expenditure of Divine Soul Power. If the Sea of Consciousness cannot support it, then at most one or two furnaces of elixirs can be refined. Without enough Soul Energy, it would be difficult to refine any more.


    In his previous life, Yang Chen relied on a treasure called the Divine Soul Jade Pendant, which allowed him to ignore the soul consumption while refining elixirs. However, such treasures were extremely difficult to find, and Yang Chen could only get it by chance.


    Eventually, Hua Wanru obviously took advantage of the Divine Soul Jade


    Pendant.


    Similar to the Divine Soul Jade Pendant, the Body of Capturing Souls was even rarer.


    No need to worry about Divine Soul Power, and alchemy can be practiced. This means that as long as such people want and materials are enough, any number of elixirs can be refined.


    This does not mean that Song Chen will become a high-level alchemist in the future, because the realm he had relied on was not his physique but his comprehension. But this was already astonishing enough. With the help of the Body of Capturing Souls, Song Chen was like an alchemy machine.


    For example, if a Third Grade Alchemist can refine three furnaces of elixirs in one day, Song Chen could refine one hundred or even a thousand furnaces in a day. As long as he had enough materials, he had this ability.


    If discovered by other major sects, they would surely treat Song Chen as a


    treasure.


    In the face of Song Chen, what did Song Jianjun, an 18-year-old Spirit Martial Stage, count for?


    He¡¯s not even worthy to carry their shoes.


    However, this matter was too shocking to tell, so he just had the thought of mentoring him and chatting with Song Chen a few more times. If Song Chen¡¯s temperament and temper could really satisfy him, he might not be unwilling to help the other party.


    ¡°Brother Yang, you don¡¯t have to make fun of me. I have no status in the Song family, and no one respects me. Oh, by the way, Brother Yang Chen, what are you carving on this jade slip?¡± Song Chen couldn¡¯t help but ask. Yang Chen smiled and didn¡¯t say a word.


    If one looked carefully, one could find that Yang Chen was carving the ¡®Alchemy Treasure Technique¡¯ on this jade slip.


    This was his experience as an entry-level alchemist in the past.


    If Song Chen could satisfy him, he wouldn¡¯t mind giving this item to Song Chen and giving him a chance at creation.


    As he was lost in thought, suddenly, Song Jianjun and the others, who had been brought up by Song Chen, actually walked towards Yang Chen.


    This made Yang Chen raise his eyebrows, and his intuition told him that the group of Song Jianjun had no good intentions.


    On the contrary, Song Chen was extremely surprised, ¡°Brother Yang, Brother Song Jianjun is coming towards us. Speaking of which, Brother Yang Chen, I heard from others that you had reached the Body Refining Realm Seventh Layer at the age of fourteen or fifteen. If you reach eighteen, you might be able to enter the Spirit Martial Realm too, right?¡±


    ¡°Entering the Spirit Martial Realm is not that simple. Do you think this is a game?¡± Song Jianjun led several Song family followers over.


    Those followers sneered with disdain.


    ¡°Can this kid reach the Spirit Martial Realm at eighteen?¡±


    ¡°What a joke, it¡¯s just another toad trying to eat swan meat.¡±


    Song Jianjun¡¯s face was also full of displeasure. If everyone could become a Spirit Martial Stage at the age of eighteen, then what superiority would his own Spirit Martial Stage have?


    ¡°Brother Song¡­¡± Song Chen¡¯s face looked a bit bad when he heard the mockery.


    He had not interacted much with Song Jianjun, and he was already used to the cold ridicule of others, but Song Jianjun was his idol, and he didn¡¯t think Song Jianjun would be like the others.


    However, Song Jianjun spoke indifferently, ¡°Alright, get out of the way.


    Associating with a Great Wilderness person is simply disgraceful!¡±


    ¡°Haha, Song Chen, you really can¡¯t change your [insert offensive word]. You always go up to people to make friends with and care for them. You are so close with a Great Wilderness person, we can see what you are really made of. A waste is still a waste. Today we didn¡¯t come to find you, just stand aside!¡± one of Song Jianjun¡¯s followers scolded.


    ¡°You, you guys!¡± Song Chen¡¯s face flushed with anger.


    But was he capable of resisting? He was pushed aside by a few people with just a light touch.


    Yang Chen was much calmer, watching the group walking towards them, he didn¡¯t even stand up, and lazily said, ¡°I don¡¯t know what kind of teachings you have, coming here with such a great show of force?¡±


    Naturally, he had no fear of these few people.


    Frankly, as long as he wanted, the most powerful individual in the whole caravan was only a Sixth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm, which was not enough to pose a threat to him. As long as he was willing, he, along with the Black Mountain Black Bear brothers and the Demonic Python, could easily sweep the entire caravan.


    However, leaving Liaocheng and heading to MO City, he needed to rely on this caravan to avoid some unnecessary trouble.


    But who would have thought that trouble still came to him.


    Song Jianiun didn¡¯t even look at Yang Chen, as if he thought Yang Chen was not


    worthy of talking to him, instead, he glanced at Gu Mingyue: ¡°Miss, the moonlight tonight is so bright and clear, I don¡¯t know if you would be interested in taking a leisurely walk with me to admire the beauty of the moon?¡±


    Yang Chen laughed.


    How lowly could Song Jianjun¡¯s dogs¡¯ eyes be to look down on others so much that he directly ignored him?


    Gu Mingyue was extremely disgusted with Song Jianjun. She couldn¡¯t stand others talking about Yang Chen and shouted, ¡°I¡¯m not interested, get lost!¡±


    Hearing this, Song Jianjun¡¯s face darkened: ¡°Miss, people should always think about climbing up in life. What future will you have following such a waste? What can he give you? I am the future successor of the Song family. If you become my maid, you will be my concubine in the future.. I will give you whatever you want, and you will have endless wealth and honor!¡±

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    Chapter 224: Chapter 221: Song Jianjun ¡®s Challenge_l


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    In his eyes, it was an honor for Gu Mingyue to be his concubine. In theory, Gu Mingyue should be kneeling and begging him!


    Song Jianjun was annoyed in his heart.


    Their Chamber of Commerce had their rules.


    In order to avoid being targeted by bandits and mountain thieves during their journey, their merchant group members did not bring their women with them.


    Even if they did, there were very few. At most, there would only be a few.


    This made him have no access to women for five days in a row, and he was already impatient.


    When he saw Gu Mingyue¡¯s serious and pretty face, he was naturally moved and wanted to have some fun in the carriage during the journey. His eyes naturally focused on Gu Mingyue, trying to find an opportunity to get her.


    He thought that his status would be taken into consideration by Gu Mingyue and that if he made a move, she would be delighted.


    But who would have thought that Gu Mingyue was completely indifferent.


    He didn¡¯t mind telling Gu Mingyue about his identity in the Song family, letting her know who he was. On normal days, when his title as the number one genius of the Song family was mentioned, countless maidservants would be enchanted. He didn¡¯t believe that Gu Mingyue could resist!


    But to his astonishment, Gu Mingyue was completely indifferent. On the contrary, she became even more annoyed and scolded, ¡°My young master is not a waste, you are the waste. My young master is a genius!¡± ¡°Haha, what did she say? She said this kid is a genius?¡±


    ¡°Hahaha, did I hear wrong? Can anyone be called a genius now?¡±


    Song Jianjun also laughed, ¡°You say he¡¯s a genius? That¡¯s good. It seems you¡¯re blind. Let me tell you now, what a real genius is. I believe you¡¯ll know later, how foolish it is to follow such a waste.¡±


    After saying this, Song Jianjun looked at Yang Chen and sneered, ¡°Kid, do you dare to compete with me?¡±


    He believed that as long as he destroyed Yang Chen¡¯s image in Gu Mingyue¡¯s heart in front of her, Gu Mingyue would know how brilliant he was.


    ¡°Not interested.¡± Yang Chen yawned.


    ¡°Are you afraid?¡± Song Jianjun looked at Yang Chen arrogantly, and then glanced at Gu Mingyue, as if to tell her that their young master was afraid as well.


    She didn¡¯t know that Gu Mingyue didn¡¯t take this Song Jianjun seriously at all.


    Having followed her young master, what big event hadn¡¯t she seen? Even the young master of the Liaocheng City Lord¡¯s Mansion treated her young master with great respect. Was this young master of the Liaocheng Commerce Association even more powerful than the City Lord¡¯s Mansion?


    When Yang Chen heard Song Jianjun¡¯s challenge, he smiled faintly, ¡°Afraid? You¡¯re overestimating yourself. In fact, you¡¯re simply not worthy of me making a move. To put it simply, don¡¯t even bother peeing to see what kind of person you are.¡±


    ¡°You!¡± Song Jianjun was furious.


    A follower quickly advised, ¡°Eldest Brother, don¡¯t be angry. There are rules in the team, not to strike outsiders traveling with our group, or it will affect our Chamber of Commerce¡¯s reputation. There will be plenty of chances to deal with this kid.¡±


    This made Song Jianjun gradually calm down. Hearing the voices of several people whispering in his ears, the corners of his mouth raised.


    That¡¯s right, why was he in a hurry? There were plenty of opportunities to slowly kill this kid.


    Song Jianjun sneered and threatened, ¡°Let you be happy for a few more days.¡± Yang Chen grinned, completely unconcerned.


    If it had been his usual temperament, he would not have let Song Jianjun humiliate him. But things were different now. For one thing, he didn¡¯t want to cause trouble and reveal any clues to the Ming Emperor Sect. Secondly, and most importantly, he wanted to test Song Chen.


    At this moment, Song Chen was quite shocked. He originally thought that the genius he admired and worshipped would be courteous to him, but he didn¡¯t expect that the genius he thought of would be just like those who humiliated him. This was a major blow to anyone.


    If Yang Chen had made a move just now, Song Chen¡¯s experience of this blow would have been nothing.lf he didn¡¯t act, Song Chen¡¯s inner struggle would become more serious.


    For an alchemist, a strong mind is the most important thing.


    That unwavering self-confidence is something that an alchemist must possess.


    He was testing whether Song Chen could come out of the gloom he had just experienced.


    ¡°Hm?¡± Yang Chen raised an eyebrow.


    Song Chen didn¡¯t disappoint him.


    Seeing Song Chen walking towards himself, Yang Chen smiled lightly, ¡°So, have you figured it out?¡±


    ¡°Big Brother Yang Chen, I want to be a powerful one, but I don¡¯t want to become like Song Jianjun. Do the powerful ones really have to suppress the weak ones in order to be considered powerful?¡± Song Chen was still young and naturally, couldn¡¯t understand many things.


    ¡°Song Jianjun doesn¡¯t even qualify as a powerful one.¡± Yang Chen said gently.


    True powerful ones would not prove themselves to be powerful by suppressing others. Using the term ¡®powerful¡¯ on Song Chen? That would be an insult to the powerful ones.


    ¡°But can I really become a powerful one?¡± Song Chen was filled with self-doubt.


    Yang Chen grinned: ¡°Strength depends on the heart. If you understand this, one day you will achieve it.¡±


    Song Chen furrowed his brow, savoring Yang Chen¡¯s words.


    Another four days passed in the blink of an eye.


    During these four days, Song Jianjun surprisingly didn¡¯t harass Yang Chen and Gu Mingyue. However, Yang Chen didn¡¯t believe that Song Jianjun would give up so easily, guessing that the other party was planning to make a move on him after they entered MO City.


    He didn¡¯t pay any attention to the other party, concentrating on his cultivation while following the pace of the caravan.


    ¡°After tonight, we¡¯ll reach MO City tomorrow, everyone stay alert.¡± The Sixth


    Level Spirit Martial Realm master who was leading the caravan stood at the front, spreading out his soul, patrolling vigilantly, and said, ¡°The closer we get to MO City, the more bandits there are, so don¡¯t slack off!¡±


    The people in the caravan had years of experience in wandering through the jianghu, and no one would take the leader¡¯s words lightly.


    And so, as night fell and the moon hung high in the sky.


    Gu Mingyue was resting in the carriage, while Yang Chen sat on a haystack outside, meditating and cultivating. Comparatively, Song Chen was much more miserable. He had no status in the Song family, so while others were either riding horses or sitting in carriages, he had been walking the whole way.


    For someone like Song Chen who had no martial arts cultivation foundation, such a long journey was no doubt challenging, but to Yang Chen¡¯s delight, Song Chen had indeed persevered.


    Moreover, with Song Chen¡¯s Body of Capturing Souls, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but admire his talent.


    He took out a jade slip and carved an Alchemy Treasure Technique on it with his finger, his lips curling up. Regardless, it was fate that Song Chen met him.


    As his thoughts were swirling, suddenly, Yang Chen let out a soft exclamation: ¡°Rainbow, you said someone is approaching?¡±


    ¡°Yes, a large group of people and horses, seems like the bandits mentioned by the leader. The leader of them is also at the Sixth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm, and the others are not too impressive, only around the Fourth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm¡¯s cultivation. However, looking at the numbers, if they launch a strong attack, this caravan will surely suffer heavy losses!¡± Rainbow said cheerfully, not really concerned about it.


    With the Black Mountain Black Bear and the Demonic Python on their side, those at the Fifth and Sixth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm didn¡¯t pose much of a problem..

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    Yang Chen was quite interested, spreading his soul perception around. Though it was not as accurate as Rainbow¡¯s, he still noticed some trickery going on.


    Considering that he still needed these chambers of commerce to enter MO City, Yang Chen didn¡¯t mind giving a reminder. Seeing that the team leader was completely unaware of the surroundings, he sighed helplessly and sent a sound transmission message: ¡°Captain Song Chang, there are people hiding in the dark preparing an ambush. You should be careful.¡±


    His transmission was very subtle, so Captain Song Chang of course had no idea who it was from. For this reason, it caused Song Chang to be surprised: ¡°Who is


    His shout alarmed the bandits that were hiding in the dark.


    Once those bandits showed a slight disturbance, Song Chang observed it very clearly, and realized that there were ambushes around. He shouted out loud: ¡°You sneaky cowards, get out here!¡±


    Song Chang¡¯s yell was like thunder on a clear day, and it woke up the rest of the merchant team members and alarmed the hidden bandits.


    Seeing that they had been discovered by Song Chang, these bandits no longer planned to hide.


    ¡°Not bad, not bad!¡± A burly man led several bandits out: ¡°Your merchant team does have some skills. This old man has a treasure that specializes in hiding his presence, yet you still managed to detect some clues. Heh heh, since we¡¯ve been discovered, let¡¯s not waste time. It¡¯s simple, this territory is mine. To pass through, pay the toll: ten women plus 50,000 spirit stones. Guards of the merchant team, you shouldn¡¯t be stingy, right?¡±


    Song Chang was furious when these bandits made such a huge demand: ¡°Do you take my Song Family Chamber of Commerce for easy pickings?¡±


    50,000 spirit stones? Was he joking?


    The bandit apparently didn¡¯t expect the Song Family Chamber of Commerce to really negotiate with them, he was only making some preparations to start a fight.


    Seeing that Song Chang was not someone to mess with, the gang leader of the mountain bandits immediately shouted: ¡°Attack, take down the strongest one first! ¡±


    This gang leader of the mountain bandits was also a Sixth Level master of the Spirit Martial Realm. He was awe-inspiring and astonishing upon taking action.


    However, Yang Chen was quite surprised.


    ¡°Interesting. These bandits are clever, they split up into two groups. Looks like they¡¯re playing a game of luring the tiger away from the mountain. I just don¡¯t Imow if Song Chang can see through their tactics.¡± Yang Chen thought in amazement.


    As he had guessed, the Song Family Caravan was well-prepared, with a Sixth Level master overseeing all the guards, and many Third and Fourth Level guards. When they took action, they outnumbered these mountain bandits. In a short time, the mountain bandits were defeated and couldn¡¯t support the situation any longer.


    At this moment, the gang leader of the mountain bandits immediately shouted: ¡°The wind is tight, retreat¡­ Ha ha, what can you do to us?¡±


    Those mountain bandits retreated as soon as they said, leaving Song Chang fuming with anger.


    If they didn¡¯t kill all the bandits today, wouldn¡¯t the Song Family Chamber of Commerce be targeted again by these bandits when they returned to MO City in the future?


    Thinking of this, Song Chang didn¡¯t hesitate and ordered: ¡°Chase them!¡±


    In an instant, the majority of the Song Family members left to chase the bandits.


    ¡°As expected!¡± Yang Chen shook his head.


    Song Chang had fallen for their trick.


    However, other people from the Song Family didn¡¯t seem to think so.


    Especially Song Jianjun, who sneered: ¡°Do these horse bandits think they can rob from our Song Family Chamber of Commerce? They¡¯re delusional! Our Song Family can¡¯t be schemed against by some insignificant people. A bunch of bandits with only courage and no strategy!¡±


    ¡°Yes, Eldest Brother, these mountain bandits are too weak. As soon as Captain Song Chang took action, they all escaped in disarray. Haha.¡± Hearing this, Yang Chen shook his head.


    These people didn¡¯t even know they were heading towards death?


    As he had expected, several astonishing auras suddenly descended.


    ¡°Ha ha, we mountain bandits only have courage and no strategy? Kid, you¡¯re the one who just said that, right?¡± Accompanied with the voice, a dozen more figures descended from the sky.


    All of them wore similar clothing to the earlier bandits, and upon closer inspection, they were all at the Third or Fourth Stage of the Spirit Martial


    Realm. With the forces currently defending the Song Family Chamber of


    Commerce, it was natural that they wouldn¡¯t be able to resist these bandits.


    Even a fool like Song Jianjun was able to discern this much. Seeing the mountain bandits, his face turned pale and he couldn¡¯t even think about using any of his usual skills.


    In just a moment, Song Jianjun was subdued.


    Although Song Jianjun was the number one genius of the Song Family, he had been captured, and the other guards were stunned.


    ¡°Heh heh, this kid is your Song Family¡¯s genius, right? You guards stop moving, or else I¡¯ll kill him!¡± The scar-faced bandit leader sneered.


    Seeing Song Jianjun being captured, the few guards who had some strength to resist instantly exposed their weaknesses, and the other bandits seized the opportunity, subduing the remaining guards on the spot and then blood was spilled, and the guards were beheaded.


    Yang Chen saw everything and sighed in his heart.


    There was no hope for this Song Jianjun to help, it was good enough that he wasn¡¯t causing any more trouble.


    In fact, with Song Jianjun¡¯s abilities, as long as he reacted quickly and hid behind the caravan guards, even if he were caught, it wouldn¡¯t be on the spot.


    As long as Song Jianjun didn¡¯t get caught, those guards would still have the ability to resist. By the time the main force of the Song Family Caravan who were chasing the bandits returned, the plot of the bandits would have fallen apart.


    But the problem was that Song Jianjun, the Song Family¡¯s number one genius, had been captured. The guards hesitated, not knowing whether to take action or not. In this tight situation, they were indecisive, and as a result, they were easily slaughtered by the bandits.


    At this time, Song Jianjun was even more scared, pleading for mercy: ¡°Please spare me, Bandit Brothers, please don¡¯t kill me.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, pretty boy, we won¡¯t kill you,¡± the bandits taunted as they slapped Song Jianjun¡¯s face, causing a clear slapping sound. The humiliation turned Song Jianjun¡¯s face red and swollen, and he didn¡¯t have the courage to fight back.


    ¡°Kid, honestly answer, we don¡¯t want anything else, all the goods here belong to me. And, where are the women?¡± The bandits licked their lips: ¡°Your merchant teams are rich, and ha ha, the women you bring with you are all beautiful!¡±


    Hearing this, where would Song Jianjun dare to be vague? He pointed to Yang Chen¡¯s side and shouted: ¡°There, there¡¯s a woman there. Bandit Brothers, look at that woman, she¡¯s like a beautiful flower and the moon itself, she will definitely satisfy you guys.¡±


    Gu Mingyue glared at Song Jianjun in disgust and angrily said, ¡°You¡¯re a beast!¡±


    The bandits looked at Gu Mingyue one by one and laughed.


    ¡°Oh wow, such a pretty lady?¡±

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    ¡°Hahaha, beautiful!¡±


    ¡°Good, capture her and give her to our gang leader as his wife. Surely he will reward us.¡± The scar-faced bandit grinned sinisterly and walked towards Gu Mingyue lecherously.


    ¡°Eldest Brother Yang Chen¡­¡± Song Chen stared at Yang Chen nervously and shouted, ¡°Stay away from them!¡±


    ¡°Kid, get lost!¡± One of the bandits kicked Song Chen away.


    Song Jianjun also scolded, ¡°Worthless trash, shut up!¡±


    If these bandits were to set their sights on Gu Mingyue, that meant they wouldn¡¯t target him, and he could save himself. Why would he let Song Chen hinder their actions?


    In his eyes, Yang Chen was just useless, and the life of an ordinary man couldn¡¯t be more important than the life of a genius like him, right?


    Seeing this scene, Yang Chen scoffed.


    He was moved by Song Chen¡¯s actions but still yawned lazily, ¡°Song Chen is right. I suggest you¡¯d better not come any closer!¡±


    ¡°What did he say!¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s this kid talking about?¡±


    ¡°Hahahaha!¡±


    ¡°So interesting, it¡¯s as if he¡¯s warning us not to go there.¡±


    The scar-faced bandit had the most malicious laugh, shaking his head, ¡®What, planning to play hero and save the girl? Originally, we weren¡¯t interested in you weaklings, but since you want to be a hero, we¡¯ll have to take your head.¡± Yang Chen didn¡¯t say anything but casually released his Martial Arts aura.


    Boom!


    Spirit Martial Realm Fourth Level.


    Feeling Yang Chen¡¯s martial arts aura, the bandits widened their eyes, ¡°Spirit Martial Realm Fourth Level!¡±


    ¡°Second Master, this kid has some ability. To have reached the Spirit Martial Realm Fourth Level at such a young age, I¡¯m afraid even the inner disciples of the major sects are no better.¡±


    Second Master¡¯s face twisted in anger, ¡°Indeed he has some skill, but it¡¯s merely the Spirit Martial Realm Fourth Level. How dare he hinder our plans, he¡¯ll die all the same!¡±


    The Second Master was furious. Although he was somewhat surprised by Yang


    Chen¡¯s martial arts cultivation, after all, Yang Chen was only at the Spirit Martial Realm Fourth Level. There were many experts at the Fourth Level and plenty at the Second and Third Level in their group. Killing Yang Chen shouldn¡¯t be difficult, right?


    ¡°Hmph, kid, you are indeed a genius, but it¡¯s a pity that¡¯s all you are. I love killing geniuses the most!¡± The second master roared and was about to take action.


    Who cares which sect¡¯s genius he was? There were many geniuses practicing outside. Killing him today, as long as they didn¡¯t leak the information, who would know?


    Seeing this, Yang Chen sighed.


    If these people insisted on taking action, there was nothing he could do.


    ¡°Let me practice my newly mastered Thunderbolt Style on you!¡± Yang Chen held his Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear.


    Just as the Second Master was about to act, in an instant, Yang Chen¡¯s Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear was wrapped in buzzing electric light, swirling around the spear.


    Holding this electric spear, Yang Chen felt intense heroism and immediately thrust it forward.


    Puchi!


    The lightning seemed like a thunder snake that shot out directly.


    The speed was so fast that it was impossible for the eyes to capture.


    In an instant, blood splattered.


    Just one move, only one move.


    When they looked at the Second Master again, he had already become a bloody mess, a complete corpse.


    ¡°Second Master!¡±


    ¡°Second Master!¡±


    At this moment, the entire scene was shocked.


    Honestly, nobody in the Song Family caravan respected Yang Chen.


    None of them thought that Yang Chen was very strong. Talking to a person from the Great Wilderness like Yang Chen was beneath their status.


    However, they could never have imagined that Yang Chen would be so powerful!


    That fierce mountain bandit, the Second Master, was killed in just one move.


    Thunderbolt Style, a name truly worthy of the Thunderbolt.


    The most shocked was undoubtedly Song Jianjun.


    At first, when he saw that Yang Chen was actually a spiritual martial realm expert, his heart was already stunned. Seeing Yang Chen¡¯s age, he immediately felt a sense of defeat. Compared to Yang Chen, what kind of genius was he? Right now, with one move from Yang Chen, the Second Master was instantly killed.


    Recalling how he had once provoked Yang Chen and tried to harm Yang Chen¡¯s maid¡­


    Still want to compete with Yang Chen?


    He was seeking death back then!


    Compared to Song Jianjun, Song Chen¡¯s expression was rich with excitement, staring at Yang Chen in disbelief with wide eyes.


    Those bandits were completely frightened, only the Third Master reacted the fastest, yelling, ¡°Don¡¯t panic, everybody attack together! Kill this kid!¡±


    For a while, more than a dozen bandits joined forces to try to besiege Yang Chen.


    Seeing this, Yang Chen¡¯s expression was indifferent. In an instant, he used the Thunderbolt Style, the lightning flickering on his spear, spreading directly around him. A series of thunder snakes suddenly rushed out with unparalleled destructive power, making people shudder in fear. Just by touching these electric lights, the bandits were instantly bombarded, their bodies becoming a bloody mess.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t even use any strength but was able to instantly kill four or five bandits just by using the lightning¡¯s power. At this moment, the bandits were completely terrified.


    Was this kid even human?


    A Spirit Martial Realm Fourth Level expert, who hadn¡¯t even faltered against so many bandits with a similar cultivation level, not only did not lose, but also annihilated them without a trace.


    ¡°Retreat, retreat!¡± The Third Master couldn¡¯t keep calm any longer and turned around to run.


    Yang Chen wasn¡¯t planning to chase them. Catching these bandits held no meaning for him; he wanted to keep a low profile now.


    However, the people from the caravan didn¡¯t think the same way.


    At this moment, the people in the caravan stared blankly at Yang Chen, staring at him as if he was a monster.


    Especially Song Jianjun, who was so scared that he took a step back when he saw Yang Chen.


    Seeing this, Yang Chen smiled. He didn¡¯t feel the need to hide his strength, and now that it was exposed, he didn¡¯t mind taking some revenge.


    ¡°Song Jianjun, if I remember correctly, you wanted to compete with me a few days ago. I wasn¡¯t interested that day, so how about we try it today? Since you claim to be the number one genius of the Song Family, you should have the courage to do so, right?¡± Yang Chen said calmly.


    Song Jianjun was so scared that his whole body trembled and he didn¡¯t dare to say a word while looking at Yang Chen with fear.


    ¡°You coward!¡± Gu Mingyue was already angry enough with Song Jianjun and scolded him when she saw him in such a miserable and cowardly state.


    In her life, she hated spineless individuals like Song Jianjun the most!


    After all, even if Yang Chen had been submissive at first, he was willing to compete with Wang Ren and Wang De in Alchemy, which represented the manly spirit of standing up even when he knew he would lose. Compared to Yang Chen, Song Jianjun was a coward!


    In the entire Song family, only Song Chen stared at Yang Chen with shining eyes, full of admiration for him.


    Yang Chen, Yang Chen was the type of powerhouse he wanted to become..

 Chapter 227 - Chapter 227: Chapter 224: Icing on the Cake?_l

    Chapter 227: Chapter 224: Icing on the Cake?_l


    Translator: 549690339


    Yang Chen¡¯s move shocked everyone. The way the Song family members looked at Yang Chen had changed completely from the beginning. They wanted to befriend him but regretted underestimating him at first.


    Jokingly, Yang Chen said he was from the Great Wilderness, but that was an understatement. How could such a demon-like person come from the Great Wilderness?


    Yang Chen was too lazy to explain anything to these Song family members, he just stared into the distance. As his soul had sensed earlier, the Song family caravan¡¯s masters, who were lured away by the bandits, returned shortly after.


    Upon their return, the Song family¡¯s masters just happened to encounter the panicked Bandit Third Leader and his men, capturing them on the spot.


    ¡°Hmph, behave yourselves!¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t move.¡±


    This group of bandits was not the main force of the bandits. In addition to fighting with Yang Chen, they were slaughtered and left with nothing. They had no fighting intent and were easily subdued by Song Chang and his men without even fighting.


    Song Chang did not catch up with the head of the house and the others. When he realized what had happened, he knew it was the plan to lure the tiger away from the mountain. But he was at a loss as to why these bandits were so desperate to escape.


    Looking at the intact goods and treasures that should have been robbed, Song


    Chang narrowed his eyes and glanced at the corpses on the ground, then asked, ¡°What happened? What happened when we left just now?¡±


    One lackey that had followed Song Jianjun hurriedly explained the ins and outs of the situation clearly.


    In his words, the lackey praised Yang Chen to the skies and even cursed Song Jianjun, who had offended Yang Chen, making Song Jianjun sound utterly pathetic.


    Of course, Song Jianjun¡¯s performance just now was indeed disgraceful. Although the description might be a bit exaggerated, it was not very different from the actual situation.


    ¡°That¡¯s right¡­ Song Jianjun is so incompetent. He dared not move when he met the bandits and was immediately subdued. Those ten bodyguards lost their lives because of him. Hmph, so he¡¯s the number one genius of the Song family?¡±


    These lackeys saw how powerful Yang Chen was just now and had offended him before. They were afraid that if they didn¡¯t act enough, Yang Chen would hold a grudge against them. They didn¡¯t hesitate to slander Song Jianjun.


    They knew that the only way to please Yang Chen now was to belittle Song Jianjun.


    Song Jianjun stood aside, fuming with anger. He thought about how these lackeys used to speak kindly of him.


    Now, in the blink of an eye, they were cursing him.


    But could he refute it?


    Wasn¡¯t the fact just like that?


    ¡°That¡¯s exactly what happened. Without Yang Chen, our caravan would have been in deep trouble.¡±


    Song Chang was a shrewd man, knowing that the lackeys might have exaggerated a bit, but he didn¡¯t take them seriously.


    However, when he saw Yang Chen¡¯s calm and composed demeanor, he hesitated for a moment and said, ¡°I don¡¯t know where this young friend is from. I heard about what just happened¡­ ¡®


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t want to explain too much. Now that his identity had been exposed, he naturally had ways to cover his tracks. He immediately took out the token that Jin Cheng had given him.


    Jin Cheng had given him more than one token, and this one represented his status as a member of the City Lord¡¯s Mansion.


    Upon seeing the token, Song Chang¡¯s face changed drastically.


    ¡°This is¡­ ¡®


    ¡°This is the token of Liaocheng City Lord¡¯s Mansion!¡±


    ¡°He¡¯s actually from Liaocheng City Lord¡¯s Mansion!¡±


    Yang Chen stood with his hands behind his back, ¡°Now, Captain Song Chang should have no doubts, right?¡±


    The Song family members suddenly realized.


    No wonder Yang Chen was so powerful ¨C he was actually from the City Lord¡¯s Mansion.


    ¡°So Brother Yang is from the City Lord¡¯s Mansion, no wonder he¡¯s so powerful.


    Compared to him, Song Jianjun is nothing.¡±


    ¡°Indeed, we were so blind back then.¡±


    Song Chang¡¯s analysis was not as simple as the Song family members. Yang


    Chen wasn¡¯t just from the City Lord¡¯s Mansion. He had been to Liaocheng City Lord¡¯s Mansion too, but the geniuses they fostered there were nothing like Yang Chen. At the age of 14 or 15, he had such martial arts cultivation.


    It was a shocking talent at the Spirit Martial Realm Fourth Level.


    Most importantly, the calm and composed demeanor Yang Chen had was difficult to comprehend.


    A young man who had killed several bandits¡­


    Song Chang felt Yang Chen¡¯s identity might be even more complicated. However, he knew that further investigation would do him no good. He only glared at Song Jianjun and yelled, ¡°Song Jianjun.¡±


    Basically, everyone knew that Song Chang was going to teach Song Jianjun a harsh lesson.


    Song Chang cupped his hands at Yang Chen and said, ¡°Yang Chen, my friend, Song Jianjun offended you earlier. As an elder, I have been watching and will not let him off today. Song Jianjun, you bastard, kneel down and beg Yang Chen for mercy!¡±


    Not to mention anything else, just the token of the City Lord¡¯s Mansion that Yang Chen was holding could give the Song Family Chamber of Commerce a hard time.


    Song Jianjun knew he had made a mistake and was tearful, ¡°I, I¡­¡±


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t have any intention of pressuring, he didn¡¯t really want to pursue the matter of Song Jianjun because he didn¡¯t consider him important.


    He believed that the Song family would be able to discern who should and shouldn¡¯t be nurtured in the future.


    He then waved his hand, ¡°Captain Song Chang, there¡¯s no need for that.¡±


    Only when Song Chang saw that Yang Chen didn¡¯t intend to pressure him further did he breathe a sigh of relief, but he still gave Song Jianjun a cold glance and said, ¡°Song Jianjun, come with me and see if I don¡¯t teach you a lesson!¡±


    When Song Chang left with Song Jianjun, Yang Chen knew it was for show, making him look good in front of others.


    He knew Song Chang had good intentions, so he didn¡¯t bother to delve deeper.


    His current hidden identity would cause him no good if things got messy. Song


    Chang was afraid of his identity, but in reality, his status at the City Lord¡¯s Mansion was useless. If the Ming Emperor Sect found out, he would still be the one to run away.


    However, Song Chang didn¡¯t know any of this. He beat Song Jianjun until his howls filled the air, probably never forgetting today¡¯s events for the rest of his life.


    ¡°Brother Yang, I didn¡¯t expect you to be so powerful.¡± Song Chen¡¯s eyes shone as he hurriedly ran towards Yang Chen.


    Song Chen was just one of the people who came to greet him. Soon, more people came to greet Yang Chen, fearing Song Chen would get ahead of them all.


    Unruffled, Yang Chen ignored those who tried to approach him and instead chatted with Song Chen, not even bothering to look at the others. This made those trying to get to know Yang Chen feel extremely awkward..

 Chapter 228 - Chapter 228: Chapter 225: Young Lady of the Zhou Family_l

    Chapter 228: Chapter 225: Young Lady of the Zhou Family_l


    Translator: 549690339


    And so, after a long journey through mountains and rivers, the Song Family Caravan and others arrived in MO City.


    Upon their arrival in MO City and seeing that Yang Chen was about to leave,


    Song Chen said sadly, ¡°Big Brother Yang Chen, do you really have to go? Our Song Family has a residence in MO City and will stay there for some time. Why don¡¯t you join us?


    Upon hearing this, Song Chang hurriedly scolded, ¡°Song Chen, Yang Chen, my friend, has his own matters to attend to. Your reluctance to let him go will only make things difficult for him.¡±


    Yang Chen knew what Song Chang meant; Song Chang clearly didn¡¯t intend to let him stay.


    It wasn¡¯t surprising, as his identity and background were astonishing, and the fact that the Liaocheng City Lord Mansion was enough to deter the Song Family Chamber of Commerce meant that it was normal for them not to want to keep him. In reality, he didn¡¯t plan on staying with the Song Family Chamber of Commerce either. Upon arriving in MO City, he had his own plans.


    The only thing he was reluctant to leave behind was Song Chen.


    This ¡°little guy¡± had such an extraordinary alchemy talent, which truly delighted him.


    Thinking of this, Yang Chen smiled and said, ¡°Song Chen, come here!¡± ¡°Big Brother Yang Chen, you¡­¡± Song Chen was puzzled.


    Yang Chen smiled and then took out the Alchemy Treasure Technique that he had been working on for a while from his pocket. ¡°Take this. I have received your care all the way. This can be considered as a gift from your big brother.¡± ¡°This is¡­¡± Song Chen looked at the jade slip with his mind full of questions.


    Yang Chen spoke gently, ¡°This is an alchemy treasure technique I¡¯ve compiled. You don¡¯t have much talent in martial arts, so you could focus on the alchemy lineage instead. Captain Song Chang should also cultivate Song Chen¡¯s alchemy skills, right?¡±


    ¡°Of course, of course!¡± Although Song Chang didn¡¯t quite understand Yang Chen¡¯s intentions, he would give Yang Chen face since he spoke up. Cultivating a bit for the Song Family Chamber of Commerce was not much of a sacrifice.


    Moreover, with Yang Chen¡¯s extraordinary background, the value of this alchemy treasure technique was bound to be amazing; there was no way he could overlook it.


    This made the nearby members of the Song Family envious and jealous.


    If they had only shown respect to Yang Chen earlier, they wouldn¡¯t have ended up in such a situation, right?


    Yang Chen¡¯s background was from the Liaocheng City Lord Mansion. How could such an alchemy treasure technique be readily available on the streets?


    With his hands behind his back, Yang Chen immediately asked, ¡°Captain Song


    Chang, can I have a word with you?¡±


    Song Chang didn¡¯t understand what Yang Chen meant but stepped aside anyway, saying, ¡°What does my friend want to say?¡±


    ¡°There are ten thousand spirit stones in this storage bag,¡± Yang Chen said after weighing them for a moment. ¡°Take out five thousand to cultivate Song Chen¡¯s alchemy path, and Captain Song Chang can handle the rest. How about that?¡± Hearing the shocking number of ten thousand spirit stones, Song Chang changed his expression in astonishment. ¡°Yang Chen, my friend, this!¡±


    ¡°Hehe, Captain Song Chang, if you cultivate Song Chen¡¯s alchemy skills a bit, you might find some surprises?¡± Yang Chen didn¡¯t elaborate, only handing over the ten thousand spirit stones to Song Chang out of concern that he might not follow through.


    Song Chang accepted the spirit stones and was bound to cultivate Song Chen to some extent.


    By that time, they would naturally realize Song Chen¡¯s terrifying talent in alchemy, so there was no fear that they wouldn¡¯t pay attention to him.


    Yang Chen could only do so much for Song Chen. He bid farewell to Captain Song Chang without engaging him in further conversation.


    After bidding farewell and leaving, Yang Chen arrived in MO City and planned his next move.


    ¡°Young Master, where should we go now?¡± Gu Mingyue followed Yang Chen closely, her pretty face flushed as she asked.


    Yang Chen had his hands behind his back, his thoughts racing.


    In fact, Jin Cheng was right. If he wanted to solve the problem of the Ming


    Emperor Sect, the best way was undoubtedly to participate in the Genius Selection Competition held in North Mountain County. If he could make a splash in the competition and get noticed by other sects, the Ming Emperor Sect wouldn¡¯t be the only powerful force, and the difficult problems he faced would naturally cease to exist.


    Most importantly, to expose the conspiracy and evil deeds of the Canghai Sect Leader colluding with demonic beasts, he first needed to have enough power and influence!


    Otherwise, with his current weak and solitary state, his words would carry little weight. Who would take him seriously? He was afraid that the news wouldn¡¯t even have reached the ears of the major sects and clans before he was taken care of by the Canghai Sect.


    Therefore, he had to choose between Beishan Main City and Yuanshan Sect, excluding the Canghai Sect among the Three Hegemons.


    Of course, the premise was that he had to demonstrate potential that the Three Hegemons would approve of.


    ¡°No one knows how talented the geniuses of North Mountain County are.¡± Yang Chen sighed.


    He didn¡¯t have much confidence either, considering the vastness of North Mountain County.


    Of course, there was still some time before the Basic Competition of the Genius Selection started, and there was still quite a distance to cover to reach the venue, the Beishan Main City.


    While pondering, Yang Chen slowly said, ¡°Let¡¯s find a place to settle down first.¡±


    With that, Yang Chen and Gu Mingyue found an inn that wasn¡¯t too big or small.


    The inn wasn¡¯t particularly crowded, but the place across the street was packed, which was quite puzzling.


    Yang Chen glanced at it and then entered the inn. Upon entering the inn and finding it nearly empty, the shopkeeper hurriedly greeted him, ¡°Gentlemen, please come in!¡±


    Yang Chen maintained a calm demeanor, with his hands behind his back, quietly releasing the aura of the Spirit Martial Realm which startled the shopkeeper into a cold sweat. Upon seeing Yang Chen¡¯s martial arts cultivation level, the shopkeeper continued to fawn over him, ¡°To have a Spirit Martial Realm master like you grace my humble establishment truly brings honor to my small inn! ¡±


    Althouqh he had seen quite a few Spirit Martial Realm experts, how manv were as young as Yang Chen?


    Yang Chen took out a bag of spirit stones from his chest without any hurry.


    ¡°Here are three hundred spirit stones, enough for a few days, right?¡±


    Seeing Yang Chen¡¯s generous hand, the shopkeeper¡¯s eyes gleamed. ¡°Enough, absolutely enough.¡±


    ¡°Hehe, don¡¯t be so hasty; these spirit stones aren¡¯t just for accommodation. Tell me something truthfully, and you won¡¯t miss out on any benefits,¡± said Yang


    Chen.


    How could the shopkeeper dare to equivocate? With the spirit stones in hand, he would naturally talk if he had something to say. ¡°Sir, what do you want to ask?¡±


    ¡°Your inn is so deserted, but it¡¯s very lively across the street. What are all these people gathering for?¡± Yang Chen asked curiously. Upon arriving in MO City, he naturally needed to understand the layout of the city and figure out what he could and could not do. This was a necessary rule for people in the Jianghu world.


    Upon hearing Yang Chen¡¯s inquiry, the shopkeeper was slightly taken aback.


    ¡°Sir, don¡¯t you know about this? This news has been circulating for days. Miss Zhou from the Zhou Family encountered some problems while cultivating, which has caused great distress to everyone in the Zhou Family. Even several Dan Medical practitioners were invited, but not only did they fail to solve the problem, they actually worsened Miss Zhou¡¯s condition, So, they issued a notice offering a reward of ten thousand spirit stones to anyone who could solve Miss Zhou¡¯s problem, as well as fulfilling the beneficiary¡¯s request.¡±


    ¡°Everybody is talking about it. But if the Dan Medical practitioners couldn¡¯t solve it, who could? Most people are just there to watch the excitement..¡±

 Chapter 230 - Chapter 230: Chapter 227: Announcing the Bounty_l

    Chapter 230: Chapter 227: Announcing the Bounty_l


    Translator: 549690339


    With Yang Chen¡¯s level of alchemy, the Qingming Zhenyuan Pill and the Tongming Pill could be completed in just one hour. The short amount of time taken is due to his improvement in Martial Arts Cultivation, and he no longer worries about the consumption of soul energy as he did before.


    Now, holding the Qingming Zhenyuan Pill, Yang Chen put it in his storage bag and then called out, ¡°Rainbow, let Brother Python come out.¡±


    Rainbow clearly heard and opened the passage within the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space.


    The Demonic Python stretched its body, filling the entire room, and slowly crawled out from the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space. At this point, it no longer had any qualms with Yang Chen and spoke gently, ¡°Young Master, what can I do for you?¡±


    It was different from the Black Mountain Black Bear and the Mermaid girl Rainbow. Since it chose to follow Yang Chen, it knew the rules. Now, it had changed its address from ¡°human¡± at the beginning to ¡°Young Master.¡± It showed that it had put down any grudges and was fully prepared to follow Yang Chen.


    Yang Chen was secretly relieved knowing that refining the Tongming Pill for the Python was worthwhile.


    With that in mind, Yang Chen smiled and said, ¡°Brother Python, I¡¯ve specially made this pill for you. I¡¯ve promised you that as long as you follow me, I won¡¯t let you down. This pill is just a greeting gift for you to follow me in the future. Since we are cooperating, I won¡¯t treat you poorly! ¡± Yang Chen was calm and generous.


    Seeing Yang Chen calmly handing the Tongming Pill over, the Demonic Python trembled, ¡°Young Master¡­ This is the Tongming Pill?¡±


    Even though it was much older than the Black Mountain Black Bear and its inherited memory had not been awakened, it had rich experience and could recognize the Tongming Pill, which many Demonic Beasts dream of!


    This kind of elixir could cleanse the Demonic Beast¡¯s physique and allow them to undergo significant transformations from the very beginning.


    ¡°This pill was specifically made for you, Brother Python. I¡¯ve kept it, but what use would it be to me? On the contrary, if you take it, you will at least be able to increase your strength by one or two levels and can advance by leaps and bounds in your cultivation in the future,¡± Yang Chen said, not taking it as a big deal and commanded, ¡°Take it, Brother Python.¡±


    The Demonic Python took a deep breath, looked at the Tongming Pill, and its coiled body wriggled, full of gratitude, ¡°Young Master, if there¡¯s anything you need me to do for you in the future, feel free to tell me. I may not be able to do anything, but I am good at fighting!¡±


    Seeing the honest and sincere appearance of the Demonic Python, Yang Chen grinned and said, ¡°No need to be so polite, Brother Python!¡±


    The Python did not say anything more, entered the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space, and began refining the Tongming Pill without hesitation.


    This was the effect Yang Chen was looking for.


    He was never stingy with his own people.


    If he were stingy even with his people, then he would have failed as a person.


    Now, after several days of seclusion and refining the Innate Qi, as well as giving away the Tongming Pill, Yang Chen began to think about the future.


    Given that the Genius Selection Competition is approaching, Yang Chen considered the trouble the Ming Emperor Sect would bring and finally decided to leave his room with a resolute heart.


    In the long run, it¡¯s not an easy task to maintain the Face Changing Technique. His current cultivation level is still not enough, and he won¡¯t make such a choice unless it¡¯s absolutely necessary.


    Arriving in the inn, Yang Chen scanned the surroundings, and it was still quiet and empty. On the other hand, the bounty across the street had attracted more and more spectators.


    ¡°Sir, you¡¯ve come out.¡± The shopkeeper greeted Yang Chen with a fawning smile when he noticed Yang Chen coming out of his seclusion.


    Yang Chen, with his hands behind his back, did not say much, ¡°Shopkeeper, let me ask you something. Where is the Zhou Family¡¯s mansion?¡±


    Full of doubts but still answering, the shopkeeper said, ¡°It¡¯s not far from the intersection of East City and West City¡­¡±


    ¡°Oh, I see. I¡¯m going for a walk.¡± Yang Chen replied calmly.


    Following that, he squeezed into the crowd watching the bounty.


    The shopkeeper was at a loss, wondering what Yang Chen was going to do.


    ¡°It¡¯s a pity. Miss Zhou from the Zhou Family with strong Martial Arts Cultivation and excellent talent encountered an accident at a critical moment. This is the most taboo thing for a martial artist.¡±


    ¡°The Genius Selection Competition is imminent, and Miss Zhou has encountered this problem. Hehe, it will be difficult for the Zhou Family to approach those Major Sects. You know, Miss Zhou¡¯s participation in the Genius Selection Competition is directly aimed at joining the Beishan Main City.¡±


    Watching the bounty, Yang Chen kept silent among the crowd.


    Most people were just spectators.


    But no one dared to pick up the bounty.


    After all, who has the ability? How could the Zhou Family let it go if you dared to treat their problem without any certainty? So even though the conditions were tempting, no one dared to take a bite of the crab meat.


    Yang Chen took a closer look at the bounty and rubbed his chin, ¡°The bounty is even higher than yesterday. It seems that the Zhou Family is really anxious.¡± Honestly, he wasn¡¯t interested in these bounties.


    What he was interested in was the genius from the Zhou Family, who would also participate in the Genius Selection Competition like him!


    ¡°The Ming Emperor Sect will not give up when they see I¡¯m not in Liaocheng.


    They will certainly spread the bounty widely. If I go alone to the Beishan Main City in the future, it will be full of dangers. If I could join with the Zhou Family members, there will undoubtedly be more safeguards!¡± Yang Chen rubbed his eyebrows.


    The only thing that made him hesitate was whether or not to take the plunge.


    After thinking for a while, Yang Chen laughed at himself. There was no such thing as an adventure-free matter, and he said, ¡°Ming Yue, let¡¯s go.¡±


    ¡°Huh?¡± Gu Mingyue was stunned.


    Yang Chen walked out and tore the bounty, picking it up.


    The onlookers were shocked with wide eyes. ¡°Who dares to pick up the bounties in East City?¡±


    ¡°This is just a kid.¡±


    ¡°Is he seeking death? Thinking that treating Miss Zhou would be as easy as saying it?¡±


    ¡°I think he is just ignorant, not knowing how vast the world is.¡±


    Yang Chen did not pay any attention to them. It¡¯s very normal for people who can¡¯t do something to think that others can¡¯t do it either. He headed straight to the Zhou Family residence without any delay..

 Chapter 231 - Chapter 231: Chapter 228: Looking Down on Me? 1

    Chapter 231: Chapter 228: Looking Down on Me? 1


    Translator: 549690339


    The Zhou Family Mansion was heavily guarded, with gatekeepers who were masters at the third level of the Spirit Martial Realm. This caused Yang Chen to feel the strength of the Zhou Family. However, he was not afraid at all, leading Gu Mingyue straight to the Zhou Family.


    ¡°Who are you, and what are you doing here? This is the Zhou Family¡¯s territory!¡± The gatekeeper guard scolded.


    Without saying anything, Yang Chen took out the reward notice, which left the two guards looking at each other: ¡°You are a Dan Medical practitioner?¡±


    ¡°Exactly.¡± Yang Chen said straightforwardly.


    This led to the two guards exchanging glances, as they found it hard to believe that there could be such a young Dan Medical expert in the world, but since the matter of treating the young lady of the Zhou Family was crucial, they didn¡¯t dare to be vague. One of them immediately said, ¡°Please follow me, young friend. I¡¯ll take you to meet Elder Zhou Yuan, who is in charge of our Zhou Family!¡±


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t say much and went into the Zhou Family mansion along with Gu Mingyue.


    This Zhou family mansion was indeed grand, even surpassing the scale of the City Lord¡¯s Mansion in Jin Cheng, giving Yang Chen a sense of awe.


    There were many experts within, and at a glance, Yang Chen could see at least a dozen masters at the seventh and eighth levels of the Spirit Martial Realm.


    This was only what he managed to see while passing through, indicating the deep foundation of the Zhou Family, which was difficult to estimate.


    ¡°The strength of MO City should be much stronger than Liaocheng.¡± Yang Chen walked in with his hands behind his back, not saying anything.


    The guard led Yang Chen around a few turns and finally arrived at a courtyard.


    ¡°Elder Zhou Yuan, this young friend has come to treat the young lady after taking down the reward notice.¡± The guard respectfully shouted towards the courtyard.


    It didn¡¯t take long for the courtyard door to open, and an old man with a long beard walked out. He glanced at Yang Chen and then waved his hand to the guard, ¡°You can leave first.¡±


    Upon looking at Elder Zhou Yuan, Yang Chen, who had received the transmission from Rainbow, realized that Elder Zhou Yuan¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation was actually that of a half-step at the Origin Martial Realm. This made Yang Chen squint slightly. If an elder who was just in charge of managing the Zhou Family had such strength, the powerful ones higher up would be even more difficult to estimate.


    As Yang Chen sized up Zhou Yuan, Zhou Yuan was also watching him, saying gently, ¡°May I ask your name, young friend?¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen!¡± Yang Chen replied.


    ¡°Are you a Dan Medical practitioner, Yang Chen?¡± Zhou Yuan asked without hesitation.


    ¡°Exactly.¡± Yang Chen said.


    Zhou Yuan suddenly snorted coldly and shouted angrily, ¡°Yang Chen, do you really think our Zhou Family is a place for you to mess around? You claim to be a Dan Medical expert? Do you think you can casually use this identity to show off? I¡¯ll let you off because you¡¯re young and inexperienced, but leave quickly or don¡¯t blame me for being ruthless!¡±


    How could Zhou Yuan not be angry?


    He was joking, right? Every Dan Medical expert he had encountered was old and aged, having lived at least several decades if not a century.


    Even so, those who came to treat his daughter all failed, not a single success, let alone a youngster like Yang Chen. He had seen young Dan Medical experts before, but he didn¡¯t think MO City would have such a young one!


    This kid might not even know what a Dan Medical expert is.


    Yang Chen was surprised when he saw Zhou Yuan get angry, followed by a chuckle.


    Zhou Yuan¡¯s sudden anger caught him off guard, but he wasn¡¯t surprised.


    Compared to others, Zhou Yuan was relatively good-natured. Considering that he even let Yang Chen go when he thought he was just messing around, Zhou Yuan was obviously not a ruthless person.


    With this thought, Yang Chen shook his head, and then, his entire aura burst out suddenly. With a ¡°boom,¡± his Spirit Martial Realm Third Layer cultivation was released, and he slowly said, ¡°Senior Zhou, I didn¡¯t come here to play games today. Secondly, I hope you don¡¯t question my sincerity. I came here with the intention to take the reward notice seriously!¡±


    Yang Chen¡¯s sudden burst of Martial Arts Cultivation caught Zhou Yuan off guard.


    Zhou Yuan squinted his eyes in astonishment and exclaimed, ¡°Spirit Martial Realm Third Layer!¡±


    This¡­


    He had seen numerous geniuses, but very few were as young as Yang Chen, who had reached the third layer of the Spirit Martial Realm at the age of 14 or


    Only the personally taught inner disciples of those sects were comparable to him.


    What he didn¡¯t know was that Yang Chen had concealed his true Martial Arts Cultivation, just to avoid being too astonishing.


    Nevertheless, this was enough to make Zhou Yuan awe-struck. At least Yang Chen¡¯s cultivation level indicated that he was not as simple as an inexperienced youngster. With this in mind, Zhou Yuan¡¯s tone became a lot more courteous, ¡°Young friend, are you really a Dan Medical expert?¡±


    ¡°Senior, sometimes actions speak louder than words,¡± Yang Chen replied gently, not showing any arrogance, and his words were filled with respect. ¡°I hope you can give me a chance.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s true that actions speak louder than words. I¡¯ll trust you this time, Yang Chen. Please, follow me,¡± Zhou Yuan contemplated for a moment, and then, believing Yang Chen¡¯s words to some extent, walked ahead, leading Yang Chen.


    Seeing Zhou Yuan¡¯s urgency, Yang Chen could tell that the matter with Miss Zhou was not a simple one.


    In a short while, Zhou Yuan led Yang Chen to the center of the Zhou Family Mansion.


    The place was heavily guarded, with dozens of guards on duty. It was hard to imagine who was residing within.


    Yang Chen and Zhou Yuan entered together, and occasionally, someone greeted Elder Zhou Yuan along the way.


    ¡°Elder Zhou Yuan, you¡¯re here too? Who is this¡­¡± Suddenly, a middle-aged man with a serious expression and sword-like eyebrows who was guarding the doorway looked at Zhou Yuan and Yang Chen who were approaching.


    Zhou Yuan looked at the middle-aged man in front of him and said respectfully, ¡°Family Head, this is the Dan Medical practitioner who took down the reward notice and came to save Young Miss this morning.¡±


    ¡°He is a Dan Medical practitioner?¡± The Zhou Family Head frowned.


    Zhou Yuan quickly introduced, ¡°Yang Chen, this is our Zhou family head, as well as the father of the young lady.¡±


    ¡°I pay my respects to senior.¡± Yang Chen said.


    Seeing that Yang Chen was so young, the Zhou Family Head, Zhou Haoran, was about to lose his temper, but after hearing him address him as ¡°senior¡±, he could only wave his hand and say, ¡°Such a young Dan Medical practitioner must have just started in this field and may lack experience. Experience can be learned, but you should be careful with your words, understood?¡±


    Obviously, he didn¡¯t have much hope for Yang Chen either.


    Upon seeing Yang Chen¡¯s young appearance, he wondered why Zhou Yuan had brought such a young man today. Still, he didn¡¯t want to embarrass Zhou Yuan and let the two of them into the room.


    This left Yang Chen with a wry smile.


    Apparently, he had yet to step through the door, but he was already being looked down upon..

 Chapter 232 - Chapter 232: Chapter 229: It Would Be Strange If There Weren I t Big Problems_l

    Chapter 232: Chapter 229: It Would Be Strange If There Weren I t Big Problems_l


    Translator: 549690339


    Although Zhou Haoran was tactful, Yang Chen was not a fool and could naturally hear the meaning behind his words. He clearly didn¡¯t hold any hope for Yang Chen¡¯s ability to help.


    Thinking about this, Yang Chen chuckled and looked around the room as he entered.


    His eves naturally fell on Miss Zhou Yunxi, Ivinq unconscious on the bed. Her


    face was pale, but it couldn¡¯t hide her stunning beauty. Her long hair draped over her shoulders, and her eyes were tightly closed. Her lips were devoid of any color. Even in this state, she was still mesmerizing and possessed an extraordinary temperament.


    Yang Chen marveled at the sight.


    It turned out that Zhou Yunxi was not only a genius but also so incredibly beautiful.


    Aside from her, there was Doctor Luo, an older man treating Zhou Yunxi by her bedside, and Doctor Fang, who was resting and leisurely sipping tea in his chair.


    Doctor Fang and Doctor Luo had clearly heard the conversation outside the door. Their expressions remained indifferent as they looked at Yang Chen, completely disregarding him.


    As Doctor Luo checked Miss Zhou¡¯s pulse, he said, ¡°Master Zhou, I¡¯ve already told you that since I¡¯ve taken the reward, I¡¯ll definitely cure Miss Zhou¡¯s illness. Why did you have to invite other people?¡±


    Upon hearing this, Doctor Fang snorted.


    Realizing his mistake, Doctor Luo quickly laughed and said, ¡°I didn¡¯t mean you,


    Brother Fang.¡±


    Yang Chen raised the corner of his mouth. If Doctor Fang wasn¡¯t the one being belittled, then it must be directed at him.


    Yang Chen shrugged his shoulders. It wasn¡¯t just him who felt the disdain, even Gu Mingyue, who was standing beside him, had an angry expression on her face, unable to tolerate such treatment.


    Her young master had come with good intentions to treat the illness, but each of them looked down on him.


    Yang Chen could feel the contempt from the Zhou Family. As he took a seat, not even a maid came to serve him tea or water. In contrast, there were spirit fruit pastries and tea displayed in front of Doctor Fang, who looked quite imposing. The difference was like night and day.


    Thinking of this, Yang Chen yawned and said nothing more, simply watching Doctor Luo diagnose and treat the patient.


    Doctor Luo held Zhou Yunxi¡¯s wrist as he took her pulse, apparently quite skilled.


    Yang Chen continued to observe Zhou Yunxi as well.


    Although he didn¡¯t take her pulse, judging from her complexion and the Qi in her fingers, he had a rough idea of her condition.


    With the help of the Rainbow Soul Silk probing her body, Yang Chen was able to form a preliminary conclusion.


    For him, it wasn¡¯t necessary to take a pulse to understand someone¡¯s illness.


    ¡°It¡¯s not as simple as a cultivation mistake. A cultivation mistake would cause qi and blood to attack the heart, leading to demonic possession. The True Qi inside the body would leak out and be unable to sustain, causing the person to lose consciousness. However, Miss Zhou clearly made a mistake while cultivating a domineering technique, injuring her meridians and affecting her Qi and blood.¡±


    Yang Chen¡¯s eyes narrowed. The latter situation was much more troublesome than the former.


    Yang Chen thought to himself: ¡°The injury to the meridians inside the body would affect the Qi and blood cultivation, which is the most difficult problem to solve. I wonder if Doctor Luo can find out anything.¡±


    After a while, Zhou Haoran couldn¡¯t help but ask anxiously, ¡°Doctor Luo, have you found anything yet?¡±


    ¡°Haha, Master Zhou, please be assured. My medical skills have been passed down through generations in my family. They specialize in treating issues in cultivation. Miss Zhou¡¯s problem is clearly due to excessive haste during her Martial Arts Cultivation breakthrough, causing qi and blood to attack her heart and become possessed by demonic forces. Losing consciousness is a common occurrence.¡± Doctor Luo stroked his beard.


    Upon hearing Doctor Luo¡¯s diagnosis, Yang Chen¡¯s expression turned serious.


    Did Doctor Luo come to that conclusion after all these years?


    After checking her pulse for so long, he still hadn¡¯t discovered the problem?


    Yang Chen¡¯s irritation grew, but he remained silent, quietly observing the situation.


    Upon hearing that Doctor Luo had a solution, Zhou Haoran was overjoyed and said, ¡°I wonder if there¡¯s any way to treat Yunxi¡¯s problem¡­ ¡®


    ¡°Hehe, don¡¯t worry. Our ancestral ¡®Qinghuo Powder¡¯ can instantly eliminate the fire that attacks the heart when taken. I guarantee that the medicine will cure the ailment. I¡¯ve seen this kind of illness many times,¡± Doctor Luo stroked his beard, looking confident.


    As Doctor Luo took out the Qinghuo Powder, Doctor Fang snorted, ¡°Doctor Luo even brought out his ancestral pill formula¡¯s elixir. It seems that he¡¯ll complete the reward today. I¡¯ll just sit and watch, not competing with you.


    Congratulations!¡±


    Although he was saying this, Doctor Fang was clearly unhappy deep inside. Still, he continued to offer his congratulations.


    Doctor Luo chuckled, ¡°Hehe, Doctor Fang, you just arrived late. Otherwise, with your skills, you could have easily cured Miss Zhou.¡±


    Being flattered by Doctor Luo, Doctor Fang¡¯s mood improved a lot.


    Seeing this scene, Yang Chen¡¯s expression turned serious.


    They hadn¡¯t even cured her yet, and they were already flattering each other?


    Zhou Haoran looked anxious, ¡°Thank you, Doctor Luo, for helping. After this, the Zhou family will definitely express our gratitude.¡±


    Seeing Zhou Haoran¡¯s gratitude, Doctor Luo¡¯s face showed unrestrained greed, but he still hypocritically said, ¡°Oh come on, it¡¯s only natural for us physicians to help treat others. Let¡¯s discuss the matter of compensation later.¡±


    Finally, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t stand it any longer, ¡°All seniors, could I say something?¡±


    Zhou Haoran glanced at Yang Chen with impatience. Just as Doctor Luo was about to use the medicine, Yang Chen spoke up. Was he afraid that others would forget about him?


    Doctor Luo, his momentum disrupted, was even more impatient, ¡°What do you have to say, young friend? Isn¡¯t this Auspicious Time for using medicine?¡±


    ¡°Nothing much, I just wanted to say that using this Qinghuo Powder will harm Miss Zhou.¡± Yang Chen¡¯s expression was cold as he sternly rebuked them.


    Are they kidding?


    Are these two doctors insane? Can¡¯t they see Miss Zhou¡¯s problem yet?


    He had finally seen it. MO City wasn¡¯t big, so how high could the Medical Alchemy Level be? Medical alchemists were rare, and these two were complacent with their ancestral skills. They didn¡¯t have any real abilities. Relying on their physician¡¯s status and ancestral skills, they believed they could cure anything.


    But how easy is it to treat medical problems?


    Yang Chen¡¯s words immediately infuriated Doctor Luo, causing him to flare up in anger, ¡°What did you say, kid?¡±


    ¡°What did I say? Where did Miss Zhou suffer demonic possession during her cultivation? She was cultivating a domineering technique, which caused a mistake. The technique attacked her body, breaking her meridians and disturbing her Qi and blood. That¡¯s why she¡¯s unconscious. The Qinghuo Powder is a cold Yin elixir used to dispel excess heat. Miss Zhou now needs to balance Yin and Yang in her body. If you administer the medicine like this, you¡¯ll replenish Yin and lack Yang. It¡¯ll be strange if Miss Zhou doesn¡¯t develop serious problems later!¡± Yang Chen¡¯s words were sharp and piercing as he


    stared at Doctor Luo..

 Chapter 233 - Chapter 233: Chapter 230: Yang Chen Kidnapped_l

    Chapter 233: Chapter 230: Yang Chen Kidnapped_l


    Translator: 549690339


    Doctor Luo was already furious when he was questioned by a youngster like Yang Chen. Now that Yang Chen claimed there were problems with his treatment, there was no way he would agree. Enraged, he said, ¡°Kid, I¡¯ve been practicing medicine for more than fifty years, with my family¡¯s skills spanning four generations. I specialize in treating problems related to cultivation. This Qinghuo Powder is a healing holy medicine, and I won¡¯t tolerate your insult. I¡¯ve treated more illnesses than you¡¯ve ever heard of. What makes you think you¡¯re qualified to question me?¡±


    Doctor Luo became more and more enraged as he spoke, gritting his teeth, ¡°Master Zhou, this brat is being rude. If you don¡¯t give me justice, I will refuse to treat this illness!¡±


    Zhou Haoran was also increasingly annoyed; angry that Doctor Luo was acting so important at this critical moment, as well as with Yang Chen for spouting nonsense. He exclaimed, ¡°Yang Chen, my friend, I kindly let you in to learn from the experience, not to cause trouble. Capture him and be on guard. We¡¯ll settle this with him later! ¡±


    With a wave of his hand, the bodyguards by Zhou Haoran¡¯s side instantly moved into action. They controlled Yang Chen with their True Qi.


    Now, Yang Chen was truly angry.


    However, he did not resist. He knew that it would be pointless. Instead, he wanted to see how Doctor Luo was going to treat Zhou Yunxi.


    It seemed that Zhou Haoran trusted Doctor Luo more, and for the sake of his daughter¡¯s illness, he respectfully said, ¡°Doctor Luo, I will give you justice against that brat for his wild words. For now, let¡¯s administer the Qinghuo Powder to Yunxi as soon as possible.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, as soon as Yunxi takes my Qinghuo Powder, she will show improvement within the time it takes for a cup of tea. Waking up would just be a matter of time,¡± Doctor Luo replied coldly, ¡°As for that person who spoke wildly, insulting my reputation, his tongue should be cut.¡±


    ¡°Rest assured, Doctor Luo, I will give you justice,¡± Zhou Haoran declared firmly.


    Upon hearing this, Yang Chen frowned deeply.


    Doctor Luo was truly ruthless, wanting to cut Yang Chen¡¯s tongue right away?


    At that moment, Doctor Luo fed the Qinghuo Powder to Zhou Yunxi.


    As expected, within a cup of tea¡¯s time, Zhou Yunxi¡¯s complexion showed a remarkable improvement. Even her formerly colorless lips began to regain some color. This made all the members of the Zhou family incredibly happy, with relieved expressions on their faces.


    ¡°Doctor Luo truly works wonders, curing illnesses instantly. He¡¯s indeed a miracle doctor.¡±


    ¡°Doctor Luo is truly amazing.¡±


    The Zhou family members did not mind flattering Doctor Luo on the side.


    Doctor Luo was obviously quite pleased with himself, stroking his beard before harshly saying, ¡°Master Zhou, now that the matter has been settled, we can deal with that brat who slandered me.¡±


    His Qinghuo Powder had never failed. If it had something to do with cultivation issues, there wouldn¡¯t be any problems. How could it not work? If this youngster was making sense, then why did he still dare to say that he wasn¡¯t? He wanted to see if this kid paid the price.


    He wanted not only to cut off his tongue but also to take his life!


    Throughout MO City, there were only a few people who dared to question his medical skills.


    Zhou Haoran¡¯s expression was cold; he did not hate Yang Chen, but he was furious that Yang Chen had delayed someone from helping his daughter.


    Although Zhou Haoran did not know Yang Chen¡¯s intentions, his actions had indeed angered him.


    Zhou Yuan sighed, thinkinz that he had misiudzed Yang Chen. Indeed, Yang Chen¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation was not weak, and he thought that he should have had some unusual abilities. However, who would have thought that he was merely a complete fool?


    Although the Family Head¡¯s current actions against Yang Chen dishonored him, what good was saving face now? Yang Chen¡¯s words just now were undoubtedly wrong.


    As the Zhou family was about to take action against Yang Chen, he remained extremely calm, slowly saying, ¡°Master Zhou, why not take another look at Miss Zhou¡¯s condition?¡±


    Zhou Haoran had initially been thinking about how to punish Yang Chen; not so much as to cut off his tongue, but at least to give him a good beating. But upon hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, he furrowed his brows and took a closer look at his daughter.


    As soon as he saw her, Zhou Haoran gasped, his face expressing a mix of shock and anger.


    That was because his daughter Zhou Yunxi¡¯s lips, which had just regained some color, had suddenly turned black and purple. In an instant, the black and purple color spread throughout her body. These black spots were terrifying to look at. In no time, Zhou Yunxi was coughing up blood, her life hanging by a thread, looking as if death was imminent.


    Yang Chen sighed, everything had turned out just as he predicted.


    He had said before that Zhou Yunxi¡¯s internal injuries were severe, and what she needed most was to balance the Yin and Yang within her body caused by her Cultivation Methods.


    However, Doctor Luo had no idea what was going on and indiscriminately administered medicines!


    Could Dan Medical doctors be so careless in prescribing medicine?


    Not to mention anything else, Zhou Yunxi¡¯s condition now showed that the balance of Yin and Yang in her body was disrupted. If she could not be balanced in time, her life might be in danger.


    Which well-known Dan Medical doctor wouldn¡¯t have at least a ten percent certainty that their treatment would work before administering any medicine? The phrase ¡°treating the symptoms¡± was coined just to describe this.


    Seeing Zhou Yunxi¡¯s condition, even a fool would know that it was caused by the Qinghuo Powder earlier.


    Zhou Haoran¡¯s eyes widened, hot with anger, and he roared, ¡°Doctor Luo, explain to me what is going on!¡±


    Seeing Zhou Yunxi¡¯s life hanging by a thread, looking as if she was about to die, Doctor Luo was completely panicked, his speech disordered.


    Doctor Fang, who had been prepared to congratulate Doctor Luo on curing Yunxi¡¯s illness, was also stunned. With his wealth of experience, he could clearly see that Zhou Yunxi¡¯s condition was critical. There was no way he would be able to handle such a crisis.


    Fearing that Zhou Haoran would ask him to save her, he quickly said, ¡°Master Zhou, I¡¯m afraid there is nothing I can do for your daughter. I have some other matters to attend to at home, so I will take my leave now.¡±


    After saying that, Doctor Fang left without looking back.


    Doctor Luo saw Doctor Fang leaving and wanted to follow, ¡°I¡­ I also have some chores at home¡­¡±


    ¡°Capture him,¡± Zhou Haoran said, holding his chest as his blood rushed to his heart. Anger flared in his eyes, filled with murderous intent.


    That was his daughter. If anything went wrong, he would regret it for the rest of his life. The key was that just now he hadn¡¯t listened to Yang Chen and agreed to Doctor Luo¡¯s approach.


    Otherwise, how could his daughter end up like this?


    Zhou Haoran was full of regret, and there was no way he would let Doctor Luo leave.


    In a short while, the bodyguards who had been holding Yang Chen captured Doctor Luo.


    ¡°Family Head, what¡­ what should we do now? The Young Lady¡¯s breathing is


    now erratic, her face has turned completely black!¡± One of the Zhou family members panicked, Yunxi¡¯s condition was getting worse and worse. At this moment, Yang Chen watched Zhou Yunxi coldly without making a move.


    He wouldn¡¯t go so far as to turn the other cheek, after all, he remembered clearly how the Zhou family had treated him just now. Even if he now had the ability to save Zhou Yunxi, he would not have any intention to do so..

 Chapter 234 - Chapter 234: Chapter 231: Hurry Up and Serve Tea_l

    Chapter 234: Chapter 231: Hurry Up and Serve Tea_l


    Translator: 549690339


    The Zhou family was in complete chaos and anxiety. Zhou Yunxi, who was eligible to participate in the Genius Selection Competition, was extremely important to the Zhou family. She could make a difference in how the Zhou family progresses!


    Zhou Haoran was extremely affectionate towards this woman, seeing Zhou Yunxi in such a state and watching the two physicians who were highly regarded by him fleeing or withering, left him with Yang Chen, whom he originally looked down upon. Only then did his heart awaken.


    From the beginning, Yang Chen saw that there was a problem with the Qinghuo Powder.


    It was just that he didn¡¯t believe it.


    So, Yang Chen knew from the very beginning what was wrong with his daughter¡¯s illness.


    He didn¡¯t have time for regrets now; he was extremely sincere, fearing that his attitude might be wrong: ¡°Yang¡­ Yang Chen, my young friend, I beg you to forget our past grievances and save my daughter.¡±


    From the side, Zhou Yuan also said, ¡°Young friend Yang Chen¡­¡±


    At this point, if they still couldn¡¯t see that Yang Chen had real talent, they would be fools.


    Yang Chen¡¯s expression remained calm, not giving any answer.


    It wasn¡¯t that he was being pretentious, but rather, he was furious.


    He came here today without any real intention of seeking substantial spirit stone rewards from Zhou Yunxi, but he had been treated so poorly. How could he tolerate it?


    Seeing that Yang Chen was indifferent and Zhou Yunxi¡¯s breath was getting weaker and weaker, Zhou Haoran became anxious and knelt down, pleading, ¡°Young friend Yang Chen, it was me, Zhou Haoran, who was blinded earlier and insulted you. All the mistakes were mine. I hope you will save Yunxi, who is a pitiful child. If you have any hatred, just take it out on me! I, Zhou Haoran, swear here that as long as you can save my daughter, I am willing to do anything for you!¡±


    ¡°Master, what are you¡­¡±


    The people of Zhou family were shocked.


    Zhou Haoran, the powerful Origin Martial Realm expert, actually knelt down to Yang Chen!


    Yang Chen¡¯s heart was filled with anger, but when he saw Zhou Haoran¡¯s sincerity and an Origin Martial Realm expert actually put down his face and knelt down to him, his anger dissipated quite a bit.


    In front of such fatherly love, if he didn¡¯t take action, it would be seen as somewhat petty.


    With this in mind, Yang Chen waved his hand, ¡°Master Zhou, there¡¯s no need for this. Since I came today, I had the intention of saving Miss Zhou. I just hope that Master Zhou can be more prudent in understanding people in the future to avoid hurtilu others.¡±


    With that said, Yang Chen took out a silver needle from his sleeve.


    Holding the silver needle, he walked to Zhou Yunxi.


    Then, he raised his hand and inserted the needle directly into an acupoint on Zhou Yunxi¡¯s neck.


    Suddenly, Zhou Yunxi spat out blood. It was different from what she had before; it was thick and black blood. Upon closer observation, one could even notice the coldness coming from the blood.


    ¡°This¡­¡± Seeing that his daughter was bleeding from a single needle, Zhou Haoran couldn¡¯t help but feel anxious, ¡°Young friend Yang Chen, did you¡­ did you insert the needle in the wrong place?¡±


    Yang Chen rolled his eyes, ¡°Or do you, Master Zhou, want to do it?¡±


    Zhou Haoran had a knack for irritating people with what he said, causing them to be half-dead from anger.


    Zhou Haoran awkwardly chuckled.


    Fearing that his loudmouthed Clan Leader would offend Yang Chen, Zhou Yuan hurriedly said, ¡°Clan Leader, that black blood represents the toxins. Just now, Yang Chen helped the young lady detoxify. Now that the toxins are expelled¡­ The¡­ The young lady can be saved.¡±


    Of course, Yang Chen wouldn¡¯t recklessly confront Zhou Haoran. Seeing Zhou Yuan¡¯s explanation, he didn¡¯t bother wasting his breath, and pulled out several silver needles. With a stab, he inserted each one into Zhou Yunxi¡¯s acupoints.


    After several consecutive needles, Zhou Yunxi¡¯s once-weakening breath suddenly became lively.


    They were all martial arts practitioners here. They could definitely sense such a significant change and couldn¡¯t help but be overjoyed. ¡°Master, the young lady is getting better!¡±


    ¡°Yes! Yes, it¡¯s getting better.¡± Zhou Haoran¡¯s face was pale.


    Yang Chen slowly said, ¡°I told you just now that the Qinghuo Powder shouldn¡¯t be taken, but you didn¡¯t believe me. If I hadn¡¯t intervened in time, you would have had to bury Miss Zhou. But even though we treated her, the overbearing effects of the Qinghuo Powder have mainly impacted Zhou Yunxi¡¯s inner dual-polar force. To harmonize it back would not be an easy task.¡±


    Upon hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, Zhou Haoran angrily glared at Doctor Luo.


    This scared Doctor Luo pale. Recalling his earlier smugness and then his current miserable state, he could hardly imagine his fate. His eyes rolled back, and he fainted from fear.


    Seeing Doctor Luo like this, Zhou Haoran became even more anxious and said, ¡°Young friend Yang Chen, how can you save my daughter? Just say the word, even if it means I, Zhou Haoran, have to go through a sea of flames, I am willing!¡±


    ¡°Master Zhou, I have many ways to save Miss Zhou.¡± Yang Chen stood with his hands behind him, ¡°It¡¯s just that the materials needed for treatment are a bit precious.¡±


    If it weren¡¯t for Doctor Luo¡¯s meddling, it wouldn¡¯t be difficult to treat Zhou


    Yunxi.


    Unfortunately, Zhou Haoran refused to listen, and now it wouldn¡¯t be so easy to save Zhou Yunxi. Some sacrifices must be made to some extent.


    ¡°To save my daughter, I am willing to bear any price.¡± Zhou Haoran didn¡¯t even consider giving up. His attitude was firm and sincere.


    Seeing this, Yang Chen had a somewhat higher opinion of Zhou Haoran. He might be flawed in other aspects, but he genuinely loved his daughter. He then said, ¡°Alright, then, here¡¯s the prescription!¡±


    With a simple gesture, Yang Chen engraved several medicinal materials on a jade slip.


    Seeing these materials, Zhou Haoran gasped in his heart.


    However, thinking of his daughter¡¯s condition, Zhou Haoran steeled himself and said, ¡°Collect all these materials as quickly as possible, Elder Zhou Yuan. The sooner, the better, lest we delay the auspicious time calculated by our young friend Yang Chen.¡±


    ¡°Yes, Master!¡± Zhou Yuan did not hesitate and took the prescription, hurrying away.


    ¡°Doctor Yang, my daughter¡­¡± Zhou Haoran dared not say much, fearing that he might accidentally anger Yang Chen.


    Seeing Zhou Haoran so restrained, and hearing that his address for him had changed to Doctor Yang, Yang Chen thought about Zhou Haoran¡¯s Origin


    Martial Realm martial arts cultivation and couldn¡¯t help but smile, ¡°Master Zhou, don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ve already used silver needles to seal Miss Zhou¡¯s acupoints. There shouldn¡¯t be any problems for the time being. Just make sure to gather all the materials I need within a day. If you can gather these materials, I promise to return a lively Miss Zhou to your family!¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s good, that¡¯s good.¡± Hearing Yang Chen say this, Zhou Haoran¡¯s hanging heart finally settled down.. Then, he hurried to say, ¡°Well, don¡¯t you all hurry up and serve tea to Doctor Yang?¡±

 Chapter 235 - Chapter 235: Chapter 232: Whose Tongue to Cut Off_l

    Chapter 235: Chapter 232: Whose Tongue to Cut Off_l


    Translator: 549690339


    The attitude of the Zhou Family towards Yang Chen had changed drastically from just a moment ago.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t care much about this sudden change of attitude. What he cared about was Zhou Yunxi¡¯s condition and whether she could be cured, as this would affect whether he could safely reach Beishan Main City.


    It must be said that the Zhou Family, being such a large clan, was quite efficient in getting things done. In a short time, they managed to gather all the rare medicinal ingredients that were needed.


    At this moment, Zhou Haoran tentatively said, ¡°Doctor Yang, we have gathered all the materials you requested. What do you think..?¡±


    Yang Chen was calm and composed, looking at the prepared prescription. He casually etched some runes on the jade slip with his finger.


    Then, Yang Chen said unhurriedly, ¡°According to this method, make a soup medicine for Miss Zhou, and feed it to her. It will take less than three days for the Yin and Yang in her body to be balanced and restored to their original state.


    When this happens, Miss Zhou will naturally regain consciousness.¡±


    Hearing this, Zhou Haoran couldn¡¯t help but take a look at the prescription.


    The obscure healing method on the prescription made him feel dizzy, but he now had unconditional trust in Yang Chen and said, ¡°Doctor Yang, we are truly grateful for your kindness. In addition to the misunderstanding earlier, please feel free to state any conditions you may have.¡±


    Yang Chen glanced at Zhou Haoran and found that he didn¡¯t take the unpleasantness from earlier to heart, which made him chuckle silently.


    It seemed that Zhou Haoran, apart from other things, was truly devoted to his love for his daughter.


    With this thought in mind, Yang Chen calmly said, ¡°There¡¯s no need to discuss the matter of rewards in haste, Master Zhou. As for staying at the Zhou Family for a few days, I believe you wouldn¡¯t want me to take the reward and leave without seeing any improvement in Miss Zhou¡¯s condition.¡±


    Zhou Haoran¡¯s face turned red, as he had indeed thought about trying to persuade Yang Chen to stay for a few days. He hadn¡¯t expected Yang Chen to expose his thoughts so easily.


    The young man¡¯s magnanimity made Zhou Haoran feel ashamed, but he managed to awkwardly say, ¡°Doctor Yang, don¡¯t worry. Of course, I trust you.¡±


    Yang Chen smiled faintly, ¡°Master Zhou, you don¡¯t have to be so agitated. As a Dan Medical practitioner, it¡¯s only natural to ensure the illness is cured before discussing the reward. Moreover, it will take some time for Miss Zhou to fully recover even after she wakes up. So, it¡¯s only reasonable for me to stay with the Zhou Family for a few more days, assuming, of course, that you don¡¯t mind.¡±


    ¡°How could I mind? Doctor Yang, you are welcome to stay as long as you wish at our Zhou Family¡¯s residence!¡± Zhou Haoran wouldn¡¯t dare to mention making Yang Chen leave.


    He had no intention of doing so in the first place, especially after hearing that it involved the recovery of his daughter, he was even more reluctant to let Yang


    Chen go.


    Yang Chen¡¯s words were merely a reminder to Zhou Haoran.


    You can¡¯t be too cautious! Better safe than sorry.


    Although Yang Chen had a method to heal Zhou Yunxi and restore her consciousness instantly, if he did so without holding something over the Zhou Family¡¯s head, what could he do if they decided to turn against him?


    Seeing how important Zhou Yunxi was to the Zhou Family, and being alone in a foreign land with Gu Mingyue, Yang Chen had to be cautious. Regardless of whether the Zhou Family had any ulterior motives, a little extra caution wouldn¡¯t hurt.


    Zhou Haoran was lost in thought for a moment before saying, ¡°Speaking of


    Doctor Luo¡­ He dared to deceive me and caused my daughter so much harm. And he was just targeting Doctor Yang earlier. Doctor Yang, what do you think¡­ How should this ¡®Mister¡¯ Luo be dealt with?¡±


    Yang Chen stroked his chin, finding Zhou Haoran¡¯s intention of handing Doctor Luo over to him to deal with quite interesting. Wasn¡¯t this implying that he should vent his anger on Doctor Luo?


    Yang Chen was indeed infuriated.


    Maintaining his composure, he slowly said, ¡°Master Zhou, as a junior, I shouldn¡¯t interfere in the affairs of the Zhou Family. I¡¯m not in a position to decide what happens to Doctor Luo either. However¡­ earlier, he did say he wanted to cut off my tongue.¡±


    Although his statement was implicit, the intent behind his words was already quite clear.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t care whether Doctor Luo was good or bad in his medical practice. There were too many mediocre doctors in this world, and he couldn¡¯t manage all of them.


    But, Doctor Luo actually dared to threaten to cut off his tongue when they disagreed on something!


    Yang Chen was not someone with a good temper.


    Doctor Luo was currently unconscious and couldn¡¯t hear Yang Chen¡¯s words. If he had heard them, he would¡¯ve probably woken up just to pass out again.


    Understanding Yang Chen¡¯s meaning, Zhou Haoran casually laughed, ¡°I understand. You all, hurry up and arrange accommodations for Doctor Yang.¡±


    ¡°Yes!¡±


    These maids, who once looked down on Yang Chen, now saw him becoming an honored guest in the blink of an eye. They didn¡¯t dare to be negligent and respectfully arranged accommodations for him.


    After Yang Chen left, Zhou Haoran fell into deep thought.


    At the side, Zhou Yuan curiously asked, ¡°Master, how to deal with Doctor Luo?¡±


    Zhou Haoran thought for a moment, ¡°Right now, we still don¡¯t know Yunxi¡¯s condition. If we wait until she gets better, which would mean that Yang Chen is indeed skillful, we can still make a decision then. Right now, even though Doctor Luo is hateful, there¡¯s no need to act so early!¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s not quite right.¡± Zhou Yuan was shocked when he heard this and stifled a laugh at his clan leader¡¯s choice of action.


    Master Zhou was indeed a genius in cultivating Martial Arts, having reached the Origin Martial Realm in just over fifty years. However, when it came to leading a family, his ability was questionable. Being the head of a family required considering all aspects of a situation.


    Zhou Haoran didn¡¯t understand and asked, ¡°Oh, Elder Zhou Yuan, what¡¯s wrong?¡±


    ¡°Master, you have to act decisively when it comes to Doctor Luo. If you wait until Yunxi is better before taking action, wouldn¡¯t that offend Doctor Yanq?


    Think about it, since Doctor Yang dared to stay in our Zhou Family, he must have some degree of confidence. It¡¯s already too late to consider taking action when results are produced. By then, Doctor Yang¡¯s attitude towards our Zhou Family might change.¡±


    Zhou Haoran was taken aback, ¡°You have a point, Elder Zhou Yuan. What do you think we should do?¡±


    ¡°To be honest, in my humble opinion, Doctor Luo should be woken up now and have his tongue removed. This Mister Luo almost cost our young lady her life. How can we let him leave the Zhou Family so easily? Taking such action would be a perfect explanation to Mr. Yang Chen! Why not?¡± Zhou Yuan laughed..

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    In terms of understanding the human heart, Zhou Yuan was undoubtedly a better choice. His few words made Zhou Haoran think deeply and feel that they were impeccable.


    Zhou Yuan took a deep breath: ¡°Master, in my opinion, if our young friend Yang Chen doesn¡¯t cure Miss Yunxi, we can let it go. But if he can really cure her, you must treat him as an honored guest.¡±


    ¡°Is it that serious?¡± Zhou Haoran was puzzled.


    Zhou Yuan bitterly smiled: ¡°Of course it¡¯s serious, Master. You don¡¯t know. This little guy is so young, yet he has reached the third level of the Spirit Martial Realm. Our Miss is seventeen years old and has only achieved the third level of the Spirit Martial Realm! He¡¯s only fourteen or fifteen years old. The difference of two years is like the difference between heaven and earth.¡±


    Many sects accept disciples with only a two-year difference.


    If you enter the Spirit Martial Realm at the age of thirteen, most sects will accept you. If you enter the Spirit Martial Realm at the age of fourteen, those sects will not like you. It might seem like only a one-year difference, but it¡¯s a world of difference.


    ¡°Plus, Yang Chen¡¯s medical skills ¡­ Do you think this kid is ordinary?¡±


    Zhou Haoran is not a fool. Hearing this, he couldn¡¯t help but ask: ¡°Elder Zhou


    Yuan means that this little guy has an extraordinary origin?¡±


    ¡°I think it¡¯s very likely. I¡¯ve heard that the Yuanshan Sect and Canghai Sect both send their young disciples out for experience. Among them, there are some young geniuses with mature minds and extraordinary talents. Whether he is one of them or not, our Zhou Family¡­¡± Zhou Yuan¡¯s voice gradually became smaller.


    Zhou Haoran suddenly understood and immediately shouted: ¡°Wake up Doctor Luo and cut off his tongue!¡±


    For both Yang Chen and the Zhou Family, three days was not a long time.


    Yang Chen never doubted whether Zhou Yunxi would wake up, he had absolute confidence in his prescriptions and medical skills. As long as the Zhou Family wanted to genuinely cure Zhou Yunxi, there would be no reason for her not to wake up.


    Just as Yang Chen thought, three days later, Elder Zhou Yuan of the Zhou Family personally visited him.


    ¡°Young friend Yang Chen!¡± Zhou Yuan smiled faintly at that time, his attitude towards Yang Chen becoming much more polite than before.


    Yang Chen smiled and said, ¡°Senior, what brings you to see me so early?¡± Zhou Yuan slowly explained: ¡°Miss Yunxi suddenly woke up late last night. The Family Head was thrilled. He specially prepared a banquet this morning to invite you, young friend Yang Chen, to attend. At the same time, he wants our Miss to properly thank you!¡±


    ¡°Oh?¡± Yang Chen was not surprised and said, ¡°Since the Zhou Family has invited me so warmly, how can I refuse.¡±


    Hearing Yang Chen¡¯s acceptance, Zhou Yuan hurriedly led the way.


    Upon arriving at the Zhou Family¡¯s banquet venue, the attitudes of the Zhou Family members towards Yang Chen became much more polite.


    ¡°Physician Yang is here, please come in!¡± Zhou Haoran saw Yang Chen arrive and repeatedly invited him.


    As Yang Chen entered the banquet hall and looked around, most of the people were unfamiliar to him. However, he could tell that these were all high-level members of the Zhou Family. Among the most eye-catching was the now-awake Zhou Yunxi, whose pretty face was rosy red and looking healthier.


    It had to be said that Zhou Yunxi was indeed a rare beauty. When her face was pale, she still looked stunning. Now that she had regained her color, her big black eyes coupled with her cherry-like red lips made her look absolutely alluring and irresistible.


    At this moment, when she saw Yang Chen enter, Zhou Yunxi looked at the young man who had cured her, curiosity flashing in her eyes.


    When she woke up, her father had told her about Yang Chen. She had originally thought that the one who cured her would be an old man, but she was surprised to find that it was a young man much younger than herself.


    Zhou Haoran, seeing Yang Chen, said, ¡°Yunxi, hurry up and thank Physician


    Yang!¡±


    ¡°Yunxi thanks Physician Yang!¡± Zhou Yunxi hurriedly got up, lowered her head, and performed the unfamiliar daughter¡¯s gesture.


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but laugh when he saw this. It seemed that Zhou Yunxi was so bad at making a simple curtsy that she was clearly a martial arts maniac, bold in character. How could she have learned these ladylike gestures that noble ladies practice?


    He didn¡¯t mind: ¡°It¡¯s just a small effort, not worth mentioning. Besides, I didn¡¯t save Miss Zhou without any intention!¡±


    Hearing about the intention, Zhou Haoran was taken aback and didn¡¯t expect


    Yang Chen to be so straightforward. He immediately said: ¡°Young friend Yang Chen, please sit. Since you have cured my daughter, I will not be stingy as long as it is within my power!¡±


    ¡°With Master Zhou¡¯s words, I can rest assured.¡± Yang Chen didn¡¯t stand on ceremony and sat down directly in the chair, remaining calm in the face of the numerous masters of the Zhou Family.


    Zhou Haoran stared at Yang Chen¡¯s calmness, and couldn¡¯t help but take a cold breath. He then said: ¡°I don¡¯t know what young friend Yang Chen wants? Spirit Stones, or other Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures? Our Zhou Family can provide.¡±


    Now, Yang Chen¡¯s presence was still involved in whether Zhou Yunxi could fully recover, so Zhou Haoran would naturally not be vague.


    Yang Chen smiled faintly: ¡°To be honest, Master Zhou, I don¡¯t want any Spirit


    Stones or any other Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures!¡±


    ¡°What!¡± Zhou Haoran and the other elders looked at each other, somewhat puzzled.


    What did Yang Chen mean, he didn¡¯t want anything?


    Zhou Yuan, who was sitting next to Yang Chen and seemed thoughtful, said: ¡°Before treating our Miss Yunxi, young friend Yang Chen must have thought about what he wanted!¡±


    ¡°Indeed.¡± Yang Chen¡¯s expression didn¡¯t change, and Zhou Yuan was a smart man who saw through his thoughts at a glance. He didn¡¯t hide and was straightforward: ¡°I heard that Miss Yunxi is going to participate in the Genius Selection Competition held in Beishan Main City?¡±


    Zhou Yunxi, who was still unfamiliar with Yang Chen, hesitated a bit, nodded her head repeatedly, and gently said: ¡°Young Master Yang is right. This time I have to thank Young Master Yang for his help. If it were not for Young Master Yang¡¯s assistance, I am afraid I would have missed this Genius Selection


    Competition.¡±


    Zhou Haoran touched his chin thoughtfully as Yang Chen mentioned this. Was he planning to raise the price?


    Just as this thought settled in his heart, Yang Chen burst out astonishingly: ¡°To be honest, I, Yang Chen, also intend to participate in this Selection Competition!¡±


    ¡°This¡­¡±


    All the Zhou family members couldn¡¯t help but take a deep breath.


    Zhou Haoran subconsciously said: ¡°You mean, Physician Yang, you also want to participate in this Genius Selection Competition?¡±


    ¡°Does Master Zhou find it strange?¡± Yang Chen sipped his tea and gradually radiated his Martial Arts Cultivation qi.


    As soon as the martial arts cultivation of the third layer of the Spirit Martial Realm spread out, Zhou Family members who were not familiar with Yang Chen¡¯s martial arts cultivation couldn¡¯t help but be surprised.


    Zhou Yunxi¡¯s eyes brightened even further, a sly look flashed in her eyes, and it was unclear what she was thinking..

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    Zhou Haoran finally remembered Yang Chen¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation, and the fact that the young man with such profound Martial Arts Cultivation appeared on the way to MO City, which is the only way to Beishan Main City. What would he be doing there if not participating in the Selection Competition? He should have thought of this earlier.


    With this in mind, Zhou Haoran thoughtfully asked, ¡°My friend Yang Chen, I can understand that you are going to participate in the Selection Competition, but what does this have to do with my Zhou Family?¡±


    What is the connection between the two? This is something to think about deeply.


    ¡°There is still a long distance from MO City to Beishan Main City. In order for the Zhou Family to take Young Lady Yunxi to participate in the Selection


    Competition, preparations must have been made early,¡± Yang Chen said gently.


    ¡°That¡¯s true.¡± Zhou Haoran was still utterly confused.


    Yang Chen smiled casually, ¡°The journey is long and full of dangers. I¡¯m just a single person heading to Beishan Main City and might encounter some trouble along the way. So, I plan to go with the Zhou Family, in other words, let the Zhou Family give me a lift along the way!¡±


    That was his original intention.


    After all, with his current relationship with the Ming Emperor Sect, if they found out that he was in MO City, who could guarantee that the Ming Emperor Sect wouldn¡¯t take action against him?


    There is still, at least, a half-month journey to Beishan Main City.


    With his skills, he can indeed use the Face Changing Technique to hide himself, but this would also cause other troubles, such as the numerous mountain thiefs and robbers along the way. Instead of that, he might as well choose a suitable support like the Zhou Family to accompany him to the Beishan Main City.


    The Zhou Family is naturally the most suitable choice for him now.


    Although the strength of the Zhou Family is not as good as the Ming Emperor Sect, it is enough to make the Ming Emperor Sect no longer so wantonly.


    The Zhou Family members found it somewhat amusing.


    They originally thought Yang Chen would put forward some unacceptable conditions¡­


    As a result, Yang Chen simply said that he would go with them to Beishan Main City.


    This was simply a big bargain.


    Zhou Haoran was a little embarrassed, ¡°Isn¡¯t that it, Yang Chen, my friend? Are these your only conditions?¡±


    ¡°Just these,¡± Yang Chen shrugged.


    If Zhou 1¨Claoran thought his conditions were too low, then when the trouble from the Ming Emperor Sect arrived, he would know whether his conditions were high or low.


    Otherwise, why wouldn¡¯t he ask for any spirit stones?


    Because this condition was indeed not low.


    However, this has nothing to do with him, because after all, he saved Zhou Yunxi without any cost, so borrowing the Zhou Family¡¯s tiger skin wouldn¡¯t hurt, right?


    The banquet soon ended. Knowing that the Zhou Family would depart in ten days, Yang Chen felt a little bit more at ease. Soon after, he returned to his residence in the Zhou Family and began his cultivation after a brief settling down.


    As long as he enters the Spiritual Martial Realm 5th Level, he can take Qingming Zhenyuan Pill to directly reach the Sixth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm.


    He is not far from breaking through the Spiritual Martial Realm 5th Level, all he needs now is cultivation.


    In this way, two days passed¡­


    One day, while cultivating, Yang Chen suddenly opened his eyes, feeling someone visiting outside. His eyebrows raised, he looked at the already asleep Ming Yue and the moon in the sky, wondering who came to find him at this time of night.


    When he opened the door and stepped outside, he was momentarily taken aback and quite surprised.


    Wasn¡¯t the person who came to see him Zhou Yunxi, the young Miss of the Zhou Family?


    Under the moonlight, looking at Zhou Yunxi¡¯s beauty, Yang Chen was full of doubts, ¡°Miss Zhou, what brings you here at midnight?¡±


    Zhou Yunxi smiled sweetly, tidied up her hair and said softly, ¡°Yang Chen, my friend, the other day you saved me, I woke up but never had a chance to properly thank you. So tonight, I came specially to express my gratitude.¡±


    Yang Chen scratched his chin, if it was someone else witnessing this scene of Zhou Yunxi visiting at midnight, wouldn¡¯t they have ulterior motives in their heart?


    But Yang Chen didn¡¯t think things would be that simple, he said straightforwardly, ¡°Miss Zhou, just tell me directly, if you want to thank me, there are plenty of opportunities, there¡¯s no need to choose this quiet night.¡±


    Seeing Yang Chen seeing through her little girl¡¯s thoughts at a glance, Zhou Yunxi was stunned for a moment, and then laughed silently.


    Immediately after, Zhou Yunxi stopped acting and said with an apologetic expression, ¡°Young Master Yang, to be honest, after seeing your Martial Arts Cultivation the other day, I¡¯ve always wanted to consult with you. I hope Young Master Yang will be generous and not refuse my request!¡±


    Yang Chen was dumbfounded.


    This¡­


    Seeing Zhou Yunxi¡¯s serious expression, he was really at a loss.


    Apparently, this woman is also a battle fanatic.


    He had only revealed some of his Martial Arts strength, and this woman already wanted to challenge him?


    Yang Chen helplessly said, ¡°Miss Yunxi, there are many people in the Zhou


    Family to spar with, do you really need to specifically come to me for this?¡±


    Zhou Yunxi shook her head like a rattle drum, making Yang Chen speechless, ¡°It¡¯s different, the people in our clan, even if their Martial Arts Cultivation is the same as mine, their tricks are too cunning. It¡¯s just not fun to fight them. You¡¯re different, as a young person, you don¡¯t beat around the bush. Most importantly, you¡¯re a genius. I¡¯ve never really fought against a genius who¡¯s my equal.¡±


    This was true, as she had crushed other geniuses along the way.


    She had never met a genius like Yang Chen, whose Martial Arts Cultivation was the same as hers.


    Yang Chen frowned, ¡®Miss Zhou, you¡¯re a girl, there¡¯s no need to be so serious about this.¡±


    Zhou Yunxi blinked, ¡°What¡¯s wrong with me being a girl? Can¡¯t we girls be serious about this? Yang Chen, I don¡¯t agree with your reasoning.¡±


    ¡°Alright, alright, I won¡¯t argue with you. But you¡¯re not fully healed yet, and your strength can only be exerted to 40 or 50 percent at most. How can I spar with you?¡± Yang Chen sighed, seeing Zhou Yunxi¡¯s stubborn attitude, he knew that trouble had come.


    It seemed that there was no choice but to fight!


    Zhou Yunxi thought for a moment, ¡°Well, there are many ways to compare. Let¡¯s compare the power of our strikes.¡±


    ¡°Power?¡± Yang Chen asked curiously, ¡°How do we compare that?¡±


    Zhou Yunxi stuck out her tongue playfully and said, ¡°There is a way, you see this rock, this is a King Kong Stone, a heavenly material and earthly treasure that is very helpful to Martial Artists. Yang Chen, my friend, you should know a thing or two about that.. As long as we strike the King Kong Stone with a single move, the stronger the power, the deeper the indentation in the King Kong Stone will appear! We¡¯ll use this King Kong Stone to compare!¡±

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    Yang Chen somewhat understood the King Kong Stone. The peculiarity of this stone lay in its ability to test the power of a strike. Moreover, the stone¡¯s specialty was that as long as you didn¡¯t shatter the King Kong Stone in an instant, it would restore itself to its original state in a very short time after being dented.


    In fact, a martial artist with Origin Martial Realm cultivation couldn¡¯t destroy such a stone block in an instant. It was most suitable to test the Spirit Martial Realm level.


    ¡°I¡¯ve heard that there is a King Kong Stele in various stages of the Selection Competition tests for us martial artists, and it is even more exquisite and valuable than the King Kong Stone.¡± Zhou Yunxi¡¯s eyes gleamed, showing her great interest.


    Yang Chen crossed his arms behind his back, ¡°The comparison is very fair, but what I want to say is, Miss Yunxi, why should I compete with you? If I win, what benefits will I get? If there are no benefits, I won¡¯t waste my time here.¡±


    ¡°No, the competition is just for the competition, why talk about benefits?¡± Zhou Yunxi appeared very puzzled.


    Yang Chen laughed, ¡°That¡¯s the kind of person I am!¡±


    ¡°You¡­¡± Zhou Yunxi stared with her beautiful big eyes, quickly hugged her shoulders and pondered, ¡°How about this, if you win, I¡¯ll marry you.¡± Yang Chen was a little dumbfounded.


    He looked at Zhou Yunxi in bewilderment, ¡°No, Miss Yunxi, you can¡¯t talk nonsense like that!¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m not talking nonsense, I¡¯ve decided since I was little that if someone wants to marry me, first, they must be younger than me. Second, they must be passably good-looking. Third, they must be stronger than me. Otherwise, there¡¯s no discussion,¡± Zhou Yunxi earnestly explained, ¡°You are younger than me, look pretty good, and if you win, it¡¯s not a problem to marry you.¡±


    Yang Chen rolled his eyes, feeling that Zhou Yunxi was still just a young girl. She was probably pampered in the Zhou Family, a simple-minded girl.


    Zhou Yunxi then rubbed her hair, ¡°And, I don¡¯t seem to have anything on me that you would be interested in.¡±


    Yang Chen hurriedly persuaded, ¡°No need, I don¡¯t want this benefit.¡±


    He was just joking.


    How could he dare to want such a benefit?


    Frankly speaking, he wasn¡¯t interested in Zhou Yunxi at all, a girl who was obviously still a little girl.


    Considering the combined age of his previous and current life, he was naturally much older than Zhou Yunxi, and such a young girl held no appeal for him.


    If he had to choose, Zhang Xuelian would be much more enticing. First, she was extremely cold and proud, and second, she was generous. At first, Yang Chen wasn¡¯t so clear about his attitude towards Zhang Xuelian, but ever since he saw her generous hand, he had to admit that she was indeed very attractive.


    As for Zhou Yunxi, he didn¡¯t have any intentions towards her.


    Zhou Yunxi was somewhat dissatisfied with Yang Chen¡¯s lack of interest in marrying her, but her strong desire to fight still outweighed her dissatisfaction, ¡°Alright, let¡¯s quickly decide the outcome!¡±


    ¡°Please, Miss Yunxi,¡± Yang Chen gestured with one hand.


    Without any politeness, Zhou Yunxi took out a sharp sword with a flick of her sleeve.


    Immediately after, the sword emitted several purple runes that wrapped around it, hovering with majestic True Qi.


    Zhou Yunxi shouted, and the runes on the sword flew towards the King Kong Stone, one after another. The bombing sounds were continuous, creating quite a noise. Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but be amazed at the power.


    In order not to disturb Gu Mingyue¡¯s rest, Yang Chen had Rainbow secretly set up a soundproof formation. Although they couldn¡¯t fool others, it was more than enough to deceive Zhou Yunxi, a little girl.


    Soon, the smoke dissipated, and Yang Chen focused his gaze on the King Kong Stone, which had been dented by more than thirty percent.


    This power was already very impressive among the Third Level of the Spirit Martial Realm.


    Yang Chen touched his chin, feeling somewhat astonished. Zhou Yunxi was quite capable; with just a few moves, she displayed such extraordinary power.


    Zhou Yunxi was also very satisfied with the result of her attack, ¡°This is our Zhou Family¡¯s ancestral technique, ¡®Rune Sword Technique¡¯. It is a combination of rune secrets and sword techniques, and the power of the moves is unmatched. Ordinary cultivation methods can¡¯t compete with our Zhou Family¡¯s Rune Sword Technique in terms of power.¡±


    Yang Chen smiled faintly, unable to deny the power of the Rune Sword Technique.


    Indeed, the Dao of Talismans was profound and unfathomable. Integrating talismans with sword techniques created a unique method, enabling Zhou Family¡¯s ancestors to stand out.


    Zhou Yunxi rightfully had a reason to be proud. It wouldn¡¯t be easy for others to defeat her, but unfortunately, she encountered Yang Chen.


    Yang Chen said, ¡°Miss Yunxi, if I win, you mustn¡¯t disturb my future cultivation.¡±


    ¡°Of course, a bet is a bet. I won¡¯t disturb you,¡± Zhou Yunxi pursed her lips, ¡°But first, you have to win against me. If you can¡¯t, you¡¯ll have to work harder, and


    then I¡¯ll come to challenge you every day!¡±


    Watching Zhou Yunxi¡¯s playful and cute appearance, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but chuckle, ¡°Alright, here I come.¡±


    As soon as he finished speaking, his True Qi surged, preparing to make his move.


    ¡°Aren¡¯t you taking out a weapon?¡± Zhou Yunxi was surprised, her small mouth slightly agape.


    ¡°No need.¡± Yang Chen gestured with his fingers.


    Having the Heavenly Thunder Origin within him, his True Qi naturally merged with the lightning power, making it unnecessary to use a weapon.


    At that moment, he casually grabbed at the air with his empty hand. In an instant, thunder and lightning crackled around the center of his palm. Then, he shot a palm thunderbolt right into the air. The rumbling sounds intertwined, as if a hundred birds were screeching. The dazzling light made Zhou Yunxi cover her eyes, unable to see exactly what had happened.


    When she recovered, she saw that the King Kong Stone had been dented by more than half.


    Zhou Yunxi was so astonished that she couldn¡¯t believe it, ¡°How¡­ how is that possible!¡±


    Yang Chen crossed his arms behind his back, not bothering to explain.


    He was kidding.


    He had absorbed Innate Qi, and the True Qi in his body had become Innate True


    Combined with the Heavenly Thunder Origin, his lightning attacks were the strongest weapon. With these two aspects combined, his moves had power unmatched by others. He hadn¡¯t even used the Thunderbolt Style yet, but with it, he was confident he could dent the King Kong Stone even more.


    Of course, explaining this would be quite troublesome. Yang Chen shook his body, and in the next moment, his Spirit Martial Realm Fourth Level Martial Arts Cultivation was unveiled.


    ¡°Now, Miss Yunxi, do you understand?¡± Yang Chen said gently..

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    ¡°You, you actually have the strength of Spirit Martial Realm Fourth Level!¡± Zhou Yunxi¡¯s eyes widened, and she stomped her foot angrily: ¡°You¡¯re too bad, why didn¡¯t you tell me your strength from the beginning?¡±


    ¡°Did I have a chance?¡± Yang Chen¡¯s smile was bitter: ¡°Miss Yunxi, you insisted on comparing with me, and I couldn¡¯t refuse. Are you satisfied now?¡±


    Zhou Yunxi pouted, her eyes filled with curiosity and various emotions, and then said, ¡°Fine, I¡¯ll admit defeat and won¡¯t bother you while you cultivate unless it¡¯s necessary!¡±


    ¡°Thank you for your understanding, Miss Yunxi.¡± Yang Chen breathed a sigh of relief.


    Zhou Yunxi said irritably, ¡°But there is something important that I need to tell you.¡±


    ¡°Oh? Please go ahead, Miss Zhou.¡± Yang Chen stood with his hands behind his back.


    Zhou Yunxi smiled: ¡°My father told me to invite you to see him tomorrow


    morning. He has something important to discuss with you and hopes you can be on time.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Yang Chen fell into deep thought. Master Zhou wants to see him?


    Early the next morning, Yang Chen got up early and went directly to the front hall of the Zhou family.


    When he arrived, both Zhou Haoran and Elder Zhou Yuan were there. Seeing Yang Chen¡¯s arrival, they all looked at each other and then hurriedly got up to greet him: ¡°Yang Chen, my friend, you¡¯re here! Please, take a seat!¡±


    Yang Chen was confused, but he sat down anyway.


    He had heard from Zhou Yunxi the previous night that Zhou Haoran wanted to see him, so he had hurried over early in the morning. He didn¡¯t know why the people of the Zhou family wanted to see him and what it was all about.


    Feeling puzzled, Yang Chen didn¡¯t beat around the bush and asked, ¡°May I know why Master Zhou summoned me here so early?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s actually about something important. May I ask if you have the City Lord¡¯s Command?¡± Zhou Haoran tentatively asked.


    ¡°Of course I do,¡± Yang Chen replied calmly.


    Yang Chen naturally had it as the City Lord¡¯s Command was involved in whether he could participate in the Genius Selection Competition.


    It was the token that Jin Cheng had given him a few days ago ¨C the City Lord¡¯s


    Command.


    In fact, the only requirement for the Selection Competition was the City Lord¡¯s Command. Its purpose was to represent which city the participant was from and which city would be represented in the competition. His City Lord¡¯s Command was for Liaocheng!


    Upon hearing this, Zhou Haoran¡¯s eyebrows raised, and he sighed in relief, ¡°That¡¯s good¡­¡±


    ¡°Master Zhou, what is this about?¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but ask.


    ¡°To be honest, the situation is as follows. Right now, I am worried about the


    City Lord¡¯s Command for my daughter. If she doesn¡¯t have the City Lord¡¯s Command, it would be quite troublesome for her to participate in the Selection Competition,¡± Zhou Haoran said with a bitter smile.


    ¡°Is it difficult to get a City Lord¡¯s Command?¡± Yang Chen asked with a laugh.


    In many cities, before the Selection Competition starts, the City Lord¡¯s


    Mansion would widely distribute the City Lord¡¯s Command to let the talents in their city represent them and bring them glory. This was considered an honor, and once a talent made a name for themselves in the Selection Competition, the Beishan Main City would also pay extra attention to their city.


    No one would worry about not having a City Lord¡¯s Command.


    As long as you are talented, the City Lord¡¯s Mansion would love to give you the Command. You couldn¡¯t refuse even if you wanted to.


    Zhou Haoran smiled bitterly, ¡°You may not be aware, Yang Chen, my friend, that the City Lord¡¯s Command is indeed easy to get for others. But it¡¯s different for our Zhou family. We have a longstanding feud with the MO City City Lord Mansion. They would spare no effort to make things difficult for our family!¡±


    ¡°Oh? So you mean that the City Lord¡¯s Mansion is deliberately withholding the City Lord¡¯s Command from your Zhou family?¡± Yang Chen said.


    ¡°Exactly.¡± Zhou Haoran sighed, ¡°Actually, it would be easy for us to get our hands on a City Lord¡¯s Command. Anyway, the MO City City Lord Mansion will issue the Commands widely sooner or later. We can easily get one from someone else at that time.¡±


    ¡°Then why is Master Zhou doing this?¡± Yang Chen didn¡¯t understand, but he felt that there was more to the story behind Zhou Haoran¡¯s visit today.


    Zhou Haoran shook his head, ¡°A few days ago, my daughter had an accident during her cultivation and fell into a coma. The MO City City Lord Mansion heard the news and invited our Zhou family to be guests at their Mansion, saying they wanted to let their talented subordinates compete with my daughter. This is clearly a provocation! My daughter then fell into a coma, and they want to compete now. What can we compete with?¡±


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but laugh. The way the MO City City Lord Mansion acted was indeed cunning and treacherous.


    With such a petty style, it was no wonder the Zhou family could suppress the City Lord Mansion in MO City.


    How could someone without vision achieve greatness?


    ¡°Now, my dilemma is also this. Although Yunxi has woken up, she is not completely recovered. Moreover, I¡¯ve heard that the MO City City Lord Mansion has invited an Inner Sect Genius from Taotu Sect to oversee the competition. My daughter wouldn¡¯t stand a chance against this person even if she were fully recovered!¡± Zhou Haoran was extremely troubled.


    Yang Chen stroked his chin with interest and said, ¡°What does this have to do with me, Master Zhou?¡±


    Zhou Haoran smiled awkwardly, ¡°The situation is like this. If we don¡¯t go to the City Lord Mansion today, our Zhou family will lose face. If we go and my daughter loses, losing the City Lord¡¯s Command is a small matter, but losing our reputation is a big one. It¡¯s clear that the MO City City Lord Mansion wants to take this opportunity to suppress our Zhou family.¡±


    ¡°So, Master Zhou wants me to help?¡± Yang Chen could see what Zhou Haoran was getting at.


    Zhou Haoran¡¯s face turned red, and he sighed, ¡°I hope Yang Chen, my friend, can help us.¡±


    ¡°In theory, I have no reason to help you. However, since I have a cooperation with your Zhou family, helping you one more time wouldn¡¯t hurt. But, without knowing the situation of the opponents, I can¡¯t guarantee that I¡¯ll win!¡± Yang Chen stood up with his hands behind his back: ¡°Besides, this time¡¯s help and the previous treatment of Miss Yunxi are separate matters!¡±


    Yang Chen was helpless.


    How did he get involved with the Taotu Sect and the Ming Emperor Sect?


    Seeing Yang Chen accept the request, Zhou Haoran and the surrounding elders couldn¡¯t help but feel relieved.


    They knew that Yang Chen had easily defeated Zhou Yunxi and possessed the terrifying strength of the Spirit Martial Realm Fourth Level.


    If Yang Chen agreed to help, the Zhou family should have no problem maintaining their dignity this time.


    As for the reward, Zhou Haoran steeled himself: ¡°Young friend Yang Chen, as long as you¡¯re willing, you can ask for any Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures or Spirit Stones, and I, as a senior, will not hesitate!¡±

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    Chapter 240: Chapter 237: Seeing MO Shengyun Again?_l


    Translator: 549690339


    As for the rewards, Yang Chen didn¡¯t rush to mention them, as he didn¡¯t like negotiating with others before accomplishing anything.


    This also caused Zhou Haoran to secretly admire Yang Chen a bit more. Not only was Yang Chen extremely talented, but his disposition was also impeccable in their eyes. They originally thought that since they needed Yang Chen¡¯s help, he would inevitably take this opportunity to make excessive demands. However, they didn¡¯t expect that Yang Chen had no such intention.


    Before accomplishing anything, he didn¡¯t even think about setting any conditions.


    This also made them sigh secretly. Although Zhou Yunxi had decent talent, her temperament was far inferior to Yang Chen¡¯s; she seemed more like an immature girl in comparison.


    It seemed to prove the saying: There are always superior individuals and


    higher mountains.


    And so, they reached an agreement, and in the afternoon, a large team from the Zhou family set off for the MO City City Lord Mansion.


    The construction of MO City¡¯s City Lord Mansion was similar to Liaocheng¡¯s, and its scale was even more impressive than Liaocheng¡¯s. Even the martial artists¡¯ Martial Arts Cultivation in MO City caused Yang Chen to be secretly astonished. It had to be said that MO City¡¯s strength was more than a notch above Liaocheng¡¯s.


    Not to mention anything else, the MO City City Lord Mansion wasn¡¯t even run by the current head of MO City, and its strong figures in the city were more formidable than those in the Liaocheng City Lord Mansion.


    Yang Chen, in the Zhou family crowd, did not stand out.


    He glanced around and muttered to himself, ¡°It seems that the rumors about MO City City Lord Mansion and Zhou family having a grudge are true. Although the guards let us through all the way, they didn¡¯t even exchange pleasantries with the Zhou family members. It seems that there really are a lot of private feuds between the two sides, otherwise, there would at least be some polite remarks.¡±


    Seeing this scene, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but lower his opinion of the MO City City Lord Mansion¡¯s magnanimity.


    Since they were the Mansion¡¯s people, they should display the demeanor of MO City¡¯s public figures. Even if they had enmity and resentment with others, they should still value the principles of courtesy. That was the manifestation of a generous heart.


    If a force couldn¡¯t show enough magnanimity, being replaced by others was just a matter of time.


    Lost in thought, Yang Chen glanced around, ¡°Master Zhou, it seems that the strength of different cities varies greatly.¡±


    ¡°Of course, our MO City is a first-class city in North Mountain County!¡± Zhou Haoran said with a light smile, ¡°Seeing that Yang Chen, my friend, has traveled through so many cities along the way, it¡¯s normal for you to have this doubt!¡± ¡°First-class city? What does that mean?¡± Yang Chen asked curiously.


    Zhou Yuan hurriedly explained, ¡°The strength of the cities is divided into clear tiers. For example, our MO City is very close to the Beishan Main City, and its overall strength is strong. Naturally, it¡¯s classified as a first-class city. Going down from there, there are second-class cities and third-class cities!¡±


    ¡°Going up, there are cities at the main city level! ¡± Yang Chen touched his chin and pondered for a moment.


    No wonder.


    If it were divided this way, the strength of Liaocheng would likely be barely a third-class city.


    After all, he had passed through many cities along the way, and many of them were stronger than Liaocheng.


    Zhou Haoran¡¯s attitude towards Yang Chen had changed from the beginning to the present with a complete 180-degree turn. He patiently explained, ¡°The main cities are divided into three: Beishan Main City, Descending Dragon City, and Cloud Water City. These three cities are all under the jurisdiction of Beishan Main City and are considered top -class city forces! The power of each city is no less than that of the Six Sects! ¡±


    ¡°So that¡¯s how it is,¡± Yang Chen exclaimed in sudden realization.


    It seemed that the Six Sects, though powerful, were nothing in front of Beishan Main City.


    As they were lost in thought, the Zhou family members arrived at the MO City City Lord Mansion¡¯s Great Hall.


    At that moment, a cheerful laughter entered the ears of the crowd.


    ¡°Friends of the Zhou family are indeed punctual! All of you are esteemed guests, please come in!¡± A middle-aged man dressed in a black robe stood not far away with his hands behind his back, a smile on his face, but there was a hint of insincerity beneath it.


    Zhou Haoran snorted coldly but didn¡¯t pretend, and slowly said, ¡°Then we of


    the Zhou family will not stand on ceremony.¡±


    As Zhou Haoran and the middle-aged man were talking, Zhou Yuan spoke up, worried that Yang Chen would not know, ¡°This man is the City Lord of MO City


    City Lord Mansion. His strength has reached the Origin Martial Realm Third


    Layer, one layer lower than our Family Head. He is very resentful about this! He even found an excuse to challenge our Family Head privately, but unfortunately, he still fell short.¡±


    Yang Chen nodded in acknowledgment.


    In an instant, the Zhou family members entered the Great Hall and took their seats in the City Lord¡¯s Mansion.


    That City Lord of MO City, Feng Jindao, stroked his small goatee and appeared to be kind and affable, ¡°What are you waiting for? Serve tea to the members of the Zhou family!¡±


    Seeing Feng Jindao¡¯s pretentious expression, Zhou Haoran snorted, ¡°Thank you, City Lord Feng.¡±


    ¡°No need to be polite, no need to be polite. Brother Zhou, your Zhou family¡¯s little girl Yunxi is the trump card for our City Lord Mansion¡¯s Genius Selection Competition this year,¡± Feng Jindao said while glancing at Zhou Yunxi who had seated herself, his eyes narrowing with a feigned smile.


    Zhou Yunxi had actually woken up?


    This surprised him.


    However, with his rich experience, he could tell at a glance that Zhou Yunxi¡¯s injuries had clearly not healed yet.


    This made the corners of his lips rise as he said, ¡°Yunxi, our MO City is counting on you this time. If you can bring glory to MO City and win the favor of Beishan Main City, your uncle will surely reward you handsomely!¡±


    ¡°Thank you, Uncle Feng,¡± Zhou Yunxi stood up and bowed slightly.


    Feng Jindao coughed twice, ¡°You don¡¯t have to thank me just yet. If you want to win honor for MO City, Yunxi, it¡¯s not that your uncle wants to test you. If your Zhou family wants to get the City Lord¡¯s Command and participate in the Genius Selection Competition, you must first show some strength that I can recognize. Otherwise, if you go and make a fool of yourselves, the people you¡¯ll lose face for will still be from MO City!¡±


    Yang Chen had thought that Feng Jindao would be able to pretend for a while longer, but he didn¡¯t expect the other party¡¯s true colors to show so quickly.


    Zhou Haoran had long known Feng Jindao¡¯s insincere intentions and snorted coldly, ¡°City Lord Feng, whatever test you want to give our Zhou family, just say it. We¡¯ll take it all.¡±


    ¡°Oh, Brother Zhou is truly straightforward.¡± Feng Jindao¡¯s eyes flashed coldly. He was curious where Zhou Haoran¡¯s confidence came from; the Zhou family¡¯s number one genius, Zhou Yunxi, hadn¡¯t recovered yet, so what was Zhou Haoran going to use to fight against him?


    Then, he clapped his hands, ¡°MO Xiaoyou, please come out!¡±


    As soon as his words fell, a young man wearing a Taotu Sect Taoist robe came out with his hands behind his back.


    The young man had no expression on his face and exuded an air of arrogance.


    His gaze swept around, as if nothing was worth noting.


    When Yang Chen saw this young man, he couldn¡¯t help but smile.


    The trump card Feng Jindao had invited turned out to be MO Shengyun, whom he had encountered a few days ago!

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    Chapter 241: Chapter 238: Didn¡¯t Even Dare to Fight_1


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    Regarding MO Shengyun, who was always condescending and treated everything like ants, Yang Chen still remembered him clearly. Now seeing MO Shengyun has completely walked out of the shadows of being defeated by him but still hasn¡¯t changed his temperament, Yang Chen shook his head slightly.


    If a genius always looks down on everything and thinks others are inferior to him, he can never truly be called a genius.


    The real genius is one who is brave enough to recognize his own shortcomings and move forward!


    Feng Jindao invited MO Shengyun out and then laughed, ¡°This is MO Shengyun, an Inner Disciple of Taotu Sect. He happened to pass by MO City on his way to the Genius Selection Competition. Haha, I was lucky to invite him. MO Xiaoyou is interested in the geniuses of the Zhou family and wants to have a competition. Master Zhou, I wonder if Miss Yunxi is willing to come up and teach him a lesson or two?¡±


    MO Shengyun raised his eyebrows slightly and glanced at the pale-faced Zhou Yunxi, then the corner of his mouth curled up. Did this sickly girl really think she could fight with him? How ridiculous.


    However, this woman¡¯s gentle and frail beauty is not a bad choice to pursue.


    When the people of the Zhou family heard that MO Shengyun was an Inner Disciple of the Taotu Sect, their faces changed slightly. Soon, Zhou Haoran calmed down and said coldly, ¡°City Lord Feng, if you really want to suppress our Zhou family, you can, but we have countless geniuses in our family, and Yunxi will not be participating today.¡±


    Seeing this, Feng Jindao laughed.


    It seemed that Zhou Haoran was afraid, dreading that his daughter would make a mistake in the face of MO Shengyun, who was an Inner Disciple of the Taotu Sect, and not daring to let her fight.


    Even more so, MO Shengyun stood with his hands behind his back and lazily said, ¡°All right, don¡¯t waste time. Whoever you send from the Zhou family is the same to me. The result will be the same anyway. Hurry up and choose someone, this young master still has things to do.¡±


    Seeing MO Shengyun¡¯s arrogant appearance, the members of the Zhou family were angry, their eyes emitting fire, but when they remembered MO Shengyun¡¯s status, they could only sigh and looked at Zhou Haoran.


    Feng Jindao also laughed and said, ¡°Master Zhou, who do you plan to send from the Zhou family to take the lead? With my City Lord¡¯s Command, not just anyone can get it. If they can¡¯t even withstand two moves from Master MO, I wouldn¡¯t let you embarrass yourselves at the Selection Competition!¡±


    Zhou Haoran said coldly, ¡°City Lord Feng, you don¡¯t need to worry about that.


    Yang Chen, my friend, I¡¯m sorry to trouble you.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Yang Chen put down the tea in his hand and stood up.


    Seeing that the Zhou family had sent out an unknown junior, Feng Jindao sneered, ¡°Master Zhou, your Zhou family is really casual, sending an unknown junior.¡±


    Yang Chen, with his hands behind his back, said casually, ¡°Junior Yang Chen is indeed an unknown, but coincidentally, I have some connection with Young Master Mo. Haha, Brother MO, long time no see.¡±


    The moment MO Shengyun saw Yang Chen, his eyes widened, and he even stepped back in slight fear, his expression extremely awkward.


    He had just managed to get out of the shadow caused by Yang Chen and had boasted just now that anyone who came would be the same.


    But now, Yang Chen¡­


    Thinking of Yang Chen¡¯s terrifying strength that could crush him, MO Shengyun couldn¡¯t help but tremble in his heart.


    When he thought that no one among the young generation in Liaocheng could rival him, Yang Chen appeared.


    When he thought that no one in MO City could rival him, it was Yang Chen again.


    Why could Yang Chen never let him go?


    However, he didn¡¯t know that Yang Chen hadn¡¯t expected this either.


    Seeing Yang Chen and MO Shengyun so close, both Feng Jindao and Zhou Haoran were filled with surprise.


    Yang Chen lazily said, ¡°Brother MO, are you interested in having a second round?¡±


    MO Shengyun¡¯s expression fluctuated, and it took him a while to say, ¡°There¡¯s no need for a match. City Lord Feng, let¡¯s find someone else for today¡¯s matter!¡±


    ¡°No!¡± Feng Jindao¡¯s eyes widened in disbelief. He finally felt that victory was within his grasp and could suppress the arrogance of the Zhou family today.


    At least he had witnessed MO Shengyun¡¯s strength and had confidence that no one in MO City could match him!


    However, when MO Shengyun saw the unknown junior he thought of, he didn¡¯t say a word, and ran away like a rabbit seeing a tiger, not even having the courage to fight.


    ¡°MO Xiaoyou, didn¡¯t we agree on this?¡± Feng Jindao wanted to get angry, but when he thought of MO Shengyun¡¯s background and status, he had to swallow his anger and speak politely and respectfully.


    MO Shengyun shouted, ¡°I said, City Lord Feng, find someone else!¡±


    Feng Jindao felt like crying.


    Find someone else, who should he invite?


    He spent so many Spirit Stones to invite MO Shengyun, and now he just backed out. Who should he invite now?


    MO Shengyun, on the other hand, was very decisive. He knew the gap between himself and Yang Chen, and didn¡¯t even think about fighting. He just turned around and left.


    Feng Jindao was left standing there, in a tricky situation.


    The people from the MO City City Lord¡¯s Mansion looked awkvvard and didn¡¯t know what to say.


    The Zhou family members were also stunned by this dramatic scene, but soon Zhou Haoran laughed, ¡°City Lord Feng, it seems that the genius you invited doesn¡¯t even want to think about fighting with our Yang Chen, oh no no no, I should say this genius is too busy to compete and has other things to do.¡±


    The mockery in this statement couldn¡¯t be more obvious, making Feng Jindao¡¯s face turn black with anger.


    At this point, Feng Jindao had no face to continue the fight, he shouted, ¡°Issue the City Lord¡¯s Command!¡±


    After he issued the order to the servants, Feng Jindao turned around and left without delay.


    The people underground could only grit their teeth and issue the City Lord¡¯s Command to the Zhou family.


    The Zhou family was overjoyed on receiving the City Lord¡¯s Command, ¡°Yang


    Chen, my friend, thank you so much for this time. By the way, that MO


    Shengyun from Taotu Sect¡¯s Inner Door¡­ with you?¡±


    Yang Chen looked at the surprised gazes around him, including Zhou Yunxi¡¯s curious blinking eyes, and knew that it would be hard not to explain. He could only say, ¡°I once fought a round with MO Shengyun and won by a fluke. Now that I¡¯ve met MO Shengyun again, it must be luck. MO Shengyun just lost to me a few days ago, so naturally he wouldn¡¯t think of humiliating himself again.¡±


    MO Shengyun was quite decisive.


    This made the Zhou family members gasp in surprise.


    Although Yang Chen¡¯s words were modest, could it be as simple as winning by fluke that scared MO Shengyun like that?


    MO Shengyun and Yang Chen aren¡¯t even on the same level!


    Who exactly is Yang Chen? Even inner sect disciples of a sect like Taotu would run away when they see him.


    Zhou Haoran was puzzled, but he didn¡¯t bother thinking about it any longer, and laughed heartily, ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡±

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    Chapter 242: Chapter 239: Life Extension Pill Materials_l


    Translator: 549690339


    Yang Chen and the Zhou Family members left the MO City City Lord Mansion in a grand procession.


    At the same time, MO Shengyun, who had originally planned to show off his abilities but ended up humiliated, returned to his residence within MO City City Lord Mansion.


    As soon as he opened the door, a fragrant breeze hit him. A slender and rosy-faced pretty woman leaped into MO Shengyun¡¯s arms, without any regard for propriety between men and women. Her seductive posture could not be more enticing.


    ¡°Brother Yun, what¡¯s wrong? You look so gloomy.¡± The woman exhaled softly, stroking MO Shengyun¡¯s heartstrings.


    Upon closer inspection, this woman was none other than Ming Emperor Sect¡¯s girl Wen Zi.


    It was unclear when Wen Zi became involved with MO Shengyun.


    MO Shengyun had been filled with resentment, but at this moment, he was seduced by the woman, and his belly filled with burning rage. ¡°Hmph, guess who I met today?¡±


    ¡°Who did you meet?¡± Wen Zi pretended to be shy, but her eyes were sharp.


    ¡°Yang Chen!¡± MO Shengyun said with a low snort.


    Wen Zits delicate body trembled: ¡°That kid, he¡¯s actually in MO City?¡±


    ¡°Hmph, it¡¯s none other than him. Doesn¡¯t your Ming Emperor Sect want to kill this kid? Now the opportunity is here!¡± MO Shengyun laughed cruelly, ¡°I will not allow a country bumpkin to shit and piss on my head!¡±


    Thinking back to his humiliation in the Great Hall, MO Shengyun¡¯s chest burned with anger, unable to calm down.


    When had he ever lost face like this? In front of so many people, he didn¡¯t even have the courage to fight.


    As for Wen Zi, her eyes flashed with a subtle ferocity when she heard the name


    Yang Chen. ¡°That little bastard killed my Ming Emperor Sect¡¯s outer disciple


    Liu Taixing, and my Brother Liu¡­ I treated him like my own brother.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, from now on, I will love you even more than Liu Taixing,¡± MO Shengyun said, appeasing Wen Zi who looked pitiful and charming. ¡°That beast Yang Chen, in order to covet the treasures on Liu Taixing¡¯s body, he actually attacked and injured him. Such a person, if not eliminated, where is justice!¡±


    Wen Zi appeared delicate and vulnerable, with tears in her eyes, she twisted her body in MO Shengyun¡¯s arms. ¡°Then you must love me dearly.¡±


    ¡°Rest assured, once I return to the sect this time, I will definitely speak to my master about marrying you.¡±


    ¡°Brother Yun, what¡¯s the hurry? I¡¯ll be yours sooner or later anyway.¡± Wen Zi knew men¡¯s thoughts all too well.


    Once a man tasted the sweetness, all his promises would amount to nothing. Without gaining any benefits from MO Shengyun, she would not easily let him have her.


    Wen Zi, afraid of angering MO Shengyun, quickly said, ¡°Right now, the most important thing is Yang Chen. You¡¯ve just met him, so he must not have gone far. I¡¯ll contact my Ming Emperor Sect¡¯s elders and disciples in MO City now, and find an opportunity to get rid of this kid!¡±


    Kill intent filled Wen Zi¡¯s eyes as the scapegoat could die a little more obscurely!


    Once he was dead, everything would be settled!


    Yang Chen was completely unaware of Wen Zi and MO Shengyun¡¯s affairs. He


    thought that MO Shengyun was alone and didn¡¯t take him seriously. Now, he returned to the Zhou Family with them.


    It was on the way that Yang Chen suddenly raised his eyebrows, ¡°What? This


    Chamber of Commerce has some of the materials for refining the Life


    Extension Pills?¡±


    ¡°Exactly, Young Master! Hurry and buy them! These materials are hard to come by.¡± Rainbow was so excited that tears were about to fall. In the Eight


    Extremities Flowing River, she urged Yang Chen to take action, as the Life Extension Pills were too important for their Fishpeople Tribe.


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but laugh, ¡°What¡¯s the rush? I¡¯m going now!¡±


    He knew that Rainbow was anxious and not stingy at all, so he immediately said to Master Zhou, ¡°MO City is so big, I¡¯d like to go around and have some fun. I¡¯ll come back to Zhou Family later!¡±


    ¡°Oh? It turns out that¡¯s the case. In that case, I won¡¯t bother Young Master Yang¡¯s interest in playing.¡± Zhou Haoran did not stop him. It was normal for someone of Yang Chen¡¯s age to have a playful heart.


    He said that his own daughter only enjoyed cultivation and play.


    Sometimes when she was addicted to playing, she couldn¡¯t stop. Yang Chen was already doing well in comparison.


    He didn¡¯t know Yang Chen¡¯s true thoughts.


    Following the direction Rainbow pointed out, Yang Chen arrived at the entrance of the Chamber of Commerce.


    ¡°Longteng Trading Association, what a great name!¡± Saying this, Yang Chen entered the trading association.


    ¡°Young Master, what can I do for you? Our trading association has a wide variety of goods, everything you could need!¡± The shopkeeper, after seeing Yang Chen¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation, was startled and began to fawn incessantly, afraid of making Yang Chen unhappy.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t waste any words, heading straight for the Life Extension Pill materials that Rainbow had discovered.


    ¡°It¡¯s the Ageless Flower¡­¡± Yang Chen marveled.


    This Ageless Flower was very rare, and he didn¡¯t expect to find one in the MO City Trading Association.


    The shopkeeper noticed Yang Chen¡¯s interest in the Ageless Flower and hesitated, ¡°Young Master, you have excellent taste! This Ageless Flower is our Longteng Trading Association¡¯s newly acquired treasure. However, it¡¯s only for display and not for sale¡­¡±


    ¡°The price is negotiable.¡± Yang Chen didn¡¯t waste any more words.


    Of course, the Ageless Flower wouldn¡¯t be cheap, and he could understand that.


    Just this one Ageless Flower, when consumed, could increase a martial artist¡¯s lifespan by three years. Such a rare treasure, if refined into a Life Extension Pill, could extend one¡¯s life by more than ten years or even possibly twenty years with luck.


    The shopkeeper saw Yang Chen¡¯s grand manner and hesitated a bit.


    ¡°Haha, this young friend has great boldness! The Ageless Flower is indeed our Longteng Trading Association¡¯s treasure for display, but rules are dead while people are alive.¡± At this moment, a burst of laughter rang out.


    Yang Chen looked toward the source of the laughter and discovered that it came from an elderly man who was slowly walking forward. This elder was wearing the uniform of the Longteng Trading Association, clearly the real decision-maker of the trading association.


    Yang Chen smiled faintly, ¡°Can you make the decision?


    ¡°I am the Longteng Trading Association¡¯s Elder Liu, in charge of overseeing the store. If this young friend is interested in the Ageless Flower, it¡¯s the flower¡¯s fortune. However, regarding the price¡­¡± The Trading Association¡¯s Elder hesitated but his meaning couldn¡¯t have been more obvious.


    Yang Chen smiled faintly, and after hearing from Rainbow that the elder¡¯s cultivation level was at the Ling Wu Realm Peak, he knew that he could make a decision on the Ageless Flower. In a calm tone, he said, ¡°As for the price, Elder Liu, just name it! Just bear in mind that I have a deep relationship with the


    Zhou Family, so I hope Elder Liu can give me a fair price..¡±

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    Chapter 243: Chapter 240: Ming Emperor Sect¡¯s Pursuit_1


    Translator: 549690339


    These words that I have deep roots with the Zhou family seemed unintentional, but they startled Elder Liu into a cold sweat. He originally thought Yang Chen was a fool, trying to blackmail him for a good deal, but he didn¡¯t expect Yang Chen to be connected to the Zhou family, which made him feel slightly embarrassed. The power of the Zhou family was something their Longteng Trading Association couldn¡¯t afford to offend.


    Yang Chen had already taken these precautions in order to prevent the Trading Association from having any ill intentions. He took the initiative to mention his connection to the Zhou family, borrowing their power for his own purposes. If the Trading Association really investigated this, he wouldn¡¯t be afraid either.


    With the support of the Zhou family, his actions would be much easier.


    Elder Liu was a smart man. Seeing Yang Chen¡¯s boldness, combined with the fact that his eyes didn¡¯t waver at all, he realized that the young man in front of him wasn¡¯t lying.


    With this thought, Elder Liu, with his hands behind his back, uttered, ¡°Twenty-five thousand spirit stones for the price, I think it¡¯s quite reasonable.¡±


    He had initially wanted to ask for thirty thousand, trying to rip Yang Chen off, but after considering the Zhou family connection, he quoted a price of twenty-five thousand spirit stones.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t hesitate, ¡°Final offer, twenty thousand spirit stones!¡±


    Elder Liu raised his eyebrows, realizing that the young man in front of him was good at bargaining. Twenty thousand spirit stones may seem like just a number, but Yang Chen reduced it by five thousand, and most importantly, twenty thousand spirit stones were indeed the normal price for the Ageless Flower, leaving no room for debate.


    ¡°Twenty-two thousand!¡± Elder Liu was unwilling, ¡°Young Master, the Ageless


    Flower is an incredibly rare item, asking for a little more is not a problem!¡±


    ¡°Hehe, Elder Liu should think about it carefully. The Ageless Flower only increases lifespan by three years. It¡¯s not worth this price.¡± Yang Chen said lazily.


    ¡°But the Ageless Flower is a material for refining Life Extension Pills.¡± Elder Liu replied.


    Upon hearing this, Yang Chen¡¯s mouth curved upward, ¡°But who in MO City can refine Life Extension Pills? Elder Liu, I can¡¯t afford your price. I¡¯ll take my leave first.¡±


    After saying this, Yang Chen turned around and left.


    ¡°This!¡±


    Elder Liu was anxious.


    He hesitated for a breath or two before hastyly saying, ¡°Wait a minute, young man. How about twenty-one thousand?¡±


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t even stop walking.


    ¡°Twenty thousand, fine, just twenty thousand!¡± Elder Liu took a deep breath of cold air, gritted his teeth and reluctantly agreed.


    Indeed, the reason Elder Liu kept the Ageless Flower for display and not for sale was not because it was exceptionally valuable, but because it couldn¡¯t be sold. The Ageless Flower was indeed a rare species, but the price wasn¡¯t as high as twenty thousand spirit stones.


    If someone could refine the Life Extension Pill, the price of the Ageless Flower would naturally rise.


    But no one in MO City could do it.


    Left with no choice, he, as the manager of the Trading Association, had just come up with the rule of only displaying and not selling. He was using the unsellable Ageless Flower to boost his status. Since it couldn¡¯t be sold anyway, why not hype it up?


    But this young man in front of him saw through his intention at once.


    Now he had no other choice but to reluctantly agree with Yang Chen.


    Upon hearing twenty thousand spirit stones, Yang Chen¡¯s mouth curled up, and he turned around, ¡°Thank you, Elder Liu.¡±


    He also sighed in his heart.


    Helpless, with scant resources, even a few thousand spirit stones needed to be saved. He couldn¡¯t afford twenty-five thousand spirit stones, as it would exhaust all his spirit stones.


    Elder Liu was somewhat displeased, but he still took out the Ageless Flower,


    ¡°Can the Young Master pay the spirit stones now?¡±


    Yang Chen handed over twenty thousand spirit stones as requested.


    This made Elder Liu carefully count the spirit stones. Seeing that the amount was sufficient, he finally showed a happy expression, ¡°The Ageless Flower now belongs to Young Master.¡±


    Yang Chen looked at the Ageless Flower in his hand and gently smiled. He was about to leave when suddenly, his eyes narrowed, and his expression grew cold.


    That¡¯s because, at that moment, there were suddenly more people in the Trading Association.


    Counting them, there were dozens of people, at least.


    These dozens of people entered the Trading Association one after another, instantly focusing their souls on him. Judging by their expressions, it was clear these people had malicious intentions.


    Elder Liu obviously noticed it too. Seeing these people¡¯s intentions, he stepped forward, ¡°What do you all mean? Our Longteng Trading Association is not a soft persimmon for anyone to knead. If you want to cause trouble, please go elsewhere. Otherwise, don¡¯t blame our Longteng Trading Association for being impolite!¡±


    As soon as these words fell, Elder Liu suddenly emitted an astonishing Ling Wu Realm Peak qi.


    The middle-aged man in the lead wore a Daoist robe and sneered, ¡°You dare to meddle with our Ming Emperor Sect affairs? A mere Longteng Trading


    Association elder, don¡¯t you think you¡¯re tired of living?¡±


    After speaking, the man emitted an imposing Half-step Yuan Martial Realm qi.


    This qi instantly spread out, causing Elder Liu¡¯s face to pale suddenly.


    ¡°You, you are from the Ming Emperor Sect!¡± Elder Liu¡¯s eyes widened, his voice trembling as he realized the identity of these people.


    The shopkeeper was also frightened.


    Elder Liu was somewhat more calm, ¡°The esteemed Ming Emperor Sect members, our trading association is only a small business. We have never offended the Ming Emperor Sect. What do you¡­?¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, we have no interest in your Trading Association. We came here to capture someone. It¡¯s not your matter, just get lost!¡± The Daoist-robed elder waved his hand.


    There was no one else in the Longteng Trading Association at the moment. Even if Elder Liu was stupid, he knew who these people were targeting.


    How could a small trading association like his interfere when the Ming Emperor Sect wanted to capture someone?


    Even the MO City City Lord Mansion would have to give face to the Ming Emperor Sect!


    Realizing this, Elder Liu sighed bitterly, took the shopkeeper without a word, and left.


    ¡°Have the formation array set up, and do it quickly. Make sure the City Lord¡¯s Mansion doesn¡¯t lose face.¡± The Daoist-robed elder ordered.


    ¡°Elder, it¡¯s already set up. There¡¯s no way any sound or movement will get out.


    From the outside, this Longteng Trading Association still looks like the Longteng Trading Association.¡± The Ming Emperor Sect disciple chuckled, then locked his gaze on Yang Chen, ¡°Is this little guy the Yang Chen?¡±


    Yang Chen had his hands behind his back, sensing the changes around him.


    Rainbow¡¯s voice transmission echoed in his mind, ¡°Young Master, this is the


    Soul Locking Array Method. These people use array plates to set up the array. The Soul Locking Array Method can completely block sound and even True Qi.


    The inside of the formation and the outside world are completely separate!¡±


    Yang Chen had already noticed this. At least for now, the Longteng Trading Association had completely changed, with flowers, plants, and trees all around. It was clear that he was now surrounded by the formation array.


    Thinking of this, Yang Chen said expressionlessly, ¡°The Ming Emperor Sect is really generous. In order to kill an insignificant Ling Wu Realm young man like me, you¡¯ve put in so much effort. A Half-step Yuan Martial Realm, and even using the array plate formation, you really went all out!¡±


    His words were followed by a cold expression on his face.


    They clearly had no intention of leaving him any way out..

 Chapter 244 - Chapter 244: Chapter 241: Fighting the Ming Emperor Sect’s Elder 1

    Chapter 244: Chapter 241: Fighting the Ming Emperor Sect¡¯s Elder 1


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°Hmph, Yang Chen, I am the Law Enforcement Elder of the Ming Emperor Sect¡¯s Outer Sect, in charge of guarding MO City. I didn¡¯t expect you to set foot on my territory. Heh, hand over the Dazzling Mind Bell, and I might consider leaving you with a whole corpse in mercy.¡± Elder Gu licked his lips, his expression cold and sinister, not taking Yang Chen seriously at all.


    He had killed too many people like Yang Chen before.


    There are always some ants who try to create some waves. However, they don¡¯t know the consequence of going against the Ming Emperor Sect is death!


    Elder Gu was now intent on taking the credit for himself. If he got the Dazzling


    Mind Bell and handed it over to Elder Qian, it would be a great honor. Maybe Elder Qian would even support him later. As an Outer Sect Elder, his status was still inferior to that of the Inner Sect members.


    If he could enter the Inner Sect, it would be a leap to the sky.


    Just as Elder Guts words fell, a sudden shout rang out, ¡°Elder Gu, there¡¯s no need to waste words on this kid, he killed Elder Brother Liu!¡±


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t bother to explain the matter about the Dazzling Mind Bell.


    He couldn¡¯t possibly explain it clearly anyway.


    However, at this moment, when he heard the shout, he suddenly became interested and turned to look. Among the members of the Ming Emperor Sect, there was a familiar face¡ªit was Wen Zi.


    ¡°It¡¯s her¡­¡± Yang Chen¡¯s expression was cold, and he clearly remembered this woman.


    On the day he fought with Liu Taixing, he noticed Liu Taixing¡¯s pursuer, Wen Zi, whose eyes and appearance showed that she was a difficult-to-control, fickle woman.


    He had always found it strange.


    He¡¯d been in MO City for several days, and the members of the Ming Emperor


    Sect hadn¡¯t acted.


    If the Ming Emperor Sect really had such a powerful grasp on the situation, he would have changed his appearance long ago. But clearly, they couldn¡¯t do it.


    He didn¡¯t think the Ming Emperor Sect would instantly encircle him.


    It was strange.


    At the very least, the Ming Emperor Sect¡¯s timing was impeccable. He had just left MO City¡¯s City Lord Mansion and parted ways with the Zhou Family when members of the Ming Emperor Sect appeared.


    It didn¡¯t make sense.


    At first, he thought this matter might have had something to do with MO Shengyun, but now, seeing Wen Zi, he felt there was an inevitable connection between this incident and her.


    Wen Zi¡¯s tearful appearance was pitiful: ¡°Elder Brother Liu was always the one who loved me the most, he treated others well, but this beast, in the fight against Elder Brother Liu, won with cunning tricks and even planned to kill him. He even coveted Elder Brother Liu¡¯s Dazzling Mind Bell, harbored murderous intent and killed Elder Brother Liu. My poor Elder Brother Liu.¡±


    At this, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but laugh.


    However, he soon sensed something was amiss.


    ¡°This woman doesn¡¯t have a good relationship with Liu Taixing, so why is she crying like this? Isn¡¯t it unnecessary?¡± Yang Chen felt something was odd, and as he looked at Wen Zi, he suddenly thought of something.


    It has to be said that a woman¡¯s tears are the most effective at moving men¡¯s hearts.


    With Wen Zi¡¯s tears, the Ming Emperor Sect¡¯s Outer Sect Disciples beside her started glaring at Yang Chen with murderous intent, grinding their teeth.


    ¡°Attack.¡± Elder Gu saw his disciples getting ready to take action, waved his hand, and shouted immediately.


    In an instant, dozens of Ming Emperor Sect disciples attacked in unison.


    Yang Chen hurriedly retreated and steadied himself.


    He looked intently, listening to Rainbow¡¯s analysis.


    ¡°Among these dozens of people, most of them are Ming Emperor Sect Outer


    Sect Disciples and Elders, with Martial Arts Cultivation at the Spirit Martial


    Realm Fourth and Fifth Level. Most of them are at the Spirit Martial Realm


    Third and Second Level. The most troublesome one is that Law Enforcement Elder; he¡¯s at the Half-step Yuan Martial Realm, and he¡¯s particularly difficult to deal with!¡± Rainbow quickly spoke, ¡°Young Master, there are too many of them, we cannot fight against them. You have to find a way to break the formation and escape!¡±


    Yang Chen knew that he had completely torn with the Ming Emperor Sect. At present, escaping was the best option.


    With this thought, he clenched his teeth, ¡°It¡¯s not easy to escape, and besides, I have to confirm something first.¡±


    Elder Gu, who was at the Half-step Yuan Martial Realm, couldn¡¯t wait to kill Yang Chen immediately and take the Dazzling Mind Bell. He was almost the first to rush forward.


    Facing such an astonishing Martial Arts Cultivation, Yang Chen knew he had no chance of fighting back. There was simply too great a difference between their levels of cultivation.


    With this in mind, he resolved, ¡°Since we¡¯re in this formation, I¡¯m not afraid of Black Mountain Black Bear siblings being discovered by too many people. I can only take a gamble. Now, I don¡¯t have time to worry about whether the Ming Emperor Sect will find out anything about the Black Mountain Black Bear siblings.¡±


    With this thought, as Elder Gu¡¯s palm was about to strike, Yang Chen suddenly communicated with Rainbow.


    ¡°Kid, prepare to die!¡± Elder Gu roared.


    However, just when he thought Yang Chen was as good as dead, suddenly, a massive force came from above. ¡°Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm!¡±


    Boom.


    Two  palm prints, as large as mountains, slammed down directly.


    These Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palms were not unleashed by Yang Chen, but by the Black Mountain Black Bear siblings!


    If it was on normal days, Yang Chen wouldn¡¯t dare to release the Black Mountain Black Bear siblings, as their true identities would inevitably trigger a bloody storm if discovered.


    But now, trapped within the Soul Locking Array Method, the outside world could not see what was happening inside!


    Moreover, he didn¡¯t have many choices at the moment.


    ¡°What is this?!¡± Elder Gu was shocked, staring at the two massive black bears, his expression changing.


    ¡°Boss, what do we do? We didn¡¯t finish him off!¡± Bear Elder One roared, scratching his head.


    ¡°You two help me hold off this man!¡± Yang Chen commanded.


    ¡°No problem!¡±


    Bear Elder One and Bear Elder Two were straightforward, so they immediately charged towards Elder Gu without considering his Martial Arts Cultivation_Level.


    ¡°Evil beasts, courting death!¡± Elder Gu couldn¡¯t ascertain the category of the Black Mountain Black Bears. He never imagined that Yang Chen would have two demonic beasts to assist him. It wasn¡¯t unusual for people to have demonic beasts, but having two such powerful demonic beasts was rare.


    Elder Gu was completely dumbfounded, ¡°These two bears are only at Spiritual


    Martial Realm 5th Level, how can they be so powerful!¡±


    As a Half-step Yuan Martial Realm expert, he was caught between the Black Mountain Black Bear siblings from both sides, and was actually beaten to the point where he was unable to fight back.


    At a glance, it was evident that the Black Mountain Black Bear siblings¡¯ size kept enlarging as they pressed down on Elder Gu.


    However, Elder Gu was, after all, a Half-step Yuan Martial Realm expert. Although he was initially caught off guard by the Black Mountain Black Bear siblings and couldn¡¯t defend himself, he soon adjusted. With a wave of his True Qi, he immediately suppressed the Black Mountain Black Bear siblings.


    Seeing this, Yang Chen knew that it wouldn¡¯t be easy for the two siblings to hold back Elder Gu. He took a deep breath, ¡°Brother Python, you too, go and help the Black Bear siblings!¡±


    ¡°No problem!¡±

 Chapter 245 - Chapter 245: Chapter 242: Are You Really Enough With Just These People?_l

    Chapter 245: Chapter 242: Are You Really Enough With Just These People?_l


    Translator: 549690339


    The moment the Golden Claw Python agreed in the Eight Extremities Flowing


    River, it immediately withdrew from the space of the Eight Extremities Flowing River. Following that, it opened its fierce fangs and hissed as it bit towards Elder Gu.


    Its big mouth was large enough to swallow an elephant, which was quite shocking to behold.


    ¡°What!¡± Elder Gu widened his eyes. He had barely fought against the two Black Mountain Black Bear brothers and gained the upper hand, but the appearance of the Golden Claw Python instantly wiped out all his hard-earned advantages.


    Elder Gu¡¯s scalp tingled for a moment.


    What on earth was going on?


    How did these demonic beasts appear out of thin air? There hadn¡¯t been any signs, and it was baffling!


    Though the two Black Mountain Black Bear brothers were not very intelligent, their brute strength was boundless. With his abilities, Elder Gu could easily play them around. However, the Golden Claw Python was different. It was agile and fought cleverly, commanding the two Black Mountain Black Bears and instantly turning the disadvantageous situation around.


    ¡°Bear Elder One, Bear Elder Two, watch for the right timing and cooperate with me. Don¡¯t just rely on brute force to attack.¡± The Golden Claw Python shouted in the common beast language.


    The two Black Mountain Black Bears understood that their comprehension was weak, so they listened to the Golden Claw Python¡¯s words and followed its instructions.


    Yang Chen observed this scene, pondering carefully and not acting recklessly. Seeing other Ming Emperor Sect disciples coming to kill him, Yang Chen retreated step by step.


    ¡°Brother Python seems to have increased his strength after taking my


    Tongming Pill, reaching the Seventh Layer of the Spirit Martial Realm. However, the Golden Claw Python¡¯s strength isn¡¯t much different from a normal Seventh Layer realm before it evolves. It¡¯s not like the Black Mountain Black Bear brothers who can exert far greater power than their actual strength at the Fifth Layer of the Spirit Martial Realm!¡±


    Yang Chen thought to himself, then shouted: ¡°Rainbow, after all, Elder Gu is a Half-step Yuan Martial Realm, and his strength is strong. Brother Python and the two Black Bear brothers might not be able to contend with him. Although they have the initiative now, they will still be killed by Elder Gu if they don¡¯t hold on for long. You must seize the opportunity and use your Divine Soul Power to help them!¡±


    Although with the help of Rainbow¡¯s Divine Soul Power, killing Elder Gu was not easy, as there was a considerable difference in their Martial Arts Cultivation.


    However, given the current situation, using the abilities of the few demonic beasts to distract Elder Gu was not difficult.


    That effect was all he wanted- to hold them up.


    ¡°Next, I need to find a way to break the formation. However, before breaking the formation, I must confirm one thing!¡± Yang Chen narrowed his eyes.


    The next moment, he stopped in his tracks, abruptly turned around, and faced the numerous Ming Emperor Sect genius disciples who were catching up to him.


    ¡°Huh?¡±


    The Ming Emperor Sect Outer Sect disciples were stunned. Seeing Yang Chen, who was no longer running away, they laughed: ¡°So, Yang Chen, have you given up?¡±


    ¡°Giving up is the wise choice. Hehe, after all, you will die sooner or later. You seem to realize that you are nothing more than a puny ant before us, the Ming Emperor Sect. Since you¡¯re an ant, be prepared to be crushed at any moment!¡±


    ¡°I will never forgive anyone who makes my junior sister Wen Zi shed tears!¡±


    Yang Chen heard this and sneered. Holding the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear, he said coldly, ¡°Do the Ming Emperor Sect believe that sending just these people is enough to kill me, Yang Chen?¡±


    ¡°What?¡±


    ¡°What does Yang Chen mean?¡±


    ¡°Does he still think he can escape today? He even thinks that we don¡¯t have enough people. This kid really doesn¡¯t know the immensity of heaven and earth.¡±


    ¡°Hahaha! ¡±


    The Ming Emperor Sect disciples felt as if they had heard a hilarious joke.¡±Enough talk, take action, kill him!¡± Wen Zi had a bad feeling, and at this moment, she gritted her teeth, ¡°Everyone, whoever can help me avenge Elder Brother Liu, I will surely express my gratitude.


    Upon hearing Wen Zits words of gratitude and looking at her delicate appearance, the disciples of the Ming Emperor Sect were motivated and then stared ferociously at Yang Chen before suddenly attacking him.


    Wen Zi¡¯s gratitude meant that they would have more opportunities to get closer to her, and there would be many more chances to have this enchanting woman to express her feelings of gratitude, wouldn¡¯t it? But just in the moment these disciples took action¡­


    Crackle, crackle.


    Lightning flashed, and electric snakes flew out as Yang Chen instantly displayed the Thunderbolt Style!


    The moves infused with Innate Qi swept out, and those electric snakes seemed like deadly sharp blades, biting their way through layers. In an instant, there were continuous screams. Some of the Outer Sect disciples with low Martial Arts Cultivation instantly fell to the ground and died. Only those with quick reactions and high cultivation barely managed to withstand Yang Chen¡¯s Thunderbolt Style. ¡°What!¡±


    ¡°What is this!¡±


    Seeing this lightning, the Outer Sect disciples of the Ming Emperor Sect were utterly shocked.


    They were completely frightened by Yang Chen¡¯s astonishing moves. Looking at the corpses on the ground, out of dozens of Outer Sect disciples, more than ten had died in an instant!


    This scene was not strange to Yang Chen. These Outer Sect disciples may have decent Martial Arts Cultivation levels, but most of them were only at the Spiritual Martial Realm 5th Level. With his current cultivation, he could easily deal with opponents at the Sixth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm. Moreover, his Thunderbolt Style was best at attacking groups!


    Dozens of Spirit Martial Realm disciples may look impressive, but they were nothing more than a mob.


    However, these mob members didn¡¯t think they were a mob.


    One of the Ming Emperor Sect disciples shouted: ¡°You, you dare to kill our


    Ming Emperor Sect disciples, you¡¯re courting death!¡±


    ¡°Oh? I really want to see how you¡¯re going to kill me today!¡± Yang Chen smirked with the corners of his mouth raised. The Essence Blood of the Black Mountain Black Bear emerged from his hand movement. In an instant, the empty palms gathered and formed shadows. He immediately struck out with a palm.


    Rumble.


    The formidable power swept outwards, causing the Fourth and Fifth Level disciples of the Spirit Martial Realm to retreat one after another, suffering significant losses!


    Too strong.


    Who would believe that a Spirit Martial Realm Fourth Level kid could deal with so many Outer Sect disciples in the blink of an eye?


    Moreover, the opponent¡¯s moves seemed like an immovable mountain.


    ¡°This¡­¡± Wen Zi stood there, her eyes filled with fear.


    She suddenly realized that the small fry she had brought were not even worth watching in front of Yang Chen!


    They were not on the same level at all.


    Suddenly, Wen Zi¡¯s face changed, because she noticed that Yang Chen was actually coming to kill her.


    This made Wen Zi tremble: ¡°Quick, stop him, stop him!¡±


    Feeling the murderous intent from Yang Chen, even she, as naive as she was, knew that Yang Chen had targeted her..

 Chapter 246 - Chapter 246: Chapter 243: The Pursuit Continues_l

    Chapter 246: Chapter 243: The Pursuit Continues_l


    Translator: 549690339


    Upon hearing Wen Zi¡¯s words, several high-minded outer sect disciples of the Ming Emperor Sect stepped forward to help her, hoping to win her favor. However, in an instant, electric light flashed, and the disciples who wanted to protect Wen Zi were sent crashing to the ground, blood gushing out.


    Yang Chen, wielding the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear, calmly walked towards Wen Zi. No one dared to stop him.


    Whoever blocks his way shall be killed without mercy!


    Blood splattered wildly, and bodies lay strewn across the way.


    As he walked, Yang Chen¡¯s voice was chilling: ¡°My target is only this woman, if anyone dares to stop me, prepare to die.¡±


    His words struck their ears like a thunderclap, and the remaining Ming Emperor Sect disciples were horrified.


    No one dared to help Wen Zi anymore.


    Fear spread through their hearts, and they lacked the courage to act.


    Seeing that no one was willing to help her, Wen Zi¡¯s body trembled with anger. ¡°Quickly, stop him! You bunch of useless trash! Whoever stops him, I will surely thank them in the future!¡±


    If it were normal times, her promise to thank them would surely draw many outer sect disciples of the Ming Emperor Sect to help. There were quite a few disciples who had passed the age of twenty, stuck at the third or fourth stage of Spirit Martial Realm, with no path to enter the Inner Sect. Naturally, they sought the favor of a beautiful, talented girl like Wen Zi.


    Undoubtedly, Wen Zi was the most popular disciple among the outer sect.


    But not today.


    Simply for her promise of being grateful, should they risk their lives for her?


    What a joke!


    Did Wen Zi overestimate the value of her gratitude?


    Wen Zi clearly thought that her gratitude was worth too much. Seeing that no one was helping her, she stomped her foot in fear and tried to flee.


    However, she was incomparably slower than Yang Chen. In just an instant, Yang Chen was right in front of her.


    ¡°Miss Wen, what¡¯s the hurry to run away?¡± Yang Chen suddenly blocked Wen Zi¡¯s path, his voice as cold as air from an icebox.


    Wen Zi shivered all over, her eyes wide in fear as she looked at Yang Chen¡¯s frost-covered body. ¡°Yang Chen, I¡­ I have no grievances with you, please¡­please don¡¯t kill me!¡±


    She still wanted to live, to be a phoenix in the sky, admired by all.


    ¡°True, there¡¯s no enmity between us. But I¡¯m curious, why did you kill Liu Taixing?¡± Yang Chen suddenly questioned.


    Wen Zi was taken aback, her mouth agape and speechless. ¡°You¡­ how did you know¡­ No, it was you who killed Liu Taixing!¡±


    ¡°Shut up.¡± Yang Chen¡¯s rebuke frightened Wen Zi, making her retreat several steps.


    Yang Chen deeply looked at Wen Zi and suddenly laughed.


    He had wondered who was trying to frame him.


    Now, he finally understood.


    It was all because of this Wen Zi!


    In that sudden question about why she killed Liu Taixing, he was merely testing her. He had no evidence to back his suspicion.


    His suspicions originated from the fact that Wen Zi and Liu Taixing had a rocky relationship. She even berated him for his temporary failure.


    With Liu Taixing¡¯s death, why would this woman mourn him?


    Her grief reminded Yang Chen of an expression: mourning like a fox for the death of a rabbit!


    Indeed. there was no reason for this woman to act this wav. Doing so only


    raised further suspicions. As such, Yang Chen felt that Wen Zi was hiding something. The moment he decided to probe her, he discovered her true colors.He was now almost sure that the one who killed Liu Taixing and framed him was definitely this woman. He didn¡¯t know why she killed Liu Taixing, but he knew that the malicious intentions of this woman were far beyond his imagination.


    Thinking of this, Yang Chen gripped the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear and pointed it at Wen Zi: ¡°Keep your life for now, I¡¯ll come for it sooner or later.¡± As he finished speaking, Yang Chen sneered and disappeared in a flash.


    There was a reason why he didn¡¯t kill Wen Zi.


    If he really killed her, the truth would never see the light of day. Although he wasn¡¯t afraid of being hunted by the Ming Emperor Sect, he couldn¡¯t bear being wronged forever. To bring the truth to light, he had to start with Wen Zi.


    However, in this current situation, getting Wen Zi to confess the truth would obviously not be easy.


    Yang Chen held his hands behind his back, not even glancing at Wen Zi, and headed straight for the edge of the formation.


    Wen Zi was shocked and dripping with cold sweat, standing there as if she had been frightened out of her wits.


    ¡°This tiny formation wants to trap me, Yang Chen?¡± Yang Chen shouted and then viciously stabbed the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear. The power of Thunderbolt instantly swept out, and with a loud boom, the formation broke open, making a huge hole.


    The next moment, Yang Chen¡¯s voice echoed: ¡°Brother Python, Bear Elder One and Bear Elder Two, let¡¯s go!¡±


    On hearing this, the demonic python and Black Mountain Black Bear brothers hurried towards Yang Chen. In an instant, they disappeared into the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space without a trace.


    Yang Chen had no intention of staying, and since he couldn¡¯t deal with Elder Gu, he didn¡¯t plan to stay either. In a flash, he escaped the formation.


    This scene made Elder Gu furious, and he bellowed, ¡°Where are you running


    The next moment, Elder Gu chased after Yang Chen!


    Wen Zi still stood at the original place, not yet having recovered from the shock. Fear enveloped her, her chest heaving, and her beautiful face pale, as if she had just come back from the brink of death.


    Her disheveled and sweaty appearance attracted the gazes of the Ming Emperor Sect¡¯s Outer Sect Disciples. One after another, they came up to comfort her, saying, ¡°Junior Sister Wen Zi, are you all right?¡±


    ¡°Yes, Junior Sister, are you okay?¡±


    Wen Zi roared, ¡°Get lost!¡±


    Did these Outer Sect Disciples think they could please her? They should be her slaves and exist to lick her toes.


    She should be a soaring phoenix above the Ninth Heaven, but how dared these people not risk their lives to save her just now? Yang Chen dared to kill her and humiliate her. She could kill someone like Yang Chen, play with him as she pleased!


    She had the Ming Emperor Sect, MO Shengyun, and MO Shengyun¡¯s Taotu Sect behind her to act as a shield!


    She also had so many Outer Sect Disciples under her command; she just couldn¡¯t believe she couldn¡¯t kill Yang Chen!


    At the same time, chaos continued in the outside world.


    ¡°Look, that¡¯s the Deacon Elder stationed in MO City by the Ming Emperor Sect!¡± ¡°Who is he chasing?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s a young man. I don¡¯t know what trouble he¡¯s gotten into with the Ming Emperor Sect. A half-step Yuan Martial Realm expert!¡±


    While they were still inside the formation, the outside world couldn¡¯t see the movement or the scene. But now that Yang Chen had broken the formation and come out, the scene was clearly visible to all.


    This was also within Yang Chen¡¯s expectations. The only problem was that, inside the formation, his Black Mountain Black Bear and the demonic python wouldn¡¯t be seen by too many people, so they could be used.


    It was different once they were outside.


    He had originally thought that Elder Gu would try to kill him inside the formation, but now that he had escaped, the old man still wouldn¡¯t leave him be.


    This made Yang Chen extremely annoyed.. Did they want to kill him?

 Chapter 247 - Chapter 247: Chapter 244: Zhou Family Rescue_l

    Chapter 247: Chapter 244: Zhou Family Rescue_l


    Translator: 549690339


    He and the Ming Emperor Sect have completely formed an enmity!


    ¡°Yang Chen, you little thief, where are you going to flee? Just obediently accept your death!¡± Elder Gu roared in anger and frustration, his voice like thunder ringing in the ears, shaking the scalps of many martial artists with low Martial Arts Cultivation, causing their eardrums to bleed.


    Elder Gu was now thoroughly desperate. In MO City, their Ming Emperor Sect couldn¡¯t be completely unbridled. For example, just now, when they besieged Yang Chen through the formation, it was already the greatest authority he could exercise; otherwise, it would be difficult for MO City City Lord Mansion to save face. After all, this was a first-level city! If the City Lord¡¯s Mansion ordered the expulsion of their gathering point deacons in MO City, they could only stare blankly, because it was they who had acted unreasonably first.


    However, Yang Chen actually used those few demonic beasts to entangle him, and in one breath killed so many Outer Sect Disciples of the Ming Emperor Sect!


    With this number, it would be hard for him to keep his position as an elder when he went back to the sect and reported it, so how could he not be angry?


    In addition to the demonic beasts around Yang Chen and his extraordinary strength, even a fool would know that this child was in possession of a strange treasure.


    Especially those two Black Mountain Black Bears, who clearly only had the strength of the Spiritual Martial Realm 5th Level, added up together, but that power actually forced him, a Half-step Yuan Martial Realm, to barely have the power to fight back, how could they be ordinary demonic beasts?


    If they were captured by him¡­


    Greedy thoughts arose in Elder Guts heart, and he didn¡¯t believe that he couldn¡¯t kill Yang Chen, just a small Spirit Martial Realm Fourth Level guy. After all, he had the backing of the Ming Emperor Sect, and if they wanted Yang Chen dead, would Yang Chen dare to speak up?


    However, the more he wanted to kill Yang Chen, the more he realized that catching up with Yang Chen was not an easy thing to do.


    In his half-step Yuan Martial Realm, he could only barely outrun Yang Chen in a speed contest.


    This tiny advantage was not enough for him to catch up with Yang Chen in an instant.


    This caused Elder Gu to grind his teeth in anger, and for a moment he turned red-eyed and roared, ¡°Yang Chen, you little thief, eat my palm!¡±


    In an instant, his true qi converged together, and a palm wind turned into a wind dragon, howling and chasing after Yang Chen.


    He was also desperate, completely ignoring the innocent bystanders around him!


    Sure enough, as soon as this palm was shot out, in an instant, the lives of more than a dozen onlookers were crushed by the wind dragon, leaving not even a trace of residue.


    The wind dragon showed no signs of stopping and went straight for Yang Chen!


    ¡°Not good!¡± Yang Chen frowned, knowing that Elder Gu had been forced to act. Seeing the howling wind dragon coming, he felt a tingling sensation on his scalp.


    He was well aware that with his moves, be it the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm or the Thunder Rush, it wouldn¡¯t be easy to resist this strike.


    There was no way, the gap in Martial Arts Cultivation was too great!


    His only option now was the Mysterious Fire Star!


    Using the devouring ability of the Flame of Profound Stars on all things, compared to Elder Gu¡¯s strike, it might not be impossible to dissolve it. However, once the Mysterious Fire Star is exposed, it will be difficult for him to settle down.


    But now that he had no other choice, Yang Chen steeled his heart and was ready to reveal the Mysterious Fire Star.


    However, just when he was about to use the Mysterious Fire Star, suddenly a powerful force swept over, this force instantly collided with the wind dragon summoned by Elder Gu, then the wind dragon, like an egg against a rock, dissipated layer by layer, completely dissolved by the powerful force!


    Yang Chen felt several astonishing forces appearing in front of him.


    This made Yang Chen heave a sigh of relief: ¡°Master Zhou, you¡¯ve finally come!¡±


    His smile was somewhat bitter. The movement inside the formation couldn¡¯t be detected by others, but with the keen senses of Master Zhou and others, they could still detect a little.


    After escaping from the formation, he headed straight for Zhou Family, hoping that they could help him.


    Fortunately, Zhou Family and others arrived in time and resolved Elder Gu¡¯s wind dragon at the most critical moment.


    Zhou Haoran looked at Yang Chen unharmed and then heaved a sigh of relief. Now his precious daughter still needed Yang Chen, and he didn¡¯t want anything to happen to Yang Chen.


    However, looking at Elder Gu, Zhou Haoran¡¯s expression was somewhat awkward, and he said coldly, ¡°Elder Gu, what do you mean by this? MO City is not your Ming Emperor Sect¡¯s world. You are an elder of the Ming Emperor Sect¡¯s Outer Sect. Have you really gone so far as to act so wantonly? Killing members of my Zhou Family casually in MO City, it seems I have to personally go to the Ming Emperor Sect¡¯s Inner Sect and mention this to your esteemed Sect Leader!¡±


    With Zhou Haoran¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation far superior to Elder Gu, Yang Chen estimated that Zhou Haoran was probably at the Yuanwu Realm Fourth Layer, or even the Fifth Layer!


    With this level of Martial Arts Cultivation, Elder Gu dared not collide with him. However, Elder Gu quickly said in a low voice, ¡°Master Zhou, you ask me what I want to do? I want to ask you what you want to do! This Yang Chen killed my Ming Emperor Sect disciples, and is already a person who was named and condemned to death by Elder Qian of my Ming Emperor Sect. Just now, this child also slaughtered no less than twenty Outer Sect Disciples of my Ming Emperor Sect in one breath, so why wouldn¡¯t I want to kill him?¡±


    Upon hearing this, Zhou Haoran couldn¡¯t help but inhale a breath of cold air. So Yang Chen had such a history?


    Looking at Elder Gu¡¯s expression, he feared that this matter was not false, and this made Zhou Haoran¡¯s heart pound with waves of shock.


    It can¡¯t be.


    Yang Chen¡¯s courage is really big enough to actually dare to kill the disciples of the Ming Emperor Sect?


    And to kill more than twenty of them in one breath? Where did this demon come from?


    When it came to these sectarian matters, things would become even more significant.


    However, after weighing the pros and cons, Zhou Haoran still spoke coldly, ¡°Elder Gu, I don¡¯t want to meddle in the matters of your Ming Emperor Sect. As for whether or not Yang Chen has killed your sect¡¯s disciples, it¡¯s not something that you, a mere Elder Gu, can clarify. Now that I¡¯ve arrived, can you leave, Elder Gu?¡±


    ¡°So, you¡¯re planning to protect Yang Chen?¡± Elder Gu looked somewhat surprised when he saw the scene and said viciously, ¡°Master Zhou, you¡¯d better think it through!¡±


    ¡°When has it been your turn, a mere Elder Gu, to instruct me on what to do in my affairs?¡± Seeing Elder Guts arrogant attitude, Zhou Haoran said coldly, ¡°Your Ming Emperor Sect is powerful, and we, the Zhou Family, can¡¯t afford to offend it, but it¡¯s not time for a mere Outer Sect elder like you to shit and piss on my head. If you¡¯re not convinced, I, Zhou Haoran, am standing right here. I don¡¯t know if you have the guts to accompany me for a few moves?¡±


    Upon hearing this, Elder Gu shuddered, and thinking about Zhou Haoran¡¯s astonishing Martial Arts Cultivation, he said three good words, ¡°The green hills don¡¯t change, and the green rivers flow forever. Master Zhou, we¡¯ll see!¡± Having said this, Elder Gu flicked his sleeves and turned away.


    Zhou Haoran couldn¡¯t help but feel infuriated. How dare a mere Half-step Yuan Martial Realm speak to him like that?


    However, thinking of the Ming Emperor Sect that Elder Gu represented, Zhou Haoran could only sigh in regret and shake his head.


    At this time, Yang Chen clasped his hands, ¡°Thank you, Master Zhou, for your timely rescue!¡±


    ¡°No need to thank me, but tell me, Yang Chen, my young friend, have you really offended the Ming Emperor Sect?¡± Zhou Haoran couldn¡¯t help but ask..

 Chapter 248 - Chapter 248: Chapter 245: Various Tests_l

    Chapter 248: Chapter 245: Various Tests_l


    Translator: 549690339


    Yang Chen smiled slightly: ¡°That¡¯s right, as for the rights and wrongs of this matter, I won¡¯t explain any further.¡±


    Elder Zhou Yuan, who was beside him, couldn¡¯t help but laugh, albeit with a somewhat forced bitterness in his smile.


    No wonder Yang Chen¡¯s initial condition was just to take him to the Genius Selection Competition.


    They thought it was a simple task.


    However, now at a glance, it was anything but simple. Yang Chen had offended the Ming Emperor Sect, which completely changed the concept. They were heading to Beishan Main City with a hot potato in their hands.


    ¡°Hmph, hasn¡¯t the Ming Emperor Sect committed enough crimes of bullying men and oppressing women?¡± Zhou Haoran looked at Yang Chen¡¯s indifferent demeanor, somewhat surprised, but soon snorted coldly, ¡°Yang Chen, you don¡¯t need to worry. Although the Ming Emperor Sect is strong, this MO City is not a place where they can cover the sky with one hand. Rest assured, as long as you stay in our Zhou Family, the people from Ming Emperor Sect will not dare to target you!¡±


    ¡°Thank you, Master Zhou.¡± Hearing this, Yang Chen sighed with relief in his heart.


    Wasn¡¯t this what he wanted after helping the Zhou Family so much?


    Otherwise, as a lone individual now, it would be difficult for him to gain any advantage from the Ming Emperor Sect.


    But as it stands now, the grievance has been formed. A cold glint flashed in Yang Chen¡¯s eyes. Since the Ming Emperor Sect didn¡¯t take him seriously, wanting to kill and trample on him as they please, he would have to make them know how powerful he was!


    Zhou Haoran was worried at this time, ¡°Speaking of which, my friend Yang


    Chen, my daughter¡¯s illness¡­ ¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I promise she¡¯ll be healed before the Selection Competition begins.¡± Yang Chen smiled, as there was no need for him to hold anything back at this point.


    Only then did Zhou Haoran feel relieved.


    The recovery of his daughter had a significant impact on the future prospects of the Zhou Family.


    With that in mind, Zhou Haoran, with hands behind his back, said, ¡°Alright, let¡¯s go back.¡±


    In the meanwhile, Elder Gu returned to the Formation, glanced at the miserable state of the disciples he had brought out, and felt even more anger and resentment. He didn¡¯t really care about the lives of these disciples but cared about his current position, which could bring him countless benefits.


    ¡°Elder Gu, is that Yang Chen the little thief dead?¡± Wen Zi was the most concerned about this matter. Yang Chen¡¯s death would largely affect whether the truth of her killing Liu Taixing would forever remain hidden.


    Of course, she wanted Yang Chen dead.


    Given Elder Gu¡¯s age, he naturally wouldn¡¯t place as much importance on Wen Zi¡¯s appearance as the other young people. Furthermore, although Wen Zi was beautiful, she was not stunningly so. He was already annoyed, and hearing Wen Zi bring up these matters made him even more irritated, snapping, ¡°No!¡±


    ¡°¡±Why, how could this happen? Elder Gu, why didn¡¯t you kill Yang Chen? He killed Senior Brother Liu Taixing and many of our Outer Sect Disciples¡­¡± Wen Zi¡¯s pupils constricted, her voice raised in blame, and her intentions were all too obvious.


    ¡°What, Wen Zi, when is it your turn to tell me what to do?¡± Elder Gu shouted abruptly.


    Wen Zi¡¯s delicate body trembled, a touch of maliciousness flashing in her eyes.


    That old man, a mere Outer Sect Elder, dared to scold her like this?


    Sooner or later, she would show him what she was capable of.


    Elder Gu didn¡¯t know what was going through Wen Zi¡¯s mind, as he was completely preoccupied with thoughts of Yang Chen¡¯s treasures. The fact that the young man could escape his pursuit, albeit with the help of the Zhou Family, was enough to make him jealous. How was a mere Spirit Martial Realm youngster worthy of such treasures?


    ¡°Report this matter to Elder Qian.¡± Elder Gu waved his hand, a calculating glint in his eyes.


    As time passed, Yang Chen began to treat Zhou Yunxi in the Zhou Family, ensuring she would fully recover before the Genius Selection Competition and bring glory to the Zhou Family.


    At the same time, he did not falter in his cultivation. Yang Chen felt that he was getting closer and closer to the Spiritual Martial Realm 5th Level, and he believed that it wouldn¡¯t be long before he successfully advanced!


    Just like that, five days later, the Zhou Family, fully prepared, set off on a grand journey towards Beishan Main City.


    The Zhou Family¡¯s departure was not of the same nature as the Song Family Caravan. In comparison, the Zhou Family had numerous experts. Worried about accidents on this trip, Zhou Haoran also called out the other two Yuan Martial Realm experts of the Zhou Family.


    With a large number of Half-step Yuan Martial Realm experts accompanying them, such a lineup would deter any mountain thieves from targeting the Zhou Family.


    Yang Chen was able to appreciate the true strength of the Zhou Family, who ruled a first-class city. There were more than just one or two Martial Domain experts in this team, and he telt more at ease amid these experts.


    At this moment, he and Zhou Haoran were sitting in a carriage.


    Zhou Haoran was now refreshed and cheerful, laughing loudly, ¡°Yang Chen, I really have to thank you for saving my precious daughter this time. Now that she¡¯s recovered, ha ha, she can participate in the Genius Selection Competition, and it¡¯s all thanks to you.¡±


    Yang Chen replied gently, ¡°Senior, you¡¯re too kind. By the way, I wonder if you could tell me more about the Beishan Main City Selection Competition. I don¡¯t know much about it, so I¡¯m quite embarrassed.¡±


    Seeing Yang Chen going to participate in the Selection Competition but


    Imowing nothing about it, Zhou Haoran couldn¡¯t help but be amused. ¡°You should know the steps of this Selection Competition, which is divided into Basic Competition, Selection, and Knockout stages.¡±


    ¡°Yes, I know a bit about those, but as for what exactly is being assessed, I have no idea.¡± Yang Chen said.


    Upon hearing this, Zhou Haoran couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°It¡¯s normal for friend Yang Chen not to know about these things. In fact, I don¡¯t know everything about it either. However, based on previous Selection Competitions, the steps of the Basic Assessment shouldn¡¯t change too much. Usually, they assess the power of a genius¡¯ attack, their cultivation, physique, and soul strength! ¡±


    ¡°After being scored by the referee examiner, only those who pass the Basic Assessment will be eligible to enter the Selection Competition. However, relatively speaking, the Basic Competition places the most emphasis on physique, as even if your other aspects are lacking, as long as your physique score is high enough, you can still attract the attention of many Sects, even if you fail to pass the overall exam.¡± Zhou Haoran laughed.


    Yang Chen, listening to this, nodded secretly.


    Testing attack power with items like the King Kong Stone used by Zhou Yunxi should be a part of this assessment, while testing cultivation, physique, and soul strength would be much easier in comparison..

 Chapter 249 - Chapter 249: Chapter 246: We Are Family_l

    Chapter 249: Chapter 246: We Are Family_l


    Translator: 549690339


    Yang Chen pondered carefully, then said, ¡°So, the recruitment of geniuses in the Beishan Main City is comprehensive. The Basic Competition assessment is so extensive that it covers everything from divine souls, physical constitution, and more with a complete and thorough test.¡±


    ¡°Of course, the Beishan Main City approaches this broadly; after all, there are many geniuses, some with lower Martial Arts Cultivation but having extraordinary physiques or who did not receive good training at a young age, and others with strong divine souls or innate great strength.¡± Zhou Haoran scratched his chin: ¡°So, the Basic Competition has endless possibilities, and many geniuses go with the idea of achieving astonishing results. Even if they can¡¯t, joining a force or sect that they¡¯re passionate about is also excellent. Moreover, Yang Chen, my young friend, if you think that¡¯s comprehensive, you are sorely mistaken.¡±


    Yang Chen was slightly surprised: ¡°Are there other assessments as well?¡±


    ¡°Of course, the assessments for the Basic Competition are numerous. What I mentioned earlier can be categorized as martial artist assessments, but there are also assessments for alchemist and formation master, among others. As long as you are outstanding enough, it¡¯s hard to be overlooked in this Basic Competition!¡± Zhou Haoran laughed heartily.


    Now, he held great hope and confidence in his daughter.


    If his daughter could catch the eye of a major sect like the Ming Emperor Sect and, coupled with the Zhou Family¡¯s influence, wouldn¡¯t the Zhou Family have an opportunity to rise to a higher level in the future?


    Yang Chen smiled, thinking about Zhou Haoran¡¯s words, and couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°Senior Zhou, can I sign up for two assessments at the same time?¡±


    ¡°Huh?¡± Zhou Haoran was slightly stunned, ¡°Two assessments? No one has ever imposed restrictions on that. In fact, some Dual Cultivation of Martial Arts and Alchemy geniuses have done so, but they failed to achieve any good results. While Dual Cultivation may sound praiseworthy, many people scorn it as it can be viewed as distracting for martial artists.¡±


    Speaking of this, Zhou Haoran seemed to have a thought: ¡°Yang Chen, my young friend, are you asking this because¡­ you want to participate in two assessments?¡±


    Yang Chen smiled slightly: ¡°I have that idea, but I don¡¯t know if it¡¯s feasible.¡± Indeed, he had that thought.


    Since he was aiming to make a stunning impression, he would naturally spare no effort.


    Moreover, since alchemy was part of the assessment, it reminded him of the time when he shocked the continent with his alchemy skills, the sense of grandeur, the unyielding progress, and the boiling passion deep in his heart. In his previous life, he had defeated countless geniuses in the field of alchemy.


    In this life, he would do the same.


    ¡°Yang Chen, my young friend, you can also do alchemy?¡± Zhou Haoran was shocked.


    ¡°Master Zhou, since I am a Dan Medical, it would be unreasonable for me not to know how to do alchemy,¡± Yang Chen said with a smile.


    Only then did Zhou Haoran recall Yang Chen¡¯s identity as a Dan Medical. He gasped in awe and said, ¡°That¡¯s true. Yang Chen, participating in two assessments is indeed astonishing, but I advise you to focus on one, or you might easily run into other problems.¡±


    ¡°Senior, I will consider your suggestion,¡± Yang Chen said, ¡°By the way, what happens after the Basic Competition and the Selection Competition?¡±


    ¡°The Selection Competition gets interesting. It¡¯s also the round that eliminates the most geniuses,¡± Zhou Haoran said with a light smile, ¡®Generally, once you¡¯ve passed the Selection Competition, no matter how bad your performance, you¡¯ll be recruited into one of the major sects. The reason is that each Selection Competition is different.¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s different about them?¡± Yang Chen inquired.


    Zhou Haoran generously explained, ¡°Every Selection Competition, the Beishan Main City puts great effort into finding Secret Realms for the geniuses to compete in. Each competition has a different Secret Realm. As long as you have passed the Basic Competition, all geniuses will be placed into the Secret Realm. In the Secret Realm, life and death will not be questioned by the various major sects. They will fight for treasures without interference. As long as the conditions are met, any means are allowed, which serves as a crucial test of the genius¡¯s mentality and intelligence!¡±


    ¡°If you only have talent but not enough intelligence and experience, it¡¯s normal to fail or even perish. This round is a comprehensive test of a genius!¡±


    Zhou Haoran sighed, ¡°What I worry about the most is my daughter encountering a problem during the Selection Competition, but she is indeed lacking in experience. I believe that if she can pass the Selection Competition, she will be able to learn a lot.¡±


    Yang Chen knew that Zhou Haoran¡¯s worries were not unfounded.


    Zhou Yunxi¡¯s character and intelligence were indeed cause for concern. The girl was pure and innocent, and she still behaved like a little girl who had not yet grown up.


    In chaotic situations like those, intelligence and character played a significant role.


    Zhou Haoran thought for a while, then waved his hand, ¡°Never mind, don¡¯t think about it. Whether it¡¯s fortune or misfortune is beyond my control as her father, I cannot take care of her forever. She will eventually have to stand on her own.¡±


    ¡°Master Zhou¡¯s thinking is indeed right,¡± Yang Chen said gently.


    After asking Zhou Haoran about some more matters regarding the Genius Selection Competition, Yang Chen got up and left.


    When he returned to his carriage, Yang Chen took a deep breath, planning to spend the journey doing some brief cultivation.


    He could see that there would be no shortage of extraordinary individuals gathered for the Genius Selection Competition, so he couldn¡¯t afford to take it lightly.


    Just when he was about to cultivate, suddenly, Rainbow poked her head out from the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space.


    ¡°Young Master,¡± Rainbow appeared somewhat hesitant.


    Yang Chen looked at her curiously and asked, ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡±


    ¡°Young Master, our Mermaid Tribe has decided to hand over our divine soul cultivation secret art to you,¡± Rainbow said, pursing her lips.


    Upon hearing this, Yang Chen¡¯s face revealed an unmistakable delight, but soon, he asked, ¡®What happened? Although I eagerly desire the divine soul cultivation secret art, why did you suddenly bring this up today?¡±


    ¡°Young Master, you were willing to buy the materials for our Mermaid Tribe¡¯s Life Extension Pills at a high price. Our Mermaid Tribe is very touched. Moreover, you were separated from the Zhou Family because of us, causing such a big trouble, yet you never blamed us even a little bit,¡± Rainbow lowered her head and exhaled lightly. She knew how much wealth Yang Chen had, and twenty thousand spirit stones were not an insignificant sum to him.


    But Yang Chen still bought it for their Mermaid Tribe without blinking an eye, which was a favor to them.


    Apart from that, Yang Chen was hunted down by the Ming Emperor Sect mostly because of their Mermaid Tribe, and he never blamed them. In addition, he had done a lot for their Mermaid Tribe which they were aware of and remembered.


    Thinking of this, Rainbow gently said, ¡°Now that you, Young Master, are participating in the Genius Selection Competition, the power of the divine soul might play a critical role.


    Yang Chen showed a kind smile at her words.


    He knew that only at this moment, the grudge and suspicion between him and the Mermaid Tribe finally dissipated.


    ¡°Yes, we are a family¡­¡± Yang Chen smiled..

 Chapter 250 - Chapter 250: Chapter 247: Arrival of the Ziyang Sect_l

    Chapter 250: Chapter 247: Arrival of the Ziyang Sect_l


    Translator: 549690339


    Yang Chen had always been curious about the Mermaid Clan¡¯s method of cultivating divine souls.


    Secret techniques for cultivating divine souls can be traced back to the ancient era.


    During that era, humans had just been born and had no status on this continent. They struggled against the heavens, the earth, and the various colossal beings that dwelled on the land. Human beings were so insignificant that they were like ants, constantly facing the danger of being wiped out!


    Although there was no shortage of ingenious and strange individuals in the ancient times who studied the cultivation methods of demon beasts and became supreme martial artists, the status of mankind on the continent was still somewhat inadequate.


    At that time, the Mermaid Clan appeared.


    Seeing the plight of humans, the Mermaid Clan decided to help by teaching them prohibition techniques, array formation methods, and so on, complementing each other¡¯s strengths. They also learned alchemy and other skills from humans and gradually started to accept human protection.


    It could be said that humans at the time rose to prominence largely due to the Mermaid Clan.


    The most critical link was the bestowal of the divine soul technique.


    Primitive humans didn¡¯t realize the importance of the Sea of Consciousness, let alone divine soul cultivation methods. It was the Mermaid Clan who taught humans these things, and only then did they understand the power of divine souls. Gradually, humans rose to become a major race on the continent.


    In the beginning, the relationship between humans and the Mermaid Clan was friendly, and both races were as close as family.


    They intermarried, worked together, and fought against other races!


    However, as time went on and humans started to expand their ambitions, some human martial artists coveted the Mermaid Clan¡¯s vast heritage. They began to harm the mermaid race, hoping to unlock even greater mysteries.


    Over time, relations between the Mermaid Clan and humans deteriorated, and the Mermaid Clan lost faith in humans, retreating back to the ocean region.


    Those mermaids who remained on land became fewer and fewer, almost eradicated by the humans who coveted their heritage.


    It must be said that those humans made a wrong choice.


    Would a cat teach the tiger its skills without leaving some abilities for itself?


    Humans never learned the true ultimate techniques from the Mermaid Clan.


    Of course, it was not a lie that the Mermaid Clan¡¯s inherited memory was a treasure trove.


    Like this divine soul cultivation technique¡­


    Yang Chen glanced at it and was instantly astonished.


    Controlling a Mysterious Flame is the most soul-consuming task because it is a sacred object of heaven and earth. It cannot be controlled by true qi alone, as it would require divine soul power to harness its full potential. However, using divine soul power to control it would consume a considerable amount of divine soul power


    ¡°Young Master, how is it?¡± Cai Hong asked with a smile.


    Yang Chen was delighted: ¡°This divine soul cultivation technique is indeed profound. If I practice it, in less than half a year, my divine soul cultivation will be more than three times that of my peers in the same realm.¡±


    This wasn¡¯t even the limit!


    If he mastered it, his divine soul realm could surpass experts in the same realm by five times or even more than ten times!


    ¡°Unfortunately, there isn¡¯t much time left before the Genius Selection Competition. I¡¯ll just have to make up for as much of my divine soul cultivation as I can during this time.¡± Yang Chen smiled.


    The strength of his divine soul was crucial to him.


    The Mermaid Clan was undoubtedly a timely gift like sending charcoal in the snow.


    Yang Chen knew that his divine soul power was versatile and not only useful when fighting against others. There were also many other applications, such as alchemy, and the control of his Myriad Star Fire.


    Controlling a Mysterious Flame is the most soul-consuming task because it is a sacred object of heaven and earth. It cannot be controlled by true qi alone, as it would require divine soul power to harness its full potential. However, using divine soul power to control it would consume a considerable amount of divine soul power.


    ¡°Young Master, you don¡¯t have to worry. Our Mermaid Clan has some secret methods that can temporarily store our divine soul power in your Sea of Consciousness. This can temporarily strengthen your divine soul, so you don¡¯t have to worry about your divine soul cultivation. However, this method doesn¡¯t solve the underlying problem and is not a permanent solution.¡± Cai Hong explained.


    Upon hearing this, Yang Chen was stunned: ¡°Such a secret technique exists? Even though it¡¯s not a long-term solution, it undoubtedly solves the current problem.¡±


    Yang Chen grinned.


    With the secret divine soul cultivation technique given by the Mermaid Clan, Yang Chen devoted himself wholeheartedly to closed-door cultivation.


    Days passed, one by one.


    In the blink of an eye, ten days had gone by.


    Ten days later, North Mountain Main City!


    Gazing at the majestic sight before him, Yang Chen was amazed as he stood shoulder-to-shoulder with Zhou Haoran: ¡°Patriarch Zhou, the city ahead should be North Mountain Main City, right?¡±


    ¡°Hehe, of course it is. Besides North Mountain Main City, whose city could be built with such grandeur?¡± Zhou Haoran smiled faintly.


    Yang Chen looked up and saw that the city walls were at least several dozen feet high, and the city itself was so vast that even divine soul power could hardly grasp its full extent. The guards protecting the city walls showed the depth of North Mountain Main City¡¯s foundation.


    Those guarding North Mountain Main City¡¯s walls were all in the Yuan Martial Realm, which was not something other cities could compare to.


    Experts at the Yuan Martial Realm were considered top-notch fighters in places like Liao City, so how could they be mere gatekeepers?


    The reputation of North Mountain County as a dominant power was not an exaggeration.


    ¡°We¡¯ve arrived at North Mountain Main City, hehe. Young Master Yang Chen, let¡¯s go.¡± Zhou Haoran smiled.


    Yang Chen nodded and looked around. There were many other families like theirs participating in the Genius Selection Competition. There were at least dozens of tribes, each with their own geniuses and clansmen, coming to the North Mountain Main City. Their purpose was obvious.


    Furthermore, there were also some lone martial artists gathered in groups of threes or twos outside the city. The various forces gathered outside the city alone demonstrated the scale and power of North Mountain Main City!


    Compared to these powers, the already strong Zhou family became somewhat insignificant.


    ¡°Look, that¡¯s the Ziyang Sect¡¯s force!¡±


    ¡°The Ziyang Sect¡¯s force!¡±


    Zhou Haoran glanced at the group of people flying overhead and paused:


    ¡°There must be at least a thousand people. With such a scale, it seems that the Ziyang Sect has brought all their disciples eligible to participate in the selection competition. I wonder if the Ziyang Sect will achieve good results this year.¡±


    When Yang Chen heard the name Ziyang Sect, his expression tightened, and he thought of his sister, Yang Caidie. He quickly sent out his divine soul exploration, trying to see the situation within the Ziyang Sect.


    However, just as his divine soul tried to probe, it encountered an invisible resistance and could not detect anything.


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help laughing.. The Ziyang Sect was indeed thorough in protecting their prodigies, even preventing a divine soul exploration!

 Chapter 251 - Chapter 251: Chapter 248: Choosing the Examination Site 1

    Chapter 251: Chapter 248: Choosing the Examination Site 1


    Translator: 549690339


    Although using the divine soul power of the Rainbow Fish people might help probe the situation behind this resistance, doing so would be pointless. If others are guarded against it, he would be acting impolitely by probing them like this.


    Thinking that, Yang Chen noticed the respectful look on Zhou Haoran¡¯s face as he gazed at the Ziyang Sect disciple above and couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Master Zhou, do major sects like Ziyang Sect always deploy so many talents to participate in the Genius Selection Competition like this?¡±


    ¡°Of course, no matter whether it¡¯s the Ming Emperor Sect, Ziyang Sect, or Taotu Sect, or even the Canghai Sect and Yuanshan Sect, they will sparing no effort to send their disciples to participate in the Genius Selection Competition,¡± Zhou Haoran said with a bitter smile, ¡°That¡¯s the upsetting part for us clans. There are many opportunities to shine, but with those sect disciples around, it becomes harder to do so. These sect disciples are all extremely elite.¡±


    Yang Chen was somewhat puzzled, ¡°Why would these sects go to such great lengths, sending thousands of inner and outer sect disciples? What¡¯s the point? If they have already joined the sect, participating in this selection competition seems meaningless.¡±


    ¡°It does have great significance. After all, isn¡¯t the purpose of these sects doing this to display the strength of their generation? Nobody wants their sect to lose prestige, so during the Genius Selection Competition, all of their talented disciples are put on display.¡±


    Zhou Haoran sighed, ¡°That¡¯s one reason, and the second reason is to better recruit talented individuals. Every Genius Selection Competition, there will always be a few geniuses being targeted by these sects. Tell me, Yang Chen, my friend, would you be more inclined to join a sect that performs exceptionally well in the Genius Selection Competition or one that performs poorly?¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but smile, so that was the meaning behind it.


    ¡°Moreover, there are valuable rewards for those who make it into the top ten of the Genius Selection Competition. If you can get the first place, the value of the treasures you will receive is even more immeasurable. This is prepared jointly by Beishan Main City and Canghai Sect¡¯s North Mountain Gate, and no sect will be able to resist it.¡± Zhou Haoran¡¯s face lit up with excitement, but he quickly calmed down and said with regret, ¡°Although my daughter Yunxi is excellent, she still falls short when compared to these sect geniuses.¡±


    After the Ziyang Sect entered Beishan Main City, Zhou Clan¡¯s team also passed the examination of the city¡¯s guards and grandly entered Beishan Main City.


    Yang Chen stood with Zhou Haoran and the other Zhou family elders, lost in thought, and asked, ¡°Master Zhou, how strong are the geniuses from the previous Genius Selection Competitions?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s hard to say,¡± Zhou Haoran shook his head, ¡°The standard of geniuses varies from one competition to another. In several cases, there were remarkable prodigies who reached the Sixth and Seventh Level of the Spirit Martial Realm at only 18 years old. I don¡¯t know what it¡¯s like this time. Of course, these geniuses will all be competing for the top ten spots. Yang Chen, my friend, although it might be a bit of a stretch for you to make it to the top ten, as long as you perform well, there¡¯s nothing difficult about being seen by a top sect.¡±


    Yang Chen blinked upon hearing this.


    Compared to his current Spirit Martial Realm Fourth Level, reaching the Sixth or Seventh Level seemed a bit far-fetched.


    But since he had arrived at Beishan Main City, he wouldn¡¯t back down now.


    Standing with his hands behind his back, he observed the inner city of Beishan Main. He could see that Spirit Martial Realm powerhouses, who were extremely rare in the Great Wilderness, were emerging in large numbers. Even Origin Martial Realm masters were not uncommon. This made Yang Chen realize that his strength was insufficient. At least, his strength seemed quite weak in Beishan Main City.


    So, he found a place to stay with the Zhou family in Beishan Main City.


    Next, it was time to register.


    ¡°Young friend Yang Chen, I have to take my daughter Yunxi to register. Would you like to join us?¡± Zhou Haoran extended an invitation.


    Yang Chen naturally wouldn¡¯t refuse, ¡°Thank you, Master Zhou!¡±


    It was a good idea to follow the Zhou family team in the vast Beishan Main City, as there was no telling what might happen.


    There were still three days left before the Genius Selection Competition, which was the registration time for many geniuses.


    Upon arriving at the registration site, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but gasp for cold air.


    A dense crowd covered the area, and people could be seen everywhere.


    ¡°There are too many people,¡± Yang Chen laughed.


    Zhou Haoran, rich in experience and unimpressed, replied, ¡°This is normal, every Genius Selection Competition held in Beishan Main City is a big event for North Mountain County. This is just one of the registration venues that can accommodate thousands of people. In fact, there are dozens or even hundreds of registration locations, and this is just one of them! If you add them all up, it¡¯s even harder to imagine how many people there are.¡±


    Yang Chen also felt the scale of the Genius Selection Competition, which stirred a ripple in his normally unemotional heart. Seeing this grand event, his heart couldn¡¯t help but boil with excitement.


    Zhou Yunxi, standing beside them, was even more excited, ¡°Father, I¡¯ve seen so many geniuses. Some of them are not much older than me, yet the aura they emit is even stronger than mine.¡±


    ¡°Humph, now you see it, you need to work even harder. Learn more from young friend Yang Chen, and don¡¯t just play all the time,¡± Zhou Haoran scolded.


    Zhou Yunxi stuck out her tongue.


    Under Zhou Haoran¡¯s guidance, Yang Chen and the others found a relatively less crowded registration site and went to register.


    ¡°What¡¯s your name?¡±


    ¡°Wang Tong!¡±


    ¡°Wang Tong, put your finger on this compass and drop a drop of blood! This compass is to test your actual age.¡±


    The youth named Wang Tong wasted no time and quickly dropped a drop of blood.


    ¡°Wang Tong, representing Han City, 17 years old, eligible for registration! This is your token. You are assigned to the 17th Examination Area. Remember to arrive on time in three days; latecomers not allowed!¡±


    ¡°Zhang Lan, representing Zan City, 18 years old, eligible for registration. This is your token, No. 13 exam venue!¡±


    Soon, it was Zhou Yunxi¡¯s turn.


    Following her father¡¯s instructions, Zhou Yunxi voluntarily dropped a drop of blood into the compass, and said with a smile, ¡°Zhou Yunxi, here¡¯s my City Lord¡¯s Command.¡¯


    The examiner was at the Origin Martial Realm without even lifting his head, he took out a token, ¡°Seventeen years old, eligible for registration. This is your token, No. 24 exam venue!¡±


    ¡°No problem.¡± Zhou Yunxi, radiating youthful innocence, smiled, ¡°Yang Chen, it¡¯s your turn!¡±


    Yang Chen chuckled, dropped blood into the compass, and said, ¡°Yang Chen, representing Liaocheng! ¡±


    The examiner looked up, slightly surprised, ¡°Yang Chen, huh? Fifteen years old, this is your token, 121st Examination Area!¡±

 Chapter 252 - Chapter 252: Chapter 249: Alchemist Token? 1

    Chapter 252: Chapter 249: Alchemist Token? 1


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°Fifteen years old?¡±


    ¡°So young?¡±


    ¡°Another tragic kid. Eighteen and seventeen years old are the best ages to participate in the Genius Selection Competition. Unfortunately, the competition doesn¡¯t care how old you are.¡±


    ¡°Just gaining some experience. It¡¯s normal.¡±


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t mind what these people were talking about. He just looked carefully at the token, which was incredibly exquisite. It had his name, examination number, age, and examination venue, amongst other details, fully expressing his status as a contestant.


    Thinking to himself, Yang Chen spoke out, ¡®Master Zhou¡­¡±


    ¡°Hill?¡±


    Before his words fell, Yang Chen saw a young man not far away.


    Similarly, the young man also saw Yang Chen.


    When he saw Yang Chen, the young man squinted his eyes, revealing a sneer,


    ¡°So it¡¯s you! ¡±


    ¡°Indeed, Zhao Xuanwu. I hope you¡¯ve been well.¡± Yang Chen looked at the young man in front of him, who turned out to be none other than the Inner Sect Genius of the Ziyang Sect that he had defeated back in the Great Wilderness, Zhao Xuanwu.


    Zhao Xuanwu had come here to register for the competition with his senior and junior brothers. After seeing Yang Chen, his expression turned cold: ¡°Kid, I didn¡¯t expect you to come and participate in the Genius Selection Competition too. I hope you can make it through the Basic Competition and enter the main part of the selection. Otherwise, I won¡¯t have the opportunity to toy with you, and it¡¯ll be no fun.¡±


    ¡°Junior brother Xuanwu, who is this?¡± An adjacent Ziyang Sect Genius inquired.


    ¡°Just an insignificant ant that can be crushed to death at any time. Not worth mentioning. Let¡¯s go.¡± The contempt in Zhao Xuanwu¡¯s eyes was more than apparent.


    Even though he had been defeated by Yang Chen, that was a matter of the past.


    Now, he had been diligently cultivating within the Ziyang Sect. His strength had grown by leaps and bounds, and he had even reached the Third Level of the Spirit Martial Realm. Considering his age, such an accomplishment indeed qualified him to be proud among other geniuses.


    As for Yang Chen, just a little guy from the Great Wilderness? He probably had barely reached the First Level of the Spirit Martial Realm!


    With such cultivation, in Zhao Xuanwu¡¯s view, Yang Chen was indeed nothing more than a pitiful ant that could be crushed to death at any time.


    After witnessing Zhao Xuanwu¡¯s assessment of Yang Chen, the Ziyang Sect Genius nodded thoughtfully. He felt that Yang Chen was just some clueless kid who had provoked Zhao Xuanwu. He didn¡¯t take it to heart and turned around to leave.


    This made Zhou Haoran feel embarrassed as he said, ¡°Young friend Yang Chen, you sure have a lot of enemies. Besides the Ming Emperor Sect, even the geniuses of the Ziyang Sect seem to have some animosity towards you.¡±


    Yang Chen curled his lips: ¡°Just some old grudges. By the way, Senior Zhou, you should go back first!¡±


    ¡°Oh? Young friend Yang Chen, what are you going to do?¡± Zhou Haoran asked in confusion.


    ¡°Junior would like to go to the Way of Alchemy registration area to register!¡± Yang Chen said gently.


    ¡°Young friend Yang Chen, do you really plan to participate in the Alchemy assessment?¡± Zhou Haoran was suddenly startled.


    Some of the people from the Zhou family couldn¡¯t help but laugh and cry at the same time.


    Was Yang Chen really planning to participate in both the Martial and Alchemy competitions?


    Yang Chen smiled kindly: ¡°After careful consideration, I, as a junior, think it¡¯s better to give it a try, whether I succeed or not. At least I won¡¯t regret it.¡±


    ¡°Since you have made up your mind, I, as an elder, cannot persuade you otherwise. However, there¡¯s still a lot of time. There¡¯s no need to rush back. Let¡¯s go with you to register. At least with more people, we can prevent any accidents and boost your momentum.¡± Zhou Haoran waved his hand and laughed heartily.


    Yang Chen felt grateful and set off together with Zhou Haoran to the Way of Alchemy registration area.


    As Zhou Haoran said, having an elder to lead the way did save a lot of hassle, as Zhou Haoran was familiar with the many rules of Beishan Main City, which spared Yang Chen from any trouble.


    Compared to the number of martial artists registering, the number of people signing up for Alchemy was far fewer, at least not crowded.


    In just a short time, Yang Chen found a registration area with fewer people. ¡°Yuan Heng, First Grade Alchemist, unqualified.¡±


    ¡°Zhang Hui, Second Grade Alchemist¡­ Huh? Nineteen years old. You think you can fool me? Get lost!¡±


    The youth named Zhang Hui cried out, ¡°No, I just turned nineteen today. How can that count?¡±


    ¡°Even today, it¡¯s no good. Get lost!¡±


    The people watched this scene and couldn¡¯t help but inhale a cold breath.


    The Alchemy registration also had conditions.


    Just like the Basic requirements for Martial Artists¡¯ assessments ¨C the First Level of the Spirit Martial Realm and being under eighteen years of age ¡ª the registration threshold for Alchemy was to possess the level of a Second Grade Alchemist before the age of eighteen.


    There was no doubt about the strictness of these conditions. For example, the youth named Zhang Hui, who had just turned nineteen today, had lost the eligibility to participate in the assessment.


    This made many Alchemy geniuses. who harbored a fluke mentality. leave the


    arena with a sigh.


    After a few people in front of him had finished registering, it was Yang Chen¡¯s turn.


    Yang Chen handed over his City Lord¡¯s Command and soon dripped his blood into the compass.


    ¡°Yang Chen, fifteen years old. Where¡¯s your Alchemist Token?¡± asked the Registration officer.


    It took a moment for Yang Chen to react: ¡°Alchemist Token?¡±


    He just remembered that for an Alchemist, the identity symbol was the Alchemist Token. This was linked to the Alchemist¡¯s level and status, and every region¡¯s Alchemist Alliance provided assessments for Alchemists.


    For example, a Second Grade Alchemist would have a Second Grade Alchemist Token representing their status.


    Yang Chen was at a loss for words: ¡°Senior, I haven¡¯t had the chance to assess for an Alchemist Token.¡±


    ¡°Another one trying to fish in troubled waters.¡±


    ¡°There are too many kids without Alchemist Tokens. Many who think they can reach the Second Grade Alchemist level are just First Grade Alchemist material!¡±


    ¡°Heh, another good show to watch.¡±


    ¡°Another country bumpkin.¡±


    Many geniuses had their Alchemist Tokens to prove their identities. They thought they were people of status and that those without Alchemist Tokens were inferior.


    Upon hearing that Yang Chen didn¡¯t have an Alchemist Token, the registration officer impatiently glanced at him: ¡°Hurry and go to the back to refine a furnace of second-grade elixirs. Someone will be watching you there. If you succeed, it will represent you having the level of a Second Grade Alchemist. At that time, come back here to collect your assessment card!¡±


    Yang Chen could hear the disdain in the Registration officer¡¯s tone, especially the word ¡®get lost,¡¯ which made his expression darken. He then said, ¡°No need for that; I can refine elixirs right here. There¡¯s no need to trouble myself to move to another location!¡±


    ¡°How dare you! By refining elixirs here, you¡¯ll be wasting everyone¡¯s time. How will the people behind you register?¡± The registration officer shouted angrily.


    Yang Chen nonchalantly took out the Purple Elegance Dan Furnace, ¡°Waste time? Dear registration officer, I don¡¯t think so. Give me sixty breaths of time, and I can refine a second-grade elixir for you.. I think sixty breaths can hardly be considered a waste of time, right?¡±

 Chapter 253 - Chapter 253: Chapter 250: Enemies Always Cross Paths_l

    Chapter 253: Chapter 250: Enemies Always Cross Paths_l


    Translator: 549690339


    Yang Chen hated it when others questioned his alchemy skills. If it were just some insignificant people, he could let it go. But for this arrogant Registration officer to belittle him and even speak so rudely, he naturally wouldn¡¯t mind demonstrating his true skills in alchemy. Just because someone didn¡¯t have an Elixir Master Token didn¡¯t mean they weren¡¯t a qualified alchemist!


    ¡°Sixty breaths?¡±


    ¡°Haha, has this kid gone crazy?¡±


    ¡°As expected, just an arrogant brat who doesn¡¯t know his place.¡±


    ¡°Alchemy requires utmost care and attention. If you are not careful enough, it would be difficult to refine an elixir. Sometimes, spending one hour or even one day is not considered long. Sixty breaths, heh, he really is shameless.¡± Zhou Haoran, who was standing next to Yang Chen, also felt rather embarrassed. Yang Chen was being too impulsive. Although he was not an alchemist, he knew that it was very difficult to refine a batch of elixirs in sixty breaths.


    Unless, Yang Chen¡¯s alchemy level was far beyond what a Second Grade Alchemist could measure.


    Only at that level could one refine a second-grade elixir within sixty breaths.


    Otherwise, it would be impossible.


    The Registration Officer also looked at Yang Chen disdainfully, believing he was just trying to attract attention.


    Sixty breaths, what a joke!


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t care about what others thought. The moment he took out his pill furnace, he quickly and skillfully threw the materials into it.


    Immediately, he controlled the fire and tended to it, doing so seamlessly without even blinking.


    Those so-called alchemy geniuses, who had been sneering at Yang Chen, suddenly fell silent when they saw his technique.


    The Registration Officer, who was also an alchemist, widened his eyes when he noticed Yang Chen¡¯s skills.


    They were all experts and understood alchemy very well. Yang Chen¡¯s refinement techniques and skillful mastery were far from that of a rookie.


    Sixty breaths passed in the blink of an eye.


    Even before sixty breaths, a pleasant scent wafted out from the pill furnace. Immediately after, Yang Chen opened the Purple Elegance Dan Furnace, revealing four fragrant and smooth elixirs to everyone.


    ¡°This is Cloud Color Elixir!¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s the Cloud Color Elixir that can refine impurities in the body when consumed!¡± ¡°Second Level Middle Grade Elixir!¡±


    ¡°This¡­¡±


    Those alchemy geniuses who sneered at Yang Chen earlier closed their mouths one by one.


    Despite their mockery, they did have some discerning eyes. The Cloud Color Elixir was a relatively complex and difficult-to-refine second-grade elixir.


    Completing this series of high-difficulty actions to refine the Cloud Color Elixir within sixty breaths, it was obvious to even a fool that Yang Chen¡¯s alchemy level was definitely more than just a Second Grade Alchemist.


    The Registration officer couldn¡¯t help but take a deep breath as he recalled Yang Chen¡¯s skilled actions just now, still finding it hard to digest.


    He himself was an alchemist who had reached the Third Grade Alchemist level. However, even if he was to perform the series of steps Yang Chen just did, he couldn¡¯t guarantee that he would do a better job.


    Had Yang Chen¡¯s alchemy level really reached the Third Grade?


    ¡°Sir Registration Officer, am I eligible to receive the Assessment Order now?¡± Yang Chen asked immediately.


    Despite his discomfort, the Registration Officer followed the rules and handed


    Yang Chen the Assessment Order: ¡°Examination Area 42!¡±


    Upon receiving the token, Yang Chen turned around and left.This astonished Zhou Haoran, who was watching clearly from the side, ¡°Yang Chen, my friend, are you also so accomplished in the field of alchemy?¡±


    As long as their brains were functioning, it was obvious that Yang Chen¡¯s accomplishments in alchemy must not be limited to that of just a Third-Grade Alchemist.


    Yang Chen grinned but didn¡¯t say anything.


    Just like that, Yang Chen went back to the residence with the Zhou family and, like the other geniuses who came to participate in the selection competition, waited for the assessment to begin three days later.


    For martial artists, three days were just like the blink of an eye.


    Three days later, numerous talented martial artists gathered at the assessment venue.


    Zhou family led their treasure, Zhou Yunxi, to the corresponding examination area and said to Yang Chen, ¡°Yang Chen, my friend, this is where we part ways!¡±


    Yang Chen cupped his hands and said, ¡°Wishing Miss Yunxi a good result in the exam, Master Zhou, I will take my leave first!¡±


    Since the examination areas were different, Yang Chen didn¡¯t linger and went straight to his own examination area.


    His examination area was the 121st Examination Area, which was one amongst many other examination areas.


    It took him quite some effort to find his examination area, as each examination area was at least a hundred kilometers in size. His examination area was number 121, and he didn¡¯t know how far he had to go to get there.


    When he arrived at the examination area, it was already filled with people. ¡°All examinees should gather here!¡± instructed the examiner of the examination area.


    Yang Chen obeyed and found the place where the examinees were gathering, quietly observing his surroundings.


    The examination area was indeed astonishingly large, and furthermore, the number of people watching the examination far exceeded the number of examinees. At a glance, there must be at least a few thousand people.


    ¡°Look quickly, that¡¯s Elder Hui from the Taotu Sect, Elder Hui is an elder of the


    Taotu Sect¡¯s Inner Door. If I could perform excellently and catch his attention, I¡¯ll be guaranteed entry into the Taotu Sect. My lifelong dream is to join a great sect like the Taotu Sect.¡±


    ¡°There¡¯s also an elder from the Ziyang Sect.¡±


    The geniuses were all incredibly excited.


    Yang Chen listened to the discussions around him and after glancing at his surroundings, he quickly understood a few things.


    It seemed that various major sects would send elders and those in high positions to scout for talents worth recruiting in the basic competition. There were people from these sects in every examination area.


    This wasn¡¯t strange at all; scouting early was always better. It was an advantage for many sects to find and recruit talented individuals as early as possible.


    As for these geniuses, the arrival of the sect recruiters was a cause for delight.


    At a glance, Yang Chen saw that many geniuses were already rubbing their fists, eagerly anticipating the competition.


    Suddenly, a voice caught Yang Chen¡¯s attention. ¡°Hmm?¡± Yang Chen turned his head.


    ¡°It¡¯s Elder Qian!¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s Elder Qian from the Ming Emperor Sect. Elder Qian from the Ming Emperor Sect has also arrived.¡±


    This made Yang Chen slightly narrow his eyes, reminded of Elder Qian from the Ming Emperor Sect who had chased after him on account of the lost Dazzling Mind Bell. Immediately, he raised his head and looked at Elder Qian, who was being discussed by the crowd on the viewing platform. He saw that Elder Qian appeared to be a kind and amiable old man with a goatee, but his eyes flickered with a cold and sharp look, making it obvious he was not to be trifled with.


    Yang Chen thought, there shouldn¡¯t be many Elders Qian in the Ming Emperor Sect, right?


    Thinking of this, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but smile wryly, it really proves that saying, ¡°enemies are bound to meet..¡±

 Chapter 254 - Chapter 254: Chapter 251: Yang Chen, Spirit Martial Realm Fourth Level 1

    Chapter 254: Chapter 251: Yang Chen, Spirit Martial Realm Fourth Level 1


    Translator: 549690339


    Of course, Yang Chen would not be intimidated by this, as this was the territory of Beishan Main City after all. No matter how much Elder Qian hated him or even wanted to kill him at all costs in the outside world, when in the territory of Beishan Main City, even Elder Qian had to tread carefully, regardless of whether he was a dragon or a tiger.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t know how strong Elder Qian was, but his cultivation should not exceed the fifth or sixth level of the Origin Martial Realm. The examiners nearby were at least of the Origin Martial Realm. It didn¡¯t matter how bold Elder Qian was; he wouldn¡¯t dare to act recklessly here.


    ¡°Comparatively, the foundation of Beishan Main City seems stronger than those of the major sects like the Ming Emperor Sect. I wonder if the Yuan Mountain Sect and the Canghai Sect, both of which are among the three hegemonic forces along with Beishan Main City, have sent people to this examination,¡± Yang Chen pondered with his hands behind his back.


    If possible, he would, of course, prefer to join one of the three hegemonic Sects to cultivate.


    As his thoughts wandered, the time for the assessment arrived.


    The Examiner was middle-aged and wore the attire of a Beishan Main City examiner. He emitted the aura of the Origin Martial Realm, deterring the young examinees.


    Seeing this scene, The Examiner nodded in satisfaction and said directly:


    ¡°From now on, the examination begins. The three hundred of you will enter the field one by one. I will call your name, and you will come up to be tested. Those whose names are not called yet should wait quietly. Have you all understood?¡±


    ¡°We understood!¡±


    The examinees all replied in unison.


    The Examiner snorted coldly, showing no kindness to the examinees: ¡°Remember, do not even think of using any tricks. Anyone who breaks the rules of the examination or causes any trouble will be immediately disqualified.¡±


    The Examiner¡¯s words made the examinees swallow nervously. No one dared to defy him.


    With that, the middle-aged examiner gestured: ¡°There are four parts to the basic examination: first, testing your Martial Arts Cultivation; second, testing your physique; third, testing your Divine Soul Power; and fourth, testing your attacking power! These four parts will test your talents from all aspects!¡±


    ¡°In these four parts, there are no rankings for the cultivation test. For the other three parts, we will classify them as first to ninth class. Your total score must be no more than twelve class if you wish to advance to the next round of the Selection Competition. Understood?¡±


    ¡°Number one, Long Yun, begin the assessment!¡±


    As the Examiner¡¯s voice fell, the young man named Long Yun hurriedly stepped forward, fearing that even the slightest delay would displease the Examiner.


    The Examiner did not even look at Long Yun. Instead, he waved his hand: ¡°Place your hand on this Crystal Ball, and channel your True Qi into it. A gas will appear in the Crystal Ball, which will determine your Martial Arts Cultivation.¡±


    ¡°Yes.¡± Long Yun quickly placed his hand on the Crystal Ball, the True Qi probing in, and soon bubbles of gas rose up within the Crystal Ball.


    ¡°Long Yun, seventeen years old, First Level of Spirit Martial Realm!¡± The Examiner gestured.


    ¡°Hahaha! ¡±


    Long Yun¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation caused many people to burst into laughter.


    Having the First Level of Spirit Martial Realm at his age was indeed not very impressive.


    The Examiner was also not very satisfied, speaking coldly: ¡°Wait on the side.¡±


    As the Examiner finished speaking, another Examiner who was responsible for recording the scores, noted down: Number one, Long Yun, First Level of Spirit Martial Realm.


    The young man named Long Yun could only helplessly stand on the side.


    Next, the Examiner called out, ¡°Number two, Shi Xingwen!¡±


    ¡°Sixteen years old, Second Level of Spirit Martial Realm!¡±


    ¡°Wang Wu, seventeen years old, Second Level of Spirit Martial Realm!¡±


    One by one, the young people began to undergo Their Martial Arts Cultivation assessment.


    At the same time, the elders of the various sects on the viewing platform observed the examinees.


    These Sect elders had their dedicated seats, sitting together while pretending to discuss the examinees.


    ¡°These candidates this year seem rather ordinary, only hovering between the First and Second Levels of Spirit Martial Realm.¡± Elder Hui of the Taotu Sect shook his head, obviously not finding any suitable candidates yet.


    ¡°Elder Hui, for this Genius Selection Competition, how high are the standards of Tai Tu Zong¡¯s recruits?¡± said Elder Qian beside him with a smile.


    Elder Hui snorted: ¡°I¡¯m afraid I can¡¯t tell you that, Elder Qian, but I just observed a youngster who has reached the Third Level of Spirit Martial Realm.


    I wonder if Elder Qian is interested?¡±


    ¡°Eighteen years old and only at the Third Level of Spirit Martial Realm, huh? Such Martial Arts Cultivation is somewhat inadequate to enter the inner sect of our Ming Emperor Sect. But if their physique and talent were slightly better, it would be acceptable,¡± Elder Qian said lazily.


    The Examiner assessing the candidates was also clearly not very satisfied with the candidates¡¯ performance in his testing area. In the beginning, he called out the names enthusiastically, but later on, he had little hope. ¡°Wang Tao, the Second Level of Spirit Martial Realm!¡±


    ¡°The First Level of Spirit Martial Realm.¡±


    Most of the candidates¡¯ Martial Arts Cultivation was only at the First and Second Level of Spirit Martial Realm.


    Some of the more talented candidates have reached the Third Level of Spirit Martial Realm. Such cultivation was actually rather good. If they had achieved this at the age of fifteen or sixteen, they would have been considered excellent. However, those who attained the Third Level of Spirit Martial Realm were already seventeen or eighteen years old. Their results were just okay, falling short of being excellent.


    As the Examiner was lost in his thoughts, he finally called out the name of the next examinees. He slowly said, ¡°Number two hundred and eighty, Yang Chen!¡± As he mentioned Yang Chen¡¯s name, the Examiner¡¯s eyebrows raised slightly.


    That¡¯s because the list recorded the ages of these talented young people, and Yang Chen was only fifteen years old. This prompted the Examiner to look up, and he saw Yang Chen walking towards him.


    Yang Chen did not wait for the Examiner to speak and immediately placed his hand on the Crystal Ball, channeling his True Qi inside.


    Seeing Yang Chen acting on his own accord, the Examiner silently waited for the result.


    Time passed¡­


    Suddenly, one gas bubble popped up in the Crystal Ball, followed by a second one, a third, and a fourth¡ªall bubbling up inside the sphere.


    ¡°Spirit Martial Realm Fourth Level?¡± The Examiner¡¯s eyes widened.


    Soon after, he glanced at Yang Chen, who appeared completely calm. He took a deep breath and announced, ¡°Yang Chen, fifteen years old, Spirit Martial Realm Fourth Level!¡±


    As his words fell, the elders of the various sects all stared wide-eyed, and their divine souls probed towards Yang Chen, trying to investigate him.


    It was apparent that Yang Chen had met their recruitment criteria!


    Elder Hui exclaimed, ¡°I just said there were no good candidates, but I never thought a good one would appear just like that! Fifteen years old and already at the Fourth Level of Spirit Martial Realm, this is not bad, not bad at all. If he were to join our Taotu Sect, he would indeed be worth cultivating!¡±


    No sooner had he finished speaking than Elder Qian interjected, ¡°Elder Hui, does your Taotu Sect have no bottom line? We haven¡¯t even gotten to the physique and talent assessment yet, and you¡¯re already so desperate.. Have you really not seen the world or are you just pretending?¡±

 Chapter 255 - Chapter 255: Chapter 252: First-class Talent_1

    Chapter 255: Chapter 252: First-class Talent_1


    Translator: 549690339


    He said this, not targeting Elder Hui, but Yang Chen.


    When he heard Yang Chen¡¯s name and verified it with the portrait he had obtained, even if he was a fool, he would know that Yang Chen was the young man he wanted to kill. Thinking of the grudges between them, Elder Qian was furious.


    How dare a mere ant in the Spirit Martial Realm take his Dazzling Mind Bell? In fact, Yang Chen had already met the minimum requirements for his sect to recruit geniuses and even exceeded them by a lot. However, considering the enmity between him and Yang Chen, how could he possibly let Yang Chen join the Ming Emperor Sect? If he did, who would he ask for his precious Dazzling Mind Bell?


    Realizing this, Elder Qian, with no intention to recruit himself, naturally didn¡¯t mind mocking Elder Hui! He made Elder Hui¡¯s position more resolute.


    Elder Hui of the Taotu Sect naturally didn¡¯t know what Elder Qian was thinking. He scratched his chin and chuckled, ¡°If Elder Qian doesn¡¯t want such a genius, we of the Taotu Sect won¡¯t be polite.¡±


    ¡°I hope you will still think so later. Many geniuses, in order to participate in the Genius Selection Competition, recklessly take elixirs for cultivation without caring about their foundation. Such geniuses may seem dazzling for a moment, but they will naturally be exposed during the talent assessment!¡± Elder Qian sneered.


    Elder Hui squinted slightly. Although Elder Qian¡¯s words made him somewhat displeased, what he said wasn¡¯t completely wrong.


    Yang Chen¡¯s martial arts cultivation reaching the Fourth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm at fifteen was indeed astonishing. Perhaps the other party had really disregarded their foundation and forcefully advanced? This kind of genius often had only one outcome ¨C a moment of brilliance, but never progressing beyond the Spirit Martial Realm in their lifetime.


    Such geniuses were naturally not what the Taotu Sect desired.


    However, he was not in a hurry, maintaining his composure and observing cautiously.


    On the other hand, an elder from the Huangshan Sect, one of the Six Sects, yawned and said, ¡°Heh heh, I think this kid is decent enough.¡±


    ¡°Aren¡¯t you guys of the Huangshan Sect mainly focused on alchemy? Elder Yu, how come you¡¯re also here scouting martial artists? According to the usual practice, you should be scouting for alchemists at their assessment.¡± Elder Hui asked curiously.


    ¡°Heh heh, we have enough people there. What, is it only allowed for you to scout for martial arts talents, and not for our Huangshan Sect to get involved?¡± Elder Yu rolled his eyes.


    ¡°I¡¯m just afraid that your alchemy-focused sect won¡¯t be attractive enough to martial arts geniuses.¡± Elder Hui laughed.


    ¡°Bullshit, our sect has a countless number of elixirs, which martial arts genius wouldn¡¯t want to join our Huangshan Sect?¡± Elder Yu, being poked at his sore spot, clenched his teeth and shouted angrily.


    For a moment, the two began to quarrel verbally, and no one could stop them.


    At the same time, the first assessment round ended.


    Although there were some impressive talents afterwards, they were still inferior compared to Yang Chen¡¯s Fourth Level of Spirit Martial Realm cultivation. Being only fifteen years old and having reached the Fourth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm naturally received everyone¡¯s attention. Some sects that didn¡¯t belong to the Three Hegemons and Six Sects had already started to order investigations on Yang Chen.


    For the forces of the ¡®Six Sects¡¯ level, Yang Chen¡¯s performance was not enough to attract their attention, but it was not the case for those smaller sects.


    Besides the Three Hegemons and Six Sects, there were many other powerful sects in North Mountain County, but their strength was still somewhat inferior compared to the Six Sects.


    Just like that, the first assessment ended, and after a brief rest, they entered the second round ¨C Physique Assessment.


    The examiner plainly said, ¡°See this small room? It is a room specially designed to test your physique. Once you enter it, the room¡¯s prohibitions will conduct a comprehensive examination of your body. The room will give the most accurate judgment on your physique!¡±


    ¡°At that time, I will divide the results determined by the room into nine levels of physique talents, with the ninth level being the worst and the first level being the best. As for special talents, heh, that represents unparalleled and incomparable gifts!¡± The examiner chuckled, clearly not expecting anyone among these youngsters to possess special talents.


    Reaching second-grade talent would already be considered a special physique, while first-class talent would be that rare Divine Body Talent. As for special talents, they would be even more outstanding among Divine Body talents, something that could be seen only once in a hundred years. In several North Mountain County Selection Competitions, there might not even be one!


    If it did appear, it would be a treasure that everyone would scramble for, and the entire Beishan Main City might not be able to remain calm.


    Yang Chen looked at the small room, touched his chin, and pondered.


    Such rooms for testing the physique were quite common, and facilities like this exam site were rather crude compared to what he had seen in his previous life. However, they were still capable of testing the Physique Talent, which was much better than being completely unable to test Physique Talent in places like the Great Wilderness.


    And so, the examinees began to enter the room one by one.


    ¡°Ma Hongrui, fourth-class talent.¡± ¡°Liu Haixing, fifth-class talent.¡±


    ¡°Third-tier talent.¡±


    ¡°Second-tier talent! ¡±


    When this second-class talent appeared, it immediately attracted the attention of many people.


    Upon closer inspection, wasn¡¯t this person Long Yun, the young man who was ridiculed at the beginning for only having the first level of the Spirit Martial Realm?


    Long Yun originally had only the first level of the Spirit Martial Realm cultivation, which was despised by everyone. After all, at his age, having only the first level of the Spirit Martial Realm cultivation was indeed too low. Nobody thought much of his talent.


    But who knew that his talent turned out to be a second -grade talent?


    ¡°This Long Yun, not bad!¡± Elder Hui of the Taotu Sect muttered, ¡°With only the first level of the Spirit Martial Realm cultivation, it seems that his background is not very good. Otherwise, how could a talent like this be overlooked? This kid has potential and is worth fostering!¡±


    Elder Hui¡¯s eyes lit up with interest, apparently impressed by his talent!


    Just when everyone thought that the second-grade talent would mark the end, within a cup of tea¡¯s time, suddenly, the examiner¡¯s eyes widened, followed by an announcement, ¡°Wang Wu, first-class talent!¡±


    When this statement fell, it caused an uproar.


    ¡°What!¡±


    ¡°First-class talent!¡±


    Hearing the announcement of Wang Wu¡¯s first-class talent, everyone was shocked.


    Even in a Genius Selection Competition, there would be only a dozen first-class talents at most. It was unexpected that there would be one in this examination venue. This made many elders from sects who came to this examination venue to find geniuses smile happily, thinking that their choice to come here was correct!


    Elder Qian of the Ming Emperor Sect¡¯s eyes were almost popping out, ¡°First-class talent, hahaha, good! This is a real genius, not like those trash who rely on means to forcefully raise their cultivation..¡±

 Chapter 256 - Chapter 256: Chapter 253: Detection Error?_l

    Chapter 256: Chapter 253: Detection Error?_l


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°Elder Qian, what¡¯s the hurry? This first-class talent may not necessarily belong to your Ming Emperor Sect.¡± Elder Hui said with a hint of dissatisfaction in his tone.


    ¡°Hehe, then let¡¯s have a fair competition and see who can snatch this genius with first-class talent.¡± Elder Qian raised the corner of his mouth, clearly having a certain amount of confidence.


    This made Elder Hui frown secretly, feeling a bad premonition.


    In the past Genius Selection Competitions, when it came to competing for geniuses, their Taotu Sect would often be slightly inferior to the Ming Emperor Sect. There was no way around it, the Ming Emperor Sect often had many advantages in attracting geniuses, giving them more initiative.


    With the appearance of Wang Wu, who had first-class talent, almost the entire venue was ignited, and many sects had already begun to spend a great deal of effort inviting Wang Wu to join them. After all, a first-class martial arts cultivation talent was truly astounding, ranking only below the once-in-a-century special talent.


    No one would not want to win him over.


    Even Yang Chen was somewhat surprised, as this first-class talent surely meant that Wang Wu had a Divine Body Talent.


    However, he didn¡¯t take it to heart. What did other people¡¯s talents have to do with him?


    Just when he thought so, suddenly¡­


    ¡°Huh?¡± Yang Chen smiled.


    After Wang Wu tested to have first-class talent, he stood in place, ecstatic like a toad who had finally tasted swan meat. Then, he looked at Yang Chen with a provocative look, seeming to tell him that he, Wang Wu, was the protagonist of this examination, not Yang Chen!


    Yang Chen chuckled in response, he hadn¡¯t felt any hostility from Wang Wu before, but who would have thought that Wang Wu would start showing off to him right after his astounding performance.


    This must be what happens when someone gains fame.


    Yang Chen stretched lazily, thinking to himself that he hoped Wang Wu wouldn¡¯t provoke him, otherwise, he wouldn¡¯t mind making him pay a price. Soon after Wang Wu¡¯s turn ended, it was time for Yang Chen¡¯s assessment in the Physique Test.


    ¡°Yang Chen, it¡¯s your turn!¡± The examiner, who was curious about Yang Chen¡¯s talent, said with a smile.


    He had already seen one first-class talent. If another one appeared, it would be interesting.


    Yang Chen respectfully bowed to the examiner and then stepped into the small room in front.


    As he entered the room, Yang Chen looked around.


    There were layers of prohibitions surrounding the room, and these prohibitions were specifically designed to test physique talent.


    As expected, as soon as he entered, he activated the prohibition mechanism, and the spiritual energy stored in these prohibitions penetrated into his body. He didn¡¯t resist and let the prohibition¡¯s True Qi flow through his body to test his physique.


    In a short while, the test was over, and Yang Chen felt a force pushing him out of the small room.


    Immediately after, he heard the examiner announce loudly, ¡°Yang Chen, third -class talent!¡±


    ¡°Sigh!¡±


    This made many people shake their heads in disappointment.


    Even the examiner frowned, apparently very disappointed in Yang Chen¡¯s talent.


    Especially Elder Qian from the Ming Emperor Sect, who sneered when he saw that Yang Chen merely had third-class talent, ¡°What did I say? This kid was just using a special means to forcibly increase his cultivation level. He is foolish. He could have had a chance to enter the Origin Martial Realm in this life with his third-class talent, but this kid stubbornly raised his cultivation level through unsanctioned means and severed his future potential. What¡¯s the point? In the end, he¡¯s just useless.¡±


    The Taotu Sect¡¯s Elder Hui, who originally held a high opinion of Yang Chen, also frowned and couldn¡¯t argue with Elder Qian¡¯s words.


    Indeed, third-class talent could be considered quite good, at least already first-rate. If one could enter the Spirit Martial Realm before thirteen years old, these sects would welcome such geniuses with open arms.


    However, although third-class talent was excellent, it was not enough to support Yang Chen in reaching the Fourth Level of Spirit Martial Realm at such a young age.


    The only explanation was that Yang Chen forcibly raised his martial arts cultivation level through means such as giving up the opportunity to enter the Origin Martial Realm in the future.


    Such cases were not uncommon. Many geniuses thought they were clever and wanted to shine in the Selection Competition, so they deliberately improved their martial arts cultivation level, causing instability in their foundation, and a worrisome future. But they didn¡¯t know that these major sects weren¡¯t foolish and wouldn¡¯t be deceived.


    However, where would they know that Yang Chen¡¯s means were beyond their imagination? He would not do such foolish things as forcibly breaking through his cultivation level and severing his future potential.


    ¡°I¡¯ve seen lots of these kinds of wastes, just wait. When the Display of Strength Assessment starts, his true colors will be revealed. The cultivation level that has been forcibly raised might seem like it¡¯s at the Fourth Level of Spirit Martial Realm, but it would be good if he could display the strength of the Second Level of Spirit Martial Realm.¡± Elder Qian stroked his chin, looking very knowledgeable.


    Yang Chen came out of the room at this moment and was somewhat surprised.


    Just third-class talent?


    As he thought about it, when he came back into the crowd, he suddenly heard that Wang Wu, who had scored a first-class talent, sneered, ¡°It turns out to be just a waste who has raised his martial arts cultivation level through unscrupulous means. With such poor talent, what¡¯s the use of raising your cultivation level? Being a genius means being more favored by the heavens!¡±


    Thinking about this, Wang Wu was ecstatic, as he could foresee the various sects fighting for him, even including huge sects like the Canghai Sect and


    Yuanshan Sect.


    He was destined to soar high, and even though Yang Chen had seemed impressive earlier and stolen his limelight, it all amounted to nothing in the end.


    Upon hearing Wang Wu¡¯s provocation, Yang Chen laughed and said, ¡°Oh, then I am curious to know how you obtained heaven¡¯s favor.¡±


    ¡°Brother Wu, don¡¯t mind him. This kid will reveal his true colors in the Display of Strength Assessment later. I heard my father say that the appearance of martial arts cultivation alone doesn¡¯t mean anything. Since he has forcibly raised his cultivation through unsanctioned means, there must be endless problems with it, and his martial arts cultivation is just an empty shell!¡± A young genius flattered Wang Wu with a smile.


    Wang Wu was very receptive and nodded, ¡®Your name is Luo Zhen, right? Don¡¯t worry, when I join the major sects, I will put in a good word for you.¡±


    ¡°Ah!¡± Luo Zhen¡¯s eyes turned red with excitement upon hearing this, ¡°Thank you, Brother Wu!¡±


    Yang Chen watched this scene and couldn¡¯t help but chuckle at how quickly people changed their minds.


    However, he didn¡¯t have time to think about it and instead pondered the talent assessment in his mind.


    ¡°It seems that the talent assessment in Beishan Main City is a bit worse than what I experienced in my previous life. I have Innate True Qi, which, although refined, should be enough for a very special talent, or at least a first-class talent. I didn¡¯t expect it to be just third-class talent.¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but be amazed..

 Chapter 257 - Chapter 257: Chapter 254: Special Power Test 1

    Chapter 257: Chapter 254: Special Power Test 1


    Translator: 549690339


    In this vast world, there are all sorts of wonders.


    Some geniuses are born with innate True Qi, which is called Innate Divine Body. It is a kind of extremely domineering talent within the Divine Body, because innate True Qi is so rare.


    Having innate True Qi allows them to do many things that acquired True Qi cannot, so the Innate Divine Body is an existence that many people dream of, and calling it a special talent is by no means an exaggeration.


    Although Yang Chen was not born with innate True Qi, he indeed has innate True Qi surrounding him, so calling him an Innate Divine Body does not conflict.


    It¡¯s just a pity that the facilities in North Mountain County are not accurate enough to detect his innate True Qi.


    Of course, Yang Chen doesn¡¯t care too much about these people. He stands with his hands behind his back, waiting for the start of the next part of the assessment.


    The third part, Assessment of Attack Power!


    Just like Yang Chen¡¯s fight with Zhou Yunxi, this part detects the strength of their attacks to determine whether the foundation of a genius is stable enough.


    If a genius¡¯s foundation is not stable, his attack power will be far weaker than what his cultivation level shows, making this part an essential aspect of the North Mountain County¡¯s many tests for geniuses.


    Most people think that Yang Chen will finally expose his true colors in this part. If his foundation is not stable, his attack power cannot match his Martial Arts Cultivation.


    Now, the examiner said loudly, ¡°Do you see the stone stele in front of you? This is the King Kong Stele, specifically designed to test attack power. The King Kong Stele is made of special materials, and as long as your True Qi is unleashed onto the stele, I will determine your ranking based on the degree of indentation in the stele. Of course, there is also a special ranking, but achieving that is not easy!¡±


    The examiner is too lazy to explain too much and immediately waved his hand and read the name of the first candidate.


    ¡°Long Yun, Power Rank Seven!¡±


    Many people were not surprised by this result.


    Following that¡­ ¡°Power Rank Five!¡± ¡°Power Rank Seven!¡± ¡°Power Rank Six!¡±


    ¡°Power Rank Four!¡±


    The highest was Power Rank Four.


    All of these geniuses used their strongest moves to strike the King Kong Stele, fearing that they wouldn¡¯t perform well enough.


    However, the King Kong Stele¡¯s test was still very accurate. Even if the geniuses put in all their effort, the highest rank was only Rank Four.


    ¡°Wang Wu, Power Rank Four.¡± The examiner stroked his chin with satisfaction.


    Wang Wu had reached the Second Level of Spirit Martial Realm with Power Rank Four, which meant he had a very stable foundation, even showing signs of the Third Level. It seems that Wang Wu indeed has a rare Divine Body.


    Otherwise, reaching Power Rank Four at the Second Level of Spirit Martial Realm is tough.


    Not long after Wang Wu, it was Yang Chen¡¯s turn.


    Yang Chen¡¯s appearance attracted the ridicule of many geniuses.


    Wang Wu crossed his arms and smirked, ¡°This kid will finally expose his true colors in this part.¡±


    Many sects didn¡¯t hold much hope for Yang Chen, as they all believed that his attack power wouldn¡¯t be that strong. An unstable foundation for a genius with high Martial Arts Cultivation is just an empty shell, and his true colors would be exposed in one move.


    ¡°At most, he will have a Rank Five or Rank Six power with his third-tier talent.


    At the age of fourteen or fifteen, he can only reach the Second Level of Spirit Martial Realm at most. The power obtained by forcibly increasing his cultivation level can only match the First Level of Spirit Martial Realm.¡± ¡°I think it¡¯s difficult for him even to reach Rank Six power, maybe just Rank


    Seven?¡±


    As everyone was discussing, Yang Chen was already holding his silver spear, and immediately after, the innate True Qi surrounded the tip of the spear.The next moment, the Thunderbolt Style suddenly formed.


    ¡°What kind of move is this?¡± ¡°Thunder and lightning?


    No one was not surprised.


    The Examiner also took a sharp breath of cold air, as Thunder and Lightning Techniques were extremely rare.


    Yang Chen gripped the silver spear, and in an instant, he unleashed a spear attack with the ultimate power of Innate True Qi and Heavenly Thunder Origin, completely bombarding the King Kong Stele.


    Immediately after, a deafening sound echoed, and the King Kong Stele was indented more than half, which left the Examiner rubbing his eyes as if he didn¡¯t dare to believe his own eyes. His mouth agape, he hesitated with words as if he did not know how to speak anymore.


    From the viewing platform, Elder Qian of the Ming Emperor Sect could not wait to watch Yang Chen take action, and he shouted loudly now, ¡°Examiner Liu, what is the result of this assessment?¡±


    Examiner Liu took a deep breath and said, ¡®Yang Chen, exceptional power!¡±


    ¡°What!¡±


    When this statement fell, the entire scene was in an uproar.


    ¡°How is it possible, exceptional power?¡±


    ¡°This is absolutely impossible. Only a genius at the sixth level of the Spirit Martial Realm or higher with the sect¡¯s personally taught ultimate skill can achieve an exceptional power level with all their might. How could a little guy at the fourth level of the Spirit Martial Realm possibly reach that!¡±


    He had just mocked Yang Chen for exposing his true colors, but now¡­


    Exceptional power, is this the so-called unstable foundation?


    If Yang Chen could strike at the sixth level of the Spirit Martial Realm with his fourth level power, it meant that Yang Chen¡¯s foundation was too solid, and he could break through the fourth level at any time!


    Many people were at a loss as to how to explain it.


    If you say Yang Chen¡¯s foundation is unstable, then what is all this about?


    Undoubtedly, the most embarrassed one must be Elder Qian.


    Keep in mind that he had just confidently stated that Yang Chen¡¯s foundation was unstable, and that this evaluation of power would be when Yang Chen¡¯s true colors would be exposed. But now? This exceptional power had literally slapped him in the face.


    Elder Qian couldn¡¯t help but say resentfully, ¡°Examiner Liu, you couldn¡¯t have seen it wrong, could you?¡±


    Examiner Liu coldly rebuked, ¡°What, is Elder Qian questioning my ability?¡±


    ¡°No, I dare not!¡± Elder Qian thought of the power of the main city of North Mountain County, and his momentum quickly fell by more than half, and he hurriedly smiled apologetically.


    Examiner Liu did not bother to pay him any attention. While others might have given face to the Ming Emperor Sect, the main city of North Mountain County did not have to do so.


    Instead, it was Elder Hui who mocked him relentlessly, ¡°Hehe, didn¡¯t Elder Qian just say something? He said that this kid has an unstable foundation and his power would expose him. Now it doesn¡¯t seem to be the case.¡± ¡°Well, if Elder Hui is interested in this kid, you can solicit him.¡± Elder Qian sneered.


    This made Elder Hui hesitate for a moment, then sighed.


    Yang Chen¡¯s performance was indeed exceptionally outstanding, but it was a pity that he fell short of being ranked as third-tier talent. If Yang Chen were only at the first level of the Spirit Martial Realm, he might have considered recruiting Yang Chen based on Yang Chen¡¯s power. Unfortunately, Yang Chen¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation was too high, and anyone could see that the kid had used means to increase his Martial Arts Cultivation.


    The side effect of the power just now might not have come yet. This so-called genius would not interest his Taotu Sect..

 Chapter 258 - Chapter 258: Chapter 255: Not Well-Regarded_l

    Chapter 258: Chapter 255: Not Well-Regarded_l


    Translator: 549690339


    Many sects couldn¡¯t help but sigh in pity. Yang Chen¡¯s performance was indeed stunning, but they still felt that the first-class talent Wang Wu was more valuable to recruit. Their minds were entirely focused on Wang Wu, who would even consider recruiting the seemingly unreliable Yang Chen in their eyes?


    In this way, many sects basically gave up on the idea of recruiting Yang Chen, even though his performance was excellent.


    They had even more faith in Wang Wu who, favored by heaven, had first-class talent.


    The assessment continued, but compared to the initial attention, the fourth exam¡ª the test of soul power¡ª wasn¡¯t as eye-catching as the previous three exams. Most of the sect elders and masters had already left the scene with the evident purpose of preparing to recruit Wang Wu. They went to find some conditions and treasures that could move Wang Wu¡¯s heart.


    By doing so, they naturally hoped that after the assessment, they could be the first to take the initiative and recruit Wang Wu as quickly as possible.


    ¡°See those stone lions up there? There are nine of them in total. What you need to do later is to use your Divine Soul Power to control these nine stone lions. If you can lift one, it means you have ninth-class Divine Soul Power, and if you can lift two, it means you have eighth-class Divine Soul Power. Hey, don¡¯t take it lightly, each of these stone lions weighs thousands of jin (a Chinese unit of weight, 1 jingoog). Trying to lift them without enough soul power will only severely damage yourself!¡±


    Officer Liu said, ¡°If you can lift all nine heads, it means you have first-class Divine Soul Power. And if you can control all nine at will, then it¡¯s a special-class performance! Of course, don¡¯t even think about special-class. It¡¯s still far-fetched for you. If you forcefully control them, you¡¯ll damage your Sea of Consciousness and your soul, causing troubles later on.¡±


    Hearing Officer Liu¡¯s words, many candidates were eager to try.


    Especially the contestants who hadn¡¯t performed particularly well in the previous assessments, their eyes glistened now. To be able to advance to the selection competition, they had to score no more than twelve classes in the three assessments combined to be deemed qualified.


    Take Wang Wu for example: his talent test rated first-class, and his power test rated fourth-class, totaling to only five points. As long as his soul test wasn¡¯t too disastrous, he would certainly advance to the selection competition.


    As for the others who already were close to being disqualified or were on the verge of the limit, no one could afford to be careless.


    Compared to them, Yang Chen was the most at ease.


    Because special-class was different from first-class. A first-class rating was equal to one, whereas special-class was equal to zero, giving him a total of only three points so far.


    As for the soul test, it wasn¡¯t going to be any source of pressure for him.


    And so, one by one, geniuses went forward to take the test. ¡°Three stone lions, seventh-class Divine Soul Power!¡±


    ¡°Four stone lions, sixth-class Divine Soul Power!¡±


    These geniuses¡¯ divine soul powers were measured by the number of stone lions they could lift; some could only lift three stone lions, others could lift four.


    And among the more outstanding ones were those who could lift five or six stone lions. However, no one could lift more than that.


    Finally, the examiner called out Yang Chen¡¯s name.


    Yang Chen nodded, walked to the nine stone lions, closed his eyes, and gradually extended his soul.


    In an instant, all nine stone lions lifted at once.


    This sudden event startled the sect elders who had initially not paid much attention to this fourth assessment.


    ¡°Nine stone lions?¡±


    ¡°How could this kid possess such astonishing soul power? It¡¯s illogical. By principle, the soul power of someone at the Spirit Martial Realm Fourth Level can lift at most seven lions, which is the limit. Only geniuses who specialize in Divine Soul Power can possibly lift the eighth or the ninth head, but it¡¯s almost improbable!¡±


    What mattered more wasn¡¯t the number of lions.


    Because Yang Chen had lifted all nine lions in an instant.


    At this thought, everyone widened their eyes and saw Yang Chen controlling the nine stone lions, spinning them around in circles. It was as if he were merely playing a game!


    Even a fool could tell that Yang Chen had achieved divine soul power.


    Officer Liu¡¯s heart was in turmoil, and he swallowed nervously: ¡°Yang Chen, controlling the nine stone lions at will, you obtained a special-class grade in the Divine Soul Power test!¡±


    Wang Wu stood aside, his mouth agape in shock. Clenching his teeth, he snorted, ¡°Hmph, regardless of whether it¡¯s soul power or power test, they are just crooked paths in the end. It¡¯s prowess that matters, and I am the heaven-favored genius!¡±


    He was the protagonist of this assessment.


    Only when Wang Wu thought of his first-class talent, he felt much calmer.


    However, Elder Qian, who had been planning on preparing to recruit Wang Wu, stopped in his tracks when he saw Yang Chen¡¯s soul power.


    Elder Hui was doing the same.


    ¡°Could it be that this kid actually possesses a special Divine Body related to soul power?¡±


    A beautiful woman from one of the Six Sects¡ª Yanhua Pool¡ª sat in the viewing platform, her eyes sparkling as she spoke while watching Yang Chen¡¯s performance, ¡°Such a high level of soul achievement must be due to a special body related to soul power.¡±


    There were certain geniuses who did not possess a divine body for cultivation but had divine bodies in regard to their soul power.


    Wasn¡¯t Yang Chen¡¯s current performance precisely a display of divine body talent in soul power?


    This made an elder of the Huangshan Sect rub his eyebrows, thinking deeply. A genius with powerful soul power would be of great importance to their sect. However, he still couldn¡¯t focus his attention on Yang Chen as Wang Wu was their priority.


    No doubt, although Yang Chen¡¯s performance did not inspire thoughts of recruitment from some sect elders, it still shocked the entire audience.


    After all, having two special-class achievements was a rare sight.


    Before long, the remaining talented youngsters had completed their soul power tests.


    The examiner took the test results and read them slowly: ¡°Next, I will read out the list of those who have successfully passed the assessment and advanced to the selection competition, including Yun Shaojie, Chang Hong, Wang Wu, and others. ¡±


    As expected, Yang Chen was among them, but the elimination rate was still somewhat surprising. Comparing the list of more than 300 initially, only about 80 people barely passed the assessment successfully. Even Long Yun, with his second-class talent, failed the assessment.


    There was no choice; his martial arts cultivation was too weak, and his soul power and striking power were both too poor.


    But still, Long Yun was quite content with his current achievements, knowing that he would undoubtedly attract the attention of many major and minor forces.


    In contrast, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but feel a bit bitter-sweet.


    He initially thought of stunning everyone, but who could have known that a mistake in the talent test would cast him as an undesirable competitor?


    At this thought, Yang Chen rubbed his eyebrows. It seemed he still had to participate in both the selection and knockout competitions. Otherwise, being seen through such a prejudiced lens wouldn¡¯t be pleasant at all..

 Chapter 259 - Chapter 259: Chapter 256: Ordinary People are Just Ordinary People!_l

    Chapter 259: Chapter 256: Ordinary People are Just Ordinary People!_l


    Translator: 549690339


    This knockout competition will start in ten days, so the participants will have ten days to prepare.


    As for Yang Chen, he plans to prepare tomorrow. After all, he is different from others. He has to participate in the Alchemy assessment tomorrow. Even though he got two special grades today. he still wasn¡¯t the focus of the assessment field.


    Compared to that, Wang Wu¡¯s first-class talent was valued more.


    Of course, this didn¡¯t affect Yang Chen much, and he didn¡¯t take it to heart. At this moment, the Zhou family members had not returned to their residence yet.


    But Gu Mingyue was extremely worried and asked Yang Chen about his assessment situation. He naturally mentioned the good parts, so as not to worry Gu Mingyue.


    When the Zhou family members returned, Yang Chen heard Zhou Haoran¡¯s laughter from afar, which caused him to pause for a moment.


    Zhou Haoran happened to lead Zhou Yunxi to see Yang Chen, and said, ¡°Yang Chen, my friend, how did the assessment go? I believe that with your standards, it must have been eye-opening.¡±


    Yang Chen chuckled, ¡°I¡¯m afraid the situation is just the opposite of what


    Master Zhou said.¡¯


    ¡°Oh? What¡¯s the matter? Are the big sects blind to not value your martial arts talent?¡± Zhou Haoran widened his eyes, somewhat dissatisfied. If it were before, it would be fine, but now, after spending some time together, he has really regarded Yang Chen as his own family.


    Yang Chen spoke gently: ¡°Let¡¯s not talk about me, but how did Miss Zhou perform


    ¡°I was just about to say that.¡± Zhou Haoran was so excited, ¡°Can you guess? My daughter¡¯s talent evaluation is first-class, first-class talent! Hahaha! The most important thing is that my daughter successfully passed the basic assessment and entered the selection competition. This is really a double happiness!¡±


    Seeing Zhou Haoran¡¯s excited appearance, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but smile and said, ¡°Congratulations to Miss Zhou.¡±


    Everyone has the heart to see their children succeed.


    It¡¯s normal for Zhou Haoran to be so excited.


    Zhou Yunxi gave a slight curtsy and then playfully stuck out her tongue, ¡°Young Master Yang, you must have passed the basic competition, right?¡± ¡°Yes, I was lucky,¡± Yang Chen said with a slight smile.


    ¡°I don¡¯t believe that you passed by luck.¡± Zhou Yunxi rolled her eyes. ¡°You¡¯re always full of tricks. Even though you¡¯re not much older, you have more schemes than my father.¡±


    Yang Chen coughed twice, then used his divine soul detection and suddenly found something.


    Zhou Haoran also noticed something, with an expression of surprise and joy in his eyes: ¡°It¡¯s Elder Wu from Ziyang Sect and Elder Ming from Linghe Sect!¡±


    As Zhou Haoran¡¯s voice fell, a beautiful woman and an elder arrived together, their expressions clearly revealing their intentions. At least both of them were looking at Zhou Yunxi with extreme enthusiasm, even a fool could see that they were here to win her over.


    Yang Chen squinted his eyes, not caring much at first, but when he saw the beautiful woman, his expression turned cold.


    Because this beautiful woman was none other than Zhao Xuanwu and his sister¡¯s master whom he had met in the Great Wilderness.


    This beautiful woman has the surname Wu and is respected as Elder Wu, and is quite influential within the Ziyang Sect.


    As Yang Chen noticed this beautiful woman, she also noticed him.


    ¡°It¡¯s you!¡± Elder Wu squinted her eyes, her gaze flashing with undisguised hostility.


    ¡°Elder WII!¡± Yang Chen cupped his hands.


    Elder Wu seemed uninterested in Yang Chen and said bluntly, ¡°There¡¯s no need for that, we¡¯re not that close. Anyway, I didn¡¯t expect you to participate in this Genius Selection Competition as well!¡±


    Zhou Haoran was somewhat at a loss, as it seemed that the two knew each other and their relationship did not seem to be good.


    ¡°I wonder how my sister is doing in Ziyang Sect?¡±


    The beautiful woman yawned and waved her hand, uninterested, ¡°Yang Chen, don¡¯t worry about your sister. She¡¯s making great progress under my tutelage and has already reached the third level of the Spirit Martial Realm. She also performed excellently in this assessment. Just the talent assessment alone has reached first-class talent. Yang Chen, you should know very well the difference between first-class talent and your third-tier talent.¡±


    Obviously, she had already learned about Yang Chen¡¯s situation from Ziyang Sect people in the assessment field where Yang Chen was.


    This was not surprising. Ziyang Sect was such a big sect that it could grasp the information about every assessment participant, and it was quite simple for them to learn about Yang Chen¡¯s situation so thoroughly.


    Then Elder Wu¡¯s tone turned harsh, ¡°Yang Chen, I¡¯m just advising you, ordinary people are ordinary people. Since fate has it so, one should have the awareness to accept destiny. Don¡¯t think about making a big splash all the time, it¡¯s useless. You, as a third-class talent, if you practice hard, may not have a great future in this life, but at least you can stand out among ordinary people. Unfortunately, you have chosen the wrong way. What¡¯s the use of raising your martial arts cultivation to the fourth level of the Spirit Martial Realm in such a quick and profit-oriented way?¡±


    ¡°Excessive growth, extremely foolish!¡±


    Upon hearing this, Yang Chen¡¯s face turned cold.


    Elder Wu didn¡¯t care about Yang Chen¡¯s feelings and said solemnly, ¡°You are now no longer on the same level as your sister in terms of status and strength. It¡¯s predetermined that you and your sister exist in two different worlds. So, don¡¯t even think about seeing Caidie in the future and disturbing her, lest you disturb her determination to pursue martial arts. Do you understand?¡±


    Yang Chen, furious and laughing, looked at Elder Wu, who looked down upon him and knew that there was no point in saying anything now.


    She regarded herself as understanding his current situation very well and directly labeled him as an ¡®ordinary person¡¯.


    Ordinary person¡­


    Indeed, it was a very mocking term.


    ¡°Elder Wu, what do you mean by this?¡± Zhou Haoran¡¯s expression was somewhat unhappy, as Yang Chen was his friend after all.


    Elder Wu didn¡¯t know about these things and said with a smile, ¡°Master Zhou, I was just chatting about trivial matters just now, and I apologize for that. Let¡¯s talk about the serious stuff now. I think Miss Yunxi has outstanding talent, and I¡¯m here on behalf of Ziyang Sect with sincerity, and I¡¯d like to discuss with you about Yunxi¡¯s future! What do you think? Don¡¯t worry, if things work out, I won¡¯t treat Yunxi and your Zhou family unfairly.¡±


    ¡°Hehe, Elder Wu, look at what you are saying. As it is with you, so it is with our Linghe Sect. Master Zhou, the conditions offered by our Linghe Sect will only be higher than those of the Ziyang Sect.¡± Elder Ming stroked his beard.


    Both hadn¡¯t started yet, but they were already facing each other with enmity. It was obvious that they didn¡¯t want to miss out on an outstanding talent like


    Zhou Yunxi..

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    Chapter 260: Chapter 257: Inviting You to Join the Outer Sect? 1


    Translator: 549690339


    In the end, Zhou Haoran could only let out a soft sigh.


    Although he was quite displeased with Elder Wu¡¯s disregard for Yang Chen, his daughter¡¯s matter was ultimately more important. With that in mind, he could only bow and say, ¡°Please go inside and have a talk.¡±


    Elder Wu and Elder Ming were extremely anxious as they entered the house.


    Upon seeing this, Yang Chen shrugged and went back into his residence too.


    Regarding the recruitment of Zhou Yunxi, Elder Wu and Elder Ming were still not satisfied. Afterward, sects like the Ming Emperor Sect and the Huangshan Sect came one after another, attempting to recruit Zhou Yunxi.


    However, Yang Chen¡¯s side remained dry and barren, with no one paying him any attention.


    After three hours, Zhou Haoran seemed to have reached a conclusion regarding his daughter¡¯s situation, which left the disgruntled sects who were unhappy with the outcome to leave in anger.


    Yang Chen observed everything with his Divine Soul Detection.


    He wasn¡¯t particularly concerned about this matter, but what surprised him was that Zhou Haoran came to appease him after the negotiations were over.


    ¡°Master Zhou, please sit,¡± Yang Chen bowed.


    Zhou Haoran forced a smile, then slowly said, ¡°Young friend Yang Chen, I heard about your situation from Elder Wu of the Ziyang Sect. Hmph, what third -tier talent? I think the Ziyang Sect is just looking down on people. You don¡¯t have to worry about it. Hmph, I, Zhou Haoran, am also a third-tier talent, so what? I am still the Family Head of the Zhou family, and I haven¡¯t seen anyone faring worse than me!¡±


    Yang Chen felt somewhat touched. Although Zhou Haoran¡¯s words were blunt and seemingly at odds with him, at least he showed gratitude. He had helped the Zhou family so much, and despite feeling low, Zhou Haoran actually came over to comfort him.


    Most of the time, it¡¯s rare to find someone who would lend a hand when you¡¯re down on your luck. Though this comfort may seem worthless, it is worth more than the countless treasures one might receive when one is basking in success.


    Yang Chen said gently, ¡°Master Zhou, thank you for your concern. I won¡¯t take these minor setbacks to heart. On the contrary, which power did Miss Yunxi eventually choose? With her first-class talent, she should be very cautious in her choice.¡±


    ¡°After a lot of consideration, I ruled out the Ming Emperor Sect because they had a grudge with you, and as for the Ziyang Sect, I might have been tempted if someone else had come, but I just couldn¡¯t bring myself to like Elder Wu. You saved Yunxi, so if I let Yunxi join these two sects, it would be ignoring your status as her benefactor,¡± Zhou Haoran grumbled.


    If Elder Wu of the Ziyang Sect had known that his mere act of stepping on an insignificant ant would cause his sect to miss out on acquiring a genius, he would likely not know who to cry to.


    Zhou Haoran truly had a strange temper.


    He had rejected the Ziyang Sect and Ming Emperor Sect simply because of Yang


    Chen.


    Yang Chen felt slightly embarrassed and said, ¡°Master Zhou, you really don¡¯t have to do this. If you let your decision about Miss Yunxi be influenced by me, it would really weigh on my conscience.¡±


    ¡°Young friend Yang Chen, you don¡¯t need to worry too much. I¡¯ve eliminated these two sects for a reason. Hehe, you saved Yunxi, and you¡¯re her great benefactor. Without your help, Yunxi wouldn¡¯t even be able to participate in the selection competition, let alone make a name for herself. If I let her join the Ziyang Sect or the Ming Emperor Sect, it would be tantamount to disregarding you as her benefactor.¡±


    Zhou Haoran snorted, ¡°I, Zhou Haoran, have been upright and frank since I was a child, and I have a clear conscience in all my actions. I would never do such a thing. Most importantly, these two sects are not suitable for Yunxi.¡± ¡°Oh? Then which sect did Master Zhou choose?¡± Yang Chen asked.


    ¡°I chose the Yanhua Pool for Yunxi!¡± Zhou Haoran smiled slightly, ¡°Although Yanhua Pool mainly focuses on cultivating the soul, it¡¯s a sect consisting only of women, as you know. Until now, my daughter has been like a child who never grows up. If she were to go to other sects, with all sorts of people mingling, I would be really worried. By joining Yanhua Pool, she would be surrounded by women. Even if she suffers somewhat, as a father, I can bear it.¡±


    Seeing Zhou Haoran¡¯s deep love for his daughter, Yang Chen bowed and said, ¡°Master Zhou, your idea is right.¡±


    ¡°Huh, someone¡¯s coming! ¡± Zhou Haoran¡¯s eyebrows raised.


    Yang Chen also noticed this.


    Immediately, he slowly stood up and used his Divine Soul Detection. The visitors were actually the Huangshan Sect, as well as elders from the Yanhua Pool and two other sects.


    Yang Chen recognized both elders as they were the ones who assessed his testing ground.


    ¡°Young friend Yang Chen!¡± Elder Yu from the Huangshan Sect was an elderly man with a long beard and an astute appearance. Upon arriving in front of Yang Chen, he smiled faintly.


    Surprisingly, the elder from the Yanhua Pool was a beautiful young beauty. She had an outstanding temperament and a graceful figure, and without a closer look, one would have mistaken her for a young girl around seventeen or eighteen years old. But upon further inspection of her eyes, one could discern her true age, which was inconsistent with her appearance.


    This made Yang Chen secretly nod, seemingly confirming that the women in the Yanhua Pool were indeed good at preserving their youth, as the rumors suggested.


    With this in mind, Yang Chen respectfully said, ¡°Junior greets the two elders, please come in and have a talk.¡±


    ¡°Hehe, young friend Yang Chen, I assume that you have guessed the reason for our visit. Today, you performed exceptionally well in the assessment grounds, obtaining two top-class results, which indeed amazed everyone. Therefore, on behalf of the Huangshan Sect, after much consideration, we have decided to invite you to join our Huangshan Sect¡¯s Outer Sect for an observation period,¡± said Elder Yu with a light smile.


    ¡°What? Outer Sect?¡± Zhou Haoran¡¯s eyes widened, obviously feeling somewhat indignant on behalf of Yang Chen.


    However, since this matter ultimately concerned Yang Chen, he could not intervene.


    Seeing Zhou Haoran¡¯s dissatisfaction, Elder Yu of the Huangshan Sect couldn¡¯t help but sneer; he didn¡¯t know who Zhou Haoran was, but he thought the offer of the Outer Sect was good enough for Yang Chen.


    He couldn¡¯t help it.


    His attempt to persuade Wang Wu had failed.


    He didn¡¯t know how Elder Qian from the Ming Emperor Sect had stumbled upon such luck, but not only did he manage to recruit Wang Wu on the spot, but he even took him on as his direct disciple. What chance did the Huangshan Sect have then? After much deliberation and considering his testing ground, there really were no other suitable candidates. Although Long Yun had second-grade talent, he hadn¡¯t made it to the selection competition.


    Yang Chen, however, had entered the selection competition, giving him the chance to enter the Secret Realm and thus possessing some value to the Huangshan Sect.


    Unfortunately, Yang Chen¡¯s talent was too weak: being a third-class talent and hurriedly improving his cultivation level through excessive growth. As such, under no circumstances would the Huangshan Sect be willing to recruit him into the Inner Sect. However, he thought that an offer of the Outer Sect should be enough to impress Yang Chen.


    Contrary to his expectations, Yang Chen didn¡¯t think the same.


    At this moment, Yang Chen slowly said, ¡°Elder, the conditions of the Outer Sect are too high for me, I really cannot afford it..¡±

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    Chapter 261: Chapter 258: Invitation to Yanhua Pool_l


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    Elder Yu certainly understood the hidden meaning in Yang Chen¡¯s words, and said coldly: ¡°Young Master Yang Chen, you must think it through carefully. Countless geniuses cry and beg to enter my Huangshan Sect. Being able to join the Outer Sect is already a great condition. What more do you want? Keep in mind that your talent is only third-class after all, and your future is limited. No matter who invites you, they will only invite you to join the Outer Sect!¡±


    In fact, when he came to woo Yang Chen, he did not deliberately want to pull Yang Chen into the Outer Sect. It¡¯s not a big deal if he specially pulls a disciple into the Outer Sect.


    What he valued was that Yang Chen could enter the Selection Competition, which could bring a lot of benefits to their Huangshan Sect.


    Yang Chen waved his hand: ¡°Elder Yu doesn¡¯t need to say more. If it¡¯s the Outer


    Sect, Yang Chen will never accept it under any circumstances.¡±


    Are you kidding?


    Giving alms?


    Let alone the Outer Sect, even if Huangshan Sect opened a position for him as a direct disciple of the Sect Leader, he might not necessarily agree. With his experience and knowledge from his previous life, he really wouldn¡¯t care about this mere Huangshan Sect. What he wanted was a place where he could settle his past grudge with He Yunxiao given enough time.


    If not for that, he really didn¡¯t intend to join any of these sects.


    Elder Yu obviously felt that Yang Chen was too proud and arrogant. He sneered: ¡°Young Master Yang Chen, I didn¡¯t expect that with your limited skills, you have quite high standards.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Yang Chen¡¯s expression became serious: ¡°As you said, Elder Yu, although I am not very capable, my vision is indeed high. Speaking of which, according to what I¡¯ve heard, your Huangshan Sect¡¯s primary focus is alchemy?¡±


    ¡°So what if it is? When it comes to alchemy, hmph, most of the elixirs in the Beishan Main City¡¯s chambers of commerce come from my Huangshan Sect. Even the other Five Sects have to give us face in some aspects.¡± Elder Yu boasted.


    He wasn¡¯t making things up.


    Huangshan Sect mainly focused on alchemy, and most of the alchemy in North


    Mountain County was indeed from Huangshan Sect. As long as they didn¡¯t serve Huangshan Sect well and the elixirs were not sold to them, the strength of the other sects would suffer greatly.


    Therefore, many geniuses were quite eager to join Huangshan Sect.


    Although Huangshan Sect¡¯s cultivation level for geniuses was average, they had many elixirs, and getting a few would probably benefit them for life.


    Yang Chen had no interest in listening to the self-praises of Elder Yu. When it came to alchemy, there were probably only a handful of people who could boast in front of him on the entire continent, and Huangshan Sect certainly did not qualify.


    He spoke bluntly: ¡°If that¡¯s the case, it¡¯s a coincidence. If the Huangshan Sect also focuses on alchemy, then it should pay great attention to talents in the Alchemy Lineage.¡±


    ¡°Exactly, what¡¯s the matter?¡± Elder Yu said lazily.


    ¡°Well, I can relax now. I hope that when Elder Yu sees me again tomorrow, he can still offer me this simple Outer Sect condition.¡± Yang Chen said calmly: ¡°It just so happens that I know a little about alchemy techniques. Assessment site number forty-two for alchemy basics, I hope Elder Yu can be there on time!¡±


    Elder Yu didn¡¯t know what kind of trick Yang Chen was playing, so he frowned, then immediately turned his head and walked away.


    Could it be that Yang Chen could also refine elixirs?


    But today, his impression of Yang Chen was so poor that he didn¡¯t think Yang Chen could have any great prospects.


    After Elder Yu had left, Elder Luo from Yanhua Pool smiled: ¡°Young Master


    Yang Chen really has a great temper. He even managed to drive away Elder Yu.¡±


    ¡°Senior from Yanhua Pool, you don¡¯t need to mock me.¡± Upon seeing Elder Luo¡¯s smiles and frowns, Yang Chen maintained his composure. It was said that all women in Yanhua Pool were thorny roses. Although they looked coquettishly enchanting on the surface, once they started, not many men would not suffer a loss.


    Otherwise, why do you think Zhou Haoran would arrange Yunxi into Yanhua Pool?


    Luoxing Beauty smiled: ¡°It¡¯s simple. My surname is Luo, representing Yanhua


    Pool. I want to invite you, Young Master Yang Chen, to join us.¡±


    ¡°Senior Luo, did you misjudge my gender? Isn¡¯t Yanhua Pool only for women?¡± Yang Chen was confused.


    Luoxing Beauty said playfully, ¡°There are exceptions, you know. Although we rarely accept male disciples in Yanhua Pool, we do accept them. But there are some conditions after accepting them. Otherwise, without rules, how can we establish a sect and lineage?¡±


    ¡°Senior, don¡¯t tell me that the condition is that if I join the sect, I must lead a celibate life.¡± Yang Chen laughed: ¡°If that¡¯s the case, I will never agree.¡±


    Luoxing Beauty chuckled: ¡°Young Master Yang is thinking too much. Of course not. It¡¯s just that after joining Yanhua Pool, you must wear women¡¯s clothing. Of course, this is only limited to the sect. Even if people laugh at you, it¡¯s only among your sisters within the sect. Once in the outside world, you can wear whatever you want. This is a rule set by our Ancestor Master!¡±


    Having said this, Luoxing Beauty smiled: ¡°What do you think, Young Master Yang? Although this arrangement is a bit unfair to you, our Yanhua Pool is never short of girls. If you really join, making those unpopular senior and junior sisters happy, marrying three wives and four concubines is quite normal.¡±


    Yang Chen laughed: ¡°What exactly does Senior see in me? My martial arts cultivation doesn¡¯t seem to be good enough.¡±


    ¡°To tell the truth, Young Master Yang Chen, your performance in Divine Soul


    Power today really amazed me. Our Yanhua Pool focuses mainly on the


    Spiritual Soul Lineage. With your talents in Divine Soul Power, joining our Yanhua Pool will definitely have a bright future. ¡± Luoxing Beauty smiled: ¡°I can even offer Young Master Yang the condition of entering the Inner Sect!¡±


    This gave Zhou Haoran, who was standing nearby, a glimmer of hope. He immediately used Sound Transmission to say: ¡°Young Master Yang, you can consider it. Inner Sect conditions, joining it is absolutely not a bad thing. What¡¯s more, I¡¯m still worried about my Yunxi. If you enter, you can at least take some care of her, right?¡±


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help laughing. Were they asking him to wear women¡¯s clothing? What a joke!


    Does he want face or not?


    Yang Chen said bitterly: ¡°I need to think about this matter.¡±


    Think about what? He had no intention of agreeing at all, but out of politeness, he didn¡¯t outright refuse.


    This made the Luoxing Beauty look at Yang Chen resentfully, and then breathed out lightly: ¡°Young Master Yang, you must think it over carefully. Your talent in Divine Soul Power is wasted if you don¡¯t join our Yanhua Pool.¡±


    ¡°I will definitely consider it carefully and not be vague.¡± Yang Chen quickly said, for fear of offending the Luoxing Beauty.


    There was no other way; the resentful gaze of this woman was really hard for people to adapt to.


    With much difficulty, Yang Chen finally convinced Luoxing Beauty to leave, and it was obvious that she had really taken a fancy to Yang Chen¡¯s talent in the Spiritual Soul Lineage. However, he didn¡¯t have any talent in that area, as the soul power he possessed came from the Fishpeople Tribe¡¯s Divine Soul


    Furthermore, joining Yanhua Pool was absolutely impossible for him..

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    Chapter 262: Chapter 259: Exceptional Material!_l


    Translator: 549690339


    Just like that, time seemed to fly by, and in the blink of an eye, the second day arrived.


    As expected, Yang Chen arrived at the alchemy assessment site.


    Comparatively speaking, there were fewer people participating in the alchemy assessment than the martial arts one. However, there were still quite a number of them. When Yang Chen arrived at the assessment site, there were at least a hundred people.


    At the moment, time was very close to the start of the assessment, and many examiners and judges were ready.


    Compared to the martial arts assessment, there were more examiners in the alchemy assessment.


    That¡¯s because alchemy is not like martial arts. Both the techniques and the skills are man-made, and many examiners and judges are needed to appraise and clearly verify a person¡¯s alchemy level in various aspects.


    The Chief Examiner was fully prepared. Seeing that it was about time, and the examinees had all arrived, he coughed twice and said, ¡°Before the assessment begins, let me explain the rules for this alchemy assessment. It¡¯s different from the martial arts assessment ¨C there are three alchemy assessments in total!¡±


    As the Chief Examiner spoke, his expression became more and more serious.


    With a stern gaze, he said authoritatively, ¡°These three assessments consist of


    Material Collection, Fire Control, and the final Pill Refinement!¡±


    ¡°As for the Material Collection assessment, it¡¯s very simple. We will provide different elixir recipes, and you have to extract the materials required for refining the elixirs from the recipes. Some materials may need to be replaced, and a variety of others may be involved. If you want to satisfy the judges, you must be meticulous and comprehensive!¡± the Chief Examiner stated with an indifferent expression.


    ¡°Everyone knows about the Fire Control assessment. We will provide a pill furnace that is about to explode, and what is being tested is purely your fire control technique. The better your fire control technique, the more you can gradually reverse the situation with the exploding furnace, making it more and more stable. If your fire control is inadequate, the furnace will explode!¡±


    ¡°As for the Pill Refinement assessment, we examiners and judges will provide a pill formula, and you will refine a specific elixir. The final results will be determined based on the refinement results!¡±


    ¡°Each assessment is divided into first-class and nine-class. If you get a full score, it¡¯s called a special class.¡±


    The Chief Examiner thought about it and saw there was nothing more to add, so he crossed his arms and spoke in a rough tone, ¡°Alright, let¡¯s proceed with the Material Collection assessment. I¡¯ll read the names of the candidates, and you¡¯ll come forward to perform.¡±


    In an instant, the youths seemed eager to give it a try.


    Even the elders from the sects that had come to assess alchemy geniuses were attentively watching, ready to see if there were any promising talents worth recruiting.


    Comparatively, the Huangshan Sect had more elders attending as they mainly focused on alchemy. Elder Yu, who had a minor conflict with Yang Chen yesterday, was also present.


    Elder Yu could guess Yang Chen¡¯s provocation from thinking about it last night, and sure enough, he saw Yang Chen among the many alchemy youths in the No.42 testing site today.


    ¡°This kid actually has some achievements in alchemy. But he shouldn¡¯t think that a countryside standard of alchemy can impress me, right? Humph, it¡¯s not that easy to be accepted as a disciple of alchemy in our Huangshan Sect,¡± Elder Yu snorted coldly, not taking it seriously.


    The Huangshan Sect had no shortage of alchemists, and their standards for recruiting alchemy genius talents were much higher than those of other sects.


    He didn¡¯t think Yang Chen could achieve anything outstanding, so today, he came here partly for the assessment and partly to see how Yang Chen would embarrass himself.


    In addition to the Huangshan Sect, elders from several other sects were also watching the assessment.


    After all, those top alchemy geniuses were worth recruiting for their sects. Who wouldn¡¯t want to have an Alchemy Master in their sect?


    ¡°Wang Mingyang, Material Collection assessment, fifth-class!¡± ¡°Luo Jing, Material Collection assessment, fourth-class!¡±


    ¡°Third-class!¡±


    ¡°Second-class! ¡±


    Some alchemy geniuses achieved outstanding second-class results in the Material Collection assessment, causing a stir among the crowd. Obtaining a second-class score in Material Collection was not an easy task, as it meant this genius was well-versed in the basics of alchemy.


    Soon, it was Yang Chen¡¯s turn.


    Upon hearing his name being called by the examiner, Yang Chen walked quickly to the front with his hands behind his back. Looking at the neatly placed complex materials together with the elixir formulas written on the examination paper, he couldn¡¯t help but click his tongue in admiration.


    There were ten second-grade elixirs in total. He was to extract the materials required for refining these elixirs within the stipulated time.


    This assessment tested the foundational knowledge of the geniuses. Even if these elixirs were not obscure, it was very difficult to accurately select the required materials from the array of materials available and to ensure they were correct. That¡¯s because, while they knew the names of some materials, they might not have seen what they actually looked like.


    It resulted in many geniuses only achieving a second-class score in Material Collection, which was considered quite outstanding.


    However, this was like child¡¯s play for Yang Chen.


    ¡°Obtaining the materials for ten second-grade elixirs is really too easy,¡± Yang


    Chen shook his head.


    Seeing those materials he was so familiar with, his movements were smooth and extremely skilled, as if he had done it countless times before. He quickly and accurately classified the materials into ten portions and labeled the corresponding elixir names on the table to satisfy the judges.


    Although the assessment had a time limit of the duration of a single incense stick, Yang Chen had completed it in less than thirty percent of the allotted time, clapping his hands and saying, ¡°I¡¯m done.¡±


    Seeing Yang Chen finish, the Chief Examiner was stunned. ¡°Are you sure?¡±


    Yang Chen nodded.


    The Chief Examiner thought Yang Chen was another candidate who had given up in the face of the difficulty in Material Collection. He sighed, ready to clean up. However, upon closer look, he was instantly dumbfounded by the neatly placed materials on the table corresponding to the elixir names.


    Not only him, but the judges were also equally astonished!


    This caused the Chief Examiner to take a deep breath and swallow hard.


    As an Alchemy Master himself, he could clearly see that Yang Chen¡¯s performance in the Material Collection assessment was flawless and impeccable.


    Thinking of this, the Chief Examiner said, ¡°Fellow judges, what scores do you give?¡±


    ¡°Special class!¡±


    ¡°I also give him a special class!¡±


    Immediately, more than a dozen judges spoke up with their decisions.


    As they had no grudges against Yang Chen, they naturally spoke the truth, and there would be no cheating or favoritism in the assessment at Beishan Main City.


    The Chief Examiner thought for a moment and said directly, ¡°I also give a special class.. Since it¡¯s unanimous, Yang Chen, my friend, congratulations on achieving a special class score in the Material Collection section!¡±

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    Chapter 263: Chapter 260: Playing with the Leftovers_l


    Translator: 549690339


    When the exceptional result appeared, the whole scene was in an uproar. Many forces trying to win over Alchemy Geniuses started to get unsettled.


    ¡®Exceptional¡¯ is a dazzling word.


    That¡¯s because, many times, it is basically impossible for exceptional results to appear in alchemy assessments! This represents that in this link, the alchemist did it flawlessly, almost without a single flaw, just now can it be called exceptional.


    But that¡¯s just being ¡®called¡¯ exceptional.


    Being called exceptional, and actually getting exceptional, are two different concepts.


    For example, among more than a dozen judges, if you are only theoretically exceptional, you may encounter a good-tempered one who gives you an exceptional score, or encounter a picky one who doesn¡¯t give you an exceptional score, who do you go to reason with?


    But more than a dozen judges, plus the Chief Tester, all gave exceptional scores.


    That means Yang Chen did it so well that more than a dozen judges had nothing to say! It has already gone beyond theoretical perfection, it¡¯s true perfection, with no one able to find any faults.


    The most awkward expression was that of Elder Yu from the Huangshan Sect. At this moment, he stood there, staring blankly at the scene, a little unable to react to what was happening. Was Yang Chen actually an Alchemy Genius?


    The key point is that Yang Chen obtained another exceptional result.


    When he was being assessed in martial arts, he got one exceptional result after another.


    Now another exceptional result?


    Did this little guy have a thing with exceptional results? That¡¯s not how it works.


    It¡¯s worth mentioning that the Luo-surnamed beauty from Yanhua Pool was also here.


    She heard that Yang Chen was going to participate in the alchemy assessment yesterday, so she simply came here since she had nothing to do with it. She was just going to watch these little guys refine elixirs to pass the time. As a result, who would have known that Yang Chen¡¯s performance would shock her jaw-droppingly?


    Although she didn¡¯t know much about alchemy, she knew the meaning of exceptional.


    Thinking of this, the Luo-surnamed beauty murmured: ¡°When I first saw this kid, I knew there was something interesting about this little guy, the more I look, the more pleasant he seems. Turns out this kid not only has strong Divine Soul Power but is also an Alchemy Genius.¡±


    Yang Chen¡¯s material selection assessment undoubtedly stirred up waves.


    The most frustrated one was the genius alchemist who obtained a second-class result, whose score was completely suppressed by Yang Chen.


    In this way, after the material selection assessment, Yang Chen undoubtedly became the most eye-catching member in the field of alchemy.


    Following that, it was the second level, the Fire Control Assessment.


    The Fire Control Assessment doesn¡¯t take too much time compared to material selection. It typically takes about the time it takes for a cup of tea to assess one, and those who are fast may even finish before they fully control the fire.


    It can¡¯t be helped, the Fire Control assessment is difficult, even harder than material selection.


    Because the pill furnace used in the assessment is specially prepared, it¡¯s on the verge of exploding due to an imbalance in fire control. If the candidate¡¯s fire control skills are not enough, they cannot save the dying pill furnace with their fire control skills.


    Many geniuses stepped up, and with a bang, the pill furnace exploded.


    Fortunately, a prohibition was set up on the pill furnace, so the explosion was just an illusion. However, it was true that these geniuses failed in fire control.


    Soon, it was Yang Chen¡¯s turn to play.


    Yang Chen¡¯s appearance undoubtedly became the focus of the whole audience.


    Everyone was curious whether this young man, who was able to get exceptional results in the material selection stage, could perform well in the fire control stage?


    ¡°In fact, there is a part of luck in the material selection stage, some geniuses just happen to encounter the elixirs they are familiar with. Yang Chen is just like that, just happened to encounter the elixirs he is familiar with, that¡¯s why he can get those materials out so flawlessly. In my opinion, the exceptional result in the material selection assessment is just a fluke!¡±


    ¡°Fire Control is a legitimate assessment of whether the alchemist¡¯s foundation is solid!¡±


    ¡°If he doesn¡¯t do well in this assessment, hehe, it means that this kid¡¯s alchemy talent is just average, otherwise, how could he be unaware of the importance of fire control?¡±


    Elder Yu of the Huangshan Sect frowned, not knowing whether he wanted Yang Chen¡¯s performance to be excellent or not.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t care what others thought or the discussions of others. At this moment, looking at the collapsing pill furnace, he made a virtual grasp with his hand. Immediately, a ball of flame was born out of thin air, transformed by his True Qi, directly rushing into the bottom of the pill furnace. ¡°What a rigid alchemy technique, not complicated at all!¡± ¡°Did this kid never learn any alchemy techniques?¡±


    ¡°Too rigid, can this kid succeed?¡±


    ¡°Why does it look like this kid¡¯s understanding of fire control doesn¡¯t even reach the basics?


    At first glance, Yang Chen¡¯s fire control technique was indeed not fancy, very methodical, as if a novice was controlling the fire.


    And this is indeed Yang Chen¡¯s fire control technique.


    Because fire control itself is a rigorous task, being complicated is ultimately just an appearance. The essence of fire control is actually control and understanding of the temperature. That is fire control. If one only goes for complexity in controlling fire, the meaning of complexity is merely fancy.


    For Yang Chen, fire control never needed those fancy appearances.


    On the contrary, many fire control novices have a sense that only by playing with fire that creates flowers can they be regarded as having a deep understanding of fire control. However, these people don¡¯t know that playing with fire that creates flowers is what Yang Chen had played with and discarded.


    Yang Chen¡¯s understanding of fire control had already reached another level. It¡¯s not an exaggeration to say that it had returned to simplicity.


    Thinking about this, he became more focused. In just a few breaths, the pill furnace seemed to behave itself as if it was going to collapse and then turned around in an instant. It became even more stable afterwards.


    Not only did the pill furnace stop shaking, but in a short period of time, the elixir used for testing emitted a pill fragrance.


    This made the judges lose their color one by one.


    The elixir used for testing was designed to explode the furnace, which can be said to be a basically dead elixir. Did Yang Chen save it with his fire control technique and refine it again?


    It¡¯s not that this is impossible, but it is unthinkable to finish it in such a short time.


    It¡¯s like saving a critically injured person in the blink of an eye.


    ¡°It¡¯s done.¡± Yang Chen stood up. Since he had refined even the dead elixir, it was naturally over.


    When Yang Chen stood up, the judges and examiners were all stunned.


    In a short period of time, the judges who reacted one after another shouted: ¡°Exceptional!¡±


    ¡°My score is exceptional too!¡±


    ¡°Exceptional!¡±


    Looking at it, these judges had unanimously and without exception given Yang Chen exceptional results.


    They had no choice but to admit that they had been racking their brains, trying to find a reason not to give Yang Chen exceptional results!


    The Chief Examiner had a stiff-faced moment then, seeing the pill furnace still emitting pill fragrance, he gave a bitter smile: ¡°Exceptional!¡±


    Nobody was not surprised.


    Because, as many sessions of alchemy assessments had been held, there had rarely been any monsters like Yang Chen..

 Chapter 264 - Chapter 264: Chapter 261: How About Betrothing Her to Him? 1

    Chapter 264: Chapter 261: How About Betrothing Her to Him? 1


    Translator: 549690339


    Already, quite a few sects and forces have set their sights on Yang Chen.


    Although the dual special grade is not enough to make these sects and forces scramble to win him over, it is certain that they are starting to pay attention and observe Yang Chen. As long as Yang Chen performs excellently in the third round of assessment, it would be a sure thing to win him over.


    ¡°Just who is this Yang Chen?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ve never heard of someone with such an amazing alchemy talent before.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s something you probably don¡¯t know. This Yang Chen chose to take both the alchemy and martial arts exams. It¡¯s worth mentioning that this kid fares poorly in the martial arts exam, though. He has only a third-tier talent for the Fourth Level of Spirit Martial Realm cultivation. This sort of excessive growth in martial arts has already been eliminated by many major sects and been blacklisted.¡¯


    ¡°However, what¡¯s interesting is that his alchemy talent is so astonishing. This is quite unexpected.¡±


    Among those who paid special attention to Yang Chen, there was also the beautiful woman with the Luo surname from Yanhua Pool.


    Today, Madam Luo had come to the assessment site and brought her own disciple with her. Upon closer inspection, it could be seen that her disciple was a young girl aged seventeen or eighteen, wearing green gauze and looking pure and untainted, like lotus leaves in a pond, indescribably charming.


    Although the young girl could not be described as a peerless beauty, calling her a beautiful woman was not an exaggeration.


    Madam Luo stared at Yang Chen in the field, stroking her chin, and asked thoughtfully, ¡°Huawu, what do you think of Young Master Yang? Do you think he would make a good husband?¡±


    ¡°He does look quite good.¡± MO Huawu pouted and laughed.


    Madam Luo rolled her eyes: ¡°I asked you to look at him as a person, not at his appearance.¡±


    MO Huawu smiled and said, ¡°Master, don¡¯t be mad, I was just joking. You¡¯ve also told me about Young Master Yang. His achievements in the soul aspect are extraordinary, and most importantly, his performance today shows that he has a truly outstanding talent in alchemy! As for being a husband¡­ Master, what do you think?¡±


    Madam Luo rubbed her eyebrows: ¡°Although his martial arts cultivation path has been blocked by his own excessive growth, he is indeed extremely talented in alchemy. If you were to marry him, you must never look down on him and support him for life. With his alchemy accomplishments, this would be beneficial to you for the rest of your life.¡±


    Seeing that her master was serious, MO Huawu¡¯s face turned red: ¡°Master, are you serious?


    ¡°Nonsense, of course I¡¯m serious. Hurry up and get ready. We must win Yang


    Chen over to our Yanhua Pool no matter what!¡± Madam Luo waved her hand.


    ¡°Master, are you kidding? Our Yanhua Pool doesn¡¯t focus on alchemy.¡± MO Huawu was puzzled.


    Madam Luo smiled: ¡°Are you slow-witted? Who wouldn¡¯t want to have a future alchemy master in their family?¡±


    What a joke.


    Having an alchemy master would benefit the entire sect. It¡¯s just a pity that the alchemy geniuses in the past were all taken by the Huangshan Sect. However, hehe, the Elder Yu of Huangshan Sect had a quarrel with Yang Chen yesterday. It wouldn¡¯t be so easy for Elder Yu to win Yang Chen over now.


    Since that¡¯s the case, why wouldn¡¯t their Yanhua Pool take advantage of this opportunity and seize the opening?


    MO Huawu was naturally obedient to her master. Even if her master asked her to marry Yang Chen, she wouldn¡¯t frown. She replied immediately, ¡°Yes, Master, I¡¯ll go get ready now. By the way, Master, is there anything specific I need to prepare?¡±


    ¡°Something specific to prepare? Well¡­ there is one thing.¡± Madam Luo smiled as she glanced at MO Huawu.Mo HuaWu¡¯s pretty face flushed, ¡°Master, why are you staring at me like that?¡±


    ¡°Why? Just remember to dress yourself up nicely. After this assessment is over, I¡¯ll take you to meet Yang Chen,¡± said Luoxing Beauty.


    Hearing this, MO HuaWu was dumbfounded and immediately revealed her girly charm, ¡°Ma¡­Master, I¡¯ll go get ready now.¡±


    She thought her master was joking.


    But now it seemed that her master really meant it when she asked her to dress up nicely.


    Seeing Luoxing Beauty¡¯s urgent attempt to get close to Yang Chen, Elder Yu, who was by her side, said with great displeasure, ¡°Ahem, Elder Luo, this third assessment is the most crucial. It¡¯s where we see the key to an Alchemist¡¯s talent. You¡¯re so eager to get close to him, aren¡¯t you afraid that this kid will underperform in the third round?¡±


    He was the most frustrated, and seeing Luoxing Beauty so flustered, he didn¡¯t mind throwing in some sarcastic remarks.


    Luoxing Beauty smirked, ¡°Elder Yu, opportunities are reserved for those who are prepared. Otherwise, by the time you see this little guy¡¯s talent and try to get close to him, it may already be too late. Hehe, besides, I like this little guy and want to take him in as an adopted son. What¡¯s wrong with that?¡±


    Elder Yu snorted and stopped talking.


    Nowadays, with the end of the second level of the assessment, the third round has naturally begun.


    The Chief Tester with his hands behind his back, his tone serious and expression heavy, said, ¡°This third round of assessment is the most critical link in testing your Alchemy talent. Our Beishan Main City¡¯s Chief Alchemist, Master Hu Dan, will develop a new and obscure second-grade elixir for the basic assessment¡¯s third round assessment topic in each alchemy assessment! Of course, the elixir is only a second-grade, not difficult to refine, so there is no need to worry.¡±


    ¡°Of course, don¡¯t take your chances. You¡¯ve never seen this elixir before. We¡¯ll prepare five sets of materials for you and give you the pill formula. The less materials you can use and the better the results of the elixir you refine, the better your alchemy talent! We¡¯ll also grade your test accordingly based on your performance.¡±


    An Alchemist, after a long time refining a certain elixir, naturally wants to refine it to whatever desired quality.


    But it¡¯s different now.


    This time, they give you the pill formula and let you learn it on the spot!


    For many alchemists, this is almost an impossible task because even with the pill formula, it is difficult for many alchemists to refine an elixir within five tries.


    This is the test of an Alchemist¡¯s talent to see how adaptable you are.


    ¡°In this assessment, all of you will participate together. Now take out your pill furnaces. Remember to use ordinary pill furnaces and flames. Examiner Wang, distribute the materials and pill formulas.¡± The Chief Tester instructed.


    Upon hearing this, Examiner Wang naturally didn¡¯t hesitate and handed out the materials and pill formulas.


    Yang Chen received the pill formula for the so-called ¡®Chi Lian Dan¡¯ and took a quick glance, losing interest almost immediately.


    This wasn¡¯t weird at all.


    In his previous life, he had developed countless elixirs that shocked the continent, and those elixirs were even difficult to measure with grades. Naturally, they were not comparable to this mere second-grade elixir. In fact, when refining elixirs, even the most innovative ones still follow the same principles.


    For such an obviously second-grade elixir, even without the pill formula, he could instantly analyze dozens of materials to refine the elixir just by being told its effects.


    Now that he had the pill formula, refining it was as if it were child¡¯s play for him..

 Chapter 265 - Chapter 265: Chapter 262: Destroying Three Furnaces in a

    Chapter 265: Chapter 262: Destroying Three Furnaces in a


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    Even without the experiences from his previous life, with his pure alchemy talent, his understanding and comprehension of alchemy, refining a mere second-grade elixir would be a piece of cake for him. The pill quality would definitely be top-notch. Otherwise, he would not have been able to dominate the world of alchemy in his previous life at the mere age of twenty.


    Of course, if he showed such a performance right from the start, it would be too astonishing. After weighing the pros and cons, Yang Chen decided to slow down his pace. There were many ways to become an overnight sensation, so there was no need to reveal too much of his expertise.


    Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Yang Chen appeared very calm.


    Only when the alchemy geniuses started to refine their pills in a hurry, Yang Chen leisurely put away the pill formula, and then meticulously selected the materials and threw them into the pill furnace for refining!


    Not long after, there was a loud bang accompanied by a fragrant aroma as a genius encountered a pill refining failure.


    In the blink of an eye, numerous pill refining failures occurred.


    This disheartened many geniuses, as it was difficult to control the rhythm of pill formation when refining a pill for the first time. ¡°Eh, someone has successfully made a pill!¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s the pill fragrance!¡±


    The genius who successfully refined the Chi Lian Dan elixir was ecstatic. He quickly removed the pill, which turned out to be a dark gray elixir.


    This left the judges shaking their heads, unsatisfied with the result.


    Obviously, this pill¡¯s quality was not up to par, and it was merely a half-finished product.


    Even though this genius managed to refine the Chi Lian Dan successfully, the pill¡¯s quality was subpar, and it could only be considered a fluke. This did not represent anything.


    Everyone¡¯s eyes remained on Yang Chen, wondering how this genius, who had scored exceptionally well in the previous two assessments, would perform in this crucial third assessment.


    With calm and composed demeanor, Yang Chen¡¯s first furnace of pills showed results after the other geniuses completed their first round of refinement. An unpleasant smell filled the air, and black smoke emerged from the pill furnace.


    ¡°The pill is destroyed!¡±


    ¡°He failed!¡±


    This caused several elders from the sects who had high hopes for Yang Chen to narrow their eyes. Yang Chen¡¯s first attempt at pill refining had failed!


    ¡°As expected, even a genius would find it impossible to succeed on the first attempt when refining a new kind of elixir.¡±


    Although Yang Chen¡¯s pill refining failure disappointed many, it was a reasonable outcome, and no one thought it was a surprising event. However, what followed left the crowd with mixed expressions.


    Because in the second attempt¡­


    Yang Chen also destroyed the pill.


    ¡°He also destroyed the pill in his second attempt?¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡±


    ¡°Is it possible that Yang Chen only relied on luck in the previous two assessments and doesn¡¯t have any real alchemy talent?¡±


    Everyone knew that there were shortcuts in the previous two assessments, but there were none in the third one. This was because the elixir had never been seen before. It was a newly created elixir that even the examiners in Beishan Main City were unaware of until they received the pill formula, let alone the candidates.


    So, if you could quickly refine the Chi Lian Dan, it would indicate your alchemy talent.


    As of now, although most geniuses still failed in their attempts, some talented alchemists successfully refined the elixir during their second attempt with low-quality results. Yet, wasn¡¯t this still better than not being able to refine at all?


    Yang Chen¡¯s failure to refine the Chi Lian Dan in his second attempt left many disappointed. Could it be that his genius was just a flash in the pan? Were his excellent scores in the previous two assessments mere flukes?


    What they didn¡¯t know was what Yang Chen was thinking.


    Yang Chen remained calm and composed, not the least bit anxious or frustrated by his pill refining failures because it was all intentional. He had no intention of refining the Chi Lian Dan so early. It would be too shocking if he succeeded on the first attempt and produced a flawless pill. He wasn¡¯t in a hurry and wanted to slow down a bit.


    Then, he began refining the third furnace elixir.


    As the fragrant aroma filled the air and black smoke rose from the pill furnace, the crowd focused their gaze on the scene, only to see Yang Chen destroying yet another pill in the third attempt.


    This made many people sigh secretly and shook their heads incessantly.


    ¡°I thought we finally had a top-tier alchemy genius, but it turns out he couldn¡¯t hold up in the third assessment.¡±


    ¡°Whether someone is a waste in alchemy or not will be revealed in this third assessment. Yang Chen has destroyed pills in three consecutive attempts, which indicates he probably doesn¡¯t have alchemy talent. He is not worth pursuing with such talent.¡±


    This caused Elder Yu from Huangshan Sect to chuckle, ¡°This kid loves to take shortcuts. His martial artist assessment was like this too, and now the Way of Alchemy is the same. Although I don¡¯t know how he obtained those excellent scores in the first two assessments, based on this vital third assessment, it is evident that he did not rely on his talent. I wonder what tricks he used, hmph!¡±


    ¡°Oh, by the way, Elder Luo, I¡¯m afraid you¡¯ll be disappointed this time. This kid, haha, doesn¡¯t seem to have much alchemy talent. Your alchemy genius, whom you held high hopes for, seems to be nothing more than a useless person. We have plenty of these so-called ¡®geniuses¡¯ in our Huangshan Sect Outer Sect. If your Yanhua Pool is really that desperate, we wouldn¡¯t mind sending a few to you. Of course, the prerequisite is that you have to exchange them with girls from your Yanhua Pool, haha.¡± Elder Yu changed the subject and laughed at the beautiful woman with the Luo surname.


    Seeing Yang Chen¡¯s pill refining results turn out so disastrously and hearing Elder Yu¡¯s provocative words, the Luoxing Beauty snorted coldly, giving Yang Chen a deep glance, feeling that something was off.


    She had never expected such a result from Yang Chen¡¯s pill refinement.


    However, she did not think that Yang Chen¡¯s abilities were just limited to this, as she had not seen any panic in his eyes. Even if he was more mature, he wouldn¡¯t be this calm after failing three consecutive attempts in such a situation, right?


    As people discussed Yang Chen¡¯s pill refining results, with some mocking or feeling disappointed, Yang Chen remained seated calmly on the ground.


    Although he didn¡¯t know what the people on the viewing platform were saying, he could guess from their reactions.


    Not to mention others, the alchemy geniuses beside him had gloating expressions and sneered as they watched his poor results. Some even spoke sarcastic words without any qualms.


    Yang Chen turned a blind eye to all this. At this point, he finally leisurely put the fourth batch of materials into the pill furnace and began refining. It was time to show some real skills from the fourth furnace onward..

 Chapter 266 - Chapter 266: Chapter 263: Hurry and Prepare_l

    Chapter 266: Chapter 263: Hurry and Prepare_l


    Translator: 549690339


    At the moment when Yang Chen was indeed placing the materials for the third furnace elixir, the other geniuses had already used up all five portions of their materials, and the judges and chief examiners had begun to announce the results.


    ¡°Wang Chaoming, third item¡¯s assessment, fourth class!¡± ¡°Liu Hong, third item¡¯s assessment, sixth class!¡±


    ¡°Fifth class!¡±


    ¡°Third class!¡±


    As the results came out one by one, some geniuses were pleasantly surprised, while others were disappointed.


    Now that it had come to this point, there were only a few dozen geniuses left on the field who were still racking their brains to refine elixirs, and Yang Chen was one of them. However, he appeared extremely relaxed, showing no signs of tension at all.


    This made many people feel that Yang Chen was just putting on a show and trying to attract attention.


    By this time, many sect elders and scouts had given up on Yang Chen, and only a few people were still observing the results of Yang Chen¡¯s fourth furnace elixir. For example, Mrs. Luo still had some expectations for Yang Chen.


    The chief examiner and the judges still felt the same way, but unfortunately, when they thought of Yang Chen¡¯s first three furnaces all resulting in ruined pills, they all sighed and shook their heads.


    As judges, they naturally had experience and thoughts. Generally, if one couldn¡¯t successfully refine an elixir after three furnaces, it meant that the genius was just ordinary, and the result of the fourth furnace wouldn¡¯t be much better. Even if it was good enough to be refined by luck, it would only be a semi-finished elixir at best, so what?


    However, just as these judges¡¯ thoughts fell, suddenly, a rich pill fragrance wafted out.


    ¡°Who has successfully refined a pill?¡±


    ¡°Quick, see who has refined a pill, such a strong pill fragrance, the quality of the elixir coming out of the furnace shouldn¡¯t be too bad!¡±


    The judges followed the fragrance and as they saw its source, their eyes widened in shock because the source of the pill fragrance was none other than Yang Chen, whom they had all given up on. ¡°Yang Chen has successfully refined a pill?¡±


    ¡°It seems so.¡±


    Although the people on the viewing platform couldn¡¯t smell the pill fragrance, they could tell from Yang Chen¡¯s pat on his palms and the look of triumphant satisfaction that his Pill Refining process was done.


    The chief examiner was somewhat pleased, as he had high hopes for Yang


    Chen. He said at this moment, ¡°Yang Chen, show us the quality of your elixir for us to have a look.¡±


    Without any hesitation or delay, Yang Chen took out the Chi Lian Dan that he had successfully refined.


    Upon seeing the material of this Chi Lian Dan, all the judges were slightly taken aback, because the Chi Lian Dan had a soft, smooth texture, and its exquisite appearance made people feel an urge to consume it. This was clearly the most perfect result and manifestation of elixir refinement.


    Looking at the almost supreme-grade quality elixir, the judges glanced at each other and almost without any hesitation said, ¡°First class!¡±


    ¡°I also give it a first class score.¡±


    ¡°Wait!¡±


    Just as the judges were about to give their scores, Yang Chen suddenly burst into laughter and quickly raised his hand to stop them.


    The chief examiner couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Yang Chen, what¡¯s wrong?¡±


    Yang Chen sighed helplessly, ¡°Well, examiner sir, there are still a few Chi Lian Dans in my furnace that I haven¡¯t taken out.¡±


    ¡°What!¡±


    Upon hearing this, the judges and examiners were all stunned.


    They were so eager to give their scores, yet Yang Chen hadn¡¯t even taken all the elixirs out of the furnace. What did this mean? It meant that Yang Chen had refined not just one, but several supreme-grade quality Chi Lian Dans.


    Unfortunately, this examination area was full of prohibitions, and even the most cunning old fellows couldn¡¯t probe into Yang Chen¡¯s pill furnace.


    Having more elixirs inside the furnace meant that Yang Chen had refined more than one Chi Lian Dan at once!


    At this point, Yang Chen undoubtedly became the focus of everyone¡¯s attention once again.


    Yang Chen, on the other hand, calmly turned the pill furnace over, and immediately, an elixir fell into his palm.


    Seeing another Chi Lian Dan of the same supreme-grade quality, everyone couldn¡¯t help but gasp in cold air.


    But this wasn¡¯t the end.


    Because, after the second pill, with a flap, another one popped out!


    Just when everyone thought that the third pill was the end..


    Yang Chen shook the pill furnace slightly, and immediately, the fourth Chi Lian Dan fell into his hands.


    Four Chi Lian Dans, all of supreme grade and quality.


    Upon seeing this scene, Mrs. Luo couldn¡¯t help but burst into giggles for a moment, her enchanting body trembling. Even if she were a fool, she would know that Yang Chen¡¯s so-called ruined furnaces in those first three attempts were actually a ruse.


    It was all a pretense!


    Otherwise, how could Yang Chen suddenly refine four elixirs in the fourth furnace? It was because Yang Chen had this ability from the beginning and simply didn¡¯t want to show off too much.


    So how terrifying must this young man¡¯s alchemy talent be?


    With this thought, Mrs. Luo smiled at Elder Yu of Huangshan Sect, who had an awkward expression and said, ¡°Elder Yu, are you satisfied with the result now? Oh, I don¡¯t know if those two words you just mentioned about giving me two geniuses like Yang Chen are still valid? If so, our Yanhua Pool wouldn¡¯t mind asking for two more. Of course, the precondition is that your Huangshan Sect is willing to give away this alchemy genius?¡±


    Elder Yu¡¯s expression changed rapidly, as if he had been slapped in the face. Recalling the words that Yang Chen had said to him yesterday, Elder Yu felt even more wronged.


    If he had known earlier that Yang Chen¡¯s alchemy talent was so amazing, how could he have only offered Yang Chen an Outer Sect disciple¡¯s conditions? If their Huangshan Sect Leader found out that he had only offered an Outer Sect disciple¡¯s conditions to an alchemy genius, he might even have the heart to kill him.


    Such a genius was more than enough to be a disciple of their Sect Leader.


    With such alchemy talent, he could almost be called a demon.


    At the thought of this, Elder Yu no longer cared about face and immediately said, ¡°Quick, give orders, prepare everything you can and be sure to pull Yang Chen into our Huangshan Sect.¡±


    Many others had the same thoughts, and those sects were all rushed and hurriedly preparing, for fear of missing out on Yang Chen, an alchemy genius like this.


    As for the judges at this time, they looked at each other, all knowing the original intention of Yang Chen¡¯s hidden incompetence.


    They couldn¡¯t help but laugh and then helplessly said, ¡°Special class!¡± ¡°The same is special class!¡±


    ¡°Even our Master Hu, who personally created this Chi Lian Dan, only refined five supreme-grade Chi Lian Dans. This kid is just having his first contact with it, and he could actually refine four elixirs. With such talent, I, as an old man, have nothing to say but to give him a special class!¡±


    All the judges, without exception, unanimously gave a special class score.


    The chief examiner looked at Yang Chen with a wry smile and then coughed twice, ¡°Yang Chen, my vounz friend, if vou ever participate in another assessment, please don¡¯t pretend to be weak anymore, playing with people¡¯s hearts like this is really not a good thing.¡±


    Yang Chen grinned, knowing full well what the chief examiner¡¯s intentions were..

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    Chapter 267: Chapter 264: Arrival of Various Sects_l


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    He originally planned to be more low-key, so he only refined four Chi Lian Dan. If he had used his full skill, he could surpass the limit of five Chi Lian Dan refined from one furnace of materials and reach six or even seven.


    Compared to his peak level, he had only refined four, which was quite a show of restraint. However, it seems that even so, his results were more shocking than he expected.


    Of course, the Chief Examiner didn¡¯t seem angry at all. In fact, his seemingly reprimanding tone was meant to show friendliness and get closer to Yang Chen. As the Chief Examiner, he was on the side of Beishan Main City and was the first to have the chance to win over geniuses.


    However, he was not as well-connected as those Sect Elders, and his vision could not possibly match theirs.


    Being won over to Beishan Main City¡¯s side was not an easy task.


    But Yang Chen had achieved top results in all three assessments¡­


    Such talent was definitely worth winning over.


    He now resolved to show his goodwill to Yang Chen, then report back to his superiors, and wait for their decision.


    After all, when it came to winning over a genius, Beishan Main City had to be extremely cautious.


    And so, the assessment finally came to an end.


    Yang Chen¡¯s unbelievable performance in all three assessments set the Sect Elders who were observing the assessment on edge. Before the results were even announced, they left one after another to investigate Yang Chen¡¯s background and prepare what kind of persuasive arguments and treasures they would use to win him over.


    No sect would mind having an Alchemy Master among them.


    At this moment, the Chief Examiner, with hands on his back, slowly said, ¡°Alright, today¡¯s basic assessment has ended. Those who scored higher than twelve in the three assessments combined are considered failures and will not advance to the next round of selection competition. Now I shall announce the successful participants. Those who have not been called may leave.¡± Soon after, the failed genius contestants began to leave one after another.


    Only a few dozen people remained.


    Watching these successful contestants, the Chief Examiner whispered with the rest of the judges, seemingly discussing something.


    Then, the Chief Examiner said, ¡°Yang Chen, after consulting with the rest of the judges, we have decided that due to your exceptional performance, you may skip the Alchemy Selection Competition and directly enter the Knockout


    Competition. When the date for the Knockout Competition is decided, Beishan


    Main City will notify you!¡±


    Yang Chen nodded.


    Upon thinking more about it, it was clear that the Chief Examiner¡¯s decision was a sign of goodwill towards him.


    This made the geniuses nearby extremely envious, their eyes blazing with jealousy.


    Allowing Yang Chen to skin the Alchemy Selection Competition and proceed


    directly to the Knockout Competition was a well- thought-out decision made by the judges and examiners, with the aid of sound transmission and the agreement of a certain influential individual behind the scenes.


    It was obvious that the selection competition would be meaningless for someone with Yang Chen¡¯s level of skill in the three assessments.


    Most importantly, they wanted to win Yang Chen over, and they were already going to find him, so they might as well use the opportunity to notify him about the knockout competition¡¯s start time to discuss the matter of winning him over.


    After all, there couldn¡¯t be anything wrong with securing a genius like Yang Chen first.


    As for whether or not to win him over, it would be up to those above to decide.


    After the assessment ended, Yang Chen naturally returned to his residence.


    He was more or less prepared for the Sects¡¯ attempts to win him over, but he never expected them to arrive so quickly, taking him by surprise.


    He had just exchanged a few words with Zhou Haoran when Madam Luo from Yanhua Pool appeared at his residence with a beautiful girl, her cheeks blushing and a coy expression on her face. He didn¡¯t know what she meant by this.


    ¡°Yang Chen, my friend, it¡¯s only been a day and you¡¯ve left me, your older sister, utterly astonished,¡± Madam Luo said with a playful laugh.


    MO Huawu, who was beside her, rolled her eyes. You were the one who wanted me to marry Yang Chen, but now you want to be his sister. If I really do marry him in the future, and considering that I am your disciple and he would be your younger brother, how would our relationship work?


    Not giving it much thought, Madam Luo was clearly willing to go all out to win over Yang Chen now.


    Seeing Madam Luo acting this way, Yang Chen knew her purpose and smiled wryly: ¡°Senior Luo, you¡¯re too kind. What happened today was just a stroke of luck! ¡±


    ¡°Luck? I don¡¯t think it was luck at all. Anyway, Young Master Yang, I won¡¯t beat around the bush. I¡¯ll get straight to the point, so you won¡¯t think I lack sincerity,¡± said Madam Luo, her heart racing, afraid that time was running out. She didn¡¯t even bother with pleasantries and hurriedly moved on to discussing the main issue.


    However, before she could finish her words, a sudden ¡®Stop!¡¯ interrupted her.


    This caused Madam Luo to frown, as the newcomer was none other than Elder Yu from Huangshan Sect.


    With an unhappy expression, Madam Luo thought to herself, what a quick move Elder Yu had made! She had prepared in advance to arrive so quickly, yet Elder Yu, despite her swift preparations, was only two steps behind her.


    Elder Yu could plainly see Madam Luo¡¯s displeasure at his arrival. However, he couldn¡¯t care less, as his purpose was to interrupt her attempt to win over Yang


    Chen.


    The key to winning over a genius was always to act first, and they couldn¡¯t afford to let others take the lead.


    This thought was shared by more than just the two of them, Elder Yu and Madam Luo.


    Shortly after Elder Yu arrived, one after another, seven or eight nameless martial artists arrived at Yang Chen¡¯s door, all of them possessing strong energy.


    Naturally, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t refuse and allowed them to enter.


    Seeing this scene, both Madam Luo and Elder Yu felt somewhat embarrassed. They had feared competing against each other, and now, in just a blink of an eye, so many people had arrived. How could they not feel the pressure?


    Madam Luo let out a charming huff and said, ¡°Since everyone is here, we must follow the principle of first come, first served. Let¡¯s not beat around the bush, as we all want to win over our young friend, Yang Chen. I arrived first, so it¡¯s natural for me to make my offer first.¡±


    ¡°Madam Luo, that¡¯s not for you to say. It¡¯s up to Yang Chen to choose,¡± a senior elder from the Linghe Sect stroked his beard and smiled.


    Upon hearing the elder¡¯s interruption, Madam Luo let out a huff and then asked, ¡°Young Master Yang, how would you like to choose?¡±

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    Chapter 268: Chapter 265: Madly Rallying_l


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    ¡°Senior Luo, you go first,¡± Yang Chen said helplessly.


    Upon hearing this, Luoxing Beauty¡¯s eyes flashed with delight, and she looked triumphantly at the people around her, which infuriated them. The party who proposed the conditions first undoubtedly had various advantages.


    Not wanting to waste any time, Luoxing Beauty smiled and said, ¡°Young Master Yang, I offered my conditions yesterday, but in hindsight, they seem inadequate for someone like you. Now, without changing my original conditions, I¡¯ll add some benefits for you. If you¡¯re willing to join my Yanhua Pool, you¡¯ll be considered an elite disciple. If you¡¯re interested, you can even become an inner sect elder of Yanhua Pool and have the same status as me.¡±


    Yang Chen¡¯s performance today was outstanding; all three of his basic assessments were of exceptional quality.


    Such talent was rare, having only appeared once in the history of North Mountain County¡¯s Genius Selection Competition.


    The genius alchemist with that accomplishment resounded throughout North Mountain County for four hundred years, making a name for himself in alchemy. His alchemy insights and standards still benefited countless people after his passing. After that, there had been no one else who achieved three exceptional achievements in basic assessments, but with proper guidance, Yang Chen¡¯s potential could be boundless. Who wouldn¡¯t want him?


    Upon saying this, Luoxing Beauty glanced at Yang Chen, who remained calm.


    Unable to help herself, she clenched her shell teeth, ¡°In addition to that, Young


    Master Yang, you¡¯ve seen the girl behind me, right? She¡¯s my disciple, MO


    HuaWu. HuaWu, greet Young Master Yang quickly!¡±


    Not daring to be slow, MO HuaWu saluted, ¡°HuaWu greets Young Master Yang!¡±


    ¡°If Yang Chen is willing to join Yanhua Pool, I¡¯m willing to betroth my precious apprentice HuaWu to you. You don¡¯t know that, aside from her talent, she also has a fortune-bringing ability. The most important thing is that HuaWu¡¯s talent is top-notch in my Yanhua Pool, being the number one apprentice next to my sect leader¡¯s direct disciple!¡±


    Proudly, Luo Family Beauty continued, ¡°MO HuaWu is only eighteen years old. She has reached the Spiritual Martial Realm 5th Level! In this basic assessment, she has achieved the excellent result of first-class talent.¡± Upon hearing this, everyone around gasped in awe.


    Just eighteen years old and already reached the Spiritual Martial Realm 5th Level?


    ¡°Ms. Luo, you have truly found an excellent disciple,¡± someone complimented.


    Upon hearing the praise, Luo Family Beauty snorted before saying, ¡°Young Master Yang, my HuaWu is a few years older than you. If you¡¯re ever bullied, she¡¯ll be the first to stand up for you without hesitation. Most importantly, don¡¯t you think you two make a great match? You focus on alchemy, while she focuses on martial arts ¨C it¡¯s a match made in heaven!¡±


    Luoxing Beauty could almost hear her own voice crack in her effort to persuade


    Yang Chen.


    However, Yang Chen still showed no signs of agreeing.


    This made Luoxing Beauty utterly anxious.


    She had just asked her sect leader for advice. The moment her sect leader heard about Yang Chen¡¯s unique talent in alchemy, he insisted that Yang Chen must be brought into Yanhua Pool no matter what.


    Anxious, Luo Family Beauty hastily added, ¡°Young Master Yang, I promise that you can be in Yanhua Pool without needing to dress like a woman. Moreover, if you still think that¡¯s not enough, feel free to pursue any girl in Yanhua Pool. If you can win their hearts, I and HuaWu won¡¯t interfere with you having three wives and four concubines.¡±


    It was normal for men to have multiple wives, but the girls in Yanhua Pool were all extremely feisty. Catching their attention was no easy task.


    Watching Luo Family Beauty offer such a great deal to win Yang Chen over, the surrounding sect elders couldn¡¯t help but shudder.


    Luo Family Beauty was obviously prepared to make a big sacrifice.


    Upon hearing this and seeing MO HuaWu, who was too embarrassed to even raise her head, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but feel a mix of amusement and frustration. ¡°Senior Luo, I appreciate your kindness.¡±¡±Don¡¯t just take my gratitude!¡± Mrs. Luo raised her hand and stared with her big eyes: ¡°How is it enough for you to just accept my gratitude? Yang Chen, you won¡¯t even accept these conditions? Tell me what you want, as long as you want it, if I have it, I can give it to you!¡±


    Yang Chen helplessly said: ¡°Senior Luo, it¡¯s not that simple!¡±


    ¡°You¡­¡±


    Mrs. Luo stomped her foot angrily, feeling extremely frustrated.


    MO HuaWu also blinked her eyes, watching her master¡¯s disappointment, she couldn¡¯t help but feel a little disappointed. She and Yang Chen just met by chance and couldn¡¯t talk about any special feelings, but seeing her master disappointed, she carefully thought if it was her fault for not being excellent enough?


    Seeing the opportunity, Elder Yu hurriedly said: ¡°Young friend Yang Chen, about this¡­ ¡®


    ¡°Hehe, Elder Yu, I think I told you yesterday that you would come again today. It seems my words have come true?¡± Yang Chen said with a smile.


    Elder Yu knew exactly what Yang Chen meant, took a deep breath, calmed his anger, and immediately said: ¡°Yang Chen, it was my fault for looking down on you yesterday. But I didn¡¯t know about your talent in alchemy at that time. If I had known, I wouldn¡¯t have made such a mistake yesterday. I sincerely apologize to you here.¡±


    Seeing Elder Yu apologizing, Yang Chen didn¡¯t intend to push the matter any further and his anger subsided. He had already offended the Ming Emperor Sect for no reason and didn¡¯t want to cause trouble with the Huangshan Sect as well.


    Elder Yu saw Yang Chen¡¯s anger subsiding and felt delighted, thinking that Yang Chen would choose their Huangshan Sect since it was a Sacred Land for Alchemy.


    With this in mind, Elder Yu thought about the credit he would get for successfully drawing Yang Chen in and quickly said: ¡°My friend Yang Chen, I feel deeply sorry for what happened yesterday. Our sect leader has promised that as long as you join our Huangshan Sect, he will immediately accept you as his direct disciple. You should know that our sect leader¡¯s achievements in alchemy are unparalleled. If you want to shine in the alchemy lineage, our Huangshan Sect is undoubtedly the best choice for you.¡±


    ¡°In addition, as long as you wholeheartedly contribute to our Huangshan Sect, we will cover all the alchemy materials and various ancient pill formulas that other disciples can¡¯t learn, you will have the qualification to learn!¡±


    These were the conditions he had offered after consulting with their Huangshan Sect leader, and he exaggerated them once again.


    Yang Chen waved his hand: ¡°Elder Yu, our enmity has been cancelled, but I


    have no intention of joining the Huangshan Sect for the time being!¡±


    Upon hearing this, Elder Yu was stunned.


    What does this mean?


    Yang Chen doesn¡¯t intend to join the Huangshan Sect?


    He originally thought that Yang Chen¡¯s hesitation was because of him personally, but there was no anger in Yang Chen¡¯s eyes, which obviously had nothing to do with him. Yang Chen had no intention of joining their Huangshan Sect at all.


    This made him hesitate on the spot, becoming somewhat anxious.


    The elder of the Linghe Sect saw that the opportunity had come and hurried to open his mouth. He was extremely happy now, thinking that Yang Chen was neither interested in women nor in the orthodox alchemy of the Huangshan Sect, so what was he interested in? Their Linghe Sect might not have anything else, but they had plenty of Spirit Stones. Was Yang Chen interested in Spirit Stones?


    Yang Chen stopped him before he could say anything: ¡°Please wait, senior.¡±


    He couldn¡¯t help but laugh, originally intending to tactfully reject them one by one, but seeing that they were all sincere, it seemed that he could only state his true thoughts.


    Except for Linghe Sect, Yanhua Pool, Huangshan Sect, as well as some other smaller sects¡¯ leaders and family heads, neither Ziyang Sect nor Ming Emperor Sect had sent anyone here. Yang Chen was not surprised by this. Both of these sects had some resentments against him and wouldn¡¯t submit to him just because of his performance in alchemy today.


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    People like Elder Yu with such broad-mindedness were indeed rare to see.


    With this in mind, Yang Chen clasped his hands in salute: ¡°Everyone, please go back. It¡¯s not that Yang Chen is proud, but the arrival of all the sects has caught me off guard, and I¡¯m temporarily undecided and can¡¯t make a decision. After I ponder for a few more days, if I really have a decision, I will visit in person and explain my intentions..¡±

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    By saying so, he naturally rejected them subtly.


    It wasn¡¯t that he didn¡¯t want to join these sects but joining them with his alchemy talents was not his intention.


    In terms of alchemy, he didn¡¯t need any guidance. With his previous life¡¯s alchemy level, who could he still need to teach him?


    He didn¡¯t know the level of the Huangshan Sect¡¯s leader, but teaching him was beyond their reach. It was good enough for them if he didn¡¯t teach the leader of the Huangshan Sect.


    So, there was no need to join these sects. Instead, he hoped to join them as a martial arts genius, relying on his absolute strength and not alchemy!


    In his previous life, he knew that the privileges gained from alchemy eventually turned out to be nothing more than illusions.


    Didn¡¯t he gain supreme power through alchemy in those years?


    So now, the conditions offered by these people seem tempting, but for him, it doesn¡¯t mean anything.


    Although he subtly rejected them, these sect elders didn¡¯t think so. They all thought they still had a chance, and their faces showed a bit of joy. No matter what, at least Yang Chen¡¯s words were flawless, weren¡¯t they?


    ¡°You all go first. Senior Luo, I¡¯m sorry. I need some time to think.¡± Yang Chen felt most guilty about Luo Surname Beauty. He bowed his hand with a wry smile.


    This Luo Surname Beauty had never looked down upon him from the start, and even her invitations were made with great sincerity and the conditions offered were quite good. Now rejecting her goodwill, he felt uncomfortable at heart.


    Luo Surname Beautv heard Yang Chen¡¯s words and chuckled, ¡°Younq Master


    Yang, I originally thought you disdained our Yanhua Pool. Now it seems I was overthinking it. You should think about it, my disciple is waiting for your favor.¡±


    ¡°Master, what are you talking about?¡± MO Huawu complained.


    Luo Surname Beauty kept laughing and then became serious, saying, ¡°Young Master Yang, I still want to say something. If you can consider our Yanhua Pool more, it should be taken into consideration. My conditions remain unchanged. If you have any requirements, I will try my best to meet them. If you don¡¯t choose Yanhua Pool in the end, I hope you can visit us more. We will definitely welcome you. ¡±


    As for such a future alchemy master, Luo Surname Beauty knew how to go about it. At least for this good connection, she wanted to establish it promptly.


    Upon hearing this, Yang Chen felt warmth in his heart and said slowly,


    ¡°Certainly!¡±


    ¡°Young Friend Yang Chen, be sure to consider my Huangshan Sect more.¡± Elder Yu couldn¡¯t help but say.


    ¡°Also, consider my Linghe Sect. We don¡¯t have anything else, but we do have a lot of Spirit Stones!¡±


    ¡°As well as my Hua Hai Sect!¡±


    ¡°And me¡­¡±


    Everyone introduced themselves one by one, afraid that Yang Chen would forget about it. In the end, Yang Chen had to send them away after saying a few more polite words.


    After finally persuading these people to leave, Yang Chen got some quiet time to sit on a chair and ponder carefully.


    Ziyang Sect and Ming Emperor Sect didn¡¯t send anyone. He didn¡¯t care about the Ming Emperor Sect. They had already crossed swords, and he didn¡¯t plan to make it easy. Ziyang Sect was the most crucial, his older sister Yang Caidie was in Ziyang Sect.


    It seems that, in order to prevent him from seeing his sister, Elder Wu really went to great lengths. Despite his efforts today and his three excellent performances, Elder Wu didn¡¯t budge? How afraid was Elder Wu to let him see his sister?


    Thinking of this, Yang Chen gradually became annoyed.


    Since Elder Wu looked down on him so much, it seemed that he couldn¡¯t keep a low profile even if he wanted to.


    Time slipped away quietly. As many geniuses were preparing, the time for the selection competition had arrived.


    Zhou Haoran had been busy these days. He had spared no effort for his daughter. After finally deciding to join the Yanhua Pool, he handed over the defensive spirit weapon he carried to ensure that his daughter could perform better in the selection competition.


    Today was the day to attend the selection competition. Zhou Haoran prepared early and found Yang Chen, ¡°Young Friend Yang Chen, the selection competition is about to begin. Why not go with us?¡±


    ¡°I have the same idea!¡± Yang Chen naturally wouldn¡¯t refuse and agreed.


    Zhou family members and Yang Chen went to the gathering place of the selection competition.


    Along the way, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Master Zhou, did you find out any news about the selection competition in advance?¡±


    ¡°Hehe, how could I not inquire about it for my daughter?¡± Zhou Haoran smiled wryly.


    As the saying goes, parents all over the world are concerned about their children.


    For these few days, Zhou Haoran had done everything he could think of for Zhou Yunxi.


    Zhou Haoran said softly, ¡°According to my investigation these few days, the selection competition is not something hidden. As I told you before, it is a secret realm assessment. All the geniuses who pass the basic assessment will enter this secret realm assessment!¡±


    ¡°I still remember that.¡± Yang Chen said.


    Zhou Haoran sighed, ¡°However, the secret realm assessment is not an easy task. I found out that there are three secret realms in total. These three secret realms were formed innately and were later excavated by Beishan Main City with human resources. The entrances of the teleportation array have gathered in one place. Which secret realm do you want to enter?¡±


    ¡°You can choose any secret realm to enter?¡± Yang Chen was startled.


    ¡°Don¡¯t think the rules are lax. I¡¯ve heard that there are at least ten thousand geniuses who have passed the basic assessment. With such a number, when divided into three secret realms, there are more than three thousand people in each secret realm on average. Do you still think this number is small?¡± Yang Chen was stunned for a moment, then understood.


    Not to mention anything else, the Ziyang Sect alone had brought thousands of disciples. With the strength of these sect disciples, it wasn¡¯t much of a problem to pass the basic assessment. In addition to disciples from other sects and the loose cultivator martial artists, having more than ten thousand people wasn¡¯t strange.


    ¡°Entering the secret realm and ignoring the powerful demonic beasts comparable to the half-step Origin Martial Realm, where is a safe place for more than three thousand geniuses?¡± Zhou Haoran looked at his daughter, who didn¡¯t know how frightening this situation was, with a worried face.


    ¡°There should be some rules in the secret realm, right? You can¡¯t always let geniuses fight against each other.¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help asking. Zhou Haoran laughed, ¡°Of course, every genius who passes the basic test will receive a Secret Realm Jade before entering the secret realm. To emerge victoriously from the selection competition and advance to the knockout competition, one must obtain at least three Mysterious Realm Treasure Jade..¡±

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    ¡°At least three Secret Realm Jades?¡± Yang Chen laughed helplessly.


    It was clear that they wanted these geniuses to fight and kill each other in the secret realm.


    If they didn¡¯t get enough Secret Realm Jades, which genius would want to be eliminated?


    ¡°That¡¯s not all.¡± Zhou Haoran glared and said, ¡°Did you know that there are scattered and unowned Secret Realm Jades all over the place? When they come out of the secret realm, the North Mountain Main City will judge their rankings based on the number of Secret Realm Jades they submit!¡±


    Yang Chen narrowed his eyes, thought carefully, and then said, ¡°So there¡¯s a ranking?¡±


    ¡°Yes, those who get three Secret Realm Jades will directly advance to the knockout round. And if the number of Secret Realm Jades is enough to rank in the top ten among the tens of thousands of geniuses, they will be eligible to enter the Purple Gold Pavilion in the North Mountain Main City after the


    Imockout round and choose a cultivation method passed down by the North Mountain Main City.¡± Zhou Haoran took a deep breath, ¡°Who knows how deep the North Mountain Main City is? Their cultivation methods are inherited from the royal family, and countless people dream of obtaining them.¡±


    Yang Chen wasn¡¯t moved by these conditions.


    As for the cultivation methods, he didn¡¯t really crave them. He possessed the Tai Chu Divine Body, Mixed Yuan Spear Technique, and the Divine Soul Cultivation Method, which were all top-notch cultivation methods.


    While the royal family¡¯s methods were targeted, as the saying goes, too much will spoil the broth. When it was passed down to such remote places like North Mountain County, how many of them were genuine?


    However, to achieve a startling effect, he still had to snatch the Secret Realm


    Jades.


    ¡°By the way, Yang Chen, my friend, this¡­¡± Zhou Haoran grinned sycophantically.


    Seeing the respectful tone of Zhou Haoran, Yang Chen knew that he might not have good intentions: ¡°Senior Zhou, just speak your mind.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s not a big deal, I just hope that when you enter the secret realm later, you can lead Yunxi into a secret realm together. You know, I cannot let go of my Yunxi. Although she is considered part of the Yanhua Pool, they will certainly take care of her, but the disciples of the Yanhua Pool may not be much stronger than you, my friend. After much consideration, I still think it¡¯s better for you to take care of my Yunxi.¡±


    Zhou Haoran, fearing Yang Chen¡¯s refusal, quickly said, ¡®You just need to take her with you in the secret realm.¡±


    Yang Chen was both amused and annoyed. Taking Zhou Yunxi into the secret realm with him, wouldn¡¯t that be like taking a burden? It¡¯s not that Zhou Yunxi¡¯s strength was poor, but given Zhou Yunxi¡¯s temperament, this girl was genuinely a burden.


    Although Zhou Haoran was not eloquent, he wasn¡¯t stupid. Why would he let Zhou Yunxi follow him?


    Was Zhou Haoran foolish?


    Absolutely not.


    He didn¡¯t know what happened between Yang Chen and that half-step Origin


    Martial Realm Elder Gu that day, but he knew that with Yang Chen¡¯s Spirit Martial Realm Fourth Layer cultivation, he could escape from the grasp of a half-step Origin Martial Realm master. Such strength was difficult to achieve even for those at the Spirit Martial Realm Fifth and Sixth Layers.


    Letting Zhou Yunxi follow Yang Chen was naturally the most suitable choice.


    Although Yang Chen was reluctant to take a burden with him, he would not refuse since Zhou Haoran asked: ¡°Since Master Zhou has spoken, Yang Chen has no reason to refuse.¡±


    Zhou Haoran let out a long sigh of relief.


    It seemed that his efforts to get closer to Yang Chen these past days had not been in vain.


    With Yang Chen protecting his daughter in the secret realm, Yunxi¡¯s safety would be more assured.


    Zhou Yunxi pouted, ¡°Father, although I¡¯m not as strong as Yang Chen, I am not weak either. Is there a need to be so nervous?¡±


    ¡°Shut up, look around, there are so many geniuses, aren¡¯t there a lot of them stronger than you?¡± Zhou Haoran scolded.He was well aware of the terrifying geniuses in this selection competition.


    It wasn¡¯t just independent martial artists, but also disciples from various sects.


    As they were discussing, the Zhou family arrived at the gathering place for the selection competition.


    ¡°Up ahead is the entrance, Yunxi, remember to follow Yang Chen, my friend.¡± Zhou Haoran said worriedly.


    Zhou Yunxi stuck out her tongue: ¡°Oh, Father, I know!¡±


    Yang Chen shook his head helplessly and said with his hands behind his back:


    ¡°Miss Zhou, take out your assessment order and get ready to enter.¡±


    Immediately, both of them handed in their assessment tokens and entered the preparation area.


    As soon as they entered the preparation area, Yang Chen felt the soul scanning from all around him.


    Yang Chen calmly said: ¡°Miss Zhou, don¡¯t be nervous!¡±


    Zhou Yunxi felt a little scared when her soul was being probed by so many soul forces. However, upon hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, she realized that these people had no ill intent and were just sizinq her up unconsciously. She then breathed a sigh of relief.


    Yang Chen and Zhou Yunxi stood together. Since he had promised Zhou


    Haoran to protect Zhou Yunxi, he would naturally be responsible for his words.


    At this moment, he glanced around and found that a lot of people had gathered in the stadium to participate in the secret realm selection competition.


    The numbers were hard to estimate.


    Then, Yang Chen looked up at the viewing platform. It was also crowded with people. Judging by their outfits, it was not difficult to guess that unlike the basic assessment, the people watching this selection competition were all extraordinary figures.


    Most of them were big shots from the Taotu Sect and Ziyang Sect.


    ¡°Hmm?¡±


    Yang Chen was somewhat familiar with the attire of the Canghai Sect.


    At this moment, he saw a man on the viewing platform who was middle-aged and watching the talented young people below with a smile. When he saw this, Yang Chen frowned, because this man was exactly like He Yunxiao¡¯s description, so it wasn¡¯t hard for Yang Chen to guess that this person was probably He Shangfeng, whom He Yunxiao was extremely jealous of.


    When he saw He Shangfeng for the first time, Yang Chen quickly looked away. He knew very well that he couldn¡¯t reveal any hostility now.


    For masters like He Shangfeng, their senses are extremely sharp, and their souls are omnipresent. Even the slightest hint of hostility might be detected by him!


    At present, compared to He Shangfeng, Yang Chen was just an ant that could be crushed to death at any time. If he behaved unnaturally, it would be too easy for the enemy to kill him with his power and influence!


    In addition to the strong players from various sects on the viewing platforms, there were also outer viewing platforms where the viewing experience was not as good. The outer viewing galleries were filled with small clans and sect forces. Yang Chen¡¯s soul wandered and saw that Zhou Haoran had already taken a seat.


    ¡°Hmm?¡± Yang Chen was slightly startled: ¡°The people from Liaocheng City Lord Mansion are also here?¡±


    This made Yang Chen smile because he could see his brother, Jin Cheng, on the outer viewing platform.


    Jin Cheng obviously hadn¡¯t noticed him and sat down with his father and He Liancheng. Meanwhile, the Huang Family from Liaocheng was nearby. Both sides sat together, engaged in a war of words, taunting each other relentlessly..

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    This also made Yang Chen feel the grandness of this Genius Selection Competition.


    The Selection Competition was much more formal than the Basic Competition, which was divided into many examination halls. There were only three secret realms in this competition, and only the forces with roles like the Three Hegemons and the Six Sects were qualified to sit in the Inner Viewing Gallery. The Outer Viewing Gallery, on the other hand, was much more complicated, bringing together forces from various City Lord¡¯s Mansions, as well as the power of some sects and clans.


    This was also to let these City Lord¡¯s Mansions and other forces better watch the performance of their own geniuses in the secret realm.


    It didn¡¯t take long for Yang Chen to observe the situation around him, and soon after, his eyes fell on the three astonishingly large teleportation arrays in front of him.


    ¡°If nothing unexpected happens, these three arrays should be the teleportation arrays to the three secret realms.¡± Yang Chen muttered to himself.


    While he was lost in thought, Zhou Yunxi was beside him, buzzing with questions and curiosity. Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but laugh and cry, and had to answer her questions reluctantly and helplessly.


    Aside from Zhou Yunxi, the tens of thousands of people present were all talking loudly. At this moment, a vast and boundless aura suddenly descended like a mountain, stifling the young geniuses so that they didn¡¯t even dare to breathe. The noisy discussions stopped abruptly.


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but look at the source of the aura, and saw a middle-aged man standing in the air above, his back carrying a sword, motionless as a mountain, his aura astonishing.


    ¡°True Martial Realm?¡± Yang Chen was a little stunned. The person in front of him was indeed at the True Martial Realm. ¡°It¡¯s Steward Feng from Beishan Main City!¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s Steward Feng, Sir Feng. I heard from my father that Steward Feng¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation has already broken through the Origin Martial Realm, gathered a real dan, and reached the True Martial Realm!¡±


    ¡°This Steward Feng should be the person in charge of today¡¯s Selection Competition.¡±


    The True Martial Realm was the peak of a martial artist.


    This was because even the Sect Leaders of the Six Sects, such as the Ziyang Sect and the Taotu Sect, were only at the True Martial Realm.


    As the leader of Beishan Main City, its True Martial Realm members naturally exceeded those of the other Six Sects.


    Steward Feng ignored the whispers below and uttered in a low voice: ¡°It¡¯s almost time, and everyone has gathered here. In that case, the Selection


    Competition can begin. As the person in charge of this Secret Realm Selection Competition for Beishan Main City, rules still need to be followed.¡±


    With that remark, the whole scene fell silent.


    The prestige of Beishan Main City was like a sharp knife, intimidating many people to not dare to disobey.


    Seeing the effect achieved, Steward Feng¡¯s expression relaxed, and he slowly said: ¡°I assume most of you have heard of the rules. Later, someone will give you a Secret Realm Jade. There are three secret realms, and you can enter whichever one you want. Once you enter the secret realm, no one will question your life and death. If you want to stand out from this knockout competition, you must rack your brains and do your best to obtain three Secret Realm Jades. In addition, there are some Secret Realm Jades scattered throughout the secret realm for you to find!¡±


    Thus, Steward Feng calmly explained the rules.


    In the end, Steward Feng waved his hand and said: ¡°In addition, everything you do within the secret realm will be clearly seen by the people on today¡¯s viewing platform through the Dharma Mirror.¡±


    ¡°What, everything we do within the secret realm will be clearly seen?¡±


    ¡°How are we going to snatch the Secret Realm Jades? If we are seen, won¡¯t people seek revenge on us?¡±


    These geniuses were a little more or less flustered.


    Yang Chen furrowed his brows, not knowing the purpose of Beishan Main City¡¯s actions.


    Steward Feng naturally knew what these geniuses were thinking and coldly snorted: ¡°This is just to get a better understanding of your performance within the secret realm. If you truly encounter a crisis like a secret realm beast tide or other natural disasters, we can also help you in time!¡±


    ¡°So that¡¯s why!¡±


    ¡°Are there heavenly calamities and beast tides in the secret realm?¡±


    These geniuses kept discussing.


    ¡°What if we are sought out for revenge? We can¡¯t give our all!¡±


    Steward Feng chuckled at this remark and said: ¡°Revenge? Don¡¯t worry, you can freely use your abilities in the secret realm. Whatever you want to rob or seize, just go for it. We, the Beishan Main City, declare that if anyone dares to seek revenge on you afterwards, we will be the first not to let them go!¡± Yang Chen actually thought these geniuses were too worried.


    If you have the ability to snatch Secret Realm Jades from others, you will sooner or later be noticed by other sects once you leave the secret realm. How could there be any talk of revenge?


    If you don¡¯t have the ability and can¡¯t rob the treasures, who would have any grudge against you?


    Although Beishan Main City¡¯s actions seemed worrying, there was actually nothing to worry about at all.


    And it confirmed Steward Feng¡¯s remark.


    If you want to make a name for yourself and stand out, how can you do it without taking risks and making sacrifices? Do you think the whole world revolves around you?


    After the introduction, Steward Feng finally waved his hand and ordered his subordinates: ¡®You, distribute a Secret Realm Jade to everyone.¡±


    Suddenly, the Origin Martial Realm masters from Beishan Main City appeared, distributing the Secret Realm Jades to the tens of thousands of geniuses in the field. Although there were many geniuses , the distribution process was orderly and didn¡¯t waste much time. In just half an incense stick of time, each genius received a Secret Realm Jade.


    These geniuses all treasured these Secret Realm Jades as if they were their lifeline.


    Yang Chen looked at the Secret Realm Jade, which was emitting a faint light, apparently made of a special material, but had no real substantial effect.


    At this moment, as the distribution of the Secret Realm Jades ended, Steward Feng¡¯s voice sounded like a thunderbolt: ¡°Alright, do you see the three teleportation arrays in front of you? They correspond to the three secret realms. Once you enter the secret realm, there are only three days of fighting time. If you haven¡¯t found the teleportation array to exit after three days, then give up the idea of ever leaving. Now, I announce that the Secret Realm Selection Competition officially begins!¡±


    With these words, the tens of thousands of geniuses boiled with excitement.


    One by one, the geniuses rushed into the teleportation array, and then their figures flashed and disappeared, entering the secret realm.


    ¡°Yang Chen, why aren¡¯t we entering the secret realm?¡± Zhou Yunxi looked at Yang Chen, who was unhurried, and her eyebrows furrowed.


    Yang Chen stood with his hands on his back, not showing any urgency to enter. At this moment, his eyes focused on a group of Ming Emperor Sect disciples, who were heading straight for a teleportation array. With a smile at the corner of his mouth, he said, ¡°Follow me!¡±


    Immediately after, he led Zhou Yunxi into the teleportation array as well.


    This teleportation array was exactly the same as the one chosen by the Ming Emperor Sect disciples!


    He did this, of course, intending to settle accounts with the Ming Emperor Sect disciples in the secret realm..

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    Chapter 272: Chapter 269: Too Audacious_l


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    The Ming Emperor Sect¡¯s team went straight to that secret realm, and so did


    he!


    Since they chose to bully him, Yang Chen had never failed to pay them back. He still remembers the scene of Elder Gu chasing and killing him. If it wasn¡¯t for Zhou Haoran saving him, he might have been in big trouble. Moreover, he didn¡¯t think he needed to show any mercy towards the Ming Emperor Sect, considering Wen Zi and Elder Qian.


    At this moment, Yang Chen entered the secret realm and glanced around.


    ¡°This Beishan Main City is quite impressive.¡± Yang Chen raised an eyebrow.


    The size of this secret realm was different from the outside world, and it was a separate space.


    Here, flowers, trees, and various sceneries flourished, reminiscent of a paradise. Although there were some birds and beasts, they were not strong; Most of them were only at the Body Refining Realm, and the few stronger ones were only at the early stage of the Spirit Martial Realm, posing no threat.


    This secret realm was truly a natural one, unlike the man-made one left behind by He Yunxiao. Even with He Yunxiao¡¯s incredible strength, it couldn¡¯t compare to this naturally formed secret realm.


    ¡°It seems that entering the Teleportation Array at different times results in random destinations.¡± Yang Chen muttered to himself.


    He and Zhou Yunxi were the last two to enter the Teleportation Array, therefore the two of them were teleported to a corner of this Secret Realm. Yang Chen¡¯s soul spread out, but he found that the Secret Realm was too large to be explored fully.


    ¡°Hmm?¡±


    Just as his soul spread out, Yang Chen narrowed his eyes and looked at Zhou Yunxi, who had just come to her senses: ¡°Miss Zhou, don¡¯t speak, hold your breath and hide your Qi!¡±


    Zhou Yunxi listened to Yang Chen¡¯s words and instinctively concealed her Qi. In an instant, a young man flew past with a wretched appearance, clearly fleeing in a panic. Soon after, several young men in the same attire appeared and chased after him.


    ¡°Kid, just hand over the Secret Realm Jade, we¡¯re the disciples of the Yellow River Sect. Hand it over, and we¡¯ll spare your life!¡±


    These people obviously hadn¡¯t noticed Yang Chen and Zhou Yunxi who had concealed their Qi, and they all chased after them.


    After they were gone, Yang Chen and Zhou Yunxi released their Qi and returned to normal.


    Zhou Yunxi discontentedly patted her buttocks and stood up: ¡°You¡¯re too timid, hiding as soon as you see them.¡±


    ¡°There¡¯s no animosity between me and those people, so why would I provoke trouble for no reason?¡± Yang Chen yawned lazily.


    ¡°If I were you, I would¡¯ve chased after them, waited for them to injure each other, and then snatch their Secret Realm Jades.¡± Zhou Yunxi laughed playfully: ¡°How about that, I¡¯m pretty clever, right?¡±


    Yang Chen rolled his eyes: ¡°Do you really think everyone is as dim-witted as you?¡±


    ¡°Why am I not clever? I think my plan is good, where¡¯s the problem?¡± Zhou Yunxi pouted.


    ¡°Is it possible for one person to be chased by four others and end up in a lose-lose situation?¡± Yang Chen shrugged: ¡°Besides, how do you know if there¡¯s anyone else behind you with the same opportunistic idea? You¡¯re waiting for others to finish fighting, but maybe there¡¯s someone waiting to take advantage of you?¡±


    ¡°You!¡±


    Zhou Yunxi was speechless.


    Because, she didn¡¯t know how to refute Yang Chen.


    However, she was still unsatisfied: ¡°We can¡¯t just keep hiding from people like this, we only have three days.¡±


    Also, your father told me to take care of you, so don¡¯t run around recklessly. Just follow my lead!¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I definitely won¡¯t run around.¡± Zhou Yunxi, though playful, was still well-behaved. She now asked curiously: ¡°But I want to know, who exactly is your target?¡±


    Yang Chen¡¯s lips curled up, and he didn¡¯t speak: ¡°Just follow me, and you¡¯ll know soon.¡±


    Yang Chen¡¯s target was the Ming Emperor Sect.


    The secret realm was indeed vast, capable of accommodating thousands of people with ease. After the initial encounter with the chase scene, Yang Chen hadn¡¯t seen many other martial artists. If he did, he would conceal his Qi and avoid any trouble.


    That made Zhou Yunxi label him a coward, but Yang Chen didn¡¯t mind at all. He led Zhou Yunxi on a search inside the vast secret realm.


    Although concealing his Qi worked most of the time, it wasn¡¯t foolproof.


    Eventually, he was discovered by six disciples at the Second Level of the Spirit Martial Realm from a small sect. However, after using his Thunderbolt Style and engaging in a fierce battle, it quiets down.


    Zhou Yunxi swallowed and no longer mentioned Yang Chen being a coward. Six Spirit Martial Realm geniuses were like child¡¯s play in front of Yang Chen, and with just a few moves, he had them defeated.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t kill the six disciples at the Second Level of the Spirit Martial Realm, as he had no grudges against them. After obtaining the Secret Realm Jades, he gave three to Zhou Yunxi and kept three for himself, then continued searching for the Ming Emperor Sect disciples.


    Zhou Yunxi was the most shocked.


    How long had they been in the secret realm before the two of them already gathered three Secret Realm Jades each?


    Time passed.


    Hard work pays off, and finally, half a day after entering the secret realm, Yang Chen found the first disciple from the Ming Emperor Sect.


    ¡°Found the target.¡± Yang Chen¡¯s lips curled up. Upon seeing the Ming Emperor Sect disciple strolling around as if he were in his own courtyard, he directly blocked his path.


    The Ming Emperor Sect¡¯s Outer Sect Disciple looked at Yang Chen, bewildered: ¡°What do you want?¡±


    ¡°Nothing, just hand over the Secret Realm Jade, so we don¡¯t hurt each other¡¯s feelings.¡± Yang Chen smiled slightly, looking harmless.


    The Ming Emperor Sect disciple laughed, pointing to his own clothes: ¡°Did you see this? Do you know which sect I¡¯m a disciple of?¡±


    ¡°Of course I saw it, and if I didn¡¯t, I wouldn¡¯t be so sure that you¡¯re from the Ming Emperor Sect.¡± Yang Chen answered straightforwardly: ¡°Don¡¯t rely on your status, I¡¯m specifically targeting the Ming Emperor Sect.¡±


    Zhou Yunxi widened her eyes: ¡°Your initial target was the Ming Emperor Sect¡¯s disciples?¡±


    Was Yang Chen really timid?


    The disciple from the Ming Emperor Sect laughed.


    ¡°Hahahaha!¡±


    He burst into laughter: ¡°Kid, do you really think the two of you can take me down? I guess you really don¡¯t know the difference between heaven and earth. Don¡¯t worry, Later on, I¡¯ll show you how you¡¯re going to die, so you can reincarnate as a smarter person in the next life!¡±


    ¡°How do you plan to make me die?¡± Yang Chen casually replied: ¡°Are you referring to the twelve people hiding in the shadows?¡±


    ¡®What!¡±


    The Ming Emperor Sect disciple was suddenly alarmed: ¡°How did you know?¡±


    Immediately, the Ming Emperor Sect disciples hiding in the shadows jumped out one after another. Seeing their cultivation, they all seemed to be 17 to 18 years old and at the Third Level of the Spirit Martial Realm. These disciples formed a formidable force, and in the Secret Realm, they were not to be trifled with..

 Chapter 273 - Chapter 273: Chapter 270: Continuous Sniping!_l

    Chapter 273: Chapter 270: Continuous Sniping!_l


    Translator: 549690339


    Although Wu Tao didn¡¯t know how Yang Chen had discovered his hidden ambush, he twisted his neck, apparently thinking that Yang Chen¡¯s actions were courting death.


    How could two people cause trouble for their Ming Emperor Sect?


    Wu Tao said solemnly: ¡°Originally, more than a dozen of our brothers were acting together. When those people saw us, they ran away. There was no way out, so I decided to act alone and let the other brothers watch in the dark, slowly fishing. I didn¡¯t expect the first fish to be an idiot.¡±


    ¡°Alright, Wu Tao, don¡¯t waste your breath on him. Even if it¡¯s a small fish, it¡¯s still meat. Hurry up and kill the two of them and take the Secret Realm Jade!¡±


    Zhou Yunxi, who stood to the side, asked in panic, ¡°Yang Chen, what are we going to do now?¡±


    ¡°What else can we do, I told you, my target is the Ming Emperor Sect.¡± Yang Chen remained calm.


    ¡°But you didn¡¯t say there were so many people from the Ming Emperor Sect!¡± Zhou Yunxi exclaimed, as her face turned pale. If she had known that there were so many people from the Ming Emperor Sect, she would have stopped Yang Chen from making this foolish mistake.


    She thought she was already foolish enough, but Yang Chen turned out to be even more foolish.


    How could they fight so many people?


    Every single one of their auras was almost as strong as hers!


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but laugh: ¡°Do I need to say that?¡±


    Zhou Yunxi seemed pretty depressed but there was no trace of blame in her eyes. Instead, she was getting excited and couldn¡¯t suppress her eagerness to fight.


    Since there¡¯s no way out, let¡¯s fight then.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t care about Zhou Yunxi¡¯s thoughts. He looked at the dozen or so Ming Emperor Sect disciples seriously and said, ¡°I¡¯ll give you one last chance. Hand over the Secret Realm Jade, or else I¡¯ll show no mercy later.¡±


    ¡°Hahahaha!¡±


    ¡°Did you hear that?¡±


    ¡°He said he¡¯ll show no mercy to us!¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s hilarious!¡±


    It was as if these Ming Emperor Sect disciples heard the greatest joke in the world. Suddenly, they all rallied and attacked Yang Chen.


    Upon seeing this scene, Yang Chen clicked his tongue and swiftly took out the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear, launching a Thunder Rush.


    About the time it takes for a cup of tea later, Yang Chen stood there calmly while Zhou Yunxi covered her small mouth, hardly believing what she saw.


    Looking at the dozen arrogant Ming Emperor Sect disciples, now barely alive and lying there, it was clear how much suffering they had endured under Yang Chen¡¯s Thunder Rush.


    Zhou Yunxi could see clearly.


    The dozen disciples barely had any power to resist against Yang Chen. Within an instant, the situation was under Yang Chen¡¯s control!


    Despite being on the Third Level of the Spirit Martial Realm, Yang Chen¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation had reached the Fourth Level. At most, he could face four or five opponents, but he managed to fight more than a dozen of them effortlessly!


    Who would believe this?


    At this moment, Yang Chen looked at the dozen or so Ming Emperor Sect Outer


    Sect Disciples and said unhurriedly, ¡°Now, are you willing to hand over the


    Secret Realm Jade obediently?¡±


    ¡°You dare to steal our Ming Emperor Sect¡¯s Secret Realm Jade?¡± Wu Tao roared in anger.


    Yang Chen spread his aura in an instant: ¡°Are you really not understanding, or pretending not to understand? I¡¯ve said it from the beginning; my target is your Ming Emperor Sect. If you still don¡¯t see the situation clearly, I don¡¯t mind killing you all and taking the Secret Realm Jade from your corpses.¡±


    ¡°Stop!¡± Wu Tao knew that Yang Chen had the guts, and he was so scared that his soul was about to fly out: ¡°I surrender, I surrender. And you guys, hand over the Secret Realm Jade quickly!¡±


    Where could he dare take more risks now? They were all at Yang Chen¡¯s mercy.


    So, with more than a dozen Secret Realm Jades in hand, Yang Chen handed some to Zhou Yunxi and kept some for himself.


    ¡°Now¡­¡± Zhou Yunxi blinked her big eyes: ¡®Yang Chen, what are we going to do next?¡±


    ¡°What are we going to do? We¡¯re going to continue hunting Ming Emperor Sect disciples,¡± Yang Chen answered slowly.


    The grudge between him and the Ming Emperor Sect would not be settled that easily.


    By entering the Secret Realm today, he never intended to let the Ming Emperor Sect disciples pass the basic assessment so easily.


    Of course, seeking revenge is one thing, but as these people were from the Ming Emperor Sect, he didn¡¯t have to take their lives. As for the Secret Realm Jade, he blamed them for being members of the Ming Emperor Sect.


    So, Yang Chen embarked on a hunt.


    He didn¡¯t care about anyone else!


    His target was the Ming Emperor Sect.


    One hour later, Yang Chen spotted another group of Ming Emperor Sect Outer Sect Disciples and, after a half-stick of incense¡¯s time of intense fight, obtained twenty-four Secret Realm Jades.


    Three hours later, Yang Chen targeted nine Ming Emperor Sect Outer Sect Disciples and ambushed them again.


    One day later, Yang Chen fought two Inner Sect Geniuses from the Ming Emperor Sect for an hour.


    Fight after fight, Yang Chen went after anyone from the Ming Emperor Sect.


    Whether they were from the Outer Sect or the Inner Sect, he treated them all equally.


    Even Zhou Yunxi couldn¡¯t bear to watch, feeling sorry for the Ming Emperor Sect.


    That¡¯s not how this game is supposed to be played.


    ¡°Yang Chen, we don¡¯t have to do this. We can¡¯t always just target one family,¡± Zhou Yunxi said, feeling sympathy for them.


    Yang Chen grinned: ¡°It¡¯s because I have a grudge against them.¡±


    If it was just once or twice, the Ming Emperor Sect on the viewing platform wouldn¡¯t care too much. But with the Outer Sect and the Inner Sect both suffering such heavy losses in the Secret Realm, it was the first time in the history of the Genius Selection Competition that the Ming Emperor Sect had experienced this!


    It was unbearable to witness.


    All their Secret Realm Jades had been stolen.


    How could the people of the Ming Emperor Sect sit still?


    Especially the Sect Leader of the Ming Emperor Sect, who used the Dharma Mirror to see everything clearly inside the Secret Realm. Seeing the tragic situation of his sect¡¯s disciples, he exclaimed, ¡°Who is this kid?¡±


    The Ming Emperor Sect Sect Leader was a middle-aged man in a yellow robe. His anger caused the other people of the Ming Emperor Sect to be shocked.


    ¡°Sect¡­ Sect Leader, this man is named Yang Chen. According to the information, he has a Third-tier talent, but he forcefully elevated his Martial Arts Cultivation to the Fourth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm using excessive growth. He¡¯s not worthy of our Ming Emperor Sect¡¯s attention,¡± said an Elder of the Ming Emperor Sect with a fawning smile.


    He thought that by quickly reporting Yang Chen¡¯s background, he would be rewarded. But very soon¡­


    Sect Master Ming Wendao narrowed his eyes and said coldly, ¡°Are you joking with me?¡±


    Ming Wendao was furious: ¡°This kid has targeted more than eighty of our Ming Emperor Sect disciples.. You told me that his cultivation was elevated through excessive growth and that he¡¯s not worthy of our Sect¡¯s attention? So, are you saying that all our Ming Emperor Sect disciples are trash?¡±

 Chapter 274 - Chapter 274: Chapter 271: Yuanshan Sect’s Attention 1

    Chapter 274: Chapter 271: Yuanshan Sect¡¯s Attention 1


    Translator: 549690339


    No one from Ming Emperor Sect¡¯s elders dared to speak up.


    Ming Wenhao said coldly, ¡°No, absolutely not. This kid is so strong, but he deliberately targets people from our Ming Emperor Sect. Who can tell me what¡¯s going on? Does this kid have a grudge against our Ming Emperor Sect?¡±


    Dead silence.


    No one spoke.


    After a while, a man named Yl Zh?ngl?o glanced at the nearby Elder Qian, who was holding back great anger, and said bluntly, ¡°Sect Leader, this is the situation. This kid does have some grievances against our Ming Emperor


    Sect¡­ ¡±


    ¡°Oh? Let¡¯s hear it!¡± Ming Wenhao snapped.


    ¡°This matter has to start with Elder Qian.¡± It was clear that Elder Yl had a bad relationship with Elder Qian. He took this opportunity to take revenge and explained the whole story without any omissions.


    Upon hearing this, Ming Wenhao¡¯s face turned cold, and he looked expressionlessly at Elder Qian: ¡°Elder Qian, you really did a number on us, didn¡¯t you? Because of your insignificant Dazzling Mind Bell, at least half of our disciples today won¡¯t be able to pass the Selection Competition!¡±


    Although the Selection Competition won¡¯t end for another two days.


    But now it seems, Yang Chen¡¯s targeting of their Ming Emperor Sect is not over at all!


    Elder Qian was reprimanded by his own sect leader and had valid reasons to explain, but how could he? He originally thought Yang Chen was just a waste with an unstable foundation. But how could a waste with an unstable foundation be able to eliminate so many geniuses of Ming Emperor Sect so swiftly?


    Is it a joke?


    Do you think the talents cultivated by Ming Emperor Sect are all garbage?


    It¡¯s bad enough for the Outer Sect disciples, but even the Inner Sect disciples have lost too.


    Now he is cursing Yang Chen¡¯s ancestors for eighteen generations, but on the surface, all he could say was, ¡°Sect Leader, it¡¯s true that Yang Chen killed our


    Ming Emperor Sect¡¯s disciples first. Out of anger, I hunted this child down. Our


    Ming Emperor Sect¡¯s disciples, are not just anyone who can be killed!¡±


    Ming Wenhao was no fool. He coldly looked at the Dharma Mirror and scoffed, ¡°Did you see him kill the disciple of Ming Emperor Sect with your own eyes?¡±


    ¡°This¡­ I didn¡¯t!¡± Elder Qian¡¯s heart jumped, and only then did he recall that he had no substantial evidence to prove that it was Yang Chen who had killed Liu Taixing.


    The reason he believed Yang Chen to be the killer was simply that Yang Chen was a pushover, an ant he could easily crush. Consequently, even if there was the slightest possibility that the ant had killed Liu Taixing, the ant must die. Over time, he forgot about the evidence, and whether Yang Chen killed Liu Taixing or not, he didn¡¯t know at all.


    Ming Wenhao said coldly, ¡°Ridiculous! Inside the Secret Realm, has this kid touched even a hair of our Ming Emperor Sect¡¯s disciples? It¡¯s clear that this kid is not bloodthirsty. I will investigate this matter thoroughly later. But now, with this kid targeting our Ming Emperor Sect in such a manner, our glorious Ming Emperor Sect cannot just let it go!¡±


    After all, he was the leader of a sect. Although he was now blaming his subordinates, he wouldn¡¯t fuel the arrogance of others.


    Hearing Ming Wenhao¡¯s words, Elder Qian looked delighted, ¡°Sect Leader, what should we do now¡­?¡±


    ¡°My eldest disciple is in another Secret Realm, and my second disciple,


    Yu?nm¨¹, is in this Secret Realm. Yu?nmtl has already reached the Spiritual Martial Realm 5th Level. With this kid targeting our Ming Emperor Sect¡¯s disciples like this, Yu?nmtl will definitely realize it. Although this kid is strong, Yu?nm¨¹ has my personally taught spirit weapons and techniques. As long as Yu?nm¨¹ is one step ahead in cultivation, it won¡¯t be difficult to eliminate him!¡± Ming Wenhao waved his hand, not taking the matter to heart.


    On the side, the Taotu Sect Leader grinned, ¡°Ming Wenhao, it seems that your disciples¡¯ situations in the Secret Realm are quite dire, haha!¡±


    Looking at the fat-bodied old man of Taotu Sect, Ming Wenhao was already furious. Now he felt even angrier and said viciously, ¡°When did it become your Taotu Sect¡¯s turn to have a say in our Ming Emperor Sect¡¯s affairs?¡±


    ¡°Aiyo, Brother Ming, you cannot say that. I¡¯m just sending my regards, haha.¡± The Taotu Sect leader reveled in Ming Emperor Sect¡¯s misfortune.


    Seeing the disciples of Ming Emperor Sect losing, the other Six Sects had more or less the same thoughts as Taotu Sect.


    At the same time, the main seat on the viewing platform was occupied by the three factions of Beishan Main City, Yuanshan Sect, and Canghai Sect.


    These three factions were the real leaders of North Mountain County. The three huge figures, accompanied by their sect elders and elites, were seated at the highest part of the viewing platform.


    Now, a middle-aged man at the center of Yuanshan Sect held a file, carefully reading it. On it was the information about Yang Chen.


    Seeing the information about Yang Chen¡¯s performance in the Basic Competition, the middle-aged man smiled.


    ¡°Sect Leader, are you very interested in Yang Chen?¡± A Yuanshan Sect elder couldn¡¯t help but ask.


    There was an unusual aura on the Yuanshan Sect leader. He tapped the paper and said leisurely, ¡°From now on, keep an eye on this little guy named Yang Chen. If it¡¯s appropriate, send someone to win him over.¡±


    ¡°Sect Leader, is this kid really that likable? Although his performance is not bad now, the information shows that he seems to have excessively improved his martial arts cultivation. And as one of the Three Hegemons, we Yuanshan Sect don¡¯t have to be as short-sighted as the Six Sects when it comes to snatching geniuses, right?¡± The elder contemplated for a moment before speaking.


    Mb B?ish¨¦ng, the Yuanshan Sect leader, smiled slightly, ¡°Saying that he has excessively improved his martial arts cultivation? Do you believe that? The point I¡¯m interested in is that the introduction of this kid in the information, hehe, do you think that a martial artist who has excessively cultivated his abilities would be able to kill so many geniuses of Ming Emperor Sect and make them flee?¡±


    Mb B?ish¨¦ng curled his lips, ¡°Of course, it¡¯s not easy to enter our Yuanshan Sect. That¡¯s why I want you to keep a close eye on him. Whether or not we should win him over, will be determined later.¡±


    ¡°Oh? Sect Leader means¡­


    ¡°As long as there are no accidents, with this kid so recklessly taking the Ming Emperor Sect¡¯s Secret Realm Jade, the true genius of Ming Emperor Sect won¡¯t sit idly by. There is Yu?nm¨¹, the second disciple of Ming Wenhao in this Secret Realm. When Yu?nm¨¹ learns about what happened to his fellow brothers, he will definitely take action.¡± Mb B?ish¨¦ng laughed.


    ¡°Can Yang Chen fight against that Yu?nm¨¹? I¡¯m afraid that¡¯s a bit mysterious, isn¡¯t it?¡±


    The other Beishan Sect elders and others all had similar expressions, apparently thinking that Yang Chen was still a bit behind Yu?nm¨¹.


    Mb B?ish¨¦ng lazily said, ¡°Let¡¯s just wait and see then. If this kid can¡¯t beat Yu?nm¨¹, he naturally won¡¯t qualify to enter our Yuanshan Sect for cultivation.. But if he really beats him, then this kid will be interesting! We, Yuanshan Sect, will naturally have to find a way to win him over!¡±

 Chapter 275 - Chapter 275: Chapter 272: Brother Yuanmu_l

    Chapter 275: Chapter 272: Brother Yuanmu_l


    Translator: 549690339


    Apart from the discussion among the various major sects, the person who was the happiest was none other than Zhou Haoran, the family head of the Zhou family.


    Originally, Zhou Haoran and the elders of the Zhou family were in tears when they saw Yang Chen leading Zhou Yunxi to cause trouble for the Ming Emperor Sect. They complained that if Yang Chen wanted to mess with the Ming Emperor Sect, he should have left their family¡¯s Yunxi out of it. Wasn¡¯t this like pushing her into a pit of fire?


    But when they saw Yang Chen¡¯s courageous performance, they were overjoyed.


    This¡­


    This was the Secret Realm Jade they got for free.


    They were initially worried about how their Zhou Yunxi could obtain the Secret Realm Jade with her mentality. There were three Secret Realm Jades, but how many of those who could enter the selection competition through the basic competition might not be good enough?


    Moreover, those sect disciples formed groups, and it seemed impossible for their treasured child, who had been cultivated by their family, to compete with them.


    Gathering three was as difficult as climbing to heaven.


    In the end, after Yang Chen¡¯s flurry of actions, not to mention only three Secret Realm Jades, their Zhou Yunxi probably had at least thirty Secret Realm Jades in her hands.


    Yang Chen¡¯s performance not only surprised the Zhou family members.


    Liaocheng City Lord¡¯s Mansion also got a clear view of the situation within the Secret Realm.


    Jin Cheng and his father Jin Ying were sitting together. When they saw Yang Chen killing the disciples of the Ming Emperor Sect fearlessly, they clapped their hands and praised: ¡°Good, hahaha, good, I knew my brother was not an ordinary person. The Ming Emperor Sect must be so heartbroken seeing this.¡±


    And at Yanhua Pool¡­


    The Pond Master of Yanhua Pool was a young girl with a red mark in the middle of her forehead, as if it could burst into flames at any moment.


    She watched the outstanding performance of Yang Chen in the secret realm and sighed: ¡°What a pity, what a pity. Elder Luo, we failed to recruit this little guy into our Yanhua Pool in time. It will be difficult to recruit him now that the opportunity has passed.¡±


    The beautiful woman named Luo sat beside her, looking surprised: ¡°Pond Master, although Yang Chen is excellent, there¡¯s no reason for us to try so hard to recruit him. Why exactly did you ask me to do this?¡±


    ¡°What do you know?¡± The Pond Master of Yanhua Pool rubbed her eyebrows: ¡°Now that things have come to this, I don¡¯t mind telling you. Actually, I couldn¡¯t tell why this kid deserved our Yanhua Pool¡¯s great efforts to recruit him, but he was the one our former Pond Master personally instructed us to take care of.¡±


    ¡°Former Pond Master, you mean¡­¡± The beautiful Luo woman¡¯s pupils contracted sharply.


    Thinking of the extraordinarily talented former Pond Master, he was the proudest existence in their Yanhua Pool since its founding.


    At least, the current setup of the Six Sects could include their Yanhua Pool, and it was all because of their former Pond Master!


    As the major sects discussed, Yang Chen was also sniping the disciples of the Ming Emperor Sect in various places. After a day¡¯s time, his infamy finally spread in the Secret Realm.


    It was said everywhere that a 14 or 15-year-old teenager, leading a fair-skinned and beautiful but somewhat silly-looking girl, was causing havoc in the Secret Realm, targeting the Ming Emperor Sect disciples and robbing them one by one. By now, the Ming Emperor Sect disciples dared not show their faces.


    Yang Chen robbed too many people.


    At first, it was the outer sect disciples of Ming Emperor Sect who were defeated in groups of a dozen or so.


    Later, they were still defeated in groups of more than twenty, with no chance to fight back.


    Finally, even the inner sect disciples were robbed.


    If it was only the inner sect disciples, it would have been fine. But after that, even the elite inner sect disciples of the Ming Emperor Sect were robbed, leaving nothing behind.


    Initially, the Ming Emperor Sect¡¯s disciples gathered in the secret realm to rob others. But now? The disciples of the Ming Emperor Sect were so frightened that they couldn¡¯t show their faces.


    This made many loose cultivators happy. The Ming Emperor Sect was powerful, but with someone as fierce as Yang Chen keeping an eye on them, these loose cultivators could relax.


    Now, it was the second day.


    Yang Chen led Zhou Yunxi leisurely around the Secret Realm.


    Zhou Yunxi closely followed Yang Chen with her eyebrows dancing in joy.


    She counted the Secret Realm Jades in her hand and said with a smile: ¡°Yang Chen, this is so invigorating! I have forty-seven Secret Realm Jades now. Do you think I can get first place?¡±


    ¡°First place?¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but laugh: ¡°Then you might be thinking too much.¡±


    He didn¡¯t know how many geniuses there were in the selection competition, but wanting to take first place with just forty-seven Secret Realm Jades was obviously a bit delusional.


    Zhou Yunxi pouted: ¡°By the way, Yang Chen, why did you let us release our Qi so far away? Although you are now famous, there¡¯s no need to be so high-profile. By releasing your Qi so openly, others can detect you from far away and run away, making it harder to rob Secret Realm Jades. This doesn¡¯t suit your style.¡±


    Moreover, she had even started to understand his style.


    He said impatiently: ¡°I¡¯m doing this to wait for someone so that they can find us!¡±


    ¡°Waiting for someone? Who are you waiting for?¡± Zhou Yunxi couldn¡¯t help but ask.


    ¡°I¡¯m waiting for the real genius of the Ming Emperor Sect to show up!¡± Yang Chen stretched and yawned: ¡°Yesterday, I only dealt with some small fries. Although there were a few troublesome characters, they were not the main ones. The Ming Emperor Sect must have a main character in this Secret Realm, and I¡¯m waiting for him! With my Qi released like this, the news must have spread already. As long as that person is not brainless, they should be able to follow the clues and find us soon!¡±


    Zhou Yunxi widened her eyes: ¡°You¡¯re deliberately waiting for them to come to your door to cause trouble?¡±


    ¡°Exactly.¡± Yang Chen raised the corner of his mouth: ¡°Since I¡¯m going to mess with the Ming Emperor Sect, I might as well go all the way. They have as many people as I can fight, and I¡¯ll fight them all until there are none left in the Ming Emperor Sect!¡±


    ¡°Hehe, your Excellency sure is full of big talk!¡±


    As Yang Chen¡¯s words fell, a sudden icy cold voice descended.


    The next moment, a man in a yellow robe with a golden dragon embroidered on it appeared in the air in front of Yang Chen, followed by four or five Ming Emperor Sect disciples who were looking at Yang Chen with displeased faces, obviously annoyed.


    ¡°Brother Yuanmu, it¡¯s this kid!¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s this kid who targeted our Ming Emperor Sect disciples, we can¡¯t stand it, kill him, we must kill this kid!¡±


    ¡°Brother Yuanmu, you have to avenge us!¡±


    These Ming Emperor Sect disciples obviously hated Yang Chen to the bone, their teeth clenched, fists tightened, and eyes seemingly ready to spit fire..

 Chapter 276 - Chapter 276: Chapter 273: Great Sun Buddha Dharma Body_l

    Chapter 276: Chapter 273: Great Sun Buddha Dharma Body_l


    Translator: 549690339


    Yang Chen was not surprised by Yuanmu¡¯s appearance, as his spiritual sense had detected some fluctuations earlier but he kept silent. Now looking at Yuanmu¡¯s emergence, he raised his eyebrows slightly, showing a bit of interest.


    Yuanmu was a handsome young man in his late teens, his eyes firm and full of determination. He was obviously a ruthless martial artist. Most importantly, his martial attainment had reached the Spiritual Martial Realm 5th Level, even higher than Yang Chen himself.


    ¡°It seems the real challenger has finally arrived.¡± Yang Chen rubbed his hands together, excitedly.


    During the past few days, he had merely dealt with some weak opponents, making him feel bored with no thrill.


    Zhou Yunxi swallowed her saliva, ¡°Yang Chen, this person has a stronger aura than you.¡±


    Yang Chen waved his hand, ¡°Miss Zhou, please step back.¡±


    Zhou Yunxi nodded quickly, knowing that a battle at this level was beyond her interference. She scurried away, hiding in the dark quietly observing the fight. She was ready to help Yang Chen if he couldn¡¯t win, although her help might not be useful, but she still wanted to show her loyalty.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t have any dislike towards Yuanmu, as his eyes did not show disdain like other arrogant sect disciples. Instead, Yuanmu had a strong desire for martial arts fame, which showed through his determined gaze.


    Yang Chen slowly replied, ¡°Indeed, I am.¡±


    Yuanmu shook his head, ¡°Although I don¡¯t know what grudges you have with our Ming Emperor Sect, since you¡¯ve robbed our sect, as a direct disciple of the sect master, it¡¯s my duty to take back our belongings.¡±


    ¡°There¡¯s no need for idle talk, let¡¯s fight.¡± Yang Chen smirked.


    Upon hearing this, Yuanmu chuckled with appreciation, ¡°Hehe, alright then, I won¡¯t hold back anymore!¡±


    As his words fell, Yuanmu suddenly emanated an incredibly terrifying battle intent.


    When the battle intent arose, layers of golden light burst out around Yuanmu.


    ¡°It¡¯s Ming Emperor¡¯s Reincarnation Technique, a secret skill that only direct disciples of the Ming Emperor Sect can learn!¡±


    ¡°Brother Yuanmu is going all out, this kid is doomed.¡±


    ¡°Brother Yuanmu is the sect master¡¯s direct disciple, he will definitely defeat this kid!¡±


    The Ming Emperor¡¯s Reincarnation Technique was created by their founding ancestor, the expert hailed as the Ming Emperor. The mysterious aspect of this technique lay in the golden light enveloping the body, which could protect the user while still attacking the enemy.


    Most importantly, practitioners of the Ming Emperor¡¯s Reincarnation Technique didn¡¯t use swords or knives like other martial artists, but wielded their fists to unleash astonishing power.


    When Yuanmu made his move, it caused astonishing waves.


    In an instant, Yuanmu shouted, ¡°Take this!¡±


    Next, Yuanmu charged towards Yang Chen.


    Seeing this, Yang Chen narrowed his eyes. His Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear emerged, the spear¡¯s lightning aimed straight at Yuanmu.


    The electric light flickered, it was Thunderbolt Style used by Yang Chen.


    As the lightning wrapped around Yuanmu, an amazing scene unfolded in the next moment.


    When the lightning reached the golden light around Yuanmu, it was dissolved by the golden light with a hissing sound.


    Yuanmu twisted his neck and slowly said, ¡°Not bad, your lightning can warp my golden light, but it won¡¯t be easy to break through it. Now, it¡¯s my turn.¡±


    With that, Yuanmu¡¯s hands clasped together, followed by tightly clenched fists. In the blink of an eye, under the golden light, a giant palm was formed.


    That golden giant palm suddenly separated from the golden light and instantly slapped towards Yang Chen.


    Seeing the golden light, Yang Chen stepped back several paces, his expression growing serious.


    Without any hesitation, the essence blood of Black Mountain Black Bear circulated within him, and images of the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm materialized with a flick of his hand.


    When the images of the palm were manifested, Yang Chen let out a hearty laugh, ¡°Bring it on!¡±


    His Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm collided with the golden light palm.


    When the two shocking palm forces collided, a terrifying sound was produced. The rumbling noise persisted as a storm swept over a hundred feet, even Zhou Yunxi felt the shockwaves, her hair fluttering, disturbed by the storm.


    Is this Yang Chen¡¯s real strength?


    Can he actually fight the direct disciple of the Ming Emperor Sect?


    She understood the significance of a direct disciple.


    At this moment, her eyes were fixed on the center of the storm, her spiritual power probing to see the outcome of the clash between the two palms, and who gained the upper hand?


    Similarly, the Ming Emperor Sect disciples who were brought by Yuanmu also had the same doubt, their eyes glued to the battle.


    Time slowly passed, and after about a dozen breaths, the rolling smoke gradually dispersed, and the dense storm vanished.


    Then, the figures of Yang Chen and Yuanmu gradually reappeared.


    Yang Chen remained unchanged, gripping his spear with lightning coiling around him.


    As for Yuanmu, his original golden light had disappeared, and a trace of blood could be seen from the corner of his mouth. Instead of the golden light, a huge golden Buddha now enveloped him, towering almost ten feet tall. The Buddha¡¯s hands were clasped together, seemingly gathering all the majesty in the world. Looking at the Buddha, one could not help but feel a sense of reverence. ¡°It¡¯s the Great Sun Buddha Dharma Body!¡±


    ¡°Brother Yuanmu actually summoned the Great Sun Buddha Dharma Body!¡±


    The few Ming Emperor Sect disciples widened their eyes in disbelief. They knew very well the meaning behind the appearance of the Great Sun Buddha Dharma Body!


    It indicated that Yuanmu had fallen into a disadvantage during the straightforward clash of their palms. Otherwise, Yuanmu wouldn¡¯t have summoned the Great Sun Buddha Dharma Body, his ultimate move.


    ¡°Isn¡¯t the Great Sun Buddha Dharma Body one of the three Dharma Bodies in Ming Emperor¡¯s Reincarnation Technique?¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen actually forced Brother Yuanmu to bring out the Great Sun Buddha Dharma Body!¡±


    Yuanmu took a deep breath, and his expression towards Yang Chen was no longer calm as before.


    As his fellow disciples had guessed, Yuanmu had indeed been at a disadvantage during their initial confrontation, and that was why he had summoned the Great Sun Buddha Dharma Body as his last resort.


    Even though it was hard to believe that Yang Chen had countered his golden light during the palm clash, now that the Buddha Dharma Body had emerged, it was time to end this fight once and for all..

 Chapter 277 - Chapter 277: Chapter 274: Assaulting the Spiritual Martial Realm 5th Level!_l

    Chapter 277: Chapter 274: Assaulting the Spiritual Martial Realm 5th Level!_l


    Translator: 549690339


    Yu?nm¨¹ said coldly, ¡°Yang Chen, you¡¯re very good. Do you know, among my peers, apart from my Master¡¯s Direct Disciples, you are the first person to force me to use this Great Sun Buddha Dharma Body. Ming Emperor¡¯s Reincarnation Technique has three Dharma Bodies; the first Dharma Body is Ming Emperor¡¯s


    Reincarnation Dharma Body, the second Dharma Body is Primordial Vajra Dharma Body, and the third Dharma Body is this Great Sun Buddha Dharma


    Body!¡±


    ¡°Although the Great Sun Buddha Dharma Body is only the third Dharma Body in the Ming Emperor¡¯s Reincarnation Technique, it is enough to deal with you.


    Now, how do you intend to break my Dharma Body?¡±


    Yu?nm¨¹ had absolute confidence in his Great Sun Buddha Dharma Body.


    This was not only confidence in his own strength, but also confidence in the cultivation methods of his sect.


    Thinking of this, Yu?nm¨¹ urged the Great Sun Buddha Dharma Body, with a thunderous boom, he charged towards Yang Chen.


    As he rushed over, one could clearly see with the naked eye that the Great Sun Buddha Dharma Body had a foot like a mountain, horizontally sweeping across with an astonishing might, all over the Buddha¡¯s body, there was a sense of despair that one could not resist.


    When this foot landed, the surrounding earth trembled.


    Immediately after, Yu?nm¨¹ let out a fierce shout, and the Great Sun Buddha Dharma Body suddenly emitted golden light. Each ray of golden light seemed like a hand, rushing towards Yang Chen in unison. In the blink of an eye, thousands of Buddha hands surrounded Yang Chen from all directions.


    Each ray of golden light possessed a terrifying power that made people shudder upon seeing it.


    Zhou Yunxi, watching from the rear, pondered how Yang Chen would resist this move?


    If it were her, she would have no strength to resist this move at all.


    The Great Sun Buddha Dharma Body was too domineering. Faced with the Buddha¡¯s body, one¡¯s whole body would be enveloped in awe, making it difficult to generate thoughts or desires to resist.


    In fact, Yang Chen was also quite surprised by the Great Sun Buddha Dharma Body.


    When he saw the thousands of golden light hands coming at him, Yang Chen¡¯s face condensed. Then he took a deep breath, holding the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear, crackling with thunder and lightning on his body.


    The next moment, the thunder and lightning suddenly expanded and turned into electric dragons, roaring and circling around Yang Chen.


    The electric dragons opened their mouths wide, tearing the golden light hands to shreds.


    Under the protection of these electric dragons, Yang Chen seemed to have an absolute defense.


    This was also due to the Heavenly Thunder Origin.


    If he had cultivated Thunder Rush using other thunder attribute treasures, it might not have been so powerful. However, the Heavenly Thunder Origin was different. He could draw more power from it.


    ¡°Dealing with this Great Sun Buddha Dharma Body is really troublesome,¡± Yang Chen murmured, ¡°Although the Heavenly Thunder Origin is within my body, I just forcibly activated the Heavenly Thunder power that I shouldn¡¯t be able to activate at my current cultivation level, consuming a lot of True Qi. I must resolve this battle quickly! Otherwise, it will be difficult for me to win later.¡±


    Thinking of this, Yang Chen wielded his spear: ¡°Yu?nm¨¹, you are indeed strong, but now I have only one spear. If you can withstand this one spear, then I am willing to admit defeat! Remember, the name of this spear is called Thunder Roar!¡±


    As his words fell, Yang Chen gathered all the Heavenly Thunder Elemental Power he could muster onto the tip of the spear.


    ¡°You still have a trick up your sleeve?¡± Yu?nm¨¹ widened his eyes, almost unable to believe his own eyes.


    He originally thought that Yang Chen should be at the end of his rope.


    However, when he saw the powerful electric light wrapped around Yang Chen¡¯s Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear, a sense of foreboding surged in his heart.


    He had a hunch that his Great Sun Buddha Dharma Body would have a hard time resisting this spear!


    Immediately after, the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear seemed to be wrapped by a huge Thunder Dragon.


    Living up to the name of this spear.


    Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear!


    The next moment, Yang Chen held the spear, his body vanished like lightning from the spot.


    When Yang Chen disappeared, the electric light also disappeared. Then, the intertwined thunder roared suddenly, illuminating the surroundings! Thunder Roar!This move was created by him after learning the Thunderbolt


    style.


    Electric light flickers!


    Yang Chen¡¯s speed skyrocketed to the extreme, a spear aimed directly at the Great Sun Buddha¡¯s Legal Body. In just a few breaths, he appeared in Yuanmu¡¯s line of sight!


    Yuanmu roared, ¡°Good, let me break it!¡±


    In an instant, the Great Sun Buddha¡¯s Legal Body slapped towards Yang Chen.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t dodge.


    This Thunder Roar attack wouldn¡¯t dodge either.


    Chichi!


    The fierce electric light converged with the Great Sun Buddha¡¯s Legal Body in one move, and it stalemated for a few breaths¡­


    Boom.


    The Legal Body of the Great Sun Buddha, which was formed by the gathering of golden light, was suddenly torn apart by Yang Chen¡¯s spear.


    ¡°Damn it!¡± Yuanmu¡¯s pupils contracted violently, almost unable to believe the facts before him. His Great Sun Buddha Legal Body was actually broken.


    Now that the Great Sun Buddha Legal Body was broken, he suffered backlash; he spat out a mouthful of blood, and in an instant, electric light crackled and swam around, directly engulfing his body. Yuanmu widened his eyes, knowing that he had lost, a thorough defeat.


    Yang Chen did not kill Yuanmu because he also had no murderous intent towards him. Instead, he admired Yuanmu¡¯s courage to fight and make decisions.


    However, during battles, there are winners and losers.


    Luckily, his Thunder Roar attack broke the Great Sun Buddha Legal Body.


    Bang.


    Yuanmu¡¯s body fell to the ground, unconscious after large amounts of blood were spat out.


    This made the Ming Emperor Sect disciples¡¯ eyes widen. They stood in place, shivering, unsure of what to do, wanting to run but not daring to, wanting to fight but not having the courage.


    Yang Chen snorted coldly, taking out the Secret Realm Jade from Yuanmu¡¯s storage bag and shouted, ¡°What are you waiting for? Hurry up and take your senior brother away!¡±


    ¡°Huh?¡±


    These disciples of the Ming Emperor Sect finally reacted. They grabbed Yuanmu with a greyish look on their faces. Seeing that Yang Chen had no intention of venting his anger on them, they slipped away in an instant.


    Zhou Yunxi came running over when she saw Yang Chen defeated the direct disciple of the Ming Emperor Sect: ¡°Yang Chen, you¡¯re so powerful. Now you have defeated your last target, what are we going to do next? Go steal more Secret Realm Jades?¡±


    ¡°You¡¯ll only meet ruthless characters if you keep stealing like this.¡± Yang Chen looked pale and weak after the battle, shaking his head.


    He knew very well that the real geniuses nurtured by the Yuanshan Sect, Canghai Sect, and Beishan Main City had not yet appeared. Being too high-profile isn¡¯t a good thing.


    Thinking of this, Yang Chen seemed to murmur, ¡°Next, I¡¯m going to find a place to close myself off.¡± ¡°Close yourself off?¡±


    ¡°Yes!¡±


    Yang Chen calmly walked ahead.


    After the previous battle, he felt that everything was in place, and his True Qi was filled within him. He felt that he could completely breakthrough to the Spiritual Martial Realm 5th Level now..

 Chapter 278 - Chapter 278: Chapter 275: Shocking the Various Sects 1

    Chapter 278: Chapter 275: Shocking the Various Sects 1


    Translator: 549690339


    Yuanmu, defeated.


    This scene was seen clearly by everyone.


    The viewing platform was in an uproar.


    No one was not surprised by the outcome. Most people had information about Yang Chen, as this was a necessary preparation for many sects when choosing geniuses. So many people knew about Yang Chen¡¯s situation. In their eyes, Yang Chen was just someone who had improved his martial arts cultivation through excessive growth methods.


    But now, looking at this scene, they couldn¡¯t help but want to throw that information to the ground and crush it.


    Are you kidding?


    Is this really the martial arts cultivation achieved through excessive growth?


    Defeating a few Ming Emperor Sect gatekeepers was one thing, which could be understood as them being useless in the outer sect. Defeating inner disciples, which could be understood as the Ming Emperor Sect¡¯s current batch being mediocre. But even the direct disciple of Ming Wendao of the Ming Emperor Sect had lost. Who else had any reason to say that Yang Chen¡¯s martial arts cultivation was achieved through unreasonable means?


    All rumors were self-defeating.


    Ultimately, the martial arts cultivation achieved through external means would have unstable foundations and be flashy but not effective. Was Yang Chen being flashy but not effective?


    Ming Wendao was the most furious.


    He said coldly: ¡°Are you all blind? Such an excellent genius, and you told me that he improved his martial arts cultivation through excessive growth methods? Tell me, who was in charge of Yang Chen¡¯s basic competition field at that time?¡±


    Now, looking at Yang Chen in the Dharma Mirror, his eyes were shining.


    He knew his direct disciples better than anyone.


    Yuanmu was so outstanding that he started following him at the age of eight and was personally taught by him. Although he didn¡¯t say Yuanmu was invincible in the Genius Selection Competition, he was definitely first-class. But now, he was defeated by someone of unknown origin!


    There was only one possibility.


    This person of unknown origin was a genius, an unparalleled genius!


    But what infuriated him the most was that this unparalleled genius actually had a grudge against their Ming Emperor Sect!


    How could Ming Wendao not be angry? He now wanted to kill Elder Qian. If it wasn¡¯t for Elder Qian, with the conditions of their Ming Emperor Sect, as long as they approached Yang Chen earlier, the chance of success would still be high. But what about now?


    Nobody dared to speak.


    Elder Qian was the most scared, seeing Ming Wendao¡¯s fury, his whole body was trembling. Because the person in charge of Yang Chen¡¯s basic competition field at that time was none other than him. At that time, he looked down on Yang Chen because of his grudge with Yang Chen. Yang Chen¡¯s performance was clearly not that bad, but he described Yang Chen as terrible in the information.


    Elder Yi, who had a grudge with Elder Qian, inappropriately stepped forward:


    ¡°Sect Leader, the one who was in charge of the examination field of Yang Chen


    at mat lime, was Llaer Qian!


    ¡°It¡¯s you again! ¡± Ming Wendao seemed to be on fire, staring fiercely at Elder Qian: ¡°Elder Qian, are you getting tired of your position?¡±


    Upon hearing this, Elder Qian felt like crying. He gritted his teeth and said: ¡°Sect¡­Sect Leader, Yang Chen¡¯s performance in that examination field was indeed not very good. His talent is only a third-tier talent, this is a fact. Moreover, I do have a grudge with Yang Chen, but that is because Yang Chen killed our Ming Emperor Sect disciples first¡­ ¡®


    ¡°Shut up!¡± Ming Wendao had no patience to explain so much to Elder Qian right now.


    He closed his eyes and pondered for a long time before saying viciously: ¡°From now on, I want you to investigate and find out exactly what¡¯s happening with Yang Chen killing our Ming Emperor Sect disciples. If it¡¯s not a big deal, you should come up with a way to make peace as soon as possible, and turn weapons into gifts. Such a genius, if he can¡¯t be used by our Ming Emperor Sect, it would be a great pity. There¡¯s no need to be so picky about a mere outer sect disciple! To win over Yang Chen, we must first show him our magnanimity!¡±


    ¡°Sect Leader, do you want to win over Yang Chen?¡±


    ¡°What do you think?¡± Ming Wendao shouted: ¡°Go and prepare for me. I¡¯m afraid we won¡¯t be the only ones who want to do this!¡±


    Thinking of this, he took a deep look at Yang Chen in the Dharma Mirror again.


    Yang Chen unexpectedly chose to close up, what was he planning?


    At the same time, in the Yuanshan Sect.


    Mu Baisheng sat in his chair, smiling and watching Yang Chen in the Dharma


    Mirror: ¡°This Yang Chen is interesting, very interesting¡­ He even defeated


    Ming Emperor Sect¡¯s direct disciple Yuanmu.¡±


    ¡°Sect Leader, shall we prepare now to start the process of winning over Yang


    Chen?¡±


    ¡°No hurry, let¡¯s see what this kid is preparing to do in his closed-door training first. Winning him over is definite, but we need to see how much it will cost us to do so! I think as a genius, his value might not be as simple as just defeating Yuanmu just now.¡± Mu Baisheng said to himself.


    Similarly, in the Canghai Sect¡­


    On the Canghai Sect¡¯s main seat, there was a handsome middle-aged man with an amiable, spring breeze-like smile on his face. But upon closer inspection, one could see that his smile was filled with a touch of hypocrisy.


    This man was none other than Canghai Sect¡¯s current sect leader, He Shangfeng.


    Next to He Shangfeng sat a mature and beautiful woman. The stunning woman sighed while looking at Yang Chen in the Dharma Mirror. If He Yunxiao were here, he would be unable to remain calm, as this woman was his junior sister, He Qiushui.


    ¡°Junior Sister, what do you think of this kid?¡± He Shangfeng asked amiably.


    He Qiushui remained her expression unchanged: ¡°What does Senior Brother think? Over the years, you have hardly paid any attention to the new generation of the sect. If this continues, sooner or later, our Canghai Sect will be worried about the transition between old and new.¡±


    ¡°Hehe, Junior Sister, you know that your Senior Brother has devoted great efforts to guarding the Guardian Spirit Array, so how can I bother about these things? You have to understand this,¡± He Shangfeng said gently, his eyes full of greed and lust as he looked at the mature woman.


    He Qiushui exhaled slowly and logically. He Shangfeng should be considered a chivalrous act with a high moral standing for always guarding the Guardian Spirit Array. But she always felt that He Shangfeng and the word ¡°high moral standing¡± didn¡¯t have much connection.


    ¡°Junior Sister, how do you feel about this kid? If you think this kid can make it, you can completely accept him into your sect.¡± He Shangfeng smiled faintly. ¡°By the way, I will hold an entrance ceremony for him, and combined with our wedding, it would be a double happiness, right¡­¡±


    He Qiushui¡¯s face went cold: ¡°I think the young man is pretty good, I will accept him into my sect, but as for the matter of marriage, Senior Brother, you don¡¯t need to mention it again.¡±


    Hearing this, He Shangfeng¡¯s expression changed gradually becoming colder, but soon returned to his original benign state, seemingly affable and not caring, saying, ¡°Junior Sister, are you still missing your big Senior Brother?¡±


    He Qiushui didn¡¯t speak, just stared intently at Yang Chen with her bright eyes.


    Because she saw a trace of her big Senior Brother He Yunxiao in Yang Chen..

 Chapter 279 - Chapter 279: Chapter 276: Sixth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm! 1

    Chapter 279: Chapter 276: Sixth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm! 1


    Translator: 549690339


    Theoretically, He Yunxiao, her Senior Martial Brother, a figure of unparalleled talent, should not be similar to a child like Yang Chen. However, she indeed felt a shadow similar to her Senior Martial Brother from Yang Chen.


    This shouldn¡¯t be an illusion.


    Thinking of He Yunxiao, He Qiu Shui let out a light sigh. Why did her Senior Martial Brother, who was once so dazzling, betray the Human Race and collude with the demonic beasts?


    Immediately, He Qiu Shui waved her hand: ¡°Wan¡¯er, help me prepare. After this


    Selection Competition ends, I want to meet this Yang Chen.¡±


    The young girl behind He Qiu Shui hurriedly replied: ¡°Yes, Master!¡±


    Yang Chen¡¯s victory over Zhou Haoran undoubtedly made him the focus of many sects on the viewing platform, and everyone was browsing through information about Yang Chen.


    ¡°This Yang Chen is actually an Alchemy Genius as well?¡±


    ¡°Attract.¡±


    ¡°This kid must be won over!¡±


    While everyone was discussing, Mu Bai Sheng, the Sect Leader of the Yuanshan Sect, stared at Yang Chen and suddenly laughed loudly: ¡°Haha, this kid is interesting, interesting! He¡¯s actually trying to break through to the Fifth Layer of Spirit Martial Realm in this Secret Realm!¡±


    Many people had noticed this by now.


    At this moment, Yang Chen really began to breakthrough to the Fifth Layer of the Spirit Martial Realm.


    With Zhou Yunxi as his protector, Yang Chen devoted himself to his closed-door cultivation, his Martial Arts Cultivation now filled to the brim. After choosing to enter seclusion, he spent only three hours to instantly break through the obstruction and clear his qi, reaching the Spiritual Martial Realm 5th Level in one breath.


    Everything was very natural, without any trouble or obstacles.


    ¡°Success!¡±


    Yang Chen¡¯s face showed joy, as his True Qi was released, having already entered the Fifth Layer of the Spirit Martial Realm.


    When Yang Chen reached the Fifth Layer of the Spirit Martial Realm, the major sects on the viewing platform, who had initially been calm, began to stir.


    That¡¯s a joke.


    How could Yang Chen break through to the Fifth Layer of the Spirit Martial Realm in such a short time if his foundation was not stable?


    Everyone should Imow that a so-called ¡°genius¡± who has improved their Martial Arts Cultivation through excessive growth would find it difficult to advance in strength afterward. But Yang Chen effortlessly entered the Fifth Layer of the Spirit Martial Realm, practically shattering the rumor that he had


    grown by excessive growth.


    Mb B?ish¨¦ng rubbed his eyebrows and gently said: ¡°Start preparing now, and take him in as our Yuanshan Sect Inner Disciple. Focus on cultivating him¡­Oh, no, this kid hasn¡¯t finished his closed-door cultivation yet.¡±


    The Elder who was going to start working on winning over Yang Chen widened his eyes.


    Indeed, Yang Chen¡¯s closed-door cultivation had not yet ended.


    They only saw Yang Chen holding a smooth, round elixir in his hand. The elixir¡¯s power gradually disappeared as he gripped it, obviously Yang Chen had begun refining it.


    Among those present, who would be ordinary people? They all had discerning eyes.


    Looking at the elixir, many people recognized at a glance that it was the Qingming Zhenyuan Pill.


    ¡°It¡¯s a Qingming Zhenyuan Pill!¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s actually a Qingming Zhenyuan Pill, the elixir that unconditionally raises one Martial Arts Cultivation level in the Spirit Martial Realm!¡±


    ¡°This kid has such exquisite Martial Arts Cultivation at such a young age, and he¡­he hasn¡¯t even taken the Qingming Zhenyuan Pill before?¡±


    Using elixirs to enhance Martial Arts Cultivation is not the same as excessive growth. The latter is the method of relying on external things and consuming one¡¯s future to forcibly raise two or three levels of cultivation against the heavens. In contrast, elixirs are just auxiliary, which is why Alchemists exist.


    Everyone knows about the Qingming Zhenyuan Pill, an elixir that can increase one¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation level.


    Many people thought that Yang Chen could have such exquisite Martial Arts Cultivation because he had already taken the Qingming Zhenyuan Pill long ago.


    In fact, most of the geniuses and direct disciples of the major sects who have come to participate in the Genius Selection Competition will be given such an elixir by the high-level Sect members so that they can raise their Martial Arts Cultivation level by one layer, making a stunning appearance in the genius selection competition, radiant and eye-catching.


    These major sects have great power, and giving their direct disciples a Qingming Zhenyuan Pill is not surprising. On the contrary, it is the outstanding geniuses who have not taken the Qingming Zhenyuan Pill that are considered strange.


    But now it seems that Yang Chen really hasn¡¯t taken the Qingming Zhenyuan Pill.


    ¡°This kid has refined the Qingming Zhenyuan Pill, and his Qi has increased again. He really hasn¡¯t taken the Qingming Zhenyuan Pill before, and this is his first time taking it, with obvious effects.¡±


    Everyone was discussing.


    Mb B?ish¨¦ng rubbed his eyebrows and laughed bitterly: ¡°I didn¡¯t expect this kid hasn¡¯t taken the Qingming Zhenyuan Pill before. It¡¯s really surprising. Hurry up and prepare. This kid is good, very good. Well¡­wait, it¡¯s not appropriate for you guys to win him over. I¡¯ll go personally.¡±


    ¡°Sect Leader, you¡¯re going to personally win over this kid?¡±


    ¡°Sect Leader, you¡­¡±


    Mb B?ish¨¦ng grinned: ¡°What, is it strange? Hurry up and prepare.¡±


    ¡°Yes, Sect Leader.¡±


    Although the elders of the major sects found it strange, they hurried to prepare.


    Just like Mu Bai Sheng of the Yuanshan Sect, the other major sects were also preparing one after another.


    Elder Hui of the Taotu Sect was scolded: ¡°When you were supposed to win over Wang Wu, you didn¡¯t do it. Instead, you told me that there was such an outstanding genius in that examination room but claimed the kid was useless?¡±


    Many of the investigators in Yang Chen¡¯s examination room were also scolded by their sects.


    Now that Yang Chen has performed so well, will it still be easy to win him over?


    The Sixth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm¡­


    Now that Yang Chen has taken the Qingming Zhenyuan Pill, he directly leaps to become a Sixth-Level expert in the Spirit Martial Realm. This is almost on par with the top geniuses cultivated by the major sects.


    Zhou Haoran was the happiest of all. Just thinking that Yang Chen could leap into the Sixth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm in one go made him extremely excited. Who would dare to have designs on his daughter with a Sixth-Level expert protecting her? That would be seeking death!


    That¡¯s settled; his daughter¡¯s safety in the Secret Realm is assured!


    Sure enough, under everyone¡¯s gaze, Yang Chen successfully refined the


    Qingming Zhenyuan Pill, and after raising his Martial Arts Cultivation to the Fifth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm, his cultivation skyrocketed and directly attacked the Sixth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm. The difference between this and just now was like heaven and earth.


    At this moment, Yang Chen opened his eyes after reaching the Sixth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm and walked out of the cave.


    ¡°Yang Chen, what¡­what is your current Martial Arts Cultivation level?¡± Zhou Yunxi watched Yang Chen closing the door after his cultivation ended, staring at him dumbfounded.


    She suddenly found out that the aura emanating from Yang Chen was no longer something she could compare with. She even found it difficult to see through Yang Chen¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation level now..

 Chapter 280 - Chapter 280: Chapter 277: Distress in Yanhua Pool_l

    Chapter 280: Chapter 277: Distress in Yanhua Pool_l


    Translator: 549690339


    Yang Chen grinned: ¡°My martial arts cultivation isn¡¯t important. Speaking of which, another day has passed. There¡¯s only one day left until the end of the Secret Realm Selection Competition, and we¡¯ve collected almost all the Secret Realm Jade we need. We can start heading back now!¡±


    ¡°Aren¡¯t we going to snatch some more?¡± Zhou Yunxi blinked her big eyes, her face blooming with excitement.


    The thought of snatching others¡¯ Secret Realm Jades made her extremely excited, even though she wasn¡¯t the one grabbing them. But the feeling was so exhilarating.


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but chuckle: ¡°We¡¯ve already collected almost all of the Secret Realm Jades, and together with Yuanmu¡¯s share, we have at least four hundred pieces in our hands now.¡±


    In fact, he didn¡¯t have that many Secret Realm Jades originally, but with Yuanmu¡¯s, it was a different story.


    As one of the top masters in this secret realm, Yuanmu had naturally snatched a great number of Secret Realm Jades. Although Yang Chen spared Yuanmu¡¯s life after defeating him, he still took those jades. There were nearly three hundred jades, making Yuanmu quite valuable.


    Zhou Yunxi pouted: ¡°I have over two hundred pieces now. You¡¯ve snatched them all, and yet you¡¯ve given me so many. Yang Chen, I didn¡¯t expect that you would be so loyal!¡±


    Yang Chen smiled faintly: ¡°When have I ever been your brother? Besides, I promised your father to take care of you, so I won¡¯t break my word. We should get going now.¡±


    As he spoke, Yang Chen and Zhou Yunxi activated their True Qi, soared into the sky, and disappeared on the spot.


    Just as they approached the exit, Yang Chen suddenly noticed something.


    Zhou Yunxi also detected it and pointed ahead while chattering excitedly: ¡°It¡¯s our sisters from the Yanhua Pool! Yang Chen, look! Our sisters are fighting with some people.¡±


    Yang Chen was momentarily stunned and became very interested in the scene unfolding not far away.


    Indeed, it was exactly as Zhou Yunxi had said.


    Two groups of people were fighting fiercely ahead, and one of the groups was the female disciples of Yanhua Pool, including MO HuaWu, the disciple of the Luoxing beauty.


    What Yang Chen found most interesting, however, was that he had unexpectedly run into his old rival, Zhao Xuanwu from the Ziyang Sect, in this narrow encounter!


    That¡¯s right, these two groups were fighting each other in a fierce battle between the Ziyang Sect and the Yanhua Pool.


    In the Ziyang Sect group, Zhao Xuanwu was among the leaders, fighting very arrogantly.


    Due to the difference in numbers, the Yanhua Pool seemed to be at a disadvantage, which led to their quick loss of ground. Many disciples of the Yanhua Pool were injured in the fight, and they were gradually losing their ability to resist the Ziyang Sect.


    The sight of this made Zhou Yunxi stomp her foot anxiously: ¡°Yang Chen, Yang Chen, you have to help them! The sisters from the Yanhua Pool have been good to me, even though I¡¯ve only joined them for a few days, they really treat me like a sister.¡±


    Zhou Yunxi was n?lVe and couldn¡¯t tell right from wrong. She thought anyone who smiled at her was good. Moreover, the female disciples of the Yanhua Pool were indeed united, and very few of them had ill intentions.


    However, Yang Chen didn¡¯t consider whether the Yanhua Pool¡¯s treatment of Zhou Yunxi was good or bad. Seeing that they were in trouble, and that his enemy Zhao Xuanwu was also present, Yang Chen was delighted.


    He was definitely going to help.He had no reason not to help!


    When he was at his lowest point, the beautiful woman from Yanhua Pool with the last name Luo did not look down on him and instead sought him out three times to win him over. This was a favor Yang Chen could never forget.


    Moreover, even if the target today was not Yanhua Pool but another sect, he would still help.


    Not for anything else, but because the opponent was the Ziyang Sect.


    Thinking of Elder Wu¡¯s sarcastic remarks towards him from Ziyang Sect, a surge of anger welled up within Yang Chen. It was one thing for Elder Wu to look down on him, but not even allowing him to see Yang Caidie? This infuriated Yang Chen. You look down on me? Then I will just show you who exactly is looking down on whom!


    As he spoke, Yang Chen had already taken out the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear.


    At the same time, the numerous female disciples of Yanhua Pool were struggling to hold on, being pushed back step by step under the pressure of many Ziyang Sect disciples.


    ¡°Senior Sister MO, what should we do?¡±


    ¡°Yes, Senior Sister MO!¡±


    MO HuaWu¡¯s face was filled with anger. She shouted, ¡°You despicable scoundrels from Ziyang Sect! Using such a vile excuse to lure our Senior Sister away from the Secret Realm. Our Senior Sister was kind-hearted and easily trusted you. If our Senior Sister were here, you wouldn¡¯t dare to be so arrogant!¡±


    The Ziyang Sect disciples sneered, ¡°Enough, all you sisters from Yanhua Pool, what¡¯s the use of yelling? Hmph, it¡¯s your Senior Sister Long who admires our Senior Brother Shaoyang, and she was easily deceived with just a few words.


    Hehe, without Long Huaruo, what can you do?¡±


    This made MO HuaWu quiver with rage, but she had no words to refute!


    MO HuaWu was not the top disciple of Yanhua Pool. The top disciple was Long Huaruo, the personal disciple of the Pond Master, and both of them were from the ¡°Hua¡± generation.


    Like MO HuaWu, Long Huaruo had also reached the Spiritual Martial Realm 5th Level, but because she had practiced the most orthodox cultivation methods of Yanhua Pool, her strength was much stronger than MO HuaWu¡¯s and she was the main force today.


    However, the problem was with Long Huaruo.


    Long Huaruo¡¯s personality was lacking, as she admired the senior disciple of


    Ziyang Sect, Yuan Shaoyang. MO HuaWu had seen Yuan Shaoyang before, Imowing he had an imposing figure and extraordinary talent, with martial arts cultivation reaching the shocking Sixth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm!


    MO HuaWu had tried to dissuade Long Huaruo, knowing that Yuan Shaoyang was not a reliable man.


    It would be fine if her senior sister was extremely beautiful, but Yuan Shaoyang was always casting lascivious glances at her, making it clear what kind of person he was. MO HuaWu tried to warn her senior sister many times.


    But who knew that Long Huaruo was so foolishly infatuated, thinking that


    Yuan Shaoyang was perfect in every way. As soon as they entered the Secret Realm, Long Huaruo followed him without even exchanging three sentences. She couldn¡¯t be stopped.


    And now, Long Huaruo had been lured away from the Secret Realm by Yuan Shaoyang. Their combined strength had made it so that they were able to deploy the Flower Spirit Great Formation of Yanhua Pool, ensuring self-preservation while in the Secret Realm.


    But now? MO HuaWu was struggling, unable to deploy the Flower Spirit Great Formation on her own. Relying solely on Yanhua Pool¡¯s strength was definitely weaker than the meticulously planned Ziyang Sect.. How could they be a match for Ziyang Sect?

 Chapter 281 - Chapter 281: Chapter 278: Rumors about Yang Chen_l

    Chapter 281: Chapter 278: Rumors about Yang Chen_l


    Translator: 549690339


    Zhao Xuanwu said viciously in front of the numerous disciples of the Ziyang Sect: ¡°Brother Fang, don¡¯t bother with these useless talks. Just rob them of their Secret Realm Jade. Hehe, of course, if you are willing to submit to us and let us take advantage of you, perhaps this Secret Realm Jade matter can be negotiable.¡±


    The man known as Brother Fang is the leader of the present Ziyang Sect disciples. He is the second direct disciple of the Ziyang Sect¡¯s leader and is the first master after Yuan Shaoyang. At just 18 years old, his martial arts cultivation reached the Spiritual Martial Realm 5th Level.


    Although Brother Fang, also known as Fang Wenhao, didn¡¯t agree with Zhao Xuanwu¡¯s words entirely, his gaze revealed that his intentions were similar to Zhao Xuanwu¡¯s.


    Why not take advantage when there is one? These Yanhua Pool girls are lovely and enticing. As long as they don¡¯t kill or humiliate them, the Ziyang Sect¡¯s influence will ensure no consequences. How can Yanhua Pool retaliate against them?


    ¡°So, Sister MO, how are you considering it?¡± Fang Wenhao yawned. To him, these female disciples of Yanhua Pool were already in his grasp, ready to be manipulated.


    Aside from MO HuaWu, who was more challenging to deal with, the others were not significant threats.


    MO HuaWu showed anger on her face and scolded: ¡°Don¡¯t even think about it!¡±


    Hearing this, Fang Wenhao¡¯s voice suddenly turned cold: ¡°Hehe, since that¡¯s the case, don¡¯t blame us Ziyang Sect for being rude.¡±


    With that, Fang Wenhao waved his hand suddenly, and in an instant, the disciples of the Ziyang Sect were about to make their move again, launching a final attack on the numerous disciples of Yanhua Pool!


    The female disciples of Yanhua Pool showed despair, but MO HuaWu clenched her teeth and remained somewhat calm.


    But all she could do now was remain calm.


    Although these disciples of Ziyang Sect didn¡¯t dare to kill them, they were bold enough to rob them of their Secret Realm Jade.


    If they lost the Secret Realm Jade now, with the Secret Realm trip about to end, where would they get another chance to steal it back? Losing the jade meant that they would no longer have the opportunity to participate in the next knockout competition!


    ¡°Damn it!¡± MO HuaWu gritted her teeth. Although the price was high, she wouldn¡¯t compromise. Yanhua Pool¡¯s foothold in North Mountain County relied on more than just their beauty.


    However, just as they decided to fight to the death, suddenly, lightning flashed, and the sound of thunder filled the air, enveloping the space.


    This lightning protected the Yanhua Pool disciples, who were about to counterattack, causing the shocked Ziyang Sect disciples to retreat under Fang


    Wenhao¡¯s command.


    Who?¡±


    The next moment, a young man¡¯s figure gradually appeared.


    This man was none other than Yang Chen.


    Zhou Yunxi was beside Yang Chen and, seeing the female disciples of Yanhua Pool, she said repeatedly: ¡°Senior sisters, I called for help! I brought reinforcements, see, Yang Chen is here! With Yang Chen here, you can rest assured, there will be no problems. My big brother is really amazing!¡±


    Yang Chen chuckled and looked at the female disciples of Yanhua Pool. He casually said, ¡°Miss MO, are you alright?¡±


    ¡°Yang¡­ Yanz Chen?¡± MO HuaWu¡¯s eves widened, and a flash of iov appeared in


    her eyes when she saw Yang Chen.


    She and Yang Chen were in the same Secret Realm, so she was well aware of Yang Chen¡¯s adventures in the realm, including his attacks on the Ming Emperor Sect disciples. She also knew that Yang Chen had defeated Yu?nm¨¹. Although surprised, she didn¡¯t have time for that now. Yang Chen¡¯s strength was undoubtedly a great help to Yanhua Pool. ¡°It¡¯s Yang Chen!¡±


    ¡°I heard he almost got engaged to Sister Mo.¡±


    ¡°Yeah, I heard that too.¡±


    ¡°Stop talking nonsense.¡± MO HuaWu stomped her foot shyly, then secretly glanced at Yang Chen. She found that Yang Chen was unmoved and felt somewhat disappointed.


    For some reason, she was fascinated by this young man who was several years younger than herself.


    At this moment, Yang Chen stood with his hands behind his back, looking calmly at the Ziyang Sect disciples. His gaze immediately fell upon Zhao Xuanwu, and he smiled: ¡°Zhao Xuanwu, it¡¯s been a while¡­ Oh, I should say a few days. I hope you¡¯re doing well!¡±


    Fang Wenhao saw the familiar relationship between Yang Chen and Zhao


    Xuanwu and asked in a low voice, ¡°Zhao Xuanwu, do you know this person?¡±


    He hadn¡¯t seen Yang Chen before and didn¡¯t know who he was. However, seeing the lightning Yang Chen released, he knew that he was not going to be easy to deal with.


    At least, he was definitely a formidable opponent.


    Now that such a character had appeared, diverting from their plan, Fang Wenhao didn¡¯t want to cause trouble and decided to ask for clarification first.


    Zhao Xuanwu swallowed hard and said, ¡°Bro¡­ Brother Fang, this kid is Yang


    Chen!¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen?¡± Fang Wenhao gasped.


    The news about Yang Chen defeating Yu?nm¨¹ had reached him as well. After all, who was Yu?nm¨¹? He was the Ming Emperor Sect¡¯s number two genius, with the formidable Ming Emperor¡¯s Reincarnation Technique. Yang Chen was undoubtedly a powerful figure.


    Realizing this, Fang Wenhao quickly composed himself and said, ¡°Little brother Yang, our Ziyang Sect has no grudges or grievances with you. Today¡¯s matter with Yanhua Pool, if you could pretend not to see it, our Ziyang Sect will personally thank you another day!¡±


    Hearing this, the girls from Yanhua Pool trembled and looked at Yang Chen, wondering what choice he would make.


    Yang Chen touched his chin with interest and said with a smile, ¡°Oh? No grudges? Are you sure that I really have no grudges with your Ziyang Sect?¡±


    Fang Wenhao heard from Yang Chen that there seemed to be some connection between him and Ziyang Sect, so he couldn¡¯t help but turn his gaze to Zhao


    Xuanwu.


    Yang Chen said coldly, ¡°There¡¯s no need to ask. The one who has a grudge against me is him. Didn¡¯t you hear him just now disrespectfully calling me a kid? Zhao Xuanwu, I remember a while ago, you told me that I was nothing but an ant that could be crushed at any time. I¡¯m curious, now that I¡¯m standing here, how do you plan to crush me?¡±


    ¡°Zhao Xuanwu, what the hell is going on?¡± Fang Haoran angrily said. Was Zhao Xuanwu an idiot? He actually wanted to crush Yang Chen. Where did he get the power to do so?


    Zhao Xuanwu stubbornly said, ¡°Bro¡­ Brother, I do have some old grievances with him. But in my opinion, you don¡¯t have to be afraid of this kid. Most of his recent performance in the Secret Realm is just a rumor.. When I first met him, he was just a trash in the Body Refining Realm!¡±

 Chapter 282 - Chapter 282: Chapter 279: When Have You Ever Left Me a Way Out?_l

    Chapter 282: Chapter 279: When Have You Ever Left Me a Way Out?_l


    Translator: 549690339


    Fang Haoran, despite his shortcomings, naturally supported his sect¡¯s senior and junior brothers more. Now, looking at Yang Chen, Fang Haoran said solemnly, ¡°Yang Chen, I¡¯ve told you that this matter has nothing to do with you. I hope you won¡¯t interfere.¡±


    ¡°Oh, what if I insist on interfering?¡± Yang Chen said lazily.


    ¡°Then you better be prepared to leave your life here today. If you dare to meddle in our Ziyang Sect¡¯s affairs, you will pay the price.¡± Angered, Fang


    Haoran shouted, ¡°Attack him now!¡±


    Shua shua, the disciples all started to take action.


    At this moment, there were hardly any disciples left in the Yanhua Pool who possessed fighting strength. Even MO HuaWu had lost a large amount of true Qi in the previous clash, leaving her unable to use even thirty percent of her current strength. It would take only a few people to restrain the female disciples from Yanhua Pool that were here now.


    As strong as Yang Chen was, Fang Haoran didn¡¯t believe Yang Chen could cause any trouble surrounded by so many people.


    Taking action immediately, many disciples from the Ziyang Sect swiftly surrounded Yang Chen so he couldn¡¯t escape.


    Seeing this, the corner of Yang Chen¡¯s mouth curved up, and the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear started to sweep.


    In an instant, sparks of electric light from the spear engulfed the surrounding area in its range!


    At the same time, Yang Chen¡¯s martial arts cultivation in the sixth level of the Spirit Martial Realm also burst out instantly. True Qi enveloped every part of the surrounding area, leaving everyone present dumbstruck.


    ¡°Spirit Martial Realm Sixth Level!¡± ¡°It¡¯s the Spirit Martial Realm Sixth Level!¡±


    No one could help but feel shocked.


    It didn¡¯t matter if they were female disciples from the Yanhua Pool or disciples from the Ziyang Sect; it was hard for anyone to remain calm.


    This was no joke; it was the Sixth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm!


    As these disciples were feeling shocked, the electric lights, as quick as lightning, struck in an instant, not giving the charging disciples any time to react. The smell of burnt flesh wafted through the air. Looking at the disciples of the Ziyang Sect, their bodies were charred black, as if the lightning had struck them senseless.


    One by one, the disciples fell from the sky, unconscious¡­


    In just a few breaths, dozens of Ziyang Sect disciples awoke to their senses, with only a dozen or so remaining.


    Seeing this scene, Fang Haoran¡¯s eyes widened, and he swallowed hard. Staring at Yang Chen¡¯s staggering aura and the dozens of fallen disciples, he retreated in horror.


    MO HuaWu also couldn¡¯t believe what was happening before her eyes.


    This¡­


    Who would believe it?


    Although Yang Chen had defeated Yuanmu at the beginning, everyone knew Yang Chen was strong!


    But, even if one was stronger at the Spirit Martial Realm stage, their strength would crumble against a large number of opponents if there wasn¡¯t much difference in their martial arts cultivation level.


    However¡­


    Yang Chen reached the Sixth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm, and the


    significance completely changed. Yang Chen left those geniuses behind by a wide margin!


    Fang Wenhao, filled with a mixture of horror and anger, stared at Yang Chen and yelled, ¡°Yang Chen, you must know that you are making an enemy of our Ziyang Sect!¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re right. I am making an enemy out of your Ziyang Sect.¡± Yang Chen¡¯s expression turned cold as he held the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear and said slowly, ¡°It seems that you are the leader of this group. In that case, I¡¯ll deal with you first!¡±


    As soon as he finished speaking, Yang Chen¡¯s figure flashed. The speed of the


    Tai Chu Divine Body was fully displayed, coupled with the speed of the Sixth Level in the Spirit Martial Realm. In an instant, he appeared in front of Fang Wenhao.


    Fang Wenhao¡¯s heart jumped and he exclaimed, ¡°Such a fast speed!¡±


    He didn¡¯t have time to react and immediately launched his own attack!


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t care what Fang Wenhao was trying to do. With a flick of his palm, a Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm strike bombarded forth.


    The huge shadow of an imaginary palm fell from the sky, crashing towards Fang Wenhao.


    Fang Wenhao¡¯s pupils shrank as he looked at the giant palm and felt the suffocating force coming from the shadow of the imaginary palm. He couldn¡¯t help but feel terrified, suddenly feeling that even if he used all his strength, he couldn¡¯t resist the shadow of this imaginary palm!


    Boom!


    Fang Wenhao spat out a mouthful of blood. The spirit weapon granted to him by his sect was unable to block the shadow of the imaginary palm. His entire body retreated uncontrollably, trying to escape.


    But at the moment he tried to flee, a flash of electric light flickered around his body. The numbing electric shocks instantly restrained him. Yang Chen firmly held him and completely overpowered him, rendering him defenseless.


    The entire process only lasted a few breaths.


    The gap was too great.


    It was normal.


    When Yang Chen was at the Fourth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm, he could defeat Yuanmu, who was at the Fifth Level, and Yuanmu¡¯s skills were far superior to those of Fang Wenhao. Despite this, Yang Chen still defeated him.


    Now, having reached the Sixth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm, the improvement in his martial arts cultivation level also directly increased his attack power. Neither the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm nor the lightning power he could borrow from the Heavenly Thunder Origin could be compared to what he had when he was at the Fourth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm.


    His encounters with the Fifth Level of Spirit Martial Realm naturally changed the meaning entirely.


    At this moment, Yang Chen fiercely gripped Fang Wenhao, not showing a shred of mercy. ¡°I heard you just said you wanted to kill me?¡±


    ¡°Ah, Yang Chen, I was just speaking recklessly just now. You mustn¡¯t take me seriously. If you want the Secret Realm Jade, I¡¯ll give it to you. Just don¡¯t kill me!¡± Fang Wenhao swallowed nervously, only now remembering.


    Yang Chen dared to rob the disciples of the Ming Emperor Sect for their Secret Realm Jades. They must be joking. They didn¡¯t even dare to rob his Ziyang Sect, did they?


    If he angered Yang Chen, who was to say that Yang Chen wouldn¡¯t kill him?


    If he were to die so unjustly, he wouldn¡¯t be able to enjoy his promising future.


    Fang Wenhao, caring less about his dignity at this moment, hurriedly pleaded for mercy.


    Yang Chen saw that Fang Wenhao had no courage at all and really had no intention of killing him. Seeing that the other party was willing to hand over the Secret Realm Jade voluntarily, he snorted coldly, searched Fang Wenhao¡¯s storage bag, and drew out the Secret Realm Jade. He had no interest in the other¡¯s treasures, and left the spirit stones and spirit weapons untouched.


    ¡°Alright, you can go now.¡± Yang Chen said bluntly, ¡°Besides, I want all of you to hand over the Secret Realm Jades, and then go wherever you want!¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen, you¡­ you have to leave us a way out!¡± Fang Wenhao cried out anxiously.


    If the Secret Realm Jades from his junior brothers remained, he could still enter the knockout competition.


    But Yang Chen actually wanted to seize the Secret Realm Jades from his junior brothers too?


    Yang Chen narrowed his eyes, ¡°Leave you a way out¡­ haha, Ziyang Sect, Fang


    Wenhao, if you want to know, you better go back and ask that Elder surnamed Wu from your sect. It¡¯s as difficult as climbing to the sky for me, Yang Chen, to see my sister, all because of your Ziyang Sect.. When have you ever given me a way out?¡±

 Chapter 283 - Chapter 283: Chapter 280: Yanhua Pool’s Invitation 1

    Chapter 283: Chapter 280: Yanhua Pool¡¯s Invitation 1


    Translator: 549690339


    The greatest pain in this world is the separation of family!


    How could Elder Wu be so ruthless, covering him with the label of a ¡°commoner¡± and not allowing him to see his own sister? His sister was a disciple under Elder Wu. If Elder Wu didn¡¯t let go and continued to obstruct, how could he possibly see his sister?


    Since it was like this, what was there left to say between him and Elder Wu?


    Today, he would make Elder Wu see clearly from the viewing platform outside how he, a commoner, could force the Ziyang Sect into a hopeless situation.


    He had no choice.


    If he didn¡¯t do this, who knew if Elder Wu would put a commoner¡¯s hat on him again?


    Fang Wenhao was furious in his heart, but Yang Chen¡¯s strength was out there.


    How could he dare to resist? Hearing this, he could only order his people: ¡°Bring out the Secret Realm Jade.¡±


    ¡°Alright, you all can go now. Oh, this Zhao Xuanwu must stay.¡± Yang Chen said in a deep voice.


    Upon hearing this, Zhao Xuanwu felt a sudden chill in his heart.


    As for Fang Haoran, he merely gave Zhao Xuanwu a cold glance.


    Zhao Xuanwu was just an ordinary Inner Disciple within the sect, and his status was naturally worlds apart from Fang Haoran¡¯s. If it wasn¡¯t for the grudge between Yang Chen and him, Yang Chen might not have been so ruthless. He certainly wouldn¡¯t help Zhao Xuanwu anymore.


    ¡°Senior Brother, you, you can¡¯t just leave me behind,¡± Zhao Xuanwu, seeing that Fang Wenhao had no intention of caring about him, became completely anxious.


    Fang Wenhao didn¡¯t even look at Zhao Xuanwu, waving his hand and saying, ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡±


    He naturally knew who Elder Wu was.


    Upon returning, he really needed to ask his master how Elder Wu had offended Yang Chen.


    If it wasn¡¯t for the Wu Elder, would he have been forced into this situation? If it wasn¡¯t for Elder Wu, would the many geniuses of the Ziyang Sect have ended up in such a miserable state?


    In an instant, the disciples of the Ziyang Sect left in a mighty procession.


    As for the female disciples of the Yanhua Pool, their hearts bloomed with joy, their beautiful eyes staring at Yang Chen, each showing a hint of admiration in their gaze. The strong light in their eyes revealed their true feelings, making it clear to even a fool what they were thinking.


    MO HuaWu appeared calm, but at this moment, her heart¡¯s defenses crumbled like a collapsing wall, and her gaze toward Yang Chen gradually turned affectionate.


    However, Yang Chen didn¡¯t notice this. He carefully looked at Zhao Xuanwu, standing there with his hands behind his back, calmly saying, ¡°Zhao Xuanwu, I remember that you once said I was just an ant that could be crushed at any time. Now, I am standing in front of you, and I want to see how you plan to crush this ant.¡±


    Zhao Xuanwu gulped down his saliva, wanting to escape, but when he thought of Yang Chen¡¯s terrifying speed, he immediately wilted.


    What on earth was going on?


    Why?


    Why could a mere Body Refining Realm kid from the Great Wilderness reach the Sixth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm in such a short time? Why, compared to Yang Chen, shouldn¡¯t he be the Imperial Scion instead?


    He originally thought that Yang Chen¡¯s emergence from the Great Wilderness and arrival in Beishan Main City was already unbelievable enough.The opponent reaching the first level of the Spirit Martial Realm is already the limit.


    That¡¯s already a great reward given by Heaven to an insignificant ant.


    However, the reality is hard for him to accept.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t speak, but deeply looked at Zhao Xuanwu. After a while, he said, ¡°Zhao Xuanwu, I¡¯m too lazy to do anything to you. I just want to know how my sister is doing in the Ziyang Sect. If you answer well, I¡¯ll let bygones be bygones in the future. If you dare not tell the truth, you know the consequences. I dare to snatch your Secret Realm Jade, so I don¡¯t mind taking your life!¡±


    Zhao Xuanwu no longer posed any threat to him. It is normal for the other party to be young and arrogant. Today, after showing the difference between him and Zhao Xuanwu, he believes that Zhao Xuanwu will understand some truths.


    He¡¯s not the kind of aggressive person. Now he just wants to know the current situation of his sister.


    At this moment, how can Zhao Xuanwu deny Yang Chen¡¯s courage? He hurriedly said, ¡°Sister Caeddie is living a good life in the Ziyang Sect. She has the innate Moon-gathering Divine Body, which can communicate with the divine power of the moonlight at night, making her truly unique. Her Martial Arts Cultivation has reached the Third Level of the Spirit Martial Realm. She is now the treasure under my master¡¯s name¡­ How could she not be living a good life?¡±


    Zhao Xuanwu also felt wronged. Comparatively speaking, it is clearly him who is not living a good life.


    He originally wanted to make things difficult for Yang Caidie.


    Who would have known that Yang Caidie¡¯s talent is so extraordinary? Now, up and down in the sect, even the Ziyang Sect Sect Master treats Yang Caidie exceptionally well. On the other hand, he was originally favored by his master, but now he is neglected by him.


    There¡¯s nothing he could do. The Moon-gathering Divine Body has the innate ability to communicate with the moonlight divine power, allowing the divine power to enter the body and enhance Martial Arts Cultivation.


    This kind of person may not be able to improve their Martial Arts Cultivation much during the day, but once it¡¯s night, the Cultivation increase can¡¯t be stopped!


    In just less than half a year after entering the sect, Yang Caidie forcibly improved two levels of Martial Arts Cultivation, reaching the Third Level of Spirit Martial Realm.


    Of course, when compared to Yang Chen¡­


    What kind of monsters are these siblings?


    Seeing Zhao Xuanwu¡¯s expression, Yang Chen could tell that the other party was not lying just by analyzing it carefully. He also saw that Zhao Xuanwu was a person with ill intentions but no guts, so he let his guard down and sternly said, ¡°My sister is not in this Secret Realm?¡±


    ¡°No, Sister Caeddie and a group of other Ziyang Sect disciples have entered other Secret Realms. I¡­ I¡¯m telling the truth, you must believe me, Yang Chen.¡± Zhao Xuanwu was extremely nervous.


    Yang Chen said coldly, ¡°Alright, hand over the Secret Realm Jade, and you can leave!¡±


    How could Zhao Xuanwu hesitate? Seeing that Yang Chen didn¡¯t have much intention to cause him trouble, he hurriedly handed over the Secret Realm Jade and fled without looking back!


    With his thoughts in his heart, Yang Chen knew that his sister was living well in the Ziyang Sect. He put his mind at ease. After counting the Secret Realm Jades he got on this trip to the Secret Realm, he couldn¡¯t help but laugh. His gains were quite impressive.


    As he was lost in thought, MO HuaWu led a group of Yanhua Pool disciples forward gently, and MO HuaWu softly said, ¡°On behalf of all the sisters in Yanhua Pool, I thank Young Master Yang for your great kindness.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Yang Chen quickly said, ¡®Miss MO, you don¡¯t have to be like this. Your Family Master is also one of my elders and has shown me kindness. Helping you is what I should do.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s not the case, if it weren¡¯t for you, we might not even be able to pass the Selection Competition today. This would be the least of our worries, being wronged is the worst.¡± The girls all muttered, their eyes full of admiration for Yang Chen.


    MO HuaWu also said, ¡°Young Master Yang, if you have time, be sure to visit our Yanhua Pool more often.. All the sisters of Yanhua Pool will definitely welcome you with open arms and celebrations!¡±

 Chapter 284 - Chapter 284: Chapter 281: Purple Sun Sect Sect Master’s Furious Rage_l

    Chapter 284: Chapter 281: Purple Sun Sect Sect Master¡¯s Furious Rage_l


    Translator: 549690339


    Not only within the Secret Realm, but also outside, the Ziyang Sect and Yanhua Pool were confrontational. If it weren¡¯t for the rules in place, and upon seeing the young ladies of Yanhua Pool almost being wronged, the people of Yanhua Pool on the viewing platform would have already torn apart their faces and taken action against the Ziyang Sect!


    However, with the sudden ups and downs in the situation, the elders and pond masters on the viewing platform of Yanhua Pool initially thought that their girls would be at a disadvantage. Suddenly, Yang Chen appeared and directly reversed the battlefield. This caused many sect forces who had been watching for a good laugh to be dumbstruck and speechless.


    Yang Chen single-handedly completed the reversal of the situation, saving Yanhua Pool from the water and fire, and instead, the people of Ziyang Sect were injured or fled in a miserable state!


    This finally allowed the Yanhua Pool¡¯s master and elders to vent their anger.


    Now that there was no more face to speak of with the Ziyang Sect, the Master of the Yanhua Pool naturally wouldn¡¯t be polite and sneered, ¡°Yan Ziming, how does the saying go? Stealing a chicken only to lose a handful of rice. Haha, the loss your Ziyang Sect suffered this time is quite severe. It seems that even your direct disciples will struggle to pass this knockout competition!¡±


    Ziyang Sect was naturally the angriest party at the moment.


    They had already firmly grasped victory and could have absolutely inflicted heavy losses on many disciples of Yanhua Pool. The Secret Realm Jade would have been theirs, and their performance in the selection competition would have been unparalleled.


    However, with this sudden reversal, the Ziyang Sect didn¡¯t only end up with nothing but also failed to gain any benefits.


    This made the sect master of Ziyang Sect, Yan Ziming, look terrible. He scolded, ¡°Hmph, Madam Cao, since you¡¯ve taken advantage of the situation, stop blabbering so much. We, Ziyang Sect, admit our loss!¡±


    ¡°Hmph!¡±


    The Pond Master of Yanhua Pool¡¯s face turned cold and no longer paid any attention to Yan Ziming¡¯s words.


    After a while, the Pond Master finally calmed down her anger and spoke gently, ¡°Today, Yang Chen has helped our Yanhua Pool a lot. In the future, our Yanhua Pool will definitely treat him as a distinguished guest. If Yang Chen ever visits our Yanhua Pool, make sure to serve him well. Did you all hear that?¡± ¡°Yes!¡±


    ¡°Understood.¡±


    These Yanhua Pool elders were grateful to Yang Chen. If it hadn¡¯t been for Yang Chen¡¯s help, it would have been difficult for them to pass the Selection Competition.


    The Pond Master of Yanhua Pool sighed with relief, ¡°Elder Luo, it¡¯s all thanks to your good relationship with Yang Chen that we were able to get his help. If you hadn¡¯t shown him the sincerity of our Yanhua Pool, which sets us apart from other sects, he might not have helped us.¡±


    The beautiful woman surnamed Luo couldn¡¯t help but feel relieved at this moment.


    If she had shown the same disdain towards Yang Chen as Elder Yu for his apparent misinformation and excessive growth in Martial Arts Cultivation, would Yang Chen have helped Yanhua Pool?


    Many geniuses receive help at a young age and will repay their benefactors when they grow up. Fortunately, she won the bet, and the return came faster than anticipated.


    Of course, while feeling secretly delighted in her heart, the beautiful woman surnamed Luo wouldn¡¯t show it on her face. She knew the social etiquette well and repeatedly bowed her hands, saying, ¡°The pond master overpraises me.


    Actually, part of the reason Yang Chen helped us, Yanhua Pool, is because of Zhou Yunxi, the girl from the Zhou Family. Their relationship is not shallow, and Yunxi is ours. Yang Chen mainly helped our Yanhua Pool because of Yunxi¡¯s face.¡±


    Seeing that the beautiful woman surnamed Luo didn¡¯t boast about her accomplishment, the Pond Master of Yanhua Pool nodded in satisfaction. She pondered for a moment, ¡°Regardless, I will remember Elder Luo¡¯s contribution. By the way, hmph, call Huaruo over for me!¡±


    Long Huazuo, her direct disciple.


    One of the main reasons why Yanhua Pool encountered such a disaster in the Secret Realm was due to Long Huazuo.


    If it weren¡¯t for Long Huazuo¡¯s admiration for the Purple Sun Sect¡¯s senior disciple Yuan Shaoyang and his easy deception, how could such a thing happen?


    ¡°Pond Master, please don¡¯t blame Huaruo. She is still young, and the matter has already passed. Moreover, it¡¯s not something Huaruo intended to cause, so please don¡¯t blame her for it.¡± ¡°Yes, Pond Master¡­¡±


    The Yanhua Pool was very united.


    Although Long Huazuo made a huge mistake, the incident had already passed. Seeing the Pond Master¡¯s anger, the elders nearby were worried about other complications and hurriedly intervened.


    However, the Yanhua Pool¡¯s Pond Master showed no signs of backing down and coldly replied, ¡°Hmph, do you really think this girl didn¡¯t know about the Ziyang Sect¡¯s conspiracy? How could she not know? I¡¯ve been watching her grow up since she was a child, and how can I not know her character? Hmph, in order to please a man, she actually threw her own sect to the wind, what use do I have for such a disciple? Call her over!¡±


    The pond master¡¯s anger had fully erupted, clenched teeth and anger burning in her chest.


    While the Yanhua Pool was angry, the angriest of all was still the Ziyang Sect.


    Compared to them, the Ziyang Sect¡¯s sect master was currently experiencing a real outburst of anger. He watched everything that happened inside the Secret Realm from the viewing platform, and it was clear that Yang Chen held a


    grudge against their Ziyang Sect. Without this grudge, Yang Chen might not have been so ruthless towards Ziyang Sect!


    Thinking of such a genius having such a deep hatred for their Ziyang Sect, Yan Ziming¡¯s anger burned in his chest.


    He looked around and said solemnly, ¡°The teachings of our Ziyang Sect say that when encountering a genius, we must do our best to win them over. Even if they cannot be used by us, we must not make them our enemies. If we are to make them our enemies, we must spare no effort to kill them. Who can tell me what happened? What¡¯s the deal with Yang Chen and our Ziyang Sect? And what about his older sister?¡±


    Seeing Yan Ziming so furious, Elder Wu, who was hiding in a corner, swallowed hard, her eyes flickering with fear.


    She was really scared. The main culprit behind Yang Chen¡¯s actions today was entirely due to her.


    Thinking back to when she offered Yang Chen just an Outer Sect status, she even wanted to slap herself.


    ¡°Sect Master, Yang Chen¡¯s surname is Yang¡­ His older sister should also be surnamed Yang, and it seems that the only female disciple surnamed Yang in Ziyang Sect is Yang Caidie, under Elder Wu¡­¡± Someone asked.


    Hearing about Yang Caidie, Yan Ziming nodded in approval, clearly remembering her. He said, ¡°Yang Caidie is one of our Ziyang Sect¡¯s key talents. Elder Wu, tell me the situation. You took Yang Caidie as your disciple, but what about Yang Chen? He¡¯s her younger brother, and our Ziyang Sect should be the first to get close to him.. But you¡¯re telling me that Yang Chen, as Yang Caidie¡¯s younger brother, is in conflict with our Ziyang Sect? What¡¯s going on?¡±

 Chapter 285 - Chapter 285: Chapter 282: Three Hundred and TwentyOne Pieces 1

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    Yan Ziming stared intensely at Elder Wu, curious about what the hell he was doing.


    No one could remain calm in this situation.


    Yang Caidie is Yang Chen¡¯s older sister. Logically speaking, Yang Chen should be close to Ziyang Sect. But now? It seemed that Yang Chen had become an enemy of Ziyang Sect due to his sister. The genius who should have belonged to their Ziyang Sect was now their enemy. Who wouldn¡¯t be angry?


    The Sixth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm!


    His own personally trained disciple, Yan Ziming, had struggled to reach the Sixth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm at the age of eighteen. There was only one such person under the age of eighteen in the entire Ziyang Sect. Yang Chen had reached the Sixth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm at just fifteen years old. Who wouldn¡¯t want to win over such talent?


    Elder Wu looked at the furious sect leader and felt a chill run down his spine. He didn¡¯t dare to hide anything anymore and spilled everything out.


    When he finished speaking, Elder Wu even started to cry: ¡°Sect Leader, I¡­ At that time, I just thought he was a waste, and I didn¡¯t want him to get close to Caidie and shake her firm martial arts heart. But who could have thought that this kid would have such talent? He was just at the Body Refining Realm not long ago, but now he¡¯s reached the Sixth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm!¡±


    ¡°Stupid pig, are you an idiot?¡± Yan Ziming barked in anger, ¡°What kind of body does Yang Caidie have? Did you treat Yang Chen as an outer sect disciple because of Caidie¡¯s sake? Did you look down on Yang Chen or Yang Caidie? Are you giving a disciple of a genius not inferior to Caidie the identity of an outer sect disciple?¡±


    Yan Ziming got up quickly, feeling the urge to slap Elder Wu to death.


    What the hell was Elder Wu?


    There were countless elders like him, who reached the Third or Fourth Level of the Origin Martial Realm, in their Ziyang Sect.


    But what about geniuses like Yang Caidie and Yang Chen?


    Wouldn¡¯t their future prospects be limited to the Third or Fourth Level of the Origin Martial Realm?


    The core strength of their sect was the experts at the Peak of the Origin Martial Realm and the Half-step True Martial Realm.


    Elder Wu had not only offered Yang Chen the status of an outer sect disciple, but he had also¡­


    Yan Ziming pointed at Elder Wu and cursed loudly, ¡°When the siblings wanted to see each other, you forcibly separated them. Heh, well done, Elder Wu. Let me tell you, if Yang Chen really bears a grudge against our Ziyang Sect because of this, I will hold you responsible.¡±


    Several other elders who were close to Elder Wu hurried to mediate the situation.


    This made Elder Wu tremble. She suddenly thought of her own disciple, Yang Caidie. She knew that only Yang Caidie could help her calm Yan Ziming¡¯s anger.


    She had to make sure Yang Caidie met with Yang Chen as soon as possible.


    ¡°No matter what, we must try to win over Yang Chen. After all, his sister is in our Ziyang Sect. Considering his sister¡¯s sake, it is highly likely that Yang Chen would choose our Ziyang Sect.¡± After venting his anger, Yan Ziming calmly analyzed the situation.


    It had to be said that Yang Chen¡¯s display of power after entering the Sixth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm had indeed left many sects dumbfounded and reinforced their determination to recruit him. With his strength alone, he nearly defeated all the inner sect and outer sect disciples of a sect. Who could ignore such power?


    And the key was that Yang Chen still had many secrets! What a joke!


    You said Yang Chen had a Third-grade Talent Bone?


    How could that be possible!


    Even a fool could see now that Yang Chen was far more than just a third-class talent.


    As time went by, the results of the Secret Realm Trip gradually emerged.


    One genius after another emerged from the Secret Realm Teleport Array, soon forming a dense crowd. However, upon closer inspection, it was clear that there were fewer people who came out compared to the number of people who went in.This wasn¡¯t a strange occurrence.


    Although everyone would show some restraint during the fight for the Secret Realm, there were still some young people with fierce personalities who would not hold back, and they would kill their opponents in the process. This kind of event would appear more or less in the three major Secret Realms.


    Yang Chen and Zhou Yunxi had already come out of the Secret Realm by now, and after scanning their surroundings, they estimated that there were about 10% fewer people in the crowd of over ten thousand.


    Steward Feng in midair slowly said, ¡°The Secret Realm trip has reached its double-hour, and it seems that everyone who should have come out has come out. The Secret Realm Teleport Array can be shut down now.


    Hearing this, the geniuses handed over their Secret Realm Jade one after another, their blood boiling with excitement.


    Yang Chen stood in the line, not interested in the so-called Purple Gold Pavilion, and thus naturally not caring about the ranking of the Secret Realm Jade either.


    As for the Secret Realm Jade, he and Zhou Yunxi had split it fifty-fifty. Each of them had at least more than three hundred pieces. Yang Chen didn¡¯t know if this score would get them any ranking.


    ¡°MO Wenshan, four Secret Realm Jade pieces, proceed to the next knockout round!¡±


    ¡°Chao Zhong, three Secret Realm Jade pieces, proceed to the next knockout round!¡±


    ¡°Yun Fei, one Secret Realm Jade piece¡­ if you do not have enough Secret Realm Jade pieces, don¡¯t bother coming to me to hand them in,¡± said the old man.


    Seeing the idiots who didn¡¯t have enough Secret Realm Jade pieces still wanted to come forward to hand them in, the examiners who were responsible for collecting the Secret Realm Jade shouted angrily.


    Everyone knew the rule.


    If you didn¡¯t have enough Secret Realm Jade pieces, just roll away gracefully and don¡¯t waste time.


    ¡°Wang Luyang, thirty-two Secret Realm Jade pieces!¡±


    Upon seeing such a large number of Secret Realm Jade pieces, the crowd couldn¡¯t help but gasp.


    Following that, Yang Chen stepped forward and took out his Secret Realm Jade pieces with a whoosh.


    Seeing Yang Chen¡¯s amount of Secret Realm Jade pieces, the examiner was stunned for a moment, then his soul swept away and he swallowed a mouthful of saliva, ¡°Yang Chen, three hundred and twenty-one Secret Realm Jade pieces!¡±


    ¡°Three hundred and twenty-one Secret Realm Jade pieces?¡±


    ¡°Heavens!¡±


    ¡°Who is this person? How could he have obtained so many Secret Realm Jade pieces? I¡¯ve never heard of him before.¡±


    Upon seeing Yang Chen¡¯s terrifying amount of Secret Realm Jade pieces, the other geniuses in the competition gasped in shock.


    But what shocked them even more was the scene that followed.


    When Zhou Yunxi, who was right behind Yang Chen, excitedly took out her Secret Realm Jade pieces as well, the examiner was stunned for a moment, counted the amount, and found that it was exactly the same as Yang Chen¡¯s. ¡°Zhou Yunxi, three hundred and twenty-one Secret Realm Jade pieces!¡±


    The exact same number, not even a little bit different.


    Even a fool would know there was something fishy going on.


    These geniuses didn¡¯t know what the specific problem was, but the sect forces on the viewing platform did.


    Yang Chen had given half of the obtained Secret Realm Jade pieces to Zhou


    Yunxi.


    Otherwise, if Yang Chen had been a bit stingier, he would have definitely gotten much more than that amount of Secret Realm Jade pieces..

 Chapter 286 - Chapter 286: Chapter 283: Who Should Be the First Place?

    Chapter 286: Chapter 283: Who Should Be the First Place?


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    The most moved was undoubtedly the Zhou Family.


    Zhou Haoran almost wanted to cry. He just wanted his girl to enter the knockout competition. Even if she didn¡¯t make it to the knockout, as long as she didn¡¯t encounter any problems or injuries, everything would be fine. But now? Yang Chen had given half of his Secret Realm Jade to Zhou Yunxi.


    Over three hundred pieces of Secret Realm Jade, it was hard to imagine what kind of place Zhou Yunxi could achieve.


    Indeed, Yang Chen had given half of his Secret Realm Jade to Zhou Yunxi.


    He wasn¡¯t really interested in the Purple Gold Pavilion, so as long as he had enough Secret Realm Jade, it would suffice. Therefore, he didn¡¯t think too much about it, giving half of what he got to Zhou Yunxi, splitting it equally between the two of them.


    The time for recording the number of Secret Realm Jades didn¡¯t last long, as most geniuses were eliminated, and they naturally left in disappointment when they realized they didn¡¯t have enough. The number of geniuses who managed to gather enough Secret Realm Jades and successfully enter the knockout competition was very small, with only four to five hundred people left out of more than ten thousand geniuses.


    The remaining four to five hundred people handed in their Secret Realm Jade, and the North Mountain Main City was currently discussing the matter, sorting out the results based on the number of the Secret Realm Jade collected.


    In about the time it took to finish a cup of tea, Steward Feng said loudly, ¡°Now I will announce the top ten in the number of Secret Realm Jades acquired!¡±


    ¡°First place, Lu Yihan, with 547 pieces!¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s Lu Yihan, a genius personally nurtured by North Mountain Main City!¡±


    ¡°North Mountain Main City is truly the hegemon of North Mountain County. Lu Yihan, the genius they personally cultivated, is said to have reached the peak of


    Martial Arts Cultivation, which is hard to estimate.¡±


    ¡°As expected, North Mountain Main City has a deep foundation. The geniuses cultivated by them are indeed superior, collecting more than 500 pieces, it¡¯s just unbelievable!¡±


    Listening to the discussion, Yang Chen was very curious about Lu Yihan, not about his number of Secret Realm Jades, but about the fact that Lu Yihan was a genius personally cultivated by North Mountain Main City. This meant that Lu Yihan must have an astonishing talent.


    ¡°Second place, Shao Changkong, with 521 pieces of Secret Realm Jade!¡± ¡°Shao Changkong is the direct disciple of the Sect Leader of Canghai Sect!¡±


    ¡°It seems the Three Hegemons are still powerful. The geniuses they cultivate are indeed not comparable to the Six Sects. My father once said that it was the same in the previous competition. The geniuses cultivated by the Three Hegemons always took the lead, and it was too difficult for ordinary geniuses to surpass the martial arts geniuses.¡±


    Hearing this, Yang Chen narrowed his eyes.


    Shao Changkong, He Shangfeng¡¯s direct disciple?


    It seemed that he had to pay more attention to this person.


    ¡°Third place, Yuan Shaoyang, 490 pieces!¡±


    When these words fell, there was a commotion in the whole scene.


    ¡°Wasn¡¯t Yuan Shaoyang a direct disciple of Ziyang Sect?¡±


    Unexpectedly, the third place was not a direct disciple of Yuanshan Sect?


    ¡°It¡¯s strange in this competition, is the third place not a disciple of Yuanshan Sect?¡±


    Seeing this result, the people of Yuanshan Sect were all disheartened.


    In contrast, Ziyang Sect was much happier, with the whole sect celebrating, especially Yan Ziming, who touched his chin. Although he verbally told the congratulators to concede, the joy in his eyes was so obvious that he couldn¡¯t hide it even if he wanted to.


    As one of the Six Sects¡¯ forces, who wouldn¡¯t want to surDass the Three


    Hegemons?


    Next, the fourth place was, unsurprisingly, the genius of Yuanshan Sect.


    For Yuanshan Sect, this was already a difficult result to accept.


    Because Yuanshan Sect was one of the Three Hegemons, yet they were now surpassed by Ziyang Sect, falling to fourth place in the Secret Realm Jade collection. Although this didn¡¯t necessarily mean that Yuanshan Sect was weaker than Ziyang Sect, it was true that Yuanshan Sect was being overshadowed by them.


    As a member of the Three Hegemons, they couldn¡¯t accept being suppressed by others.


    Following that, the fifth and sixth places were gradually determined, which were the direct disciples of Ming Emperor Sect and Taotu Sect, respectively.


    ¡°I wonder who will be the seventh¡­¡±


    As everyone was pondering, Steward Feng frowned, seeming a little troubled. Then he said, ¡°Yang Chen, Zhou Yunxi, tied for seventh place, each having 321 pieces of Secret Realm Jade!¡± ¡°What? Tied for seventh place!¡±


    ¡°How could that be possible?¡±


    ¡°Both of them actually got the same number of Secret Realm Jades, if they both got three to five pieces, that¡¯s one thing, but to enter the top ten, the number of Secret Realm Jades is actually very difficult to equal.¡± In fact, Steward Feng was the most troubled.


    Because ranking was difficult.


    There was no such case before, who would have split the Secret Realm Jade they got with someone else, like Yang Chen?


    As a result, the eighth, ninth, and tenth places were also determined.


    Steward Feng, with his hands behind his back, announced the end of the list: ¡°Our promise from North Mountain Main City remains unchanged. Whoever gets into the top ten will have the opportunity to enter the Purple Gold Pavilion of our North Mountain Main City for consultation. Since there are eleven people in the top ten this time, the eleven people we just named will enter the Purple Gold Pavilion. Three days later, someone from North Mountain Main City will invite you. At that time, the first place winner will have the chance to learn three Cultivation Methods, while the second and third place will have the chance to learn two. The rest will only be able to learn one Cultivation Method!¡±


    Hearing this, Zhou Yunxi was suddenly overjoyed: ¡°That¡¯s great, Yang Chen, I really have to thank you this time. By the way, Yang Chen, you seem like you don¡¯t care about the Purple Gold Pavilion; it contains the most orthodox techniques, passed down from the Royal Family!¡±


    ¡°¡­¡± Yang Chen rolled his eyes: ¡°Listen slowly, Steward Feng hasn¡¯t finished speaking yet.¡±


    Steward Feng said loudly, ¡°Alright, those who have handed in more than three pieces of Secret Realm Jade, good luck in the selection competition. The knockout competition will begin ten days later. Remember to be there on time!¡±


    As soon as his voice fell, Steward Feng¡¯s figure flickered, and he disappeared like a bubble with a pop.


    In an instant, the various sects were all discussing the situation, beginning to talk about the top few people who obtained the Secret Realm Jade this time.


    But for the various sects, the person they discussed the most was undoubtedly the biggest dark horse this time, Yang Chen!


    Others might not know it, but they, who sat in the viewing platform and watched every move in the secret realm, had the clearest understanding of who should be the first place in the Secret Realm Jade collecting round.


    The first place should be Yang Chen.


    Because of the half Yang Chen had given to Zhou Yunxi.


    How much do two of 321 make?


    Six hundred and forty-two Secret Realm Jades had been split five to five, nurturmg anotner top ten contenaer. It weren¡¯t ror yang cnen giving Lnou Yunxi such a quantity, as long as Yang Chen was a little stingier, the first place in the Secret Realm Jade collection would have been his.


    A genius from nowhere suppressed the one cultivated by North Mountain Main


    City, this..


    It was almost unimaginable!

 Chapter 287 - Chapter 287: Chapter 284: Yuanshan Sect Leader’s Visit_l

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    When Yang Chen returned to his residence, he could almost foresee the various sects coming to recruit him.


    If his performance wasn¡¯t enough to attract these sects and they still thought that he had improved his Martial Arts Cultivation through excessive growth methods, then those sects would greatly disappoint him.


    After returning to his residence with Zhou Haoran, Yang Chen thought for a while and directly said to Zhou Haoran: ¡®Master Zhou, do me a favor!¡±


    Zhou Haoran hadn¡¯t had a chance to thank Yang Chen yet, and now that he heard Yang Chen asking for help, he naturally stepped forward and decisively said: ¡°You just tell me what you need, as long as I, Zhou Haoran, can do it, I will definitely not hesitate!¡±


    Yang Chen smiled slightly: ¡°Very simple, when those sects come to visit me later, you should stop them. Let them come in one by one!¡±


    He had learned his lesson before.


    When those sects come in one by one, scrambling to offer conditions, it was very easy to offend people.


    Although he was not afraid of offending people, he wouldn¡¯t want to cause more enemies for himself for no reason.


    ¡°No problem.¡± Zhou Haoran saw this was an easy task and agreed without a second thought: ¡°Those sects do have some rules. I will stop them for you, and they won¡¯t rush in due to their status.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s good, thank you, Master Zhou!¡± Yang Chen cupped his hands and then entered the room.


    He instructed Gu Mingyue to clean up the room and courtyard so as not to appear too shabby when those people from the Major Sects arrived.


    These sect members arrived much faster than he had anticipated.


    The first to arrive was a middle-aged man dressed in a green robe with an extremely strong aura.


    He came straight here, got Zhou Haoran¡¯s permission, and went directly into the courtyard prepared by Yang Chen.


    ¡°Senior, please take a seat!¡± Seeing the extraordinary middle-aged man, Yang Chen paused for a moment and knew that he was an important person. Not daring to neglect, he gestured with his hands, and performed the junior etiquette perfectly.


    The middle-aged man smiled lightly and sat down gently: ¡®Yang Chen, my friend, can you guess my identity?¡±


    Yang Chen pondered for a moment: ¡°Senior, you should be the Sect Leader of


    Yuanshan Sect.¡±


    ¡°Ah? You recognize me?¡± The man laughed.


    He was indeed the Sect Leader of Yuanshan Sect, Mb B?ish¨¦ng. Yang Chen shook his head: ¡°I don¡¯t.¡±


    ¡°Then how did you guess my identity?¡± Mb B?ish¨¦ng asked slowly.


    ¡°How can you tell that I¡¯m the Sect Leader just by that? What if I¡¯m just an Elder or something?¡± Mil B?ish¨¦ng asked with curiosity because Yang Chen was very confident, and it was a kind of absolute confidence that he was the Sect Leader of Yuanshan Sect!


    Yang Chen smirked: ¡°As a junior, I still have some self-confidence. If only an Elder was sent, it would only mean that my performance and talent were not good enough, and not strong enough. However, I think I¡¯ve shown enough value for you to come personally. The most important thing is¡­ your demeanor, which is incomparable to that of an Elder.¡±


    Hearing this, Mb B?ish¨¦ng laughed heartily without any embarrassment.


    His laughter was full of satisfaction.


    Mb B?ish¨¦ng firmly said: ¡®Yang Chen, you are indeed talented. If I had some doubts at first, now that I have met you, I find my doubts were unnecessary.


    You do deserve my personal visit here today! You¡¯re right, I am indeed the Sect


    Leader of Yuanshan Sect. As for my intention, I believe you know.¡± Yang Chen nodded: ¡°Senior wants me to join Yuanshan Sect?¡±


    ¡°As long as you are willing, I can make you the next Young Sect Master of Yuanshan Sect right away.¡± Mb B?ish¨¦ng made a shocking statement.


    Hearing this, Yang Chen¡¯s eyes widened.


    He knew that Mil B?ish¨¦ng could offer very generous conditions to recruit him.


    However, he hadn¡¯t expected that Mb B?ish¨¦ng would offer him the position of Young Sect Master right away.


    This was almost¡­


    There were hardly any conditions that could be higher than what Mb B?ish¨¦ng had offered him.


    ¡°Senior should have his own Direct Disciple. How can you be so determined to appoint me as the Young Sect Master?¡± Yang Chen asked curiously.


    ¡°My disciple is not qualified enough.¡± Mb B?ish¨¦ng said slowly: ¡°His temperament, talent, and strength are not enough. Although I had wanted to make him the next Sect Leader, he is still lacking.¡±


    ¡°Senior thinks I can?¡± Yang Chen rubbed his chin.


    Mb B?ish¨¦ng calmly said: ¡°At first, I didn¡¯t think so. However, after meeting you, I feel that you have the qualifications. For me, sometimes it takes just a few breaths to determine something about a person.¡±


    Hearing this, Yang Chen held Mb B?ish¨¦ng in even higher esteem.


    This man had a certain breadth of mind and tolerance.


    Who could be so decisive in making someone a Young Sect Master right away? It was a decision that ordinary people would find hard to make.


    In his eyes, this was not arbitrary but a kind of demeanor.


    Yuanshan Sect was not one of the Six Sects. As the Sect Leader of such a huge sect, how could he make casual choices?


    With this in mind, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but smile.


    ¡°What do you think about my condition, Yang Chen, my friend?¡± Mb B?ish¨¦ng asked simply and clearly.


    Instead of answering in a hurry, Yang Chen said with a smile: ¡°Ming Yue, serve tea to this senior.¡±


    Gu Mingyue couldn¡¯t slack off and hurriedly poured tea for Mb B?ish¨¦ng.


    Mb B?ish¨¦ng held the tea and looked at Yang Chen with a half-smile. Yang Chen had not served tea at the beginning when he had just arrived. It was only now that tea was served, and his intention was quite obvious.


    This young Yang Chen had quite clear thoughts.


    Yang Chen knew that Mb B?ish¨¦ng was a smart man and didn¡¯t beat around the bush at this moment: ¡°Actually, it¡¯s not too late for senior to wait until the Knockout Competition to see my performance and recruit me.¡±


    ¡°Do you think my condition isn¡¯t high enough?¡± Mb B?ish¨¦ng asked gently.


    Yang Chen shook his head: ¡°I don¡¯t think that senior¡¯s condition is not high enough, but since senior offered such a high condition, if I don¡¯t perform well, how can I live lip to senior¡¯s kindness? Furthermore. if senior observes me for a


    while longer, you might have some unexpected surprises?¡±


    ¡°Hahaha, Yang Chen, you¡¯re really interesting. You can just tell me which one you prefer: Beishan Main City, Canghai Sect, or my Yuanshan Sect. You must choose one of these three, and I¡¯m guessing that¡¯s correct, right?¡± Mb B?ish¨¦ng said.


    Yang Chen shook his head: ¡°Canghai Sect is not an option. My goals are only Beishan Main City and Yuanshan Sect. However, no matter what, since senior was the first to visit and personally came to my humble abode, I will definitely consider Yuanshan Sect first.. Moreover, I dare to guarantee that I am absolutely worth the value of the condition you offered!¡±

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    Mb B?ish¨¦ng now understood what Yang Chen meant.


    Yang Chen¡¯s meaning is clear, that he still has some strength left to show and wants Mil B?ish¨¦ng to wait and see.


    This made Mil B?ish¨¦ng very interested.


    In fact, Yang Chen¡¯s approach had wiped out his only concern.


    If he didn¡¯t perform well enough in the knockout competition, it would be difficult for him to take on this position. Mb B?ish¨¦ng considered this but trusted his judgment.


    As for Yang Chen, he saw through Mtl B?ish¨¦ng¡¯s various manipulations but neither agrees nor disagrees with him.


    Now, Mil B?ish¨¦ng wanted to see how his intuition played out and how Yang Chen would perform in the knockout competition.


    With that thought, Mb B?ish¨¦ng finished his tea and stood up: ¡°I¡¯ve finished my tea, Yang Chen. In the knockout competition, I hope you can perform even better than I imagine!¡±


    As his words fell, Mb B?ish¨¦ng¡¯s figure flashed, and the air seemed to ripple for a moment before his figure disappeared.


    Describing him as a dragon with a hidden head and a hidden tail wouldn¡¯t be an exaggeration.


    Seeing this, Yang Chen took a deep breath.


    By finishing his tea, Mtl B?ish¨¦ng showed that he was determined to win Yang Chen over.


    Yang Chen asked curiously, ¡°Rainbow, can you tell Mil B?ish¨¦ng¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation?¡±


    ¡°I didn¡¯t dare to observe it myself, so I asked the Elders to secretly observe it.


    Mb B?ish¨¦ng¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation has reached the later stage of the True Martial Realm. We didn¡¯t look closely, otherwise, he would easily detect us,¡± Rainbow replied apprehensively.


    Yang Chen nodded, ¡°You did the right thing!¡±


    ¡°Young Master Yang, someone else is coming, it¡¯s Elder Qian from Ming Emperor Sect!¡± Rainbow suddenly warned.


    Yang Chen raised his eyebrows, and looked ahead to see Elder Qian from the Ming Emperor Sect approaching leisurely.


    Looking at Elder Qian, Yang Chen remained calm and did not mention inviting him to sit down: ¡°Oh, may I know who you are, Your Excellency?¡±


    Hearing Yang Chen¡¯s rhetorical question, how could Elder Qian not realize Yang Chen was putting on airs?


    In fact, Yang Chen did have the capital to put on airs now.


    He sighed, cupping one hand in the other in greeting, ¡°Yang Chen, my young friend, the mistake is all mine. The grievances between you and our Ming Emperor Sect were all due to Liu Taixing. I was also angered by the Dazzling Mind Bell. Since the grudges have been formed, there is little meaning in judging right or wrong now. Elder Qian does not want the Dazzling Mind Bell anymore, and Liu Taixing has been killed by you.¡±


    ¡°Moreover, you have killed many Outer Sect Disciples who deserved it, so the anger should be gone. Therefore, I hope that our past grievances can be turned into friendship.¡±


    Upon hearing Elder Qian¡¯s candid statement to resolve their past issues, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but regard him more highly.


    He glanced at Elder Qian calmly, then said, ¡°Elder Qian, please sit down. Ming


    Yue, serve the tea!¡±


    Seeing this, Elder Qian, realizing that Yang Chen had agreed to let bygones be bygones, quickly sat down with a smile, ¡°Young Master Yang¡¯s generosity to let go of past grudges really makes this old man feel ashamed. Actually, my purpose in coming here today is¡­¡±


    ¡°Elder Qian, there is no need to say anything more. Before resolving the previous issue, I don¡¯t think anyone would be interested in considering joining the Ming Emperor Sect,¡± Yang Chen replied with a light wave of his sleeve, his refusal plainly displayed.


    ¡°No, Young Master Yang¡­¡± Elder Qian widened his eyes. He didn¡¯t want the Dazzling Mind Bell anymore.


    He also didn¡¯t care about Liu Taixing¡¯s death.


    What more did Yang Chen want?


    Yang Chen held the tea, gently shaking it, then said solemnly, ¡°Elder Qian, your willingness to let the matter go shows your sincerity. However, sincerity alone is not enough. Because Liu Taixing was not killed by me, and I never took your Dazzling Mind Bell! How can I let it go with you?¡±


    ¡°What!¡± Elder Qian¡¯s expression changed, ¡°This¡­¡±


    ¡°Elder Qian should understand that at this point, I have no need to deceive you,¡± Yang Chen said indifferently.


    How could Elder Qian dare to question Yang Chen¡¯s words?


    Among the three sects and six factions, even the Canghai Sect and the Yuanshan Sect have tried to win Yang Chen over. As long as Yang Chen is willing, he can become a respected figure in the blink of an eye.


    Even in front of Elder Qian, Yang Chen could tell the Ming Emperor Sect that he had killed one of their Outer Sect Disciples and taken a broken treasure. The Ming Emperor Sect would have nothing to say.


    An Outer Sect Disciple and a broken treasure were not significant issues at all.


    Elder Qian brooded for a moment, ¡°Young Master Yang, did you really not kill Liu Taixing?


    ¡°I was framed,¡± shrugged Yang Chen, ¡°It¡¯s a pity that Elder Qian didn¡¯t investigate carefully, otherwise, you should have found many suspicions in it, right?¡±


    Without mentioning these, Elder Qian¡¯s mind hadn¡¯t turned around yet, but with these reminders, Elder Qian began to feel that something was wrong.


    ¡°Young Master Yang, rest assured that if you were truly framed, our Ming Emperor Sect will definitely find justice for you. We will not let anyone frame you, and if you have found any clues¡­¡± Elder Qian hurriedly asked.


    Yang Chen secretly laughed, thinking that Elder Qian was clever in asking for clues from him.


    Since Elder Qian had asked, he naturally wouldn¡¯t mind answering.


    In fact, he only wanted to get rid of the suspicions placed on him by agreeing to let bygones be bygones.


    Then, Yang Chen tapped the side of his chair and said slowly, ¡°Who was the disciple that Liu Taixing was with when he died?¡±


    Hearing this, Elder Qian hurriedly said, ¡°It was the Outer Sect Female Disciple,


    Wen Zi. She¡¯s quite a beauty. If Young Master Yang is interested in her, I believe she would be more than willing to throw herself at you.¡±


    Elder Qian was wrong, thinking that Yang Chen had taken a fancy to Wen Zi. This made Yang Chen shake his head, ¡°Elder Qian, don¡¯t you understand yet?¡±


    Elder Qian was taken aback for a moment, then narrowed his eyes, ¡°Young


    Master Yang, do you mean¡­¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll only tell you this. This is your Ming Emperor Sect¡¯s business, and I don¡¯t want to get involved. I have given you the clues I have. If Elder Qian wants to investigate and really let bygones be bygones, I¡¯m sure you understand what to do,¡± Yang Chen said slowly.


    Thinking about helping Yang Chen resolve the suspicions on him so Yang Chen could consider joining the Ming Emperor Sect, and remembering his Sect Leader¡¯s fury, Elder Qian steeled himself.


    wen Zi?


    So the root cause of everything was just a little Outer Sect Female Disciple. It seems that he really needs to investigate this matter thoroughly!

 Chapter 289 - Chapter 289: Chapter 286: He Yunxiao l s Junior Sister 1

    Chapter 289: Chapter 286: He Yunxiao l s Junior Sister 1


    Translator: 549690339


    After Elder Qian left, the third person who arrived surprised Yang Chen.


    The one entering the courtyard was a woman, dressed in Canghai Sect¡¯s attire, with several flowing streams painted on her clothes, creating an indescribable artistic conception. It seemed as if from the moment one looked at her, a gentle breeze would hit their face.


    This woman was from the Canghai Sect.


    When he saw this woman, Yang Chen fell into thought and spoke, ¡°Senior, are you He Qiushui of the Canghai Sect?¡±


    ¡°You recognize me?¡± He Qiushui raised her eyebrows and spoke softly.


    When Yang Chen heard her admit that she was He Qiushui, his figure hesitated, and he immediately said, ¡°I have admired the Canghai Sect since I was a child. I heard from my family elders that the Guardian Spirit Array, which has been in charge of sealing demonic beasts for generations in the Canghai Sect, is well known to me.¡±


    At first, he didn¡¯t know that she was He Qiushui, but merely observed her clothing and deduced that she was from the Canghai Sect.


    He Yunxiao hadn¡¯t told him about He Qiushui¡¯s appearance before his death. Thinking that there weren¡¯t many powerful women in the Canghai Sect, he guessed that she was He Qiushui.


    At the moment, He Qiushui¡¯s aura was gentle and her exquisite appearance matched her well. No wonder He Yunxiao did not forget her even in death, fearing that He Shangfeng might take advantage of her.


    However, although she admitted to being He Qiushui, Yang Chen was not in a hurry to reveal He Yunxiao¡¯s affairs.


    This matter had to be treated with extreme caution and could not afford any carelessness.


    People¡¯s hearts could change. He Qiushui was fine when she knew He Yunxiao, but who could guarantee that she was fine now?


    What if He Qiushui had already become like He Shangfeng at this point? If he told her about He Yunxiao¡¯s affair, and she wanted to kill him after learning the truth, what could he do?


    He wasn¡¯t going to mention it right now but was slowly probing instead.


    On the contrary, He Qiushui smiled faintly, ¡°Those are just exaggerated rumors from the outside world. Since the Canghai Sect is located in North Mountain County, we naturally have to shoulder this responsibility.¡±


    The Guardian Spirit Array was not a particularly secret matter, and most Imowledgeable people were aware of it. He Qiushui was not surprised that Yang Chen knew about it.


    Listening to He Qiushui¡¯s words, Yang Chen quickly shook his head, ¡°It¡¯s different. I¡¯ve always admired the former Sect Leader of the Canghai Sect, Senior He Yunxiao. I¡¯ve heard from my family elders that Senior He Yunxiao had unparalleled skills, and has guarded the Guardian Spirit Array for countless years with diligence and without any slack.¡±


    As these words fell, He Qiushui¡¯s expression changed abruptly, but then it calmed down. She looked deeply at Yang Chen, ¡°Do you truly believe this?¡±


    Seeing He Qiushui¡¯s intense reaction, Yang Chen observed her more closely and then said, ¡°I¡¯ve always regarded Senior He Yunxiao as my role model.¡±


    ¡°Hehe¡­ But he betrayed our Human Race, colluded with the Fire Essence Beast, tried to open the Guardian Spirit Array, and let the demonic beasts into our human territory. In the end, his cleverness was his downfall. Everyone knows about this; you should know something too. Even so, do you still admire him?¡± He Qiushui¡¯s expression turned cold, and for a moment, she became extremely cold.


    Yang Chen shook his head, ¡°I haven¡¯t seen it and don¡¯t think it¡¯s the truth.¡±


    ¡°Have you seen He Yunxiao guarding the Guardian Spirit Array then?¡± He Qiushui asked solemnly, ¡°Little child, you weren¡¯t even born then.¡±


    Yang Chen replied calmly, ¡°Indeed, I haven¡¯t seen it, but I trust my intuition. I think Senior He Yunxiao is an upright person, not a despicable one! Speaking of which, I¡¯ve heard that Senior He Qiushui is Senior He Yunxiao¡¯s Junior Sister.


    How did you view Senior He Yunxiao back then?¡±


    Upon hearing this, He Qiushui closed her eyes, seeming not to want to show any ugliness in front of a junior. Soon, she returned to her original appearance, ¡°My senior brother has been dead for many years, and I don¡¯t want to bring up this matter again. Yang Chen, regardless of what kind of person my senior brother was, I am very gratified that you can admire him. In view of that, what do you think of our Canghai Sect? Are you interested in joining us?¡±


    ¡°What conditions will Senior offer?¡± Yang Chen asked straightforwardly.


    He Qiushui looked at Yang Chen without any intent to hide or evade, feeling a bit surprised.


    Yang Chen was really forthright.


    However, Yang Chen could be forthright.


    Sect Leader Mb B?ish¨¦ng of the Yuanshan Sect personally came to win him over, so it was normal for people to ask him for conditions.


    He Qiushui calmly said, ¡°I can accept you as my direct disciple. Although I cannot promise your future prospects in the Canghai Sect, I can assure you that as long as I, He Qiushui, am in the Canghai Sect, no one in North Mountain County will dare to bully you.¡±


    Yang Chen tentatively said, ¡°Senior He, it is rumored that you and Senior He Shangfeng of the Canghai Sect are married. If I were to become your disciple, shouldn¡¯t I have a chance to compete for the position of Young Master of the


    Canghai Sect in the future?¡±


    Having said that, Yang Chen calmly looked at He Qiushui.


    His words were naturally a test.


    He Qiushui¡¯s expression became increasingly dissatisfied. Her face turned cold, and she rebuked harshly, ¡°Yang Chen, I didn¡¯t expect you to be so ambitious. It¡¯s good to have ambition, but I don¡¯t like ambitious disciples. Moreover, my relationship with He Shangfeng is a marriage of rumors only!¡±


    Hearing this, Yang Chen chuckled.


    His words just now were actually the final test.


    He had tested her several times before, starting with his admiration for He Yunxiao to observe He Qiushui¡¯s expressions. What was the purpose?


    It was to observe He Qiushui¡¯s expressions.


    On He Qiushui¡¯s face, there was only the pain of He Yunxiao¡¯s betrayal, not the hatred and other expressions. This showed that He Qiushui still had deep feelings for He Yunxiao. In addition, he had just tentatively mentioned that He cuusnul ana He snangreng were a marrlea couple.


    He Qiushui took the initiative to say that it was a rumor, trying hard to clear up this relationship, showing that He Qiushui and He Shangfeng had a general relationship.


    He had no intention of joining the Canghai Sect from the beginning and had been testing her all along.


    Yang Chen¡¯s mouth curved slightly, ¡°It seems that Senior He Qiushui and I are on different paths and cannot work together.¡±


    ¡°It seems so indeed!¡± He Qiushui sighed, ¡°Yang Chen, do you truly adore my Senior Brother Yunxiao as you claim?¡±


    ¡°Every word I spoke is true,¡± Yang Chen replied without hesitation.


    Looking into Yang Chen¡¯s eyes, He Qiushui took a deep breath, ¡°No wonder you are so similar to him. Yang Chen, although I hate ambitious people, I still want to accept you as a disciple, and I will try my best to secure a spot for you as the Canghai Sect Young Master. Are you willing to accept me as your master?¡± ¡°I am not willing!¡± Yang Chen firmly shook his head.


    He Qiushui closed her eyes, took two or three breaths, and then turned around to leave.


    For someone of her martial arts cultivation, attempting to win over Yang Chen was already a loss of face. Now that she had been rejected by him, she naturally wouldn¡¯t continue to embarrass herself and was ready to leave.


    However, just then, Yang Chen hesitated for a moment and then slowly said,


    ¡°Senior He, don¡¯t you want to know why I am so similar to Senior He Yunxiao?¡±

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    Chapter 290: Chapter 287: The Truth Surfaces_l


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°What do you mean?¡± He QiuShui was originally planning to leave, but now, hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, her eyebrows furrowed, looking charming and attractive.


    Yang Chen pondered for a moment: ¡°Senior, if you are willing to sit down and talk with me about Senior He Yunxiao, then please, help me out. After all, walls have ears, and I¡¯m powerless to stop it.¡±


    What he was about to say was something that he could not reveal with his current strength, no matter what.


    Once leaked, it would bring fatal disaster, and he must be on guard!


    Hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, He QiuShui was not a fool. She looked deep into Yang Chen¡¯s eyes, not knowing what he wanted to say. However, when it came to He Yunxiao, she waved her hand, and in an instant, an array plate that blocked the soul was born. The power of the array then enveloped the entire courtyard.


    He QiuShui sat down slowly: ¡°This array plate was a treasure I obtained back then. As long as it does not exceed the True Martial Realm, I can detect any Divine Soul of the Earth Martial Realm that penetrates into it. Alright, what do you want to say, Yang Chen? I have the intention to invite you, but I, He QiuShui, am not someone easily tampered with. If you think I can just be toyed with at your whim, then you are greatly mistaken.¡±


    Seeing He QiuShui finally becoming angry, Yang Chen moved leisurely and took out a round ball flashing with electric light from his chest.


    This object was the Heavenly Thunder Origin he had refined into his body, and now he took it out.


    Yang Chen held the Heavenly Thunder Origin in his hand: ¡°Senior He, take a look, what is this thing?¡±


    ¡°This is the Heavenly Thunder Origin!¡± He QiuShui suddenly widened her eyes.


    ¡°This size, this¡­ is this the thing my senior brother held before his death? How did this treasure end up in your hands? Tell me, what is going on?¡±


    He QiuShui¡¯s emotional fluctuations were very intense. It was not so much that she was staring at Yang Chen, but more at the Heavenly Thunder Origin in his hand.


    Being stared at by He QiuShui like this, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but be surprised; everything was going according to his plan. Now, he calmly said: ¡°Senior, there is no need for this. Since I took out the Heavenly Thunder Origin, it naturally means that I want to slowly explain it to you. In fact, isn¡¯t the origin of Senior He Yunxiao¡¯s resemblance to me also because of this Heavenly Thunder Origin?¡±


    ¡°What you said is correct. My senior brother became famous in the beginning because of his unmatched power of the Heavenly Thunder Technique. But how did this Heavenly Thunder Origin fall into your hands?¡± He QiuShui asked sternly.


    Yang Chen answered unhurriedly: ¡°Because I saw the unyielding divine soul left behind by Senior He Yunxiao after his death.¡±


    ¡°What?¡± He QiuShui widened her eyes.


    Yang Chen sighed: ¡°This is also why I admire Senior He Yunxiao so much. In this world, there is such an upright man. As a man of the human race, I, Yang Chen, have a strong sense of chivalry and there¡¯s no reason not to idolize him. A hero like him died so wrongly, it¡¯s truly a blind injustice!¡±


    ¡°What do you mean by his wrongful death? What happened?¡± He QiuShui keenly caught this sentence from Yang Chen¡¯s words.


    A solemn expression gradually appeared on Yang Chen¡¯s face: ¡°People say that Senior He Yunxiao betrayed the Human Race and colluded with the Fire


    Essence Beasts. But who saw it at the time and where did the news come from?


    Where did He Yunxiao go at that time, and who knows?¡±


    ¡°What did my senior brother do back then?¡± He QiuShui demanded harshly.


    ¡°Betrayed by a treacherous man!¡± Yang Chen simply said.


    ¡°Which treacherous person betrayed him?¡± He QiuShui pressed Yang Chen.


    ¡°He Shangfeng!¡± Yang Chen didn¡¯t avoid the name at all and said it out loud.


    Since he dared to say this name, it meant that he had already accepted He QiuShui.


    Moreover, the thing that He Yunxiao was most afraid of before his death was that something might happen to He QiuShui, so it was necessary for him to tell her about it early.


    However, He QiuShui wouldn¡¯t naturally believe Yang Chen¡¯s words just because of his few sentences. She shouted angrily: ¡°Why should I believe that what you said is true? What does my senior brother¡¯s death have to do with He Shangfeng?¡±


    Yang Chen slowly explained the ins and outs of the matter.


    ¡°At that time, He Shangfeng colluded with the Fire Spirit Beast Group to break through the Guardian Spirit Array and let the Monster Race enter our human territory. However, the opening of the Guardian Spirit Array was controlled by Senior He Yunxiao, so He Shangfeng staged a plan to lure Senior He Yunxiao into the formation. Unfortunately, Senior He Yunxiao¡¯s skill was unparalleled, and he finally broke through the encirclement and escaped. He didn¡¯t let He Shangfeng¡¯s plot succeed.¡±


    At that time, He Yunxiao controlled the key to open the Guardian Spirit Array, and the other two keys were in the hands of Beishan Main City.


    In fact, as long as he got one, He Shangfeng and the Demonic Beasts could join forces to break through the Guardian Spirit Array.


    But at that time, the Fire Spirit Beast Group and He Shangfeng failed to catch He Yunxiao.


    Moreover, after He Yunxiao¡¯s battle with the Fire Spirit Beast Group, it attracted the attention of Beishan Main City. He Shangfeng¡¯s plan failed, and he had to spread false news about He Yunxiao¡¯s betrayal of the Human Race, ascend to the throne of the Canghai Sect and plot for the Guardian Spirit Array again.


    Yang Chen recounted these things without any omissions and looked at He QiuShui¡¯s expression.


    At this time, He QiuShui¡¯s face was full of shock, and her heart was completely overwhelmed by waves.


    ¡°Yang Chen, you said this, but do you have any evidence?¡± He QiuShui stared at Yang Chen.


    Yang Chen calmly said: ¡°There is no evidence, in fact, I am not even confident that Senior He will believe me. The reason why I am saying this today is because of the feelings between Senior He and Senior He Yunxiao in the past. As for whether Senior He believes it or not, it is actually very simple. For the things that happened back then, as long as Senior He is willing to investigate, eventually something will come to light.¡±


    ¡°As for He Shangfeng¡¯s evidence of guilt, though the net of heaven is wide and vast, it is not leaking. Since he has done it, there must be evidence of his guilt. It¡¯s just that everyone doesn¡¯t know he¡¯s a villain, so no one has investigated it.¡±


    Yang Chen said expressionlessly: ¡°Senior He, whether you believe it or not, it¡¯s entirely up to you!¡±


    ¡°Aren¡¯t you afraid of me slapping you to death for your insolence? Aren¡¯t you afraid that if I have a close relationship with He Shangfeng, I¡¯ll kill you to silence you upon finding out about this?¡± He QiuShui didn¡¯t respond immediately as to whether she believed Yang Chen¡¯s words, but instead looked at Yang Chen unblinkingly with a puzzled expression on her pretty face.


    She couldn¡¯t help but start to admire the young man in front of her a little.


    If her senior brother really entrusted this matter to a teenager, then who else could be as meticulous as this young man, keeping these things hidden so tightly? And when he brought it up, he even had her set up a soundproofing array outside to prevent eavesdropping?


    He did everything he could.


    This young man¡¯s temperament was hard to measure.


    Yang Chen sighed lightly: ¡°Senior He Yunxiao entrusted me with this matter, and I should help him complete it. Compared to Senior He Yunxiao¡¯s forthrightness, what does it matter what I do? Besides, I trust my intuition and trust the standards Senior He Yunxiao set for choosing a mate!¡±


    Hearing the words ¡°choosing a mate,¡± He QiuShui¡¯s face flushed with anger and embarrassment.


    Then she smiled, seemingly recalling her memories with He Yunxiao.. But after a long while, she sighed gently: ¡°Yang Chen, I believe what you said is true!¡±

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    Chapter 291: Chapter 288: Yuan Shaoyang¡¯s Hostility_l


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    This left Yang Chen momentarily startled, as he thought He Qiu Shui would personally investigate before believing his words. He didn¡¯t expect He Qiu Shui to trust him so easily.


    He Qiu Shui spoke in a stiff tone, ¡°Regarding my senior brother¡¯s case back then, I have been personally involved in the investigation for a long time. Over the years, although I haven¡¯t found out much, there are still traces and various doubts. I have always felt that the so-called collusion between my senior brother and the Fire Spirit Beast Group at that time was not that simple. Given my senior brother¡¯s temperament, there was no reason for him to do so, nor was it possible for him to do so. It¡¯s just that I haven¡¯t found a clue!¡±


    ¡°What you said has given me a breakthrough point. I don¡¯t know exactly what He Shangfeng did, but I will start investigating this matter. If what you said is false, I¡¯ll chase you to the ends of the earth and kill you. If what you said is true, Yang Chen, you have the courage to bring this up to me today ¨C this courage, even if I am to go through fire or water for you in the future, I will not hesitate!¡±


    Looking at the determination on He Qiu Shui¡¯s face, Yang Chen smiled slightly, ¡°If senior He Qiu Shui believes there¡¯s falsehood in this matter, you¡¯re welcome to come looking for trouble with me at any time. However, the premise is that I want to advise senior He to be extremely careful when investigating, so as not to alert the suspects! I promised elder He Yunxiao to make this matter public, but as it is now, neither you nor I can make this message public. This matter involves caution, and the Fire Spirit Beast Group is extremely fierce. We should not act recklessly until the situation becomes critical!¡±


    ¡°I am well aware of this!¡± He Qiu Shui took a deep look at Yang Chen and felt that the young man in front of him was even more extraordinary.


    Honest and mature, with a demeanor akin to that of the leader of North Mountain County at the time.


    Such a character reminded her of the shadow of He Yun Xiao while he was alive, and thus, she couldn¡¯t help but nurture admiration. She gently said, ¡°Yang Chen, my sincere intention to take you as a disciple is genuine, so I don¡¯t know if you are really interested in it.¡±


    Looking at Yang Chen, He Qiu Shui couldn¡¯t be more satisfied.


    Such temperament, such courage¡­


    Moreover, where could she not understand that Yang Chen¡¯s initial nonsense was aimed at testing her?


    This was wisdom.


    Talent, wisdom, and courageous character all in one, how could she not be tempted?


    Yang Chen shook his head, ¡°I won¡¯t join the Canghai Sect!¡±


    ¡°Why, because of He Shang Feng?¡± He Qiu Shui frowned.


    Yang Chen nodded, ¡°Senior He can observe a trace of Elder He Yun Xiao¡¯s shadow from me, and so can He Shang Feng. My Heavenly Thunder Origin remaining in the Canghai Sect would be equivalent to a hidden bomb buried in my body. If I were to become your disciple, not only would I harm myself, but I would also harm you, senior He! Considering all aspects, joining the Canghai Sect is too risky.¡±


    ¡°I didn¡¯t expect you to think so far ahead.¡± He Qiu Shui let out a sigh, and what Yang Chen considered was even more comprehensive than what she had considered.


    Not long after, He Qiu Shui got up and left, allowing Yang Chen to breathe a sigh of relief. It seems that, for now, his decision to bring up this matter to He Qiu Shui was the right one. At least the relationship between He Qiu Shui and He Yun Xiao was not exaggerated by He Yun Xiao alone.


    After He Qiu Shui left, a large number of sects came one after another, trying to win over Yang Chen, but all of them were gently refused by him.


    He did have some ideas in mind.


    His original idea was to choose between Beishan Main City and Yuanshan Sect.


    However, it seems that the Beishan Main City had no intention of recruiting him.


    This made Yang Chen smile wryly, and with that, his idea of joining the Yuanshan Sect was settled.


    The reason for deciding to join the Yuanshan Sect was simple.


    It wasn¡¯t because of anything else, but because the Sect Leader of the Yuanshan Sect, Mu Bai Sheng, had personally arrived without a word, and offered conditions beyond what other sects could manage. In one sentence, he said, ¡°You can become the Young Sect Master of the Yuanshan Sect!¡±


    He would be lying if he said he wasn¡¯t tempted by such courage and efforts to win him over.


    Therefore, he didn¡¯t rush to join.


    He was very calm.


    He knew very well that the position of Young Sect Master was not something he could securely have just because Mu Bai Sheng had established it.


    First of all, he must show enough strength to make everyone shut up and submit to his Young Sect Master status.


    Three days later, two Elders in the Origin Martial Realm from Beishan Main City arrived. After their arrival, they quickly revealed their identities. The people they were looking for were Yang Chen and Zhou Yunxi.


    ¡®Miss Zhou, Young Master Yang, the two of us are here today to invite you both to visit the Purple Gold Pavilion. Also, we are both your guides for today¡¯s visit to the Purple Gold Pavilion. My name is Wang Hong, and I am responsible for Young Master Yang!¡± This Elder Wang spoke with a faint smile. Despite being a master in the Origin Martial Realm, he didn¡¯t put on airs in front of Yang Chen and Zhou Yunxi.


    They knew very well that these geniuses who could enter the Purple Gold Pavilion would, given time, inevitably become existences not inferior to them. Putting on airs like this would only cause displeasure.


    There is a saying that goes, ¡°Do not underestimate the young and poor.¡±


    ¡°I am Liu Zhi, responsible for Miss Zhou.¡± The other elderly man said gently.


    Yang Chen and Zhou Yunxi exchanged glances, and Zhou Haoran, fearing that Zhou Yunxi might lack experience, hurriedly said, ¡°Young friend Yang Chen, when you enter the Purple Gold Pavilion, please make sure to keep an eye on my niece. Make sure she doesn¡¯t practice any unsuitable cultivation methods.¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but smile, and replied, ¡°Junior will do his best.¡±


    After a brief discussion, Wang Hong and Liu Zhi led Yang Chen and Zhou Yunxi into the Purple Gold Pavilion.


    They did not move quickly, and by the time they arrived, several of the geniuses who had secured the top ten quotas for the Secret Realm Jade had already arrived.


    However, compared to them, most of these geniuses were from sects and rather arrogant. They didn¡¯t pay much attention to each other, and when they saw Yang Chen, they didn¡¯t even give him a glance.


    This wasn¡¯t a strange thing; although Yang Chen¡¯s performance was amazing, his background was far behind theirs. What kind of relationship did they have with Yang Chen?


    Since others didn¡¯t have any intention of talking to him, Yang Chen naturally wouldn¡¯t bother.


    However, very soon, he raised his eyebrows as he noticed a seemingly gentle and elegant young man in the crowd staring at him. The young man appeared like a gentle spring breeze; however, a fleeting, obscure hostility in his eyes was caught by Yang Chen¡¯s sharp perception.


    This left Yang Chen slightly taken aback.


    Because, wasn¡¯t this man the famous Yuan Shaoyang of the Ziyang Sect?

 Chapter 292 - Chapter 292: Chapter 289: Taichi True Monarch_l

    Chapter 292: Chapter 289: Taichi True Monarch_l


    Translator: 549690339


    This made Yang Chen somewhat surprised, because logically speaking, there shouldn¡¯t be any direct source of hatred between him and Yuan Shaoyang. Although that day, he had swept away all of the Secret Realm Jade of the Ziyang Sect. But he didn¡¯t think Yuan Shaoyang seemed like a person who would stand up for his sect.


    This hostility seemed to have other underlying implications.


    ¡°I¡¯ve heard about Brother Yang Chen¡¯s outstanding performance for a long time, and today I can see it for myself. It seems that the biggest dark horse in this Genius Selection Competition is none other than Brother Yang Chen.¡± Yuan Shaoyang said with a faint smile.


    Although it seemed to be a compliment, Yang Chen listened carefully and realized Yuan Shaoyang¡¯s hidden intentions.


    Yuan Shaoyang kept calling him the biggest dark horse, which was clearly an attempt to push him into the spotlight.


    Among these talents, which one of them is not a ruthless genius? How could they truly submit to others? Upon hearing the term ¡°dark horse¡±, the atmosphere became tense.


    Sure enough, as soon as Yuan Shaoyang¡¯s words came out, no one looked at


    Yuan Shaoyang. Instead, the geniuses around him turned their gazes to Yang Chen, obviously curious about what kind of person was being called a dark horse by Yuan Shaoyang.


    This made Yang Chen feel a bit indignant out of nowhere, but he showed no change on his face and no emotions, then he laughed coldly: ¡°Brother Yuan calling me ¡®brother¡¯ at your age, isn¡¯t that inappropriate?¡±


    His words were full of mockery, making Yuan Shaoyang narrow his eyes slightly: ¡°Haha, success has many masters. The matter of elder brothers cannot be judged by age.¡±


    ¡°Really? Yang Chen doesn¡¯t think he is that impressive. But Brother Yuan is truly powerful. First, you schemed to take away Long Huaruo and nearly destroyed the girls of Yanhua Pool without a single casualty. Such resourcefulness is truly admirable.¡± Yang Chen said lazily.


    Upon hearing this, Yuan Shaoyang¡¯s expression darkened.


    As for the geniuses around him, each of them looked at Yuan Shaoyang coldly upon hearing this. They hadn¡¯t expected Yuan Shaoyang to be such a despicable villain who had schemed against the girls of Yanhua Pool.


    Yuan Shaoyang was looked at like this by others, he naturally knew that he was at a disadvantage and had just gained an empty advantage.


    Just as he was about to strike back, suddenly an old man walked out of the Purple Gold Pavilion: ¡°The Purple Gold Pavilion is now open, and there is only half a day for you to browse through. Guides, bring the youngsters you are responsible for inside.¡±


    As the old man¡¯s voice fell, he closed his eyes and disappeared on the spot. The way he displayed such a mysterious technique surprised many geniuses and left them speechless.


    Yang Chen observed from the side, realizing that this old man must be a formidable figure.


    He didn¡¯t think too much about it and followed Wang Hong into the Purple Gold Pavilion.


    As Wang Hong led Yang Chen into the Purple Gold Pavilion, he laughed: ¡°Young Master Yang, you only have half a day to browse. During this half-day, you can freely look through any of the cultivation methods in the Purple Gold Pavilion. However, these methods are profound and hard to learn in such a short time. If you want to learn, you have to apply for an excerpt to study slowly after you go back. However, you can only take one book based on your ranking. You understand, right?¡±


    ¡°I know.¡± Yang Chen nodded, naturally there would be no disagreement.


    Instructed by Zhou Haoran in advance, Yang Chen and Zhou Yunxi carefully browsed and observed the secret techniques and cultivation methods in the Purple Gold Pavilion, while also paying attention to Zhou Yunxi.


    The secret techniques and cultivation methods in the Purple Gold Pavilion were varied and extensive, not only limited to martial arts, but also including alchemy, formations, and so on.


    These secret techniques were not comparable to the outside world, and were all top-notch cultivation methods in North Mountain County.


    Of course, this was of no value to Yang Chen, whose mind was a treasure trove far richer than the Purple Gold Pavilion.


    Of course, he had this experience, and the cultivation methods in the Purple Gold Pavilion didn¡¯t matter to him. But Zhou Yunxi was not the same, she was like Granny Liu entering a manor, looking around restlessly. When she found a cultivation method, she would ask her guide Liu Zhi if it was suitable for her to practice.


    Chen excitedly and asked: ¡°Yang Chen, what do you think of this cultivation method? Is it suitable for me?¡±


    Yang Chen took a look at the cultivation method for a moment, then said: ¡°Not suitable. The method is too aggressive and powerful, which can hurt you as well since your mind is not resilient enough. If you don¡¯t want to repeat the previous fainting incident, choose a gentler cultivation method.¡±


    Why did Zhou Yunxi make a mistake in her cultivation last time? It was because the cultivation method she was practicing was too aggressive and not suitable for women.


    ¡°What? But Senior Liu Zhi said it was very suitable for me to practice, and his experience should be much stronger than yours.¡± Zhou Yunxi pouted, clearly dissatisfied.


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but laugh, not bothering to explain further: ¡°Then you can choose a few more cultivation methods and ask him if they are suitable. I guess his answer will be that they are all suitable!¡±


    Zhou Yunxi didn¡¯t believe him and chose several more cultivation methods in a row.


    Each time she picked one, she asked Liu Zhi, and his answer was invariably that they were all suitable.


    In the end, Zhou Yunxi picked a secret manual about formations, which wasn¡¯t even a martial art cultivation method, and Liu Zhi still said it was suitable.


    This left Zhou Yunxi feeling irritated, and she eventually believed what Yang Chen said- was Liu Zhi really considering her?


    Yang Chen naturally saw all this.


    How could Liu Zhi genuinely help Zhou Yunxi choose a cultivation method?


    There were so many secret techniques in the Purple Gold Pavilion, each one a treasure. They already let you browse and excerpt one, so why would they specifically help you choose a good one? They didn¡¯t even know Zhou Yunxi well enough to help her pick something out.


    At last, Zhou Yunxi could only run back to Yang Chen¡¯s side with a depressed and apologetic look, asking him for advice once more.


    ¡°Yang Chen, what about this cultivation method?¡±


    Yang Chen glanced at the cultivation method and said, ¡°It¡¯s not suitable. Like I told you, pick a relatively gentle cultivation method.¡±


    Zhou Yunxi pursed her lips, ¡°Those people do so well in fights, and you insist on me learning some gentle cultivation method? I won¡¯t stand a chance.¡± Yang Chen rolled his eyes and ignored her.


    Although he didn¡¯t have high hopes for the Purple Gold Pavilion, he still had to browse through it.


    After searching for about half a day, Yang Chen shook his head, completely disappointed with the Purple Gold Pavilion.


    It wasn¡¯t that the cultivation methods in the Purple Gold Pavilion were insufficient. It was just that his experience from his previous life was too extensive, and the Purple Gold Pavilion could not even enter his sight.


    However, just when he had almost given up hope, Yang Chen suddenly saw a jade slip in the corner, with only four words written on it: ¡®Taichi True Scripture¡¯.


    Upon seeing the Taichi True Scripture, Yang Chen¡¯s expression paused and his expression turned strange.


    When it came to the two words ¡®Taichi¡¯, most of them were related to fire control.


    Because in the ancient times, there was a fire control expert named Taichi True Monarch, who had reached the level of a titled true monarch and was almost at the top of the continent. His specialty was the fire control technique.. He could be considered the ancestor of playing with fire and was an old ancestor who had reached the pinnacle of fire control!

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    Chapter 293: Chapter 290: Playing with Fire Ancestral Patriarch 1


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    It¡¯s not that only alchemists can play with fire. Compared to them, Yang Chen¡¯s alchemy level is still presentable in front of the Taichi True Monarch. But when it comes to fire control skills, there¡¯s a world of difference between him and the Taichi True Monarch, and they can¡¯t be compared at all.


    However, it is worth mentioning that although the Taichi True Monarch was once very famous and fierce, not many people know about him in later generations.


    There¡¯s no way around it because everyone feels that fire control is more practical for alchemy rather than for fighting enemies.


    Even with the Pure Yang Fire, everyone cultivates it just to use the flames against enemies, without any control over the flames. Let alone the term ¡°fire control¡±.


    As a result, the Taichi True Monarch¡¯s unparalleled fire control skills are almost extinct in this era.


    In his previous life, Yang Chen often read ancient books and had a broad understanding, which is how he learned about the existence of the Taichi True Monarch. Otherwise, he wouldn¡¯t be so sensitive to the word ¡°Taichi.¡±


    ¡°Is this Taichi True Scripture left in this corner like a piece of trash?¡± Yang Chen shook his head. It seems that the Beishan Main City really doesn¡¯t know the value associated with the word Taichi. They wasted the Taichi True Scripture by leaving it in such a place.


    Of course, without reading the Taichi True Scripture, he couldn¡¯t judge if it was as evil as he had heard in the ancient books before.


    At this moment, he opened the Taichi True Scripture and took a close look.


    This glance left Yang Chen dumbfounded.


    If you just glance at it, you would think it is a very ordinary fire control technique.


    But if you look closely, you¡¯d realize that¡­


    It contains unfathomable depth that is simply incredible.


    If you don¡¯t delve into it to savor its essence, you won¡¯t understand the core of the Taichi True Scripture at all.


    What shocked Yang Chen the most was that the Taichi True Scripture could actually hold multiple domineering flames within the body, controlling them, even the Strange Fire and other celestial and terrestrial fires.


    What does this mean?


    It means that if you cultivate the Taichi True Scripture, you can control two different Strange Fires at will.


    This is basically impossible for ordinary people.


    Take Yang Chen, for example.


    He has Starfire and Fire Origin Essence, but he can only use one of them. The two types of flames contain an infinitely domineering power, using them simultaneously would cause his body to explode and die.


    Compared to that, Yang Chen chose Starfire and had to give up the Fire Origin Essence that was born within the Fire Essence Beast!


    This was a matter Yang Chen always regretted. Who wouldn¡¯t feel anxious when they couldn¡¯t use the infinitely powerful Fire Origin Essence?


    However, this Taichi True Scripture can make both flames work for him, ignoring the repulsion and backlash caused by the two dominating flames.


    ¡°This¡­


    Yang Chen took a deep breath: ¡°Moreover, as the Taichi True Scripture is cultivated further, it can hold three, four, or even more domineering flames. It¡¯s simply incredible, and the word Taichi really isn¡¯t just for show.¡± But that¡¯s not all.


    The more he read, the more Yang Chen was shocked by the Taichi True Scripture.


    Yang Chen gasped, ¡°Inside this Taichi True Scripture, there are even methods to cultivate Strange Fires, as well as the cultivation of Demonic Fires and Pure Yang Fires. There is even guidance for practitioners on various ways to use fire, which can increase the power of playing with fire several times. This is simply a comprehensive guide to playing with fire¡­¡±


    It¡¯s a simple principle: you use Pure Yang Fire, I use Pure Yang Fire, I cultivate the Taichi True Scripture, I can kill you in an instant, the gap is too big.


    For a guy like him who loves to play with fire, the Taichi True Scripture is tailor-made for him.


    He took back his disinterest in the Purple Gold Pavilion.


    However, the annoying thing is¡­


    When he reached the middle, Yang Chen was stunned.


    Because there was no more.


    ¡°This Taichi True Scripture is an incomplete version?¡± Yang Chen looked through it again and frowned, ¡°This¡­ this is just Volume One of the Taichi True


    Scripture.¡±


    This made Yang Chen somewhat frustrated.


    No wonder this Taichi True Scripture was so disregarded and placed here.


    Originally, everyone had little understanding of the word ¡°Taichi¡± and only felt that fire control was a useless technique. Moreover, this Taichi True Scripture was an incomplete version, just one volume of the whole. It¡¯s no wonder it¡¯s thrown here.


    But even so, the value of just a single volume is far greater than the other cultivation methods in the Purple Gold Pavilion in Yang Chen¡¯s opinion.


    Yang Chen took out the Taichi True Scripture and said, ¡°Elder Wang, this volume is incomplete. Inside the Purple Gold Pavilion, is there a complete version?¡±


    ¡°Oh? This Taichi True Scripture? Young Master Yang, I¡¯m afraid it¡¯s a pity because there is only this volume in our Purple Gold Pavilion. Could it be that you are interested in learning this fire control technique for alchemy?¡± Wang Hong chuckled.


    Hearing Wang Hong¡¯s understanding of the Taichi True Scripture was just for alchemy, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but laugh in his heart. It seemed that the Beishan Main City really didn¡¯t recognize the terror of the Taichi True Scripture.


    If the Taichi True Monarch knew about this, he would probably set them on fire and teach them what it means to play with fire.


    Of course, he had no obligation to introduce these things. Holding the Taichi


    True Scripture, he said, ¡°Go ahead and transcribe a copy for me.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Wang Hong laughed. Yang Chen actually chose such a worthless technique? There couldn¡¯t be any technique in the Purple Gold Pavilion that was more useless than this Taichi True Scripture.


    But even though he was thinking that, he didn¡¯t say it out loud. He kept saying, ¡°Young Master Yang, you have a good eye. This technique is perfect for you. I¡¯ve heard that you have some achievements in alchemy, so this is perfect. I¡¯ll be right back with the copied Taichi True Scripture.¡±


    Yang Chen nodded, didn¡¯t he know what Wang Hong was thinking? He wasn¡¯t anxious at all, just waiting for Wang Hong to come back.


    Although martial artists can use their souls to record things, the Purple Gold Pavilion is full of arrays and restrictions, making it impossible for the soul to even leave the body, let alone record any techniques. Soon, Wang Hong came back with the transcribed Taichi True Scripture, smiling faintly, ¡°Young Master Yang, you can take this copy.¡±


    ¡°Thank you, Elder Wang.¡± Yang Chen said with a casual smile.


    Then. he took the Taichi True Scripture cony and the cultivation method he


    had chosen for Zhou Yunxi and went to her side.


    There¡¯s no need to look any further, if you listen to me, just cultivate this Shadow Transformation Technique!¡± Yang Chen shrugs; he¡¯s really out of options. Seeing that Zhou Yunxi has no clue about choosing a cultivation method, and Liu Zhi is constantly instigating her beside, he¡¯s afraid that Zhou Yunxi will suffer any loss.


    After thinking about it, he could only help Zhou Yunxi choose one tailor-made for her.


    The Shadow Transformation Technique is indeed very suitable for Zhou Yunxi..

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    Seeing this ¡°Hua Ying Jue,¡± Wang Hong and Liu Zhi glanced at each other with slightly distressed expressions on their faces. They had originally thought that Yang Chen had poor taste, but when this kid picked a ¡®Shadow Transformation Technique¡¯ for Zhou Yunxi, they immediately changed their minds.


    Shadow Transformation Technique¡­ This was one of the top cultivation methods in their Purple Gold Pavilion.


    Zhou Yunxi looked at the Shadow Transformation Technique and played with it, ¡°Is this Shadow Transformation Technique powerful?¡±


    ¡°Ahem.¡± Liu Zhi said, ¡°Miss Zhou, have you decided to choose this Shadow Transformation Technique?¡±


    Looking at Liu Zhi¡¯s words, how could Yang Chen not know Liu Zhi¡¯s true intentions? This guy clearly didn¡¯t want Zhou Yunxi, an outsider, to learn an excellent secret method of the Purple Gold Pavilion.


    Yang Chen raised the corner of his mouth: ¡°Let¡¯s choose this one.¡± Zhou Yunxi widened her eyes: ¡®Yang Chen, really choose this one?¡±


    ¡°Yes.¡± Yang Chen was very decisive.


    Although Zhou Yunxi was not entirely submissive to Yang Chen, she didn¡¯t dare to go against his words. One reason was her father, but the key was that she had seen Yang Chen¡¯s power. She had no doubts and nodded in agreement: ¡°Alright, let¡¯s choose this one.¡± Liu Zhi¡¯s heart was bleeding.


    What was their main task as guides?


    It was to guide these geniuses on the side and not let them choose the top cultivation methods in the Purple Gold Pavilion. However, they couldn¡¯t not put these superior cultivation methods in the Purple Gold Pavilion, because the major sects like Canghai Sect were watching. They couldn¡¯t lose face.


    If they didn¡¯t set up the Purple Gold Pavilion, it would be difficult to bring out the potential of those geniuses.


    Therefore, these guides would all play a misleading role.


    If you chose a garbage cultivation method, they would be very happy.


    If you chose a slightly more powerful cultivation method, these guides would secretly suggest some ¡®ideas.¡¯ To a greater or lesser extent, they would mislead you into thinking that this cultivation method is not suitable for your own practice.


    Just like when Yang Chen picked a ¡°Taichi True Scripture¡± that they thought was very mediocre, Wang Hong was happy as if he had eaten honey and happily went to prepare a copy for Yang Chen.


    But in the end, he couldn¡¯t say it openly. Seeing Zhou Yunxi choose the Shadow Transformation Technique, he hurriedly went to copy it.


    If the people of Beishan Main City find out that you two have casually passed on these cultivation methods to others, don¡¯t blame us, Beishan Main City, for being impolite!¡±


    ¡°Of course.¡± Yang Chen understood this rule.


    Zhou Yunxi also nodded quickly.


    So, with the guidance of the two, they left the Purple Gold Pavilion and returned to their residence.


    Yang Chen was too lazy to care about what Zhou Yunxi thought. The Shadow Transformation Technique he chose was the most suitable for Zhou Yunxi to practice. Similarly, the Tai Chi True Scripture was also the most suitable for him to practice.


    Now that they were back in their residence, Yang Chen immediately chose to retreat, took out the Tai Chi True Scripture, and began to slowly comprehend it.


    As he delved into the scripture, Yang Chen gradually understood the Taichi True Scripture.


    ¡°To use two extremely domineering flames at the same time, one must first create two ¡®flame chambers¡¯ inside the martial artist¡¯s body. These two flame chambers must be created with strong Divine Soul Power and demonic beast essence blood, just like the Sea of Consciousness containing the soul,¡± Yang Chen murmured, ¡°This Taichi True Monarch is really full of weird ideas, using powerful soul power and demonic beast essence blood to create flame chambers!¡±


    ¡°However, creating flame chambers inside the body is a bit difficult.¡± Yang Chen rubbed his chin and his thoughts gradually emerged.


    There were three steps to creating flame chambers inside the body.


    The first step was to have a very powerful and domineering constitution, and one¡¯s martial arts cultivation should reach the Spirit Martial Realm.


    He met both of these conditions.


    First of all, he possessed the Tai Chu Divine Body, so his constitution was naturally domineering. Secondly, his martial arts cultivation had reached the Spirit Martial Realm.


    The second step was to have strong enough soul power to excavate.


    This was a necessary step, and creating a flame chamber inside the body was a very delicate process. The slightest mistake would ruin one¡¯s foundation. If the soul power was not strong enough, it would be impossible to achieve this. At the very least, the Divine Soul Power of the True Martial Spirit Realm was needed!


    True Martial Spirit Realm¡­


    Yang Chen had a headache, he didn¡¯t know if there was a tribal elder in the Fishpeople Tribe who had the Divine Soul Power equivalent to a True Martial Spirit realm martial artist.


    The most difficult step was the third step.


    This third step required a demonic beast essence blood!


    And this demonic beast essence blood had to be from a water attribute demonic beast.


    For separating the two domineering flames, two flame chambers had to be created within the body. In order to prevent these two domineering forces from conflicting, it was necessary to use the sufficiently strong water power in the junction between the flame chambers to prevent conflicts between the two domineering forces!


    Of course, this water would only produce ¡®internal conflict¡¯ and would not affect the power of the two domineering flames when used.


    This water attribute demonic beast essence blood had to be strong enough¡­ Yang Chen rubbed his chin and thought of the Golden Claw Python inside his body.


    He didn¡¯t know the attribute of this Golden Claw Python.


    In fact, he also knew very little about the species of dragons. According to legend, ancient divine dragons were omnipotent rulers of the ocean, capable of summoning wind and rain. They should be very compatible with water. However, the Golden Claw Python¡­ it¡¯s not a dragon yet.


    ¡°Moreover, this demonic beast essence blood has to be very powerful. Ordinary demonic beast essence blood won¡¯t work. However, speaking of which, since Brother Python has the potential to become a dragon, it must have a true dragon bloodline in its body. If that bloodline is not strong enough, then it¡¯s even harder to find something stronger,¡± Yang Chen muttered to himself as he thought, ¡°Never mind, let¡¯s call the Fishpeople Tribe and Brother Python first.¡±


    Before long, the Golden Claw Python and the current Clan Leader of the Fishpeople Tribe, Rainbow, jumped out of the Eight Extremities Flowing River, and each looked at Yang Chen in confusion, wondering what he needed them for.


    Rainbow¡¯s eyes were sharp, and she immediately set up a soundproof formation, her red lips lightly opening: ¡°Young Master, what do you want Rainbow and this Giant Python for?¡±


    Yang Chen rubbed his chin and asked, ¡°Rainbow, do you have an elder in your


    Fishpeople Tribe who has the Divine Soul Power of the True Martial Spirit Realm?¡±


    When Rainbow heard this, she blinked her eyes, pouting her small mouth:


    ¡°Well, Young Master, you really shouldn¡¯t say it, there is one with the Divine Soul Power of the True Martial Spirit Realm. But there¡¯s only one left.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s great!¡± Yang Chen clapped his hands, regardless, the issue of soul power was finally resolved.


    Next, Yang Chen focused his eyes on the Golden Claw Python..

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    Yang Chen did not notice the trace of worry that flashed across Cai Hong¡¯s pretty face. He looked carefully at the Golden Claw Python and said somewhat awkwardly: ¡°Brother Python, I never asked before, do you¡­ do Demon Beasts innately align with one of the Five Elements? If so, which of the five elements do you relate to the most?¡±


    The Golden Claw Python was taken aback: ¡°Well, Young Master, I¡¯ve never really thought about it.¡±


    ¡°What, you never thought about it?¡± Yang Chen was slightly lost for words:


    ¡°How can you not think about it? That makes no sense.¡±


    ¡°Because I feel very close to each attribute.¡± The Demon Python twisted its body: ¡°The basic Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth elements, as well as variants like Wind and Thunder, I seem to relate to all of them. It¡¯s just Water that I feel closer to now, the others are slightly less so.¡±


    Hearing this, Yang Chen was taken aback and suddenly thought of something.


    Yes, since the Golden Claw Python has the potential to become a True Dragon, of course, this Demon Python would be equally close to all attributes.


    Why?


    Because the True Dragon Race can manipulate wind and fire, go through the earth, or soar into the sky, and they are capable of anything. They are not restricted to the Five Elements like common martial artists or average Demon Beasts, who can only use one of the Five Elements. The True Dragon Race can use anything. A sneeze can result in water, opening its mouth can produce fire, and wagging its tail can cause thunderstorms.


    Since the Golden Claw Python has the potential to become a True Dragon, naturally it would have a good affinity for any of the Five Elements. However, since its growth is still restricted, the Python cannot utilize most of the power related to these elements, hence it relates closest to Water.


    Realizing this, Yang Chen was elated, ¡°That¡¯s right, Brother Python, you can help me a great deal this time. Since you can relate to any of the Five Elements, it means your blood essence carries an extremely dominant Water element!¡± His mind now in high gear, he was inwardly excited.


    If the Golden Claw Python is cultivated, its blood essence can be of significant benefit to him.


    Why?


    Because the True Dragon Race is not constrained by the Five Elements. And not being constrained by the Five Elements means they are not limited by them.


    After refining their blood essence within his body, even if he could not become like the True Dragon Race, not bound by the Five Elements, the power of his movements would still break through the limitations of the Five Elements. Like his current Thunder Style, after refining the blood essence of the True Dragon Race, he would greatly benefit, with a power far beyond the normal Thunderbolt Power; its extent was incalculable!


    Of course, this Demon Python is currently a world apart from a True Dragon, and its internal blood essence would hardly have this effect, but it would be more than enough to create the Fire Chamber.


    With that thought in mind, Yang Chen smiled and said: ¡°Both of you below, listen to my instructions. I need your help to practice a martial arts technique.¡±


    The Demon Python opened its fangs: ¡°Young Master, just give your orders. If there¡¯s anything you need me to help with, I, the Great Python, won¡¯t be vague!¡±


    Hearing this, Yang Chen gave a slight smile: ¡°Thank you very much, Brother Python. What I need from you is not much, but it might make you a bit uncomfortable as a Demon Beast. I need a drop of your blood essence!¡± For Demon Beasts, this blood essence is their pride.


    So many demon beasts, even at death, wouldn¡¯t give their essence to humans. And if they died, the essence of that blood would be lost.


    The Demon Python was visibly taken aback when it heard that Yang Chen wanted a drop of its blood essence, but it quickly said: ¡°Young Master, it¡¯s just a drop of blood essence, no problem.¡±


    Hearing this, Yang Chen felt relieved. It was clear that the Demon Python had completely resolved to assist him.


    That was enough. Today, with this drop of blood essence, given time, he will repay the Demon Python.


    Action followed thought, and the Demon Python was very straightforward. It opened its fangs and spat out a drop of blood as large as a soybean from its mouth. The blood floated in the air, swaying slightly.


    Upon close examination, one could feel the astonishing power contained within this blood essence, a power that did not exist in ordinary Demon Pythons.


    ¡°What a dominant blood essence, this is it!¡± Yang Chen looked at the blood and grinned, ¡°Thank you, Brother Python. You can go back and rest in the Eight Extremes River Space.¡±


    Upon hearing this, the Demon Python sprang up and entered the Eight Extremes River Space.


    Immediately afterwards, Yang Chen focused his gaze on Cai Hong and gently said, ¡°Cai Hong, I need your help again. Please summon the Clan Elder of your tribe who possesses the Spiritual Power of the True Martial Realm!¡±


    ¡°No problem.¡± Cai Hong sighed long and a trace of sorrow flashed across her face.


    This sorrow captured Yang Chen¡¯s attention and surprised him a bit.


    He didn¡¯t think much about it, but when he saw the Clan Elder of the Fish Clan come out, he immediately understood the reason for Cai Hong¡¯s sorrow.


    This Clan Elder of the Fish Clan, his upper half resembled an old woman, while the color of the fish scales of his lower part was already fading. They were uneven, and a few had even fallen off. Even without understanding the Fish Clan, one would know that this was a sign of old age, approaching death. ¡°Grandma Yun Lu!¡± Cai Hong rushed forward to support the frail elder when she saw him.


    ¡°The old woman, Yun Lu, of the Mermaid, greets Young Master Yang.¡± The mermaid struggled to move.


    Seeing this, Yang Chen sighed.


    If he initially only wanted to help the Fish Clan prolong their lives without really understanding the lives of the Fish Clan, now, he finally realized how important longevity was for the Fish Clan.


    Who wouldn¡¯t want to live longer?


    For humans, even when their lifespan ends, they won¡¯t appear so derelict because humans practice Martial Arts. Even at the point of death, the body does not deteriorate, it¡¯s just the energy that depletes.


    However, the Fish Clan is different.


    Once they enter old age, many things decline significantly. Like Yun Lu, who can¡¯t even walk steadily now, life is too important for them.


    In deep thought, Yang Chen said seriously, ¡°Cai Hong, from now on, helping the Fish Clan find the ingredients for the Longevity Pill will become my top priority. As soon as the ingredients are complete, I will immediately refine the Longevity Pill for you.¡±


    ¡°Young Master, really?¡± Tears glistened in Cai Hong¡¯s eyes as she supported Mermaid Yun Lu, her eyes filled with teardrops of crystalline sorrow.


    ¡°Why are you crying, have I ever lied to you?¡± Yang Chen laughed wryly, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, with me here, the Fish Clan will no longer have short lifespans like before.¡±


    Yun Lu also showed a glimmer of joy on her face, ¡°This old woman, Yun Lu, also thanks the Young Master. Speaking of which, I wonder what help the Young Master needs from me. This old body is no good for anything, but I am indeed very proficient in the way of Spiritual Power.. Whatever help the Young Master needs, even if this old woman has to give up her life, there is no problem!¡±

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    Hearing this, Yang Chen waved his hand: ¡°Senior Yun Lu, you don¡¯t have to be like this. It¡¯s really too much to entrust your life to me. You have to live for a few more years for me, and after I help you prolong your life, enjoy a few more good years.¡±


    Yun Lu didn¡¯t take Yang Chen¡¯s words seriously, because it was enough that he had the heart to help. Prolonging their life has been the dream of their


    Fishpeople Tribe for generations, so how could it be so easily achieved?


    With this in mind, Yun Lu cupped her hands: ¡°I wonder what trouble the Young


    Master has encountered?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s like this, I¡¯m cultivating the Taichi True Scripture, and I need to create a flame chamber in my body. Creating this flame chamber requires a high level of divine soul attainment, which ordinary divine soul abilities can¡¯t accomplish, so I want to ask Senior Yun Lu for her help. Later on, I¡¯ll teach Senior Yun Lu the method, and whether this matter can be accomplished depends on the senior.¡±


    After hearing about the creation of the flame chamber in the body with divine soul, Yun Lu raised her eyebrows slightly, but her rich experience has seen many strange things, so she readily agreed: ¡°This old body will give it their all!¡±


    Yang Chen nodded and immediately taught Yun Lu the method of creating the flame chamber.


    Afterward, Yang Chen began refining the essence blood of the Golden Claw Python¡­


    The process of creating the flame chamber was very long, and with Yun Lu¡¯s intense help, it took about half a day for the flame chamber to be built.


    Half a day later, Yang Chen took a deep breath and looked at Yun Lu, who was sweating profusely, and said softly, ¡°Finally, the creation is over, Senior Yun Lu, thank you once again for your help.¡±


    ¡°Helping Young Master Yang Chen is what our Fishpeople Tribe should do.¡± Yun Lu wiped her sweat, and her face was clearly filled with excitement as she held the elixir.


    Now that they consider Yang Chen as one of their own, they were happy to help Yang Chen complete a treasured wish.


    Yang Chen took out a few elixirs he had refined in his spare time and gently said: ¡°Senior Yun Lu, these elixirs help to restore physical strength and relieve stress. You should take them first and then go back to rest in the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space!¡±


    ¡°Thank you, Young Master Yang Chen¡­¡±


    After taking the elixir, Yun Lu returned to the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space.


    Yang Chen, on the other hand, looked at the two flame chambers in his body and was overjoyed.


    Thanks to Yun Lu¡¯s tireless efforts to create the flame chambers with her divine soul, he finally succeeded in creating two flame chambers in his body. He didn¡¯t need many flame chambers at the moment, and since there was only one volume of the Taichi True Scripture, there could only be two flame chambers created.


    To create the third flame chamber, and the method to create the second one is different, which requires finding the second volume of the Taichi True Scripture.


    For him now, having two flame chambers to hold two different fires ¨C one being the Mysterious Fire Star and the other being the Demonic Fire from the Fire Origin Essence ¨C was enough!


    At this moment, Yang Chen moved the Flourishing Stars Fire Seed from inside his body into the flame chamber slowly, feeling the overbearing characteristics of the Mysterious Fire becoming weaker. In comparison, the control of the Mysterious Fire had not decreased much.


    Yang Chen felt relieved and cautiously, fearing that something might go wrong, he put the Fire Origin Essence he had longed for but had nowhere to use it into another flame chamber.


    As soon as it entered the flame chamber, Yang Chen¡¯s spirits surged: ¡°The Taichi True Scripture is truly mysterious. By creating these two flame chambers, I can contain two different overbearing fires in my body without any problem. If it were in the past, it would be strange if there were no major issues when simultaneously refining these two overbearing fires! With the help of the Taichi True Scripture, I can use both at the same time.¡±


    Yang Chen was overjoyed, flipping his left hand, and in an instant, a green essence fire appeared: the Demonic Fire from the Fire Origin Essence.


    With a flip of his right hand, he released the Flourishing Stars Fire in all its brilliance.


    Left hand, Demonic Fire; right hand, Mysterious Fire.


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but feel ecstatic, especially since the Demonic Fire was not as untouchable as the Mysterious Fire.


    Yang Chen murmured softly, ¡°Compared to the Mysterious Fire, the Demonic Fire is astonishing, but at least it can be used without causing a disaster.¡±


    It was indeed a bit tricky to get the Demonic Fire from the Fire Origin Essence. Although there are not many Demonic Fires in the world, there must be more than one type. Who would know if the Demonic Fire they refined was the Fire Origin Essence¡¯s Demonic Fire or some other type of Demonic Fire? After all, others can¡¯t see that it is the most original Demonic Fire.


    Yang Chen muttered to himself, ¡°With this Demonic Fire, I will have an extra trump card to use during the Knockout Competition.¡±


    While immersed in his thoughts, Yang Chen sensed some commotion outside.


    As Yang Chen opened the door, he saw Elder Wu of the Ziyang Sect, with whom he had some disputes before. Elder Wu was standing outside hesitating and looked undecided about something.


    Seeing Elder Wu, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but feel annoyed, and he didn¡¯t care about what Elder Wu was thinking.


    Instead, his eyes shifted and he naturally glanced at the beautiful young woman standing next to Elder Wu, wondering what she was looking for. When she saw Yang Chen, she seemed to have found the right person and stared intensely at him.


    ¡°Yang Chen!¡±


    ¡°Older Sister!¡±


    Joy filled Yang Chen¡¯s eyes.


    Because the person who came was none other than Yang Caidie!


    ¡°Bao¡¯er, I finally found you.¡± Yang Caidie threw herself into a hug, holding Yang Chen tightly in her arms, her delight unmistakable.


    Yang Chen was caught off guard, his face full of mixed emotions as his sister excitedly held him. His sister was still unaware that she was squishing her chest into his face.


    He had thought that his sister would have learned some manners after joining the Ziyang Sect. But who would have thought that she had not changed at all, just like before.


    ¡°Yang Chen, you¡¯ve grown taller!¡± Yang Caidie rubbed her eyes, red and teary, and then burst into laughter, the change in her emotions as unpredictable as the weather.


    Upon hearing this, Yang Chen looked down at himself and realized that he had indeed grown taller than his sister.


    ¡°Bao¡¯er, have you been eating well all this time?¡± Yang Caidie asked in concern.


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but smile and said, ¡°Older Sister, I¡¯ve reached the


    Spirit Martial Realm, how could I still worry about food?¡±


    ¡°Right, I heard my master mention that I didn¡¯t know you were also participating in this Selection Competition. I didn¡¯t expect you to have reached the Sixth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm!¡± Yang Caidie chattered nonstop, grabbing Yang Chen¡¯s hand and bombarding him with questions..

 Chapter 297 - Chapter 297: Chapter 294: Quelling Anger!_l

    Chapter 297: Chapter 294: Quelling Anger!_l


    Translator: 549690339


    Listening to Yang Caidie¡¯s concerned words by his ear, although Yang Chen felt annoyed, his heart was filled with warmth, as if he had returned to those initial days in the Great Wilderness. At that time, he didn¡¯t have much, but still, his sister doted on him and loved him deeply. That warm feeling flowed in his memory, deeply embedded.


    This was a kind of affection that, even without blood ties in it, still made people feel endless warmth.


    Then, Yang Chen glanced at Elder Wu, who was hesitating next to him. Elder Wu had an embarrassed look and chuckled, ¡°It¡¯s good that you siblings have met, it¡¯s good!¡±


    Yang Chen¡¯s anger was still apparent, and he led Yang Caidie straight into the room, leaving Elder Wu outside.


    This left Elder Wu with an embarrassed face, wanting to get angry, but when considering Yang Chen¡¯s performance in the Genius Selection Competition, even their own sect leader desired to win Yang Chen over. With her status and position in the Ziyang Sect, if she hadn¡¯t accepted Caidie as a disciple, she would have secured her position.


    But now. involving Yang Chen¡¯s matter. further infuriating Yang Chen could


    bring her sect leader¡¯s anger upon her.


    Thinking about this, Elder Wu could only sigh lightly, knowing she had made a big mistake from the beginning.


    If from the very beginning, she had not looked down upon Yang Chen due to his origins from the Great Wilderness, and accepted Yang Chen into the Ziyang Sect and her own division, would her position in Ziyang Sect still be like this? It would absolutely skyrocket, beyond measure.


    Waiting for Yang Chen and Yang Caidie to shine in this Genius Selection Competition, could she be in this situation?


    It¡¯s a pity, however, that everything was too late. Her initial disdainful actions had brewed the grave error that she was now unable to take back with regret.


    Yang Caidie, no matter how fierce she was, still knew about the issue between Yang Chen and her master.


    When she entered the room, Gu Mingyue also saw Yang Caidie. As soon as she saw Yang Caidie, Gu Mingyue started weeping and exclaimed, ¡°Young Lady!¡±


    ¡°Ming Yue!¡± Yang Caidie looked at Gu Mingyue, who she hadn¡¯t seen for a long time, embracing her in her arms, her eyes glistening with tears.


    Gu Mingyue also cried with pear-shaped tears, and the two took some time before they reluctantly parted, after all, it was hard to let go of the feelings that had built up for more than a decade.


    ¡°Young Lady, let me pour you some tea.¡± Gu Mingyue took small steps and quickly went to prepare it.


    Yang Caidie nodded gently, then looked at Yang Chen: ¡°Yang Chen, I have heard about you and my master¡¯s matter. My master indeed did wrong by not allowing you to see me. But during this time, I have seen how good my master has been to me since accepting me as a disciple. I have not suffered at all in Ziyang Sect, which is largely due to my master.¡±


    Yang Chen nodded.


    Yang Caidie¡¯s Moon-gathering Divine Body was indeed not to be underestimated, and the Ziyang Sect, as long as they were not foolish, would cultivate her with all their might.


    Yang Caidie smiled playfully: ¡°By the way, the sect leader even thought of establishing me as the Junior Sect Master, but this news is very secretive, and only a few people know about it.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Yang Chen suddenly realized, remembering the Ziyang Sect¡¯s chief disciple, Yuan Shaoyang, and piecing together what his sister just said, everything became clear.


    No wonder Yuan Shaoyang was so hostile to himself, so it was all because of his sister.


    This was not an unexplainable matter.


    With his understanding of Yuan Shaoyang, Yang Chen could tell at a glance that he was a narrow-minded person.


    When Yang Caidie was in the Ziyang Sect, if there was a chance for her to become the Junior Sect Master, even if it was just a little possibility, it would be a threat to chief disciple Yuan Shaoyang.


    Yang Chen said with a smile: ¡°Sister, have you ever thought about becoming the Ziyang Sect¡¯s Junior Sect Master?¡±


    ¡°I haven¡¯t thought about it,¡± Yang Caidie shook her head, looking naive. ¡°I am not that kind of material at all. On the contrary, for your matter with my master, you don¡¯t need to care about it.¡±


    Yang Chen knew that his sister had a kind heart and sighed, ¡°Sister, the fact that your Master won¡¯t allow me to see you is actually for your own good. I have no hard feelings about it. When I was in the Secret Realm against the


    Ziyang Sect, it was only because I wanted to see you, I had no other choice.¡±


    ¡°Then why did you leave her outside?¡± Yang Caidie said discontentedly. ¡°You know, once a Master, always a Master.¡±


    Yang Chen gave a wry smile: ¡°I left her outside, not just to leave her outside. If Elder Wu is smart, she should be able to understand my intentions.¡± ¡°What do you mean?¡± Yang Caidie was somewhat puzzled.


    Yang Chen gave a faint smile: ¡°With Elder WII coming over today. since she


    brought you to meet me, she wanted to clear up the past grievances between us and thus win me over to join the Ziyang Sect. But I have no such intention, and if Elder Wu is really smart, she should know I have no such intention!¡±


    This left Yang Caidie stunned for a moment: ¡°Bao¡¯er, when did you become so scheming? Also, why don¡¯t you join the Ziyang Sect? If you come to the Ziyang


    Sect, your sister can take care of you.¡±


    ¡°I already have other ideas,¡± Yang Chen said gently.


    ¡°Which sect do you want to join?¡± Yang Caidie asked curiously, blinking her big eyes.


    Yang Chen said with a warm breeze: ¡°I want to join the Yuanshan Sect.¡± ¡°Then I¡¯ll go too,¡± Yang Caidie didn¡¯t hesitate and said directly. ¡°Aren¡¯t you making trouble?¡± Yang Chen glared at her.


    His sister really didn¡¯t think much before she spoke.


    She had been in Ziyang Sect for more than half a year, and the whole sect had been cultivating and supporting her. If she said she was going to leave, who would the Ziyang Sect cry to?


    Yang Caidie wasn¡¯t really considering leaving the Ziyang Sect, rather, she just said it subconsciously when she was worried. Now that she had come to her senses, Yang Caidie felt somewhat reluctant and said, ¡°Well, when you have the chance, you must come to Ziyang Sect to find your sister. Look how thin you¡¯ve gotten during this time. There are many spiritual birds in the Ziyang Sect. Elder Shan in our sect raises a white-feathered goose, and I will secretly kill it and cook it for you when you come.¡±


    Yang Chen rolled his eyes: ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll definitely go to Ziyang Sect when I have the time!¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Yang Caidie patted Yang Chen on the shoulder. ¡°By the way, Bao¡¯er, when are you going to get married and have children?¡±


    Yang Chen was stunned. He thought that after his sister had experienced such a big scene and entered the Major Sects, her horizons would broaden, but her conservative habits in the Great Wilderness haven¡¯t changed.


    How old was he to get married and have children?


    ¡°There are many pretty girls in our Ziyang Sect. Why don¡¯t I introduce a few for you?¡±


    Yang Chen and Yang Caidie chatted for a long time before reluctantly parting.


    By the time Yang Caidie left, it was already the second day.


    When Yang Chen and Yang Caidie came out of the room, they only saw Elder Wu with an embarrassed face, still standing outside. This made Yang Chen¡¯s anger toward Elder Wu dissipate a lot..

 Chapter 298 - Chapter 298: Chapter 295: Alchemy Knockout Competition_l

    Chapter 298: Chapter 295: Alchemy Knockout Competition_l


    Translator: 549690339


    Elder Wu looked at Yang Chen with an awkward expression and said, ¡°Young Master Yang¡­¡±


    ¡°Master.¡± Yang Caidie stood obediently beside Elder Wu.


    Yang Chen clasped his hands. He didn¡¯t hold much grudge against Elder Wu after meeting his sister today. He slowly said, ¡°Elder Wu, you can go back and tell the Sect Leader of the Ziyang Sect that I¡¯ll let go of our past grudges. Not only that, but I¡¯ll personally thank you for taking care of my sister in the Ziyang Sect in the future.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Elder Wu finally breathed a sigh of relief. She knew that


    Yang Chen¡¯s grievances had been completely resolved. She repeatedly said, ¡°Young Master Yang, I¡¯m here today on behalf of the Ziyang Sect to sincerely invite you to join us. You can rest assured that as long as you join the Ziyang Sect, our Sect Leader can even take you as a personal disciple. What do you think, Young Master Yang Chen?¡±


    Looking at Elder Wu, who still didn¡¯t understand his intention for leaving her waiting for half a day, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but laugh. ¡°Elder Wu, we¡¯ll talk about this matter later!¡±


    Elder Wu was stunned for a moment. Upon carefully thinking about Yang Chen¡¯s indifference towards her from the beginning to the end, she realized his meaning and bitterly smiled, ¡°If that¡¯s the case, I won¡¯t bother Young Master Yang anymore!¡±


    Yang Chen silently watched Elder Wu and his sister leave without uttering a word.


    Just as his thoughts were interrupted, Yang Chen suddenly turned his head and said to the two sudden visitors, ¡°Who might you two be¡­?¡±


    He was somewhat surprised since he didn¡¯t know when these two people appeared in the courtyard. If not for the rainbow reminder, he wouldn¡¯t have noticed their arrival.


    Upon closer inspection, these two people were dressed in the attire of Beishan Main City and were both elderly with Origin Martial Realm cultivation. It wasn¡¯t difficult to guess that they were from Beishan Main City.


    Yang Chen naturally couldn¡¯t afford to be careless and expressed enough respect to avoid being accused of disrespecting his elders in the future.


    One of the white-haired elders smiled warmly, ¡°We are junior stewards of Beishan Main City. My last name is Huang. I hope you can forgive us for our uninvited visit.¡±


    ¡°There¡¯s no need for forgiveness. I¡¯m truly honored to have two seniors visit me.¡± Yang Chen smiled, ¡°I wonder what brings you two here today?¡±


    The two elders laughed gently, ¡°The final assessment of the Alchemist knockout competition will take place the day after tomorrow. We came to inform you, Young Master Yang Chen. Here is the Assessment Order. We hope you can be punctual, and the location can be found on the order.¡±


    Yang Chen nodded and accepted the Assessment Order, then said, ¡°I¡¯ve noted it down. I¡¯ll be there on time the day after tomorrow!¡±


    The two elders clasped their hands, ¡°In that case, we¡¯ll take our leave.¡±


    They came and went like shadows, disappearing as soon as their voices faded.


    Standing in place, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but narrow his eyes to think.


    He couldn¡¯t help but smile and sigh.


    He more or less understood Beishan Main City¡¯s intention of bypassing the selection competition and going straight to the knockout competition. Beishan Main City probably wanted to use this opportunity to draw him in.


    After all, it would be quite challenging to recruit a genius like him, and the process wouldn¡¯t be as simple as just saying so.


    However, today, Beishan Main City only seemed to be informing him, not even trying to draw him into the city. Yang Chen silently sighed.


    He was somewhat disappointed in Beishan Main City.


    Giving his current performance, Yang Chen didn¡¯t think he lacked the qualifications to join Beishan Main City.


    However, since Beishan Main City didn¡¯t appreciate him, he certainly wouldn¡¯t shamelessly join them.


    Knowing that the alchemy assessment would begin the day after tomorrow, he made some preparations after some thought.


    In the blink of an eye, it was already the day after tomorrow.


    Yang Chen entered the venue according to the assessment order, led by the Zhou Family.


    It must be said that the scale of the Alchemist knockout competition was equally astonishing. As the ultimate contest for alchemists, all major sects would be present on the viewing platform. As Yang Chen entered the venue, he could see various sects at a glance.


    Canghai Sect, Yuanshan Sect, Beishan Main City.


    As well as the Six Sects and various other smaller sects.


    The Alchemy Lineage was of utmost importance to countless forces.


    Hands behind his back, Yang Chen had already inquired about the rules of the knockout competition before coming.


    The rules for the Alchemist knockout competition as the final match were somewhat similar to those of the Martial Battle competition.


    That is to say, it was also a ring competition.


    One hundred and twenty-eight alchemy geniuses would compete in the final alchemy contest. Whoever could refine the more superior elixir on the ring could advance to the next round.


    As Yang Chen was lost in thought, a referee from Beishan Main City had already entered the venue. Likewise, Yang Chen glanced around and saw many young alchemists he didn¡¯t recognize, ready to go. It was clear that the Alchemist knockout competition would soon begin.


    ¡°Look!¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s Elder Hu, Master Hu Dan, the person in charge of this Alchemist knockout competition.¡±


    ¡°He¡¯s the Alchemy Master who came up with the Chi Lian Dan during the first round of the basic assessment.¡±


    ¡°I heard that Elder Hu¡¯s alchemy level has reached a peak, even surpassing the Sect Leader of Huangshan Sect.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s just hearsay, but it¡¯s said that there is little difference between their alchemy levels, and neither is stronger nor weaker.¡±


    Yang Chen followed the voices and saw an old man with an extraordinary bearing, hands behind his back, standing on a high platform. This elder, with long white whiskers and handsome brows, was the Elder Hu that everyone was talking about, the founder of the Chi Lian Dan during the Basic Assessment.


    Elder Hu was the person in charge of this Alchemist knockout competition.


    Seeing that it was time, Elder Hu slowly said, ¡°Everyone, the time has come. I announce that the Alchemist knockout competition officially begins!¡± Instantly, the whole scene boiled with excitement.


    Elder Hu stroked his beard, looking quite satisfied with the effect as he loudly said, ¡°I don¡¯t need to say much about the rules of this Alchemist knockout competition. One hundred and twenty-eight alchemy geniuses will compete today to determine the top eight..¡±

 Chapter 299 - Chapter 299: Chapter 296: Yang Chen’s Soaring Popularity_l

    Chapter 299: Chapter 296: Yang Chen¡¯s Soaring Popularity_l


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°As for the alchemy and elixirs used during this Pill Battle, you will have to prepare them yourselves. Our Beishan Main City will not be responsible for that.¡± Elder Hu said with an indifferent smile.


    Hearing this, many geniuses were somewhat dissatisfied. They were not responsible for the consumption of materials? This Beishan Main City was really stingy.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t think so, however.


    Beishan Main City had no obligation to cover the materials consumed by the Alchemists. They were not relatives with them, so why should they bear this burden? If one furnace failed, and the second one still failed, the materials would be wasted. How wronged would Beishan Main City be?


    In fact, for Alchemists, if they could reach the corresponding alchemy level, they would definitely be able to take out the materials for elixirs of that level.


    Of course, Yang Chen was a complete exception.


    The materials for the highest level elixir he refined in his previous life were probably difficult to obtain in the entire Beishan Main City.


    Moreover, the competition today might not be without benefits for these geniuses.


    The elixirs that were refined still belonged to themselves.


    This was the first point.


    If any genius could refine a good elixir, they could take advantage of today¡¯s platform to refine and sell it immediately. With the momentum of the Alchemist Knockout Competition, it would be impossible to sell the elixir at a low price.


    Relatively speaking, this was still an opportunity for these Alchemy Geniuses to start a fortune.


    Elder Hu didn¡¯t care what these geniuses thought and slowly said, ¡°If you can make it into the top three in this Alchemy Knockout Competition, there will be additional rewards from our Beishan Main City. The first place winner in the Pill Battle Assessment will be eligible to select ten materials from our Beishan Main City¡¯s Material Library, whereas the second and third place will be able to select three materials!¡±


    ¡°Rest assured, the materials in the Material Library are all of invaluable value.¡±


    Elder Hu looked at the longing of these geniuses and smiled at the corner of his mouth, ¡°Alright, I¡¯ve said everything I should. Referee, please display the Pill Battle chart.¡±


    The referee heard this, waved his hand, and the next moment, a well-prepared chart magically manifested in the view of the crowd.


    Noticing that the chart clearly displayed the names of different genius opponents and their corresponding arenas.


    ¡°Wang Cong versus Huang MO, the 3rd arena!¡±


    ¡°Zhao Neng versus Zheng Jianqi, the 7th arena.¡±


    On this chart, different geniuses participated in the fights in different arenas. It was straightforward and easy to understand. Many geniuses had already taken their positions and walked onto the ring.


    Yang Chen also saw himself on this chart.


    ¡°Yang Chen versus Wen Feiyang, 2nd arena!¡±


    Yang Chen touched his chin, not knowing who Wen Feiyang was, and walked straight out of the crowd.


    At that moment, Zhou Yunxi clenched her small fist and said, ¡°Yang Chen, come on! I was supposed to go to Yanhua Pool and meet up with those Senior and Junior Sisters, but I came here today just to cheer you on.¡±


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but smile.


    But Zhou Yunxi was just one of them¡­


    Before he even entered the arena, the viewing platform was already filled with noise.


    ¡°It¡¯s Yang Chen!¡±


    ¡°Look, the news is correct, Yang Chen has indeed come to participate in the


    Alchemy Knockout Competition Assessments.¡± ¡°Sisters, shout! Cheer for Yang Chen!¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen, come on!¡±


    ¡°Come on!¡±


    The voices from these women were so loud that it was quite intimidating.


    Looking up, Yang Chen saw that these girls were none other than the female disciples of Yanhua Pool.


    This made Yang Chen cry and laugh secretly. If Zhou Yunxi saw this, she would probably regret not going to the Yanhua Pool because the Yanhua Pool was


    cheering as well. Compared to her sitting alone in the Zhou Family, shouting out for Yang Chen, it would be more impressive to be with Yanhua pool. These female disciples from Yanhua Pool were cheering for Yang Chen, naturally because of Yang Chen having saved them. So when they learned that Yang Chen was participating in the Knockout Competition today, a large group of female disciples immediately gathered and came to the Viewing Platform.


    As soon as Yang Chen appeared, they cheered, making sure to shout in a way that boosted Yang Chen¡¯s reputation.


    ¡°These girls¡­¡± The beautiful woman Luoxing from Yanhua Pool laughed and glanced at her disciple MO HuaWu, who was also shouting loudly.


    Madam Cao, the Sect Leader of Yanhua Pool, laughed happily, ¡°Our Yanhua Pool disciples are full of vitality. Let them shout, women always have some privileges, who would dare to interfere?¡±


    Indeed, although there were many scornful looks, no one would stop this behavior.


    Compared to that, although the other geniuses on the scene did have some fame, it wasn¡¯t as grand as Yang Chen¡¯s.


    It couldn¡¯t be helped; there were Yanhua Pool¡¯s female disciples, thousands of them, both eliminated and uneliminated. When these thousands of people gathered and shouted, which Alchemist could compare?


    It was this momentum that made Wen Feiyang, Yang Chen¡¯s opponent in the Pill Battle, show hatred in his eyes before the battle even began.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t think much about it and took a casual glance at Wen Feiyang when he stepped onto the ring.


    This Wen Feiyang was a 17- or 18-year-old boy, dressed in the Taoist robe of the Huangshan Sect. Before Yang Chen could greet him, he said coldly, ¡°Kid, your popularity seems to be pretty high. I just don¡¯t know if your alchemy level is as high as your popularity!¡±


    Yang Chen just smiled faintly at these words. ¡°Who knows?¡±


    ¡°Hmph, cut the nonsense and start the contest.¡± Wen Feiyang looked cold.


    He didn¡¯t know why Yang Chen¡¯s popularity was so high, but he figured that if he defeated Yang Chen in alchemy, the popularity originally belonging to Yang Chen would immediately gather around him. When he thought of being surrounded by the girls of Yanhua Pool, Wen Feiyang licked his lips.


    He wanted to snatch everything Yang Chen had.


    However, he didn¡¯t know that the reason why Yang Chen was loved by these girls from Yanhua Pool wasn¡¯t due to his achievements in alchemy.


    When it came to fighting, both of them were uncompromising. They each sat down and took out their Pill Furnaces.


    Looking at Yang Chen¡¯s Pill Furnace, Wen Feiyang sneered, ¡°So it¡¯s just a low-quality one after all. You dare to bring out such a lousy Pill Furnace and lose face?¡±


    Having said that, Wen Feiyang waved his hand, and a shiny Pill Furnace appeared in his hand.


    This Pill Furnace looked precious at first glance, specially used for alchemy with great value.


    Comparing Yang Chen¡¯s Purple Elegance Dan Furnace with his, it was naturally inferior, revealing the gap between the two.


    This was also a place where the Alchemy Duel had a high degree of freedom.


    Because there were no restrictions on the Pill Furnaces used for alchemy.


    If your Pill Furnace was inferior, it had nothing to do with the Beishan Main City. Whose fault is it that you don¡¯t have a background?


    Compared to Wen Feiyang, who was personally gifted the Pill Furnace by Huangshan Sect, Yang Chen¡¯s ancestral Purple Elegance Dan Furnace immediately looked like a low-quality product..

 Chapter 300 - Chapter 300: Chapter 297: Third-grade Middle-stage Bloody Moon Pill_l

    Chapter 300: Chapter 297: Third-grade Middle-stage Bloody Moon Pill_l


    Translator: 549690339


    It couldn¡¯t be helped; even though it was a hereditary pill furnace, the material of the Purple Elegance Dan Furnace was still far inferior.


    Of course, this didn¡¯t pose any pressure to Yang Chen.


    Hearing Wen Feiyang¡¯s contemptuous provocation, Yang Chen acted indifferent, without a ripple in his emotions, as if he hadn¡¯t heard it.


    Why would he need to argue with the other party?


    With his alchemy memory, as long as it was a battle that existed in the field of alchemy, from fire control to alchemy itself, he was simply bullying Wen Feiyang. How could one more pill furnace matter?


    Wen Feiyang didn¡¯t think so. He glanced at Yang Chen¡¯s shabby Purple Elegance Dan Furnace, sneered continuously, and seeing that Yang Chen didn¡¯t speak anymore and started refining pills, he didn¡¯t say anything more. He placed the materials in the pill furnace, and his technique gradually took shape.


    As he refined pills, he looked at Yang Chen¡¯s orderly and simple alchemy technique and became even more disdainful. Then, he deliberately showed off his own alchemy skills, his movements flowing smoothly, so that Yang Chen could see what a true alchemist from a prestigious family was like!


    However, Yang Chen didn¡¯t even look at Wen Feiyang, his attention focused on the alchemy furnace!


    Yang Chen¡¯s pill refining also caught the attention of many sect members on the viewing platform.


    ¡°Yang Chen can also refine pills?¡±


    In the past few days, Yang Chen¡¯s performance in the Secret Realm Selection Competition had already shocked many people.


    But despite the shock, everyone thought that Yang Chen¡¯s talent was only extraordinary in martial arts. Who would have thought that Yang Chen could also refine pills?


    When they saw Yang Chen appear on the Pill Battle Arena, many sect members who didn¡¯t know that Yang Chen could refine pills were surprised.


    ¡°You didn¡¯t know this? Heh heh, it seems that your intelligence control is limited. Not only can Yang Chen refine pills, but he also performed exceptionally well in the Pill Refining Basic Assessment. He directly skipped the Alchemist Selection Competition and advanced to the knockout competition!¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s worth mentioning that Yang Chen¡¯s alchemy level is quite strong.¡± Some sect members didn¡¯t pay attention to Yang Chen¡¯s alchemy level.


    It¡¯s not that most sects didn¡¯t cultivate alchemy genius talents, but they just didn¡¯t think highly of the Basic Competition.


    Therefore, they spent more time assessing and digging for talent in the Alchemist Selection Competition and Knockout Competition.


    As a result, many sect members didn¡¯t know much about Yang Chen¡¯s performance in the basic competition.


    Now, Yang Chen, who had already performed excellently in the Secret Realm Selection Competition, appeared in this Alchemist Knockout Competition, undoubtedly stirring up a storm and making many sects focus on determining just how skilled Yang Chen was in alchemy.


    Undoubtedly.


    If Yang Chen¡¯s alchemy level was still extremely powerful, then the competition to win him over would ignite another astonishing wave.


    The most surprised person was Mu Baisheng from Yuanshan Sect.


    Mu Baisheng sat in his chair, and of course, he noticed Yang Chen on the second arena stage, and then said, ¡°Yang Chen can also refine pills?¡±


    ¡°This¡­¡±


    No one underneath knew that Yang Chen could refine pills.


    Only one elder said awkwardly, ¡°Sect Leader, I just heard others say that it seems Yang Chen also signed up for the alchemy assessment and performed well in the basic competition, earning three special awards and directly skipping the selection competition, entering the knockout stage. Our Yuanshan Sect didn¡¯t investigate the basic competition and directly came to the knockout stage for assessment. Therefore, we don¡¯t have any information about Yang Chen in alchemy within our sect.¡¯¡±¡®Oh?¡± Mb B?ish¨¦ng¡¯s eyebrows raised: ¡®When did North Mountain Main City become so generous, allowing a genius to skip a match and directly enter the knockout competition; this is truly interesting. How do you think Yang Chen¡¯s alchemy competition will turn out?¡±


    ¡°This¡­¡±


    The elders looked at each other and then honestly said: ¡°Sect Leader, I don¡¯t know how good Yang Chen¡¯s alchemy level is, but at most he is just a wildling. Wen Feiyang is Huangshan Sect¡¯s alchemy genius; it won¡¯t be easy for him to win!¡±


    In the alchemy field, there are only two orthodox forces.


    One is North Mountain Main City, and the other is Huangshan Sect.


    Comparatively speaking, North Mountain Main City¡¯s development is the most comprehensive. Whether it is alchemy or martial arts, North Mountain Main City has an astonishing involvement!


    On the other hand, Huangshan Sect focuses on alchemy. Although their martial arts are somewhat weaker, no one dares to question Huangshan Sect¡¯s alchemy abilities. They monopolize most of the elixir sales in North Mountain County. In the field of elixirs, no other forces dare not to give face to Huangshan Sect besides North Mountain Main City.


    There are not a few who share the same thoughts as Yuanshan Sect.


    ¡°Yang Chen¡¯s luck is really bad. Although he has shown outstanding performance in alchemy, Wen Feiyang has been specially cultivated by Huangshan Sect. His alchemy technique is skilled; look, when compared purely on alchemy technique, Yang Chen seems to be lacking a lot.¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen¡¯s alchemy technique is more like a child who has just learned to walk. He still lacks a lot in fire control and skill mastery.¡± Some people who felt their alchemy level was qualified commented from the viewing platform.


    ¡°In comparison, Wen Feiyang¡¯s alchemy technique is more masterful. His alchemy has already touched some of the knack for alchemy and is treating it as a game. This is a very high level of alchemy.¡±


    Many people with discerning eyes do not think highly of Yang Chen.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t intend to impress others either.


    If it weren¡¯t for his initial interest in participating in the Alchemist Selection knockout competition, or even if it was unnecessary, he would not have thought about getting a high rank. After all, he had already achieved a startling effect, and the troubles he needed to solve had been resolved, so there was no need for more attention.


    In the Martial Arts Genius Selection knockout competition, he still had his own plans.


    However, when he heard the rewards from North Mountain Main City, he was tempted.


    Getting first place in the knockout competition would allow him to choose ten materials from the North Mountain Main City materials library.


    For him, who was eager to refine the Life Extension Pill and improve the Fishpeople Tribe¡¯s current situation, this was undoubtedly a timely help.


    Thus, Yang Chen¡¯s hidden and concealed thoughts vanished because of this reward.


    Since there was no need to hide his skills, he would show them off in this knockout competition.


    ¡°First, I¡¯ll refine the third-grade elementary pills.¡± Yang Chen thought to himself.


    Just as he was lost in thought, Wen Feiyang had already achieved success in refining the elixir. The fragrance filled the air, and Wen Feiyang glanced at Yang Chen with pride. The pill furnace was then opened, and a deep red pill fell into his hands.


    ¡°It¡¯s the Bloody Moon Pill!¡±


    ¡°Indeed, it¡¯s the Bloody Moon Pill, which can restore the lost essence and vitality of the body after taking just one. This Bloody Moon Pill can be considered a healing holy medicine.¡±


    ¡°The Bloody Moon Pill is a third-grade middle rank pill; I didn¡¯t expect Wen Feiyang to bring out the big guns right away and not leave any chance for Yang


    Chen.¡±


    ¡°With a third-grade middle rank pill in play, Yang Chen hardly has any odds of winning..¡±

 Chapter 301 - Chapter 301: Chapter 298: Delivering the Pill_l

    Chapter 301: Chapter 298: Delivering the Pill_l


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°As a key alchemy disciple trained by the Huangshan Sect, Wen Feiyang is indeed formidable. At such a young age, he has already reached the level of a Third-Rank Middle-Stage Alchemy Master. The Bloody Moon Pill he refined is of top-quality materials, with hardly any faults.¡±


    ¡°This Wen Feiyang is almost certain to win. His alchemy level is already outstanding among many alchemy geniuses in the knockout competition.


    Besides a few who are stronger than him, his skill ranks among the best. Moreover, having excelled in the first round by refining the Bloody Moon Pill, it¡¯s almost certain that he¡¯ll prevail against Yang Chen in alchemy.¡±


    Wen Feiyang listened to the whispers with pride on his face. Yet, his anger surged when he saw the girls from Yanhua Pool still cheering. He immediately shouted: ¡°Honorable referees, I have finished refining my elixir.¡±


    The referees nodded and then turned their gaze to Yang Chen.


    The competition couldn¡¯t end until Yang Chen finished refining his elixir.


    Seeing that Wen Feiyang had finished refining, Yang Chen calmly continued to control the fire under Wen Feiyang¡¯s provocative gaze.


    This made Wen Feiyang snicker inwardly and secretly ridicule Yang Chen for appearing profound. He had seen such pretentiousness many times. What was Yang Chen trying to show off?


    Soon, Yang Chen¡¯s refining also came to an end. A rich pill fragrance overflowed as he calmly lifted the lid of the pill furnace and took out an elixir.


    Upon seeing the elixir, the audience sighed in disappointment.


    ¡°It¡¯s an Essence Pill.¡¯


    ¡°Yang Chen also refined a healing holy medicine that restores vitality!¡±


    ¡°However, when compared to the Bloody Moon Pill, the Essence Pill is far inferior. The Essence Pill is only a Third-Grade Elementary pill, while the Bloody Moon Pill is a Third-Grade Middle-Stage. Although there is only a difference of one rank, the actual gap between them is enormous. Yang Chen¡¯s martial arts talents are extraordinary, but when it comes to alchemy, he¡¯s still just an amateur.¡±


    ¡°Yeah, it¡¯s too difficult for an amateur to beat someone who¡¯s professionally trained.¡±


    Listening to the crowd¡¯s discussion only fueled Wen Feiyang¡¯s arrogance. He straightforwardly said: ¡°Honorable referees, can you announce the result now? I¡¯m sure you are well aware of the material and quality difference between the


    Bloody Moon Pill and the Essence Pill.¡±


    However, the referees didn¡¯t rush to give their verdict. An experienced referee asked: ¡°Yang Chen, is there only one Essence Pill in your pill furnace?¡±


    ¡°Of course not.¡±


    Seeing this number, the referees were astounded, even though they had anticipated it.


    ¡°Yang Chen actually refined nine Essence Pills at once!¡±


    The referees were all dumbstruck.


    Wen Feiyang was also stunned, his expression becoming extremely unpleasant.


    The audience on the viewing platform was similarly shocked.


    Nine¡­


    If Essence Pills were compared only in terms of material quality to the Bloody Moon Pill, they would be considered inferior. However, when the difference in quantity is taken into account, the significance completely changes.


    One Essence Pill might be inferior to the Bloody Moon Pill, but what about three? Or five?


    Yang Chen refined a total of nine Essence Pills.


    In fact, Yang Chen had initially aimed to refine eleven Essence Pills.


    His alchemy technique leaned towards steadiness, transcending flashy stunts and returning to simplicity. This was why the alchemists of the Wang Family in the Great Wilderness could see the extraordinary nature of his alchemy technique, but these alchemists couldn¡¯t. They thought that alchemy should be showy and ostentatious.However, unknown to others, Yang Chen¡¯s alchemy technique had no problems from the very beginning.


    If he followed these steps, Yang Chen could easily refine eleven Essence Pills, reaching the limit of the materials for this furnace.


    But he wasn¡¯t in a hurry to produce the results and deliberately waited for Wen Feiyang to finish refining.


    After Wen Feiyang finished refining, upon seeing that the opponent had refined only one Bloody Moon Pill, Yang Chen then deliberately made some mistakes in his technique, resulting in only nine Essence Pills.


    This couldn¡¯t be helped; at his age, refining eleven Essence Pills in one breath would be too shocking. Until it was absolutely necessary, he didn¡¯t want to expose too much of his alchemy level.


    When the referee saw the nine Essence Pills, they exchanged glances, and their decision was basically made.


    ¡°Wen Feiyang, if there are no more Bloody Moon Pills in your pill furnace, then we shall announce the results,¡± the judges said one after another.


    Wen Feiyang clenched his teeth in irritation, but indeed, there was only one Bloody Moon Pill in his furnace. Where could a second one come from? This Bloody Moon Pill was not something easily refined on a whim.


    Thinking of this, he glared at Yang Chen resentfully.


    What on earth was going on?


    How could Yang Chen, with his clumsy alchemy technique, refine as many as nine Essence Pills?


    Seeing that Wen Feiyang didn¡¯t say anything, the referee calmly announced,


    ¡°Yang Chen wins and advances to the next round of the competition. Wen Feiyang is eliminated!¡±


    This left Wen Feiyang looking extremely deflated as he angrily left the ring.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t bother to care about what Wen Feiyang was thinking; with his hands behind his back, he returned to the viewing platform where the Zhou Family was located.


    Seeing Yang Chen return, Zhou Haoran laughed heartily, ¡°Congratulations, Yang Chen! Each of these three-grade elixirs can be sold for a good price. Nine in a row, wow!¡±


    ¡°Sell? I didn¡¯t plan to sell,¡± Yang Chen said with a smile.


    ¡°If you don¡¯t sell, young friend Yang Chen, it won¡¯t be of much use to you,¡± Zhou Haoran said with a longing expression, making his intentions clear.


    Obviously, he wanted to buy the nine Essence Pills.


    They were very suitable for Origin Martial Realm masters to take, not to mention the Spirit Martial Realm.


    Yang Chen listened to Zhou Haoran¡¯s words, hands behind his back, and said indifferently, ¡°Master Zhou, I won¡¯t sell these nine freshly refined Essence Pills, but I¡¯ll give them away. You take these pills!¡±


    Upon hearing this, Zhou Haoran¡¯s eyes widened, and he stammered, ¡°Young friend Yang Chen, this¡­ this isn¡¯t appropriate.¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s inappropriate?¡± Yang Chen took out the storage bag and handed the nine Essence Pills to Zhou Haoran without any hesitation.


    Seeing that Yang Chen had already given the Essence Pills to Zhou Haoran, many forces who had wanted to buy the Essence Pills from Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but feel frustrated, cursing that Zhou Haoran was taking advantage of his close relationship with Yang Chen.


    In fact, Yang Chen had his reasons for giving the Essence Pills to Zhou Haoran.


    He needed to repay favors properly.


    Zhou Haoran had helped him, and even when he was down and out, Zhou Haoran never looked down on him and even comforted him. This wasn¡¯t something material, but it was worth far more than any tangible thing!


    Yang Chen was never stingy with those who helped him!

 Chapter 302 - Chapter 302: Chapter 299: Alchemy Geniuses from Various Sects 1

    Chapter 302: Chapter 299: Alchemy Geniuses from Various Sects 1


    Translator: 549690339


    No matter whether in his previous life or this one, Yang Chen has always been someone who would repay kindness tenfold. This is his principle in life.


    After his victory over Wen Feiyang, a wave of excitement surged through the viewing platform.


    There was no doubt that Yang Chen had become the target of many people. He was simply a treasure. Whoever could successfully recruit Yang Chen into their own sect would not only win a top genius, but also gain a future alchemy master.


    That being said¡­


    Wen Feiyang was already a well-known alchemist among the younger generation. As long as nothing unexpected happened, Wen Feiyang was bound to become an alchemy master in his time!


    Even if Wen Feiyang couldn¡¯t reach the level of a Fifth or Sixth Grade alchemist, a Fourth Grade would be more than enough. With that level, he could already refine many astonishing elixirs.


    As for Yang Chen, not only was he younger than Wen Feiyang, but he also defeated him soundly. This indicated that Yang Chen¡¯s talent in alchemy was superior to Wen Feiyang¡¯s.


    This discouraged many sects. If they had recognized Yang Chen¡¯s talent earlier, how could they have ended up in such an embarrassing situation today? The most embarrassed were Ming Emperor Sect and Ziyang Sect, especially Yan Ziming, the Sect Leader of Ziyang Sect. Every time he thought about how Yang Chen should have joined their sect, he couldn¡¯t help but seethe with anger.


    If it hadn¡¯t been for Elder Wu¡¯s meddling, Yang Chen, if not for anything else, would have been part of the Ziyang Sect simply out of consideration for Yang Caidie¡¯s sake.


    Yang Chen was unaware of the thoughts of these sects. As it was still early in the competition after his duel with Wen Feiyang, he sat on the viewing platform, watching the alchemy geniuses below who had not yet finished their fights.


    Naturally, the level of these alchemy geniuses was nothing impressive to him.


    Zhou Haoran sat beside him, holding an Essence Pill, looking very pleased as he asked, ¡°Yang Chen, my friend, do you know much about these alchemy geniuses?¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t know anything about them,¡± Yang Chen said with a wry smile.


    This left Zhou Haoran awkwardly shaking his head. ¡°Yang Chen, my friend, this Alchemist Knockout Competition brings together many alchemy geniuses. The most difficult ones are the alchemy geniuses from Huangshan Sect and Beishan Main City. In fact, in every Alchemist Knockout Competition, the final champion is either from Huangshan Sect or Beishan Main City.¡±


    Yang Chen wasn¡¯t surprised by this.


    It couldn¡¯t be helped. Alchemy was different from martial artist assessments.


    The cultivation of an alchemist requires great investment, and a wealth of alchemy training experience is essential. Without sufficient materials, it would be difficult to engage in mass alchemy practice.


    As a result, it would be extremely difficult for self-taught geniuses to defeat those alchemy geniuses with strong backgrounds.


    Unless one was an alchemy genius who could memorize any alchemy techniques instantly, it would be almost impossible to catch up to those alchemy geniuses through mere practice.


    However, there were very few such geniuses. For example, a genius might be able to learn the techniques for a First-Rank Elixir with just a glance, which appeared to be an extraordinary talent. But in reality? The higher the grade, the more complex the techniques. The techniques for a Second-Grade Elixir were already much more complicated than those for First-Rank Elixirs, and Third-Grade and Fourth-Grade Elixirs were even more so. Could you still learn them at a glance? It was very difficult.


    Therefore, in each competition, it was too hard for self-taught alchemy geniuses to win against those nurtured by Huangshan Sect and Beishan Main City. They lacked proper education.


    Zhou Haoran continued, ¡°There are three main players taking part in the competition on behalf of Huangshan Sect. The first one is an alchemy genius nurtured by the Sect Leader of Huangshan Sect himself. His name is Fan Shijie. It is said that he has already reached the level of a Fourth-tier Junior Alchemy Master. Look, that¡¯s him. He has already won.¡± Zhou Haoran pointed at someone below.


    Yang Chen looked carefully and found that the alchemy genius named Fan Shijie was a boy about seventeen or eighteen years old. The youth had an elegant appearance and an extraordinary demeanor, revealing that he was an upright and honest young man at a glance.


    This made Yang Chen feel more appreciation for him. An alchemist should be like this.


    In Yang Chen¡¯s view, those without enough magnanimity and bearing didn¡¯t deserve to be alchemists!


    ¡°Huangshan Sect has found a good disciple indeed.¡± Yang Chen¡¯s mouth curled up in satisfaction.


    At this moment, Fan Shijie won his match using a Fourth-Grade Pill called Huang Lingdan. This pill caught the attention of many major sects, and they approached Fan Shijie to discuss and negotiate the sale of the Huang Lingdan. For many elder members of major sects, this Fourth-Grade Pill was still very tempting.


    Zhou Haoran went on, ¡°The second main player is called Yuwen Hao. Look, that¡¯s him.¡±


    Yang Chen turned his gaze and took a look at Yuwen Hao, then lost interest.


    Although Yuwen Hao and Fan Shijie were both the main players of Huangshan Sect, Yuwen Hao clearly showed impatience and restlessness in his eyes. His arrogant attitude seemed not to care about anything.


    ¡°Compared to Fan Shijie, Yuwen Hao is somewhat inferior. He is a Third-tier Perfect Alchemy Master. As for the third main player from Huangshan Sect, it is Wen Feiyang. Although Wen Feiyang can barely be considered as a Third-tier High Rank Alchemist, his chances of refining a Third Grade High Level Elixir are not high, and he was defeated bv vou, Yanz Chen, as soon as he came up.


    The other members of Huangshan Sect are somewhat weaker, most of them only being Third ¨C grade Elementary Alchemists.¡±


    As Zhou Haoran spoke, his tone gradually became solemn. ¡°This time, the most threatening player in the Alchemist Knockout Competition is the alchemy genius trained by Beishan Main City, named Xiao Yunfeng. He is said to be an alchemy genius who benefited from Elder Hu¡¯s guidance. After being trained by Beishan Main City, he became a Fourth-tier Intermediate Alchemy Master at just seventeen years old!¡±


    ¡°Oh?¡± Yang Chen became more interested.


    Fourth-tier Intermediate was one level higher than Fan Shijie.


    He shifted his gaze, following Zhou Haoran¡¯s direction, to see that the young man named Xiao Yunfeng was sitting on the viewing platform. He looked friendly and approachable with a gentle smile, but upon closer observation, Yang Chen noticed a hint of coldness in his eyes.


    Apparently, Xiao Yunfeng was not what he seemed on the surface.


    Yang Chen felt that Xiao Yunfeng¡¯s demeanor was lacking compared to Fan Shijie, and he felt no fondness for him. He lost interest after only one glance even if the most powerful alchemist in Beishan Main City appeared, he would not take them seriously.


    And so, the top 128 would move on to the top 64.


    Victories and defeats were determined in each of the rings.


    About one hour later, Elder Hu, the chief referee, handed out the newly drawn competition brackets.


    These brackets were suspended in the air, emitting light.


    Following the top 128 moving on to the top 64, the next step was the top 64 moving on to the top 32!


    This undeniably pushed the alchemy competition towards its climax..

 Chapter 303 - Chapter 303: Chapter 300: Who is the Trickster? 1

    Chapter 303: Chapter 300: Who is the Trickster? 1


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°Yang Chen versus Ma Shengan, Arena Four.¡±


    Zhou Haoran looked at the name ¡°Ma Shengan¡± and smiled: ¡°Young friend Yang Chen, this battle shouldn¡¯t be too much trouble. According to the information I have, Ma Shengan is just a Third-Grade Elementary Alchemist.¡±


    Yang Chen nodded and headed up to the ring without exchanging pleasantries.


    At this moment, Yang Chen undoubtedly became the center of attention. Almost everyone¡¯s eyes were on him, curious about how much more this young man was capable of revealing.


    Upon reaching the ring, Yang Chen looked at the not-so-old teenager in front of him and bowed slightly.


    Ma Shengan, dressed in a purple robe, smiled and said: ¡°I am Ma Shengan. Little Brother Yang, your alchemy level is indeed outstanding. I saw everything just now, and I believe your alchemy level must be more than just Third-Grade Elementary. I am barely a Third-Grade Elementary Alchemist, and it is very difficult for me to refine Grade 3 first-rank pills.¡±


    Seeing that Ma Shengan was being so polite, Yang Chen replied softly: ¡°Brother


    Ma, you flatter me.¡±


    ¡°Ah? No, no. I¡¯m not exaggerating. I just really lack the confidence to compete with you, Little Brother Yang. How about this, you give me a chance, and we compete in refining Second-Grade Perfect Elixirs? Considering your alchemy level, even a Second-Grade Perfect Elixir should be enough to defeat me. In fact, I just don¡¯t want to lose too badly.¡± Ma Shengan said with a bitter smile.


    Seeing Ma Shengan¡¯s sincere expression, Yang Chen narrowed his eyes. He initially thought that Ma Shengan was a decent person, but upon closer observation, he detected a hint of conspiracy in Ma Shengan¡¯s eyes.


    Yang Chen¡¯s mouth curled up without mentioning his suspicions, and he said loudly: ¡°Alright, since Brother Ma has such an interest, I won¡¯t spoil it for you.¡±


    Seeing this, a flash of success in his eyes, Ma Shengan bowed his hands and muttered: ¡°Thank you.¡±


    Both of them stopped talking and sat down, taking out their Pill Furnaces.


    With the Pill Furnace out, Yang Chen calmly put in the materials.


    Ma Shengan also started throwing materials into his furnace, all while being observed by Yang Chen.


    Yang Chen smirked as if he knew Ma Shengan¡¯s true intentions.


    Ma Shengan¡¯s words and actions didn¡¯t match.


    He said he wanted to compete in refining Second-Grade Perfect Elixirs, but in reality, he was using materials for refining the Third-Grade Middle-stage Tai Ling Elixir.


    Identifying the type of pill being refined based solely on the used materials may be impossible for others, but not for Yang Chen.


    This was quite a good idea by Ma Shengan.


    On the surface, he said he would refine a Second -Grade Perfect Elixir, but the materials he used were for a Third-Grade Middle-stage Elixir. If Yang Chen blindly believed him and honestly refined a Second-Grade Perfect Elixir, there would be no one to cry about losing to. The referees would only look at the results, not the process.


    While a Third-Grade Elementary pill could secure victory against a Third-Grade Middle-stage pill in terms of quantity, it is hard to do so with the large gap between a Second -Grade Perfect Elixir and a Third-Grade Middle-stage Elixir.


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but chuckle at Ma Shengan, who appeared cunning and deceitful. Ma Shengan¡¯s Third -Grade Elementary Alchemist status underestimated him.


    Zhou Family¡¯s intel was mistaken this time.


    With these thoughts, Yang Chen placed the materials into the furnace and carefully refined the pills.


    About a cup of tea¡¯s time later, Ma Shengan¡¯s face showed a joyful expression.


    A strong pill fragrance emanated from his Pill Furnace, indicating that the pill refining was successful.


    Ma Shengan was overjoyed upon seeing the Third-Grade Middle-stage Tai Ling Elixir in his furnace, laid quietly and looking very pleased with the result.


    At this thought, Ma Shengan took out the elixir and hurriedly said, ¡°Referee, my elixir is ready.¡±


    ¡°Third-Grade Middle-stage Elixir, Tai Ling Elixir!¡±


    ¡°Ma Shengan is actually a Third-Grade Middle-high Alchemist! It seems that our information about him is flawed.¡±


    Even the Referee looked astonished at the Tai Ling Elixir.


    For Ma Shengan, refining this Third-Grade Middle-stage Elixir was a rare accomplishment. With the successful refinement, he believed that victory was now in his grasp. Seeing Yang Chen still refining, Ma Shengan lazily said, ¡°Brother Yang Chen, I¡¯m sorry, but people¡¯s hearts are full of malice. You can stop trying to refine your Second -Grade Perfect Elixir. Just let me win, alright?¡±


    He obviously thought Yang Chen was refining a Second-Grade Perfect Elixir. Seeing Ma Shengan¡¯s confident demeanor, Yang Chen didn¡¯t mind playing along with Ma Shengan¡¯s farce, and feigned anger: ¡°Ma Shengan, you actually cheated!¡±


    Ma Shengan snickered: ¡°So what if I cheated? Humph, in this life of alchemy, Little Brother Yang Chen, you¡¯re still too naive. How can you trust others so easily? Hahahaha!¡±


    The referees looked at Ma Shengan with cold eyes, naturally displeased with his opportunistic victory tactics.


    But what could they do? According to the rules, if Yang Chen¡¯s refining was unsuccessful, Ma Shengan would still be the winner.


    Such a pity that Yang Chen was still a bit too naive, completely believing in Ma Shengan and attempting to refine a Second-Grade Perfect Elixir.


    However, Yang Chen suddenly became very calm: ¡°Indeed, how can I so easily trust others?¡±


    After saying this, Yang Chen¡¯s refining process reached its end.


    As the pill fragrance overflowed, Yang Chen opened the Pill Furnace, and an Essence Pill was in his hand.


    ¡°Essence Pill?¡±


    The referees looked delighted.


    Ma Shengan retreated in fear, ¡°You¡­ But no matter, an Essence Pill is just a


    Third-Grade Elementary Pill. I still win.¡±


    ¡°Hehe, Ma Shengan, did you forget how I defeated Wen Feiyang?¡± Yang Chen¡¯s mouth curved up, and he poured out all the pills from the Pill Furnace, revealing nine Essence Pills, not a single one less.


    Seeing the nine Essence Pills, Ma Shengan¡¯s face showed despair, and he stared at Yang Chen, swallowing hard.


    Yang Chen naturally wouldn¡¯t be polite to someone like Ma Shengan now and said coldly, ¡°Ma Shengan, you seem to be very disappointed?¡±


    Ma Shengan glared at Yang Chen with rage, ¡°You, Yang Chen, you cheated too!¡±


    Yang Chen burst out laughing.


    ¡°Ma Shengan, get lost!¡± The referees looked at Ma Shengan in disgust.


    They naturally wouldn¡¯t be polite to someone like Ma Shengan.


    Subsequently, the referees declared loudly: ¡°Yang Chen, with nine True Essence


    Pills, you are the winner!¡±

 Chapter 304 - Chapter 304: Chapter 301: Elixir Auction_l

    Chapter 304: Chapter 301: Elixir Auction_l


    Translator: 549690339


    Seeing Yang Chen win, the Zhou Family and Yanhua Pool burst into happy smiles. They all saw the scene where Ma Shengan tried to cheat on the ring very clearly. For a moment, they even thought that Yang Chen had fallen for it. But now, they realized that Yang Chen was not someone who would be easily tricked.


    ¡°Yang Chen is so cool.¡±


    ¡°Ma Shengan is so despicable. In order to win the competition, he shamelessly used tricks and cunning schemes. I thought it was true for a moment, but it¡¯s a good thing that Yang Chen was smart and didn¡¯t fall for it!¡±


    ¡°Absolutely!¡±


    The girls in Yanhua Pool were chattering excitedly.


    Zhou Haoran was also overjoyed and stroked his beard, and then taught Zhou Yunxi, who was beside him: ¡°Yunxi, did you see that? This is how treacherous people can be. You should learn from Yang Chen carefully. No matter when, never trust people easily. Understand?¡±


    Zhou Yunxi pouted her lips. Although she was somewhat dissatisfied in her heart, she had seen the previous scene clearly. She had already made up her mind to always be more careful and not trust others easily in the future.


    Sixty-four reached thirty-two, and Yang Chen won successfully.


    Later, thirty-two quickly reached sixteen, and the competition began.


    This time, Yang Chen¡¯s opponent was not strong, a genuine third-grade elementary Alchemist. Yang Chen made a move and still refined nine Essence Pills, and then won.


    Then, sixteen reached eight, and Yang Chen still unassumingly refined nine Essence Pills and finally won!


    This aroused the curiosity of many sects.


    Could Yang Chen only refine Essence Pills?


    However, regardless, Yang Chen¡¯s skilled methods directly entered the top 8.


    The contest for first place among the top eight would take place tomorrow.


    After the competition, Yang Chen returned to his residence.


    As he had expected, when he finished refining the pills and returned to his residence, several elders from different Sects came to visit him.


    ¡°Old man Yi, from the Ming Emperor Sect, is here to visit!¡± Elder Yi bowed his hand without showing any pretense as a senior.


    ¡°Old Qin from Linghe Sect!¡±


    ¡°Old body¡­¡±


    At a glance, there were more than a dozen elders from various sects gathered together, which made Yang Chen quite surprised. He then said, ¡°All seniors, you are too kind. For you all to personally visit a junior like me is somewhat overbearing. Please come into the house.¡±


    Everyone likes to hear nice words.


    Yang Chen is currently very popular, and his respectful attitude towards them made these elders feel very face-saving.


    In an instant, these elders from various sects settled down, and then they looked at each other, knowing that they had come for the same purpose.


    Elder Yi from the Ming Emperor Sect bowed his hand and smiled amiably, ¡°To be honest, I came here today mainly to ask Yang Chen if he would be willing to sell Essence Pills.¡±


    Essence Pills are considered a healing holy medicine for the Origin Martial Realm.


    These treasures are rarely sold on the market, and they are almost all monopolized by Huangshan Sect.


    Even if they sell them occasionally, Huangshan Sect¡¯s stinginess can only sell one or two at most. If you go to Huangshan Sect to find someone to make it personally, they will guarantee to rip you off. However, people from Huangshan Sects do have this confidence, as most of the elixirs in North Mountain County are contracted by Huangshan Sect.


    This also made it difficult for them to prepare some elixirs for themselves. Now that they have the opportunity, they would not hesitate to come directly to Yang Chen to secure the Essence Pills first.


    Who wouldn¡¯t want to have twenty-seven Essence Pills?


    When Yang Chen heard Elder Yi¡¯s words, he glanced at other Sect elders and asked, ¡°Do the seniors have the same purpose as Elder Yi?¡±


    ¡°Exactly! ¡±


    ¡°Hehe, I see.¡±


    ¡°What does Yang Chen think about this?¡±


    Upon hearing this, Yang Chen calmly answered, ¡°I definitely plan to sell the Essence Pills, but it¡¯s just a matter of the price¡­¡±


    ¡°The price is negotiable.¡± Elder Yi hurriedly answered, fearing that Yang Chen would not sell.


    Yang Chen certainly wouldn¡¯t foolishly set a clear price for his Essence Pills, he loudly said ¡°How about letting all seniors make their own offer, and whoever has the highest price, I will sell the twenty-seven Essence Pills to them?¡±


    These Sect members rolled their eyes in annoyance when they heard Yang Chen¡¯s words.


    You can refine Essence Pills, but you¡¯re telling us you don¡¯t know the market price for Essence Pills?


    What nonsense.


    But they wouldn¡¯t say that out loud, so they took turns announcing their own prices.


    ¡°Seven thousand spirit stones, fellow brothers, these Essence Pills are critical to me, I hope you all won¡¯t fight me for them.¡±


    ¡°Humph, the Essence Pills are useful to you but not to us? Old Huang, if you want the Essence Pills, at least be generous. Seventhousand spirit stones, who are you trying todismiss? I¡¯ll offer nine thousand!¡±


    ¡°Hehe, I¡¯ll offer eleven thousand. Let me tell you, if you want to compare spirit stones, our Linghe Sect is definitely one of the top two. If you really want to compete with our Linghe Sect, be prepared!¡± Linghe Sect¡¯s Elder Qin said.


    ¡°Old man Qin, don¡¯t think that only your Linghe Sect has spirit stones. What, are you provoking us?¡± Elder Yi from the Ming Emperor Sect glared and snorted, ¡°I¡¯ll offer twelve thousand!¡±


    With a stare, Elder Qin from Linghe Sect said: ¡°Hey, Elder Yi, do you really want to fight with me? I offer 13,000.¡±


    ¡°Fourteen thousand!¡± Another person joined the competition.


    ¡°Fifteen thousand!¡±


    Seeing the price of the Essence Pills soaring, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but be happy.


    The wealth of an Alchemist indeed comes from these things, after all, in North Mountain County, three-grade elixirs are already considered valuable.


    ¡°Sixteen thousand.¡± Elder Qin from Linghe Sect shouted.


    ¡°Seventeen thousand.¡±


    ¡°Eighteen thousand!¡±


    ¡°Nineteen thousand!¡±


    ¡°Twenty thousand! ¡±


    ¡°You!¡± Elder Yi of the Ming Emperor Sect was so angry that he felt itchy in his teeth. However, at this point, he had already depleted his funds. Twenty thousand spirit stones were already a considerable value for him, and he was somewhat reluctant to buy twenty-seven Essence Pills with it.


    At last, Elder Yi from the Ming Emperor Sect couldn¡¯t say anything more. This also made Yang Chen see the generosity of Linghe Sect. It is said that the


    Linghe Sect has a lot of spirit stones, and today¡¯s display shows that their reputation is well-deserved.


    Elder Qin took out twenty thousand spirit stones without even blinking an eye, unlike Elder Yi from the Ming Emperor Sect, whose face showed pain after shouting bids above fifteen thousand..

 Chapter 305 - Chapter 305: Chapter 302: The Conditions of the Huangshan Sect_l

    Chapter 305: Chapter 302: The Conditions of the Huangshan Sect_l


    Translator: 549690339


    Seeing Elder Qin win, Yang Chen slightly bowed his hand: ¡°Elder Qin, these twenty-seven Essence Pills are yours.¡±


    After saying this, Yang Chen handed over the storage bag containing the elixir to Elder Qin.


    Elder Qin took the storage bag, carefully checked it, felt joyful in his heart, and then put on a smile, handed over the spirit stones, and said: ¡°Yang Chen, my friend, if you have any business related to elixir in the future, feel free to contact me. I assure you that the price won¡¯t be unfair to you. If the quantity is large, it is okay to be higher than the market price. Don¡¯t worry, our Linghe Sect is not comparable to those poor ghosts.¡± ¡°Bullshit, who are you calling a poor ghost?¡±


    ¡°Old Qin, do you want to have a fight?¡±


    ¡°Rude people, a bunch of rude people, our Linghe Sect is a business, who would fight with you?¡±


    The elders of various sects were cursing each other, and they left in the blink of an eye.


    This made Yang Chen secretly laugh. After checking the spirit stones and finding no problems, he was about to enter the room, but just as he got up, he suddenly heard Rainbow¡¯s warning, and his expression changed. He saw that not far away, an elder in a yellow robe appeared quietly.


    Yang Chen was taken aback and instinctively vigilant in his heart, but after a closer look, he did not observe any hostility from the old man and said: ¡°Senior is¡­¡±


    The old man smiled as if bathed in the spring breeze: ¡°I am the Sect Leader of the Huangshan Sect, Bai Yunfei.¡±


    ¡°Junior has seen Senior Bai Yunfei. Although it may not be appropriate to say so, it¡¯s better to speak directly. If the senior is here to persuade the junior to join the Huangshan Sect, I¡¯m afraid I can only disappoint you.¡± Yang Chen said with a hardened scalp.


    ¡°Hehe, don¡¯t worry, our Huangshan Sect does have some self-knowledge. You are now in great demand, and even if we offered high conditions in the


    Huangshan Sect, could we surpass the Sect Leader of Yuanshan Sect?¡± Bai Yunfei waved his hand, looking as if it was all within his expectation.


    Upon hearing this, Yang Chen was genuinely taken aback, and immediately waved his hand: ¡°Senior, please sit down!¡±


    Hearing this, Bai Yunfei¡¯s expression became joyful, knowing that Yang Chen intended to sit down and talk with him in detail.


    He didn¡¯t put on airs and sat down.


    Yang Chen said warmly: ¡®Ming Yue, serve tea to the senior.¡±


    After that, Yang Chen curiously asked: ¡°Senior, you already know about the


    Yuanshan Sect trying to win me over?¡±


    ¡°Hehe, Yang Chen, my friend, you underestimate the information network of the major sects. The Yuanshan Sect didn¡¯t intend to hide this matter, who wouldn¡¯t know? Mu Baisheng wants to make you the Young Sect Master, and everyone will consider this when trying to win you over. Otherwise, why didn¡¯t any of those sects come to you to discuss things after today¡¯s event? It¡¯s all because of the Yuanshan Sect. If they can¡¯t offer conditions as high as the Yuanshan Sect, why would they come here to humiliate themselves?¡± Bai Yunfei smiled.


    Yang Chen was stunned for a moment, then couldn¡¯t help but laugh. He was happy with that situation as it saved him a lot of trouble and talking.


    Thinking for a moment, Yang Chen asked: ¡°I don¡¯t know what Senior Bai¡¯s intention is. If you didn¡¯t come to win me over, what do you mean?¡±


    ¡°I just want to know, Yang Chen, my friend, who did you learn your alchemy skills from?¡± Bai Yunfei asked.


    ¡°Self-taught.¡± Yang Chen replied without any hesitation.


    There was nothing to hide.


    In his previous and current life, his alchemy skills were all self-taught.


    Of course, one couldn¡¯t say it was entirely so.


    Because all the top alchemists were his teachers.


    In his previous life, no matter how top-notch an alchemist was, when they set up various measures to prevent theft of their skills during alchemy, such as prohibition or formation, it was impossible for those who wanted to steal their skills. However, all these precautions were in vain before him. As long as he took a look, he could learn those alchemy skills and then make the same elixir.


    This also caused many alchemists to curse him behind his back in his previous life.


    Later, in any occasion with him, there were hardly any alchemists who dared to practice alchemy. Even the top-tier alchemists didn¡¯t dare to come out.


    Who would dare?


    As soon as someone used their unique elixir to make a pill, he could create a new one the next day. Moreover, the effect of the elixir would not be worse than the original one.


    As for teaching, nobody had ever taught Yang Chen. It was all self-taught.


    So, saying it was self-taught was not unreasonable.


    Bai Yunfei was completely shocked.


    He knew very well what it meant to achieve Yang Chen¡¯s level of alchemy through self-study. In fact, even a second-grade alchemist who had learned alchemy by himself would have been enough for their Huangshan Sect to draw in. At that time, the Huangshan Sect could just slightly teach, package them, and cultivate a new Alchemy Master.


    Yang Chen?


    He achieved at least third-grade middle-stage through his own exploration. It was impossible for the Huangshan Sect not to consider him. At the very least, after some training, Yang Chen¡¯s alchemy talent would be no worse than his proudest disciple, Fan Shijie.


    Thinking of this, Bai Yunfei stopped hiding and said straightforwardly: ¡°Yang


    Chen, my friend, my purpose in coming here today is very simple. Our Huangshan Sect does intend to win you over, but we are offering you very loose conditions and will not hinder your choice of sect!¡±


    ¡°What does the senior mean?¡± Yang Chen asked without hesitation.


    Bai Yunfei laughed: ¡°Isn¡¯t it simple? You can practice alchemy at our Huangshan Sect. Even if you aren¡¯t our disciple in name, our Huangshan Sect will still open its doors to you. I don¡¯t know what you think, Yang Chen, my friend, but as long as you are willing, there is no one in our Huangshan Sect who wouldn¡¯t welcome you. I can accept you as a disciple anytime!¡±


    ¡°Even if you join the Yuanshan Sect or the Beishan Main City later, it doesn¡¯t matter. You will still be their person in name, and between you and us, it will be regarded as a relationship of interest!¡±


    ¡°What does the senior want to gain by doing so?¡± Yang Chen was extremely curious. Bai Yunfei touched his chin: ¡°Monopoly!¡±


    ¡°Monopoly?¡±


    Bai Yunfei nodded: ¡°That¡¯s right, monopoly. The purpose of our Huangshan Sect since its establishment is to not let go of any talented alchemists. Even if an alchemist can¡¯t become one of us, we have to establish a relationship with them. Otherwise, how can our Huangshan Sect monopolize the various elixirs in North Mountain County?¡±


    Yang Chen laughed.


    This Bai Yunfei was really good at business.


    Unlike the Linghe Sect, which was purely doing business, the Huangshan Sect did just the elixir business.


    ¡°As long as you agree, Yang Chen, my friend, I can accept you as a disciple, teach you alchemy personally, and provide you with various alchemy secrets of the Huangshan Sect and everything else that is beneficial to alchemy. All we need is when you achieve success in the Way of Alchemy, you must give fifty percent of the elixirs you make to Huangshan Sect to handle. In addition, you must share your alchemy insights with Huangshan Sect!¡± Bai Yunfei said sincerely..

 Chapter 306 - Chapter 306: Chapter 303: Introducing You to a Disciple_l

    Chapter 306: Chapter 303: Introducing You to a Disciple_l


    Translator: 549690339


    Honestly, the conditions Bai Yunfei proposed were quite extraordinary, and would have tempted anyone else.


    Indeed, the conditions were outstanding as Yang Chen would be able to learn various alchemy techniques from the Huangshan Sect and enjoy many of their exclusive alchemy teachings. All he had to do was give 50% of his alchemy production to the Huangshan Sect for handling after he grew up.


    For a young alchemy genius, this was a great deal.


    However¡­


    It was different for Yang Chen.


    With Yang Chen¡¯s vision and knowledge, he could casually concoct an elixir that the entire Huangshan Sect wouldn¡¯t be able to refine. How could he be swayed by Bai Yunfei¡¯s proposal? As for Bai Yunfei wanting to take him as an apprentice, it was even more impossible. Yang Chen not teaching Bai Yunfei was already a concession, but Bai Yunfei teaching him?


    But he couldn¡¯t say such things out loud.


    Moreover, Bai Yunfei was sincere in his proposal, and Yang Chen felt embarrassed to turn him down.


    After some thought, Yang Chen clasped his hands and said, ¡°Senior Bai, I am truly grateful for your sincerity, but I have not given much thought to alchemy in the long term, even though your conditions are indeed tempting.¡± Although Yang Chen had declined gently, Bai Yunfei still knew that he had been rejected.


    Thinking of how he had offered such enticing conditions and still been rejected, Bai Yunfei couldn¡¯t help but feel a bit displeased, although he didn¡¯t show it on his face.


    Being very perceptive, Yang Chen could understand Bai Yunfei¡¯s emotions.


    He spoke gently, ¡°Senior, rest assured, if I ever achieve success in alchemy, at most I will only sell a few elixirs occasionally, and won¡¯t obstruct the


    Huangshan Sect¡¯s alchemy interests.¡±


    Hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, Bai Yunfei¡¯s expression relaxed considerably.


    In reality, Bai Yunfei¡¯s primary concern was that the monopoly effect of the


    Huangshan Sect would be broken by individual alchemists. However, Yang Chen didn¡¯t seem interested in large-scale alchemy production.


    Thus, Bai Yunfei felt more at ease.


    At this thought, Bai Yunfei couldn¡¯t help but feel a sense of unwillingness, ¡°I understand, Yang Chen. Your martial arts cultivation is also outstanding, and you have a bright future ahead. You do not need to be constrained to the path of elixir commerce. However, are you sure you don¡¯t want to reconsider? If you have any requests, as a representative of the Sect Leader of the Huangshan Sect, I can try my best to fulfill them.¡±


    Not only did he value Yang Chen¡¯s alchemy talent, but also his martial arts talent.


    As long as there was a connection, it would certainly be a profitable venture for the Huangshan Sect.


    Yang Chen was determined to decline, but upon further thought, he came up with an idea: ¡°Senior Bai, although I might not be able to accept you as my master, I can introduce you to another alchemy genius.¡±


    ¡°Oh? What kind of alchemy genius?¡± Bai Yunfei asked subconsciously, not taking it too seriously in his heart.


    How amazing could an alchemy genius be?


    Yang Chen noticed Bai Yunfei¡¯s skeptical expression, coughed twice, and then lowered his voice, ¡°Senior Bai, have you ever heard of the Body of Capturing Souls?¡±


    ¡°What¡­ What?! The Body of Capturing Souls? Yang Chen, my friend, you mustn¡¯t be joking with me¡­ That alchemy genius you mentioned¡­¡± Bai Yunfei¡¯s eyes widened in disbelief.


    ¡°Just as Senior Bai imagined, the genius I¡¯m talking about possesses the Body of Capturing Souls!¡± Yang Chen said with a breezy smile.


    The person he spoke of was none other than Song Chen, the little guy from the Song Family who was looked down upon by others.


    Initially, Yang Chen hadn¡¯t thought of this matter because he believed that his connection with Song Chen had come to an end after helping him. It was up to the kid himself to seize future opportunities. However, when he saw Bai Yunfei¡¯s eagerness to recruit an apprentice, he thought of Song Chen. With his unique Body of Capturing Souls, wasn¡¯t Song Chen just in need of an alchemy master to guide him?


    At this point, Bai Yunfei seemed to understand the power of the Body of Capturing Souls.


    As he looked at Bai Yunfei, the man appeared to be in a daze, staring at Yang Chen with astonishment. He took a deep breath and exclaimed, ¡°Yang Chen, you have to be serious about this matter!¡±


    ¡°Senior, do I look like I¡¯m joking with you?¡± Yang Chen asked gently.


    Looking into Yang Chen¡¯s eyes, Bai Yunfei thought carefully and couldn¡¯t find any reason to question his words.


    Yang Chen was indeed not joking.


    But the Body of Capturing Souls¡­


    He understood what this body constitution represented. It was something that every alchemist dreamt about. Among the Huangshan Sect¡¯s history, there had only been one person with such alchemy constitution.


    During that generation, the Huangshan Sect was at its peak, and even approached the status of the Three Hegemons.


    The Body of Capturing Souls was like having an alchemy machine. Given proper cultivation and training, it represented an endless supply of spirit stones.


    Thinking of this, Bai Yunfei hurriedly asked, ¡°Young friend Yang Chen, where is this person with the Body of Capturing Souls? Did they also participate in this alchemy knockout competition?¡±


    ¡°No, this little guy is unremarkable and even considered a martial arts waste in his own clan,¡± Yang Chen said with a bitter smile.


    ¡°How could this be?¡± Bai Yunfei¡¯s eyes widened with a touch of anger. For an alchemy genius being considered a martial arts waste¡­


    This was simply absurd!


    Yang Chen continued slowly, ¡°Senior Bai, if nothing goes wrong, Song Chen should currently be in the Song Family of Liaocheng. I believe that with the power of the Huangshan Sect, you can easily find Song Chen. When the time comes, just tell him that I recommended him, and I¡¯m sure he will be willing to become your apprentice. Song Chen has some connection with me, so I hope that the Huangshan Sect won¡¯t treat him unfairly in the future.¡±


    ¡°Of course not! Speaking of today¡¯s matter, since Yang Chen is not interested, I will take my leave for now. If this Body of Capturing Souls is genuine, I, Bai Yunfei, will personally express my gratitude in the future.¡± Bai Yunfei said hurriedly, and with a wave, he disappeared from the spot.


    Bai Yunfei was indeed anxious.


    You must be joking.


    Although Yang Chen was talented in alchemy, he had no intention of joining the Huangshan Sect.


    In contrast, he had another alchemy genius with the Body of Capturing Souls, treated as a waste by others, waiting for him. There was no room for hesitation.


    Without thinking too much, Bai Yunfei decided to personally make a trip to Liaocheng to see what this Body of Capturing Souls was like. If it were genuine, he would immediately bring that genius under his wing without a second thought. Missing such a talent was not an option.


    Seeing Bai Yunfei anxiously leaving, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but smile. At the same time, he quietly took a load off his mind: ¡°This Body of Capturing Souls is indeed a rare constitution, but I¡¯m just an idle person with no time to accept Song Chen as my apprentice. Today, I have given him another chance by introducing Bai Yunfei to him. I believe that after Song Chen enters the Huangshan Sect, he will have a broader future.¡± He had done all he could for the little guy..

 Chapter 307 - Chapter 307: Chapter 304: The Start of the Alchemy Top Eight Competition_l

    Chapter 307: Chapter 304: The Start of the Alchemy Top Eight Competition_l


    Translator: 549690339


    The second day, the alchemy knockout competition¡¯s Top 8 finals.


    Yang Chen and the Zhou family members came together, and as soon as they sat on the viewing platform, it caused a commotion. The reason for the commotion was not the Zhou family, but Yang Chen. Comparatively, Yang Chen performed exceptionally well yesterday, coupled with his performance in the Secret Realm Selection Competition, he left a deep impression on many people. ¡°It¡¯s Yang Chen!¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen is here.¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t know what kind of luck the Zhou family has to be able to get together with Yang Chen. Now Yang Chen is quite popular, and the major sects all want to attract Yang Chen to join their own sect.¡±


    ¡°If our Hai family could also establish a relationship with Yang Chen, it would be great. This Yang Chen has both excellent martial talent and alchemy abilities. He is a true dual cultivator of martial arts and alchemy. Give this child another ten years or so; who can estimate his prospects?¡±


    ¡°I wonder how well Yang Chen will perform in this alchemy knockout competition today. Now that we enter the Top 8 finals, we will encounter some fierce characters. If Yang Chen is lucky, maybe he can make it to the finals; if he encounters some powerful geniuses from the start, it will be difficult.¡±


    ¡°I think it¡¯s unlikely. Yang Chen seems to only know how to refine one kind of Essence Pill. Although this Essence Pill comes from his hands and can produce a terrifying number of nine at a time, so what? Today¡¯s Top 8 finals, hehe, there are quite a few third-tier high rank and perfect alchemy masters.¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen¡¯s Essence Pill can win against Grade 3 middle rank pills with quantity, but it¡¯s harder to win against Grade 3 high rank and perfect pills.¡±


    People were discussing, and there were some who did not think highly of Yang Chen.


    Because Yang Chen¡¯s performance yesterday was too monotonous, unlike those other geniuses whose pills were incredibly diverse, and each attempt was different. Yang Chen? From the beginning to the end, he only refined Essence Pills and nothing else.


    Obviously, relying on a third-grade low-level Essence Pill to achieve good results in the beginning is not difficult, but later on, it won¡¯t be that easy.


    Everyone here is truly skilled.


    No one is all show.


    Yang Chen could hear some of the discussions that reached his ears, but he remained silent and calm.


    This made Zhou Haoran, who was curious about how confident Yang Chen was, close his mouth involuntarily.


    About one hour later, the viewing platform was full, and all the young alchemists who should have arrived were already present. After waiting for another cup of tea, the competition today officially began.


    At this moment, Elder Hu and the referees were already present.


    Elder Hu stood with his hands behind his back, and without much aura, slowly said, ¡°It seems that all of you who should be here have arrived. If that is the case, the competition can begin. The Top 8 competition is different from yesterday, as it is held in batches. Now I announce, the first match, Yang Chen, versus Li Xianbin.¡±


    As his words fell, the expressions of the people on the viewing platform became interesting.


    Yang Chen versus Li Xianbin?


    ¡°Just now, we were saying that if Yang Chen were lucky, he could get a good ranking. Now, it seems that Yang Chen¡¯s luck is really bad since he encountered Li Xianbin in his first match.¡±


    ¡°Li Xianbin is Master Hong Da, the alchemy grandmaster¡¯s direct disciple. He reached the level of a third-tier perfect alchemy master at a young age. Although he does not have a hundred percent certainty to refine perfect third -grade elixirs, refining third-tier high rank pills is almost a sure thing.¡±


    ¡°Yeah, if Yang Chen encountered someone who could only refine grade 3 middle rank pills, with his understanding of the Essence Pill, his victory would be almost guaranteed. But, hehe, Li Xianbin can easily refine grade 3 high rank pills; low-grade ones can¡¯t beat high rank pills unless their quantity reaches perfection. ¡±


    This is common knowledge in the alchemy field.


    If there¡¯s a difference of one rank, victory can be achieved through quantity.


    If there¡¯s a two-rank difference, victory is only possible if your pill is perfect and flawless.


    If there¡¯s a three-rank difference, no matter how many pills you refine, you can¡¯t win.


    Yang Chen heard Li Xianbin¡¯s name and asked curiously, ¡°Master Zhou, who is this Li Xianbin?¡±


    ¡°Well, this is a tricky opponent. Yang Chen, my friend, you must give it your all. In our North Mountain County, there are only a few famous Alchemists, and among them, Master Hong Da is one of the few with the highest achievement in understanding alchemy. Even the Huangshan Sect does not dare to underestimate him, and this Li Xianbin is his direct disciple,¡± said Zhou Haoran with a serious expression.


    Worried that Yang Chen might take it lightly, he hurriedly said, ¡°According to my understanding, Li Xianbin is unlikely to refine a perfect third-grade elixir. Even if he manages to refine a perfect pill by chance, it will be of an inferior quality at best. So, he will most likely refine a third-grade high rank pill. Yang Chen, my friend, you need to think of some countermeasures.¡±


    Hearing this, Yang Chen nodded thoughtfully.


    Since Elder Hu had already called his name, he would no longer hesitate, he directly stepped onto the ring.


    As soon as he entered the ring, all eyes were gathered on Yang Chen.


    Yang Chen felt helpless, never expecting that his first match would come so soon. He didn¡¯t know whether to say his luck was good or bad.


    While thinking, Yang Chen looked at Li Xianbin and bowed his hand to show respect.


    Li Xianbin didn¡¯t show any particular character, but he still bowed in response to Yang Chen. Then he sat down without saying a word.


    ¡°The match begins!¡±


    After the referee shouted, Yang Chen and Li Xianbin simultaneously took out their pill furnaces and began to carefully refine the elixirs.


    ¡°Grade 3 high rank pill?¡± After watching Li Xianbin¡¯s materials and techniques, Yang Chen confirmed Li Xianbin¡¯s pill and began to put the materials into the pill furnace according to his refining plan.


    ¡°Li Xianbin¡¯s technique is so skilled!¡±


    ¡°It seems that Master Hong Da has carefully cultivated Li Xianbin. He¡¯s so promising at such a young age!¡±


    ¡°Isn¡¯t it? It is said that Master Hong Da loves his direct disciple very much, treating him as his successor!¡±


    Everyone on the viewing platform was discussing, while Yang Chen and Li Xianbin were focusing on their refining process.


    Finally, after half an incense stick¡¯s time, the smell of the elixir spread from the pill furnace. Li Xianbin finished refining first, with joy on his face. He smiled and said, ¡°Respected senior referees, I have successfully refined the elixir.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s a Rainbow Pill. It is said that when consumed, it can regenerate rotten flesh in a short time. It is used for those who have been heavily injured but have no other solutions. This elixir is a unique skill of Master Hong Da.¡± ¡°It¡¯s going to be tough for Yang Chen now, a third-grade high rank pill!¡±

 Chapter 308 - Chapter 308: Chapter 305: Duel Between Two Strong Fighters_l

    Chapter 308: Chapter 305: Duel Between Two Strong Fighters_l


    Translator: 549690339


    Seeing Yang Chen still refining the elixir at a leisurely pace, many people did not think highly of him.


    With his ability to only refine Essence Pills at a third -grade high level, the hope of winning was extremely slim. However, no one really cared about it.


    After all, Yang Chen, a genius who specializes in martial arts, having some shortcomings in the Way of Alchemy is quite normal. Reaching his current level is already quite impressive. As of now, there hadn¡¯t been a young prodigy who had achieved extraordinary results in both martial arts and alchemy.


    Li Xianbin did not feel any sense of superiority when facing Yang Chen. After finishing refining, he simply sat at his original spot calmly, waiting for Yang Chen to complete his alchemy.


    Not long after Li Xianbin finished refining, a pill fragrance also emerged from Yang Chen¡¯s pill furnace.


    ¡°Yang Chen, Li Xianbin has refined a Rainbow Pill. What kind of elixir have you refined?¡± The referees asked in confusion.


    Yang Chen took out an elixir from his pill furnace; astonishingly, it looked exactly like the Essence Pill he had started with.


    Yang Chen spoke gently, ¡°Honorable referees, the elixir I refined is still an


    Essence Pill.¡±


    ¡°If that¡¯s the case, then we¡¯ll declare Li Xianbin the winner.¡± Some of the referees were disappointed. They originally thought Yang Chen had some hidden trump card that he hadn¡¯t used yet, only to find out that Yang Chen¡¯s strategy was completely reliant on a single move.


    No matter what, nine Essence Pills winning against one Rainbow Pill was still a bit far-fetched.


    Li Xianbin also courteously said, ¡°Brother Yang Chen, it seems that I have won by a slim chance.¡±


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t really dislike Li Xianbin, but it was impossible for him to lose that easily.


    He smiled and said, ¡°Referees, please don¡¯t be in a hurry to announce the result.¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen what do you still want to say?¡± The referees asked, puzzled.


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but laugh in his heart, for he had more than just something to say.


    Otherwise, he would have already lost.


    With that in mind, Yang Chen didn¡¯t bother to explain anything and shook all the elixirs from the pill furnace. At a glance, there were a total of eleven Essence Pills, and without exception, their textures were round, emitting a faint light. That was the symbol of a supreme-grade elixir.


    The most crucial factor was the quantity!


    Eleven pills.


    This was a very sensitive number.


    Because the maximum limit of Essence Pills that could be produced with one furnace of materials was eleven!


    What did this signify?


    It signified that Yang Chen had refined the Essence Pills to their utmost limit, achieving perfection.


    ¡°What?¡±


    Whether it was the audience on the viewing platform, the referees, or Li Xianbin, they were all dumbfounded.


    ¡°Who won?¡±


    ¡°Logically, there isn¡¯t much difference between nine and eleven, so Yang Chen shouldn¡¯t be able to win.¡±


    ¡°Nonsense! You obviously don¡¯t know anything; there is a big difference between nine and eleven! Eleven represents the limit. With one furnace of materials, it¡¯s extremely difficult to refine to the limit. It requires impeccable techniques and skills, and one mistake could lead to imperfections. Although it¡¯s just a difference of two pills, it separates heaven and earth!¡± Some experienced alchemists in the viewing platform shouted.


    ¡°So, Yang Chen actually won?¡±


    Those referees had the most say in this matter.They looked at each other with bitter smiles on their faces.


    They originally thought that Yang Chen had only refined nine Essence Pills, but to their surprise, Yang Chen had actually performed fiercely, refining eleven at once!


    Eleven Essence Pills was a perfect performance, a display of the flawless and impeccable technique of an alchemist. It could even surpass a Third-grade High -level Rainbow Pill.


    Thinking of this, the referees could only announce the result one by one.


    ¡°Yang Chen wins ! ¡±


    Yang Chen stood up at this time, cupping his hands toward Li Xianbin: ¡°Brother Li, it was an extraordinary performance by Yang Mou that barely won just now. I hope Brother Li will not be discouraged.¡±


    Li Xianbin had an extraordinary temperament, and he looked at Yang Chen with a faint smile: ¡°Little Brother Yang, don¡¯t be polite. I admit my defeat wholeheartedly. If there¡¯s a chance, I hope you¡¯ll come to my Mountain Torrent Graceful Garden for a visit. We can delve into the secrets of the Way of Alchemy together. I believe both I and my master will be very welcoming.¡±


    ¡°Certainly!¡± Yang Chen answered graciously.


    This Li Xianbin was indeed a suitable friend. However, it was too early to talk about it now.


    After winning, Yang Chen didn¡¯t show much surprise; he calmly returned to the viewing platform.


    Although his victory caused quite a commotion, the waves quickly subsided.


    The first reason was that Yang Chen had always refined Essence Pills, which was not fresh, so it was probably an extraordinary performance that led to this result. If he really encountered a strong opponent, it was only a matter of time before Yang Chen was eliminated. The second reason was that the upcoming battle was extraordinarily exciting.


    ¡°Fan Shijie versus Xiao Yunfeng!¡±


    Fan Shijie was the primary alchemist of the Huangshan Sect.


    While Xiao Yunfeng was the alchemy genius personally cultivated by Beishan Main City!


    The two geniuses were the only Tier 4 alchemists in this knockout alchemy competition held by Beishan Main City!


    Tier 4 was a realm worthy of admiration among alchemists.


    The clash between these two naturally attracted the attention of many, so there was much discussion and eyes were glued to the ring where the two had already stepped on.


    ¡°Both of these two are the top alchemy geniuses in this knockout competition. I wonder who will come out on top.¡±


    ¡°Xiao Yunfeng is a fourth-tier intermediate alchemy master, while Fan Shijie is only a fourth-tier junior alchemy master; there is a level difference between the two. However, it¡¯s not impossible for Fan Shijie to win, as long as Xiao Yunfeng refines an entry-level fourth-grade elixir.¡±


    ¡°I heard that when Fan Shijie was at Huangshan Sect, he had successfully refined entry-level fourth-grade elixirs, and his success rate was not low. That¡¯s why he was granted the title of fourth-tier junior alchemy master.¡±


    Yang Chen also showed some interest in this battle between Fan Shijie and Xiao Yunfeng. He looked at the ring with slightly raised eyebrows.


    Xiao Yunfeng appeared amiable, but there was a tinge of disdain in his eyes as he stared at Fan Shijie. Nevertheless, he still spoke gently, ¡°Brother Fan, please give me some leeway in the upcoming match.¡±


    ¡°Brother Yunfeng, you¡¯re joking. How can my humble tricks impress someone like you with such a discerning eye?¡± Fan Shijie cupped his hands in return.


    The two finally stopped acting polite, sat down, and took out their respective Pill Furnaces.


    It was at the moment when they took out their Pill Furnaces that the gap between them became apparent.


    Although Fan Shijie¡¯s Pill Furnace was made of good material, it was not considered precious in the end.


    However, when Xiao Yunfeng brought his own Pill Furnace out, the dazzling golden light truly shocked everyone present. ¡°The Purple Yin Pill Furnace!¡±


    ¡°Indeed, it is the Purple Yin Pill Furnace!¡±

 Chapter 309 - Chapter 309: Chapter 306: Yuwen Hao 1

    Chapter 309: Chapter 306: Yuwen Hao 1


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°What¡¯s the Purple Yin Pill Furnace?¡±


    ¡°You don¡¯t know? It¡¯s a treasure furnace. a real alchemv treasure furnace!


    With Yang Chen¡¯s knowledge, he naturally recognized the preciousness of the Purple Yin Pill Furnace at a glance. As the discussion suggested, this Purple Yin Pill Furnace was indeed a ¡®treasure furnace¡¯.


    Not every pill furnace can be called a treasure furnace. The value of a treasure furnace, although not as precious as a strange fire in flames, is still a rare breed among pill furnaces.


    It can be said that alchemists who own a treasure furnace will have a far easier time when refining pills, even achieving effects that are difficult for other alchemists to reach.


    Yet, Xiao Yunfeng used a treasure furnace during the alchemy process.


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but laugh, admitting that there were loopholes to exploit in this Alchemy Knockout Competition.


    Take Xiao Yunfeng for example. Yang Chen would bet that without the Purple


    Yin Pill Furnace, Xiao Yunfeng could at most be a Fourth-tier Junior Alchemy Master and might not even reach that level. But with the Purple Yin Pill


    Furnace, Xiao Yunfeng instantly became a Fourth-tier Intermediate Alchemist.


    There was no way around it ¨C the effects of the treasure furnace were just too significant. With the same materials and methods, the treasure furnace¡¯s pill formation success rate was much higher. Even if Xiao Yunfeng himself was not confident in refining Fourth-grade middle-stage pills, with the treasure furnace, he could refine them with a high degree of certainty.


    The Alchemy Knockout Competition did not prohibit the use of treasure furnaces, and there were no restrictions on either pill furnaces or strange fires.


    It was unavoidable.


    Since Xiao Yunfeng was a genius of Beishan Main City, the rules would naturally favor their own talents in the city.


    This disappointed Yang Chen even more. As a matter of fact, basic knowledge of alchemists suggests that low-grade alchemists should not use treasure furnaces, as they can easily affect the user and even lead to instability in their cultivation.


    Fourth-Tier Alchemists¡­


    In Yang Chen¡¯s view, they were obviously still low-grade alchemists.


    However, compared to that, with the presence of the Purple Yin Pill Furnace, Fan Shijie was in an awkward and embarrassing situation.


    When Fan Shijie saw Xiao Yunfeng bring out the treasure furnace, his face showed a sigh of regret, apparently knowing something about Xiao Yunfeng owning an alchemy treasure furnace.


    ¡°Brother Xiao, please go ahead,¡± Fan Shijie said.


    Xiao Yunfeng appeared amiable on the surface and said a polite word, but in his heart, he sneered.


    ¡°Alchemy Genius?¡±


    Xiao Yunfeng snorted in his heart, ¡°The Huangshan Sect is just the Huangshan


    Sect after all. Their so-called main force is still far from being my match. This Purple Yin Pill Furnace is the gap between us!¡±


    In an instant, the two great alchemy geniuses began refining pills.


    Yang Chen took one look at their techniques and could already predict the outcome.


    Xiao Yunfeng was refining a fourth-grade middle-stage pill, the Qinghuang Pill, while Fan Shijie was refining an Entry-level Fourth-grade Elixir, the Yuanmei Pill.


    It¡¯s not that Fan Shijie was inferior to Xiao Yunfeng. Compared to him, Yang


    Chen favored Fan Shijie¡¯s breadth of mind and alchemy level more. Fan Shijie¡¯s alchemy techniques were clearly much stronger than Xiao Yunfeng¡¯s by a large margin. If it wasn¡¯t for the Purple Yin Pill Furnace, defeating Fan Shijie would have been wishful thinking for Xiao Yunfeng.


    However, the difference was solely due to the Purple Yin Pill Furnace.


    As expected, about half an hour later, the result was revealed.


    Just as Yang Chen had predicted, Fan Shijie lost disastrously.¡±Xiao Yunfeng, fourth-grade middle-stage pills, wins with the Qinghuang Pill!¡± The referee


    announced tne result.


    With his victory, Xiao Yunfeng¡¯s confidence soared significantly.


    In the entire Alchemy Knockout Competition, the only one he found to be a tough opponent was Fan Shijie. Now that he had defeated Fan Shijie, the corners of his mouth curled up, and his confidence surged: ¡°Brother Fan, it seems that your alchemy skills still need some refining.¡± Hearing this, Yang Chen laughed.


    Was Xiao Yunfeng truly ignorant or just pretending to be?


    If it weren¡¯t for the absence of the Purple Yin Pill Furnace, would Xiao Yunfeng have any chance of defeating Fan Shijie?


    Fan Shijie, unexpectedly calm, did not say much and jumped off the ring. This broad-mindedness made Yang Chen secretly nod his head. Fan Shijie still had a considerable future in the field of alchemy. Bai Yunfei had a good eye.


    ¡°The third battle, Yuwen Hao versus Huang Bo!¡±


    ¡°Yuwen Hao, the second main force of the Huangshan Sect!¡±


    ¡°There is no suspense in this battle!¡±


    ¡°Isn¡¯t it? Even though Beishan Main City will take first place in this Alchemy


    Knockout Competition, is Xiao Yunfeng in control of the Purple Yin Pill


    Furnace and has enough alchemy level? Hey, who will win? Now, the


    Huangshan Sect¡¯s first main force is out. There¡¯s only Yuwen Hao left.¡±


    ¡°But Yuwen Hao is far from Fan Shijie. Even if he wins against Huang Bo, can he defeat Xiao Yunfeng?¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen¡¯s alchemy level is not bad either. He might be able to compete with


    Xiao Yunfeng, right?¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen, haha, you¡¯re thinking too much. He¡¯s far behind.¡±


    The third battle went as expected, and Yuwen Hao, the second main force of the Huangshan Sect, won eventually.


    Finally, the four battles ended, and the four finalists were determined. They were Yang Chen, Yuwen Hao, Xiao Yunfeng, and a teenager named Zhang Feiyang, who was a direct disciple of a great Alchemist, just like Li Xianbin.


    Now that the top four had been decided, Elder Hu announced loudly, ¡°Next, we will go from four to two and compete for the top two places. I announce that


    Yang Chen will face Yuwen Hao!¡±


    Upon hearing this, people in the viewing platform burst into laughter.


    ¡°Yang Chen is going up against Yuwen Hao.¡±


    ¡°Although the champion will definitely be Xiao Yunfeng, the battle between


    Yang Chen and Yuwen Hao should be quite exciting. Yang Chen can only refine Essence Pills, but Yuwen Hao is different. His level is sufficient to support him in refining perfect third-grade elixirs!¡±


    ¡°Even if Yang Chen has a deep understanding of Essence Pills and refines them well, what can he do? He still falls short compared to Yuwen Hao. No matter how perfect the third-grade elementary pills he refines are, there is still a gap between them and the perfect third-grade pills. It will be extremely difficult for him to win!¡±


    Instantly, the crowd was abuzz with discussion.


    Yang Chen naturally didn¡¯t care about what others thought. He patted his body and stepped onto the ring.


    At the same time, Yuwen Hao arrived on the ring. Seeing Yang Chen stepping onto the ring, he raised his eyebrows and sneered, ¡°Yang Chen, I didn¡¯t expect you to have the courage to stand on this ring. If I were you, I would just step down and avoid humiliating myself. Do you think you can beat me by just refining Essence Pills?¡±


    Facing Yuwen Hao¡¯s mockery, Yang Chen grinned, ¡°That¡¯s none of your concern, my friend.¡±


    ¡°Alright, enough talk. Let¡¯s get started,¡± Yuwen Hao said coldly with a smile, not taking Yang Chen seriously at all.


    Although he didn¡¯t get first place, stepping on others and getting second place was still satisfying to him.


    In his eyes, there was a significant gap between him and Yang Chen, who could only refine a few Essence Pills..

 Chapter 310 - Chapter 310: Chapter 307: Entry-level Fourth-grade Elixir 1

    Chapter 310: Chapter 307: Entry-level Fourth-grade Elixir 1


    Translator: 549690339


    As the referee announced the start, Yuwen Hao slowly brought out his pill furnace, seemingly confident of victory. He placed the materials inside, then proceeded to use his alchemy techniques and methods.


    ¡°A perfect third-grade elixir, the Blazing Fire Pill?¡±


    Yang Chen quickly analyzed the elixir Yuwen Hao was refining just by looking at his alchemy techniques.


    Seeing that Yuwen Hao was refining a perfect third-grade elixir, Yang Chen shook his head helplessly. Facing a perfect third-grade elixir, he would not be able to win with only Essence Pills.


    It seemed that he would need to use some of his true abilities.


    With this thought, a bitter smile appeared on Yang Chen¡¯s face.


    Poor his materials. The higher the grade, the rarer and more precious the materials required. If possible, he would not want to refine higher-grade elixirs, as those materials were all priceless spirit stones!


    To obtain these alchemy materials, he had spent all the spirit stones given to him by the Linghe Sect Elder just yesterday.


    However, upon further thoughts, once the elixirs were refined, people would surely buy them. It wouldn¡¯t be a complete loss in business, so he quickly calmed down and carefully entered the alchemy state.


    Before long, Yuwen Hao¡¯s expression grew more delighted. After a thunder-like bellow, a pill fragrance overflowed, and Yuwen Hao laughed loudly, ¡°Referee Sir, this is the elixir I refined, the Blazing Fire Pill! Now, can you announce the result?¡±


    Seeing Yuwen Hao refine the Blazing Fire Pill, the referees looked at Yang Chen and shook their heads.


    Considering the Blazing Fire Pill was a perfect third-grade elixir, it was unlikely for Yang Chen to win.


    However, following the rules, they wouldn¡¯t hastily judge the outcome. They said, ¡°No need to rush. Let¡¯s wait for Yang Chen to finish his alchemy. It¡¯s not too late to make a decision after that!¡±


    Hearing this, Yuwen Hao impatiently replied, ¡°This Yang Chen really likes to humiliate himself and waste time. If I were him, I would have admitted defeat long ago. How can a few Essence Pills even compare? It¡¯s so embarrassing!¡±


    ¡°Embarrassing?¡± At this moment, Yang Chen slowly withdrew his posture.


    Then, accompanied by a strong pill fragrance, he gradually stood up, ¡°Yuwen Hao, I don¡¯t know where you got the confidence to judge others¡¯ alchemy, but it¡¯s still too early to criticize others with your current status. If I were you, I would go back and practice for another two years.¡±


    ¡°Hmph, it¡¯s not your place to interfere with how I act. Telling me to go back and practice for another two years? Who do you think you are? Just quickly take out your Essence Pills. Let¡¯s see how many you can refine,¡± Yuwen Hao sneered.


    Yuwen Hao had clearly seen Yang Chen¡¯s match against Li Xianbin that day.


    He believed that Yang Chen was merely lucky to have successfully refined the Essence Pill just now.


    However, so what?


    Essence Pills were still too weak to compete against him. Even if Yang Chen perfectly refined eleven Essence Pills, he still wouldn¡¯t be able to win.


    At this time, Yang Chen yawned lazily, then lifted the lid of the pill furnace, and an elixir fell into his palm.


    The elixir emitted a faint light, making people¡¯s eyes brighten.


    ¡°This is¡­¡±


    ¡°This is an entry-level fourth-grade elixir, the Cloud Sea Pill. Consuming one pill can equal half a year of bitter cultivation for those in the Origin Martial Realm. Although you can only consume at most five of these pills, they are still highly coveted treasures for those in the Origin Martial Realm,¡± Yang Chen explained.


    It goes without saying how precious a pill that can replace half a year of bitter cultivation is for those in the Origin Martial Realm.


    ¡°This..¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen actually refined an entry-level fourth-grade elixir.¡±


    ¡°Wasn¡¯t he only able to refine Essence Pills?¡±


    ¡°Wait, who said that Yang Chen can only refine Essence Pills? It seems like


    Yang Chen never said that himself. Who spread the rumor?¡±Many people saw Yang Chen only refining Essence Pills and subconsciously thought that he could only refine Essence Pills. This assumption spread and everyone began to believe that Yang Chen could only refine Essence Pills, even Yuwen Hao was no exception.


    But now, thinking about it more carefully.


    Just because Yang Chen only refines Essence Pills, that doesn¡¯t mean he can only refine Essence Pills.


    People hide their tricks, not flaunting them hastily.


    Now that this Cloud Sea Pill comes out, it has thoroughly shocked everyone.


    Yang Chen¡¯s abilities are not as simple as just a Third Grade Alchemist; this Yang Chen has obviously reached the Fourth-Rank Lower-grade, or even higher level!


    Yang Chen held the pill and calmly said, ¡°Yuwen Hao, sorry to disappoint you, but this time, I didn¡¯t refine a Cloud Sea Pill!¡±


    Seeing the pill in Yang Chen¡¯s hand, Yuwen Hao¡¯s eyes widened, gulping before taking a step back: ¡°You, you!¡±


    ¡°Referee, you can announce the results now,¡± Yang Chen calmly said, not wanting to waste any more words with Yuwen Hao.


    ¡°Yang Chen, Fourth-Rank Lower-grade Cloud Sea Pill, wins!¡± The referees announced the result.


    Yuwen Hao¡¯s face was full of reluctance and disbelief. His eyes wide, he felt a burning sensation on his face. He still couldn¡¯t believe that Yang Chen, who he didn¡¯t care about, had actually refined a Fourth-Rank Lower-grade elixir that he couldn¡¯t refine to this day.


    Moreover, judging by the material, it was even better than that of his senior brother, Fan Shijie!


    At this moment, no one dared to underestimate Yang Chen anymore.


    A teenager capable of refining Fourth-Rank Lower-grade elixirs, who are you to underestimate others? What right do you have to look down on others?


    It is important to know that a Fourth-grade Alchemist holds a very high status in the entire North Mountain County.


    There is no doubt that Yang Chen not only surprised those on the viewing platform but also left Elder Hu, who had an extraordinary status, staring in shock as he gazed at Yang Chen, with a bit of surprise in his eyes.


    ¡°This little guy is interesting,¡± Elder Hu muttered to himself. Next up was the match between Zhang Feiyang and Xiao Yunfeng.


    As expected, Xiao Yunfeng won decisively.


    After that, it was time for the final match of the Alchemy knockout competition.


    Yang Chen against Xiao Yunfeng.


    Elder Hu stood on the stage and said loudly, ¡°Yang Chen, Xiao Yunfeng, both of you come on stage!¡±


    In an instant, the viewing platform was in chaos and filled with endless discussions, like relentless waves.¡±Yang Chen vs. Xiao Yunfeng, who will win?¡±


    ¡°Isn¡¯t it obvious? Xiao Yunfeng can even refine Fourth-grade middle-stage pills; how can Yang Chen win?¡±


    ¡°Although I don¡¯t like Xiao Yunfeng, I have to admit that there is still a gap between Yang Chen and Xiao Yunfeng.¡±


    ¡°There¡¯s no helping it, the Purple Yin Pill Furnace and his alchemy techniques both make a huge difference.¡±


    ¡°But how do you know that refining a Fourth-Rank Lower-grade pill is Yang


    Chen¡¯s limit?¡±


    ¡°Hey, do you think Yang Chen can pull another surprise? He¡¯s already revealed his trump card once, how could he possibly pull another surprise?¡±

 Chapter 311 - Chapter 311: Chapter 308: Elder Hu’s Anger_l

    Chapter 311: Chapter 308: Elder Hu¡¯s Anger_l


    Translator: 549690339


    Zhou Family, Zhou Yunxi sat on the viewing platform, blinking her big eyes curiously: ¡°Father, who do you think will win between Yang Chen and Xiao Yunfeng?


    ¡°This¡­¡± Zhou Haoran was also uncertain and said: ¡°It¡¯s hard to say. Honestly, I never expected that our young friend Yang Chen would make it this far in the Alchemy Knockout Competition. The genius personally nurtured by Beishan Main City shouldn¡¯t be easily defeated. After all, Xiao Yunfeng possesses the Purple Yin Pill Furnace and can refine Fourth-grade middle-stage pills. He¡¯s not an ordinary Alchemy Genius.¡±


    Not only the Zhou Family members, but the girls from Yanhua Pool were also asking their elders, curious whether Yang Chen could win or not.


    But who could predict the outcome of this battle?


    The key point is that Yang Chen¡¯s current strength seems to be somewhat weaker compared to Xiao Yunfeng.


    At the same time, Yang Chen and Xiao Yunfeng both headed towards the ring.


    If in the beginning, Xiao Yunfeng pretended to be polite because he still felt hindered, then now, after consecutive victories, he became much more confident. As soon as he stepped onto the ring, he glanced at Yang Chen with disdain: ¡°Yang Chen, since you¡¯re here, it means that you still haven¡¯t realized the gap between you and me.¡±


    Yang Chen had no affection for Xiao Yunfeng, and when he heard him speak like this, he narrowed his eyes: ¡°Oh, I¡¯m curious where exactly is the gap between us.¡±


    Having said that, Yang Chen stopped talking, sat down, and took out his Pill Furnace.


    Seeing Yang Chen¡¯s plain Purple Elegance Dan Furnace, Xiao Yunfeng showed a delighted smile: ¡°Still don¡¯t understand?¡±


    Immediately, Xiao Yunfeng took out his Purple Yin Pill Furnace with a bang.


    Purple Elegance and Purple Yin may be only one word apart, but the gap between them is worlds apart.


    Xiao Yunfeng deliberately displayed the difference between his pill furnace and Yang Chen¡¯s.


    ¡°This is the gap between you and me, the gap in status, and the gap in fate!¡±


    Xiao Yunfeng said disdainfully. It seemed inappropriate and he lazily added:


    ¡°That¡¯s right, the result is already obvious, what¡¯s the point of talking to you!¡± Yang Chen didn¡¯t intend to bother with Xiao Yunfeng, letting him blabber on.


    Seeing that Yang Chen showed no reaction, Xiao Yunfeng¡¯s anger surged.


    Yang Chen knew exactly what kind of person Xiao Yunfeng was.


    He was narrow-minded and only cared about himself. It seemed that if anyone displeased him even a little, he would jump up and fight with them. Yang Chen had seen many people like this and didn¡¯t really care about Xiao Yunfeng.


    Indeed, the Pill Furnace could improve the success rate of refining pills to some extent.


    However, this was ultimately limited and not the core of Alchemy. Even with the worst Pill Furnace, Yang Chen could still defeat Xiao Yunfeng!


    At this moment, Yang Chen looked at the referee and asked: ¡°Referee, can we start now?¡±


    ¡°Yes.¡± Seeing that Yang Chen and Xiao Yunfeng had finished their confrontations, the referee announced the start of the match.


    In an instant, Yang Chen leisurely placed his materials into the pill furnace.


    He didn¡¯t even bother to observe what kind of elixir Xiao Yunfeng was refining this time.


    Because he was very clear about Xiao Yunfeng¡¯s abilities. Xiao Yunfeng¡¯s limit was Fourth-grade middle-stage pills.


    And this time, Yang Chen didn¡¯t want to hide any gambit from him.


    Since Xiao Yunfeng looked down on him, Yang Chen would show him what true alchemy was.


    The Pill Battle between Yang Chen and Xiao Yunfeng seemed not to be a fierce fight, but it was still very attractive.


    At this time, Elder Hu stood on high ground, watching Yang Chen and Xiao


    Yunfeng on the ring, and slowly said: ¡®What do you think of Yang Chen?¡±


    ¡°Ordinary, Elder Hu. Since Xiao Yunfeng is not impressive to you, why are you asking about a wild-card like Yang Chen today? No matter how outstanding he is, can he be better than our own Xiao Yunfeng?¡± The referee next to him couldn¡¯t help but ask. He was quite respectful to Elder Hu, who was the number one alchemist in their Beishan Main City.


    Elder Hu stroked his beard: ¡°You guys always talk about wild-cards but don¡¯t take them seriously. But do you know how precious it is for someone to reach such a level through a wild-card approach? If it were you, could you reach this level through wild-cards?¡±


    Those in charge of Beishan Main City¡¯s knockout competition today had embarrassed expressions upon hearing this.


    Elder Hu paced with his hands behind his back: ¡°It is not easy for Yang Chen to reach this level at a young age through a wild-card path. Why didn¡¯t our Beishan Main City recruit him back then? With his performance in both alchemy and the Secret Realm Selection Competition, he would have more than enough qualifications to join us.¡±


    ¡°The decision came from a vote, and the majority believed that Yang Chen has no Divine Body Talent, his cultivation speed is fast, but he will struggle in the later stage. It would still be difficult for him to match Beishan Main City¡¯s status.¡±


    ¡°Ridiculous!¡± Elder Hu sighed: ¡°You keep talking about the Divine Body. Is a genius without a Divine Body no longer a genius? What a narrow-minded group of old fellows.¡±


    He knew very well what those stubborn old fellows in Beishan Main City were like.


    They were always talking about talent as a reason.


    But does it mean that if one doesn¡¯t have a talent for martial arts, they are absolute trash?


    In his eyes, those with talent may not necessarily become powerful ones, and those without talent may not necessarily be unable to become powerful ones.


    If one is not good at Martial Arts, there¡¯s always alchemy, formations, and a variety of other paths. It¡¯s not like one would be completely helpless in life.


    Thinking of this, Elder Hu shook his head.


    ¡°Elder Hu, the decision from above is not something we alchemists can change.


    But speaking of it, Xiao Yunfeng is such an exceptional alchemy genius and you don¡¯t really like him, what¡¯s so good about Yang Chen¡­¡±


    Elder Hu gave Xiao Yunfeng a deep look: ¡°Xiao Yunfeng has a high talent? To put it bluntly, this kid is just relying on the status his father holds in Beishan Main City.¡±


    ¡°Elder Hu, you can¡¯t just say that¡­¡±


    ¡°What? If I say this, what can his father do to me?¡± Elder Hu was indignant: ¡°If it weren¡¯t for that Purple Yin Pill Furnace, it would be difficult for Xiao Yunfeng to even refine a Perfect Third-Grade Elixir, let alone a Fourth-grade middle-stage pill. Hmph, and this kid, he is too narrow-minded, he can¡¯t tolerate others!¡±


    ¡°I¡¯d rather appreciate Fan Shijie instead!¡±


    Having said that, Elder Hu sighed heavily: ¡°However, what difference does it make? That Purple Yin Pill Furnace was obtained by his father at a great cost.. Although Yang Chen is exceptionally talented, in the end, the first place will fall into the hands of Xiao Yunfeng!¡±

 Chapter 312 - Chapter 312: Chapter 309: Crazy Rush to Buy_1

    Chapter 312: Chapter 309: Crazy Rush to Buy_1


    Translator: 549690339


    Essentially, what most of the sects were thinking was similar to Elder Huts thoughts. The existence of the Purple Yin Pill Furnace made Xiao Yunfeng unbeatable. Being able to refine fourth-grade middle-stage pills was a feat that was hard to find in past Alchemist Knockout Competitions, making it difficult to find someone who could rival Xiao Yunfeng.


    Everyone knew about Xiao Yunfeng¡¯s situation.


    With a powerful and influential father, even if Yang Chen lost, it wouldn¡¯t be unjust.


    And so, pairs of eyes focused on the competition between Xiao Yunfeng and Yang Chen.


    About a cup of tea¡¯s time had passed when the pill fragrances of both competitors simultaneously overflowed¡­


    At a glance, Xiao Yunfeng and Yang Chen had actually completed their pills at the same time.


    As the two pill fragrances dissipated, Xiao Yunfeng confidently opened his pill furnace, took out his Qinghuang Pill, and immediately said with unwavering assurance, ¡°Referee Sir, this is the Qinghuang Pill that I have refined. Can you announce the result now?¡±


    The referee, as a native of Beishan Main City, was naturally more inclined towards supporting their own people. Hearing Xiao Yunfeng¡¯s words, he almost stepped forward to announce the result.


    ¡°Yang Chen, what kind of pill did you refine?¡±


    ¡°Is there even a need to check? I think you can just announce the result directly.¡±


    Different referees gave different conclusions. Some of them felt that there was no need to check what kind of pill Yang Chen had refined since the appearance of the Qinghuang Pill had put Xiao Yunfeng in an unbeatable position. Was there any need to check?


    Seeing the referee¡¯s condescending attitude, Yang Chen felt even more indignant, but he remained calm on the surface.


    Upon hearing the referee¡¯s words, he said, ¡°Honorable Referees, we should naturally check the pill, why not?¡±


    Xiao Yunfeng sneered, ¡°Yang Chen, I didn¡¯t initially intend to target you, but what¡¯s the point of this? Are you humiliating yourself?¡±


    ¡°Humiliating myself? I¡¯m sorry, Xiao Yunfeng, but I don¡¯t think so.¡± Yang Chen leisurely took the pill out of his pill furnace.


    A pill emitting a faint light appeared in everyone¡¯s sight!


    Most people didn¡¯t pay much attention to the pill that Yang Chen had refined, but upon closer inspection, everyone couldn¡¯t help but gasp. That was because the pill that Yang Chen had refined was none other than the Qingming Zhenyuan Pill!


    ¡°This is!¡±


    ¡°This is a perfect fourth-grade pill, the Qingming Zhenyuan Pill!¡±


    ¡°How is this possible, the Qingming Zhenyuan Pill?¡± Everyone was shocked and astonished!


    After a moment of silence in the whole scene, chaos ensued.


    Those referees who were initially on Xiao Yunfeng¡¯s side were about to announce the result, but upon seeing the Qingming Zhenyuan Pill refined by Yang Chen, their expressions changed dramatically, and they closed their mouths, not knowing what to say.


    They, the people of Beishan Main City, had provided the Purple Yin Pill Furnace to Xiao Yunfeng, and it seemed that they had monopolized this Alchemy Knockout Competition.


    But who would have thought that halfway through, Yang Chen would appear and¡­


    What kind of pill was the Qingming Zhenyuan Pill?


    As a perfect fourth-grade pill, the Qinghuang Pill was nothing compared to the Qingming Zhenyuan Pill!


    ¡°Hahaha, good!¡± Elder Hu, who was on the high platform, stared at the pill refined by Yang Chen and laughed, stroking his beard, ¡°The Qingming Zhenyuan Pill, incredible, simply incredible! This young man actually has such a level. Is this little kid, Yang Chen, possibly a fifth-grade alchemist?¡±


    At least, the quality of this Qingming Zhenyuan Pill was not something that a fourth-grade Perfect Alchemy Master could refine. It would take at least a fifth-grade alchemist to do so.


    To reach the level of a fifth-grade alchemist at such a young age¡­


    ¡°Referee Sir, can you announce the result now?¡± Yang Chen asked, expressionless, while slowly putting his Purple Elegance Dan Furnace into his storage bag.


    There were still several Qingming Zhenyuan Pills in the Purple Elegance Dan Furnace.


    Now, while everyone was still astonished, he had to quickly put the Purple Elegance Dan Furnace into his storage bag to avoid being discovered that he had refined more than one Qingming Zhenyuan Pill. Otherwise, the number of perfect Qingming Zhenyuan Pills refined with one furnace of materials would clearly show that his alchemy level was beyond the measurement of just fourth and fifth grades.


    The referee gulped and looked at Xiao Yunfeng. They never expected Yang Chen to be such a ruthless character.


    Xiao Yunfeng stared in disbelief at the Qingming Zhenyuan Pill in Yang Chen¡¯s hand, ¡°How is this possible? How could this be?!¡±


    ¡°The Qingming Zhenyuan Pill is an elixir that unconditionally increases one¡¯s Spirit Martial Realm¡¯s martial arts cultivation by one stage. As a perfect fourth-grade pill, the Qinghuang Pill is nothing compared to the Qingming Zhenyuan Pill. No wonder Yang Chen was able to take out a Qingming Zhenyuan Pill back then in that secret realm. It turns out that he can actually refine this pill himself!¡±


    People discussed non-stop.


    Even though the referee was biased towards Xiao Yunfeng, with the facts laid out before them and so many people watching, it was impossible to twist the truth. All he could do was say, ¡°Yang Chen, with the perfect fourth-grade pill, you are the winner of this Alchemy Knockout Competition!¡±


    At these words, the young ladies of the Yanhua Pool jumped for joy.


    Meanwhile, the Pond Master of Yanhua Pool and the Luoxing beauty were utterly shocked.¡±Pond Master, I really regret it now. This kid¡­ this kid, if he¡¯s willing to join our Yanhua Pool, any price is worth it.¡± The Luoxing beauty sighed. She was full of regret, ¡°If only I had been more decisive in inviting him back then.¡±


    ¡°No worry. Although we failed to win him over, this Yang Chen has a relationship with our Yanhua Pool. With this connection, even if Yang Chen does not join our Yanhua Pool, he will have some involvement with our pool in the future,¡± the Pond Master of Yanhua Pool said.


    ¡°Pond Master, what kind of connection does this Yang Chen have with us?¡± the Luo-Beauty asked in confusion.


    The Pond Master of Yanhua Pool slowly replied, ¡°I cannot reveal much about this matter, but I can only tell you that this Yang Chen may very well be the man whom our former Pond Master had taken a liking to. Compared to our former Pond Master, could Yanhua Pool have better conditions?¡± ¡°This¡­¡± The Luoxing beauty was surprised with wide eyes.


    Meanwhile, various sects also started discussing.


    ¡°Master, you must buy this Qingming Zhenyuan Pill for me.¡±


    ¡°Father, I want this Qingming Zhenyuan Pill.¡±


    ¡°Spare no expense to get that Qingming Zhenyuan Pill!¡±


    ¡°No matter what, give Yang Chen whatever he wants!¡±


    ¡°All of you, prepare yourselves, bring enough Spirit Stones, we must get our hands on this Qingming Zhenyuan Pill refined by Yang Chen, no matter what!¡±


    ¡°The Qingming Zhenyuan Pill must be mine!¡±


    At this moment, various sects were making preparations, either intending to win over Yang Chen or to obtain the Qingming Zhenyuan Pill that he had refined..

 Chapter 313 - Chapter 313: Chapter 310: Dragon and Tiger Prolonging Life Pill 1

    Chapter 313: Chapter 310: Dragon and Tiger Prolonging Life Pill 1


    Translator: 549690339


    Honestly, being able to refine the Qingming True Pill was mostly thanks to the


    20,000 Spirit Stones that Elder Qin had sent yesterday. If it weren¡¯t for those Spirit Stones, which allowed him to have more Alchemy materials in his pocket, Yang Chen wouldn¡¯t have had the ability to defeat Xiao Yunfeng today.


    It couldn¡¯t be helped. No matter how powerful you were, or how strong your Alchemy skills were, without Alchemy materials, you wouldn¡¯t be able to refine anything.


    This was also the reason why Xiao Yunfeng, being from the North Mountain Main City, was almost guaranteed to win the championship. Having both talent and materials, as well as a precious pill furnace, how could he lose to a nobody without background, materials, or pill furnace?


    Now that he had won, Yang Chen wasn¡¯t going to pretend to be nice to this Xiao Yunfeng. He said calmly, ¡°Brother Xiao, you¡¯ve been very generous. It seems that your Alchemy skills are not quite there yet. I advise you to find a more precious pill furnace next time, otherwise, don¡¯t brag too soon.¡±


    Listening to Yang Chen¡¯s words, clearly mimicking what he had taunted Fan Shijie with earlier, Xiao Yunfeng¡¯s face flushed with anger. What right did an unknown like Yang Chen have to ridicule him?


    He was an Alchemy genius personally cultivated by North Mountain Main City.


    His status and position were far superior to Yang Chen¡¯s.


    Yang Chen had no right to ridicule him.


    However, just as he was about to get angry, Old Hu suddenly floated down slowly and waved his hand: ¡°Xiao Yunfeng, you may leave.¡±


    ¡°Master Hu¡­¡± Xiao Yunfeng, listening to Old Hu¡¯s words, stood in place, his body tensed, obviously not willing to give up easily.


    This caused Old Hu¡¯s tone to change abruptly: ¡°What, Xiao Yunfeng, are you not going to listen to my words either?¡±


    Although Xiao Yunfeng was unwilling, he had to admit that he was no match for the temper of the North Mountain Main City¡¯s number one Alchemy master.


    He could only reply, ¡°Yes, Master Hu!¡±


    With that, Xiao Yunfeng gave Yang Chen a resentful look, then stormed off.


    Yang Chen naturally didn¡¯t take Xiao Yunfeng seriously. Looking at Old Hu, he saw the extraordinary demeanor in his face, and knew that Old Hu was an extraordinary person. He quickly said, ¡°Junior Yang Chen, I¡¯ve met Master Hu.¡±


    Old Hu stroked his beard, seeing that Yang Chen had won the Alchemy Elimination Competition without arrogance or impatience, revealing his extraordinary character, and couldn¡¯t help but feel admiration for his talent:


    ¡°Yang Chen, you have won the championship of the Alchemy Elimination Competition today, which shows your exceptional Alchemy talent. To be honest, I would like to take you as my disciple. I don¡¯t know if you¡¯d be willing?


    Upon hearing Old Hu¡¯s words, the whole place was in an uproar.


    Xiao Yunfeng¡¯s body tensed slightly as he looked at Yang Chen in disbelief.


    To think that Xiao Yunfeng, as a person from North Mountain Main City, had a hard time being directly accepted as a disciple under Old Hu due to his father¡¯s status. At most, he could only receive a few pointers from Old Hu, whose depth in Alchemy had reached an immeasurable level. Even his father had to give Old Hu some face, after all, Old Hu¡¯s Alchemy skills were just too powerful.


    As such, the conditions for Old Hu to accept disciples were so high that, up to now, Old Hu had no disciples under his command.


    Of course, the most anxious party was not Old Hu, but the Yuan Mountain Sect.


    Mu Baisheng was still calm, but the elder next to him was visibly flustered.


    They were originally prejudiced against Mu Baisheng for courting Yang Chen so aggressively, but today, seeing Yang Chen¡¯s Alchemy skills so exquisite, how could they not know that their sect master had made the right choice?


    At this moment, Old Hu suddenly shouted, wanting to accept Yang Chen as a disciple?


    How could this be?


    Old Hu was a person from North Mountain Main City, and if Yang Chen really agreed to Old Hu¡¯s proposal and entered North Mountain Main City, what would be left for their Yuan Mountain Sect?


    ¡°Yang Chen, why don¡¯t you quickly pay respects to your master? Master Hu has no disciples in his entire life, and he is very strict in accepting disciples. It¡¯s your blessing to be accepted as his disciple.¡± The referee beside him persuaded.


    Listening to these words, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but laugh inwardly.


    Blessing? He didn¡¯t think it was a blessing at all. Although he didn¡¯t know Old Huts character, just by looking at his face, he knew that Old Hu was not a small-minded person.


    However, that wasn¡¯t enough for Yang Chen.


    Not to mention Old Hu, there were very few people in the entire continent who were qualified to teach him Alchemy. At most, they could only discuss Alchemy with him over a drink, and help each other out.


    Of course, he would not say such things out loud. He slightly bowed and said: ¡°Master Hu, it¡¯s not that I don¡¯t want to join your ranks, but I already have plans to join other forces. I hope you don¡¯t take offense.¡±


    Yang Chen was already thoroughly disappointed with the North Mountain Main City, so he had no intention of joining them or becoming Old Hu¡¯s disciple.


    Moreover, he had shown his astonishing talent, yet the North Mountain Main City hadn¡¯t made any serious attempts to recruit him. It was only Old Hu trying to take him as a disciple on a personal basis that Yang Chen was more inclined to join Yuan Mountain Sect, and naturally wouldn¡¯t agree to Old Hu now.


    Upon hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, Old Hu could only sigh with disappointment.


    He didn¡¯t know what North Mountain Main City was thinking, not trying to recruit someone with such outstanding talent like Yang Chen.


    After some thought, Old Hu sighed, ¡®Well, my young friend Yang Chen, you have won today¡¯s championship. As per tradition, I will now take you and the other talented Alchemists from the Elimination Competition to our North Mountain Main City¡¯s materials treasury to choose materials. Young friend


    Yang Chen, please follow me.¡±


    Yang Chen nodded in agreement.


    Not long after, Fan Shijie and the other talents settled for third place, and Old Hu led them, along with Yang Chen, to the North Mountain Main City¡¯s materials treasury.


    There were heavily armed guards at the treasury, and a closer look revealed that they were all skilled and profound practitioners, which made Yang Chen secretly feel the terrifying strength of North Mountain Main City.


    This treasury was indeed an extraordinary place, as it contained the treasures collected by North Mountain Main City, and they naturally wouldn¡¯t take it lightly.


    ¡°You may all enter. Yang Chen, you are entitled to choose ten materials from the treasury. Xiao Yunfeng and Fan Shijie, you may choose three!¡± Old Hu instructed.


    Yang Chen and the others responded in agreement and entered the treasury. Upon entering the treasury, Yang Chen saw the vast wealth of the North Mountain Main City.


    With such a vast amount of materials, Yang Chen began to hope that he could obtain the Longevity Pill materials.


    In the huge materials treasury, Yang Chen searched for a while, finally locking onto the several materials he wanted.


    ¡°The Longevity Pill is just a Tier 5 High Stage pill after all, and its effect of extending life is only average. Now that I have access to the North Mountain Main City¡¯s materials treasury, I can refine a higher grade pill.¡± Yang Chen muttered to himself.


    Five words appeared in his mind.


    ¡°Dragon-Tiger Prolonging Life Pill!¡±


    This Dragon-Tiger Prolonging Life Pill was a Tier 6 Initial Stage Pill, and in terms of prolonging life, it was even superior to the Longevity Pill..

 Chapter 314 - Chapter 314: Chapter 311: Auctioning the Elixir Again_l

    Chapter 314: Chapter 311: Auctioning the Elixir Again_l


    Translator: 549690339


    However, when compared, the scarcity of the elixir ingredients for Dragon and Tiger Prolonging Life Pill is far greater than that of the Life Extension Pill. But in the Material Library in the Beishan Main City, it¡¯s not difficult to gather these ingredients. Of course, this Material Library doesn¡¯t have everything; otherwise, Yang Chen could have refined an elixir even better than the Dragon and Tiger Prolonging Life Pill.


    It is worth mentioning that the same ingredient is needed for both the Dragon and Tiger Prolonging Life Pill and the Life Extension Pill: the Ageless Flower. This also ensures that the Ageless Flower that Yang Chen purchased at a high price would not be wasted.


    With all the materials for the Dragon and Tiger Prolonging Life Pill gathered, Yang Chen returned to his residence.


    Just as he set foot in his courtyard, Yang Chen felt the enthusiasm of the Elders and high-level officials from various sects.


    Because outside his courtyard, it was crowded with people, and at first glance, all the Elders from various sects wearing different robes were blocked outside.


    ¡°Yang Chen is coming!¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s Yang Chen!¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen, my friend, I¡¯m Elder Han from the Ziyang Sect¡­ It¡¯s said that Yang Chen has an extraordinary bearing, and indeed it¡¯s not a lie when I see it today, haha.¡±


    Yang Chen glanced around and found the high-level sect members standing outside, and couldn¡¯t help but smile: ¡°I¡¯ve kept all the seniors waiting, please come in quickly.¡±


    With Yang Chen¡¯s permission, these high-level sect members entered one by one, giving face to Yang Chen.


    In an instant, Yang Chen looked around and found the Elders and high-level officials from the Six Sects, and he understood what was going on: ¡°All seniors, without any surprises, you should all be here for the elixirs that I refined.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s right.¡±


    ¡°Yes, that¡¯s exactly my purpose, and I hope Yang Chen can let us have some.¡±


    ¡°Old Man Wang, if Yang Chen is willing to give up the elixir, who said it¡¯s yours? Everyone is here, who doesn¡¯t want a share?¡±


    ¡°Hehe, if you want the elixir, you have to pay a high enough price; otherwise, just giving it to you¡­ Who do you think you are? How much importance do you think you have?¡±


    Seeing these people¡¯s eagerness, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but smile: ¡°All seniors are from various sects, and there must be some with the same sect. May I ask the sects to represent their own sects or to come in their personal capacity?¡± ¡°I¡¯m here in my personal capacity.¡± ¡°I am as well.¡±


    ¡°I come in my personal capacity.¡±


    Yang Chen secretly nodded as he listened.


    Most of these people came representing themselves, and only some small forces represented their own sect. However, with these small sects, there was not much difference between representing themselves or their sects.


    This was also quite normal.


    After all, even the most declining sects would not risk their reputation for just a few Tier 3 or Tier 4 elixirs.


    Most of them were elders of the sects who, upon seeing Yang Chen refine the elixirs, became eager to try their luck. After all, their sects wouldn¡¯t specifically buy these elixirs for them; if they wanted them, they had to earn them themselves.


    Seeing this, Yang Chen naturally wouldn¡¯t be vague: ¡°Originally, I didn¡¯t intend to sell these elixirs, but since the seniors are so passionate about them, it would be rude of me not to sell them. However, there are so many seniors here, and it¡¯s offensive who I sell the elixirs to. In that case, let¡¯s just stick to the old rules: I¡¯ll reveal the elixirs, and whoever offers the highest price, I¡¯ll sell to them. What do you think, seniors?¡±


    This was the easiest way and the least offensive one.


    These sect Elders secretly cursed Yang Chen for being cunning, but this was indeed the most appropriate and equitable way. They said, ¡°I have no objection.¡±


    ¡°I have no objection, either.¡±


    ¡°This method is indeed the most perfect and appropriate, and I don¡¯t see any problems with it.¡±


    Seeing that the sect Elders had no objections, Yang Chen thought for a moment and said: ¡°For the knockout competition this time, I refined only these few elixirs. Firstly, there are eleven Essence Pills. Secondly, there is one Cloud Sea Pill. Thirdly, there is the Qingming Zhenyuan Pill!¡±


    Although the Essence Pills and Cloud Sea Pills were valuable, they were not enough to attract the interest of these high-level sect members. The key was the Qingming Zhenyuan Pill!


    A single Qingming Zhenyuan Pill could unconditionally increase one layer of


    Martial Arts Cultivation for a Master in the Spirit Martial Realm.


    Only direct disciples of the sect leaders could enjoy such elixirs; disciples and children of these Elders were not eligible to do so.


    Who wouldn¡¯t want their children to enjoy such elixirs?


    Now that the knockout competition is approaching, the Elders who want their children to enter the final knockout stage of the Genius Selection Competition naturally want to obtain a Qingming Zhenyuan Pill for their children to greatly increase their Martial Arts Cultivation and shine in the Martial Arts Knockout Competition!


    However, Yang Chen wouldn¡¯t foolishly sell the Zhenyuan Pills straight away.


    Good things are often kept for last, and this simple principle is not something Yang Chen wouldn¡¯t understand.


    He smiled faintly and said, ¡°Senior, if you¡¯re all interested in the eleven Essence Pills¡­


    ¡°Hehe, I am offering nine thousand Spirit Stones! ¡±


    ¡°I, an old man, offer thirteen thousand Spirit Stones!¡±


    ¡°Only thirteen thousand and you¡¯re boasting? I offer seventeen thousand!¡±> Elder Qin of the Linghe Sect also came today, and seemed to still be quite interested in Yang Chen¡¯s eleven Essence Pills. He started by offering a high price of seventeen thousand.


    ¡°Nineteen thousand!¡±


    ¡°Twenty-two thousand!¡± Elder Qin of the Linghe Sect was quite wealthy and boldly shouted out the price: ¡°Elder Jin, are you still going to bid? Twenty-two thousand, if you dare, keep bidding. Hehe, would Elder Qin be too humble for you?¡±


    Elder Jin of the Ziyang Sect trembled with anger, but finally stared at Elder Qin wide-eyed. Apparently, he couldn¡¯t compete with Elder Qin when it came to bidding. However, he was thinking to himself that his true goal was the Qingming Zhenyuan Pill, so he would let Elder Qin gloat for a while!


    Elder Qin saw that nobody was competing with him, and he excitedly cupped his hands: ¡°Yang Chen, my friend, my price is the highest at twenty-two thousand, I don¡¯t know if you¡­¡±


    Yang Chen smiled kindly: ¡°Elder Qin, I will sell you these eleven Essence Pills for twenty thousand Spirit Stones, which can be regarded as my junior¡¯s respect for you, the senior!¡±


    Hearing this, Elder Qin was taken aback and then laughed heartily. He hurriedly said, ¡°Yang Chen, in the future, if you refine elixirs, just come to me, Elder Qin, with a fixed price. As long as you can produce the elixirs, I can afford the Spirit Stones, and the price is negotiable! Yang Chen, my friend, let¡¯s form an ageless friendship. I insist on it.¡±


    Isn¡¯t this the effect Yang Chen wanted?


    He let go of the two thousand Spirit Stones, but it didn¡¯t hurt him at all; it was insignificant. What he wanted was to form a good relationship with Elder Qin.


    The use of Elder Qin in the future would be far more than what these two thousand Spirit Stones could measure..

 Chapter 315 - Chapter 315: Chapter 310: Talking Business_l

    Chapter 315: Chapter 310: Talking Business_l


    Translator: 549690339


    Yang Chen pondered, although Linghe Sect was famous for its abundant Spirit Stones and being a business-oriented sect, he didn¡¯t believe that everyone within the sect was as wealthy as Elder Qin.


    He didn¡¯t know who Elder Qin was, but he knew that Elder Qin¡¯s position in Linghe Sect must be quite high.


    At least, Elder Qin¡¯s authority within the sect shouldn¡¯t be underestimated.


    This was also the reason for him to establish a good relationship with Elder Qin. After all, if he urgently needed Spirit Stones in the future for alchemy, he would need a channel to acquire them.


    And perhaps Elder Qin was one of those channels.


    Although the matter was still far away, it was always better to have connections than not.


    As these thoughts crossed Yang Chen¡¯s mind, the Sect Elders beside him were envious of Elder Qin, and simultaneously started to respect Yang Chen. Just by the fact that Yang Chen didn¡¯t hesitate to spend 2,000 Spirit Stones showed that he was not a petty person.


    This also made the Sect Elders secretly look forward to Yang Chen¡¯s next offering.


    ¡°Next up is this Cloud Sea Pill. I believe I don¡¯t need to explain its effects in detail.¡± Yang Chen said with a gentle smile.


    In fact, many Sect Elders present were not here for the Essence Pills or the Qingming Zhenyuan Pills, but for the Cloud Sea Pills.


    Although the Qingming Zhenyuan Pills were good, not every Elder had children or disciples. If they didn¡¯t have children or disciples, as Origin Martial Realm cultivators themselves, they would leave the Qingming Zhenyuan Pills without purpose. Conversely, the Cloud Sea Pills would be infinitely beneficial for them. Consuming one pill could reduce the cultivation of an Origin Martial Realm by five years, which was something many cultivators dream of.


    Five years of hard cultivation, the word ¡°hard¡± representing that a single pill could save them from sitting and cultivating for five years!


    ¡°Yang Chen, my friend, everyone here is well-informed. We all understand the effects of the Cloud Sea Pill. This old man bids 10,000 Spirit Stones!¡±


    ¡°This old man bids 13,000 Spirit Stones!¡±


    ¡°Elder Ben bids 18,000!¡±


    ¡°25,000!¡±


    The price skyrocketed to 25,000 in an instant.


    This surprised Yang Chen a bit.


    After all, although the Cloud Sea Pill had a higher grade than the Essence Pill, the Essence Pill was more abundant in quantity. Logically speaking, the difference in price between the two shouldn¡¯t have been so drastic. However, the price had gone up to 25,000, and people were still arguing about it, not willing to give it up, it showed that the Cloud Sea Pill¡¯s allure to them was far from over.


    After some thought, Yang Chen understood their perspective.


    Most of these Elders were at the Origin Martial Realm, and the Cloud Sea Pill was too important for them. No one didn¡¯t want it.


    ¡°30,000 points, this price is high enough. Is anyone still going to bid?¡±


    ¡°What do you mean high? With 30,000 Spirit Stones, you can¡¯t even buy a single grain of Cloud Sea Pill from Huangshan Sect! Do you think your 30,000 Spirit Stones are a lot? This old man bids 33,000!¡±


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but be curious about the pricing of the Huangshan Sect¡¯s Cloud Sea Pills. However, seeing these Sect Elders so desperate to not miss this opportunity, it was clear that the Huangshan Sect¡¯s ruthlessness in alchemy pricing had reached a hair-raising level. Otherwise, no one would care so much about this simple Cloud Sea Pill.


    ¡°34,000!¡± ¡°37,000!¡±


    ¡°40,000!¡±


    When the price reached 40,000, it finally settled.


    In an instant, the scene fell silent. Some Origin Martial Realm Elders wanted to fight for it again, but considering the price was a bit too high, they eventually sighed and didn¡¯t push their limits any further.


    The Elder who called out the price of 40,000 excitedly said, ¡°Yang Chen, my friend¡­¡±


    ¡°This pill, of course, is for senior.¡± Yang Chen handed over the Cloud Sea Pill and accepted the 40,000 Spirit Stones.


    Seeing the sale of the Cloud Sea Pill concluded, many disheartened Origin Martial Realm Elders left, but a majority remained, obviously unwilling to give up on the Qingming Zhenyuan Pill.


    Yang Chen also knew this and held the Qingming Zhenyuan Pill in his hand.


    Before he could say anything, Linghe Sect¡¯s Elder Qin quickly said, ¡°I bid 30,000 Spirit Stones for this Qingming Zhenyuan Pill!¡±


    Immediately, Elder Qin sneaked a glance at Yang Chen, who saw all of it clearly. Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but smile inwardly. Where would he not know that Elder Qin was helping him? The starting point of 30,000 made the price go up by a lot, and with the others raising it further, it would be difficult to go lower.


    Those Sect Elders cursed Elder Qin one after another, and Elder Qin merely grinned before turning around and leaving, seemingly uninterested in the Qingming Zhenyuan Pill.


    Indeed, his 30,000 Spirit Stones were indeed meant to help Yang Chen raise the price. ¡°This old man bids 42,000.¡±


    ¡°47,000!¡±


    ¡°50,000!¡±


    ¡°55,000!¡±


    In the end, the Qingming Zhenyuan Pill was sold for 55,000 Spirit Stones.


    At this rate, Yang Chen earned more than 100,000 Spirit Stones in one go, which gave him a sense of becoming wealthy overnight.


    However, Yang Chen was an experienced person, and he didn¡¯t care much for the 100,000 Spirit Stones. After selling the pills, he escorted each Sect Elder out. It took great effort before all the Sect Elders left.


    Upon returning to the courtyard, Yang Chen stood still for about two or three breaths before saying, ¡°Elder Qin, please come out!¡±


    As Yang Chen¡¯s words fell, Elder Qin emerged from a corner of the courtyard with a friendly smile on his face, ¡°How did you know I hadn¡¯t left yet, my young friend? Your Divine Soul Power shouldn¡¯t be able to detect me.¡± Elder Qin¡¯s face was full of doubt.


    ¡°It was a guess.¡± Yang Chen replied indifferently, but slowly.


    Indeed, his Divine Soul Detection couldn¡¯t sense Elder Qin, however, Rainbow could!


    Of course, he was somewhat suspicious about Elder Qin not leaving. Earlier, when Elder Qin heard of the Qingming Zhenyuan Pill, he left too hastily as if he had no interest in it. Yang Chen didn¡¯t believe that Elder Qin, a Linghe Sect businessman, would have absolutely no plans for the pill.


    However, he didn¡¯t feel any resentment towards Elder Qin as he didn¡¯t have any malicious intent towards him. Qin just didn¡¯t want others to know the details of his hiding.


    Thinking of this, Yang Chen saluted, ¡°What does Elder Qin mean by this?¡±


    Hehe, this old man is Qin Yang. Whether you call me Elder Qin or Qin Yang, I don¡¯t mind either. Speaking of which, I hid here without leaving because I was a bit reckless. However, it was all for discussing a business deal with you, my young friend.¡± Elder Qin said.


    Hearing Qin Yang¡¯s words, Yang Chen laughed, ¡°Elder Qin, you know I have sold all my pills, what can I do for business now?¡±


    Qin Yang wasn¡¯t surprised by Yang Chen¡¯s response. He stroked his small beard, chuckled, and said, ¡°My young friend Yang Chen, even if you have nothing now, I will still do business with you. That¡¯s because we¡¯re doing business for the future, not the present. I am a businessman, my eyes look to the future. Since you¡¯re an alchemist, if I have to wait for you to have pills before I can deal with you, then I would have starved to death as a businessman..¡±

 Chapter 316 - Chapter 316: Chapter 313: The Crying Rainbow 1

    Chapter 316: Chapter 313: The Crying Rainbow 1


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°Besides¡­¡± Qin Yang hesitated to speak.


    ¡°Besides what?¡± Yang Chen looked at Qin Yang with a half-smile, curious about what was on Qin Yang¡¯s mind.


    Qin Yang clicked his tongue and said, ¡°In addition, Yang Chen, my friend, I believe you should have some elixirs in stock, such as the Qingming Zhenyuan Pill. I don¡¯t believe that there is no second one besides the one you sold earlier. But don¡¯t worry, we merchants only care about spirit stones and will not interfere with your alchemy business. The more you refine, the more I can buy.¡±


    Hearing this, Yang Chen looked deeply at Qin Yang and immediately said, ¡°Elder Qin, please have a seat.¡±


    Qin Yang, overjoyed, knew that Yang Chen had recognized him.


    Yang Chen said slowly, ¡°Elder Qin is right. I do have Qingming Zhenyuan Pills in my possession, a total of five. I wonder what kind of price Elder Qin can offer?¡±


    He didn¡¯t tell the truth, as he had more than five Qingming Zhenyuan Pills in his hands. He was just being cautious at this point, not revealing everything.


    The materials for one furnace of Qingming Zhenyuan Pill could refine up to ten pills, and he had recently perfectly refined ten Qingming Zhenyuan Pills during his competition with Xiao Yunfeng.


    ¡°Five?¡± Qin Yang¡¯s eyes widened with delight, knowing that his visit today was well worth it.


    He hadn¡¯t expected Yang Chen to have five Qingming Zhenyuan Pills, initially thinking that having two or three extra would be good enough.


    Seeing this, Qin Yang didn¡¯t hesitate. After all, five Qingming Zhenyuan Pills were enough for him to make a huge profit. He quickly said, ¡°Yang Chen, my friend, name your price.¡±


    ¡°I sold that Qingming Zhenyuan Pill earlier for 55,000 spirit stones, as Elder Qin knows,¡± Yang Chen said.


    ¡°Yang Chen, my friend, I¡¯ll buy them at that price of 55,000 spirit stones each,¡± Qin Yang said decisively.


    Upon hearing this, Yang Chen was taken aback, ¡°Elder Qin, aren¡¯t you going to bargain at all?¡±


    With a chuckle, Qin Yang said, ¡°Of course, I would like to bargain, but since I want to cooperate with you, Yang Chen, in the long run, there¡¯s no point in lowering the price. It would only cause discord between us. Compared to future profits, why should I care about past gains and losses? Moreover, I can sell these Qingming Zhenyuan Pills for 70,000 each, so there¡¯s still a lot of profit to be made.¡¯


    Seeing Qin Yang being so candid, Yang Chen was surprised.


    He evaluated a person based on their magnanimity first, before discussing anything further.


    Businesspeople hate disclosing their profits, as once they become transparent, it becomes difficult to do business.


    However, Qin Yang had openly revealed his profits, which at least showed his magnanimity.


    ¡°Seventy thousand, can you really sell them for that much?¡± Yang Chen asked curiously.


    ¡°That¡¯s actually related to Huangshan Sect driving up the price of elixirs. High-quality elixirs are hard to come by, and it¡¯s only me doing the elixir business in Linghe Sect. But they don¡¯t see the profits that elixirs bring to


    T.in?he Sect _ for there is alwavq a Innnhnle tn pynlnit_ as long as vnll¡¯re willing Even if your price is just a bit lower than that of Huangshan Sect, people will prefer to buy from you. People wouldn¡¯t go to Huangshan Sect for elixirs unless forced to,¡± Elder Qin said with a kind smile.


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but laugh, ¡°Elder Qin, you¡¯re not afraid I¡¯ll steal your business by telling me so much?¡±


    ¡°Hehe, since I¡¯ve said it, I¡¯m not afraid at all. You, my young friend, have such a high martial arts cultivation level at such a young age, which is completely different from me. Your future is boundless, so why would you ruin it by doing business?¡± Qin Yang laughed cunningly.


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but smile. Indeed, dealing with business people was much simpler and easier.


    At least, Qin Yang was a wise man.


    With that in mind, Yang Chen slowly said, ¡°Elder Qin, I¡¯ll accept your friendship. From now on, we¡¯ll be partners in profit. I¡¯ll sell you these five Qingming Zhenyuan Pills at 50,000 spirit stones each, for a total of 250,000. We¡¯ll do cash-and-carry.¡±


    ¡°No problem!¡± Seeing that Yang Chen had reduced the price by 5,000, Elder Qin was ecstatic and took out his storage bag, handing it to Yang Chen.


    Yang Chen confirmed that the amount of spirit stones in the storage bag was correct and handed over the Qingming Zhenyuan Pills without a word.


    Elder Qin happily accepted them, ¡°Yang Chen, my friend, I took advantage of you today, and I am truly ashamed. In the future, if you have any business, just come to the Huanghai Commerce Association in Beishan Main City. I manage this association. As long as you have something to sell, I¡¯ll have a price to buy it at!¡±


    ¡°No problem,¡± Yang Chen nodded.


    With that, Elder Qin clasped his hands, ¡°In that case, I¡¯ll take my leave.¡±


    Watching Elder Qin leave, Yang Chen fell into deep thought. Having a profitable relationship with Elder Qin would be beneficial and harmless to him. After all, he might have to sell some items in the future, and Elder Qin, a shrewd man, knew what to do and what not to do, making him an excellent partner.


    With that in mind, Yang Chen returned to the room and opened the space of the Eight Extremities Flowing River, ¡°Rainbow, come out.¡±


    Just a moment later, a young girl with the lower half of a fish and the upper half of a beautiful maiden emerged, twisting her waist.


    Rainbow had bright red lips, and her large eyes blinked and looked at Yang


    Chen as she asked softly, ¡°Young Master!¡±


    Yang Chen said with a faint smile, ¡°Rainbow, you must know why I called you out.¡±


    ¡°Young Master, did you gather the materials in the Material Library to refine the Life Extension Pill for us?¡± Rainbow¡¯s large eyes beamed with joy.


    Yang Chen grinned, ¡°The Life Extension Pill? Not exactly.¡±


    Disappointed, Rainbow¡¯s face fell, ¡°Can¡¯t the Material Library provide enough materials for the Life Extension Pill?¡±


    ¡°No, this time I¡¯m going to refine the Dragon and Tiger Prolonging Life Pill for you, which is even more precious than the Life Extension Pill. You must have heard of it.¡± Yang Chen laughed heartily.


    Rainbow¡¯s disappointed expression suddenly brightened, ¡°Young Master, is it true? The Dragon and Tiger Prolonging Life Pill? That¡¯s far more precious than the Life Extension Pill! Can you really refine it?¡±


    ¡°Yes, since I said it, I can definitely do it. However, whether it¡¯s the Dragon and Tiger Prolonging Life Pill or the Life Extension Pill, a furnace of materials can only produce a maximum of nine pills.¡± Yang Chen explained.


    ¡°Young Master, nine pills are enough. They are enough to solve the urgent needs of our Fishpeople Tribe.¡± Rainbow was so moved that she burst into tears, wiping her eyes while sobbing..

 Chapter 317 - Chapter 317: Chapter 314: The Final Knockout Competition_l

    Chapter 317: Chapter 314: The Final Knockout Competition_l


    Translator: 549690339


    With Yang Chen¡¯s skills, perfectly utilizing the materials without wasting a single bit and refining nine Dragon and Tiger Prolonging Life Pills was still an easy task for him.


    Although it was just a furnace of Dragon and Tiger Prolonging Life Pills, it couldn¡¯t completely solve the current situation of the Fishpeople Tribe, but as Rainbow said, it was no problem to solve some urgent needs.


    Many seniors in their tribe were already seriously ill, and they couldn¡¯t survive much longer, their bodies would soon return to the earth and leave this world.


    The effect of the Dragon and Tiger Prolonging Life Pills was to help extend their lives by a few more decades without any issues.


    As a result, the entire Fishpeople Tribe was grateful to Yang Chen, and there were no more suspicions or defenses against him in their hearts.


    This was the effect Yang Chen wanted, and at the same time, since he had won the favor of the Fishpeople Tribe, he would naturally help them wholeheartedly.


    It was precisely because of this wholehearted devotion that Yang Chen was having a headache.


    ¡°Although the Dragon and Tiger Prolonging Life Pills have a very remarkable effect on prolonging one¡¯s life, they are, after all, a temporary fix rather than a permanent cure. To fundamentally solve the lifespan problem of the Fishpeople, they have to undergo a complete transformation. Otherwise, when their delayed decades of life pass, what will they do?¡±


    A Life Extension Pill could prolong one¡¯s life by a few decades, which was already the limit.


    And this was just the effect of taking it for the first time, the second and third times might not be as significant.


    This was what Yang Chen meant by a temporary fix rather than a permanent cure.


    How would they cope after a few decades? Even if they refined higher-grade Life Extension Pills, they would still only be a temporary fix rather than a permanent cure.


    The only solution was to help the Fishpeople undergo a complete transformation and break away from their mortal bodies. But the Fishpeople were naturally unable to practice martial arts, just like him in his previous life; they couldn¡¯t cultivate martial arts and couldn¡¯t set foot in the martial world.


    Without the ability to cultivate martial arts, seeking longevity naturally was as difficult as reaching for the sky.


    This reminded Yang Chen of a pill he had refined in his previous life called Dragon Blood Creation Dan. This pill could help ordinary people rebuild their muscles and bones and achieve the miraculous effect of complete transformation.


    It was only by refining this Dragon Blood Creation Dan that he was able to extend his life. However, not being able to cultivate martial arts was a rule set by the heavens, and even the Dragon Blood Creation Dan couldn¡¯t change fate.


    As the name implies, the Dragon Blood Creation Dan requires dragon blood as the main ingredient.


    Dragon blood¡­


    Even in his previous life, he had spent a fortune to get just a small amount of dragon blood. This showed how precious dragon blood was.


    Thinking of this, Yang Chen sighed softly , knowing that this problem might not be solved in a short time, so he had to put it aside and devote himself to the final round ot the Genius Selection Competition ¨C the knockout round!


    This knockout competition was an absolute battle of dragons and tigers, not to be underestimated.


    In an instant, he refined all the remaining Innate Qi and incorporated it into his body.


    The final knockout round of the Genius Selection Competition soon arrived, and Yang Chen went to the competition venue with the Zhou Family. When they arrived, they saw the grand scene on the viewing platform. However, compared to the Zhou Family members and Yang Chen, they had seen it several times before and were no longer surprised.


    ¡°It¡¯s Yang Chen!¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen is here.¡±


    Yang Chen had just arrived, and he immediately caused a stir and attracted attention.


    ¡°Yang Chen just won the Alchemy knockout competition not long ago, making him the strongest Alchemy genius in this competition. I wonder how he will perform in this Genius Martial Artist knockout competition.¡±


    ¡°Hmph, I think it won¡¯t be that easy for Yang Chen to win the championship in this Genius Martial Artist knockout competition. I¡¯ve heard that now, the direct disciples of Canghai Sect and Beishan Main City have all reached the Ling Wu Realm Seventh Layer.¡±


    ¡°What? That high?¡±


    ¡°Yes. After all, Alchemy is just a side-branch, and martial arts are the main path. The Ling Wu Realm Seventh Layer is a very terrifying martial arts cultivation level, and Yang Chen is still somewhat inferior in comparison.¡±


    There is a considerable gap between the martial realms. Everyone knew that challenging a higher realm was not an easy task.


    For a time, discussions were lively.


    Yang Chen and the Zhou Family members sat in the viewing platform, waiting for the competition to begin.


    Sitting on the viewing platform and looking down, one could see at least a hundred rings, which were equipped with formations and restrictions to prevent the leakage of true Qi during the martial artist¡¯s fights, affecting the fights on other rings. With this scale, one could also see the amount of effort Beishan Main City had put into this martial artist knockout competition.


    Richest in resources.


    That was everyone¡¯s first impression.


    After about more than an hour, the contestants and the various major tribes on the viewing platform entered the arena one after another.


    Seeing that the time was almost up, Steward Feng, who was in charge of this knockout competition, stood in mid-air. As soon as his True Martial Realm aura was released, the entire scene became quiet, and there was no more talk.


    Seeing this result, Steward Feng was quite satisfied and said slowly, ¡°I¡¯ll use just a few words to explain the rules of the knockout competition. Whoever loses will be eliminated directly. If you can reach the top 8 in this knockout competition, you will be allowed to enter the Weapon Vault of Beishan Main City and choose a Spirit Weapon for self-defense.¡±


    ¡°And if you get the top three positions, in addition to the unique opportunity to choose a Spirit Weapon, just like in previous years, you can also unconditionally enter the Trial Tower established by Beishan Main City for trials. I believe I don¡¯t need to say how valuable the Trial Tower is.¡± ¡°Trial Tower.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s a place that many geniuses have been dreaming of entering.¡±


    Yang Chen was puzzled and looked at Zhou Haoran curiously, saying, ¡°Master


    Zhou, what¡¯s the story with this Trial Tower?¡±


    ¡°Young friend Yang Chen, the Trial Tower is an incredibly valuable treasure.¡± Zhou Haoran¡¯s eyes shone with desire, ¡°It is rumored that the Trial Tower was set up by the royal family themselves, and they say that there are a total of one hundred floors in the Trial Tower. Any genius who can enter the Trial Tower tor training will receive the highest level ot training, and their martial arts cultivation will progress much faster than other geniuses!¡±


    ¡°In addition, the Trial Tower has many complex restrictions inside, and the trials conducted for geniuses are perfect and flawless. And the Trial Tower, one step at a time, it is extremely difficult to climb up each floor. Unfortunately, although the Trial Tower is valuable, it has been mostly taken over by Beishan Main City and Canghai Sect¡¯s Yuanshan Gate in the past competitions. It is difficult for the other Six Sects to get their geniuses in.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Yang Chen hesitated for a while, then recalled something similar to the Trial Tower in his memory.


    He had seen something like this in his previous life, just with a different name. But since it was established by the royal family, there shouldn¡¯t be too much difference.


    The royal family. That was a very sensitive term..

 Chapter 318 - Chapter 318: Chapter 315: Yun Huayu 1

    Chapter 318: Chapter 315: Yun Huayu 1


    Translator: 549690339


    What is the Royal Family?


    He had read ancient books and knew that the continent occupied by the ten thousand clans was called Sky Peak Continent.


    And the territory humans held was just a part of the entire Sky Peak Continent, and the ruler of this part of the continent was the Great Wind Dynasty!


    The Great Wind Dynasty was the absolute ruler. Although those super sects were strong, they were still weaker in front of the Great Wind Dynasty.


    For example, this Beishan Main City was actually just a force under the Great Wind Dynasty, and a relatively weak one at that.


    The existence of the Great Wind Dynasty also represented one of the top forces among mankind.


    The Royal Family was the core of the imperial power!


    From this, one could see the deterrence of the words ¡°Royal Family.¡±


    Beishan Main City was affiliated with the imperial power, and it was not surprising that the Royal Family would set up treasures like the Trial Tower in Beishan Main City.


    Thinking of the astonishing effects of the Trial Tower, Yang Chen rubbed his hands together, looking forward to it.


    Although he could not practice martial arts in his previous life, he knew the shocking effects of such a trial tower, which could force out the martial artist¡¯s potential.


    This was also why, as soon as they heard the words ¡°Trial Tower,¡± every genius who had passed the selection competition and entered the knockout competition had their eyes shining, filled with the desire for the Trial Tower.


    Steward Feng then said loudly, ¡°In addition to the Trial Tower, the winner of this year¡¯s knockout competition will also receive a generous reward from Beishan Main City, as well as the joint efforts of the Canghai Sect and


    Yuanshan Sect. Sorry for the suspense, but I will not discuss this reward at the moment.¡±


    ¡°Another mysterious reward?¡±


    ¡°There wasn¡¯t one in the past.¡±


    ¡°Right, this year¡¯s Genius Selection Competition is quite special. Before it started, news was released that whoever wins will have a very rich reward. The three Hegemons must have prepared something extraordinary. Looking forward to it!¡±


    ¡°Beishan Main City is so rich and powerful. Can¡¯t they come up with something


    on their own? They still need the three Hegemons? What treasure is it then?¡±


    ¡°Who knows.¡±


    Steward Feng waved his hand to signal for the people below to quiet down, and then continued, ¡°Next, we will allocate the arena for the contestants using images. Please make sure you have a look and know where to enter.¡±


    It was the same graphic method as the Alchemy knockout competition, only on a larger scale.


    After that, Steward Feng threw out the prepared graphics, which were immediately placed in midair and enlarged, enlarged¡­


    The graphics appeared in the eyes of the people on the viewing platform. In an instant, the excitement arose.


    ¡°Wang Fu vs. Yan Shun, 7th Arena!¡±


    ¡°Li Zhanhun vs. Leng Ruofeng, 14th Arena.¡±


    Yang Chen quickly glanced at it and soon saw himself: ¡°Yun Huayu vs. Yang Chen, 87th Arena!¡±


    ¡°Yun Huayu?¡± Yang Chen blinked.


    ¡°She¡¯s a Senior Sister from the Hua Generation.¡± Zhou Yunxi said, ¡°Yang Chen,


    Yun Huayu is a Senior Sister from Yanhua Pool, of the Hua Generation.¡±


    ¡°Oh?¡±


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Which generation do you belong to?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m from the Mian Generation.¡± Zhou Yunxi muttered, ¡°After this knockout competition, once I enter the sect, my sect name will be Zhou Mianxi.¡±


    .¡±Upon hearing that it was a girl from Yanhua Pool, Yang Chen felt somewhat embarrassed. He quickly found the corresponding number and arrived at the eighty-seventh ring.


    The referee for this ring was close by.


    As Yang Chen sat cross-legged on the ring, a beautiful young girl soon jumped onto it energetically. Looking at him, she smiled and said, ¡®Yang Chen, it¡¯s me, Yun Huayu. Last time in the Knockout Competition in the Secret Realm, I was the one who shouted the fiercest after you saved me.¡±


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t remember, but still smiled and said, ¡°Nice to see you again, Senior Sister Yun.¡±


    ¡°I say, are you two going to fight or not?¡± The referee below the ring shouted.


    ¡°What¡¯s there to fight about? I¡¯m not in a hurry, so why are you in a hurry? It¡¯s like the Emperor is not in a hurry, but the eunuch is.¡± Yun Huayu curled her lips.


    ¡°You dare to slander the referee? Believe it or not, I can report you at any time and deprive you of your qualification to compete!¡± The referee shouted angrily.


    ¡°Just do it, I¡¯m telling you, even without you, I¡¯m eliminated now.¡± Yun Huayu laughed and said, ¡°I admit defeat, I was just joking. How can I beat Yang Chen? Besides, even if I could, I wouldn¡¯t dare to hit him. Referee, hurry up, I admit defeat.¡±


    The referee was somewhat dumbfounded.


    So decisive?


    Soon after, the referee announced leisurely, ¡°Desolate City Yang Chen, wins!¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen, if you get a chance, come to our Yanhua Pool!¡± Yun Huayu flew a kiss to Yang Chen and then swayed her hips as she went down the stage.


    Seeing this scene, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but laugh. He was caught off guard by the dramatic turn of events.


    However, he smoothly passed the first round anyway.


    About half an incense stick¡¯s time after his competition ended, the matches of the other contestants also came to an end, and the first round officially ended.


    The results of the competition were brutal.


    The winners stayed to continue, while the losers were eliminated and left the venue.


    Immediately afterwards, the images for the second round of duels appeared in the air once again.


    The geniuses entered the arena according to the images displayed.


    Yang Chen¡¯s divine sense swept over and quickly found his opponent and the ring he was in.


    However, upon seeing his opponent, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but laugh.


    Because, his opponent was none other than Huang Chiyang, the person he had serious conflicts with in the past!


    ¡°Yang Chen against Huang Chiyang, 36th Arena!¡±


    Yang Chen could never forget Huang Chiyang¡¯s name!


    Back in Desolate City, Huang Chiyang nearly drove Yang Chen to a dead end. If Yang Chen hadn¡¯t been taken under Jin Cheng¡¯s wing, he might have been okay, but the Yang family was sure to suffer heavy losses as a result. This grudge, Yang Chen would never forget.


    Moreover, he wouldn¡¯t just forget; he remembered clearly and would never let this grudge go.


    As the genius young master of the Huang family, Huang Chiyang was only seventeen or eighteen years old. According to Rainbow¡¯s Divine Soul Detection, Huang Chiyang had already reached the First Level of Spirit Martial Realm in his martial arts cultivation during the Secret Realm competition.


    Now that some time had passed, his martial arts cultivation should have improved. He probably had the strength of the Second Level of Spirit Martial Realm.


    Being able to win a round in the knockout competition with this level of martial arts cultivation showed that Huang Chiyang was still hiding a lot of tricks. Otherwise, he wouldn¡¯t have even made it past the selection competition.


    However, no matter what, Huang Chiyang would be considered unlucky to have met him¡­


    ¡°What¡¯s that saying¡­ ¡®Enemies on a narrow road,¡¯ huh.¡± Yang Chen smiled and headed straight for the 36th Arena..

 Chapter 319 - Chapter 319: Chapter 316: Yang Chen versus Yuan Shaoyang_l

    Chapter 319: Chapter 316: Yang Chen versus Yuan Shaoyang_l


    Translator: 549690339


    While Yang Chen was walking into the 36th arena, the forces of the Liaocheng City Lord Mansion were seated on the viewing platform and also saw the images of the current arena battles.


    ¡°Yang Chen against Huang Chiyang, City Lord, you should quickly look.¡± Helian Cheng shouted as he sat on the viewing platform.


    The Golden Eagle looked at the image in front and laughed loudly: ¡°Yang Chen against Huang Chiyang? Hahaha, good, good, seems like the end of the road for Huang Chiyang. I was originally worried about how far he would be able to bluff in this competition. If Huang Chiyang were to perform exceptionally in this knockout competition, it would be challenging for our City Lord¡¯s


    Mansion. But, unfortunately, Huang Chiyang has terrible luck, meeting Yang


    Chen in just the second round, hahaha!¡±


    Jin Cheng was overjoyed as well: ¡°I knew from the start that my brother was no ordinary person. Now that Huang Chiyang has met him, hahaha, he¡¯ll have a hard time.¡±


    The most troubled family was the Huang Family.


    The Huang Family was regretting their decisions so much it made their intestines turn green. If they had known earlier about Yang Chen¡¯s potential, why would they have provoked him? They would have treated Yang Chen like an ancestor.


    Huang Chiyang, who used to be highly valued in the Huang Family, was now drenched in insults by his own clan. He was filled with regret too. How could he have known Yang Chen would come this far?


    Now, Yang Chen was like a hot cake in the Genius Selection Competition. Once he joined a sect, his fame would rise even higher.


    By that time, even if he gave the Huang Family some small trouble, or gave him some small trouble¡­


    Would it still be okay for Huang Chiyang?


    Now, with mixed feelings, Huang Chiyang nervously headed to the 36th arena.


    The moment his eyes met Yang Chen¡¯s, Huang Chiyang felt his heart skip a beat.


    His current Martial Arts Cultivation had reached the Second Level of Spirit Martial Realm. With his wisdom and some special means given to him by his family, he managed to narrowly win the first round, advancing to the second. As long as he didn¡¯t meet a master at the Spirit Martial Realm Fourth Level, it wouldn¡¯t be too difficult for him to advance further.


    By then, if discovered by the Beishan Main City or getting the support of some sects, the Huang Family would still have a chance to rise and soar in the sky.


    But now, all dreams have turned into bubbles.


    His trump card would be shattered in front of Yang Chen¡¯s absolute strength.


    Huang Chiyang stepped into the battle ring.


    Before Yang Chen had a chance to release his True Qi, Huang Chiyang hurriedly yelled, ¡°I admit defeat!¡±


    Upon hearing this, Yang Chen narrowed his eyes, admiring Huang Chiyang¡¯s decisiveness, and said in a low voice, ¡°Huang Chiyang, you are quite decisive.¡±


    Huang Chiyang snorted coldly, clenched his teeth, and said, ¡°Yang Chen, if you want to take revenge on me, it won¡¯t be so easy!¡±


    As he finished speaking, he didn¡¯t give Yang Chen a chance to make a move and quickly jumped out of the arena.


    It left Yang Chen feeling somewhat disappointed because he had planned to teach Huang Chiyang a good lesson in today¡¯s arena battle. Even if he didn¡¯t kill Huang Chiyang, crippling his Martial Arts Cultivation would be the least. He wouldn¡¯t show mercy to Huang Chiyang, who almost took his life.


    However, Huang Chiyang was decisive enough to admit defeat right away.


    With the arena rules as they were and Huang Chiyang admitting defeat, what else could he do?


    But letting things pass so simply wasn¡¯t going to be easy.


    Just like that, for the second round, Yang Chen¡¯s match ended with his opponent admitting defeat.


    For the third round, Yang Chen¡¯s opponent again admitted defeat directly.


    This allowed Yang Chen to advance without much effort.


    This wasn¡¯t a strange thing as Yang Chen¡¯s performance in the Secret Realm was almost well known by all of these geniuses. They knew how powerful Yang Chen was and immediately chose to admit defeat when they knew they were no match for him.


    This allowed Yang Chen to smack through the fourth round, which was the last round today.


    Today¡¯s fight was to select the top 32. The top 32 matches would be held tomorrow.


    By the fourth round, out of the hundreds of geniuses, only 34 remained, and all of them were elites.


    It was also in the fourth round that Yang Chen encountered an interesting opponent.


    ¡°Yang Chen vs. Yuan Shaoyang, 7th Arena!¡±


    When these words appeared, the whole crowd became excited.


    ¡°Finally, there¡¯s an interesting showdown.¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen against Yuan Shaoyang?¡±


    ¡°Haha, Beishan Main City once again messed with the battle assignments, making the geniuses not from the Three Hegemons fight each other to the death before reaching the top 32. Hehe, this way, the threats to their Beishan Main City will gradually decrease. By then, they¡¯ll have the geniuses of the Three Hegemons fight each other, and eventually, the champion will still fall into their hands.¡±


    Everyone was aware of such inside information, but no one could say anything. Beishan Main City was strong, so what could anyone do?


    Aside from the Three Hegemons, even the Six Sects had to submit and bow in front of Beishan Main City.


    Even though they were aware of the manipulations in the rules, they couldn¡¯t do anything about it, as they had to tolerate it. After all, people held this knockout competition, so who could argue with it? However, this didn¡¯t affect the excitement of this battle!


    ¡°Yang Chen against Yuan Shaoyang!¡±


    ¡°Haha, now it¡¯s going to be interesting.¡±


    ¡°Yuan Shaoyang is a top-notch genius cultivated by Ziyang Sect, who is the Sect Master¡¯s own disciple. At a young age, he has reached the Sixth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm.¡±


    ¡°These two are both at the Sixth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm, huh.¡± ¡°Who do you think has a higher chance of winning?


    ¡°I think Yuan Shaoyang is more powerful. He is Ziyang Sect¡¯s own apprentice, and his Purple Sun Technique has already reached the level of a master. It¡¯s said that he has already separated two suns within his body. When he unleashes his power, it¡¯s not just ordinary Solar Fire anymore; he can use the Purple Sun Fire!¡±


    ¡°What? Purple Sun Fire?¡±


    Everyone knew about the levels of Solar Fire.


    From the most ordinary Solar Fire to the Purple Sun Fire, Pure Yang Fire, and Three True Flames, and so on.


    Yuan Shaoyang had already cultivated Purple Sun Fire?


    ¡°It¡¯s said that the Purple Sun Fire is excellent at attacking and has immense power. There are few opponents within the same level once the Purple Sun Fire is released. Comparatively, Yang Chen is still a bit worse off! There¡¯s nothing he can do, after all, he comes from a wild background. In a place like


    Liaocheng, where birds don¡¯t even shit, there aren¡¯t any exceptional Cultivation Methods.¡±


    Today, I saw a Chinese medicine doctor and was diagnosed with cervical spondylosis, myocardial ischemia, and other problems. I was warned not to write late at night and not to sit for a long time beside the computer.


    Five chapters may not seem like a lot, and you may finish reading them in a blink of an eye, but for us writers, it takes at least seven hours or even more to write them. A writer¡¯s day, except for eating and resting, is mostly spent on updating.


    I¡¯ll try my best to update five chapters a day. However, I cannot guarantee that I could keep up with it every day. I hope you all understand..

 Chapter 320 - Chapter 320: Chapter 317: Are You Sure He Doesn’t Have a Divine Body?_l

    Chapter 320: Chapter 317: Are You Sure He Doesn¡¯t Have a Divine Body?_l


    Translator: 549690339


    As everyone was discussing, Yang Chen and Yuan Shaoyang almost


    simultaneously arrived at the ring.


    There must be more formidable characters than Yuan Shaoyang and Yang Chen, but the first face-off between the two ferocious characters was the first of today¡¯s knockout competition. There was no doubt that the Sixth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm had the possibility of winning the championship. The collision between the two characters with the possibility of winning the championship was highly anticipated.


    Yang Chen was somewhat surprised that he could encounter Yuan Shaoyang.


    Yang Chen still remembered the man who seemed to harbor a grudge against him quite well.


    Now, seeing Yuan Shaoyang on stage, Yang Chen stood with his hands behind his back and said nothing.


    Yuan Shaoyang, on the other hand, seemed amiable and bowed: ¡°Brother Yang Chen, I didn¡¯t expect us to collide in the fourth round. Haha, Brother Yang Chen, please take it easy on me. Your dark horse status makes me feel a little uneasy.¡±


    ¡°Oh? Really?¡± Yang Chen slowly said, although he didn¡¯t know what Yuan Shaoyang meant, he could tell that Yuan Shaoyang was definitely up to no good.


    Seemingly friendly, who knows what schemes Yuan Shaoyang was devising in his heart?


    Yuan Shaoyang clicked his tongue, ¡°Brother Yang doesn¡¯t seem to understand what I mean. What I¡¯m trying to say is, a horse is ultimately a horse, ridden and stepped on by people¡­ A dark horse, hehe. The same goes for you and your sister Yang Caidie. Haha, your sister¡¯s simple-minded head wants to compete with me for the Young Sect Master? I just want to say she¡¯s still too inexperienced. Once I become the Young Sect Master, the first person I¡¯ll take care of is her.¡±


    Hearing this, a chill flashed in Yang Chen¡¯s eyes, and he said coldly, ¡°Yuan Shaoyang, if you want to infuriate me, well, you¡¯ve succeeded.¡±


    Seeing the delighted expression on Yuan Shaoyang¡¯s face¡­


    What was the purpose of his provocation?


    It was to enrage Yang Chen.


    When two martial artists of the same rank face off, whoever loses their composure and rationality first will lose.


    That was the effect he wanted.


    It seemed that Yang Chen was still a little green. Hadn¡¯t he heard that Yuan Shaoyang was best at scheming? Otherwise, how could he have played Long Huazuo of Yanhua Pool in circles?


    However, he didn¡¯t know that although Yang Chen was angry, he had no intention of being irrational.


    On the contrary, he would make Yuan Shaoyang pay for his rudeness.


    What he hated the most was when people used those around him to threaten him. Even if it was just a joke, it was no different.


    Thinking of this, Yang Chen clenched his hands, and took out the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear from his storage bag.


    ¡°In this battle, I will show some of my strength. At least, I should let Elder Mu BaiSheng know that his proposal for me to become the Junior Sect Master of Yuanshan Sect was not a wrong choice,¡± Yang Chen thought.


    He had planned to showcase some of his strength in the knockout competition.


    Since he had encountered Yuan Shaoyang, he would naturally take out what he should as planned!


    At this moment, seeing Yang Chen exuding a murderous aura and the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear in his hand, Yuan Shaoyang squinted, and his expression became cautious. His hands flipped, and a purple flame gradually emerged.


    In an instant, Yang Chen made his move.


    As soon as he made his move, dozens of lightning bolts filled the entire ring. The thunder and lightning crisscrossed and struck Yuan Shaoyang directly.


    This bombardment was truly astonishing, making Yuan Shaoyang¡¯s scalp


    numb.


    After all, he had never fought with Yang Chen before, so where did he know how powerful Yang Chen was? Now, seeing Yang Chen¡¯s powerful thunder and lightning, he immediately believed what his sect elders said. He quickly yelled, and his true Qi turned into a purple sun fire, clashing directly on Yang Chen¡¯s lightning bolt.


    The Purple Sun Fire was of extraordinary power, and upon colliding with Yang Chen¡¯s Thunderbolt Style, it was able to resist Yang Chen¡¯s lightning.


    However, soon¡­


    Boom.


    Yang Chen¡¯s lightning shattered the Purple Sun Fire and headed straight for Yuan Shaoyang.


    This scene was seen clearly by the various sects on the viewing platform.


    ¡°How is that possible!¡±


    ¡°Yuan Shaoyang¡¯s Purple Sun Fire was actually broken!¡±


    ¡°It doesn¡¯t make sense. The Purple Sun Fire should have absolute superiority within the Spirit Martial Realm. Yuan Shaoyang¡¯s purple Sun Fire at the Sixth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm allowed him to stand undefeated among his peers, so it was no problem. ¡®


    ¡°Even if Yang Chen could win against Yuan Shaoyang, it wouldn¡¯t be by brute force. Yuan Shaoyang¡¯s Purple Sun Fire is not easily broken. However, Yang Chen went straight to breaking the Purple Sun Fire!¡±


    Everyone had seen Yang Chen¡¯s methods, but those were observed through the Dharma Mirror; they didn¡¯t know the power of Yang Chen¡¯s lightning.


    And now¡­


    Yang Chen¡¯s thunder and lightning power was actually so strong?


    Of course, whispers were just whispers. Those with discerning eyes were in the minority.


    Sect Leader Mu BaiSheng of Yuanshan Sect sat in his seat on the viewing platform, curiously watching the battle: ¡°Strange, strange. I¡¯m not surprised that Yang Chen can break the Purple Sun Fire, but how can Yang Chen-break it so easily? It¡¯s too strange.¡±


    ¡°Sect Leader, what kind of technique is Yang Chen practicing? It¡¯s so powerful!¡± someone beside him asked.


    ¡°It¡¯s not just a matter of cultivation technique. Even if Yang Chen¡¯s cultivation technique is powerful and domineering, the difference in power would only manifest after the Origin Martial Domain. During the Spirit Martial Realm, the use of True Qi is ultimately limited; the difference in power at the same martial artist cultivation level won¡¯t be too drastic. Yang Chen¡¯s thunder could only support him to break through the Purple Sun Fire, but not easily break it. You have to know that Yuan Shaoyang¡¯s attack just now was a full defense. And it was still broken,¡± Mu BaiSheng replied, shocked.


    ¡°Then, Sect Leader, what¡¯s going on?¡±


    ¡°Are you sure that Yang Chen didn¡¯t have any traces of a Divine Body when he was first detected? Only third-tier talent?¡± Mu BaiSheng asked as he stroked his chin, feeling that something was off.


    There were not a few people who had the same thoughts as Mil B?ish¨¦ng.


    At the same time, the fight between Yang Chen and Yuan Shaoyang continued.


    The moment the Purple Sun Fire was broken, a roar was heard.


    A mini scorching sun, about thirty feet in size, appeared in mid-air above the


    ring, burning fiercely..

 Chapter 321 - Chapter 321: Chapter 318: A Rare Sight in a Thousand Years! 1

    Chapter 321: Chapter 318: A Rare Sight in a Thousand Years! 1


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    As the Fierce Sun appeared, a strong burning sensation instantly spread out, and even some martial artists with lower Martial Arts Cultivation on the viewing platform could feel the dramatic change in temperature from a distance. It shows how terrifying this sun, covered in flames, truly is.


    ¡°It¡¯s the Great Yuan Red Sun!¡±


    ¡°The ultimate technique of the Purple Sun Technique, it is said that when one has completely mastered the Purple Sun Technique, they can create the Great Yuan Red Sun within their body using Essence Blood and True Qi. The Great


    Yuan Red Sun is the source of the Ziyang Sect¡¯s practice of the Purple Sun Fire. The more it is washed and irrigated with True Qi and Essence Blood, the stronger the Purple Sun Fire¡¯s power becomes, and similarly, the power of the Great Yuan Red Sun also grows stronger!¡±


    ¡°It is said that Yuan Shaoyang has cultivated two Great Yuan Red Suns, which is extraordinary. This is just the first one! He still has one more that hasn¡¯t been used.¡±


    Now, the Great Yuan Red Sun floated high in the sky, truly resembling a miniature Fierce Sun.


    Yang Chen looked at the Great Yuan Red Sun and was not surprised, because the Great Yuan Red Sun is actually similar to the Fire Origin Essence. It is merely released outside of the body and possesses astonishing power.


    But comparing to himself, no matter if he brought out the Flourishing Stars fire seed or the Fire Origin Essence, any one of them could completely burn the Great Yuan Red Sun to ash.


    However, he could not bring out either of these two.


    It is impossible to use the Flourishing Stars Fire, and as for the Original Demonic Flame born from the Fire Origin Essence, he had no plans of using it either.


    He still wanted to keep this demonic fire as his trump card for later use. After all, almost all his trump cards were revealed in the Secret Realm when he fought against Yuanmu, and the various sects watching through the Dharma Mirror had seen them. It is likely that these sects will have some countermeasures against him in the future. Now, the only trump card he has left is the preliminary refined Fire Origin Essence Demonic Fire!


    But don¡¯t underestimate this demonic fire.


    When it comes to playing with fire, Yang Chen was confident that he could easily surpass Yuan Shaoyang¡¯s Ancestral Founder.


    His alchemy experience from his previous life was one reason, and the other was the Taichi True Scripture.


    The Taichi True Scripture records the techniques and experiences of playing with fire, which made Yang Chen from his previous life, who was already quite good at playing with fire, feel ashamed. When he first started learning, he almost wanted to find a crack in the ground to hide in. What he used to play with before was nothing compared to real fire. It was more like a fart.


    The most crucial point was that the Taichi True Scripture was just one volume.


    Of course, even with just one volume, he was confident in using the fire control secret arts of the Taichi True Scripture to control the demonic fire and create some miracles.


    To deal with Yuan Shaoyang, using the Original Demonic Flame was obviously a bit of an overkill.


    However, Yuan Shaoyang did not think so.


    At this moment, he summoned the Great Yuan Red Sun from within his body and seemed to be immersed in his own creative art. He shouted, ¡°Yang Chen, it is an honor for you to be able to break through my Purple Sun Fire and force me to summon the Great Yuan Red Sun from within my body. However, as soon as I summon it, the gap between you and me will be evident. I have already won this match.¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t know where vour confidence comes from. but if vour trumD card is iust this Great Yuan Red Sun, I would like to say that it¡¯s too early for you to boast about your victory now,¡± Yang Chen said with a smirk.


    Having said that, he shook his body and drew out a large amount of Thunder and Lightning Power from the Heavenly Thunder Origin within his body.


    At this very instant, there was a loud crackling and an astonishing chain of electric flashes directly converged around Yang Chen¡¯s Purple Forbidden Soaring Dragon.


    The moment this electric light condensed, its power shocked the entire scene.


    ¡°What a strong True Qi fluctuation!¡± ¡°It¡¯s coming from Yang Chen!¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s Yang Chen up to?¡±


    Nobody knew what Yang Chen was planning.


    It was also at this moment that Yang Chen¡¯s figure flashed and suddenly moved into action!


    ¡°Thunder Roar!¡±


    This move was the strongest one he had comprehended up until now in his Thunderbolt Style.


    Thunder Roar One Gun!


    This wasn¡¯t it.lmmediately¡­


    Yang Chen shouted lowly: ¡°Innate True Qi, open!¡±


    Yes, he was now using all of his Innate True Qi.


    At the very beginning when he first fought against others, Yang Chen rarely used his Innate True Qi, and even if he did, it was only a small amount, like just now when he broke through the Purple Sun Fire, he only used a small amount of Innate True Qi, which could not be detected by others. Moreover, he rarely engaged in fights with others before the knockout competition, and even if he did, it was only within the Secret Realm, so the various sects watching through the Dharma Mirror naturally didn¡¯t know about Yang Chen¡¯s Innate True Qi.


    As this spear thrust out, electric light filled the entire ring, startling Yuan Shaoyang who retreated quickly, hastily placing the Great Yuan Red Sun in front of him, in hopes of dissipating Yang Chen¡¯s move.


    However, he soon discovered that he was too naive!


    Because¡­


    Yang Chen¡¯s spear clearly shook the Great Yuan Red Sun!


    The resistance of the Great Yuan Red Sun quickly became weak, which shocked


    Yuan Shaoyang so much that he wasn¡¯t able to hide his incompetence anymore. He hurriedly summoned the second Great Yuan Red Sun from his body. With a rumble, the two Great Yuan Red Suns blocked the attack at the same time, barely delaying the momentum of Yang Chen¡¯s Thunderbolt attack.


    However, the power of the Thunderbolt didn¡¯t decrease at all. It could be clearly seen that the Great Yuan Red Sun was cracking.


    This shocked all the various forces watching from the viewing platform.


    What¡­


    ¡°Yuan Shaoyang has actually summoned a second Great Yuan Red Sun.¡±


    ¡°He is using his true ability.¡±


    The most shocked were not those spectators but the Three Hegemons and Six Sects.


    Laymen watch for excitement, while experts watch for the essence.


    Compared to the other spectators, the sect leaders of the Three Hegemons and Six Sects were obviously considered experts.


    When they saw Yang Chen¡¯s Thunderbolt striking the Great Yuan Red Sun, they were still calm, but when they looked further, they were on fire.


    ¡°This is¡­¡±


    ¡°This is the taste of Innate True Qi, yes, this is definitely the taste of Innate True Qi!¡±


    They were boiling and could no longer calm down.


    Innate True Oi. their observation was correct. What Yang Chen used was indeed Innate True Qi.


    Not to mention the Six Sects, even Canghai Sect, Yuanshan Sect, and even the behemoth Beishan Main City couldn¡¯t sit still anymore.


    Mu Baisheng straightforwardly shouted: ¡°Innate True Qi, Yang Chen is actually using Innate True Qi. Innate True Qi represents that Yang Chen has Divine Body Talent! This, this¡­ Steward Feng, don¡¯t tell me that the instrument used in your Basic Competition to test physique can¡¯t detect the divine body of the Innate Physique. It is a special talent!¡±


    ¡°I¡­¡± Steward Feng, standing in the high altitude, listening to Mu Baisheng¡¯s words, also gritted his teeth for a moment, and then sighed bitterly: ¡°Wood Master, that instrument does have flaws, but the flaws are just a few almost impossible divine body talents, like this Innate Physique, which is rare even in hundreds or even a thousand years.¡±


    He now represents Beishan Main City and regrets it so much that his intestines turn green.


    What does Yang Chen¡¯s use of Innate True Qi represent? It represents that Yang Chen has an Innate Divine Body.


    Apart from that¡­


    As he said¡­


    A thousand years, a rare sight!

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    Superior Talent!


    This is a talent that may not even appear in several Genius Selection Competitions. Yang Chen¡¯s exquisite Martial Arts Cultivation is not a detour, but rather due to a unique constitution. This Innate Divine Body is far superior to many other Divine Body Talents, and there are not many talents stronger than the Innate Divine Body.


    What does Innate represent?


    It represents a gift from heaven.


    Human talent is a gift from heaven, although the body is inherited from parents and is considered acquired. True Qi is the same; it is acquired through cultivation and not given by heaven.


    But the Innate Divine Body is different.


    Their True Qi is Innate True Qi, a unique ability bestowed by heaven!


    It¡¯s a completely different concept from Acquired True Qi!


    Those who possess Innate True Qi have a huge gap in cultivation speed and combat capability compared to their peers.


    Now, everyone must be cursing Beishan Main City.


    Damn it, if your testing instrument had no problem, would this have happened?


    If they had known earlier that Yang Chen was the owner of the Innate Divine Body, they would have done everything possible to win Yang Chen over to their sect. But what happened? Beishan Main City made a mistake in the test, labeling Yang Chen with Third-tier Talent, which directly discounted their understanding of Yang Chen.


    Their misunderstanding has led to Yang Chen holding grudges against almost all the other sects, except for those that did not look down on him.


    No one is not sighing, shocked, and most people thought Yang Chen had advanced his Martial Arts Cultivation through excessive growth.


    Now they see¡­


    Yang Chen is truly capable.


    Boiling.


    The people on the Viewing Platform are all boiling.


    The elders and sect leaders of those small sects may not have an eye for talent, but the people of the Three Tyrants and Six Sects quickly observed the clues. In the blink of an eye, they judged that Yang Chen was using Innate True Qi and knew that he was the owner of the Innate Divine Body, based on the power of his True Qi and the records in Ancient Books. ¡°Innate Divine Body, this¡­ this!¡±


    ¡°At any cost, win Yang Chen over at any cost!¡±


    ¡°Get ready immediately. After the competition, find Yang Chen and tell him our intentions directly. We¡¯ll give him everything we have!¡±


    ¡°If Yang Chen can be won over to our sect, our sect¡¯s strength will increase greatly in the future. Innate Divine Body, this is an astounding talent that only appears in records!¡±


    No sect can sit still.


    Even Beishan Main City is the same.


    At this moment, Steward Feng is too lazy to care about the competition results. Even if Yang Chen loses, he will still be the focus of Beishan Main City¡¯s efforts to win over.


    Steward Feng didn¡¯t hesitate at all and directly ordered: ¡°You guys keep an eye on this competition. I¡¯ll go prepare right away. We must not be careless about winning over Yang Chen.¡±


    Meanwhile, at the Yuanshan Sect¡­


    ¡°Sect¡­ Sect Leader, Yang Chen is actually the Innate Divine Body!¡±


    ¡°Our offered conditions seem good enough, but what if other sects offer higher ones? Shouldn¡¯t we raise our conditions to make sure we don¡¯t lose out?¡± The elders of the Yuanshan Sect were in an uproar.


    Mb B?ish¨¦ng¡¯s heart was also stirred up, but he remained calm on the surface, murmuring, ¡°No wonder Yang Chen didn¡¯t hurry to join my Yuanshan Sect, letting me watch his knockout competition instead. It turns out he was prepared to surprise me from the start. The identity of Young Sect Master is indeed somewhat incompatible with him.¡±


    ¡°Innate Divine Body, Innate Divine Body¡­ This kid has such an amazing Divine Body Talent, it¡¯s truly a once-in-a-thousand-year encounter. Sure enough, just as I thought, when Yuan Shaoyang¡¯s Acquired True Qi and Yang Chen¡¯s Innate True Qi are compared, Yuan Shaoyang is instantly overshadowed and bound to lose.¡±


    As for Yuan Shaoyang being defeated by Yang Chen, many people were not surprised.


    This is the difference between Innate Qi and Acquired True Qi!


    Boom.


    A loud explosion was heard, and Yuan Shaoyang¡¯s two Great Yuan Red Suns crumbled one after another. Then, Yang Chen¡¯s Thunderbolt struck Yuan Shaoyang¡¯s body.


    ¡°This spear is for my sister. Yuan Shaoyang, I know you deliberately provoked me just now, but I still want to tell you, if you dare to humiliate my sister within the Ziyang Sect, even at the Ends of the Earth, I will kill you!¡± Yang Chen¡¯s soul transmitted the sound straight into Yuan Shaoyang¡¯s soul.


    Yuan Shaoyang was startled, and just when he heard this, the Thunder Rush from Yang Chen¡¯s spear spread throughout his body.


    In an instant, with crackling sounds, Yuan Shaoyang¡¯s eyes blackened, and his body charred, he fell off the ring and fell unconscious.


    A few elders of the Ziyang Sect hurriedly appeared and carried Yuan Shaoyang away.


    If it were in the past, seeing one of their own disciples injured like this, these elders would have torn their faces apart. Even if they were bound by rules and didn¡¯t take action, they would still argue with Yang Chen.


    But now, they have already heard about the situation from their sect leader, so


    while carrying Yuan Shaoyang, they still looked respectful, ¡°Thank you, young friend Yang Chen for holding back.¡±


    Even though their own people were beaten, they still had to thank the other for holding back.


    They didn¡¯t think there was anything wrong with it.


    Because Yang Chen has that qualification.


    Yang Chen subtly felt the benefits of strength. By showing off his Innate Divine Body, he was equivalent to revealing his future strength. Even the Ziyang Sect, one of the Six Sects, dared not show any disrespect towards him in the future.


    ¡°Yang Chen vs Yuan Shaoyang, Yang Chen wins!¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen wins!!¡±


    ¡°Yuan Shaoyang lost so miserably! It¡¯s unbelievable.¡±


    ¡°The gap in strength is just too huge.¡±


    ¡°How strong is Yang Chen?¡±


    There was endless discussion, and with Yang Chen¡¯s victory, the temporary Junior Steward also announced the distribution of the top 36, starting from tomorrow.


    Yang Chen went back with the Zhou Family members, and he could almost guess the heated scene when he returned to their residence, because Innate True Qi was truly amazing.


    Of course, they couldn¡¯t guess that, strictly speaking, he was not an Innate Divine Body, but that his Innate True Qi was obtained through the Refining of Innate Qi.


    The difference between this obtained Innate True Qi and the Innate Divine Body is that they have the same Innate True Qi, but Yang Chen¡¯s cultivation speed is still a bit slower compared to the Innate Divine Body and not as demon-like.


    But none of that matters.


    With his unique alchemy abilities, he doesn¡¯t think his cultivation speed will be much inferior to the Innate Divine Body.


    Moreover, as he had expected, as soon as he returned to their residence, a large group of people arrived immediately..

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    Feeling the arrival of a large group of people, Yang Chen didn¡¯t hesitate and bluntly said, ¡°Master Zhou, when those sects inevitably try to win me over later, I¡¯ll have to trouble you to help me manage them outside my courtyard. But by no means allow them to swarm in, or it will cause trouble for me, the junior.¡±


    ¡°Well¡­¡± Zhou Haoran said with a bitter face, ¡°I will do my best.¡±


    If it were before, he would dare to pat his chest and guarantee that he would definitely handle this matter for Yang Chen. However, now he doesn¡¯t dare to make such a bold statement.


    Because once Yang Chen¡¯s Innate Divine Body is revealed, how could he, Zhou Haoran, stop it?


    He could only do his best, and stop as many as he could.


    ¡°Master Zhou, just do your best¡­¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but laugh. In fact, he already had an answer in his mind regarding which sect force to join. The reason for revealing his Innate True Qi today was also because of this.


    However, this Innate True Qi was revealed, creating a misunderstanding of the Innate Divine Body, and the trouble couldn¡¯t be avoided.


    At tn1S moment, yang cnen returned to tne courtyard, and Detore ne could even sit down to warm his seat, he suddenly froze.


    Because there was someone in his courtyard, who had been there even before he had entered, but he had never detected them.


    Looking at the person, Yang Chen¡¯s expression turned cold: ¡°Junior greets Elder Feng.¡±


    Who else could this man be, but Steward Feng from Beishan Main City?


    Feng Zhishi smiled warmly at Yang Chen with his hands behind his back, ¡°I am the senior steward of Beishan Main City, and also the only senior steward in


    Beishan Main City.¡±


    Hearing what the other party said, Yang Chen knew what he meant.


    Steward Feng was clearly telling him that his status in Beishan Main City was second to none. Today, with his status as Steward Feng, coming here was giving Yang Chen face and showing great importance to him.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t dare to be arrogant and said, ¡°For Steward Feng to visit this humble courtyard today, I am truly overwhelmed.¡±


    ¡°No, Yang Chen, since I came to find you, it means you have the qualifications for me to find you. If you don¡¯t have the qualifications, I certainly won¡¯t come,¡± Steward Feng didn¡¯t mince words. ¡°Yang Chen, my purpose for coming today, you should be able to guess. It¡¯s simple, we Beishan Main City, with sincerity, want to invite you to join.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Yang Chen fell into deep thought.


    Seeing that Yang Chen was actually hesitant, Steward Feng wasn¡¯t surprised and said loudly, ¡°We know a little about the conditions Mu Baisheng offered you, to make you the young sect leader of Yuanshan Sect. We Beishan Main City can do that too, although Beishan Main City doesn¡¯t have the position of a young sect leader. But we will definitely cultivate you as our successor.


    Compared to other forces called the Three Dominators, like B¨¦i Sh?nm¨¦n and Canghai Sect, a wise young friend like you, Yang Chen, should know that the real dominator of North Mountain County is us, Beishan Main City!¡±


    ¡°In our Beishan Main City, we have the most orthodox rulers and managers of


    North Mountain County. We have everything that other forces don¡¯t have,


    Alchemy, Cultivation Methods, everything. In addition, as long as you join Beishan Main City and become the genius of Beishan Main City, you can unconditionally enjoy the divine treasure, the Trial Tower.¡±


    ¡°In short, as long as you join Beishan Main City, your status in Beishan Main City will be like mine today. No one in North Mountain County would dare to disrespect you! If you achieve great success in the future, you can even be favored by the Royal Family!¡±


    Hearing this, it would be false to say that Yang Chen wasn¡¯t moved.


    What is the background of Beishan Main City? It¡¯s the Royal Family!


    He was very clear that Beishan Main City was the most orthodox force.


    However, some things can¡¯t be solved just by being orthodox.


    With a solemn expression, Yang Chen said: ¡°Steward Feng, I appreciate your kindness, but the result may disappoint Elder Feng.¡±


    Hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, Steward Feng¡¯s expression turned solemn: ¡°What, Yang Chen, do you think the conditions offered by our Beishan Main City are not high enough?¡±


    ¡°No, it¡¯s not like that.¡± Yang Chen saw Steward Feng¡¯s tone becoming unpleasant and slowly stood up. ¡°Elder, the conditions you and Yuanshan Sect offered are similar, and perhaps Beishan Main City does have inherent advantages over Yuanshan Sect. But where is the difference? Yuanshan Sect offered me this condition before I even showed my Divine Body talent, what about Beishan Main City?¡±


    As these words fell into Steward Feng¡¯s ears, he was suddenly taken aback.


    His thoughts immediately turned cold and he said, ¡°It seems that young friend Yang Chen already has his own answer, in that case, I won¡¯t be staying any longer.¡±


    With that, Steward Feng turned around and left, disappearing in a blink of an eye.


    Yang Chen watched Steward Feng leave without a trace of regret for his


    decision.


    He had already made his choice.


    In fact, after the Secret Realm¡¯s conflict that day, when Beishan Main City hadn¡¯t tried to win him over, he had already grown cold towards Beishan Main City. Originally, he had been more hopeful of joining Beishan Main City than


    Yuanshan Sect.


    As Steward Feng said, Beishan Main City is indeed the most orthodox force, and Canghai Sect and Yuanshan Sect still fall short.


    But Beishan Main City people didn¡¯t think highly of him.


    If he truly didn¡¯t perform well enough and Beishan Main City thought he wasn¡¯t up to their standards, that would be understandable, as it¡¯s human nature.


    But he had already shown that he was more than qualified, and Beishan Main City had shown no intention of trying to win him over, which changed the meaning.


    In polite terms, it¡¯s that Beishan Main City has high standards and ordinary geniuses are not up to par; speaking bluntly, Beishan Main City is acting high and mighty. They may seem to have high standards, but if they do not lower their threshold, geniuses will eventually be snatched away by other sects. It may not matter in the short term, but in the long run, Beishan Main City will lose its advantage.


    Yang Chen was genuinely disappointed with the indecision of Beishan Main City¡¯s management.


    The key point is that Steward Feng¡¯s words just now seemed to be introducing the advantages of their Beishan Main City, but the sense of superiority in his tone was obvious. This kind of force was not what Yang Chen wanted to seek.


    As Yang Chen was lost in his thoughts, he suddenly spotted several people rushing towards the gate at this moment.


    These people were wearing Ming Emperor Sect¡¯s Taoist robes, among them were Elder Qian, and the sect leader of Ming Emperor Sect, Ming Wendao, leading a dozen elders to this place.


    What piqued Yang Chen¡¯s interest the most was the woman being tightly controlled by Ming Wendao, Wen Zi.


    Now Wen Zits eyes were hollow, and her disheveled hair was in stark contrast to her former brilliance. When she was brought to Yang Chen, her pupils shrank violently, and she was filled with terror from the depths of her heart.


    It was precisely when he saw this woman that Yang Chen¡¯s expression became cold.


    It seemed that it was time to settle the grudges of the past..

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    Chapter 324: Chapter 321: I Am the Darling of Heaven_l


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    The Sect Leader of Ming Emperor Sect, Ming Wenzhao, didn¡¯t hesitate and shouted, ¡°Kneel down!¡±


    Wen Zits body trembled in fear as she hastily knelt on the ground. She couldn¡¯t believe that she, as a favored daughter of heaven, would fall to such a state. However, she had no choice but to accept this reality.


    Perhaps, she was not a favored daughter of heaven after all.


    When Ming Wenzhao saw Wen Zi obediently kneel, he finally breathed a sigh of relief, saying, ¡°Young friend Yang Chen, I am the Sect Leader of Ming Emperor Sect, Ming Wenzhao!¡±


    He now spoke to Yang Chen with utmost respect; after all, what was Yang Chen¡¯s current status and position?


    Yes, Yang Chen seemingly had no status for now, merely an unrisen and undeveloped genius. But once his innate divine body and exceptional talent were revealed, he would become a figure that the Three Hegemons and Six Sects would desperately compete for. With such a figure, the Six Sects could forget about laying a finger on him, as he would inevitably become the focus of the battle among the Three Hegemons.


    No choice, weren¡¯t the Three Hegemons stronger than the Six Sects?


    Even if Yang Chen wasn¡¯t very impressive, entering one of the Three


    Hegemonic powers would still land him a position as a Junior Sect Master.


    By then, with Yang Chen¡¯s status, if the Six Sects displeased him, perhaps they couldn¡¯t deal with the Six Sects, but he could apply some pressure, and wouldn¡¯t this level of power just have to submit?


    As the Sect Leader of Ming Emperor Sect, he naturally wanted to be on good terms with Yang Chen. This kind of genius was someone to either befriend or avoid as an enemy.


    As it happened, just as he had been investigating the matter of Wen Zi¡¯s deception with the elders of the sect, now was the perfect time to clarify their Sect¡¯s position to Yang Chen.


    At this point, they no longer hoped that Yang Chen would join their Sect, only that he wouldn¡¯t bear a grudge against Ming Emperor Sect.


    Yang Chen, unhurried, said, ¡°Elder Ming, what¡¯s this about¡­?¡±


    Ming Wenzhao slowly said, ¡°Young friend Yang Chen, it¡¯s simple. I¡¯ve investigated the matter of Wen Zi¡¯s false accusations against you through soul searching. The one who indeed killed Liu Taixing that day was Wen Zi.¡± Yang Chen wasn¡¯t surprised; everything was within his expectations.


    He slowly spoke, ¡°Elder Ming, I am curious about what Wen Zi¡¯s motive was for killing Liu Taixing then, and why she framed me. I would like to hear Wen Zi tell this part.¡±


    Without any hesitation, Ming Wenzhao directly grabbed Wen Zi¡¯s head, and his Divine Soul Power penetrated her as he yelled, ¡°Wen Zi, quickly confess the truth!¡±


    Now that Wen Zi was controlled by the Divine Soul Power, her consciousness was no longer her own, and she mechanically confessed, ¡°I considered myself a favored daughter of heaven, and I was always bothered by the fact that I was just an Outer Sect Disciple. When I learned of the Heavenly Thunder Treasure in the Liaocheng Secret Realm that could aid Senior Brother Yuanhua¡¯s cultivation, I wanted to please him. So, I brought along my admirer, Liu Taixing, to participate in the Secret Realm battle!¡±


    Yang Chen watched Ming Wenzhao¡¯s methods, touching his chin. The soul control that Ming used needed a significant gap in Martial Arts Cultivation to work.


    For example, right now, Ming Wenzhao was controlling Wen Zi with his Divine Soul Power. Wen Zi had no self-awareness and involuntarily spilled the truth.


    ¡°Who would have thought that Liu Taixing would be so useless? He couldn¡¯t even deal with a country bumpkin from the Vast Wilderness and was beaten to the punch by Yang Chen, who took the treasure. I was furious at the time, only thinking of pleasing Senior Brother Yuanhua, but with no treasure in hand, I devised a plan. Suddenly, I thought of the Dazzling Mind Bell that Liu Taixing had borrowed from Elder Qian¡­¡±


    ¡°At that moment, I was so furious that I wanted to kill Liu Taixing, take the Dazzling Mind Bell to please Senior Brother Yuanhua. I didn¡¯t think too far ahead. I just ambushed Liu Taixing, making injuries that appeared like spear wounds and framing Yang Chen. I vented my anger in this way. Yang Chen was nothing more than a person from the Vast Wilderness, and his death was inconsequential.¡±


    Yang Chen looked at Wen Zi¡¯s wooden expression and knew that she was speaking the truth. He didn¡¯t interfere, continuing to leisurely taste his tea.


    With gritted teeth and hollow eyes, Wen Zi sneered, ¡°Everything went according to my plan, but after killing Liu Taixing and taking the Dazzling Mind Bell, only then did I realize that if I handed in the bell, wouldn¡¯t it reveal the fact that I had killed Liu Taixing? So, I had no choice but to give up on pleasing Senior Brother Yuanhua and try to seduce the genius MO Shengyun from the Taotu Sect.¡±


    ¡°MO Shengyun and I made our way to MO City, but who could have known that Yang Chen would escape there too? I wanted to lead people to kill Yang Chen, but he was too difficult to deal with¡­ but what about that? I, Wen Zi, consider myself a heavenly phoenix. All people must bow at my feet and please me. What is Yang Chen compared to me, Wen Zi, the Zhengyang Dance Phoenix, soaring through the sky of Jiutian?!¡±


    As she finished her words, Ming Wenzhao let out a trembling breath and suddenly loosened his grip on Wen Zi, withdrawing his Divine Soul Power. Wen Zi abruptly regained consciousness.


    As she regained consciousness, she realized what she had said, her whole body convulsing with fear, shouting, ¡°I-I confessed everything, I confessed everything! Please spare my life! I have explained everything in detail.¡±


    ¡°Favored Daughter of Heaven¡­hehe, Wen Zi, the title you bestowed upon yourself is quite grand,¡± Elder Qian coldly said.


    He would have never imagined that he was just a pawn used by Wen Zi, a mere Outer Sect female disciple.


    Wen Zi was calculating and had some charm. She seduced other disciples and blinded them with her allure. She deserved to die.


    Ming Wenzhao watched Wen Zi¡¯s pleading, his expression unchanged, and said, ¡°Young friend Yang Chen, how to deal with her is up to you!¡±


    Wen Zi wasn¡¯t foolish and finally realized that the decision was in Yang Chen¡¯s hands. She immediately shouted, ¡°Yang Chen, spare me! You must spare me! If you spare me, I am yours! Do whatever you want with my body, and I¡¯ll willingly obey you in everything!¡±


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t even glance at Wen Zi, waving his hand, ¡°Elder Ming, Wen Zi has pushed me from Liaocheng all the way to Beishan Main City. I have had such a long journey, and I was even forced to the brink of death by your Ming Emperor Sect. If you were in my shoes, what would you do?¡±


    With things at this point, Ming Wenzhao naturally wasn¡¯t a fool; understanding Yang Chen¡¯s meaning, he waved his hand, ¡°Elder Qian, take her away!¡±


    Wen Zi knew she would not survive, her eyes widened, and she cried out, ¡°Yang Chen, you will regret killing me, you will definitely regret it! There are countless people who adore me; they will avenge me! They will avenge me for sure!¡±


    As she said this, she had completely forgotten that when she had suddenly sensed danger and sought out MO Shengyun, the person who had hidden the fastest was MO Shengyun himself..

 Chapter 325 - Chapter 325: Chapter 322: The Young Sect Master’s Condition 1

    Chapter 325: Chapter 322: The Young Sect Master¡¯s Condition 1


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    There was nothing that could be done, sometimes there were just a few people who thought they were so important. Like this Wen Zi, with a hint of beauty, after repeatedly seducing her fellow disciples, she felt that everyone should be as submissive to her as those she had seduced, worshipping beneath her pomegranate skirt.


    However, Wen Zi overestimated her own beauty and underestimated the baseness of human nature.


    Those who pursued her beauty were only willing to pay a price within their tolerance. It seemed that they respected her, but what were they plotting? They were only after Wen Zit s beauty. Who would stand up for Wen Zi if her life was at stake?


    Wen Zi didn¡¯t understand this, and even in death, she still believed that someone would be willing to risk their life for her.


    Now, after Wen Zi was dragged away, Ming Wenhao waved his hand: ¡°Young friend Yang Chen, Wen Zi deserves to die, that is true. However, it is our Ming Emperor Sect¡¯s fault that we targeted you because of her framing. Now that Wen Zi is dead, I, Ming Wenhao, on behalf of the Ming Emperor Sect, offer these 200,000 Spirit Stones as an apology.¡±


    Yang Chen was originally still angry about the situation, but as Ming Wenhao said, although the matter with Wen Zi was resolved, the issue with the Ming Emperor Sect chasing him was still unsettled. But no matter how angry he was, he didn¡¯t plan to cause trouble on this issue and make any other moves.


    But who would have thought that Ming Wenhao would be so tactful, immediately offering the Spirit Stones as an apology.


    The master of the Ming Emperor Sect came in person to represent the sect in apologizing, and even if Yang Chen had been angry, most of that anger had now dissipated.


    There was nothing to be done.


    It was true what they say ¨C you shouldn¡¯t hit someone who¡¯s smiling at you.


    Ming Wenhao had put forth a sincere attitude. If he continued to be aggressive, he would seem excessive.


    The 200,000 Spirit Stones did make Yang Chen feel much better.


    He slowly said: ¡°Senior Ming is indeed very generous, I will accept these Spirit Stones and from now on, there will be no more grievances between me and the


    Ming Emperor Sect.¡±


    Upon hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, Elder Qian slapped the young man behind him and shouted, ¡°Young friend Yang Chen is so magnanimous, Wang Wu, you miserable child, come out for your master!¡±


    In a moment, the young man behind him was dragged out by his ear by Elder Qian.


    When the young man steadied himself and saw Yang Chen examining him carefully, he immediately shrank back.


    Upon closer inspection, wasn¡¯t this young man the same Wang Wu who had mocked Yang Chen just a few days ago?


    Yang Chen still remembered clearly that Wang Wu had become arrogant after his stunning performance at the Basic Competition and achieving first-class talent. He had mocked Yang Chen numerous times, and the bitterness in his words was hard to forget.


    Later, Yang Chen learned that Wang Wu had joined Elder Qian¡¯s camp, but now Elder Qian had directly brought out his precious prot¨¦g¨¦ Wang Wu.


    ¡°What are you looking at, Wang wu? Why aren¡¯t you apologizing to Yang Chen?¡± Elder Qian shouted. ¡°If you don¡¯t apologize sincerely today, I¡¯ll break your legs!¡±


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but smile wryly, thinking that his Innate True Qi had really had a remarkable effect. It had at least startled the Ming Emperor Sect into being so nervous, which was something Yang Chen hadn¡¯t expected.


    Nowadays, Wang Wu was staring at Yang Chen nervously, without any of the arrogance he had shown before when his talent was assessed.


    When he got his first-class talent results, he did indeed become arrogant, thinking he should be the Emperor¡¯s chosen one, not giving a second look to anyone. He thought that Yang Chen, the so-called genius, shouldn¡¯t have been competing with him at the Basic Competition.


    He believed that he, Wang Wu, was favored by the heavens.


    But now he realized how wrong he had been.


    Thinking back to the words he had said to Yang Chen back then, he felt as if he was being slapped in the face.


    He was favored by the heavens?


    Compared to Yang Chen¡¯s talent, what kind of heaven¡¯s favor had he received?


    The most important thing was that he had mocked Yang Chen.


    ¡°Yang Chen, please, as a grown-up, don¡¯t hold a grudge against me for a few childish words. I hope you won¡¯t take them to heart,¡± Wang Wu sighed and finally said, all traces of his previous arrogance gone.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t show any sign of being oppressive, and calmly said, ¡°I see the sincerity of the Ming Emperor Sect.¡±¡±Since that¡¯s the case, young friend Yang Chen, we, the Ming Emperor Sect, shall take our leave,¡± Ming Wenhao coughed twice, signaling to his subordinates.


    Upon hearing Ming Wenhao¡¯s hint, they followed him out.


    After they left, Elder Qian asked out of curiosity, ¡°Sect Leader, aren¡¯t we going to try to win over this Yang Chen? It doesn¡¯t make sense. With Yang Chen¡¯s Innate Divine Body talent, which sect wouldn¡¯t want to compete for him?¡±


    ¡°Hmph, do you think I don¡¯t know that Yang Chen has the talent of an Innate Divine Body?¡± Ming Wenhao grumbled, ¡°But what¡¯s the use of knowing? It doesn¡¯t help at all. Let¡¯s put aside the incident with Wen Zi for the moment. Even if we don¡¯t have any resentment with Yang Chen at first, do you think Yang Chen would be interested in our Ming Emperor Sect? Do you think the conditions you offered could match that of Mb B?ish¨¦ng?¡±


    Thinking of Mb B?ish¨¦ng¡¯s decisiveness, Ming Wenhao couldn¡¯t help but sigh.


    Why didn¡¯t he have the courage of Mil B?ish¨¦ng? If he had seen Yang Chen¡¯s potential earlier and directly offered him the position of Jr. Sect Master, he could have won Yang Chen¡¯s heart. Yang Chen would have definitely considered joining the Ming Emperor Sect then.


    But now?


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t even have the intention to join the Ming Emperor Sect.


    ¡°By now, it¡¯s already good if we can settle the grievances between our Ming Emperor Sect and Yang Chen,¡± Ming Wenhao said softly, knowing full well the weight of the situation.


    Considering Yang Chen¡¯s potential displayed now, it was already good enough for their Ming Emperor Sect to settle their grievances with him. As for winning him over, their Ming Emperor Sect no longer qualified for that.


    Just as the Ming Emperor Sect left, a new guest arrived in Yang Chen¡¯s courtyard.


    The new guest was none other than the Sect Leader of the Yuanshan Sect, Mb B?ish¨¦ng.


    At this moment, Yang Chen and Mb B?ish¨¦ng exchanged glances. Yang Chen then smiled slightly, ¡°Senior Mu, I¡¯ve been waiting for you for a long time.


    Please have a seat.¡±


    Mb B?ish¨¦ng laughed heartily and sat down. With a calm look in his eyes, he said softly, ¡°Yang Chen, I now understand why you were in no hurry to join my Yuanshan Sect back then. I have seen your talent and performance. To be honest, I think the terms I offered with the position of Jr. Sect Master are low. However, this is already the highest condition that the Yuanshan Sect can offer.¡±


    Yang Chen was not surprised by this. He bowed slightly and said, ¡°Senior, then you should also understand that the reason I showed such an act today is merely to prove that your choice back then was correct. The Sect Leader has already been very generous to me. If I am really dissatisfied, I would have joined Beishan Main City long ago..¡±

 Chapter 326 - Chapter 326: Chapter 323: Lightning Movement Technique_l

    Chapter 326: Chapter 323: Lightning Movement Technique_l


    Translator: 549690339


    Hearing this, M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng thought of Steward Feng, who had left with a face full of dirt and suddenly realized, laughing loudly: ¡°Yang Chen, you join the Yuanshan Sect, and take the position of Young Sect Master. Now no one will have any objections.¡±


    Despite saying this, M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng was still surprised. He never expected that Yang Chen would actually refuse Beishan Main City.


    And looking at his appearance, the refusal was quite resolute.


    ¡°However, it is acceptable for the junior to join the Yuanshan Sect and make contributions to the Yuanshan Sect in the future. However, there are some things that I still need to say,¡± Yang Chen said after pondering for a while.


    ¡°It¡¯s only natural that you have some conditions,¡± Mb B?ish¨¦ng wasn¡¯t surprised.


    Yang Chen was now a hot commodity and had the qualifications to raise his price.


    Yang Chen calmly said, ¡°I don¡¯t care about the others, but I won¡¯t be responsible for the trivial matters within the sect.¡±


    Mb B?ish¨¦ng was already prepared for Yang Chen to raise his price, but he was somewhat surprised to hear that Yang Chen had only this simple demand.


    Not being responsible for the trivial matters within the sect?


    This¡­


    He was stunned for a while before he laughed: ¡°So that¡¯s your condition. You don¡¯t have to worry about that. As the Sect Leader of the Yuanshan Sect, I never deal with the trivial matters within the sect. The elder takes care of almost all those trivial matters, big and small. Before you have cultivated into form, your most important task is to cultivate, and then cultivate some more. Making you take care of trivial matters would be a waste of your talent!¡±


    ¡°Speaking of it, Yang Chen, are these your only conditions? Now, I allow you to make some other conditions,¡± Mb B?ish¨¦ng looked straight at Yang Chen.


    He even felt that the conditions were too low, so he decided to let Yang Chen make new conditions, otherwise, he would feel uneasy inside.


    However, what Yang Chen wanted was Mtl B?ish¨¦ng¡¯s guilt. He said, ¡°The junior has no other conditions.¡±


    He really didn¡¯t intend to ask for more conditions.


    What he wanted was Mtl B?ish¨¦ng¡¯s guilt. With guilt, the Yuanshan Sect would pay enough attention to him. This would give him the ability to overthrow He Shangfeng with confidence. Otherwise, with only the Young Sect Master¡¯s word, the weight of his words would still be too low.


    Mb B?ish¨¦ng looked at Yang Chen, not greedy at all, wondering whether to laugh or cry. He pointed at Yang Chen and then laughed uncontrollably, saying: ¡°You, I don¡¯t know what to say to you. Since you have no other conditions, this


    Sect Leader won¡¯t be pretentious either. Join my Yuanshan Sect, and as the Sect


    Leader of Yuanshan Sect, I will try my best to meet all your ideas.¡±


    ¡°I originally intended to accept you as my disciple, but your skills have already taken form, so it would be redundant to accept you as a disciple. Moreover, joining my Yuanshan Sect is no different from accepting you as a disciple. Speaking of it, Yang Chen, have you decided to join my Yuanshan Sect?¡± Yang Chen clasped his hands together: ¡°Sect Leader, let¡¯s issue the robe.¡±


    ¡°Hahaha, well, let¡¯s issue the robe!¡± Mtl B?ish¨¦ng could tell what Yang Chen meant, right?


    With Yang Chen¡¯s words of issuing the robe, it meant that he would wear the


    Yuanshan Sect¡¯s uniform on the battlefield tomorrow, representing the


    Yuanshan Sect in battle. This was also a statement to the outside world that Yang Chen had joined the Yuanshan Sect, giving enough face to the Yuanshan Sect!


    After talking for a long time, Mb B?ish¨¦ng finally left. Yang Chen decided to join the Yuanshan Sect without any other thoughts, so he shut out the other sects, and got some peace for himself.


    After it was over, Yang Chen returned to his room, planning to cultivate and prepare for tomorrow¡¯s top 36 competition. After all, the competitors tomorrow would all be strong fighters.


    It wasn¡¯t until he returned to his room that Yang Chen suddenly realized something was amiss.


    Because, in his room, there was surprisingly a beautiful woman sitting there.


    Upon closer inspection, wasn¡¯t this beautiful woman none other than He


    QiuShui?


    ¡°Young, Young Master¡­¡± Gu Mingyue stood beside He QiuShui and said awkwardly, ¡°She, she came early, and set up some formation here. Ming Yue didn¡¯t know. Moreover, when I wanted to go out, she wouldn¡¯t let Ming Yue out either.¡±


    Yang Chen nodded, knowing that He QiuShui¡¯s sudden appearance had no ill intentions, otherwise, Gu Mingyue wouldn¡¯t be safe and sound.


    He sat down calmly: ¡°Senior He, what¡¯s the matter for you to appear in the junior¡¯s room so abruptly?¡±


    ¡°I came here today for some very secret matters. I want as few people as possible to know that you and I know each other to avoid arousing He Shangfeng¡¯s suspicions. So when I came here early, I set up some formations and didn¡¯t allow this little girl to go out. As a result, even Mb B?ish¨¦ng and


    Steward Feng, who have unfathomable martial arts cultivation, didn¡¯t find me,¡± He QiuShui said with her red lips slightly open.


    ¡°So, Senior He came here early?¡± Yang Chen asked in astonishment.


    He QiuShui¡¯s face was gentle, and the posture of a noble lady was revealed: ¡°That¡¯s right.¡±


    ¡°Senior He¡¯s intention¡­¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t figure out why He QiuShui had appeared here so mysteriously today.


    He QiuShui calmly said, ¡°It¡¯s very simple. Your spear technique contains thunder, so it¡¯s clear that you also cultivate a thunder attribute cultivation method. However, if the wonderful use of Heavenly Thunder Origin is only used in that one method, it is somewhat thin.¡±


    Yang Chen asked in surprise, ¡°What does Senior mean?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s simple. When my senior brother had the Heavenly Thunder Origin, he possessed many thunder techniques and divine powers. Others couldn¡¯t use these divine powers, so I thought about it and decided to come and give you these divine powers. That way, my senior brother¡¯s divine powers won¡¯t be wasted,¡± He QiuShui said softly.


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but smile: ¡°Senior, it¡¯s not that this junior despises Senior He Yunxiao¡¯s previous cultivation methods, but if this junior cultivates them, won¡¯t he just expose himself to He Shangfeng and let him cause trouble to me?¡±


    ¡°Cultivate them, you just don¡¯t use them, isn¡¯t that fine? Moreover, it¡¯s not necessarily true that you can¡¯t cultivate all of them. I have a cultivation method called ¡®Lightning Movement Technique¡¯ that you can cultivate,¡± He QiuShui said.


    ¡°How so?¡± Yang Chen looked at He QiuShui.


    He QiuShui flicked her long hair and smiled faintly, ¡°Speaking of this Lightning Movement Technique, it¡¯s actually quite mysterious. As for its origin, even my senior brother doesn¡¯t know. It is said that this method records the divine power of body techniques, and its cultivators have mysterious and unpredictable body techniques, with speed as fast as lightning. If my senior brother had cultivated this method back then, he might have been able to avoid that catastrophe. Unfortunately, my senior brother had just obtained this method and entrusted it to me for safekeeping, but he disappeared before he had a chance to cultivate it.¡±


    Seeing this, Yang Chen finally understood.


    No wonder, it turned out that even He Yunxiao didn¡¯t know this Lightning Movement Technique. Otherwise, if it was as powerful as He QiuShui said, He Yunxiao would have mentioned it at that time..

 Chapter 327 - Chapter 327: Chapter 324: New Ability_1

    Chapter 327: Chapter 324: New Ability_1


    Translator: 549690339


    This He Yunxiao and He Qiushui are engaged, their relationship is close, and it¡¯s quite normal to entrust some things to He Qiushui for safekeeping.


    ¡°You should take good care of these cultivation methods. As for this Lightning


    Movement Technique, my senior brother doesn¡¯t know it, and neither does He Shangfeng. For so many years, this method has been in my hands, unknown to a second person. If you practice it, you¡¯ll maximize its power in conjunction with the Heavenly Thunder Essence. Moreover, you don¡¯t need to worry about He Shangfeng discovering anything, ¡±


    He Qiushui calmly said: ¡°As for other methods, He Shangfeng knows more or less about them, so when you use and practice them, you must think thrice before acting. These methods have a strong lethality and can protect you, but because of He Shangfeng¡¯s reason, they may also lead you to an irreversible land, but I believe you can grasp this degree.¡±


    It made Yang Chen laugh dryly. He Qiushui really trusted him so much.


    Thinking about it, Yang Chen had to cup one fist in the other hand and say,


    ¡°Senior He, I will definitely live up to your expectations!¡±


    ¡°Well, then I¡¯ll take my leave first.¡± He Qiushui didn¡¯t stay much longer. He gently stood up, and then a wisp of blue smoke drifted by, and his figure disappeared without a trace.


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but take a deep breath. It seemed that He Qiushui¡¯s strength was not much worse than that of Mu Bai Sheng. He was probably at least at the third or fifth level of the True Martial Realm,


    He now had more or less some analysis and understanding of the forces of the three tyrants and six sects.


    Martial artists¡¯ strength, from the bottom, comprises the Body Refining Realm, Spirit Martial Realm, Origin Martial Realm, and True Martial Realm!


    After that, there are higher levels of Earth Martial Realm and Heaven Martial Realm!


    Both Earth Martial Realm and Heaven Martial Realm are already considered formidable masters.


    Above Heaven Martial Realm, it can already be regarded as a god-like existence in a certain sense, and not something ordinary people can touch.


    By comparison, the forces of the six sects mainly consist of more Origin Martial Realm practitioners, and the leaders of the six sects should have mostly Half-step True Martial Realm or Early Stage Zhenwu Realm.


    As for the three tyrants, they are much more terrifying.


    Take Mu Bai Sheng for example, his martial arts cultivation is at least in the sixth level of the True Martial Realm or higher.


    Moreover, the power of the three tyrants does not only have one True Martial Realm master.


    Take the Canghai Sect for example, He Shangfeng is one person, and He Qiushui is another.


    Furthermore, in his peak period, He Yunxiao was an existence that ordinary True Martial Realm practitioners couldn¡¯t compare with.


    ¡°My strength is still lacking a lot,¡± Yang Chen sighed. Let alone the True Martial Realm, he¡¯s still quite a distance away from the Origin Martial Realm now.


    Suddenly, he picked up the storage bag He Qiushui had thrown down before leaving.


    After picking up the storage bag, Yang Chen saw a neatly organized set of cultivation methods inside.


    These cultivation methods were all related to the technique of thunder, making them an excellent choice for Yang Chen.


    However, he mostly had a helpless attitude towards these cultivation methods.


    It wasn¡¯t that these methods weren¡¯t good enough, but rather in comparison to the standards of Yang Chen¡¯s previous life, these methods were still slightly lacking. Of course, it wasn¡¯t that he looked down on these methods. The key was that he already had the Mixed Yuan Spear Technique, and he didn¡¯t need these methods.


    Trying to bite off more than he could chew, having more was not always a good thing.


    It was just that He Qiushui couldn¡¯t see it and thought that the Mixed Yuan Spear Technique was just an ordinary technique, so she handed over these methods.


    ¡°Huh, Lightning Movement Technique¡­¡± Yang Chen found the Lightning Movement Technique specifically mentioned by He Qiushui, knowing that it was not as simple as other methods.


    When he saw the Lightning Movement Technique, Yang Chen became interested and began to examine it.


    The more he studied it, the more interesting it became, and his eyebrows were raised slightly, becoming more and more focused.


    ¡°Interesting, very interesting,¡± Yang Chen said intently, ¡°What¡¯s the origin of this Lightning Movement Technique? Even with my experience, I was actually captivated by it.¡±


    This was already a very high achievement.


    Although he couldn¡¯t practice any cultivation methods in his previous life, he was good at cultivating geniuses, and he had a deep understanding of various cultivation methods.


    ¡°The Lightning Movement Technique is divided into nine levels. By activating the body meridians with thunder and lightning, the movement speed can be maximized. The most important thing is that the intertwined thunder and lightning create an illusion, which makes it difficult to guard against!¡±


    The more he looked at it, the more focused Yang Chen became, and he thought back to the term ¡°strange¡± mentioned by He Qiushui.


    This Lightning Movement Technique was really interesting.


    Yang Chen murmured to himself, ¡°I happen to lack a method related to body techniques, and this Lightning Movement Technique just solves my current shortcomings. Although I now have the Tai Chu Divine Body to make up for the defects in speed, my body technique is still lacking, and this type is just the right fit. ¡±


    As he was thinking about it, Yang Chen heard a commotion coming from the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space.


    ¡°Rainbow, what¡¯s wrong?¡± Yang Chen summoned Rainbow.


    Twisting her fish body, Rainbow blinked her big eyes, ¡°Isn¡¯t it those two silly bears? They said that part of their ancestral memory has awakened, and they¡¯ve cultivated some new abilities. They had to come out and see you! I couldn¡¯t stop them, they were both extremely excited.¡±


    ¡°Oh? New abilities, ancestral memory awakening?¡± Yang Chen smiled slightly, ¡°Call those two silly bears out quickly, let me see what¡¯s going on!¡±


    In the blink of an eye, the two Black Mountain Black Bear brothers jumped out.


    As soon as the two brothers jumped out, they both had smiles on their faces, rubbing their hands together. The bear Elder One then said, ¡°Boss, my brother and I have improved our martial arts cultivation and have cultivated a new ability, which is quite powerful.¡±


    ¡°Oh, what new ability have you two cultivated?¡± Yang Chen asked curiously.


    Elder Two immediately opened his mouth and let out a roar.


    In an instant, Yang Chen felt a tremor in his heart and quickly shouted, ¡°Stop!¡± Bear Elder Two stopped accordingly.


    Yang Chen felt both amused and helpless. Seeing that Rainbow had protected Gu Mingyue in time and that she hadn¡¯t been hurt, he let out a sigh of relief. It seemed that Rainbow knew about the brothers¡¯ new abilities in the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space, so she was prepared.


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help being annoyed and said, ¡°I say Elder Two, can you ask me first before you shout next time, so that I can be prepared?¡±


    This roar was truly extraordinary, making him feel a momentary tremor in his heart and soul. If it continued for a while longer, he couldn¡¯t guarantee that he wouldn¡¯t be injured.


    Fortunately, He Qiushui didn¡¯t erase the soundproofing formation before leaving, otherwise, Elder Two¡¯s roar would have alerted everyone to the presence of a demonic beast here.


    ¡°Oh, Boss, I got it.¡± Bear Elder Two looked innocent.


    ¡°Tell me, what¡¯s the new ability you¡¯ve cultivated?¡± Yang Chen asked.


    ¡°The ancestral memory says that this technique is called Mountain God Roar!¡±


    Yang Chen was taken aback.


    Mountain God Roar?

 Chapter 328 - Chapter 328: Chapter 325: Gifting a Spirit Weapon_l

    Chapter 328: Chapter 325: Gifting a Spirit Weapon_l


    Translator: 549690339


    He didn¡¯t know what kind of ultimate technique this Mountain God Roar was. He had never heard of the name before, and today was the first time he heard of it. How could he know how powerful it was?


    However, with the second brother of the Black Mountain Crow Brothers shouting so loudly, he understood just how powerful the Mountain God Roar was.


    This was not an ordinary kind of power.


    The Mountain God Roar attacked the soul specifically.


    When shouted, it was like a thunderclap on a sunny day, directly targeting the soul. If one¡¯s cultivation of the divine soul wasn¡¯t strong enough, being shouted at like this would certainly stun them on the spot. In severe cases, the soul would be injured directly. This was similar to the effect of the Dazzling Mind Bell, but the Mountain God Roar was much more powerful.


    The Dazzling Mind Bell was an inferior product, so its power had limitations.


    What about the Mountain God Roar?


    He knew that with his current martial arts cultivation at the sixth level of the Spirit Martial Realm, combined with the divine soul cultivation method given by the Mermaid Tribe, his protection of the soul was like a solid golden soup, perfect and flawless.


    However, even so, he was shaken by Bear Elder Two¡¯s Mountain God Roar in less than two breaths, almost unable to hold on.


    If this had lasted longer, wouldn¡¯t it have been a big problem?


    At least he knew he couldn¡¯t bear it.


    Looking at the momentum of Bear Elder Two, the shout that just came out was far from reaching the limit. It was clear that shouting for another ten or eight breaths was no big deal.


    Yang Chen took a deep breath in secret, realizing the power of the Mountain God Roar.


    Spirit weapons that specifically attacked the soul were rare and precious, and cultivation methods that specifically targeted the soul were even rarer, far more precious than spirit weapons.


    There was no choice. Although specializing in attacking the soul was malicious, it was the most practical. When used against enemies, it often caught them off guard and suddenly restrained them within an invisible force. It was something countless martial artists dreamt of, but the power to specifically attack the soul was scarce, despite being powerful.


    Moreover, even if there were such powers, they would be far inferior to the Mountain God Roar inherited within the memory of the Black Mountain Black Bear Clan.


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but marvel inwardly, thinking that the inherited memory of the Black Mountain Black Bear Clan was indeed a treasure.


    At least the understanding of the Mountain God Roar would be useful in future battles.


    As he thought, Yang Chen gradually entered a state of cultivation.


    On the second day, Yang Chen arrived at the Top 32 competition as scheduled. As soon as he arrived, he had already changed to the clothing of the Yuanshan Sect, which caused quite a stir.


    ¡°It¡¯s Yang Chen!¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen is wearing Yuanshan Sect clothes, the rumors must be true, Yang


    Chen has joined the Yuanshan Sect. The days ahead will be interesting. The Six


    Sects originally wanted to catch up with the Three Hegemons in this Genius Selection Competition, but with Yang Chen joining the Yuanshan Sect, the gap between the Six Sects and the Three Hegemons is getting wider.¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t expect Yang Chen to not join Beishan Main City but enter the


    Yuanshan Sect and become a member of them.¡±


    ¡°The conditions offered by the Yuanshan Sect aren¡¯t low either; they directly gave Yang Chen the position of Young Sect Master. How could it be worse? I think it¡¯s normal for Yang Chen to join the Yuanshan Sect. Instead, it¡¯s not surprising that Beishan Main City didn¡¯t express their stand first, causing Yang Chen to be disappointed.¡±


    For a while, there was a lot of discussion, and Yang Chen wearing the Yuanshan Sect clothes here really surprised people.


    Yang Chen had anticipated this and didn¡¯t mind it. It was when he and the Zhou family members arrived at the viewing platform that he felt something. Looking up, he saw two elders in the same Yuanshan Sect clothes as him, appearing in front of him at some point.


    When these two old men stood in front of Yang Chen, they slightly saluted: ¡°Young Sect Master!¡±


    ¡°We both pay our respects to the Young Sect Master.¡±


    Seeing the clothes worn by the two men and feeling the martial arts cultivation level they emitted, Yang Chen was slightly surprised. These two elders must be at least at the seventh or eighth level of the Yuan Martial Realm, which was not something the elders of the Six Sects could compare to.


    Thinking of this, Yang Chen had some guesses, Imowing that these two people wearing Yuanshan Sect clothes were mostly elders and deacons of the Yuanshan Sect. He said gently, ¡°What brings you two¡­?¡±


    ¡°Young Sect Master, we came here today by the order of the Sect Leader. Please accept this storage bag¡­¡± The two elders laughed and treated Yang Chen with great respect, with no other thoughts. Even in their words, they directly addressed Yang Chen as the Young Sect Master.


    As their words fell, the two men handed the storage bag to Yang Chen and left without saying more.


    This puzzled Yang Chen. Looking at the storage bag, he didn¡¯t rush to open it, but pondered in his heart.


    Being the Young Sect Master had some advantages. At least within the Yuanshan Sect, he could command any martial artist who wasn¡¯t particularly exceptional at the Yuan Martial Realm. This was normal since he was regarded as the future Sect Leader and was being trained for that position. Even with a poor background, he wouldn¡¯t be limited to just the 5th or 6th level of the Yuan Martial Realm.


    If that¡¯s the case, it¡¯s unreasonable for those without special status in the Yuanshan Sect not to try to please him when they see him.


    It¡¯s the law of the jungle, and the rules are as such.


    Thinking about this, Yang Chen rubbed his eyebrows, opened the storage bag, and took a closer look.


    With one glance, Yang Chen was overjoyed.


    Mb B?ish¨¦ng was really thoughtful. In the storage bag, there were two exquisite spirit weapons, one of which was a heart-protecting mirror, and the other a pair of boots.


    Although Yang Chen couldn¡¯t name the heart-protecting mirror and boots, he could see that they were both valuable items.


    This was where Mil B?ish¨¦ng showed his thoughtfulness.


    By the Top 32 competition, there were only tough characters left, most of them being direct disciples of some sects. These direct disciples of sects usually carried one or two spirit weapons with them. Yang Chen was, after all, the Sect Leader of the Yuanshan Sect, and the spirit weapons he carried couldn¡¯t be worse than those of othersAnd beyond that, Mb B?ish¨¦ng¡¯s choice of spirit weapons was even more carefully selected.


    These two spirit weapons, a heart-protecting mirror, and a pair of boots, were exactly what he needed, weren¡¯t they?


    Yang Chen felt the boots and carefully weighed them, knowing that they were a treasure that could enhance his movement speed when filled with true qi. They were extremely effective in practical combat and exactly what Yang Chen needed now. After all, he had just learned the Lightning Movement Technique in just one night, and he couldn¡¯t control it proficiently yet.


    As for the heart-protecting mirror, it was an extremely rare spirit weapon, even among spirit weapons.


    The heart-protecting mirror had a wide range of uses. Yang Chen infused it with a bit of true qi, and the mirror immediately absorbed his true qi. It was obvious that the heart-protecting mirror was a valuable defensive item.


    Yang Chen smiled slightly, knowing that Mil B?ish¨¦ng was indeed generous, offering him two spirit weapons right away.


    With these two spirit weapons, his chances of victory increased greatly..

 Chapter 329 - Chapter 329: Chapter 326: The Genius of Sun Star City_l

    Chapter 329: Chapter 326: The Genius of Sun Star City_l


    Translator: 549690339


    Soon, when the double-hour came, all the talented contestants entered the venue, and Steward Feng stood up with his hands behind him, rising into the air and floating steadily.


    With his hands on his back, Steward Feng spoke calmly, ¡°Since everyone who is supposed to be here is already present, the next competition can now begin¡­¡± ¡°Hehe, Feng Jingang, why are you in such a hurry?¡±


    Before Steward Feng could finish speaking, suddenly, a few extremely powerful Qi presences descended upon this place. This made the Three Hegemons and Six Sects at the scene gasp and look up at the extra group of people appearing in the sky with narrowed eyes, their expressions becoming extremely serious.


    Steward Feng also frowned secretly, looking at the unexpected group of people, and stopped talking before finishing.


    This tense atmosphere made Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but stare at the extra group of people and examine them carefully.


    Upon a closer look, Yang Chen saw the appearance of the group clearly.


    Leading them were three elders with profound and unfathomable Martial Arts Cultivation. Yang Chen dared not estimate their strength, but he guessed that the three of them were at least masters at the True Martial Realm level. Behind the three elders were seven or eight young people with Martial Arts Qi exuding from them, at least at the Ling Wu Realm Seventh Layer.


    Looking at the appearance of these young people, most of them were only seventeen or eighteen years old. With this level of Martial Arts Cultivation, having one such prodigy was impressive, let alone seven or eight. It would be strange not to be surprised.


    What surprised Yang Chen the most was something else.


    It turned out that Feng Jingang was Steward Feng¡¯s original name.


    And this group of people dared to call Steward Feng by his original name directly, which was something unheard of. Even the high-levels of Yuanshan Sect and Canghai Sect didn¡¯t dare to call Steward Feng by his original name.


    When they saw Steward Feng, they all respectfully addressed him as Steward Feng.


    However, when someone called him by his name directly, Steward Feng did not show any signs of fury or rage, but just looked composed, expressionlessly retorted, ¡°Yuan San, our North Mountain County¡¯s Genius Selection Competition has nothing to do with your ¡®Sun Star Region¡¯. Why don¡¯t you stay in your Sun Star Region instead of coming to our North Mountain County with such fanfare? What do you want?¡±


    ¡°Hehe, Feng Jingang, what do you think we want in your Beishan Main City?¡± Yuan San chuckled.


    There is Beishan Main City in North Mountain County and Sun Star City in Sun Star Region.


    ¡°Could it be that you are here for the Emperor¡¯s Millennial Treasure¡­¡± Steward Feng hesitated, not saying everything.


    Soundproof formations had already been set up around them, so no one from the outside could hear their conversation clearly.


    Thinking of the Thousand Year Treasure, Steward Feng said coldly, ¡°Yuan San, the Thousand Year Treasure belongs to our North Mountain County. When did it become your Sun Star Region¡¯s turn to intervene?¡±


    Yuan San waved his hand, ¡°Feng Jingang, I don¡¯t like what you said. What is your North Mountain County¡¯s possession? The Thousand Year Treasure doesn¡¯t clearly have your North Mountain County written on it, right? Why can¡¯t our Sun Star Region intervene?¡±


    Although Steward Feng was angry, there were not a few outsiders plotting for the Emperor¡¯s Treasure, and their North Mountain County couldn¡¯t stop them all.


    With this in mind, Steward Feng said coldly, ¡°Yuan San, if you want to pursue the Thousand Year Treasure, just do it. However, our Genius Selection Competition held in North Mountain County is still going on, so please forgive us for not being able to entertain you.¡±


    Although their Beishan Main City and Sun Star City were both serving the royal family and governing North Mountain and Sun Star Territories, their relationship was not harmonious.


    Firstly, because their Beishan Main City was far away from the Royal Territory and located on the edge of the Demon Beast Territory, with sparse spiritual energy and weak strength, they couldn¡¯t help but be weaker when encountering other forces.


    Secondly, the Sun Star Main City really had a conflict with their Beishan Main City. Sun Star Region¡¯s strength was much stronger than North Mountain County.


    Moreover, Sun Star City was much stronger than their Beishan Main City.


    Now that he saw Sun Star Main City and others appearing, Steward Feng couldn¡¯t help but panic.


    He hurriedly tried to see the guests off, fearing that these wicked stars would cause some other troubles. However, Yuan San had no intention of leaving and chuckled while stroking his beard, ¡°Feng Jingang, don¡¯t worry too much. We old fellows don¡¯t mind if you welcome us or not. However, these ¡®little guys¡¯ are still young, and what if your Beishan Main City had poor hospitality? Those who are understanding would say that you have too many things to do to entertain them, while those who don¡¯t know might think you are afraid of us. If it spreads, wouldn¡¯t the reputation of your Beishan Main City be ruined?¡±


    Hearing this, how could Steward Feng not understand the menacing threat conveyed by Yuan San?


    He immediately shouted, ¡°Yuan San, what do you want?¡±


    ¡°Hehe, nothing much,¡± Yuan San laughed and squinted, ¡°It seems that your


    Genius Selection Competition has reached the final level, haven¡¯t it? Why don¡¯t I let these young rascals from our Sun Star Region join in the fun too? Hehe, these kids are just too playful, Steward Feng, don¡¯t take it to heart.¡±


    After hearing this, Steward Feng¡¯s face turned cold and he shouted, ¡°Yuan San, don¡¯t push your luck. You want to get your hands on the Thousand Year Treasure, fine, but don¡¯t think about messing with our Genius Selection


    Competition.¡±


    Not meddling?


    How could it be possible?


    Their appearance here today had that purpose in mind.


    He had received orders from the higher-ups earlier. Without saying anything else, they were directed to go to the Beishan Main City and give them a warning during the Genius Selection Competition. In this way, it would be easy to show the power gap between the North Mountain County forces and their


    Sun Star Main City when they competed for the Thousand Year Treasure.


    Asking him to let it go so easily was not that simple.


    Yuan San raised the corners of his mouth and said coldly, ¡°Feng Jingang, are you so timid in your Beishan Main City? These young people under my control are all under eighteen years old, so where would they not qualify for participating in the Genius Selection Competition?¡±


    Steward Feng yelled, ¡°Now that we have reached the knockout stage, we have gone through that step by step. If you want to participate, don¡¯t you think you are disregarding the Genius Selection Competition we have organized in the Beishan Main City?¡±


    ¡°Hehe, rules are dead, but people are alive, Steward Feng. You don¡¯t want us to spread the word that your Beishan Main City is as timid as a mouse and afraid to fight, do you?¡± Yuan San threatened with a smile on his face.


    Upon hearing this, Steward Feng felt a surge of anger in his heart, but remembering the gap between their North Mountain County and the Sun Star Region, he could only suppress the anger again.


    There was no way. Were the conflicts between their North Mountain County and Sun Star Region ever scarce?


    But the final outcome was that their Beishan Main City suffered.


    This¡­


    Ever since a long time ago, the younger generations just couldn¡¯t compete with each other..

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    Now, the people from Sun Star City are clearly trying to challenge them, but they don¡¯t have the courage to do so. There¡¯s no way, the difference in strength is obvious. He also wants to represent Beishan Main City, and represent the geniuses of Beishan Main City to fight against the people from Sun Star City, but his strength is just not enough.


    Although he is confident in the geniuses personally cultivated by Beishan Main City, those from Sun Star City are even more demon-like.


    At least, judging by the Martial Arts Cultivation they exuded, it isn¡¯t difficult for Steward Feng to see that several of them have reached a horrifying level, even beyond what the Beishan City¡¯s geniuses could ever reach.


    What kind of **** luck did Sun Star City have, that they could get so many excellent geniuses every year?


    These geniuses were extraordinary and only became even more amazing as they received better cultivation conditions. This¡­


    Seemingly realizing Steward Feng¡¯s concerns, Yuan San grinned, ¡°Feng Jingang, I told you, rules are dead, people are alive. Hehe, I know what you¡¯re thinking. Don¡¯t worry, our relationship between the two counties is just for fun. I¡¯ll only let a few low-ranking little guys go up and play, it won¡¯t hurt Beishan Main City¡¯s face too much. Don¡¯t worry, it won¡¯t be a big deal. Haha.¡±


    Steward Feng still felt that Yuan San had something up his sleeve, and his expression remained cold.


    Yuan San tut-tutted, ¡°Steward Feng, surely you¡¯re not lacking even this much courage? I¡¯m just sending a few lower-ranking geniuses to compete. If you can¡¯t even muster this much courage, what will people think of your Beishan Main City? Will you continue to enjoy the protection of the Imperial Dynasty?¡±


    ¡°Yuan San, those are your own words.¡± Steward Feng felt relieved when he heard that the other party was not going to send top-notch geniuses to compete. However, he was still uneasy when he thought about the protection of the Imperial Dynasty.


    Which main city force in the county wouldn¡¯t want to perform better, to gain deeper protection from the Imperial Dynasty? Every year, their Beishan Main City couldn¡¯t produce any powerful individuals, causing the Imperial Dynasty to almost forget about them.


    The geniuses from their Beishan County and those top-notch geniuses from Sun Star City simply couldn¡¯t compare.


    However, the second-class ones might not be so absolute.


    He knew very well that Sun Star City wanted to step on the geniuses of their


    Beishan County to secretly point out the matter of the Thousand Year Treasure.


    But to think that it would be so easy to trample, how could that be possible?


    As Steward Feng and Yuan San were discussing, the various sects on the viewing platform also began to talk. After all, when such a large group of people arrived, everyone saw it clearly, and it would be strange if they didn¡¯t discuss it. ¡°Who are these people?¡±


    ¡°Who knows.¡±


    There was a buzz of discussion within the Yuanshan Sect, but only Mb B?ish¨¦ng, holding the side of his chair, calmly said, ¡°These people are from Sun Star City.¡±


    ¡°What? Sun Star City, people from Sun Star Region?¡±


    ¡°Not from our Beishan County?¡±


    ¡°Sect Leader, what are these people from Sun Star City doing here instead of staying in their own Sun Star Region?


    ¡°This matter may have something to do with the Thousand Year Treasure, but anyway, the people from Sun Star City coming to our Beishan County is probably not good news.¡± Mb B?ish¨¦ng rubbed his eyebrows, frowning, ¡°It seems that our Beishan County is about to start another bloody storm.¡±


    Yang Chen was not present at the viewing platform occupied by the Yuanshan Sect and did not hear what Mtl B?ish¨¦ng said. But he was also quite curious and looked at Zhou Haoran beside him, asking, ¡°Master Zhou, what¡¯s going on with these people?¡±


    Zhou Haoran, with his rich experience, still had limitations. At least with his current strength, he didn¡¯t have enough experience to know even the affairs of the Sun Star Region.


    ¡°This¡­¡± Zhou Haoran forced a bitter smile, ¡°I only have a little knowledge about this. I don¡¯t know the details. Steward Feng and that man set up a soundproof formation, so I don¡¯t know what exactly they discussed. But looking at Steward Feng¡¯s attitude, the background of that group of people might not be small. Otherwise, with his Martial Arts Cultivation, he wouldn¡¯t have been so courteous to those few people!¡±


    Yang Chen understood this too. He stared at Yuan San and the others who were chatting with Steward Feng, and was just about to ponder something when the soundproof formation suddenly disappeared, and Yuan San and Steward Feng¡¯s discussion came to an end.


    Steward Feng snorted coldly at Yuan San¡¯s smiling face and then said, ¡°Everyone, there will be some changes to the Top 32 competition. Since the people from Sun Star Region and Sun Star City want to join our Beishan County¡¯s Genius Selection Competition, they have chosen four geniuses to compete in the Top 32 matches with our Beishan County geniuses.¡±


    Upon hearing this, the geniuses who had made it into the Top 32 snorted in disdain.


    They had all fought their way here, not respecting each other, and had pride in their bones. Hearing that geniuses from the outside world wanted to participate, they subconsciously didn¡¯t take it seriously.


    Yang Chen, on the other hand, was not like them. Hearing about the sudden appearance of four geniuses, he couldn¡¯t help but ponder in his heart.


    These four geniuses shouldn¡¯t be here by chance. At least, he didn¡¯t think that Steward Feng would set up a soundproof formation and chat with Yuan San for half a day just to humiliate them. There must be some connection with those four geniuses.


    Most importantly, when he heard Rainbow mention the Martial Arts Cultivation of the geniuses brought by Yuan San, his heart was slightly shocked.


    At this moment, after Steward Feng finished speaking, Yuan San waved his hand, and the four prepared geniuses stepped forward.


    ¡°These four are the contestants from our Sun Star City,¡± Yuan San said.


    One of the four geniuses standing on the side yawned, ¡°Elder Yuan, it seems that the geniuses from Beishan Main City are average at best.¡±


    Yuan San laughed and pretended to scold, ¡°Nonsense! You little guys, all looking like you¡¯ve never seen the world before. Where do you know that there are always stronger people outside, and a mountain higher than this one?¡±


    Seeing Yuan San¡¯s scolding with no intention of actually chastising, not only did Steward Feng want to explode, but the participating geniuses from Beishan County could hardly sit still.


    Only Yang Chen was pondering as he narrowed his eyes to observe the four geniuses, a frown forming on his forehead.


    Because, according to Rainbow, those four geniuses were the weakest four of the group of young people that Yuan San brought, and even the weakest four were comparable to the top geniuses of Beishan County.


    This surprised Yang Chen quite a bit.


    If the weakest four were this amazing, not much different from the top geniuses of Beishan County, how much stronger would the better ones be?


    As his thoughts subsided, Yuan San stood at a high altitude, looking amiable but with a hidden meaning in his smile. ¡°Brother Feng, can we start the competition now? The geniuses under my command are eager to start the competition¡­. Hehe, forgive me, forgive me!¡±

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    Steward Feng¡¯s expression turned solemn, but there was nothing he could do about the situation. He could only say, ¡°What¡¯s the hurry? Let me reorganize the schedule for the matches on the ring.¡±


    Having said that, Steward Feng got up and left.


    In a short while, he returned with the newly reorganized schedule for the matches and handed it out so that the geniuses could figure out where their respective matches would take place and who their opponents were.


    As soon as the competition schedule was handed out, everyone present became interested.


    Yang Chen was no exception.


    His curiosity was not aroused by his opponent. In fact, his opponent was neither one of the top geniuses from North Mountain County nor one of the top geniuses from Sun Star Region. He was the top genius trained by Linghe Sect, whose strength had reached the Spirit Martial Realm Fourth Level.


    Linghe Sect was a commercial sect, and its disciples were mostly focused on the Chamber of Commerce. They had always only made an appearance in the Genius Selection Competition and never fought for the first place. Therefore, this top genius only had a Martial Arts Cultivation of the Spirit Martial Realm Fourth Level, much weaker than the geniuses of other sects.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t think too much of this level of Martial Arts Cultivation, but he also knew that they didn¡¯t pose a threat to him.


    What he was interested in was the choices made by Beishan Main City.


    Because the competition schedule showed that the top genius of Beishan Main City, Lu Yihan, Canghai Sect¡¯s top genius Shao Changkong, and the current top genius of Yuanshan Sect, Qin Yundao, all had unfamiliar names as their opponents.


    Unfamiliar names¡­


    Obviously, their opponents were the geniuses from Sun Star Region.


    In addition, the top genius of Ming Emperor Sect also had an unfamiliar name as an opponent. Just like the top geniuses of the Three Hegemons, they were clearly the geniuses sent by Sun Star City.


    One coincidence could be an accident, but the fact that all four top geniuses representing North Mountain County had landed themselves opponents from Sun Star Region was obviously intentional by Beishan Main City.


    Yang Chen could guess some of the reasons behind this arrangement.


    Most likely, Steward Feng wanted to quickly compete with Sun Star Region and determine a winner between them.


    With four geniuses, especially Lu Yihan and Shao Changkong, who had reached the Ling Wu Realm Seventh Layer, they were the favorites to win this Genius Selection Competition!


    However, this kind of provocation, without first measuring the strength of their own geniuses, made Yang Chen somewhat worried.


    Of course, this had nothing to do with him for now.


    It was Steward Feng¡¯s choice to have those ranked higher in the fight for the Secret Realm Jade to join the battle.


    He was also curious about how Lu Yihan and the others would compare with the bottom-ranking geniuses from Sun Star Region.


    Now, Yang Chen arrived at the ring on time, facing his opponent, Linghe Sect¡¯s top genius.


    This top genius of Linghe Sect was self-aware. Upon exchanging a few moves with Yang Chen and seeing that he couldn¡¯t gain any advantage, he knew the gap between them. He didn¡¯t continue the fight and simply admitted defeat.


    This straightforward decision saved Yang Chen a lot of effort. He returned to the viewing platform and focused on the battles between the top geniuses of North Mountain County and those of Sun Star Region.


    Zhou Yunxi was also paying close attention to the matches with a serious expression. She had been eliminated outside the Top 32, but this little girl had a good temperament, took it calmly, and didn¡¯t seem sad at all. On the contrary, she watched the current matches on the stage with a burning desire to participate and was extremely excited.


    Yang Chen sat down beside her and watched the matches with full concentration.


    As he watched, Yang Chen squinted his eyes slightly.


    Good heavens, all four geniuses of North Mountain County were being pressured by their opponents, and none of them had the upper hand.


    This was not a good sign.


    If you are evenly matched or slightly disadvantaged against your opponents, there wouldn¡¯t be any problem.


    But obviously, the situation was different now.


    ¡°These geniuses from Sun Star Region¡­have they all reached the Ling Wu


    Realm Seventh Layer?¡±


    ¡°This¡­¡±


    ¡°Not only have they reached the Ling Wu Realm Seventh Layer, but their Martial Arts Cultivation is also very stable, and their Cultivation Methods and moves are much stronger than those of Lu Yihan and the others.¡±


    NO matter It It was the top genius of Ming Emperor sect or yuanshan sect¡¯s top genius Qin Yundao, or even Canghai Sect¡¯s top genius Shao Changkong, and the top genius personally trained by Beishan Main City, Lu Yihan, all of them were being suppressed without exception, extremely passive in their fights, and there seemed to be no hope of winning.


    Their Cultivation Methods, combat experience, and Martial Arts Cultivation were all being suppressed.


    At first, Zhou Yunxi was excited when she watched the matches, but she gradually felt something was wrong: ¡°All of our geniuses from North Mountain County are being pressured.¡±


    ¡°You just noticed?¡± Yang Chen said with a bitter smile.


    By now, almost everyone could see the disadvantage that North Mountain


    County¡¯s geniuses were at when facing the geniuses from Sun Star Region.


    Especially Steward Feng, whose face turned embarrassed for a moment as he stared at the scenes on the stage, his chest heaved with rage, and his blood seemed to boil.


    At the beginning, he knew that the geniuses trained by Sun Star City were powerful, but he didn¡¯t think that his own trained geniuses would have no chance of fighting against Sun Star City¡¯s second-rate talents.


    But now¡­


    His top geniuses from North Mountain County weren¡¯t even a match for the second-rate talents trained by that city.


    This¡­


    This!


    In an instant, when they looked back at the stage, Bang!


    With a loud noise, the top genius of the Ming Emperor Sect was the first to be slapped out of the ring, blood spewed out of his mouth, and he fell unconscious. He was obviously seriously injured.


    ¡°Disciple!¡± Sect Master Ming Wendao of the Ming Emperor Sect saw this scene and quickly rushed down to the stage with a heartache.


    Aside from that, on other stages, Yuanshan Sect¡¯s current top genius, Qin Yundao, was also blasted off the ring.


    Then, Canghai Sect¡¯s Shao Changkong was also defeated in the same manner.


    Only Lu Yihan was still struggling on the stage, causing some trouble for his opponent. However, it was just some trouble. It was obvious to any observer that there was still a gap between Lu Yihan and the genius from Sun Star Region, a purely qualitative difference.


    At this moment, the genius from Sun Star Region seemed to have grown tired of playing with Lu Yihan and sneered, ¡°So you¡¯re the most powerful genius of Beishan Main City? Hmph, it turns out you¡¯re just a useless piece of trash. Take my palm!¡±


    Lu Yihan, who was being mocked like this, was already red -eyed. Upon hearing this, he charged forward without backing down and took the palm strike head-on.


    It was this palm strike that led to his downfall. Lu Yihan wanted to fight back with brute force, but in an instant, the palm power swept through, breaking all his defenses cleanly.


    The storm hit him, and Lu Yihan¡¯s pupils shrank, unable to believe what was happening before him. ¡°Impossible, how can this be? I don¡¯t believe it!¡±


    The next moment, Lu Yihan¡¯s entire body was thrown off the ring, crashing to the ground and remaining unconscious for a while..

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    Seeing this scene, no one would point and whisper about it anymore.


    Lu Yihan, the strongest genius under the age of eighteen that was cultivated in


    Beishan Main City. He was the biggest favorite to win this Genius Selection Competition, and at the same time the last shred of dignity for North Mountain County, and yet he was defeated.


    What was lost was not just their own face, but the face of the entire North Mountain County, completely gone.


    North Mountain County¡¯s first-rate talents, the most top-notch geniuses, were now completely defeated on their own territory. Their pride from the past days was shattered by others.


    The defeat of the geniuses signified that the entire Beishan Main City had lost.


    Even if they didn¡¯t want to admit it, there was no way. Because these major forces, measuring their current level, were watching how the strength of their new generation of geniuses fared.


    The entire audience sighed.


    Even with the likes of Lu Yihan and other four geniuses defeated, who could now be expected to contend with those demons from Sun Star Region? Who could it be? No one could really contend with them now.


    How did Sun Star City manage to have such incredibly strong talents under their command? Their few top-notch geniuses, in the hands of Sun Star City, didn¡¯t even manage to gain an advantage. They were defeated easily, and even seemed like they were doing something insignificant in their hands. Except for Lu Yihan, all the other geniuses were miserably defeated.


    The happiest of all was Yuan San.


    What was his purpose of bringing these talents here?


    It was to hit Beishan Main City and show them that in North Mountain County, when Sun Star City wanted something, it was not their turn to interfere.


    On their own territory, they would beat their people and take their things, and they would have to keep their mouths shut.


    Now, their goal had been achieved.


    Yuan San didn¡¯t mind butting in to say a few more words: ¡°Hehe, Brother Feng, your geniuses in North Mountain County seem to be just so-so in their skills. Just now, I heard our juniors complaining that the few geniuses you guys have couldn¡¯t even warm them up. Oh, I shouldn¡¯t have said that, I shouldn¡¯t have said that, look at my mouth, hehe¡­¡±


    Steward Feng squinted his eyes, knowing full well that Yuan San was mocking


    him. He clenched his teeth in anger, but in the end, he gave up the thought.


    Yuan San then sneered: ¡°Brother Feng, surely there are no more powerful geniuses under your command in Beishan Main City? Or is it that there are no more powerful geniuses in North Mountain County?¡±


    ¡°Who says there aren¡¯t?¡± Steward Feng coldly retorted, then continued: ¡°Today¡¯s Knockout Competition has come to an end. The next round will take place in ten days. Ten days later, Yuan San, we¡¯ll see.¡±


    Originally, the rules stated that the champion of the Knockout Competition would be determined today.


    But there was no other way, as the geniuses from Sun Star Region had jumped out and directly defeated all the top geniuses from Beishan Main City. If they continued the competition, it would be like turning the Genius Selection Competition organized by North Mountain County into a self-scalable farce. How could they continue?


    Postponing it by ten days was the best solution at the moment.


    At least they would have some time to discuss and decide how to deal with the situation.


    Although he didn¡¯t know what method they could use against them, or what other talented geniuses North Mountain County had?


    Indeed, there are many talents in Beishan Main City. However, most of them are over eighteen years old.


    Would they want to slap their own face, picking a few geniuses who were over eighteen to compete with others?


    Thinking of this, Steward Feng gave a long sigh, and there was really no way out. He stamped his foot and decided to leave first.


    Yuan San sneered at Steward Feng¡¯s retreating figure, knowing full well that


    Steward Feng wanted to buy time and not worrying at all that Beishan Main


    City could turn things around. He flicked his sleeve, ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡±


    With that said, Yuan San came quickly, and left just as quickly, disappearing in a blink of an eye.


    Such an embarrassing ending left the people in the viewing platform of North Mountain County silent and speechless. The crowds from various forces left the scene one after another after a noisy ruckus a long time later.


    Yang Chen was also planning to leave, but just as he and members of the Zhou Family were about to get up and leave, a young girl suddenly ran towards him.


    ¡°Young Master Yang Chen, Young Master Yang Chen, please wait¡­¡± The delicate voice entered the ear, and Yang Chen raised his eyebrows to see that this girl was none other than MO HuaWu.


    MO HuaWu, with her ample bosom and blushing cheeks, spoke softly: ¡°Young Master Yang, the Pond Master of our Yanhua Pool has something to see you about. You must go to see our Pond Master, Young Master Yang. Our Pond Master has been looking for you several times.¡±


    ¡°Oh, if the senior Pond Master wants to find me, can¡¯t she do so anytime?¡± Yang Chen asked with some confusion.


    MO HuaWu let out a soft sigh, and whispered: ¡°Young Master Yang is now a big celebrity, and every time our Pond Master tried to find you, she was thwarted by Master Zhou. Even when we asked Yunxi to speak to Master Zhou on our behalf, it was of no use.¡±


    ¡°This¡­¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but laugh and cry at the same time, Zhou


    Haoran was really diligent, and even dared to push back the Pond Master of Yanhua Pool. It seemed that he was really putting his heart into guarding the door for Yang Chen, and not afraid of offending others at all.


    Feeling secretly grateful, he said, ¡®Miss MO, please lead the way.¡±


    MO HuaWu was delighted, her head bobbing up and down, and she escorted Yang Chen together to the group of people at Yanhua Pool.


    As the girls of Yanhua Pool were numerous, entering their group was like walking into a field of flowers, causing one¡¯s heart to flutter with wild thoughts. However, Yang Chen¡¯s composure was exceptional, appearing calm and unruffled, his expression unchanging throughout.


    But those girls of Yanhua Pool couldn¡¯t help it; when they saw Yang Chen coming, they immediately started whispering and chirping, each pointing at Yang Chen and giggling, not knowing what they were discussing. But it was clear that Yang Chen¡¯s status in Yanhua Pool was quite high.


    Soon, MO HuaWu brought Yang Chen to a stunningly beautiful woman in Yanhua Pool.


    MO HuaWu stopped and looked at the beautiful woman in front of her, saying, ¡°HuaWu pays her respects to the Pond Master!¡±


    Yang Chen also bowed his body, ¡°Yang Chen greets Senior Cao and Senior Luo.¡±


    MO HuaWu¡¯s master was also present, and upon hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, she nodded with a smile, gentle and kind.


    Lady Cao, the Pond Master of Yanhua Pool, looked at Yang Chen with a face full of gratification.


    This made Yang Chen puzzled, although he had a close relationship with


    Yanhua Pool, this was the first time he met the Pond Master of Yanhua Pool. The other party¡¯s sincere and warm attitude towards him made him feel somewhat confused.


    ¡°Senior, what is it that you want to see me about?¡± Yang Chen asked curiously.


    The Pond Master of Yanhua Pool smiled slightly, ¡°I know you are puzzled, Yang Chen. In fact, I invited you here today not because of me, but because of my predecessor Pond Master.¡±


    ¡°Previous Pond Master?¡± Yang Chen asked incomprehensibly, ¡°Who is she?¡± ¡°Her name is Zhang Xuelian.¡± The Pond Master of Yanhua Pool kindly replied..

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    Upon hearing these three words, Yang Chen was taken aback and exclaimed,


    ¡°What? Zhang Xuelian?¡±


    Seeing Yang Chen mention Zhang Xuelian¡¯s name directly, the Yanhua Pool Master¡¯s eyebrows raised, and she quickly understood, saying, ¡°As I thought, young friend Yang Chen, you do know our former pool master. It seems I was right to look for you.¡±


    Her tone had subtly changed, switching from addressing him as ¡®you¡¯ to the more respectful ¡®you.¡¯


    This was inevitable because if Yang Chen was indeed Zhang Xuelian¡¯s chosen man, it was appropriate for her to address him with the respectful term reserved for elders.


    However, Yang Chen kept calling her senior.


    This was too confusing.


    Yang Chen noticed that there was a close connection between Zhang Xuelian and Yanhua Pool, and that the Pool Master seemed to have approached him because of some connection with Zhang Xuelian.


    This made Yang Chen furrow his eyebrows and his expression gradually turned serious, ¡°Senior Cao, what is the relation between Zhang Xuelian and Yanhua Pool? What does your summons have to do with Zhang Xuelian?¡±


    In fact, he should have called Zhang Xuelian senior.


    At first, he had no particular feelings toward Zhang Xuelian, but after seeing her generous actions, he knew that she was a cold-hearted but warm-hearted woman, and his opinion of her changed considerably.


    Such a woman was a real waste as a senior.


    However, he was still very wary of women. Looking at the Yanhua Pool Master, he still had a guarded heart.


    The Yanhua Pool Master knew about Yang Chen¡¯s somewhat doubtful mentality and spoke calmly, ¡°Yang Chen, to be honest, do you know that a long time ago, our Yanhua Pool in North Mountain County was just a third-rate force? We were far behind the colossal Six Sects. To be precise, back then, the Six Sects were actually just Five Sects!¡±


    ¡°Oh?¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but listen carefully.


    The Yanhua Pool Master smiled and continued, ¡°At that time, our Yanhua Pool was weak, and we could only survive by relying on the Five Sects. However, even then, the Yanhua Pool was weak and often bullied. This situation only changed when Zhang Xuelian joined the Yanhua Pool.¡±


    ¡°Back then, Ancestor Master Zhang Xuelian was nothing more than an ordinary martial artist. Apart from her outstanding beauty, no one was particularly interested in her as a martial artist from the Great Wilderness. No one thought that Ancestor Master Zhang Xuelian would have an extraordinary talent and achievements. Who would have thought that relying on her own talent and excellent abilities, she would reach the Origin Martial Realm in a short time, and reach the True Martial Realm within a few decades¡­¡±


    Yang Chen was stunned.


    Reaching the True Martial Realm within decades?


    Zhang Xuelian¡¯s talent was unexpectedly high.


    You should know that reaching the True Martial Realm within a few decades meant that Zhang Xuelian was only in her forties or fifties when she reached the True Martial Realm. Now, at over 300 years old, how far had she advanced? It was difficult to imagine and estimate.


    Zhang Xuelian, when mentioning this, was also full of excitement and emotion, ¡°It was precisely because of Ancestor Master Zhang Xuelian¡¯s terrifying talent that our Yanhua Pool gradually emerged from being a third -rate force. With Ancestor Master Zhang Xuelian¡¯s True Martial Realm strength, we were able to stand alongside the Five Sects and become known as the Six Sects!¡±


    ¡°That era was the most glorious era for our Yanhua Pool. Not to mention the


    Six Sects, even the Beishan Main City had to give some face to Ancestor Master Zhang Xuelian. Unfortunately, a small North Mountain County couldn¡¯t confine a peerless figure like our Ancestor Master.¡±


    Speaking of this, the Yanhua Pool Master sighed lightly, ¡°More than two hundred years ago, our Ancestor Master left the Yanhua Pool. Even so, the blessings she left behind for future generations have made our Yanhua Pool still extremely prosperous within the Six Sects. However, it is now as difficult as climbing to heaven to reach the same level as our Ancestor Master did in her time.¡±


    Yang Chen stroked his chin, not expecting Zhang Xuelian to have such a story in North Mountain County.


    He became even more curious about this extraordinary woman, ¡°Senior Cao, do you know where Zhang Xuelian is now?¡±


    ¡°How would I know? When our Ancestor Master left, I was just an ordinary female disciple who had just joined the Sect. If it hadn¡¯t been for some accidents during the Pool Master selection process, I might not have had the chance to become the Yanhua Pool Master.¡±


    This Madam Cao was quite straightforward, not avoiding mentioning her past at all.


    This made Yang Chen secretly shake his head. He thought he could find out something, but he ended up knowing nothing.


    After thinking about it, Yang Chen said, ¡°Well, anyway, Senior Cao, you must have called me here for a reason, not just to tell me all this. Moreover, how did your Yanhua Pool find out about my connection with Zhang Xuelian?


    It doesn¡¯t make sense. In theory, even if Zhang Xuelian was the Ancestor Master of Yanhua Pool, she had already left, so how did the Yanhua Pool find out about his business with Zhang Xuelian?


    ¡°Hehe, if you want to know, young friend Yang Chen, you¡¯ll have to come and be our guest at Yanhua Pool for a few days. Anyway, there are still ten days until the next round of the knockout competition, and our Yanhua Pool is only a day¡¯s journey from Beishan Main City. What do you think, Yang Chen, my friend?¡± The Yanhua Pool Master didn¡¯t reveal her intentions directly, just laughing.


    Upon hearing this, Yang Chen thought for a moment and then nodded,


    ¡°Alright!¡±


    Yanhua Pool had no ill intentions towards him, and most importantly, with his current status, Yanhua Pool would not dare to harm him.


    ¡°Young Sect Master!¡±


    As Yang Chen agreed to the Yanhua Pool Master¡¯s invitation, the voices of the two elders suddenly appeared. Yang Chen glanced at the two people.


    Weren¡¯t these two the elders who had brought him the Storage Bag earlier today?


    Upon finding Yang Chen, the two of them didn¡¯t care that they were in the gathering place of Yanhua Pool and bowed, ¡°Young Sect Master, we greet you!¡±


    ¡°The two of you¡­ what should I call you!¡± Yang Chen asked after thinking for a moment. ¡°I am Yun Wenjie!¡±


    ¡°I am Hu Meng!¡±


    Upon hearing this, Yang Chen nodded, ¡°Elder Yun, Elder Hu. What brings you here¡­¡±


    ¡°To be honest, we were ordered by the Sect Master to protect the Young Sect Master. I don¡¯t know what the Young Sect Master plans on doing next? If you need our help, we are willing to serve you!¡± The two of them didn¡¯t beat around the bush or try to be indirect when they spoke.


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but smile bitterly, ¡°I¡¯m going to the Yanhua Pool, so you two can just come along with me.¡±


    It wasn¡¯t that he didn¡¯t trust Yanhua Pool not to harm him, but since these two people were wholeheartedly trying to protect him, he couldn¡¯t disappoint them. Besides, his current status was indeed different from before. It was inevitable that some people who couldn¡¯t make it to the stage would be eyeing him.


    Although he was not afraid, having a few helpers was quite in line with his identity as the Young Sect Master..

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    Upon hearing Yang Chen was going to Yanhua Pool, the two of them hurriedly said, ¡°We swear to serve the Young Sect Master with our lives!¡±


    This made Yang Chen secretly chuckle. These two people really had a talent for buttering someone up. He believed that the two were sincere in protecting him, but swearing their lives to serve him was excessive. No matter how important other people¡¯s lives were in this world, could they be more important than their own lives?


    With this thought in mind, the Yanhua Pool team set off not long after.


    As the Pool master of Yanhua Pool had said, after only a day¡¯s journey, they arrived at the mountain top where Yanhua Pool was located.


    ¡°Elder Yun, Elder Hu, this Yanhua Pool isn¡¯t an ordinary place. You two should wait outside the mountain.¡± Yang Chen said.


    ¡°Young Master, is it ok?¡± Elder Yun and Elder Hu stared with concern and said, ¡°We should follow you in. This Yanhua Pool¡­¡±


    Yang Chen is now the favored one of the Yuanshan Sect.


    Firstly, Yang Chen indeed has a brilliant talent. Secondly, if they fail to protect Yang Chen well, how could they face their Sect Leader when they return?


    Yang Chen waved his hand: ¡°It¡¯s fine, Yanhua Pool bears no malice towards


    What he said is also true.


    If he allows Elder Yun and Elder Hu to enter, it seems like there¡¯s no problem, but isn¡¯t it obvious that he doesn¡¯t trust the people of Yanhua pool? Must they bring two personal bodyguards with them? Even if the people of Yanhua Pool were sincere to them, they won¡¯t feel happy when treated this way.


    After considering everything, Yang Chen still gave up the idea of bringing the two into Yanhua Pool. Since he had come with the people of Yanhua Pool, there was no reason not to trust them.


    Seeing that Yang Chen had made up his mind, Elder Yun and Elder Hu had no choice but to say, ¡°Young Master, if there is any trouble, take this communication bead. As long as you inject True Qi into it, we will sense it at our end, and within a range of 300 li, we will know where you are and come to save you immediately.¡±


    Yang Chen knew that they meant well, so he naturally did not refuse. He took the communication bead and put it into his Storage Bag.


    After discussing with Elder Yun and Elder Hu, Yang Chen bowed his hand and said, ¡°Senior Cao, I have kept you waiting. Let¡¯s enter the mountain.¡±


    As the Pool Master of Yanhua Pool, she could understand that Yang Chen had to deal with some necessary matters after becoming the Sect Master of Yuanshan Sect. She would not take it to heart. Moreover, Yang Chen not bringing Elder Yun and Elder Hu as bodyguards into Yanhua Pool indicated that he did trust the people of Yanhua Pool.


    This also made her feel more appreciative of Yang Chen.


    If Yanhua Pool truly harbored ill intentions towards Yang Chen, then without the protection of these two, the chances of success would still be high.


    But if these two are involved in the protection, then the significance would differ.


    Why?


    Though Elder Yun and Elder Hut s position in the Yuanshan Sect may not have been very high, their martial arts cultivation was still extraordinary and profound. They had more than enough skills in the Six Sects forces to protect Yang Chen.


    Yang Chen could leave the two personal bodyguards outside, and besides, the courage he displayed was admirable.


    Thus, they entered the mountain together.


    Inside the mountain, mist pervaded the air, and sky-reaching trees towered into the clouds. The scenery was reminiscent of a paradise, giving people a refreshing feeling.


    Yang Chen looked around and felt that the beauty of Yanhua Pool was like heaven on earth.


    About the time it took for a cup of tea, the group entered the mountain and the Pool Master of Yanhua Pool led Yang Chen into an exquisite and elegant garden, where the two of them sat down.


    ¡°Hua Yin, serve the tea.¡± The Pool Master of Yanhua Pool waved and said.


    A young girl of about twenty-one or two years old, with red cheeks, approached, tenderly carrying the tea. She poured tea for Yang Chen and her Master, while sneakily glancing at Yang Chen, the admiration in her eyes evident, but she dared not show it too obviously.


    She had followed the people of Yanhua Pool to the Genius Selection Competition and had witnessed every step of Yang Chen¡¯s growth from obscurity to his current status. His legendary growth made her heart flutter.


    After pouring the tea, she hurried off.


    Yang Chen naturally observed this scene clearly and held the tea with a bitter smile on his face.


    However, the Pool Master of Yanhua Pool did not think so. The beautiful woman smiled and said gently, ¡°Yang Chen, my friend, what do you think of the beauty and scenery of our Yanhua Pool? Does it meet your discerning tastes?¡±


    ¡°Not bad.¡± Yang Chen said warmly.


    ¡°Hehe, with such scenery, what do you think of the young girl just now? She¡¯s my disciple, Bai Hua Yin, and twenty-two years old this year. She¡¯s older than


    reached the Ling Wu Realm¡¯s Seventh Layer, which is even stronger than you are now. As long as you, my young friend, are willing, I can betroth Hua Yin to you right away. Even if she¡¯s just a concubine, it¡¯s not a problem.¡± The beautiful woman said with a smile, knowing that Bai Hua Yin was indeed outstanding, but it was unlikely for her to become a main wife.


    Upon hearing this, Yang Chen smiled bitterly, ¡°Senior Cao, don¡¯t make fun of me.¡±


    Cao Zilan had been called Madam Cao, but she had never married. ¡®Madam¡¯ was just a title.


    Now, Cao Zilan¡¯s smile was like a spring breeze, making it impossible not to be moved, ¡°You¡¯re such a young man, but so serious and rigid. Not fun at all. Alright, since I brought you here, why would I really talk about Hua Yin with you?¡±


    She was just casually mentioning it earlier.


    Yang Chen, confused, said, ¡°Senior Cao, you can stop teasing and tormenting your junior. What exactly is going on? How did you know about my relationship with Zhang Xuelian? Moreover, what is the reason for looking for me today?¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t you find it strange, young friend Yang Chen? At that time, you were rated as a third-tier talent in the basic competition, causing countless people to abandon their observations of you. Only we, Yanhua Pool, have been obsessed with you and even spent a great deal to win you over. Don¡¯t you think this is very unusual? After all, we, Yanhua Pool, are a female force. There is indeed no need for us to go to great lengths to specifically favor you.¡± Cao Zilan said with a kind and gentle laugh.


    ¡°Could it be¡­¡± Yang Chen suddenly paused.


    Cao Zilan spoke softly, ¡°Actually, before you participated in the Genius


    Selection Competition, I got to know about you through the Dharma Secret Map left by Zhang Xuelian¡¯s Ancestor Master. I didn¡¯t pay much attention to you at the time, just thinking that you and the Ancestor Master were fellow villagers.¡±


    ¡°But later, I returned to Yanhua Pool and asked Zhang Xuelian¡¯s Ancestor Master carefully one more time, and that¡¯s when I started to pay attention to you.¡±


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°What did Zhang Xuelian tell you?¡±


    ¡°The Ancestor Master said¡­ you might be her future husband!¡± Cao Zilan hesitated for a moment, but finally said it..

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    When Cao Zilan said that, she was also extremely shocked.


    Keep in mind, when Zhang Xuelian was young, she was an unparalleled beauty, so how could she have few suitors? It was not difficult for the entire North Mountain County to circle around, and all who admired Zhang Xuelian were outstanding talents who stood out at that time.


    But at that time, Zhang Xuelian didn¡¯t have feelings for anyone and focused on practicing martial arts.


    When people of Yanhua Pool asked why she didn¡¯t respond to those admirers, Zhang Xuelian only had one sentence to say.


    Not interested!


    At that time, everyone thought that Zhang Xuelian was arrogant. Were those geniuses not good enough? It¡¯s one thing if she didn¡¯t think highly of one, but all of them? That was a bit too much.


    However, looking at it now, it was not too much for Zhang Xuelian ¨C on the contrary, she had great foresight.


    Otherwise, take a look now, Zhang Xuelian¡¯s martial arts cultivation is unfathomable. She has already gone who knows where to continue growing. What about those suitors from back then? The highest achievement is no more than the True Martial Realm. Over two hundred years have passed, some have died, some have reached their limits.


    The facts proved that Zhang Xuelian was right.


    Similarly, it also represents the height of Zhang Xuelian¡¯s vision.


    At least, in the entire North Mountain County, even in the Sun Star Region at that time, there were suitors, but Zhang Xuelian didn¡¯t think highly of them, which shows how high her vision was.


    A few hundred years later, Zhang Xuelian¡¯s vision would only be higher, not lower.


    But now, Zhang Xuelian said that Yang Chen is very likely to be her future husband.


    ¡®Perhaps¡¯ is already precious enough.


    You should know that before, the word ¡®perhaps¡¯ has never been born.


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but shake his head, sighing that Zhang Xuelian was really outspoken, not hiding the fact that he might become her husband at all. Fortunately, this matter hadn¡¯t been leaked. If it had been leaked and was known by Zhang Xuelian¡¯s current admirers, Yang Chen might have been hunted down from far away places.


    While thinking, Cao Zilan said again: ¡°In addition, I have also told Zhang Xuelian, my ancestor master, about you and she asked you to come to Yanhua Pool today.¡±


    ¡°What does she want?¡± Yang Chen was confused.


    ¡°She wants to meet you,¡± Cao Zilan smiled warmly.


    ¡°See me? You mean¡­¡± Yang Chen was suddenly taken aback.


    Cao Zilan kindly said, ¡°It is exactly what I just mentioned, the Dharma Secret Map. Don¡¯t underestimate this Dharma Secret Map, its value is even higher than the Dharma Mirror from the Secret Realm Selection Competition back then. It is a precious treasure left by ancestor master Xue Lian. No matter how far apart, we can communicate and see each other!¡±


    Yang Chen was suddenly taken aback: ¡°I see, Zhang Xuelian wants to see me?


    Through the Dharma Secret Map?¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s right. Yang Chen, my friend, come with me,¡± Cao Zilan said.


    Yang Chen carried his hands behind his back and had no intention of resisting. Since Zhang Xuelian wanted to see him, he, as a man, naturally had nothing to be afraid of.


    In just a moment, Cao Zilan led him into a small room.


    The difference between the outside and the inside of the room was quite different. As soon as Yang Chen entered, he saw a painting hanging on the wall with mountains, rivers and an excellent artistic conception. Yang Chen just glanced at the painting, and felt his heart tremble.


    ¡°Is this the Dharma Secret Map?¡± Yang Chen asked curiously.


    ¡°Indeed, Yang Chen, my friend, use your soul to explore the map, within about ten breaths, you will know the wonders of the Dharma Secret Map,¡± Cao Zilan said with a smile. ¡°I won¡¯t bother you, Yang Chen, my friend.¡±


    Having said that, Cao Zilan slowly left.


    Yang Chen followed Cao Zilan¡¯s instructions, injected his soul into the map, and then waited for about ten breaths.


    After exactly ten breaths, Yang Chen felt a sudden shake.


    The next moment, his eyes suddenly became clear and his consciousness became brighter.


    The surrounding environment changed instantly, and Yang Chen felt as if he had entered another space.


    Yang Chen secretly observed the surroundings. This was a large hall, and everything inside was inlaid with purple gold, extremely luxurious.


    Yang Chen knew that his soul had arrived in another space, but to his surprise, the Dharma Secret Map was so powerful that it made the feelings of the soul feel as real as possible. At first, Yang Chen observed carefully and almost mistook his surroundings for real. If it weren¡¯t for his rich experience, he wouldn¡¯t have realized that it was his soul that entered.


    It was right when he realized it; Yang Chen turned his head and saw a woman sitting in a chair in the hall.


    The woman was dressed in white, had a cold demeanor, and had a temperament like a snow lotus on an ice mountain, only to be admired, not to be violated.


    Wasn¡¯t this woman Zhang Xuelian?


    Zhang Xuelian, as usual, waved her hand and said: ¡°Sit!¡±


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t refuse and went to sit down.


    Although it was a soul meeting, compared to the last time, it was much more interesting. Yang Chen unabashedly looked at Zhang Xuelian as if savoring her.


    Zhang Xuelian didn¡¯t show any signs of anger, and said bluntly: ¡°I¡¯ve heard about you from Zi Lan. Yang Chen, you¡¯re outstanding. Within just a year since we last met, you¡¯ve gone from the Refinement Realm Peak to the Sixth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm. Plus, you¡¯re skilled in alchemy. You are more outstanding than I was when I was young.¡±


    Speaking of this, Zhang Xuelian tilted her head: ¡°Yang Chen, if you can come to me, anytime, I can marry you!¡±


    ¡°So you admit me?¡± Yang Chen asked.


    ¡°With your current talent display, you do indeed qualify. And if you can come to me, it means you are indeed worthy of me,¡± Zhang Xuelian replied with a slight smile. ¡°Besides, why should I be pretentious about fate¡¯s instructions? Whether it is or isn¡¯t, I¡¯ve lived for more than 300 years, and I¡¯m no longer a little girl.¡±


    Yang Chen indeed qualified because back then, her growth trajectory was not as legendary as Yang Chen¡¯s.


    Yang Chen was still very calm.


    He knew very well that it was easy to gain what Zhang Xuelian called qualification. But finding Zhang Xuelian was the most challenging part.


    Do you know where she is? There are countless powerful ones on this journey. Do you think you can just find her by looking for her?


    And the most crucial point is Zhang Xuelian¡¯s temperament. This woman is perfect in every way but always has a straight face, giving off an air as if she can control others, which he doesn¡¯t like.


    ¡°Zhang Xuelian, you¡¯re great in every way, but do you know what I don¡¯t like about you?¡± Yang Chen seemed not to be flattered. He said bluntly: ¡°No matter what you say, it doesn¡¯t matter. Maybe you¡¯re right, but why do you think I¡¯ll look for you? And why do you think I¡¯ll marry you?¡±


    Yang Chen said coldly: ¡°It feels like you¡¯ve planned everything for me, and that makes me very uncomfortable!¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t I have this qualification?¡± Zhang Xuelian asked.


    ¡°It¡¯s not a question of qualification, but finding or not finding you, that¡¯s up to me. Marrying or not marrying you, that¡¯s also up to me, Yang Chen,¡± Yang


    Chen said decisively..

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    Chapter 336: Chapter 333: After a Thousand Years, You Are Mine 1


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    Zhang Xuelian rubbed her eyebrows, listening to Yang Chen¡¯s words, but there was no anger in her expression. Instead, she opened her eyes wide in amazement, revealing a caDtivatinz smile.


    She laughed, her smile blooming like a flower, stunningly beautiful: ¡°Yang


    Chen, if you speak like this, it only means that you don¡¯t like me yet.¡±


    ¡°Indeed, I have no reason to like you.¡± Yang Chen shrugged. ¡°If you think your beauty, talent, and martial arts cultivation can make me adore you and pursue you, then it¡¯s just impossible. Adoration and liking are two different concepts. And more to the point, I don¡¯t adore you at all.¡±


    If it were his previous life, where he hadn¡¯t experienced much, it would be normal to be smitten with a beautiful woman. But ever since he was betrayed by Hua Wanru, he had become indifferent to many things.


    Zhang Xuelian¡¯s red lips parted slightly as she said, ¡°You¡¯re right. You don¡¯t like me. But when it comes to matters of destiny, you can¡¯t stop it if it comes.¡± ¡°Why can¡¯t it be stopped?¡± Yang Chen stared intently at Zhang Xuelian. ¡°Tell me!¡±


    Zhang Xuelian¡¯s mouth curled up, ¡°I¡¯ve heard from Zi Lan that there are other women by your side, such as your maid Gu Mingyue and your non-blood-related older sister Yang Caidie. Or even the ladies from our Yanhua Pool. I don¡¯t want to know about how many women you have. It¡¯s very normal for men like you.¡±


    ¡°But there¡¯s one thing I want you to know. I can wait for you for hundreds or even thousands of years. Time is not a problem for me, but it¡¯s difficult for your other women and family members. To put it simply, how long can they live with the passage of time? A thousand years, a few thousand years?¡± Upon hearing this, Yang Chen froze for a moment and fell silent.


    A few thousand years is an incredibly long number.


    How many people could live that long?


    Very few.


    If their martial arts cultivation does not reach that level, it¡¯s impossible.


    Even if they do reach it, with so many natural and man-made disasters, do you think you¡¯ll be able to live peacefully for thousands of years?


    Even if his alchemy skills were exquisite enough to help prolong someone¡¯s life for a hundred years, what about a thousand?


    Unless he could help them transform their bodies completely, but even so, it would at most only prolong their lifespan by a thousand years, any longer would be nearly impossible.


    He could not refute Zhang Xuelian¡¯s words at all.


    She blatantly told him that while she might not be the most powerful in other aspects, she had a strong cultivation base, and that was enough.


    ¡°So¡­ I can wait for you a year, or even thousands of years or longer. Others won¡¯t live that long! Whether you like me or not, when you think back to my words, you¡¯ll know that this is our fate, and it¡¯s destined to be this way. You can¡¯t stop it. Haha, after a thousand years, you¡¯ll be mine.¡± Zhang Xuelian¡¯s smile vanished, and she rested her head on her hand, speaking in a cold tone.


    Yang Chen wanted to refute Zhang Xuelian¡¯s serious nonsense, but when he tried, he didn¡¯t know what to say.


    It seemed that Zhang Xuelian¡¯s words were flawless.


    That¡¯s just how it was.


    This¡­


    Yang Chen asked doubtfully, ¡°Are you sure the fate has ordained me as your partner now?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m about ninety percent sure.¡± Zhang Xuelian said.


    ¡°Ninety percent¡­ So, can I take advantage of you right now?¡± Yang Chen asked with a cough.


    Zhang Xuelian looked at Yang Chen coldly, ¡°We are both souls now, everything is an illusion. Even if I were to let you take advantage, you wouldn¡¯t be able to.¡±


    ¡°If you take off some of your clothes, I should still be able to see.¡± Yang Chen said with a grin.


    ¡°I am a soul now. If I take off my clothes, it¡¯s fake too, purely your imagination.¡± Zhang Xuelian said bluntly. ¡°If you really want to take advantage, tn find ¡±


    Yang Chen sighed.


    He wanted to make Zhang Xuelian a little more interesting and not so cold all the time, which was really boring.


    But who knew Zhang Xuelian would be so serious? She always stuck to her principles, making everything so dull. Yang Chen was unwilling to accept that his future wife would be such a dispassionate woman. He had thought he was serious enough, but this woman turned out to be even more serious than him.


    Thinking about this, he could only sigh, ¡°Where are you now?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m at Changxing Mountain¡­¡±


    As Zhang Xuelian finished speaking, she gave Yang Chen a brief glance and her soul dispersed, leaving the Dharma Secret Map.


    Seeing Zhang Xuelian¡¯s soul disperse, Yang Chen did not linger and let his soul disperse too, returning to his consciousness and leaving the Dharma Secret Map.


    Upon leaving the Dharma Secret Map, Yang Chen went outside and saw Cao Zilan waiting for him.


    However, Cao Zilan didn¡¯t seem the least bit curious about what Yang Chen and


    Zhang Xuelian had talked about and simply smiled and waved his hand, ¡°Yang


    Chen, my friend, please have a seat.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re being too polite, Senior Cao.¡± Yang Chen responded courteously.


    ¡°Soon, the next round of the knockout competition will start. In Sun Star City, there are countless geniuses, and it seems that the top geniuses of North Mountain County have already faltered. For the next round, the strongest one left will be you, Yang Chen.¡±


    Cao Zilan chuckled, ¡°I wonder, do you have any confidence against those people?¡±


    Yang Chen could tell that Cao Zilan was wise.


    At least he didn¡¯t probe into the conversation between him and Zhang Xuelian, indicating that Cao Zilan knew how to handle things well.


    Hearing Cao Zilan¡¯s somewhat probing question, Yang Chen responded with a question of his own, ¡°What do you think, Senior Cao?¡±


    Upon hearing this, Cao Zilan couldn¡¯t help but smile, ¡°Initially, I thought that the most formidable genius of North Mountain County was actually Lu Yihan, but now I don¡¯t think so.¡±


    Yang Chen remained silent.


    In fact, Lu Yihan was indeed an extraordinary genius, but Yang Chen didn¡¯t feel threatened by him. He hadn¡¯t yet emerged to the point where he posed a challenge to Yang Chen.


    However, the geniuses from Sun Star Region were different.


    Each of those geniuses from Sun Star Region practiced unique cultivation methods. They hadn¡¯t even shown their full strength, defeating North


    Mountain County¡¯s geniuses with just 30-50% of their power. This left Yang Chen without any clues to use, and his next round against these geniuses would be completely unknown to him.


    This also made Yang Chen secretly Rally his fighting spirit. After chatting with Cao Zilan for a while, he got up and left.


    On his way back to Beishan Main City, Yang Chen began to close himself off for rapid cultivation.


    With his current stable realm, it would not be easy to advance another level in such a short time.


    So without a word, Yang Chen focused his thoughts on the ¡®Lightning


    Movement Technique¡¯..

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    Yang Chen was confident in himself, but he dared not guarantee that he was invincible. Even when facing the second-rate talents of the Sun Star Region, he could achieve victory, beating them by a narrow margin. However, there were still the first-rate talents of the Sun Star Region.


    He couldn¡¯t look down on everything and put too much importance on himself at any time. That was his consistent way of doing things. Otherwise, if he didn¡¯t treat others seriously, he would eventually learn a bitter lesson.


    So, he always had to be fully prepared, especially since the time he had been cultivating until now was too short.


    Others had been cultivating for more than a decade, while he had been cultivating for only about two years.


    Just like that, the nine days passed in the blink of an eye.


    The ten-day deadline set by Steward Feng was neither fast nor slow. However, the time passed quickly, and the new round of the knockout competition had arrived.


    Various forces arrived as scheduled, the viewing platform was packed with people, even more bustling than before.


    ¡°It¡¯s Yang Chen!¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen is here.¡±


    ¡°In this new round, Yang Chen should be the strongest, right?¡±


    ¡°It seems that there is only him left at the Sixth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm. Yuan Shaoyang was considered one at the beginning, but later he was eliminated by Yang Chen.¡±


    ¡°Sigh, Yang Chen is indeed at the Sixth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm, but so what? He is still far behind the geniuses of the Sun Star Region; there¡¯s no comparison at all.¡±


    ¡°That bunch of demons in the Sun Star Region, who knows how they got so strong. We can¡¯t count on Yang Chen. Steward Feng probably thought of some countermeasures during these ten days, after all, Beishan Main City couldn¡¯t just watch idly in those ten days.¡±


    ¡°Let¡¯s see how Beishan Main City handles it.¡±


    It was clear that most people put their hopes on Beishan Main City and didn¡¯t think Yang Chen could make much of an impact.


    Soon after Yang Chen arrived on the viewing platform, he was called over by Mb B?ish¨¦ng.


    ¡°Yang Chen!¡± Mb B?ish¨¦ng waved at Yang Chen and chuckled.


    Yang Chen respectfully said, ¡°Sect Leader!¡±


    Mb B?ish¨¦ng sat in the chair, kindly saying, ¡°Yang Chen, how confident are you when facing the geniuses of the Sun Star Region?¡±


    ¡°What confidence could he have?¡± As Mil B?ish¨¦ng spoke, Qin Yundao, the former number one genius of the Yuanshan Sect, stepped out from somewhere with a gloomy expression, his words full of sarcasm.


    It was not difficult to see the deep hostility in his eyes.


    Originally, Qin Yundao was the number one genius of the Yuanshan Sect, and the position of Young Sect Master should have been his. However, Yang Chen¡¯s emergence took away everything he had. How could he not be angry? He held a grudge against Yang Chen, even though he had been defeated by the genius of the Sun Star City, he didn¡¯t think Yang Chen could win.


    People are always like this, when they cannot achieve something, they don¡¯t want others to achieve it either.


    Mb B?ish¨¦ng frowned when he heard Qin Yundao¡¯s words, and was about to get angry. However, remembering that Qin Yundao was entrusted to him by a close friend, he sighed and scolded, ¡°Qin Yundao, it¡¯s not your place to speak!¡±


    It seemed that Qin Yundao was spoiled by Mb B?ish¨¦ng; he listened to half of his words and ignored the rest, gritting his teeth towards Yang Chen and


    After saying this, Qin Yundao turned and walked away.


    Yang Chen felt rather helpless, as Qin Yundao had simply left without giving him a chance to speak.


    Mb B?ish¨¦ng knew that Yang Chen was not feeling comfortable, but he also knew that he had spoiled Qin Yundao. Waving his hand, he said, ¡°Yang Chen, sit down.¡±


    Yang Chen nodded, not paying much attention to Qin Yundao. If Qin Yundao had really satisfied Mb B?ish¨¦ng, he wouldn¡¯t have been appointed as the Young Sect Master.


    Mb B?ish¨¦ng spoke gently, ¡°Yang Chen, the geniuses of the Sun Star City have always been a bit more formidable than those of our North Mountain Region. When you go up, if you cannot defeat them, just admit defeat directly. It¡¯s not shameful. With your talent for the Innate Divine Body, in the future, with proper training, you will achieve great success beyond them. There¡¯s no need to worry about temporary wins or losses!¡±


    Yang Chen¡¯s expression remained unchanged, but he couldn¡¯t help but bitterly smile in his heart.


    It turned out that even Mb B?ish¨¦ng had no confidence in him, not thinking he had any chance of winning at all.


    That¡¯s right, the few young talents of the Sun Star Region had an overwhelming presence.


    While Yang Chen and Mb B?ish¨¦ng were conversing, Yuan San of the Sun Star City also arrived with his talented followers.


    It was clear that they did not intend to let this matter rest. They wanted to slap Beishan Main City in the face, and not just once¡ªthey wanted to slap them completely, leaving no face remaining for Beishan County!


    For a moment, the crowd was in a commotion, buzzing with speculation.


    ¡°Hmph, let them be arrogant for a while. Steward Feng probably has some ways to solve this problem.¡±


    ¡°How can our North Mountain Region be bullied by the Sun Star Region in our own territory? I don¡¯t believe that Beishan Main City has no measures to deal with this!¡±


    Everyone believed that Beishan Main City must have some measures.


    After all, this was Beishan Main City¡¯s territory, and they had to maintain their own dignity, if not the dignity of others.


    Soon, Steward Feng stepped forward.


    However, when Steward Feng stepped out, he had no confidence at all. He waved his sleeves and threw the comparison chart into mid-air, then said, ¡®Everyone is here, so let¡¯s start the competition.¡±


    There was absolutely no sense of publicity in Steward Feng¡¯s words, nor any trace of confidence.


    Even a fool could see that Steward Feng wasn¡¯t showing any confidence when he came out. In fact, he seemed deflated.


    What did Beishan Main City prepare these ten days?


    Could it be that Beishan Main City had no way to deal with the current situation at all?


    No way at all.


    Steward Feng wanted to curse more than anyone else.


    Do you think he didn¡¯t want to find a solution?


    When he desperately needed a way, he came up with the idea of holding the competition in ten days, just to buy time to think of new methods. At the time, he felt like a genius, with such a stroke of divine inspiration.


    Similarly, he thought that Beishan Main City, being humiliated by others, would come up with some ideas.


    But what could they do?


    A group of people discussed for a long time, but couldn¡¯t come up with any ideas.


    What could they do?


    The talents they had, even the stronger ones, were all over eighteen years old.


    Would the people of Sun Star City allow you to let those over eighteen years old compete? That would be slapping oneself in the face!


    ¡°Looking at Steward Feng¡¯s appearance, could it be that he has no solution?¡±


    ¡°What should we do? Are we supposed to let our North Mountain Region be bullied by the Sun Star Region like this?¡±


    ¡°Damn it, when have we ever suffered such grievances!¡±


    ¡°Now, we can only rely on Yang Chen¡­¡±


    When it came to Yang Chen, Steward Feng¡¯s gaze also fell on him.


    At the moment, Yang Chen was indeed the strongest left.

 Chapter 338 - Chapter 338: Chapter 335: Meeting the Purple Sun Fire Again_l

    Chapter 338: Chapter 335: Meeting the Purple Sun Fire Again_l


    Translator: 549690339


    Ever since Yang Chen rejected his invitation to represent the North Mountain Main City, he felt that Yang Chen was a typical case of ¡®high ambitions but low abilities¡¯.


    Not even considering North Mountain Main City, if not a case of high ambitions and low abilities, then what? What great achievements could such a person have? Lu Yihe was helpless as he really didn¡¯t believe that Yang Chen had any special means.


    ¡°Look quickly, on the competition list, Yang Chen is going against Wang


    Hanxing, one of the four geniuses of Yangxing Main City from yesterday!¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen versus Wang Hanxing!¡±


    The shining words hung on the list, clearly visible to everyone.


    For a time, everyone¡¯s gaze fell on Yang Chen.


    ¡°Yang Chen?¡±


    Up in the sky, the talented Wang Hanxing, led by Yuan San, had his arms crossed. After his victory yesterday, his confidence had grown significantly, and he lazily asked, ¡°Who is this Yang Chen?¡±


    Yuan San calmly replied, ¡°Who knows where this little rabbit came from, but there¡¯s no need to worry about him. According to intelligence, the top geniuses in North Mountain County have already been completely wiped out. The rest are just small shrimps that won¡¯t cause much harm. You just need to perform as usual.¡±


    ¡°So it¡¯s just a small shrimp, huh? It seems difficult to even warm up today. These so-called geniuses of North Mountain County are really just one piece of trash after another. Is it that hard for me to warm up properly? Each fight, I never get to truly enjoy myself.¡± Wang Hanxing showed disdain and then walked onto the stage.


    Meanwhile, Yang Chen also arrived on the stage, staring intently at Wang Hanxing.


    Wang Hanxing twisted his neck and casually said, ¡°Kid, I won¡¯t bully you. These so-called geniuses from your North Mountain Main City are too boring for me. I¡¯ll only use one hand and hope you¡¯ll make me break a sweat. Otherwise, if I can¡¯t even warm up, it would be too dull.¡±


    Mockery.


    Naked mockery.


    Hearing Wang Hanxing¡¯s words, the people in the stands couldn¡¯t sit still.


    What was Wang Hanxing being arrogant about?


    Yang Chen, on the other hand, was quite happy.


    Looking down on him and then intending to go easy on him?


    He minded being looked down upon.


    But going easy¡­


    He naturally would not mind that.


    Thinking of this, Yang Chen laughed out loud, ¡°So you¡¯re going easy on me with one hand? No problem?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m just afraid you don¡¯t even have the courage to fight.¡± Wang Hanxing sneered, ¡°You¡¯re really naive.¡±


    ¡°No worries, I¡¯ll let you know if I have the courage or not.¡± Yang Chen said calmly.


    With that said, Yang Chen instantly took out the Forbidden Swimming Dragon Spear.


    As the Forbidden Swimming Dragon Spear appeared, sparks flickered, and then without any hesitation, Yang Chen¡¯s Innate True Qi spread out, emitting a rumbling sound. The thunderbolt was filled with immense power, rushing towards Wang Hanxing.


    Using only one hand.


    Although the reliance on the left and right hands for the Spiritual Martial Realm was not as heavy as in the Body Refining Realm, using them during casting and dodging was still very important. By using only one hand, Wang Hanxing was practically giving up half of his strength.


    Using only half his strength¡­


    Yang Chen would not show mercy, and unleashed all the power he could muster from the Heavenly Thunder Essence in his first strike.


    As he threw the attack, Wang Hanxing had not yet sensed any danger.


    Only when the thunderbolt neared did a warning voice suddenly appear, ¡°This is Innate True Qi, Han Xing be careful!¡±


    Only then did Wang Hanxing notice the terrifying power of the thunderbolt. Initially, he wanted to casually dissolve it with one hand. But in the next moment, his expression became tense, and he quickly summoned all his True Qi. A rumbling sound followed as a storm swept out, blocking Yang Chen¡¯s layers of thunderbolts.


    The most shocking of all was Yuan San.


    He had not taken Yang Chen seriously at all before.


    Who would¡¯ve thought that the moment Yang Chen made a move, Innate True Qi would accompany it? The power of Innate True Qi was no joke.


    ¡°Innate Divine Body, Innate Divine Body! Where on earth did this Yang Chen come from? What kind of luck has North Mountain County gotten to pick up a genius with Innate Divine Body aptitude?!¡± Yuan San¡¯s eyes darted around, and no one knew what he was thinking. But soon, he sneered, ¡°But so what? This genius with Innate Divine Body aptitude is just at the Spirit Martial Realm Tier 6, Wang Hanxing can handle him!¡±


    Just as Yuan San¡¯s thoughts were racing in his heart, a commotion broke out in the spectator stand.


    ¡°Yang Chen¡¯s attack is very aggressive!¡± ¡°It seems like Wang Hanxing is being suppressed?¡± ¡°This Wang Hanxing is still fighting with one hand!¡±


    ¡°He deserves to suffer a bit!¡±


    The storm roared, and Yang Chen stood on the stage. His Divine Soul dissipated, and his expression was startled, ¡°Interesting, Wang Hanxing indeed has some skills. He actually managed to block my previous thunderbolt attack with just one hand. If so, then eat this move!¡±


    At this moment, the thunderbolt flickered again on Yang Chen¡¯s spear.


    It was Thunderclap! ¡°Eat my spear!¡± With this strike, Yang Chen instantly disappeared.


    Wang Hanxing¡¯s pupils contracted sharply, and he still wanted to counter Yang Chen¡¯s move using only one hand. But just as the thought crossed his mind, Yang Chen¡¯s thunderbolt had already arrived. He was so shocked that cold sweat broke out all over his body, and he finally pulled out both hands.


    One hand, one hand simply couldn¡¯t defend it.


    Where did he find the confidence to stick to his earlier claim of fighting one-handed? He was very clear that if he continued to insist on fighting one-handed, he would definitely suffer a terrible defeat!


    Where did this monster Yang Chen come from? That previous move had forced him to use a spiritual artifact while fighting one-handed, barely defending himself. Now Yang Chen was attacking again, this¡­


    He couldn¡¯t believe it.


    With the Spiritual Artifact Shoes on, Yang Chen¡¯s speed was almost doubled when he executed Thunderclap!


    ¡°Damn!¡±


    When he took out both hands, True Qi instantly turned into layers of flame. The flame was actually purple and incredibly dense.


    It was only when this flame appeared that everyone saw it and exclaimed in unison, ¡°This is Ziyang Fire!¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s Ziyang Fire. I didn¡¯t expect Wang Hanxing to also possess Ziyang Fire.


    Moreover, looking at his proficiency, he¡¯s far better than Yuan Shaoyang.¡± ¡°This¡­¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen is in trouble now, his proud thunder and lightning seemed to have been defended by Wang Hanxing.¡±


    Wang Hanxing now twisted his neck and yelled, ¡°Kid, being able to force me to use the Ziyang Fire technique, you can also feel proud. But from now on, you can only accept the fact of your miserable defeat. I will show you the difference between us.¡±


    Hearing Wang Hanxing¡¯s words, Yang Chen laughed.


    He didn¡¯t know where Wang Hanxing got his confidence.


    All he knew was that when it came to playing with fire, he had never been afraid of anyone!

 Chapter 339 - Chapter 339: Chapter 336: What is Playing with Fire?_l

    Chapter 339: Chapter 336: What is Playing with Fire?_l


    Translator: 549690339


    Wang Hanxing licked his lips, having absolute confidence in the Purple Sun Fire he had cultivated for many years.


    In an instant, layers of Purple Sun Fire rolled out, causing the people on the viewing platform to feel the astonishing power of the Purple Sun Fire sweeping over them!


    The Purple Sun Fire devoured its way towards Yang Chen, giving all the spectators a suffocating feeling, as they began to despair.


    The power of Wang Hanxing¡¯s Purple Sun Fire was too strong; it was not on the same level as Yuan Shaoyang¡¯s.


    Just when everyone on the viewing platform thought Yang Chen was going to lose and be burned by the Purple Sun Fire, they saw Yang Chen suddenly raise his hand.


    As he raised his hand like this, it reminded everyone of the saying ¡°a moth flying into the flame.¡±


    Yes, was Yang Chen attempting a futile defense?


    However, no one could have expected that it was precisely at the moment Yang


    Chen raised his hand that a sudden boom¡­


    A cluster of greenish-red flames suddenly ignited, immediately sweeping over the entire ring, as if a wild beast was tearing at the Purple Sun Fire.


    ¡°What is this!?¡±


    Upon seeing the green flames, everyone in the audience was shocked.


    Was it possible that Yang Chen could also manipulate fire?


    On the ring, it was clear that clusters of purple flames and clusters of green flames were colliding¡­


    ¡°Has Yang Chen also cultivated the Purple Sun Fire?¡±


    ¡°No, no, this is not Purple Sun Fire. Purple Sun Fire is purple, and this fire of Yang Chen¡¯s is not Solar Fire. Its aroma is more like that of innate fire, not like the Solar Fire cultivated postnatally.¡±


    ¡°Then what is this fire of his?¡± ¡°That¡¯s not important now.¡± Yes.


    It¡¯s not important now.


    What¡¯s important is that the green flames used by Yang Chen actually suppressed Wang Hanxing¡¯s Purple Sun Fire when they appeared.


    The contest between these two took only a moment.


    Wang Hanxing couldn¡¯t believe what was happening in front of him. His treasured Purple Sun Fire was being quickly devoured by Yang Chen¡¯s flames, and in only a short while, it was utterly extinguished. The entire space of the ring was filled with Yang Chen¡¯s flames.


    His flames were completely destroyed.


    ¡°Impossible, impossible. Crimson Sun, come forth!¡± Wang Hanxing¡¯s pupils contracted, his face showing unbearable fury as he gnashed his teeth and spoke such words.


    In an instant, an oddly red miniature sun appeared in the air.


    Similarly, a fire seed, the miniature sun, was the source of the Purple Sun Fire, just like the Great Yuan Red Sun that Yuan Shaoyang cultivated. However, Wang Hanxing and Yuan Shaoyang were different; they practiced different cultivation methods, resulting in different fire seeds and completely different powers of the Purple Sun Fire.


    The power of the Crimson Sun was obviously much stronger than the power of the Great Yuan Red Sun cultivated by Yuan Shaoyang.


    However, in the face of Yang Chen¡¯s primordial flames, everything was the same.


    Yang Chen made a grabbing motion with his empty hand, and layers of flames went forth, instantly enveloping the Crimson Sun.


    At first, Wang Hanxing was confident in his Crimson Sun, but soon he felt the connection with his Crimson Sun getting weaker and became anxious.


    ¡°This, this is Demonic Fire! Extremely pure Demonic Fire, not even ordinary Demonic Fire!¡± Yuan San, who had seen extraordinary things, quickly recognized Yang Chen¡¯s flames.


    Indeed, just as he said, Yang Chen¡¯s flames were indeed Demonic Fire.


    The purest Demonic Fire born within the Fire Essence Beast, nurtured by the Fire Origin Essence, and combined with the Fire Control Technique from the Taichi True Scripture. Yang Chen playing with fire against Wang Hanxing was like a grandfather educating his grandson; they were not at the same level at all.


    If Wang Hanxing had not played with fire and had lost, he would have at least retained some dignity.


    But he insisted on playing a joke!


    This was a hidden card and means he had prepared beforehand, just keeping it hidden and not using it until now.


    Unfortunately, only now does Wang Hanxing realize this.


    The two¡¯s fire manipulation skills were worlds apart in level.


    Seeing this outcome. Yang Chen was quite satisfied- At least it shows that the


    hidden cards he had deliberately kept were not useless. As soon as they were revealed, they turned the situation around and easily crushed Wang Hanxing.


    Yuan San, who was standing in midair, looked embarrassed. If possible, he did not want Wang Hanxing to lose at this time, as it would mess up his own calculations. However, he knew Wang Hanxing¡¯s abilities well, and the difference in their fire manipulation was far too great.


    This young man named Yang Chen was just too extraordinary; he had never seen anyone play with fire like this before.


    After a long time of thinking, Yuan San could only grit his teeth and shout,


    ¡°Wang Hanxing, admit defeat! There¡¯s no need to keep playing!¡±


    Wang Hanxing¡¯s heart was unwilling, but with all his cards played and his


    Crimson Sun¡¯s source of Purple Sun Fire almost completely burned by Yang


    Chen, he had no choice but to give in and say shakily, ¡°I, I admit defeat!¡±


    With Wang Hanxing admitting defeat, there was no need for Yang Chen to be aggressive. However, it was necessary to mock him a little.


    With no urgency, Yang Chen looked at Wang Hanxing and slowly said, ¡°Brother Wang, it seems that what you said earlier was not quite right. Not only did you use both hands against me, but you also lost. How about it? You must be warmed up now, why not play some more? I¡¯m just getting into the mood for this fireplay. You¡¯re warmed up, but I¡¯m not.¡±


    When Wang Hanxing heard this, he was so angry that he almost wanted to fight Yang Chen to death. Yang Chen was blatantly using his own words to attack him.


    However, recalling Yang Chen¡¯s terrifying flames, he could only swallow his saliva and wished he could crawl into a hole in the ground. For a time, the viewing platform became chaotic.


    ¡°Yang Chen won.¡±


    ¡°Hahaha, Yang Chen won!¡±


    ¡°I can¡¯t believe it; Yang Chen actually won, leaving Wang Hanxing with no power to fight back.¡±


    ¡°Haha, this Sun Star Region must be reaping what they¡¯ve sown!¡±


    ¡°Wang Hanxing was so arrogant at first, claiming to use only one hand. Pah!¡±


    Not only were the people on the viewing platform speechless, but even Mil B?ish¨¦ng was stunned. He could hardly believe that Yang Chen still had such a hidden card, managing to defeat the arrogant Wang Hanxing even while difficient in terms of martial arts cultivation and background.


    Steward Feng in midair was the most shocked.


    Wasn¡¯t this too dramatic?


    He had already prepared himself for humiliation, even wanting to find a hole to crawl into.


    But, but Yang Chen actually won.


    And he won so decisively, easily crushing Wang Hanxing.


    How¡­


    Was Yang Chen really that powerful?


    Thinking about this, Steward Feng, although shocked, pretended as if he had always expected this outcome and laughed, ¡°Brother Yuan, how about that? Are you satisfied with the genius of North Mountain County? How do you feel about this warm-up match?¡±


    ¡°Hmph,¡± Yuan San¡¯s face darkened, ¡°Brother Feng, it¡¯s just a single victory.


    There¡¯s still a long way to go.¡±


    ¡°Oh, well, then I¡¯ll wait and see,¡± Steward Feng said viciously..

 Chapter 340 - Chapter 340: Chapter 337: If You Can, Take Your Turn_1

    Chapter 340: Chapter 337: If You Can, Take Your Turn_1


    Translator: 549690339


    The whole scene was filled with discussions about Yang Chen, and for a moment, there were quite a few applause and cheers. With Steward Feng¡¯s taunting just now, Yuan San was gnashing his teeth in anger, wondering where Yang Chen had come from all of a sudden.


    According to the information he had investigated, Yang Chen was only a first-rate talent who had only come to light not long ago, with no fame or reputation at all. Compared with top geniuses, there was still a significant gap. Yang Chen was a character who didn¡¯t need to be taken seriously.


    But who would have known that it was precisely such a character who was not taken seriously that had ruined his plan.


    Is there such a powerful character in North Mountain County?


    Actually, it wasn¡¯t Yuan San¡¯s fault for having an oversight in his information gathering.


    That¡¯s because Yang Chen¡¯s rise had indeed been too short. Up to now, it had only been one month. And in this one month, the attitudes and views of everyone towards Yang Chen still hadn¡¯t reached a consensus. Some considered


    Yang Chen a genius, while others thought he was a waste.


    It was impossible to come to a unified evaluation of Yang Chen.


    As a result, getting accurate information was not an easy task.


    As for the Innate Divine Body¡­


    After all, the time Yang Chen revealed his Innate Divine Body was not long.


    This information was not included in Yuan San¡¯s investigation. Only when Yang Chen revealed his Innate True Qi just now did Yuan San realize that Yang Chen had an Innate Divine Body.


    ¡°That Feng Jingang will not let it go after winning a round. He will definitely arrange one of you to fight against Yang Chen later on. Yang Chen¡¯s victory over your junior brother Wang Hanxing largely relied on the suppression of his fire. Later on, you must avoid his sharpness and defeat Yang Chen from another angle,¡± Yuan San instructed. ¡°His fire is indeed powerful, but there is no need for a head-on collision.¡±


    Upon hearing this, the geniuses hurried to nod their heads, not taking Yang Chen¡¯s victory over Wang Hanxing too seriously. They believed that just because one ship capsized in a gutter doesn¡¯t mean that they all would.


    The victories they had previously achieved made them firmly believe that the geniuses of North Mountain County were all trash, and their opinions about them were unlikely to change much.


    And so, after Yang Chen¡¯s victory, the results of the other competitions on the rings also came out one after another.


    However, these other fights seemed dull compared to Yang Chen and Wang Hanxing¡¯s showdown. If it had been any other day, no one would have cared much about the competition among the geniuses in the knockout round. All they cared about was who could suppress the arrogance and momentum of the Sun Star Region geniuses.


    Since Yang Chen could do this, their attention naturally turned to him.


    Exactly as Yuan San had predicted, once Steward Feng saw that Yang Chen had won a round, he immediately arranged for another Sun Star City genius to face


    Yang Chen.


    ¡°Yang Chen, fight against Huo Longbin!¡± ¡°Huo Longbin, another genius from Sun Star City!¡±


    ¡°I wonder if Yang Chen can win this time!¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen just defeated Wang Hanxing. There¡¯s still a high probability that he can win this time. I paid special attention to it ¨C the four geniuses dispatched from Sun Star City all have similar strength.¡±


    ¡°Hmph, you don¡¯t know this, but when Yang Chen defeated Wang Hanxing, it was because of his strength in playing with fire, not because he was better in all aspects. Simply put, Yang Chen¡¯s victory was too lucky and had no technical content. Meeting another opponent, Yang Chen will surely lose with nothing left,¡± a white-haired old man who disliked Yang Chen sneered as he stroked his No matter how excellent a person is, he cannot satisfy everyone.


    Obviously, this white-haired old man was extremely dissatisfied with Yang Chen. Even at this crucial moment, he continued to mock him.


    Since ancient times, there have been no shortage of people who raise others¡¯ morale while crushing their own prestige. This white-haired old man was one of them.


    If he had said this at other times, it might not have provoked so much resentment. But the fact that he chose to say it at this moment caused many people to be displeased.¡±You¡¯re so great, why don¡¯t you go up there?¡± your grandma, your mouth is so fierce, but we didn¡¯t see you go suppress the talents from Sun Star City?¡±


    ¡°Hmph, I¡¯m already so old and can¡¯t participate in this Genius Selection Competition, otherwise, do you think I wouldn¡¯t participate? The key is that for someone of my age to go up and bully these younger generations, it¡¯s not a very gentlemanly thing to do.¡± The white-haired elder said righteously.


    ¡°Hehe, you¡¯re so old and can¡¯t bully those younger generations, but there are several old fellows from Sun Star City standing right there. Why don¡¯t you go fight them for a couple rounds? You talk like you¡¯re so righteous, but old fellows should fight with old fellows, right?¡± A girl from the Yanhua Pool, with her arms crossed, immediately shouted.


    At the girl¡¯s words, the white-haired elder wanted to speak, but he didn¡¯t know what to say.


    He had only managed to reach the first layer of Origin Martial Realm by luck, while those from Sun Star City had already reached the True Martial Realm, so how could he fight them?


    There were various jeers at the white-haired elder on the side, but most of the people gathered focused on the ring.


    ¡°Go Yang Chen!¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen! ¡±


    On the viewing platform, the girls from Yanhua Pool, including Zhou Yunxi, as well as some of the martial artists supporting Yang Chen, began to shout.


    At this moment, Yang Chen had arrived on the ring and looked at his opponent who had also stepped onto the ring, Huo Longbin.


    Seeing this young man named Huo Longbin, Yang Chen merely clasped his hands together, and the two of them, belonging to different factions, naturally didn¡¯t have much to say to each other.


    Although Yang Chen didn¡¯t want to waste words, Huo Longbin sneered and shouted, ¡°Yang Chen, right? Don¡¯t think that just because you won against that trash Wang Hanxing by luck, you¡¯re somehow a heaven¡¯s favored. Haha, rest assured, I will let you know in a moment that your dream of making a name for yourself is nothing more than just a dream.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Yang Chen sighed and said, ¡°Do you know what?¡±


    ¡°What?¡± Huo Longbin narrowed his eyes.


    ¡°The momentum that Wang Hanxing had when he first stepped onto the stage was comparable to yours.¡± Yang Chen slowly said, ¡°But after that, he didn¡¯t have such momentum anymore.¡±


    ¡°What are you trying to say?¡± Huo Longbin asked coldly.


    Yang Chen shook his head, ¡°Don¡¯t you understand? I¡¯m telling you not to brag too early, or else you¡¯ll end up like Wang Hanxing later, and only embarrass yourself.¡±


    ¡°Hmph, I think you¡¯re asking for it!¡± Huo Longbin roared.


    As his words fell, his True Qi began to spread, and layers of blast waves emerged in an instant. These waves transformed into countless wind blades, and these wind blades contained terrifying power like sharp blades.


    Seeing the raging wind howling towards him, Yang Chen shook his head.


    In an instant, he raised his hand, and layers of Demonic Fire appeared. Then, these Demonic Fires gathered together, forming waves that counterattacked the layers of violent wind.


    I¡¯ve been updating a bit less these days, and many readers might be curious why. I can¡¯t help it; I¡¯ve been working out recently. I used to stay at my computer and write at home most of the time without going out much. My body was really deteriorating.


    Now, I need to take out some time to work out, at least until my body gets better.


    Once I¡¯m better, I¡¯ll start a big sprint with 20-30 chapters, and that day won¡¯t be too far away..

 Chapter 341 - Chapter 341: Chapter 338: Defeating the Opponent Again_l

    Chapter 341: Chapter 338: Defeating the Opponent Again_l


    Translator: 549690339


    If it wasn¡¯t for his lack of proficiency in Thunder Rush, and the fact that both


    Huo Longbin and Wang Hanxing had reached the Spirit Martial Realm Seventh Layer, which was one level higher than him, Yang Chen wouldn¡¯t have even needed to rely on the Original Demonic Flame. He could have directly crushed them with Thunder Rush.


    But after all, his practice time was too short to fully unleash the power of Thunder Rush.


    However, since the Demonic Fire could control his enemy, there was no need for him to use Thunder Rush!


    With just one move, Yang Chen could dominate the battlefield. He never liked fancy fighting.


    Since Thunder Rush couldn¡¯t give him any advantage, he would directly use the Original Demonic Fire instead.


    ¡°It¡¯s the Demonic Fire!¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen¡¯s flame is alive again.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s ridiculous that Wang Hanxing and Yuan Shaoyang wanted to play with fire in front of Yang Chen, not knowing that he¡¯s the real master of fire. I wonder how Yuan Shaoyang would feel after seeing this scene. Back then, he was so arrogant with his Purple Sun Fire, but he couldn¡¯t even force out Yang Chen¡¯s trump card! ¡±


    As soon as the Demonic Fire appeared, it immediately stirred up a heated discussion among the onlookers.


    Huo Longbin seemed arrogant in his speech, but in fact, he was extremely cautious. He had been reminded countless times to be careful of Yang Chen¡¯s Demonic Fire.


    Now, seeing Yang Chen using the Demonic Fire again, his expression suddenly turned cold, and he muttered to himself, ¡°What a powerful force, it¡¯s just as Elder Yuan San said. This Demonic Fire is infinitely powerful, even more so than the Purple Sun Fire. If I were to confront Yang Chen head -on, I wouldn¡¯t stand a chance of winning.¡±


    Yuan San had specifically warned him about this before the battle.


    Thinking of Yuan San¡¯s warning, Huo Longbin sneered, ¡°It¡¯s true that I can¡¯t win in a head-on confrontation, but Yang Chen, if you think this Demonic Fire can make you invincible, you¡¯re too naive.¡±


    There were many ways to defeat an enemy without confronting them head-on.


    With that thought, Huo Longbin¡¯s body shook, and the sudden gust of wind that had escaped his body circled around him, growing smaller and smaller until it completely merged with his skin, forming a thin layer that tightly wrapped him up.


    As he achieved this, Huo Longbin felt refreshed, and his speed suddenly increased dramatically.


    With a swoosh, he rushed towards Yang Chen like the fierce wind he had just unleashed.


    ¡°What a fast speed!¡± ¡°What kind of speed is this!¡±


    Everyone was astonished.


    However, Yang Chen remained unmoved in the face of Huo Longbin¡¯s almost instantaneous disappearance. This made Huo Longbin secretly sneer, was Yang Chen so shocked by his speed that he couldn¡¯t even react?


    With this momentum, he could completely rely on this speed to crush Yang Chen in an instant. This was what he meant when he said he could crush Yang Chen without a head-to-head confrontation.


    All he needed to do now was get close to Yang Chen¡­


    As long as he could get close and restrain Yang Chen in an instant, that would be enough.


    Then, he would win.


    He was so close to Yang Chen now!


    But just as this thought crossed his mind, at the exact distance between him and Yang Chen, a burst of Demonic Fire suddenly appeared, blocking Huo Longbin¡¯s attack!


    This sudden turn of events made Huo Longbin¡¯s face instantly go pale.


    ¡°How is this possible?!¡± Huo Longbin took a deep breath.


    He had sparred with his seniors and juniors a lot, many of whom were masters of fire manipulation. So, he knew very well where the weaknesses of fire masters lay. At least, these so-called fire masters could not master fire control like Yang Chen, as they mostly focused on the power of the flames.


    Even if they could control the flames, they couldn¡¯t do it like Yang Chen.


    Just now, for example, he had attacked Yang Chen at the weakest point of the Demonic Fire¡¯s coverage, and it was almost impossible for Yang Chen to react in time to defend himself.


    But the Demonic Fire that had been in another direction had rushed to Yang Chen¡¯s side in just an instant.


    This¡­


    Huo Longbin thought it must be a coincidence, it had to be.


    He decided to try again.


    But it was only when he tried again that he realized what kind of opponent he was facing.


    Yang Chen played the Demonic Fire to its peak, combining offense and defense seamlessly, leaving absolutely no openings to exploit.


    How could playing with fire reach this level?


    This was Yang Chen¡¯s true strength in using the Demonic Fire. If it was just Fire Origin Essence-born Demonic Fire, it wouldn¡¯t be enough to help him win battles.


    It didn¡¯t matter how powerful the weapon in your hand was, if you couldn¡¯t use it well, it was useless and would still be exploited and defeated by others.


    The key was his Taichi True Scripture in fire control. With this fire control skill, combined with the Demonic Fire, he had truly achieved a perfect balance between offense and defense.


    If Huo Longbin treated him like an ordinary fire master, then he would be in for a big surprise.


    Now, with the Demonic Fire in his hand, Yang Chen looked at the embarrassed Huo Longbin and casually gestured.


    Immediately, layers of Demonic Fire surrounded Huo Longbin like a smart attacker.


    Watching Huo Longbin now, he was in a miserable state, fleeing in panic. He had originally planned to approach Yang Chen and seriously injure him, but now, he didn¡¯t think that way anymore. Because there was no way he could get close to Yang Chen at all, it would be good if he wasn¡¯t injured by Yang Chen¡¯s Demonic Fire.


    ¡°Get the hell away from me!¡± Huo Longbin shouted angrily as he looked at


    layers ot Demomc Fire, gritting ms teetn.


    Even though he was furious, the ghost-like manipulation of Yang Chen¡¯s flames was unexpectedly difficult to defend against. In just a moment, a blue Demonic Fire emerged from somewhere and directly engulfed Huo Longbin¡¯s buttocks.


    Huo Longbin was so pained that he bared his teeth and howled loudly.


    Yang Chen raised the corners of his mouth, not surprised by the outcome.


    Contrarily, Huo Longbin¡¯s tears were about to fall from the pain. He yelled out,


    ¡°Stop burning me! Stop! I admit defeat! I admit defeat!¡±


    Yang Chen naturally wouldn¡¯t press on. Seeing Huo Longbin admitting defeat and retracting his flames, he immediately said, ¡°Brother Huo, I think I told you earlier, it¡¯s not wise to talk big too soon.¡±


    Huo Longbin clenched his teeth, filled with rage in his heart. But thinking about the result of his loss and seeing his body covered in wounds and scars, he had no words to say and could only run away in disgrace.


    Watching this scene, cheers on the viewing platform burst out like firecrackers.


    ¡°Impressive!¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen, well done!¡±

 Chapter 342 - Chapter 342: Chapter 339: Yang Chen Wins the Championship_l

    Chapter 342: Chapter 339: Yang Chen Wins the Championship_l


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°It¡¯s really satisfying, that¡¯s how we should kill the arrogance of those from Yang Star City and let them know there are always people better than them, and more mountains beyond the mountains. Otherwise, they really think they are the center of the world.¡±


    ¡°Humph, do they really think the people of North Mountain County are easy to bully?¡±


    ¡°Screw their ancestors!¡±


    ¡°They should be dealt with like this!¡±


    In an instant, everyone in the viewing platform was on their feet.


    Steward Feng initially looked down on Yang Chen and always held a grudge against him for not joining the Beishan Main City. But things were different now. He was becoming more and more impressed with Yang Chen, and couldn¡¯t help but grin as Yang Chen gained victories.


    No matter what, at least Yang Chen helped him solve some problems, making him look good now, right?


    At this moment, he bluntly said, ¡°Brother Yuan, do your geniuses have any other tactics? If not, hehe, it won¡¯t be easy to defeat our top genius, Yang Chen, from North Mountain County.¡±


    ¡°Humph, Feng Jingang, don¡¯t get too full of yourself just because you¡¯ve picked up a genius. You guys from North Mountain County only have this Yang Chen to be proud of!¡± Yuan San naturally couldn¡¯t swallow his pride.


    Steward Feng¡¯s mouth curled up: ¡°Hey, we only have one to be proud of, indeed not many, but you have to defeat him first. If you can¡¯t even defeat one, are your geniuses from Yang Star County worse than our Yang Chen who is just passable?¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s the rush, just watch carefully.¡± Yuan San retorted unsatisfied.


    At present, it had already progressed to the semi-finals, a knockout between four contestants.


    Steward Feng originally planned to arrange the semi-finals between Yuan San¡¯s two geniuses and then let Yang Chen directly win the championship.


    However, since Yuan San was still standing here, he didn¡¯t want to upset him again by making an arrangement that might aggravate the conflict. He had no choice but to make a new arrangement, letting Yuan San¡¯s geniuses clash with


    Yang Chen.


    Although he was not very clear about Yang Chen¡¯s actual strength, as it seemed that Yang Chen only had the Demonic Fire technique that made him versatile, it would be very difficult to win.


    But he had no other options. He could only unconditionally trust Yang Chen now.


    Yang Chen, I hope you can fight for it. Defeating one is not enough, defeating two is still not enough. To win, you must defeat all four in a row.¡± Steward Feng sighed in his heart, as he waved his hand, releasing the knockout chart for the top four.


    Seeing that Yang Chen¡¯s opponent was his own genius, Wen Xinghe, Yuan San¡¯s mouth curled up: ¡°Steward Feng, just watch carefully. With just a Demonic Fire trick, hehe, if you¡¯re counting on it to be your lifesaver, then you¡¯re thinking too much.¡±


    Yuan San was confident. He believed that his own genius would have gained much more experience after watching the previous two matches.


    But soon after, his expression turned unnatural.


    Yang Chen was indeed versatile with just one technique.


    About half an hour later, Wen Xinghe was easily defeated by Yang Chen.


    And the reason for his defeat was simple ¨C the Demonic Fire!


    This made the people around excited.


    In fact, it was still the same.


    For Yang Chen, the most important thing was not the power of the Demonic Fire, but the Fire Control Technique. Taichi True Scripture¡¯s Fire Control was the key!


    But no one else could see it.


    Whether it was people on the viewing platform or Yuan San, they all thought that Yang Chen¡¯s strength was just the formidable power of the Demonic Fire, which was also the reason why Yuan San was so confident that Wen Xinghe would win.


    With the experience of failing twice before, you should have learned something, right?


    But who would have thought that facing the Fire Control Technique from the Taichi True Scripture, experience alone was not enough to solve it?


    Yang Chen defeated Wen Xinghe, and the last genius under Yuan San, named Xu Zhong, also crushed the number one martial arts genius from the Huangshan Sect, advancing to the final round.


    The final round was the most critical.


    Because winning means becoming the champion.


    Whether it was Yuan San or Yang Chen, they were determined to get this championship.


    At this moment, Yuan San stood to the side and commanded his genius Xu Zhong: ¡°Xu Zhong, remember, Yang Chen¡¯s ability to control fire is extraordinary and very cunning. He seems to have a lot of experience in controlling fire. As soon as you make a move, you must be fast, accurate, and ruthless. Don¡¯t confront him head-on, ignore those flames, and aim directly at


    Yang Chen. Understand?¡±


    Yuan San, if he couldn¡¯t see Yang Chen¡¯s skill in controlling fire by now, he would truly be an idiot.


    Xu Zhong nodded vigorously, feeling the pressure gathering on him.


    No way, one of his fellow brothers being defeated was a fluke, two being defeated was a coincidence. But if three of them in a row were defeated¡­


    What is Yang Chen?


    He pulled off a one-man show, one piercing three.


    How could this not be shocking?


    Finally, Yang Chen and Xu Zhong began the championship battle.


    In this battle, Yang Chen didn¡¯t waste any words. He used the Demonic Fire, tangled with Xu Zhong for about a cup of tea¡¯s time, and eventually targeted a flaw, defeating Xu Zhong!


    After this moment, the whole scene boiled and cheered.


    Yang Chen won and became the champion.


    At the beginning, this championship wasn¡¯t really something to cherish, but it became precious as those from Yang Star City kept making trouble. Everyone realized how hard it was for their North Mountain County to win the championship. The most important thing was how legendary Yang Chen¡¯s achievements were!


    One piercing four!


    Yang Chen single-handedly defeated four geniuses from Yang Star City.


    Steward Feng couldn¡¯t close his grin, taunting: ¡°Yuan San, it seems that your geniuses from Yang Star City only carry this much weight. Hehe, alright, since you lost, just get away as fast as possible. Now that Yang Chen has won, I need to announce the champion soon.¡±


    If it had been someone else winning the championship before, it would have been impossible for Steward Feng to be so happy.


    But things were different now.


    Steward Feng grinned and were about to announce the new champion.


    But at this moment, Yuan San yelled, ¡°Stop, Steward Feng, I still have something to say.¡±


    ¡°Yuan San, what else do you want to say?¡± Steward Feng narrowed his eyes, wondering what Yuan San had in mind.


    Yuan San showed a cold smile, staring at Yang Chen: ¡°Yang Chen, don¡¯t be in a hurry. The championship is yours, I, Yuan San, am not interested. But I want to tell you that the four geniuses you defeated just now are only second-rate talents in our Yang Star City, hahaha!¡±


    Upon hearing this, everyone from the North Mountain County viewing platform was stunned.


    ¡°Are you joking? Second-rate talents?¡±


    ¡°This guy really has a sense of humor.¡±


    ¡°Can second-rate talents be this strong?¡±


    Yuan San saw the comments and laughed, but didn¡¯t take them to heart. Instead, he focused on Yang Chen: ¡°Yang Chen, I don¡¯t know if you¡¯re interested in competing with the first-rate talents cultivated by our Yang Star City?¡±


    Upon hearing this, Steward Feng couldn¡¯t sit still and said coldly, ¡°Yuan San, what are you trying to do?¡±

 Chapter 343 - Chapter 343: Chapter 340: Why Should I Agree to You?_l

    Chapter 343: Chapter 340: Why Should I Agree to You?_l


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°Oh, Steward Feng, what¡¯s the hurry?¡± Yuan San said calmly: ¡°Isn¡¯t it normal for these geniuses to compete against each other? I just want our first-rate talent to compete with Yang Chen. If we lose, we lose; if we win, we win. Of course, Yang Chen is the champion, and I won¡¯t take that away. Besides, you were just confidently saying that Yang Chen is a top genius. Why are you afraid now when I want to choose a slightly stronger opponent from our Sun Star City?¡±


    He doesn¡¯t care about who the champion is now. Although he doesn¡¯t know what treasures the Beishan Main City will provide, he didn¡¯t think that the treasures offered by Beishan Main City could catch his Dharma Eye.


    Now, he just wants to defeat Yang Chen.


    For no other reason.


    But because this Yang Chen obstructed his plan.


    What did he come here for today?


    It1S to let the people of Beishan Main City know what terror and despair are like.


    But now?


    Yang Chen¡¯s appearance gave him a heavy slap in the face.


    Originally, the plan was going well, and all the top talents of North Mountain County were caught by him in one fell swoop, completely wiped out.


    But then Yang Chen popped up. And when he did, he performed the ¡®One piercing four¡¯, defeating all his second-rate talents. What was he supposed to do now? To save face, he can only find another way, and the only way is to have a first-rate talent compete with Yang Chen.


    Now that Yuan San¡¯s words have fallen, the obviously stronger first-rate talents behind him were staring at Yang Chen with hostility. Their intention to provoke was evident.


    Yuan San stared at Yang Chen and slowly said, ¡°I wonder, Yang Chen, my friend, do you have the intention to have a match with our first-rate talents here?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m not interested.¡± Yang Chen shrugged.


    ¡°Huh?¡± Yuan San was completely taken aback by Yang Chen¡¯s response.


    His answer was too brief.


    Most young people, when challenged, would hesitate and then accept it. As young people with passion, they¡¯re unafraid of anyone and couldn¡¯t accept being challenged. Having just achieved ¡®One piercing four¡¯, Yang Chen, more than anyone, should be full of confidence and would agree without hesitation.


    But to his surprise, Yang Chen refused.


    Not just Yuan San, but many of the forces on the Viewing Platform were also disappointed. Yang Chen refused them?


    ¡°Does Yang Chen not dare?¡±


    ¡°Who knows? Yang Chen is now the champion and doesn¡¯t need to take risks, right?¡±


    ¡°I think Yang Chen probably doesn¡¯t have the courage.¡±


    ¡°Ah, it¡¯s just human nature. His second-rate talents are so powerful. Yang Chen doesn¡¯t need to take risks fighting against first-rate talents.¡±


    Yuan San squinted his eyes: ¡°So, this is what the top genius of North Mountain is like, just a cowardly, insignificant clown!¡±


    ¡°Alright, senior, I respect you as my senior, but I also hope you will act according to the role. You say let me compete with the talents under your control. Alright, then let me ask you, why should I compete with them? What benefits can I get from this competition? Huh?¡± Yang Chen asked without holding back.


    As he spoke, his eyes were set directly on Yuan San.


    This left Yuan San speechless and unable to answer.


    It¡¯s not.


    Yuan San hesitated for a moment: ¡°Are there any benefits to talk about?¡±


    ¡°Hehe, do you think what¡¯s the relationship between you and me? To put it bluntly, our relationship is very ordinary, we are strangers. I am now the champion of the Beishan County¡¯s Genius Selection Competition. If you choose someone to defeat me, then it¡¯s equivalent to defeating all the geniuses of Beishan County. This is a matter of prestige. You have many benefits, but what about me? If I defeat you instead, what can I get? I can¡¯t get anything, right?¡± Yang Chen shrugged.


    As these words fell, instantly, murmurs of agreement were heard.


    ¡°Yeah, why should Yang Chen fight with you?¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s the benefit of fighting with you?¡±


    ¡°You have all the benefits if you win, but we don¡¯t have any benefits if we win.¡± ¡°You have so many benefits in fighting, but why should we take this loss?¡±


    At first, everyone thought it was because Yang Chen didn¡¯t have the courage. But now they think, why should we fight with you? Who do you think you are that we have to fight with you?


    Yuan San wanted to argue back, but he found himself struggling as he had to admit that Yang Chen¡¯s words were not wrong.


    Thinking about his task, Yuan San could only grit his teeth and shout, ¡°Yang


    Chen, enough idle talk. If you agree, whether you win or lose, I will give you 300,000 Spirit Stones. What do you think?¡± Upon hearing this, Yang Chen laughed.


    This was in line with his goal.


    He knew that Yuan San wouldn¡¯t give up easily, so he was already prepared. Either you don¡¯t fight, or if you fight, you have to get a reward. Yuan San¡¯s goal was mostly to establish his authority. Paying some price, for Yuan San, was still a negligible cost.


    With 300,000 Spirit Stones, plus the ones he already has, Yang Chen will have nearly one million Spirit Stones, which can be considered quite wealthy.


    Yang Chen smiled, even though compared to the wealth of his previous life, a million Spirit Stones were nothing. However, at the moment, a million Spirit Stones were still a significant sum.


    Yang Chen said, ¡°300,000 Spirit Stones, senior, you are really generous.


    Alright, there¡¯s no problem, I agree. However, you need to show me the


    300,000 Spirit Stones first!¡±


    ¡°You!¡± Yuan San squinted his eyes, rather annoyed by Yang Chen¡¯s stinginess. He then prepared the Spirit Stones and handed them over to Yang Chen.


    Yang Chen took the Spirit Stones and clapped his hands: ¡°The senior is really straightforward. I wonder who you¡¯re going to send to fight.¡±


    ¡°There¡¯s no hurry. Just wait for me to choose, and we¡¯ll see who has the upper hand here.¡± Yuan San said coldly.


    Yang Chen was in no hurry, as there was plenty of time.


    Mb B?ish¨¦ng, on the other hand, was much more anxious. Yang Chen¡¯s victory was a good thing initially. Yang Chen became a role model for many young talents, and their Yuanshan Sect also benefited from it. Their fame increased, and they even had a chance to surpass Beishan Main City.


    At this point, Yang Chen should have taken a step back. But who would have thought that Yang Chen agreed to Yuan San¡¯s request?


    This, others might not know, but how could he not see?


    Those first-rate talents from Sun Star City were far from being ordinary.


    It¡¯s not comparable to second-rate talents at all.


    ¡°Sect Leader.¡± Yang Chen came over and bowed.


    Mb B?ish¨¦ng sighed and couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°Yang Chen, you¡­you¡¯re already the champion of the Genius Selection Competition. There¡¯s no need for you to fight with the talents from Sun Star City over one victory or loss.¡±


    Yang Chen smiled faintly, ¡°Sect Leader, I just couldn¡¯t hold back my anger and agreed to it.¡±


    Of course, he wouldn¡¯t agree just because he was momentarily annoyed. However, Mil B?ish¨¦ng was still his senior, and if he showed too much confidence, it would only make Mb B?ish¨¦ng worry more and lose face.


    Most importantly, he, Yang Chen, had never been afraid of anyone.


    No matter if they were second-rate or first-rate talents, as long as they want to fight, he, Yang Chen, will never back down!

 Chapter 344 - Chapter 344: Chapter 341: Star Technique_1

    Chapter 344: Chapter 341: Star Technique_1


    Translator: 549690339


    Hearing Yang Chen speak like this, Mil B?ish¨¦ng¡¯s expression looked a little better as he took a deep breath, ¡°Yang Chen, you have no idea. The first-rate talents nurtured by the Sun Star City are extraordinary, far superior to the second-rate talents they have cultivated. You must not underestimate them just because you have defeated those second-rate talents. Be very cautious when you face them. If you really cannot beat them, just admit defeat, losing face is nothing. Your safety is the most important thing.¡±


    ¡°Sect Leader, don¡¯t worry.¡± Yang Chen cupped his fist and bowed slightly, seeing Mb B?ish¨¦ng worrying about him, his heart felt somewhat warmed.


    Regardless that Mb B?ish¨¦ng cared for him personally or just for his Innate Divine Body, Mil B?ish¨¦ng¡¯s concern did not make anyone feel disgusted.


    In fact, he was well aware of how strong the first-rate geniuses of Sun Star City were.


    Part of his agreement to participate was because of the Spirit Stones, and the other part was his desire to know how strong he was now.


    He didn¡¯t believe that his future would be limited to North Mountain County.


    North Mountain County couldn¡¯t restrain him from growing, and the same went for Sun Star County.


    So, he would defeat just as many geniuses as there were.


    At this moment, Yuan San had finally finished discussing.


    ¡°Cao Huai, among the geniuses I have brought with me this time, your strength is the strongest. You are a disciple of the Third City Master and practice the most authentic Cultivation Methods of our Sun Star City. With your strength, you should be more than enough to defeat this kid. However, this kid does have some skills; you must be extremely cautious with his fire. You can¡¯t touch it. But your Cultivation Methods happen to restrain Yang Chen, it¡¯s impossible for you to lose.¡± Yuan San gave careful instructions.


    The fair-skinned young man beside him had a disdainful look in his eyes. Listening to Yuan San¡¯s words, he yawned, ¡°Elder Yuan, you are overestimating this kid. As for losing, you don¡¯t even have to mention it. Rest assured, as soon as I make a move, I¡¯ll capture him!¡±


    In an instant, the fair-skinned young man exuded an astonishing aura.


    When this aura was released, the people on the viewing platform were shocked, their expressions frozen in astonishment.


    ¡°What¡­¡±


    ¡°This is the Martial Arts Cultivation of the Eighth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm.¡±


    ¡°My God, the Eighth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm! How did Sun Star City train him? He looks no more than seventeen years old and has already reached the Eighth Level at such a young age!¡±


    ¡°How can we even fight now? There¡¯s still room for discussion if the gap in Martial Arts Cultivation is one level, but this is a two-level gap. This¡­ the Sixth level of Spirit Martial Realm versus the Eighth level¡­the chances of winning are really slim.¡±


    ¡°What slim chances? There¡¯s no chance at all. The second-rate talents of Sun Star County barely held against Lu Yi, who was from the same level, and still, he was miserably defeated. How could Yang Chen win with a two-level difference?¡±


    The crowd was in heated discussion.


    The fair-skinned young man, Cao Huai, stood with his hands behind his back, looking calm and composed as he stepped onto the ring.


    When he saw Yang Chen appear on the ring, the fair-skinned young man slowly said, ¡°Yang Chen, it seems that I overestimated you. I thought you would see the gap between you and me. I didn¡¯t expect you to still blindly stand here. Do you think you can win?¡±


    ¡°What do you mean?¡± Yang Chen laughed angrily: ¡°So, in your opinion, admitting defeat is the right choice? That¡¯s the only way I can make you not look down on me?¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t you know that admitting defeat is your best choice?¡± Cao Huai sneered.


    Yang Chen clucked his tongue, ¡°I never thought that way.¡±


    ¡°This is really stubborn and ignorant. I¡¯m not the first to see you foolishly trying to challenge my Eighth Level of Spirit Martial Realm with your Sixth Level of Spirit Martial Realm strength. There are always some people who want to turn the impossible into possible, but they don¡¯t realize that they are the most foolish.¡± Cao Huai shook his head, and the aura around him gradually became cold.


    This cold aura was like the dazzling stars; Yang Chen instantly felt the temperature drop sharply.


    Immediately after, layers of Cao Huai¡¯s True Qi turned into a river-like wave. These waves slapped around him, surrounding him.


    Yang Chen saw this and his expression became serious.


    Interesting.


    Yuan San really knew how to pick opponents for him.


    Cao Huai was good at using water in the Five Elements, which restrained fire techniques.


    Theoretically speaking, his demonic fire would be firmly held by Cao Huai¡¯s move.


    It¡¯s a pity.


    This Demonic Fire, moreover, the Original Demonic Flame, how can it be easily cracked?


    ¡°This is the Star Secret Art.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s the Star Technique of Sun Star City!¡±


    ¡°It is said to absorb the essence of stars and cultivate. Cao Huai¡¯s True Qi river contains star secret scripts, and at a glance, it looks like a surging star river.


    The coldness it emits can corrode flesh and bones!¡±


    ¡°This¡­ this is going to be difficult. The Star Technique is the most mysterious and difficult technique to deal with!¡±


    When Yang Chen saw this Starry River, he also showed a hint of interest.


    This Star Technique was one of the most mysterious and profound Cultivation Methods in ancient and modern times.


    It¡¯s clear that Cao Huai is using the lowest-level Star Secret Technique, incorporating the refined Star Secret Scripts and absorbed star essence into his True Qi. The resulting True Qi River was profound like a star river and possessed a terrifying star-corroding power.


    This corrosive force would indeed give Cao Huai an advantage against others and would be foolproof.


    However, Cao Huai didn¡¯t know that the ultimate boss of the Star Generation was standing right before him.


    Why?


    Because his Starfire was a rich flame born from the essence of stars. Compared to the essence of stars, Cao Huai¡¯s after-cultivated star river was nothing compared to his Starfire, it was just a drop in the ocean.


    Unfortunately, he couldn¡¯t use this Starfire yet.


    Thinking about this, he could only sigh lightly and, without saying anything more, took out the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear and cautiously watched Cao


    Huai.


    As Cao Huai displayed the Star Secret Technique, he seemed confident and completely disregarded Yang Chen. He directly shot the Star River towards Yang Chen. Seeing this, Yang Chen didn¡¯t hesitate to offer the layers of Demon Fire as protection without any further discussion.


    Trying to extinguish his demonic fire with the Star River would not be an easy task.


    His demonic fire was the Original Demonic Flame which, with insufficient water levels, could not be extinguished.


    As it turned out, the Star River really couldn¡¯t extinguish Yang Chen¡¯s Demon Fire.


    Cao Huai narrowed his eyes, looking at the Demonic Fire that was at a stalemate with his Star River, his expression growing serious.


    His Star River couldn¡¯t extinguish Yang Chen¡¯s Demonic Fire?


    Moreover, Yang Chen¡¯s Demonic Fire seemed to have the upper hand compared to his Star River.


    Feeling that, he frowned slightly, and his expression turned extremely displeased..

 Chapter 345 - Chapter 345: Chapter 342: Activate the Lightning Movement Technique!_l

    Chapter 345: Chapter 342: Activate the Lightning Movement Technique!_l


    Translator: 549690339


    It should be known that his Starry River was his trump card, as well as Sun Star City¡¯s trump card.


    Even the essence of the river condensed from the Starry River was unable to extinguish Yang Chen¡¯s demonic fire. Just how powerful was Yang Chen¡¯s demonic fire?


    The key point was that his martial arts cultivation was two levels higher than Yang Chen. If it wasn¡¯t for the advantage of his cultivation, wouldn¡¯t his secret art be even less advantageous?


    Thinking of this, Cao Huai¡¯s anger and resentment naturally intensified, but soon he coldly sneered and shouted: ¡°Humph, how powerful this demonic fire can be, I have many ways to deal with enemies using my Starry River. Don¡¯t think that this mere demonic fire can withstand my Star Secret Technique!¡± As this thought fell, his Starry River surged out in an instant.


    In just a blink of an eye, the Starry River penetrated through Yang Chen¡¯s demonic fire without any difficulty and swept towards Yang Chen.


    Which made Yang Chen slightly stunned.


    He was originally lamenting that the two-level gap in martial arts cultivation between him and Cao Huai made it impossible for his demonic fire to devour Cao Huai¡¯s Starry River, but then the Starry River silently penetrated his demonic fire and spread over.


    There¡¯s no way around it, water is naturally able to enter through any hole.


    Cao Huai¡¯s Starry River water might not be able to extinguish Yang Chen¡¯s Demon Fire, but Yang Chen¡¯s Demon Fire also couldn¡¯t block the spread of the Starry River.


    Now that the Starry River has penetrated through, the Star Secret Technique of the river¡¯s starry text emits an astonishing corrosive power, devouring towards


    Yang Chen in an instant.


    Yang Chen knew very well the corrosive power of Starfire and naturally knew the power of Starry River.


    Although the corrosive power of this Starry River was a thousand times weaker than Starfire¡¯s, being wrapped in this Starry River would result in serious injuries at the very least.


    Yang Chen wouldn¡¯t be careless, seeing the Starry River sweeping towards him, he quickly retreated.


    ¡°You want to dodge? Humph, is my Starry River so easy to dodge?¡± Cao Huai sneered, grabbing the air with his bare hand, and the Starry River rushed towards Yang Chen at an extremely fast speed.


    ¡°Huh?¡± Yang Chen narrowed his eyes, the speed of the Starry River was truly amazing.


    It was indeed worthy of being Sun Star City¡¯s first-rate genius.


    Yang Chen was full of praise. Seeing the chasing Starry River behind him, he finally decided not to hesitate anymore.


    ¡°First level of the Lightning Movement Technique, open!¡±


    In an instant, the power of the Heavenly Thunder Origin gathered at Yang


    Chen¡¯s feet.


    With crackling sounds, thunder and lightning gathered at Yang Chen¡¯s feet, spreading to his legs. Yang Chen felt that the lower half of his body became much lighter, and this feeling was unprecedented.


    He could be sure that his speed had reached an unprecedented limit.


    This was the Lightning Movement Technique.


    He had obtained it from He QiuShui and had been practicing it diligently until today, finally able to barely use the first level of this Lightning Movement Technique.


    And now that he¡¯s used it, Yang Chen was also surprised.


    He thought that he had already overestimated the Lightning Movement Technique, but now that it was activated, he felt that he had still underestimated it.


    And this was only the first level!


    ¡°It feels like I can run really fast, but it¡¯s not enough to rely on feelings alone. I have to properly test it. Let¡¯s run then. Although this Lightning Movement Technique has side effects, there¡¯s no time to care about them now¡­¡± After Yang Chen spoke, he stomped his foot, vanishing in an instant from his original spot.


    The next moment¡­


    Whoosh.


    The people on the viewing platform were all dumbfounded.


    ¡°This¡­¡±¡±Yang Chen¡¯s speed is actually so fast. This!¡±


    ¡°What just happened? I only felt thunderbolt gathering under Yang Chen¡¯s feet!¡±


    ¡°Can the speed of the Spirit Martial Realm be so fast? This is almost comparable to the speed of Half-step Yuan Martial Realm.¡±


    In an instant, people couldn¡¯t stop discussing.


    He QiuShui of the Canghai Sect also watched everything.


    Now, looking at the outstanding Yang Chen, her heart was gratified and emotional.


    After thinking for a long time, she sighed softly, whispering in her heart: ¡°Senior Brother, if you didn¡¯t devote yourself to the Guardian Spirit Array back then and took care of yourself more, with your talent, maybe you wouldn¡¯t have cultivated the Lightning Movement Technique as fast as this kid. It wouldn¡¯t be difficult for you to cultivate it in half a year, and if you cultivated this technique, perhaps you wouldn¡¯t have fallen victim to that treacherous man. The power and profoundness of this Lightning Movement Technique are not meant to be in a place like North Mountain County.¡±


    Thinking of this, tears were about to fall from He QiuShui¡¯s beautiful eyes, but she managed to hold them back in the end.


    She knew very well that He Shangfeng was very alert, and she couldn¡¯t let him detect any clues.


    In fact, the one most shocked by the Lightning Movement Technique was Yang Chen himself.


    With his Tai Chu Divine Body speed, plus the spiritual boots and the speed of this Lightning Movement Technique, he could directly jump and compare to the speed of Half-step Yuan Martial Realm. How could this not shock him? However, what comes with this is that the consumption of True Qi is too fast.


    So fast that Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but gulp down his saliva.


    He was an innate True Qi owner, coupled with other factors, his True Qi was much more than that of others. But even so, in that short period, a large amount of his True Qi had been consumed.


    ¡°I have to be more cautious when using this Lightning Movement Technique. I can¡¯t use it recklessly. But now, I don¡¯t have time to think about it. With this Lightning Movement Technique, I can completely defeat Cao Huai!¡± Yang Chen twisted his neck.


    The next moment, the corner of his mouth raised, and he immediately rushed towards Cao Huai.


    Cao Huai¡¯s eyes were dumbstruck.


    No, this!


    How could this speed be so fast?


    He hardly had any time to react, and with the small space of the ring, Yang Chen appeared in his field of vision from a distance.


    This made Cao Huai so shocked that he didn¡¯t even think about using the Starry River to deal with Yang Chen; he hurriedly wanted to defend himself with the Starry River.


    His choice was undoubtedly the right one. The impenetrable defense formed by the layers of Starry River made Yang Chen feel somewhat helpless.


    Cao Huai sneered, ¡°My Martial Arts Cultivation is higher than yours, so what can you use to break my Starry River? If you can¡¯t break it, I stand on an invincible ground, and I¡¯ll eventually find a way to defeat you!¡±


    At first, Yang Chen didn¡¯t have a solution, after all, it was a fact that Cao Huai¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation was higher. The difference in power brought by the two levels of Cultivation seemed small but was actually significant. The power of the Cultivation Methods displayed at the First Level of Spirit Martial Realm and the power of the Cultivation Methods displayed at the Tenth Level of Spirit Martial Realm were two different concepts.


    He really had no solution for this Starry River.


    However, after thinking about it carefully, Yang Chen smiled.


    He held the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear, with thunderbolt flickering on it.


    Whoosh.


    In an instant, Yang Chen thrust his spear toward the Starry River.


    ¡°Want to break my Cultivation Method? Delusional¡­¡± As Cao Huai was about to yell, the next moment, his eyes suddenly widened.


    Because his defensive layers of the Starry River were torn apart like cotton by Yang Chen¡¯s Thunderbolt Spear, leaving a shocking opening..

 Chapter 346 - Chapter 346: Chapter 343: The Champion’s Seat is Secured 1

    Chapter 346: Chapter 343: The Champion¡¯s Seat is Secured 1


    Translator: 549690339


    Cao Huai¡¯s Star River Secret Technique was shattered.


    Clean and neat!


    Others who saw this moment might not be too shocked, but as the steward elder of Sun Star City, Yuan San was deeply aware of how unbelievable this was. It was well known that the Star River Secret Technique was famous for its solidity, and with the reinforcement of years of refinement, its defensive power was naturally beyond words.


    Furthermore, under the premise that there was a two-tier difference in Martial Arts Cultivation and the Five Elements Mutual Restraint, it should have been impossible for Yang Chen to break Cao Huai¡¯s Star River Secret Technique.


    This was also the reason why he chose Cao Huai for this battle.


    Because, even if Cao Huai could not win, he at least would not lose!


    As long as Cao Huai stood here, he was in an invulnerable position, securing his way out.


    However, Yuan San realized how wrong he had been!


    Cao Huai¡¯s Star River Secret Technique was broken, and it was done so effortlessly! The one he thought was invulnerable and impossible to lose, was now defeated, utterly and completely.


    ¡°How can this be!¡± Yuan San and Cao Huai were both shocked.


    Especially Cao Huai, who thought he was in an impossible position to fail, but at this moment, seeing his seemingly impenetrable Star River Secret Technique cracked, his body froze. For a moment, he even forgot what the word ¡®resist¡¯ meant.


    He couldn¡¯t accept that he was defeated!


    How could he possibly be defeated in North Mountain County, a place that had always been oppressed and humiliated by Sun Star Region? He was a genius, a top-notch talent!


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t care about his thoughts. When Cao Huai¡¯s Star River was broken, he heard a rumble, and thunder and lightning wrapped around Cao Huai¡¯s body, shocking him into paralysis. After twitching for two or three seconds, his body stiffened, and he fell unconscious.


    Cao Huai was defeated.


    Thoroughly defeated.


    In an instant, the people on the Viewing Platform boiled up with excitement.


    ¡°Hahaha, people of Sun Star City, hurry up and roll back! Don¡¯t come to our North Mountain County to provoke us, you don¡¯t even know what you look like, what kind of people you are!¡±


    ¡°Do you really think that we, the people of North Mountain County, are easy to


    ¡°What nonsense, just hurry up and roll back.¡±


    ¡°With this level of skill, you still dare to show off? It¡¯s hilarious.¡±


    Mb B?ish¨¦ng was the most shocked, as he had been watching the battle closely. He could see that Cao Huai, as a first-rate talent of Sun Star City, had truly brought out all his strength during this exchange.


    Cao Huai did not show any signs of slackness or underperformance in his strength.


    It was precisely upon discovering this that Mb B?ish¨¦ng thought Yang Chen was doomed.


    He just couldn¡¯t help it. Perhaps this generation knew little about it, but in his generation, this was clear.


    Aside from a peerless female genius named Zhang Xuelian, who terrified the


    Sun Star Region two hundred years ago, for the most part, North Mountain County was the one being bullied. There was no choice: the place was on the edge of the human domain, with sparse spiritual energy, and it naturally could not give birth to any special talents.


    For example, Yang Chen¡¯s Innate Divine Body.


    North Mountain¡¯s Main City testing instrument simply couldn¡¯t detect it.


    Why?


    Because this region almost never produces such top-class talents, so the North Mountain Main City had given up on the idea that such exceptional talents could appear in their county.


    This was also why Yang Chen¡¯s Innate Divine Body Talent attracted the competition of various Major Sects.


    Moreover, insufficient spiritual energy during Cultivation made it so that the talents and powerful ones of North Mountain County always fell short compared to those of other domains.


    Many people had gotten used to it, and so had Mtl B?ish¨¦ng.


    He believed that Yang Chen would be taught a lesson, and had already thought about how to appease him, but now? Yang Chen managed to break Cao Huai¡¯s Star River Secret Technique cleanly and neatly. It was simply unbelievable.


    In fact, theoretically speaking, Yang Chen should not have been able to break Cao Huai¡¯s Star River Secret Technique.


    Under the condition of a two-tier difference in Cultivation, Cao Huai¡¯s method had a considerable degree of restraint on Yang Chen. After all, Cao Huai¡¯s Star River Secret Technique was not some garbage method, and Yang Chen¡¯s cultivation time was short; it was difficult to use the Mixed Yuan Spear Technique to suppress the Star River Secret Technique.


    But Yang Chen still had a way.


    What way?


    That way, of course, was the Starfire.


    The stellar power of the Star River was nothing compared to the stellar power of the Starfire. The difference between the two was like that between heaven and earth.


    The corroding power of the Star River was strong, and ordinary people dared not approach it, but Yang Chen¡¯s Starfire, a rare and precious Strange Fire, also dealt with corrosion.


    Facing corrosion with corrosion, Yang Chen¡¯s Starfire was such a rare and strange fire, how could it possibly be afraid of the Star River Secret Technique?


    From the beginning, Yang Chen knew that the Star River was the perfect nourishment for the Starfire, but he didn¡¯t know how to devour the Star River. If he had to display the Starfire, exposing the fact that he possessed a Strange Fire, it would be more trouble than it was worth.


    It was only later that he discovered that the seed of the Starfire in his body was already integrated with him, and he had already possessed some of the power of the Starfire. Although not as powerful as when it was displayed, the Starfire was more than enough to devour the Star River.


    In the eyes of others, Yang Chen broke Cao Huai¡¯s defense with an overwhelming strength.


    But only Yang Chen knew that it was by using the Starfire within his body.


    This left Yuan San standing in the high altitude, racking his brains but unable to figure out what happened. He could only gradually descend, his face unable to hide the deep anger, and said coldly, ¡°Feng Jingang, your North Mountain


    County has picked up a good talent indeed. As for what happened today, I, Yuan


    San, admit defeat!¡±


    Unbothered, Feng Jingang laughed and said, ¡°Brother Yuan, it seems that your talented disciples are still not fully trained, hahahaha.¡±


    Yuan San said coldly, ¡°That¡¯s none of your concern. I was defeated by Yang Chen, not you, Feng Jingang. What are you celebrating?


    Steward Feng¡¯s expression became somewhat unsightly, but he could not refute. That¡¯s right, it was Yang Chen who defeated Yuan San¡¯s talented disciple, not him.


    At this moment, Yuan San stared at Yang Chen intently as if he wanted to etch this man¡¯s face in his memory, the one who had ruined his scheme. After a while, he snorted coldly, grabbed Cao Huai¡¯s unconscious body, and flew into the sky, gradually leaving the scene.


    When the crowd on the Viewing Platform saw them leaving, they all heaved a sigh of relief.


    So did Mb B?ish¨¦ng.


    At least, Yang Chen¡¯s championship position was still stable.


    No matter what kind of demons or snakes appeared, they couldn¡¯t shake Yang Chen¡¯s position!

 Chapter 347 - Chapter 347: Chapter 344: The Second Treasure Key_1

    Chapter 347: Chapter 344: The Second Treasure Key_1


    Translator: 549690339


    Now that he had the key in his hand, Yang Chen knew that he had let Steward Feng down. He looked at Yuan San who was leaving, and the stone hanging in his heart finally fell.


    When he looked back at Yang Chen, the disappointment in his eyes was evident because Yang Chen was not the number one genius from their Beishan Main City. However, there was nothing he could do now, so he just waved his


    sleeves.


    ¡°Yang Chen, according to the rules, you have won first place in this Knockout Competition. Now, it¡¯s time to award the prizes.¡± Steward Feng coughed twice and said, ¡°Yang Chen, as the first place winner of this Knockout Competition, the second and third place winners have been taken away by Yuan San. So, you are the only one who is qualified to enter our Beishan Main City Arms Pavilion and choose a Spirit Weapon. Similarly, you are also the only one qualified to enter the Trial Tower!¡±


    Everyone already knew this, and there was nothing new about it. The only thing that was laughable was that Yang Chen was the only one who was eligible to enter the Arms Pavilion and choose a Spirit Weapon. Unfortunately, the second and third places were all taken by Yuan San¡¯s subordinates from the Sun Star Region.


    Apart from this, what else were the people on the viewing platform curious about?


    They were curious about the hidden reward that Beishan Main City had prepared for this Genius Selection Competition.


    What was the hidden reward?


    If you won first place, there would be a reward prepared jointly by the Three Sects. Who wouldn¡¯t be tempted?


    It seemed that Steward Feng had guessed what the people on the viewing platform were thinking. He calmly rolled up his sleeves and said, ¡°In addition to this, there is the treasure prepared by our Beishan Main City, along with the


    Canghai Sect and the Yuanshan Sect. This treasure is a key!¡±


    Having said so, Steward Feng grinned and directly took out a key.


    The key glowed with a golden light, the smooth surface radiating several feet away. At a glance, it was evident that this key was not an ordinary object.


    It was precisely at this moment, when he saw the key, that Yang Chen¡¯s expression became serious.


    Because this key was the same as the Thousand Year Treasure Key that Zhang Xueling had given him, wasn¡¯t it?


    This was actually another Thousand Year Treasure Key.


    He was very clear about it.


    Rainbow once relied on the memories passed down from several generations of the Fishman Tribe to know that there were a total of three keys for the Thousand Year Treasure.


    Zhang Xueling, the rich woman, had generously given him one key, and there was another one here.


    Of course, knowing this in his heart, he would not admit it. After all, how could a normal person recognize the origin of the key at a glance?


    Steward Feng said with a smile, ¡°Young friend Yang Chen, you may not know the origin of this item, so let me, as an elder, explain it to you.¡±


    Yang Chen smiled bitterly. Was there any need for Steward Feng to explain?


    Once this was explained, everyone would know that the key was related to the Thousand Year Treasure, and they would probably look at him with hostile eyes. It wouldn¡¯t be easy for him to get out of this situation then.


    But he couldn¡¯t stop him.


    Steward Feng opened his mouth and said, ¡°Some of you may not know that five years ago, a golden light appeared in the northern sky. I believe everyone has some idea about it. At that time, the object that appeared in the golden light was this key.¡±


    ¡°Five years ago, there was indeed such an event, but the area where the golden light was born was sealed by the Three Hegemons, and the Six Sects couldn¡¯t enter.¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s the purpose of this key?¡±


    ¡°Yeah, what exactly is it for?¡±


    Steward Feng smiled and said, ¡°Everyone, don¡¯t be anxious. I¡¯ll explain everything one by one. The function of this key is straightforward, and I believe you¡¯ll understand as soon as you hear these four words.¡±


    ¡°Which four words?¡±


    ¡°Yes, Steward Feng, you¡¯re keeping us in suspense.¡±


    Steward Feng stroked his chin, and then said, ¡°Emperor¡¯s Treasure!¡±


    Hearing this, Mil B?ish¨¦ng sighed and secretly cursed Steward Feng as cunning and sly.


    ¡°What, could it be that this key is one of the three keys in the Emperor¡¯s


    Treasure?¡±


    ¡°This, this!¡±


    ¡°You¡¯ve guessed correctly, this is indeed one of the three Inner Area keys for the Thousand Year Treasure. This key was discovered and sealed off by our Beishan Main City, Canghai Sect, and Yuanshan Sect when it first appeared in the world.¡± Steward Feng said.


    Hearing this, many people secretly cursed the Three Hegemon factions for their cunning; they had sealed off such news directly?


    Steward Feng paid no attention to what others were thinking, and lazily said, ¡°We, the three factions, discussed and argued with each other, and in the end, there was no result. Then, seeing that continuing to argue would be fruitless, we came up with a compromise. The method was to implement this Genius Selection Competition. This key should not belong only to Beishan Main City, and not just to the Three Hegemons, but should be something that anyone can have a chance to obtain.¡±


    ¡°Therefore, the three factions agreed to use this key as the reward for the first place in the Genius Selection Competition! Whoever gets first place will get this reward!¡±


    Steward Feng spoke righteously, but the people on the viewing platform were not fools.


    What nonsense about it being something that anyone should have a chance to obtain.


    Every Genius Selection Competition was won by one of the Three Hegemons. Even if there were some dark horses, they might be like Yang Chen and be swayed by one of the Three Hegemons midway through. So, it was almost impossible for the Six Sects and loose cultivators to take the first place. Even if they did and got the key, would the Three Hegemons let it go easily?


    The meaning can be easily understood.


    In the end, the Three Hegemons didn¡¯t come to a conclusion after fighting non-stop. Realizing that it would be fruitless, they set new rules. Whichever faction¡¯s genius could win the first place in the Genius Selection Competition would get the key, and then they could claim a good reputation for jointly preparing the rewards by the three factions.


    This was also the reason why Mb B?ish¨¦ng and Yang Chen cursed Steward Feng in their hearts.


    Why?


    Because if Steward Feng hadn¡¯t explained, no one would have known that this was the Inner Area key for the Thousand Year Treasure. But now, as Feng had explained, everyone knew.


    Steward Feng was indeed aiming for this.


    At the moment, since he couldn¡¯t get the key, he naturally wanted to turn this treasure into a hot potato, so he could deliver it to Yang Chen and the Yuanshan Sect, causing them some trouble.


    Not only the forces from Beishan Main City, but also those from other regions would likely target the Yuanshan Sect. Ants could kill an elephant, and although the Yuanshan Sect was powerful, dealing with numerous minor sects and forces would still be a headache.


    By then, they could intervene, and it would be uncertain who the key would ultimately belong to.


    Steward Feng let out a chuckle and said righteously, ¡°Yang Chen, this key is extremely precious. You must keep it safe and don¡¯t let it be stolen by someone with malicious intentions.¡±


    This last sentence was laden with implications.


    Yang Chen wanted to curse his mother, but there was nothing he could do. Even if he was unwilling, there was no reason for him not to accept the key. He reached out to catch the key and slowly put it into his Storage Bag..

 Chapter 348 - Chapter 348: Chapter 345: Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasure! 1

    Chapter 348: Chapter 345: Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasure! 1


    Translator: 549690339


    In an instant, a pair of blazing eyes fell on Yang Chen, their intentions of acting inappropriately now more apparent than ever. This key involved the Thousand Year Treasure, the value of which was self-evident. Everyone was well aware of what the Thousand Year Treasure was. And this key was very likely a divine object that could lead to the Great Emperor¡¯s inheritance.


    The Great Emperor¡¯s inheritance¡­


    When it came to the two words ¡°Great Emperor,¡± everyone¡¯s heart was moved.


    Even if Yang Chen did not look, he knew that there were fiery eyes fixed on him, and he was now holding a hot potato. If he couldn¡¯t weigh the situation well, he might end up inviting disaster on himself at any time.


    Not to mention those insignificant little fish, even the two giants of Canghai Sect and Beishan Main City presumably would not simply let the key stay with him this kindly. However, his current status was extraordinary as the Young Sect Master of Yuanshan Sect, so anyone who wanted to deal with him would need to weigh the situation carefully.


    Thinking to himself, Yang Chen still showed enough spirit, even if he knew that Steward Feng deliberately made the situation dirty and troublesome, he still bowed his hand: ¡°Thank you, Elder Feng.¡±


    Steward Feng squinted his eyes, watching Yang Chen calm and composed, and thought to himself that this kid was really a greenhorn who hadn¡¯t realized that he had taken over a hot potato that could cost his life at any time.


    Thinking about it, Steward Feng coughed twice and said with hands behind his back: ¡°Young friend Yang Chen, since you¡¯ve accepted the key, the next step is to go to the Arms Pavilion to choose a Spirit Weapon. I wonder when you plan to go?¡±


    ¡°We can go now.¡± Yang Chen exchanged glances with Mil B?ish¨¦ng, and since Mb B?ish¨¦ng had no objections, he naturally agreed directly.


    He was also very curious about what kind of Spirit Weapons were stored in the Arms Pavilion of Beishan Main City.


    Steward Feng did not dawdle. Since the rules for the championship were set, he had to take Yang Chen to the Arms Pavilion.


    In just an instant, Steward Feng led Yang Chen to the door of a magnificent and grand palace. ¡°Steward Feng.¡±


    ¡°Steward Feng!¡±


    Various members of Beishan Main City greeted him respectfully. Leaving other things aside, as a powerful True Martial Realm martial artist, Steward Feng¡¯s status in Beishan Main City was quite remarkable.


    Steward Feng quite enjoyed this respect, and now he led the way with a smile, saying: ¡°Young friend Yang Chen, here is the Arms Pavilion.¡±


    Yang Chen glanced at the magnificent palace, and above it were two large characters ¡°Arms Pavilion.¡±


    Although he hadn¡¯t entered yet, he could already sense the meticulous prohibition forces within, knowing that this Arms Pavilion was no ordinary place and not just anyone could explore it.


    Meanwhile, Feng Steward acted as a guide, laughing aloud, ¡°Young friend Yang Chen, you have the chance to choose three Spirit Weapons. Don¡¯t be stingy and don¡¯t worry. In our Beishan Main City¡¯s Arms Pavilion, everything is a Spirit


    Weapon, and there are no inferior items.¡±


    Upon entering the Arms Pavilion, Yang Chen¡¯s eyes swept across the area, and he was truly amazed by the sight before him.


    The place was filled with Spirit Weapons, layer upon layer like waves, showing the astonishing wealth of Beishan Main City.


    The aura emitted by the Spirit Weapons varied in strength, making the selection process quite delicate, as discerning the rarity and strength of the Spirit Weapons was by no means an easy task.


    Yang Chen asked out of curiosity, ¡°Steward Feng, are there any treasures more valuable than Spirit Weapons in Beishan Main City¡¯s Arms Pavilion?


    ¡°Hehe, who knows.¡± Steward Feng twisted his neck, not intending to give any reliable information.


    Yang Chen squinted his eyes, knowing that hoping for Feng Steward¡¯s help was not an option.


    As a guide, if Yang Chen were from Beishan Main City, Steward Feng would not mind guiding him on which Spirit Weapon to choose, but since he was not from Beishan Main City, asking Steward Feng further would result in him not giving any advice.


    However, with his abilities, discerning the strengths and weaknesses of Spirit Weapons naturally did not require Feng Steward¡¯s guidance.


    What he was actually more curious about was whether there were any ¡°Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasures¡± more valuable than Spirit Weapons stored in the Arms Pavilion!Yes, Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasure.


    Why is this spiritual tool called the spiritual tool?


    That¡¯s because the spiritual tool has a spirit.


    There are two types of spiritual tools¡ªInnate Spirit Weapon and Acquired Spirit Weapon.


    Innate Spirit Weapons are born from the heavens, Acquired Spirit Weapons are created by man. Both possess spirits of varying strengths, but the difference is not significant. Therefore, human martial artists don¡¯t pay much attention to the distinction between Innate and Acquired Spirit Weapons, simply calling them spiritual tools.


    Besides Innate and Acquired Spirit Weapons, there is yet another type of spiritual tool named ¡°Mysterious Heavenly¡±.


    Mysterious Heavenly relies entirely on the word ¡°Mysterious¡±.


    Such a spiritual tool possesses immense spiritual energy, and contains countless prohibition forces. It¡¯s profound and far superior to ordinary spiritual tools, hence it¡¯s called the Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Weapon, or Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasure.


    These treasures, in the truest sense, are extremely rare. Even in the True


    Martial Realm, it¡¯s difficult to possess one. Beishan Main City, no matter how generous, would not place a Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasure in the Arms Pavilion.


    With this thought, Yang Chen smiled wryly, admitting to himself that he was overthinking and quickly turned his attention to something else, making a light sound of surprise.


    ¡°This short dagger¡­.¡± Yang Chen squinted his eyes.


    ¡°Young friend Yang Chen, have you set your sights on this short dagger?¡± Steward Feng chuckled.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t reply, gazing at the purple dagger, his mind buzzing with thoughts. To be honest, the dagger was just an ordinary one¡ªit was the lowest grade of spiritual tools. However, what caught his attention more was that the dagger had some relation to his Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear.


    As he looked at the purple dagger, the spirit of the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear within his Storage Bag began shaking, seeming as if a starving husband had met his wife. He had never experienced anything like this before.


    ¡°Strange.¡± Yang Chen muttered to himself.


    Indeed, it was strange.


    To prevent Steward Feng from noticing anything, Yang Chen casually played with the dagger, saying, ¡°I¡¯ll take this short dagger.¡±


    ¡°Ha ha, young friend Yang Chen has a discerning eye. This short dagger is a treasure that cannot be found easily.¡± Steward Feng spoke highly of the dagger, while inwardly laughing to himself. He thought Yang Chen was simply too foolish, having only three chances and settling for the worst lower-grade spiritual tool.


    Yang Chen stood with his hands behind his back, calmly asking, ¡°Elder Feng, with this short dagger chosen, am I left with only two opportunities?¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s correct,¡± Steward Feng replied.


    ¡°What if I gift these remaining two chances to you, Steward Feng? What do you think?¡± Yang Chen suddenly changed the subject.


    Steward Feng¡¯s expression changed, ¡°Yang Chen, what are you trying to do?¡±


    ¡°Nothing, I just want to show my respect to Elder Feng.¡± Yang Chen¡¯s tone was as amiable as ever, making it even more difficult for anyone to guess his intentions.


    I no longer want to explain why I¡¯ve occasionally had fewer updates recently as I¡¯ve already explained multiple times. Even though I¡¯m now exercising daily, I still update four chapters instead of five, which isn¡¯t a significant difference.


    In fact, I will still update five today!


    As for the sudden increase in updates, there hasn¡¯t been a set date. Now that my health has improved, I¡¯ve decided on a date- either the 26th or 27th of this month. I¡¯ll be on a frenzied burst, releasing at least twenty chapters.. Stay tuned!

 Chapter 349 - Chapter 349: Chapter 346: Taking Care of Liaocheng_l

    Chapter 349: Chapter 346: Taking Care of Liaocheng_l


    Translator: 549690339


    In Beishan Main City, Steward Feng appeared to be a high-ranking official, but in reality, there were only one or two people in Beishan Main City who could truly make decisions. And Steward Feng was definitely not one of them.


    Yang Chen noticed this because Steward Feng had been glancing in a particular direction since he entered the Arms Pavilion. Although he didn¡¯t know what treasure Steward Feng was looking at or had his eye on, he knew that there must be something inside the pavilion that had caught Steward Feng¡¯s interest.


    Moreover, it didn¡¯t seem easy for Steward Feng to obtain the treasure, or else why would he just sit there and do nothing?


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t care about what the treasure was or why it was so sought after. What mattered to him was Steward Feng¡¯s attitude.


    As expected, upon hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, Steward Feng¡¯s tone turned cold: ¡°Yang Chen, are you sure you want to give me the remaining two chances? Do you know what this means? You are giving up the opportunity to choose two Spirit Weapons.¡±


    If he could, Yang Chen would not want to give this opportunity to Steward Feng.


    After all, he and Steward Feng were not close, and just now, Steward Feng had greatly taken advantage of him with the Thousand-year Treasure Key incident.


    Yang Chen was already keeping his cool by not turning against Steward Feng. However, he had no choice since Steward Feng had a higher Martial Arts Cultivation level, and it wasn¡¯t necessary to provoke him further.


    ¡°Of course, Elder Feng. When it comes to treasures, if you bite off more than you can chew, you won¡¯t be able to savor them. Besides, with my limited vision, I can¡¯t tell which of these Spirit Weapons is a true gem. Instead of that, why not give the opportunity to Elder Feng?¡± Yang Chen chuckled.


    Indeed, there is a hierarchy among Spirit Weapons.


    However, Steward Feng didn¡¯t believe Yang Chen¡¯s words. He squinted: ¡°Yang


    Chen, there¡¯s no need to be roundabout, just speak your mind. Haha, you are right. There is a treasure in the Arms Pavilion that I desire. But you wouldn¡¯t just give up your selection rights for nothing, would you?¡±


    ¡°Of course not, Elder Feng¡¯s wisdom is unparalleled.¡± Yang Chen smoothly flattered Elder Feng. He was joking, there¡¯s no way he would give up his rights to choose two Spirit Weapons for free.


    Steward Feng¡¯s voice grew colder: ¡°Tell me what you want quickly.¡±


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t beat around the bush and quickly said: ¡°It¡¯s simple, I¡¯m from Liaocheng and I represent Liaocheng. Since I represent the city and performed well in the battle, shouldn¡¯t Beishan Main City show some favor to Liaocheng?¡± ¡°Of course.¡± Steward Feng said.


    ¡°However¡­ Since I did not join Beishan Main City, this favor will only be in name.¡±


    Steward Feng raised his eyebrows, finding it even more difficult to read the young man in front of him.


    How could Yang Chen, who appears to be young, have such a sharp mind and see things so clearly?


    Thinking of this, Steward Feng rubbed his forehead: ¡°You have a clear vision. If you were to join Beishan Main City and represent Liaocheng, we would naturally be more than willing to take care of Liaocheng. However, considering that you have not joined Beishan Main City, why should we take care of Liaocheng?¡±


    ¡°Well, now I am asking Elder Feng to take care of Liaocheng, am I not?¡± Yang Chen chuckled.


    Steward Feng suddenly realized: ¡°So you are using your two chances to choose


    Spirit Weapons just to have me take care of Liaocheng?¡±


    Is this Yang Chen truly simple-minded or just pretending to be?


    It makes a big difference.


    The value of Spirit Weapons varies greatly.


    Sometimes, one precious Spirit Weapon can be worth dozens or even hundreds of ordinary ones.


    For example, the two Spirit Weapons Yang Chen held, boots and a


    Heart-Protecting Mirror, could easily be obtained from Yuanshan Sect.


    However, these were very common Spirit Weapons, known as Lower-Level Spiritual Instruments.


    But above Lower-Level Spiritual Instruments are Middle -Level Spiritual Instruments, Upper-Level Spiritual Instruments, and Supreme-Level Spiritual Instruments!


    If it were a Supreme-Level Spiritual Instrument, then it would be a different story.


    And in this Arms Pavilion, there were indeed some very precious Supreme-Level Spiritual Instruments.


    If Yang Chen went to choose, he might be able to pick a very valuable treasure. If he were to choose a Supreme-Level Spiritual Instrument, Yang Chen would be set!


    But Yang Chen gave up his chances!


    Hearing Steward Feng¡¯s words, Yang Chen calmly said, ¡°To be precise, it is to take care of Liaocheng City Lord Mansion!¡±


    He had received much care from Liaocheng City Lord Mansion, especially from his brother, Jin Cheng. It would be very difficult for them to meet again in the future once he joined Yuanshan Sect. But he could not forget the affection from the past, so to some extent, he was definitely going to help Liaocheng City Lord Mansion with their plans.


    Giving up the two chances seemed like a big loss, but how could he satisfy Steward Feng without doing so?


    Steward Feng squinted his eyes: ¡°Alright, I promise you. For your two chances, I will definitely take extra care of the Liaocheng City Lord Mansion in the future.¡±


    Although Yang Chen didn¡¯t think highly of Steward Feng¡¯s character, given his


    True Martial Realm cultivation level, taking care of Liaocheng City Lord


    Mansion would be a simple task after being placated. He would definitely help.


    With that thought in mind, Yang Chen bowed his hand: ¡°Elder Feng, you can choose your treasure now.¡±


    ¡°No, no, no, you choose, then give it to me after,¡± Feng Jingang said with a cunning smile.


    Yang Chen laughed.


    Steward Feng was indeed very cunning.


    It seemed that there were clear rules in Beishan Main City that the Spirit Weapons in the Arms Pavilion were not to be used. There must be a prohibition inside that monitored Steward Feng¡¯s actions here.


    But in light of that, Steward Feng was clearly looking for a loophole, allowing Yang Chen to choose and then give the Spirit Weapon to him so that he could do so without using the Spirit Weapons from the Arms Pavilion.


    Yang Chen knew the tricks Steward Feng had up his sleeve but said nothing, and simply asked, ¡°Which treasure does Elder Feng want to choose?¡±


    ¡°Go forward ten steps, count twelve from the left, and choose that shovel.¡± Steward Feng said, appearing serious but Yang Chen had already detected an undercurrent of excitement in his tone.


    Following Steward Feng¡¯s instructions, Yang Chen took ten steps forward and quickly found the treasure.


    Looking at the shovel, Yang chen marveled at Steward Feng¡¯s choice. The treasure he had chosen was truly unique, looking like a Supreme-Level


    Spiritual Instrument, which he must have had his eyes on for quite some time.


    Of course, Yang Chen didn¡¯t mind at this point. He picked up the treasure and handed it directly to Steward Feng.


    Steward Feng couldn¡¯t contain his grin and immediately urged Yang Chen to choose the second treasure.


    When they finally left the Arms Pavilion, Steward Feng¡¯s face was beaming:


    ¡°Yang Chen, my friend, rest assured, I will take good care of Liaocheng City Lord Mansion.¡±


    ¡°Thank you, Elder Feng.¡± Yang Chen said..

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    Seeing Yang Chen so pleased, Administrator Feng found him more and more likable. It was effortless to deal with smart people like him.


    In his happiness, Administrator Feng almost forgot the main point. Suddenly remembering, he patted his head and said, ¡°Yang Chen, my young friend, I almost forgot. Remember, in thirty days, come to our Beishan Main City. I will personally receive you and take you to the Trial Tower.¡±


    ¡°Understood,¡± Yang Chen replied.


    Administrator Feng seemed quite satisfied. After just a few words, he left with a chuckle.


    Yang Chen quickly found the Yuanshan Sect team and returned with them to the Yuanshan Sect.


    On the way back to the Yuanshan Sect, the team was vast and consisted of over a thousand people from both the Outer and Inner Sect. In fact, the Yuanshan Sect¡¯s team was larger than that of the Ziyang Sect and other sects, but people only paid attention to a few outstanding geniuses, completely ignoring the rest.


    As the young sect leader, Yang Chen naturally couldn¡¯t avoid being surrounded by some enthusiastic younger disciples.


    There were always people trying to curry favor everywhere. Along the way, many Outer and Inner Sect disciples greeted Yang Chen warmly.


    Especially those pretty female disciples of the Yuanshan Sect, who were flirting with him and trying to allure him into their arms, even being willing to strip their clothes for him.


    But this wasn¡¯t surprising at all.


    Whether it was inner or outer sect female disciples, their prospects were limited. No matter how powerful they became in the future, they would only become elders of the Yuanshan Sect.


    Being an elder in the Yuanshan Sect might seem glamorous, but in reality, the Yuanshan Sect wouldn¡¯t treat a Yuan Martial Realm disciple without much potential.


    However, Yang Chen was different. As the young sect leader, he was an essential focus of the Yuanshan Sect. Even if he struggled in the future, he would still be much more powerful than an ordinary elder. If they could climb up the ladder and even marry Yang Chen, their lives would undoubtedly be enjoyable.


    Unfortunately, Yang Chen had exceptional self-control and wasn¡¯t easily lured by these girls. He didn¡¯t pay attention to their chattery and flattery at all.


    Ever since Yang Chen had met Zhang Xue Lian, he felt that other women couldn¡¯t compare to her.


    Eventually, Yang Chen outright rejected those trying to please him and didn¡¯t plan on meeting them again.


    It¡¯s always been like this; people love to add icing on the cake.


    If he didn¡¯t have his current status, who would even bother greeting him?


    On the second day of their return journey, Yang Chen sought out Mil B?ish¨¦ng.


    Nowadays, when Yang Chen entered the carriage pulled by three ¡®Elephant-Horse Demonic Beasts,¡¯ he respectfully said, ¡°Greetings, Sect


    Leader!¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen, how have you been getting along with the elders and disciples of the Yuanshan Sect recently?¡± Mil B?ish¨¦ng asked with a smile.


    Yang Chen replied, ¡°The senior brothers have been very kind and caring, so my interaction has been pleasant.¡±


    How could they not be kind?


    If he was slightly less reserved, they would have been even kinder and more caring.


    Mb B?ish¨¦ng, a seasoned and wise man, must have known about Yang Chen¡¯s popularity among the team. He kindly said, ¡°The Yuanshan Sect has plenty of beautiful girls, each with some talent. With your current status, you can choose any of them. I believe they wouldn¡¯t reject you.¡±


    He didn¡¯t mind Yang Chen taking advantage of the female disciples of the Yuanshan Sect because those female disciples would love it.


    Yang Chen could tell.


    Mb B?ish¨¦ng must be pleased.


    By tying Yang Chen to the female disciples of the Yuanshan Sect, Mb B?ish¨¦ng would ensure Yang Chen remained as the young sect leader, unable to escape.


    However, since he joined the Yuanshan Sect, Yang Chen had no other thoughts. He said, ¡°Sect Leader, I came here to discuss the issue of the Treasure Key.¡± ¡°Oh, what¡¯s the matter?¡± Mtl B?ish¨¦ng kindly inquired.


    ¡°Well, this Treasure Key should naturally be given to you,¡± Yang Chen said.


    Mb B?ish¨¦ng waved his hand and laughed, ¡°For me? I don¡¯t want it. It¡¯s something you obtained. Why should I take it?¡±


    Yang Chen was taken aback by this response.


    Yang Chen hadn¡¯t expected Mtl B?ish¨¦ng to refuse to take the key. After all, the three hegemonic forces had fought each other bloody for it, so it seemed only natural that Mil B?ish¨¦ng would want it.


    Seeing Yang Chen¡¯s confusion, Mtl B?ish¨¦ng calmly explained with a warm


    smile, ¡°Yang Chen, you are usually smart. Why can¡¯t you understand this? You must have heard about the Thousand Year Treasure, right? What use do I have for the Treasure Key? I am past the age limit, and I cannot enter the secret realm of the Thousand Year Treasure at my True Martial Realm cultivation. What use would the key have in my hands? It should go to our sect¡¯s talented disciples.¡±


    ¡°Who is the most talented person in our sect? At the moment, there are talented people aged between twenty and thirty in the Half-step Yuan Martial Realm at the Yuanshan Sect. You are not yet the strongest. However, I think you are the most suitable.¡±


    Yang Chen wasn¡¯t surprised by ML¡¯] B?ish¨¦ng¡¯s words.


    Indeed, the Yuanshan Sect had more than one batch of geniuses.


    There were several age groups to choose from, including Yang Chen¡¯s teenage peers, those in their twenties, and those in their thirties.


    This is why Mtl B?ish¨¦ng was courageous and bold in selecting him as the young sect leader, even though Yang Chen wasn¡¯t the most obvious candidate within the sect. In reality, most people would not dare choose him without seeing his Innate Divine Body.


    Yang Chen, baffled, asked, ¡°Sect Leader, why do you think I am the right fit?¡±


    ¡°Because you are not stupid,¡± Mb B?ish¨¦ng kindly replied. ¡°Doesn¡¯t being clever seem like a thin condition? In practice, few people can manage to be smart. There are just too few. Most importantly, you obtained this key by winning the championship, so no one will object to you having it. If I were to give it to someone else, that might not be the case. I don¡¯t want to see them fighting again.¡±


    Having the key was a big deal, as it meant having the opportunity to enter the inner area of the treasure. Yang Chen knew this very well.


    On further inspection, Mb B?ish¨¦ng genuinely had a long-term vision, while Yang Chen seemed to have been a bit short-sighted.


    Mb B?ish¨¦ng continued with a hearty laugh: ¡°So Yang Chen, keep the key. We will soon be at the Yuanshan Sect¡¯s mountain gate. When you enter the gate, you must not be polite. Besides the Supreme Elders, you are now the young sect leader of this sect. You can do whatever you want and command whoever you please. If you feel aggrieved, this Young Sect Leader¡¯s Token is your best protection! If that doesn¡¯t work, just ask me for help..¡±

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    Yang Chen held the token, pondering Mu Bai Sheng¡¯s words, feeling both amused and helpless.


    Besides those eccentric senior elders with high status, provoking trouble at will¡­


    No, Mu Bai Sheng really trusted him. To speak so boldly, what if he were a troublemaker? Then with this token, wouldn¡¯t it cause a big mess? But he knew that Mu Bai Sheng must have deeper meaning behind his words.


    Not long after, Yang Chen left.


    Mu Bai Sheng watched the direction where Yang Chen was heading, remaining silent.


    After a while, he had a faint smile on his face. The words he had said to Yang


    Chen were indeed well thought out.


    He truly wasn¡¯t afraid of Yang Chen causing trouble.


    If he was, he wouldn¡¯t have given Yang Chen the token.


    Most importantly, as the Young Sect Master, if Yang Chen couldn¡¯t even cause some trouble, what¡¯s the point of being a Young Master? Being in a high position should come with some troublemaking privileges; otherwise, people would eventually get sick of it. Moreover, upon arriving at Yuanshan Sect, as the Young Sect Master¡¯s first arrival there, it would be impossible not to cause any trouble at all.


    However, these matters were no longer his concern, as within the Yuanshan Sect, he had the ability to control even the most significant mess.


    And so, the team took three days to finally return to the Yuanshan Sect.


    Compared to Yanhua Pool¡¯s mountain gate, Yuanshan Sect¡¯s gate was less serene and beautiful, but more majestic.


    At first glance, one could clearly see a gigantic lion head above the gate.


    The awe-inspiring statue, combined with the layers of astonishing energy waves emanating from within the sect, meant that outsiders entering the mountain gate could immediately feel the terrifying strength of the Yuanshan Sect.


    Soon, the team entered the Sect one after another.


    As soon as Yang Chen left the team, some senior and junior brothers hurried over to him with ingratiating smiles. It wasn¡¯t difficult to guess their intentions.


    ¡°Young Sect Master, as you just entered the sect, you don¡¯t have a place to rest and cultivate yet. I, as your senior brother, have been in the sect for some time now. If you say the word, I¡¯ll arrange it for you.¡± ¡°Step aside, let me help you with the arrangement, Young Master.¡±


    ¡°Young Master, I¡¯ll do it! I¡¯m familiar with this place!¡±


    Yang Chen looked at these men and women, the senior and junior brothers and sisters, with an expression of amusement.


    It could be expected for the brothers, but for the sisters to be so forward, showing off their chests and backs, as if they were all telling Yang Chen clearly that they could be favored by him anytime he wanted.


    This left Yang Chen feeling helplessly resigned. He initially intended to pick a brother as his guide, just to avoid the sisters¡¯ clinginess. But as he looked closely, he suddenly changed his mind, locating a 22 or 23 -year-old senior sister, and asked directly, ¡°What¡¯s your name?


    ¡°My name is Ruan Yunqing!¡± Hearing that Yang Chen chose her, the girl was both surprised and flustered, hurriedly replying.


    With a calm demeanor, Yang Chen said, ¡°Senior Sister Ruan, then you will be my guide.¡±


    ¡°Ah, really?¡± Ruan Yunqing was so excited she couldn¡¯t stand still. It took her a while to come to her senses and quickly said, ¡°Young Master, please follow me, I will serve you well.¡±


    Her pretty face was flushed, looking as if she was ready to be favored by Yang Chen any moment. Even the word ¡°serve¡± was used, which indicated that her life in the Yuanshan Sect wasn¡¯t all that pleasant.


    Yet Yang Chen¡¯s eyes were narrowed, his expression remained unchanged, but it wasn¡¯t hard to see that he was contemplating something deep within.


    Choosing Ruan Yunqing as his guide was not an easy decision for him.


    However, the other senior and junior brothers and sisters didn¡¯t think so. Watching Yang Chen choosing Ruan Yunqing, they felt regretful.


    ¡°Alas, indeed women have an advantage!¡±


    ¡°Why choose Ruan Yunqing? Am I not prettier than her?¡±


    ¡°Now that the Young Master has chosen Ruan Yunqing, after finding a residence later, he will surely favor her. Even if it¡¯s just one-night romance, given his status, Ruan Yunqing will surely benefit greatly. Tsk, Ruan Yunqing wasn¡¯t much better than us before, but now she¡¯s achieved success overnight. Why don¡¯t we have such luck?¡±


    At this moment, Yang Chen and Ruan Yunqing were leisurely asking, ¡°It¡¯s my first time at Yuanshan Sect, as you know. I don¡¯t know much about it, so let¡¯s start with the living quarters, and you can explain it to me in detail.¡±


    ¡°Young Master, it¡¯s simple. Do you see the hundreds of peak heads and the six


    big mountains up ahead?¡± Ruan Yunqing said softly.


    ¡°Oh, yes, I see them,¡± Yang Chen responded with his hands behind his back.


    Ruan Yunqing gently explained, ¡°These six big mountains are the dwelling places for the elder disciples of Yuanshan Sect. The easternmost region with thin spiritual energy is the residence for the Outer Sect Disciples. Towards the south are the Inner Disciples, followed by Elders and Elite Disciples.¡±


    ¡°What about those hundreds of peak heads?¡± Yang Chen asked curiously.


    Ruan Yunqing flicked her long hair, deliberately showing off her beauty in front of Yang Chen. She spoke softly, ¡°Those hundreds of mountain peaks are the dwellings for Supreme Elders and other high-level officials in the Sect. They are the concentration of spiritual energy in the entire Yuanshan Sect. The higher the mountain peak, the higher the status it represents.¡±


    Yang Chen thought to himself, ¡°Where should I reside then?¡±


    ¡°Young Sect Master, you¡¯re joking. With your status, at least you should stay in the top 50 of those hundreds of peak heads,¡± Ruan Yunqing said coquettishly, her heart full of envy.


    Residing in those hundreds of mountain peaks was her lifelong dream.


    Legend had it that the hundreds of mountain peaks were like Paradise. There was only one person living in such a vast area of a mountain peak. Wouldn¡¯t that be delightful?


    And Yang Chen could change her destiny at any time.


    However, Yang Chen remained indifferent, calmly saying, ¡°In that case, let¡¯s go and take a look inside the hundred peaks.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll summon the flying crane now!¡± Ruan Yunqing hurried off in a small sprint.


    In a short while, a crane-like demonic beast with a strength of the 2nd or 3rd Rank of Spirit Martial Realm flew over with Ruan Yunqing onboard.


    Ruan Yunqing explained, ¡°Young Master, I¡¯m not allowed to fly within the sect because of my status. You are permitted to, but I can¡¯t take you to the hundred peaks. I need to ride the flying crane; otherwise, if the Law Enforcement Elder in the sect sees me, I¡¯ll be punished.¡±


    Rules were fundamental to any organization. Yang Chen could understand these sect¡¯s rules.


    He waved his hand, ¡°Just ride the flying crane then. Since I can fly within the sect, let¡¯s go.¡±


    Ruan Yunqing nodded repeatedly, riding the flying crane and flying with Yang Chen into the sky..

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    Out of hundreds of high peaks, there were naturally some unclaimed ones. The high-level members of Yuanshan Sect with status and positions could easily take over these unclaimed peaks and turn them into their own ¡°Peak Land.¡±


    With status and strength, it was only natural to enjoy such privileges.


    Similarly, without status or strength, no one would venture here, for fear of being discovered and summarily executed.


    As the Junior Sect Master of Yuanshan Sect, Yang Chen naturally wouldn¡¯t hold back from claiming a peak. He and Ruan Yunqing arrived at the peak, and at first glance, it was overgrown with weeds. But the spiritual energy was indeed abundant. With some renovations, it would undoubtedly become a paradise!


    ¡°Senior Sister Ruan, what¡¯s the name of this peak?¡± Yang Chen asked curiously.


    ¡°Young Sect Master, this peak is named Feitian Peak!¡± Ruan Yunqing replied respectfully.


    ¡°Oh?¡± Yang Chen raised an eyebrow, planning secretly in his heart.


    Ruan Yunqing, afraid of offending Yang Chen, hurriedly said, ¡°Young Master, please follow me. There is a Cave Mansion on this Feitian Peak.¡±


    ¡°Oh? Show me.¡± Yang Chen followed with his hands behind his back.


    In the blink of an eye, their view changed, and Yang Chen and Ruan Yunqing arrived at a Cave Mansion on Feitian Peak. The cave was neat and orderly, with a stone table and stone chairs, quite spacious. However, the surroundings were covered in dust, indicating that it had been unoccupied for a long time.


    This made Yang Chen ask, ¡°Has someone lived here before?¡±


    ¡°Responding to Young Sect Master, a Supreme Elder once resided in Feitian Peak. After the Supreme Elder passed away, Feitian Peak became an unclaimed peak.¡± Ruan Yunqing timidly explained. Her delicate expression was genuinely endearing.


    Yang Chen stood with his hands behind his back, looking at the cave mansion with a plethora of thoughts in his mind, and then his eyes were directly fixed on Ruan Yunqing.


    Ruan Yunqing blushed and posed herself in a way that seemed like she was willing to offer herself to Yang Chen at any time.


    Yang Chen did not react at all, and Ruan Yunqing hastily took a teacup from her storage bag, pouring tea right in front of Yang Chen. She then spoke gently, ¡°Young Sect Master, these tea leaves are personally planted within the sect, and having a cup will provide some aid to your cultivation. Yunqing has no other talents, so I¡¯ll just make a cup of tea for you.¡±


    ¡°Thanks.¡± Yang Chen waved his hand, ¡°Ruan Yunqing, you may go now.¡±


    ¡°Young Sect Master, do you need Yunqing to do anything else for you?¡± Ruan Yunqing asked disappointingly.


    Yang Chen slowly replied, ¡°If I need something, I¡¯ll ask for your help again.¡±


    ¡°Thank you so much, Young Sect Master.¡± Ruan Yunqing said excitedly.


    After saying that, Ruan Yunqing picked up her skirt and gracefully left, looking harmless like a pure and innocent girl. But as she turned her face away, there was a flash of unusual emotion in her eyes.


    Yang Chen indeed did not notice Ruan Yunqing¡¯s hidden thoughts, but as he played with the tea in his hand and watched Ruan Yunqing leave, the corner of his mouth curled up with a meaningful smile.


    Since he considered Ruan Yunqing as his guide, Yang Chen believed there was something extraordinary about her.


    In reality, she was indeed extraordinary.


    In what way?


    Holding the tea, Yang Chen carefully examined it and muttered to himself, ¡°Although this tea appears ordinary, it should provide some assistance in improving cultivation as Ruan Yunqing claims. How much does she want me to drink it? Apparently, she poured me an indifferent cup of tea, seemingly quite ordinary¡­¡±


    Yang Chen had absolute confidence in his judgment.


    Although he was not well-versed in tea, the tea was brewed with spiritual herbs and materials. In his previous life, he was familiar with the effects of such ingredients when refining pills and practicing medicine. As soon as he smelled the scent of the tea, Yang Chen knew the materials used to brew it.


    The tea brewed with these materials did no harm to the human body. However, to say it helped improve martial arts cultivation was an overstatement.


    ¡°This tea is merely an ordinary cup that clears the ears and eyes, but Ruan Yunqing insists on its mysterious effects in improving martial arts cultivation. What¡¯s her intention? The tea seems harmless at first glance.¡± Yang Chen sighed and thought of a poison that required the soul to detect.


    With that in mind, Yang Chen called out, ¡°Rainbow, come and help!¡±


    ¡°Young Master, I¡¯m here.¡± Rainbow poked her head out from the Eight Extremities Flowing River, her big eyes rolling as she asked curiously, ¡°Young Master, what happened?¡±


    ¡°Simple, help me use your soul to examine this cup of tea and see if there is any hidden trick inside!¡± Yang Chen shrugged.


    Upon hearing this, Rainbow did not hesitate. Staring at the cup of tea, she used her spiritual consciousness to investigate.


    After the investigation, Rainbow quickly came to a conclusion, covering her mouth and exclaiming, ¡°Young Master, the person who poured this tea has bad intentions! Inside the tea, there¡¯s a hidden red bug. If one doesn¡¯t use a high-density soul to examine it, it¡¯s challenging to see the red bug wriggling in the tea! This bug is disgusting, utterly disgusting.¡±


    ¡°A Fragrant Sleep Gu Worm?¡± Yang Chen furrowed his brows as soon as he heard the general appearance of the bug.


    ¡°Fragrant Sleep Gu Worm? What¡¯s that?¡± Rainbow was puzzled.


    Being a member of the Fishpeople Tribe, she had extensive experience and vast inherited knowledge, but not omniscient. Coupled with Rainbow¡¯s partially awakened memories, she couldn¡¯t know about the insidious Gu Worm with her naive and unworldly personality.


    Yang Chen slowly explained, ¡°This Gu Worm is colorless, tasteless, and undetectable by human sight. It cannot be detected through the senses of smell or hearing either. It is perfect for slipping into tea, making people drink it unknowingly without a highly refined soul to observe. Otherwise, it¡¯s difficult to discover any tricks!¡±


    ¡°What happens if this Gu Worm is ingested?¡± Rainbow asked curiously.


    Yang Chen sighed, ¡°It¡¯s severe. This Fragrant Sleep Gu Worm has a unique effect of devouring spiritual energy. When it¡¯s in your body, the spiritual energy you absorb will be consumed by it before it can be converted into True Qi. If you fail to detect the presence of this Gu Worm, your martial arts cultivation won¡¯t progress for hundreds of years.¡±


    Rainbow, although na?ve and innocent, was not stupid. Realizing the implications, she exclaimed, ¡°Young Master, someone is trying to harm you!¡±

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    How could Yang Chen not know that someone was trying to harm him?


    When Ruan Yunqing brewed a cup of tea and put the Fragrant Sleep Gu Worm in it, if he really drank it and let the worm enter his body, he might fall for it. Although he was a Pill Doctor and least afraid of being poisoned in his life, he was still cautious about everything.


    This caution was not a random one.


    When he chose Ruan Yunqing, he had already noticed that something was wrong with her.


    What was wrong?


    Yang Chen was admired and surrounded by so many male and female disciples in the sect because of what? Because he was Yang Chen?


    That was impossible.


    It was because of his status and identity as the Young Sect Master. Looking at this level of status and identity, those senior sisters could even take the initiative to offer themselves to him, and let him do whatever he wanted. The root cause was his current status and identity as the Young Sect Master.


    So, these people were interested in his identity, not him. Most of them would show uncontrollable greed and desire when they flocked to him, not simply wanting to help him.


    Simply put, those senior brothers and sisters who wanted to be his guides were not so much wanting to help him as trying to get something from him.


    But Ruan Yunqing was different.


    Ruan Yunqing¡¯s eyes did not show that kind of desire and greed. If she had to say she had thirst and greed, it was more like this woman was more eager for him to choose her as his guide.


    It was only after observing these things that Yang Chen had a feeling of suspicion and directly chose Ruan Yunqing as his guide.


    From the very beginning, he never trusted Ruan Yunqing and was always on guard against her.


    As expected, Ruan Yunqing had no good intentions at all.


    This cup of tea with the Fragrant Sleep Gu Worm would have been enough to ruin someone¡¯s life if it were someone else.


    In simple terms, if a Young Sect Master who didn¡¯t know the Pill Doctor¡¯s Way took this tea, his Martial Arts Cultivation would not be able to improve for several years, and he would not be able to convert Spiritual Energy into True Qi. By that time, the genius would directly become trash, and his status would plummet.


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but be amazed by Ruan Yunqing¡¯s malicious intent, which also made him believe that it was essential to be careful no matter where he went.


    ¡°Young Master, who is trying to harm you?¡± Rainbow asked indignantly.


    ¡°On the surface, it¡¯s just an ordinary Inner Disciple.¡± Yang Chen stroked his chin.


    Ruan Yunqing was just a female disciple at the Spiritual Martial Realm 5th Level, and with her over twenty years old age and Martial Arts Cultivation Level, her status in the Inner Sect was naturally ordinary. With his current identity, there were countless ways to punish Ruan Yunqing.


    ¡°Young Master, with your current status, isn¡¯t dealing with this Inner Disciple easy? We must not let her off lightly. Our inherited memories say that gu worms are the most malicious,¡± Rainbow said, biting her shell teeth. Although she didn¡¯t recognize the Fragrant Sleep Gu Worm, her memory of the worm was very clear.


    In this world of countless poisons, gu worm poison is the deadliest.


    Because the poison of gu worms is usually not lethal but torturous.


    If martial artists knew about this gu poison, they would be scared witless. It wouldn¡¯t kill you, but torture you. If you couldn¡¯t solve it, it could torment you for a lifetime!


    ¡°Let¡¯s not rush to confront Ruan Yunqing and reveal everything.¡± Yang Chen said calmly.


    ¡°Young Master, why?¡± Rainbow was puzzled. ¡°This woman has even used gu worms, so hateful, can you still bear it?¡±


    Yang Chen smirked, ¡°Ruan Yunqing did use the gu worm, but considering her identity, she is just a small shrimp in the end. For her, even if my status falls to nothing, it wouldn¡¯t benefit her. We have no conflict of interest. There is someone else with a conflicting interest, in other words, there is a mastermind behind this. It¡¯s easy for me to go and question Ruan Yunqing now, but that would be alerting the enemy.¡±


    ¡°Young Master, what should we do now?¡± Rainbow asked curiously.


    ¡°Now¡­ naturally, we will pretend not to know anything.¡± Yang Chen looked at the tea and the demonic fire appeared in his hand.


    In an instant, the flames engulfed the tea and the Fragrant Sleep Gu Worm, leaving them both completely burned to ashes.


    As for the person trying to harm him, Yang Chen had some guesses, but without any evidence, he couldn¡¯t say anything.


    After that, Yang Chen came to the Peak Land space, wandering around and observing. Since he chose this Peak Land as his place to settle down in the Yuanshan Sect, he had to tidy up his nest.


    With that in mind, Yang Chen didn¡¯t idle about, waving his hand and letting the demonic fire sweep through.


    There were many weeds on the Peak Land, but there was no shortage of useful Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, as well as treasure lands for planting Lingcao. With the formidable power of the demonic fire, it was likely to burn everything indiscriminately, even destroying some treasures. But for Yang Chen, there was no need to worry.


    Because what Yang Chen was best at was Fire Control!


    He could control the demonic fire to get rid of the weeds and keep the treasures.


    In the blink of an eye, layers of demonic fire waves swept through, and the look of the Peak Land changed. From the beginning, it was full of weeds and had an unpleasant environment. Now it was neat, clean, and orderly.


    If anyone came here again, they would definitely treat this Peak Land as a Paradise.


    Seeing this scene, Yang Chen nodded in satisfaction.


    However, this alone was not enough.


    To settle down this home, the most basic thing was to have a protective formation around the Peak Land to hide everything.


    Otherwise, it would be difficult for Rainbow and those demonic beasts to move around in this Peak Land.


    Therefore, guided by Rainbow, Yang Chen took out Spirit Stones, worked all night, and laid down the foundation of a Great Formation around the Peak Land. It took him one day and one night to set up a basic Great Formation that could prevent the invasion of Divine Sense. Thus, if anyone entered the Great Formation, he could detect it immediately while sitting in the center of the Formation.


    With his crude methods, the Formation he set up was far from perfect.


    The reason he set up a Formation first was to achieve a simple concealment effect and then let the Formation masters of the Fishpeople Tribe take over.


    The Formation masters of the Fishpeople Tribe were very extraordinary. They jumped out one by one, improving his original Formation base, and soon his half-baked Formation became exquisite and masterful.


    ¡°All done, Young Master, we sisters have improved the Formation. It may not be able to avoid the Divine Sense search of the True Martial Realm, but it¡¯s impossible for the Origin Martial Realm¡¯s Divine Sense to probe in. Moreover, even if the True Martial Realm tries to forcefully probe in, you can immediately find out!¡± Rainbow said with a smile.

 Chapter 354 - Chapter 354: Chapter 351: Unparalleled Acting Skills_1

    Chapter 354: Chapter 351: Unparalleled Acting Skills_1


    Translator: 549690339


    Upon hearing this, Yang Chen felt relieved and was secretly amazed by the prowess of the Fishpeople Tribe¡¯s Formation and Secret Hide.


    The Fishpeople Tribe¡¯s methods were truly extraordinary. Setting up this Formation was apparently not their limit. Even so, Yang Chen was able to detect the probing of True Martial Realm experts¡¯ souls.


    This, of course, was a major benefit to him.


    With this layer of benefits, Yang Chen could now take actions within the Peak Land without fear of being discovered. For an Alchemist like him, this was essential. Moreover, he had too many secrets, and hiding them from others was a crucial step.


    Now that the Formation had been completed, Yang Chen clapped his hands and said, ¡°Next, it¡¯s time to transform this cave mansion.¡±


    ¡°Young Master, transforming the cave mansion will take some time,¡± Rainbow muttered. ¡°The rocks in the Peak Land are tough, resulting from the absorption of Heaven and Earth Spirit Qi over the years. They are far from ordinary rocks, and even a Spirit Martial Realm master would need some time to grind and carve them out.¡±


    ¡°Well, we have the two silly and strong Black Mountain Black Bears, don¡¯t we?¡± Yang Chen laughed heartily. ¡°With these two brothers, what can carving out a cave mansion count for?¡±


    Indeed, carving and excavating a cave mansion was a labor-intensive task.


    However, with the Black Mountain Black Bears¡¯ exceptional strength, it was an entirely different matter.


    As the saying goes, there is strength in numbers. The Fishpeople tribe, Yang Chen, the Golden Claw Python, and the two Black Bear brothers all worked together. Though the Peak Land and caves were not small, they managed to make it look orderly.


    After the cave had been carved out, Yang Chen tidied up the place, then sat down on the prepared bed and began to meditate.


    After a short period of cultivation, Yang Chen abruptly opened his eyes and took out the short dagger he had acquired from the Arms Pavilion in Beishan Main City.


    He had the privilege to select three Spirit Weapons from the Arms Pavilion.


    However, the Spirit Weapons in the Arms Pavilion were not very attractive to Yang Chen. Moreover, since he had been well taken care of in the City Lord¡¯s Mansion in Liaocheng, he gave up the two opportunities to choose and instead received a promise from Steward Feng for continued assistance in the future.


    For Yang Chen, it was a profitable deal.


    As he had said, the Spirit Weapons from the Arms Pavilion were not very alluring.


    Nevertheless, he was very curious about this short dagger.


    Now, as he held the dagger, looking it over from left to right revealed nothing.


    However, when the dagger appeared, the previously calm Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear suddenly began to shake violently. As the holder of the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear, Yang Chen could clearly feel the unrest within the Spear Spirit.


    Yang Chen scratched his chin, lost in thought.


    How bizarre.


    What connection did the short dagger have with the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear?


    As the thought emerged, Yang Chen suddenly slapped his forehead: ¡°Why didn¡¯t I think of that? Since there¡¯s a connection between the two, why don¡¯t I just bring out the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear?¡±


    With that thought, Yang Chen hastily took the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear from his Storage Bag.


    As the short dagger and the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear came close, the vibration from the Spear Spirit grew even more intense. Yang Chen could hardly control it and could not predict what would happen next.


    ¡°Huh, strange, really strange!¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but murmur. ¡°The color of this short dagger is exactly the same as the tip of the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear.¡±


    As he said this, Yang Chen suddenly paused, as if he had thought of something. Spear tip?


    Yeah.


    At first glance, this short dagger doesn¡¯t seem like much, but upon closer inspection, isn¡¯t it exactly the same as the tip of the Purple Forbidden Soaring Dragon Spear?


    No, it¡¯s not exactly the same!


    Yang Chen took a deep breath.


    If the tip of the Purple Forbidden Soaring Dragon Spear is removed separately, Yang Chen is certain that it definitely wouldn¡¯t be considered a Spirit Weapon.


    But this purple short dagger is different.


    When Yang Chen originally found this item in the Arms Pavilion, it was placed there as a Spirit Weapon. Although the dagger is not very eye-catching, one thing is certain ¨C it¡¯s a Spirit Weapon.


    Yang Chen confirmed it again, and there was no mistake. This short dagger is indeed a Spirit Weapon.


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but think deeply as he held the dagger in his hands: ¡°Could this short dagger be the real tip of the Purple Forbidden Soaring Dragon Spear? The current tip is just an ordinary object? According to the various tremors of the spear spirit, the short dagger is clearly closely related to the Purple Forbidden Soaring Dragon Spear.¡±


    ¡°If it¡¯s like what I¡¯ve guessed, the two Spirit Weapons were originally one but were separated later on¡­¡±


    Yang Chen muttered, and doubts flooded his mind.


    He knew that there must be some secrets hidden within the Purple Forbidden Soaring Dragon Spear.


    ¡°In order to explore this secret, the prerequisite is to find several Master Refiners and find a way to replace the tip of the spear with this short dagger,¡± Yang Chen thought, putting both items into his Storage Bag.


    Although the Fishpeople Tribe is also proficient in artifact refining, the limited amount of awakened inheritance memory has not allowed them to fully explore this field. Hence, Yang Chen had to rely on the Master Refiners.


    For the matter of Master Refiners, Yang Chen wasn¡¯t too worried. The Yuanshan Sect belongs to one of the Three Hegemons, and the Weapon Refining field is also covered within the sect, albeit to a lesser extent. However, perhaps some Master Refiners are skilled in this aspect. But for Yang Chen to change the tip of the spear, he doesn¡¯t need an extremely high level of refining expertise.


    The troublesome part is keeping it a secret.


    It would be better not to let the secret of the Purple Forbidden Soaring Dragon Spear be leaked out.


    With this in mind, Yang Chen went to find Ruan Yunqing on the second day, intending to inquire about the situation regarding Artifact Refining in the Yuanshan Sect. As for the Fragrant Sleep Gu Worm Tea from yesterday, Yang Chen remained silent, as if he had no suspicions about the tea at all.


    Ruan Yunqing has now been called by Yang Chen and spoke in a tender voice without revealing any flaws: ¡°Young Sect Master, what do you plan to do today?¡±


    Seeing Yang Chen coming to Ruan Yunqing again today, the disciples in the sect couldn¡¯t help but feel frustrated.


    ¡°Aye, judging by this situation, the Young Sect Master must have favored Ruan Yunqing last night. Look at how radiant she looks. She will enjoy wealth and glory for the rest of her life.¡±


    ¡°Why didn¡¯t the Young Sect Master choose me?¡±


    ¡°Ruan Yunqing is really lucky.¡±


    Many people were discussing it in their hearts. Looking at the glory of the Young Sect Master, who wouldn¡¯t want to have a share of it?


    Yang Chen had no time to think about what these people were thinking. He lowered his head and glanced at Ruan Yunqing. She immediately shyly lowered her head, not daring to look at him. This made Yang Chen secretly narrow his eyes, thinking that Ruan Yunqing¡¯s acting skills were really good. Just by looking at her, she could remain so calm.

 Chapter 355 - Chapter 355: Chapter 352: Refining Tool Hall_1

    Chapter 355: Chapter 352: Refining Tool Hall_1


    Translator: 549690339


    He hadn¡¯t planned to disturb things yet, but rather found it interesting.


    It was evident that Ruan Yunqing was an excellent actor, and the one behind him, trying to harm him, was likely a tricky figure.


    The difficulty of the opponent aroused Yang Chen¡¯s interest. No problem, since you want to play, he would accompany you to the end. He wanted to see who was trying to harm him.


    With that in mind, Yang Chen walked forward with his hands behind his back, calmly saying, ¡°I want to ask about some artifact refining matters.¡±


    ¡°Young Sect Master, if you want to know about artifact refining, you must go to the Refining Tool Hall. In our * *, we have set up separate halls for things like artifact refining and alchemy. The disciples in the Refining Tool Hall are all focused on artifact refining, but most of them are Outer Sect Disciples and Elders, with no particular status. If you go there, I¡¯m sure they will feel like they are in the presence of an immortal, someone they can only dream of meeting.¡± Compared to yesterday, Ruan Yunqing seemed much more open and fluent in his speech.


    Everything seemed normal, and there was nothing that could be found to be out of place.


    Upon hearing Ruan Yunqing¡¯s words, Yang Chen nodded. ¡°I have been interested in artifact refining for a long time. Since our Yuanshan Sect has a Refining Tool Hall, I will take the opportunity to go and see it.¡±


    Ruan Yunqing wouldn¡¯t deceive him in this regard. After all, with his superb acting skills, if it were just a verbal deception that could be easily verified, he would be overestimating Ruan Yunqing.


    Seeing Yang Chen¡¯s thoughts, Ruan Yunqing suddenly asked, ¡°Young Sect Master, did you enjoy the tea I brewed for you yesterday? I specifically learned the skill of tea brewing for this. If you like it, I can make it for you anytime.¡±


    At the end of his words, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but laugh.


    He wondered how long Ruan Yunqing could keep this up, but it seemed he couldn¡¯t help but ask these questions.


    Prepare the tea for him anytime?


    Ruan Yunqing was clearly trying to find out if he had drunk that tea yesterday.


    Thinking about this, Yang Chen raised the corner of his mouth and said in a calm manner, ¡°The tea tasted good. If you have time, please help me brew a few more cups.¡±


    Hearing this, Ruan Yunqing¡¯s eyes flashed with joy, but it was unclear whether he was happy because his plot had succeeded or because he could make tea for Yang Chen.


    Yang Chen led Ruan Yunqing around for a while and leisurely returned to the Peak Land only after a long time.


    It wasn¡¯t until he returned to the Peak Land and waited until evening that Yang Chen quietly sneaked out of it. After looking around and finding no one, he disappeared without a trace in an instant.


    When he reappeared, Yang Chen was in the Refining Tool Hall.


    The Yuanshan Sect was neither big nor small, but with the abilities of a partner like the Fishpeople Tribe, who had such a powerful soul, finding the Refining Tool Hall within the sect was not difficult.


    There were only two Body Refining Realm disciples guarding the Refining Tool Hall. One was watching the door while yawning, and the security could be said to be quite poor.


    This wasn¡¯t something strange. After all, the Refining Tool Hall wasn¡¯t a formal Martial Arts practice place, so its status within the Yuanshan Sect was somewhat lower. It looked like a majestic hall, but in reality, its status wasn¡¯t much better than the Outer Sect.


    When Yang Chen arrived, he naturally caught the attention of those guarding disciples. As they looked at Yang Chen¡¯s unfamiliar face and his age of just fifteen or sixteen, they immediately lost their patience, thinking he was an Outer Sect disciple who had come to the Refining Tool Hall to ask for help in refining a tool.


    They had seen this kind of thing before and looked down on it. They scolded one after another, ¡°What time is it? If you want the Elder to refine a tool, come again tomorrow. Do you not know our Elder is very busy? You¡¯re such a stupid pig, looking for help without even considering the timing.¡±


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t expect the two Refining Tool Hall disciples to recognize him and took a token out of his arms without hesitation.


    They might not recognize the person, but their eyes were sharp enough.


    When the two Refining Tool Hall disciples saw the token Yang Chen took out, their eyes widened in surprise, and their legs went weak in fear as they exclaimed, ¡°You, you, is this the new Young Sect Master of the Sect Interior?¡±


    ¡°What?¡± The other disciple, hearing his companion¡¯s words, was also taken aback. Beads of sweat dripped from his nervous forehead as he anxiously said, ¡°Is it the Innate Divine Body Young Sect Master?¡±


    ¡°I¡­ ¡±


    Both of them thought of their disrespectful words and hastened to kneel down, shouting, ¡°Young Sect Master, please have mercy on us, don¡¯t be petty with us. We were blinded and didn¡¯t intend to offend you.¡±


    They thought about how they had offended Yang Chen and were so scared that their legs went weak.


    Yang Chen, of course, didn¡¯t bother to argue with these two Outer Sect Disciples, and calmly said, ¡°Stop talking nonsense. Call out the best refiner in your Refining Tool Hall.¡±


    ¡°Yes, I¡¯m on it now.¡±


    Seeing Yang Chen¡¯s identity as the Young Sect Master, they dared not delay.


    As far as Yang Chen was concerned, killing them both would just be a matter of talking.


    As soon as Yang Chen spoke, there would be a group of sycophants to assist.


    Without a second¡¯s hesitation, the two disciples went to fetch people. In about the time it took for a cup of tea, they saw an elderly man being dragged out by the two disciples. He was panting heavily, sweating profusely, and looked extremely nervous as he came out of the room.


    As soon as he was out, the elderly man bowed to Yang Chen and said, ¡°Greetings, Young Sect Master Yang Chen, from Elder Crane of the Outer Sect!¡±


    ¡°Elder Crane¡­ I ask you, are you the one with the highest refining skills within the Refining Tool Hall?¡± Yang Chen asked.


    ¡°This, speaking of refining skills, the hall master is indeed the highest, but the hall master is not here today. Apart from the hall master, the highest refining skill is naturally mine,¡± Elder Crane said with a fawning smile, fearing that even the slightest disagreement would upset Yang Chen.


    Yang Chen secretly nodded and continued, ¡°Since you have the highest refining skill in the Refining Tool Hall now, that¡¯s good. Elder Crane, ahem!¡±


    Yang Chen pretended to cough twice, and Elder Crane, of course, understood his meaning. He bowed and said, ¡°Young Sect Master, please come in. Let¡¯s talk one step at a time, one step at a time.¡±


    A short while later, Elder Crane led Yang Chen into the inner courtyard, which was empty and deserted.


    It was then that Yang Chen relaxed and said, ¡°Elder Crane, I am here today to modify and repair my handy spirit weapon. I believe this should not be a problem for you.¡±


    ¡°It is not a problem, not a problem at all¡± Elder Crane replied hastily. He dared not to be unclear about Yang Chen¡¯s temperament.


    Even if he didn¡¯t have the skill, he had to claim he had the skill.


    Otherwise, if Yang Chen got angry, how would he, an insignificant Outer Sect Elder, be able to stand it? Nowadays, he had no choice but to bite the bullet and accept any task.

 Chapter 356 - Chapter 356: Chapter 353: Supreme-Level Spiritual Instruments_1

    Chapter 356: Chapter 353: Supreme-Level Spiritual Instruments_1


    Translator: 549690339


    Seeing that Elder Crane¡¯s attitude was quite good, Yang Chen casually took out a Storage Bag containing Spirit Stones, weighed it in his hand for a moment, and said, ¡°Elder Crane, I, Yang Chen, am not a stingy person. As long as you can meet my satisfaction, these Spirit Stones, without a single one missing, will all be yours.¡±


    Having said that, Yang Chen threw the Storage Bag to Elder Crane.


    Elder Crane hurriedly caught it, opened it to check the quantity of Spirit Stones inside, and was instantly dazzled by the sight, his eyes glowing with excitement.


    However, despite his elation, Elder Crane was not the kind of person who didn¡¯t think things through. He knew that these Spirit Stones seemed enticing, but they weren¡¯t his yet. If he couldn¡¯t handle Yang Chen¡¯s matter properly, he might not even get a single Spirit Stone, and that would be a big problem.


    Thinking of this, Elder Crane hurriedly said, ¡°I don¡¯t know what the Young Sect Master wants me to do¡­ Regarding artifact refining tasks, I will do my utmost to help the Young Sect Master achieve the best results.¡±


    Seeing Elder Crane¡¯s clever choice of words, ¡°doing my utmost,¡± left no room for criticism.


    Yang Chen narrowed his eyes, seeing that Elder Crane was a clever man.


    He liked dealing with intelligent people.


    With that thought in mind, Yang Chen took out the Purple Forbidden Soaring Dragon Spear and said calmly, ¡°Take a look at this Spirit Weapon.¡±


    As Elder Crane held the Purple Forbidden Soaring Dragon Spear, he couldn¡¯t help but flatter, ¡°What a fine spear! Judging by its material, it¡¯s a decent Middle-Level Spirit Weapon!¡±


    Spirit Weapons are ranked.


    Generally, there are low-quality Spirit Weapons, such as the Dazzling Mind Bell.


    Next are the Lower-Level Spirit Weapons, such as the Boots, and Heart-Protecting Mirror that Mu Baisheng gave to Yang Chen. They are trivial and common Spirit Weapons. Following them are the Middle-Level Spirit Weapons, such as Yang Chen¡¯s Purple Forbidden Soaring Dragon Spear.


    Above them are the Upper-Level Spirit Weapons, and the Supreme-Level Spiritual Instruments!


    Above the Supreme-Level Spiritual Instruments are the Profound Heaven Spirit Artifacts, also known simply as Profound Artifacts.


    However, Yang Chen, who had specialized in Alchemy in his previous life and hadn¡¯t engaged in battles, had a very vague concept of the Spirit Weapons¡¯ grades.


    But he had a general idea of what grade the Purple Forbidden Soaring Dragon Spear was. Now that Elder Crane had recognized it as a Middle-Level Spirit Weapon, Yang Chen had a certain degree of approval for the other party¡¯s level of expertise.


    Elder Crane cleared his throat and hesitated, saying, ¡°Young Sect Master, forgive me for being blunt. This purple spear is in perfect condition and doesn¡¯t require any repairs.¡±


    ¡°Who told you I want to repair it?¡± Yang Chen responded calmly.


    An understanding dawned on Elder Crane, who realized that the matter wouldn¡¯t be so simple: ¡°What does the Young Sect Master mean¡­?¡±


    Yang Chen took out the short dagger from the Storage Bag and said without hesitation, ¡°Have you seen this short dagger?¡±


    ¡°This is a Lower-Level Spirit Weapon, nothing extraordinary!¡± Elder Crane replied immediately.


    Yang Chen nodded, ¡°I want to replace the spearhead of this spear with this short dagger.¡±


    Elder Crane was stunned for a moment, ¡°Young Master, these two Spirit Weapons both seem to be Innate Spirit Weapons, formed before the heavens. If modified arbitrarily, the Spirit Weapons could be damaged. At that time, Young Master, you¡­ ¡±


    How could Yang Chen not be aware of Elder Crane¡¯s concerns? He had considered everything when bringing out these two items and waved his hand, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Elder Crane. Just do as I say, and if anything goes wrong, you won¡¯t be held responsible.¡±


    ¡°Then I won¡¯t waste any more time, I¡¯ll start right now, right now¡­¡± Elder Crane thought of the large number of Spirit Stones and couldn¡¯t help but feel ecstatic.


    Upon hearing Yang Chen saying he wouldn¡¯t be held responsible in case of any mishap, Elder Crane was completely relieved. He quickly exchanged a few words with Yang Chen before rushing into his Artifact Refining Room.


    Once inside the Artifact Refining Room, Elder Crane excitedly started working.


    Yang Chen waited outside, and after about three double-hours, when it was almost dawn, Elder Crane finally emerged from the Artifact Refining Room in a state of utter exhaustion.


    However, upon holding the newly modified Purple Forbidden Soaring Dragon Spear and seeing Yang Chen, Elder Crane¡¯s energy was instantly rekindled.


    It was clear to anyone with discerning eyes that Elder Crane had successfully refined the weapon.


    Yang Chen naturally noticed as well and subconsciously glanced at the Purple Forbidden Soaring Dragon Spear in Elder Crane¡¯s hand. At first look, he couldn¡¯t help raising his eyebrows.


    Compared to its original appearance, the Purple Forbidden Soaring Dragon Spear had undergone significant changes, making it even more imposing. Most importantly, upon looking at the Purple Forbidden Soaring Dragon Spear, Yang Chen felt that its power had undoubtedly become extraordinary!


    This made Yang Chen ponder, while Elder Crane hurriedly approached with the good news, saying, ¡°Young Sect Master, this is the newly refined weapon for you, and there¡¯s more good news. Please take a careful look.¡±


    Initially, Yang Chen hadn¡¯t paid much attention, but upon observing the Purple Forbidden Soaring Dragon Spear more closely, he couldn¡¯t help but be astonished.


    ¡°Young Sect Master, it¡¯s incredible. At first, I didn¡¯t believe it, but when I swapped the short dagger onto the spearhead and observed the weapon¡¯s aura, I felt the two had become one. With that, the spear instantly became a Supreme-Level Spiritual Instrument.¡± Elder Crane stroked his beard, an expression of disbelief on his face.


    Yang Chen also noticed the change in the aura of the Purple Forbidden Soaring Dragon Spear. It was much stronger than before.


    Unbelievable.


    Melting a Lower-Level Spirit Weapon with a Middle-Level Spirit Weapon would typically result in the destruction of the Spirit Weapon, with only a slight improvement in power at most. It was the most erroneous method of refining artifacts.


    However, when the short dagger was replaced as the spearhead of the Purple Forbidden Soaring Dragon Spear, it magically transformed into a Supreme-Level Spiritual Instrument.


    Clearly, they were meant to be together in the first place.


    But who had separated them?


    Yang Chen was at a loss.


    It seemed like there was some significant secret hidden within this Purple Forbidden Soaring Dragon Spear.


    ¡°Young Sect Master, are you satisfied?¡± Elder Crane asked cautiously and expectantly.


    Yang Chen knew exactly what Elder Crane was thinking and replied expressionlessly, ¡°Elder Crane, you can safely accept these Spirit Stones. However¡­ ¡±


    Upon hearing that ¡°however,¡± Elder Crane¡¯s heart leaped into his throat.


    Yang Chen grinned, ¡°I don¡¯t like it when a second person knows about today¡¯s matter. Otherwise, not only this bag of Spirit Stones, but also some other things, cannot be guaranteed to remain undamaged and yours, Elder Crane. You should understand what I mean.¡±


    Elder Crane immediately broke out in a cold sweat, as an old Jianghu, how could he not know how significant the matter of the spear was? Supreme-Level Spiritual Instruments were by no means ordinary playthings. He hurriedly replied, ¡°This news will absolutely not be known to a second person! Young Sect Master, rest assured.¡±

 Chapter 357 - Chapter 357: Chapter 354: Journey to the Trial Tower_1

    Chapter 357: Chapter 354: Journey to the Trial Tower_1


    Translator: 549690339


    Yang Chen saw that Elder Crane was a smart person, so he put his mind at ease. He believed that Elder Crane would not make things difficult for him. Without saying much more, he took back his spear and left at an appropriate time.


    Although his status was now extraordinary within the Yuanshan Sect, his experience from his previous life made it clear that everything, including status and position, was fleeting. If he was not careful, it could all be shattered completely.


    The transformation of the Purple Forbidden Soaring Dragon Spear into a supreme-level spiritual instrument was indeed far beyond his expectations, something he could not have imagined!


    If it were merely an upper-level spiritual instrument, that would be fine.


    But a supreme-level spiritual instrument, the consequences were much greater.


    Yet, the key point was not about these issues.


    If it were just a supreme-level spiritual instrument, his identity could still cover it up, who would have the audacity to lay their eyes on his treasure?


    The main issue was the Purple Forbidden Soaring Dragon Spear.


    He had never heard of a spearhead that could transform into a supreme-level spiritual instrument just by changing the spearhead; this matter could cause serious trouble. Who knows what other secrets were hidden within the Purple Forbidden Soaring Dragon Spear?


    Yang Chen dared not take this lightly.


    However, it was fortunate that Elder Crane didn¡¯t seem to observe the astonishing aspect within the spear, which reassured Yang Chen greatly.


    After resolving the issue with the Purple Forbidden Soaring Dragon Spear, Yang Chen immediately returned to Feitian Peak.


    Upon returning to the peak, he immediately started cultivating.


    After all, the Trial Tower was up next, and Yang Chen didn¡¯t want to waste such a precious opportunity. The moment he returned to Feitian Peak, he once again went into closed-door cultivation.


    Ten days later, Yang Chen led Elder Yun and Elder Hu, who acted as his attendants and guards, to leave the Yuanshan Sect and head to Beishan Main City.


    Although his current status was extraordinary, he didn¡¯t show off too much when leaving. In Yang Chen¡¯s view, bringing a large number of people when leaving the Yuanshan Sect would actually cause more trouble. Having fewer people would be more effective in concealing his intentions.


    The journey was very peaceful, and no trouble occurred. Yang Chen, Elder Hu, and Elder Yun arrived smoothly at Beishan Main City.


    Beishan Main City was already a familiar place for Yang Chen, and it seemed like the city had been waiting for him for quite a while. Just as Yang Chen arrived, an old man with a goat-like beard and leaning on crutches came to meet him.


    Upon seeing the old man, Yang Chen cupped his hands and said, ¡°Yang Chen pays his respects to senior!¡±


    Yang Chen was actually very surprised in his heart because he could sense that the old man¡¯s martial arts cultivation level was even higher than that of Elder Hu and Elder Yun. This indicated that the old man¡¯s strength had already reached the True Martial Realm.


    To have a True Martial Realm expert as his guide, leading him to the Trial Tower, Yang Chen¡¯s eyebrows raised, feeling that there was more to Beishan Main City than meets the eye. After all, True Martial Realm experts were not common.


    Elder Hu and Elder Yun didn¡¯t dare to be careless either and called the old man their senior, fearing that they would offend him.


    The old man chuckled and stroked his beard, leaning on his crutches calmly and said, ¡°I am a steward of Beishan Main City, surname Xu. You and your friends have come from afar, there is no need to be so polite. Especially you, young friend Yang Chen, as the champion of this Genius Selection Competition, you are an especially welcomed guest in our Beishan Main City.¡±


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t take this old man¡¯s flattery to heart.


    He guessed that as long as Steward Xu didn¡¯t make things difficult for him at the Trial Tower later, everything would be fine. However, he wasn¡¯t too concerned about this matter.


    Beishan Main City wouldn¡¯t really give him a hard time and leave him without options, would they? Otherwise, why would Mu Baisheng let him come here?


    Beishan Main City still cared greatly about its reputation.


    With this in mind, Yang Chen respectfully said, ¡°Steward Xu, I wonder where Steward Feng is?¡±


    ¡°Hehe, Steward Feng has had other matters to attend to recently. Beishan Main City has specially asked me to assist you, my friend Yang Chen,¡± Steward Xu said with a smile.


    Upon hearing this, Yang Chen almost understood the situation.


    Steward Feng had been very happy and friendly with him during their previous transactions and had mentioned that he would meet him again when he returned to Beishan Main City.


    But now, it seemed that Steward Feng obviously was not able to come anymore¡­


    Most likely, Beishan Main City had discovered Yang Chen and Steward Feng¡¯s dirty transactions. Although they wouldn¡¯t punish a powerful True Martial Realm expert like Steward Feng, they probably would not let him, the Young Sect Master of the Yuanshan Sect, get too close to Steward Feng.


    The relationship between Yuanshan Sect and Beishan Main City was not all that friendly.


    Upon thinking this, Yang Chen didn¡¯t bother to think any further and said, ¡°In that case, I shall trouble Steward Xu.¡±


    ¡°No trouble, no trouble at all.¡± Steward Xu wore a fake smile on his face as he led the way slowly and leisurely.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t rush, following closely behind Steward Xu and entering the core area of Beishan Main City.


    The buildings around were magnificent and imposing, yet Yang Chen was drawn to the tall tower not far away. It soared into the sky, its exact height difficult to measure. Even from afar, the tower inspired a sense of awe and reverence, as if it represented all majesty.


    Upon seeing the tower, Yang Chen suddenly said, ¡°Steward Xu, is the tower ahead the Trial Tower?¡±


    It was not much different from what he had seen in his previous life, but he couldn¡¯t show that he had seen it before.


    ¡°Indeed, it is,¡± Steward Xu laughed.


    ¡°This Trial Tower stands tall and majestic. Logically speaking, I should be able to see it even from a distance. Yet, I could only see the tower clearly when I approached it. It seems that the entire central area of the Trial Tower is filled with a forbidden array formation, so that one can only discern it when close by,¡± Yang Chen said.


    Steward Xu raised his eyebrows, thinking to himself that Yang Chen was quite observant. He stroked his beard and remained silent, his expression sly and cunning.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t expect to obtain any useful information from Steward Xu, so he followed him unhurriedly to the front of the Trial Tower.


    Once they arrived at the Trial Tower, there were more people.


    At first glance, Yang Chen could see many talented-looking young men and women eagerly waiting in front of the Trial Tower. They were all dressed in the robes of Beishan Main City; the younger ones were about 20 years old, while the older ones were in their forties or fifties. Some of their ages were difficult to discern.


    However, overall, these geniuses were not very old, because in terms of martial arts cultivation, anyone under a hundred years old could not be considered an adult.


    It was not difficult to see that these young men and women were the talents cultivated by Beishan Main City in previous years. Having received the nurturing of Beishan Main City, their current martial arts cultivation levels were difficult to estimate.


    Some of them were even astonishingly in the Origin Martial Realm despite their young age.


    This made Yang Chen fold his arms behind his back and take a long, cautious look at these geniuses. The talents from previous years of Beishan Main City also turned their attention to Yang Chen and Steward Xu.

 Chapter 358 - Chapter 358: Chapter 355: Trial Tower Rankings_1

    Chapter 358: Chapter 355: Trial Tower Rankings_1


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°Steward Xu.¡±


    ¡°Uncle Xu!¡±


    ¡°Martial Uncle Xu!¡±


    These previous generation geniuses all called out his name with full etiquette, causing Steward Xu to stand aside quite satisfied.


    However, when these geniuses saw Yang Chen, the hostility and sarcasm in their eyes were undoubtedly revealed. They all folded their arms, not really putting Yang Chen in their hearts.


    ¡°Uncle Xu, who is this?¡± A person next to him asked Steward Xu. Seeing Yang Chen wearing the Yuanshan Sect¡¯s attire, they generally didn¡¯t take the younger members of outside forces seriously.


    Steward Xu smiled amiably and said, ¡°This is the champion of this year¡¯s Genius Selection Competition, Yang Chen. Young friend Yang Chen here is very talented, so you must not underestimate him because he is young. Perhaps, you may not be better than him.¡±


    Hearing that Yang Chen turned out to be the champion of this Genius Selection Competition, these previous-generation geniuses of the Beishan Main City were stunned and obviously surprised by Yang Chen¡¯s identity. However, they soon sneered.


    Not because of anything else.


    It was because they were the geniuses personally cultivated by Beishan Main City.


    Just like Lu Yihan, he was nurtured by the Beishan Main City and was originally the favorite to win. The championship was almost guaranteed for him. It¡¯s just a pity that he encountered some accidents.


    These geniuses nurtured by Beishan Main City didn¡¯t care about the Genius Selection Competition champion at all. They missed it, but if they had participated, they could have won the championship as well.


    Furthermore, Steward Xu¡¯s words have ignited the fighting intent of these geniuses. They were originally calm but quickly stared at Yang Chen with ill-intended expressions.


    ¡°We¡¯re not as good as him?¡±


    ¡°What a joke.¡±


    ¡°He just won a Genius Selection Competition, Uncle Xu, you¡¯re overvaluing him. Stronger than us? Hmph, if we participated in the Genius Selection Competition, we would have the ability to win the championship, too. The kid wouldn¡¯t have taken advantage of us! It¡¯s just that the Genius Selection Competition doesn¡¯t take place every year, otherwise, we wouldn¡¯t let an outsider make a name for themselves.¡±


    Hearing these geniuses¡¯ ridiculing remarks, Yang Chen shrugged. If they knew the reason for Lu Yihan¡¯s miserable defeat, maybe they wouldn¡¯t have spoken so self-righteously.


    Then, he cast an annoyed look at Steward Xu.


    Obviously, the initiator of all this was Steward Xu. He looked harmless but said, ¡°You may not be better than him.¡±


    On the surface, it¡¯s a compliment, but these geniuses were all short-tempered. How could they tolerate it? In the blink of an eye, Yang Chen was pushed to the forefront, targeted by everyone.


    This also made Yang Chen feel helplessly annoyed. He had known early on that Steward Xu bringing an outsider like himself into the Trial Tower for cultivation would not go smoothly. Now, it was as expected. At least, the trouble had come, right?


    ¡°Kid, do you dare to come out and walk around?¡±


    ¡°Kid, do you want to compete?¡±


    Before Yang Chen could speak, Steward Xu waved his hand and chuckled, ¡°Why are you in such a hurry? There will be competitions, but it¡¯s not the time right now. The most important thing now is the Trial Tower, isn¡¯t it, Yang Chen, my friend?¡±


    Yang Chen cursed Steward Xu in his heart.


    Steward Xu spoke crisply and seemed to be looking out for Yang Chen¡¯s best interest.


    But Steward Xu¡¯s words hinted that there would always be competitions! This statement was paired with entering the Trial Tower.


    What does it mean?


    If he says it¡¯s not, then Steward Xu can simply say that he doesn¡¯t want to enter the Trial Tower, right?


    If he says it is, then he has basically agreed to the competition.


    He came to Beishan Main City to enter the Trial Tower for cultivation. Why would he be interested in causing extra trouble? Moreover, Elder Hu and Elder Yun had been beside him, transmitting sound messages to keep him calm. He naturally didn¡¯t want to cause more trouble. But now, even saying no wasn¡¯t an option.


    With that in mind, Yang Chen said coldly, ¡°That¡¯s right.¡±


    ¡°Heh, enter the Trial Tower?¡±


    ¡°This is interesting. I wonder how many levels this kid can reach in the Trial Tower?¡±


    ¡°Hmph, I think he can only reach about three to five levels at most.¡±


    ¡°Three to five levels? I think you¡¯re overestimating this kid, still three to five levels? In North Mountain County, our Beishan Main City is the orthodox one, and the level of geniuses in the outside world is more than one class lower than ours in the Beishan Main City. This kid is not a genius of our Beishan Main City, and he will have a hard time during his first participation in the Trial Tower.¡±


    ¡°Do you really think his Genius Selection Competition championship is a big deal? To be honest, that so-called championship is nothing. Any one of us could win the championship. It¡¯s not a big deal. It¡¯s just that Lu Yihan was too useless. He was actually defeated by this kid. It¡¯s a disgrace.¡±


    They didn¡¯t know that Lu Yihan was defeated by a genius from the Sun Star Region, and their words revealed a sense of superiority.


    They naturally saw themselves as the orthodox geniuses of Beishan Main City.


    Based on their orthodox premise, others were inferior, lower-class, destined to be inferior to them, and meant to be stepped on by them. In the past, this was indeed the case, because the nurturing resources of Beishan Main City were higher than those of other Sects. Even the Three Hegemons like Yuanshan Sect and Canghai Sect were slightly weaker!


    Seeing these Beishan Main City people full of arrogance, Yang Chen didn¡¯t want to deal with them at all.


    A genius full of superiority, who looks down on others, he wondered how they would fare when they encountered geniuses from the Sun Star Region.


    Right now, he stood with his hands behind his back, looked at Steward Xu, and asked, ¡°Steward Xu, what is recorded on this stele?¡±


    When he came to the Trial Tower, he had noticed this stele.


    There were many characters carved on the stele, which made Yang Chen very curious about what it represented.


    Steward Xu seemed gentle and elegant, but there was a hint of pride in his eyes as he said, ¡°Yang Chen, my friend, you may not know that this stele records the top ten of each stage who have passed the Trial Tower.¡±


    ¡°Each stage? What do you mean by that?¡± Yang Chen asked curiously.


    Steward Xu spoke gently, ¡°You see, the first twenty layers are the limit of the Spirit Martial Realm. In the past and now, the strongest Spirit Martial Realm talents, including the Half-step Origin Martial Realm, have never broken this limit.¡±


    ¡°Steward Xu, why are you telling this kid about the limits? Can¡¯t he read the stele himself? The Trial Tower was built three thousand years ago, and since then, only the royal genius who was led by the royal family at the time had reached the twentieth layer. Besides him, the highest was only the eighteenth layer. How does telling him the limit serve any purpose? Can he break through?¡±


    ¡°The twentieth layer, how could that be possible.¡±


    Although Yang Chen didn¡¯t like to listen to these geniuses talking, what they said was not wrong.


    The stele clearly marked that Wu Changkong had reached the twentieth layer of the Trial Tower, followed by Huang Taiji who reached the eighteenth layer¡­ and Yun Han Dao, the seventeenth layer.

 Chapter 359 - Chapter 359: Chapter 356: Creation Ancient Tree_1

    Chapter 359: Chapter 356: Creation Ancient Tree_1


    Translator: 549690339


    Yang Chen was quite surprised.


    If the first twenty layers were a stage that the Spirit Martial Realm could break through, then in the past three thousand years, only the genius brought by the royal family when the Trial Tower was first built had completed the twentieth layer. Others had only reached the eighteenth layer at most, followed by the seventeenth, sixteenth, and fifteenth layers.


    The top ten had only passed the thirteenth layer at the lowest.


    From this, one could see how difficult it was to break through the Trial Tower. Each level had a very high threshold.


    At least for now, the geniuses who had broken through the thirteenth layer were likely to have reached the half-step Origin Martial Realm in their Martial Arts Cultivation.


    Steward Xu stroked his beard on the side. Although he had some ill intentions towards Yang Chen, he still had to answer the questions Yang Chen asked of him; otherwise, others would say that the Beishan Main City was stingy.


    At this moment, seeing that Yang Chen had more or less understood, Steward Xu said with a smile, ¡°How about it, Yang Chen, my friend? Do you understand now? The first twenty layers are the extreme limit of the Spirit Martial Realm. To cross this stage from the tenth to the twentieth layer, only those at the Ling Wu Realm Peak and Half-step Yuan Martial Realm can succeed. Although the strength of one¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation does not play a significant role in conquering the Trial Tower, it is still quite useful.¡±


    ¡°Oh?¡± Yang Chen nodded thoughtfully, ¡°Then, the second stage, layers thirty and forty, can only be completed by Origin Martial Realm?¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s correct.¡± Steward Xu said gently, ¡°The thirty and forty layers also have recorded rankings, but they were all geniuses nurtured by the older generation of Beishan Main City. Now, they have become elders within the city, haha.¡±


    Yang Chen could clearly hear the deep sense of pride and ostentation in Steward Xu¡¯s words.


    He carefully looked at the stele and more or less understood.


    Each stage consisted of twenty layers.


    The first twenty layers were for the Spirit Martial Realm.


    Below that were twenty layers for the Origin Martial Realm.


    Then, the next twenty layers were for the True Martial Realm.


    Lastly, there were the Earth Martial Realm and Heaven Martial Realm.


    However, looking at the towering number of layers in the Trial Tower, Yang Chen did not know how many layers the tower had in total.


    Of course, from what Yang Chen understood, the Trial Tower couldn¡¯t possibly accommodate Heaven Martial Realm level beings no matter how formidable it was.


    The Heaven Martial Realm was at the top of the strong ones. It would already be the limit for the Trial Tower to train Earth Martial Realm warriors. For Heaven Martial Realm, it would be extremely difficult. If the Royal Family truly had such capability, they wouldn¡¯t need to fear the Demon Beast Clan.


    ¡°Elder Xu, how many layers does the Trial Tower have in total?¡± Yang Chen asked.


    ¡°There are a total of eighty layers.¡± Steward Xu answered with a kind smile.


    Yang Chen was now immune to Steward Xu¡¯s pretentious smile. He asked, ¡°I heard that breaking through the Trial Tower would have a significant effect on one¡¯s cultivation. How exactly does it work?¡±


    Although Yang Chen had extensive experience in his previous life, he had never formally been to the Trial Tower and didn¡¯t know much about the details.


    Steward Xu grinned, ¡°Not only are there benefits, my young friend Yang Chen, but also for every layer you break through, your Martial Arts Cultivation will significantly improve. The higher you go, the more noticeable the improvement will be. When you reach the final layers, it may be possible to directly improve your Martial Arts Cultivation by a whole level.¡±


    ¡°What? There¡¯s such a thing?¡± Yang Chen widened his eyes.


    Elder Hu and Elder Yun behind Yang Chen also gulped. They had always known that the Trial Tower was valuable, but they never thought it would be this priceless.


    Could breaking through the final layers have a direct effect on improving their Martial Arts Cultivation by one level?


    Steward Xu said leisurely, ¡°Well, my young friend Yang Chen, you don¡¯t know that the Trial Tower was built by the royal family¡ªwho could be more generous than they are? At the base of the Trial Tower, there is a Creation Ancient Tree created by the Royal Family. While it does not compare to the original, it still inherits some of its effects.¡±


    Yang Chen, however, was shocked by the words ¡®Creation Ancient Tree.¡¯


    But upon hearing that it was man-made, he was relieved.


    What was the Creation Ancient Tree?


    As soon as the word ¡®creation¡¯ was involved, even an ant would become invaluable and incredibly extraordinary.


    The Creation Ancient Tree, as the legend goes, was a magical tree from which one fruit alone could transform the person who consumed it into an unparalleled strongman. In his previous life, Yang Chen sought a Creation Ancient Tree¡¯s fruit to cleanse his marrow and transform his body and attain Martial Arts.


    However, there was no such thing as a true Creation Ancient Tree, and it couldn¡¯t be found anywhere. In addition to the miraculous effects of the fruit, the tree had another function¡ªit could help martial artists improve their cultivation level.


    The Creation Ancient Tree contained the Creation Divine Aura. Refining this aura would greatly enhance one¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation. The more one refined, the more apparent the improvement!


    He didn¡¯t expect the Royal Family to be able to create a Creation Ancient Tree.


    Although a man-made Creation Ancient Tree¡¯s effects wouldn¡¯t rival the real one, it was still extraordinary.¡±


    Yang Chen had some understanding of it, but he didn¡¯t admit it and asked respectfully, ¡°Elder Xu, what is a Creation Ancient Tree?¡±


    ¡°Hehe, that¡¯s a treasure. As long as you break through a layer, the prohibition will release the corresponding Creation Divine Aura for you according to the number of layers. How much you can refine is how much you can benefit,¡± replied Steward Xu.


    Yang Chen narrowed his eyes, ¡°What if the younger generation breaks through a second time? Wouldn¡¯t they be able to repeatedly get the Creation Divine Aura?¡±


    ¡°Hehe, then you¡¯re thinking too much. Do you think the prohibition in the Trial Tower is a joke? Every time you break through a layer, you have to drip a drop of your essence blood into the Prohibited Stone Disk on that layer before you can move on. Once you¡¯ve dripped your blood on a layer, the Creation Divine Aura will not be given to you again. The prohibition will determine how many layers you¡¯ve broken through in the Trial Tower based on your essence blood,¡± Steward Xu said with a thief-like smile.


    Yang Chen knew that taking shortcuts was nearly impossible.


    Steward Xu continued, ¡°What do you think, Yang Chen, my friend? Are you tempted to try breaking through? Haha, after all, you have countless opportunities, and no one is breaking through the Trial Tower right now. Considering your talent, I think breaking through seven or eight layers should not be a difficult task, even if it¡¯s your first attempt.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Yang Chen knew that Steward Xu was planning something malicious again.


    Although he was unclear about how high the threshold was for the seventh or eighth layer, he could see the changing expressions of the geniuses next to him and knew that Steward Xu had put him in the spotlight again with just one sentence.


    My recovery is almost complete, and for the next few days, I will update three times a day, with a burst of updates on the 26th or 27th. The scale is something everyone knows already. I will not reduce the updates, so just wait and see.

 Chapter 360 - Chapter 360: Chapter 357: Agreement at the Fifth Level_1

    Chapter 360: Chapter 357: Agreement at the Fifth Level_1


    Translator: 549690339


    As expected, when Steward Xu finished speaking, the geniuses nurtured by Beishan Main City began to make a fuss, as if someone had stepped on their tails, eager to jump up immediately and point at Yang Chen¡¯s nose to show their disagreement.


    ¡°Him?¡±


    ¡°Are you kidding me?¡±


    ¡°Haha, does he really think he can make it through seven or eight levels in one go?¡±


    Steward Xu listened as his words enraged all the geniuses and chuckled while stroking his beard, looking like he was just enjoying the show.


    Knowing that Steward Xu didn¡¯t have any good intentions, Yang Chen walked straight towards the Trial Tower.


    Since he was pushed into the spotlight, he had no choice but to go through with the challenge.


    However, the geniuses of Beishan Main City were not willing to let him go through so easily.


    ¡°Hey, your name is Yang Chen, right? How about¡­ we make a bet? Haha, if you can make it through the fifth level, I¡¯ll call you grandpa. If you can¡¯t, leave Beishan Main City and never use the Trial Tower again,¡± a genius who reached the Ling Wu Realm Peak in his thirties looked at Yang Chen and said leisurely.


    Yang Chen initially didn¡¯t want to bother, but this man¡¯s mocking tone annoyed him, and the man became increasingly aggressive.


    ¡°What¡¯s the matter, Yang Chen, are you afraid?¡±


    ¡°Haha, you were too afraid to come out for a walk just now, and now you¡¯re too afraid to take a bet? How pathetic is this year¡¯s Genius Selection Competition champion? The champions of past competitions were not like this.¡±


    ¡°But in the end, they all got beaten up pretty badly, hahaha.¡±


    In the past, if the champion of the Genius Selection Competition was not from their city of Beishan, they would inevitably be humiliated by the others when they tried to challenge the Trial Tower.


    Yang Chen could tolerate ordinary provocations.


    But when it came to deliberate provocation, treating him like a pushover, he couldn¡¯t stand it any longer.


    If he didn¡¯t teach these people a lesson today, they would continue to treat him like a pushover in the future. He wasn¡¯t planning to only attempt the Trial Tower once. To have a smooth future experience in the tower, he had to show these people what he was capable of.


    Thinking of this, Yang Chen turned his head coldly and looked at the aggressive man in front of him, ¡°Are you the one who wants to bet?¡±


    ¡°Oh? Kid Yang Chen, do you dare to take the bet? Haha, I thought you¡¯d be more cowardly, but it seems you do have some backbone,¡± Ma Hangbo cracked his neck, not taking Yang Chen seriously.


    In the current time, reaching the Spirit Martial Realm in their thirties was considered outstanding. Even entering the Half-step Yuan Martial Realm before the age of forty would be a given, and there was even a chance to break into the Origin Martial Realm. Entering the Origin Martial Realm before the age of forty meant he had a chance to reach the True Martial Realm in the future.


    He believed he had extraordinary talent, so what could Yang Chen possibly be compared to him?


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t even glance at Ma Hangbo, ¡°Stop wasting time with your words. If you want to bet, you can bet any time. But do you really think your ¡®grandpa¡¯ title is worth that much? We can bet, but if I break through the first five levels, I¡¯ll just get a ¡®grandpa¡¯ from you, while if I don¡¯t, I¡¯ll have to leave immediately. Do you think I¡¯m full and bored?¡±


    Hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, Ma Hangbo¡¯s face turned red, while others from Beishan Main City couldn¡¯t help laughing.


    Indeed, Ma Hangbo overestimated the value of his ¡®grandpa¡¯ title.


    Put it bluntly, his hundred ¡®grandpa¡¯ titles couldn¡¯t even exchange for one chance to challenge the Trial Tower, let alone asking others to never enter the Trial Tower again.


    Yang Chen saw that Ma Hangbo had nothing to say, and spoke coldly, ¡°Before you make a bet, think about your wager. Don¡¯t just use some worthless thing to bet against me; it will only make you look the same as those worthless things.¡±


    Yang Chen had no more expectations for Ma Hangbo.


    A man in his thirties should have long lost his childishness and appeared stable.


    But under the nurturing of Beishan Main City, he became like a flower in a greenhouse, having a poor mentality after living for more than thirty years.


    Ma Hangbo had an average temperament. Now that he was mocked by Yang Chen, he felt humiliated and angered. He wanted to fight but knew that Steward Xu wouldn¡¯t let him. All he could do was shout, ¡°Yang Chen, I¡¯m willing to bet 500,000 spirit stones with you!¡±


    Yang Chen initially planned to ignore him and leave, but hearing this, he paused, turned his head, and laughed.


    It seemed that his provocation had some effect, at least Ma Hangbo was angry.


    However, Yang Chen had no intention of agreeing, and coldly said, ¡°500,000? Are you giving alms? Or are all the geniuses of Beishan Main City so stingy? After all that determination, you only come up with 500,000? Do you believe me if I tell you that I can take out one million spirit stones right away?¡±


    Since Steward Xu wanted to push him to the forefront,


    Fine, no problem.


    If he wanted to do it, then he would stand on this forefront and have some fun with them.


    He had nothing to fear because he indeed had 1,000,000 spirit stones in his possession.


    It must be said that the geniuses hadn¡¯t taken Yang Chen seriously at first, but after Yang Chen¡¯s words, they were genuinely enraged.


    ¡°Ma Hangbo, where are your spirit stones? Can you be a little less stingy?¡±


    ¡°You want to bet with someone, and you only have 500,000?¡±


    ¡°Put up your spirit stones.¡±


    Ma Hangbo wanted to curse.


    It was easy for them to say, but why didn¡¯t they put up their spirit stones and bet with someone?


    However, what could he do? He was the one who wanted to bet.


    Five hundred thousand spirit stones were already a considerable amount for him.


    But he couldn¡¯t bear Yang Chen¡¯s mockery from the bottom of his heart, so he could only shout angrily, ¡°Six hundred thousand!¡±


    ¡°Nonsense.¡± Yang Chen turned around and walked away.


    ¡°Seven hundred thousand!¡±


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t even care.


    ¡°One million!¡± Ma Hangbo¡¯s heart was bleeding. This was all he had saved up for so many years, but thinking about Yang Chen¡¯s hateful face, he was filled with anger and didn¡¯t care about anything else.


    In one word, bet.


    As for Yang Chen, he only turned around slowly after hearing the offer.


    ¡°Fine, I¡¯ll bet with you! One million, remember that,¡± Yang Chen said coldly. ¡°If I don¡¯t make it to the fifth level, I¡¯ll leave immediately and never bother with the Trial Tower again. But if I do, there are so many people here today, and Steward Xu is standing here too; one million spirit stones, Steward Xu, you can see it clearly, right?¡±


    Steward Xu scolded Yang Chen in his heart for dragging him into this.


    If he came forward now, this wager would be valid. He could only say reluctantly, ¡°No problem, one million spirit stones. But, young friend Yang Chen, you also have to be willing to accept the results of the bet. If you don¡¯t make it to the fifth level, what should you do?¡±

 Chapter 361 - Chapter 361: Chapter 358: Bravely Entering the Trial Tower_1

    Chapter 361: Chapter 358: Bravely Entering the Trial Tower_1


    Translator: 549690339


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t say anything, glanced at Ma Hangbo indifferently, and turned his head directly to walk into the Trial Tower.


    To be honest, he had no idea about the fifth floor of the Trial Tower, let alone whether he could pass it or not.


    But he had no choice. If he didn¡¯t accept the challenge and establish his prestige today, even if he could participate in the Trial Tower in the future, he would just be seen as a soft persimmon to be picked on by others.


    When that time came, he¡¯d be subjected to ridicule and mockery, and have to tolerate it everywhere. That was not his way of handling things.


    So, whether he had confidence or not, he had to try.


    A true man should do so. If you have to be confident before doing anything, then where is the passion? Some things must be done even without certainty!


    Moreover, from his current perspective, Yang Chen could see that the fifth floor was not an impossible task for him to complete.


    Since that was the case, why couldn¡¯t he attempt it?


    With this thought, Yang Chen took a step forward and entered the Trial Tower directly.


    When he arrived inside the Trial Tower, Yang Chen felt the surrounding space change instantly, becoming completely different from the outside world. Knowing this drastic change came from formations and prohibitions, he continued on.


    At this moment, he looked forward and leisurely walked two steps.


    It was an endless desert, formed by formations and prohibitions.


    Now, when Yang Chen stepped into the desert, the sand suddenly formed an armored sand soldier wielding a long spear.


    This sand soldier was covered in runes and secret arts, clearly formed by sophisticated prohibitions as a temporary creature.


    However, it was this temporary creature that made Yang Chen dare not underestimate it. He clenched his hand and borrowed the power of the Heavenly Thunder Origin, suddenly bombarding it towards the sand soldier.


    Attack as they exchange words, take the initiative, and never hesitate!


    Seeing Yang Chen act, the sand soldier burst with an astonishing aura, revealing the power of the sixth level of the Spirit Martial Realm.


    Immediately following, the sand soldier swept his long spear with great power, blocking Yang Chen¡¯s thunder and lightning.


    This surprised Yang Chen greatly.


    ¡°Nice going,¡± Yang Chen narrowed his eyes, ¡°The same Martial Arts Cultivation level as me ¨C just a coincidence?¡±


    Yang Chen was puzzled, but one thing he could be sure of was that this sand soldier was no simple opponent.


    His previous move was just a simple probe, but it revealed a lot about the sand soldier.


    Now, Yang Chen muttered to himself, ¡°Although this sand soldier is also at the sixth level of the Spirit Martial Realm, it doesn¡¯t feel like an ordinary one. Breaking my Thunder Rush in one move is not something a regular Spirit Martial Realm Sixth Level could do. Even top-level fighters like Yuan Shaoyang at the sixth level would have a hard time dealing with it.¡±


    Yang Chen was puzzled.


    But despite his confusion, when he saw the formidable power of the sand soldier, he immediately took out the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear without hesitation.


    With a sneer, he displayed the Thunderbolt Style, engaging in combat with the sand soldier.


    After more than a dozen rounds, the sand soldier still had the upper hand.


    It wasn¡¯t until twenty or so rounds that Yang Chen took advantage of the sand soldier¡¯s mindlessness, stabbing it from behind and winning the first floor.


    He didn¡¯t use any powerful techniques, as it was just the first floor. Wasting time was better than wasting his internal True Qi.


    Once the sand soldier disappeared, the surrounding space cleared up.


    Instead of the original desert, a stone chamber appeared.


    Yang Chen knew that this stone chamber was the appearance of the first floor of the Trial Tower. The previous desert was an illusion created by the prohibitions.


    However, the door to the second floor in the stone chamber was closed, which made Yang Chen frown. He quickly remembered, ¡°That¡¯s right, I need to drip a drop of Essence Blood into the prohibited stone disc first, then I can enter the second floor.¡±


    With this thought, Yang Chen found the Prohibited Stone Disc that Steward Xu mentioned, dripped a drop of Essence Blood, and suddenly, the door to the second floor opened with a loud rumble.


    After entering the second floor, the tower¡¯s second floor lit up with a faint visible light that could be seen by the spectators outside. Through this faint light, they could discern the layers the challenger had reached inside the tower.


    Seeing the second floor lit up, the geniuses of North Mountain County around him couldn¡¯t help but sneer.


    ¡°What a joke, it took him half an hour just to enter from the first floor to the second floor. This Yang Chen is nothing special; he was just bluffing earlier, but now he seems to be a mediocre character.¡±


    Ma Hangbo was also sneering, ¡°This guy? I think me estimating he could reach the third floor was already too generous; I bet he won¡¯t even pass the fifth floor!¡±


    Steward Xu, standing on the side, also chuckled, ¡°It¡¯s not that easy to break through the Trial Tower. Each floor will have sand soldiers appearing with the same cultivation level as the intruder. Moreover, these sand soldiers are all outstanding in their cultivation level. Besides, there is one sand soldier on the first floor, two on the second floor, and more the higher you go, how can it be so easy to pass?¡±


    He knew how horrifying it was.


    Putting those geniuses from the Six Sects into this Trial Tower, none of them could pass the first floor.


    The higher your cultivation level, the stronger the sand soldiers. Moreover, among the sand soldiers with the same cultivation level, they are even better in their single fights than you.


    Even if you managed to win a single fight, the second floor would be even more terrifying¡­


    When Yang Chen came to the second floor, there was no desert scene, but a clear aura appeared out of nowhere. As soon as he refined it into his body, he felt refreshed.


    ¡°This should be the Creation Divine Aura,¡± Yang Chen commented. ¡°Although it¡¯s man-made, it has undoubtedly been made by the royal family at great cost. Just a small portion of this Creation Divine Aura made me feel that my cultivation is progressing rapidly. If I have more of it, my cultivation will surely improve steadily!¡±


    This was the wonderful aspect of Creation Divine Aura.


    It was not any excessive growth promotion method, but the essence of heaven and earth that could unconditionally enhance one¡¯s martial arts progress upon refining.


    Yang Chen was naturally not shy, refining the Creation Divine Aura into his body. After about half an hour, his Martial Arts Cultivation had actually advanced directly to the later stage of the Sixth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm!


    ¡°This Creation Divine Aura is truly extraordinary,¡± Yang Chen murmured after refining the Creation Divine Aura.


    It was also after refining the Creation Divine Aura that the surrounding scene began to change significantly.


    The desert emerged, and then, two sand soldiers formed from the desert sand, identical to those on the first floor. The same aura and appearance, but the number doubled to two!


    Yang Chen knew full well that although it was just one additional sand soldier, the difference was immeasurable.

 Chapter 362 - Chapter 362: Chapter 359: At Most, It’s Just the Third Level_1

    Chapter 362: Chapter 359: At Most, It¡¯s Just the Third Level_1


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°No, no¡­¡±


    Yang Chen looked at the two sand soldiers and muttered: ¡°It¡¯s strange. When I was on the first floor, I only noticed that the sand soldiers¡¯ martial arts cultivation was at the Spirit Martial Realm Sixth Level, but I didn¡¯t think much about it. Now that I¡¯m on the second floor, my martial arts cultivation has been promoted to the Spirit Martial Realm Sixth Level Late Stage, and the cultivation of these sand soldiers is also at the Sixth Level Late Stage?¡±


    As he said that, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but recall.


    ¡°At the beginning on the first floor, the sand soldiers¡¯ martial arts cultivation was the same as mine before I reached the Spirit Martial Realm Sixth Level Late Stage.¡± Yang Chen suddenly realized.


    He understood.


    Yang Chen took a deep breath: ¡°It seems that the martial arts cultivation of these sand soldiers is not accidental, but regular. Whatever the martial arts cultivation of the intruder is, the sand soldiers¡¯ martial arts cultivation will be the same.¡±


    He looked at the two sand soldiers that had already gathered, thinking carefully.


    With his abilities, fighting alone against three or five opponents at the same level is not a big issue.


    But it¡¯s obvious¡­


    Are these sand soldiers ordinary opponents of the same level?


    No, these sand soldiers are not ordinary Spirit Martial Realm Sixth Level. As Six-Level Spirit Martial Realm, they are elites.


    The answer was what he had thought.


    Just when the two sand soldiers had fully gathered, they rushed.


    The two sand soldiers moved at an incredibly fast speed, like a flash of lightning, holding long spears, and stabbing towards Yang Chen!


    This speed surprised Yang Chen a bit. He didn¡¯t dare to hesitate, holding the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear, unfolding the Thunderbolt Style, and the thunder and lightning swept out, directly enveloping the two sand soldiers.


    However, these two sand soldiers were extremely calm in the face of his Thunderbolt Style. One of them chose to dodge, while the other held a long spear and directly swept across, breaking his thunder and lightning.


    This left Yang Chen dumbfounded.


    He could see that the strength of these two sand soldiers was not much different from the first floor.


    If he had to point out a difference, it would be the slight increase in their martial arts cultivation.


    He became stronger, and the sand soldiers became stronger too.


    This is the strength that grows with stronger opponents.


    Yang Chen could more or less understand now.


    ¡°No wonder this Trial Tower is so difficult to break through. Whatever the martial arts cultivation of those who enter the Trial Tower is, they will encounter sand soldiers of the same martial arts cultivation. Moreover, these sand soldiers can perform at an excellent level in this martial arts realm. They are not the common stuff found everywhere.¡±


    ¡°There¡¯s one on the first floor, two on the second floor. So does the number of sand soldiers increase with the higher floors?¡±


    Considering this astonishing possibility, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but feel a little creepy. For a Half-step Yuan Martial Realm powerhouse, breaking through the first twenty layers of the Trial Tower does have an advantage since they can do things only Yuan Martial Realm could do, which is impossible for the Spirit Martial Realm to achieve.


    However, it doesn¡¯t mean that reaching the Half-step Yuan Martial Realm would allow you to break through at an excellent level.


    Just think about the twentieth floor.


    Battling twenty such sand soldiers at once would be a crazy move.


    Most importantly, these two sand soldiers weren¡¯t fighting individually; once they started, their cooperation was incredibly tacit!


    The sand soldier who had just dodged his Thunderbolt Style directly went around to attack Yang Chen.


    And the one who blocked the Thunderbolt Style was the main attacker!


    One was the main attacker and the other was the secondary attacker, cooperating smoothly with a clear division of roles.


    Because of this, Yang Chen didn¡¯t hesitate to hold his Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear and dance around with these two sand soldiers.


    Compared to their speed, there was still some gap between him and these two sand soldiers.


    After all, his Tai Chu Divine Body and the Spirit Artifact Boots he was wearing underneath were not useless.


    For a moment, he widened the distance between him and the two sand soldiers and started to use his wisdom slowly.


    It must be said that these two sand soldiers were indeed somewhat wise. But after all, they were dead objects, and even though their cooperation was extremely smooth because of restriction power, they were still made by prohibition. After Yang Chen spent some efforts, the two sand soldiers on the second floor did cause him some trouble, but he quickly broke through them.


    About an hour later, the two sand soldiers on the second floor turned into a pile of sand, sinking into the desert.


    Soon, the desert vanished, and the surrounding scenery returned to normal.


    Yang Chen then dripped his essence blood, entering the third level.


    Yang Chen¡¯s entrance to the third level was clearly visible to those outside the Trial Tower from Beishan Main City. When they saw Yang Chen spending an hour to break through to the third level, their faces showed disdainful expressions.


    ¡°It took him an hour just to break through the second floor? Is this kid joking with me?¡±


    ¡°In my opinion, his limit is the third floor. When I was there, it only took me a cup of tea to break through the second level, but as soon as I got to the third floor, I was defeated in the blink of an eye.¡±


    ¡°Just as I thought, each level is a watershed. Soon, he will be exposed on the third floor and won¡¯t last long.¡±


    As everyone watched Yang Chen¡¯s time to break from the second to the third level so long, they all stopped paying attention to him. When they had tried the Trial Tower, they had easily reached the third floor in one go.


    However, they forgot that although they had reached the third level in one go, they had quickly been defeated on the third level. During the first three levels, they had used all their means, and their true qi was greatly consumed. How could they sustain the battle after the third level?


    Unlike them, Yang Chen had no intention of using his techniques beyond the Thunderbolt Style.


    The purpose was to save his internal true qi.


    Now that he had entered the third level and was rewarded with a large amount of Creation Divine Aura for passing the second level, Yang Chen spent about a cup of tea¡¯s time refining the Creation Divine Aura into his body, his martial arts cultivation improved again, and he directly leaped to the Spirit Martial Realm Sixth Level Peak!


    One step away from entering the Ling Wu Realm Seventh Layer.


    ¡°I¡¯ve reached the Spirit Martial Realm Sixth Level Peak in one go.¡± Yang Chen was overjoyed: ¡°This Trial Tower is indeed a divine object built by the royal family, it¡¯s truly extraordinary. It is said that the higher you go, the more Creation Divine Aura you get. In this case, as Steward Xu said, it¡¯s not impossible to improve by an entire realm in one go. No wonder the geniuses nurtured by the Beishan Main City are extraordinary. This Trial Tower alone is not a simple entity.¡±


    With that thought, Yang Chen gradually stood up.


    Now that the Creation Divine Aura had been refined, the scenery around him began to change, and the desert appeared. Along with it, three sand soldiers emerged from the desert, holding long spears, looking wooden but full of coldness at him.

 Chapter 363 - Chapter 363: Chapter 360: Breaking Through Four Levels!_1

    Chapter 363: Chapter 360: Breaking Through Four Levels!_1


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°As expected.¡± Upon seeing the three sand soldiers, a bitter sigh appeared on Yang Chen¡¯s face.


    As expected, the further up one went, the trickier it became; the quantity and level were directly proportional.


    You faced as many sand soldiers as the level you reached; currently, at the third level, he was confronted with three sand soldiers!


    You may consider yourself a master among your peers, but each sand soldier you face is a master among their peers. Moreover, you may be able to defeat one, but can you defeat two? And if not two, how about three? Most crucially, these sand soldiers are extremely well coordinated!


    Their target, the only thing in their eyes, is the intruder¡ªnothing else.


    As soon as the sand soldiers were gathered, they simultaneously rushed towards Yang Chen. Either they would die, or Yang Chen would withdraw!


    Yang Chen had no intention of withdrawing; his Thunder Rush immediately swept out, wanting to fight the sand soldiers to victory or defeat. However, he soon discovered that these three sand soldiers were extremely well-coordinated. One in front, one to the left, and one to the right¡ªdirectly breaking through Yang Chen¡¯s Thunder Rush.


    Immediately afterward, the three sand soldiers, at a very high speed¡ªas well as having pincer attacks, feints, and main attacks¡ªcharged towards Yang Chen and killed him.


    Yang Chen felt a chill down his spine. He had originally planned to use Thunder Rush and his skill to defeat these three sand soldiers after spending some time, but who knew that when these three sand soldiers cooperate, it would be far more formidable than one plus one. The threat had increased at least three to four times since the second level.


    After just three rounds, Yang Chen was already exhausted.


    He found it increasingly difficult to keep up with the sand soldiers¡¯ rhythm. Eventually, with a loud boom!


    A burst of sound was born, followed by a layer of Demonic Fire emerging from Yang Chen¡¯s surroundings.


    When the Demonic Fire was born, it directly engulfed the surroundings, and the sand soldier who was about to hit Yang Chen was incinerated into ash when it got closest to Yang Chen.


    Now being forced to use this Demonic Fire, Yang Chen reluctantly made the decision. After all, he had almost been hit by the sand soldiers during the previous battles. It was extremely far-fetched to use Thunderbolt Style and Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear alone to win against these sand soldiers.


    He was well-aware that if he were to be hit, the injuries would be grave.


    He made a decisive move, taking out the Demonic Fire and, without saying a word, burned one sand soldier.


    With one sand soldier dead, the two remaining sand soldiers couldn¡¯t pose a threat. Yang Chen¡¯s Demonic Fire didn¡¯t last more than a hundred breaths, and the two sand soldiers were reduced to ashes.


    Afterward, the desert disappeared, and Yang Chen entered the fourth level.


    This time, clearing the third level and entering the fourth level took about the time it takes for a single cup of tea.


    This stunned the geniuses outside the Trial Tower in the Beishan Main City.


    What¡¯s going on? Didn¡¯t Yang Chen have a hard time passing the third level just now? How come when he reached the fourth level, it seems like he suddenly received a boost of energy and completed it in less than the time it takes for a cup of tea? That¡¯s illogical; no one has ever heard of spending less time on a higher level than the previous one.


    Yang Chen, that¡¯s how he is.


    ¡°I guess it must be like the last flicker of a dying lamp.¡±


    ¡°Maybe this kid lucked out and found some secret technique, but it doesn¡¯t matter. The fourth level is a watershed; Yang Chen will know how desperate it is to face more than four sand soldiers. He will also realize that no matter how high your Martial Arts Cultivation level is, or how strong you are, it won¡¯t help!¡±


    For now, Yang Chen didn¡¯t care what others thought of him.


    It was because, after breaking through the third level and refining the rewarded Creation Divine Aura, he naturally advanced, sitting down to impact the Ling Wu Realm Seventh Layer.


    As long as a trace of Creation Divine Aura was not refined, the prohibition would remain rigid and not create sand soldiers, providing another loophole.


    Yang Chen left a trace of Creation Divine Aura unrefined and sat on the ground to calmly impact the Ling Wu Realm Seventh Layer.


    Not daring to be careless, he made several other security measures to impact the realm.


    Half an hour later¡­


    An extremely powerful aura gradually spread out.


    Following that, Yang Chen opened his eyes.


    ¡°Even after refining the Innate True Qi, even the momentum of upgrading the realm is so incredible. Fortunately, this is inside the Trial Tower; no matter how big the movement is, the outside world can¡¯t sense it. At this point, it¡¯s time to break through the fourth level.¡± Yang Chen thought to himself.


    He refined the last trace of Creation Divine Aura, and not long after, the desert emerged. Following that, four sand soldiers gathered from the depths of the earth, each holding a long spear, with majestic figures and astonishing aura.


    ¡°Indeed, there are four.¡± Yang Chen gradually confirmed his guess, feeling the horror of the Trial Tower. However, having reached this point, he had no intention of backing down. Grasping the Demonic Fire, he coldly said, ¡°Four sand soldiers, bring it on!¡±


    The sand soldiers couldn¡¯t understand Yang Chen¡¯s words, but when they sensed the intruder, they didn¡¯t hesitate to rush towards Yang Chen!


    The four sand soldiers were formidable, and as Yang Chen¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation improved, their Martial Arts Cultivation also advanced to Ling Wu Realm Seventh Layer. When they took action, the sand and dust around them surged, a storm swept through, causing the sandy mist to fill the sky, making people apprehensive.


    Yang Chen, watching the four sand soldiers take action from the distance, couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°Four sand soldiers, even more coordinated than the three just now¡­¡±


    He felt the sand soldiers¡¯ difficulty, which far exceeded the difficulty at the third level. The next moment, he suddenly released the Demonic Fire.


    Layers of Demonic Fire roared out, and Yang Chen, using the Taichi True Scripture he had cultivated, manipulated the Demonic Fire. At the same time, he dealt with the four sand soldiers, which can be said to be both offensive and defensive, leaving the four sand soldiers at a loss.


    This also made Yang Chen feel the importance of Fire Control.


    The four sand soldiers had an extremely sharp and varied fighting style. There were attackers and defenders, and if he couldn¡¯t properly protect himself while attacking, it would be difficult to win. So he had to control the Demonic Fire to attack on one side while protecting himself on the other.


    If he didn¡¯t have enough experience controlling fire, it would be impossible. This made Yang Chen secretly celebrate the importance of the Taichi True Scripture; without it, where would he find the fire control skills in a short time?


    But even with Yang Chen¡¯s mature fire control experience and techniques, dealing with four sand soldiers at once was still very difficult. Defense and offense were integrated, and even a slight mistake would allow the sand soldiers to stab him.


    Fortunately, Yang Chen was cautious and alert. He didn¡¯t make any mistakes in controlling the layers of Demonic Fire, and he managed to defeat the four sand soldiers with great difficulty after about two hours of struggle, successfully breaking through the fourth level!


    It was just when he passed the fourth level that the outside world fell into a frenzy.

 Chapter 364 - Chapter 364: Chapter 361: Not Worth Courting?_1

    Chapter 364: Chapter 361: Not Worth Courting?_1


    Translator: 549690339


    In an instant, the geniuses of Beishan Main City were dumbfounded and speechless.


    What could they say now?


    No way.


    Yang Chen had actually passed the fourth level and entered the fifth level.


    ¡°Impossible, how is this possible? Even the outstanding geniuses of our Beishan Main City can only reach the fourth level at most during their first attempt. Those who can pass the fifth level on their first try are already among the best. How can Yang Chen do this?¡±


    ¡°Fifth level, indeed it¡¯s the fifth level. This guy has reached the fifth level.¡±


    ¡°Our Beishan Main City¡¯s geniuses are the best. Yang Chen is not from Beishan Main City, how can he achieve this?¡±


    ¡°This is absolutely impossible!¡±


    The most embarrassed person was Ma Hangbo, who had bet with Yang Chen.


    At this moment, he stood in place, dumbfounded, his face ashen, and could hardly remain calm.


    How could he stay calm?


    Fifth level, Yang Chen reached the fifth level.


    What does this mean?


    It means that he will have to give up the one million spirit stones he had accumulated throughout his life to Yang Chen.


    How could he have been so foolish as to bet with Yang Chen? Did Yang Chen¡¯s challenge to the Trial Tower have anything to do with him? No one else bet, why did he have to foolishly bet with Yang Chen?


    Ma Hangbo was filled with hatred in his heart.


    Similarly, Steward Xu was also stunned, never expecting that Yang Chen would actually pass the fourth level and enter the fifth level on his first try in the Trial Tower. Although it took Yang Chen two hours to enter the fifth level from the fourth level, and it seemed that there was no hope for him to pass the fifth level, it was already a rare honor for him to reach the fifth level for the first time.


    Even among the geniuses in the history of Beishan Main City, very few could reach the fifth level in their first attempt.


    ¡°This Yang Chen is really extraordinary.¡± Steward Xu murmured, ¡°Feng Jingang¡¯s praise for this kid is not an exaggeration.¡±


    The discussions around continued.


    ¡°Hmph, this kid is just lucky.¡±


    ¡°I think it¡¯s luck too.¡±


    ¡°He spent two hours fighting in the fourth level, and he must have been exhausted. Moreover, I think he found some tips during those two hours. After all, the sand soldiers of the prohibition only act based on the prohibition itself, and there must be some loopholes. Yang Chen might have found some tricks and luckily entered the fifth level. However, now he has reached his limit in the fifth level.¡±


    When he said this, he forgot that if there were such easy tricks, would the Trial Tower be so difficult to pass?


    At the same time, after Yang Chen passed the fourth level, he refined the Creation Divine Aura and his martial arts cultivation level jumped to the Seventh Layer Mid-stage of the Spiritual Martial Realm!


    Such a qualitative leap made Yang Chen secretly amazed.


    If he could break through the Trial Tower all the way to the end, the Creation Divine Aura alone would bring about a qualitative change to his martial arts cultivation.


    Without hesitation, Yang Chen quickly got up after refining the Creation Divine Aura.


    As he got up, the surrounding scenery changed as well.


    The familiar desert.


    Only this time, the number of sand dunes increased from four to five!


    Without even thinking about it, Yang Chen knew that these five sand soldiers would be much more difficult to deal with than the four before!


    Without hesitation or a word, Yang Chen waved his hand and formed a shadow of a virtual palm. Wasn¡¯t it the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm that he hadn¡¯t used since entering the Trial Tower?


    He didn¡¯t use the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm, but it didn¡¯t mean he had forgotten it.


    He didn¡¯t use it because the power of the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm was too great, and the True Qi consumed was too much. It consumed much more than the normal Thunderbolt Style, so when Yang Chen used this palm, he had to weigh his options.


    However, when he reached the fifth level, he no longer bothered to consider that much.


    If he didn¡¯t use this move, he knew very well that it would not be easy to win just by relying on the Demonic Fire!


    Looking at it now, the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm¡¯s sudden attack caused a powerful shock and had a satisfying effect for Yang Chen. At least the sand soldiers did not easily crack the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm as they did with the Thunderbolt Style.


    The Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm bombardment shook the entire space, and the five sand soldiers, who had originally stood still, were also separated by Yang Chen¡¯s Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm.


    Seeing this, Yang Chen shouted, ¡°Deal with one first!¡±


    The next moment, he displayed his extraordinary speed and struck out another Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm, targeting a separated sand soldier. Immediately, a large amount of Demonic Fire rushed towards the isolated sand soldier. In a short while, the sand soldier was completely swallowed up.


    At this time, Yang Chen¡¯s internal True Qi was less than 70%.


    There were still four sand soldiers left. With the help of Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm, Yang Chen managed to defeat the four sand soldiers after several bouts and jumped to the sixth level.


    Upon arriving at the sixth level, it was also the shocking moment for the geniuses of Beishan Main City.


    ¡°What¡­?¡±


    ¡°It must be a joke.¡±


    ¡°He even passed the fifth level?¡±


    Steward Xu, who originally thought Yang Chen had reached his limit, was also dumbfounded at this moment. He swallowed, realizing that he had underestimated Yang Chen even though he thought he had overestimated him.


    Steward Xu sighed, ¡°This time, Beishan Main City made a wrong choice. We thought that missing an Innate Divine Body was not a big deal, but Yang Chen has already become more than just a powerful physique. He managed to pass the fifth level of the Trial Tower in one go, which is something that few geniuses in the history of Beishan Main City, including the champions of the Genius Selection Competition, have ever accomplished.¡±


    Steward Xu began to feel regretful for Beishan Main City.


    Sometimes he wondered if those high-ranking people were crazy. Why did they pretend to be lofty and aloof, not trying to win Yang Chen over? Now Yang Chen revealed his Innate Divine Body but they wanted to win him over? It was already too late!


    He still remembered clearly how those high-ranking people discussed at that time.


    ¡°Cultivation that is forcefully promoted is not worth mentioning.¡±


    ¡°It seems like he rose from the grassroots background, such characters usually don¡¯t have much potential. Since he has already missed the best age for cultivation, even if he is a genius, he is not worthy of our Beishan Main City¡¯s status.¡±


    ¡°As the overlord of Beishan County, our Beishan Main City can¡¯t be as incompetent as the Six Sects, desperately trying to win people over. We need to observe carefully. If Yang Chen is really qualified, will he not cry and beg to join our Beishan Main City when we make a move? Hey, joining our Beishan Main City is his blessing.¡±


    Now, looking at Yang Chen¡¯s achievements, was he not worth winning over?


    It was not known how the high-ranking people who discussed Yang Chen at that time would feel when they saw his achievements now.

 Chapter 365 - Chapter 365: Chapter 362: The Conundrum of the Sixth Floor_1

    Chapter 365: Chapter 362: The Conundrum of the Sixth Floor_1


    Translator: 549690339


    Now, it¡¯s too late to say anything.


    Yang Chen is not from their North Mountain Main City, and there¡¯s no chance he will become a member of North Mountain Main City.


    Why? Because he, Steward Xu, was ordered to make things difficult for ¡®Yang Chen¡¯.


    The reason was simple; Yang Chen couldn¡¯t do anything to North Mountain Main City, so why would they let him enjoy his time in North Mountain Main City?


    Steward Xu couldn¡¯t help but feel annoyed when recalling the orders from the higher-ups. If they didn¡¯t dare to kill Yang Chen because of Yuan Mountain Sect, why should they mess with him?


    One should treat a genius like this: either drive them away completely without leaving a trace, or try to get close to them and never make an enemy of them.


    Now, things are good ¨C they wanted make things difficult for Yang Chen time and time again. How could Yang Chen possibly get close to North Mountain Main City? The key is that they still don¡¯t dare to touch Yang Chen.


    Yang Chen originally had no dislike towards North Mountain Main City. Even if he couldn¡¯t be friends in the future, he wouldn¡¯t be enemies. What about now?


    Indeed, Yang Chen poses no immediate threat, but what about in the future?


    Steward Xu sighed heavily and didn¡¯t bother to think more about it. After all, his Martial Arts Cultivation had reached its limits, and he didn¡¯t have many bright years left. As for how those old fellows wanted to command and deal with things, it was all up to them.


    At the same time, Yang Chen was on the sixth level, completely refining the Creation Divine Qi, causing his Martial Arts Cultivation to leap and directly reach the peak of Spiritual Martial Realm Tier 7. This amazing effect made Yang Chen extremely happy.


    Simultaneously, he was also curious about how much stronger the Sand Soldiers on the sixth level were compared to the fifth level.


    Like the previous levels, as the desert formed, the Sand Soldiers gradually emerged from the ground!


    One Sand Soldier, two Sand Soldiers.


    Three, four, five, six!


    Exactly six, not one more, not one less.


    When Yang Chen saw these six Sand Soldiers, he dared not underestimate them. He hurriedly took out the Demon Fire, and in the palm of his left hand, the essence blood gathered, ready to use the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm to give the six Sand Soldiers a heavy blow at any time.


    As with the fifth level, he started by using the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm.


    The palm shadows expanded, accompanied by the powerful palm force of the Black Mountain Black Bears, relentlessly facing the six Sand Soldiers.


    Boom!


    Thick smoke billowed, and an astonishing momentum swept across all directions.


    Yang Chen squinted, not knowing what impact this Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm had on the six Sand Soldiers. He held the Demon Fire in his hand, ready to attack at any time, giving the six Sand Soldiers a heavy blow.


    However, he was soon shocked and opened his eyes wide.


    Because¡­


    The six Sand Soldiers thrust their long spears together, actually breaking through his seemingly unbeatable Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm!


    The Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm is the signature martial art of the Black Mountain Black Bears Clan, characterized by brute force and overbearing strength. Since learning the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm, Yang Chen has rarely seen a technique it can¡¯t break through; the most he has seen is the cancellation of the forces when they collide.


    But now, these six Sand Soldiers have united their forces and shattered his Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm. Moreover, none of them were affected by the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm and stood there unscathed, in an extremely calm manner.


    ¡°Young Master, it seems that these six Sand Soldiers have used a Joint Attack Formation. Please be careful.¡± Cai Hong, who had been helping Yang Chen investigate with her Divine Soul in the Eight Extremes River Space from the beginning, quickly reminded him.


    Yang Chen dared to let Cai Hong help him to this extent because he didn¡¯t know whether taking a step further, such as releasing the two Black Mountain Black Bear brothers or the Rainbow Clan members, would trigger other restrictive effects. If another group of Sand Soldiers appeared, it would be no fun at all.


    Right now, the Sand Soldiers were already enough to give him a headache.


    Because the six Sand Soldiers even used a Joint Attack Formation.


    He always knew that the restriction emphasized that most Sand Soldiers had a cooperative effect and were not isolated elites.


    However, a Joint Attack Formation was a bit too much.


    Do you know what a Joint Attack Formation is?


    There were too few Sand Soldiers in the first few levels to use the Joint Attack Formation, which required a certain number of people ¨C the minimum being six.


    These six Sand Soldiers using the Joint Attack Formation indicated that the combined power of the six Sand Soldiers was on par with a Spiritual Martial Realm Tier 7 like him, capable of defeating Spiritual Martial Realm Tier 8, or even Tier 9 powerhouses.


    When Yang Chen defeated the Spiritual Martial Realm Tier 8 Cao Huai, he relied on the Myriad Star Fire in his body. Otherwise, he couldn¡¯t have done it.


    Now, he was facing an opponent several times stronger than Cao Huai.


    This made Yang Chen bitterly smile.


    At the same time, the six Sand Soldiers stood in an orderly position and charged directly towards Yang Chen.


    Seeing that his Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm was useless and that he was unable to disperse the Sand Soldiers¡¯ formation, Yang Chen had no choice but to use the Demon Fire to try to fight against the six Sand Soldiers. However, to his surprise, the six Sand Soldiers continued to advance in position, ignoring the Demon Fire.


    It was precisely because they maintained their original position that the six Sand Soldiers played the Joint Attack Formation flawlessly, effortlessly dissolving his Demon Fire as soon as it approached. He had no way to deal with them.


    ¡°What now¡­¡± Yang Chen clenched his teeth, feeling somewhat troubled.


    He was now having a hard time imagining it.


    Indeed, there were always people better and mountains taller than oneself.


    How had that genius from the Royal Family managed to break through from the first layer to the twentieth layer in one breath? This task seemed almost impossible. He was already almost invincible among his peers, but against these six Sand Soldiers, after several rounds of fighting, he still felt powerless.


    ¡°There¡¯s no choice but to go all out,¡± Yang Chen said with knitted brows.


    At this moment, the six Sand Soldiers approached Yang Chen and charged towards him.


    As each Sand Soldier acted in an orderly manner, they actually surrounded Yang Chen before he could react. This sudden turn of events changed Yang Chen from being the aggressor to the defender. The key issue was that as the six Sand Soldiers surrounded him, their Joint Attack Formation remained intact.


    As long as the Joint Attack Formation wasn¡¯t disrupted, his Demon Fire could do nothing!


    The Joint Attack Formation completely enveloped the six Sand Soldiers like a sharp blade. Any attack, as long as the six of them worked together, would be easily shattered like tofu.


    Yang Chen now had no idea what to do.


    ¡°Should I use the Thunderbolt Movement Skill to widen the gap?¡± Yang Chen secretly thought.


    He was very confident that with the Thunderbolt Movement Skill, he could instantly break through the encirclement and create a distance. However, the skill¡¯s consumption was horrifying, and even if he used it, he still couldn¡¯t solve the problem of the six Sand Soldiers; it was a temporary solution that only treated the symptom rather than the root cause.


    So, what should he do to deal with these six Sand Soldiers?

 Chapter 366 - Chapter 366: Chapter 363: The Light on the Eighth Floor Lit Up_1

    Chapter 366: Chapter 363: The Light on the Eighth Floor Lit Up_1


    Translator: 549690339


    There was no time for Yang Chen to think, as the six sand soldiers rushed towards him in an instant.


    The combined attack formation used by these six sand soldiers left Yang Chen with no way to attack or defend. In the beginning, he was able to fight back with his Thunder Rush, but it didn¡¯t last long.


    As time went on, it became more and more difficult for him to keep up.


    His True Qi was already consumed to just thirty percent.


    ¡°Am I really going to be defeated on the sixth floor?¡± Yang Chen clenched his teeth.


    If he were to fall on the sixth floor this way, he would be extremely displeased with the outcome.


    At least he didn¡¯t think his limit should be here.


    Just as he thought this, Rainbow suddenly shouted, ¡°Young Master, all our tribe¡¯s elders have verified with their souls that your actions within the Trial Tower will not be discovered by the outside world. So, feel free to use any hidden cards you have. The Trial Tower and the outside world are completely separate spaces!¡±


    Hearing this, Yang Chen laughed.


    He was waiting for these words.


    Just as Rainbow finished speaking, Yang Chen laughed loudly, ¡°Since the outside world can¡¯t detect the situation inside the tower no matter what, then let¡¯s see how you sand soldiers, created by these prohibitions, handle a taste of my Mysterious Fire Star.¡±


    Just as the six sand soldiers had pushed Yang Chen to a dead end, in an instant, a booming sound followed, and not only did the spots of demonic fire surround him, but also a fire that resembled stars, floating and enchanting in appearance, emerged.


    This flame seemed to gather the beauty of stars and the darkness of the universe, making it irresistible.


    As the flame appeared, Yang Chen gained more confidence and muttered, ¡°Starfire, I don¡¯t really have a chance to use it on usual days. But since I¡¯ve brought it out, let these sand soldiers taste the power of my Starfire. This flame¡¯s power is not comparable to the demonic fire.¡±


    Indeed, Starfire was not comparable to demonic fire.


    Once Starfire emerged, it was enough to envelop a hundred miles in an instant!


    As the saying goes, flourishing stars!


    Flourishing Stars were the millions of stars in the sky, and when Starfire spread out, those tiny star flames resembled the millions of stars in the sky!


    The desert space was not as large as a hundred miles, but it was enough for Starfire to wield freely.


    With a wave of Yang Chen¡¯s hand, the absolute corroding power of the Starfire from all directions began to besiege the six sand soldiers.


    The six sand soldiers tried to resist the Starfire consciously, but in a short time, the first sand soldier couldn¡¯t hold on and was torn apart by the corroding power of the Starfire. Then, the second sand soldier, followed by the third, and the fourth.


    In front of the corroding power of Starfire, the sand soldiers appeared to be extremely fragile, corroded by the Starfire as soon as they touched it.


    This was the power of Starfire.


    Absolute corrosion that could not be resisted!


    Unless the opponent¡¯s cultivation level was far superior to Yang Chen, or their moves were exceptional, otherwise, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t even count the things Starfire could corrode.


    Now, as the six sand soldiers touched the Starfire, even though their combined attack formation was as stable as Mount Tai, they were completely corroded by Yang Chen¡¯s Starfire.


    Then, holding the Starfire, Yang Chen finally took a deep breath of relief.¡±This Mysterious Fire Star is indeed extraordinarily powerful¡­¡± Yang Chen said as he dripped his essence blood and entered the seventh floor!


    At the same time when Yang Chen entered the seventh floor of the Trial Tower, people from Beishan Main City had already gathered outside. Not only were the original geniuses of Beishan Main City present, but also some elders who arrived later, low-level Origin Martial Realm deacons, and so on. It was obvious that they were all very interested in Yang Chen¡¯s attempt at the Trial Tower.


    When they saw him breaking through the seventh level in one go, everyone couldn¡¯t help but gasp in surprise.


    Most geniuses usually needed to fail several times before they could break through to the seventh floor.


    After multiple failures, their Martial Arts Cultivation would improve, and they would learn many things from the battles and gain experience in fighting the sand soldiers. Only then could they progress further into more advanced levels of the Trial Tower.


    It was extremely rare for someone like Yang Chen, who was attempting the Trial Tower for the first time and completely unfamiliar with it, to break through to the seventh floor without any prior experience. In history, only a few exceptionally talented individuals had achieved this!


    ¡°This¡­ This is too strong.¡±


    ¡°Is this Yang Chen a demon?¡±


    ¡°Breaking through to the seventh floor means that Yang Chen, with his Sixth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm cultivation, is now capable of fighting against opponents at the Ninth Stage of the Spirit Martial Realm.¡±


    When these words were spoken, several Beishan Main City geniuses, who only had Stage 8 of Soul Martial Realm cultivation and had been ridiculing Yang Chen just now, swallowed their saliva.


    They only had Stage 8 of Soul Martial Realm cultivation, and Yang Chen was able to pass the sixth floor and enter the seventh floor. If Yang Chen could stand up against opponents at Stage 9 of the Soul Martial Realm, why would he be afraid of them?


    ¡°Heh, this is what you don¡¯t understand. Yang Chen is now on the seventh floor, refining the Creation Divine Aura. His Martial Arts cultivation must have at least reached the Eighth Level now. As for fighting against Stage 9 of the Spirit Martial Realm? He¡¯s already qualified to fight against experts at the peak of Spirit Martial Realm.¡±


    ¡°Isn¡¯t that a bit of an exaggeration?¡±


    ¡°Not an exaggeration? Hehe, do you know how strong Yun Han Dao, the genius who broke through the seventeenth floor of the Trial Tower with just a Half-step Yuan Martial Realm cultivation hundreds of years ago, was back then?¡±


    ¡°I know about senior brother Yun Han Dao. It¡¯s said that he has already left the North Mountain County to go to even greater places. How far did he actually go back then?¡±


    ¡°Heh, how far? Back then, senior brother Yun Han Dao, with his Half-step Yuan Martial Realm cultivation, could even casually kill warriors at the Yuan Martial Realm!¡±


    ¡°What?!¡±


    When these words were spoken, many people were shocked.


    Killing opponents and fighting against them are two different concepts. Moreover, casually killing and killing are different concepts too.


    Yun Han Dao, with just his Half-step Yuan Martial Realm cultivation back then, was able to casually kill warriors at the Yuan Martial Realm level. This achievement was already quite high. You must know that the Yuan Martial Realm and Half-step Yuan Martial Realm are two different concepts, just as no matter what, a Body Refining Realm can never defeat a Spirit Martial Realm, which is common sense.


    How big was the gap between them? It was as big as the difference between the First Level of the Spirit Martial Realm and the Ninth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm.


    So, the demon who broke through the seventeenth floor was so powerful?


    ¡°Although those seniors who have broken through the thirteenth or fourteenth floor are not as exaggerated as Yun Han Dao, they were able to easily fight against Yuan Martial Realm opponents with only their Half-step Yuan Martial Realm cultivation back then. The only difference is that they were not as exaggerated as senior brother Yun Han Dao. Yang Chen has already broken through the seventh floor. Heh, would it be difficult for someone with his current cultivation to deal with a Spirit Martial Realm Peak opponent?¡±


    As people were discussing, suddenly a voice exclaimed, ¡°Look, the light on the Trial Tower¡¯s eighth floor is on! What¡¯s happening? Yang Chen, he¡­!¡±


    There will be two updates today, and the story will start ramping up tomorrow.

 Chapter 367 - Chapter 367: Chapter 364: Deciding the Outcome in One Go_1

    Chapter 367: Chapter 364: Deciding the Outcome in One Go_1


    Translator: 549690339


    No one had paid attention to it during their discussions. Only now did they realize that the light on the seventh floor of the Trial Tower had extinguished, and the light on the eighth floor had lit up. What did that mean?


    Everyone¡¯s minds seemed to short circuit, they knew what the light on the eighth floor meant, but they couldn¡¯t believe it. It was truly an unbelievable matter.


    After everyone¡¯s brief stupefaction, a voice suddenly broke the current serene atmosphere.


    ¡°Yang Chen passed the seventh floor and entered the eighth floor?¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s impossible; it must be a joke. I must be dreaming.¡±


    ¡°What joke? The lights on the Trial Tower represent everything.¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen really made it to the eighth floor, my God! What kind of demon is he?!¡±


    Originally, Ma Hangbo, who had been able to remain calm, was greatly shocked and tested when he saw Yang Chen reach the fifth floor.


    However, after the shock, he could still endure it.


    Because he kept convincing himself that his Martial Arts Cultivation was superior to Yang Chen¡¯s, defeating Yang Chen would not be a problem, and he still had a sense of superiority against Yang Chen.


    But since hearing his fellow senior and junior brothers mention that Yang Chen¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation was not a problem even against those at the peak of the Ling Wu Realm, he felt uneasy. Was it that powerful to break through the seventh floor? He didn¡¯t know because he hadn¡¯t broken through it himself.


    But he could still maintain his composure, because his Martial Arts Cultivation was at the Ling Wu Realm Peak, and he could at least remain undefeated against Yang Chen.


    But now¡­


    Yang Chen had passed the seventh floor and entered the eighth floor!


    This meant that even as a peak Ling Wu Realm cultivator, he might not be able to match Yang Chen.


    Because he had only broken through the fifth floor of the Trial Tower, how could he have any sense of superiority against Yang Chen now?


    Not only Ma Hangbo, but everyone present was also shocked.


    When they looked at Steward Xu, he was already gone. As soon as Yang Chen broke through the seventh floor of the Trial Tower, steward Xu had already hurried away, most likely to report this matter to the higher-ups. No joke, being able to reach the seventh floor on his first attempt was an outstanding achievement, meaning Yang Chen was more than qualified to challenge the fifteenth floor in the future.


    For something like the Trial Tower,


    If you start low, the end point may not be bad.


    But if you start high, it¡¯s tough for the end-point to be bad.


    ¡°Yang Chen is too strong.¡±


    ¡°He¡¯s reached the eighth floor of the Trial Tower.¡±


    ¡°This, this¡­¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s just unbelievable.¡±


    ¡°No, look!¡±


    Just as everyone had barely settled down from the shock, someone exclaimed once more.


    ¡°The light on the ninth floor is on!¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen has broken through to the ninth floor!¡±


    ¡°My God, even the eighth floor couldn¡¯t stop him?¡±


    ¡°What kind of demon is this kid?¡±


    ¡°In ancient times, except for those geniuses from the Royal Family who had already broken through the Trial Tower elsewhere and reached the twentieth floor in their first attempt, no one has ever reached the ninth floor in one go. Even Yun Han Dao and Huang Taiji haven¡¯t done it.¡±


    The people looked and saw that they were right, Yang Chen had indeed entered the ninth floor, and they hadn¡¯t seen it wrong.


    Ma Hangbo had the most significant reaction.


    At this moment, when Ma Hangbo saw Yang Chen breaking through to the ninth floor in one go, he couldn¡¯t believe it. His vision went dark, and he fainted. He couldn¡¯t accept this reality. At least for now, Yang Chen had reached the ninth floor, and he was completely capable of defeating Ma Hangbo.


    Actually, what Ma Hangbo didn¡¯t know was that his thoughts were completely unnecessary.


    Because when Yang Chen reached the ninth floor, he relied more on his Starfire. If not for Starfire, Yang Chen would probably have been stopped at the sixth floor. However, it was quite normal for most geniuses to have some unseen moves.


    But since they were unseen, like Starfire, Yang Chen would never use it even if he lost against Ma Hangbo. Without using Starfire, it would be tough for him to gain an advantage against Ma Hangbo.


    But Ma Hangbo didn¡¯t know this, and he ended up fainting from fear.


    Yang Chen did not know that Ma Hangbo had fainted from fright. If he did, he probably would not have had the current solemnity of being on the ninth floor.


    At the moment, Yang Chen stood in the desert with his hands behind his back, facing the ultimate test of the nine sand soldiers!


    As of now, his Martial Arts Cultivation had improved from the initial stage of the Sixth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm to the peak of Stage 8 of the Soul Martial Realm, after being cleansing by the numerous Creation Divine Auras!


    Yes, the Spirit Martial Realm Eighth Stage Peak, only one step away from the Spirit Martial Realm Ninth Stage.


    If he could break through the ninth floor, he was confident that he could rush straight from the Eighth Level to the Ninth Level!


    Soon, the sand soldiers on the ground began to gather, all nine sand soldiers were complete!


    Just as these nine sand soldiers merged, they formed an intricate formation.


    Yang Chen knew without looking that it was a Combined Attack Formation.


    Starting from the sixth floor, these sand soldiers began to use the Combined Attack Formation, and the higher the floor, the more intricate and profound the formation became.


    If it were not for the corrosion power of his Starfire, he might not have been able to break through the sand soldiers¡¯ defenses and advance all the way to the ninth floor.


    But even so, by the time he reached the ninth floor, he was exhausted and running low on True Qi.


    ¡°Nine sand soldiers, there¡¯s really no room for breathing, huh? Let¡¯s struggle once more; succeed or fail, and if we can¡¯t, just give up.¡± Yang Chen sighed. His remaining True Qi now couldn¡¯t support him for a long, sustained battle.


    Therefore, one strike will decide the outcome; that¡¯s the key. Win or lose, he¡¯s out of options!


    Having made up his mind, Yang Chen spurred all his Starfire and attacked the nine sand soldiers directly.


    However, the Combined Attack Formation of these nine sand soldiers was extraordinary. When the nine sand soldiers joined forces, their combined energy surprisingly resisted the corrosion power of his Starfire.


    It wasn¡¯t that his corrosion power couldn¡¯t corrode them, but rather that it couldn¡¯t corrode them fast enough!


    A single breath could only corrode a little, and over time, his True Qi consumption would be incalculable!


    His Starfire was very energy-consuming, and with his current condition, it was challenging to maintain continuous corrosion, let alone continuing to corrode them further. His True Qi would eventually give out.


    Feeling the dwindling of his True Qi due to the use of Starfire, Yang Chen could only sigh, knowing that the ninth floor was out of reach, and he had to withdraw and leave the Trial Tower.

 Chapter 368 - Chapter 368: Chapter 365: There are People Sending Spirit Stones, No Way Out_1

    Chapter 368: Chapter 365: There are People Sending Spirit Stones, No Way Out_1


    Translator: 549690339


    Seeing the light on the ninth floor of the Trial Tower go out and the light on the tenth floor not coming on, the people from Beishan Main City outside breathed a sigh of relief. Finally, this demon kid had stopped. If Yang Chen really made it to the tenth floor in one go, they wouldn¡¯t know what to do.


    After all, no one wants to be proven completely worthless.


    If Yang Chen really made it to the tenth floor in one go, wouldn¡¯t that be an indirect way of proving their incompetence?


    Who wants to be incompetent?


    Of course, if they knew that Yang Chen¡¯s failure on the ninth floor was due to a lack of True Qi and not because his strength was exhausted, perhaps their sense of luck would disappear and they would be even more shocked.


    As people discussed, Yang Chen also walked down from the Trial Tower.


    ¡°Yang Chen is coming down.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s Yang Chen!¡±


    ¡°This kid¡­¡±


    In an instant, people were talking incessantly, but most of them had lost their previous mockery of Yang Chen.


    On the contrary, many people¡¯s eyes gradually grew respectful as they looked at Yang Chen.


    There was no way around it, Yang Chen¡¯s performance just now was too dazzling and unbelievable for someone who had challenged the Trial Tower for the first time.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t care too much about other people¡¯s opinions and views. What he was more curious about now was the one million Spirit Stones Ma Hangbo had bet with him.


    One million Spirit Stones was not a small sum, so Yang Chen was quite concerned about it.


    With that thought, Yang Chen focused his gaze on Ma Hangbo, who was in the crowd.


    Ma Hangbo, being a martial artist, had been knocked unconscious for a short time and was only roused by some people pulling at him. Just as he woke up and saw Yang Chen coming out of the Trial Tower, his heart was pounding wildly.


    Ma Hangbo¡¯s heart was in his throat, and now he gritted his teeth and said, ¡°Yang Chen!¡±


    Yang Chen said calmly, ¡°My dear brother, I remember it very clearly: one million Spirit Stones!¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen, spare someone when you can.¡± Ma Hangbo¡¯s face changed dramatically. Although Yang Chen addressed him affectionately as brother, he didn¡¯t want to see Yang Chen anymore. To give up one million Spirit Stones, how could that be possible?


    One million, that was the savings he had worked so hard to accumulate over decades.


    If he were to give it up now, he would be ruined.


    ¡°Oh?¡±


    Hearing this, Yang Chen sneered.


    You don¡¯t have Spirit Stones? You don¡¯t want to give them up?


    He didn¡¯t have any ill intentions and said, ¡°Alright, don¡¯t give them if you don¡¯t want to. But I have another condition, and it won¡¯t be difficult for you.¡±


    ¡°What are your conditions?¡± Ma Hangbo immediately asked.


    Yawning, Yang Chen lazily said, ¡°It¡¯s not a serious condition. If you don¡¯t give me those Spirit Stones, you should at least let me publicize the matter. Otherwise, my victory in this bet won¡¯t be glorious, which would be very unfair, wouldn¡¯t it?¡±


    When these words fell, Ma Hangbo didn¡¯t feel much. After all, in his eyes, if Yang Chen spread this matter, the most it would do is damage his reputation. His reputation could never be more important than Spirit Stones. But that¡¯s how he, Ma Hangbo, thinks, not others.


    ¡°Ma Hangbo, give the Spirit Stones to young friend Yang Chen.¡± At this time, Steward Xu somehow had run back, just in time to hear Yang Chen¡¯s words and immediately lowered his voice before harshly scolding Ma Hangbo.


    Seeing Steward Xu return was not a surprise, as Yang Chen sat waiting for Steward Xu and Ma Hangbo to discuss the matter.


    When Ma Hangbo was scolded by Steward Xu, he suddenly became anxious: ¡°Steward Xu, these one million Spirit Stones are all my savings. Yang Chen himself doesn¡¯t even want them. You, why¡­¡±


    ¡°Give them to him quickly, spare-no-ones bet, you¡¯ve already bet, could it be that you don¡¯t have the courage to pay?¡± Steward Xu scolded.


    In Ma Hangbo¡¯s heart, reputation is small, Spirit Stones are big.


    But that¡¯s Ma Hangbo¡¯s personal opinion.


    Are you kidding me? If Yang Chen spreads the news, it wouldn¡¯t just be Ma Hangbo¡¯s face lost, it would be the face of everyone in Beishan Main City. By then, everyone would laugh at them for not being able to afford to lose, for losing the bet but not daring to hand over the Spirit Stones.


    By then, do the people of Beishan Main City still need a face when they go out?


    You, Ma Hangbo, have saved your one million Spirit Stones, but by then, everyone will lose face with you!


    If it had been a private bet between you, Ma Hangbo, and Yang Chen, it would still be alright, but now you¡¯ve made a bet on Yang Chen¡¯s face in front of so many people, there¡¯s no way you can save face.


    Steward Xu was also so angry that he urged Ma Hangbo to take out the Spirit Stones without saying a word.


    How could Ma Hangbo defy Steward Xu?


    The gap between his status and Steward Xu¡¯s was not a little bit, there was simply nothing to compare. Steward Xu ordered him to hand over the Spirit Stones, and if he didn¡¯t today, his place in Beishan Main City tomorrow would be in question.


    At that thought, Ma Hangbo¡¯s heart was full of anger, but he had no choice but to obediently hand over the Spirit Stones to Yang Chen. He didn¡¯t fully understand why he didn¡¯t hate Yang Chen, but instead cursed Steward Xu¡¯s ancestors eighteen generations over.


    Steward Xu, the old and cunning man, how could he not know Ma Hangbo¡¯s thoughts? He had long cursed Ma Hangbo for his stupidity countless times.


    If you were smart, would you bet against Yang Chen?


    You deserved to lose one million Spirit Stones.


    The happiest person was still Yang Chen. Now that he had got one million Spirit Stones in one go, it would be strange if he wasn¡¯t happy.


    But there was nothing to be done, someone was giving him Spirit Stones for nothing.


    Steward Xu said bluntly, ¡°Young friend Yang Chen, after completing this Trial Tower challenge, do you plan to stay in our Beishan Main City for a few days or go back to Yuanshan Sect first? In my opinion, our Beishan Main City is small and biased, and it may not be worthy of Yang Chen, my friend, haha.¡±


    His meaning was basically obvious, he clearly didn¡¯t want Yang Chen to stay in Beishan Main City. Are you kidding? You, an outsider, challenged the Trial Tower and achieved better results than our own people from Beishan Main City. How stifled do our people feel?


    The key is that Yang Chen¡¯s status within the Yuanshan Sect is not low, he can¡¯t be touched, otherwise, if he really annoys Mu Baisheng and he fights with Beishan Main City, who will they turn to in Beishan Main City?


    Yang Chen could not fail to understand Steward Xu¡¯s meaning and said with a gentle and cordial smile, ¡°Haha, Junior doesn¡¯t mind, I¡¯ll rest in Beishan Main City for a few more days, and in a few days I might need to trouble Steward Xu to guide me to the Trial Tower again.¡±


    Steward Xu wanted to curse out loud.


    Not offended?


    My god, this Yang Chen is really pushy.


    But what could he do?


    He was really out of options now. He didn¡¯t know what those high-level people were thinking. He had just told the high-level people about Yang Chen passing the seventh floor of the Trial Tower for consultation, and they had considered whether they should stop making things difficult for Yang Chen.


    But what about now?

 Chapter 369 - Chapter 369: Chapter 366: Unusual Temple_1

    Chapter 369: Chapter 366: Unusual Temple_1


    Translator: 549690339


    What are those high-level people thinking?


    They thought that since Yang Chen is not from Beishan Main City, no matter how excellent his performance, it has nothing to do with Beishan Main City, and they should target him. They also said that Yang Chen had only reached this level and that Beishan Main City had geniuses in the past.


    What kind of thinking is that?


    He saw decay, he saw a series of arrogant remarks. He knew very well that these old fellows in Beishan Main City were still immersed in the past image of Beishan Main City being invincible. They didn¡¯t know that Canghai Sect and Yuanshan Sect were gradually growing bigger.


    From the beginning, these two forces had to look at Beishan Main City¡¯s face, but now they are on par with Beishan Main City!


    Yet they haven¡¯t noticed it.


    They even arrogantly believe that they are invincible, completely despising others.


    Steward Xu¡¯s heart was filled with resentment, but he still kindly said, ¡°That¡¯s very kind of you. If Yang Chen, my friend, needs to break through the Trial Tower again, just let me know. Now, let this old man take you to rest.¡±


    Yang Chen saluted and immediately said, ¡°Thank you, senior Xu.¡±


    ¡°No need to be polite, polite¡­¡± Steward Xu had no idea how many times he had cursed Yang Chen in his heart, but on the surface, he was very courteous and hypocritical with Yang Chen.


    In this way, under the guidance of Steward Xu, Yang Chen stays in a corner of Beishan Main City.


    It indeed was a corner. The spiritual energy here is scarce, and it¡¯s located in a remote area, which can be considered as a place where hardly anyone lives in Beishan Main City.


    At least after Steward Xu left, Yang Chen stood in the courtyard, looked around, and found that there were no other people living nearby except him.


    ¡°Steward Xu is really good at taking revenge, ******* wants me to leave Beishan Main City, but I don¡¯t. He arranged for me to be in such a place where there is no spiritual energy and no environment. Fortunately, I didn¡¯t bring Ming Yue here. Otherwise, wouldn¡¯t she have suffered with me?¡± Yang Chen looked at the messy surroundings and memorized Beishan Main City¡¯s style of doing things.


    He didn¡¯t think it was solely Steward Xu¡¯s decision. It was likely a decision made after discussing with Beishan Main City. Their narrow-minded approach, yet self-proclaimed orthodoxy, deeply disappointed Yang Chen.


    The key point is that after Steward Xu brought him here, he left without mentioning when he would pick Yang Chen up to go to the Trial Tower again.


    ¡°Is this to make it harder for me to participate in the Trial Tower again?¡± Yang Chen shook his head, ¡°It won¡¯t be that easy.¡±


    If Beishan Main City had a good discussion with him, he would give them some face to some extent.


    After all, everyone deserves some respect.


    But now that Beishan Main City has played this game with him, they can¡¯t blame him.


    Yang Chen looked around at the environment, revealing a helpless smile. He then slightly tidied up the surroundings and dug a cave to rest in.


    At the same time, Yang Chen suddenly heard voices from the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space.


    ¡°What did you say? I have reached the level of martial arts cultivation to learn Mountain God Roar?¡± Yang Chen raised his eyebrows, a look of joy on his face.


    It was naturally transmitted by Bear Elder One and Bear Elder Two.


    What is the Mountain God Roar?


    It¡¯s the second ultimate technique of Black Mountain Black Bear.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t know how many ultimate techniques Black Mountain Black Bears had, but he had seen their power firsthand. The first was the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm and the second was the Mountain God Roar.


    Yang Chen had the essence blood of Black Mountain Black Bears in his body, so he was able to learn their ultimate techniques. The Mountain God Roar was naturally the same. However, at the beginning, he couldn¡¯t learn it due to the insufficient level of martial arts cultivation.


    But now, when he came out of the Trial Tower, his martial arts cultivation had improved to Stage 8 of the Soul Martial Realm. Just as he was about to meditate and cultivate, Bear Elder One and Bear Elder Two told him that his martial arts cultivation was now enough to learn Mountain God Roar.


    How could Yang Chen not be overjoyed? He summoned Bear Elder One and Bear Elder Two from the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space, and called out Rainbow and a few girls from the Fishman Tribe, as well as the Golden Claw Python.


    ¡°Young Master!¡±


    ¡°Boss!¡±


    The Black Mountain Black Bears and the Fishmen Tribe all spoke to Yang Chen.


    Yang Chen nodded and ordered, ¡°Rainbow, take a few tribe elders from your tribe and patrol the surroundings, check if there¡¯s anything suspicious. If there is, report back to me immediately. Brother Python, you go and protect the girls, remember to be careful in your actions. Although it is a remote place, it doesn¡¯t mean it is completely safe.¡±


    ¡°Young Master, don¡¯t worry.¡±


    ¡°Young Master, I¡¯ll definitely protect these fish.¡± Golden Claw Python agreed.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t feel particularly reassured, so he gave a few more instructions.


    After the Golden Claw Python and a few girls from the Fishman Tribe left, Yang Chen looked at the Black Mountain Black Bear brothers, then called out a few more Fishman Tribe girls, ¡°You, help me set up a soundproofing prohibition around here. Be rigorous about it. You know how loud these two big bears are.¡±


    ¡°Yes, Young Master!¡±


    Only after the soundproofing barrier was fully prepared did Yang Chen feel relieved.


    Next, it¡¯s about the Mountain God Roar¡­


    Bear Elder One and Bear Elder Two were not very clever. Yang Chen treated them well, and supplied them with elixirs and food without sparing any effort. They naturally did their best to help Yang Chen, not hesitating to teach him the secrets of Mountain God Roar.


    Yang Chen secretly appreciated the help of these two brothers. In fact, whether it¡¯s the Golden Claw Python or the Fishpeople Tribe, the ones he was most familiar with and trusted were these two silly bears, because these two bears had no brains, and they were the first ones to follow him.


    However, before he got a chance to practice Mountain God Roar, Yang Chen suddenly felt something and opened his eyes. He saw the Fishman Tribe and the Golden Claw Python hurry back.


    ¡°Young Master.¡±


    ¡°Young Master.¡±


    Yang Chen looked at Rainbow¡¯s strange expression and couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Rainbow, what happened? Did you find anything suspicious around here?¡±


    Upon hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, Rainbow hurriedly said, ¡°Young Master, at first, Brother Python and I didn¡¯t find anything nearby, but just as we thought there was no result, we found an old, broken temple in the east. I used my soul to inspect it and found something strange inside the temple. I didn¡¯t dare to do anything, so I called for you, Young Master.¡±


    Hearing this, Yang Chen was startled, ¡°The temple is strange, what¡¯s going on, take me to check it out! Brother Python, and you, all go inside the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space.¡±

 Chapter 370 - Chapter 370: Chapter 367: Huang Taiji?_1

    Chapter 370: Chapter 367: Huang Taiji?_1


    Translator: 549690339


    He lived in a desolate mountain, which was the most remote place in Beishan Main City. Indeed, there was nothing in the desolate mountain. From the ruins, it was not difficult to see what had been lived there before, but that was all in the past.


    As Rainbow had said, not far to the east, there was indeed an abandoned temple. There was nothing unusual about the temple. Even when Yang Chen stood inside it, he still could not detect anything strange.


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but ask Rainbow, who had already entered the Eight Extremes River Space, ¡°Rainbow, you said there is something unusual about this temple, but I didn¡¯t observe anything. Why is that?¡±


    ¡°Young Master, you naturally wouldn¡¯t be able to detect it.¡± Rainbow giggled, ¡°Actually, I can¡¯t detect it either. It was Elder Yun Lu of our tribe who just now, using divine soul power comparable to the True Martial Realm, carefully observed the temple at least three or five times before finally noticed any clues.¡±


    ¡°Oh? So that¡¯s what happened?¡± Yang Chen narrowed his eyes, ¡°What kind of mystery does this temple have that even someone with divine soul power comparable to the True Martial Realm took so long to observe it?¡±


    Yang Chen¡¯s thoughts began to stir.


    Honestly speaking, if there is something within the temple requiring a True Martial Realm powerhouse, it¡¯s best not to explore with his current ability. After all, he is still some distance away from the Origin Martial Realm, let alone the lofty True Martial Realm.


    The gap was too large!


    Rainbow¡¯s actions just now were correct; discovering the anomalies without rash action was the right choice.


    If one was too impatient to act and touched something taboo, there would be nowhere to cry.


    ¡°Young Master, do you want to inquire further?¡± Rainbow asked curiously.


    Yang Chen rubbed his eyebrows, instinctively not wanting to explore further. However, after pondering in his mind for a moment, he felt that if he did not enter the tiger¡¯s den, he would not gain anything. If he didn¡¯t have the desire and the idea to explore the unknown, how could he explore more significant and more unknown things in the future?


    The most critical point was that this was Beishan Main City. He now had a few hidden cards and was not a soft persimmon that could be easily bullied. If things don¡¯t work out, he could divert the trouble and let Beishan Main City handle it. He said, ¡°It¡¯s alright to explore, where is the problem, Rainbow, tell me.¡±


    ¡°Young Master, did you see the two empty eye sockets on the Buddha statue?¡± Rainbow said.


    ¡°Yes, I saw them.¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but say.


    Temples usually have Buddha statues, and the eye sockets of the Buddha statue in this temple were empty, as if they had been deliberately dug out by someone.


    Rainbow explained, ¡°These two empty eye sockets of the Buddha statue are actually hidden about nine feet below the ground. However, it¡¯s unclear what connection they have with the Buddha statue. Even if the eye beads were thrown on the ground, they wouldn¡¯t feel anything. The reason Elder Yun Lu became suspicious was that the surface of the eye beads had a prohibition, which could block the divine soul¡¯s power. Unless a divine soul far surpassing the ordinary True Martial Realm carefully observes here, it would be challenging to detect.¡±


    The Fishpeople Tribe specialized in the path of divine souls, and thanks to the Dragon and Tiger Prolonging Life Pill, Yun Lu¡¯s divine soul attainment had surpassed that of the normal True Martial Realm.


    ¡°Oh? A prohibition was deliberately set up in these eye beads to block the detection of divine soul energy? No wonder no one has ever discovered the anomaly in this temple.¡±


    Without giving it much thought, Yang Chen decided to investigate the matter thoroughly; he launched his Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear and blasted a hole in the ground.


    A nine-foot distance was not a difficult task for him. Within a short time, he found the golden Buddha statue eye beads three feet below the ground.


    It wasn¡¯t too hard to find; it¡¯s just that no one ever thought to look underground normally.


    Even if they did find it, without using divine soul detection, it would be tough to guess the connection between the Buddha statue¡¯s eye beads and the divine soul prohibition.


    From what he could see, the reason the Buddha¡¯s eye beads were placed separately from the statue seemed to be someone¡¯s deliberate move, but Yang Chen didn¡¯t know what the purpose was.


    Yang Chen secretly sighed at the benefits the Fishpeople Tribe had brought to him. Holding the two eye beads in his hand, he carefully placed them back into the empty sockets of the Buddha statue.


    The eye beads matched perfectly with the eye sockets, almost seamlessly connected.


    It was precisely when the golden eye beads were inserted into the eye sockets of the Buddha statue that Yang Chen, on full alert, quickly stepped back. If there was any movement threatening him, he would immediately respond without hesitation.


    However, to his surprise, when the Buddha statue and the golden eye beads merged, nothing dangerous happened.


    It was only after about three or four breaths that the Buddha statue¡¯s eyes began to emit an intense golden light.


    Immediately afterward, a phantom gradually floated out from within the Buddha statue, appearing in Yang Chen¡¯s line of sight.


    When he saw the phantom, Yang Chen¡¯s expression changed, and he retreated a step in surprise.


    The phantom was a man wearing a yellow robe. It was not difficult to analyze that it was a remnant of divine soul power sealed within the Buddha statue, barely surviving.


    It was this seal that had kept the divine soul energy from being consumed too much.


    Yang Chen heard from Rainbow that this divine soul power was at least as strong as the True Martial Realm. If it were to attack him with full force, unless he used the power of the Fishpeople Tribe, it would be quite a big problem.


    The Soul Man, now emerging, had eyes full of reluctance: ¡°Many years have passed, and my divine soul, Huang Taiji, has finally seen the light of day again. Descendant, are you the one who released me? What year and month is it now?¡±


    Yang Chen relayed the current year and month to the Soul Man after pondering for a while.


    Upon hearing the date, the Soul Man sighed, then said, ¡°So I¡¯ve been dead for over a thousand years? How sad, how pitiful¡­¡±


    ¡°Over a thousand years?¡± Yang Chen was stunned, ¡°You¡¯ve been dead for over a thousand years?¡±


    ¡°Judging from your tone, it seems you recognize me?¡± the Soul Man asked curiously.


    Yang Chen cupped his hands, ¡°Senior Huang Taiji¡¯s reputation is well-known. Back in the Spirit Martial Realm, you managed to reach the eighteenth floor of the Trial Tower before entering the Origin Martial Realm. Such an incredible achievement still ranks second after a thousand years, with no one surpassing it.¡±


    Indeed, the man before him was Huang Taiji, the one who ranked second among the top twenty floors of the Trial Tower.


    Hearing this, the Soul Man gave a bitter smile, ¡°A thousand years have passed, and no one has surpassed my ranking? How pathetic. What has Beishan Main City been doing all these years? It¡¯s been a thousand years¡­ Eh, you, this young fellow, are very talented, and have a remarkable background. Beishan Main City has picked up a good genius.¡±


    Yang Chen replied awkwardly, ¡°Senior Huang, you¡¯re mistaken. I am not from Beishan Main City.¡±

 Chapter 371 - Chapter 371: Chapter 368: The Despicable Acts of the Royal Genius!_1

    Chapter 371: Chapter 368: The Despicable Acts of the Royal Genius!_1


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°What? You¡¯re not from Beishan Main City? Strange, how could such a talented genius like you not be trained in Beishan Main City? Do other forces have such capabilities as well? Huh, indeed, I can¡¯t sense any qi of Beishan Main City¡¯s cultivation methods in you. What a pity, such a pity. You, just a young man, have already reached the eighth level of the Spirit Martial Realm. It¡¯s a shame that you don¡¯t belong to Beishan Main City. Why didn¡¯t you join Beishan Main City?¡± Huang Taiji¡¯s face was full of puzzlement.


    When Yang Chen heard Huang Taiji¡¯s words, he knew that Huang Taiji must have been loyal to Beishan Main City.


    But this matter was out of his hands.


    He said helplessly, ¡°Senior Huang, it¡¯s not that I don¡¯t want to join Beishan Main City, but Beishan Main City has truly disappointed me. If it weren¡¯t for that, wouldn¡¯t I, a part of the most orthodox force in North Mountain County, join Beishan Main City and support the mainstay?¡±


    Upon hearing this, Huang Taiji was momentarily stunned.


    With his wisdom, how could he not understand the meaning behind Yang Chen¡¯s words? After a long while, he finally said, ¡°After a thousand years, Beishan Main City has actually degraded to the point of disappointing talents. Really, how changeable the world is. Anyway, I, Huang Taiji, can¡¯t control nor am I bothered to interfere with the future affairs of North Mountain County.¡±


    ¡°Senior Huang, your martial arts cultivation had reached the True Martial Realm back then, right?¡± Yang Chen asked.


    ¡°That¡¯s true,¡± Huang Taiji replied.


    Yang Chen was not surprised by this.


    A peerless genius who could reach the seventeenth floor of the Trial Tower with his cultivation level at the Spirit Martial Realm should have the talent to reach the level of the True Martial Realm.


    However, what puzzled him was¡­


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Senior Huang, with your True Martial Realm cultivation level, you were already among the best in North Mountain County. How did you end up in such a state, and even sealed your divine soul power into the Buddha statue? It can¡¯t be that you died in battle here in Beishan Main City of your own accord, can it¡­¡±


    Upon hearing this, anger surged in Huang Taiji¡¯s eyes. After quite some time, he took a deep breath, ¡°There¡¯s a long story behind this. Originally, I left this seal in hopes that the future generations of Beishan Main City would discover it and understand my grievances, as well as inherit the powerful techniques that I left behind. However, I never expected that after a thousand years, it would be you, an outsider, who would find it. Anyway, since you¡¯ve found it, and the seal no longer has any purpose. My soul¡¯s power can¡¯t exist in this world for long, so I¡¯ll tell you about what happened.¡±


    Yang Chen attentive listened.


    Huang Taiji frowned, ¡°If nothing unexpected happened, Wu Changkong, the one who scored impressively by reaching the twentieth floor of the Trial Tower while in the Spirit Martial Realm, should be ranked first on that Tower, right?¡±


    Yang Chen replied, ¡°That¡¯s correct!¡±


    ¡°Heh, that so-called royal genius Wu Changkong, haha, he¡¯s an insult to the word genius,¡± Huang Taiji gritted his teeth and said in a low voice.


    ¡°Senior Huang, you and Wu Changkong¡­¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but ask.


    Huang Taiji folded his arms behind his back and said coldly, ¡°Heh, during my era, the royal family came to build the Trial Tower in North Mountain County. At that time, Wu Changkong followed the seniors of the royal family here. Just like you, he was only fifteen or sixteen years old. However, he was much stronger and had already achieved a half-step Yuan Martial Realm cultivation level. It was truly astonishing.¡±


    ¡°Moreover, Wu Changkong had demonstrated an extraordinary potential. He practiced martial arts techniques of the royal family and took the best elixir provided by the royal family. After the Trial Tower was built, he passed through it with ease, directly reaching the twentieth floor! Unprecedented! And he even disdainfully destroyed the Creation Divine Aura without refining it, advancing to the next floor. Entering the Yuan Martial Realm was no pressure for him at all; as long as he wanted to, he could enter the realm anytime, a place where others could only dream of!¡±


    Huang Taiji furrowed his brow, ¡°I was the best of the young generation at that time. Seeing how powerful the Trial Tower was and how strong Wu Changkong was, how could I not feel a fighting intent? During my first attempt, I suffered a great loss, but I learned from my mistakes and tried again, advancing through the Tower dozens of times. Eventually, I reached the seventeenth floor and improved my martial arts cultivation level to the Yuan Martial Realm!¡±


    Yang Chen slowly listened.


    Huang Taiji spoke with more and more hatred, ¡°After I reached the Yuan Martial Realm, Wu Changkong also attained it. When we first entered the Yuan Martial Realm, we both competed in the Trial Tower, and both achieved the outstanding result of reaching the thirtieth floor!¡±


    ¡°Our achievements were identical, and neither of us could surpass the other. However, who would have known that Wu Changkong¡¯s mind was so small and incomprehensible? He couldn¡¯t tolerate anyone threatening him or any genius who could keep up with him. I never thought that he would hold a grudge against me from then on!¡±


    Upon hearing this, Yang Chen was stunned.


    This Huang Taiji was truly extraordinary, daring to challenge a royal family-trained genius and managing not to lose!


    Yang Chen was very clear about what the royal family represented, clearer than anyone else. Even now, he didn¡¯t dare to be sure that he could defeat the royal geniuses because the power and strength of the royal family were still an unknown quantity in many people¡¯s eyes.


    But Huang Taiji, he actually dared to challenge the royal genius, and most importantly, he didn¡¯t lose!


    It seemed that every few hundred years, there would be a monstrous genius in each era.


    For instance, Huang Taiji and then Zhang Xuelian a few centuries later.


    Each era would have a genius as a hallmark, making everyone remember such an extraordinary person.


    However, in comparison, it seemed that Huang Taiji¡¯s fate was somewhat more tragic.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t interrupt, and Huang Taiji grew angrier as he continued, ¡°Ten years later, I, Huang Taiji, entered the True Martial Realm with my remarkable demeanor. And another ten years later, Wu Changkong also entered the True Martial Realm and appeared in North Mountain County. He still remembered our previous encounter and wanted to challenge me again with his True Martial Realm cultivation level in the Trial Tower!¡±


    ¡°I reached the fifty-second floor, while Wu Changkong only reached the fifty-first!¡± Huang Taiji said slowly.


    Yang Chen was taken aback, realizing that the higher one¡¯s cultivation level, the more difficult it would be to advance through the Trial Tower.


    However, what shocked him most was that Huang Taiji had actually won against Wu Changkong by a narrow margin.


    Wu Changkong, the royal genius, had reached the fifty-first floor during the True Martial Realm, while Huang Taiji had gone straight up to the fifty-second floor.


    It was simply incredible.


    The royal genius Wu Changkong had actually lost!


    ¡°Senior Huang, so what happened after that¡­¡± Yang Chen asked, more curious than ever.


    Huang Taiji gritted his teeth, ¡°After that, Wu Changkong didn¡¯t do much. But before he left, he passed a message to my soul saying that he wanted to challenge me to a fair duel. I didn¡¯t pay much attention to it, but had a rematch with Wu Changkong!¡±

 Chapter 372 - Chapter 372: Chapter 369: Happiness Comes Too Suddenly_1

    Chapter 372: Chapter 369: Happiness Comes Too Suddenly_1


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°I originally thought this would be a straightforward, thrilling match.¡±


    ¡°After all, I am from Beishan Main City, which is under the Royal Family, and I subconsciously thought that I was on the same side as Witch Wu Changkong. When the two of us fought, it should have been more pure and exhilarating. Thus, I spent a full cup of tea¡¯s time fighting with him in this temple. At first, it was just a proper exchange. I must say, Witch Wu Changkong is indeed very skilled, as I almost lost to him even when I was fully prepared. However, I managed to turn the situation around at last and beat him by a small margin!¡±


    At this point, Huang Taiji furrowed his brow and sighed heavily: ¡°It was precisely because I defeated Witch Wu Changkong that the tragedy happened later. Seeing that I was winning repeatedly, Witch Wu Changkong suddenly changed faces and began to attack me for real. I never expected him to use a Xuan Tian treasure right at the beginning. Naturally, I suffered a great loss due to the inadequate defense!¡±


    ¡°I was seriously injured by his Xuan Tian treasure, and Witch Wu Changkong clearly wanted to kill me. Although I still had some tricks up my sleeve, I was ultimately injured by the treasure due to being weakened when I was struck by it. Moreover, because Witch Wu Changkong had the Xuan Tian treasure, I was at a disadvantage and had my body injured!¡±


    As Huang Taiji spoke, he was filled with resentment, and the murderous intent in his eyes represented his disillusionment.


    He sneered, ¡°I, Huang Taiji, have always been loyal to Beishan Main City and have dedicated myself to the Royal Family. Yet, for the simple reason that I defeated Witch Wu Changkong by a margin, he wanted to kill me. And he wanted to kill me by such means¡­how can a Royal Family like this be worthy of my loyalty? I, Huang Taiji, have lived a straightforward life, and I can¡¯t bear such humiliation!¡±


    ¡°When Witch Wu Changkong tried to kill me, he had a guardian watching by his side. Seeing Witch Wu Changkong¡¯s betrayal, I knew my chances of survival were slim, so I secretly separated a thread of Divine Soul Power and hid it deep underground, without being discovered by Witch Wu Changkong and his protector¡­¡±


    Yang Chen thought for a moment and asked, ¡°Senior, did you do this to inform the later generations of Beishan Main City?¡±


    Huang Taiji nodded, ¡°I, Huang Taiji, was once one of the leaders of Beishan Main City. In less than ten years, I could have become the highest leader of Beishan Main City. At that time, this area was where I lived. This was also the reason why I didn¡¯t expect Witch Wu Changkong to ambush me. Choosing my territory as the battleground for our duel was a sign of sincerity, but who would have thought¡­¡±


    At this point, Huang Taiji sighed, ¡°There¡¯s no need to mention it anymore. At the time, the residue of my Divine Soul Power created a prohibition, sealing myself within this Buddha statue. As long as someone digs up the Buddha statue eye beads I placed underground and sews them back on, it will trigger the prohibition. However, what baffles me is that, by all rights, Beishan Main City should have known that I, one of their high-ranking members, died at the hands of Witch Wu Changkong. Even if it was an inexplicable death, the place where I lived should have been thoroughly investigated by the people of Beishan Main City.¡±


    ¡°It would be very easy to trigger the prohibition with just a slight investigation.¡±


    After all, the disappearance of a True Martial Realm expert in his own home is no small matter, Beishan Main City would definitely investigate.


    With such an investigation, how could Huang Taiji¡¯s hidden plan not be discovered?


    However, the reality is that a thousand years have passed, and Huang Taiji¡¯s prohibition has not been triggered.


    He originally planned to tell Beishan Main City about the Royal Family¡¯s true face with full resentment, telling them that the Royal Family was not worthy of their loyalty. But now, he didn¡¯t even know whether to say it or not.


    Actually, Yang Chen didn¡¯t know whether to say it or not either.


    He was a bit lost, not knowing what to do.


    If he said it, wouldn¡¯t it hurt Huang Taiji?


    Huang Taiji was no fool, seeing Yang Chen¡¯s expression, he knew what Yang Chen was thinking.


    Looking at his hesitant appearance, Huang Taiji said, ¡°Little guy, if you have something to say, just say it.¡±


    ¡°Senior Huang, to be honest, if you think like this, then the situation in the later generations may have deviated somewhat from your expectations at that time. Look at the ruined temple¡­¡± Yang Chen said.


    ¡°No, why is this temple so dilapidated? At least, this area was where I lived. Shouldn¡¯t the people of Beishan Main City have taken good care of it? How could it have become so rundown?¡± Huang Taiji could not fathom it.


    ¡°Not only that¡­¡±


    Yang Chen gave a bitter smile, ¡°This entire area has become a ruin, with no one from Beishan Main City living here. It seems like they¡¯ve completely isolated this place. I searched here for a long time, but I couldn¡¯t find a single person.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Huang Taiji¡¯s heart sank.


    Then, he laughed desolately, ¡°Heh, really interesting¡­my dwelling place isolated and turned into ruins a thousand years after my death. It seems the only explanation is that Beishan Main City knew about Witch Wu Changkong¡¯s murder, and they chose to continue being loyal to the Royal Family, isolating my former residence in the process.¡±


    He seemed to have guessed this choice before but just couldn¡¯t bring himself to believe it.


    Yang Chen also thought the same, as there was no other explanation.


    Beishan Main City simply wasn¡¯t the type of people who wouldn¡¯t do such a thing.


    The key point is that Huang Taiji placed too much trust in human nature. How could Beishan Main City dare to defy the Royal Family? After Wu Changkong killed Huang Taiji, it was clear to Beishan Main City that he had killed Huang Taiji.


    Did Beishan Main City choose to stand up for a dead man or fight with the Royal Family to the death?


    As cruel as it is, the reality is just that cold.


    ¡°Senior Huang, perhaps there are hidden facts? You cannot solely rely on assumptions¡­¡± Yang Chen tried to comfort him.


    Huang Taiji waved his hand dismissively, ¡°It¡¯s alright, don¡¯t comfort me, I¡¯m not a fool either. I can understand Beishan Main City not seeking revenge on the Royal Family due to the huge gap in strength. However, after my death, Beishan Main City isolated the place where I lived just to show their loyalty to the Royal Family? Heh, well then, young man, I¡¯ll pass my unparalleled skills from my past to you. Are you willing to accept them?¡±


    Never having thought that happiness would come so suddenly, Yang Chen immediately said, ¡°Junior is willing to accept!¡±

 Chapter 373 - Chapter 373: Chapter 370: Request_1

    Chapter 373: Chapter 370: Request_1


    Translator: 549690339


    This is simply a blessing from heaven.


    Who is Huang Taiji?


    Initially, when he entered the Trial Tower, he reached the seventeenth floor in one breath. If it weren¡¯t for Wu Changkong¡¯s experience in the Trial Tower and his royal background, which gave him inherent advantages, it would still be uncertain who would win or lose. Even so, in the Origin Martial Realm, Huang Taiji still tied with Wu Changkong.


    And even more victorious in the True Martial Realm.


    In this world, there are some rare and exceptional geniuses. These geniuses excel in cultivation and everything else, making their mark in an era while also becoming the despair of other geniuses in the same era.


    And Huang Taiji is one of them.


    If this guy could surpass Wu Changkong, who was cultivated by the royal family, even in an environment like North Mountain County, he would not be ordinary. Yang Chen didn¡¯t even think about it, and directly accepted the secret techniques passed down by him.


    Hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, Huang Taiji nodded with satisfaction: ¡°The key to my unique technique in my life is the word ¡®talisman¡¯.¡±


    ¡°Spirit Talisman?¡± Yang Chen looked puzzled and very surprised.


    ¡°What, kid, do you look down on the Dao of Talismans?¡± Huang Taiji said angrily.


    Yang Chen smiled bitterly: ¡°Junior wouldn¡¯t dare to have such intentions. I just don¡¯t quite understand the connection between the Dao of Talismans and Martial Arts?¡±


    ¡°Humph!¡± Huang Taiji said slowly: ¡°Don¡¯t think that the secret art of talismans I hold is the same as the ones you¡¯ve seen. Back then, I relied on this secret talisman art to defeat Wu Changkong. Moreover, my outstanding achievements in the Trial Tower were entirely based on the Dao of Talismans.¡±


    ¡°How did senior manage to do that?¡± Yang Chen was stunned.


    He was quite experienced in his previous life and had some understanding of the Dao of Talismans.


    Indeed, the Dao of Talismans has good effects, but it doesn¡¯t seem as mysterious as Huang Taiji described.


    Huang Taiji laughed: ¡°How did I do it? Let me tell you the truth. The Dao of Talismans has countless effects, covering everything. Whatever effect you want, talismans can satisfy you. For example, I can create an Explosion Talisman on a weapon, and when I fight with others, continuous explosions would leave them defenseless. Or I can create a rune on a weapon that emits fire¡­ ¡±


    ¡°Rune Sword Technique?¡± Yang Chen thought of the secret technique passed down by the Zhou family.


    ¡°Oh? You¡¯ve also heard of the Rune Sword Technique. That¡¯s just a small way. When I was the leader of Beishan Main City, I passed down the Dao of Talismans I had created. However, I only passed down a part of it. One small branch of it is the Rune Sword Technique. I don¡¯t know how it has evolved now.¡± Huang Taiji muttered.


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but laugh and cry. It turned out that the Rune Sword Technique held by the ancestors of the Zhou family was passed down by Huang Taiji.


    And it seems that the Rune Sword Technique has deviated, not having received Huang Taiji¡¯s true teachings.


    Huang Taiji murmured: ¡°The Dao of Talismans is all-encompassing and can be transformed in many directions. I can create talismans, form armor to protect myself, or even create talismans with the power to deliver a blow far beyond my martial arts cultivation. I can also create talismans that contain True Qi inside. When my True Qi is exhausted, it can instantly replenish the True Qi within me!¡±


    ¡°The Dao of Talismans is ever-changing, and there is too much it can do. Many people initially thought that talismans were just a branch of martial arts. Heh, I integrated this branch into martial arts, forming a unique Spirit-Talisman Martial Arts! In this Spirit-Talisman Martial Arts, the only limit is your imagination. Otherwise, do you think that Wu Changkong would have been easily defeated? It took me a lot of effort to defeat him back then.¡±


    Huang Taiji¡¯s face showed some confidence: ¡°To tell you the truth, in a small place like Beishan Main City, I, Huang Taiji, am the first person to defeat a royal genius of the same level of martial arts cultivation.¡±


    Yang Chen said respectfully: ¡°It¡¯s just that junior is ignorant.¡±


    He truly meant it because, before this, he had traveled all over the world and considered himself knowledgeable but had never heard of Spirit-Talisman Martial Arts.


    Such an astonishing creation was buried for a thousand years without being passed down.


    This¡­


    It¡¯s hard to imagine what Steward Xu would look like if he knew that they had missed such a great opportunity to inherit this technique just because they had shown fear and loyalty to the royal family in the remote area of Beishan Main City.


    Huang Taiji spoke slowly: ¡°I left some secret manuals back then, which can be considered as Spirit-Talisman Martial Arts. However, they are all incomplete, so the future generations who practiced my created Spirit-Talisman Martial Arts could hardly achieve even 30% of my original power. The real Spirit-Talisman Martial Arts is in my memory.¡±


    Having said that, Huang Taiji closed his eyes: ¡°Now, I will use the last of my Divine Soul Power to pass on the Dao of Talismans I created to you!¡±


    Just as his words fell, before Yang Chen could say anything, Huang Taiji had already transmitted his Divine Soul Power to Yang Chen.


    Yang Chen made no resistance, only feeling a series of Divine Soul Power pouring into his mind.


    These were a series of memories related to Spirit-Talisman Martial Arts.


    The more memories he received, the more shocked Yang Chen became. The Spirit-Talisman Martial Arts contained in this memory were definitely an astonishing creation.


    What kind of terrifying thing did Huang Taiji create in the end?


    His understanding of the Dao of Talismans was simply unparalleled.


    There are indeed geniuses in this world, and it¡¯s hard not to believe it. The achievements and innovations of Huang Taiji in the Dao of Talismans were like his own achievements in the field of elixirs back then. They both reached an unprecedented level in their respective fields at a young age, with no one surpassing them, no one getting close, and feeling the chill at the top of their game.


    This is not something age and time can accomplish. It¡¯s talent. It¡¯s just a pity that both of them died young and were too trusting of people, being killed by traitorous individuals.


    It was just at this point in his thoughts that suddenly, Huang Taiji¡¯s body trembled, and the memory transmission was finally completed.


    At this moment, his divine soul phantom had faded a lot, obviously the Divine Soul Power had almost run out.


    Seeing Huang Taiji like this, Yang Chen respectfully said: ¡°Thank you, senior, for granting me the grace of Spirit-Talisman Martial Arts.¡±


    He said this sincerely, as Huang Taiji had preceded him by a thousand years, and even his previous life was far behind Huang Taiji¡¯s era.


    ¡°Yang Chen, you don¡¯t have to thank me. If Spirit-Talisman Martial Arts is not passed on to you, it might disappear from this world. I don¡¯t want my unique technique to be lost. The only regret is that if I were alive, I could have perfected the Spirit-Talisman Martial Arts. Unfortunately, I, Huang Taiji, died young¡­¡±


    Huang Taiji sighed heavily: ¡°But I see that you are also a person with great talent, so it¡¯s not a waste to pass on the Dao of Talismans to you. If you can fully learn what I have created now, I hope you can continue to create in the future based on my ideas. In addition, I want you to do me a favor!¡±

 Chapter 374 - Chapter 374: Chapter 371: Three Major Forbidden Talismans_1

    Chapter 374: Chapter 371: Three Major Forbidden Talismans_1


    Translator: 549690339


    Upon hearing the request for help, Yang Chen spoke without hesitation, ¡°Please tell me, senior. As long as I can help, I will do so without any complaint for the sake of Spirit-Talisman Martial Arts.¡±


    Having received such great kindness, there was really nothing more to say.


    Moreover, Huang Taiji was already a dead man. As his successor, it was only natural for Yang Chen to help where he could.


    ¡°Very simple, since you have obtained my Spirit-Talisman Martial Arts, I am qualified to ask you for this favor. Of course, I am not expecting you to avenge me against Wu Changkong. It has been a thousand years, and it is difficult to fathom the extent of Wu Changkong¡¯s current strength,¡± Huang Taiji said coldly. ¡°With your strength, seeking trouble with him is undoubtedly like throwing an egg against a rock.¡±


    ¡°Then, what does senior want me to do?¡± Yang Chen asked, puzzled.


    He initially thought that Huang Taiji was about to speak of his unwillingness for revenge against Wu Changkong, but he didn¡¯t expect him to truly let it go and not ask Yang Chen for revenge. In fact, even if he did ask for revenge, Yang Chen wouldn¡¯t have been unwilling to agree.


    It was because the Spirit-Talisman Martial Arts were worth the price. If he couldn¡¯t avenge today, then ten years later, or even a hundred years later, there would always be opportunities.


    Huang Taiji sighed, ¡°After you leave here, I hope you can help me investigate the events surrounding my death back then. I want to know what choices Beishan Main City made after learning about my death. If Beishan really abandoned me back then, I hope you can teach them a lesson to some extent. It doesn¡¯t need to be severe, just a lesson.¡±


    ¡°If they didn¡¯t abandon me back then, it means I still have a connection with Beishan Main City. I hope you can pass on the Spirit-Talisman Martial Arts to someone from the future generations of Beishan Main City.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but sigh internally.


    He didn¡¯t expect that even at this point, Huang Taiji was still looking out for Beishan Main City. This man was not only incredibly talented but also possessed great loyalty. After a thousand years, he still hadn¡¯t forgotten Beishan Main City. Despite having his heart hurt by them, he still wanted to investigate the matter thoroughly and pass on the Dao of Talismans to Beishan Main City.


    With this in mind, how could Yang Chen refuse to help fulfill Huang Taiji¡¯s dying wish?


    He bowed respectfully and said, ¡°Senior, I swear that I will investigate everything about the events back then and follow your instructions accordingly.¡±


    ¡°Good, good¡­ With this, I can rest easy.¡± Huang Taiji slowly closed his eyes, and the force of his divine soul gradually faded, disappearing layer by layer.


    Seeing Huang Taiji¡¯s soul fade away, Yang Chen let out a soft sigh. Such an extraordinary figure had met such a tragic end, evoking both pity and lament.


    He found a resonance with Huang Taiji: the unwillingness and sorrow of a fallen genius.


    Now, as he watched the last remaining proof of Huang Taiji¡¯s existence vanish into smoke and ashes, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but bow in tribute towards the direction where Huang Taiji had disappeared, filled with respect.


    Not for anything else, but for the incredible Spirit-Talisman Martial Arts that Huang Taiji had created and passed on to him without reservation.


    Without obtaining the Spirit-Talisman Martial Arts, it would be very difficult to understand and comprehend their vast and profound nature.


    In his previous life, Yang Chen was quite knowledgeable. Common things hardly caught his eye, but he had to admit that Huang Taiji was indeed a rare and extraordinary figure. The Spirit-Talisman Martial Arts were mysterious beyond mysterious, with layers upon layers of profound secrets, representing endless potential to explore.


    After a moment of sadness, Yang Chen began to ponder over the Spirit-Talisman Martial Arts and couldn¡¯t help but reveal a hint of joy.


    He couldn¡¯t help but smile to himself, not expecting to stumble upon the legacy left by Huang Taiji. If the people of Beishan Main City knew that such an astonishing treasure had been hidden in their land for so many years, and that they had isolated themselves from it, he couldn¡¯t help but wonder how their expressions would change.


    Yang Chen was too lazy to think about what Beishan Main City had in mind. After tidying up the temple a little, he ensured that Huang Taiji¡¯s soul would have a good place to rest as it dispersed into the ether.


    Afterward, he returned to his resting place and began to carefully study the Spirit-Talisman Martial Arts.


    ¡°Huang Taiji¡¯s incorporation of talismans into Martial Arts indeed demonstrates his profound wisdom. The most crucial aspect is that he considered a wide range of possibilities, allowing the talismans to be used in numerous ways.¡±


    Yang Chen searched through his memories and eventually made a rough judgment, putting the Dao of Talismans into five categories.


    The first was the ¡®Talisman Soldier Scroll¡¯ ¨C Spirit Talisman Crafting Technique.


    What was this Spirit Talisman Crafting Technique? For example, the Rune Sword Technique of the Zhou Family, which involved creating talismans to fuse with weapons, and then combining them with Cultivation Methods to produce astounding power. This Spirit Talisman Crafting Technique had a complete description of how to combine weapons and talismans. However, unlike the Rune Sword Technique, which was solely focused on swords¡­


    This Spirit Talisman Crafting Technique could be applied to any weapon.


    The second category was the ¡®Self-protection Scroll.¡¯


    As the name suggests, the Self-protection Scroll was for the creation of protective talismans. Yang Chen searched his memory and found that there were at least a thousand different types of talismans in this category alone. This meant that back then, Huang Taiji had thousands of life-saving techniques in the realm of talismans, which was truly terrifying.


    However, the difficulty lay in the fact that even if you had the idea to create such talismans, it wasn¡¯t easy to actually do so. The materials required were too high. It was likely that back then, Huang Taiji could only create up to a third of these talismans at most.


    The third category was the ¡®Killing Scroll.¡¯


    The Killing Scroll, in contrast to the Self-protection Scroll, was all about offensive talismans. The talismans created by this scroll were designed for the purpose of killing.


    The fourth category was the ¡®Strange Door Scroll.¡¯


    This Strange Door Scroll was, in fact, the most unfathomable and profound part of the Spirit-Talisman Martial Arts and could be considered a deviation from the traditional world of talismans. It couldn¡¯t be compared to the simpler talismans from the first three categories at all.


    Why?


    Because although the first three categories, despite their ingenuity, were still quite conventional talismans, each one within the Strange Door Scroll was incredibly unique and not bound by the usual theories of talismans.


    For example, there was the Bean Soldiers Talisman!


    Yang Chen was quite shocked to learn that after using specific materials and methods to create this talisman, it could transform into talisman soldiers to assist martial artists in combat. As long as there were enough materials, it wouldn¡¯t be a problem to summon talisman soldiers beyond the True Martial Realm to help oneself.


    In addition to the Bean Soldiers Talisman, there were also the Fixing Body Talisman, Thunder Palace, and the Thousand Miles Instant-Travel Talisman¡­


    And as Huang Taiji had mentioned, there were talismans capable of storing and instantly restoring one¡¯s True Qi.


    The talismans within the Strange Door Scroll were all about the word ¡®strange¡¯ in every aspect!


    Of course, that wasn¡¯t the most terrifying part.


    The most terrifying part was the fifth category, the ¡®Three Major Forbidden Talismans¡¯!


    These Three Major Forbidden Talismans were the most frightening secret arts within the realm of Spirit-Talisman Martial Arts. A single ¡®forbidden¡¯ character represented everything about them.

 Chapter 375 - Chapter 375: Chapter 372: Now, am I qualified?_1

    Chapter 375: Chapter 372: Now, am I qualified?_1


    Translator: 549690339


    The three major Forbidden Talismans are the most powerful talismans that Huang Taiji has created to date, and are also the most difficult to gather materials for.


    Strictly speaking, even Huang Taiji himself didn¡¯t create these three talismans in his memory, and he cannot guarantee how terrifying their effects would be.


    There is no denying that, based on Huang Taiji¡¯s brilliant ideas alone, the power of these talismans is unimaginable!


    For example¡­


    The Myriad Laws Formlessness Talisman.


    Once this talisman is created, it can collect the power of mountains, seas, and thunderbolts, integrate all laws, and unleash it with a world-shaking and awe-inspiring power.


    This is just one of the three major Forbidden Talismans; the other two are also created by Huang Taiji and possess the power to move mountains and overturn seas.


    This leaves Yang Chen tongue-tied, but he also knows that he shouldn¡¯t place too much hope on these three major Forbidden Talismans. Firstly, they are just theories by Huang Taiji. Unlike the Self-protection Scroll, which is not very complex and Huang Taiji can guarantee its usefulness without practice, these three major Forbidden Talismans are different.


    Even Huang Taiji can¡¯t guarantee if they will work.


    But creation and usefulness are two different concepts. For example, in his previous life, who could guarantee that the elixir he refined would definitely work?


    No one can guarantee that.


    Moreover, the materials needed for these three major Forbidden Talismans are all world-class treasures, and it is as difficult as climbing to heaven to gather them all.


    With these factors, Yang Chen knows in his heart that he is still far from considering the matters of these three major Forbidden Talismans. So he can only say, ¡°Nowadays, the Thousand Year Treasure is imminent. I have two treasure keys in my hand, and I have to go to this treasure whether I want to or not. But this treasure involves a wide range of things, at least the appearance of the Sun Star Region in North Mountain County is probably related to this treasure.¡±


    ¡°The Emperor¡¯s Treasure, who wouldn¡¯t be tempted? Besides the Sun Star Region, who can guarantee that no other forces have set foot in here?¡±


    Yang Chen sighed bitterly, ¡°As the young master of the Yuanshan Sect, I have to represent them. But my strength is definitely not enough right now, and the most straightforward method to improve my strength is to go to the Trial Tower. However, if I want to go higher in the Trial Tower, I have to start with the Spirit-Talisman Martial Arts.¡±


    Yang Chen contemplated.


    The Mountain God Roar is indeed a great technique, but it takes time to learn it.


    The key is whether the Sand Soldiers are affected by the Mountain God Roar technique or not. Since Sand Soldiers don¡¯t have souls, what use is a secret art like the Mountain God Roar that specifically targets the soul?


    As a matter of fact, he might be confident that if given enough time, he can achieve extraordinary results within the Trial Tower. But what he lacks now is time. He is not a local of Beishan Main City, so how can he stay here all his life?


    You may be willing, but the people of Beishan Main City might not. This is not his home, nor the Yuanshan Sect, and trouble is bound to arise if he stays for too long.


    At the moment, the only thing that can both enhance his Martial Arts Cultivation and help him quickly break through the Trial Tower to achieve good results is the Dao of Talismans


    Yang Chen pondered deeply, ¡°The only flaw of this Dao of Talismans is that, in order to refine it, precious materials are needed in the first place. Moreover, the talismans have a limited number of uses. From the Talisman Soldier Scroll, Self-protection Scroll, to the Killing Scroll, the top priority is to find suitable talismans from these three scrolls to solve my current situation.¡±


    With his thoughts settled, Yang Chen paced back and forth for about half an hour, determined a few talismans, and laughed, ¡°Each of these materials for making talismans is extremely precious. It seems that I will have to spend a huge amount of my two million spirit stones!¡±


    He now realized the importance of materials.


    Without some spirit stones, he really couldn¡¯t support the production of these talismans.


    ¡°Beishan Main City has everything, so I should go to the Commerce Association Street to check for the materials I need,¡± thought Yang Chen.


    Just as he thought this, his figure disappeared on the spot, and he directly left to go to the Commerce Association Street.


    Beishan Main City is different from other places. It can be understood in two ways: one is the entire city, and the other is the Beishan Main City force.


    Comparatively speaking, the entire city is extremely vast. Although it is dominated by the Beishan Main City, it is not only inhabited by the people of Beishan Main City. In addition to them, there are other smaller tribes, as well as branches of outside forces, such as the Commerce Associations.


    For example, the Huanghai Commerce Association opened by Linghe Sect Elder Qin is located in Beishan Main City.


    He used to have a good relationship with Elder Qin of the Linghe Sect and knew that in the future, there would be times when he needed Elder Qin¡¯s help. Elder Qin had opened a commerce association, but he didn¡¯t know if it had enough materials to meet his requirements. However, regardless, his first move should be to take a look.


    Finding the Huanghai Commerce Association was not difficult. To Yang Chen¡¯s surprise, the scale of the association was quite large. It could be seen that Elder Qin¡¯s management methods were related to its success.


    Now that he has entered the association, someone immediately appears to greet him, ¡°Please come in, our Commerce Association has a complete range of goods, everything you want is available. Whatever you want, we have it.¡±


    Hearing this, Yang Chen replied without hesitation, ¡°I want to see Elder Qin. I wonder if it¡¯s possible?¡±


    ¡°¡­This, this guest, I can attend to you myself. There¡¯s no need to bother Elder Qin,¡± the servant said with a seemingly fawning smile, but there was a hint of disdain in his eyes.


    Not to mention anything else, just looking at Yang Chen¡¯s attire and youthful appearance, he could guess that he was probably a youngster who had just stepped into Jianghu and was treating himself like a character.


    Their Elder Qin had a good temper and treated everyone with a smile, so it was normal for some people to misunderstand him and think Elder Qin highly regarded them.


    Yang Chen could hear the disdain in the servant¡¯s tone, and his eyes narrowed, ¡°Are you saying that I am not worthy of receiving Elder Qin¡¯s attention?¡±


    ¡°This honored guest, I hope you have some self-awareness,¡± the servant scoffed coldly, not fearing Yang Chen¡¯s words.


    Yang Chen laughed, and let loose some of his Qi.


    Even just spreading a bit of his Qi was enough to reveal his strength at the peak of the Spirit Martial Realm Eighth Level.


    In an instant, the servant was astounded and almost couldn¡¯t believe what he saw, trembling as he looked at Yang Chen, ¡°You¡­ you¡¯re so young, and you¡¯ve actually reached the Eighth Level of Soul Martial¡­ I, I¡­¡±


    ¡°Now, am I qualified to see Elder Qin?¡± Yang Chen asked slowly.


    ¡°Yes, yes, I¡¯ll call Elder Qin right away, right away!¡± The servant didn¡¯t dare to hesitate, and immediately went to call Elder Qin.

 Chapter 376 - Chapter 376: Chapter 373: Purchasing Materials_1

    Chapter 376: Chapter 373: Purchasing Materials_1


    Translator: 549690339


    This young servant now realized that he had truly underestimated Yang Chen this time. How old was Yang Chen? He looked around sixteen years old. To enter the Spirit Martial Realm at such an age would already make one a genius.


    But Yang Chen? The eighth level of the Spirit Martial Realm. This level of martial arts cultivation was already enough to become a local tyrant. The mountain thieves who bullied and tyrannized men and women in the outside world, were they not also at the seventh or eighth level of the Spirit Martial Realm?


    Indeed, the eighth level of the Spirit Martial Realm might not mean much.


    But the key was his age.


    At once, the young servant hurriedly went to find Elder Qin. When Elder Qin heard that a genius had entered the Chamber of Commerce, he did not dare to neglect it. He scolded the young servant for his lack of vision and hurried out with a smile to greet him.


    But when he saw Yang Chen, Elder Qin was stunned.


    It took him a while to speak: ¡°I had guessed that it was you, friend Yang Chen. Other than you, who else could have such martial arts cultivation at the age of just sixteen? It seems that you have entered the Trial Tower and made further progress in your martial arts cultivation. Your achievement of the eighth stage of the Spirit Martial Realm at such a young age is truly astonishing to countless people.¡±


    Yang Chen replied amicably, ¡°Elder Qin, you¡¯re flattering me too much. Now, I¡¯ve come to find Elder Qin today to discuss some business. I wonder if Elder Qin¡­¡±


    ¡°I would be more than happy to, young friend Yang Chen. Please have a seat!¡± Elder Qin secretly shot a glare at the young servant, still feeling furious that he had almost driven away such a distinguished guest. He couldn¡¯t calm down.


    Thinking of this, he hurriedly made an inviting gesture.


    Meanwhile, the young servant stood in place, not quite recovered from the shock.


    ¡°He¡¯s Yang Chen?¡± The young servant widened his eyes.


    This.


    Was there anyone in the city who didn¡¯t know Yang Chen now?


    Yang Chen was truly well-known to everyone.


    Why?


    It was all because of the Genius Selection Competition!


    He performed excellently in the Genius Selection Competition and won the championship, defeating countless other geniuses. Who doesn¡¯t know Yang Chen¡¯s great name now, who doesn¡¯t know the champion of the Genius Selection Competition is Yang Chen?


    He had actually barred the champion of the Genius Selection Competition outside and even mocked him for not being qualified to be seen by Elder Qin?


    The young servant felt a bone-chilling cold in his heart. He had clearly had an opportunity to get to know a genius well, but he had let it slip by.


    At this moment, Elder Qin and Yang Chen came to the backyard and sat down facing each other.


    Elder Qin took the initiative to pour a cup of tea for Yang Chen. His attitude towards Yang Chen was much more respectful now. He was very clear about Yang Chen¡¯s current strength. What was his own level? He was only at the first layer of the Origin Martial Realm, with no great prospects for the future.


    But what about Yang Chen?


    He won the championship of the Genius Selection Competition.


    Elder Qin didn¡¯t know what kind of future Yang Chen would have, but he knew that the worst-class champions of previous Genius Selection Competitions achieved at least the eighth layer of the Origin Martial Realm in the end.


    Even with a worse outlook, it was still much better than his own situation, so Elder Qin had no reason to be rude.


    Now, he kindly said, ¡°My friend Yang Chen, I¡¯ve been waiting for you to come to our Chamber of Commerce every day. What kind of elixir did you say you wanted to sell me?¡±


    Yang Chen gestured with his hand.


    He had promised the Sect Leader of the Huangshan Sect that he would not break the current alchemy landscape in North Mountain County, so even if he sold the elixir to Elder Qin, it would be in small quantities, and he wouldn¡¯t sell it in large batches. Unless he was really in need of spirit stones.


    With that in mind, Yang Chen said, ¡°I¡¯m here this time not to sell, but to buy.¡±


    ¡°Oh? To buy? Haha, young friend Yang Chen, you¡¯ve come to the right place this time. Although our Chamber of Commerce may not be the most complete, it¡¯s still quite comprehensive. Moreover, given the relationship between you and me, I¡¯ll naturally give you some concessions on the price. However, my friend Yang Chen, you must make it worthwhile for me.¡± Elder Qin said with a cough. Although he was slightly disappointed that Yang Chen didn¡¯t come to sell elixirs, it was still quite profitable for him to have Yang Chen buy from him.


    Yang Chen understood Elder Qin¡¯s meaning. He could give a discount, but the goods he bought had to be enough to make it worthwhile for him.


    Merchants only did business when there were profits to be made, which was quite normal, and Yang Chen could understand.


    That was also the reason why he came here.


    Yang Chen slowly said, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I guarantee I won¡¯t let Elder Qin suffer a loss. Take a look at this jade slip, the materials I¡¯m requesting are all listed.¡±


    ¡°Golden sand, purple redwood¡­¡± Elder Qin looked at the materials, still puzzled as to what Yang Chen intended to do. It wasn¡¯t until he saw ¡®crane¡¯s beak brush¡¯ that he said, ¡°Friend Yang Chen, do you need this crane¡¯s beak brush to draw spirit talismans?¡±


    ¡°Yes, I¡¯ve recently taken an interest in spirit talismans and plan to buy a brush to give it a try.¡± Yang Chen replied calmly.


    He naturally wouldn¡¯t reveal anything about the extensive implications of the Spirit-Talisman Martial Arts. Not only to Elder Qin but also to the Yuanshan Sect as well.


    Elder Qin didn¡¯t notice anything and just thought that Yang Chen hadn¡¯t outgrown the playful stage and wanted to try the Dao of Talismans while cultivating martial arts. He said, ¡°The materials on this list are indeed valuable, but regardless of quantity or available stock, I can assure you, young friend Yang Chen, that I can gather them for you. However, the only problem is the Void Spirit Flower that you are requesting.¡±


    ¡°Oh? Is there any issue with this Void Spirit Flower?¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but ask.


    Elder Qin bitterly smiled, ¡°The Void Spirit Flower is rare indeed. I only have two of them, which is just enough to meet your requirements. However, I intended to auction off this Void Spirit Flower. Oh well, since my friend Yang Chen has requested it, how can I refuse?¡±


    ¡°We can negotiate the price,¡± Yang Chen said gently, ¡°Elder Qin, you can just check the list and quote a price. I, Yang Chen, can afford it.¡±


    Elder Qin did not doubt Yang Chen¡¯s wealth. He glanced at the list and stroked his chin, ¡°You and I can be considered close acquaintances. My friend Yang Chen, I can¡¯t take advantage of you. In theory, the materials on this list are worth at least slightly more than one million. However, since you, my friend Yang Chen, came to me, you must value our relationship. One million. How does that price sound to you, my friend Yang Chen?¡±


    Yang Chen nodded. Indeed, Elder Qin did not cheat him. The materials he wanted were somewhat more valuable, and one million was not too bad.


    Thinking of this, Yang Chen casually tossed a bag of spirit stones, ¡°One million spirit stones, Elder Qin, please count them.¡±


    Elder Qin watched Yang Chen¡¯s generosity and roughly checked the number of spirit stones in the storage bag. He couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°Young friend Yang Chen is really straightforward!¡±

 Chapter 377 - Chapter 377: Chapter 374: Girl, What a Big Tone_1

    Chapter 377: Chapter 374: Girl, What a Big Tone_1


    Translator: 549690339


    No one dislikes doing business with forthright people, and naturally, Elder Qin was no exception.


    He didn¡¯t hesitate to accept the one million Spirit Stone transaction. Stuffing the stones into his bosom, he couldn¡¯t help but laugh. ¡°Since young friend Yang Chen trusts me, I will personally prepare the materials for you right now. Yang Chen, you just need to wait for less than half an hour.¡±


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t worry, waiting patiently.


    Elder Qin was prompt indeed, and in less than half an hour, he had all the prepared materials delivered to Yang Chen.


    Yang Chen opened the storage bag to check, and finding no discrepancies, he smiled, ¡°Elder Qin, it¡¯s been a pleasure doing business.¡±


    In his heart, he held Elder Qin in higher esteem. At least the materials were all there, showing that the Yellow Sea Commerce Association he founded was well stocked.


    He initially thought he¡¯d have to visit a few more places to gather everything, but the other party managed to get it all at once.


    ¡°Hehe, young friend Yang Chen, if you have similar business, just come to our commerce association. I dare not boast about other things, but as long as we have the materials in our inventory, we¡¯ll do our best to fulfill your needs. Other commerce associations won¡¯t be able to offer that,¡± Elder Qin praised himself somewhat.


    Yang Chen smiled, ¡°No problem!¡±


    ¡°Additionally, if you have any elixirs for sale, don¡¯t forget about me,¡± Elder Qin said with a fawning smile.


    In fact, the most valuable thing about Yang Chen was the elixirs he had.


    Of course, Yang Chen wouldn¡¯t refuse, and after conversing with Elder Qin, they hit it off quite well.


    But just as Yang Chen had drunk more than half of his tea and was about to leave, suddenly a woman¡¯sÉùÏùÉùÏùÉó¶©ÏùÉùÏùÊÔ¶©ÏùÊÔÏùÊÔÉê‹£ÐÔ´ÜÀ´ÁË,Á¢³¡ÒåÕýÑÔ´Ç.¡±No one dislikes doing business with forthright people, and of voice came from outside the courtyard.Heightened and overbearing, it exuded a Tier 1tatus.


    ¡°Old man Qin, come out! You¡¯re not even going to greet this lady when I arrive? Hurry up, I have business to do with your association,¡± the woman impatiently said.


    Hearing the voice, Elder Qin¡¯s expression changed drastically, and he stomped his foot in annoyance, preparing to go out and meet her.


    However, before he could step out, the young woman had already entered, followed by seven or eight youngsters who crowded around her like stars and moon, fearing she might suffer any grievances or troubles.


    The young woman glanced at Yang Chen and lost interest immediately, and then, ignoring Yang Chen completely, she pointed at Elder Qin¡¯s nose and said, ¡°Old man Qin, are you getting tired of running this commerce association, that you even dare to neglect this young lady?¡±


    Seeing the woman so overbearing, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but speculate about her background.


    Elder Qin was such a wily and shrewd person, and the commerce association¡¯s position in the North Mountain Main City should not be blown away so easily. Yet, this woman dared to say stuff like ¡®are you tired of running the commerce association?¡¯.


    ¡°Huh? North Mountain Main City¡¯s emblem?¡± Yang Chen narrowed his eyes, starting to understand some things.


    This group of people must be from North Mountain Main City.


    Because of the North Mountain Main City connection, Elder Qin didn¡¯t get angry at the young woman¡¯s scolding. What did his Linghe Sect amount to in front of the North Mountain Main City? Reluctantly, he said, ¡°Miss Han, didn¡¯t I come to meet you? Whatever you want, our commerce association will definitely serve you well.¡±


    Han Lingling¡¯s eyebrows furrowed, ¡°I heard your commerce association has recently acquired two Vacuum Spirit Flowers from somewhere. Old man Qin, don¡¯t you know what cultivation technique this little girl practices? Shouldn¡¯t you have offered me the Vacuum Spirit Flowers as soon as you got them?¡±


    ¡°Exactly, Old man Qin, did your brain break? Giving Lingling the Vacuum Spirit Flowers is your honor and fortune!¡±


    ¡°Lingling wants your stuff because she thinks highly of you.¡±


    The group of youngsters behind Han Lingling echoed her words, scolding Elder Qin until he was drenched in insults.


    Yang Chen watched this scene and shook his head.


    It seemed that doing business wasn¡¯t easy, at least Elder Qin had to bow and lower his head in front of others, sacrificing his dignity. Both Han Lingling and the youngsters had a not-so-simple background; Elder Qin, as a member of Linghe Sect, had no power or influence in the North Mountain Main City, so how could he provoke them?


    As for the matter of the Vacuum Spirit Flowers.


    It was indeed a coincidence.


    Earlier, Elder Qin had given the Vacuum Spirit Flowers to him. Now, Han Lingling unexpectedly wanted them as well. He was curious about how Elder Qin would choose¡­


    With what Han Lingling and her companions said, Elder Qin¡¯s heart thumped, thinking about the Vacuum Spirit Flowers he had just given to Yang Chen. Gritting his teeth, he said, ¡°Miss Han, where did you get this news? The Vacuum Spirit Flower is extremely rare; how could someone like me be so fortunate to obtain it? Even if I did, wouldn¡¯t I have immediately offered it to you?¡±


    Han Lingling sneered, ¡°Enough, Old man Qin, don¡¯t try to deceive me anymore. I have very clear information about your situation. Do you think I would have come here without being sure that you had the Vacuum Spirit Flowers? Stop pretending and hand them over.¡±


    ¡°Exactly, Old man Qin, what are you pretending for?¡±


    No matter how foolish he was, Elder Qin now knew that someone inside his association had leaked information to Han Lingling. Otherwise, how could she be so confident that he had the Vacuum Spirit Flowers?


    But could he tell her?


    He couldn¡¯t reveal the truth.


    He had just given the Vacuum Spirit Flowers to Yang Chen. If he told Han Lingling now, wouldn¡¯t he be betraying Yang Chen?


    He was a businessman, and the first rule of business was to protect the interests of the customers. Otherwise, how could he continue to operate in all corners of the country? With this in mind, he simply decided to play dead, ¡°Miss Han, I really don¡¯t have any Vacuum Spirit Flowers.¡±


    ¡°Old man Qin, I¡¯ll just ask you if you¡¯ll give it to me or not!¡± Han Lingling¡¯s face turned cold.


    ¡°I really don¡¯t have any!¡± Elder Qin gritted his teeth.


    ¡°You really are looking for death!¡± Han Lingling stepped forward and slapped Elder Qin¡¯s face.


    A crisp sound rang out.


    Elder Qin felt the burning slap on his face, his expression full of grievance, but he didn¡¯t betray Yang Chen in the slightest.


    As for Han Lingling, she was not appeased at all, saying, ¡°Let me tell you, Old man Qin, one slap to remind you to take a good look at who you are. In front of our North Mountain Main City, what are you worth? I¡¯m telling you, I want to see the Vacuum Spirit Flower now, or I will make your commerce association disappear from this world tomorrow!¡±


    ¡°What big words, young lady,¡± Yang Chen, sitting on the side, finally spoke up leisurely.


    Originally, he thought Elder Qin was a businessman who prioritized profit above everything else, and betraying him was a certainty. He wouldn¡¯t blame Elder Qin, as it was normal, but there wouldn¡¯t be any future collaboration between them.


    But who would have thought that Elder Qin turned out to be so principled? Rather than let the commerce association close down, he didn¡¯t even reveal Yang Chen¡¯s name!


    Since it was like that, there was no reason not to help Elder Qin, right?

 Chapter 378 - Chapter 378: Chapter 375: Young Lady’s Illness_1

    Chapter 378: Chapter 375: Young Lady¡¯s Illness_1


    Translator: 549690339


    Others respect him one inch, and he respects them one yard; this is his principle in life.


    He was well aware that Han Lingling was from North Mountain Main City, and the geniuses behind her were also from North Mountain Main City. But as for North Mountain Main City, others might fear it, but he, Yang Chen, was not afraid at all. The other disciples of Yuanshan Sect might feel inferior to the disciples of North Mountain Main City and had to look at the expressions of these geniuses from North Mountain Main City even when trying to catch their breath.


    But as the Young Sect Master of the Yuanshan Sect, how could he care about pleasing these geniuses from North Mountain Main City?


    Seeing Yang Chen speak, Elder Qin immediately became anxious. His mouth opened and closed, becoming increasingly bitter. How could he expect Yang Chen to help him? But now that Yang Chen had waded into this muddy water, he had no solution.


    Han Lingling looked at Yang Chen, a man who looked ordinary in her eyes, with great interest, and said, ¡°Who are you? I, Han Lingling, was just speaking. When was it your turn to interrupt? Don¡¯t you know that I hate it when others interrupt me?¡±


    ¡°Whether you hate it or not has nothing to do with me, right? Just because you hate being interrupted, I must not interrupt you? Besides, I have a Void Spirit Flower in my hand.¡± Yang Chen sneered, not bothering to explain Han Lingling¡¯s logic, and simply told her directly that he had the Void Spirit Flower.


    Upon hearing this, Han Lingling narrowed her eyes, and a hint of joy flashed across her face. She immediately said, ¡°What are you waiting for? Hurry up and give me the Void Spirit Flower, it¡¯s your blessing to offer it to me.¡±


    Yang Chen laughed.


    Was Han Lingling¡¯s ¡®young lady disease¡¯ a bit too severe?


    When she acted like this, did she think that everyone in her eyes must act according to her wishes? That whatever she wanted, everyone had to give her?


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t believe that in Han Lingling¡¯s eyes, reality was like that. When she laughed, someone immediately had to praise her for her beautiful laughter, and when she cried, someone immediately had to comfort and pamper her.


    He gave her the Void Spirit Flower without any reward, and it was still his blessing?


    Now, seeing Yang Chen just laughing and not speaking, Han Lingling felt annoyed and shouted, ¡°What are you laughing at?¡±


    ¡°What am I laughing at? Haven¡¯t you realized it yet? The Void Spirit Flower is in my hand, but I have no intention of giving it to you. Offer it to you? Why should I offer it to you?¡± Yang Chen said.


    ¡°You don¡¯t intend to give it to me?¡± Han Lingling said coldly, ¡°Kid, you¡¯re courting death!¡±


    The genius youths around also opened their mouths and said, ¡°Kid, our Miss Han wants something from you, that¡¯s your blessing. Hand it over obediently, and our Young Miss might reward you with something. You dare not give it? I think you ate the heart and gall of a leopard!¡±


    ¡°Exactly, utterly ignorant of the immensity of heaven and earth.¡±


    Yang Chen touched his chin, ¡°What if I must not give it?¡±


    Han Lingling opened her mouth and roared, ¡°What are you arguing with him for? You guys always brag about protecting me and getting angry for me, don¡¯t you? This kid defies me, and you still don¡¯t do anything? Move and kill him!¡±


    At this moment, when Han Lingling saw that killing a person in her eyes was as simple as drinking water, Yang Chen also became furious.


    With this anger, his Martial Arts Cultivation in the Eighth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm was released in an instant.


    A terrifying aura swept out like a wave.


    These geniuses following Han Lingling were in their mid-twenties, slightly older than Lu Yi and the others, but they were not outstanding figures in North Mountain Main City, with their Martial Arts cultivation levels ranging between the Sixth and Eighth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm.


    Yang Chen naturally didn¡¯t pay much attention to such cultivation levels.


    As a matter of fact, it would only take Elder Qin a blink of an eye to deal with these people.


    But Elder Qin dared not do so.


    However, Yang Chen dared to do so.


    At this moment, as the Martial Arts cultivation levels were released, Yang Chen said, ¡°If you really want to make a move, I don¡¯t mind playing with you guys! The Void Spirit Flower is in my hands, if you want it, come and get it.¡±


    ¡°Who are you?¡± A young genius of North Mountain Main City saw that Yang Chen was younger than them and had reached the Eighth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm, and couldn¡¯t help but start guessing Yang Chen¡¯s identity.


    Yang Chen calmly said, ¡°Yang Chen!¡±


    ¡°What, you are Yang Chen?¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen!¡±


    ¡°The Yang Chen who won the Genius Selection Competition?¡± Han Lingling bit her shell teeth, ¡°What kind of crappy thing is that? Take action, you people keep boasting that the champion is nothing in your eyes, don¡¯t you?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s not that, Young Miss, this, this Yang Chen is the Young Sect Master of the Yuanshan Sect. The status is different. If we really make a move on him¡­¡± The genius disciples off to the side hesitated.


    Han Lingling didn¡¯t care about that. Seeing that Yang Chen was not obedient, she gritted her teeth and yelled, ¡°So what? Take action, I must kill him today. Even if I kill him, what can the Yuanshan Sect do? Can they still settle the account with my father?¡±


    The geniuses were influenced by Han Lingling¡¯s words, and one by one, they reluctantly charged towards Yang Chen.


    Seeing this scene, Yang Chen raised the corner of his mouth, laughed contemptuously, and without saying anything, twisted his wrist, and layers of Demonic Fire emerged spontaneously.


    Just as the Demonic Fire appeared, it directly enveloped his surroundings in a circle.


    Immediately, Yang Chen also drew out a part of Demonic Fire and fiercely attacked the few geniuses. In a blink of an eye, screams echoed one after another.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t plan to be polite. At the moment the Demonic Fire appeared, he controlled the Heavenly Thunder Origin within his body, and instantly¡­


    Elder Qin stood aside, watching this immortals¡¯ fight helplessly. Both of them had backgrounds; where could he step in?


    Right now, all he could do was pray that Yang Chen wouldn¡¯t suffer any losses, as Yang Chen was only fighting to help him.


    But soon, he felt that his worries were redundant.


    Because, what losses could Yang Chen suffer?


    It took only dozens of breaths, and when they came back to their senses, the seven or eight geniuses who had followed Han Lingling were already all on the ground ¨C all burnt to a crisp or with tattered clothes. Where were any of them unscathed?


    Among them, a few geniuses had similar Martial Arts Cultivation as Yang Chen, but they couldn¡¯t withstand a single move from him.


    Han Lingling was the most shocked. She looked at her team of followers in horror as they were all swept away by Yang Chen. Finally, her face showed fear, but she remembered her status and felt that she could solve everything and yelled, ¡°Yang Chen, how dare you touch people from North Mountain Main City!¡±


    ¡°Heh,¡± Yang Chen took care of the disciples in front of him and sat down in a chair. ¡°Move? You guys wanted to kill me just now, so am I not allowed to touch you? Let me tell you frankly, Han Lingling, you should be grateful. If it weren¡¯t for the fact that someone from North Mountain Main City has already come to clean up the mess, I guarantee you wouldn¡¯t be able to leave here unscathed today!¡±


    He was right.


    The people from North Mountain Main City who came to clean up the mess arrived quite quickly. They had already been notified by the Fishman in the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space just moments ago.

 Chapter 379 - Chapter 379: Chapter 376: I’ll Just Sit Here_1

    Chapter 379: Chapter 376: I¡¯ll Just Sit Here_1


    Translator: 549690339


    Otherwise, with his temper, how could he let Han Lingling¡¯s such blatant humiliation go easily?


    Han Lingling¡¯s father?


    When he was angry, who cared about who her father was? Back in the Great Wilderness, nobody dared to provoke the Horse-thief Gang, but he did, and even killed their Third Master.


    Yang Chen wasn¡¯t surprised that someone from Beishan Main City came to clean up the mess. On the contrary, he had been waiting for someone from the city to arrive. If no one came to clean up, that would be odd.


    Why did he want to help Elder Qin today?


    Firstly, Elder Qin was indeed righteous, even if it meant enduring his store being demolished without betraying him. Secondly, he had to interfere with not only the matter at hand but also escalate it.


    His real intention was to make things big.


    Why?


    Because when things got big, someone would clean it up, and then he could find someone responsible from Beishan Main City to take him to the Trial Tower.


    Why did Steward Xu want to take him to that remote area where Huang Taiji was killed by Wu Changkong? That place was an isolated area with no one around. Steward Xu¡¯s purpose was to place him there and then avoid seeing him.


    You still want to enter the Trial Tower?


    When you¡¯re thrown into such a remote area, how do you enter?


    Could Yang Chen not see through all this? He could go to the Trial Tower by himself, but without someone leading the way, he¡¯d be rejected at the gate, which would be embarrassing, right?


    However, if you don¡¯t let me participate, I¡¯ll insist on participating, and I won¡¯t even go there myself. I¡¯ll make you take me there personally!


    Now that people from Beishan Main City have come to clean up the mess, it suits him perfectly.


    And, coincidentally, the person who came this time is Steward Xu, the one who had arranged his stay a few days ago.


    As Steward Xu arrived, he couldn¡¯t figure out the situation, ¡°Yang Chen, my friend, Lingling, what is going on with you two?¡±


    Han Lingling went up and complained first, shouting, ¡°Uncle Xu, Yang Chen has injured all our disciples from Beishan Main City. Just look at our miserable senior and junior brothers lying on the ground. This is absolutely lawless, creating trouble within our Beishan Main City, and completely disregarding our authority!¡±


    Hearing this, Yang Chen¡¯s mouth revealed a sneer, but he wasn¡¯t nervous and kept his eyes on Steward Xu.


    Steward Xu knew that Han Lingling had been spoiled since childhood, so he couldn¡¯t trust her words. He glanced at Yang Chen and said, ¡°Young friend Yang Chen, what exactly happened here? Do you really think our Beishan Main City is easy to mess with?¡±


    Yang Chen¡¯s expression turned cold, and he said in a deep voice, ¡°Steward Xu, I¡¯m respecting you by calling you a senior, so you don¡¯t need to scare me. With my status, if things get big, maybe I won¡¯t have the advantage in Beishan Main City, but do you think you can be unscathed?¡±


    Upon hearing this, Steward Xu was taken aback, and a hint of fear arose.


    He was actually intimidated by a junior like Yang Chen.


    But there was no other choice.


    He seemed to be asking Yang Chen what had happened, but even without asking, he knew that Han Lingling was most likely in the wrong. How could he not know what kind of temper and character Han Lingling had? So, without a word, he decided to pin the blame on Yang Chen.


    If Yang Chen was scared and intimidated by his words, the blame would be firmly placed on him, leaving Yang Chen with no choice but to swallow his grievances.


    But who would have thought that Yang Chen wasn¡¯t scared at all? In a single sentence, ¡°You want to make a big deal, I¡¯m Yang Chen, and I¡¯m not afraid of you. It¡¯s all the same no matter who comes!¡±


    But it¡¯s different for Steward Xu.


    If Yang Chen was an ordinary disciple of the Yuanshan Sect, then coming to Beishan Main City and injuring so many disciples would undoubtedly result in Steward Xu killing him without hesitation. What could the Yuanshan Sect do?


    But what about Yang Chen?


    Yang Chen is the Young Sect Master of the Yuanshan Sect, and everyone knows that. If you touch a single hair on him, once the matter reaches the Yuanshan Sect, even if they don¡¯t tear their faces with Beishan Main City, they would have no problem killing you, a mere deacon, to vent their anger.


    After all, if the Yuanshan Sect doesn¡¯t protect their Young Sect Master and doesn¡¯t investigate the matter, the hearts of the people within the sect would be chilled.


    Therefore, if Yang Chen isn¡¯t afraid and drops a sentence that they can make a big fuss together, Steward Xu doesn¡¯t really have the courage.


    Thinking of this, Steward Xu could only show a stiff smile and said with a fake grin, ¡°Yang Chen, what exactly happened? Tell me about it. If you are really in the right, I won¡¯t mistreat you.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s very simple. I have a Void Spirit Flower in my hand, and this young lady is quite temperamental. She wanted to take my Void Spirit Flower by force. Haha, I refused, so she ordered her men to take action. Did they think I, Yang Chen, would be an easy target? So, what¡¯s happening now is just payback for her.¡± Yang Chen said bluntly.


    Hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, Han Lingling pointed at him and yelled, ¡°What? It¡¯s your blessing that I, the Young Miss, want your Void Spirit Flower. How dare you talk back? How dare you not give it to me?¡±


    ¡°Young Miss, let¡¯s go back,¡± said Steward Xu with a troubled expression on his face.


    He was helpless now.


    On one side was Yang Chen, representing the Yuanshan Sect, and on the other side was Han Lingling¡­ One of the three giants of Beishan Main City was Han Lingling¡¯s father!


    That means one-third of Beishan Main City had the surname Han.


    Seeing Steward Xu say this, Han Lingling¡¯s face turned angry, ¡°Uncle Xu, what are you doing? This kid is defying me, and you want to spare his life? What Young Sect Master of the Yuanshan Sect? I think he¡¯s nothing! How dare he defy me in my Beishan Main City territory? Why don¡¯t you kill him for me?¡±


    Yang Chen heard this and chuckled, ¡°Miss Han, you have such a big temper. I¡¯d like to see how you¡¯re going to kill me today.¡±


    Yang Chen was very calm.


    He dared to sit here because he was sure that Han Lingling couldn¡¯t do anything to him.


    He was quite annoyed now inside.


    He was, after all, the Young Sect Master of the Yuanshan Sect, and Han Lingling dared to be so rampage. If it were someone else, wouldn¡¯t she have skinned them alive? Such recklessness, such disregard for others, relying on her own status and position to oppress innocent people.


    For such behavior, Yang Chen wouldn¡¯t bother. However, since it was directed at him, he couldn¡¯t tolerate it.


    ¡°Miss Han, don¡¯t worry. For the time being, I won¡¯t leave Beishan Main City. If you want to take action, there¡¯s plenty of time. We can take it slow.¡± Yang Chen¡¯s voice was cold, ¡°And Steward Xu, I, as a junior, just wanted to go to the Trial Tower, but who would have thought there would always be some trouble on the way? What should we do about this?¡±

 Chapter 380 - Chapter 380: Chapter 377: Beginning to Learn the Dao of Talismans_1

    Chapter 380: Chapter 377: Beginning to Learn the Dao of Talismans_1


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°What if I run into some trouble on the road next time, and at that moment, Steward Xu, you may have to clean up the mess again?¡±


    Hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, how could Steward Xu not understand what he meant?


    He already regretted it. Why did he pick on Yang Chen for no reason? Originally, he thought Yang Chen was a well-behaved person, at least not long ago when he repeatedly set obstacles for Yang Chen in the Trial Tower, Yang Chen didn¡¯t have any targeted reaction.


    This Yang Chen looked harmless to people and animals, and he should have been a very calm young man.


    But who knew that he thought too much?


    Where was this Yang Chen a calm person?


    This kid, when he became stubborn, he was someone who didn¡¯t cherish his life.


    Well, Yang Chen is young and vigorous now, can he be calm? Calm my ass.


    Yang Chen intends to play a life and death game with him, and he can¡¯t stand it. Wasn¡¯t Yang Chen¡¯s threatening meaning clear enough? You won¡¯t let me go to the Trial Tower? You won¡¯t let me go, I¡¯ll make trouble for you in Beishan Main City every day, making you come out and clean up the mess daily. I¡¯ll see if you¡¯ll take me to the Trial Tower.


    If only he had known, he wouldn¡¯t have made things difficult for Yang Chen, why would this kind of thing happen?


    But the key is that he thought so, but the high-level people of Beishan Main City didn¡¯t. Thinking of their choices, he felt angry.


    With a bitter gourd face, Steward Xu said, ¡°How about Yang Chen, my friend, follow me and I¡¯ll arrange a suitable place for you?¡±


    ¡°No need, I still think that shabby place you arranged for me at first is quite suitable!¡± Yang Chen yawned: ¡°In half a month, I want to go to the Trial Tower to have a look. I don¡¯t know the way, I hope Steward Xu can help me by then.¡±


    With a bitter smile, Steward Xu said, ¡°By then, I will personally lead Yang Chen, my friend, to the Trial Tower!¡±


    ¡°Uncle Xu, whose side are you on?¡± Han Lingling scolded angrily, ¡°Do you believe I will tell my father?¡±


    ¡°Miss, please don¡¯t make a scene, we should leave.¡± Steward Xu now wanted to cry, with a young lady on one side and a furious master on the other, he carefully weighed the options, but none of them could be provoked.


    And as soon as Han Lingling started a ruckus, it was unstoppable, she pointed at Yang Chen¡¯s nose and cursed, ¡°You wait, I¡¯ll make you pay sooner or later!¡±


    Hearing this, Yang Chen calmly said, ¡°Steward Xu, I have one more thing to tell you.¡±


    ¡°What does Yang Chen, my friend, want to say¡­¡± Steward Xu was caught in the middle, looking helpless.


    ¡°From now on, the Chamber of Commerce managed by Elder Qin will be under my, Yang Chen¡¯s, care, to put it simply, I will protect it. If something goes wrong with the Chamber of Commerce in the future, I can¡¯t guarantee that I won¡¯t do something crazy. When the trouble gets big, I believe Beishan Main City would not be able to stay out of it.¡± Yang Chen said expressionlessly.


    Steward Xu¡¯s heart jumped, this Yang Chen was doing things flawlessly, he knew that Han Lingling would definitely retaliate against the Chamber of Commerce and slipped in a word. If Han Lingling really retaliated, wouldn¡¯t the situation become big by then?


    Now he can deal with it, if it gets bigger, he won¡¯t be able to handle it.


    He must tell Master Han about this, on one side are the children of the three giants, on the other side is the Young Sect Master of the Yuanshan Sect¡­


    ¡°I understand.¡± Steward Xu had no choice but to leave after leaving a message, leading the still unwilling Han Lingling and a group of injured Beishan Main City disciples who looked at Yang Chen in fear.


    It was only after this group left that Elder Qin looked at Yang Chen with tears running down his face, and said excitedly, ¡°Yang Chen, my friend, thank you so much for today¡¯s help. If it weren¡¯t for you, I¡­I wouldn¡¯t know what to do, being bullied by Han Lingling.¡±


    Seeing Elder Qin like this, Yang Chen said kindly, ¡°Elder Qin, you are too serious. It was just a small effort. Moreover, the Void Spirit Flower was indeed sold to me by you, and I had no reason not to stand up at that time.¡±


    Elder Qin wiped away his tears, his gratitude for Yang Chen had already grown deeply within him.


    Yang Chen was just being modest, but can two Void Spirit Flowers alone maintain the relationship between them? How is that possible?


    There are too many instances in this world where small interests are fought over until heads are broken and blood flows.


    If at first, his relationship with Yang Chen was merely simple business dealings, from now on, they have added another layer of benefactor relationship between Yang Chen and him.


    If it wasn¡¯t for Yang Chen, he wouldn¡¯t be able to continue with the business today.


    Elder Qin has worked hard for most of his life, and his Martial Arts Cultivation has reached where it is now. The only thing that sustains his life, that enables him to present himself to the world, is this Chamber of Commerce. If the Chamber was destroyed by Han Lingling, how would he live?


    It was Yang Chen who stepped in to help him, to save the Chamber of Commerce and his future path.


    Now seeing Elder Qin full of gratitude, that was the effect Yang Chen wanted to see.


    Yang Chen knew that Elder Qin was a grateful person, that¡¯s why he took the initiative to save him.


    Elder Qin¡¯s business mind was not bad, there would only be more uses, not fewer.


    After chatting with Elder Qin for a while, Yang Chen didn¡¯t stay any longer, and returned to the remote place that Steward Xu had left for him at the beginning.


    He did not agree to Steward Xu finding a new residence, simply because this remote area seemed to have no advantages, but at least it could serve as a cover. There was no better place to make talismans and test their effectiveness than this place that no one would come to.


    In fact, Yang Chen came back and immediately began to study the matter of Spirit-Talisman Martial Arts with great interest.


    Spirit-Talisman Martial Arts was mainly based on the talismans.


    As for making talismans, it mainly involved grinding materials, drawing runes, and finally connecting effects with True Qi in the body.


    Now Yang Chen sat cross-legged, holding a Crane¡¯s Beak Brush in one hand and taking out a few pieces of Yellow Spirit Paper in the other.


    ¡°For materials, we have Green Silk, Blue-gray Grass, etc. Through fire smelting into ash, use the Crane¡¯s Beak Brush to dip into the ash, and engrave the runes on the Yellow Spirit Paper according to the rhythm. Finally, mold them into talismans.¡± Yang Chen murmured, and began to study the Dao of Talismans, which was completely different from Alchemy.


    The process was somewhat complicated.


    Although he was very good at exploring these side paths in his previous life, he had never tried the Dao of Talismans too much, and it was somewhat difficult for him to start learning.


    For him, this was a significant challenge.


    He now began with the simplest talisman, the most basic ¡®Explosion Talisman¡¯.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t skimp, he bought thousands of Yellow Spirit Papers, one Yellow Spirit Paper for each base of a talisman, thousands of papers could be used thousands of times.

 Chapter 381 - Chapter 381: Chapter 378: Not Enough Spirit Stones_1

    Chapter 381: Chapter 378: Not Enough Spirit Stones_1


    Translator: 549690339


    Following the steps, Yang Chen directly used the Demonic Fire to burn several materials into ash, and then dipped the Crane¡¯s Beak Brush and drew the runes on the Yellow Spirit Paper bit by bit, according to the method stored in his memory.


    Drawing runes is a delicate task, as the combination of the runes, Yellow Spirit Paper, and True Qi requires precise coordination. A slight deviation in any step could greatly diminish its power.


    Yang Chen did not dare to slack off. He spent about one hour painstakingly completing the first Spirit Talisman.


    ¡°Done! The Explosion Talisman has been successfully drawn.¡± Yang Chen¡¯s heart raced as he held onto the talisman and excitedly threw it out.


    As he threw it, he activated his True Qi, summoning all the power within the talisman!


    Instantly, the Explosion Talisman seemed to sense something, transforming into a ball of fire and dissipating.


    Seeing this, Yang Chen was stunned, and then sat down dejectedly, sighing, ¡°I failed¡­¡±


    Drawing talismans and Alchemy were similar; merely consuming the materials and painstakingly refining them did not guarantee success.


    Elixirs can be ruined.


    Similarly, talismans can also be rendered useless.


    This explosion talisman, for example, just burned up without any effect.


    However, Yang Chen was not discouraged. As a Pill-Refining Grandmaster, he naturally understood that one could not achieve success without experiencing failure.


    While Yang Chen¡¯s amazing comprehension would have allowed him to learn quickly if guided by others, he only had the method memorized and no shortcuts. Thus, a first-time failure was normal.


    ¡°If the explosion talisman had been drawn correctly, activating my internal True Qi to trigger the exploding force would have instantly detonated the talisman. Its power could sweep three feet away and easily kill a martial artist at the fourth or fifth level of the Body Refining Realm,¡± Yang Chen murmured.


    This result was already impressive. The cost of creating the most basic Explosion Talisman was just around seven or eight Spirit Stones, in addition to the Crane¡¯s Beak Brush. This low price for killing a fourth or fifth-level Spirit Martial Realm martial artist was incredibly difficult to achieve.


    Talismans work in that way ¨C the more you invest, the more powerful they become.


    With no other options, he had to draw a new one.


    The second attempt was much more skillful than the first one. It took less than one hour to complete the drawing and refining the talisman, but it still ended in failure.


    By the third attempt, several Fishman from the Fishpeople Tribe within the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space, who had unique insights into talismans, appeared and offered Yang Chen some pointers. After their guidance, his understanding of talismans suddenly became clearer.


    He realized it.


    The Fishpeople Tribe¡¯s understanding of auxiliary techniques and methods was undoubtedly profound. They covered a wide range of knowledge, and their guidance in talisman practice was incredibly beneficial to Yang Chen.


    As expected, the third attempt was a success.


    Boom!


    Yang Chen activated his True Qi, and the talisman exploded instantly.


    Looking at the result of the explosion, a smile appeared on Yang Chen¡¯s face, and he exclaimed with joy, ¡°The first talisman has been successfully drawn, and the power of the explosion is indeed extraordinary. The Explosion Talisman is just the most basic talisman, and I still need the guidance of the Fishman seniors to complete it. It seems that my talent in talisman creation is pretty average.¡±


    Hearing this, the old fellows of the Fishpeople Tribe were not happy.


    They said unhappily, ¡°Young Master, if you don¡¯t consider yourself talented, the ones who truly have talent wouldn¡¯t dare show their faces. You¡¯ve just started learning about talismans, and after just one lesson you¡¯ve already mastered it! What would others think about their accomplishments? You are simply a genius in auxiliary techniques and methods.¡±


    ¡°Genius?¡± Yang Chen truly didn¡¯t feel like one.


    In his previous life, he had relied on his Alchemy skills to crush his opponents but never felt this way.


    Perhaps he did have a unique way of understanding auxiliary techniques, but in terms of understanding and talent with talismans, he was far inferior to Huang Taiji. Huang Taiji could create, while he could only learn from others.


    His thoughts racing, Yang Chen did not waste any time; he started drawing several more Explosion Talismans.


    Once he understood the key points, Yang Chen quickly drew the talismans, not only shortening the drawing time but also increasing the success rate dramatically. At least, he had mastered the Explosion Talisman.


    Having gained experience, Yang Chen naturally wanted to branch out and create talismans with more profound effects and better utility.


    After all, he had told Steward Xu that he would go to the Trial Tower in half a month and expected Steward Xu to pick him up.¡¯


    He didn¡¯t have much time, and staying away from the Yuanshan Sect for too long was not ideal; half a month was already quite a long time.


    Therefore, time ticked away little by little.


    Yang Chen immersed himself in studying talismans, spending a tremendous amount of effort and time mastering the techniques and deepening his understanding of talismans. In just five days, he successfully crafted more than 300 talismans, gaining invaluable experience.


    At this moment, Yang Chen frowned, ¡°Although I¡¯ve made more than 300 talismans, I¡¯ve failed even more times, wasting at least 2,000 pieces of Yellow Spirit Paper. I have only half of the Yellow Spirit Paper left.¡±


    At first, he thought that the thousands of Yellow Spirit Papers would be enough for him to use, but now he realized that it was far from enough. Although he had achieved astonishing results by creating over 300 talismans, the consumption rate was also exceptionally high.


    Moreover, the material cost was shocking!


    ¡°One million Spirit Stones would only be enough to improve my experience and allow me to refine a few talismans. The stronger talismans need a staggering amount of spirit stones, so I¡¯ll have to start making money in the future,¡± Yang Chen rubbed his eyebrows.


    This was an annoying issue.


    He had never worried about spending Spirit Stones before and didn¡¯t think he would be short of them.


    Initially, when he had two million Spirit Stones, he thought he wouldn¡¯t spend too much. But now, he realized two million was nothing and not enough to fund his needs.


    Fortunately, with his Alchemy skills, he didn¡¯t have to worry about being short of spirit stones. Despite being distressed about the material consumption, he still put the materials into talisman drawing without hesitation.


    ¡°Since I¡¯ve gained a lot of experience in drawing talismans, I can now create a talisman to use in the Trial Tower¡­¡± Yang Chen murmured, ¡°Let¡¯s start with the Ice Spirit Rune. The Ice Spirit Rune is quite powerful; when successfully created, it is equivalent to an attack from someone in the Half-Step Yuan Martial Realm. The key lies in the words ¡®Ice Spirit,¡¯ which can be combined with other effects in the Trial Tower for extraordinary results.¡±

 Chapter 382 - Chapter 382: Chapter 379: Outcome!_1

    Chapter 382: Chapter 379: Outcome!_1


    Translator: 549690339


    Half a month¡¯s time had passed in the blink of an eye.


    Steward Xu, after all, was still afraid of Yang Chen¡¯s threat. Fearing that Yang Chen would cause any trouble in Beishan Main City, he came to fetch Yang Chen.


    He wasn¡¯t afraid that Yang Chen would cause trouble in Beishan Main City. He was afraid that after causing trouble, Yang Chen would still be in the right. Just like Han Lingling¡¯s incident, he couldn¡¯t be beaten or scolded, and it was all very frustrating and headache-inducing for Steward Xu.


    Thus, he could only go along with Yang Chen. Even though he knew he was doing something that was self-slapping, he still came to this remote place where Yang Chen lived, and personally invited Yang Chen to enter the Trial Tower.


    ¡°Yang Chen, my friend.¡± Steward Xu¡¯s attitude towards Yang Chen had changed greatly compared to before.


    If at first, he didn¡¯t take this kid seriously, after learning more about him over the past few days, he could no longer underestimate Yang Chen.


    Helpless, this kid was genuinely difficult to deal with.


    Seeing Steward Xu arrive, Yang Chen calmly said, ¡°Senior Xu is really punctual. In that case, let¡¯s go straight to the Trial Tower.¡±


    ¡°Of course, of course!¡± Steward Xu said amiably.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t bother with any more small talk with Steward Xu.


    After all, Steward Xu was in the True Martial Realm, and it was only with the help of the Yuanshan Sect that he made Steward Xu treat him kindly. It wasn¡¯t because of him. So, there was no need for him to be aggressive towards Steward Xu. If Steward Xu were to really get angry, he would be the one to suffer. Clearly, Han Lingling didn¡¯t understand this principle.


    This time, Steward Xu didn¡¯t make things difficult for him. In just an hour, the two of them arrived at the Trial Tower once again.


    When they arrived at the Trial Tower, there were still quite a few talented individuals from Beishan Main City gathered there.


    ¡°Steward Xu.¡±


    ¡°Uncle Xu!¡±


    ¡°Martial Uncle Xu!¡±


    Many respectful voices sounded, and similarly, these geniuses from Beishan Main City also saw Yang Chen standing next to Steward Xu.


    At first, they were arrogantly looking down on Yang Chen, thinking they were much better than him, and full of a sense of superiority.


    But now, it was different.


    Their sense of superiority had vanished without a trace, and while their expressions didn¡¯t seem to be extremely respectful towards Yang Chen, there wasn¡¯t a trace of arrogance in their eyes either.


    Helplessly, Yang Chen having charged up to the ninth floor in one breath was something they could never compare with. If they were to think about it, it would be impossible for them to match geniuses who could reach the ninth floor of the Trial Tower, as every one of them was a key cultivation target of Beishan Main City, each a rare and elusive figure.


    Seeing that even the geniuses of Beishan Main City had submitted to Yang Chen one by one, Steward Xu immediately asked, ¡°Who is in the Trial Tower now?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s Senior Brother Wang Xinggang. He¡¯s been in for more than an hour and should be coming out soon.¡±


    After saying this, the clever people glanced at Yang Chen.


    Steward Xu brought Yang Chen to the Trial Tower. Could it be that Yang Chen came to challenge the Trial Tower again?


    Had this kid gone mad? Where was there someone who challenged again within a month after just finishing the challenge?


    Just like these geniuses of Beishan Main City said, Wang Xinggang didn¡¯t occupy the Trial Tower for long, and he came out soon. Many people were initially planning to challenge the Trial Tower after Wang Xinggang. However, when they saw Yang Chen come, they hesitated and decided to give the opportunity to Yang Chen once again.


    They weren¡¯t afraid of Yang Chen, but were actually quite curious about which floor Yang Chen could reach in the Trial Tower this time.


    For the moment, no one else dared to challenge the Trial Tower, and Yang Chen naturally wouldn¡¯t waste this opportunity, swaggering into the Trial Tower.


    ¡°He went in.¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen really came to challenge the Trial Tower? No, what is he thinking? There¡¯s never been someone who challenged it again without even resting for a month. Does he think the Trial Tower is his playground?¡±


    ¡°Did his brain break?¡±


    ¡°Why is this kid so eager? He¡¯s only just finished, he hasn¡¯t even been here for a month yet, and how much stronger could he be? At most, he¡¯s just stabilized his Martial Arts Cultivation level.¡±


    ¡°I think Yang Chen will still fall short on the ninth floor this time. The Trial Tower is not a place for him to play around.¡±


    ¡°Steward Xu, what do you think Yang Chen will gain this time?¡± The geniuses nearby all looked at Steward Xu.


    Steward Xu stroked his beard, coughed twice, and then said gravely, ¡°Who knows what he¡¯s thinking, but with only a month¡¯s time, it¡¯s very difficult for him to surpass the ninth floor. Perhaps he¡¯s thinking of leaving Beishan Main City and challenging the Trial Tower one more time.¡±


    That was the only thing he could look forward to, because this troublemaker couldn¡¯t stay in Beishan Main City every day. Deep down, he didn¡¯t think Yang Chen could achieve great results in the Trial Tower this time, because the time frame between the two attempts was too short.


    It was so short that it was simply impossible for someone to think Yang Chen would have any room for improvement.


    At the same time Yang Chen entered the Trial Tower, Han Lingling, the daughter of one of the three giants of Beishan Main City, Master Han, was sitting in her room.


    At this moment, Han Lingling was dressed and stood up upon hearing someone pass on a message to her, ¡°What? Yang Chen is challenging the Trial Tower again? Hmph, does he really think Beishan Main City is his home? I, Han Lingling, will make sure you can¡¯t move an inch in Beishan Main City!¡±


    Of course, she wouldn¡¯t let it go so easily.


    Anyone who offended her, Han Lingling, had to die, no matter who they were. Yang Chen was no exception!


    Since she was brought back by Steward Xu, her father had known about her affairs. But who would have thought that her father wouldn¡¯t side with her at all, and instead scolded her.


    This made her furious, and she blamed Yang Chen for everything. She felt that everything was his fault. Naturally, she couldn¡¯t give up, so she ordered her people to inform her of any movement from Yang Chen immediately.


    She would teach Yang Chen a lesson for provoking her, Han Lingling!


    ¡°Little Huan, go and call Senior Brother Shao Ming to come over, and tell him to come with me to the Trial Tower,¡± Han Lingling¡¯s eyes were full of murderous intent and hatred, like a poisonous snake, ready to bite at any time.


    The maid beside her shuddered when she heard the name Shao Ming Shixiong. She knew too well what those two words represented. This was one of the best talents cultivated by Beishan Main City in the previous generation, and Han Lingling was going to call her out now.


    The maid sighed lightly. Although she didn¡¯t know who Yang Chen was, she knew that he would be in big trouble soon.

 Chapter 383 - Chapter 383: Chapter 380: Where You Fall, Get Up There_1

    Chapter 383: Chapter 380: Where You Fall, Get Up There_1


    Translator: 549690339


    At the same time, the geniuses of North Mountain City near the Trial Tower were already boiling with excitement.


    They couldn¡¯t believe their eyes as they watched the light of the first floor of the tower change to another floor. This light indicated that Yang Chen was breaking through the Trial Tower as if he was flying.


    Indeed, it was like flying, because using the word ¡°flying¡± to describe Yang Chen¡¯s progress right now was not an exaggeration at all!


    From the time Yang Chen entered the Trial Tower until now, it hadn¡¯t been long, just a cup of tea¡¯s time.


    Yet, in this short cup of tea¡¯s time, Yang Chen¡¯s speed of breaking through the Trial Tower was as fast as drinking water.


    First-floor.


    Second floor.


    Fourth level.


    Sixth floor.


    Eighth floor!


    Yang Chen changed his previous style and instead rushed through the Trial Tower as quickly as possible. It was almost unstoppable.


    In the blink of an eye¡­


    ¡°Yang Chen has passed the eighth level and is about to enter the ninth!¡±


    ¡°He¡¯s entered the ninth level!¡±


    ¡°Last time, Yang Chen failed at the ninth level and returned with broken wings, unable to break through. I wonder how Yang Chen will do this time.¡±


    ¡°I think it¡¯ll be the same as last time; he is rushing up so hastily, not even giving himself a moment¡¯s rest, his True Qi must be consuming at an amazing speed. Arriving at the ninth level, where would he still have much True Qi left?¡±


    These geniuses of North Mountain City had guessed quite accurately.


    That¡¯s right, Yang Chen had reached the ninth level all at once, as of now, the True Qi in his body had indeed been consumed almost completely. However, since he came here today, he was prepared. As he dared to rush to the ninth level at this height, he was ready.


    Now, Yang Chen stood in the ninth level, the same level where he had fallen last time, and flipped his wrist, then took out a few elixir pills to refine and swallowed them.


    These were the Revitalizing Pills he had specially prepared before challenging the Trial Tower.


    This elixir was a Tier 4 pill, and it cost him quite a few materials to refine them. With a significant effect in restoring True Qi, they were suitable even for those in the Origin Martial Realm. After swallowing four or five pills, his Martial Arts Cultivation at the Stage 8 of the Soul Martial Realm naturally became replenished with True Qi in the blink of an eye.


    Unlike the last time, when he challenged this Trial Tower, he had no preparations due to lack of understanding. This made him fail at the ninth level, even though he had the Holy Relic Starfire, as he lacked enough True Qi.


    This time, however, he had experience and preparations, and the significance became extraordinary. He prepared elixir pills in advance; as long as he had enough pills, his inner True Qi would not be a problem.


    However, not many people dared to play like him.


    Because these elixirs were extremely precious, who had the guts to use four of them at once like eating a large radish?


    Yang Chen was different, as an alchemist, he could treat elixirs like radishes as long as he had enough materials for Alchemy.


    Now that his inner True Qi had been restored, Yang Chen could see the nine Sand Soldiers appearing on the ninth level desert.


    These nine Sand Soldiers were extraordinary; the Combined Attack Formation they formed just by their standing posture sent shivers down one¡¯s spine.


    As soon as the nine Sand Soldiers were born, they attacked without any consciousness, and their attacks were brutal.


    Yang Chen knew clearly how powerful these Sand Soldiers were, and reasoning with them was not an option. Only by defeating them could he get on the right path.


    With his usual techniques, he could hardly withstand the nine Sand Soldiers.


    Without a word, Yang Chen immediately unleashed his current strongest trump card, the Starfire.


    With the appearance of the Starfire came its overwhelming power of corroding the galaxies.


    Last time he failed at the ninth level because there wasn¡¯t enough True Qi in his body. After using Starfire to deal with the nine Sand Soldiers for a while, his inner True Qi was depleted, and he had to leave.


    But now it was different: his body was filled with True Qi, and the amount of elixirs he had prepared was more than what he had just used.


    ¡°These nine Sand Soldiers are indeed extraordinary. Even when I use my full force with the Starfire, it¡¯s hard to penetrate and deal with these nine Sand Soldiers. Now that the Sand Soldiers have the Combined Attack Formation, it¡¯s hard to break them one by one with the Starfire. It seems that saving some of my inner True Qi isn¡¯t possible at the moment.¡±


    With that thought, Yang Chen didn¡¯t hesitate any longer and immediately waved his hand.


    In an instant, two completely different flames appeared in this space.


    One was the Starfire, and the other was the Demonic Fire.


    Each flame contained an astounding power.


    The appearance of the two flames illuminated the surrounding area for dozens of zhang!


    This was the first time Yang Chen had simultaneously summoned two flames, and he immediately felt the difficulty of controlling these two bristling flames. Because each flame was extremely domineering, if summoned together and poorly controlled, the violent collision between the two flames would be difficult for him, the master, to control.


    Luckily, he had cultivated Taichi True Scripture, and the fire-controlling techniques in this Cultivation Method provided ways to suppress both flames. This allowed Yang Chen to control both flames while maintaining their power.


    Moreover, as both were controlled, the power of the combined Starfire and Demonic Fire began to show.


    Though the Combined Attack Formation seemed impenetrable, with the nine Sand Soldiers seamlessly attacking and defending, the enveloping assault of the two flames instantly caused a downfall.


    ¡°With the combination of these two flames, although the True Qi consumption is indeed heart-wrenching, the power is indeed extraordinary.¡±


    As his words fell, Yang Chen seized the opportunity to break one of the Sand Soldiers, who was then corroded by the Starfire and disappeared in the blink of an eye.


    Once one Sand Soldier was taken down individually, the second one could hardly hold on!


    These Sand Soldiers were like that; their combined formation was suitable for nine soldiers to face the enemy. Once one was missing, its power was greatly reduced.


    When the first Sand Soldier was destroyed, the collapse became inevitable. In a short while, the second, third, and fourth Sand Soldiers began to be devoured by the Starfire, in turn, disappearing completely!


    The more Sand Soldiers were lost, the easier it was to deal with the ones below.


    In the end, all nine Sand Soldiers were annihilated.


    Finally, a smile appeared on Yang Chen¡¯s face.


    Where one falls, one must rise again.


    He stepped forward and arrived at the tenth level.


    As it happened, outside the Trial Tower, the entire scene was shocked, as if an explosion had taken place. Everyone¡¯s eyes widened as they saw the light of the ninth level go out, followed immediately by the light of the tenth level being illuminated.

 Chapter 384 - Chapter 384: Chapter 381: Spirit Martial Realm Ninth Stage! _1

    Chapter 384: Chapter 381: Spirit Martial Realm Ninth Stage! _1


    Translator: 549690339


    It was quite understandable that Yang Chen had made some progress when he came to the Trial Tower for the second time compared to the first. It would be strange if there were no progress.


    However, how long has it been since Yang Chen first broke through the first floor of the Trial Tower?


    It had only been a month, and what did a month mean to a martial artist? It could be compared to the time it takes for drinking tea or pouring water, or just a brief moment of cultivation.


    Many people even equated a month with a day.


    And it was precisely during this month that Yang Chen made such a transcendent leap between the ninth and tenth floors. It was important to know that even many older geniuses in the Beishan Main City had not completed this task.


    Countless geniuses were stuck at the stage between the ninth and tenth floors for years, attempting it dozens or even more times without success. As you went up from the seventh floor, the difficulty increased and sometimes it was very difficult to advance to the next floor.


    That¡¯s because you had to progress through the floors one by one, and when you reached the level you were originally at, you¡¯d find that you didn¡¯t have enough True Qi left to continue.


    This was why many geniuses preferred to watch rather than break through the floors.


    You think it¡¯s easy to refine the Creation Divine Aura?


    It¡¯s not that simple!


    Although it looks tempting, actually obtaining enough Creation Divine Aura is as difficult as reaching the sky.


    As everyone was discussing, suddenly, an astonishing wave of True Qi swept down, and then, the owner of the majestic Qi appeared at this place. This made the surrounding geniuses of Beishan Main City look up in surprise, only to find two people standing in the sky.


    As these two people slowly landed, the crowd saw their faces clearly and realized who they were!


    These two people, the woman was Han Lingling, and the man¡­


    ¡°It¡¯s Junior Brother Shao Ming!¡±


    ¡°Senior Brother Shao Ming!¡±


    Some people called him Senior Brother Shao Ming, others called him Junior Brother Shao Ming; however, without exception, everyone¡¯s tone was filled with respect towards this young man, fearing that a wrong word might offend him.


    They were very aware of how terrifying this young man was. He was a genius of the earlier batch compared to Lu Yihan, and this year he was only 25 years old.


    Yet, at just 25 years old, his Martial Arts Cultivation had reached an astonishing Half-step Yuan Martial Realm. He could be considered the strongest genius of his generation and was even stronger than many senior brothers and sisters who came before him. The most crucial factor was Shao Ming¡¯s talent. It was almost certain that he would enter the Yuan Martial Realm and even the True Martial Realm in the future.


    ¡°It is said that Junior Brother Shao Ming had already broken through the eleventh floor of the Trial Tower a long time ago, and his achievements far surpass others.¡±


    ¡°Hush, don¡¯t mention this matter, and don¡¯t use it for flattery. Although Senior Brother Shao Ming had broken through the eleventh floor earlier, it¡¯s still a painful experience for him because he¡¯s still stuck at the eleventh floor and has never advanced!¡±


    None of them dared to disrespect Shao Ming. Similarly, Han Lingling standing right next to Shao Ming was a witch as well. Seeing the arrival of these two people, everyone couldn¡¯t help but step back, wondering what kind of trouble the two of them were causing by coming to the Trial Tower together.


    Either way, an ominous feeling took root in the hearts of the geniuses in Beishan Main City.


    Not to mention these two, even Steward Xu, a True Martial Realm powerhouse in Beishan Main City, had a serious expression on his face when he saw them. He immediately asked, ¡°Young Lady, Shao Ming, why have you come here?¡±


    Han Lingling scolded, ¡°Why? Steward Xu, since you won¡¯t help me avenge my grudge against Yang Chen, I have to deal with him myself. I came here today to find Yang Chen. I heard that he came to the Trial Tower, so I¡¯m waiting for him to come out and settle the score.¡±


    Shao Ming, standing next to her with his hands clasped behind his back, had an expression full of pride, as though everyone present, including Steward Xu, wasn¡¯t worthy of his attention.


    However, his arrogance quickly dissipated.


    That¡¯s because he saw the brightly lit tenth floor of the Trial Tower.


    That meant that Yang Chen, who was currently challenging the Trial Tower, had reached the height of the tenth floor.


    He should know that even after countless attempts to challenge the Trial Tower, he, Shao Ming, was still stuck at the eleventh floor, only one level higher than Yang Chen. Yet, he heard that Yang Chen had just arrived at Beishan Main City not long ago, and was only 15 or 16 years old, yet he had already reached the height of the tenth floor?


    ¡°Yang Chen has actually reached the tenth floor of the Trial Tower, hmph. Senior Brother Shao Ming, are you confident that you can help her deal with this kid?¡± Han Lingling teased.


    Shao Ming didn¡¯t hesitate and immediately replied, ¡°Lingling, don¡¯t worry. This Yang Chen is nothing. Once he comes out of the Trial Tower, I will let him know what a real genius is and teach him a lesson, so that he can keep in mind who he can offend and who he cannot.¡±


    Although he was shocked by Yang Chen¡¯s ability to reach the tenth floor of the Trial Tower, he quickly dismissed it as unimportant.


    That¡¯s because he was like Yang Chen back then.


    He had managed to break through to the eleventh floor of the Trial Tower quite early, but then he remained stuck on the eleventh floor for three consecutive years. The difficulty of the eleventh floor was too high, and it was incredibly difficult to advance even one level up.


    He thought the same would be true of Yang Chen.


    Yang Chen¡¯s fate would only be to fall at the tenth floor and then be stuck there indefinitely.


    Otherwise, would the tenth floor be accessible to just anyone?


    So, he had nothing to fear from Yang Chen. There weren¡¯t so many geniuses in this world. Having himself, Shao Ming, was enough.


    At the same time, Yang Chen, who had entered the tenth floor, had also reached the Spirit Martial Realm Ninth Stage. By now, his Martial Arts Cultivation was exquisite, and being at Stage 9 of the Soul Martial Realm, he could already be considered a top-notch master in Liaocheng.


    The higher he went, the more Creation Divine Aura was available to him.


    If the Creation Divine Aura given by the previous few floors couldn¡¯t help him advance his Martial Arts Cultivation from the Spirit Martial Realm Eighth Stage Peak directly to the Spirit Martial Realm Ninth Stage, it was because the higher his level, the more demanding the improvement would be.


    However, breaking into the ninth floor gave him an astonishing amount of Creation Divine Aura, allowing him to move directly to the Spirit Martial Realm Ninth Stage.


    Now at the Spirit Martial Realm Ninth Stage, Yang Chen¡¯s True Qi had fully recovered, which was certainly good news.


    At this moment, as he looked at the ten Sand Soldiers in front of him, Yang Chen simultaneously released the Starfire and Demonic Fire¡­


    ¡°The ten Sand Soldiers on the tenth floor should be much stronger than those on the ninth floor. However, my dual fires aren¡¯t to be trifled with either. Come on.¡± Yang Chen watched as the ten Sand Soldiers charged at him with an imposing air, while the Starfire and Demonic Fire surged forth, both equally awe-inspiring.

 Chapter 385 - Chapter 385: Chapter 382: What Other Means Do You Have?_1

    Chapter 385: Chapter 382: What Other Means Do You Have?_1


    Translator: 549690339


    Compared to the ninth floor, the tenth floor is naturally more troublesome, but for Yang Chen, it was still an acceptable challenge. His Starfire and Demonic Fire can solve nine, so it¡¯s natural that they can solve ten.


    However, handling ten sand soldiers is far more troublesome than the ninth floor.


    At least, the consumption of True Qi alone made it more difficult for him.


    But Yang Chen still didn¡¯t reveal his true trump card and continued to use Starfire and Demonic Fire to wear down the ten sand soldiers.


    He was not in a hurry and could take his time.


    Being able to solve the ten sand soldiers without revealing his trump card, there would be no need to use it.


    Finally after a while, one of the sand soldiers couldn¡¯t withstand it, and Yang Chen got the opportunity to instantly corrode it with his Starfire.


    When this scene played out, Yang Chen smiled.


    Once a sand soldier was corroded, the originally tight and flawless Combined Attack Formation began to show flaws and weaknesses.


    At the same time, outside the Trial Tower.


    Although the geniuses outside the tower could not see what was happening inside, they still stared intently at it, watching whether the light would go out, and whether Yang Chen would be stuck at the tenth floor.


    Many people were unhappy with the rise of a genius.


    Because it proved that they were just stepping stones for the other party.


    Since they couldn¡¯t do it, they naturally did not wish for Yang Chen to succeed. After all, who would want to admit they were someone else¡¯s stepping stone? They were all geniuses and would not want someone to become famous by stepping on them.


    ¡°It¡¯s been an hour since Yang Chen entered the tenth floor, and now the light has not gone out. This Yang Chen is still at war with those ten sand soldiers!¡±


    ¡°Do you think Yang Chen can pass the tenth floor?¡±


    ¡°I doubt it. He¡¯s trying to pass the tenth floor?¡±


    ¡°According to my analysis, he has fought for an hour already, and theoretically, he cannot win. The tenth floor, ten sand soldiers, are not that easy to defeat. If he could solve them easily, he would have done so already. Fighting for an hour only proves that he has exhausted all means and can¡¯t do anything to those sand soldiers. Now he¡¯s just desperately struggling, just wasting effort.¡±


    Shao Ming stood aside with his hands behind his back and sneered as he watched Yang Chen¡¯s battle with no results yet, feeling that Yang Chen¡¯s situation in the tenth floor was mostly dangerous rather than promising. He thought, ¡°This kid, does he think he¡¯s on my level?¡±


    Han Lingling also revealed a disdainful smile.


    But just as the two felt that Yang Chen had little chance of breaking through the tenth floor, suddenly, the light in the tenth floor went out.


    As the light went out, everyone fell silent.


    The light going out meant that Yang Chen was no longer on the tenth floor.


    Many people in their hearts wondered.


    Did Yang Chen break through the tenth floor or fail and leave?


    Shao Ming sneered, ¡°The light has gone out. It seems that he¡¯s finished. As if he could pass the tenth¡­¡±


    Before the words fell, suddenly the light on the eleventh floor turned on, shocking everyone present with their eyes wide open and taking a step back.


    Did the lighting of the eleventh floor¡¯s light not represent that Yang Chen had entered the eleventh floor?


    Eleventh Floor¡­


    This terrifying number!


    Everyone couldn¡¯t help but gasp, finding it hard to believe and accept the fact in front of them!


    Even Shao Ming, the most famous genius among North Main City¡¯s previous generation, who is now domineering and unapproachable, was only stuck at the eleventh floor, defeated several times. Despite this, his arrogance had more than enough capital.


    And now, Yang Chen reached the eleventh floor on his second attempt in the Trial Tower, accomplishing something that even geniuses from previous generations in North Main City couldn¡¯t achieve!


    For a moment, turmoil and discussions erupted¡­


    Han Lingling¡¯s eyes widened, and she stomped her feet angrily, ¡°Senior Brother Shao Ming, this guy actually made it to the eleventh floor¡­¡±


    Shao Ming¡¯s face was full of disbelief, and he said in a low voice, ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter, he will at most stop at the eleventh floor anyway. Although he has reached the same level as me, I will still show him the gap between him and a true genius!¡±


    He had heard that Yang Chen¡¯s cultivation was only at the Stage 8 of Soul Martial Realm.


    Even if he had broken through two floors of the Trial Tower, skimming into the Spirit Martial Realm Ninth Stage, so what?


    He, Shao Ming, was Half-step Yuan Martial Realm Cultivation Level, fighting Yang Chen, who was only at the Peak of Spirit Martial Realm Ninth Stage, as if it was easy as bullying a child?


    Thinking about this, he snorted coldly, looking at Yang Chen with a sinister gaze. He was somewhat curious about Yang Chen, but no matter who he was, he would still be nothing in front of Shao Ming.


    No one knew the situation inside the Trial Tower.


    That was why Yang Chen dared to use Starfire.


    At this moment, Yang Chen was sitting cross-legged in the tenth floor, refining a large amount of Creation Divine Aura, which took a considerable amount of time. Steward Xu did not lie; the higher the floors, the more Creation Divine Aura was given, and it was all very fair. The amount was so large that it took him almost half an incense stick worth of time just to refine the Creation Divine Aura to advance his Martial Arts Cultivation.


    Now, after refining the last trace of Creation Divine Aura, Yang Chen¡¯s cultivation had instantly advanced from the early stage of Spirit Martial Realm Ninth Stage to the perfection stage!


    The progress was enormous, but ultimately, it was due to the Creation Divine Aura. The amount given at this point was far more considerable than at the beginning.


    With just one more step, he could reach the peak of the Ling Wu Realm!


    Without enough time to think, the surrounding scenery changed to the same desert and sand soldiers.


    However, the Martial Arts Cultivation of these sand soldiers had become the Peak of Spirit Martial Realm Ninth Stage, the same as Yang Chen¡¯s. The number of the sand soldiers had also increased from ten to an astonishing eleven.


    These eleven sand soldiers stood in a very clever position, Yang Chen knew without even inspecting closely that they must be using an extremely ingenious Combined Attack Formation. It was not one of those common formations that could be used casually.


    This was a Combined Attack Formation passed down by the royal family. The more sand soldiers involved, the harder it was to defeat.


    Just like the difference between the ninth and tenth floors.


    With the same approach, Yang Chen could finish the ninth floor in a cup of tea¡¯s time, but it took him no less than an hour to complete the tenth floor, with at least six to seven times the difference in difficulty.


    Now facing the eleventh floor with eleven sand soldiers, Yang Chen held his Starfire in his left hand and Demonic Fire in his right hand, smiling bitterly with little confidence.


    He even felt that if he relied only on these two types of fire, it would be difficult to win.


    So, what other means could be used next?

 Chapter 386 - Chapter 386: Chapter 383: Twelfth Floor_1

    Chapter 386: Chapter 383: Twelfth Floor_1


    Translator: 549690339


    Eleven Sand Soldiers, using the Combined Attack Formation, launched an impenetrable attack on Yang Chen. The momentum and speed of their attack instantly swept over him, making everyone¡¯s scalp tingle. It gave a feeling of helplessness, as if there was nowhere to start.


    Yang Chen was in the same situation, hurriedly using Starfire and Demonic Fire to resist, but he was blocked by the eleven Sand Soldiers¡¯ Combined Attack Formation. The 360-degree, flawless defense even made Yang Chen¡¯s Starfire unable to corrode them. If things continued like this, he would probably use up all his True Qi and still be unable to defeat the eleven Sand Soldiers.


    Although he had some elixirs, they were not endless.


    With this in mind, Yang Chen wasted no time and, while controlling the two fires, suddenly pulled out a Spirit Talisman from his Storage Bag¡­


    ¡°Open!¡±


    As Yang Chen¡¯s True Qi surged, the Spirit Talisman trembled in mid-air before suddenly disappearing into the desert. Then, several giant hands appeared out of thin air in the desert, all attempting to grab the Sand Soldiers.


    The appearance of these giant hands troubled the Sand Soldiers, forcing them to split their attention and deal with the hands. In an instant, Yang Chen¡¯s Starfire finally got a chance to corrode them, but the process was still extremely slow.


    ¡°Seems like one Earth Movement Talisman is not enough,¡± murmured Yang Chen.


    During the time he had learned Spirit-Talisman Martial Arts, he had refined many Spirit Talismans.


    However, not many were actually useful ¨C just a dozen or so.


    Although it didn¡¯t seem like much, it had cost Yang Chen a lot. Ordinary martial artists couldn¡¯t afford such wealth, and even with a great amount of Spirit Stones, who would be as extravagant as him, spending a million in one go to buy materials?


    After all, Yang Chen could easily make one million, but others couldn¡¯t.


    However, one million was still no small sum, at least for him. He had spent so many Spirit Stones to forge these talismans, which pained him deeply.


    The Earth Movement Talisman was one of them.


    Now that it had been used, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but smile bitterly. But he knew that now was not the time to worry about such things. Seeing that he couldn¡¯t do anything to the eleven Sand Soldiers, he immediately took out another ice-colored Spirit Talisman.


    This talisman was an ¡®Ice Spirit Rune¡¯ specially crafted by Yang Chen.


    As soon as the talisman appeared, Yang Chen pinched it with his fingers and drew a line in the air. In an instant, the Spirit Talisman dissipated and, in its place, a giant ice spike several meters long appeared. The tip of the ice spike looked like a cone, shocking to the eye.


    As the ice spike appeared, it instantly went straight towards the eleven Sand Soldiers.


    With Yang Chen¡¯s Starfire and Demonic Fire attacking from the front, the giant hands created by the Earth Movement Talisman causing trouble from behind, and the concealed ice spike sniping at them, the eleven Sand soldiers were put under immense pressure.


    Although the Combined Attack Formation of the Sand Soldiers was incredibly powerful, it wasn¡¯t a perfect defense. As Yang Chen attacked them from both sides, the ice spike formed by the Spirit Talisman crashed into the Sand Soldiers, exploding instantly. Countless ice shards fell from the sky and turned into cold ice, impacting the Sand Soldiers.


    In just a moment¡¯s effort, the cold ice froze the Sand Soldiers.


    Looking at the power of the ice, it could only freeze the Sand Soldiers for the duration of a breath at most.


    But Yang Chen knew that just one breath was enough for him.


    One breath¡¯s time meant that the Sand Soldiers lost their Combined Attack Formation.


    Without the Combined Attack Formation, no matter how many Sand Soldiers there were, they wouldn¡¯t be a problem for Yang Chen. He could still break them one by one.


    With this thought, Yang Chen didn¡¯t hesitate and launched his Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm.


    The thunderous rumbling filled their ears as the eleven Sand Soldiers were forcibly separated by Yang Chen.


    Then, Yang Chen used his Starfire to gradually destroy them one by one. It took him about half an hour to finish off all eleven Sand Soldiers and directly enter the twelfth floor of the Trial Tower.


    The moment he entered the twelfth floor, the geniuses outside the Trial Tower couldn¡¯t sit still any longer.


    ¡°Twelfth floor!¡±


    ¡°What¡­?¡±


    ¡°What does Yang Chen want to do?¡±


    ¡°What is he, a demon? Is he a demon? The twelfth floor must be a joke. I must be dreaming.¡±


    There was a clear distinction between a genius and a demon.


    Since ancient times, there have been many geniuses but very few demons. To describe a genius meant that they were still within the realm of the ordinary, but describing a demon meant that they were beyond logic. The same applied to Yang Chen now. Could this kid still be described as ordinary?


    Everyone else couldn¡¯t do it, but he could.


    Everyone thought he couldn¡¯t make it, but he did it anyway.


    Now that he had entered the twelfth floor of the Trial Tower, it was undoubtedly a huge blow for many of the geniuses of Beishan Main City.


    The most embarrassed person was probably Shao Ming, who had been invited by Han Lingling.


    Shao Ming had swaggered in, intending to help Han Lingling take revenge, but he had run into Yang Chen¡¯s performance inside the Trial Tower.


    When he came across it, he didn¡¯t think Yang Chen¡¯s result would be better than his own excellent performance.


    However, now he realized that he was wrong, terribly wrong.


    How many years had he been stuck on the eleventh floor?


    For far too long.


    The eleventh floor had troubled him for a long time, so he knew very well how difficult it was, almost impossible for anyone to pass. He had even given up and planned to advance to the Origin Martial Realm. But who would have thought that Yang Chen had now passed the eleventh floor and reached an even higher level than him?


    This made Shao Ming instantly turn red with embarrassment, as if he had been slapped hard by someone. He wished he could crawl into a crevice in the ground and hide.


    However, Han Lingling didn¡¯t know the meaning of subtlety. She insisted on saying the things people least wanted to hear. Seeing that Shao Ming wasn¡¯t speaking, she immediately called out, ¡°Senior Brother Shao Ming, Yang Chen has already entered the twelfth floor. Do you have confidence in defeating him? Don¡¯t let him come out of the Trial Tower only to find that you can¡¯t handle him either.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I do!¡± Shao Ming gritted his teeth, even though he was angry, he had no choice. What was Han Lingling¡¯s status? He couldn¡¯t afford to offend her. Her father was one of the three great powerhouses of Beishan Main City, a figure he couldn¡¯t dare to cross.


    He believed that Yang Chen was just at the peak of the Spirit Martial Realm. At this level, Shao Ming still had the confidence to defeat him!


    No matter how many floors Yang Chen could pass, as long as he lost to Shao Ming, it would make no difference.


    With this thought, Shao Ming licked his lips, revealing a fierce expression.


    Yang Chen, Yang Chen!


    Although he didn¡¯t know where this demon Yang Chen had come from, he would make sure Yang Chen knew that running into him would be his greatest sorrow.


    To please Han Lingling, he didn¡¯t mind doing some cruel things.

 Chapter 387 - Chapter 387: Chapter 384: I Will Make You Regret This!_1

    Chapter 387: Chapter 384: I Will Make You Regret This!_1


    Translator: 549690339


    Upon breaking into the twelfth floor of the Trial Tower, Yang Chen finally achieved his wish. His Martial Arts Cultivation had finally reached the peak of the Spirit Martial Realm!!


    At the peak of the Spirit Martial Realm, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but feel melancholic.


    In his previous life, he was unable to cultivate Martial Arts and was manipulated by others.


    In this life, in the early days, he was bullied and ridiculed by others.


    Throughout both lives, all he wanted was to become a powerful Martial Artist. Now, his Martial Arts Cultivation had reached the peak of the Spirit Martial Realm, and he still had plenty of time to improve more.


    Why couldn¡¯t he reach the pinnacle?


    Why couldn¡¯t he fulfill his past wishes?


    Hua Wanru¡­


    Hua Wanru, I will make you regret it.


    After entering the peak of the Spirit Martial Realm, the surrounding scenery changed accordingly. The vast desert remained, followed by the formation of sand soldiers. One, two, five¡­ a total of twelve.


    Looking at the twelve sand soldiers, Yang Chen revealed a bitter expression: ¡°Twelve sand soldiers, I don¡¯t know how much more terrifying they are than the first floor. It seems like I can only fight it out.¡±


    Without hesitation, Yang Chen activated a spirit talisman.


    In an instant, the talisman turned into a ball of fire and dissipated. Immediately after, chunks of earth condensed from the talisman, enveloping Yang Chen¡¯s body and forming majestic armor.


    This talisman, called the Earth Armor Talisman, could generate armor to be worn when activated. Although the armor appeared to be frail, it was far from it. It was the result of countless Earth Five Element materials being refined by Yang Chen, imbuing it with an abundance of earth power.


    The defense of the armor was strong enough to withstand a strike from a half-step Origin Martial Realm warrior.


    With the twelve sand soldiers gathered, their combined attack wouldn¡¯t be much different from that of a half-step Origin Martial Realm warrior.


    This Earth Armor Talisman virtually granted Yang Chen a chance to make a comeback!


    Of course, that wasn¡¯t all of his talismans.


    After using the Earth Armor Talisman, Yang Chen quickly pinched out two more talismans.


    However, time was running out as the twelve sand soldiers already charged towards him.


    Seeing this, Yang Chen wasted no time and unleashed every move he had. First came the Starfire and Demonic Fire, followed by the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm and Thunderbolt Style.


    After using these moves, he realized¡­


    He had underestimated the twelve sand soldiers.


    Before breaking through to the Spirit Martial Realm peak, he had taken a few elixirs to fully recover his True Qi. Now that he had only a few elixirs left, he prepared himself for an all-out battle, using every move he had without hesitation.


    Subconsciously, he thought that at least this would have some impact on the twelve sand soldiers.


    However, who would have known that the combined defense of the twelve sand soldiers was beyond his imagination? Despite his wild attacks, he couldn¡¯t create a single flaw in their defense.


    ¡°My goodness!¡± Yang Chen sighed: ¡°It seems that I have to use spirit talismans in combination.¡±


    It wasn¡¯t that Spirit-Talisman Martial Arts was stronger than his other moves.


    It was that Spirit-Talisman Martial Arts could be used simultaneously with his offensive moves, often achieving astonishing effects!


    ¡°This Volcano Spirit Talisman is the most powerful talisman I¡¯ve got now. At this point, I can only use it too¡­¡± Yang Chen muttered.


    Volcano Spirit Talisman.


    As the name implies!


    The power contained within the talisman was like a volcanic eruption.


    ¡°Let¡¯s give it a shot with this big guy then,¡± said Yang Chen coldly. In an instant, his True Qi surged, turning the Volcano Spirit Talisman into ashes.


    Following that, a volcano engulfed in blue flames fell from the sky.


    Indeed, it was a volcano ¨C a giant mountain burning with flames!


    These flames were not ordinary flames but the Demonic Fire like Yang Chen¡¯s.


    Where did this Demonic Fire come from?


    Naturally, it was from Yang Chen.


    When creating the talisman, Yang Chen had infused his Demonic Fire into the talisman and sealed it with a prohibition. As soon as the True Qi activated the talisman, a Demonic Fire mountain would form, falling down with immense power, far stronger than his current Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm!


    It was exactly this Volcano Spirit Talisman, which, after making a thunderous impact, spread its flames across more than ten kilometers, sweeping through everything undyingly.


    The twelve sand soldiers, after being hit by Yang Chen¡¯s Volcano Spirit Talisman, were separated from each other.


    With the twelve sand soldiers scattered, Yang Chen had achieved the desired effect.


    ¡°Let¡¯s defeat them one by one,¡± said Yang Chen with a smirk, as he enjoyed picking his opponents off one by one.


    Seeing that opportunity had arrived, he would not let it pass!


    In a blink of an eye, a variety of techniques were used¡­


    Outside the Trial Tower, the eyes of several geniuses were focused on the tower worriedly, unsure if Yang Chen could surpass the twelfth floor. Their anxiety stemmed not from hoping that he could succeed but rather hoping that he would fail!


    If it were anyone else attempting the twelfth floor of the Trial Tower, they would have scoffed at the individual for being overly ambitious.


    However, Yang Chen was a demon, and he defied all odds. Just when everyone thought he couldn¡¯t do it, he always did. He was anything but ordinary.


    Now, who could guarantee that he couldn¡¯t break through the twelfth floor?


    No one could, so they all held their breaths, barely daring to discuss the matter. They knew very well that talking about it wouldn¡¯t help, as Yang Chen might very well pass the twelfth floor when they were done discussing it. This was something difficult to control.


    No one was more anxious than Shao Ming.


    He had an uneasy feeling in his heart.


    If Yang Chen only passed the eleventh floor and failed on the twelfth, then Shao Ming would think that Yang Chen was only slightly stronger than him.


    However, if Yang Chen managed to pass the twelfth floor¡­


    Boom.


    As his thoughts lingered, suddenly, a loud noise echoed in everyone¡¯s ears. The light on the twelfth floor went out, and soon after, the thirteenth floor lit up.


    This indicated that Yang Chen had passed the twelfth floor and was now headed for the thirteenth floor!


    Seeing this, everyone was stunned, including Shao Ming and Han Lingling. No one dared to speak, nor wanted to. They just silently watched the lights of the Trial Tower, wanting to know if this demon could really make it through the thirteenth floor and enter the fourteenth floor.


    Thankfully, it seemed as though this demon was finally exhausted. The light on the thirteenth floor gradually faded after about half an hour, and Yang Chen eventually emerged from the Trial Tower.

 Chapter 388 - Chapter 388: Chapter 385: Even a Random Cat or Dog Dares to Come Here?_1

    Chapter 388: Chapter 385: Even a Random Cat or Dog Dares to Come Here?_1


    Translator: 549690339


    In the end, Yang Chen broke through the twelfth layer and stopped at the thirteenth layer. Such a remarkable record had already left the geniuses and junior deacons in Beishan Main City dumbfounded, including Steward Xu.


    What is a demon? Yang Chen is a demon.


    For the first time, Yang Chen had reached the ninth layer, stopping at the ninth layer, which was already an achievement that looked down upon the masses. Many people could only look up to Yang Chen¡¯s accomplishment.


    Only a month had passed, and everyone didn¡¯t think that Yang Chen could make much progress. However, they completely underestimated Yang Chen and the young man in front of them. Demons cannot be measured by common sense, just like now!


    Only after a month, Yang Chen came to the Trial Tower again and went straight from the ninth floor to the thirteenth floor.


    What would happen when this young man came for the third time?


    What would happen when he came for the fourth time?


    Many people couldn¡¯t help but be curious as they really¡­ really couldn¡¯t imagine what kind of results Yang Chen would have when he challenged the Trial Tower again in the future.


    In fact, Yang Chen reluctantly settled at the thirteenth layer.


    There was no way, he had run out of means and could not do anything to the thirteen Sand Soldiers.


    He still had some spirit talismans on him. Although these talismans were powerful, they were still far behind the Volcano Spirit Talisman. Yang Chen only had one Volcano Spirit Talisman on him, which had been forced out on the twelfth layer, so naturally, he was helpless on the thirteenth layer.


    Moreover, he had exhausted all the elixirs in his body, his true qi could not support him, and he finally had to exit the thirteenth layer of the Trial Tower with reluctance.


    And now, his cultivation had already stabilized at the peak of the Spirit Martial Realm, only a little bit away from reaching the Half-step Yuan Martial Realm.


    In fact, when he attacked the eleventh layer, his martial arts cultivation had already reached the peak of the Spirit Martial Realm, and the Creation Divine Aura on the twelfth layer pushed this peak to another level. However, reaching the Yuan Martial Realm was not easy, even if only reaching the Half-step Yuan Martial Realm.


    But for Yang Chen, the harvest was already considerable, being able to reach the peak of the Spirit Martial Realm at this time, which meant that he could already do many things.


    Now that Yang Chen had come out, he could feel the gazes of the surrounding people staring at him.


    Yang Chen was not surprised by this, but he soon felt two chilling gazes on his back. When he looked at them, Yang Chen narrowed his eyes. Among the two, the handsome man was unknown to him. However, the young girl Han Lingling, he remembered her clearly.


    At the moment, the two sides confronted each other. Han Lingling shouted in anger, ¡°Senior Brother Shao Ming, this Yang Chen has come out. You haven¡¯t forgotten what you said just now, have you?¡±


    Shao Ming¡¯s face grew cold as he stared at Yang Chen on hearing Han Lingling¡¯s words.


    Thinking that as long as he defeated Yang Chen, Han Lingling would propose marriage to him, Shao Ming felt a little impatient.


    If he could marry into Han Lingling¡¯s family and be protected by her father, with his talent, given enough time, he would definitely become one of the high-level administrators in Beishan Main City. At that time, he would enjoy the adoration of all living beings as they worshiped at his feet, making him extremely excited.


    As he thought about this, his eyes towards Yang Chen were filled with murderous intent.


    Since that was the case, all these stumbling stones in front of him must die!


    In an instant, Shao Ming didn¡¯t hesitate and shouted, ¡°Yang Chen, you came out of the Trial Tower at the right time. I, Shao Ming, am an elite disciple of Beishan Main City, and today I challenge you. Do you dare to accept?¡±


    With that said, Shao Ming released layers of his half-step Yuan Martial Domain cultivation, as if trying to pressure Yang Chen.


    When the surrounding disciples felt this breath, they were filled with astonishment and took a step back, feeling the strength of this breath and an indescribable fear.


    ¡°What a strong breath.¡±


    ¡°Shao Ming Senior Brother¡¯s martial arts cultivation has improved again. This half-step Yuan Martial Realm is much stronger than an ordinary half-step Yuan Martial Realm.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s so amazing. Shao Ming Junior Brother is still so young, and he has already reached this point. Doesn¡¯t this mean that Shao Ming Junior Brother is almost certain to reach the real Yuan Martial Realm in due time?¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen is in trouble now.¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t know what Yang Chen will choose! But with Shao Ming Senior Brother¡¯s martial arts cultivation combined with his ability to break through the eleventh layer of the Trial Tower, even if he has to face the Yuan Martial Realm for a while, it¡¯s not a problem for him to remain invincible.¡±


    This was also the reason why the geniuses of Beishan Main City in each session were afraid of Shao Ming.


    Technically speaking, among the numerous talents of Beishan Main City, there were not a few who had just entered the Yuan Martial Realm, and their martial arts cultivation surpassed that of Shao Ming. Why would they be afraid of Shao Ming? But it was different, Shao Ming had broken through the eleventh layer of the Trial Tower, and his overall strength was far superior to that of ordinary half-step Yuan Martial Realm. Even if he had to fight against the real powerful experts of the Yuan Martial Realm, let alone fight, it wouldn¡¯t be a problem for him to remain undefeated.


    Compared to Yang Chen¡¯s Ling Wu Realm Peak, which had only broken through the thirteenth layer of the Trial Tower, there was still a difference in cultivation between the Ling Wu Realm Peak and the Half-step Yuan Martial Realm.


    A half-step Yuan Martial Realm is not in the Yuan Martial Realm, but why is it not called the Ling Wu Realm Peak?


    Because the half-step Yuan Martial Realm already carries some characteristics and abilities of the Yuan Martial Realm, exceeding the normal scope that the Ling Wu Realm can understand!


    Everyone was curious about what Yang Chen would choose, and some even felt sorry for Yang Chen in advance.


    But Yang Chen was different from others. Facing the powerful momentum of Shao Ming, he seemed calm, as if he hadn¡¯t seen it, and said lazily, ¡°You want to challenge me? Well, challenge? No problem. But why should I agree to you?¡±


    Upon hearing this, Shao Ming and Han Lingling widened their eyes.


    Han Lingling was the most anxious, her grievance with Yang Chen made her want to kill Yang Chen at any time. Seeing that Yang Chen had no intention of agreeing, she immediately yelled, ¡°Yang Chen, I never thought you would be such a coward. Hmph, weren¡¯t you arrogant before? Why, don¡¯t you dare fight now?¡±


    Shao Ming had been a little nervous just now, but now that Yang Chen didn¡¯t dare to fight, he laughed, ¡°Yang Chen, are all you people from the Yuanshan Sect so timid?¡±


    Faced with the mockery of these two, Yang Chen stretched lazily, speaking unhurriedly, ¡°You don¡¯t need to provoke me. Han Lingling, you say I don¡¯t dare to fight? Okay, I¡¯ll ask you, as the Young Sect Master of Yuanshan Sect, at least find someone decent to trouble me. Do you think I, Yang Chen, am someone who can be disturbed by any random cat or dog?¡±


    PS: It seems that there was a problem with Chapter 384 yesterday, and it seems that it was not visible. Everyone, please check it today, and there should be no problem now.

 Chapter 389 - Chapter 389: Chapter 386: Offering This as an Apology!_1

    Chapter 389: Chapter 386: Offering This as an Apology!_1


    Translator: 549690339


    Yang Chen naturally didn¡¯t really think that Shao Ming was some nobody. Shao Ming¡¯s Ren Martial Arts Cultivation was not to be underestimated. The reason Yang Chen spoke like that was to provoke them and at the same time tell them, who do you think I am?


    You challenge me, and I¡¯m supposed to accept just like that?


    What kind of logic is this?


    However, Shao Ming couldn¡¯t take the insult. Hearing Yang Chen describe him as some nobody, Shao Ming became instantly furious, thundering, ¡°Yang Chen, cut the crap, do you have the guts to fight me?¡±


    This was the height of insult.


    Especially in front of Han Lingling and many disciples. Moreover, it was said by Yang Chen, who had surpassed him in the Trial Tower. He felt more and more that Yang Chen was doing it deliberately and targeting him. His blood boiling with rage, he couldn¡¯t wait to immediately fight Yang Chen to the death.


    Seeing Shao Ming so impulsive and his eyes filled with astonishing anger, everyone knew that Shao Ming was furious.


    Only Steward Xu stood there with his hands behind his back, his eyebrows furrowed, and sighed.


    Others might not see it, but how could he, at this age?


    The gap between Shao Ming and Yang Chen was too big.


    This wasn¡¯t about the difference in strength, but in temperament. Compared to Yang Chen, the geniuses of Beishan Main City, as well as Shao Ming, who wanted to fight Yang Chen to the death, had the temperament of children. They were played around by just a few words from Yang Chen, and they couldn¡¯t find a way out.


    Shao Ming may seem to be full of fighting intent, but how could he have the upper hand if he is not calm when fighting?


    The key point was that he knew Yang Chen very well, and most likely Shao Ming would fall into Yang Chen¡¯s rhythm next. How could he gain any advantage if he entered someone else¡¯s rhythm even before the fight started?


    But what could they do even if they knew this?


    Considering Han Lingling¡¯s witch-like reputation and her father¡¯s status, how could Steward Xu stop it? Shao Ming was to blame for knowing that Han Lingling was using him but still stepped forward. Who could he blame when he suffered the loss later?


    Nowadays, Yang Chen remained calm and composed, saying unhurriedly: ¡°Your name is Shao Ming? You say I have the guts to fight you? You seem to have your brain damaged? I just came out of the Trial Tower and my True Qi isn¡¯t fully recovered. On top of that, I just fought several intense battles, why should I fight you? Who do you think you are? You say you want to fight me? I must fight you? Do I owe you? I don¡¯t fight you, and there¡¯s no harm to me. If I fight you, what benefits do you give me? Even if I might get injured, why should I fight you?¡±


    When the words fell, the geniuses of Beishan Main City were all dumbfounded and suddenly felt that Yang Chen made a lot of sense.


    This is just a change of mindset that occurred in a short time.


    At first, they felt that Yang Chen¡¯s reluctance to fight was due to cowardice and being weak-willed.


    But now, after listening to Yang Chen, they suddenly felt that Shao Ming was just causing trouble for no reason and was being unreasonable.


    Just look.


    There¡¯s no difference.


    Yang Chen has just come out of the Trial Tower and has just fought several tough battles, exhausted both mentally and physically, and drained of physical strength and True Qi. Now that he can only display thirty percent of his strength, why should he fight Shao Ming? Yang Chen isn¡¯t that dumb, is he?


    On the other hand, Shao Ming appeared righteous in his desire to challenge Yang Chen, but upon careful consideration, aren¡¯t you just taking advantage of someone¡¯s vulnerability?


    Moreover, even if Yang Chen was at his peak state, there would be no reason for him to fight. There¡¯s no harm in not fighting, but even if he won the fight, he might still get a bump or a bruise. How unprofitable?


    For a moment, Shao Ming was speechless, pointing at Yang Chen and only stammering without saying any truths.


    Finally, all he could do was shout: ¡°I just think you¡¯re too scared.¡±


    ¡°Heh, Shao Ming, interpret it as you like. If you want to prove how powerful you are, there are countless masters in the world, go challenge whoever you want. Forgive me, Yang Chen, for not accompanying you.¡± Yang Chen turned around to leave.


    Are you kidding me, his time is so precious? Worth wasting here with you?


    He knew Han Lingling wanted to get back at him through Shao Ming, but why should he give her the chance?


    However, Han Lingling, to some extent, was still smart. Seeing Yang Chen about to leave, she immediately shouted, ¡°Yang Chen, what do you want? As long as you dare to fight Shao Ming, it¡¯s not a problem to add some bet.¡±


    ¡°Oh? A bet?¡± Yang Chen rubbed his chin, suddenly interested.


    Honestly, Yang Chen didn¡¯t mind gambling for something of value that could also upset Han Lingling.


    With a smile at the corner of his mouth, he said slowly, ¡°Miss Han, if you really know me, Yang Chen, you should have heard that not long ago, I made a small bet with a not-so-well-known brother over a minor disagreement. It was one million Spirit Stones. I heard that Miss Han comes from a wealthy family, so it shouldn¡¯t be less than this one million, right?¡±


    Hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words with laughter, Steward Xu knew that something was going wrong.


    Both Han Lingling and Shao Ming were starting to fall into Yang Chen¡¯s rhythm.


    If it were him, he would have withdrawn immediately, but how could Han Lingling and Shao Ming see it? They were still excited, seeing that Yang Chen had suddenly agreed to fight.


    ¡°Humph, Yang Chen, don¡¯t waste so much time talking to me. I, the Young Miss, have plenty of Spirit Stones. How many do you want? I have as many as you need!¡± Han Lingling gritted her teeth and shouted.


    Yang Chen smiled, knowing he had caught a big fish to slaughter.


    That¡¯s great!


    Without saying a word, he immediately said, ¡°Miss Han, I won¡¯t bet much on this. Five million Spirit Stones!¡±


    At these words, there was a hissing sound throughout the scene.


    Everyone couldn¡¯t help but gasp for cold air.


    Even though Han Lingling thought her courage was not small, when she heard the number five million, she still shrank back a bit in fear. This amount of Spirit Stones was not something she could just take out even with her background.


    However, when she thought about her grudge with Yang Chen, she immediately shouted, ¡°No problem, five million it is. If you win, I¡¯ll give you five million Spirit Stones, but what if you lose?¡±


    Yang Chen yawned, ¡°By rights, if I lose, I naturally should give Miss Han five million too. But Miss Han doesn¡¯t seem interested in my Spirit Stones, does she?¡±


    Even though five million was a lot, he could still afford to gamble it. He didn¡¯t have it, but Elder Hu and Elder Yun beside him would. Even if the two of them didn¡¯t, others in the Yuanshan Sect would. It was simply impossible for him, the Young Sect Master of Yuanshan Sect, not to have the right to spend five million Spirit Stones.


    But, just after his appointment as the Young Sect Master, where could he just spend the money so easily?


    However, Han Lingling wasn¡¯t really interested in his five million Spirit Stones either.


    With her venomous heart and viciousness, after hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, she said fiercely, ¡°Five million Spirit Stones? Humph, I don¡¯t want them. If you lose, I want you to kneel on the ground and kowtow a hundred times to me, and then cut off both your arms as an apology!¡±

 Chapter 390 - Chapter 390: Chapter 387: Preparations Before the Battle_1

    Chapter 390: Chapter 387: Preparations Before the Battle_1


    Translator: 549690339


    Yang Chen had already guessed that Han Lingling¡¯s request was not as simple as five million Spirit Stones. However, he didn¡¯t expect that Han Lingling¡¯s heart would be so cruel. She demanded that he not only kowtow a hundred times but also cut off both his arms as an apology.


    For a martial artist, losing both arms would be equivalent to losing everything, plunging their life into darkness.


    And what about Han Lingling? She deliberately spared his life but demanded his arms instead, wasn¡¯t that even more cruel and vicious?


    Thinking of this, Yang Chen narrowed his eyes.


    Others might be afraid, but he was not.


    On the contrary, Han Lingling¡¯s conditions had completely enraged him, making him realize that there was no need to show mercy to a woman like her.


    He couldn¡¯t imagine what kind of spoiled upbringing could produce such a woman like Han Lingling, but it had nothing to do with him. If a woman like her wasn¡¯t taught a lesson, countless innocent people might suffer as a result of her arrogance and cruelty.


    He had experienced her endless nagging and aggression before.


    In an instant, Yang Chen looked coldly at Han Lingling and Shao Ming.


    Han Lingling shouted, ¡°What¡¯s the matter, Yang Chen? Are you scared?¡±


    Yang Chen smirked, ¡°There¡¯s nothing to be afraid of. Just remember to prepare the Spirit Stones. In ten days, at Beishan Main City. By then, I¡¯ll be ready to face off against your chosen Shao Ming! I just hope Miss Han has prepared enough Spirit Stones, and doesn¡¯t try to back out later. By then, it won¡¯t just be your reputation that¡¯s lost.¡±


    Having said that, Yang Chen left without lingering.


    After Yang Chen left, the discussion grew more intense, as no one could remain indifferent to the matter.


    Han Lingling looked at Shao Ming and asked, ¡°Shao Ming, are you confident?¡±


    Shao Ming cracked his neck and said confidently, ¡°This kid¡¯s just a Ling Wu Realm Peak martial artist, dealing with him should be a piece of cake.¡±


    At first, he was intimidated by Yang Chen¡¯s performance in the thirteenth floor of the Trial Tower, and his morale was not so high, but as time went on and he learned more about Yang Chen, he realized that Yang Chen¡¯s cultivation was only at the Ling Wu Realm Peak.


    This made him happy and his confidence soared.


    Although there seemed to be only a small difference between the Ling Wu Realm Peak and the Half-step Yuan Martial Realm, there was actually a huge gap. He could now utilize the power of the Yuan Martial Realm, while Yang Chen could only use the power of the Ling Wu Realm.


    The difference was like heaven and earth.


    And it was precisely this difference that he would make Yang Chen realize how desperate it would be to face him!


    Only Steward Xu stood aside, watching Han Lingling and Shao Ming¡¯s actions, and sighed softly, knowing that these two would eventually suffer losses.


    Although he also instinctively felt that there was a gap between Yang Chen¡¯s Ling Wu Realm Peak cultivation and Shao Ming¡¯s, hadn¡¯t Yang Chen experienced enough miracles on his own?


    Oh well, what did it have to do with him? He had no particular fondness for Han Lingling, and if not for her father¡¯s sake, why would he help? As for the current situation, it¡¯s already a done deal. He naturally wouldn¡¯t step forward to dissuade them, so he turned around, pretended not to know, and left it alone.


    ¡°This matter of Yang Chen facing Shao Ming is a big deal!¡±


    ¡°Yeah, I¡¯ve got to hurry up and tell the others.¡±


    In an instant, the news spread from one to ten and then to a hundred, and within less than a day, it had spread throughout Beishan Main City.


    Beishan Main City gathered various forces, big and small, such as the Canghai Sect, Yuanshan Sect, and the Six Sects, all of which had branches stationed in Beishan Main City. As a result, when the news spread, all these sects got wind of it.


    A rookie like Yang Chen actually wanted to have a life-and-death bet with Shao Ming, an old genius of the Beishan Main City?


    This was shocking news that spread like wildfire.


    Elder Hu and Elder Yun also learned about this matter, exchanged glances, and immediately tried to find Yang Chen to inquire about it. However, they didn¡¯t know where Steward Xu had arranged for Yang Chen to stay, so they could only wait in Beishan Main City for ten days until Yang Chen¡¯s match with Han Lingling and Shao Ming.


    They had no choice, as they had been watching outside the Trial Tower when Yang Chen entered it.


    However, when Yang Chen left with Steward Xu, he split them up.


    Meanwhile, Yang Chen returned to the area where Huang Taiji had lived before.


    This place was sparsely populated and undisturbed, which suited Yang Chen perfectly. This was why he didn¡¯t want Elder Hu and Elder Yun to be with him.


    If someone in Beishan Main City truly dared to harm him, there was no way Elder Hu and Elder Yun could protect him. So, there was no point in having the two of them follow him around.


    Instead, it would be better for him to find a quiet place on his own.


    His return to this place wasn¡¯t just for leisure; he was also contemplating his upcoming encounter with Shao Ming.


    Although he seemed to have agreed readily and appeared indifferent to the matter, the reality was different.


    Yang Chen rubbed his eyebrows and said, ¡°This Shao Ming is not an easy opponent to deal with. From what I¡¯ve heard from those geniuses of Beishan Main City, his cultivation already reached the Half-step Yuan Martial Realm. He even passed the eleventh floor of the Trial Tower. I¡¯m afraid he can even hold his own against an ordinary Yuan Martial Realm opponent.¡±


    ¡°Then why did you agree to their challenge, Master?¡± Rainbow asked in confusion.


    With the Fishpeople Tribe¡¯s way of thinking, they would naturally not care about face.


    If they could win, they fought, and if they couldn¡¯t, there was no need to fight.


    Hearing Rainbow¡¯s words, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but laugh bitterly, ¡°Of course I had to agree. If I didn¡¯t, Han Lingling would never let it go. Besides, although Shao Ming is really strong, he¡¯s not completely unbeatable for me. It¡¯ll just be more troublesome to handle.¡±


    Where was the trouble?


    After all, this wasn¡¯t like breaking through the Trial Tower, where he could use his abilities without restraint.


    For example, his strongest trump card, Starfire, couldn¡¯t be used against Shao Ming.


    If he could use Starfire, he wouldn¡¯t be afraid of Shao Ming at all. Now, the problem was that he couldn¡¯t use Starfire.


    Otherwise, wouldn¡¯t Han Lingling dare to bet a whopping five million Spirit Stones on the fact that he had no chance of winning? At his current Ling Wu Realm Peak, he was ultimately still a level below the Half-step Yuan Martial Realm.


    ¡°It seems I¡¯ll have to take advantage of these ten days and refine some more Spirit Talismans. The Volcano Spirit Talisman is indispensable and can be used as a trump card.¡±


    Thinking of this, Yang Chen murmured, ¡°Next, I¡¯ll have to choose some techniques from the Spirit Talisman Crafting Technique.¡±

 Chapter 391 - Chapter 391: Chapter 388: Obstruction_1

    Chapter 391: Chapter 388: Obstruction_1


    Translator: 549690339


    That was the power of Spirit-Talisman Martial Arts.


    Because as long as he had enough time to prepare, materials, and Spirit Stones, he was confident in killing a powerful True Martial Realm cultivator.


    This was not an exaggeration.


    The applications of Spirit Talismans were vast and versatile, making it difficult to estimate their potential! Unfortunately, a Spirit Talisman capable of killing a True Martial Realm cultivator was too difficult to create for him at the moment, and nearly impossible with his current financial resources.


    Of course, if he had five million Spirit Stones in hand, his hidden cards might be sufficient. It wouldn¡¯t necessarily be able to kill a True Martial Realm cultivator, but severely injuring one would not be a problem.


    However, thinking about such things now was still a bit premature, as he still hadn¡¯t mastered the art of creating basic Spirit Talismans. So what was the use in thinking so far ahead?


    And so, time passed.


    Ten days were like a fleeting moment.


    Soon enough, it was ten days later.


    In these ten days, Beishan Main City had been in turmoil.


    Whether others recognized it or not, Beishan Main City was indeed the best place for cultivating talents in the entire North Mountain County. Both Canghai Sect and Yuanshan Sect were weaker compared to Beishan Main City. This was not to say that winning the Genius Selection Competition would put talents on par with the geniuses of Beishan Main City.


    There was no way around it. The older generation had many geniuses.


    If this generation couldn¡¯t do it, there was always the previous one.


    If the previous generation couldn¡¯t do it, there would be the one before that.


    There were just too many geniuses in Beishan Main City, and every generation saw the emergence of a few demonic ones. They had abundant resources and financial support in cultivating talents.


    This classification by generations also led to various taboos, such as new talents not attempting to challenge the older ones, especially the outstanding talents of the previous generation. Otherwise, they would be severely punished by the previous generation¡¯s talents.


    There was no other reason than the fact that those talents had cultivated for several or even more than ten years longer than the young ones. How could they compete with that?


    Even if the new talents had greater aptitude, those of the previous generation were not weak either.


    Yang Chen, however, made a move that many considered insane.


    He accepted Shao Ming¡¯s challenge and decided to have a decisive battle with him in the main city of Beishan Main City, in front of countless people.


    At this moment, in the center of Beishan Main City, under a magnificent Exotic Beast statue, a sea of people gathered. Among the crowd were people from Beishan Main City, Canghai Sect, and various other sects and forces of the Six Sects. All the major powers had branches in Beishan Main City, and upon hearing the news, they naturally came here to watch the excitement without a second¡¯s hesitation.


    Shao Ming had already arrived in the center of the crowd. He looked confident and seemed to consider his victory a foregone conclusion, leaving no suspense.


    Different opinions could be heard non-stop in the crowd, with each person expressing their thoughts on the competition.


    ¡°Who do you think will win?¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen is indeed a rare genius of his generation, but since he won the Genius Selection Competition, he seems to have become arrogant. Doesn¡¯t he know to show enough respect to the talents of the previous generation? I think he¡¯s too proud and doesn¡¯t take Shao Ming seriously. Shao Ming just wants to teach Yang Chen a lesson. In fact, Yang Chen is really foolish. He doesn¡¯t think that Shao Ming is a genius from the previous generation who has been cultivating for at least seven or eight years longer than him. What can he use to fight Shao Ming?¡±


    In the crowd, there were some who didn¡¯t know what had happened but ventured to express their opinions.


    Many people were like this, knowing nothing but blindly speculating as if they understood everything.


    ¡°It won¡¯t be easy to defeat Shao Ming. He has been famous for more than ten years, and his genius has been nothing short of miraculous. He has been praised and remembered by many!¡±


    ¡°Speaking of which, where is Yang Chen?¡±


    Yang Chen had not yet arrived.


    As they watched Shao Ming wait for half a day without any sign of Yang Chen, many people began to wonder if Yang Chen was too scared to come.


    The most anxious ones were the Yuanshan Sect members who stayed in Beishan Main City.


    There were hundreds of them in the city, managing business and cooperating. Most of their cultivation level was at the Elementary Martial Realm. When they learned that Yang Chen wanted to compete against Shao Ming, they panicked.


    They wanted to find him, but couldn¡¯t.


    They wanted to persuade him, but had no way to do so.


    All they could do was stand guard here, hoping that if Yang Chen encountered any difficulties while fighting Shao Ming, they would be able to help him.


    However, they had been waiting here for quite a while without seeing Yang Chen appear.


    It was at this moment that someone suddenly shouted, ¡°It¡¯s the Young Sect Master! The Young Sect Master is here!¡±


    Unbeknownst to them, Yang Chen had been flying over from a distance.


    The Yuanshan Sect warriors who stayed in Beishan Main City hurriedly went to greet him. Upon seeing Yang Chen, dozens of them bowed respectfully and said, ¡°Greetings, Young Sect Master!¡±


    The highest cultivation level among them was at the Elementary Martial Realm Peak, a level far below Yang Chen. Naturally, they dared not be disrespectful and immediately addressed him as Young Sect Master.


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but smile at the sight of so many Yuanshan Sect warriors. He was initially surprised, but quickly understood their intentions and said, ¡°What are you all doing here? Don¡¯t you know I¡¯m here to compete with Shao Ming?¡±


    ¡°Young Sect Master, this¡­ This is absolutely unacceptable! You must think about it. How old are you and how old is Shao Ming? He is at least ten years older than you. That¡¯s ten more years of cultivation. With your talent, there¡¯s no need to fight Shao Ming at all.¡±


    ¡°Young Sect Master, please reconsider!¡±


    ¡°Young Sect Master¡­¡±


    They all tried to persuade him.


    There was no other way.


    They hadn¡¯t met Yang Chen before and had no feelings for him, but they still had to try to persuade him. If something happened to Yang Chen, and M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng¡¯s investigation found that they had neglected him, they would be in trouble if he decided to vent his anger on them. Thus, they could only try their best to persuade him, fearing that Yang Chen might do something irrational.


    Seeing the Yuanshan Sect members attempting to dissuade him, Yang Chen felt both amused and helpless: ¡°All of you, step aside.¡±


    ¡°Young Sect Master, please think twice¡­¡±


    ¡°What? Do you want people to call our Yuanshan Sect a bunch of cowards if your Young Sect Master doesn¡¯t participate in the fight today?¡±


    Upon hearing Yang Chen¡¯s remark, the Elder disciples of Yuanshan Sect had no choice but to step back. They sighed and prayed in their hearts that nothing would go wrong for Yang Chen.


    Yang Chen knew that they were worried about him, but since he dared to come, he wasn¡¯t afraid of Shao Ming at all.

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    Chapter 392: Chapter 389: Recognizing the Gap?_1


    Translator: 549690339


    At this moment, seeing Yang Chen appear, the whole scene reached its climax.


    There were quite a few people who came to watch the battle today. Yang Chen looked around and found that not only had the various sects with branches in Beishan Main City arrived, but some high-level elders from the Six Sects were also present. Even Bai Yunfei, the Sect Leader of the Huangshan Sect, was there.


    It had to be said that the showdown between Yang Chen and Shao Ming had attracted a lot of attention.


    Not to mention, what Yang Chen valued the most was that Beishan Main City had dispatched manpower because of his competition with Shao Ming. Steward Feng and Steward Xu, whom he was familiar with, were both among them.


    Yang Chen was not surprised.


    Their duel seemed like nothing more than an ordinary rivalry between two young people, but in reality, it involved the reputations of the Yuanshan Sect and Beishan Main City.


    These two geniuses undoubtedly represented a face-off between the two forces.


    Whoever lost would be weaker in the invisible competition.


    The main forces of Yuanshan Sect were not here, so there were not many people gathered, but Beishan Main City was different.


    ¡°It¡¯s Yang Chen!¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen is here, it seems that he has made up his mind to fight just now.¡±


    ¡°Heh, his fellow disciples tried to persuade him for his own good, but this kid didn¡¯t listen. He insists on fighting Shao Ming. It seems that he is really impulsive and doesn¡¯t care about anything. In fact, he doesn¡¯t know that doing so will only hurt himself in the end.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s a small matter if he loses now, but later, he¡¯ll lose face for the Yuanshan Sect. I¡¯m curious now. If he loses later and humiliates M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng, will M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng dispose of him as the Young Sect Master?¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen is just too young. Does he think he can do whatever he wants as the Young Sect Master of Yuanshan Sect? And that no one¡¯s in his sight?¡±


    Everyone was discussing fervently.


    Yang Chen finally landed on the ring, facing Shao Ming with a determined gaze, both could see the fighting spirit in each other¡¯s eyes. However, compared to Yang Chen¡¯s lesser hatred, Shao Ming¡¯s hatred for Yang Chen was overwhelming, as if Yang Chen had done something to him.


    At the sight of Yang Chen¡¯s appearance, Shao Ming said coldly, ¡°Yang Chen, I thought you wouldn¡¯t dare to come out. But now it seems that you have some guts. However, the irony of having such courage is that I wonder if it¡¯s going to turn you into a useless person?¡±


    Yang Chen stretched lazily and slowly said, ¡°Did Han Lingling send you to have a chat with me? If that¡¯s the case, why don¡¯t we sit down and have a nice talk?¡±


    Shao Ming couldn¡¯t help but hear the sarcasm in Yang Chen¡¯s words, which made him even more furious, and he shouted, ¡°Yang Chen, I wonder how long you can laugh. Later, I hope you don¡¯t cry.¡±


    ¡°Heh, Brother Shao Ming, you don¡¯t need to worry about that. I¡¯m just curious if Miss Han has prepared the Spirit Stones.¡± As Yang Chen spoke, his gaze swept the crowd above the people, because Han Lingling was among them.


    Today¡¯s Han Lingling seemed quite well-behaved. Upon closer inspection, Yang Chen found a middle-aged man with an imposing aura standing beside her. The man had a slightly plump figure, thick eyebrows and big eyes, and at a glance, he gave people a sense of fear.


    Yang Chen was no exception, and the reason for this fear was the huge difference in their cultivation level.


    After some thought, Yang Chen speculated, ¡°This middle-aged man should be Han Lingling¡¯s father, right? Otherwise, with Han Lingling¡¯s temper, how could she be so well-behaved? This person gives me a stronger sense of oppression than Steward Xu and Steward Feng, and is not much different from the Sect Leader. He is probably one of the Three Great Executors of Beishan Main City.¡±


    After making a conclusion in his heart, Yang Chen subtly withdrew his gaze and continued to stare at Shao Ming.


    At this point, Shao Ming¡¯s coldness was dense, and he couldn¡¯t bear Yang Chen¡¯s provocative words any longer. He shouted, ¡°Yang Chen, just accept your fate!¡±


    ¡°He made his move.¡±


    ¡°Shao Ming has made his move.¡±


    ¡°Half-step Yuan Martial Realm¡¯s strength!¡±


    Indeed, as soon as Shao Ming made a move, he didn¡¯t show any restraint. He started with a strong Half-step Yuan Martial Realm strength. The astonishing amount of True Qi directly overwhelmed Yang Chen, and Shao Ming was clever to use the advantage of his realm to give Yang Chen a ruthless blow!


    It has to be said that Shao Ming¡¯s starting point was quite correct.


    Where is the difference between the Yuan Martial Realm and the Spirit Martial Realm?


    It lies in the difference in True Qi.


    The transformation from the Spirit Martial Realm to the True Martial Realm brings many benefits, such as the river of True Qi transforming into a sea of True Qi, and a sudden increase in the amount of True Qi.


    If we use numbers to describe it, the improvement of a small realm in the Spirit Martial Realm, such as from the first level to the second level, or from the second level to the third level, only adds three or four. In comparison, the transition from the Spirit Martial Realm to the Yuan Martial Realm adds a hundred!


    It¡¯s a huge difference.


    The advantage of the Yuan Martial Realm is that it has a lot of True Qi.


    With more True Qi, one can use their moves unrestrainedly, and the power of the moves naturally increases, making them difficult to control.


    Why is the impact of cultivation methods not so significant during the Spirit Martial Realm? That¡¯s because there is too little True Qi in the Spirit Martial Realm, and it is impossible to fully unleash the power of a cultivation method. This makes it difficult for practitioners in the Spirit Martial Realm to challenge higher realms since the difference in cultivation methods isn¡¯t significant.


    Things are different in the Yuan Martial Realm. Almost any cultivation method can be practiced in the Yuan Martial Realm, and the Yuan Martial Realm can also fully unleash the power of cultivation methods. Practitioners in the Yuan Martial Realm who practice the most inferior cultivation methods will be the weakest in their realm.


    Regardless, the Yuan Martial Realm is much stronger compared to the Spirit Martial Realm.


    Even though Shao Ming was only Half-step Yuan Martial Realm, the amount of True Qi in his body was far beyond what Yang Chen could compare to. The power of his moves was so shocking that the spectators around them felt their scalps tingle.


    Ordinary Spirit Martial Realm practitioners would naturally find it difficult to resist.


    However, Shao Ming encountered Yang Chen.


    Seeing Shao Ming¡¯s first move, the ferocious palm wind and the True Qi that seemed to materialize, Yang Chen did not hesitate. He immediately took out his Demonic Fire and paired it with the electric light from his Thunderbolt Style. Quickly, he reached a stalemate with Shao Ming!


    Upon seeing that his first move was easily dissolved by Yang Chen without gaining any advantage, Shao Ming was furious and shouted, ¡°Yang Chen, you¡¯re so arrogant, it seems that you really have some basis for your arrogance. If it were an ordinary Half-step Yuan Martial Realm opponent, they might not be a match for you, but unfortunately, you¡¯re up against no ordinary Half-step Yuan Martial Realm! Up next, I¡¯ll show you the gap between you and me!¡±

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    Chapter 393: Chapter 390: Reversing the Situation!_1


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    Shao Ming was no ordinary Half-step Yuan Martial Realm; he was able to pass the eleventh layer of the Trial Tower, which meant that an ordinary Half-step Yuan Martial Realm would have trouble even getting near him.


    It was precisely because of this gap that Shao Ming grew more confident, feeling that fighting Yang Chen would be an unbeatable position. After all, the Half-step Yuan Martial Realm was much stronger than Yang Chen¡¯s Ling Wu Realm Peak. Thinking of this, he burst into laughter and immediately took out his own sword.


    This was a black ink sword that, when it appeared, revealed its sharp edge, letting anyone who looked at it know that this black ink sword was extraordinary.


    ¡°It¡¯s a Supreme-Level Spiritual Weapon!¡±


    ¡°This Shao Ming turns out to be a core genius cultivated by Beishan Main City. As soon as he makes a move, it¡¯s a Supreme-Level Spiritual Weapon; it¡¯s extraordinary at first glance!¡±


    ¡°A Supreme-Level Spiritual Weapon, this is really a treasure. It seems that Shao Ming has deeply won the favor of Beishan Main City. I just don¡¯t know what kind of treasure Yang Chen, as the Junior Sect Master of Yuan Mountain Sect, can bring out.¡±


    ¡°I remember his long spear is not bad, but I don¡¯t know what level it really is!¡±


    When the Yuan Mountain Sect branch members saw Shao Ming take out the ink sword, their formation was disrupted.


    ¡°What should we do now?¡±


    ¡°Shao Ming is so despicable. While his martial arts cultivation is clearly stronger than our Young Sect Master, he also brought out a Supreme-Level Spiritual Weapon. Such a Spiritual Weapon is almost unstoppable for those in the Spirit Martial Realm. If our Young Sect Master doesn¡¯t have a Supreme-Level Spiritual Weapon for protection, I¡¯m afraid he¡¯ll suffer a big loss.¡±


    At the time of this discussion, suddenly, as Shao Ming sneered, the true qi on the sword wrapped around it, and a fierce tiger¡¯s Dharma Manifestation suddenly rose up.


    The next moment, the Dharma Manifestation Demonic Tiger¡¯s figure suddenly enlarged, turning from its original tiny size to a whopping thirty-five meters.


    It was at the appearance of this Demonic Tiger that it pounced, roaring as it rushed towards Yang Chen.


    ¡°Demonic Tiger Dharma Manifestation?¡±


    ¡°This is the Roaring Tiger Sword Technique!¡±


    There were some knowledgeable people who, when they saw Shao Ming summon this Demonic Tiger Dharma Manifestation, immediately exclaimed in amazement and named the Roaring Tiger Sword Technique.


    The members of the Yuan Mountain Sect¡¯s branches could not help but comment: ¡°Isn¡¯t the Roaring Tiger Sword Technique one of the core secret arts of Beishan Main City? How can Shao Ming use it?¡±


    ¡°Shao Ming, as a core genius cultivated by Beishan Main City, naturally practices the core cultivation techniques of Beishan Main City. It¡¯s only normal for him to use the Roaring Tiger Sword Technique. However, I¡¯m afraid our Young Master is in trouble. The Roaring Tiger Sword Technique is extremely powerful. Most importantly, everyone thinks that this Demonic Tiger is a Dharma Manifestation, but in fact, it¡¯s not. It¡¯s formed from Gang Qi!¡±


    ¡°Sword Gang Qi?¡±


    ¡°This White Tiger is actually formed from Sword Gang Qi?!¡±


    ¡°This is precisely the power of the Roaring Tiger Sword Technique. For ordinary sword cultivators, it¡¯s already quite good to refine Sword Gang Qi. Even so, Sword Gang Qi is fierce and powerful, enough to show off among peers and make it difficult to be defeated. However, the Roaring Tiger Sword Technique allows the cultivator to solidify the Sword Gang Qi into a Demonic Tiger after refining it. This Demonic Tiger, formed from Gang Qi, is supreme in power and stronger than ordinary Sword Gang Qi. This¡­ ¡±


    In an instant, everyone began to worry about Yang Chen¡¯s situation.


    When Yang Chen saw the Demonic Tiger pouncing on him, he frowned, ¡°So that¡¯s why it¡¯s so powerful. It turns out that this Demonic Tiger is not a Dharma Manifestation, but a Gang Qi-formed Demonic Tiger. This is going to be tricky; it can even disperse my Demonic Fire and head straight for me!¡±


    Due to his cultivation level and the extreme sharpness of the Gang Qi, Yang Chen¡¯s Demonic Fire could not hold up against the appearance of the Demonic Tiger formed from Gang Qi and was directly scattered by it.


    Yang Chen¡¯s expression remained unchanged, and he still remained calm even when his Demonic Fire was broken. This Gang Qi was indeed astonishing, and its power was even more so when it was condensed into a Demonic Tiger.


    However, many people forgot.


    Yang Chen¡¯s innate true qi was not to be trifled with either.


    With this thought, Yang Chen didn¡¯t hesitate and slapped out with one palm.


    In an instant, a shocking pressure suddenly emerged from Yang Chen¡¯s palm.


    A huge shadow of a virtual palm swept over, growing larger and larger. Wasn¡¯t it the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm that Yang Chen practiced?


    Combined with innate true qi, the power of the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm, in some aspects, was even stronger than the Demonic Fire.


    Yang Chen wasn¡¯t afraid of a head-on clash.


    In an instant, the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm bombarded out, heading straight for the tearing Demonic Tiger!


    Boom.


    The two tremendous forces collided, and for a moment, it was difficult to tell who was winning.


    After about ten breaths, the two powerful forces finally interlocked and soared into the sky. Upon closer inspection, it was Yang Chen¡¯s Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm and Shao Ming¡¯s Demonic Tiger Gang Qi that both vanished, neither gaining the upper hand.


    Many people around were somewhat shocked.


    ¡°The Roaring Tiger Sword Technique was actually broken.¡±


    ¡°Unbelievable. How strong is Yang Chen? The Roaring Tiger Sword Technique could even pose a threat to the Yuan Martial Realm and yet, Yang Chen, with his Ling Wu Realm Peak strength, not only countered Shao Ming but also broke his Roaring Tiger Sword Technique.¡±


    At this point, no one dared to say that Yang Chen was not competent.


    Watching from above, Han Lingling also clenched her fists and cursed Shao Ming for being useless. He still hadn¡¯t defeated Yang Chen by now. What use was he?


    Shao Ming was now even more infuriated.


    Yet, would Yang Chen care about his thoughts? At the moment of breaking the Demonic Tiger, Yang Chen¡¯s true qi was released around him, and in an instant, the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear appeared. When the new Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear appeared in front of everyone, it was not showing the past colors, but appeared as a Supreme-Level Spiritual Weapon.


    ¡°It¡¯s actually a Supreme-Level Spiritual Weapon!¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen¡¯s long spear is actually a Supreme-Level Spiritual Weapon, it¡¯s unbelievable that I only discovered it now.¡±


    ¡°This is interesting now. Shao Ming took out a Supreme-Level Spiritual Weapon, and now Yang Chen has also taken one out. It can be said that they are evenly matched.¡±


    Before, there were not many people who could recognize that Yang Chen¡¯s Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear was a Middle-Level Spiritual Weapon. Seeing that Yang Chen¡¯s Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear was a Supreme-Level Spiritual Weapon now, they were somewhat surprised. However, they didn¡¯t take it to heart, after all, how could they possibly know the secrets behind the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear?


    Moreover, Yang Chen deliberately asked the Fishpeople Tribe to cast prohibitions on his spearhead, so even if the only person who might be able to detect that something was wrong with the spear, Steward Xu, appeared, it would still be difficult for him to notice the changes in the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear.


    As for Yang Chen, at the very first moment he took out the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear, he launched an offensive and rushed towards Shao Ming!

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    Chapter 394: Chapter 391: All Cards on the Table!_1


    Translator: 549690339


    This attack completely unleashed Yang Chen¡¯s momentum.


    Electric light flickered, and thunder and lightning flashed on Yang Chen¡¯s long spear, showing traces of the Thunderbolt Style.


    The next moment, a sweeping electric dragon burst forth from Yang Chen¡¯s long spear. This electric dragon roared and swam, rushing straight towards Shao Ming! Its power was no less than that of the Gang Qi White Tiger.


    An attack must be countered!


    You have your Tiger, and I have my Dragon. Yang Chen did not hesitate.


    Seeing that not only was Yang Chen not defeated but even able to counterattack, Shao Ming¡¯s expression changed instantly. Embarrassed and furious, he shouted, ¡°Yang Chen, since you want to die, I¡¯ll grant you your wish!¡±


    His voice boomed like thunder, echoing in all directions, fully displaying Shao Ming¡¯s anger.


    The next moment, Shao Ming lashed out with an angry sword strike.


    With this strike, the fierce tiger¡¯s roar resounded through the sky.


    In an instant, the surrounding Gang Qi gathered into a white-haired fierce tiger. One after another, there were dozens of these fierce tigers. The appearance of so many fierce tigers took Yang Chen by surprise, and he retreated quickly. From this, it could be seen that Shao Ming had truly revealed his true ability.


    As you know, it was challenging enough dealing with just one Gang Qi Fierce Tiger just now. How could he handle dozens of them emerging at once now?


    At least when looking at Shao Ming, it was apparent that he was sweating profusely, apparently somewhat qi-deficient and exhausted. The dozens of fierce tigers condensed from Gang Qi had clearly consumed a lot of his true qi.


    ¡°This is¡­¡±


    ¡°This is Roaring Tigers in the Mountains!¡±


    ¡°It is said that the strength of the Roaring Tiger Sword Technique lies in its ability to condense Gang Qi into a solid form. At the same time, there is a profound move in the Roaring Tiger Sword Technique called Roaring Tigers in the Mountains. Whoever has cultivated this move can instantly condense Gang Qi into fierce tigers. The more proficient the practitioner, the more they can condense.¡±


    ¡°Shao Ming is so young and has already mastered Roaring Tigers in the Mountains. How is Yang Chen going to fight? There¡¯s simply no way to break through this move.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s over; it¡¯s really over now.¡±


    ¡°If just one fierce tiger had already made Yang Chen frantic just now, then these dozens of fierce tigers have a power that is dozens of times greater than before. How will Yang Chen fight?¡±


    This was a result that even the Origin Martial Realm experts present would find challenging to deal with. Many people wondered how Yang Chen would handle it!


    Shao Ming had laid all his cards on the table, sneering and shouting: ¡°Yang Chen, this is my strongest trump card. I didn¡¯t intend to use it today, and you haven¡¯t pushed me to the point where I have to use it. But I don¡¯t want to play this game anymore; I¡¯m going to kill you now!¡±


    Summoning dozens of fierce tigers in one go showed that he indeed wanted to end this battle now.


    He was confident that Yang Chen would be crushed by him.


    Shao Ming licked his lips, ¡°Yang Chen, you can consider yourself honored to be defeated by my Roaring Tigers in the Mountains!¡±


    As soon as his words fell, the dozens of Gang Qi Fierce Tigers charged towards Yang Chen, roaring as they came.


    Seeing this made Yang Chen¡¯s scalp tingle. When he had no choice but to halt his retreat, he realized that there was no more room to fall back.


    ¡°Shao Ming is indeed a tough opponent. It¡¯s a good thing I came prepared today¡­ otherwise, I would have been truly helpless against this move.¡± Yang Chen sighed.


    If one looked closely, they would notice that there were more than a dozen talisman scrolls wrapped around his Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear.


    These spirit talismans were meticulously crafted by Yang Chen, and they belonged to the Spirit Talisman Crafting Technique, one of the branches of the Spirit-Talisman Martial Arts, specially used to complement weapons. The more than a dozen talisman scrolls he had attached should have been enough for several battles, but as he saw the fierce tigers, his plan had obviously been foiled.


    It seemed that his well-prepared talismans would be used up all at once today.


    Yang Chen hesitated no more; when his long spear came out, the spirit talismans on the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear blossomed with dazzling light.


    ¡°Is Yang Chen using the Rune Spear Technique?¡±


    ¡°Rune Spear Technique? Isn¡¯t that a secret art exclusive to the ¡®Wen Family¡¯? How could Yang Chen know it?¡±


    Everyone could see that Yang Chen was using the Rune Spear Technique, so they didn¡¯t pay much attention. If they knew that Yang Chen¡¯s move was the countless times more potent Spirit Talisman Crafting Technique than the Rune Spear Technique, they would probably not be so calm. After all, both the Rune Spear Technique and the Rune Sword Technique were just branches of the Spirit Talisman Crafting Technique.


    And the Spirit Talisman Crafting Technique was a branch of Spirit-Talisman Martial Arts.


    This showed how freakish Huang Taiji had been at that time.


    At the same time, when the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear was thrust out, electric dragons appeared out of thin air on the spear in an instant.


    ¡°Roar!¡±


    Crackling sounds filled the air.


    The moment these electric dragons appeared, there were dozens of them. As they appeared, they directly charged and snapped at the approaching Gang Qi Fierce Tigers.


    These electric dragons were, of course, the results of Yang Chen¡¯s talisman crafting.


    Before the competition, Yang Chen had incorporated the power of his Heavenly Thunder Origin into the spirit talismans. For ten consecutive days, he had been resting and crafting these talismans, exhausting and recovering his true qi several times. In this way, he had created so many talismans and attached them to the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear for battle use.


    Using the Spirit Talisman Crafting Technique to make up for the insufficient power of the Thunderbolt Style was a helpless move.


    However, at this time, the Spirit Talisman Crafting Technique undoubtedly played a role.


    The electric dragons emerging one after another were able to resist the Gang Qi Fierce Tigers outside, and the effectiveness of the talismans was evident.


    However, there was still a gap in their Martial Arts Cultivation.


    As Yang Chen¡¯s dozens of electric dragons fought with the dozens of Gang Qi White Tigers, they initially held their own, but in the blink of an eye, they fell into a disadvantage. Immediately afterward, the White Tigers summoned by Shao Ming shattered the electric dragons and then charged over with a fierce momentum.


    Seeing all this, the audience could not help but sigh, ¡°Yang Chen is going to lose.¡±


    ¡°Indeed, Yang Chen is falling short compared to Shao Ming after all.¡±


    ¡°Shao Ming¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation is stronger than Yang Chen¡¯s, and those Gang Qi Fierce Tigers are indeed formidable.¡±


    These comments from the audience were not entirely wrong.


    Yang Chen¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation was ultimately somewhat lacking, which was why Shao Ming¡¯s Gang Qi Fierce Tigers could completely suppress Yang Chen¡¯s Electric Dragon by a considerable margin.


    This caused Shao Ming to laugh wildly for a moment, ¡°Yang Chen, you¡¯ve run out of tricks, haven¡¯t you? Hahaha, you¡¯re still too green to compete with me!¡±


    He manipulated the Gang Qi Fierce Tigers as if commanding a great army, invading Yang Chen¡¯s already somewhat shaky defense.


    Yang Chen knew that if the battle continued this way, he would lose more than he would win. At this point, he no longer hesitated and instantly drew out a fiery-red spirit talisman from his waist, the ¡®Volcano Spirit Talisman¡¯ that he had painstakingly refined again.

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    Chapter 395: Chapter 392: Want My Spirit Stones?_1


    Translator: 549690339


    Immediately afterwards, Yang Chen quickly waved his hands, and the spirit talisman turned into flames, disappearing into the air.


    It was at this moment that, with a rumbling sound, the power of the spirit talisman suddenly gathered in the air. From the initial tiny spark to the moment when everyone couldn¡¯t ignore it¡­


    Following that, the Spiritual Talisman power in mid-air suddenly transformed into a volcano that was clearly visible to the naked eye. The volcano appeared out of thin air with a bang. It was at this moment when Yang Chen, with a single thought, caused it to come crashing down.


    As the astonishing demonic fire surrounded the falling volcano, the power of the Volcano Spirit Talisman was also thoroughly displayed.


    The entire scene was suffocating.


    Because, seeing the falling volcano, everyone dare not imagine the power it possessed.


    Not until an instant later.


    The sound spread, followed by the volcanic explosion, and the surrounding demonic fire spread out like waves. The demonic tigers that were hit by the volcano were instantly devoured and shattered, turning into scattered Gang Qi like fine smoke.


    At a glance, the entire battlefield seemed to have turned into a sea of ??demonic fire.


    However¡­


    What made Yang Chen sigh in frustration was that these Gang Qi fierce tigers were not completely wiped out by the Volcano Spirit Talisman. More than thirty were eliminated, but there were still seven or eight of them left. These seven or eight tigers seemed to be a small fraction compared to the earlier number, but in fact, Yang Chen¡¯s True Qi and other means had nearly been exhausted.


    Shao Ming was also quite shocked by the astonishing power of the Volcano Spirit Talisman, his face turning pale.


    He thought he might lose.


    The power of Yang Chen¡¯s Volcano Spirit Talisman was simply too strong.


    But after a while, he saw that the Volcano Spirit Talisman¡¯s explosion had ended and his Gang Qi fierce tigers had not been completely crushed. Only then did he show a look of ecstasy, laughing loudly, ¡°Hahaha, Yang Chen, you have run out of tricks, haven¡¯t you? In the end, I¡¯ll be the one who wins.¡±


    Yang Chen sighed slightly, helpless because the range of the Volcano Spirit Talisman was ultimately limited. It was unable to eliminate all the Gang Qi fierce tigers, which was a matter of regret.


    However, if Shao Ming thought he had won, he was obviously na?ve.


    ¡°Although there are only eight Gang Qi fierce tigers left, it will still be very troublesome for me to deal with them using my current methods. Even if I manage to eliminate them completely, my True Qi will likely be completely exhausted. It¡¯s not worth the effort. Instead, it¡¯s better to use the new technique I¡¯ve learned to practice.¡±


    With this thought, Yang Chen did not hesitate and immediately soared into the sky, moving as fast as lightning on a clear day, incredibly astonishing.


    Shao Ming, on the other hand, quickly controlled his fierce tigers and headed straight for Yang Chen.


    ¡°Yang Chen, where are you trying to escape? Just accept your doom!¡± Shao Ming¡¯s face was ferocious, his eyes red, seemingly filled with blood.


    He was desperate, furiously wanting to defeat Yang Chen.


    However, Yang Chen didn¡¯t even look at the Gang Qi fierce tigers. Instead, as he soared into the sky, he suddenly opened his mouth.


    In an instant, a thundering roar that seemed to be born out of thin air swept across all directions.


    The moment this roaring sound spread, those who listened felt their souls trembling.


    It was still okay for those watching from afar, as they only suffered some minor injuries, nothing too serious. But Shao Ming, who was at the center of this Mountain God Roar, wasn¡¯t so lucky.


    Indeed, this was the ¡°Mountain God Roar¡± that Yang Chen had newly learned.


    Although the language abilities of the Black Mountain Black Bear brothers were not very good, with Yang Chen¡¯s comprehension, he was able to master the ¡°Mountain God Roar¡± with their ¡°guidance¡±.


    With the essence blood of the Black Mountain Black Bear Clan in his body, although he couldn¡¯t learn all the unique skills of the Black Mountain Black Bear Clan, learning a technique like the Mountain God Roar that doesn¡¯t have high requirements wasn¡¯t a problem.


    Now that he had learned it, he naturally didn¡¯t mind trying it out in practice.The power of the Mountain God Roar was not to be underestimated.


    As a technique specialized in attacking the soul, it was extremely effective in combat.


    At this moment, when looking at Shao Ming, one could see that he was standing stiffly in place, with empty eyes, and seemingly lost his consciousness. It seemed as if he had become a vegetable, clearly showing signs of his soul being injured.


    At the same time, the Gang Qi Fierce Tiger, whose master¡¯s soul was wounded and had no one to control it, turned into streams of Gang Qi and disappeared into the air.


    Seeing this scene, Yang Chen didn¡¯t hesitate or show any mercy. With a single spear thrust, the electric light enveloped Shao Ming¡¯s entire body. In an instant, after the crackling sound, Shao Ming screamed and woke up from the power of the Mountain God Roar. However, his body was covered in injuries, and even moving was difficult for him.


    ¡°I¡­ No!¡± Shao Ming couldn¡¯t believe it and couldn¡¯t accept it.


    He¡­


    Seemed to have lost.


    ¡°Yang Chen has won.¡±


    ¡°What, how is this possible!¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen defeated Shao Ming, who was at least a Half-step Yuan Martial Realm, with his Ling Wu Realm Peak Martial Arts Cultivation.¡±


    ¡°Shao Ming is an old generation martial arts genius, how could he lose to Yang Chen.¡±


    ¡°Heavens, a Ling Wu Realm Peak defeating a Half-step Yuan Martial Realm, is this Yang Chen going to usher in a new era?¡±


    ¡°Demon, he¡¯s simply too demonic.¡±


    Before the match, many people who had praised Shao Ming couldn¡¯t accept the sight of Shao Ming being defeated. The truth was indeed like this; everyone thought that it wasn¡¯t very likely for Yang Chen to defeat Shao Ming. Whether it was experience or strength, Yang Chen was weaker in every aspect.


    But now the fact was, Yang Chen won and won very decisively.


    The most unable to calm down was Han Lingling, who was watching the match from the sky. Seeing Shao Ming lying on the ground, she roared: ¡°Shao Ming, stand up! You worthless trash, didn¡¯t you promise to defeat Yang Chen? Stand up!¡±


    Shao Ming smiled bitterly, looking at Han Lingling¡¯s commanding expression, even if he could stand up, he didn¡¯t want to make the effort.


    He finally saw it. In Han Lingling¡¯s eyes, he was just a tool for her to take revenge on Yang Chen. Besides being useful when dealing with Yang Chen, he had no other purpose.


    What a bitterly ironic situation.


    ¡°Trash, useless trash!¡± Han Lingling cursed.


    Yang Chen looked at Han Lingling and narrowed his eyes: ¡°Alright, Han Lingling, enough with the nonsense. Since you made a bet, accept your loss. Hand over the five million Spirit Stones. Or are you expecting Shao Ming to get them for you?¡±


    When they heard the number of five million Spirit Stones, the onlookers couldn¡¯t help but gasp in amazement.


    ¡°It appears this Yang Chen and Han Lingling had a wager. Five million Spirit Stones, that¡¯s not a small sum.¡±


    ¡°Five million¡­¡±


    Han Lingling listened to Yang Chen¡¯s words, and when recalling the sum of five million Spirit Stones, she stepped back and said viciously: ¡°Yang Chen, if you want my Spirit Stones, dream on!¡±


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 Chapter 396 - Chapter 396: Chapter 393: Han Tianying_1

    Chapter 396: Chapter 393: Han Tianying_1


    Translator: 549690339


    Han Lingling felt like her lungs were about to explode.


    She hated Shao Ming for losing, she hated Shao Ming for not being able to defeat Yang Chen, and she also hated Yang Chen. She felt that everyone who did not comply with her wishes in this world was wrong.


    To give her Spirit Stones to Yang Chen was to admit defeat and acknowledge that she, Han Lingling, had lost. This was absolutely impossible!


    Yang Chen, on the other hand, seemed completely indifferent as he looked at Han Lingling. He didn¡¯t seem surprised by her words and deliberately raised his voice: ¡°What¡¯s the matter, Han Lingling? When you wanted to bet with me, you were going to take both my arms. I, Yang Chen, dared to bet my arms and my dignity with you. Now that it¡¯s just a mere five million Spirit Stones, you want to renege? Haha, is this the extent of the abilities of you people from Beishan Main City?¡±


    As his voice fell, he deliberately let the surrounding people hear it. The sound spread, and the onlookers couldn¡¯t help but start discussing it.


    Everyone loves to watch a commotion.


    As the saying goes, people enjoy watching a big scene without trouble, and that¡¯s exactly the case here.


    They didn¡¯t think it was a big deal.


    ¡°It seems that Yang Chen and this Han Lingling did have a bet.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s pretty normal, right? If there was no stake, why would they bother fighting so hard? Shao Ming was obviously standing up for Han Lingling.¡±


    ¡°Yeah, Yang Chen won now, but it seems like Han Lingling is breaking her promise and doesn¡¯t plan to give it away.¡±


    ¡°I heard that Han Lingling is the daughter of one of the Three Great Protectors of Beishan Main City, but she seems to have such a small amount of tolerance. Losing is losing; can¡¯t she bear to give it away 5 million Spirit Stones?¡±


    The crowd continued to discuss, and some people, who had been often bullied by Han Lingling, joined the gossip as they discovered that the true target of Yang Chen¡¯s bet was actually Han Lingling. They all started spreading rumors.


    Many of them had suffered from Han Lingling¡¯s persecution.


    Han Lingling was arrogant and overbearing in her daily life, bullying others too much. The various sects and branches in Beishan Main City, as well as other forces, had some people who had definitely experienced Han Lingling¡¯s oppression. But what could they do? Han Lingling had power and influence, and they couldn¡¯t compete with her.


    They had to swallow their anger when they were bullied and take their humiliation silently.


    They couldn¡¯t afford to provoke Han Lingling, but now they had the chance to talk behind her back, and no one would miss the opportunity.


    Some things accumulated over time.


    When one person spoke up, others followed suit.


    In an instant, half of the thousands of onlookers were accusing Han Lingling, with some even joining the accusation without knowing the whole situation, just for the thrill of it.


    Han Lingling was like a rat on the street, with everyone shouting and beating at her.


    This made Han Lingling so angry that smoke seemed to come out of her nostrils. Where had she ever suffered such grievances since she was a child?


    Whether it was one person accusing her or a group of people, no one had dared to scold her in person since she was little, except her father.


    If it had been any other time, she could have easily made whoever dared to curse her like this disappear without a place to be buried. But now, with so many people cursing her, she suddenly felt her scalp go numb. How was she supposed to kill all these people?


    Just when she was about to get furious, the middle-aged man sitting next to her, who had been silent all along, slowly got up from his chair.


    The moment he stood up, his aura suddenly burst out.


    However, he didn¡¯t exert any oppressive force on the onlookers, but spoke calmly: ¡°Everyone, please calm down. I am Han Tianying, one of the Three Great Protectors of Beishan Main City!¡±


    These words, calm and peaceful, did not give people any explosive pressure.


    However, the weight of these words was considerable.


    No one might recognize Han Tianying.


    But the meaning of the Three Great Protectors was well known to all.


    The reason Beishan Main City could hold its position as the leader of North Mountain County for a long time was precisely because of the Three Great Protectors.


    Now that Han Tianying spoke as one of the Three Great Protectors, no one dared to disrespect him. In just a few breaths¡¯ time, the whole scene became extremely quiet, and it seemed that even the sound of a pin dropping could be heard clearly.


    Han Tianying¡¯s expression was calm, and when he appeared, he showed enough aura. At this moment, he calmly glanced at Yang Chen and then raised his head, slowly saying: ¡°Lingling, give the Spirit Stones to our young friend Yang Chen!¡±


    Han Lingling¡¯s face changed abruptly when she heard this: ¡°Father, how can you side with an outsider? I can never give him the Spirit Stones.¡±


    ¡°What? You won¡¯t even listen to me?¡± Han Tianying said coldly, his voice authoritative, leaving no room for resistance.


    Han Lingling trembled involuntarily at the sound and then gritted her teeth, her heart full of grievances and resentment, understanding that everything she had today was given to her by her father. Without her father¡¯s support, she would have nothing.


    She thought for a long time before finally taking out the Storage Bag containing the Spirit Stones.


    Then, she held the Storage Bag and threw it directly at Yang Chen, showing her obvious dissatisfaction with this matter.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t bother to care whether Han Lingling was satisfied or not, as long as he got the Spirit Stones. He received the Storage Bag and checked the amount inside, finding it to be exactly five million, which left him quite satisfied.


    At the same time, he also took a look at Han Tianying, noting that this man was quite different from Han Lingling and was quite an unusual character.


    From Han Lingling¡¯s point of view, it wouldn¡¯t matter much if she didn¡¯t give him the Spirit Stones, but she had no idea that her status represented Beishan Main City, and the repercussions to other people wouldn¡¯t be significant. Her reluctance to give up and lose today meant that Beishan Main City¡¯s reputation would be gone tomorrow.


    Han Tianying made a wise choice.


    But to Yang Chen¡¯s surprise, Han Tianying didn¡¯t seem to intend to let the matter rest.


    This reconciliation wasn¡¯t about him, but about Han Lingling.


    At this moment, Han Tianying stood with his hands behind his back and said solemnly, ¡°And apologize to our young friend Yang Chen!¡±


    Upon hearing this, Han Lingling¡¯s eyes widened in disbelief, almost not believing that what she had heard was true. Her father had spoiled her since she was a child, and now he was asking her to apologize to someone, to bow to someone, especially¡­her enemy!


    Han Lingling gritted her teeth and said, ¡°Father, you must be joking with me, right?¡±


    ¡°Apologize,¡± Han Tianying said resolutely, without any hesitation.


    Han Lingling immediately shouted, ¡°Absolutely not! I will never apologize to him! What is my status as Han Lingling? How can I apologize to him? There¡¯s no way!¡±

 Chapter 397 - Chapter 397: Chapter 394: Returning to Yuanshan Sect_1

    Chapter 397: Chapter 394: Returning to Yuanshan Sect_1


    Translator: 549690339


    Han Lingling¡¯s response was very firm. Indeed, in her heart, she could not imagine apologizing to Yang Chen. However, just as this thought crossed her mind, a loud slap suddenly rang out.


    Han Lingling could not believe it as she covered her face; she saw it very clearly and felt it very clearly. Her father had actually slapped her heavily.


    Her father had never hit her from childhood until now.


    Moreover, he had never hit her in front of so many people.


    Han Lingling felt extremely humiliated, and tears were about to fall from her eyes. She choked out, ¡°You¡­you hit me?¡±


    ¡°Pa!¡±


    Han Tianying looked normal, but his eyes were filled with anger. He slapped Han Lingling¡¯s face without holding back.


    Han Tianying¡¯s heart was filled with rage.


    How could he have raised Han Lingling to be like this? If Han Lingling had shown the slightest bit of reasonableness, perhaps he would not have slapped her twice today. But what did Han Lingling do? After being slapped once by him, she stopped calling him ¡®Father¡¯ and just called him ¡®you¡¯ directly.


    With such a lack of upbringing, she dared to call her own father ¡®you.¡¯ How could a father not be angry when his daughter addressed him like this?


    Han Tianying pointed at Han Lingling with an expressionless face and said, ¡°Apologize!¡±


    Han Lingling¡¯s eyes were moist, and feeling the astonishing aura emanating from her father, she finally looked at Yang Chen and said through clenched teeth, ¡°Sorry, Yang Chen!¡±


    Seeing that Han Lingling had no intention of apologizing, Han Tianying sighed. These days, he had heard from his subordinates about the trouble Han Lingling had caused. He had come today to teach his daughter a lesson. He never expected that after years of closed-door cultivation, his daughter had grown up to be like this!


    With such sinister intentions, Han Tianying couldn¡¯t help but be disturbed.


    Han Tianying looked at Yang Chen and bowed his hands, ¡°Yang Chen, as a father, I apologize on behalf of Lingling. It was Lingling who provoked you first. I, as a father, am also at fault. I hope you will not take it to heart, and do not let this affect the relationship between Beishan Main City and Yuanshan Sect.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but feel a little amused.


    He could see that Han Tianying was an upright person, but unfortunately, he had a spoiled daughter.


    Since the saying goes, ¡°You don¡¯t hit a smiling face,¡± Yang Chen bowed his hands, ¡°Elder Han is joking. How could an elder like you apologize to someone like me, who is a junior? I wouldn¡¯t dare accept it.¡±


    At the same time, Yang Chen felt sorry for Han Lingling.


    Why sorry? Because Han Lingling made her father lose face just because her apology didn¡¯t come across as sincere enough. Isn¡¯t her father¡¯s face worth more than hers?


    Yang Chen could understand why Han Tianying took this approach.


    If Han Tianying had been more domineering, today¡¯s matter could have been settled easily. But in a matter of time, the reputation of Beishan Main City would be ruined. And as one of the Three Great Protectors, how could Han Tianying let the reputation of Beishan Main City be tarnished so easily?


    Han Tianying slowly said, ¡°In any case, my daughter was wrong this time. As a father, it¡¯s only right for me to apologize. Fortunately, my friend Yang Chen has exceptional talent, and winning against Shao Ming today did not cause huge problems for my daughter. Everyone, let¡¯s disperse.¡±


    Seeing Han Tianying¡¯s generous words, everyone nodded inwardly in agreement.


    In a short while, the crowd dispersed, and Han Tianying left with the aggrieved Han Lingling.


    Han Tianying had already decided that this time, he would teach his daughter a good lesson when they returned.


    As for Yang Chen, he stood there, surrounded by the disciples of the Yuanshan Sect¡¯s branch in no time.


    ¡°Young Sect Master!¡±


    ¡°Young Sect Master, what are you going to do next?¡±


    Yang Chen listened to the questions and thought about it. He said, ¡°I should return to the sect.¡±


    As he said, he had been out long enough this time. Since he had stormed the Trial Tower twice, he had no reason to stay any longer. It was time to return to the sect and meet with Elder Hu, Elder Yun, and some of the Yuanshan Sect¡¯s elder disciples who were not at ease with him, and return to the Yuanshan Sect together.


    Yang Chen¡¯s status was indeed extraordinary. This return naturally attracted the attention of many people. The outer and inner sects of the Yuanshan Sect were all decorated with lanterns and banners, welcoming Yang Chen¡¯s return. This momentum was even more prestigious than when M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng had returned from outside the sect.


    This was normal because no one would flatter M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng. After all, how old was M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng? Would he still care for such things?


    Moreover, M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng was always elusive and hard to find upon his return. Unlike Yang Chen, who was noticed by the patrolling disciples outside the Mountain Gate before he even reached the Yuanshan Sect. Naturally, there were no shortage of people who liked to curry favor and seize the opportunity to welcome Yang Chen.


    ¡°Congratulations, Young Sect Master, on your return.¡±


    ¡°Young Sect Master is back.¡±


    The welcoming voices entered Yang Chen¡¯s ears, making him somewhat unable to laugh or cry, as he felt the ¡®enthusiasm¡¯ of the Yuanshan Sect¡¯s disciples.


    Now, he couldn¡¯t even go straight back to the peak to see Gu Mingyue.


    As his thoughts swirled, suddenly, an astonishing Qi appeared. Yang Chen looked up and saw the person who appeared was none other than the Sect Leader of the Yuanshan Sect, M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng!


    It wasn¡¯t just Yang Chen who had noticed M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng¡¯s appearance. When they saw M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng, everyone respectfully said, ¡°Greetings, Sect Leader!¡±


    ¡°Sect Leader!¡±


    Yang Chen also respectfully said, ¡°Sect Leader!¡±


    M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng smiled and said, ¡°Hehe, Yang Chen, how was your time in Beishan Main City? How was storming the Trial Tower? I hope the people of Beishan Main City didn¡¯t give you a hard time.¡±


    ¡°How could they? Sect Leader, you don¡¯t know, Young Sect Master defeated all the old-generation geniuses in Beishan Main City. It was really refreshing. Hahaha! Even if Beishan Main City wanted to give Young Sect Master a hard time, do they have the ability to?¡± Elder Hu could not help but exclaim, not hiding his praise.


    M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng, who had been in the Yuanshan Sect, naturally did not know what had happened in Beishan Main City. At this moment, hearing Elder Hu¡¯s words, he raised his eyebrows and kindly said, ¡°Oh? It seems everything went smoothly. In that case, there shouldn¡¯t be any problems with storming the Trial Tower. Your Martial Arts Cultivation must have improved quite a bit.¡±


    Yang Chen said softly, ¡°Indeed, I have improved quite a bit.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯ve improved your Martial Arts Cultivation again in such a short time? Yang Chen, before bragging, you should first weigh whether you have the standard.¡± Just when the atmosphere was normal and peaceful, a yin-yang-like voice suddenly rang out.

 Chapter 398 - Chapter 398: Chapter 395: Yang Chen is Useless_1

    Chapter 398: Chapter 395: Yang Chen is Useless_1


    Translator: 549690339


    The untimely voice surprised Yang Chen, who turned to find that the speaker was none other than Qin Yundao, a person with whom he had had past conflicts.


    Qin Yundao had been at odds with him since the beginning for unknown reasons, but Yang Chen could surmise that it had something to do with the position of Junior Sect Leader. Qin Yundao most likely felt that Yang Chen¡¯s appearance had taken away a position that originally belonged to him.


    Yang Chen found this idea childish, and believed that no matter if he existed or not, Junior Sect Leader¡¯s position would never be given to Qin Yundao. If the Yuan Mountain Sect had few talents better than Qin Yundao, it wouldn¡¯t have become one of the three hegemonic powers.


    However, Qin Yundao did not think so, and believed that Yang Chen took away his position as Junior Sect Leader. This was a fine example of people lacking self-awareness.


    Now, Qin Yundao suddenly stepped out and started mocking Yang Chen with an unknown source of confidence, surprising him a bit.


    Yang Chen looked at Qin Yundao and slowly asked, ¡°What, do you think my Martial Arts Cultivation should not progress?¡±


    ¡°Of course, for a waste like you, how could your Martial Arts Cultivation possibly improve?¡± Qin Yundao confidently mocked Yang Chen, even directly calling him a waste.


    Master Yun and Master Hu, Yang Chen¡¯s guards, couldn¡¯t help but exclaim, ¡°Qin Yundao, watch your words. The Young Master has advanced through many layers of the Trial Tower, refining Creation Divine Qi, and his Martial Arts Cultivation has improved by who knows how much. How can it possibly remain the same as you claim? Moreover, isn¡¯t it normal for the Young Master¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation to improve considering his innate talent? How dare you insult him as a waste?¡±


    ¡°How? Did you see him enter the Trial Tower? Or, did you witness his Martial Arts Cultivation¡¯s improvement within the Trial Tower? Did you see any of that?¡± Qin Yundao sneered.


    Master Yun and Master Hu were at a loss for words and reluctantly admitted, ¡°Well, we didn¡¯t see that.¡±


    ¡°Haha, that¡¯s right. If you didn¡¯t see it, how do you know whether Yang Chen¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation has improved or not? I am telling you, you have all been deceived by Yang Chen. Indeed, he passed the Trial Tower, but his Martial Arts Cultivation remains stagnant even after refining the Creation Divine Qi,¡± Qin Yundao insisted.


    Upon hearing this, Yang Chen became intrigued. To play along with Qin Yundao, he pretended to be furious and asked, ¡°What makes you say that?¡±


    ¡°Why?¡± Qin Yundao scoffed, ¡°Yang Chen, stop pretending. I¡¯ve already figured it out. The so-called innate constitution is just a sham. In reality, you are just a waste whose Martial Arts Cultivation has been forcefully raised. This kind of Cultivation may be impressive for a while, but ultimately, you are just a waste who can never progress any further!¡±


    Qin Yundao¡¯s words were filled with absolute confidence.


    Yang Chen quickly understood what was going on.


    He recalled the recent incident with the Fragrant Sleeping Worm.


    Ruan Yunqing, a disciple from North Mountain Main City, once tried to harm Yang Chen by putting a Fragrant Sleeping Worm in his tea so it would reside in his body and put his True Qi into a long-term dormant state. Consequently, this would prevent his Martial Arts Cultivation from progressing any further.


    Yang Chen had always been aware of Ruan Yunqing¡¯s malicious intentions. He was not in a hurry to act on it, as he knew that he had no conflicts of interest with her. He chose to wait for the true conspirator to reveal themselves, believing it wouldn¡¯t take long.


    Now, had the true conspirator not shown up?


    It was obvious that this person was none other than Qin Yundao.


    However, Yang Chen was puzzled about the conflicts of interest between him and Qin Yundao.


    Could it be that Qin Yundao really believed that if he ruined Yang Chen, Mu Baisheng would make him the Junior Sect Leader?


    No, how could he have no self-awareness at all?


    Why couldn¡¯t Yang Chen initially guess who the perpetrator was? Because he was unaware of who had a clear conflict of interest with him. So, he didn¡¯t suspect Qin Yundao. As it turned out, Qin Yundao appeared to lack intelligence.


    Qin Yundao¡¯s words stirred up whispers amongst the sycophantic elders and disciples who had previously flattered Yang Chen.


    ¡°What? Yang Chen¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation was obtained by forceful means and can¡¯t make progress anymore?¡±


    ¡°Is this rumor true? I heard it during the Genius Selection Competition, but I can¡¯t believe it¡¯s actually true.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s hard to say. Qin Yundao might not be telling the truth.¡±


    ¡°Do you think Qin Yundao is stupid? If he wasn¡¯t sure, he wouldn¡¯t say such things.¡±


    Realizing that Qin Yundao was the mastermind behind the Fragrant Sleeping Worm incident, Yang Chen pretended to panic and asked, ¡°Qin Yundao, what evidence do you have to back up your claims that my Martial Arts Cultivation can¡¯t progress any further?¡±


    As Qin Yundao believed that the Fragrant Sleeping Worm had taken residence in Yang Chen¡¯s body, he smirked with absolute confidence, ¡°Yang Chen, it¡¯s simple to prove whether I¡¯m lying. Everyone saw you go to North Mountain Main City and participate in the Trial Tower. Everyone knows that by entering the Trial Tower and absorbing the Creation Divine Qi, your Martial Arts Cultivation should improve at least a bit. As long as your Cultivation differs from when you first joined the sect, it means I¡¯ve slandered you! How about it, Yang Chen, why don¡¯t you show your qi for everyone to see?¡±


    Upon hearing this, Yang Chen nervously responded, ¡°Why should I expose my true Cultivation level?¡±


    ¡°Is the Junior Sect Leader feeling guilty¡­?¡±


    ¡°Could it be that what Qin Yundao said is true?¡±


    Ruan Yunqing, who was standing among the crowd in the corner, smirked at the sight of Yang Chen¡¯s apparent guilt. She recalled Qin Yundao¡¯s promise to her, and her heart thumped with excitement, thinking her time to shine had finally come.


    In the meantime, more and more people began to have their doubts about Yang Chen.


    As for a newly emerged Junior Sect Leader, although many people didn¡¯t mind buttering him up, they didn¡¯t harbor any affection for him either.


    So, when they felt that they had sufficient grasp, they didn¡¯t hesitate to give him a hard shove.


    Only Mu Baisheng stood on the sidelines, like air, allowing Qin Yundao to run rampant.


    With increasing confidence, Qin Yundao pressed on, ¡°How about it, Yang Chen? It seems that everyone¡¯s quite curious about your current Martial Arts Cultivation. Why don¡¯t you reveal it for everyone to see?¡±


    Yang Chen considered it for a moment, then casually scratched an ear and asked, ¡°Are you sure?¡±

 Chapter 399 - Chapter 399: Chapter 396: Let Me Handle It?_1

    Chapter 399: Chapter 396: Let Me Handle It?_1


    Translator: 549690339


    Frankly, seeing Qin Yundao¡¯s confidence and certainty of winning, Yang Chen didn¡¯t even want to disappoint him.


    Qin Yundao was indeed confident, and although he felt something was off in Yang Chen¡¯s tone, he dismissed it, thinking that Yang Chen was only trying to boost his courage. He sneered, ¡°What¡¯s there to be unsure about?¡±


    ¡°Fine, since you want to see it, I¡¯ll let you see.¡± Yang Chen grinned, ¡°But I¡¯m more curious about how you will react if the truth is different from what you said?¡±


    Qin Yundao, seeing Yang Chen acting like this despite being cornered, coldly snorted in his heart. He thought Yang Chen was just trying to scare him. However, Qin Yundao felt confident enough to say, ¡°If the truth doesn¡¯t match my words, you can do whatever you want to me. But first, you need to present evidence that refutes my claims.¡±


    ¡°Alright then.¡± Yang Chen shrugged.


    The next moment, his True Qi suddenly burst into the open.


    Boom.


    The astonishing Martial Arts Cultivation swept the whole scene, shocking all the geniuses, new and old, from the Yuanshan Sect as they involuntarily retreated.


    That was because Yang Chen¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation had reached the Ling Wu Realm Peak!


    Furthermore, compared to ordinary Ling Wu Realm Peak practitioners, Yang Chen¡¯s True Qi was far more concentrated due to his own strength far exceeding his peers and other factors like his Innate True Qi.


    When Yang Chen displayed his Martial Arts Cultivation, the whole scene was astounded in an instant, with everyone around them dumbfounded. Nobody dared to question Yang Chen¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation or echo Qin Yundao¡¯s words anymore.


    Showing one¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation was always more convincing than anything else.


    At this moment, Qin Yundao was dumbstruck.


    He couldn¡¯t believe that everything before him was true, so he couldn¡¯t help but sneak a glance at Ruan Yunqing among the crowd. No, that wasn¡¯t right. Ruan Yunqing had sworn to him that Yang Chen had indeed consumed the tea, which contained the Fragrant Sleep Gu Worm.


    Then why was reality different?


    Ruan Yunqing was also full of confusion and incomprehension on her face.


    Why on earth had this happened when Yang Chen had clearly drank the tea she prepared?


    No, that¡¯s not right¡­


    She realized she had never actually seen Yang Chen drink the tea with her own eyes.


    And wasn¡¯t everything she did too smooth? Why did Yang Chen specifically choose her as his guide and favor her so much?


    Nothing made sense.


    As for what these two were thinking, Yang Chen didn¡¯t particularly care. Sometimes he wondered how naive Qin Yundao was to think that an insignificant Fragrant Sleep Gu Worm could bring him down. Had he ever considered that if Yang Chen¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation hadn¡¯t improved at all, the first one to express doubt and suspicion wouldn¡¯t be him, Qin Yundao?


    M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng¡¯s Divine Soul Power was so much stronger than his; how could he not see Yang Chen¡¯s true Martial Arts Cultivation?


    If Yang Chen¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation hadn¡¯t improved in such a long time, it would¡¯ve been exposed simply by lying.


    However, Qin Yundao was just that thoughtless.


    Thinking of this, Yang Chen didn¡¯t bother to say anything more and coldly said, ¡°Qin Yundao, what did you just say? That you will accept whatever I decide?¡±


    At this moment, Qin Yundao¡¯s nerves were tense and he stepped back, shouting, ¡°Yang Chen, you!¡±


    ¡°What about me? Qin Yundao, it seems you¡¯ve forgotten something. I¡¯m the Young Sect Master. And what were you just doing? You were slandering this Young Sect Master. Elder Hu, Elder Yun, according to our sect¡¯s rules, what¡¯s the punishment for slandering me?¡± Yang Chen asked.


    ¡°For those who don¡¯t hold important positions in the Sect, death is the punishment.¡± Elder Hu immediately stated.


    Qin Yundao was just an ordinary disciple, how could he hold any important position in the Sect?


    Plainly speaking, even their status within the Yuanshan Sect was nothing special.


    Hearing the word ¡®death¡¯, Qin Yundao finally became frightened. He became panicked and his eyes fell on M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng as he shouted, ¡°Uncle Mu, I was just confused for a moment, I just misspoke!¡±


    M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng shook his head and looked at Yang Chen, ¡°Yang Chen, although Qin Yundao slandered you, it¡¯s not a big deal. Let¡¯s just drop it.¡±


    Yang Chen sighed in resignation, knowing that M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng had a special relationship with Qin Yundao.


    However, M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng only knew half of the story.


    If Qin Yundao had only doubted him, Yang Chen wouldn¡¯t have been angry.


    But¡­


    Yang Chen cupped his hands and said, ¡°Sect Leader, I can let this matter go, but I want to ask him a question.¡±


    ¡°No problem, go ahead and ask.¡± M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng replied.


    Qin Yundao also widened his eyes, curious about what Yang Chen wanted to ask him.


    At this moment, Yang Chen had his hands behind his back, his tone stiff. Suddenly, his Divine Soul directly entered Qin Yundao¡¯s body and interfered with Qin Yundao¡¯s soul. He then asked, ¡°Qin Yundao, why did you want to harm me with the Fragrant Sleep Gu Worm?¡±


    ¡°How did you know?¡± Qin Yundao was stunned for a moment before he blurted out.


    But as soon as the words left his mouth, he knew he had said something wrong.


    No, that wasn¡¯t right.


    He hadn¡¯t thought of saying that at all.


    He looked at Yang Chen and suddenly felt that everything was orchestrated by him.


    M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng saw everything clearly from the side. He saw Yang Chen use his Divine Soul to interfere with Qin Yundao, but it wasn¡¯t a big deal. Such methods were common; relying on the pure suppression of Martial Arts Cultivation, using a Divine Soul Secret Technique to interfere with the opponent, could make them momentarily confused and confess the truth.


    In other words, what Qin Yundao just said was all true.


    The Fragrant Sleep Gu Worm¡­


    No wonder Yang Chen was so furious.


    With this in mind, M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng coldly looked at Qin Yundao and scolded, ¡°Qin Yundao, you¡¯ve really impressed me! I truly underestimated you. When I promised your father that I would take good care of you, I never thought you would harbor such malicious intentions!¡±


    ¡°Sect Leader, this is all Yang Chen¡¯s slander! You must not believe him. Don¡¯t believe him¡­ I¡¯ve truly been framed!¡± Qin Yundao was so anxious that tears were falling from his eyes.


    ¡°Lock him up in the Sect¡¯s dungeon!¡± M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng waved his hand, finally making a firm decision.


    Indeed, Qin Yundao had a close relationship with one of M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng¡¯s old friends and was entrusted to him. However, with Qin Yundao acting like this now, how could he live up to that old friend¡¯s trust? No matter what, this punishment couldn¡¯t be compromised.


    ¡°It seems that it¡¯s all due to my tolerance that Qin Yundao came to think he could do anything.¡± M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng sighed. He had always turned a blind eye to Qin Yundao¡¯s actions, never expecting that this would lead to such a big disaster and cultivate a character like this in Qin Yundao.


    Now, M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng had to make Qin Yundao realize that wrongdoing would be punished.

 Chapter 400 - Chapter 400: Chapter 397: The Truth Revealed_1

    Chapter 400: Chapter 397: The Truth Revealed_1


    Translator: 549690339


    In the Yuanshan Sect, Mu Baisheng¡¯s orders were the heavens and the earth.


    As soon as his words fell, someone immediately stepped forward and took Qin Yundao away.


    Qin Yundao tried to shout and argue, but no one listened to him anymore. Mu Baisheng really made up his mind and imprisoned him in the dungeon to reflect on his mistakes.


    Qin Yundao¡¯s reputation in the Yuanshan Sect was not good. As soon as he was thrown into the dungeon, whispers and discussions arose, pointing to the direction where Qin Yundao was imprisoned.


    It¡¯s a prime example of everyone wanting to hit a rat crossing the street.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t expect Qin Yundao to be so malicious, using the Fragrant Sleep Gu Worm to harm the Young Sect Master!¡±


    ¡°What is the Fragrant Sleep Gu Worm?¡±


    ¡°You don¡¯t know what the Fragrant Sleep Gu Worm is? It¡¯s a very sinister method. It¡¯s simply not something a human can do. If someone is affected by the Fragrant Sleep Gu Worm, their martial arts path will be completely cut off. Qin Yundao wanted to kill the Young Sect Master.¡±


    ¡°The Young Sect Master is truly blessed that he wasn¡¯t taken advantage of by Qin Yundao. Otherwise, his incredible talent would have been ruined in an instant! It¡¯s too malicious, completely disregarding the relationship between fellow disciples.¡±


    Nowadays, with Qin Yundao¡¯s fall, many people naturally didn¡¯t mind complimenting Yang Chen.


    Ruan Yunqing, who was in the crowd, was terrified when she saw Qin Yundao¡¯s fall. He was her biggest reliance, her biggest backer¡­


    She was a little confused, wondering how Yang Chen knew about the Fragrant Sleep Gu Worm.


    Thinking of this, Ruan Yunqing suddenly shuddered.


    She knew that if Yang Chen really discovered the matter of the Fragrant Sleep Gu Worm, she would be completely exposed. She had to leave now, find an excuse to go outside the sect to do a task, flee far away, and never stay in Yuanshan Sect again.


    With this in mind, Ruan Yunqing immediately decided to leave.


    However, just as she was about to leave, Yang Chen suddenly said calmly, ¡°Senior Sister Ruan, where are you going?¡±


    Seeing Ruan Yunqing leaving without a word, Yang Chen smiled at the corner of his mouth.


    Ruan Yunqing was quite clever, knowing that it was best to leave now.


    But¡­


    Could she really escape?


    Ruan Yunqing¡¯s body trembled violently, and she turned her stiff neck, saying with a bitter smile, ¡°Junior Brother Yang Chen, what do you mean by this¡­?¡±


    ¡°Until when do you intend to keep pretending, Senior Sister Ruan?¡± Yang Chen said calmly. ¡°At that time, you put the Fragrant Sleep Gu Worm in my tea. Fortunately, I was cautious, or I would have fallen into Qin Yundao¡¯s trap and my future would be ruined.¡±


    Hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, Mu Baisheng narrowed his eyes and looked at Ruan Yunqing. He was curious as to why Yang Chen targeted an ordinary disciple, and now he understood the whole story.


    However, what made him smile bitterly was that Qin Yundao and Ruan Yunqing were still trying to compete with Yang Chen.


    Yang Chen had already calculated everything and saw everything clearly, waiting for the two snakes to come out of their holes.


    Once they were out, it would be the end of those two snakes.


    Ruan Yunqing still wanted to pretend, but she quickly realized she was terribly mistaken. If Yang Chen mentioned her name, how could he not have discovered her?


    Ruan Yunqing was not utterly foolish. As she heard Yang Chen¡¯s words, she immediately knelt down and cried miserably, as if she had suffered a great grievance.


    ¡°Junior Brother Yang Chen, I was possessed by the devil for a moment. In fact, it was all forced by Qin Yundao. I am innocent and unintentional.¡± Ruan Yunqing wiped her tears, crying and sobbing. Her pitiful appearance was indeed quite distressing.


    Unfortunately¡­


    Yang Chen knew Ruan Yunqing too well. To what extent?


    He knew that Ruan Yunqing¡¯s ability to pretend was masterful. There were times when he was almost deceived by her.


    Now Ruan Yunqing was putting on her pretense, making it easy for others to believe her. Even the other disciples couldn¡¯t bear to watch.


    Elder Hu was softhearted and couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°Young Sect Master, I am familiar with Ruan Yunqing. She is kind-hearted, low-key, simple, and rarely causes trouble. Perhaps there is some hidden secret in the matter of Qin Yundao. Why not let her speak and see what actually happened?¡±


    ¡°Since Elder Hu said so, why not use the Soul Shaking technique on her and see what her true words are?¡± Yang Chen smiled, knowing that Elder Hu had softened his heart by Ruan Yunqing¡¯s pretense.


    Others might be deceived by Ruan Yunqing¡¯s fakeness, but Yang Chen wouldn¡¯t be.


    Elder Hu hesitated for a moment at Yang Chen¡¯s words, but then bitterly smiled and said, ¡°That¡¯s fine!¡±


    The next moment, he probed out his soul and enveloped Ruan Yunqing¡¯s soul without waiting for her to speak. He used his powerful Martial Arts Cultivation to suppress Ruan Yunqing, making her lose control over her soul and appear dazed.


    Yang Chen asked, ¡°Ruan Yunqing, what is the relationship between you and Qin Yundao?¡±


    ¡°I seduced Qin Yundao seven or eight years ago. At that time, Qin Yundao was just an immature teenager. It was easy for me to bewitch him and play him like a puppet.¡± Ruan Yunqing said coldly, full of pride in her words, as if she was satisfied with her achievement.


    Then, Ruan Yunqing licked her lips, ¡°I was well aware that Qin Yundao was Mu Baisheng¡¯s favorite, so I took advantage of his youth and started training him. Qin Yundao wasn¡¯t very smart, and with my careful training, it only took a year for him to completely obey me and follow my every command!¡±


    ¡°I felt that he was too unwilling to compete for power. With Mu Baisheng¡¯s special favor, who could compete with him? Sure enough, he listened to my advice and competed for resources within the sect¡­¡±


    ¡°As I expected, Mu Baisheng took care of him, and a large amount of resources poured into Qin Yundao¡¯s hands. Qin Yundao¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation advanced rapidly. I must say that Qin Yundao has some talent, of course, which is also because of my training!¡±


    Ruan Yunqing¡¯s smile grew even more arrogant, ¡°And so, when the Genius Selection Competition began, I told him to participate in it. With his level, getting a high ranking shouldn¡¯t be a problem. But who would have thought that he was so useless, not only failing to achieve a good ranking, but on his return, Yang Chen suddenly appeared and took his place!¡±

 Chapter 401 - Chapter 401: Chapter 398: The Thousand-Year Treasure Hunt Begins_1

    Chapter 401: Chapter 398: The Thousand-Year Treasure Hunt Begins_1


    Translator: 549690339


    Upon hearing these words, Mu Bai Sheng was completely enraged.


    He was filled with anger and couldn¡¯t help but want to vent it out. Fortunately, his tolerance and status as the Sect Leader restrained him, and he eventually held back.


    In fact, he was also puzzled. The reason he did not cultivate Qin Yun Dao initially was that Qin Yun Dao was not suitable. The other party had a naive temperament, like a blank sheet of paper. Moreover, Qin Yun Dao also had some lacking in terms of talent.


    However, what reassured him the most was that Qin Yun Dao was someone easily contented.


    It was good precisely because of Qin Yun Dao¡¯s uncompetitive and unassuming character, and that the other party didn¡¯t have any wild ambitions.


    It was only later that Qin Yun Dao seemed to change, started to fight for power and profit, and began to humiliate others. He watched all these, as the Sect Leader, carefully noting them down.


    However, due to Qin Yun Dao¡¯s father, he could not treat Qin Yun Dao impartially. He turned a blind eye to Qin Yun Dao and still tried to tolerate him to some extent.


    Little did he know that the instigator of all this was Ruan Yun Qing, a seemingly unassuming woman within the sect. This woman was controlling the single-minded Qin Yun Dao from behind. Taking advantage of his kindness and tolerance towards Qin Yun Dao, she had repeatedly caused trouble.


    Yang Chen, standing to the side, was also taken aback.


    This was really interesting.


    At first, he only thought that Qin Yun Dao and Ruan Yun Qing were having an affair, but the real key player was not Qin Yun Dao, but Ruan Yun Qing. In this aspect alone, even he had been deceived. He never expected Ruan Yun Qing to be so good at disguising herself and so capable of enduring.


    Thinking of this, Yang Chen became even more curious, ¡°Continue.¡±


    Ruan Yun Qing, whose soul was now controlled, had no choice but to obey Yang Chen¡¯s words, and said: ¡°I planned to use Qin Yun Dao to become the Queen of Yuanshan Sect and control the sect¡¯s affairs, but Qin Yun Dao disappointed me too much. I knew that if I wanted Qin Yun Dao to scheme more positions and benefits within the Yuanshan Sect, Yang Chen must be eliminated. Only by eliminating Yang Chen can Qin Yun Dao better control power and position.¡±


    ¡°Just in time¡­ ¡±


    As these words fell, Ruan Yun Qing said viciously, ¡°Just in time, I raised a Fragrant Sleep Gu Worm which I originally planned to use against Qin Yun Dao¡¯s initial enemies. Unfortunately, it seems that Yang Chen discovered me from the very beginning!¡±


    When Ruan Yun Qing finally finished telling everything, there was an uproar throughout the scene.


    ¡°This Ruan Yun Qing looks ordinary and low-key, but who would have thought she has such a venomous heart.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s really unbelievable that Ruan Yun Qing is so malicious.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s hard to believe.¡±


    With hands behind his back, Yang Chen said slowly, ¡°Elder Hu, what do you think?¡±


    Elder Hu broke out in a cold sweat. It was only then that he realized that he, an old fox, had been deceived by Ruan Yun Qing. It was laughable that he had just thought Ruan Yun Qing had some hidden secret, when the most ruthless person was actually her.


    At this moment, with his soul recollected, he said emotionlessly and sternly, ¡°You wicked Ruan Yun Qing, how venomous you are, how can we let you live?¡±


    ¡°Ruan Yun Qing deserves a thousand deaths.¡±


    ¡°What should the punishment be?¡±


    Voices of condemnation rose one after another, and at the same time, Ruan Yun Qing woke up from her soul-controlled state. Drenched in sweat and panic-stricken, she realized that she had just revealed the truth under Yang Chen¡¯s control, and her body shuddered.


    ¡°No, you all misunderstood. What I said just now was not true, not true!¡± In her panic, Ruan Yun Qing looked at Yang Chen, not caring about anything anymore. She even stripped off her clothes and shouted loudly, ¡°Yang Chen, I can do anything, I can serve you, I can make you happy, I can do anything, I can do anything.¡±


    Elder Yun, standing to the side, subconsciously asked, ¡°Young Sect Master, how do you want to deal with her?¡±


    For a woman like Ruan Yun Qing, Yang Chen certainly would not show mercy.


    Ruan Yun Qing was clever enough to know that controlling someone¡¯s life and death was just a matter of a word. Unfortunately, her seduction was really useless against him.


    Just as he was about to coldly order her execution, recalling Qin Yun Dao¡¯s matter, Yang Chen suddenly said, ¡°Leave her disposal to the Sect Leader.¡±


    Mu Bai Sheng nodded in satisfaction when he saw Yang Chen making this choice.


    Yang Chen¡¯s decision meant that he had the Sect Leader¡¯s interest in mind.


    Ruan Yun Qing¡¯s punishment should indeed be left to Mu Bai Sheng.


    With this thought, Mu Bai Sheng grabbed Ruan Yun Qing from the void, firmly controlling her as she struggled. She was caught in Mu Bai Sheng¡¯s grip like a little chick.


    Mu Bai Sheng, holding Ruan Yun Qing, said, ¡°I will dispose of Ruan Yun Qing. Speaking of which, the Thousand-Year Treasure hunt is about to begin. Whoever wants to explain the current situation of the treasure to Yang Chen, please do so. I¡¯ll take my leave first.¡±


    Mu Bai Sheng left as soon as he finished speaking, leaving the surrounding elder disciples with hopeful eyes, seemingly wanting to explain the Thousand-Year Treasure situation to Yang Chen. This was an opportunity to interact more with Yang Chen.


    Yang Chen had some knowledge about the beginning of the Thousand-Year Treasure hunt.


    In about a month¡¯s time, the Thousand-Year Treasure hunt would begin.


    This was also the reason why he was eager to return from Beishan Main City, as the opening of the Thousand-Year Treasure was imminent, and as the Young Sect Master of the Yuanshan Sect and the main force of the Thousand-Year Treasure hunt, it was only reasonable for him to return.


    After thinking about it, Yang Chen glanced around and saw the eager disciples and elders wanting to bring him some explanation of the Thousand-Year Treasure situation. He couldn¡¯t help but feel amused.


    He knew very well what these people were thinking. After all, with his current identity, getting closer to him would bring more good than bad.


    Yang Chen was not someone who would deny an opportunity. As he was deep in thought, his gaze locked onto a seemingly reliable disciple, and he gestured, ¡°You¡¯ll do!¡±


    ¡°Me?¡± The pointy-mouthed monkey-face man couldn¡¯t believe it, pointing at himself. He hadn¡¯t realized that Yang Chen had chosen him to explain the current progress of the Thousand-Year Treasure hunt.


    Not daring to dawdle, he stepped forward and said, ¡°Young Sect Master, you¡¯ve made the right choice picking me. I, Huang Da You, have the most famous fast-talking in the Outer Sect, and I guarantee that no one knows more about the Emperor¡¯s Treasure than I do!¡±


    Listening to Huang Da You boasting, the surrounding disciples couldn¡¯t help but show envious and jealous expressions. They were unconvinced in their hearts, but what could they do? How could this once-in-a-lifetime explanation opportunity not fall on their heads?


    After all, explaining this simple matter would bring them into contact with Yang Chen, which was the most important thing.


    Upon hearing that Huang Da You was a fast talker, Yang Chen turned serious, ¡°I want to know the current situation of the Thousand-Year Treasure in detail. Focus on the important parts!¡±

 Chapter 402 - Chapter 402: Chapter 399: Creating Trouble_1

    Chapter 402: Chapter 399: Creating Trouble_1


    Translator: 549690339


    Having said that, Yang Chen walked towards Feitian Peak, and Huang Dayou cleverly followed him wherever he went. As the two disappeared from sight, the remaining onlookers sighed in sadness, cursing under their breath. Most of their harsh words were aimed at Huang Dayou.


    ¡°This Huang Dayou really stepped on some dog shit luck.¡±


    ¡°Yeah, why don¡¯t I have Huang Dayou¡¯s luck? It¡¯s just so infuriating.¡±


    ¡°Enough, stop talking. If Huang Dayou pleases the Young Sect Master with one remark, he¡¯ll have the Young Sect Master¡¯s support in the future. If you want to suffer, that¡¯s easy! Do you, an Outer Sect Disciple, dare to speak up now?¡±


    ¡°Hey, kid, if you¡¯re smart, you¡¯ll suck up to Huang Dayou when he comes out later. Huang Dayou¡¯s status when he went with the Young Sect Master wasn¡¯t great, but now that he¡¯s back, he might be a big deal.¡±


    Meanwhile¡­


    Yang Chen walked towards Feitian Peak with Huang Dayou, while asking Huang about the Emperor¡¯s Treasure.


    Huang Dayou seemed to know a lot about the Emperor¡¯s Treasure, starting with, ¡°I don¡¯t know if Young Sect Master is aware of this, but since you want the specifics, let me tell you that the Treasure is located in Taifeng Mountain. As everyone knows, there is a secret realm entrance in Taifeng Mountain, but it¡¯s a pity that the entrance is sealed by the power left by the Great Emperor, and no one can break it.¡±


    Yang Chen, of course, already knew this surface-level information, but he didn¡¯t blame Huang Dayou for wasting words. He raised his hand and said, ¡°Continue.¡±


    Huang Dayou saw that Yang Chen was comfortable listening and had no hint of displeasure. He was even more excited and quickly continued, ¡°You must know that the Emperor¡¯s Treasure is about to be opened, actually within this period. The entire Treasure Palace is essentially a secret realm, and there are prohibitions on the surface of the realm. Even if the entrance is opened, only geniuses under 40 can enter.¡±


    ¡°Oh?¡± Yang Chen stroked his chin with interest.


    So, it was true that the older martial artists couldn¡¯t enter the secret realm, but it was open to a wide range of people under 40.


    Because, although geniuses who entered the Origin Martial Realm under 40 were not in the majority, they still existed.


    As for how to detect whether geniuses under 40 years old could enter, a powerful person like the Great Emperor must have his own means.


    This made Yang Chen massage his eyebrows, a mix of laughter and tears in his heart.


    Huang Dayou didn¡¯t notice Yang Chen¡¯s expression changing and continued obliviously, ¡°As you know, when the secret realm opens, whoever enters first has the possibility of finding the Treasure left by the Great Emperor. Although everyone knows that the Treasure is only in the Inner Area, it¡¯s not entirely true; there are also treasures in the Periphery, although not as much. This has already made the sect geniuses green with envy.¡±


    Yang Chen wasn¡¯t surprised, after all, it was the Emperor¡¯s Treasure. The word ¡°Great Emperor¡± was associated with numerous treasures. A button on one of his clothes might be worth more than all the treasures on someone¡¯s body.


    ¡°So, the major sects are already waiting outside the realm entrance, basically choosing suitable positions to better enter the realm. Our Yuanshan Sect has about 3,000 geniuses who are waiting outside the entrance to the realm,¡± said Huang Dayou.


    Hearing this, Yang Chen was stunned and said, ¡°If that¡¯s the case, then most of the other major forces must have people waiting outside the secret realm as well.¡±


    Even if the other sects were worse off than the Yuanshan Sect, they wouldn¡¯t be lagging too far behind.


    Entering the realm all at once, the number would be at least tens of thousands. In such a grand event, the Genius Selection Competition was nothing in comparison.


    ¡°Isn¡¯t it? Except for the people in Beishan Main City, Canghai Sect, our Yuanshan Sect, the Six Sects, and various other large and small forces, including loose cultivators, are all blocking the entrance to the secret realm. But what is our Yuanshan Sect¡¯s position? Naturally, we are waiting at the forefront of the secret realm exit,¡± Huang Dayou said with a flattering smile.


    Yang Chen nodded. He had a better understanding of the current situation with the emperor¡¯s treasure.


    Then, Yang Chen asked, ¡°Is there a confirmed opening time for the realm entrance now?¡±


    ¡°According to the investigation by the seniors within the Sect, the prohibition is weakening, and it is estimated that the realm will open in about thirty-five days,¡± Huang Dayou said.


    ¡°Oh? So, have all the geniuses under forty in our sect gone to wait at the entrance to the realm?¡± Yang Chen asked.


    Huang Dayou quickly shook his head, ¡°No, people like me went once, saw the situation, and knowing that there were no benefits to be gained, hurried back. There are also some who know that going would be futile, so they don¡¯t have any intentions of going. However, there are more people going. Oh, right, there are a few genius disciples waiting in the Sect. They are waiting for you to return, as ordered by the Wood Sect Leader, so you can leave together.¡±


    Yang Chen mulled over this statement and quickly understood Mu Baisheng¡¯s intentions.


    Yang Chen raised the corners of his mouth, ¡°I¡¯m not in a hurry to leave. Speaking of which, Huang Dayou, your answers are quite good, and I¡¯m very satisfied.¡±


    Huang Dayou looked flattered, ¡°Young Sect Master, you¡¯re too kind. Serving you, Young Sect Master, Huang Dayou will naturally give his best.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t treat you poorly. Since you helped me, I, Yang Chen, won¡¯t be stingy. Here are five thousand spirit stones for you as payment.¡± Yang Chen waved his hand, handing over a bag of spirit stones.


    ¡°Young Sect Master, you are really generous.¡± Huang Dayou couldn¡¯t stop smiling. He hadn¡¯t expected to receive Spirit Stones, and was naturally overjoyed.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t intend to give Huang Dayou too many benefits.


    Actually, 5,000 Spirit Stones might not seem like a lot, but for Yang Chen, the key to Huang Dayou¡¯s explanation of the Treasure was not the Spirit Stones, but his face.


    No matter if he brings up Huang Dayou in the future or not, people in the Yuanshan Sect will treat Huang Dayou with a bit more consideration for Yang Chen¡¯s reputation. After all, no one can guarantee if Huang Dayou has any relationship with Yang Chen or not.


    That¡¯s the real advantage¡ªhis reputation in the Yuanshan Sect is no ordinary matter.


    ¡°The Treasure will open in a month¡¯s time. There¡¯s no need to rush.¡± With Huang Dayou gone now, Yang Chen mumbled to himself, ¡°And the Sect Leader left a few genius disciples with me to go to the realm entrance¡­ This is to give me trouble.¡±


    How could Yang Chen not know what Mu Baisheng meant by this?


    He didn¡¯t even have to think about it to know that the genius disciples left behind were the wildest ones in the Yuanshan Sect at the moment.


    What were these wildest disciples left behind for? To cause trouble for him, of course.

 Chapter 403 - Chapter 403: Chapter 400: You’re Dissatisfied? None of My Business_1

    Chapter 403: Chapter 400: You¡¯re Dissatisfied? None of My Business_1


    Translator: 549690339


    He didn¡¯t believe that after becoming the Young Sect Master, he could make everyone willingly submit to him.


    As the saying goes, one man cannot please everyone. There would always be some people who would not be convinced by his position as the Young Sect Master. And most of those who held such opinions probably thought they were just as talented and powerful as he was.


    While the other disciples went to the entrance of the Secret Realm, these tough ones stayed behind. It was clear that Mu Bai Sheng wanted to use this opportunity to let him assert his authority and teach these people a lesson.


    After all, they would soon enter the Treasure Secret Realm, and while the Yuanshan Sect didn¡¯t necessarily need to be united, it couldn¡¯t be in disarray either.


    As the Young Sect Master, Yang Chen needed to make those wild disciples submit.


    To make them submit, he undoubtedly needed to show his best strength.


    Of course, the premise was that Yang Chen was indeed in no hurry.


    He still had a month¡¯s time, and he did want to use this time to do something to compensate for his inadequacy in the Secret Realm trip.


    When he was in the Trial Tower of Beishan Main City, he had already felt his shortcomings.


    His biggest deficiency was in the Thunderbolt Style.


    Although the power of his Demonic Fire and other techniques was stronger than the Thunderbolt Style, he still relied on the Thunderbolt Style for most of the fights. There was no way around it, as the Thunderbolt Style was his primary cultivation method.


    If he only improved his Martial Arts cultivation but didn¡¯t delve deep enough into the Thunderbolt Style, he could easily cause unstable realms, and it wouldn¡¯t be impossible to fall from his current realm.


    With his current understanding of the Thunderbolt Style, it was already difficult for him to use it effectively. At least when facing strong enemies, the power and capability provided by the Thunderbolt Style were barely enough. It wasn¡¯t that the Mixed Yuan Spear Technique was weak, but that his understanding of the Thunderbolt Style was still inadequate.


    After all, he rose to fame in no time, and he didn¡¯t have much time to study and comprehend the Thunderbolt Style.


    As a result, the Thunderbolt Style worked well for him before reaching the Spiritual Martial Realm 5th Layer but became somewhat unreliable after reaching the 6th Layer.


    He intended to spend some time this month to consolidate the Thunderbolt Style.


    If he could spare some extra time to create more Spirit Talismans, it would be best to deal with the upcoming Treasure Secret Realm trip.


    After all, he could almost guess without thinking that there would be many tough battles to be fought during the Secret Realm trip.


    Just like that, twenty days passed in an instant, leaving only ten more days before the opening of the Treasure Secret Realm.


    It was during these ten days that Yang Chen sat in his cave mansion, meditating and suddenly opened his eyes.


    He sensed something, stretched out his hand, and a vortex of True Qi swirled, unrolling a Spirit Talisman in his hand. As the talisman unfolded, a message gradually resonated.


    ¡°Young Sect Master, there has been a change at the entrance of the Secret Realm. We hope you can come out.¡±


    This talisman was specially set by him.


    There were many formations set up all around his Feitian Peak. Although breaking them was not difficult, with his status, no one would break his formations just to get to him. However, if they couldn¡¯t enter the formations and still needed to notify him, the importance of these talismans became evident.


    As long as the message was stored in the talisman, it would automatically fly towards Yang Chen, making it an extremely common Voice Transmission Talisman.


    Now that he knew there were people looking for him outside, Yang Chen didn¡¯t hesitate. With doubt about what had happened, he rushed out to the outside of the formations.


    As soon as he came out, he saw about forty people standing in the sky outside his Feitian Peak.


    ¡°Young Sect Master!¡±


    ¡°Young Sect Master¡­¡±


    Only about ten people greeted Yang Chen with respect when they saw him.


    This made Yang Chen raise his eyebrows slightly and smile.


    It was clear that these forty people were the last batch of geniuses going to the entrance of the Secret Realm with him. Naturally, there were some quite wild characters among these geniuses. Judging from what he could see now, about ten people had a good attitude towards him, while the others seemed unconvinced by him.


    Yang Chen was very calm about this.


    You don¡¯t believe in me, what does it have to do with me?


    With his hands behind his back, he glanced at those Yuanshan Sect disciples who were still friendly towards him and said, ¡°Senior and junior brothers, I received a message just now saying that there has been an accident with the disciples guarding the entrance of the Secret Realm. Do you know what happened?¡±


    Hearing Yang Chen speak, a twenty-seven or twenty-eight-year-old talent with a ninth-stage Martial Arts cultivation stood up and said respectfully, ¡°Young Sect Master, this is what happened¡­¡±


    Without missing a word, the man recounted the whole process.


    Yang Chen immediately understood and also learned the name of this disciple. He said, ¡°So it was Shao Changkong from the Canghai Sect who intentionally caused trouble for our Yuanshan Sect?¡±


    He had some impression of this Shao Changkong, who was the most outstanding genius of the Canghai Sect in the Genius Selection Competition. Unfortunately, he didn¡¯t make a big impact before being eliminated by someone from the Sun Star Region. Now that Shao Changkong didn¡¯t make a name for himself in the Genius Selection Competition, was he trying to step on their Yuanshan Sect?


    The young man, named Lin Guang, listened to Yang Chen¡¯s words and said solemnly, ¡°Exactly, unfortunately, only Yun Dao can fight against Shao Changkong among the talents under eighteen years old. Moreover, it is still difficult to win. Since Yun Dao is not here, naturally no one can match Shao Changkong.¡±


    ¡°However, Shao Changkong¡¯s provocation is intolerable to our Yuanshan Sect¡¯s talents. Those who fought him among the eighteen-year-olds couldn¡¯t beat him. The truly powerful senior and junior brothers of this generation in their twenties haven¡¯t gone to the entrance of the Secret Realm yet. Naturally, they still couldn¡¯t beat him. We¡¯ve lost quite some face.¡±


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help laughing.


    And those senior and junior brothers spoke in unison, ¡°Young Sect Master, you, as the current Yuanshan Sect¡¯s Young Sect Master, are also the representative of the younger generation of disciples in the Yuanshan Sect. The Sect Master has told us to follow your lead. We hope you can go to the entrance of the Treasure Secret Realm immediately and solve the current problem.¡±


    As the words fell, Yang Chen was about to say something when a few talented students from the Yuanshan Sect on the side became unhappy.


    ¡°A representative of the younger generation? Hmph, him?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m also a talent of the Yuanshan Sect¡¯s younger generation, and I don¡¯t think he can represent me!¡±


    They snorted and sneered continuously.


    Yang Chen heard these words, his eyebrows raised slightly, and he smiled faintly.


    He knew that some things would come when they were meant to come.


    He didn¡¯t mind dealing with his own people¡¯s troubles before settling the problem with the Canghai Sect.

 Chapter 404 - Chapter 404: Chapter 401: I Really Do Have the Courage_1

    Chapter 404: Chapter 401: I Really Do Have the Courage_1


    Translator: 549690339


    Thinking of this, Yang Chen stood with his hands behind his back, looking calmly at those hard-to-deal-with genius talents.


    He was not a person who particularly liked to show off, but since M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng had deliberately left these geniuses here, his intentions were already evident. M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng wanted him to handle these tough challenges and solve the problems as part of his duty as the Young Sect Master.


    If he, as a Young Sect Master, did nothing, then what use would he be as a Young Sect Master?


    Yang Chen understood that his value had to be demonstrated by himself, not given by others.


    Therefore, he didn¡¯t mind showing off a little bit today to let these people know that he, as the Young Sect Master, was not someone who could be questioned and bullied at will.


    Otherwise, anyone could speak to him like this, and anyone could shit and piss on his head. Wouldn¡¯t he be holding back great resentment as the Young Sect Master?


    Yang Chen scanned the surrounding, and then his tone became harsh: ¡°What, do you guys think I¡¯m not suitable to be the representative of the younger generation of Yuanshan Sect?¡±


    ¡°Hmph, Yang Chen, is our meaning not clear enough? With your qualifications, you are not even worthy to be Yuanshan Sect¡¯s genius representative. Hehe, I¡¯m being rather gentle here. To be blunt, I don¡¯t even think you qualify to be the Young Sect Master.¡± A talent around twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old, with sharp teeth and a sharp tongue, coldly scolded.


    Looking at the handsome-faced young man, Yang Chen remained calm and composed: ¡°What¡¯s your name?¡±


    ¡°My name is Zhang Qingfeng. If you ask around, you should know my reputation within Yuanshan Sect. With regards to my contributions to the sect and my talent, which part of it can be matched by a newcomer like you?¡± Zhang Qingfeng sneered.


    Yang Chen shook his head and took a step forward.


    His speed was extremely fast, almost too fast to catch.


    Yang Chen used the Lightning Movement Technique!


    As soon as he activated the Lightning Movement Technique, combined with the Tai Chu Divine Body, Yang Chen¡¯s speed reached its peak. In Zhang Qingfeng¡¯s eyes, Yang Chen seemed to have turned into a wisp of smoke, and in an instant, appeared right in front of him.


    Zhang Qingfeng had long sensed that Yang Chen would make a move because Yang Chen had not intended to hide it. Naturally, he had made adequate preparations. However, although his preparations were sufficient, Yang Chen¡¯s speed was too fast, and it seemed like a cloud of dust had passed by before Yang Chen disappeared.


    When he reappeared, he had reached Zhang Qingfeng¡¯s face. Zhang Qingfeng subconsciously wanted to resist, but at this moment, thunder rushed in all of a sudden.


    Zhang Qingfeng only felt a trembling throughout his body, as the Thunder Rush was as fast as lightning, and it was too late to defend.


    Zhang Qingfeng screamed, but Yang Chen did not withdraw the force of the thunder. Zhang Qingfeng had no special physique to resist, and his whole body was in so much pain that he was shouting, causing the surrounding geniuses to remember this scene vividly and compare themselves with Zhang Qingfeng.


    ¡°How is this possible?¡±


    ¡°This doesn¡¯t make sense! Zhang Qingfeng and Yang Chen have the same Martial Arts Cultivation Level, both having reached the Ling Wu Realm Peak!¡±


    In fact, the reason Zhang Qingfeng dared to be so arrogant was not only because of his arrogance but also because he had investigated Yang Chen¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation Level beforehand. When everyone learned that Yang Chen¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation Level had reached the astonishing Ling Wu Realm Peak, they were all somewhat shocked.


    However, among the older generation of martial arts geniuses, there were still some who had reached the Ling Wu Realm Peak, like Zhang Qingfeng.


    With the same Martial Arts Cultivation Level as Yang Chen, Zhang Qingfeng believed that even if Yang Chen was stronger than him, he couldn¡¯t be much stronger. When the time came, they would be many people against him. How could they really be afraid of Yang Chen?


    But he soon realized how naive he was.


    With the same Martial Arts Cultivation Level, at the same Ling Wu Realm Peak, he couldn¡¯t even make a single move against Yang Chen. He was instantly subdued. Had Yang Chen not been merciful, he would have been a cold corpse by now.


    Yang Chen had originally come here with the intent to be high-profile. He twisted his neck and said: ¡°Approaching your thirties, and I thought you were incredibly strong? Did you think you were invincible at the Ling Wu Realm Peak? You keep mentioning your contributions to Yuanshan Sect. I, Yang Chen, won the Genius Selection Competition for the sect, and I, Yang Chen, got the Treasure Key for the sect. What have you, Zhang Qingfeng, done for the Yuanshan Sect?¡±


    He had no intention of being merciful to Zhang Qingfeng at all.


    These people were always so self-righteous.


    Without giving them some lessons, they would think they were better than anyone and could do whatever they wanted.


    One piercing remark after another fell, and Yang Chen coldly said: ¡°Are you convinced or not?¡±


    ¡°Now, who else is not convinced?¡±


    Yang Chen was not only questioning Zhang Qingfeng but also everyone present in the scene.


    Because he was using the word ¡°you guys.¡±


    At this questioning, the entire scene became extremely silent.


    In fact, even the few geniuses who had initially shown great respect for Yang Chen¡¯s performance did not genuinely respect and fear him; they just couldn¡¯t defy M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng¡¯s orders. But now, they had nothing to say. Could they defeat a Ling Wu Realm Peak genius in one move? And would Yang Chen be able to do it?


    Yang Chen conquered them through his strength.


    Seeing that Zhang Qingfeng didn¡¯t speak, Yang Chen increased the intensity of his lightning and shouted: ¡°Are you convinced or not?¡±


    ¡°I admit it, I admit it.¡± Zhang Qingfeng couldn¡¯t help but shout.


    It was at this moment when a leisurely voice sounded: ¡°Yang Chen, bullying a Ling Wu Realm Peak practitioner is nothing impressive. If you have the guts, let me accompany you. Do you think you are invincible in the world? Or do you think that no one in Yuanshan Sect can restrain you?¡±


    Upon hearing this, Yang Chen turned his head and saw a long-haired young man in his thirties standing up.


    This man, who seemed to be showing off his Martial Arts Cultivation on purpose, made everyone very aware of the Half-step Yuan Martial Realm emanating from his body.


    ¡°It¡¯s Senior Brother Wu Ming.¡±


    ¡°Senior Brother Wu Ming is making a move.¡±


    ¡°Senior Brother Wu Ming has already reached the Half-step Yuan Martial Realm. Does Yang Chen dare to fight him?¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t think he dares; there¡¯s a whole level difference.¡±


    Upon hearing Wu Ming stepping forward to speak, Yang Chen smiled at the corner of his mouth: ¡°How is it that when I, with my Ling Wu Realm Peak cultivation level, deal with Zhang Qingfeng, who is also at the Ling Wu Realm Peak, I¡¯m bullying him? On the contrary, by trying to fight me with your Half-step Yuan Martial Realm cultivation level, don¡¯t you think you¡¯re the one bullying me?¡±


    It¡¯s interesting how unreasonable these people can be when they speak.


    Only then did Senior Brother Wu Ming realize, right, Yang Chen was also at the Ling Wu Realm Peak. It¡¯s just that he had just seen Yang Chen instantly defeat Zhang Qingfeng, so he thought Yang Chen¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation was not as simple as the Ling Wu Realm Peak.


    But now it was too late to change his words, Wu Ming sneered: ¡°What, Yang Chen, don¡¯t you have the guts to fight?¡±


    ¡°Sorry, I really do have the guts!¡± Yang Chen let go of Zhang Qingfeng and slowly stood up.

 Chapter 405 - Chapter 405: Chapter 402: Who Else is Dissatisfied?_1

    Chapter 405: Chapter 402: Who Else is Dissatisfied?_1


    Translator: 549690339


    Looking at Zhang Qingfeng again, he was already covered in charred blackness, having been struck by thunder and lightning. At the moment, he is barely standing in the air, crying and shouting, ¡°Senior Brother Wu Ming, you must help me get my revenge. This kid is too arrogant and treats everyone as nothing.¡±


    As for the geniuses watching the battle, they were shocked by Yang Chen¡¯s words.


    At first, they admired Yang Chen very much. After all, how old was Yang Chen? He was only about sixteen years old, defeating and killing geniuses in their twenties with ease. When considering Yang Chen¡¯s age, his talent was truly remarkable.


    However, youthfulness often breeds arrogance, and this is what they were witnessing.


    Yang Chen won against Zhang Qingfeng, but now, he had become extremely arrogant and dared to challenge and accept Wu Ming¡¯s challenge.


    This was a match between the Ling Wu Realm peak and a half-step Yuan Martial Realm, and it seemed almost impossible for Yang Chen to have any chance of victory.


    Clearly, they didn¡¯t know that Yang Chen had defeated Shao Ming in Beishan Main City earlier with his Ling Wu Realm peak cultivation.


    At this moment, not only were the people watching the battle bewildered, but even Wu Ming himself felt that Yang Chen was overly arrogant and had made a death-seeking choice. He sneered, ¡°Yang Chen, you¡¯re really interesting. Since you sincerely want to fight me, fine, I don¡¯t mind teaching you a lesson and showing you that there are always stronger people out there. As our junior brother, you need to show more respect to us. What kind of rubbish Young Sect Master are you!¡±


    As Wu Ming finished speaking, he exaggeratedly released his full Martial Arts cultivation, the shocking cultivation of a half-step Yuan Martial Realm on display.


    He wanted to deter Yang Chen.


    However, Yang Chen appeared calm and collected, seemingly unaffected by Wu Ming¡¯s display of strength at all.


    ¡°Take this!¡± Wu Ming saw that Yang Chen was showing no signs of being affected, and with a raise of his eyebrows, he immediately struck out with a palm.


    With this palm, an astonishing amount of True Qi transformed into a hurricane reaching several dozen feet high. The roaring hurricane formed and directly charged towards Yang Chen.


    ¡°Wind Sky Palm, it seems that Senior Brother Wu Ming has already mastered the Wind Sky Palm.¡±


    Many people were terrified, their gazes filled with shock as they looked at the hurricane.


    However, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but laugh.


    It seemed that Wu Ming was still intoxicated with the power of his Wind Sky Palm, unaware that his technique was filled with flaws and only possessed a superficial strength. Although the hurricane was indeed powerful, it moved slowly and couldn¡¯t even gather True Qi properly as it was launched.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t even bother looking at the hurricane because it posed no threat to him due to its slow speed.


    He leaped forward, completely ignoring the hurricane, and charged directly towards Wu Ming.


    Seeing Yang Chen disregard his hurricane and approach him directly, Wu Ming¡¯s expression changed, and he shouted, ¡°Kid, I know you have some tricks up your sleeve when it comes to speed. Unfortunately, have you ever considered what the most powerful technique of our sect is? How could a novice like you see through its essence!¡±


    As Wu Ming¡¯s words fell, he immediately slapped out his palm.


    In an instant, several dozens of feet tall huge mountains appeared in the sky.


    These mountains are surrounded by magnetic forces, giving people a strange feeling.


    ¡°It¡¯s the Primordial Magnetism Spirit Mountain!¡±


    ¡°Primordial Magnetism Spirit Mountain, this is our sect¡¯s renowned skill, the Primordial Mountain Technique. Senior Brother Wu Ming has actually refined such a powerful Primordial Magnetism Spirit Mountain!¡±


    Seeing the Primordial Magnetism Spirit Mountain unveiled, Yang Chen¡¯s eyebrows also raised slightly.


    It seemed that Wu Ming was bringing out his full abilities.


    What is the Primordial Magnetism Spirit Mountain?


    The origin of the Yuanshan Sect is related to this Primordial Magnetism Spirit Mountain. The sect¡¯s unique skill is called the Primordial Mountain Technique. Those who practice it can refine the Primordial Magnetism Spirit Mountain within their bodies based on their True Qi and the influence of the Five Elements of the Earth, allowing them to defend against enemies.


    However, compared to the real thing, Wu Ming¡¯s Primordial Magnetism Spirit Mountain is just an illusion made of True Qi and not tangible. Naturally, its power can only be exerted at one or two percent of its full potential, making it far less threatening than the real Primordial Magnetism Spirit Mountain.


    What is the effect of this Primordial Magnetism Spirit Mountain?


    It¡¯s the power of attraction.


    The magnetic force on the mountains can attract those with True Qi in their bodies, making them lose control and be forcibly controlled by the magnetic force.


    Combined with Wu Ming¡¯s exceedingly powerful Wind Sky Palm, it forms a perfect pairing.


    At this moment, Yang Chen¡¯s body is being uncontrollably pulled towards the Primordial Magnetism Spirit Mountain.


    ¡°Yang Chen is going to lose!¡±


    ¡°Sure enough, compared to Senior Brother Wu Ming, Yang Chen still falls short. This Primordial Magnetism Spirit Mountain can only be controlled by someone with a half-step Yuan Martial Realm cultivation level like Senior Brother Wu Ming.¡±


    ¡°Senior Brother Wu Ming is really amazing!¡±


    The crowd never stopped discussing, all thinking that Yang Chen¡¯s defeat was nearly a certainty.


    But at this time, Yang Chen remained incredibly calm, showing no signs of panic. As his body was being pulled towards the Primordial Magnetism Spirit Mountain, he suddenly struck out with a palm.


    The next moment, the essence and blood of the Black Mountain Black Bear surged out, converging into a phantom palm. As the phantom palm materialized, it suddenly expanded until it was the same size as the Primordial Magnetism Spirit Mountain. Then, it abruptly bombarded the magnetic mountain.


    ¡°What is this!¡±


    ¡°Not good!¡± Wu Ming, who was no stranger to battle, felt a terrifying force emanating from the phantom palm. His entire body became dumbfounded as he tried to use the Primordial Magnetism Spirit Mountain to counter the attack.


    However, with a thunderous boom in the next moment, nothing could stop the path of the phantom palm. Following the loud rumble, the Primordial Magnetism Spirit Mountain was instantly shattered.


    Immediately after, the phantom palm continued unimpeded and struck Wu Ming¡¯s body.


    ¡°Gulp.¡± Wu Ming felt a sweet sensation in his throat and spat out blood.


    The next moment, Yang Chen instantly appeared beside Wu Ming, and lightning coiled around Wu Ming¡¯s body as Yang Chen spoke coldly, ¡°Now, do you submit?¡±


    Yang Chen defeated Wu Ming without even using thirty percent of his strength.


    It was very normal.


    As a half-step Yuan Martial Realm prodigy, Shao Ming was an exceptional fighter even among peers within the same realm and could challenge regular Yuan Martial Realm opponents. But what could Wu Ming accomplish? To Yang Chen, Wu Ming was just a regular half-step Yuan Martial Realm cultivator. If Yang Chen could defeat Shao Ming, dealing with Wu Ming would be a piece of cake.


    However, Wu Ming hardly understood any of this. At this moment, feeling the pain from the lightning, he screamed, ¡°I admit defeat, I admit defeat!¡±


    ¡°So now, is there anyone else who is dissatisfied?¡± Yang Chen scanned the area with a cold stare.


    He released his full aura, engulfing the entire scene. Although he only had a Ling Wu Realm peak cultivation, the dense aura of True Qi was so intimidating that the entire scene fell silent, and no one spoke a word.

 Chapter 406 - Chapter 406: Chapter 403: Heading Straight to the Frontline_1

    Chapter 406: Chapter 403: Heading Straight to the Frontline_1


    Translator: 549690339


    In the field, it was not just Wu Ming who was at the half-step Yuan Martial Realm. Apart from Wu Ming, Yang Chen observed and found about four or five geniuses at the half-step Yuan Martial Realm. Most of them were in their thirties, and there were no top geniuses who had reached the Yuan Martial Realm before the age of forty.


    These half-step Yuan martial realm geniuses, seeing Yang Chen defeating Wu Ming in just four or five rounds, dared not make a sound. They were all shocked by Yang Chen¡¯s strong strength.


    From the beginning, they dared to trouble Yang Chen because they had inquired about Yang Chen¡¯s strength beforehand. They found out that Yang Chen was just a kid at the Ling Wu Realm Peak, and combined with their martial arts cultivation, they thought they could easily teach Yang Chen a lesson.


    Then Yang Chen was supposed to know that it was not his turn to be the head yet, and it was too early for him, the young sect master, to deter them.


    But now¡­


    Wu Ming¡¯s miserable state made them dare not step forward. Their strength compared to Wu Ming was more or less the same, not much stronger. And Yang Chen defeated Wu Ming swiftly and easily. If they went up, they were afraid that the result would not be much better than Wu Ming¡¯s.


    At this time, Yang Chen carefully observed and analyzed the level of the surrounding geniuses.


    Yang Chen murmured in his heart, ¡°It seems that the geniuses of the Yuan Mountain Gate are still somewhat inferior compared to those of the Beishan Main City.¡±


    Within the Yuan Mountain Gate, there were no Yuan martial realm geniuses under the age of forty. Most of them were at the half-step Yuan martial realm, and the weaker ones were only at the Ling Wu realm peak. While in Beishan Main City, there should be one or two Yuan martial realm experts under the age of forty, which was stronger than Yuan Mountain Gate.


    This was already quite remarkable. For example, Shao Ming, who reached the half-step Yuan martial realm at the age of twenty and shocked the four directions, was called a demon genius. But it was not an easy task for Shao Ming to achieve the Yuan martial realm.


    Moreover, how many geniuses like Shao Ming are there?


    He had learned a lot about the strengths of these geniuses in the Yuan Mountain Gate and released Wu Ming with a loosen of his hand at this moment.


    Looking at Yang Chen¡¯s eyes, Wu Ming was filled with fear and involuntarily retreated several steps.


    But Yang Chen had his hands behind his back, looking indifferent. Seeing no one saying anything, he nodded secretly.


    It seemed that the deterrent effect had been achieved, and no one dared to disobey him now.


    Yang Chen said expressionlessly, ¡°Since none of you disobeys, then from now on, whatever I, the young sect master, say, you will listen. There are rules to be followed. If you still feel unconvinced, you are welcome to challenge me. If you think someone can do better than me and can win against me, my position is open for you. If you can¡¯t do that, then don¡¯t talk too much.¡±


    For a moment, silence prevailed.


    Only then did Yang Chen say with his hands behind him, ¡°Alright, since I have nothing else to say, let¡¯s head straight to the secret realm entrance.¡±


    When setting out, Yang Chen called several elders with high Martial Arts Cultivation to follow and protect the law, and also learned that Mu Baisheng had already gone to the entrance of the Secret Realm to wait, but had no intention of appearing. Yang Chen couldn¡¯t afford to waste any more time, so he led a team of genius martial artists directly to the start.


    The place was not far, roughly two days away. A team of geniuses arrived at the entrance of the Secret Realm.


    Upon arrival, Yang Chen also witnessed the grand size of this event, with a vast swath of people and the air full of people standing in high positions. Various sects were crowded together, with quarrels, insults, and some who even fought. The scene was chaotic beyond description.


    There were also some loose repairers who hid and dared not speak, but it was not difficult to see that they were all here for the Thousand-Year Treasure.


    ¡°This Thousand-Year Treasure is indeed once in a millennium, and there are so many people. The number that Huang Dayou mentioned is obviously just the number from before. Now, with the treasure starting soon, the number has increased even more.¡± Yang Chen looked around and thought to himself.


    There was no way, since ancient times there has been no shortage of people who love to take advantage of opportunities.


    While pondering, an elder with a half-step True Martial Realm cultivation from Yuan Mountain Gate stepped forward and shouted, ¡°Make way, we are from the Yuan Mountain Gate, let us pass.¡±


    This remark spread like a stone sinking into the ocean. Just a few people turned their heads to look, and soon, no one was paying attention.


    This made the elder in the half-step True Martial Realm furious, and in an instant, he released his martial arts cultivation. Suddenly, everyone around him was shocked, and some with low martial arts cultivation were even scared to shudder by such a strong power.


    This elder coldly said, ¡°Those who know their place, make way quickly. If you want to die, I won¡¯t mind obliging you.¡±


    Really, why doesn¡¯t anyone take me seriously when I¡¯m speaking nicely? Must I be rude?


    Indeed, people are like this ¨C good people are easily bullied, and that¡¯s the truth.


    With the elder¡¯s cold demeanor and cultivation on display, no one dared to ignore him.


    ¡°It¡¯s a powerful person from Yuan Mountain Gate.¡±


    ¡°Half-step True Martial Realm!¡±


    ¡°What a strong martial arts cultivation.¡±


    ¡°Just make way, don¡¯t get yourself killed.¡±


    These people all made way one after another, not daring to defy.


    In an instant, the road was clear, and the team from Yuan Mountain Gate arrived directly at the frontline of the Secret Realm entrance.


    The closest position to the Secret Realm entrance was already occupied by the Three Hegemons and the Six Sects, but compared to the others, the location was relatively sparse. When Yang Chen¡¯s group from Yuan Mountain Gate arrived, they immediately attracted the attention of the genius disciples and elders stationed here.


    ¡°It¡¯s the genius of Yuan Mountain Gate!¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s Yang Chen!¡±


    ¡°I see Yang Chen!¡±


    ¡°Ah, Yang Chen is so handsome, leading a large group of people from Yuan Mountain Gate.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s the people from Yuan Mountain Gate.¡±


    For a moment, there was a lot of discussion.


    Of course, the girls from Yanhua Pool also saw Yang Chen, and they all greeted him one after another, shouting, ¡°Yang Chen, look here, look at Yang Chen.¡±


    Yang Chen naturally responded politely, and went straight to the frontline, where Yuan Mountain Gate was stationed at the entrance of the Secret Realm.


    Yuan Mountain Gate¡¯s stationed location at the entrance to the Secret Realm was one of the closest positions in the front, so it was not difficult to find. However, when Yang Chen arrived, he found that this front position was not only occupied by the Three Hegemons, but also by three or five unknown forces that had formed a stalemate with the Three Hegemons!


    This puzzled Yang Chen, but he had no time to think about it now. As he entered the crowd of people stationed at the Yuan Mountain Gate, a group of geniuses from the Yuan Mountain Gate cried, ¡°Young Sect Master, you¡¯re finally here.¡±


    ¡°Young Sect Master!¡±


    ¡°Young Sect Master, you¡¯re here.¡±


    Although Yang Chen had only been in the sect for a short time, there was only one young sect master in the sect, and those with low martial arts cultivation naturally regarded Yang Chen as the center of the geniuses. When they suffered, the first person they thought of was Yang Chen.

 Chapter 407 - Chapter 407: Chapter 404: Finding a Venue_1

    Chapter 407: Chapter 404: Finding a Venue_1


    Translator: 549690339


    Yang Chen had some understanding of the situation and seeing the agitated expression of the disciple, he couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°I already know what happened. How is the situation now? How many of our fellow disciples have been injured?¡±


    ¡°Six have suffered serious injuries.¡± The disciple pointed back. ¡°As for those with minor injuries, I¡¯m afraid there are at least several dozen.¡±


    Yang Chen glanced over and indeed saw six fellow disciples lying there, seriously injured and in the process of recovering.


    This made Yang Chen¡¯s face tense, and his expression gradually grew grim.


    If only one or two disciples were injured, it would have been tolerable. But with six injured, and with the severity of their wounds, he could not remain indifferent as the Junior Sect Master of Yuanshan Sect. In his position, he had to handle the responsibilities that came with it.


    Clearly, the Canghai Sect had gone too far.


    Yang Chen asked, ¡°What exactly happened? Wasn¡¯t it just a fight with the Canghai Sect? How did so many disciples get injured?¡±


    ¡°Junior Sect Master, it did start as a friendly competition, but who would have thought that after the Canghai Sect took advantage and gained the upper hand, they began to provoke and insult our Yuanshan Sect. How could our fellow disciples stand it? At first, the Sect Leader and elders weren¡¯t here, so of course, they got angry and fought against the Canghai Sect¡¯s disciples.¡±


    The disciple clenched his teeth and said, ¡°But I don¡¯t know where the Canghai Sect got the information, that our Yuanshan Sect¡¯s main forces were absent and their geniuses could outstrip ours, causing our Yuanshan Sect to suffer a lot in this dispute.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Yang Chen had a general idea of the sequence of events.


    At the very beginning, the trouble began simply because of Shao Changkong¡¯s unilateral provocation.


    How could the geniuses of the Yuanshan Sect tolerate such a provocation? Shao Changkong challenged those of his generation, naturally, those in his generation confronted Shao Changkong. They lost by just one move and were defeated by Shao Changkong.


    However, after the Canghai Sect won, they continued to insult and provoke the Yuanshan Sect. Unable to endure it, the disciples began challenging the Canghai Sect on all fronts. Such a series of clashes eventually led to this miserable situation.


    Yang Chen understood the intentions behind the Canghai Sect¡¯s actions.


    After all, the Canghai Sect¡¯s real enemies were only the Yuanshan Sect and Beishan Main City. They didn¡¯t take the so-called geniuses of the other six sects seriously. Since they didn¡¯t dare provoke the Beishan Main City, they naturally targeted the Yuanshan Sect.


    Even before entering the Secret Realm, they wanted to weaken their enemy¡¯s strength significantly, which would be pleasing to anyone.


    That was the purpose of the Canghai Sect.


    But if they really considered the Yuanshan Sect as an easy target, they were thinking too much.


    Yang Chen asked, ¡°The provocation started with Shao Changkong, so what exactly did he say during the initial provocation?¡±


    ¡°Shao Changkong said that all of our Yuanshan Sect¡¯s disciples are useless, and that none of our peers can be his match. Junior Sect Master, we absolutely cannot tolerate this!¡± The disciples clenched their teeth, their anger plain to see.


    Upon hearing this, Yang Chen nodded, having more or less figured things out, and also formulated a counterattack plan.


    ¡°Two hundred Yuanshan Sect disciples, come with me to the Canghai Sect as guests!¡± Yang Chen waved his hand.


    Many of the disciples were full of vitality and quickly gathered, following closely behind Yang Chen.


    When it came to visiting the Canghai Sect, their blood was boiling. They had enough of the humiliation they suffered from the beginning, and now that Yang Chen was leading them to regain their dignity as the Junior Sect Master and their commander, how could they refuse?


    In an instant, a large contingent of people rushed towards the location where the Canghai Sect was stationed.


    Soon, the geniuses of the Canghai Sect also noticed Yang Chen and his group.


    ¡°It¡¯s the Yuanshan Sect.¡±


    ¡°Haha, what are the Yuanshan Sect people here for? Are they so angry that they want to fight again?¡±


    ¡°Fight? What are they going to use to fight? Haven¡¯t they been scared off? How dare they have the courage to fight against our Canghai Sect¡¯s geniuses again? Do they not know that our Canghai Sect¡¯s geniuses are a step above their Yuanshan Sect¡¯s?¡±


    ¡°Hehe, the disciples of the Yuanshan Sect really are weak.¡±


    While the Yuanshan Sect was grieving, the Canghai Sect was rejoicing over their victory, naturally feeling elated.


    This was one of the benefits they gained from defeating the Yuanshan Sect, as it boosted their morale.


    Of course, as their morale increased, their eyes also grew more arrogant. They felt a sense of superiority, believing that the disciples of the Canghai Sect were far better than those of the Yuanshan Sect.


    This also made them completely dismissive when the disciples of the Yuanshan Sect arrived. They didn¡¯t take it seriously, feeling incredibly excited, thinking that the opportunity to show off themselves had come again.


    ¡°Oh, look who it is! It¡¯s the fellow disciples of the Yuanshan Sect! What wind brought you here?¡±


    ¡°Please sit down! Look at your angry faces, anger is bad for your health. If there¡¯s a problem, why not sit down and talk about it? Why be so angry?¡±


    ¡°Yeah, someone who doesn¡¯t know might think that the Yuanshan Sect is angry, while someone else might think that the Yuanshan Sect has no tolerance at all. They lost just a few rounds and got so angry?¡±


    Hearing these mocking words, the disciples of the Yuanshan Sect were very angry.


    Their chests heaved with rage, unable to contain their fury.


    As for Yang Chen, he was much calmer. He watched the disciples of the Canghai Sect indifferently and said calmly, ¡°I am the Junior Sect Master of the Yuanshan Sect, Yang Chen.¡±


    ¡°Oh, the Junior Sect Master, so what?¡±


    ¡°Haha, so it¡¯s the Junior Sect Master. Tsk tsk, what does that have to do with us?¡±


    Yang Chen saw their disdainful expressions, realizing that the Canghai Sect was doing it intentionally. He didn¡¯t believe these people were unaware of him, so he casually said, ¡°Enough, let¡¯s not waste words. I¡¯ll be straightforward. It¡¯s quite simple, actually. I, Yang Chen, will sit here today, and as long as any genius of my generation from the Canghai Sect can defeat me, I, Yang Chen, will offer up 5 million Spirit Stones and perform ten kowtows to your Canghai Sect right here today!¡±


    Since they were looking to regain their dignity, they had to have the momentum to do so.


    Indeed, there was no need for unnecessary words. Just get straight to the point.


    In an instant, the Canghai Sect disciples who were initially mocking them were completely stunned by Yang Chen¡¯s words.


    One sentence ¨C if anyone of my generation can defeat me, I will offer 5 million Spirit Stones!


    Yang Chen¡¯s intention couldn¡¯t be clearer.


    Among my generation, none of you in the Canghai Sect can be my opponent.

 Chapter 408 - Chapter 408: Chapter 405: A Narrow Victory?_1

    Chapter 408: Chapter 405: A Narrow Victory?_1


    Translator: 549690339


    This is repaying in kind, how Shao Changkong of Canghai Sect criticized our Yuanshan Sect, now we Yuanshan Sect, will pay it back to your Canghai Sect. So as not to make people think that Yuanshan Sect doesn¡¯t understand reciprocity.


    However, Yang Chen is more subtle. He doesn¡¯t say that none of the talents of your Canghai Sect are his opponents, but instead says who can defeat me will be rewarded with Spirit Stones! Otherwise, not giving anything to those who hang around, how can anyone be crazy enough to challenge you?


    If there¡¯s no challenge, how do we reclaim our reputation?


    As soon as Yang Chen¡¯s voice fell, not only was the Canghai Sect surprised, but other sects also heard Yang Chen¡¯s deliberately amplified voice. Yang Chen indeed didn¡¯t intend to hide it. On the contrary, he wanted everyone to know about his challenge to the Canghai Sect¡¯s geniuses.


    It¡¯s more fun for everyone to see. Otherwise, how can it be called reciprocity?


    ¡°This Yang Chen is too confident, challenging all the geniuses of the Canghai Sect?¡±


    ¡°Isn¡¯t he afraid of being ganged up on?¡±


    ¡°That Shao Changkong is not a pushover either.¡±


    ¡°I think this Yang Chen seems to be a bit arrogant. Now that he¡¯s the Young Sect Master of Yuanshan Sect, he can¡¯t even touch the south, west, and north?¡±


    ¡°Hmph, just wait, pride comes before a fall.¡±


    For a time, the onlookers held different opinions and thoughts.


    As for the Canghai Sect, due to Yang Chen¡¯s provocation, after a brief silence, a commotion ensued. Quite a few fiery geniuses stood up unwillingly after hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, pointing at Yang Chen and shouting.


    ¡°Yang Chen, who the hell do you think you are?¡±


    ¡°Challenging our Canghai Sect, who do you think you are?¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen, I am Lu Yunxing of the Canghai Sect. I¡¯m nineteen years old this year and considered a genius of your generation. What do you say? Do you have the courage to compete?¡± Lu Yunxing squinted his eyes, stood out from the crowd, and shouted.


    He was eager to prove himself. For him, if he could defeat Yang Chen, it would mean he would be famous in one fell swoop. The situation of being surrounded by so many people today is quite rare.


    What has always bothered Lu Yunxing is that he missed the Genius Selection Competition this year because he turned eighteen. Hence, he wanted to make a name for himself and be admired, but lacked the opportunity.


    Now, the opportunity has come.


    He knew that Yang Chen¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation during the Genius Selection Competition was at the Sixth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm. Even if it¡¯s stronger now, it¡¯s not that much stronger.


    While his Martial Arts Cultivation is at the Ling Wu Realm Seventh Layer!


    He had also heard that Yang Chen had defeated many higher-level geniuses with his Sixth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm cultivation, but since he hadn¡¯t seen it, he naturally didn¡¯t take it to heart. He had quite a few hidden tricks up his sleeve and didn¡¯t feel that Yang Chen¡¯s abilities would work on him like they had before.


    This was the reason why he dared to stand up today. If he can defeat Yang Chen with his Ling Wu Realm Seventh Layer Martial Arts Cultivation, he would become famous!


    ¡°Yang Chen, let me see how powerful you really are.¡± Lu Yunxing¡¯s eyes revealed an impatient look. He gritted his teeth and immediately rushed towards Yang Chen.


    Yang Chen glanced at Lu Yunxing¡¯s Ling Wu Realm Seventh Layer Martial Arts Cultivation, squinted his eyes, and with a wave of his hand, the electric light crisscrossed and turned into an Electric Dragon, rushing towards Lu Yunxing.


    ¡°Just a mere Electric Dragon, you must look down on me.¡± Lu Yunxing sneered, using his moves to try and dissolve Yang Chen¡¯s Electric Dragon.


    However, Lu Yunxing suddenly discovered that his moves seemed to be hitting a rock with an egg against this Electric Dragon. This made him resort to a ruthless move, sending out a flurry of flames to form a stalemate with Yang Chen¡¯s Electric Dragon.


    Yang Chen¡¯s martial arts cultivation did not show up.


    It¡¯s naturally impossible for him to show his Ling Wu Realm Peak strength that hurriedly. If he reveals it so soon, would the Canghai Sect¡¯s geniuses still dare to fight him? If he only defeats a few little shrimps, how can he really embarrass the Canghai Sect? Therefore, Yang Chen wasn¡¯t in a hurry to use his means, even this Electric Dragon was only slightly driven by the power of the Heavenly Thunder Origin.


    Yang Chen leisurely controlled the Electric Dragon, creating an illusion of a hard fight against Lu Yunxing.


    ¡°This¡­¡±


    ¡°The Young Sect Master is having a hard time dealing with just one Lu Yunxing? Among the Canghai Sect, there are more than just one or two geniuses stronger than Lu Yunxing¡­¡±


    Many of the Yuanshan Sect geniuses who saw Yang Chen struggle to defeat Lu Yunxing had expressions that didn¡¯t look good. They initially thought that Yang Chen was very powerful, with his words at the beginning being so domineering, yet now he suddenly appeared so weak, making them feel a lack of confidence.


    However, for those several Half-step Yuan Martial Realm senior brothers who had witnessed Yang Chen¡¯s shots, it wasn¡¯t the case.


    Seeing Yang Chen¡¯s hidden clumsiness, not even using one-tenth of his strength, they could more or less guess Yang Chen¡¯s purpose, so they naturally wouldn¡¯t say anything.


    In the end, it took about a cup of tea¡¯s time for Yang Chen to barely secure a narrow victory and defeated Lu Yunxing.


    Seeing that Yang Chen had a hard time beating Lu Yunxing, there was no lack of talents who wanted to make a name for themselves and rise to prominence by stepping on Yang Chen.


    For a time, many of those in the Canghai Sect who were initially hesitant saw this and those who were at least stronger than Lu Yunxing stood up, most of them being around eighteen to twenty years old. Although they couldn¡¯t participate in the Genius Selection Competition, they were considered to be in the same generation as Yang Chen, at least not against the rules.


    Most of these geniuses have martial arts cultivation around the Seventh Layer of the Spirit Martial Realm, consciously a bit stronger than Yang Chen. They stepped forward and challenged him one after another.


    Yang Chen naturally wouldn¡¯t refuse, engaging in fights against these geniuses once again.


    He Shangfeng, the Sect Leader of the Canghai Sect, was naturally present at the event for many of their geniuses to enter the Emperor¡¯s Treasure.


    In addition, He Qiushui and many other Elders were also there, just not showing themselves.


    At this moment, watching the geniuses and Yang Chen¡¯s fight, an Elder beside him couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Sect Leader, this Yang Chen is really asking for humiliation. It seems that after the Genius Selection Competition, his strength hasn¡¯t improved much. He even wants to show off by fighting our Canghai Sect geniuses. Does he even know his own weight?¡±


    ¡°Lu Yunxing is excellent, but not a first-rate genius. Yang Chen struggled to defeat him. When faced with first-rate geniuses, they will learn of the power of our Canghai Sect.¡±


    Hearing the words of these Elders, He Qiushui frowned and said nothing.


    Is it really as simple as what these Elders say?


    Did Yang Chen defeat Lu Yunxing only by a narrow margin?

 Chapter 409 - Chapter 409: Chapter 406: Shao Changkong Takes Action_1

    Chapter 409: Chapter 406: Shao Changkong Takes Action_1


    Translator: 549690339


    It wasn¡¯t that she had no feelings for her own Canghai Sect, or that she wanted to boost others ¡® morale while tarnishing her sect¡¯s prestige. It was just that the Yang Chen she knew wasn¡¯t the kind of person who would come forward to brag without confidence. She felt that if Yang Chen could say such things, it meant that he had the confidence to back it up.


    Moreover¡­


    Comparatively, she hoped even more that Yang Chen could win and teach these Canghai Sect geniuses a lesson, making them realize that there are always stronger people and higher mountains beyond.


    He Qiushui sighed.


    When her senior brother He Yunxiao was leading the Canghai Sect, they were thriving. Although there was a significant gap between them and Beishan Main City, the geniuses of the Canghai Sect at that time didn¡¯t have such shortsightedness. However, the current Canghai Sect disciples were stubborn, arrogant, and self-absorbed, regarding no one as a match.


    This was not the Canghai Sect she wanted to see.


    He Qiushui thought to herself.


    Listening to the words of the Elders beside him, He Shangfeng touched his chin and said with a seemingly kind and harmless smile, ¡°This Yang Chen is still a bit too young and arrogant, which is not uncommon. It¡¯s not strange that this time he¡¯ll have a confrontation with our Canghai Sect; consider it a free lesson for him from our sect.¡±


    Although his words seemed calm, it seemed as if he was trying to educate a junior. However, the hint of mockery in his words couldn¡¯t be more obvious. He clearly didn¡¯t think that Yang Chen could gain any advantage and benefit from challenging the many geniuses of Canghai Sect.


    ¡°The Sect Leader is correct.¡±


    ¡°The Sect Leader¡¯s words are very reasonable.¡±


    Upon hearing He Shangfeng¡¯s words, these Elders were eager to flatter him.


    However, just after he finished his speech,


    The genius named Huang Feng, who challenged Yang Chen after Lu Yunxing, was defeated by Yang Chen after having an ¡®accidental victory¡¯.


    At that time, He Shangfeng, who was enjoying the flattery of the people around him, couldn¡¯t maintain his happy expression.


    He had confidently just said that the geniuses of the Canghai Sect would teach Yang Chen a free lesson, but Yang Chen had won in the blink of an eye. Although Yang Chen gained victory by chance, he ultimately won, and that was the fact!


    It felt just like being slapped in the face.


    As soon as he finished his speech, Yang Chen shut his mouth with his actions, telling him what a foolish thing he just said.


    Seeing their embarrassed Sect Leader, the Elders realized that they had slapped the wrong person, and quickly said, ¡°Sect Leader, Yang Chen merely won by chance against Huang Feng. There are still many more outstanding talents in our sect than Huang Feng.¡±


    ¡°Exactly, Sect Leader, let¡¯s just let Yang Chen be arrogant for a while. Soon, he will learn about the elite power of our Canghai Sect!¡±


    The words spoken, He Shangfeng¡¯s expression finally began to recover somewhat, and he said, ¡°I want to see what more tricks Yang Chen has up his sleeve!¡±


    He was curious to see what other tricks Yang Chen hadn¡¯t used yet.


    However¡­


    Yang Chen only used one method.


    Indeed, when dealing with Lu Yunxing at the beginning, Yang Chen only used one Thunderbolt Style. And when he fought against Huang Feng, the method he used was still the same for the Thunderbolt Style. Now, as he faces another new genius from the Canghai Sect, he astonishingly continues with the same unwavering Thunderbolt Style.


    If no one knew better, they might think that Yang Chen only has this one method.


    However, during the Genius Selection Competition, many people were well aware that Yang Chen had more than just this method.


    Yet now, Yang Chen only has this one method¡ªwhich indicates that he hasn¡¯t even unleashed his real strength yet.


    Due to this¡­


    He won!


    He won twice.


    He won three times.


    Until about half a day had passed, no one could defeat Yang Chen.


    Every time Yang Chen defeated an opponent, it was only a matter of luck, which made many people feel an illusion¡ªa sense of being able to defeat Yang Chen, but ultimately being defeated by him in the end!


    Even though He Shangfeng was foolish, he could see that Yang Chen¡¯s victories were not due to luck. This Yang Chen¡¯s strength far surpassed the geniuses of the Canghai Sect, so he deliberately played with them and slapped their faces!


    He could see it, but the young geniuses couldn¡¯t.


    Many people still thought that Yang Chen had only won by chance, but after a series of defeats against so many geniuses, they had no more to challenge Yang Chen.


    Seeing that no one came forward, Yang Chen lazily said, ¡°Is the Canghai Sect really so incompetent? I, Yang Chen, am sitting here, allowing you numerous geniuses to challenge me in turn. I, Yang Chen, don¡¯t even have time to catch my breath, and yet you still can¡¯t win. Just how useless are the geniuses of the Canghai Sect?¡±


    In an instant, the disciples of the Yuanshan Sect joined Yang Chen in shouting.


    The anger they felt just now was finally unleashed at this point.


    They had been holding back their rage for too long and had been waiting for this moment, waiting for Yang Chen to give them a chance. Now that the opportunity came, and they held the upper hand in the Yuanshan Sect, they didn¡¯t hesitate to say a few more words.


    The Canghai Sect disciples were utterly humiliated. They had just found a sense of superiority by bullying the Yuanshan Sect, but in the blink of an eye, they were being retaliated against. Moreover, Yang Chen was far more brutal than the Canghai Sect and had completely turned the tables by himself.


    They wondered if he was ever tired?


    What they didn¡¯t know was that Yang Chen had not yet exerted his true strength.


    He had simply used the Thunderbolt Style, which didn¡¯t consume much True Qi. Even now, he had consumed less than a single CD of his True Qi.


    Noticing the timing, Yang Chen slowly stood up, ¡°I heard that the most powerful genius in the same generation of the Canghai Sect is Shao Changkong. Just now, our senior and junior brothers said that there is no one in the same generation of the Yuanshan Sect who can compete with him. Now, I, Yang Chen, have come. Where is Shao Changkong? What, he doesn¡¯t have the courage to fight?¡±


    Things couldn¡¯t end well at this point.


    If the Canghai Sect bullied the Yuanshan Sect disciples ten times worse, Yang Chen would return it tenfold.


    Moreover, it could be considered reprisal against He Shangfeng for He Yunxiao¡¯s sake.


    ¡°Yeah, where is Shao Changkong of the Canghai Sect?¡±


    ¡°Haha, that coward Shao Changkong wouldn¡¯t dare to fight our Young Master.¡±


    ¡°Shao Changkong was quite good at boasting just now, saying that none of our same-generation Yuanshan Sect disciples are a match for him. What about now? Is he too scared to come out?¡±


    As the geniuses from Yuanshan Sect talked, a loud voice suddenly echoed, ¡°That¡¯s right, what I said still stands. In the same generation within the Yuanshan Sect, indeed, no one is a match for me, Shao Changkong!¡±

 Chapter 410 - Chapter 410: Chapter 407: Have You No Shame?_1

    Chapter 410: Chapter 407: Have You No Shame?_1


    Translator: 549690339


    The one speaking was naturally Shao Changkong.


    At this moment, Shao Changkong¡¯s appearance attracted a lot of attention. For a time, those geniuses from the Canghai Sect seemed to have found their backbone and savior, and their eyes glowed as they looked at Shao Changkong. Their spirits all became invigorated.


    ¡°Shao Changkong has come out.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s Shao Changkong. This kid dares to come out. Could it be that he has some assurance that he can deal with our Young Sect Master?¡±


    People from the Yuanshan Sect naturally harbored a lot of anger towards Shao Changkong, while people from the Canghai Sect appeared to worship him.


    As Shao Changkong appeared, the Canghai Sect was filled with continuous cheers, and Shao Changkong enjoyed the cheers very much.


    At first, he didn¡¯t appear in a hurry to compete with Yang Chen because he had a trace of fear for Yang Chen in his heart. Back when Yang Chen defeated the geniuses from Sun Star Region with his unparalleled strength, Yang Chen appeared to be unattainable in the eyes of countless geniuses.


    However, he had entered the eighth level of the Spirit Martial Realm!


    Yang Chen, at most, was only at the seventh level of the Spirit Martial Realm, or even less. After all, how long had it been since the last Genius Selection Competition? He had entered the Stage 8 of Soul Martial Realm because he was awarded Spirit Elixir Miraculous Medicine by the sect, but Yang Chen didn¡¯t have that kind of luck.


    With this in mind, plus the fact that Yang Chen had just won by a fluke, Shao Changkong believed that it shouldn¡¯t be difficult for him to defeat Yang Chen while suppressing Yang Chen¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation.


    So, he stepped forward.


    As long as he could defeat Yang Chen today, Shao Changkong would be able to establish his fame and wash away the shame and stains of being defeated by the Sun Star Region¡¯s geniuses last time.


    ¡°How foolish, they all can¡¯t wait to challenge Yang Chen one after another. In reality? Under the condition of Yang Chen¡¯s full True Qi, how can they possibly win if they challenge him? Unlike me, waiting until the end to appear. Humph, now that Yang Chen is no longer in his peak state, how much strength can he display?¡± Shao Changkong twisted his neck.


    This was also one of the reasons why he didn¡¯t appear in a hurry.


    At this moment, he was ready to erupt, full of confidence: ¡°Yang Chen, our Canghai Sect isn¡¯t where you can run wild. Now that I think you¡¯ve caused enough trouble, it¡¯s time to wrap things up.¡±


    With this, he spoke righteously, as if representing the side of justice, condemning Yang Chen. His words were so grandiose that Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but laugh with anger: ¡°Really? Then I¡¯d like to see how you, Shao Changkong, are going to represent the Canghai Sect to stop my wild behavior here. If you can¡¯t stop me, don¡¯t speak too soon.¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen, do you really think no one can control you?¡± As soon as Shao Changkong¡¯s words fell, his True Qi instantly transformed into waves of golden waves. These waves soared into the sky and swept directly towards Yang Chen.


    Shao Changkong was indeed a bit stronger than the other geniuses.


    However¡­


    Yang Chen¡¯s expression remained unchanged.


    As far as he was concerned, there wasn¡¯t much difference between Shao Changkong and the other geniuses.


    With his current peak strength in the Spirit Martial Realm, wouldn¡¯t it be easy for him to deal with a few who were only at the seventh or eighth level of the Spirit Martial Realm?


    ¡°Humph!¡±


    At the same time, He Shangfeng, who was hiding in the dark watching the fight, said in a gloomy tone, ¡°So that¡¯s how it is. So that¡¯s how it is. Yang Chen has actually reached the peak of the Spirit Martial Realm. How did he manage to do that? You guys don¡¯t have any news about this at all?¡±


    He didn¡¯t use Divine Soul Detection just now. It¡¯s also unavoidable that someone like him, a True Martial Realm powerhouse acting as an elder, would be ridiculed if he used Divine Soul Detection while the geniuses of his family were fighting Yang Chen and others noticed it.


    As a result, he didn¡¯t know how strong Yang Chen¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation was.


    It wasn¡¯t until just now when he couldn¡¯t help but carefully detect Yang Chen¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation that he discovered Yang Chen had reached the peak of the Spirit Martial Realm in one breath.


    With such strength¡­


    What a joke, how could their Canghai Sect¡¯s geniuses win against Yang Chen?


    One by one, they were all played by Yang Chen, including Shao Changkong.


    He was now watching Shao Changkong fighting ¡®equally matched¡¯ with Yang Chen, and he couldn¡¯t even show a hint of happiness. Why? Because he knew very well that it was a false image deliberately created by Yang Chen. As excited as Shao Changkong was, he didn¡¯t even realize that he was being completely led by the nose by Yang Chen.


    Yang Chen could defeat him anytime, but Yang Chen simply wasn¡¯t in a hurry.


    The key was that he couldn¡¯t warn Shao Changkong, as he didn¡¯t know how many Divine Soul Powers had gathered around him by now. If he warned them, and the Canghai Sect had no geniuses to participate in the competition, people would laugh their teeth off.


    ¡°Sect Leader¡­there is news of this, it¡¯s just that it arrived a little late. We don¡¯t know about it until now, and just found out that Yang Chen had reached the peak of the Spirit Martial Realm when he was in Beishan Main City,¡± revealed one of the elders within the sect. ¡°Sect Leader, what should we do?¡±


    ¡°What can we do? The only way now is to let those old geniuses come out and fight Yang Chen when Shao Changkong loses. Yang Chen is at the peak of the Spirit Martial Realm, so let¡¯s find those under 40 years old who have reached the Half-step Yuan Martial Realm in our sect. Let Han Fang go, with him, I¡¯ll feel more at ease.¡± He Shangfeng always felt uneasy and instructed.


    Now, he had ordered the people below to use Divine Soul Sound Transmission to pass the message, regardless of whether he was laughed at.


    After all, it was better to fight without any dignity than not dare to fight at all.


    As long as they could win, losing a bit of dignity was no big deal.


    Just as He Shangfeng had predicted.


    In just the time it takes for a cup of tea, another fake image of a ¡®narrow victory¡¯ was born. Shao Changkong was forced to retreat by Yang Chen with a single blow, coughing up blood from his severe injuries and being charred by the Thunder Rush style, he retreated in terror to the crowd of Canghai Sect with a look of not daring to fight again.


    Yang Chen sneered, ¡°What¡¯s wrong, Shao Changkong? Is that all you¡¯ve got? I thought the geniuses of your Canghai Sect would be very powerful, but it turns out they¡¯re just mediocre.¡±


    ¡°How is this possible? This, this is impossible.¡± Shao Changkong¡¯s eyes were wide open, and he felt like his loss was inexplicable.


    ¡°Who else is there in the Canghai Sect?¡± Yang Chen gripped the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear, his demeanor cold and aggressive.


    Yes, he wanted to be aggressive.


    He was going to let the Canghai Sect taste what it was like to be humiliated, just as the Yuanshan Sect had been earlier!


    For a moment, there was more than just anger among the Canghai Sect members. Soon, a voice rang out, ¡°Yang Chen, what¡¯s the point of boasting so much? If you dare, why not go against the older generation of geniuses in our Canghai Sect? What¡¯s the point of bullying a few young kids?¡±

 Chapter 411 - Chapter 411: Chapter 408: Display of Strength_1

    Chapter 411: Chapter 408: Display of Strength_1


    Translator: 549690339


    The person speaking was naturally one of the older generation¡¯s geniuses from the Canghai sect. There were more than a dozen of them, the weakest being at the Ninth Layer of Spirit Martial Realm, and the most powerful being at the Half-step Yuan Martial Realm, just like those from the Yuanshan Sect. When their Martial Arts Cultivation was released, the Yuanshan Sect geniuses were genuinely stunned.


    However, the geniuses of the Yuanshan Sect quickly reacted, each of them shouting, ¡°**** your Granny, you Canghai Sect still have any shame? Since the younger generation is no good, you send the older generation¡¯s geniuses. Hahaha, what a joke! How old is our Young Sect Master? How old are you older generation geniuses? How can you dare to say such things?¡±


    ¡°Yeah, where¡¯s your shame?¡±


    Not only were the people of the Yuanshan Sect unable to watch, but the people from other sects also began to point fingers at the Canghai Sect.


    That¡¯s right. Yang Chen expressly wanted to compete with the geniuses of the same generation. Such a comparison seemed arrogant, but in reality, there was no problem. Comparing geniuses of the same generation with each other was fair and just, and there was nothing to say.


    But now, the Canghai Sect has gone straight to this move, the younger generation not being enough, wants the older generation¡¯s geniuses to compete with Yang Chen, they¡¯ve really lost their face in doing so.


    ¡°Canghai Sect is really shameless, to have their older generation geniuses compete with Yang Chen, the new generation genius.¡±


    ¡°They are so many years apart in age. How can they have the nerve to say such things? If it were me, I would find a crack in the ground and hide.¡±


    The Canghai Sect was really in an awkward situation, but there was no other way. Since they had decided to be shameless, they had to continue being shameless.


    Several of the older generation geniuses pretended they hadn¡¯t heard the surrounding discussion and each said, ¡°What, your Yuanshan Sect doesn¡¯t dare? You¡¯re so cowardly!¡±


    The geniuses of Yuanshan Sect were obviously furious.


    Are you kidding? It¡¯s obvious that the Canghai Sect has lost their face, and then they say that Yuanshan Sect doesn¡¯t dare? Cowardly?


    There were a few hot-tempered ones who cursed and went straight to a fighting stance, rolling up their sleeves, ready for battle.


    It was at this time that Yang Chen suddenly said, ¡°Alright, there¡¯s no need to argue. You Canghai Sect want me to compete with the older generation of geniuses, right? Fine, I¡¯ll compete with the older generation of geniuses from your Canghai Sect.¡±


    Compete, compete to the end.


    And then leave the opponent speechless.


    Yang Chen had seen the shamelessness of the Canghai Sect.


    But this was just what he wanted.


    You are shameless, and I don¡¯t hate your shamelessness!


    ¡°Good, Yang Chen, you really have guts, haha.¡± The Canghai Sect¡¯s geniuses laughed when they saw that Yang Chen agreed.


    Of course they were happy. The younger geniuses couldn¡¯t beat Yang Chen, but could they not fight him? They were kidding. As long as they could defeat Yang Chen, although it would be inglorious, it would also deflate Yang Chen¡¯s arrogance. At least today, their Canghai Sect¡¯s face would not be completely lost.


    As they spoke, a genius in his thirties from the Canghai Sect stepped forward.


    ¡°Let me see how capable you are, Yang Chen.¡± The man¡¯s voice rang out, his tone cold.


    ¡°It¡¯s the Junior Sect Master of the Canghai Sect!¡±


    ¡°They really don¡¯t want any face. They sent the Junior Sect Master to fight. How old is their Junior Sect Master, and how old is our Young Sect Master?¡±


    ¡°The Junior Sect Master of Canghai Sect is called Han Fang. His Martial Arts Cultivation is said to have reached the Half-step Yuan Martial Realm, which is not ordinary at all.¡±


    ¡°Half-step Yuan Martial Realm? No, how can our Young Sect Master fight Han Fang? He was at the Sixth Level of Spirit Martial Realm when he participated in the Genius Selection Competition.¡± Many people have been stationed here at the entrance of the Secret Realm and were not aware of Yang Chen¡¯s performance when he reached the peak of the Ling Wu Realm.


    Seeing even their own people not confident in Yang Chen, Han Fang¡¯s expression at this moment also became confident. He had originally thought that Yang Chen had some tricks, but now it seemed Yang Chen was just a little guy at the sixth or seventh level of the Spirit Martial Realm.


    Facing an opponent like him, who was at the Half-step Yuan Martial Realm, Yang Chen would have to show his true nature!


    ¡°All right, no more nonsense. I¡¯m too lazy to talk. Let¡¯s begin.¡± Han Fang said abruptly as he made his move.


    As soon as he made his move, it was like a storm. His True Qi suddenly condensed into silk-like strands.


    ¡°True Qi turned into silk?¡± Yang Chen raised his eyebrows.


    Turning True Qi into silk is a very vicious move and cultivation method.


    However, most people won¡¯t practice it because the process is too difficult. To condense True Qi into strands of silk, one after another, is like grinding an iron pillar into a needle, requiring great determination.


    This made Yang Chen admire Han Fang a little more, as it seemed that being the Junior Sect Master of Canghai Sect, Han Fang was indeed not an ordinary person. In that case, it was necessary for him to reveal his true strength when facing Han Fang.


    As the thought fell, Yang Chen¡¯s True Qi was released.


    Boom.


    In an instant, Yang Chen¡¯s Ling Wu Realm Peak strength shocked the entire scene.


    ¡°What?!¡±


    ¡°This¡­¡±


    ¡°What is Yang Chen¡¯s aura? The peak of Spirit Martial Realm, how is that possible!¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen has reached the peak of Spirit Martial Realm at such a young age, this¡­¡±


    Many people didn¡¯t know.


    Even if Yang Chen had revealed his Martial Arts Cultivation in Beishan Main City, many sect branches had not yet sent this news to their respective sects, and even if they had, the people of the various major forces had already arrived at the entrance of the Secret Realm. How could they know about Yang Chen¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation?


    At this moment, when they saw that Yang Chen¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation had reached the astonishing peak of the Spirit Martial Realm, Han Fang was also sweating in shock. Fortunately, his Martial Arts Cultivation was still one level stronger than Yang Chen, which gradually calmed him down and he shouted, ¡°Yang Chen, take my move.¡±


    At the same time, He Shangfeng was watching the battle and muttered to himself, ¡°Han Fang has already refined the Sea Art to perfection. The Sea Qi turned into silk is not bad, not bad at all. It is difficult to guard against this True Qi turning into silk strands. I don¡¯t believe Yang Chen can win relying on what? After all, he is only at the peak of the Spirit Martial Realm, still a bit inexperienced compared to Han Fang. When he is defeated by the Canghai Sect¡¯s Junior Sect Master, heh heh!¡±


    ¡°Sect, Sect Leader¡­¡± At this moment, an Elder beside him suddenly spoke up with difficulty.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± He Shangfeng asked.


    ¡°Sect Leader, the people underneath just sent a message that, um, someone said that when Yang Chen was in Beishan Main City, he had a battle with Shao Ming, who had reached the Half-step Yuan Martial Realm, and eventually defeated Shao Ming, the older genius of Beishan Main City!¡± said the elder.


    Upon hearing this, He Shangfeng suddenly paused and then became furious, ¡°Why didn¡¯t you say that earlier?¡±


    The Elder almost cried. He didn¡¯t know how strong Shao Ming was at first, he just thought it wasn¡¯t a big deal. But later he thought about it, Shao Ming, as the genius of Beishan Main City, couldn¡¯t be weak, right? That¡¯s why he hurriedly came to report.


    Now they were in trouble.


    Are you kidding me?


    Yang Chen had even defeated Shao Ming?


    Others might not know, but as someone who had lived for so many years, how could he not know how good Shao Ming was?

 Chapter 412 - Chapter 412: Chapter 409: A Mixture of Fish and Dragons_1

    Chapter 412: Chapter 409: A Mixture of Fish and Dragons_1


    Translator: 549690339


    Shao Ming was already the top genius in the Beishan Main City, although not among the oldest ones under forty years old, he was almost one of the strongest under forty. His Canghai Sect, although one of the Three Hegemons like Beishan Main City, still had a gap in strength.


    At least, the level of his Junior Sect Master Han Fang was somewhat inferior compared to Shao Ming.


    Could Yang Chen defeat Han Fang?


    He Shangfeng¡¯s expression became increasingly embarrassed.


    What he didn¡¯t know was that the current Yang Chen was no longer comparable to the Yang Chen back then.


    Because the current Yang Chen was even stronger than the Yang Chen at that time!


    When Han Fang discovered that Yang Chen displayed the strength of the Ling Wu Realm Peak, he was shocked, but felt that Yang Chen could still be defeated.


    The onlookers around also thought that Yang Chen had little chance of winning.


    However, just a few dozen breaths later, those who had such thoughts couldn¡¯t help but swallow saliva, feeling how na?ve their original thoughts were.


    Because, after a round of fighting, Yang Chen changed his tactics and used three methods, one was the well-known Thunder Rush, the second was Demonic Fire, and the third was the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm. With these three moves, even before the crowd had enough excitement, Han Fang had already been clearly and thoroughly defeated.


    This time, it was the most refreshing and unrestrained fight for Yang Chen from start to finish.


    From the very beginning, Yang Chen¡¯s opponents ranged from the weakest to the slightly stronger ones, and all of them took a lot of time, making people feel that there are endless possibilities against Yang Chen.


    However, it was only at this moment that everyone realized how wrong their thoughts were.


    Because, at this moment, everyone realized that Yang Chen hadn¡¯t brought out his true strength at all. You see, at the beginning, Yang Chen spent a lot of time dealing with small shrimp-like opponents and only needed a few dozen breaths to defeat a truly powerful character.


    Even fools could see that.


    ¡°It turns out that Yang Chen has been hanging Canghai Sect, making them think they can defeat him. In fact, Yang Chen¡¯s standards have long surpassed those geniuses of Canghai Sect. It¡¯s ridiculous that Canghai Sect still went to provoke Yuanshan Sect, trying to weaken the strength of Yuanshan Sect. Now look, they¡¯ve hit an iron plate.¡±


    ¡°Yeah, now Canghai Sect really can¡¯t steal chicken without losing rice.¡±


    ¡°The key is that Yang Chen is too bad, he has been hiding his strength from the beginning.¡±


    ¡°When people have the capital to hide, your level of strength cannot even be hidden, the strength of the Ling Wu Realm Peak is simply terrifying. How old is this Yang Chen, he looks only sixteen or seventeen years old, how is his Martial Arts Cultivation so terrifying, is this really a demon?¡±


    ¡°But if Canghai Sect doesn¡¯t provoke Yuanshan Sect, who can they provoke? The Six Powers in the front, Beishan Main City can¡¯t be offended, and the other three powers¡­ ¡±


    As people discussed, He Shangfeng was already angry to the point of exploding lungs, feeling deeply humiliated.


    Yang Chen, on the other hand, carried his hands behind his back, squinted his eyes, and looked at the many geniuses of Canghai Sect without the slightest anxiety, saying, ¡°I wonder if there are any among the Canghai Sect who are not convinced? You can come up and try it.¡±


    ¡°Yeah, where are the people from Canghai Sect? Weren¡¯t you guys very powerful at the beginning? Where are you now?¡±


    ¡°You guys don¡¯t even want faces, using the older generation of geniuses to compete with our Young Sect Master, and our Young Sect Master agreed to you. But now, you can¡¯t even send out a single person, haha. Canghai Sect is really a bunch of waste.¡±


    When the opportunity for revenge came, no one was stingy.


    However, Yang Chen still understood the principle of showing mercy to others.


    After cursing for about a cup of tea¡¯s time, Yang Chen saw that the disciples of Yuanshan Sect were mostly relieved, and then he led his people, swaying and swaying, back to the camp of Yuanshan Sect.


    This time, the disciples of Yuanshan Sect were all clapping their hands in admiration. With their eyes focused on Yang Chen, some female disciples tried to rush toward Yang Chen with reckless abandon, but were stopped by the elders who were their masters, fearing that they would do something irrational.


    Yang Chen¡¯s current focus was not on Canghai Sect.


    In fact, from the very beginning, he didn¡¯t care much about Canghai Sect, because deep down, he didn¡¯t think that the geniuses of Canghai Sect could pose any threat to him.


    What he cared about were the three mysterious forces outside the native territory of North Mountain County.


    He recognized one of the forces, which should be the Sun Star Region force if nothing went wrong, and the other two¡­


    With the details in his thoughts, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°My senior and junior brothers, you arrived earlier, do you know what forces these three are?¡±


    These disciples scrambled to speak, which made Yang Chen a bit amused: ¡°Take turns, say it, senior sister, you can speak.¡±


    Yang Chen just pointed randomly, but for this female disciple, it seemed like an incomparable honor, making her face blossom with joy and excitement, ¡°I, I¡­ Young Sect Master, I¡¯m too excited. Anyway, these three forces are not native forces.¡±


    ¡°Oh? Is it really so?¡± Yang Chen carried his hands behind his back, without any surprise, he had some speculations.


    Seeing Yang Chen¡¯s amiable attitude, the senior sister felt even more happy, and said excitedly, ¡°Yes, these three forces have only appeared recently. In fact, a month ago, at the entrance of this Secret Realm, there were more native forces from our North Mountain County. But as the opening of the Secret Realm approached, more and more unseen forces emerged.¡±


    ¡°What is the attitude of Beishan Main City towards this?¡± Yang Chen asked curiously.


    ¡°What attitude can Beishan Main City have? Last time, the Sun Star Region humiliated their own geniuses in the Genius Selection Competition, and Beishan Main City chose to tolerate it. What else could they do? They made room for these three forces.¡± The senior sister said with resentment.


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help feeling helpless in his heart.


    He really couldn¡¯t have much hope for Beishan Main City.


    ¡°Have these three forces found any information?¡± Yang Chen asked.


    ¡°One of them is from Sun Star City, another one is from Luoyun Main City. As for the third, they are very mysterious, it seems that Sun Star City and Luoyun Main City are both somewhat in awe of them and dare not approach.¡±


    ¡°In addition to that, I feel that there are some other foreign forces, but they are not as high-profile as these three forces. The elders in the Sect said that they are probably some small forces from the Outer Regions, coming here to join the fun.¡±


    After hearing this, Yang Chen had a better understanding of the current situation.


    The complexity of the current situation really lived up to the saying-


    It was a mess of fish and dragons.


    It seemed that this Thousand Year Treasure was indeed not simple. At least, his identity as the Young Sect Master provided no advantage.

 Chapter 413 - Chapter 413: Chapter 410: Zhang Xuelian is Generous_1

    Chapter 413: Chapter 410: Zhang Xuelian is Generous_1


    Translator: 549690339


    Just as his senior sister was speaking, Yang Chen suddenly sensed something, and his gaze shifted, discovering that a group of three to five people had come from Yang Star City. The person leading this group was none other than the familiar Yuan San, wasn¡¯t it?


    However, what Yang Chen was most concerned about this time was not Yuan San, whom he had already seen and was familiar with. What he cared about was the new genius that Yuan San had brought this time. This genius looked to be only in his mid-twenties, but Yang Chen felt a strong sense of crisis from him.


    Although this young man was about the same age as Shao Ming, Yang Chen felt that he should be even better than Shao Ming.


    This made Yang Chen tense and quickly regained his composure.


    As the saying goes, a general must be ready to defend against possible attack and defend against water with earth.


    Yuan San and his group of subordinates had indeed come for his Yuan Mountain Gate.


    ¡°Senior Yuan, what brings you to our humble Yuan Mountain Gate? We are but a small force, hardly worthy of your attention,¡± Yang Chen said as he saw Yuan San approach.


    Yuan San had a face full of smiles, like he was bathed in the spring breeze. Yang Chen looked closely and couldn¡¯t shake the feeling that something was wrong; after all, he didn¡¯t think Yuan San¡¯s smile was without reason.


    But the Yuan Mountain Gate wouldn¡¯t be truly afraid of Yang Star City. Although the overall strength of Yuan Mountain Gate was certainly a lot weaker than that of Yang Star City and even weaker than that of Beishan Main City, Yang Chen still didn¡¯t believe that Yang Star City would take any irrational actions now that the Thousand-Year Treasure was about to begin.


    Although Mu Baisheng and other high-level members of Yuan Mountain Gate had not yet appeared, Yang Chen had already sensed that they were watching intently from the shadows and were simply not in a hurry to show themselves.


    Yuan San spoke slowly, ¡°They say that one should see a person in a new light after three days of separation, Yang Chen my friend, your grace remains unchanged.¡±


    ¡°Thank you for your praise, Senior Yuan,¡± Yang Chen replied slowly. ¡°Senior Yuan, we are not close friends with your Yuan Mountain Gate, so you can speak your mind directly. There¡¯s really no point in being so secretive.¡±


    Hearing this, Yuan San squinted his eyes, and seeing Yang Chen¡¯s straightforwardness, he simply stopped pretending and chuckled, ¡°Since young friend Yang Chen is so straightforward, very well, we from Yang Star City also have no need to hide. Last time, your fight with the geniuses of our Yang Star City was not very pleasant. I don¡¯t know if you would like to have another match with the geniuses of our Yang Star City this time?¡±


    As these words fell, the genius beside Yuan San slowly stepped forward.


    This genius had different eyes from the other geniuses; there was no arrogance in his eyes, but the self-confidence in his whole body was not hard to notice.


    As the young man appeared, he stood with his hands behind him in mid-air and said directly, ¡°Yang Chen, I heard that Cao Huai and a few little trash lost to you. They are just door-watchers of our Yang Star City. So, are you interested in playing with me?¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen, this is the top genius of our Yang Star City, Cao Zhi¡¯an.¡± Yuan San clicked his tongue and said, ¡°How about it, Yang Chen my friend, I¡¯m sure you must be very interested. In this battle, we don¡¯t want much from you; if you lose, just hand over the inner treasure key, that¡¯s all.¡±


    ¡°Why would I be interested?¡± Yang Chen answered decisively, without hesitation, and directly.


    It turned out that Yuan San came to find him for that treasure key.


    Naturally, this matter couldn¡¯t be hidden from anyone, and everyone knew that he possessed the treasure key.


    And the treasure key involved the inner treasures, so naturally, no one wouldn¡¯t want it.


    But Yang Chen also answered very decisively, why would I be interested?


    Upon hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, Cao Zhi¡¯an sneered sarcastically, ¡°So, the young master of Yuan Mountain Gate is such a coward.¡±


    As his words fell, Cao Zhi¡¯an released the aura of the Origin Martial Realm.


    As the Qi spread out, the surrounding disciples of Yuan Mountain Gate were all startled.


    ¡°It¡¯s the Origin Martial Realm!¡±


    ¡°This genius from Yang Star City is such a Demon, how old is he, and he has already reached the Origin Martial Realm?¡±


    ¡°So strong, the aura of the Origin Martial Realm is so strong.¡±


    ¡°Enough, stop talking. Besides saying that others are many times better, what else can you, Yang Star City, bring out? Senior Yuan, did the geniuses of Yang Star City who fought me last time not make me happy? I¡¯m telling you, I enjoyed defeating those geniuses from Yang Star City last time, and it was thrilling. Why should I fight again with you?¡± Yang Chen shrugged.


    He really had no reason to fight with Cao Zhi¡¯an.


    Did you think I just wanted to fight with anyone?


    Feeling that it wasn¡¯t enough, Yang Chen¡¯s tone hardened, ¡°And besides, Senior Yuan, you open your mouth and ask for the treasure key. If I lose, I have to hand over the treasure key; if I win, what can I get? In this losing deal, do you think I¡¯m stupid or you are?¡±


    Cao Zhi¡¯an and Yuan San had some more words to say, but upon hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, Yuan San¡¯s face suddenly became ugly and he shouted, ¡°Yang Chen, don¡¯t you just want Spirit Stones? If you win, I¡¯ll give you five million Spirit Stones.¡±


    ¡°Are you teasing me?¡± Yang Chen looked at Yuan San, not even bothering to call him senior anymore.


    ¡°You!¡± Yuan San angrily pointed at Yang Chen.


    ¡°Are you or not teasing me?¡± Yang Chen repeated.


    Yuan San, furious and embarrassed, yelled, ¡°Kid, what do you mean?¡±


    ¡°What do I mean? Are you joking with me?¡± Yang Chen said coldly, ¡°Five million Spirit Stones? Do you want to exchange my treasure key for this? Hahaha, do you believe that even if the price is ten times higher, as long as I sell it, a crowd of people would come to buy it? Who do you think you are, trying to give alms to a beggar?¡±


    As Yang Chen¡¯s words fell, the disciples of Yuan Mountain Gate on the side couldn¡¯t help but burst into laughter.


    So refreshing.


    Yang Chen¡¯s words were really enjoyable.


    Yuan San gritted his teeth, ¡°Fine, fifty million, Yang Chen, dare you or not?¡±


    ¡°Senior Yuan, it¡¯s really difficult for me to call you senior now. Are you stupid or just stingy to this extent? I said ten times the price, and you still think your fifty million is a big deal? I¡¯ll give you fifty million now, can you come up with a treasure key? You have as many as I give you, I¡¯ll give you several sets of fifty million.¡± Yang Chen extended his hand, ¡°Senior Yuan, can you bring out the treasure key?¡±


    ¡°Exactly, can you guys bring it out? Take our young master¡¯s hard-earned treasure key, like it¡¯s nothing?¡±


    ¡°Really, giving alms to a beggar?¡±


    ¡°Who are these people?¡±


    This was the reason why Yang Chen acknowledged Zhang Xuelian.


    Why did he say that this woman was generous? Because she gave him an invaluable treasure right off the bat!


    This was just the first level of prohibition, and once he entered the Origin Martial Realm, breaking through the second level of prohibition, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t even imagine what was inside the second level.

 Chapter 414 - Chapter 414: Chapter 411: I Want to Challenge Sun Star City_1

    Chapter 414: Chapter 411: I Want to Challenge Sun Star City_1


    Translator: 549690339


    Yuan San and Cao Zhi¡¯an were now truly infuriated, their anger boiling due to Yang Chen¡¯s words, as well as Yuan Shanmen¡¯s heated refutations. They were left with nothing to say. Where could they get their hands on a treasure key? Even if they did, were they stupid to sell it for 50 million Spirit Stones?


    ¡°Yang Chen, just name your price and cut the nonsense,¡± Yuan San could only speak through gritted teeth at this point.


    Yang Chen waved his hand dismissively: ¡°Elder Yuan, you can think about it yourself. If you cannot come up with something of equivalent value, then I really have nothing I want to compare with your Sun Star City. It¡¯s too tiring.¡±


    ¡°Bastard!¡± Yuan San was on the verge of exploding.


    If it weren¡¯t for the treaties between major powers, and the fact that North Mountain County was a Demonic Beast Borderland, he would have already taken Sun Star City and wiped out Yuan Shanmen in a fit of rage. However, it seemed as if Yang Chen had grasped these intricacies perfectly, allowing him to be infuriated without being able to do anything about the situation.


    As Yuan San¡¯s rage intensified, Cao Zhi¡¯an on the side could barely handle it. He pointed at Yang Chen and said coldly: ¡°Yang Chen, why bother with so much nonsense? I think you¡¯re just too scared.¡±


    Yang Chen laughed.


    He was quite amused, and his tone suddenly became icy cold: ¡°Your name is Cao Zhi¡¯an? Great, since you say I¡¯m scared, let me tell you what it means to be scared. I don¡¯t even mind your Sun Star City sending someone from my generation to fight me, but do you think I¡¯m so stupid that I would repeatedly let you take advantage of me? Cao Zhi¡¯an, you¡¯re twenty-five or twenty-six years old, a full ten years older than me, Yang Chen. Why should I suffer such a disadvantage?¡±


    In all honesty, if it came down to a fight, Yang Chen wouldn¡¯t really be scared of Cao Zhi¡¯an with all the hidden cards he had up his sleeve. However, those cards were to be used when he entered the Treasure Secret Realm, not now.


    If he used them now, he wouldn¡¯t have anything left for later.


    ¡°You¡¯re saying I¡¯m scared? Then let me tell you what it means to be scared. Right now, I, Yang Chen, challenge all the geniuses of your Sun Star City who are in the same generation as me. I¡¯ll just sit right here. If any genius under the age of twenty from your Sun Star City can defeat me, I¡¯ll hand over this treasure key at any time.¡±


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t hesitate at all: ¡°Elder Yuan, I¡¯m asking you if you dare or not. I can let all the geniuses from your Sun Star City under the age of twenty come and fight me one by one. As long as you dare, I¡¯ll accompany you at any time!¡±


    Yuan San¡¯s face was tense, and he was unable to say a word.


    Meanwhile, the geniuses of Yuan Shanmen became even more excited and fired up by Yang Chen¡¯s words, and they immediately pointed at Yuan San and shouted, ¡°Do you dare?¡±


    ¡°Do you dare?¡±


    Their thunderous voices resounded, boosting the momentum of Yuan Shanmen.


    There was a moment of silence.


    Yuan San did not dare to accept the challenge.


    If Yang Chen could really be dealt with by geniuses of the same generation, why would he have brought Cao Zhi¡¯an along?


    Seeing the mix of rage on Cao Zhi¡¯an and Yuan San¡¯s faces, Yang Chen didn¡¯t mind adding fuel to the fire: ¡°You call me a coward, so I¡¯m offering you another option. As long as you, Cao Zhi¡¯an, suppress your Martial Arts Cultivation to the same level as mine, then fine, I, Yang Chen, will compare with you. If I win, I don¡¯t want much, just 50 million Spirit Stones. If I lose, I¡¯ll immediately hand over the treasure and Spirit Stones! With your Origin Martial Realm cultivation level coming to deal with a Spirit Martial Realm like me, Cao Zhi¡¯an, you¡¯re truly imposing.¡±


    Yang Chen did not feel that it would be difficult to deal with an opponent who had the same level of cultivation as him.


    As Cao Zhi¡¯an watched Yang Chen provoke him in this way, he could no longer contain himself and was about to confront Yang Chen head-on.


    But soon Yuan San stepped in, stopping him: ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡±


    ¡°Elder Yuan, this can¡¯t be right,¡± Cao Zhi¡¯an protested loudly.


    Yuan San did not bother explaining more and dragged Cao Zhi¡¯an away with him.


    He was worried that if Cao Zhi¡¯an really agreed to Yang Chen¡¯s terms, others might not see it, but he was old and had a high level of vision. How could he not see through it? If Cao Zhi¡¯an lowered his cultivation level, he might not have much chance of winning against Yang Chen. At the very least, he was not absolutely sure that Cao Zhi¡¯an could easily crush a Half-step Yuan Martial Realm with his Ling Wu Realm Peak Cultivation Level!


    ¡°Elder Yuan, our goal is the Treasure Key. Now you¡¯re leaving without even seeing the shadow of the Treasure Key. How can this be?¡± Cao Zhi¡¯an insisted, unwilling to give up yet.


    ¡°Zhi¡¯an, it¡¯s not that simple. The reason why I challenged Yang Chen just now was just to try my luck. Why do you think the other forces in Luo Yun¡¯s Main City are so calm? They didn¡¯t mention anything about the treasure key. Why is that?¡± Yuan San said solemnly.


    Only then did Cao Zhi¡¯an recall that the Treasure Key was so precious, yet it seemed that only they had come to snatch it. The other forces had remained silent on the matter.


    ¡°Elder Yuan, why is that?¡± Cao Zhi¡¯an couldn¡¯t help but ask.


    Yuan San whispered: ¡°Isn¡¯t it obvious? The treasure is divided into the inner and outer areas. This entrance leads to the outer area. It is so vast that it is impossible to know how long it would take to enter the inner area. Over such a long period, do you think Yang Chen will keep this Treasure Key safe? Once everyone enters, they all have a chance.¡±


    ¡°So, you mean that Yang Chen holding the Treasure Key now is actually not a good thing?¡± Cao Zhi¡¯an suddenly realized.


    ¡°Without the strength, what¡¯s the use of having the key?¡± Yuan San stood there with his hands behind his back and sneered, ¡°After we enter the secret realm, it¡¯s not too late to settle the score with him!¡±


    ¡°I understand. When the time comes, I will show him my full capabilities,¡± Cao Zhi¡¯an cracked his neck.


    As Yuan San left with a crestfallen expression, the disciples within the Yuan Shanmen laughed heartily. At the same time, Yang Chen received a sound transmission from M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng and arrived at the location of the sect¡¯s high-level members, which was not far from where the disciples were, but the disciples were unaware of this.


    M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng and the others were not here to enter the Treasure Secret Realm, as they couldn¡¯t get in either. They stayed here just in case any problems arose with their junior disciples. Although they hadn¡¯t stepped in earlier, if Yang Chen had really suffered a setback, they would not hesitate to intervene.


    Yang Chen was well aware of these details. At this moment, when he arrived at the mountain pass where M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng and others were, he saw some unfamiliar faces among them and immediately greeted them: ¡°Junior Yang Chen pays his respects to the Sect Leader and all the seniors of the sect.¡±


    In addition to M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng, Yang Chen saw several unfamiliar faces. The cultivation levels and Qi of these strangers were all impressive, and with Yang Chen¡¯s keen eye, he naturally recognized that these elders held high positions within the Yuan Shanmen.


    M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng also noticed Yang Chen¡¯s curiosity and chuckled, ¡°Yang Chen, I guess you¡¯re not aware of some things since you just joined Yuan Shanmen. You haven¡¯t met these guys before, so let me introduce them to you. These three are our Yuan Shanmen¡¯s Supreme Elders! Just like me, they¡¯ve all reached the True Martial Realm.¡±

 Chapter 415 - Chapter 415: Chapter 412: A Man Has No Guilt, but Carrying a Jade Has Its Crimes_1

    Chapter 415: Chapter 412: A Man Has No Guilt, but Carrying a Jade Has Its Crimes_1


    Translator: 549690339


    Yang Chen suddenly realized in an instant.


    It turned out to be the Supreme Elders.


    As for his position as the Young Sect Master, if anyone within the Yuan Mountain Gate had a higher status than him, it would only be the Sect Leader and the Supreme Elders. Other positions were either similar to his or slightly inferior to him.


    Yang Chen was very clear about these Supreme Elders.


    Within the Yuan Mountain Gate, Mu Baisheng was not the only one at the True Martial Realm level. These three Supreme Elders were most likely similar to Steward Feng and Steward Xu of Beishan Main City, having reached the first and second levels of the True Martial Realm. They were at the early stage of the True Martial Realm and not outstanding.


    Even so, the True Martial Realm strength of these three elders was genuine, and Yang Chen did not take it lightly. He immediately said, ¡°Yang Chen greets the three Supreme Elders.¡±


    ¡°Well, Yang Chen, we, the elders, have witnessed your recent actions. They were impressive and refreshing. You have fully demonstrated the prestige of our Yuan Mountain Gate. That¡¯s how it should be. The Sun Star City doesn¡¯t have the courage to act recklessly in our North Mountain County!¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s right, I hate those spineless people in Beishan Main City. They see the power of outside forces and become submissive like grandsons, always agreeing to what others want to do. It¡¯s really laughable.¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen, your actions just now were beautiful. They made our old bones very happy. Hahaha!¡±


    M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng also nodded secretly, clearly having the same satisfied attitude towards Yang Chen as these Supreme Elders.


    Yang Chen, however, remained unruffled and modest: ¡°The Elders are too kind. But I wonder, why did the Sect Leader specifically call me here?¡±


    ¡°Actually, it¡¯s still related to your Treasure Key,¡± Mu Baisheng rubbed his eyebrows, somewhat headache-ridden, ¡°At first, I didn¡¯t think it would be so serious, but now it seems that I didn¡¯t consider enough from the beginning. The matter of the Thousand Year Treasure involves a wide range of factions, not only the Sun Star Region but also other factions from Luo Yun County and others.¡±


    ¡°This treasure hunt is a mix of dragons and fish, and no one can guarantee what kind of top geniuses will appear.¡±


    Mu Baisheng frowned, ¡°Yang Chen, although your strength is strong and you should have no problem entering normally, the key is that you have the Treasure Key in your hand. Once you enter the treasure, I¡¯m afraid you¡¯ll attract the attention of many people.¡±


    ¡°Sect Leader, I have already thought about this. As a junior, I already have a sense of measure.¡± Yang Chen smiled slightly.


    After encountering Yuan San, he had already thought about it.


    He didn¡¯t know how many people were secretly watching him. If he entered the Secret Realm, many people would probably target him.


    Unfortunately, it wasn¡¯t that easy.


    Yang Chen already had his own plan.


    ¡°Oh? What¡¯s your plan?¡± Mu Baisheng asked curiously.


    Yang Chen lowered his voice and recounted his plan in detail.


    Time passed like this, and one day and one night later.


    Many senior experts from various sects who were secretly stationed at the entrance of the Secret Realm had already detected something amiss.


    ¡°The entrance to the Secret Realm is about to open.¡±


    ¡°The power is dissipating, and the prohibition of this entrance will soon be gone.¡±


    These seniors concluded and gave instructions one by one. As the Sect Leader of Yuan Mountain Gate, Yang Chen was naturally the first to receive this news. He immediately passed the news down, and in an instant, thousands of disciples from Yuan Mountain Gate and other sect forces were ready to rush into the Secret Realm as soon as the entrance opened.


    The discerning eyes of these seniors were still reliable. After discovering that the prohibition was about to disappear, in less than a cup of tea¡¯s time, there was a sudden loud noise, like thunder on a clear day.


    Boom.


    Immediately after, the forces from the Sun Star Region and North Mountain County at the front shouted, ¡°The entrance to the Secret Realm is open!¡±


    In an instant, the front forces rushed through the entrance to the Secret Realm like headless flies, not bothering to figure out what was inside the Secret Realm.


    Yang Chen and the disciples of Yuan Mountain Gate also entered the Secret Realm without hesitation.


    The entrance to the Secret Realm was large enough that even with thousands of people, they vanished in the blink of an eye, like fish entering an ocean, leaving no trace.


    At first, nothing unpleasant happened. However, when the Six Sects entered, some unpleasant incidents occurred.


    People then noticed that there was still an invisible prohibition on the entrance to the Secret Realm. All the martial arts geniuses who lacked cultivation were rejected without exception!


    ¡°How is that possible? My martial arts cultivation has reached the Third Level of Spirit Martial Realm, which can be considered a genius, but I was bounced back.¡±


    ¡°I am not convinced!¡±


    This was not an isolated case.


    What was strange about the prohibition was that some martial artists who were only at the first level of the Spirit Martial Realm and young in age were able to enter the Secret Realm. However, some who had reached the third or fourth level of the Spirit Martial Realm but were slightly older were all rejected.


    Some senior members of various sects who tried to take advantage also attempted to enter the Treasure Secret Realm. However, obviously, the results were the same: they were all bounced back and couldn¡¯t enter.


    And the arrangement of the prohibition was the same as before, it couldn¡¯t be broken.


    In this way, after about a double-hour, hundreds of thousands of people outside had disappeared into the Secret Realm in the blink of an eye.


    At the same time, Yang Chen and the many disciples of Yuan Mountain Gate entered the Secret Realm.


    Upon entering the Secret Realm, all the genius disciples couldn¡¯t help but focus their eyes on Yang Chen. They obviously regarded Yang Chen as the backbone. Even those who were initially unconvinced of Yang Chen now unconsciously regarded him as the leader.


    However, Yang Chen sighed helplessly and shook his head, ¡°My dear senior and junior brothers, I¡¯m afraid I won¡¯t be able to accompany you on this journey through the Secret Realm.¡±


    ¡°Young Sect Master, what¡¯s going on?¡±


    ¡°Young Sect Master, this¡­¡±


    Yang Chen¡¯s smile was bitter, ¡°I have the Treasure Key on me. I don¡¯t know how many forces will target me because of it. If I continue to move forward with you, one or two forces might not be a problem, but when they join together, as long as I am with you, one day they¡¯ll harm you all!¡±


    For a moment, these senior and junior brothers fell silent.


    Yang Chen was right. The strength of Yuan Mountain Gate in this Secret Realm trip was not the top-notch power.


    Even if it was the top-notch power, how about facing two of them?


    Yang Chen carried the Treasure Key, which inevitably attracted everyone¡¯s attention.

 Chapter 416 - Chapter 416: Chapter 413: Have the Guts to Chase Me_1

    Chapter 416: Chapter 413: Have the Guts to Chase Me_1


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°Young Sect Master, wouldn¡¯t it be even more dangerous if you don¡¯t join us?¡±


    ¡°Yeah, Young Sect Master, what are you going to do?¡±


    ¡°Young Sect Master, if you¡¯re with us, at least we can take care of each other.¡±


    Seeing that these disciples were worried about him, Yang Chen felt somewhat warm inside. As the Yuan Mountain Sect Junior Sect Master, it was worth it for him to stand up for the sect multiple times. He said, ¡°You don¡¯t have to worry about me, those people can¡¯t harm me easily.¡±


    It was his confidence.


    Indeed, harming Yang Chen was not such a simple matter.


    With that in mind, Yang Chen looked at Wu Ming, the one he had fought against at the beginning.


    ¡°Junior Sect Master.¡± Wu Ming was now completely convinced by Yang Chen and had nothing more to say.


    If he was a bit unconvinced by his defeat by Yang Chen at first, it disappeared when he saw Yang Chen fighting against Canghai Sect and shaking the Zhen Yang Starlord City. What he¡¯d done was something Wu Ming couldn¡¯t have done. If he still had no self-awareness, then he¡¯d be really stupid.


    Seeing Wu Ming¡¯s sincere submission, Yang Chen felt relieved. He slowly said, ¡°Senior Brother Wu Ming, my departure is also out of necessity. I already discussed the matter with the Sect Leader. If I leave, Senior Brother Wu Ming, you will temporarily replace me as the leader of Yuan Mountain Sect in this secret realm treasure expedition.¡±


    ¡°No problem.¡± Wu Ming agreed immediately.


    Before Yang Chen¡¯s arrival, Wu Ming already had quite a good reputation within Yuan Mountain Sect. Coupled with his strength, there was no question about it. Therefore, everyone had no objection to having Wu Ming take charge after Yang Chen¡¯s departure.


    That was also why Yang Chen chose him.


    Now, with his hands on his back, he slowly said, ¡°Wu Ming, these treasures are given by the Sect Leader and several Supreme Elders. They have the ability to save many disciples of Yuan Mountain Sect from peril. Keep them close and guard them carefully. Don¡¯t use them unless absolutely necessary.¡±


    Wu Ming nodded heavily without any hesitation.


    After these words, Yang Chen didn¡¯t waste any more time and turned around to leave.


    Just before leaving, Yang Chen let out a hearty laugh, ¡°For those who want to take the key from me, Yang Chen, come and chase me if you have the guts, hahaha!¡±


    As these words fell, Yang Chen disappeared instantly.


    Seeing Yang Chen¡¯s actions, many Yuan Mountain Sect disciples were deeply moved.


    Yang Chen¡¯s simple, loud laugh upon leaving was actually to tell those who wanted to target him that he, Yang Chen, was no longer with the Yuan Mountain Sect. In the future, don¡¯t trouble Yuan Mountain Sect for the treasure key. In doing so, he removed the worries of these geniuses of the sect, but he could have sneaked away quietly, using the sect¡¯s disciples as a shield and exposing his whereabouts instead.


    With this exposure, Yang Chen instantly became a target.


    ¡°It¡¯s Yang Chen!¡±


    ¡°This Yang Chen is really bold. He¡¯s so arrogant as soon as he enters. Does he think this is still the outside world? Hmph, chase him! Let this kid know that being high-profile can be lethal.¡±


    ¡°Catch up with Yang Chen, take his life, and get the key from him.¡±


    In an instant, different forces were all targeting Yang Chen at the same time.


    However, when they tried to catch up, they found that Yang Chen had already disappeared without a trace. Where could they find him?


    Indeed, Yang Chen had exposed his whereabouts, but he dared to do so because he was confident that he would escape.


    The moment he left, he used his Lightning Movement Technique. With the progress he attained in his closed-door training, his Lightning Movement Technique could barely be activated at the second layer.


    The second layer of the Lightning Movement Technique was faster than the first. As soon as he activated it, the geniuses could only just start chasing after him when he had completely disappeared.


    Like this, about half a day later, a secluded valley in the secret realm appeared to have a young man in his mid-twenties emerging.


    The young man yawned and lazily walked out of the valley.


    This man was none other than a disguised Yang Chen.


    ¡°That was really tough.¡± Yang Chen shook his head in frustration. ¡°These various forces have all focused on me. It¡¯s easy for me to escape from the half-step Yuan Martial Realm geniuses, but the key is those Origin Martial Realm geniuses, which have really wasted a lot of my time.¡±


    Throughout the escape, he seemed calm and managed to lose his pursuers quickly with his Lightning Movement Technique. In reality, only Yang Chen knew that he had only shaken off the surface pursuit while the real geniuses were still on his tail.


    What shocked Yang Chen was the number of real geniuses in this secret realm trip. At least among those who chased after him just now, there were even geniuses at the Origin Martial Realm Third Layer, as discovered by his Rainbow spy.


    Origin Martial Realm Third Layer¡­


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but marvel. Although they were certainly in their thirties, reaching the Origin Martial Realm Third Layer at that age was much stronger than the geniuses produced by Beishan Main City. Even Sun Star City couldn¡¯t achieve this level.


    Fortunately, Yang Chen had many tricks up his sleeve. After many twists and turns, he finally shook off all the tails behind him. After doing so, he entered a secluded valley and immediately disguised himself.


    After completely changing his appearance, he finally emerged from the valley.


    This was a necessary measure.


    With his ability, he could have handled a normal Origin Martial Realm opponent, but facing those at the second and third layer would be difficult for him.


    Moreover, since these people were all intent on attacking him, he had to disguise himself, otherwise, it would be like giving his life away.


    After thinking about it, Yang Chen took two steps and looked up. ¡°Speaking of which, I really didn¡¯t have the time to appreciate this secret realm just now. Now that I look at it, I wonder if this place is naturally formed or artificially created¡­¡±


    Yang Chen was a bit dumbfounded.


    Because the secret realm was so much like a second world, with the fierce sun in the sky, and flowing water, high peaks, and even the wind and drizzle on the ground, it was hard to believe that this was a secret realm.


    ¡°It¡¯s unlikely to be natural because it wouldn¡¯t be that regular. But if it¡¯s man-made¡­ Tiandu Emperor¡¯s divine power back then might not have been as simple as everyone thought.¡± Yang Chen said to himself, ¡°No wonder the other forces are going crazy to explore the treasure left by Tiandu Emperor!¡±


    According to the Rainbow, the treasure left by Tiandu Emperor was actually just the Treasure Palace, which meant it was man-made.


    Yang Chen was amazed, and he sighed. ¡°It looks like I need to think of a way to increase my Martial Arts Cultivation. If I don¡¯t reach the half-step Yuan Martial Realm, it won¡¯t be easy to compete and win against the many geniuses here. Always hiding in disguise like this is not my style!¡±

 Chapter 417 - Chapter 417: Chapter 414: It’s Settled_1

    Chapter 417: Chapter 414: It¡¯s Settled_1


    Translator: 549690339


    However, at present, disguise was a necessary action, and reaching the half-step Origin Martial Realm was not easily accomplished; Yang Chen was not in a hurry. At the moment, the most important thing was to figure out the Treasure Secret Realm, which was of paramount importance.


    He was now in the outer area of the Treasure Secret Realm, which was too vast to be divided. As for the inner area, few people probably knew about it.


    After all, the treasure opened only once every thousand years. Up until now, it had only been opened once, and the various major forces, even if they wanted to, were unable to know where the inner treasure was. Therefore, Yang Chen was not in a hurry to search for the inner area. He had two keys in his hand and was not afraid of someone stealing them.


    So, Yang Chen leisurely wandered around the space for about two days.


    During these two days, Yang Chen had not been idle; he had been hiding in the dark, observing the situation in various places and understanding the Secret Realm.


    The vastness of the Secret Realm was indeed difficult to predict. Even the divine soul power of the True Martial Realm of the Rainbow Fish Clan could detect only a fraction of the area. Of course, the number of people entering was no small amount, with hundreds of thousands of geniuses fighting in the Treasure Secret Realm, which was not to be underestimated.


    Therefore, these few days, Yang Chen had seen nothing but the self-inflicted killings of the geniuses.


    Either they met alone, or they clashed with each other without agreement.


    Or two forces clashed, and both sides had grievances left unresolved, so they fought against each other until one side was dead.


    The mantis catches the cicada while the oriole lurks behind.


    Some people reap the benefits of being a fisherman, while others are tragically killed.


    These scenes were endlessly staged inside the Treasure Secret Realm.


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but sigh helplessly. Only on the third day did he come across a lively scene.


    ¡°What a strong True Qi fluctuation ahead? Are two more factions fighting?¡± Yang Chen was extremely curious and hastened towards the front of the True Qi fluctuation.


    However, within a short time, Yang Chen arrived at the scene.


    When he arrived, Yang Chen was extremely surprised.


    Because before him was a group of people engaged in battle with a demonic beast.


    Yes, a demonic beast.


    In this secret realm left behind by the Tiandu Emperor, there were countless demonic beasts. In the past few days, Yang Chen had seen no shortage of them. However, most of them had a strength of around the Spirit Martial Realm¡¯s fourth or fifth layer and posed no great threat. Besides, there was little of value to be found on them, so only small sects and schools hunted them.


    It must be said that there were still many treasures in the secret realm created by the Tiandu Emperor, at least those spiritual flowers, strange grasses, and demonic beasts could not be found in the outside world.


    Like the outside world, demonic beasts were not rare, but they could not be slaughtered by humans like in the Secret Realm. Because in the outside world, many demonic beasts were hiding, and some demonic beasts, like the Fire Spirit Beast Group, were united and not easily attacked by ordinary human forces.


    However, these things were of little value and significance to Yang Chen, so he had been hiding in the dark and not taking any action.


    But when he arrived here, Yang Chen changed his mind.


    ¡°It is said that enemies are fated to meet. Hehe, it seems I really have a deep connection with Sun Star City. It¡¯s true that Sun Star City is ambitious, as they found a demonic beast at the Origin Martial Realm as soon as they arrived.¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but be amazed.


    He saw a group of geniuses from Sun Star City besieging a gigantic beast, which was at least seventy to eighty feet tall. This demonic beast had the appearance of a cow and was fighting desperately against the geniuses of Sun Star City. For a time, many geniuses of Sun Star City perished under the horns of this cow-shaped beast.


    ¡°Is this a mountain barbarian bull?¡± Yang Chen recognized the type of demonic beast and then asked, ¡°Caihong, how powerful is the mountain barbarian bull?¡±


    ¡°It is a first layer Origin Martial Realm demonic beast, but its strength is much stronger than that of a human of the same level.¡± Caihong replied.


    Yang Chen stroked his chin: ¡°In that case, this mountain barbarian bull will not last long under the siege of Sun Star City.¡±


    This was not surprising.


    How many people were there in Sun Star City?


    The leader was Cao Zhi¡¯an, along with two other geniuses whom Yang Chen couldn¡¯t recognize.


    These two geniuses appeared to be older than Cao Zhi¡¯an, and their martial arts aura was even stronger than his; they were clearly the geniuses of Sun Star City from the thirty-year-old generation, with a martial arts cultivation level that seemed to have reached the second layer of the Origin Martial Realm or even higher.


    Under the leadership of these three, along with the other geniuses of Sun Star City, they formed a besieging situation. No matter how strong the defense of the mountain barbarian bull was, it couldn¡¯t withstand it for long.


    ¡°Young Master, something¡¯s wrong,¡± Caihong suddenly blurted out.


    This surprised Yang Chen, ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡±


    Caihong blinked, ¡°How interesting. My divine soul detected something, silently infiltrating the crowd in Sun Star City. Guess what? The real target of Sun Star City seems to be something else, not the mountain barbarian bull. They seem to have discovered some other secret¡­ ¡±


    ¡°What secret?¡± Yang Chen was surprised.


    ¡°Please listen to me, Young Master¡­¡±


    At the same time, the group of geniuses from Sun Star City was still fighting the mountain barbarian bull.


    ¡°This mountain barbarian bull is really powerful. Senior Brother Wang, we need to finish off this clumsy beast quickly. Otherwise, once the injured Dragon Pattern Leopard recovers in the cave, it will be difficult for us to catch it with its speed. Although this place is hidden, our fighting noises may attract others, and it would be easy for things to go wrong if they intervene,¡± Cao Zhi¡¯an urged.


    The person named Wang was a genius with a cultivation level of the third layer in the Origin Martial Realm and was in charge of Sun Star City¡¯s team.


    At this moment, he was fighting while saying coldly, ¡°I know, but this mountain barbarian bull is about to die, so it¡¯s going through a desperate counterattack. It¡¯s hard to kill and we can¡¯t be careless. Hmph, I really miscalculated. I never thought that the Dragon Pattern Leopard would have another demonic beast willing to die to protect it.¡±


    ¡°As for accidents? Hmph, what could happen? I don¡¯t believe that anyone dares to fight with our Sun Star City when we¡¯re hunting demonic beasts!¡±


    Wang Yulong twisted his neck and licked his lips, his words full of absolute confidence.


    However, he didn¡¯t know that when they were discussing the issue in Yang Star City, their conversation had been heard clearly by Caihong in Yang Chen¡¯s Eight Extremities Flowing River Space, who then relayed their conversation to Yang Chen without any omissions.


    This left Yang Chen speechless and pleasantly surprised, ¡°Caihong, you have really done a great job this time. A wounded Dragon Pattern Leopard? Hahaha, what a heavenly blessing! I might not feel justified in snatching things from others, but I¡¯ll have no qualms about that of Yang Star City. Hehe, I, Yang Chen, can¡¯t help but feel obliged to rob them!¡±

 Chapter 418 - Chapter 418: Chapter 415: Killing the Dragon Pattern Leopard_1

    Chapter 418: Chapter 415: Killing the Dragon Pattern Leopard_1


    Translator: 549690339


    With Rainbow¡¯s Divine Soul Realm, even though it can¡¯t compare with those True Martial Realm old monsters, before it reaches the Yuanwu Realm¡¯s fifth layer, moving with ease is not difficult. This has caused Rainbow¡¯s Divine Soul to rampage through the genius group in Sun Star City without anyone discovering anything.


    The cause of the matter is like this.


    Although Sun Star City hasn¡¯t entered the Secret Realm, they must have a slight understanding of the situation inside. This is beyond Yang Chen¡¯s expectation because he thought that everyone¡¯s understanding of the Secret Realm is zero.


    However, thinking about it now, with the treasure of Emperor Tiandu being coveted by countless forces in their dreams, how could they not have some special means? Even if they can¡¯t detect anything in the inner area, everyone should know more or less about the periphery.


    And this Dragon Pattern Leopard is exactly what Sun Star City has discovered.


    For some unknown reason, the forces of Sun Star City entered the Secret Realm, didn¡¯t chase Yang Chen, and went straight for the Dragon Pattern Leopard instead.


    On the second day, the forces of Sun Star City used special means to seriously injure the Dragon Pattern Leopard. Unfortunately, as a cheetah, the leopard is famous for its speed. Despite its severe injuries, it still managed to escape the many geniuses of Sun Star City.


    But Sun Star City¡¯s goal this time is the Dragon Pattern Leopard, how could they not calculate this? With ample preparation and losing track several times, they still found the lair where the leopard was recovering and planned to put the leopard in a deadly situation once and for all.


    However, who would have thought that the change would happen here?


    No one knew that the Dragon Pattern Leopard had a Mountain Barbarian Bull as a helper, and that the bull is extremely loyal to the leopard. Even facing the siege of so many geniuses and running out of strength, it still wanted to protect the entrance of the cave and shed its last drop of blood for the leopard.


    Yang Chen stared at the not-so-large cave guarded by the desperately fighting Mountain Barbarian Bull. After understanding the whole situation, it would be a lie to say he wasn¡¯t tempted.


    Joking¡­


    This is a Dragon Pattern Leopard.


    The key of the Dragon Pattern Leopard is not the leopard itself, but the words ¡°Dragon Pattern.¡±


    The Dragon Pattern Leopard¡¯s ancestor is a hybrid of dragons and leopards, containing dragon bloodline within its body. For Yang Chen, this has more of a use for alchemy. However, Yang Chen, this time, does not plan to use this benefit on himself, but on the Golden Claw Python.


    Although the dragon bloodline contains impurities, for the Golden Claw Python, which also has the potential of a dragon bloodline, it is undoubtedly a great supplement.


    As long as the essence blood of the Dragon Pattern Leopard is refined, the strength of the Golden Claw Python will absolutely increase greatly, and it will leap from a demonic python to a new species.


    ¡°Brother Python, your good fortune is here,¡± Yang Chen said through sound transmission.


    Inside the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space, the Golden Claw Python was also restless upon hearing about the Dragon Pattern Leopard. It is much smarter than the Black Mountain Black Bear brothers and knows that the bloodline of the Dragon Pattern Leopard has strong additional capabilities for itself.


    Yang Chen did not rush to make a move, but he was waiting for an opportunity.


    It¡¯s not so easy to snatch something from Sun Star City. Apart from that, his cultivation time is too short, which makes it difficult for him to solve even Cao Zhi¡¯an, let alone two old-generation geniuses who are even better than Cao Zhi¡¯an. If they are found, there will be a desperate fleeing.


    But since Yang Chen has decided, how could he give up easily? At this moment, he whispered, ¡°Brother Bull, please hold on a little longer.¡±


    As the words fell, Yang Chen shouted in a low voice.


    ¡°Lightning Movement Technique, start!¡±


    In an instant, his speed reached its maximum, and he sneaked into the cave like a wisp of smoke.Upon entering the cave, Yang Chen only took a few breaths to explore before suddenly seeing the Dragon Pattern Leopard licking its wound, with its injuries recovering at an astonishing speed.


    The leopard was about ten meters in size, with a pair of eyes shining eerily bright in the pitch-black cave. At this moment, seeing Yang Chen, the Dragon Pattern Leopard let out an angry roar. Its fierce fangs were bared and claws outstretched, and its murderous aura was already spreading.


    ¡°Martial Arts Cultivation at the Second Layer of the Yuanwu Realm.¡± Yang Chen gasped in astonishment.


    What a powerful Dragon Pattern Leopard! Added to that is the dragon bloodline, it seemed that the people of Sun Star City had really spent a lot of time dealing with it.


    Others had so many helpers, but he didn¡¯t.


    If he really encountered a Dragon Pattern Leopard in its heyday, he would have to run away right then.


    But now it was different. Although the leopard¡¯s injuries had somewhat recovered, it was still far from its peak state.


    This resolute thought made him speak without delay, ¡°Bear Elder One, you two come out. Bear Elder Two, wait at the entrance of the cave, Bear Elder One, flank me. Brother Python, you come out too, give me a hand, keep an eye on this Dragon Pattern Leopard, as it is known for its cunning and fierce viciousness!


    ¡°Rainbow, prepare some Divine Soul Power for your Fishpeople Tribe.¡±


    ¡°Young Master, no problem.¡±


    In an instant, Yang Chen summoned his strongest forces. The Demonic Python and the Black Mountain Black Bear siblings all emerged, ready to fight.


    Since his mind was set on this, Yang Chen had nothing more to say to the Dragon Pattern Leopard, and directly launched his killer moves, intending to use his strength in the Spirit Martial Realm to annihilate this Yuanwu Realm Second Layer Dragon Pattern Leopard.


    ¡°Crackling!¡±


    In just a moment of breath, Yang Chen¡¯s Thunderbolt Style swept away.


    Then, without another word, his Demonic Fire and Starfire rolled out, attacking the Dragon Pattern Leopard.


    The Dragon Pattern Leopard¡¯s human-like look of shock was exposed, as it never expected Yang Chen to use such Strange Fire. It had to retreat continuously because, despite its martial arts cultivation at the Yuanwu Realm, it didn¡¯t dare to resist the corrosive ability of the Starfire, as it sensed danger from the Strange Fire.


    The lightning-fast speed of the Dragon Pattern Leopard was giving Yang Chen headaches. However, Yang Chen wasn¡¯t alone, as he waved his hand and said, ¡°Brother Python, help me entangle this Dragon Pattern Leopard and limit its range of motion in the cave!¡±


    If on the outside, Yang Chen¡¯s Demon Fire and Starfire might not be able to handle the Dragon Pattern Leopard so easily, but the cave was only so big. The Leopard couldn¡¯t unleash its full speed, and with the Demonic Python restricting its movement, the Dragon Pattern Leopard was cornered and couldn¡¯t escape from the Demon Fire and Starfire in the blink of an eye.


    However, Yang Chen had underestimated the leopard¡¯s speed. The Dragon Pattern Leopard detected the danger just in time and darted out of the cave in an instant, not caring about the possible pursuers from Sun Star City.


    Yet, this scene was already anticipated by Yang Chen.


    He shouted, ¡°Elder Bear Two, stop him!¡±


    The second brother of the Bear family was assigned this task by Yang Chen, and wouldn¡¯t let the Dragon Pattern Leopard escape. He spread his massive body to block the leopard in place, rendering it unable to flee despite baring its fangs and claws.


    At this moment, Yang Chen¡¯s Demon Fire and Starfire attacked simultaneously!

 Chapter 419 - Chapter 419: Chapter 416: Frustration and Defeat_1

    Chapter 419: Chapter 416: Frustration and Defeat_1


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°Dragon Patterned Leopard, just accept your fate.¡± Yang Chen¡¯s Starfire and Demonic Fire collided, swallowing up the Dragon Patterned Leopard.


    The Dragon Patterned Leopard let out a miserable scream, still trying to resist Yang Chen¡¯s dual fires. However, it couldn¡¯t even withstand the Demonic Fire, let alone the Starfire. On top of that, the Dragon Patterned Leopard was already injured, so its struggle looked extremely weak.


    Before long, the Dragon Patterned Leopard wailed and Yang Chen struck it with his Thunderbolt Style, smashing the leopard¡¯s body.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t dare to let the Starfire corrode the Dragon Patterned Leopard too much, as its body was a treasure. The best approach was to use the Thunderbolt Style to kill the leopard while it was being corroded by the Starfire. Although the corpse would be damaged, it would only be partially ruined.


    At this moment, the Thunderbolt Style descended and the Dragon Patterned Leopard lost its life, its body lying in a pool of blood.


    Upon seeing this, Yang Chen scanned the surroundings with his senses and discovered that the Mountain Barbaric Bulls outside the cave were still engaging in a fierce battle with the people of Sun Star City and hadn¡¯t noticed the current situation.


    Yang Chen knew time was of the essence. It would be easy to deal with the corpse, but the blood was the key. Since collecting the blood was time-consuming and troublesome, Yang Chen immediately commanded, ¡°Brother Python, start refining the blood of the Dragon Patterned Leopard now. The faster, the better!¡±


    The Golden Claw Python also knew the importance of this matter and didn¡¯t dare to procrastinate. It quickly coiled its body and rapidly refined the Dragon Patterned Leopard¡¯s blood.


    The refining process began swiftly.


    As the essence blood of the Dragon Patterned Leopard entered its body, Yang Chen soon noticed the changes in the Golden Claw Python.


    The changes were obvious.


    The Golden Claw Python¡¯s strength was rapidly escalating, and its Martial Arts Cultivation was quickly improving. It even reached the Ling Wu Realm Peak, the same level as Yang Chen. Moreover, it didn¡¯t stop there ¡ªthe Golden Claw Python broke through to the Half-step Yuan Martial Realm shortly after reaching the Ling Wu Realm Peak!


    The python¡¯s strength was still increasing.


    It was worth mentioning that the Golden Claw Python¡¯s body was growing longer and longer, from just over a dozen meters to several dozen meters!


    This length was astonishing.


    ¡°Has it mutated from an ordinary Demonic Python to a Giant Python?¡± Yang Chen wondered.


    He knew that the Golden Claw Python¡¯s ultimate growth trajectory was towards a dragon.


    However, the Golden Claw Python could not transform into a dragon all at once. With each improvement in its Martial Arts Cultivation, it would evolve into a new species.


    And now, the Golden Claw Python had evolved from an ordinary python into a Giant Python!


    But the evolution process hadn¡¯t been completed yet. Yang Chen speculated that when the Golden Claw Python entered the Yuan Martial Realm, the evolution process would finally be completed.


    Just as the evolution process was about to end, Yang Chen suddenly realized: ¡°Oh no, the Mountain Barbaric Bulls can¡¯t hold on any longer! The people from Sun Star City are coming.¡±


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but feel worried.


    Initially, in order to provide the best growth opportunity for the Golden Claw Python, Yang Chen didn¡¯t let it enter the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space. Although the environment in the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space could accommodate Demonic Beasts, there was still a significant difference from the outside world in terms of Spiritual Energy.


    However, he no longer had time to consider these factors now.


    Fortunately, the Golden Claw Python¡¯s evolution was almost complete, so entering the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space wouldn¡¯t cause any major issues.


    Yang Chen promptly ordered, ¡°Rainbow, quickly take Brother Python into the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space. Bear Elder One and Bear Elder Two, you go in as well!¡±


    In the blink of an eye, several Demonic Beasts disappeared into the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space, and Yang Chen, not daring to hesitate, directly flew out of the cave.


    The moment he flew out, Yang Chen activated the Lightning Movement Technique and charged in a certain direction.


    This scene was clearly observed by the forces of Sun Star City, which were waiting to enter the cave.


    Wang Yulong, the number-one man of Sun Star City, had planned to take the Dragon Patterned Leopard¡¯s corpse for himself. Seeing someone jump out of the cave with lightning speed, he couldn¡¯t help but realize something was wrong.


    He quickly entered the cave to take a look, only to find it empty. There wasn¡¯t even a trace of the Dragon Patterned Leopard.


    He immediately roared, ¡°Chase! Chase them!¡±


    Wang Yulong was going crazy.


    This Dragon Patterned Leopard was their assigned task, and he didn¡¯t dare to keep it for himself. This leopard belonged to the higher-ups of Sun Star City.


    But what now?


    The Dragon Patterned Leopard was almost within his grasp, yet it had been snatched away.


    Driven by his anger, Wang Yulong unleashed his peak speed and chased after Yang Chen.


    ¡°A mere Ling Wu Realm Peak kid dares to ruin Sun Star City¡¯s plans. Boy, you¡¯ll pay for this with your life.¡± Wang Yulong, furious and frustrated, even burned his essence blood to catch up to Yang Chen.


    His speed was indeed faster than Yang Chen¡¯s Second Layer of Lightning Movement Technique.


    Yang Chen was suddenly surprised and hesitated, ¡°Such incredible speed!¡±


    He still underestimated the strength of Wang Yulong, who was at the Origin Martial Realm Third Layer. Wang Yulong¡¯s speed was indeed faster, especially since he was now burning his essence blood to chase Yang Chen.


    ¡°Damn, if this continues, I¡¯ll be caught by Wang Yulong sooner or later. While I can¡¯t defeat him, I can still save myself. However, once the reinforcements from Sun Star City arrive, I¡¯ll be in real trouble.¡± Yang Chen gritted his teeth.


    Wang Yulong was completely mad at this point.


    Meanwhile, Yang Chen was trying to think of all the possible solutions in his mind.


    Just as he was pondering, there was movement within the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space from the Golden Claw Python.


    When the Golden Claw Python sensed the change, it immediately transmitted a message: ¡°Young Master, I¡¯m honored to report that after refining the essence blood of the Dragon Patterned Leopard, my strength has reached the Origin Martial Realm First Layer.¡±


    ¡°You reached the Origin Martial Realm?¡± Yang Chen was momentarily stunned, then immediately overjoyed. The Golden Claw Python surely had the potential to become a true dragon.


    If it were any other Demonic Beast, refining the blood of the Dragon Patterned Leopard definitely wouldn¡¯t yield such astonishing growth. But for the Golden Claw Python, it was possible. After it refined the blood, its strength reached the Origin Martial Realm First Layer, just a little behind the Dragon Patterned Leopard¡¯s previous strength.


    The Golden Claw Python noticed Yang Chen¡¯s crisis at this moment and suggested, ¡°Young Master, let me out now. This genius from Sun Star City is fast, but I¡¯m confident that I can outrun them.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re confident?¡± Yang Chen asked, astonished.


    ¡°Yes.¡± The Golden Claw Python responded confidently.


    Yang Chen certainly didn¡¯t doubt the Golden Claw Python¡¯s words; he was just surprised.


    At the same time, Yang Chen released the Origin Martial Realm Golden Claw Python from the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space.

 Chapter 420 - Chapter 420: Chapter 417: The Giant Python Becomes a Ran_1

    Chapter 420: Chapter 417: The Giant Python Becomes a Ran_1


    Translator: 549690339


    In an instant, the golden-claw python¡¯s tens of feet long body stretched out, resembling a gigantic forest path. This golden-claw python was different from ordinary humans, who could fly immediately upon reaching the Spirit Martial Realm, but the python couldn¡¯t, even if it reached the Origin Martial Realm.


    However, its inability to fly did not prevent the golden-claw python from displaying its speed.


    As it landed in the forest, the golden-claw python¡¯s body turned a corner at lightning speed. In the blink of an eye, it had already rushed an unknown distance.


    Wang Yulong, who had been chasing behind Yang Chen believing he had no way to escape, was left dumbfounded. He couldn¡¯t react to the sudden change of events.


    This whole process only took a few breaths.


    When Yang Chen summoned the golden-claw python, his speed changed drastically within a few breaths. From initially being about to be caught, he soon became evenly matched with Wang Yulong and eventually created a significant distance between them.


    Now, looking at Yang Chen riding the golden-claw python, where was there any trace of him?


    He had completely disappeared.


    This was no joke.


    Wang Yulong had given up chasing, unable to find any sign or even sense Yang Chen¡¯s Qi. With no way to pursue, he could only abandon his hopes.


    ¡°Senior Brother Wang!¡±


    ¡°Senior Brother Wang!¡±


    Soon, many of the geniuses from Sun Star City caught up. Seeing Wang Yulong standing there in silence, they couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Senior Brother Wang, who was that person just now?¡±


    ¡°Senior Brother Wang, where is that person now?¡±


    ¡°That kid stole the Dragon Pattern Leopard¡¯s corpse. We must catch him and crush him into pieces! How dare he steal something from our Sun Star City, it¡¯s like digging his own grave!¡±


    Wang Yulong, already fuming with rage, couldn¡¯t stay calm after hearing those words, and roared, ¡°How would I know where he is?¡±


    This was the most humiliating part.


    If they could see the person¡¯s face clearly, at least they would have a clue. But now, not even the person¡¯s face had been seen, how could they investigate?


    Thinking of the traces left by zero-zero-three, Wang Yulong shouted, ¡°Search for any Spirit Martial Realm Peak martial artist, capture and interrogate them immediately. If there¡¯s anything suspicious, kill and search their bodies, no hesitation or talking. Also, if any python-like demonic beasts are found, capture them too. If we don¡¯t find that person, we¡¯ll all face punishment when we return.¡±


    Upon thinking of the brutal punishment, the group of geniuses shuddered and began searching for clues swiftly.


    What Sun Star City had done was now unrelated to Yang Chen.


    Currently, he was perched atop the demonic python¡¯s head, having escaped Wang Yulong¡¯s sight and reached an unknown plain. This vast area was home to many demonic beasts, but they all fled upon sensing the terrifying aura of the python, not daring to stay.


    There was no other way; the demonic python¡¯s martial arts cultivation alone was quite intimidating, and the Origin Martial Realm level beasts had to admit that within the Secret Realm, it was an effective deterrent.


    Yang Chen asked the python to stop and began to tally his spoils from this encounter: the corpse of the Dragon Pattern Leopard.


    Although the most valuable essence blood of the Dragon Pattern Leopard had been refined by the python, it was undeniable that the leopard¡¯s corpse was also a rare treasure.


    ¡°This Dragon Pattern Leopard¡¯s body has been washed by its bloodline, making its flesh and skin far superior to ordinary demonic beast corpses. Using its flesh and skin as the main ingredient, I can concoct a perfect fourth-grade pill called the Dragon Pattern Pill.¡± Yang Chen clucked his tongue in admiration.


    What is the Dragon Pattern Pill?


    The Dragon Pattern Pill was a kind of elixir that could help strengthen True Qi mutation, most suitable for Spirit Martial Realm users.


    Because when the martial artist of the Spirit Martial Realm enters the Origin Martial Realm, the massive increase in True Qi was almost akin to mutation.


    Simply put, with the Dragon Pattern Pill, Yang Chen was confident he could make a breakthrough to Half-step Yuan Martial Realm in a short period of time.


    Unfortunately, he was still missing a main ingredient for the pill: the Yellow Spirit Grass.


    ¡°Only one main ingredient called Yellow Spirit Grass is left. Such a pity. This Yellow Spirit Grass is also a precious item. If I can find it and refine the Dragon Pattern Pill, I can reach the Half-step Origin Martial Realm. With my current means, I¡¯ll have confidence in battling even a master of the Origin Martial Realm¡¯s Second Layer.¡± Yang Chen murmured.


    If it were a normal Origin Martial Realm, even the Third Layer, he would not be afraid.


    But the opponents he faced were no ordinary Yuan Martial Realm, but rather a group of geniuses.


    Thinking of this, Yang Chen sighed in frustration, carefully putting away the corpse of the Dragon Pattern Leopard and then looking at the demonic python, ¡°Brother Python, I¡¯ve been calling you Brother Python but haven¡¯t given you a proper name yet. Now that you¡¯ve transformed from an ordinary demonic python into a giant python, and in the future you might evolve into another species, I can¡¯t always call you Brother Python.¡±


    The Golden Claw Python hissed and said with a nasal tone, ¡°Young Master, just let you name me. But I¡¯m curious, what will I evolve into after evolving from a common demonic python to a giant python?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s said that giant pythons become Ran. If you evolve further, you can no longer be called a python, but a Ran,¡± Yang Chen murmured, ¡°Transforming into a Jiao is becoming a Ran. Brother Python, if your cultivation reaches True Martial Realm, you can evolve into a Ran. When you reach the Earth Martial Realm, you can become a Jiao!¡±


    ¡°What if I reach Heaven Martial Realm?¡± The Golden Claw Python was filled with anticipation, trembling with excitement.


    Yang Chen smiled, ¡°If nothing unexpected happens, a Jiao turns into a dragon. Brother Python, even if you can¡¯t fully transform into a dragon when you reach Heaven Martial Realm, becoming half a dragon shouldn¡¯t be a problem. As for the specifics, I can¡¯t explain it clearly, as there isn¡¯t much record of it in historical ancient books.¡±


    Perhaps someone had succeeded in cultivating a golden-claw python into a true dragon in ancient times, but there was no record of it in ancient books, so Yang Chen was not very clear about the python¡¯s growth process.


    For now, the only thing to do was take things one step at a time.


    The Golden Claw Python had already completed its first transformation and looked forward to the future, eagerly wanting to undergo the second transformation.


    Yang Chen pondered for a moment and then said, ¡°Brother Python, I just realized that your claws have begun to turn gold after evolving into a giant python. How about we name you Golden Claw?¡±


    ¡°Golden Claw!¡± The Golden Claw Python grunted, ¡°This name is true to my nature. Young Master, I, old python, have no objections.¡±


    ¡°Good, from now on I will call you Brother Jin,¡± Yang Chen laughed heartily.

 Chapter 421 - Chapter 421: Chapter 418: Birth of Relics_1

    Chapter 421: Chapter 418: Birth of Relics_1


    Translator: 549690339


    As he moved forward, Yang Chen had basically gotten away from the people of Sun Star City. He put the Golden Claw back into the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space and changed his appearance again.


    Although the people of Sun Star City hadn¡¯t seen his true face, it was still better to be cautious. In any case, now that Yang Chen had the Golden Claw of Yuan Martial Realm to help him, his chances of survival in the Secret Realm had increased significantly. At least when he encountered some powerful opponents, he would have an extra trump card.


    Just like that, he continued moving forward, and gradually, Yang Chen began to notice that there were more martial artists around him.


    These young martial artists appeared to be heading in the same direction, which puzzled Yang Chen. Hiding in the shadows, he couldn¡¯t help but wonder.


    ¡°Young Master, they¡¯re indeed heading in the same direction.¡± Rainbow¡¯s divine soul detection confirmed: ¡°And there are many of them.¡±


    Yang Chen nodded: ¡°It seems like something interesting is happening, let¡¯s go join them.¡±


    As he spoke, his divine soul expanded, getting a clear understanding of the situation around him.


    There were many martial artists here, some in groups, representing major powers, and some loose cultivators.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t want to bother asking those major powers and instead approached a loose cultivator.


    ¡°Brother, please wait.¡± When Yang Chen appeared, he approached a young man about twenty-three or twenty-four years old, smiling amiably.


    The man, upon hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, turned his head, his face filled with caution: ¡°Brother, do we know each other?¡±


    Yang Chen now appeared to be a 22 or 23-year-old young man. Under the Face Changing Technique, his appearance was ordinary, the kind that would be forgotten when placed in a crowd.


    It was not surprising that the man in front of him was puzzled. Yang Chen clasped his hands together and smiled: ¡°Brother, I¡¯m just curious and wanted to ask, why are so many martial artists heading in the same direction? Has something big happened up ahead?¡±


    When Yan Haiming saw Yang Chen¡¯s unremarkable appearance, he lost interest and didn¡¯t intend to socialize much. After hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, he decided not to answer, waving his hand to reject him directly.


    However, before he could even raise his hand, Yang Chen suddenly exuded the Martial Arts Cultivation of the Sixth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm, shocking the loose cultivator in front of him.


    But in an instant, Yan Haiming abandoned his idea of rejection and laughed: ¡°Brother, may I know your name?¡±


    Yang Chen saw the significant change in Yan Haiming¡¯s attitude and was not surprised.


    As a loose cultivator, Yan Haiming had reached the Spiritual Martial Realm 5th Level at over twenty years old, and could be considered an extraordinary genius. However, during this expedition to the Tiandu Emperor¡¯s Treasure Palace, his Martial Arts Cultivation didn¡¯t seem too dazzling, as there were just too many geniuses here.


    So Yan Haiming was well aware of what a loose cultivator should provoke and what not to provoke.


    Yang Chen cleverly grasped this fine line.


    He suppressed his Martial Arts Cultivation to be at the Sixth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm, only one level higher than Yan Haiming, which was enough to make Yan Haiming respect him.This was a difficult balance to control.If he was too much stronger than Yan Haiming, it would make him fearful.If he was weaker than Yan Haiming, Yan Haiming would probably not bother answering his questions.¡±I am Yang Feng!¡± Yang Chen made up a name at random.Yang Chen¡¯s display not only made Yan Haiming not belittle him but also not neglect him. He repeatedly said, ¡°So it¡¯s Brother Yang Feng. I have admired you for a long time. Brother Yang Feng, with such Martial Arts Cultivation at such a young age, I really envy you. By the way, Brother Yang, do you know about the incident that happened two days ago?¡±


    ¡°What happened two days ago?¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but ask.


    Yan Haiming couldn¡¯t help but exclaim: ¡°I just found out about this myself. You guess what, two days ago, Luoyun Main City somehow discovered a Ruins Palace and wanted to monopolize it? Guess what happened? The Ruins Palace turned out to be not something that their Luoyun Main City could monopolize at all.¡±


    ¡°Just after Luoyun Main City started to explore the palace, it emerged from the ground, attracting the attention of several forces.¡±


    ¡°Then what happened?¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but ask.


    Yan Haiming said, ¡°Then it became obvious. Luoyun Main City couldn¡¯t have it all to themselves, and as the news spread, various major forces gradually came here, giving us loose cultivators a chance to get involved.¡±


    ¡°What treasures are in this Ruins Palace? Do you know, Brother Yan?¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but ask.


    Yan Haiming didn¡¯t seem to have any intention of hiding anything. After all, this wasn¡¯t a very secretive matter. He said, ¡°The major powers don¡¯t know yet.¡±


    ¡°Even after two days, the major powers still don¡¯t know what¡¯s in the Ruins Palace?¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but feel curious.


    ¡°Brother Yang Feng, you don¡¯t know. This Ruins Palace is not ordinary. Although the Ruins Palace has emerged, you have to go up the Heavenly Ladder to reach it. The key lies in this Heavenly Ladder. I heard that it¡¯s so wide that it can accommodate tens of thousands of people with no problem. But it¡¯s like climbing to the sky with every step, trying to climb up this ladder to reach the Ruins Palace is just too difficult.¡± Yan Haiming lamented.


    ¡°Heavenly Ladder?¡± Yang Chen was startled.


    Yan Haiming also became interested: ¡°Yes, it¡¯s the Heavenly Ladder. The key lies in this. Why do we loose cultivators have a chance to take advantage? Normally, they wouldn¡¯t let us get involved in their good fortunes. They would keep us away, and if we dared to intervene, we would die.¡±


    ¡°But this time it¡¯s different. Those major powers have also hit a wall, and now they want everyone to be treated equally in this Ruins Palace. Everyone has to go through this Heavenly Ladder, and Brother Yang may not know that climbing this ladder doesn¡¯t depend on your cultivation.¡±


    ¡°How so?¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but ask curiously.


    Yan Haiming said immediately, ¡°Because there are four ladders leading to the Ruins Palace!¡±


    ¡°Four ladders?¡± Yang Chen was suddenly taken aback.


    ¡°Yes, the first one is for those from the First Level of Spirit Martial Realm to the Fourth Level. The second one is for those from the Spiritual Martial Realm¡¯s Fifth Layer to the Half-step Yuan Martial Realm. The third one is for those from the Half-step Yuan Martial Realm to the Fourth Level, and the fourth one is for those from the Yuanwu Realm¡¯s Fifth Layer to the Half-step True Martial Realm.¡± Yan Haiming sighed heavily.


    ¡°However, everyone is the same. The difficulty of the Heavenly Ladders is the same. The difficulty of the Yuan Martial Realm¡¯s Ladder is no different from that of the Spirit Martial Realm¡¯s Ladder. Up until now, I haven¡¯t heard of anyone who has successfully walked the Heavenly Ladder and reached the Ruins Palace above it!¡±


    ¡°Hasn¡¯t anyone been able to walk the Heavenly Ladder successfully so far?¡± Yang Chen was somewhat shocked.


    ¡°That¡¯s right, not a single one has succeeded. But it¡¯s hard to say, I haven¡¯t seen it for myself. I¡¯ve only heard about it from others.¡± Yan Haiming looked around and laughed: ¡°By the way¡­ Brother Yang Feng, I don¡¯t know if you¡¯re interested in going to this Ruins Palace together?¡±

 Chapter 422 - Chapter 422: Chapter 419: Let’s Observe Slowly First_1

    Chapter 422: Chapter 419: Let¡¯s Observe Slowly First_1


    Translator: 549690339


    When seeing Yang Chen¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation Level, Yan Haiming couldn¡¯t help but feel tempted. Many loose cultivators form alliances to band together and fight against major powers, seeking benefits for their fellow cultivators. Even if they can¡¯t gain any advantages, it would at least ensure their safety.


    But for martial artists like him, they were in an awkward position.


    It was because his Martial Arts Cultivation Level was simply not attractive to those alliances formed by loose cultivators.


    It¡¯s not that Yan Haiming¡¯s talent was inferior, but rather, he was too young.


    In fact, being able to reach the Spiritual Martial Realm 5th Level in his early twenties was not comparable to the top geniuses of the Major Sects, but there was no problem with being a distinguished figure among the loose cultivators. However, his issue was that he was too young. The forces formed by the loose cultivators were more interested in some people in their thirties with stronger Martial Arts Cultivation.


    This also resulted in Yan Haiming, until now, remaining solitary and always overlooked by others to form an alliance with him.


    Now, Yang Chen¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation Level was one level higher than his. If they could pair up, it would be a win-win situation for him.


    Yang Chen, of course, understood Yan Haiming¡¯s intentions and laughed, ¡°If Brother Yan is interested, I¡¯m happy to accompany you! By traveling together like this, we would have each other¡¯s back.¡±


    ¡°Great, Brother Yang, please!¡± Yan Haiming couldn¡¯t help but grin happily when he heard Yang Chen¡¯s agreement and hurriedly spoke.


    And so, Yang Chen and Yan Haiming went straight to the Ruins Palace together.


    Upon arriving, Yang Chen saw the number of people gathered at the Ruins Palace as it is now.


    There was a sea of people, densely packed, and there were at least tens of thousands.


    Of course, tens of thousands of people were not a lot; for the entire Tiandu Emperor¡¯s Treasure Secret Realm, tens of thousands were just a small part.


    Just as Yan Haiming said, by scanning around, Yang Chen could see those four long staircases.


    These staircases were at an angle, leading to the high altitude, and looking up, there was a rundown palace in the sky. Above this palace, two ancient characters were clearly visible. Ordinary people couldn¡¯t recognize these characters, but Yang Chen could.


    ¡°Heavenly Palace!¡± Yang Chen narrowed his eyes.


    The creator of the Ruins Palace was really bold, directly naming their palace as the Heavenly Palace.


    As for the ancient characters, they were not too old, but rather just a different writing system from the current one. Ancient characters were studied at the beginning of human history and were used by both humans and demonic beasts alike. But as time went on, people fought against the heavens and the earth, and ancient characters gradually lost their usefulness.


    Eventually, ancient characters were replaced by the current writing system and became obsolete.


    Of course, there were still many older generations who liked ancient characters, and the creator of the Heavenly Palace was one such person.


    ¡°Four Heavenly Ladders leading straight to the Heavenly Palace, I wonder what lies at the top.¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but wonder.


    Yan Haiming suddenly said, ¡°Brother Yang Feng, look! There are so many people on the Heavenly Ladder of the Origin Martial Realm.¡±


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but look at what Yan Haiming was saying.


    It was just as Yan Haiming said.


    There were four Heavenly Ladders, each for different cultivation stages.


    And the ladder for cultivators between Half-step Yuan Martial Realm and Fourth Level had gathered more than a hundred people.


    This number was already astonishing.


    Yang Chen was also slightly surprised.


    These more than a hundred people did not represent the entire Heavenly Capital Great Emperor Secret Realm Trip. Even so, there were already more than a hundred masters at or above the Yuan Martial Realm. This made Yang Chen secretly gasp, it seemed that the strength of this Heavenly Capital Great Emperor Secret Realm Trip was not as simple as it appeared on the surface.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t think that the forces from Sun Star City, Luo Yun Main City, and several other forces could bring so many young geniuses at the Yuan Martial Realm.


    Moreover, the key point was not even these geniuses.


    It was¡­


    Yang Chen took a deep breath, and as he turned his gaze, he found that there were actually two people on the ladder between the Yuan Wu Realm Fifth Layer and the Half-step True Martial Realm.


    This genuinely shocked Yang Chen.


    He had originally thought that there was no possibility of anyone stepping foot on this fourth Heavenly Ladder.


    But looking at it now, there were actually two people on this ladder.


    These two people, a man and a woman.


    What caught Yang Chen¡¯s attention the most was the woman, dressed in white, looking like snow, with long black hair, and about twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old. Her face couldn¡¯t be seen clearly as she walked ahead of the man behind her, but her silhouette was full of endless imagination.


    As for the man behind her, he seemed to be in his thirties, emitting an awe-inspiring aura. Yang Chen saw that this man had actually reached the high Martial Arts Cultivation Level of Yuanwu Realm Fifth Layer.


    This made Yang Chen¡¯s thoughts surge while also raising waves of astonishment in his heart.


    It seemed that this Tiandu Emperor¡¯s Treasure trip was extraordinary, with the existence of such young geniuses who had even reached the Yuanwu Realm Fifth Layer. And judging by the man¡¯s posture, he was not as good as the woman in front. This made it not difficult to guess that the young woman in front was even more terrifying!


    And there were still more unknown geniuses.


    ¡°It¡¯s really blood-boiling, Brother Yang Feng, I¡¯m going to give it a try and see what¡¯s so magical about this Heavenly Ladder.¡± Yan Haiming laughed.


    Yang Chen was also rubbing his hands in anticipation at this time, and both of them entered the Heavenly Ladder at the same time.


    Yang Chen and Yan Haiming were both on the second Heavenly Ladder.


    Yan Haiming laughed heartily, ¡°Brother Yang, I¡¯ll go ahead first.¡±


    Yan Haiming went all out, releasing his True Qi and fully displaying his Martial Arts Cultivation abilities.


    Yan Haiming played all out from the start, quickly moving forward, and in the blink of an eye, he covered about one-tenth of the Heavenly Ladder distance.


    As for Yang Chen, he was leisurely stepping on the ladder, walking forward without hurry.


    Compared to Yan Haiming¡¯s impulsive behavior, Yang Chen was much calmer. He didn¡¯t rush and even deliberately slowed down. The reason for doing this was naturally to observe the Heavenly Ladder.


    For Yang Chen, rushing to the Heavenly Ladder and reaching the Heavenly Palace above was not the priority, but rather to carefully observe the surroundings of the Heavenly Ladder before moving on.


    Often, calmly observing a situation was more beneficial than rushing forward. Just like Yan Haiming, who ran up quickly but soon became dispirited. Now he was stuck at about one-tenth of the Heavenly Ladder, and moving even a single step forward seemed as difficult as ascending to heaven.


    There were many geniuses like Yan Haiming who struggled at the one-tenth or two-tenths positions on the ladder.


    There was a reason for this.


    It was because of the construction and design of the Heavenly Ladde

 Chapter 423 - Chapter 423: Chapter 420: Breaking Through the Heavenly Ladder!_1

    Chapter 423: Chapter 420: Breaking Through the Heavenly Ladder!_1


    Translator: 549690339


    How can that be?


    Before stepping onto the Heavenly Ladder, Yang Chen did not know either.


    But when he arrived just now, he had gained some understanding through his analysis. The Ladder contains extremely complex prohibitions, testing the talents and abilities of the geniuses who attempt it. Different trials may be set up for geniuses from different times.


    So Yan Haiming is right; it doesn¡¯t matter at which stage of cultivation a martial artist is, no one has an advantage or disadvantage over others.


    The trials on this ladder test a martial artist¡¯s tenacity and strength. It¡¯s not enough to just have strong Martial Arts Cultivation; you also need to show sufficient tenacity and strength.


    For example, unless your strength is far superior to your peers, it is very difficult to complete the Ladder in one breath. Simply put, the entry requirement for the Heavenly Ladder is the Spirit Martial Realm, but to reach the top, one needs to have the strength of the Origin Martial Realm. How can ordinary people reach that?


    The further you go, the heavier your feet become, and the stronger the gravitational force from the ladder, making your progress exceedingly difficult.


    Therefore, it¡¯s a test for any aspect of us martial artists.


    Take Yan Haiming for example.


    If he were to walk slowly, conserving his True Qi and energy, he could have reached at least twenty percent of the Heavenly Ladder. However, he is exhausted after reaching only ten percent.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t care about Yan Haiming¡¯s situation. Now that he had a clear understanding of the current situation, he started to muster his strength and aim for the highest level of this ladder.


    One step, another step.


    Yang Chen was in no hurry, taking his time as if he were going for a leisurely stroll.


    In about the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, Yang Chen reached the ten percent mark on the Heavenly Ladder.


    When Yan Haiming saw that Yang Chen had reached the same position as himself, he embarrassingly wiped away his sweat: ¡°Brother Yang Feng, you¡­ you¡¯re pretty fast too.¡±


    ¡°Brother Yan, I won¡¯t wait for you any longer¡­¡± Yang Chen looked Yan Haiming up and down, nodded amiably, and headed straight up.


    A bitter smile appeared on Yan Haiming¡¯s face. He and Yang Chen were just strangers, with no connections between them. Naturally, he had thoughts of envy for Yang Chen¡¯s achievements. Thinking that Yang Chen¡¯s martial arts cultivation wouldn¡¯t be much stronger than his own, he guessed that reaching the twenty percent mark would already be impressive.


    He thought that he had already overestimated Yang Chen.


    However, Yang Chen soon reached the twenty percent mark on the Heavenly Ladder.


    Moreover, when he reached that point, Yang Chen did not slow down.


    He continued to move forward.


    Yan Haiming was dumbfounded and horrified: ¡°How¡­ Generally speaking, even those at the seventh or eighth level of the Spirit Martial Realm would struggle to reach the twenty percent mark. How could Brother Yang Feng, who is only at the sixth level, reach that position?¡±


    ¡°You know that person? Hey, you don¡¯t know this, but this Heavenly Ladder¡¯s test is extraordinary. The more one moves up, the more impressive their martial arts cultivation will be, even rivaling the Origin Martial Realm. Your friend here, if nothing else, has strength comparable to the seventh or eighth level of the Spirit Martial Realm for sure¡­¡±


    Before he finished speaking, Yan Haiming suddenly pointed up: ¡°There, he has reached the thirty percent mark.¡±


    In an instant, more and more people began to notice Yang Chen.


    As he reached the thirty percent mark, there were even fewer people around.


    However, even so, nothing could halt Yang Chen¡¯s progress.


    In less than a cup of tea¡¯s time, Yang Chen reached the forty percent mark on the Heavenly Ladder.


    Compared to others, Yang Chen didn¡¯t show even the slightest hint of fatigue as he reached the forty percent mark, not even revealing his true strength at the peak of the Spirit Martial Realm.


    However, those who had noticed Yang Chen were already shocked.


    ¡°Who exactly is this kid!¡±


    ¡°Come on, you call him a kid? Being able to reach the forty percent mark means he can handle ordinary Spirit Martial Realm Peak opponents with no problem. Do you really want to badmouth such a demon behind his back? If he hears you, he¡¯ll show you no mercy!¡±


    Yan Haiming was also shocked and speechless. Now that he heard what some people who arrived earlier at the Heavenly Ladder were saying, he understood that the further one climbs, the more their actual strength surpasses others on the same level.


    Reaching the forty percent mark was already remarkable, and he knew someone who had actually reached that point?


    It should be noted that the outstanding talents of many major powers only reached the forty percent mark.


    Yang Chen did not stop, either.


    As he reached the forty percent mark and approached the fifty percent mark, he began to feel tired.


    Glancing ahead, Yang Chen gained a better understanding.


    At his position, the number of people was already sparse, and there were only a few dozen more people ahead of him. Among them was a muscular young man in his mid-20s who had made it to the eighty percent mark. His skin was dark, but there was no telling what kind of demon he was from.


    After looking around, Yang Chen didn¡¯t think much of it: ¡°The only clue about me from the City is that I¡¯m at the Spirit Martial Realm Peak. I didn¡¯t want to casually reveal my martial arts cultivation. But it seems impossible to go any further without showing it.¡±


    For Yang Chen, climbing the Heavenly Ladder was of greater importance.


    The next moment, without saying anything, he released his martial arts cultivation.


    In an instant, the strength of the Spirit Martial Realm Peak emerged!


    As his martial arts cultivation was revealed, many people noticed it at the same time.


    ¡°Spirit Martial Realm Peak!¡±


    ¡°No wonder he could make it that far; his martial arts cultivation foundation is pretty high to begin with!¡±


    ¡°I thought it was another demon, being able to rival the Spirit Martial Realm Peak at the sixth level. Turns out they were already at the Spirit Martial Realm Peak, considering his age, he must be a genius from one of the major Sects. However, it¡¯s a bit weak for someone at the Spirit Martial Realm Peak to only reach the forty percent mark.¡±


    ¡°How do you know that he has reached his limit?¡±


    For a time, people were discussing vigorously, and those geniuses from the Sun Star City had also noticed Yang Chen¡¯s presence. When they saw that Yang Chen¡¯s martial arts cultivation had reached the peak of the Spirit Martial Realm, they could not help but discuss: ¡°It¡¯s the Spirit Martial Realm Peak!¡±


    ¡°The one our senior brother told us to pay attention to.¡±


    ¡°Should we interrogate him?¡±


    ¡°There¡¯s no need to rush, we can¡¯t fight on the Heavenly Ladder Tower!¡±


    ¡°True, let¡¯s give this kid a break for now. We can deal with him after this Heavenly Palace trip comes to an end.¡±


    Yang Chen heard their discussion and curled the corner of his mouth, thinking, I¡¯ll deal with you when you have the chance to bother me.


    Immediately, he quickened his pace and, to the astonishment of everyone, leaped directly to a position close to the fifty percent mark. Then, without any hesitation, he increased his speed even more and went straight from the fifty percent mark to the sixty percent mark.

 Chapter 424 - Chapter 424: Chapter 421: Heading Straight to the Heavenly Palace_1

    Chapter 424: Chapter 421: Heading Straight to the Heavenly Palace_1


    Translator: 549690339


    In a single breath, Yang Chen reached around 60% of the Heavenly Ladder and attracted everyone¡¯s attention. Not only those who were behind and looking up at Yang Chen, but also those geniuses who were at the same level as Yang Chen now noticed him.


    ¡°Who is this guy?¡±


    ¡°I heard someone say he¡¯s called Yang Feng.¡±


    ¡°Yang Feng, I¡¯ve never heard of him before. Where did this immortal come from, and which sect has cultivated such a genius demon?¡±


    ¡°Who knows? Maybe he was raised by some loose cultivator.¡±


    Many people were curious about Yang Chen¡¯s background. It was not easy to reach the 60% position on the Heavenly Ladder. How many people were at this stage? At least a few thousand who had come to challenge the Heavenly Ladder together could count those who had reached Yang Chen¡¯s step!


    Those geniuses were well known to everyone, and even if they couldn¡¯t recognize them, they knew which forces they belonged to, and that pretty much explained things.


    However, Yang Chen¡¯s origin was strange, and no one knew it.


    Many people were puzzled by this. At this moment, a genius youth, about 21 or 22 years old, stood at the same position as Yang Chen and shouted: ¡°Hey, kid, which force are you from, and who is your master?¡±


    Yang Chen glanced at the young man indifferently, and without a word, strode forward, not even bothering to respond to his rude question.


    ¡°Dare to ignore me? You really think too highly of yourself, reaching 60% and still wanting to go further?¡± The genius just now angrily shouted when he saw that Yang Chen actually ignored him.


    Although the people nearby were enjoying the spectacle, they didn¡¯t want Yang Chen to surpass them either.


    However, the reality was that Yang Chen took one step after another and reached the 70% position.


    When the genius who had just had a conflict with Yang Chen saw him standing at the 70% position, he was shocked.


    His eyes widened, and he swallowed with a gulp, his heart was definitely angry. However, he could not climb to the same position as Yang Chen. Even reaching this position now was his limit, and it would take a long time and a lot of effort to climb another step!


    There were not a few people who had the same idea as him.


    Yang Chen¡­


    Yang Chen had actually climbed to the 70% position.


    The key was that after reaching around 70%, Yang Chen did not rest much but continued to move forward.


    This was an incredible move, because no one had ever done this like Yang Chen, who reached this point and still continued to move forward without a break after passing the level.


    At this time, Yang Chen¡¯s movements were slightly slower.


    Indeed, after releasing his Ling Wu Realm Peak martial arts cultivation, he had already felt the difficulty.


    ¡°Can this kid actually climb to the same position as Mo Xing?¡±


    ¡°Impossible, Mo Xing is standing at about 80% position, do you think it¡¯s that easy to reach that position?¡±


    ¡°You should know that Mo Xing, with his Ling Wu Realm Peak strength, can easily fight against ordinary Yuanwu Realm Second Level, reaching his level is not that easy at all.¡±


    Everyone was at the Ling Wu Realm Peak martial arts cultivation, but there was a huge difference between the Ling Wu Realm Peak and the Ling Wu Realm. Take Mo Xing, for example, his martial arts cultivation was enough to rival a Yuanwu Realm Second Layer master, and it was hard for others not to be convinced.


    At this moment, Yang Chen was on the move, and Mo Xing, who was about 80% of the way up, also turned his head and glanced at Yang Chen. After finding that Yang Chen¡¯s movement speed had slowed down, he finally felt at ease.


    ¡°Almost at my limit.¡± Yang Chen said with a bitter smile.


    Indeed, he was almost at his limit, but he was not flustered.


    Because there were other methods.


    The other geniuses¡¯ feet were surrounded by various colored True Qi, which was the effect of their Cultivation Methods. These geniuses used the strength of their Cultivation Methods to help them take even better steps and achieve better results. This was a very suitable method, combining Cultivation Methods with martial arts cultivation.


    From beginning to end, Yang Chen had not used any cultivation method.


    And the one that could help him move forward the most was naturally the Lightning Movement Technique¡­


    With that thought, he gathered the power of the Heavenly Thunder Origin under his feet without hesitation.


    At this moment, Yang Chen felt that the difficulty of lifting his feet had disappeared. He then took a step and went straight for the 80% position.


    At the same time, Mo Xing was also struggling hard to climb higher.


    He was not satisfied with his current position because there were people ahead of him on the third and fourth ladders. For example, the mysterious genius Cai Huafei, who came out of nowhere on the third ladder, and the equally mysterious white-clothed woman on the fourth ladder.


    Both of them had reached 90% of the ladder.


    There were many secrets in the Heavenly Palace, and he couldn¡¯t give up.


    What reassured him was that on the second ladder, he was at least dominating and no one could surpass him. That young man named Yang Feng might be a bit threatening, but looking at his slow pace, he was basically at his limit. No one could surpass his current position, and no one could shake it.


    However, just as this thought crossed his mind¡­


    Mo Xing¡¯s expression suddenly changed.


    Because Yang Chen actually appeared beside him.


    ¡°You.¡± Mo Xing pointed at Yang Chen, not knowing what to say.


    Yang Chen ignored Mo Xing. He clearly remembered the contempt in Mo Xing¡¯s eyes just now, and now taking advantage of the momentum, he naturally wouldn¡¯t slow down. From the 80% position, he headed straight for the 90% position.


    No one had ever been able to casually cross a 10% position like he did, even the two demons in the third and fourth ladders couldn¡¯t do it.


    That was how, after about half an incense stick of time, Yang Chen¡¯s Lightning Movement Technique reached the second layer, and he also reached the 90% position at the same time.


    When Yang Chen reached the 90% position, he stood at nearly the highest point and attracted a lot of attention. Not only did people of the second ladder notice Yang Chen, but also those on the third and fourth ladder.


    ¡°This¡­¡±


    ¡°You¡¯ve got to be kidding.¡±


    ¡°Even those two demons from the third and fourth ladders had to spend two days to reach the 90% position by relying on time. But Yang Feng, it seems he didn¡¯t take much time to reach this position from the beginning, less than half a day.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s simply effortless, completely relying on his own strength.¡±


    It was important to note that it took Mo Xing two days to reach the 80% position, but even then, he had no problem fighting against ordinary Yuanwu Realm Second Level masters.


    Yang Chen, however¡­


    This kid was simply smooth sailing.


    Most importantly, even the 90% position couldn¡¯t stop Yang Chen. Yang Chen¡¯s eyes were focused, and it looked like he was heading for the Heavenly Palace.

 Chapter 425 - Chapter 425: Chapter 422: Entering the Heavenly Palace with a Strong Presence_1

    Chapter 425: Chapter 422: Entering the Heavenly Palace with a Strong Presence_1


    Translator: 549690339


    As long as one isn¡¯t stupid, it¡¯s clear that the gap between Yang Chen and Mo Xing is not insignificant. Not only is there a difference in height, but there is also a substantial gap in speed. Many people are becoming curious about just how strong an opponent Yang Chen, who is only at the Ling Wu Realm Peak, can handle.


    At least, ordinary Yuanwu Realm Second Layer practitioners should not be a match for Yang Chen, right?


    For Yang Chen, using ordinary Yuanwu Realm practitioners as a measure is a very wrong choice. Just like the practitioners on the third and fourth Heavenly Ladders, how many are just ordinary Yuanwu Realm experts?


    Mo Xing may be comparable to an ordinary Yuanwu Realm Second Layer expert, but if he truly encountered a Second Layer genius in this space, Mo Xing would probably have no chance of resisting.


    That¡¯s because others are also geniuses with talents that don¡¯t fall short of Mo Xing¡¯s.


    Therefore, Yang Chen never used the Yuanwu Realm standards to measure himself. All he could do was to increase his strength as much as possible.


    Just like this, Yang Chen took one step at a time, gradually getting closer to the Heavenly Palace.


    Nowadays, he has become one of the closest batch of geniuses to the Heavenly Palace.


    Of the four ladders, only three people have reached the same position as him.


    At the same time, Yang Chen also felt relative trouble.


    When he continued to move forward, he could no longer do so as easily as at the beginning. Gradually, the resistance made it difficult for him to lift his feet. He unleashed his martial arts cultivation, coupled with the activation of the Second Layer of the Lightning Movement Technique, but still found it difficult to move!


    It wasn¡¯t just him, but also the two people on the third and fourth Heavenly Ladders who were in the same position, finding it extremely difficult to take a step forward.


    ¡°It seems that the higher one goes, the more difficult it becomes,¡± Yang Chen muttered with a wry smile. ¡°But I¡¯ve come this far, there¡¯s no way I¡¯m letting all my efforts go to waste!¡±


    Besides the Lightning Movement Technique, his other techniques didn¡¯t help him pass the Heavenly Ladder.


    At this point, Yang Chen had no other choices, and could only rely on his willpower to move forward.


    This method is the most foolish one because relying solely on willpower makes one feel like there is a huge mountain blocking their path. Moreover, moving forward would cause pain all over the body, which was the negative effect of intentionally advancing beyond one¡¯s limits!


    In fact, for Yang Chen, as long as he was willing to spend time, reaching the top of the Heavenly Ladder was not a problem.


    However, he didn¡¯t choose to do so comfortably.


    After all, he couldn¡¯t guarantee that if he did so, he would still be the first to reach the Heavenly Palace. Therefore, he had to use the most crude tactic.


    ¡°Ah!¡± Yang Chen roared in his heart.


    Pain swept through his entire body, as if something was squeezing him and crushing his bones.


    Yang Chen continued to endure. Finally, amid tremendous difficulties, he took another step forward and arrived at a new platform.


    It was when he entered this new platform that Yang Chen gasped for breath, panting heavily. In the midst of this rapid breathing, Yang Chen¡¯s eyes suddenly brightened, and he felt an inexplicable sense of refreshment and a transformation occurring within his body. For a moment, Yang Chen even wondered if his senses were playing tricks on him.


    But soon, he discovered that this wasn¡¯t a problem with his senses.


    Instead, during his struggle to move up the Heavenly Ladder while enduring intense pain, his Tai Chu Divine Body suddenly broke through its limits after experiencing severe pressure and gained new enhancements!


    This delighted Yang Chen.


    Enhancements to the Tai Chu Divine Body were very demanding. Yang Chen originally thought of enhancing the Tai Chu Divine Body¡¯s constitution after reaching the Yuanwu Realm, but if he didn¡¯t reach the Yuanwu Realm, many of his ideas to enhance the Tai Chu Divine Body would be incomplete.


    However, sometimes opportunities come unexpectedly!


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t expect the intense pain during climbing the ladder to actually enhance his Tai Chu Divine Body.


    ¡°When the Tai Chu Divine Body is enhanced, the pressure from climbing the ladder is no longer as strong as before. This is interesting. It seems that body cultivation is quite helpful during the climb up the ladder. The Heavenly Ladder test is indeed a test of the comprehensive strength,¡± Yang Chen thought to himself.


    After some enhancements to his Tai Chu Divine Body, Yang Chen took another step forward. Although it was still extremely difficult, it was at least stronger than before.


    This allowed him to move forward leisurely, without wasting True Qi and physical strength.


    One step, two steps, three steps.


    The seemingly slow steps, but in reality, even crossing three steps within the time it takes for a cup of tea was considered fast.


    Yang Chen only took a dozen breaths to accomplish this.


    This left the two people on the third and fourth Heavenly Ladders, who were still hovering around the 90% mark, dumbfounded.


    ¡°Senior Brother Zhang Hong, this¡­ this person actually surpassed you and even surpassed that demon Cai Hua Fei.¡±


    ¡°Who is this kid!?¡±


    ¡°Senior Brother Zhang Hong, you have to push yourself harder too. It¡¯s okay if we lose to that Cai Hua Fei, but this kid is moving too fast.¡±


    The man, who was called Senior Brother Zhang Hong, was named Huo Zhang Hong. He was the most outstanding genius of the Luo Yun Main City. His martial arts cultivation had already reached the Peak of the Third Layer of Yuanwu Realm, only one step away from the Yuanwu Realm Fourth Layer.


    He was at the junction between 80% to 90% on the third ladder, which was already a lofty position, but for someone with his status as the top disciple of Luo Yun Main City, it was still unacceptable. Although there was a mysterious genius, Cai Hua Fei, who was stronger than him, he had to accept it because the other party¡¯s martial cultivation had reached the Yuanwu Realm Fourth Layer.


    However, now another person, Yang Chen, had appeared, and he was stronger than Huo Zhang Hong!


    He was furious. Cai Hua Fei also narrowed his eyes, staring at Yang Chen¡¯s figure like a sharp blade, his gaze filled with displeasure, because Yang Chen had actually surpassed him!


    Cai Hua Fei twisted his neck and sent out his divine soul to probe Yang Chen, trying to find out something from him. But just as his divine soul probed, suddenly, an invisible resistance bounced him back, rendering his powerful divine soul powerless against Yang Chen!


    This forced him to dismiss his thoughts, grumbling, ¡°What kind of background does this kid have, that even with my Yuanwu Realm Fourth Layer martial cultivation and checking on him, my divine soul was directly rebuffed? How is this possible!¡±


    ¡°Forget it, it doesn¡¯t matter. He¡¯s just a Ling Wu Realm Peak kid. Even if he enters the Heavenly Palace first, what does it matter? Let him have some limelight first,¡± Cai Hua Fei reassured himself and then began to plot something else.

 Chapter 426 - Chapter 426: Chapter 423: Prohibition Master Yu Ban_1

    Chapter 426: Chapter 423: Prohibition Master Yu Ban_1


    Translator: 549690339


    At the same time, on the fourth ladder, there were only two people.


    A man and a woman, the man was a burly figure, his martial arts cultivation reaching the high level of Yuanwu Realm Fifth Layer. Although he was not as good as the woman ahead, he still managed to reach a position between eighty and ninety percent.


    At this moment, the man noticed Yang Chen surpassing the woman in front of him and laughed mockingly, ¡°Jiang Caiying, who would have thought? Your martial arts cultivation has reached the sixth level of the Origin Martial Realm, far surpassing your peers. Yet today, there¡¯s actually a youngster who can surpass you on the Stairway to Heaven. Hahaha, this is too interesting.¡±


    Jiang Caiying did not turn her head but spoke coldly, ¡°Huang Cheng, does this make you happy?¡±


    However, as she said this, her eyes were sizing up Yang Chen.


    She was shocked in her heart, ¡°Master was right, this time in the Tiandu Emperor¡¯s Treasure expedition, there are hidden dragons and crouching tigers. I cannot be careless just because my martial arts cultivation is high. My soul realm is not inferior to that of the eighth layer of the Origin Martial Realm. When probing this kid, I could not see a trace of his background at all. This kid has an invisible layer of protection that I can¡¯t detect.¡±


    ¡°Hehe, how can I not be happy? You, Jiang Caiying, are experiencing a setback for the first time, hahaha.¡± This genius named Huang Cheng laughed loudly.


    In other people¡¯s eyes, the woman in front of them had a mysterious background.


    However, he did know the woman¡¯s background because they both came from the same place.


    In that place, Jiang Caiying was already a very outstanding talent. Although the talents of the Tiandu Emperor¡¯s Treasure were dazzling this time, Jiang Caiying¡¯s abilities as a first-rate talent were still undisputed. But now, someone could steal Jiang Caiying¡¯s limelight, which was astonishing.


    Little did they know, they were both taking advantage of the Treasure Rules of the Earth.


    Because the two of them were only a few months away from turning 40.


    In comparison to the other talents, they had taken advantage of every advantage, with a high background, age, and martial arts cultivation.


    But even so, their thunder was still stolen by someone else.


    Aside from that, Yang Chen¡¯s pace showed no sign of stopping.


    ¡°My goodness, could it be that this kid is really going to pass the Heavenly Ladder?¡± Huang Cheng¡¯s mouth was opened wide, his eyes fixed on Yang Chen who was ahead.


    In truth, right now there were more than just a few people watching Yang Chen.


    Because Yang Chen was only three steps away from completing the Heavenly Ladder and reaching the Heavenly Palace that countless people dreamt of!


    Yes, just three steps.


    Now, these three steps have become the focus, as the eyes of countless people converged on Yang Chen, wondering if he could, with his abilities, complete the task that currently no one else could.


    One step, Yang Chen stepped forward.


    Two steps!


    Yang Chen still proceeded.


    Then, the third step!


    Everyone gulped.


    The third step was no small challenge for Yang Chen, but he would not shrink back since it was the last step. He gathered all his strength and took the step suddenly. Then, he reached the gate of the Heavenly Palace, becoming the first person to complete this almost impossible Heavenly Ladder journey.


    ¡°He really did it!¡±


    ¡°Investigate him thoroughly for me!¡±


    ¡°Keep a close eye on him later. This kid might be a troublemaker, but he will become powerless in the face of absolute numbers and overwhelming martial arts cultivation. This kid is now entering the Heavenly Palace and will certainly gain some treasures and benefits. Hmm, humph, let him know what it means to be guiltless but bringing calamity upon oneself!¡±


    Quite a few people had this idea, and many of the sects with a large number of disciples began to give orders gradually.


    As for Yan Haiming, who was originally heading in the same direction as Yang Chen, he was now shocked, staring at Yang Chen in front of the Heavenly Palace, utterly speechless. He had actually been so naive¡­to want to accompany Yang Chen?


    He and Yang Chen were not on the same level or realm at all; how could he think about going with Yang Chen?


    Now, he had no such thoughts at all.


    Meanwhile, Yang Chen was standing in front of the Heavenly Palace, feeling the call within the palace.


    It was an inexplicable force, and Yang Chen had no intention of resisting it. Since he was here, he might as well accept it. He took a step forward and entered the Heavenly Palace.


    When he arrived inside the palace, it was pitch black and he could not see his hand in front of his face. Yang Chen narrowed his eyes, not saying a word, just quietly releasing his divine soul.


    Just as he exerted his divine soul power, a kindly and friendly old voice resounded slowly.


    ¡°Hehe, young friend, don¡¯t be afraid¡­¡±


    As the voice sounded, the light appeared, and the surroundings gradually gave birth to the scenery, like a jigsaw puzzle coming together. The Heavenly Palace seemed to be completely separate from the surrounding space.


    This way of constructing the Heavenly Palace was baffling to Yang Chen.


    Of course, although surprised, he was no ignorant person. He knew that the creator of the Heavenly Palace was definitely a master of array and restriction techniques, who had devoted a great deal of effort to the Heavenly Palace. And there must be something extraordinary within the Heavenly Palace!


    Right as he thought of this, Yang Chen looked up at the owner of the old voice and saw that the person was a spiritual soul body, floating in midair, wearing a harmless smile.


    But Yang Chen dared not be careless, as the entire Heavenly Palace was filled with prohibitions. Although this elder might not be able to kill him, the restrictions and mechanisms around him would make it incredibly easy to harm him.


    Yang Chen clasped his hands, ¡°Junior pays his respects to senior!¡±


    ¡°Hmm, hehe, kid, you¡¯re still quite polite, huh? Hehe, I like it. Well then, let me introduce myself first. This old man¡¯s name is Yu Ban, and I was once one of Tiandu Great Emperor¡¯s servants. But as a servant of the Tiandu Emperor, I was indeed the most loyal, excellent, and trusted!¡± The old man¡¯s words were filled with pride, as if even being a servant of the Tiandu Emperor was an honor to him.


    Yang Chen could not comprehend Yu Ban¡¯s thoughts, but he could guess that the Tiandu Emperor must have been an incomparably great figure, or else Yu Ban would not have worshipped him so much.


    ¡°Hmm, you must be wondering why I was so highly valued by the Tiandu Emperor back then. Hehe, to say nothing of the other things, this Heavenly Palace was my masterpiece, and the completion of this entire Treasure Secret Realm, including the prohibition and formation part, was done by me, Yu Ban. It could be said that without me, Yu Ban, it would have been almost impossible for the Emperor to leave behind such a magnificent and vast Secret Realm.¡± Yu Ban chuckled, ¡°How about it? Are you dumbfounded?¡±

 Chapter 427 - Chapter 427: Chapter 424: The Damaged Xuan Tian Treasure_1

    Chapter 427: Chapter 424: The Damaged Xuan Tian Treasure_1


    Translator: 549690339


    Yang Chen was indeed dumbfounded.


    Actually, from the moment he entered the Treasure Secret Realm, he had marveled at the greatness of the entire Secret Realm. If it was man-made, then this Secret Realm could definitely be called a masterpiece of craftsmanship, even more artistic than naturally formed Secret Realms.


    Although this Secret Realm was formed by layers of prohibitions and seemed magnificent, as long as one could find the key to the mechanism prohibition, it would be sufficient to cause the Secret Realm to collapse instantaneously. However, the premise was that you had to find the mechanism prohibition first, and at least the Yu Ban in front of him was unlikely to let you find it easily.


    This Yu Ban¡¯s understanding of the Way of Forbidden Methods and the Way of Array Formations could not be described as normal anymore.


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but exclaim in admiration, and said respectfully, ¡°Junior is ignorant, I didn¡¯t expect senior to be so capable.¡±


    He was now also curious about who Tiandu Emperor was in the first place.


    This Yu Ban¡¯s understanding of the Way of Forbidden Methods was so profound and unfathomable, yet he was still loyal to the Tiandu Emperor. This indicated that the Tiandu Emperor¡¯s ability was even more unimaginable to people.


    Yu Ban sighed and said, ¡°Hehe, kid, you don¡¯t have to flatter me. Now that you¡¯ve entered Heavenly Palace, there are some things I¡¯ll just tell you frankly.¡±


    ¡°Senior, please speak,¡± Yang Chen replied respectfully.


    ¡°Although it is well known that the Tiandu Emperor¡¯s treasures are all in the Inner Area, many treasures were still placed in the Periphery at that time. Moreover, some of the treasures in the Periphery are not necessarily in the Inner Area. Comparatively speaking, more treasures are actually stored in my Heavenly Palace in the Periphery,¡± Yu Ban laughed.


    Yu Ban grinned: ¡°Because, when the Great Emperor left the inheritance, the distribution of the treasures in the Periphery was actually decided by me.¡±


    Upon hearing this, how could Yang Chen be vague? Didn¡¯t people say that the distribution of the treasures in the Periphery was decided by others?


    Furthermore, Yu Ban clearly had the character of an old naughty boy, and he dared not do anything bad in any aspect. Otherwise, if this old naughty boy wasn¡¯t happy, he would suffer and have nowhere to appeal.


    Yu Ban stroked his beard, seemingly seeing through Yang Chen¡¯s intentions: ¡°Kid, you don¡¯t need to look at me with such anticipation. If you want treasures, you need to rely on your own ability.¡±


    ¡°Does senior have any other tests?¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but ask.


    Yu Ban hehehe laughed, ¡°There¡¯s no need for that. Anyone who can break into the Heavenly Palace will have the opportunity to come here and get some treasures. Since you are the first one to break into the Heavenly Palace, your chances are different from others; you have three chances to choose treasures. Moreover, for some limited-quantity treasures, as the first genius to enter Heavenly Palace, you have the privilege to choose first.¡±


    Yang Chen blinked: ¡°The limited-quantity treasures, Senior means¡­¡±


    ¡°Look at this¡­¡± As Yu Ban¡¯s voice fell, a pattern made of Jade Slip appeared in the void.


    When he saw the pattern, Yang Chen curiously asked, ¡°Elder Yu Ban, what is this?¡±


    ¡°This is a map of the entire Secret Realm, including how to go to the Inner Area,¡± Yu Ban said slowly: ¡°There are only five of these treasure maps. So only the first five people who enter my Heavenly Palace can get this treasure. If these five maps are gone, even if people enter the Heavenly Palace later, I can¡¯t give them any.¡±


    Yang Chen was suddenly shocked. Was there such a thing?


    He naturally wanted to get this treasure map a lot.


    However, he knew very well that what was most important at the moment was to remain calm.


    This treasure map was precious, but what if something else came up?


    Yang Chen asked, ¡°Senior, what other treasures are there besides this map?¡±


    Yu Ban waved his sleeve, and a large number of patterns appeared in the space out of thin air.


    Yu Ban listed them one by one: ¡°From left to right, you can choose a Heavenly Material and Earthly Treasure from my Material Library; second, you can choose a Spirit Weapon from the Arms Pavilion. Third, this Nine Revolutions Sword Technique is entrusted to me by a friend, and there is only one chance. Hehe, fourth¡­¡±.


    These treasures were indeed numerous, and there were dozens to choose from. Yu Ban took about half an hour to list them all.


    Yang Chen also had some ideas about what he could choose.


    Without a second word, he said, ¡°I want one of these Secret Realm maps!¡±


    ¡°No problem, but you only have two chances left,¡± Yu Ban didn¡¯t find Yang Chen¡¯s choice surprising and just yawned.


    If Yang Chen didn¡¯t choose this Secret Realm map, it would mean that Yang Chen didn¡¯t plan to enter the Inner Area of the Tiandu Emperor¡¯s treasure.


    Obviously, Yang Chen was eager to enter the Inner Area.


    Just kidding, he had two Treasure Keys. If he didn¡¯t choose to enter the Inner Area, it would be a waste of resources.


    ¡°Before I make my second choice, may I ask senior, is there a Xuan Tian treasure in the Arms Pavilion?¡± asked Yang Chen.


    ¡°There isn¡¯t a Xuan Tian treasure, but there are some damaged Xuantian Treasures. Kid, since you are the first one to enter this Heavenly Palace, I can give you a hint. If your heart is not wild, you can completely choose a damaged Xuantian Treasure with this opportunity. But if your heart is wild, you can go to the Inner Area, where there are real damaged Xuantian treasures,¡± explained Yu Ban, laughing.


    Yang Chen slightly raised the corner of his mouth: ¡°Senior, I want both the damaged ones and the real Xuantian treasures.¡±


    Indeed, what Yu Ban said made perfect sense. If he was wild at heart and wanted to go to the Inner Area, he could completely choose other things to help him get there. But the situation was different. He could almost guess with his toes that he would be in trouble later, and this damaged Xuantian treasure would help him a lot.


    So without thinking, Yang Chen asked Yu Ban for the opportunity to go to the Arms Pavilion.


    Yu Ban waved his hand and said, ¡°Then follow me.¡±


    As soon as he finished speaking, Yu Ban waved his hand and the surrounding scene suddenly changed.


    Immediately afterward, another scene, like a jigsaw puzzle, appeared in Yang Chen¡¯s line of sight.


    Yang Chen looked at the environment that seemed real and fake, yet there was a pile of Spirit Weapons lying flat, and was somewhat shocked by Yu Ban¡¯s expertise in prohibitions and array formations. The other party could even deceive someone with as much experience as him to the point of being unable to tell the truth from the fake.


    But shock was one thing; Yang Chen knew that the place he was in was now the Weapon Vault.


    He looked around and couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Senior, where is the damaged Xuantian treasure?¡±


    ¡°Cough, I only told you that there is a damaged Xuantian treasure in my Arms Pavilion. Whether you can find it or not depends on your own ability,¡± Yu Ban shrugged.


    In short, it¡¯s up to you to find it yourself. If you can¡¯t, then it¡¯s just your bad luck.


    Yang Chen could understand.


    Because this Weapon Vault was not a limited-quantity selection. If he told you where the damaged Xuantian treasure was, everyone would choose it, and what would be left for others?

 Chapter 428 - Chapter 428: Chapter 425: God Piercing Nail_1

    Chapter 428: Chapter 425: God Piercing Nail_1


    Translator: 549690339


    However, if Yu Ban really thought that not telling him could stump him, then he was greatly mistaken. He wasn¡¯t a naive youngster who hadn¡¯t seen the world. Even if he hadn¡¯t studied Spirit Weapons in depth in his previous life, he could still recognize the difference between Xuan Tian treasures and spirit weapons.


    So, he leisurely and unhurriedly browsed the Weapon Vault.


    After about the time it took to drink a cup of tea, Yang Chen gradually stopped walking.


    His gaze fell on a grayish silver nail made of an unremarkable material. It looked rather ordinary, but Yang Chen picked it up and held it in his hand, then asked with a smile, ¡°Senior, is this a Damaged Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasure?¡±


    ¡°Kid, I¡¯m under no obligation to tell you, whether it is or isn¡¯t; you have to judge for yourself.¡± Yu Ban, cunning and crafty, smiled without giving anything away.


    What frustrated Yang Chen was that these old fellows were hard to read. It was extremely difficult to discern anything from their expressions.


    However, since he had chosen this silver nail, he had some confidence in it.


    He grinned, ¡°Senior, I won¡¯t choose anything else, just this silver nail.¡±


    ¡°Are you sure?¡± Yu Ban narrowed his eyes.


    ¡°Definitely, very sure.¡± Yang Chen was full of confidence.


    Yu Ban laughed, ¡°Hehe, kid, I like your personality. You are quite confident and not easily deceived, and you have good eyesight. This silver nail is indeed one of the few Damaged Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasures in the Weapon Vault. This nail is called the God Piercing Nail!¡±


    ¡°God Piercing Nail? Sounds quite domineering.¡± Yang Chen murmured.


    ¡°The name isn¡¯t just for show, I don¡¯t know what a god is, but this nail has indeed killed quite a few powerful people.¡± Yu Ban explained.


    ¡°Senior, you can¡¯t just say it without explaining. What exactly is the use of this God Piercing Nail?¡± Yang Chen questioned.


    Now that Yang Chen had confirmed that he wanted the God Piercing Nail, Yu Ban naturally wouldn¡¯t obstruct him: ¡°The use of the God Piercing Nail is simple: aim, use your True Qi, and it will pierce directly towards your opponent to kill. As for its effects, well¡­ The purpose of the God Piercing Nail is to kill people. However, unlike others, the God Piercing Nail¡¯s greatness lies in the fact that it is hard to catch once released, and its speed is as fast as lightning.¡±


    ¡°Even if the nail is damaged now, you can¡¯t use its full strength. At most, you can kill an ordinary Origin Martial Realm third or fifth level master, don¡¯t expect too much.¡± Yu Ban waved his hand dismissively.


    Yang Chen was completely dumbfounded.


    Killing an Origin Martial Realm third or fifth level master, Yu Ban seemed to still not be very satisfied with this effect.


    He was only at the peak of the Spirit Martial Realm.


    It seemed this Xuantian treasure was indeed extraordinary; just a damaged Xuantian treasure could allow him, with his Ling Wu Realm peak strength, to kill Origin Martial Realm powerhouses!


    Yu Ban rubbed his chin, ¡°However, it¡¯s a pity that this is only a damaged product, with some damage. I don¡¯t know if it could be fully repaired; its power would be greatly discounted. If it could be completely restored, its power would be much greater.¡±


    ¡°Senior, with this level of power, your junior is more than satisfied.¡± Yang Chen smiled.


    The complete version of the God Piercing Nail seemed powerful, but what use was wishing for it.


    ¡°You kid, you¡¯re easily content. Alright, you¡¯ve already forfeited two chances, and you have one more chance. Kid, what will you choose?¡± Yu Ban asked.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t rush to choose, but looked at Yu Ban with a sneaky expression.


    This puzzled Yu Ban, and he said angrily, ¡°Kid, what are you looking at me for? You have such a sly look; I know there¡¯s no good coming. Are you not satisfied with these treasures that I have displayed?¡±


    ¡°Senior, your junior isn¡¯t dissatisfied, just curious about something¡­¡± Yang Chen said.


    ¡°Curious about what?¡± Yu Ban inquired.


    ¡°Senior, have you ever thought about passing on your skills? Your junior is willing to exchange one opportunity for it.¡± Yang Chen proposed.


    He had this idea since he saw Yu Ban¡¯s abilities.


    This understanding of prohibition techniques was simply unparalleled.


    Yu Ban rolled his eyes, ¡°Kid, I didn¡¯t think you¡¯d want to learn my prohibition skills. I appreciate that. Nowadays, these youngsters are all too obsessed with martial arts training; they should practice some side skills as well.¡±


    ¡°Exactly¡­¡± Yang Chen was about to flatter him.


    However, before he could do so, Yu Ban said, ¡°Kid, it¡¯s not that I look down on you, but when you entered, I observed you. You don¡¯t have the talent for studying prohibition techniques. Give it up; it¡¯s not that I don¡¯t want to teach you, but your talent¡­ tsk tsk, it¡¯s a bit lacking.¡±


    ¡°No, senior, although your junior¡¯s talent is lacking, I¡¯m diligent! Furthermore, my love for the Way of Forbidden Methods has been there since I was a child.¡± Yang Chen shouted immediately.


    He knew his talent for prohibition techniques was average.


    At least in Yu Ban¡¯s eyes, this top-notch prohibition expert, his talent was indeed average.


    However, he didn¡¯t plan to study it after all. He hadn¡¯t even fully explored the Dao of Talismans yet, so where would he get the energy to learn Yu Ban¡¯s Way of Forbidden Methods? But he didn¡¯t have to study it; someone else could. The Fishpeople Tribe was immensely knowledgeable; they could completely study the Way of Forbidden Methods!


    Although the Fishpeople Tribe inherently had a unique understanding of the Way of Forbidden Methods, the uncontrollable nature of their inherited memory acquisition made it difficult to rely on it. Instead, it would be better to let them study while unlocking their memories. When the time came to combine these two facets of prohibition knowledge, even Yang Chen couldn¡¯t imagine it.


    Upon hearing Yang Chen¡¯s flattery, Yu Ban tsked, ¡°Alright, kid, stop playing tricks with me. You¡¯re not the type. But seeing that you genuinely want to learn, I¡¯m not opposed to giving you a chance. We¡¯ll see when you enter the Inner Area; if you pass the Great Emperor¡¯s assessment, it would mean the Great Emperor acknowledges you. If the Great Emperor can acknowledge you, I, as an old man, will have nothing to say. Even if my Way of Forbidden Methods humiliates you, I will still pass it on to you without hesitation.¡±


    ¡°This¡­¡± Yang Chen laughed, ¡°Alright, let¡¯s settle on that.¡±


    Yu Ban impatiently said, ¡°Alright, one last chance. Choose carefully, kid. By the way, there¡¯s a little girl outside who¡¯s almost reached the Heavenly Palace. Your strength is far inferior to hers; hehe, you better hurry.¡±


    ¡°What, senior, how much longer before that woman arrives?¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but ask.


    ¡°Probably just three to five hours. It gets harder further on; she won¡¯t reach it in an instant. Her foundation at the same level is still somewhat lacking compared to you.¡± Yu Ban appeared indifferent, but he secretly appreciated Yang Chen¡¯s few flattering words.

 Chapter 429 - Chapter 429: Chapter 426: Refining the Dragon Pattern Pill_1

    Chapter 429: Chapter 426: Refining the Dragon Pattern Pill_1


    Translator: 549690339


    Otherwise, he would not have told Yang Chen all this.


    Yang Chen knew that time was of the essence now.


    It wasn¡¯t difficult for Yang Chen to guess who the woman was. If there were no surprises, she should be Jiang Caiying from the fourth ladder. Jiang Caiying had reached the sixth level of the Origin Martial Realm, and her martial arts cultivation was nothing short of terrifying. If she were just an ordinary Origin Martial Realm sixth level, it would be fine, but since Jiang Caiying was a top genius, where would she be an ordinary Origin Martial Realm?


    This made Yang Chen not think twice and bluntly said, ¡°Senior, for my third opportunity, I choose to go to the materials library.¡±


    ¡°Materials Library?¡± Although Yu Ban was surprised, since Yang Chen chose it, he naturally had nothing to say.


    With a wave of his hand, the prohibition revolved, and the surrounding space changed. Yang Chen and Yu Ban together arrived in another space.


    This space was full of soil and plants, all kinds of Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures were planted, and some different styles of materials were suspended in the air. It could be considered a treasure storehouse.


    ¡°In my Materials Library, I don¡¯t have to say what you want, but I think, kid, satisfying you shouldn¡¯t be a problem.¡± Yu Ban confidently stroked his beard.


    Yang Chen chuckled without saying anything.


    Satisfy him?


    Yu Ban seemed to underestimate him.


    If an ordinary person saw the treasures all over the mountains and plains, they would naturally be unable to resist the temptation.


    But Yang Chen was different. As an alchemy master at the very peak, Yang Chen was very sensitive to materials. It could be said that trying to satisfy his taste in materials would be very difficult. At least Yu Ban¡¯s Material Library would not be so easy to achieve.


    Of course, Yang Chen wouldn¡¯t say this out loud so as not to offend Yu Ban and make himself unhappy, so he just walked slowly forward, looking around, hoping to find some materials that would be helpful to him now.


    After searching for a while, Yang Chen was slightly disappointed.


    Although there were indeed many Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures here, some of which made him very tempted, they were not of much use to him for the time being. They were all for future use. With only one chance, Yang Chen knew clearly that the trip to the Secret Realm was full of dangers, and it would be the most cost-effective to find something useful for himself now.


    ¡°Huh?¡±


    At this moment, Yang Chen raised his eyebrows, revealing a hint of surprise: ¡°Yellow Spirit Grass, it¡¯s actually Yellow Spirit Grass.¡±


    After the surprise, Yang Chen didn¡¯t hesitate to grab the Yellow Spirit Grass and said immediately, ¡°Senior, I¡¯ll choose this Yellow Spirit Grass.¡±


    ¡°Are you sure? This Yellow Spirit Grass is not a rare treasure. You only have one chance. If you choose this Yellow Spirit Grass, there won¡¯t be a second chance.¡± Yu Ban stroked his beard, not wanting Yang Chen to waste such an opportunity so carelessly since he had a good impression of him.


    Indeed, the value of the Yellow Spirit Grass was average.


    At least many of the Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures around here were valued much more than the Yellow Spirit Grass.


    Yang Chen chuckled and said, ¡°Senior, the Yellow Spirit Grass is indeed not very valuable, but for me, it¡¯s very useful. As long as it¡¯s useful to me, it¡¯s much stronger than those seemingly gorgeous but useless treasures.¡±


    ¡°Oh? Then I¡¯m really curious about what this Yellow Spirit Grass can do for you now.¡± Yu Ban, blowing his beard and staring, felt unhappy because Yang Chen contradicted his words.


    Yang Chen knew that this old man Yu Ban had a strange temper and did not speak anymore, only saying, ¡°Senior can just watch from the side.¡±


    With that, Yang Chen stopped talking and sat down cross-legged, then took out his pill furnace.


    ¡°Hmm? What are you going to do, kid?¡± Yu Ban asked curiously.


    Yang Chen just smiled without replying.


    Why did he choose the Yellow Spirit Grass?


    Because the Yellow Spirit Grass could be combined with the Dragon Pattern Leopard corpse materials he had obtained earlier to refine Dragon Pattern Pills. He had been considering this for a while, but he had been missing the main material, Yellow Spirit Grass, which was quite a pity.


    But now, with the Yellow Spirit Grass, Yang Chen naturally didn¡¯t hesitate to refine it immediately and then try to break through the half-step Yuan Martial Realm.


    This was very important to him. He was well aware that although he seemed to be enjoying great popularity in the Heavenly Palace now, as soon as he came out, there would be people targeting him. Although he was confident in his abilities, he couldn¡¯t be sure that there wouldn¡¯t be any accidents. At this point, the stronger his strength, the better.


    Breaking through the half-step Yuan Martial Realm would also give him more confidence.


    As he began refining pills, Yu Ban beside him said in surprise, ¡°Kid, what are you doing? You know how to refine pills too?¡±


    ¡°Senior guessed right, I indeed know how to refine pills.¡± Yang Chen replied.


    Yu Ban glanced over and didn¡¯t interfere, watching from the side. He knew that alchemists needed quietness. But even though he didn¡¯t interfere, Yu Ban didn¡¯t think Yang Chen could refine any valuable elixir, at least not with someone as young and accomplished in martial arts cultivation as Yang Chen. How could he have the ability to learn alchemy?


    Those who could really do that were considered exceptionally talented even in his eyes.


    It was just as he thought this¡­


    He suddenly noticed Yang Chen¡¯s skillful alchemy techniques. Watching Yang Chen¡¯s refining process, it was clear that his rich experience, as well as seamless techniques, seemed ordinary but were perfectly executed without any mistakes.


    Yu Ban was not the kind of foolish youngster who only knew how to look at the surface of things; he looked at the inner aspect of pill refining.


    And in Yang Chen¡¯s pill refining, it was just like the alchemy masters he had seen during his lifetime.


    ¡°Good kid!¡± Yu Ban became increasingly shocked.


    He originally thought that Yang Chen¡¯s talent was within his expectations and acceptance range, but now he suddenly realized that Yang Chen¡¯s abilities were much stronger than he had imagined.


    At this point, Yang Chen¡¯s pill refining was gradually coming to an end.


    The pill fragrance overflowed, and the elixir was ready.


    Yu Ban watched carefully from the side, very curious about what kind of elixir Yang Chen had refined.


    Yang Chen stared intently at the pill furnace, then suddenly lifted the lid, and the elixir inside rolled out one by one ¡ª the six Dragon Pattern Pills that Yang Chen had refined.


    Upon seeing these Dragon Pattern Pills, Yu Ban was suddenly surprised: ¡°You refined Dragon Pattern Pills? The Dragon Pattern Pills that can enhance the effects when breaking through to the Yuan Martial Realm?¡±


    ¡°Senior has a discerning eye.¡± Yang Chen smiled faintly.


    Yu Ban felt a storm surging in his heart, and it would be false to say he was not surprised.


    The Dragon Pattern Pill was just a fourth-grade perfect pill, far from entering his Dharma Eye, but the key was how old was Yang Chen? With just a single Yellow Spirit Grass, Yang Chen had refined six fourth-grade perfect Dragon Pattern Pills. This was the absolute limit one could do with a single furnace, and Yang Chen had achieved it flawlessly.


    Even a fool could see that Yang Chen¡¯s alchemy level was not just about fourth-grade perfect pills.

 Chapter 430 - Chapter 430: Chapter 427: Achieving the Half-step Yuan Martial Realm!_1

    Chapter 430: Chapter 427: Achieving the Half-step Yuan Martial Realm!_1


    Translator: 549690339


    Surprised as he might be, Yu Ban, having been dead for so many years with only his divine soul body left, didn¡¯t show it on his face. He just opened his mouth and said, ¡°Kid, this Dragon Pattern Pill can enhance the probability of entering the Yuan Martial Realm. However, entering the Yuan Martial Realm is quite difficult and it¡¯s mainly used to break through the Half-Step Yuan Martial Realm. Do you plan to use this pill to push for the Half-Step Yuan Martial Realm?¡±


    ¡°Senior is correct, time is of the essence. So, I will use your place here to break through the realm,¡± Yang Chen clasped his hands in a salute. He then held a Dragon Pattern Pill and began to assimilate it into his body.


    Seeing this, Yu Ban gradually fell silent, staring at Yang Chen with deeper interest.


    And Yang Chen, also in a short time, entered a state of cultivation.


    About an hour passed.


    As time flowed, an hour later, Yang Chen¡¯s aura began to gradually change around him.


    It was a transformation totally different from the beginning.


    Yang Chen¡¯s Martial Arts aura suddenly began to rise, rising rapidly.


    This rise, like a small stream slowly transforming into a vast ocean, resulted in a dramatic increase in the volume of True Qi within Yang Chen. The next moment, Yang Chen suddenly opened his eyes. His aura continued to fluctuate, which lasted for about the duration of a cup of tea, before finally stopping.


    At this point, Yang Chen¡¯s aura was steady, his Martial Arts cultivation had reached the peak of Half-Step Yuan Martial Realm, just one more step, and he could reach the Yuan Martial Realm!


    ¡°The Dragon Pattern Pill has had a good effect on me. I almost reached the Yuan Martial Realm.¡± Yang Chen is neither disappointed nor overly excited. Whether or not he enters the Yuan Martial Realm, he can accept either outcome.


    For him, entering the Half-Step Yuan Martial Realm is enough. At least his True Qi will be sufficient, and the power of the moves he exhibits will greatly increase as a result.


    ¡°Kid, it¡¯s quite remarkable that you¡¯ve reached the Half-Step Yuan Martial Realm at such a young age. But there are more than one or two martial artists out there with a higher cultivation than you. Be careful. I do hope you can make it to the inner circle so that we can meet again.¡± Yu Ban laughed evasively. By then, the surrounding scene had already returned to normal.


    Yang Chen respectfully said, ¡°I will try my best and not let senior down.¡±


    ¡°I hope you can make some advances then. Now, since you¡¯ve used all your chances, you can leave the Heavenly Palace.¡± Yu Ban said with a meaningful smile, ¡°You should leave as soon as possible.¡±


    Upon hearing Yu Ban¡¯s hint, a chill ran down Yang Chen¡¯s spine. Calculating the time, it wouldn¡¯t be Jiang Caiying entering the palace, would it?


    This made his eyebrows furrow, then with a step, he immediately headed out of the Heavenly Palace.


    Just as he was about to leave, a figure in white suddenly appeared. Wasn¡¯t this the same Jiang Caiying who had always been at the forefront before Yang Chen arrived?


    Indeed, Yang Chen felt a bit nervous when he saw Jiang Caiying.


    However, he remained nonchalant on the surface as he brushed past Jiang Caiying, ready to fight back in case she attacked him.


    Strangely though, Jiang Caiying showed no intention of attacking.


    Jiang Caiying glanced at Yang Chen. At first, she was planning to test Yang Chen¡¯s abilities and then force him to spit out some information. But soon enough, she gave up that idea. She could just figure out what was inside the Heavenly Palace herself.


    Seeing that Jiang Caiying didn¡¯t attack him, Yang Chen finally relaxed.


    In fact, among all the geniuses he had encountered, Jiang Caiying was the one he felt most threatened by.


    At this moment, he and Jiang Caiying parted ways; one exiting the Heavenly palace and the other entering it.


    When Yang Chen came out of the Heavenly Palace, the crowd, who were initially buzzing with excitement, became even more lively at the sight of him.


    ¡°It¡¯s Yang Feng!¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s that Yang Feng.¡±


    ¡°That obscure guy just came out of the Heavenly Palace.¡±


    None in the crowd knew Yang Chen¡¯s true identity, they only knew his name from the rumors.


    ¡°Everyone pay attention, watch this Yang kid closely, don¡¯t let him escape!¡±


    ¡°Keep your eyes on this Yang Chen¡­¡±


    For a moment, the talents from all major forces focused their attention on Yang Chen. Quite a number were hoping to gain from him.


    Yang Chen scanned the crowd and could feel the gaze of many people on him. He knew these people were targeting him.


    After all, who could enter the Heavenly Palace like Jiang Caiying? Jiang Caiying didn¡¯t attack him confidently, as their interests didn¡¯t conflict. But it was different with these people. Many of them couldn¡¯t enter the Heavenly Palace and were naturally trying to gain some advantage from him, who had been inside the palace.


    With this in mind, Yang Chen knew he couldn¡¯t avoid trouble. But he simply didn¡¯t bother to think about it anymore. With a step, he disappeared above the Heavenly Palace with a swoosh.


    ¡°Yang Chen went in that direction.¡±


    ¡°Quick, chase after him!¡±


    ¡°Chase!¡±


    In no time, the talents from all major forces who had lost hope of entering the Heavenly Palace targeted Yang Chen, aiming to gain an advantage from him, a man of unknown origin, with as-yet undiscovered Martial Arts cultivation. The looming crowd made an imposing force.


    ¡°Ah, it seems like Yang Feng is in a terrible situation now.¡±


    ¡°Who can he blame? He was just too flashy.¡±


    ¡°If he hadn¡¯t entered the Heavenly Palace, he wouldn¡¯t have brought such a disaster on himself. But he insisted on going in. He, a loose cultivator, doesn¡¯t even have the ability to face it. It¡¯s easy to get in but hard to get out.¡±


    ¡°Entering the Heavenly Palace is easy? It¡¯s not like you could do it.¡±


    ¡°Regardless of what you say, so many people are going to kill this kid now. It basically means Yang Feng is certainly dead. If I were him, I wouldn¡¯t make such a foolish decision.¡± The man kept voicing his opinion casually.


    Huang Cheng, a genius from the same region as Jiang Caiying, who was slowly making his way towards the Heavenly Palace, laughed dismissively as he heard the murmuring around him and looked at the direction where Yang Chen had disappeared, ¡°These people really think they can deal with that kid?¡±


    Although he didn¡¯t know Yang Chen, he was sure that if Yang Chen were so easy to deal with, that particular man wouldn¡¯t have been the first to enter the Heavenly Palace.


    Others might not know what surpassing Jiang Caiying represents.


    But he knew it very well.


    Meanwhile, in the distant skies, if you looked closely, you would see a group of geniuses surrounding Yang Chen. Around him were at least hundreds of people, their Martial Arts cultivation varying but those leading the pack had reached the Yuan Martial Realm!

 Chapter 431 - Chapter 431: Chapter 428: Thunder Hell_1

    Chapter 431: Chapter 428: Thunder Hell_1


    Translator: 549690339


    At this moment, Yang Chen was surrounded, as if death had already been declared imminent!


    The genius youth of the Origin Martial Realm First Layer from Luoyun Main City coldly said, ¡°Yang Feng, I am a disciple of Luoyun Main City, and I don¡¯t want to say much more. I believe you understand your current situation better than anyone else. Today, you will undoubtedly die. However, our Luoyun Main City is benevolent and does not want to kill indiscriminately.¡±


    ¡°If possible, I would prefer that you join Luoyun Main City. As a gift for joining, you will naturally have to hand over everything you acquired in the Heavenly Palace¡­¡±


    ¡°Pah! Luoyun Main City, you guys are really shameless.¡± The leader of the Yang Star City¡¯s group of geniuses, Cao Zhi¡¯an, rebuked. ¡°You want to attract geniuses, and you also want the treasures. What makes you think you deserve all the good things?¡±


    ¡°Luoyun Main City, you are really despicable.¡±


    The people around were cursing one after another.


    ¡°I¡¯m telling you, Yang Feng, no one can protect you today. If you know what¡¯s good for you, hand over the treasures obediently. At least you¡¯ll have a complete corpse. Otherwise, your miserable death later won¡¯t be a fun thing!¡±


    When Yang Chen heard these mocking voices, he glanced at the place not far away and found that the person speaking was none other than Shao Changkong of the Canghai Sect.


    This was interesting; it turned out to be Shao Changkong of the Canghai Sect. It seemed that the saying ¡°enemies often cross paths¡± was true.


    Shao Changkong¡¯s words sparked a lot of support.


    ¡°Yang Feng, no one can protect you, and today you will undoubtedly die.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s right, hand over the treasures obediently.¡±


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t rush to speak.


    Compared to the others, the people of Luoyun Main City were the most intelligent, knowing to win him over. In this situation, if he were truly desperate, he would definitely choose to join Luoyun Main City. With the strength level of Luoyun Main City, protecting him would not be difficult. However, did these geniuses really think they could trap him because of their strength levels and not because he deliberately allowed it?


    These geniuses really did not take him seriously.


    The first-rate talents of the various major forces thought they could eventually reach the top of the Heavenly Palace, so they did not pursue him. Instead, it was those who thought they lacked the ability to reach the top of the Heavenly Palace who were leading a group of lesser talents.


    It was precisely because of this that Yang Chen had stopped running earlier.


    For one, he didn¡¯t want these people to keep pursuing him relentlessly.


    Secondly, now that he had reached the Half-step Yuan Martial Realm, he was really curious about how much stronger he had become compared to before.


    If it was just a group of geniuses at the Origin Martial Realm First Layer and Spirit Martial Realm Peak leading the lesser geniuses, then they posed no real threat to him.


    However, these people did not think so. They kept pressing him, ¡± Yang Feng, won¡¯t you obediently hand over the treasures?¡±


    ¡°Hand over the treasures? Sorry, I have no intention of doing that,¡± Yang Chen replied.


    Shao Changkong, who had been most excited, saw the crowd¡¯s reactions, and hearing Yang Chen¡¯s refusal, he yelled, ¡°I think Yang Feng is just seeking death. Kill this kid, and when the time comes, the treasures will be divided among our forces.¡±


    Shao Changkong felt that Canghai Sect, although not as strong as Luoyun Main City and Yang Star City, should have no trouble obtaining a share of the spoils.


    Just as this thought crossed his mind, suddenly, Shao Changkong felt a cold stare.


    Shao Changkong couldn¡¯t help but be slightly taken aback as he looked into Yang Chen¡¯s eyes, suddenly realizing something: ¡°Yang Feng, you, your¡­ these eyes aren¡¯t right, you¡¯re not Yang Feng, you are¡­¡±


    Shao Changkong was not stupid. After all, he was familiar with Yang Chen. After being looked at the same way again by Yang Chen, he finally remembered and tried to reveal Yang Chen¡¯s identity.


    But in the next moment, a flash of electric light transformed into an Electric Dragon and disappeared.


    It was fast and irresistible.


    Yang Chen¡¯s current strength after reaching the Half-step Yuan Martial Realm was far beyond his previous capabilities. Killing a Shao Changkong was hardly a challenge for him.


    In the blink of an eye, the figure of Shao Changkong, his eyes filled with disbelief, turned black and fell from the sky, already becoming a cold corpse.


    ¡°Junior Brother Changkong!¡±


    ¡°Wait, this Electric Dragon¡­¡±


    ¡°This Electric Dragon is exactly the same as the one Yang Chen used! You are Yang Chen!¡±


    ¡°What?! This guy is Yang Chen?¡±


    The people from the Canghai Sect were very sensitive towards Yang Chen. Seeing the Thunder Rush technique used by Yang Chen and adding Shao Changkong¡¯s unfinished words, they quickly guessed Yang Chen¡¯s identity.


    ¡°Is this kid Yang Chen?¡±


    The people from Luoyun Main City and Yang Star City were all shocked.


    Yang Chen had no intention of hiding his identity either. Looking at the crowd that had surrounded him, he spoke slowly, ¡°I¡¯ll use you all to test my newly comprehended technique!¡±


    As his words fell, Yang Chen waved his long spear.


    In an instant, his Silver Purple Forbidden Dragon Spear pointed towards the sky. Suddenly, a thunderous boom echoed in the sky, followed by Yang Chen sweeping his spear horizontally. The shocking thunders contained within the spear were instantly emitted, striking down in dozens of bolts, even hundreds. In the blink of an eye, the surrounding area within dozens of feet had transformed into a world of thunderbolts!


    ¡°Ah!¡±


    There were screams everywhere as Yang Chen¡¯s lightning technique covered too wide of an area, and there was simply no way to resist the constant falling of thunderbolts.


    ¡°What kind of technique is this?!¡±


    ¡°Ah!¡±


    Out of several hundred people, only the martial artists who had reached the Origin Martial Realm First Layer were barely able to withstand Yang Chen¡¯s technique. The remaining Half-step Yuan Martial Realm and Spirit Martial Realm Peak geniuses had no power to defend themselves in the face of the thunderbolts. In an instant, hundreds of people were injured, and others fell to the ground.


    The scene was a tragic mess.


    Yang Chen looked at what had unfolded and murmured, ¡°The power of this technique exceeds even my imagination. This Thunder Rush is truly extraordinary, and the Thunder Hell technique I¡¯ve comprehended is not to be underestimated. It¡¯s perfect for large-scale attacks.¡±


    This move was something Yang Chen had realized during his seclusion.


    The Heavenly Thunder Origin was an innate thunderbolt force. He could fully use the power of the Heavenly Thunder Origin to interact with the thunderbolt force of the vault of heaven, thereby borrowing the power of the vault¡¯s thunderbolts using a martial artist¡¯s methods.


    Although he couldn¡¯t borrow much power given his current cultivation level, it was still enough. Just like the dozens of feet of thunderbolts, it was the masterpiece of him borrowing the power of the vault of heaven.


    This was a large-scale technique.


    He could completely focus the thunderbolts into a single point!


    Before reaching the Half-step Yuan Martial Realm, he couldn¡¯t use this technique because he didn¡¯t have enough True Qi. Using it once would consume all the True Qi in his body. But now it was different; after reaching the Half-step Yuan Martial Realm, this technique only consumed about 10% of the True Qi in his body.

 Chapter 432 - Chapter 432: Chapter 429: Searching for Yang Chen_1

    Chapter 432: Chapter 429: Searching for Yang Chen_1


    Translator: 549690339


    This was precisely the advantage of being at the Half-step Origin Martial Realm. The True Qi was like a sea, and the power of the cultivation methods gradually showed at this stage. Yang Chen thought the Thunderbolt Style was an extraordinary spear technique. Although it would create some gap between him and martial artists of the same level in the Spirit Martial Realm, the gap was not that large after all.


    But now, when he reached the Half-step Origin Martial Realm, the gap emerged.


    Just like when he used the Purgatory Thunderbolt instantaneously¡­


    The people in front of Yang Chen seemed like mere clowns.


    Yang Chen was satisfied with the outcome of the Purgatory Thunderbolt, but he still hadn¡¯t launched a murderous rampage. Though the Purgatory Thunderbolt was incredibly powerful, he didn¡¯t go for the kill, but instead chose to spare some face.


    At this moment, Yang Chen saw that the timing was almost right. As he channeled his True Qi into his throat, he gave a loud shout that sounded like a thunderclap: ¡°All the sects that wish to kill me, come at me if you dare! Hahaha!¡±


    As soon as his words fell, Yang Chen swung his long spear horizontally, and left unobstructed. None dared to stop him as he went, not even those Origin Martial Realm geniuses who usually considered themselves superior. They all seemed to have lost their temper at this moment and could only watch Yang Chen leave without the slightest idea of how to respond.


    It took a long while for the geniuses who had been shaken by Yang Chen¡¯s display to regain their senses after he had left.


    They all looked in the direction of Yang Chen¡¯s departure, swallowing hard.


    Looking at their own people, it was a total mess. Many geniuses had fallen to the ground.


    It was so shocking that it was hard to believe that it was true.


    The people they brought, although not having high Martial Arts Cultivation, had at least reached the Sixth Level of the Spirit Martial Realm. Even if their cultivation level was slightly lower than Yang Chen¡¯s, they should not have been beaten so easily in an instant.


    However, the facts were as such. Yang Chen had crushed that many people, including those at the same Half-step Origin Martial Realm, with his formidable strength.


    Everyone found it hard to believe that the sparks of thunder just now were real.


    ¡°Was that really Yang Chen?¡±


    ¡°Did Yang Chen reach the Half-step Origin Martial Realm?¡±


    ¡°Didn¡¯t he only reach the peak of the Spirit Martial Realm before?¡±


    ¡°Most likely, after entering the Heavenly Palace, Yang Chen obtained some treasures, which allowed him to jump forward and gain some benefits, thus reaching the Half-step Origin Martial Realm. It¡¯s infuriating that such a benefit would fall into the hands of someone like him.¡± Cao Zhi¡¯an, who harbored a grudge from Yang Star City, gritted his teeth.


    ¡°Others get it because they have the ability. Cao Zhi¡¯an, are you still not convinced? Hehe, just now, when the thunderbolts struck, it seemed like you could only protect yourself. If you really had to fight that kid one-on-one, I¡¯m afraid even two of you wouldn¡¯t be his match.¡± The leading genius of Luo Yun Main City sneered.


    Cao Zhi¡¯an clenched his teeth and said, ¡°Hmph, as if you were his match.¡±


    Although Cao Zhi¡¯an was unwilling, he had to admit that he might not be Yang Chen¡¯s opponent.


    Not to mention other things, Yang Chen demonstrated formidable strength in crossing the Heavenly Ladder. Even at the peak of the Spirit Martial Realm, it wouldn¡¯t be difficult to resist him. Coupled with the display of Yang Chen¡¯s Half-step Origin Martial Realm cultivation level and his rampage just now, who would dare question Yang Chen¡¯s strength?


    There were at least five Origin Martial Realm team leaders in the crowd. While they were all only at the First Level, they were still impressed by Yang Chen, and the thunderbolt attacks left them only able to defend themselves. They couldn¡¯t fight back at all.


    ¡°Senior brother, what should we do next? Should we keep chasing?¡±


    ¡°Chase some ass! What¡¯s the point of catching up? Can you do anything to Yang Chen?¡±


    ¡°So, are we just going to let this slide, senior brother?¡±


    ¡°How could we just let it go? Yang Chen¡¯s matter isn¡¯t going to be that easy to deal with. Not to mention anything else, the kid possesses the Inner Area key. He may have shocked a few small forces with the key, but it would not easily scare top powers like Luo Yun Main City and Yang Star City.¡±


    Soon, the geniuses dispersed one after another.


    In an instant, news of Yang Chen¡¯s appearance and his ability to single-handedly repel the assembled geniuses of various major forces before leaving spread like wildfire.


    ¡°How old is Yang Chen that he¡¯s already reached the Half-step Origin Martial Realm?¡±


    ¡°No, the main point isn¡¯t that. How did Yang Chen manage to escape with so many forces assembled and so many geniuses gathered?¡±


    ¡°This Yang Chen is really too monstrous.¡±


    Now, news of Yang Chen¡¯s exploits spread quickly. While not everyone in the Secret Realm knew of Yang Chen, his reputation had grown significantly.


    Among those who received news of Yang Chen was a group of female disciples from Yanhua Pool.


    This time around, Mo HuaWu led the group of female disciples from Yanhua Pool instead of Long Huazuo.


    Long Huazuo seemed visibly unhappy among the many female disciples, and it was unclear whether she was angry about not being selected to lead the Yanhua Pool delegation to the Heavenly Emperor¡¯s Secret Realm or for some other reason.


    ¡°Senior sister Mo, Yang Chen is truly formidable. He is so young, yet he has already reached the Half-step Origin Martial Realm, and he even repelled the pursuit of many geniuses, which is simply unbelievable¡±.¡±


    ¡°Yes, senior sister!¡±


    Mo HuaWu rubbed her eyebrows. Upon hearing the news of Yang Chen¡¯s ups and downs, her heart was uneasy. It wasn¡¯t until she found out that the major forces hadn¡¯t managed to catch him that she finally heaved a sigh of relief. She said softly: ¡°The rise of a genius is always accompanied by numerous marvels!¡±


    She now also sighed that her master had good insight. Who could have expected that, after such a short time, Yang Chen would have achieved such a level?


    ¡°Senior sister, we have to find Yang Chen quickly. Our master has ordered us to find him. With the abilities of our Yanhua Pool during this Heavenly Emperor Secret Realm trip, there¡¯s no guarantee of our safety. We might be bullied at any time and have no means to defend ourselves. There¡¯s a lot more power in the Secret Realm than what Yanhua Pool has.¡±


    ¡°The master arranged for us to find Yang Chen, but we don¡¯t know where he is.¡±


    ¡°Humph, you bunch of losers. All you know is to find a man when you¡¯re in trouble. Is relying on a man useful?¡±


    At this moment, an icy voice rang out. The speaker was none other than Long Huazuo, who had once been the top disciple of Yanhua Pool, gathering many glories in her name, but now she had lost her luster.


    Long Huazuo sneered and said, ¡°What a group of incompetents.¡±


    Mo HuaWu heard this and furrowed her brows, ¡°If Senior Sister Long feels that you can guide Yanhua Pool safely and securely, please, suggest a better plan. HuaWu will definitely listen to your advice.¡±

 Chapter 433 - Chapter 433: Chapter 430: Breaking into the Inner Area_1

    Chapter 433: Chapter 430: Breaking into the Inner Area_1


    Translator: 549690339


    Long Huazuo was far from convinced and scolded, ¡°If I had the means, would I have let you be the leader?¡±


    ¡°Yeah, if we had the means, would we need you as the leader?¡± Some senior sisters who were higher in rank than Mo HuaWu also echoed Long Huazuo¡¯s reprimand.


    Many people were dissatisfied with Mo HuaWu taking up the position of leader, especially those senior sisters who were higher in rank than her. These people believed that their Martial Arts Cultivation was higher than Mo HuaWu¡¯s, and they could serve as the leader of the expedition. However, to their surprise, Yanhua Pool eventually chose Mo HuaWu, who had neither experience nor qualifications, as the leader of the trip.


    These senior sisters who didn¡¯t take up the leadership naturally resented, and now that they had an opportunity, they had no qualms about rebuking Yang Chen.


    Mo HuaWu was naturally angry in her heart. Hearing the words of these senior sisters, she immediately scolded, ¡°Fine, if you brothers and sisters disagree with my leadership, I won¡¯t stop you. You think it¡¯s useless to look for Yang Chen, and you want to go somewhere else? I can¡¯t control it as this leader. Those who are willing to go with me to look for Yang Chen, stay and join me.¡±


    After these words fell, no one left.


    The senior sisters who were just clamoring vigorously, as well as Long Huazuo, all shut their mouths obediently.


    Of course, they were not stupid. The Secret Realm Trip was full of dangers, and they had experienced many tribulations along the way and suffered a lot. Who wouldn¡¯t want to find a good backer and be safe? They were just simply unhappy with Mo HuaWu.


    ¡°Weren¡¯t you sisters just having a lot of opinions about Yang Chen?¡± Mo HuaWu said coldly, ¡°Sister Long, didn¡¯t you say that I only rely on men? Now, we have disagreements, and why won¡¯t you leave? Sister Long can go find her favorite Yuan Shaoyang from Ziyang Sect.¡±


    Long Huazuo clenched her teeth and said, ¡°I am from the Yanhua Pool, why should I leave?¡±


    Mo HuaWu expressionlessly said, ¡°In that case, Sister Long, say less. The Sect Leader gave us a special route. We don¡¯t know where this passage will lead.¡±


    At the same time, Yang Chen also moved forward according to the treasure map, heading toward the Inner Area.


    Now, with a completely new appearance, no one could recognize his true identity. Yang Chen kept moving, and after confirming the location of the Inner Area, he didn¡¯t hesitate and hurried over.


    He didn¡¯t dare to waste time, knowing that he was not the only one entering the Heavenly Palace. Although the map was limited, there were still five copies. Besides his own, there were four more. Not to mention others, it was definitely not a problem for Jiang Caiying to get a copy.


    In addition, Jiang Caiying, as the second one to enter the Heavenly Palace, did not have the same privileges as him, so she could only choose one map and go straight to the Inner Area.


    Simply put, Jiang Caiying could not possibly stay in the Heavenly Palace like him for too long. Moreover, considering Jiang Caiying¡¯s cultivation level, her traveling speed wouldn¡¯t be much slower than his.


    He didn¡¯t dare to delay. In comparison, he had two keys in hand, while Jiang Caiying didn¡¯t. Going to the Inner Area as soon as possible was only beneficial and not harmful to him. After all, he had the Inner Area and could enter, while Jiang Caiying didn¡¯t.


    Thus, following the map¡¯s description, Yang Chen arrived at the location of the Inner Area.


    ¡°This map¡¯s marked location is undoubtedly here, but in front of me is an ocean¡­ is it underwater?¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but feel curious.


    Seeing that there was no second route for the map, Yang Chen leaped into the water.


    This water was simulated by prohibition and did not have the normal water flow floating effect. So when he arrived in the water, Yang Chen still went forward smoothly. After moving forward for about a few dozen meters, he saw an magnificent city that was so extensive that it was difficult to estimate.


    ¡°The Sky Capital City?¡± Yang Chen looked at the name of the city and murmured, ¡°It seems that the Sky Capital City should be the so-called Inner Area. The real treasures should be in this Sky Capital City.¡±


    At first glance, the city gate of the Sky Capital City had a keyhole.


    Wasn¡¯t this keyhole exactly matching one of the keys in his hand?


    Yang Chen was delighted and couldn¡¯t help taking out the key, not caring what the other key was for, and was about to open the city gate of Sky Capital City directly.


    However, right as his thought fell, Yang Chen suddenly felt a dangerous sensation.


    ¡°Who is it!¡± Yang Chen frowned.


    As the words fell, in an instant, a surge of True Qi swirled in, and a needle embroidered with colored light pierced towards him.


    Yang Chen¡¯s heart trembled at this, and he quickly withdrew himself.


    However, this Rainbow Needle, with its brilliant colors and unmatched speed, seemed to have locked onto him, and directly pierced at him.


    ¡°Rainbow Needle?¡± Yang Chen narrowed his eyes and recognized the origin of this needle technique.


    He knew very well the power of this Rainbow Needle. Without a second word, he immediately shook his palm, and in the next moment, the Black Mountain Bear Essence Blood within his body surged forth, and the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm suddenly materialized. With a bang, it slapped out.


    As the palm was released, it moved forward at an extremely fast speed, colliding with the Rainbow Needle.


    The power of the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm was extraordinary, but so was the power of the Rainbow Needle. The moment the two collided, the Rainbow Needle slightly wavered, then retreated as if controlled, eventually falling into a delicate, fair, and tender woman¡¯s hand.


    Yang Chen¡¯s Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm also abruptly disappeared¡­


    ¡°You really are extraordinary to have gotten through the Heavenly Palace, Yang Chen. I¡¯ve heard about you. In North Mountain County, you should be the most gifted.¡± A voice suddenly fell, and she was dressed in white clothes, giving a sense of ethereal, and her voice made people feel like they were in a dreamlike illusion.


    Yang Chen looked at the woman, sighed softly, fearing what would come. He had been afraid of Jiang Caiying arriving too soon. Now, as expected, Jiang Caiying closely followed.


    The woman in front of him was Jiang Caiying.


    This woman had at least the Sixth Level of the Origin Martial Realm cultivation level, so it was impossible for him to defeat her when they competed. At most, he could only protect himself. After all, how could he compare to someone who was at least one cycle older and had a much stronger cultivation level?


    ¡°Jiang Caiying, I have no grievances with you, so why did you attack me? And, how do you know I am Yang Chen? I am not some Yang Chen.¡± Yang Chen furrowed his brow and spoke expressionlessly.


    Jiang Caiying¡¯s name was not difficult to know. There had been no shortage of discussions about her during the Heavenly Ladder.


    Now, when he had changed his appearance and yet Jiang Caiying was so sure that he was Yang Chen, it was also an astonishing matter.

 Chapter 434 - Chapter 434: Chapter 431: Do You Know My Master?_1

    Chapter 434: Chapter 431: Do You Know My Master?_1


    Translator: 549690339


    Jiang Caiying¡¯s mouth curled up: ¡°Yang Chen, stop pretending. You¡¯re the first one to enter the Heavenly Palace, and you must have obtained that map. The only person who could have come to this inner area earlier than me would be you. Don¡¯t think that you can hide from me just by changing your appearance. Although I don¡¯t know what method you used, I¡¯m sure that you are Yang Chen without a doubt.¡±


    Seeing that he couldn¡¯t continue to hide it, Yang Chen didn¡¯t have any other choice: ¡°What do you want?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s simple, Yang Chen. I don¡¯t want to waste words either. You are a genius as well, and it¡¯s not easy for me to deal with you. However, you should know that the difference in our martial arts cultivation is too great, and it¡¯s impossible for you to win against me. So just hand over the key obediently. Only those who know the current affairs are the true heroes, and I believe that you should have the courage to do so.¡± Jiang Caiying shouted.


    Upon hearing this, Yang Chen was not happy: ¡°Why should I give the key to you?¡±


    ¡°In that case, let¡¯s fight.¡± Without saying anything else, Jiang Caiying moved her hand, and in an instant, unlike the single rainbow needle she used just now, four or five rainbow needles appeared at the same time.


    These four or five Rainbow Needles appeared simultaneously, each entwined with a rainbow thread that seemed like a real needle thread. Yang Chen was very clear about the power of the Rainbow Needle; the most powerful part was not the needle itself, but the rainbow thread behind it. This rainbow thread was formed by streams of True Qi and was extremely powerful!


    If one was hit by it, they would either die or suffer severe injuries.


    Seeing Jiang Caiying take action once again, Yang Chen felt his scalp tingle and quickly said: ¡°Jiang Caiying, what¡¯s the rush? Do you really think that your Rainbow Needle can do anything to me?¡±


    Hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, Jiang Caiying couldn¡¯t help but pause, looking into Yang Chen¡¯s eyes: ¡°From what you¡¯re saying, it seems like you know a lot about my master¡¯s secret technique, the Rainbow Needle.¡±


    ¡°What do I know about the Rainbow Needle?¡± Yang Chen said seriously: ¡°Jiang Caiying, is your master Mei Xiuying?¡±


    Jiang Caiying¡¯s delicate body trembled slightly, looking at Yang Chen in shock, full of disbelief: ¡°Yang Chen, my master never reveals her real name when meeting people, and she has been living in seclusion for decades without showing herself to others. How did you know my master¡¯s name? Speak up, or I will take your life!¡±


    Jiang Caiying was shocked, but Yang Chen was even more shocked.


    At first, Yang Chen was just trying to test her, but he didn¡¯t expect that Jiang Caiying¡¯s master was indeed Mei Xiuying!


    Who was Mei Xiuying?


    In his previous life, among the many geniuses he had taught, there was a young girl named Mei Xiuying. She was only fifteen or sixteen years old when Hua Wanru assassinated him and killed him. The cultivation method he passed down to Mei Xiuying was this Rainbow Needle Technique.


    This was a technique he had acquired from ancient books, and no one in the world had practiced it before. Moreover, practicing the Rainbow Needle required a unique physique, making the conditions extremely strict.


    Therefore, when he saw the Rainbow Needle just now, he was a bit surprised and asked Jiang Caiying about her master curiously!


    This question was the most shocking part for him¡­


    A girl who was only fifteen or sixteen years old back then had now become a respected Elder, and she had been keeping a low profile for decades. It showed that Mei Xiuying was no longer the ordinary girl she used to be but had become a famous master known to all.


    The question lay here!


    How many years had passed between his death and reincarnation in this life?


    At the beginning, he rarely thought about this issue and didn¡¯t think there would be much time between the two. Different regions recorded time in different ways, so it was challenging to verify, and he was too lazy to think about it.


    Now it seemed that there might not be just a moment between his previous death and this life as he thought.


    ¡°Yang Chen, tell me now.¡± Jiang Caiying pointed at Yang Chen and shouted loudly.


    Yang Chen¡¯s face tightened, and then he smiled faintly: ¡°Jiang Caiying, my master and your master are best friends. So, we are family.¡±


    ¡°How can I believe you? How do I know that your master and my master are friends?¡± Jiang Caiying asked.


    Hearing this, Yang Chen was almost sure that Mei Xiuying hadn¡¯t told her disciple about himself. If she had, Jiang Caiying would have shown different reactions upon hearing his name instead of being so calm since his name remained the same in this life as his previous one.


    Perhaps Mei Xiuying had forgotten about him since she was just a girl in her teens at that time.


    He reckoned that after this incident, Jiang Caiying would tell her master about it. He wondered what kind of reaction the woman would have when she heard the name Yang Chen again. With so many people sharing the same name in the world, Mei Xiuying probably wouldn¡¯t show any significant reaction.


    With this in mind, Yang Chen sighed softly, feeling the coldness of the world, and said: ¡°I once heard my master say that your master has a plum blossom mark on her left shoulder.¡±


    ¡°How did you know about that?¡± Jiang Caiying frowned, thinking that it was quite strange.


    She knew what kind of person her master was, and for all these years, her master had never been intimate with any other man.


    The secret of the plum blossom mark on her left shoulder was even more obscure. Only someone who had been very close to her master could know about it. Who was this man¡¯s master, and how did he know?


    Nevertheless, Jiang Caiying was almost convinced that he was telling the truth and said: ¡°So, it turns out that your master and my master are friends; we¡¯re not actually enemies.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m glad you think so.¡± Yang Chen shook his head with a wry smile.


    He didn¡¯t expect to meet the descendant of a girl he had taught back then.


    And this descendant had lived longer than him in his previous life.


    Yang Chen said: ¡°Miss Jiang, since we are on the same side, let¡¯s put aside our differences. I do indeed have the key to enter the inner area, and we can share it. However, the condition is that we will be on the same side from now on.¡±


    ¡°Of course.¡± Jiang Caiying agreed without even thinking. Since her master knew Yang Chen¡¯s master, she was friends with Yang Chen.


    Seeing Jiang Caiying agreeing so readily, Yang Chen breathed a sigh of relief.


    He couldn¡¯t gauge how strong Jiang Caiying was, but he knew very well how powerful the Rainbow Needle Technique was that he had personally handed down. Considering her level in the secret realm, he thought she might rank in the top three even if she wasn¡¯t the first(place).


    Having such a powerful ally was certainly something he wanted to see.


    As for sharing the key and entering the inner area together, it wasn¡¯t a big deal.


    With this thought in mind, Yang Chen waved his hand, ¡°Miss Jiang, please.¡±


    ¡°Please.¡± Jiang Caiying was also very polite.


    So, the two of them turned hostility into friendship, and together they stood in front of the gate of Tiandu City.

 Chapter 435 - Chapter 435: Chapter 432: Tiandu Palace Assessment_1

    Chapter 435: Chapter 432: Tiandu Palace Assessment_1


    Translator: 549690339


    In front of the Main Gate of the Sky Capital City, a keyhole could be clearly seen. Yang Chen took out the prepared key and inserted it directly into the keyhole.


    With a click, the gate of the Heavenly Capital City opened.


    Excitement appeared on the faces of Yang Chen and Jiang Caiying. However, the next moment, their excitement froze. Because, when the gate of the Heavenly Capital City opened, a sudden rumbling sound arose, and then the entire city moved upwards into the sky.


    This forced Yang Chen and Jiang Caiying to quickly retreat, looking at the majestic scene before them but unable to feel any joy.


    As the Heavenly Capital City moved upward, it signified that the moment they used the key to open the gate of the city, the Heavenly Capital City, as a symbol of the inner area of the Emperor¡¯s Treasure, had gradually emerged from the water, coming into everyone¡¯s view.


    But that wasn¡¯t the most important part.


    The key factor was that when the city gate opened, a voice echoed in all directions.


    ¡°The Gate B of Sky Capital City is now open. Those who want my Emperor¡¯s Treasure and inheritance, come on over.¡±


    This voice seemed to carry an invisible temptation, not only spreading throughout the secret realm but also exposing the direction of the sound. What did this mean?


    It meant that now everyone in the secret realm knew where the Heavenly Capital City was, and they would all rush to the city because of Tiandu Emperor¡¯s words, seeking to acquire the treasures in the city and obtain his inheritance.


    The inheritance of the Great Emperor Tiandu, which was the target of everyone, who would underestimate it? Tiandu Emperor had already made it clear that those who wanted his treasures and inheritance should come over.


    Now, it seemed that everyone in the Secret Realm would rush there.


    And Yang Chen and Jiang Caiying, who had opened the Heavenly Capital City, would have no advantage at all.


    ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± Jiang Caiying frowned, looking troubled.


    ¡°It¡¯s simple. It¡¯s a prohibition set up by Tiandu Emperor on purpose. As soon as someone opens the city, the news will spread throughout the secret realm. Sure enough, choosing the person to inherit Tiandu Emperor¡¯s treasures and inheritance is not as simple as it seems. Those who got the keys thought they could swallow the treasures and inheritance alone, but in reality, it¡¯s not that simple.¡± Yang Chen said with a bitter smile.


    Everyone thought so, and they jealously targeted him. Now it seemed that the key was like a hot potato.


    The only advantage was that those with the key would be able to enter the city gate faster than others.


    However, what made Yang Chen curious was that there were three keys in total. What was the purpose of the other two?


    This made Yang Chen think of the owner of the voice lately who said ¡®Gate B of Sky Capital City¡¯. What was this Gate B about? Was there another door besides this one?


    At that moment, Yang Chen and Jiang Caiying looked at each other and seemed to understand each other¡¯s intentions.


    Hurry!


    Now that the news of the opening of the Heavenly Capital City has been exposed, they must rush in and seize every opportunity to gain as much as they can.


    At the same time, the Heavenly Capital City moved from the water into the sky, and the water surface disappeared. The city then settled on the ground, looking magnificent.


    Yang Chen and Jiang Caiying entered the city through the open gate.


    Upon entering the city, both Yang Chen and Jiang Caiying instinctively spread out their divine souls and began to observe their surroundings.


    Yang Chen secretly admired Jiang Caiying, seeing that she was not as fidgety as other geniuses; the first thing she did when she entered the Heavenly Capital City was to spread out her divine soul and observe the situation around her.


    Once they felt there was no danger, the two of them proceeded further together.


    ¡°Inside the city, everything is formed by prohibitions. The only real object is the largest palace in the city, the Sky Capital Palace,¡± Yang Chen said.


    Jiang Caiying looked deeply at Yang Chen, feeling astonished.


    With her divine soul power, she had barely noticed that the surrounding structures were false just moments ago, not expecting Yang Chen to have seen through it even earlier.


    ¡°Alright, let¡¯s go into the Sky Capital Palace and take a look,¡± Jiang Caiying said without much ado. Her suspicion of Yang Chen was greatly reduced because Yang Chen¡¯s master was an acquaintance of her own master.


    So, the two stepped in together and entered the Sky Capital Palace.


    Upon entering, their surroundings suddenly went pitch black. Then the familiar old voice rang again.


    ¡°A Half-step Yuan Martial Realm and a Sixth Level of Origin Martial Realm, you will face different challenges. The assessments will be based on your cultivation levels. Passing these basic challenges will allow you to be eligible to see the true face of the Sky Capital Palace¡­ Alright, the assessment begins now,¡± the old voice said with a chuckle.


    As his words fell, the surrounding scene quickly shifted.


    The next moment, Yang Chen found his vision cleared and he was in a lush green grassland.


    At the same time, Jiang Caiying vanished.


    ¡°Is this challenge separating Jiang Caiying and me at the same time? It appears the treasures left by the Great Emperor are truly extraordinary. The surroundings seem so real, making me feel like I¡¯m actually there. I wonder what the basic assessment of this Great Emperor is like,¡± Yang Chen thought to himself.


    As he was thinking, a few green giants covered in grass suddenly appeared on the grassland.


    These green giants appeared out of thin air, and a terrifying Martial Arts Cultivation emanated from each of them.


    Yang Chen¡¯s expression tightened: ¡°Are they formed by prohibitions? It makes sense since the sand soldiers in the Trial Tower were also formed by prohibitions. If Yu Ban, as the Great Emperor Tiandu¡¯s right-hand man, can create such amazing prohibitions, creating a green giant shouldn¡¯t be too difficult.¡±


    Just as his thought settled, the old voice rang once more.


    ¡°Little guy, there are a total of five green giants. Only if you defeat them within the time it takes to enjoy a cup of tea, the assessment will be considered successful. The sooner you defeat them, the better. The sooner you defeat them, the more points you will get, and when the time comes, I will grade you in four levels: Grade A, B, C, and D¡­¡±


    ¡°Senior, what are the benefits of getting more points?¡± Yang Chen asked.


    He wanted to ask more detailed questions, but just as his words fell, the voice disappeared completely. Then, the five green giants seemed to go insane and rushed towards him.


    Feeling the power of the green giants, Yang Chen¡¯s face turned cold. Then, he unleashed the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear, crackling with thunder and lightning!


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 Chapter 436 - Chapter 436: Chapter 433: What Does Level A Middle Mean?_1

    Chapter 436: Chapter 433: What Does Level A Middle Mean?_1


    Translator: 549690339


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t know what the purpose of the Grade A, B, C, D scores was, but since it was an assessment, naturally, the higher the score, the better.


    He didn¡¯t think too much about it. As the five Green Giants rushed towards him, he instantly unleashed the Thunderbolt Style. Immediately after, the Heavenly Thunder Elemental Power surged within his body, flashing by with a sizzling sound.


    The five Green Giants charged at him at once, colliding head-on with the astonishing power unleashed by his Heavenly Thunder Origin. In an instant, the five Green Giants vanished into thin air, leaving only clumps of grass falling to the ground.


    ¡°It seems that now that I¡¯ve entered the Half-step Yuan Martial Realm, my strength has increased greatly,¡± Yang Chen thought to himself.


    At the beginning, when he fought against the multitude of martial artists from the various Major Sects, he unleashed the Thunder Hell Strike to defeat countless people, but Yang Chen was still unsure. Now, seeing these five Green Giants, whose Martial Arts Cultivation was the same as his at Half-step Yuan Martial Realm, he could tell they were completely vulnerable to his attack with just one move.


    Reaching the Half-step Yuan Martial Realm, the changes brought about by the Cultivation Methods were too drastic, making it difficult for him not to be powerful.


    While he was lost in thought, the ancient voice rang out again.


    ¡°Not bad, Perfect Level A, you have successfully passed the assessment!¡±


    The next moment, the surrounding green grassland scene disappeared, replaced by the interior of a magnificent palace.


    Besides a few exquisitely carved statues inside the palace, it was empty and devoid of any other objects.


    Yang Chen pondered for a moment and finally revealed a wry smile.


    ¡°It seems this is the interior of the palace. I wonder if only those who pass the assessment can enter here. I don¡¯t know where Jiang Caiying is now,¡± Yang Chen thought to himself.


    As he thought about this, he suddenly felt that calling Jiang Caiying ¡°Miss¡± was somewhat inappropriate.


    After all, he and Jiang Caiying¡¯s Master Mei XiuYing were of the same generation. But now, he still called Jiang Caiying ¡°Miss¡±¡­


    But not calling her ¡°Miss¡±, Jiang Caiying¡¯s actual age was not much different from his previous life. Surely he couldn¡¯t be her senior either.


    Thinking about this, Yang Chen shook his head and didn¡¯t think any further.


    There were no changes inside the palace. After about a cup of tea¡¯s time, a ray of light flashed, followed by the appearance of a female figure. Upon close inspection, it was none other than Jiang Caiying.


    ¡°Miss Jiang, have you completed the assessment?¡± Yang Chen asked with a slight smile.


    Jiang Caiying looked at Yang Chen carefully: ¡°You completed the assessment and came here?¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s right,¡± Yang Chen looked around: ¡°I don¡¯t know what the connection is between all this. By the way, Miss Jiang, what score did you get in the assessment?¡±


    ¡°Level A Lower.¡± Jiang Caiying said expressionlessly, ¡°Those Green Giants were quite difficult to deal with, and it took me a lot of effort. What score did you get?¡±


    Yang Chen smiled but didn¡¯t say anything.


    Seeing that Yang Chen was smiling without speaking, Jiang Caiying¡¯s curiosity was piqued: ¡°I¡¯m asking you.¡±


    Yang Chen coughed lightly: ¡°Miss Jiang, are you sure you want to know?¡±


    ¡°Why wouldn¡¯t I be sure?¡±


    ¡°Perfect Level A,¡± Yang Chen answered directly.


    Jiang Caiying widened her eyes and sat on the ground with her legs crossed, frustrated: ¡°At first, I didn¡¯t use my full strength. If I had used my true ability, I could have quickly exterminated those Green Giants and obtained a Perfect Level A without any problems.¡±


    Seeing Jiang Caiying¡¯s competitive spirit so strong, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but think of Mei Xiuying¡¯s personality when she was young.


    It seemed that like master, like disciple, he had once told Mei Xiuying to restrain her competitive nature, but now it seemed that people rarely change their nature. He had not seen Mei Xiuying¡¯s character in a while, but he knew her character by looking at her disciple¡¯s character.


    Thinking about this, Yang Chen didn¡¯t care about what Jiang Caiying said and carried on.


    ¡°You came early. So what¡¯s going on? We passed the assessment, just to sit here?¡± Jiang Caiying asked curiously.


    ¡°All these arrangements were made by Tiandu Emperor. This assessment must be a series of them. This step is just like the previous one. If you want to obtain the inheritance and treasures of Tiandu Emperor, you have to follow his arrangements. With the strength of us ¡®little guys¡¯, even if Tiandu Emperor is dead, we are still like ants in front of others,¡± Yang Chen shrugged.


    His words were not false. Even if Tiandu Emperor had been dead for many years, they were still just ants in his presence.


    Jiang Caiying pouted her mouth and said no more.


    Just like that, the two of them sat cross-legged. About half an hour later, a sudden flash of light appeared.


    Immediately afterwards, the third person aside from Yang Chen and Jiang Caiying appeared in the place.


    Yang Chen looked up and saw that the person was none other than the top genius of Luoyun Main City, Huo Changhai.


    This made Yang Chen think. With careful thought, it was not difficult to guess that the geniuses of all the forces must have heard the ancient voice and quickly rushed to Tiandu City, then entered Tiandu Palace to participate in the assessment. Huo Changhai was the fastest one to enter the assessment.


    Yang Chen still had a fresh memory of Huo Changhai. His opponent¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation had reached the Origin Martial Realm Third Layer. Moreover, the key was that Luoyun Main City as a whole was relatively less overbearing compared to the other forces, at least giving people a chance to survive.


    For example, a while ago, the leader of Luoyun Main City was chasing after him, but he was not as fierce as the others. Instead, he gave him another way out. Although it was a bit superfluous for Yang Chen, he learned a little about the character of the people from Luoyun Main City.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t know the character of Huo Changhai, but at least now it didn¡¯t make Yang Chen feel antipathy. Upon entering, he cupped his hands towards Yang Chen and Jiang Caiying, glanced apprehensively at Jiang Caiying, and then sat down in a corner.


    Huo Changhai was the first to enter after Yang Chen and Jiang Caiying, but not the last.


    Following Huo Changhai, two unknown geniuses appeared in an instant, both with Martial Arts Cultivation at the Ling Wu Realm Peak, passing the assessment as well.


    After that, martial artists with varying Martial Arts Cultivation levels arrived in this palace.


    Among them, there were also some familiar faces, such as Jiang Caiying¡¯s acquaintance, Huang Cheng.


    With a flash of light, Huang Cheng from the same place as Jiang Caiying twisted his neck and appeared inside the palace, passing the assessment. He saw Jiang Caiying at a glance: ¡°Jiang Caiying, I knew you were here. Tell me, what score did you get on the assessment?¡±


    ¡°Level A Lower,¡± Jiang Caiying said coldly.


    ¡°Haha, you¡¯re not doing well this time, I got Level A Middle,¡± Huang Cheng grinned.


    Jiang Caiying was slightly annoyed. She had not used her true strength at the beginning, which was why she got a Level A Lower. Moreover, her opponent was quite strong.


    Seeing Huang Cheng¡¯s self-satisfied face, Jiang Caiying said stiffly, ¡°Level A Middle makes you proud? Do you know that someone here scored a Perfect Level A.¡±

 Chapter 437 - Chapter 437: Chapter 434: Identity Exposed_1

    Chapter 437: Chapter 434: Identity Exposed_1


    Translator: 549690339


    As everyone knows, Huang Cheng¡¯s strength is at the fifth layer of the Origin Martial Realm, and no one dares to provoke him.


    So when they saw Huang Cheng pass the assessment and appear here, no one spoke much. What did it have to do with them when Huang Cheng showed off his achievements? But when they heard Jiang Caiying¡¯s words, many people were shocked. A perfect Level A ¨C how terrifying was that?


    To put it into perspective, Jiang Caiying herself was only at Level A Lower. And everyone had witnessed her strength.


    ¡°I¡¯m at Lower B-grade.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m at Upper B-grade!¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m at Perfect B-grade.¡±


    People talked in hushed voices, and most of them attained B-grade.


    Between A-grade and B-grade, it goes without saying that A-grade was better.


    Not to mention, there were very few who could attain A-grade, let alone perfect A-grade. This was the most perfect and outstanding achievement.


    ¡°Who got perfect A-grade?¡±


    ¡°Yeah, who got such a powerful result as Perfect A-grade?¡±


    As everyone discussed, Huang Cheng was also curious about Jiang Caiying¡¯s words. He was proud to have achieved Level A Middle, and even managed to surpass Jiang Caiying. Yet according to her, someone had achieved Perfect A-grade, which made him feel a little frustrated.


    It wasn¡¯t like he was unhappy, but a genius like him didn¡¯t enjoy being overshadowed.


    Jiang Caiying, seeing Huang Cheng¡¯s confusion, remained silent and simply glanced at Yang Chen.


    Yang Chen, who was sitting nearby, felt somewhat embarrassed.


    Huang Cheng looked at Yang Chen with a puzzled expression and couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°You¡¯re saying he got Perfect A-grade? How is that possible? Who is he?¡±


    It¡¯s not surprising that Huang Cheng didn¡¯t recognize Yang Chen because Yang Chen had changed his appearance. It¡¯s not just Huang Cheng who wouldn¡¯t recognize him; even those close to Yang Chen would have a hard time identifying him. The reason why Jiang Caiying recognized Yang Chen was entirely based on guesswork.


    ¡°So he got Perfect A-grade?¡±


    ¡°Who is this kid?¡±


    ¡°Yeah, I don¡¯t recognize him at all.¡±


    ¡°Where did this kid come from?¡±


    Yang Chen remained calm despite the speculation, keeping his composure. This Jiang Caiying, with her few words of praise, had actually pushed him into the spotlight. Now, even if he wanted to keep a low profile, it would be impossible.


    Originally, as he sat there, no one could guess that he was Yang Chen.


    Now, he had to deliberately disguise himself so that others couldn¡¯t guess his identity.


    However, just as he was thinking this way, Jiang Caiying acted as a very qualified teammate at this time. When Huang Cheng questioned her, Jiang Caiying smiled, ¡°Isn¡¯t it easy to guess? Huang Cheng, you must have entered the Heavenly Palace and know who was the first person to get the map.¡±


    ¡°The first person to get the map was Yang Chen. Yang Chen is the top genius in North Mountain County. This kid¡­Wait, you¡¯re Yang Chen!¡± Huang Cheng finally realized and pointed at Yang Chen in shock.


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but slap his forehead and roll his eyes at Jiang Caiying.


    What did Jiang Caiying mean by this?


    Did she have to expose his identity to be satisfied? She was definitely doing it on purpose.


    What the heck was Jiang Caiying thinking?


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t figure it out.


    At this point, he was undoubtedly pushed into the spotlight in the truest sense of the word.


    Everyone knew that he was Yang Chen now.


    ¡°It¡¯s Yang Chen!¡±


    ¡°There¡¯s no doubt about it. Yang Chen was rumored to have gotten the Inner Circle Treasure Map from the Heavenly Palace, and after leaving, he defeated numerous forces one after another. He then traveled all the way to Sky Capital City. This Sky Capital City was opened by him, and his Martial Arts Cultivation is on par with Yang Chen¡¯s.¡±


    ¡°Is he really Yang Chen?¡±


    Standing in the crowd, Huang Cheng couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°Damn it, no wonder he could achieve Perfect A-grade. It¡¯s this demon kid. Oh well, I admit defeat. There shouldn¡¯t be much difference between Level A Middle and Perfect A-grade, hehehehe¡­¡±


    ¡°Perfect A-grade, no wonder. Yang Chen has always been known as a demon, and it¡¯s not an exaggeration to call him the number one genius in North Mountain County. It¡¯s not surprising that he achieved such excellent results!¡±


    ¡°Hey, kid, are you Yang Chen?¡±


    ¡°We¡¯re asking you, are you Yang Chen?¡±


    Some people were merely speculating, while others were more audacious, pointing at Yang Chen¡¯s nose and questioning him.


    Yang Chen had no intention of responding, sitting in silence with his eyes closed.


    ¡°I can see that he¡¯s Yang Chen. There¡¯s no need to guess. Although his appearance is different from the Yang Chen I know, his eyes, temperament, and movements are all identical to Yang Chen. I know Yang Chen very well.¡± At this moment, a man suddenly stood up from the crowd.


    Examining the man closely, wasn¡¯t it Han Fang of the Canghai Sect?


    Han Fang, the Junior Sect Master of the Canghai Sect, was a top genius nurtured by the sect.


    However, Yang Chen was curious ¨C during this Secret Realm trip with the Tiandu Emperor, Han Fang had encountered some unknown opportunities and treasures, which allowed his Martial Arts Cultivation to advance from a Half-step Yuan Martial Realm to a genuine Yuan Martial Realm. This had undoubtedly solidified his position within the Canghai Sect.


    Such a cultivation level seemed to have given Han Fang the confidence he needed to scrutinize Yang Chen with a cold expression, ¡°Yang Chen, how come you¡¯ve become so cowardly that you don¡¯t even dare to reveal your identity?¡±


    ¡°Kid, are you Yang Chen or not?¡±


    ¡°I heard Yang Chen has a lot of treasures on him.¡±


    ¡°There¡¯s not much space here now, and Yang Chen has nowhere to run. He has the keys to the Inner Area on him, and as long as we join forces, we can kill him at any time. What do you say, everyone, should we join forces to kill Yang Chen, and then divide the treasures and keys on his body?¡±


    Hearing this, Yang Chen laughed coldly and immediately said, ¡°All right, no need to speculate anymore, Han Fang. Let me tell you the truth. Yes, I am Yang Chen. As for you guys wanting to steal my keys or loot my treasures or plot to attack me together, well, I¡¯m always ready and welcome.¡±


    As these words fell, the surroundings became silent. Yang Chen¡¯s domineering aura instantly spread, sweeping in all directions, shocking the onlookers.


    Those who had been clamoring just now were all rendered speechless.


    Yang Chen surveyed the crowd, not having to think to know that those who had been clamoring were mostly from the Canghai Sect, as well as the people who were talking about joining forces to kill him.


    Of course, there were also a few people taking advantage of the chaos.


    But Yang Chen was curious as to what these opportunists were capable of.

 Chapter 438 - Chapter 438: Chapter 435: Three Forces Battle Yang Chen_1

    Chapter 438: Chapter 435: Three Forces Battle Yang Chen_1


    Translator: 549690339


    Clearly, there were many people who had no real ability but just liked to make clamors. They would often boast endlessly but when faced with real challenges, they would shrink back and remain silent. So, naturally, they were quite wary of the intense aura of dominance that Yang Chen exuded.


    Seeing the surroundings become completely silent, Han Fang frowned and said, ¡°Folks, usually you want to deal with Yang Chen, but you¡¯re concerned that he might escape. However, now things are different. This place is quite limited, and one can¡¯t leave nor enter without passing through the assessment. Yang Chen can¡¯t escape, so what can he do if we all work together?¡±


    There was no response from the crowd.


    Han Fang started to feel awkward as no one responded.


    Theoretically speaking, with such a reasonable call, there should have been a considerable response from others.


    But the reality was far beyond his expectations.


    It was indeed the case.


    Many people just sneered at Han Fang¡¯s words.


    If the Sky Capital City hadn¡¯t opened yet and they hadn¡¯t entered it, they might have agreed to Han Fang¡¯s proposal and attacked Yang Chen in the hopes that his key would fall into their hands. But things were different now. With the city gates opened, what use would there be in taking Yang Chen¡¯s key? For decoration?


    As for Yang Chen¡¯s treasures, they didn¡¯t care about them. Who among these geniuses didn¡¯t possess a few treasures? They were not willing to risk their lives for some unclear treasures and bear the risk of being killed by Yang Chen¡¯s counterattack.


    Yang Chen looked at Han Fang¡¯s embarrassment, not surprised at all. He coldly said, ¡°Han Fang, if you have something to say, just say it straight. With such a clumsy attempt, everyone will only think of you as a jumping clown who is not serious.¡±


    ¡°Who are you saying isn¡¯t serious?¡± Han Fang was immediately furious.


    The crowd burst into laughter.


    Han Fang clenched his teeth in anger, obviously very irritated.


    From the moment he was defeated by Yang Chen outside the Secret Realm, he held a grudge against Yang Chen. He had always wanted to find an opportunity to deal with Yang Chen, but he had never found the chance.


    Now that it seemed like there was an opportunity, Han Fang shouted, ¡°Yang Chen, was it you who killed Shao Changkong from our Canghai Sect?¡±


    ¡°What if it was?¡± Yang Chen replied calmly.


    ¡°Well, Yang Chen, how dare you admit it? You killed my Junior Brother Changkong, and I, Canghai Sect, swear to be against you forever.¡± Han Fang yelled angrily.


    Upon hearing this, Yang Chen chuckled, ¡°Han Fang, if you keep saying such things, I won¡¯t bother to respond. Wasn¡¯t it you who sent someone to kill me on behalf of Shao Changkong, Canghai Sect? So are you saying that you can represent the Canghai Sect to kill me, but I am not allowed to fight back? My grudge against the Canghai Sect is mutual.¡±


    ¡°Han Fang, if I were you, I¡¯d stop saying such useless things now. Don¡¯t make the late Shao Changkong freeze to death in the underworld, lest even the ghosts would not let you go.¡±


    Hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, Han Fang suddenly roared, ¡°Hehe, Yang Chen, you¡¯re so arrogant. Do you really think no one can deal with you?¡±


    ¡°Han Fang, it seems you forgot how I defeated you outside the Secret Realm?¡± Yang Chen smiled, ¡°If you want to try again, I don¡¯t mind playing with you.¡±


    Han Fang recalled how he was defeated by Yang Chen outside the Secret Realm, and naturally felt fear as he stepped back, the memory obviously still fresh in his mind.


    But soon, the fear disappeared as Han Fang twisted his face and shouted, ¡°Yang Chen, it¡¯s not just me who wants to deal with you. The fellows from Beishan Main City, show Yang Chen your strength.¡±


    ¡°Brother Han, we¡¯ve been waiting on the side for a long time¡­¡±


    As Han Fang¡¯s words fell, several Origin Martial Realm geniuses from Beishan Main City who had passed the assessment stood up.


    Yang Chen glanced at them and found a few familiar faces. At least, wasn¡¯t Shao Ming one of them?


    However, Shao Ming was not as lucky as Han Fang. He was still only at the Half-step Yuan Martial Realm. But there were quite a few at the Origin Martial Realm in Beishan Main City, totaling three, although each of them was only at the First Layer of Origin Martial Realm.


    At that moment, the people from Beishan Main City stood with those from the Canghai Sect.


    Four Origin Martial Domain experts, plus several Half-step Yuan Martial Realm masters, stared at Yang Chen with keen eyes.


    Yang Chen found this rather interesting.


    If the area was larger, he wouldn¡¯t have considered these opponents to be a threat. But now, space was indeed a problem. Without enough room to execute his moves, dealing with these opponents wouldn¡¯t be as simple as it was outside.


    However, it wasn¡¯t easy to scare him. Although dealing with them was troublesome, it was a different matter from not being able to deal with them at all.


    Yang Chen spoke coldly, ¡°Everyone from Beishan Main City, are you sure you want to join forces with the Canghai Sect?¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen, there¡¯s no need to scare us. Hehe, you dared to offend Miss Han, and Miss Han is very angry.¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen, when death is near, don¡¯t waste words. Just hand over your head.¡± he stated in response to some Beishan Main City Origin Martial Realm genius¡¯ words.


    Yang Chen smiled when he heard their words. It seemed that the matter still had something to do with Han Lingling. That woman was still unwilling to relent until now? However, Yang Chen didn¡¯t think that Beishan Main City¡¯s move against him was entirely due to Han Lingling.


    How should he put it¡­


    People die for money, and birds die for food.


    ¡°Everyone, there¡¯s no need for idle chatter with him. Now that we have so many people here, his days are numbered.¡± Han Fang became confident quickly, looking completely dismissive of Yang Chen.


    At this moment, another voice butted in suddenly.


    ¡°How about you also include us from Sun Star City when you attack Yang Chen?¡±


    The speaker was none other than Wang Yulong, currently the leading genius of Sun Star City, also a young prodigy who had reached the Third Layer of Origin Martial Realm. Wang Yulong glanced at Yang Chen, sneered and said, ¡°Yang Chen has provoked our Sun Star City several times already. It¡¯s only right for us to contribute our strength in killing this foe.¡±


    Originally, he didn¡¯t plan to interfere because everyone had seen Yang Chen¡¯s strength. Wang Yulong had no fear, but he knew that fully exterminating Yang Chen would result in heavy losses and be not worth the cost for his Sun Star City.


    So at first, he kept watching quietly and didn¡¯t act hastily. He needed to see if the situation had become clear. Now, with the Canghai Sect and Beishan Main City joining forces to attack Yang Chen, his Sun Star City naturally didn¡¯t mind getting involved.

 Chapter 439 - Chapter 439: Chapter 436: Yang Chen’s Ally_1

    Chapter 439: Chapter 436: Yang Chen¡¯s Ally_1


    Translator: 549690339


    At this moment, Yang Chen was completely pushed to the edge of a cliff.


    First, there was the Canghai Sect, second, the Beishan Main City, and third, the Sun Star City.


    The combined forces of these three powers caused Yang Chen to frown slightly. If it were only the Canghai Sect and Beishan Main City, he wouldn¡¯t worry too much, and he was confident that he could survive if he went all out. However, with Sun Star City¡¯s involvement, things just got a lot more troublesome.


    There was no way around it, the number of Origin Martial Realm geniuses under Sun Star City¡¯s command was far greater than that of Beishan Main City and Canghai Sect combined. Moreover, their forces also had Wang Yulong, a genius who had reached the Third Layer of the Origin Martial Realm.


    With Wang Yulong at the helm, the combined force of the three powers seemed unstoppable. If they were out in the open, Yang Chen could handle them, but now, in such a confined space, he couldn¡¯t help but feel extremely bothered.


    Yang Chen could see that Wang Yulong did not yet know that he had stolen the Dragon Pattern Leopard¡¯s corpse. However, with the situation having escalated to this extent, he would have no choice but to release the Demonic Python and the Black Mountain Black Bear brothers soon. At that time, it would be difficult for Wang Yulong to remain ignorant.


    Well then, let¡¯s settle the old and new grudges with these three forces all at once!


    ¡°So it¡¯s Brother Wang from Sun Star City. Your decision to choose this side is undoubtedly a wise one. Working together to eliminate the thief, Yang Chen, on behalf of the heavens would be a great act of righteousness.¡± Han Fang said, not minding putting the hat of righteousness on himself, his words sounding grand and noble.


    Wang Yulong, now standing on the same side as Han Fang, couldn¡¯t help but smile: ¡°Yang Chen deserves to be annihilated. Our Sun Star City is merely contributing to the cause.¡±


    ¡°Haha, Beishan Main City, Canghai Sect, you really don¡¯t know shame, do you? Two forces from North Mountain County, joining forces with outsiders to kill me, how little confidence do you have? How embarrassed are you to have sold out your own ancestors? Especially you, Beishan Main City, when you were humiliated by Sun Star City, you didn¡¯t make a sound. Now, when they throw you a piece of candy, you¡¯re so happy, you can¡¯t help but follow their lead. You, Beishan Main City, are so pathetic that it¡¯s truly an eye-opener for me.¡± Yang Chen shouted.


    Upon hearing this, the expressions of the geniuses from Beishan Main City, including Shao Ming, changed dramatically. Yang Chen had instantly hit them where it hurt.


    Indeed, Sun Star City had often humiliated Beishan Main City. And now, after a few words from Sun Star City, they agreed with wagging tails. What kind of backbone did they have?


    However, while they may have thought so in their hearts, they would never admit it aloud. The genius at the forefront pointed at Yang Chen and cursed, ¡°Yang Chen, we and Sun Star City both belong to the Royal Family. It¡¯s inevitable that there will be differences of opinion when we¡¯re being loyal to the Royal Family. This is normal. On the other hand, you, Yang Chen, are targeted by both Beishan Main City and Sun Star City, which is almost equivalent to being targeted by the Royal Family. What else do you have to say?¡±


    ¡°What else do I have to say? I¡¯ve seen the true colors of Beishan Main City now.¡± Yang Chen shrugged.


    Ever since ancient times, there have been no shortage of people who bow to foreign powers while oppressing their own people.


    There were many such people.


    Beishan Main City was a living example. Even when being humiliated by Sun Star City and having their benefits taken away, they still behaved subserviently, putting on their best faces to curry favor when encountering outsiders. However, when dealing with their own people, they acted high and mighty.


    Since people had degraded to this extent, what more did Yang Chen have to say?


    Now, he just sighed lightly. Jiang Caiying had truly caused him a lot of trouble. He just didn¡¯t know what Jiang Caiying was thinking. She didn¡¯t seem to have any intentions of harming him, so why did she insist on exposing his identity?


    At the same time, the onlookers quickly dispersed, giving way to the assembly of the three forces led by the Canghai Sect, fearing that they might bring trouble upon themselves.


    Han Fang¡¯s eyes were cold. As he thought about killing Yang Chen to vent his hatred, his face became distorted in anger, ¡°Yang Chen, you might as well accept your fate.¡±


    In an instant, the disciples of the three forces released their auras.


    Yang Chen also looked focused and released his Martial Arts aura, preparing for a big fight.


    But just then, suddenly, another astonishing aura appeared behind him.


    This aura was so powerful that it overshadowed everyone present!


    Upon a closer look, wasn¡¯t that Jiang Caiying?!


    At this moment, when Jiang Caiying released her Sixth Level of Origin Martial Realm cultivation, she took a sudden step forward and stood beside Yang Chen.


    This left Yang Chen feeling bewildered, unsure of what Jiang Caiying¡¯s intentions were. Was a woman¡¯s heart really so fickle? She had just talked about exposing his identity, and now it seemed like she was going to help him. At first, he had been worried that Jiang Caiying might stab him in the back, but now it seemed as if he had misunderstood her.


    Upon seeing Jiang Caiying standing next to Yang Chen, the three forces led by Han Fang were also taken aback, their astonishment evident.


    If anyone else had stood by Yang Chen¡¯s side, these three combined forces would not have been afraid.


    But Jiang Caiying was different. Her Sixth Level of Origin Martial Realm cultivation far surpassed ordinary people, and one person was almost worth an entire force.


    Who would dare to underestimate her?


    ¡°Miss Jiang, what is the meaning of this? We are only targeting Yang Chen, and we might have disturbed you while you were cultivating just now. We apologize for any offense and hope you can give us some space to deal with Yang Chen.¡± Wang Yulong said.


    Others might have given some face to Wang Yulong.


    But Jiang Caiying didn¡¯t have any intention of giving face. With an expressionless face, she said, ¡°Wang Yulong, can¡¯t you see it? Yang Chen and I are on the same side. To put it simply, he is my ally. If you try to attack my ally, you¡¯re also attacking me. It¡¯s only right for me, Jiang Caiying, to stand up for him.¡±


    Huang Cheng on the side couldn¡¯t even fathom how Yang Chen and Jiang Caiying had become allies.


    ¡°Oh my gosh, just now, when I heard Jiang Caiying¡¯s words, I fully believed that this woman¡¯s domineering character hadn¡¯t changed much. How can she be so overbearing and make an alliance with Yang Chen? It¡¯s simply unbelievable.¡± Huang Cheng was taken aback and racked his brain but could not figure out why.


    If possible, he too wished to form an alliance with Jiang Caiying.


    However, on the way here, Jiang Caiying had not even given him the time of day.


    Jiang Caiying¡¯s words not only shocked Huang Cheng but astonished everyone around.


    ¡°What? Since when did Yang Chen and Jiang Caiying form an alliance?¡±


    ¡°No one ever said they knew each other.¡±


    ¡°With Jiang Caiying added to the mix, Yang Chen has really grown stronger. He was already difficult enough to deal with on his own, and now there¡¯s Jiang Caiying too¡­¡±


    For a moment, people were shocked, their gazes on Yang Chen inevitably filled with fear, especially for the three forces Han Fang had painstakingly assembled. After seeing Jiang Caiying, they didn¡¯t know what to say.

 Chapter 440 - Chapter 440: Chapter 437: Is That It?_1

    Chapter 440: Chapter 437: Is That It?_1


    Translator: 549690339


    Yang Chen was also among the many people who were shocked and dumbfounded. Indeed, he was bewildered by Jiang Caiying. Now regaining his senses, he stared blankly at Jiang Caiying, trying to figure out what on earth this woman meant from her eyes.


    Jiang Caiying naturally sensed Yang Chen¡¯s gaze, her eyes shifted, and while looking at Yang Chen, her red lips slightly opened: ¡°Actually, at the beginning, I exposed your identity just because I was annoyed by Huang Cheng. Whether you are exposed or not, I don¡¯t know what you think, but it doesn¡¯t matter to me. As an ally, I will definitely stand up if someone dares to insult you.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I, Jiang Caiying, will have more than enough to protect you.¡±


    Although she didn¡¯t know who Yang Chen¡¯s master was, if she sold out Yang Chen, she couldn¡¯t guarantee that her own master wouldn¡¯t scold her. So Jiang Caiying spoke up without hesitation.


    Yang Chen was both amused and annoyed. This Jiang Caiying was indeed quite domineering. She was annoyed, and she wanted to expose his identity. But why didn¡¯t she discuss it with him first? She didn¡¯t have a clue and just sold him out.


    Fortunately, this woman was loyal enough not to put him in danger; otherwise, it would have been difficult for him to face so many people in such a narrow place.


    The three forces gathered by Han Fang have already started to back down.


    When they saw Jiang Caiying, they all swallowed nervously, wanting to take action but considering Jiang Caiying¡¯s strength, the probability of winning was low. The unity that seemed like unbreakable vows just now disappeared completely, leaving the three forces silent and unwilling to fight anymore.


    Han Fang could feel the changes in Beishan Main City and Sun Star City¡¯s expressions and knew that the other two forces no longer wanted to fight. He was unwilling to give up. He gritted his teeth and said, ¡°Everyone, Jiang Caiying is powerful, but we three forces are not to be underestimated either. United, do we still fear this mere woman?¡±


    Han Fang¡¯s words seemed to encourage himself more than anybody else.


    However, his words did not receive any response from Beishan Main City and Sun Star City.


    On the contrary, Sun Star City retreated quickly. Not long after Han Fang finished speaking, Wang Yulong said with an unhappy expression, ¡°Brother Han, there¡¯s been a change in the situation. We, Sun Star City, will not interfere with your grudges with Yang Chen today.¡±


    ¡°Brother Han, we won¡¯t interfere either.¡± Seeing that the Sun Star City had left, Beishan Main City¡¯s only bargaining chip against Yang Chen disappeared. How could they foolishly stand on the same side as the Canghai Sect? Naturally, they ran as fast as they could. After one sentence, the people of Beishan Main City shrank back into the corner.


    When they came back to their senses, only Han Fang was left, standing there alone with the numerous Canghai Sect disciples, looking extremely awkward.


    For a moment, Han Fang¡¯s expression was full of fear.


    This¡­


    He regretted it.


    Of course, it would be false to say that he didn¡¯t regret it.


    He was the most embarrassed.


    He initiated the matter, and then two forces followed suit, making him feel confident. But now that the situation has changed, the two forces are no longer involved, leaving him alone to deal with it. How embarrassing is that? The hardest part is, can he still continue to fight against Yang Chen?


    What can he rely on to fight?


    Han Fang couldn¡¯t care about anything else at the moment and said righteously, ¡°Yang Chen, we will settle the matter of you killing Shao Changkong slowly after we go out. Today, the inheritance of the Tiandu Emperor is the most important thing. I will not fight with you over anything else.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Yang Chen was momentarily delighted.


    Han Fang was quite interesting.


    Being able to speak such dignified words in such an embarrassing situation was also a skill.


    But how could things end so easily?


    Yang Chen¡¯s face turned cold and he said, ¡°As for Shao Changkong¡¯s matter, hehe, how to deal with it later is up to your Canghai Sect. But Han Fang, now that Shao Changkong¡¯s matter is set aside, shouldn¡¯t we settle the current matter first?¡±


    Han Fang¡¯s biggest fear is these words. Hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, his heart skipped a beat, and he shrank back: ¡°Yang Chen, I have already stopped being aggressive, what do you want?¡±


    ¡°Hahaha, Han Fang, are you really stupid or pretending to be stupid? You want to stop, but that doesn¡¯t mean I want to stop. How come, do you think I, Yang Chen, am someone who can start trouble as he pleases, and after discovering something¡¯s wrong, can just walk away anytime?¡± Yang Chen¡¯s voice was filled with the essence blood of the Black Mountain Black Bear. As soon as he opened his mouth, it had the power of a Mountain God Roar, shocking Han Fang¡¯s eardrums, almost causing them to bleed.


    Han Fang¡¯s heart was filled with turbulent waves as he felt the deterrence in Yang Chen¡¯s words. For the first time, he realized that his Origin Martial Realm cultivation level was not something to be proud of in front of Yang Chen.


    This made him retreat a few steps involuntarily, looking terrified and saying, ¡°Yang Chen, what do you want to do?¡±


    ¡°What do I want to do? You still dare to ask me what I want to do?¡± Yang Chen sneered and took a step forward.


    As he took this step, Han Fang¡¯s nerves tightened.


    With another step, the Canghai Sect disciples no longer cared about Han Fang. Under Yang Chen¡¯s powerful pressure, they retreated one after another, leaving Han Fang behind.


    It was only until the third step that Han Fang couldn¡¯t bear it and let out a roar. At that instant, he released his True Qi disguised as silk, which was his famous signature technique.


    Having reached the Origin Martial Realm, Han Fang¡¯s True Qi disguised as silk was much more than before. One wave after another, it looked like an ocean was forming. In an instant, the layers rolled over towards Yang Chen, trying to catch him off guard and make him unable to lift his head.


    But Yang Chen seemed to have anticipated it. The moment Han Fang made his move, his Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear swept across!


    Electric light flickered, and Yang Chen displayed the Thunderbolt Style, sending out layers of thunderous attacks.


    One bolt of thunder after another tore the true Qi disguised as silk into pieces. Then, the thunderbolts rushed towards Han Fang.


    This scared Han Fang into breaking out in a cold sweat. He hurriedly pulled out a spirit weapon from his arms. This spirit weapon was a shield. When it appeared, it instantly blocked Yang Chen¡¯s thunderbolts. It was not hard to see that this shield was one of Han Fang¡¯s trump cards.


    However, even though he blocked Yang Chen¡¯s Thunderbolt Style, Han Fang was soaked in sweat and appeared rather pathetic.


    Even the most foolish people around could guess.


    This Han Fang, an Origin Martial Realm expert, couldn¡¯t even fight against Yang Chen.


    This¡­


    Many Origin Martial Realm First and Second Layer experts from various sects, who had been feeling quite superior earlier, began to ponder at this point.


    If Han Fang was like this, what would their performances be like in front of Yang Chen, who is half-step Yuan Martial Realm? Would they really be much stronger than Han Fang?

 Chapter 441 - Chapter 441: Chapter 438: The Real Assessment_1

    Chapter 441: Chapter 438: The Real Assessment_1


    Translator: 549690339


    Only now do they recall that when Yang Chen was at the peak of the Spirit Martial Realm, he had already passed through the Heavenly Ladder test. As he managed to pass the Heavenly Ladder in an incredibly short time at the peak of the Spirit Martial Realm, it meant that his strength could no longer be measured within the scope of the Spirit Martial Realm.


    At that time, it was not difficult for Yang Chen to face opponents in the first layer of the Origin Martial Realm, let alone now he has improved his martial arts cultivation once again, reaching the half-step Origin Martial Realm.


    As everyone knows, although the gap between the half-step Origin Martial Realm and the Origin Martial Realm is still significant, it is necessary to possess the real ability of the Origin Martial Realm. For those demonic geniuses, the difference between this half-step and one step is almost nonexistent.


    Apparently, Yang Chen belonged to that demonic category.


    As for Han Fang, he was the one who lacked vision and provoked the existence of this demon, Yang Chen.


    Now, Han Fang only managed to escape from the predicament just now with the help of his shield. He found it hard to imagine what sort of substance Yang Chen¡¯s lightning was.


    It¡¯s not that he had never seen anything like it before. In fact, when he fought against Yang Chen at the peak of the Spirit Martial Realm, he was well aware of Yang Chen¡¯s Thunder Rush style and did not think that Yang Chen¡¯s Thunder Rush would pose any threat to him at the time.


    However, after Yang Chen upgraded to the half-step Origin Martial Realm, the threat of the Thunder Rush style grew to a frightening degree, like an ant upgraded to an elephant. With just one casual attack, he could hardly resist it.


    ¡°Yang Chen, I admit defeat! I admit defeat!¡± Han Fang shouted in horror. At this point, he clearly realized that he certainly couldn¡¯t be Yang Chen¡¯s opponent. There was absolutely no way!


    As for the things he originally relied on, they had all either fled or watched the fight. None of them came forward to help him. Han Fang gave up on maintaining his dignity and directly admitted defeat.


    However, could admitting defeat solve the problem?


    Yang Chen¡¯s expression was cold, showing no regard for Han Fang¡¯s surrender and intent to take his life.


    But at this moment, a voice suddenly rang out.


    ¡°It seems that most of those who have passed the assessment are gathered now. You all are in the excellent group, and you should feel fortunate.¡±


    The voice of the elder was the same as that of the green giant during the assessment. It suddenly rang out, causing Yang Chen to stop his killing intent towards Han Fang.


    There was no choice, after all, the assessment of the Tiandu Emperor was more important. Now that the voice had sounded, no one would ignore it.


    Seeing Yang Chen stop, Han Fang didn¡¯t dare to hesitate and rushed back to the group of the Canghai Sect disciples, sweating profusely and looking utterly defeated. At this time, he couldn¡¯t care about his dignity anymore. He just wanted his fellow disciples to act as cover so that Yang Chen couldn¡¯t see him.


    However, he didn¡¯t know that Yang Chen had already lost interest in him. In Yang Chen¡¯s eyes, Han Fang was not worth mentioning.


    What he should consider now was the assessment of the Tiandu Emperor.


    ¡°Excellent group¡­¡± Yang Chen keenly captured a thought-provoking sentence in the elder¡¯s words.


    Excellent group.


    It seemed that those with different results in the green giant¡¯s assessment would be assigned to different groups.


    Perhaps this was the reason why the aged voice said that the more outstanding the result, the more benefits one would get.


    At least from his understanding, everyone in this secret chamber had a result of at least lower B-grade, none below that. In other words, A-grade and B-grade were assigned to the same group, while C-grade and D-grade were assigned to another group.


    Thus, there was a clear distinction.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t know what kind of heritage the Tiandu Emperor had, which so clearly divided the talents into two tiers.


    He and Jiang Caiying looked at each other, both speechless.


    Then the aged voice paused for a moment before continuing, ¡°There are a total of 148 of you. Later, I will draw ten people each time from among you, to participate in the assessment I have specially designed for you. Hehe, this assessment is divided into ten levels.¡±


    The Tiandu Emperor continued, ¡°These ten levels are based on your current martial arts cultivation. In a sense, their difficulty should be much higher than the trial tower prepared by the royal family. So, in simple terms, it is almost impossible to break through to the tenth level. But don¡¯t be surprised. I don¡¯t expect any of you to be able to reach the tenth level.¡±


    Yang Chen secretly pondered, curious about the meaning of the ten levels mentioned by the Tiandu Emperor.


    ¡°As long as you can pass the fifth level, you can enter the second floor. Many of my treasures and inheritances are there. Hehe, so, to enter the fifth level, luck, and strength are both factors.¡±


    Quite simple.


    What does luck mean?


    If the Tiandu Emperor doesn¡¯t choose you to participate in the assessment, then you have no chance to enter the second floor at all, no matter how strong you are.


    As for strength, these five levels are not as easy to pass as you might think.


    Didn¡¯t you hear the Tiandu Emperor say that the difficulty of these ten levels is even higher than the royal family¡¯s trial tower?


    It¡¯s unknown to others, but Yang Chen is well aware that the royal trial tower has been standing in the entire North Mountain County for so long, and few people have ever reached the top level of each tier. How could they possibly pass the even more difficult tenth level?


    ¡°There¡¯s more than one opportunity. If you don¡¯t pass this time, you¡¯ll have to wait until I draw your name next time. However, that depends on your luck. No one knows when the next time it will be drawn. Hehe, little fellows, keep working hard.¡±


    ¡°Emperor Senior, what kind of reward will there be for passing all ten levels?¡± Someone couldn¡¯t help but ask. ¡°If we enter the second floor, can we continue to participate in the assessment?¡±


    Upon hearing this, the divine soul power of the Tiandu Emperor didn¡¯t show any signs of anger but simply said, ¡°As long as you can break through to the second floor, you don¡¯t need me to draw your name. You can challenge the ten-level assessment I¡¯ve prepared for you anytime. As for what reward will there be for passing all ten levels? Hehe, that¡¯s a secret.¡±

 Chapter 442 - Chapter 442: Chapter 439: Ten Despair Challenges_1

    Chapter 442: Chapter 439: Ten Despair Challenges_1


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°Alright, enough chit-chat. Now I¡¯m going to draw ten of you. Oh, I forgot to mention that I¡¯ve given these ten challenges a name, the Ten Despair Challenges¡­¡±


    Toward the end, the voice of Tiandu Emperor suddenly became gloomy, sending a shudder through everyone¡¯s body, making them curious about what exactly these Despair Challenges were.


    However, the Tiandu Emperor did what he said. As he claimed to draw ten people, the next moment, ten flashes of light flickered in the secret chamber. Immediately afterward, ten martial arts geniuses vanished inside the secret chamber and disappeared without a trace.


    Everyone could easily guess that these ten martial arts geniuses had already entered the so-called Ten Despair Challenges.


    This made Yang Chen curious as he looked closely at the secret chamber with no visible exits, marveling at the miraculous methods of the Tiandu Emperor. Of course, he believed that it was not just the work of the Tiandu Emperor alone¡ªthere must also be Yu Ban¡¯s prohibition involved.


    ¡°It seems that these ten people have entered the Ten Despair Challenges mentioned by the Great Emperor.¡±


    ¡°I wonder what these Ten Despair Challenges are really like.¡±


    ¡°Hmph, I think the more impressive the name, the more mediocre it is.¡±


    Some people were very curious about the Ten Despair Challenges, while some self-proclaimed extraordinary geniuses thought that these Ten Despair Challenges were nothing special.


    Only Yang Chen, upon seeing those ten people disappearing, carefully observed the few people he had not initially scanned with his divine soul power.


    As for these people, Yang Chen took them very seriously. Although his Divine Soul Power was not strong, with the help of the Fishpeople Tribe, detecting geniuses and powerful people at the Origin Martial Realm Level three and four should not be a problem. However, these people, like Huang Cheng and Jiang Caiying, were empty when scanned by his divine soul power, which made him feel puzzled.


    Yang Chen glanced at these few people and found that their ages were similar to Huang Cheng and Jiang Caiying. Their martial arts cultivation was elusive, making it difficult to determine their identities.


    Unable to contain his curiosity, Yang Chen asked, ¡°Miss Jiang, you must have noticed those people over there, right?¡±


    As he spoke, Yang Chen used sound transmission to describe the appearances of the few people he had noticed.


    Jiang Caiying looked at the people Yang Chen mentioned without showing any emotion, clearly understanding who Yang Chen was talking about. She slowly said, ¡°Are you very curious about them?¡±


    ¡°Of course, it would be fake if I am not curious.¡± Yang Chen said with a bitter smile, ¡°These people have terrifying martial arts cultivation.¡±


    He had used the Fishpeople Tribe¡¯s Divine Soul Power to detect these people¡¯s martial arts cultivation, but it was easier to ask Jiang Caiying if she knew. There was no need to bother the Fishpeople Tribe if she could provide the answers.


    ¡°I don¡¯t recognize all of these people either. Top geniuses and masters in the Origin Martial Realm mostly come from the various forces in the counties. Since these people have such strong auras and are not from Sun Star Region or Luo Yun County, they should be geniuses sent by other county forces,¡± Jiang Caiying said.


    Then, with an icy expression, Jiang Caiying pointed at a middle-aged man in a black robe. This man looked about thirty years old. She transmitted her voice, ¡°You must be cautious about this person. His martial arts cultivation is the same as mine, both at the Sixth Level of Origin Martial Realm. Although you are very powerful, your cultivation is still far behind him. So, when you see him, you should be careful.¡±


    Yang Chen was startled by Jiang Caiying¡¯s words, ¡°Who is he?¡±


    ¡°He is a genius from the Black Dragon Sect. Since your Family Master knows my Family Master, it means that your vision is not limited to North Mountain County. You should have heard of the Black Dragon Sect,¡± Jiang Caiying answered.


    Yang Chen¡¯s expression turned serious and became solemn, ¡°The Black Dragon Sect, it¡¯s actually this force?¡±


    He was naturally very clear about the Black Dragon Sect.


    They were one of the many Supreme Sects under the Great Wind Dynasty.


    What is a Supreme Sect? They are the top sects within the entire Great Wind Dynasty. Although they are not the most top-notch forces, in the realm of sects, these Supreme Sects are the most transcendent existences. One could say that one county might not even have one Supreme Sect.


    Such as Yuanshan Sect, it was nothing in front of the Supreme Sects. Even the main city of their territory had to look at the faces of the Supreme Sects, because there were a couple of Supreme Sects that even the Royal Family had to give face to.


    Although the Black Dragon Sect was not that huge in power, it could still be considered a somewhat close Super Power to the North Mountain County.


    Unexpectedly, the Black Dragon Sect also coveted the Thousand-Year Treasure and sent people here.


    Jiang Caiying continued, ¡°His name is Yu Feilong. Although he is not a top-tier genius of the Black Dragon Sect, he is still considered to be an excellent genius. It¡¯s best not to provoke him if you can help it.¡±


    Yang Chen silently took note of it.


    Of course, he would not stir up trouble unnecessarily. If the Black Dragon Sect did not target him, why should he bother with them?


    Thus, Yang Chen learned a lot of information from Jiang Caiying¡¯s words.


    As time flowed, not long after, a sound emerged.


    The next moment, the original ten geniuses who had been drawn out suddenly reappeared, one by one.


    Then, the voice of the Tiandu Emperor rang out¡­


    ¡°Yu Kuang, Second Floor.¡±


    ¡°Hai Fei, First Floor.¡±


    ¡°Second Floor¡­¡±


    It was unknown how the Tiandu Emperor learned the names of these geniuses. As he returned them one by one, he announced their achievements while mocking them, ¡°You guys went in spirited, why have you given up now? Oh right, those who didn¡¯t enter the challenge earlier and whispered behind my back that the Ten Despair Challenges sounded good but weren¡¯t difficult, did you think I couldn¡¯t hear you? Well, I will draw you guys last then.¡±


    The genius who had bragged earlier changed his expression the moment he heard Tiandu Emperor¡¯s words, not even knowing how to cry.


    The Tiandu Emperor showed no mercy, and after a short pause, he said directly, ¡°Alright, since these ten people failed the challenge, let¡¯s draw another group.¡±


    Afterward, another ten people disappeared on the spot.


    Yang Chen let out a bitter smile as his luck didn¡¯t seem that good. He had not been drawn twice in a row.


    On the other hand, Jiang Caiying¡¯s luck was better. She was drawn in the second round, vanished into thin air, and entered the assessment.


    At the same time, the failed challengers who¡¯d been eliminated before became the focus of attention.


    ¡°How difficult is the Ten Despair Challenges really?¡±


    ¡°You guys went in and experienced it, tell us.¡±


    One of the eliminated geniuses was already dejected, and upon hearing someone asked, he roared, ¡°Nonsense. If the difficulty is low, do you think I would only pass the second level before failing?¡±

 Chapter 443 - Chapter 443: Chapter 440: Distinct Levels_1

    Chapter 443: Chapter 440: Distinct Levels_1


    Translator: 549690339


    Of the ten challengers, several were reporting the situation to their respective forces.


    As for Yang Chen, he narrowed his eyes and released his Divine Soul Power to eavesdrop, only to discover that the force had set up a soundproofing formation, blocking his soul power outside. He couldn¡¯t help but laugh secretly, and quickly instructed the old Fishmen of the Fishpeople Tribe to eavesdrop for him.


    His soul might not be able to handle it, but it didn¡¯t mean the Fishpeople Tribe could not.


    About a cup of tea¡¯s time later, the Fishpeople Tribe brought back the news they had eavesdropped on.


    ¡°Young Master, this is everything we¡¯ve overheard,¡± the Fishman said to Yang Chen through a sound transmission within the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space.


    Yang Chen nodded and didn¡¯t say anything more, pondering in his heart: ¡°These Ten Despair Challenges are quite interesting. The geniuses here may not all be demons, but they are all relatively outstanding figures in their respective counties. It¡¯s surprising that even the first two challenges are difficult for them.¡±


    Ten Despair Challenges, a total of ten challenges, it¡¯s hard to imagine how difficult they are.


    According to the information he had obtained, the first and second Despair Challenges were completely different from the Trial Tower, as if they were specifically prepared by the Tiandu Emperor for these geniuses.


    As Yang Chen was analyzing the situation, the Tiandu Emperor¡¯s voice suddenly sounded: ¡°Oh? This girl named Jiang Caiying is not bad. She has passed the fourth level and reached the fifth level.¡±


    Everyone was shocked when they heard that Jiang Caiying had actually made it to the fourth level.


    Yang Chen also raised his eyebrows.


    It seemed that Jiang Caiying was indeed exceptionally talented, with strength far beyond her peers. In this assessment by the Tiandu Emperor, she had achieved excellent results and passed the fourth level directly, heading straight for the fifth. If Jiang Caiying could break through the fifth level in one go, it would mean that she could directly enter the second floor and be the first to obtain the Emperor¡¯s Treasure and inheritance.


    Such a priority is what everyone dreams of, and it¡¯s also one of the reasons why many people have their hearts hanging.


    But soon, everyone calmed down.


    Because¡­


    Jiang Caiying didn¡¯t make it through.


    Tiandu Emperor clicked his tongue: ¡°What a pity, the girl failed in her attempt at the fifth level.¡±


    This made everyone¡¯s expressions lighten up; thankfully, Jiang Caiying had not managed to break through the fifth level. Otherwise, had she passed the fifth level first, she would have definitely been the first to obtain the treasure. Obviously, everyone thought that the first person to break through the fifth level would be themselves.


    After the Tiandu Emperor¡¯s self-talk ended, the light began to shine¡­


    Soon after, the ten geniuses who had been taken away by the Tiandu Emperor were brought back at the same time.


    Jiang Caiying was among them.


    Afterwards, the Tiandu Emperor announced the scores of the ten people.


    ¡°Huang Hong, Second Level.¡±


    ¡°Luo Jin, Second Level.¡±


    ¡°Jiang Caiying, you¡¯re doing pretty well, little girl. Fourth level, just barely missed the fifth level. What a pity, what a pity, I¡¯ll take special care of you next time, and I hope you¡¯ll learn from this and pass the fifth level next time.¡±


    After that, the Tiandu Emperor announced the results of the remaining seven people, but most of them were not too different, ranging from the first to the second level, with only a few slightly better at the third level. There were very few who could reach the fourth level in one go like Jiang Caiying.


    Although the first attempt might not be the final result, it was obvious that those geniuses who only made it through one or two levels had no hope of reaching the fifth level.


    This made many geniuses feel shocked. If the fifth level was already so difficult, what would the subsequent ten levels be like?


    In no time, the Tiandu Emperor drew another ten people.


    However, to Yang Chen¡¯s frustration, he was not among the ten people.


    ¡°It seems my luck is really bad, while Han Fang¡¯s luck is good, being drawn in the third round,¡± Yang Chen shrugged.


    Then, he glanced at Jiang Caiying, who was sitting with a sullen expression, and said with a smile: ¡°Miss Jiang, victory and defeat are common occurrences in a warrior¡¯s life. Don¡¯t take it to heart. With your experience of passing the fourth level, it won¡¯t be difficult to break through the fifth level in the future.¡±


    ¡°What do you know? As soon as I entered the fifth level, I was instantly killed. It was too difficult,¡± Jiang Caiying frowned. ¡°If I could withstand the first round of attack, there might still be a chance of winning, but the difficulty lies in whether I can withstand this first round!¡±


    Jiang Caiying released a light breath.


    Her strength was indeed good, and the Rainbow Needle was quite powerful, but the problem was that her protection and defense were far from sufficient.


    Yang Chen also knew where Jiang Caiying¡¯s weakness lay. When dealing with others, protecting and defending oneself was extremely important. If one didn¡¯t pay close attention to these things, it would lead to a tragedy like Jiang Caiying¡¯s.


    This raised Yang Chen¡¯s eyebrows, and he said, ¡°Miss Jiang, I¡¯ll give you something.¡±


    With that said, he took out an Earth Armor Talisman and smiled faintly: ¡°Miss Jiang, take this.¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s this?¡± Jiang Caiying was stunned.


    Yang Chen gently said, ¡°This is an Earth Armor Talisman. When activated, it can create a powerful defense on the surface of your body. The higher your Martial Arts Cultivation, the more powerful it will be. In your hands, it should be very effective and should be able to assist you.¡±


    This made Jiang Caiying frown: ¡°Earth Armor Talisman? I¡¯ve never even heard of this kind of talisman. It shouldn¡¯t be a common talisman sold on the market. Seeing how well you know this talisman, Yang Chen, is it something you made yourself?¡±


    Yang Chen only smiled and didn¡¯t explain further. He just handed the Earth Armor Talisman to Jiang Caiying and stopped talking.


    Jiang Caiying looked closely at Yang Chen with curiosity, pinching the Earth Armor Talisman in her hand. She willingly accepted the talisman, thinking that Yang Chen had a discerning eye, knowing just by looking at her that she needed help with her defense.


    Time passed quickly, and in just a brief moment, the ten people who had been drawn in the third round returned from the Ten Despair Challenges.


    ¡°Wang Li, Second Level.¡±


    ¡°Yun Tong, Third Level.¡±


    ¡°Han Fang, Second Level.¡±


    Han Fang was somewhat unwilling to accept this result. Before he went, he had dreamed of boldly breaking through the fifth level, then being the first to receive the Emperor¡¯s Treasure and inheritance. But it was only when he braved the Ten Despair Challenges that he realized how wrong he was.


    After barely making it through the second level, he was utterly defeated in the third level, with no room for resistance.


    Could it be that he, Han Fang, was truly destined to have no connection with the Emperor¡¯s Treasure?

 Chapter 444 - Chapter 444: Chapter 441: Yang Chen Breaks Through!_1

    Chapter 444: Chapter 441: Yang Chen Breaks Through!_1


    Translator: 549690339


    Afterward, the fourth round began, and in this round, Yang Chen, the number one genius of Sun Star City that Yang Chen was familiar with, was fortunately selected.


    It has to be said that Wang Yulong was somewhat stronger than Han Fang, eventually achieving an excellent result in the third level. Compared to most people who fell at the second level, Wang Yulong¡¯s performance was already very good. It¡¯s just a pity that Wang Yulong was still not satisfied, feeling that he could break through the fifth level and become the first person to obtain the inheritance and treasures of the Great Emperor.


    In fact, there are many geniuses like Wang Yulong. Many people think highly of themselves and believe that they can break through the first five levels to become the first person to obtain the treasures and inheritance of the Great Emperor.


    Unfortunately, reality is always so cruel.


    One round of elimination after another, Wang Yulong was just one of them.


    After that, the fifth round entered, and he was eliminated.


    The sixth round entered, and he was eliminated¡­


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but laugh and cry. His luck was really so bad. In this sixth round, he still hadn¡¯t been drawn.


    Just like that, it wasn¡¯t until the ninth round that Yang Chen suddenly felt a gentle light enveloping him. He only felt that this light was full of endless temptation, and his heart didn¡¯t have a single thought of resisting or any other thoughts. In the end, after his consciousness briefly lost its focus, it reappeared and disappeared into that secret chamber.


    Jiang Caiying watched as Yang Chen disappeared beside her and knew that Yang Chen had been selected for the assessment.


    ¡°I wonder how many levels this Yang kid can get through.¡± Huang Cheng looked somewhat disheartened.


    Because, just like Jiang Caiying, he had fallen at the fifth level, having only broken through the fourth level.


    ¡°Yang Chen is the first genius to break through the Heavenly Ladder and enter the Heavenly Palace. I¡¯m really curious if he can break through the first five levels and get the treasure of the Great Emperor. Anyway, I don¡¯t have any thoughts about the treasure and inheritance of the Great Emperor. Hehe, I only broke through two levels.¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen is a perfect Level A.¡±


    ¡°Does he really think he can break through the first five levels? It¡¯s just that he doesn¡¯t know how terrifying the first five levels are.¡± Han Fang suddenly jumped out.


    He had just been targeted by Yang Chen, and his heart was naturally very unhappy. He wanted nothing more than to tear off Yang Chen¡¯s flesh and blood to satisfy his anger. But he didn¡¯t have the courage to do so. Now that Yang Chen had disappeared, Han Fang naturally didn¡¯t mind getting some oral addiction and secretly bad mouthing about Yang Chen twice.


    ¡°Hmph, do you think you can¡¯t break through and assume others can¡¯t either?¡±


    ¡°Hey, these Canghai Sect people are really something, especially this Han Fang. He¡¯s the Junior Sect Master, and yet he didn¡¯t dare to say a word when Yang Chen was here, but as soon as Yang Chen left, he immediately started making a fuss.¡±


    There were quite a few people who disliked Han Fang. Moreover, some geniuses knew that they couldn¡¯t break through the Ten Despair Challenges, and since they no longer had any interest conflicts with Yang Chen, they naturally didn¡¯t mind stepping forward and taunting Han Fang when he targeted Yang Chen. After all, the people who entered the Ten Despair Challenges were all top geniuses, who didn¡¯t have a few forces behind them?


    Jiang Caiying watched the crowd talking, her eyes tightly closed, seemingly calm, but her heart was also curious about Yang Chen¡¯s performance in the Ten Despair Challenges.


    At the same time, Yang Chen had also entered the Ten Despair Challenges.


    ¡°Complete darkness?¡± Yang Chen was very surprised.


    After being transferred out of the secret chamber, the new space was completely dark.


    ¡°What¡¯s your name?¡± The voice of the Tiandu Emperor suddenly appeared in Yang Chen¡¯s mind.


    Yang Chen felt that under this gentle and amiable voice, he didn¡¯t know how to lie, and just blurted out, ¡°Yang Chen.¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen¡­ begin the assessment.¡±


    The next moment, the scenery suddenly cleared, and what appeared in front of Yang Chen was a secluded valley.


    ¡°Is this the first level?¡± Yang Chen muttered to himself.


    The environment here was very beautiful, with the sound of water, birds, and animals outside the mountain.


    ¡°Huh?¡±


    It was also at this time that Yang Chen, with his hands behind his back, took two steps forward and saw a huge bird beast staring at him on the top of the valley.


    ¡°Don¡¯t question the test that this Emperor gave you. The test that this Emperor gave you is based on your martial arts cultivation, and the assessment is set. The test of each level is different, your only goal is to defeat everything in front of you that you can defeat, only then can you enter the next level.¡±


    After the voice of the Tiandu Emperor sounded briefly, the giant bird beast hovering above the valley suddenly swooped down at Yang Chen.


    ¡°Is this an Azure Bird Beast?¡± Yang Chen looked at the appearance of this giant bird beast and immediately recognized it.


    The Tiandu Emperor was really generous in using a genuine demonic beast to test the talents of martial artists.


    And not only did he use a demonic beast with the same martial arts cultivation as him. It should be noted that the strength of demonic beasts is generally superior to that of martial artists at the same level, not to mention elite martial artists. It¡¯s no wonder so many geniuses find it hard to pass the test with just the first level, let alone the second and third levels.


    Of course, compared with that, the killing power of this Azure Bird Beast was very strong, but for the current Yang Chen, the threat level was still much lower.


    In the instant the Azure Bird Beast swooped down, Yang Chen reached out his hand, and without even taking out the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear, he emitted a thunderbolt from his palm, and in a moment, the Azure Bird Beast flapped its wings twice, let out a sharp cry, and began to retreat.


    ¡°It didn¡¯t die?¡± Yang Chen was astonished, ¡°Demonic beasts are really incredible. Although I didn¡¯t take out my spear for this Thunderbolt Style and its power is much weaker, it¡¯s definitely not difficult to kill an ordinary Half-step Yuan Martial Realm. Yet, this Azure Bird Beast actually blocked it.¡±


    Thinking of this, Yang Chen no longer hesitated, beckoning with his big hand, and another thunderbolt flashed past.


    The next moment, the Azure Bird Beast let out one last breath, its bloody body fell to the ground, completely dead.


    Immediately after, the surrounding environment changed, and the voice of the Tiandu Emperor sounded leisurely: ¡°Little guy, you are very good, congratulations on coming to the second level, I hope you can show some real skill.¡±


    This second level was completely different from the previous environment, from being in the valley to now an ocean. In the ocean, there were three fish demons with teeth like saws. These three giant fish demons were at least ten feet long, floating above the ocean, staring at Yang Chen ominously.


    Yang Chen was shocked in his heart: ¡°Hungry Tiger Shark, and it¡¯s three Half-step Yuan Wu Realm Hungry Tiger Sharks. Good fellow, the difficulty of this second level has simply increased several times more than the first level, even more so than the difficulty jump in the Trial Tower!¡±

 Chapter 445 - Chapter 445: Chapter 442: Break, Break, Break!_1

    Chapter 445: Chapter 442: Break, Break, Break!_1


    Translator: 549690339


    No matter what, the difficulty was set and impossible to change. Even if it was difficult, Yang Chen could only grit his teeth and attempt it now.


    Of course, for him, these three Hungry Tiger Sharks at the Half-step Yuan Martial Realm were not enough to make him show his true level.


    As soon as they saw him, the three Hungry Tiger Sharks leaped out from the ocean floor, accompanied by layers of waves reaching dozens of feet high, and ferociously attacked him with their fierce fangs. The power of the three Shark Heads was unquestionable.


    However, Yang Chen was much calmer. He didn¡¯t hesitate when he saw the Hungry Tiger Sharks and quickly took out the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear!


    As soon as the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear was revealed, Yang Chen quickly summoned the Heavenly Thunder Origin¡¯s power. Then, thunderous bolts surged in layers, attacking the three Tiger Sharks!


    At the moment the thunderous power surged, the three Hungry Tiger Sharks made their corresponding choices. They quickly opened their fierce fangs, took a bite at the void, and to Yang Chen¡¯s astonishment, actually devoured his Thunderbolt-style power.


    ¡°Interesting. I almost forgot that the Hungry Tiger Sharks can swallow all powers related to True Qi,¡± Yang Chen marveled. ¡°In that case, I¡¯m curious how much you can eat.¡±


    The next moment, Yang Chen fired another spear, and an Electric Dragon viciously rushed forward.


    One spear was not enough; Yang Chen fired again.


    And then two, three, four spears!


    After four continuous spears, Yang Chen converted a lot of thunderbolt power from the Heavenly Thunder Origin, and finally, the Tiger Sharks couldn¡¯t withstand it. First, one was killed by Yang Chen¡¯s thunderous force, then the second, and finally the third.


    Just like that, the three Hungry Tiger Sharks fell into the sea one after another.


    Soon, the ocean space disappeared, and Yang Chen appeared in a forest.


    This was the effect of the prohibition, and Yang Chen was not surprised.


    At the same moment he appeared in the forest, Tiandu Emperor¡¯s voice leisurely emerged again: ¡°Starting from the third round, hehe, little guy. You need to be careful since your opponent from the third round onwards will be more than twice as strong as the second round. Oh right, I forgot to remind you, these demonic beasts are all captives I captured during a big battle with the Demon Beast Clan.¡±


    ¡°In short, they were all caught by me. Although I suppressed their strength in my secret realm and they couldn¡¯t advance, they had lived long enough. Although the first two rounds are not a problem, the third round would be very troublesome. But I will keep a close watch on you since it would be such a shame if you promising humans die.¡±


    Yang Chen analyzed the situation through these few simple sentences.


    Did Tiandu Emperor participate in that great battle back then?


    From his tone, it seemed to be the case.


    Regarding the third round¡­


    As soon as Tiandu Emperor¡¯s voice fell, a bird-beast-human-shaped monster suddenly burst out, roaring at the sky: ¡°Tiandu Emperor, you old thief, how long are you going to keep me imprisoned!¡±


    ¡°A demonic beast at the Origin Martial Realm? ¡°Yang Chen narrowed his eyes, looking at the bird-beast-human-shaped monster.


    Demonic beasts were different from humans. As long as they reached the Spirit Martial Realm, they would have an extremely long lifespan, which was the reason why Tiandu Emperor could store countless beasts in his secret realm. And this monster had actually reached the height of the Origin Martial Realm First Layer, which was beyond Yang Chen¡¯s expectation.


    Many beasts would show a half-human, half-beast form when they reached the Origin Martial Realm since a human body was more convenient for doing things. Of course, the Black Mountain Black Bear and Golden Claw Python didn¡¯t have to show that.


    Usually, when they show a half-human and half-beast form, it¡¯s because the human body is more convenient. The bodies of the Golden Claw Python and Black Mountain Black Bear could be compared to divine human bodies, so there was no need for them to display human forms and appear as half-beast and half-human.


    Nonetheless, what posed the biggest challenge for Yang Chen now was the strength of the monster in front of him.No wonder there were few who passed the third round.


    This was no joke, their strength had suddenly transformed and upgraded enormously, reaching the Origin Martial Realm First Layer.


    Again, among the same level, if their strength was generally much stronger.


    The key was that this demonic beast still had the upper hand over himself.


    At this moment, the bird-headed human-bodied beast noticed Yang Chen, twisted its neck and said, ¡°Kid, the Tiandu Emperor just wants us demonic beasts to test you all. Hmph, but where in the world can there be such good fortune? It¡¯s a pity, you¡¯ve encountered me, the Lion-Hawk Beast!¡±


    ¡°Lion-Hawk Beast?¡± Yang Chen raised some interest.


    The next moment, the Lion-Hawk Beast suddenly opened its mouth and let out a loud cry.


    ¡°A spiritual attack through sound?¡± Yang Chen blinked: ¡°Interesting!¡±


    The Lion-Hawk Beast let out a loud cry, seemingly still immersed in the power it displayed, enjoying it for a moment, before sharply crying out: ¡°Human, blame yourself for running into me, the Lion-Hawk Beast. My cry specializes in attacking the soul. Rest assured, my next move will take your life!¡±


    ¡°Attacking the soul? It seems that this move of yours hasn¡¯t been fully mastered yet.¡± Yang Chen said leisurely.


    ¡°What, how could it be!¡± The Lion-Hawk Beast¡¯s face changed suddenly.


    It couldn¡¯t believe and stared at Yang Chen, feeling like it had encountered an incredible thing: ¡°My Lion-Hawk Beast clan¡¯s cry is a weapon specially for attacking the soul. Even those with outstanding soul realms would find it difficult to resist. How did you do it?¡±


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but click his tongue. To be honest, the Lion-Hawk Beast¡¯s cry just now was indeed quite impressive. It wasn¡¯t surprising since every demonic beast had several inherited techniques. The Lion-Hawk Beast¡¯s inherited technique should be quite powerful.


    It was only by relying on the soul barriers formed by several mermaid girls from the Fishpeople Tribe that he had been able to ward off the attack.


    How would the Lion-Hawk beast know that Yang Chen¡¯s greatest confidence was in his soul, not anything else.


    The next moment, Yang Chen waved his hand: ¡°Since you¡¯ve used that move, it¡¯s my turn next.¡±


    ¡°Oh? The Lion-Hawk Beast¡¯s mouth curled in a sinister smile: ¡°Kid, I admit you have some skills, but do you think you can do anything to me?¡±


    At the next moment, the Lion-Hawk Beast suddenly soared into the sky.


    Then, it flew across the sky, displaying astonishing speed, and laughed wildly: ¡°Kid, we Lion-Hawk Beasts are best at speed. I admit that you human geniuses have some skills. Many of my fellow clan members died at your hands. As long as I don¡¯t fight you and hang out here, you¡¯ll be considered a failure. What a pity, how can you catch up to our Lion-Hawk Beast¡¯s speed?¡±


    ¡°Is that so? I never said I was going to catch up to your speed.¡± Yang Chen said lazily.


    If he wanted to catch up, it would be easy; he had many ways to do so.


    However, it seemed unnecessary.


    ¡°Roar!¡±


    In an instant, Yang Chen gathered the essence blood of the Black Mountain Black Bear in his throat.


    Immediately¡­ the roar erupted.

 Chapter 446 - Chapter 446: Chapter 443: Night Wolf Triple Brothers_1

    Chapter 446: Chapter 443: Night Wolf Triple Brothers_1


    Translator: 549690339


    This is the Mountain God Roar!


    The Lion Eagle Beast seemed quite proud of its soul-targeting roar. Since that was the case, Yang Chen didn¡¯t mind using its own tactics against it. He was really curious, whether it was the Lion Eagle Beast¡¯s inherited divine power that was more powerful, or the inherited Mountain God Roar of the Black Mountain Black Bear Clan that was better.


    The result was clear and obvious.


    It seemed that the inherited Mountain God Roar of the Black Mountain Black Bear Clan was superior after all.


    Just when its roar fell, the Lion Eagle Beast, which was flying in the sky and originally thought it was invincible, and Yang Chen couldn¡¯t do anything to it ¨C stiffened its body. Right after, its proud speed immediately slowed down.


    Then, the Lion Eagle Beast couldn¡¯t control itself and fell from the sky.


    The Mountain God Roar attacked only the soul!


    Now that the Lion Eagle Beast¡¯s soul was injured, how could it use its abilities?


    At the same time, Yang Chen took advantage of the opportunity, his spear suddenly shot out, and the thunder and lightning turned into thunder snakes, biting towards the Lion Eagle Beast.


    ¡°Bang!¡±


    The Lion Eagle Beast¡¯s body fell to the ground, and suddenly woke up from the serious injury of the Mountain God Roar, and looked at Yang Chen incredulously, shouting: ¡°It¡¯s the Mountain God Roar, it¡¯s the Mountain God Roar. How can you use the moves of the Black Mountain Black Bear Clan? Hasn¡¯t the Black Mountain Black Bear Clan been extinct for a long time?¡±


    Its eyes were full of horror, as it looked at Yang Chen and saw the rolling thunder coming, it wanted to dodge. However, with its soul injured, its movements were already difficult.


    At the same time, the rolling thunder fell and struck the Lion Eagle Beast¡¯s body.


    ¡°Ah!¡±


    The Lion Eagle Beast let out a painful scream, and then, its body had already turned into a charred state, covered in wounds.


    Its qi gradually dispersed, and the Lion Eagle Beast perished.


    Immediately after, the surrounding scene changed again, and Yang Chen arrived at the Fourth Level. This Fourth Level was a piece of scorched earth.


    Yang Chen looked around, and didn¡¯t hear Tiandu Emperor¡¯s voice, but saw two exotic beasts with raging flames all over their bodies¡­


    ¡°Fire-playing demon beasts?¡± Yang Chen narrowed his eyes.


    Now it was interesting, what he liked the most was playing with fire.


    At the same time, the many geniuses in the secret chamber were still waiting.


    ¡°Why is the interval between the assessment changes this time so long?¡±


    ¡°It should be that those geniuses haven¡¯t finished the levels yet.¡±


    Once all ten geniuses had completed the levels, Tiandu Emperor would draw for the next round.


    Now that about half an hour had passed, it was already considered a very long time. However, those geniuses who were in the trials hadn¡¯t finished yet.


    ¡°I don¡¯t know who¡¯s dragging it out and delaying our further trials.¡±


    ¡°It should be Yang Chen. Yang Chen¡¯s strength is extraordinary. If he¡¯s among the ten people in this round, he should clear more levels. I don¡¯t know if the slow change this time is because Yang Chen is still in the midst of the trials.¡±


    ¡°I think it might be.¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen performed excellently in the Heavenly Palace, as everyone saw. With his Half-step Yuan Martial Realm martial arts cultivation, he defeated Han Fang of the Origin Martial Realm First Layer. You can see that his strength is already far beyond the same level.¡±


    Hearing people discussing him and comparing him to Yang Chen, Han Fang was naturally furious. He didn¡¯t like listening to others talking about him. Now, these people were saying that he was inferior to Yang Chen. He was even angrier.


    Han Fang sneered: ¡°Heh, you people, you can¡¯t complete a few levels yourself, yet you¡¯re always curious about how many levels others can do. In my opinion, Yang Chen is probably already eliminated.¡±


    ¡°Han Fang, you said we can¡¯t complete a few levels, but aren¡¯t you acting as if you have completed many levels yourself? Hahaha, the Junior Sect Master of the Canghai Sect has only reached the Second Level. Is that something you¡¯re proud of?¡± Several people mocked.


    ¡°Heh, I, the Junior Sect Master, am too lazy to argue with you. Just watch, I admit I¡¯m not as good as Yang Chen, but at most, Yang Chen will only pass the Third Level. To go further up, the difficulty is astonishing. Heh heh, it¡¯s not that easy.¡± Han Fang sneered.


    Some people always blame sour grapes. They can¡¯t do it themselves, so they have the habit of pulling others down.


    Moreover, Han Fang truly believed that since he couldn¡¯t pass the Third Level, nobody else could pass the Third and Fourth Levels. He felt that no one could do it but himself, and even if someone did, it wouldn¡¯t be Yang Chen.


    But as his thoughts fell¡­


    Suddenly, the voice of Tiandu Emperor appeared leisurely: ¡°Interesting, interesting¡­ This little guy named Yang Chen is quite interesting. From the first level all the way to the fifth level, it was so easy for him. Even the fourth level did not cause much obstacle to him. Haha, interesting.¡±


    Tiandu Emperor¡¯s seemingly casual remark let everyone know Yang Chen¡¯s current achievements.


    ¡°Yang Chen has entered the fifth level?¡±


    ¡°What?¡±


    ¡°This¡­ ¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t know if Yang Chen can succeed.¡±


    When Jiang Caiying heard that Yang Chen had entered the fifth level, her delicate eyebrows frowned, and then she gently exhaled: ¡°I hope he can succeed.¡±


    Indeed, as Tiandu Emperor said, at this moment Yang Chen had reached the fifth level.


    This fifth level was also a forest, but unlike the third level, this was a very ancient and dense forest. More importantly, it was night time, and the full moon hung high in the sky, making it hard not to notice.


    Yang Chen walked through the forest while listening to Tiandu Emperor¡¯s lingering voice in his ears.


    ¡°Little guy, I didn¡¯t expect you to come to the fifth level so easily. Haha, not bad, next you have to face the Night Wolf Triple Brothers¡­ If you can pass the fifth level, then you can be the first person to enter the second floor.¡±


    Tiandu Emperor¡¯s voice fell, not giving Yang Chen much information about the Night Wolf Triple Brothers.


    The more it was like this, the less Yang Chen dared to take any chances.


    He knew that the Night Wolf Triple Brothers were not ordinary, considering Jiang Caiying had fallen at this fifth level. Although he didn¡¯t know if Jiang Caiying¡¯s fifth level was the same as his own, he knew that the fifth level was definitely not simple.


    At least the term ¡°Night Wolf¡± was not so ordinary.


    The Night Wolf was also a type of demonic beast, belonging to the wolf clan. However, unlike ordinary wolves, the Night Wolf was cunning and brutal by nature. Its strength was average ¨C just at an ordinary demonic beast level. Moreover, it could display extraordinary strength every night.


    Of course, this was not the most terrifying display of the Night Wolves¡¯ power. The most terrifying time for the Night Wolves was during the full moon.


    At that time, the Night Wolves¡¯ strength would be pushed to the extreme. Usually, the Night Wolves at this stage could kill a Origin Martial Realm Second Layer, even if they were only at the Origin Martial Realm First Layer.


    Both the environment and the geography were most conducive to the Night Wolf Triple Brothers.

 Chapter 447 - Chapter 447: Chapter 444: Where Did Yang Chen Go?_1

    Chapter 447: Chapter 444: Where Did Yang Chen Go?_1


    Translator: 549690339


    And the key lies in¡­


    These three words.


    ¡°If the Night Wolf Triple Brothers were only at Half-step Yuan Martial Realm each, it wouldn¡¯t be difficult to deal with them. But I¡¯m afraid their combined Martial Arts Cultivation has reached the first level of Yuan Martial Realm, which would be more troublesome for me.¡± As Yang Chen muttered to himself, he remained vigilant and cautious of his surroundings.


    The darkness of night was the perfect hiding place for the Night Wolf Triple Brothers. According to the records in ancient books that Yang Chen had studied, these night wolves would hide in the shadows and choose the perfect time to launch a sneak attack.


    ¡°Young Master, we¡¯ve found them,¡± the Fishman Elders from the Rainbow Clan reminded him within the Eight Extremities Flowing River.


    At the same time, they conveyed the location of the Night Wolf Triple Brothers to Yang Chen through their souls.


    Yang Chen instantly pinpointed the location of the Night Wolf Triple Brothers.


    ¡°The three Night Wolves are in different positions, planning to kill me in an instant?¡± Yang Chen¡¯s expression turned cold.


    Just as he thought about this, a demon wolf with a not-so-huge body shape, but incredible agility and unimaginable speed appeared in the darkness of the night. The wolf opened its bloody mouth wide, its fierce fangs aimed at Yang Chen¡¯s head as it attempted to bite down.


    ¡°What incredible speed!¡± Yang Chen gasped, realizing that the might of the Night Wolves was indeed well-deserved.


    Fortunately, he detected it in time. As the Night Wolf bared its fangs, he instantly unleashed his Thunderbolt power enveloping his body. In an instant, he unleashed the Thunderbolt power, which was converted from his Heavenly Thunder Origin.


    ¡°Roar!¡±


    The Night Wolf had blood-red eyes and hardly any rationality. It was an utterly brutal species. As Yang Chen used his Thunderbolt Style, the wolf swung its claws and shattered Yang Chen¡¯s Thunderbolt Style power in an instant.


    ¡°What?¡± Yang Chen was somewhat surprised.


    He underestimated the might of the Night Wolves. Under the full moon, the Night Wolves seemed to possess some special power that completely shattered his Thunderbolt Style with a single swipe.


    At that moment, a gust of wind swept by as the second Night Wolf leaped out from nowhere, looking identical to the first. It opened its fierce fangs and lunged at Yang Chen, attempting to bite him.


    This caused Yang Chen to narrow his eyes. Seeing that his Thunderbolt Style had just been broken and knowing it was now useless, he waved his hand, and a cluster of purple flames appeared to form a barrier of fire, blocking the two Night Wolves outside.


    It was only then that Yang Chen finally felt somewhat at ease.


    ¡°Both Night Wolves have reached the first level of the Yuan Martial Realm in Martial Arts Cultivation. I guess it¡¯s true, what you dread comes upon you.¡± Yang Chen shook his head helplessly.


    Just when Yang Chen thought he could feel more at ease using his Demonic Fire for defense, his expression suddenly changed, ¡°Not bad, the third Night Wolf also appeared. The combined efforts of these three Night Wolves actually have the potential to break my Demonic Fire barrier.¡±


    It was a lie if Yang Chen said he wasn¡¯t surprised.


    This Demonic Fire barrier wasn¡¯t indestructible because very few things could withstand the pain and damage caused by Demonic Fire.


    But these three Night Wolves were like mad beings, charging straight forward.


    Yang Chen thought to himself, ¡°During the full moon, the claws of the Night Wolves are unbreakable, and their bodily fur provides exceptional defense. Their teeth can tear apart my Thunderbolt power, while their bodies can even withstand my Demonic Fire. No wonder Jiang Caiying failed the fifth level test, as it¡¯s not something ordinary people can pass through¡­ ¡±


    Ordinary people¡­


    Yang Chen never considered himself an ordinary person.


    ¡°Since your skin and flesh provide such strong defense, let me see how you handle my Starfire,¡± Yang Chen shouted.


    When Demonic Fire failed, let it be Starfire!


    Anyway, during this challenge, he didn¡¯t need to worry about others finding out about his Strange Fire. The things that Tiandu Emperor had seen in his previous life were countless, and why would he care about the Strange Fire on this young man? Moreover, the opponent was already dead.


    In an instant, Yang Chen waved his hand, and Starfire engulfed the entire forest.


    Then, the fire quickly contracted, surrounding Yang Chen to form a defense circle.


    The three Night Wolves had never seen Starfire before and still charged forward recklessly. However, as they charged, they realized the power of Starfire as the three Night Wolves, which hardly had any rationality, were corroded by the Starfire agony, wailing in pain.


    However, their fierce nature made them stubbornly stare at Yang Chen, refusing to retreat.


    ¡°So that¡¯s how it is. Although the difficulty of the fifth level created by Tiandu Emperor is quite high, there¡¯s still a breakthrough point,¡± Yang Chen thought to himself.


    There¡¯s always a chance for everything.


    The three Night Wolves seemed invincible, but the actual breakthrough point was quite simple ¨C their intelligence.


    These three Night Wolves were incredibly ferocious but had no intellect, only knowing how to kill and charge forward. They didn¡¯t even understand the concept of life and death.


    Dealing with such opponents was undoubtedly troublesome if not handled properly, but if dealt with effectively, they were easy to defeat.


    ¡°Since you won¡¯t run, then slowly turn into air under the power of my Starfire,¡± Yang Chen said coldly and indifferently.


    Starfire loved to gnaw on tough bones.


    With time passing, the bodies of the three Night Wolves were gradually corroded by Starfire.


    At the same time, many geniuses were still waiting in the secret chamber. Many people could restrain their impatience, but some couldn¡¯t wait any longer. Especially Han Fang, who saw that many people were growing impatient and didn¡¯t hesitate to fuel the fire, directing the blame towards Yang Chen.


    ¡°I know this Yang Chen. The kid has many tricks up his sleeve, but he doesn¡¯t know when to give up. He must be stuck in the fifth level, refusing to admit defeat until all his tricks are exhausted,¡± Han Fang sneered, ¡°He wants to pass the fifth level? No way.¡±


    ¡°I think so, too.¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen either should have advanced or failed already. What¡¯s the point of this delay? Why waste time?¡±


    ¡°Indeed.¡±


    Many who were waiting for the next round to begin had grown impatient. Although they didn¡¯t know if they would be picked for the next round, there was still a chance, right?


    At this moment, all the complaints were directed at Yang Chen due to Han Fang¡¯s influence.


    However, just then, flashes of brilliance flickered as the ten challengers were all sent back. When everyone looked, they found that one person was missing among the ten challengers, and that person was none other than Yang Chen.


    ¡°Where¡¯s Yang Chen?¡±


    ¡°Yes, where did Yang Chen go?¡±


    Everyone couldn¡¯t help but feel puzzled, their curiosity piqued.

 Chapter 448 - Chapter 448: Chapter 445: Passing Five Challenges!_1

    Chapter 448: Chapter 445: Passing Five Challenges!_1


    Translator: 549690339


    At first, when Han Fang saw the glowing light, he was scared, fearing that Yang Chen had returned and heard him talking behind his back. If Yang Chen decided to retaliate, he would still be terrified. However, when he looked closely, he realized that Yang Chen had not been teleported back.


    There was no trace of Yang Chen.


    This made Han Fang think of something and he couldn¡¯t help but exclaim excitedly, ¡°Is Yang Chen dead? Did he die while trying to pass the level? Hahaha!¡±


    As he spoke, Han Fang began to believe that his thoughts were true and laughed triumphantly, ¡°Good riddance, I knew that Yang Chen would come to a bad end.¡±


    ¡°Do you really want Yang Chen dead that badly?¡± Jiang Caiying shouted angrily. ¡°Or do you think that I, an ally of Yang Chen, am just a nobody to you?¡±


    If Han Fang had only mocked Yang Chen a little, she could have pretended not to hear it. But now, Han Fang seemed to be going too far, treating her as if she didn¡¯t exist.


    Han Fang feared Jiang Caiying even more than Yang Chen. Hearing her words, he shuddered all over and didn¡¯t dare to say anything more.


    If it were just Yang Chen, Han Fang believed that he could rally the disciples of the Canghai Sect to confront him. The reason he was bold enough to badmouth Yang Chen behind his back was because he had forgotten that he could count on the power of the Canghai Sect. But when it came to Jiang Caiying, who was at the sixth level of the Origin Martial Realm, he didn¡¯t dare to provoke her.


    ¡°Great Emperor, where is Yang Chen?¡±


    ¡°Yeah, where did Yang Chen go?¡±


    Some people asked curiously.


    Tiandu Emperor chuckled, ¡°Interesting, there are even people who think that little guy Yang Chen is dead. Haha, under my guidance, it¡¯s not easy for you to die even if you want to. As for Yang Chen¡­ this kid has passed the fifth level. Now I¡¯m asking him whether he wants to continue on to the sixth level or teleport to the second floor.¡±


    ¡°What!¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen passed the fifth level?¡±


    ¡°How is that possible?¡±


    ¡°Doesn¡¯t this mean that Yang Chen can get the Great Emperor¡¯s treasures and inheritance?¡±


    Tiandu Emperor said lazily, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, my inheritance and treasures are not something you can obtain in a short time. Alright, let¡¯s not waste any more words. Now that Yang Chen has passed the fifth level, I will select another ten people¡­¡±


    At the same time, Yang Chen arrived at the sixth level, but the surroundings hadn¡¯t fully materialized yet, as he was still communicating with Tiandu Emperor¡¯s divine soul power.


    ¡°Should I continue to challenge the levels or go to the second floor to check the inheritance and treasures?¡± Yang Chen pondered upon hearing Tiandu Emperor¡¯s words.


    Tiandu Emperor¡¯s soul realm was still very strong, allowing him to divide his soul power into many parts and communicate with many people simultaneously. However, this soul power could only communicate and didn¡¯t have much practical use. Otherwise, even with Tiandu Emperor¡¯s immense power, his soul power would still struggle to remain undiminished for a thousand years after the death of his body.


    Now, Tiandu Emperor said, ¡°You can go and see the treasures and inheritance left by me, and then come back to challenge the levels later. Since you have passed the fifth level, you can take a break and come back to challenge the sixth level at any time.¡±


    ¡°Tiandu Senior, I¡¯m curious, what will I gain if I can pass through all ten levels?¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but ask.


    ¡°Hehe, that¡¯s a secret.¡± Tiandu Emperor said without elaborating.


    Yang Chen smiled bitterly, ¡°Can Senior give me a hint then, like whether the reward for passing all ten levels is better than the inheritance and treasures on the second floor¡­?¡±


    ¡°If you can pass the tenth level, you¡¯ll know that the treasures and inheritance on the second floor are nothing but garbage compared to it.¡± Tiandu Emperor said lazily, ¡°But the prerequisite is, kid, that you have to pass. In fact, I set up these ten levels and I don¡¯t think anyone can pass them. Even the geniuses of the royal family would be no exception.¡±


    ¡°Great Emperor, if you think nobody can pass, aren¡¯t you making things difficult for us?¡± Yang Chen widened his eyes in disbelief.


    Tiandu Emperor laughed, ¡°The greatest wealth and value I left behind is not easy to obtain. Just because I don¡¯t think it¡¯s possible to pass, does that mean it¡¯s really impossible?¡±


    After some thought, Yang Chen agreed with Tiandu Emperor¡¯s reasoning, ¡°Senior, I want to continue.¡±


    ¡°Are you sure? Wouldn¡¯t it be better to take a break first?¡± Tiandu Emperor asked.


    Yang Chen smiled, ¡°I don¡¯t like giving up halfway. Since I¡¯m challenging the levels, I¡¯ll go all the way and continue until I can¡¯t. At least when I rest, I can think about where I failed. I haven¡¯t even started the next level, so I don¡¯t know whether I¡¯ll succeed or fail. I haven¡¯t lost yet, so why give up so early.¡±


    ¡°Hahaha, kid, I¡¯m starting to like you. Alright, since you want to continue, let the sixth level begin. If you have any questions, feel free to ask me.¡± Tiandu Emperor said.


    Yang Chen asked curiously, ¡°Senior, can I summon my demonic beast companions to help me in this test?¡±


    ¡°You can. Taming demonic beasts as your own helpers is also a kind of ability. I don¡¯t mind what methods you use, as long as you can defeat the enemies I create for you. There are no rules here.¡± Tiandu Emperor¡¯s voice became quieter.


    The next moment, the scene of the sixth level appeared.


    It was an ice and snow land.


    Freezing cold winds howled, and the temperature dropped sharply, making it feel almost real.


    Yang Chen glanced around, ¡°This is the sixth level, I wonder what my opponent will be.¡±


    As he thought, he also asked the Fishpeople Tribe to help him observe the surroundings to avoid any ambush.


    He took a few steps forward, and then the elders of the Fishpeople Tribe transmitted their voices through the Eight Extremities Flowing River, ¡°Young Master, a hundred zhang away, there are five Icefield Demon Elephants charging towards you. Their martial arts cultivation is at the first layer of the Origin Martial Realm. Young Master, these Icefield Demon Elephants are among the top demonic beasts in their tier, so please be cautious.¡±


    ¡°A hundred zhang away, five Icefield Demon Elephants?¡± Yang Chen¡¯s face was full of wry smiles.


    He thought that the start of the sixth level would at least give him a chance to catch his breath.


    But it turned out he was wrong.


    The sixth level was even more challenging than the fifth one, with the difficulty still being unbelievably outrageous. What were Icefield Demon Elephants? They were almost the most powerful of the ordinary demonic beasts, as described by the Fishpeople Tribe. They were impeccable in terms of speed, power, and defense.


    Moreover, in this icy environment, the power of the Icefield Demon Elephants would be greatly enhanced. In fact, in single combat, the Icefield Demon Elephants would be even stronger than the Night Wolves under the round moon.

 Chapter 449 - Chapter 449: Chapter 446: Go All Out!_1

    Chapter 449: Chapter 446: Go All Out!_1


    Translator: 549690339


    The problem is right there¡­


    You¡¯re already strong, so there¡¯s no need to increase the number so much. The Night Wolf in the fifth level is just three of them, but in this sixth level, there are five Icefield Demon Elephants at once, which is simply life-threatening. Each level has a stronger single entity, and there are also completely different changes in quantity.


    Thinking of this, Yang Chen sighed: ¡°It seems I can¡¯t hide my incompetence anymore. Five Icefield Demon Elephants of the Origin Martial Realm First Layer, what a headache.¡±


    A hundred zhang is not a distant distance for the Icefield Demon Elephant.


    In just the moment Yang Chen was lost in thought, the Icefield Demon Elephants had already charged over.


    ¡°What a fast speed, the Icefield Demon Elephants live up to their name. They covered the hundred zhang distance in just a short time. With such a massive body, their defensive flesh must also be incredible. Let¡¯s give it a try anyway.¡± Yang Chen thought.


    The next moment, without saying anything, he launched the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear, and the Thunderbolt Style¡¯s Thunder Rush went straight towards the five Icefield Demon Elephants.


    As the thunder and lightning flickered, a chaotic noise followed. Then Yang Chen came back to his senses, and looked at the Icefield Demon Elephants with a bitter smile.


    ¡°As I thought, the Thunderbolt Style is ineffective. It seems that under the gap in Martial Arts Cultivation, it¡¯s still difficult for the Thunderbolt Style to cause damage to these Icefield Demon Elephants.¡± Yang Chen sighed, ¡°In order to achieve maximum power of the Thunderbolt Style, I need to properly reach the Origin Martial Realm. However, its power is already quite considerable for my current Half-step Yuan Martial Realm.¡±


    ¡°Roar!¡±


    The five Icefield Demon Elephants shook their bodies, their fur unharmed and their blood-red eyes staring at Yang Chen as they charged towards him with their tusks.


    This move scared Yang Chen quite a bit.


    That¡¯s because the five Icefield Demon Elephants acted in a very organized and disciplined manner, unlike the Night Wolf Triple Brothers who attacked randomly. This means that these five Icefield Demon Elephants seemed to be very intelligent despite their huge size.


    This was the hardest part to deal with!


    Thinking of this, Yang Chen didn¡¯t hold back anymore. In a wave of his hand, the Starfire and Demonic Fire were revealed at the same time!


    With the two flames unleashed, Yang Chen instantly charged towards the five Icefield Demon Elephants.


    ¡°Oh roar!¡±


    The Starfire and Demonic Fire together found an opportunity, eroding layer upon layer into the body of the Icefield Demon Elephants. However, the endurance of the Icefield Demon Elephants was shockingly strong. After some time, the combined attack of the Starfire and Demonic Fire only managed to burn some fur.


    This was because of the Icefield Demon Elephants¡¯ intelligence. The Night Wolf Triple Brothers only knew about a brutal attack and had no concept of defense or evasion. But these Icefield Demon Elephants were different. When they detected the power of Yang Chen¡¯s Starfire and Demonic Fire, they chose to avoid confrontation, instead of charging blindly.


    ¡°This is the trouble with intelligence.¡± Yang Chen bitterly muttered to himself. ¡°But do they really think they can escape just by hiding?¡±


    Next moment, Yang Chen once again controlled the two flames and killed them.


    However, Yang Chen¡¯s expression quickly changed, becoming somewhat shocked and embarrassed.


    He saw the five Icefield Demon Elephants suddenly roar, then gather together as their tusks emitted an unusual light. The Icefield Demon Elephants stomped on the spot, making the surrounding True Qi become agitated and restless, seemingly doing something unknown.


    But soon, Yang Chen found out.


    Just as the five Icefield Demon Elephants combined their efforts, the surrounding air instantly froze into ice. Snowflakes fell one by one, and the ice accumulated more and more as they appeared.


    One zhang, two zhang, ten zhang, a hundred zhang!


    ¡°Lightning Movement Technique, activate!¡±


    Yang Chen was horrified in his heart, and hurriedly activated the Lightning Movement Technique to flee.


    He was well aware that if he didn¡¯t run now, he would be caught by the technique and become a frozen statue.


    Luckily he dodged in time, but the Starfire and Demonic Fire were not so fortunate, as they were all frozen together. Especially the scattered Starfire, which was purposely targeted by the five Icefield Demon Elephants, and all were frozen.


    Although the Starfire was not afraid of being frozen, it was obvious that the abilities of these Icefield Demon Elephants were not ordinary. After being frozen, it would not be easy for the Starfire to erode the ice in a short time!


    This left Yang Chen somewhat dumbfounded.


    Both the Starfire and Demonic Fire were useless.


    Meanwhile, the five Icefield Demon Elephants launched another attack on Yang Chen in unison.


    This made Yang Chen¡¯s scalp tingle, and he moved forward with a palm strike.


    Boom!


    As soon as the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm was activated, it collided with the five Demon Elephants.


    However, the result was soon obvious.


    Although the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm was powerful, it faced five Icefield Demon Elephants with top-level power and defense.


    In an instant, the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm was broken, turned into air, and vanished.


    The five Icefield Demon Elephants roared and stomped on the ground, charging straight towards Yang Chen!


    This made Yang Chen feel somewhat helpless.


    The Thunderbolt Style, Dual Flames, and Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm were all useless?


    Yang Chen clenched his teeth, ¡°It seems that I can only use some real tricks. In terms of power, the Volcano Spirit Talisman is obviously stronger. However, these five Demon Elephants are very smart and their speed is not bad either. If I rashly use the Volcano Spirit Talisman blindly, it might not work.¡±


    Having thought this, Yang Chen no longer thought, as there was no time to think.


    ¡°Roar!¡±


    He gathered the Essence Blood of the Black Mountain Black Bear Clan in his throat and then unleashed the Mountain God Roar, attacking the souls of the Icefield Demon Elephants layer by layer. Their bodies suddenly stiffened in place, clearly affected by the Mountain God Roar.


    After that, Yang Chen held a Spirit Talisman and instantly transformed into flames and disappeared.


    Boom!


    A volcano was born in the sky, and in contrast to the Ice and Snow Land, its appearance seemed to burn the surrounding water to nothingness.


    It was at this moment, Yang Chen¡¯s eyes slightly narrowed. The Icefield Demon Elephants had actually awakened from the interference of the Mountain God Roar: ¡°Good fellow, these Icefield Demon Elephants are indeed top-tier Demonic Beasts among ordinary Demonic Beasts. Although not as powerful as Black Mountain Black Bears, they are still quite impressive. My Mountain God Roar only disturbed them for less than a breath¡¯s time.¡±


    However, this time was enough.


    ¡°Break for me!¡± Yang Chen shouted.


    Next, the volcano violently exploded, and its powerful force turned into an uncontrollable hurricane, sweeping in all directions!

 Chapter 450 - Chapter 450: Chapter 447: The Deep Meaning of Tiandu Emperor_1

    Chapter 450: Chapter 447: The Deep Meaning of Tiandu Emperor_1


    Translator: 549690339


    The power of the Volcano Spirit Talisman was undoubtedly formidable, as the stones fused by the talisman, accompanied by the Demonic Fire that Yang Chen had absorbed, instantly fell and exploded. Its power was even stronger than many Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm strikes. Coupled with the Mountain God Roar, there was no possibility of failure!


    In the blink of an eye, the power of the Volcano Spirit Talisman was completely unleashed, and the violent storm accompanied by the wolf smoke gradually turned into nothingness.


    Immediately after, five Icefield Demon Elephants were hit¡ªthree fell to the ground, while the other two were barely alive, their bodies covered in gashes. They had been heavily injured by the Volcano Spirit Talisman.


    ¡°There are still two left?!¡± Yang Chen narrowed his eyes, admiring the defensive power of the Icefield Demon Elephants.


    The remaining two Icefield Demon Elephants, after surviving the strike, glared at Yang Chen with angry eyes. Raising their huge tusks, they charged directly at him.


    Although the two Icefield Demon Elephants were furious, they were covered in wounds and could not hold on for much longer. Yang Chen raised his hand, and the power of Heavenly Thunder Origin instantly transformed into the power of Thunderbolts, grinding and eliminating the creatures. The two Icefield Demon Elephants, already battered and defenseless, were naturally unable to withstand Yang Chen¡¯s attack and perished.


    All five Icefield Demon Elephants were annihilated!


    The surroundings of Yang Chen vanished as well.


    At the same time, the geniuses in the secret chamber were still alternately attempting to get through the Ten Despair Challenges.


    This had already been countless rounds, but most of the geniuses seemed somewhat discouraged. Their enthusiasm for attempting the Ten Despair Challenges had faded since the beginning.


    ¡°Yang Chen was the first to pass the first five levels and obtain the Emperor¡¯s Treasure left behind by the Great Emperor. If we continue to try, and the treasures are claimed by others, what¡¯s the point of risking our lives in the Ten Despair Challenges?¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s right. It¡¯s totally unfair. Instead of this, I¡¯d rather not try.¡±


    Sour grapes were everywhere, as many geniuses who couldn¡¯t reach the fifth level were stirring the pot with whispers and criticism.


    ¡°That¡¯s right, with Yang Chen taking away all the Emperor¡¯s Treasures, what¡¯s the point of us trying to break through the levels?¡±


    ¡°Even if we pass the fifth level, so what?¡±


    Wave after wave of geniuses alternated, but only Yang Chen had passed the fifth level.


    The Tiandu Emperor¡¯s voice suddenly rang out: ¡°Hmph, you little ones sure are interesting. To tell you the truth, the treasure and inheritance left by me, the Emperor, are not just one. Even if Yang Chen has passed the fifth level, the treasure and inheritance he obtained are limited. If you¡¯re discouraged, you can completely give up; whether one less or one more of you, it makes no difference to me.¡±


    ¡°Also, although Yang Chen has passed the fifth level, he hasn¡¯t entered the second floor to obtain the treasure and inheritance left. Hehe, this kid is quite confident though. He has already passed the sixth level and entered the seventh level.¡±


    When these words dropped, the surrounding geniuses were shocked.


    ¡°What? Yang Chen has passed the sixth level and entered the seventh?¡±


    ¡°This¡­¡±


    ¡°This kid is too monstrous.¡±


    Many geniuses couldn¡¯t believe it.


    Jiang Caiying sat there, also gasping in disbelief.


    For her, the fifth level was already an insurmountable challenge. Yet, Yang Chen was better off¡ªhe not only passed the fifth level but also entered the sixth, and it didn¡¯t even stop him.


    Who exactly is this child¡¯s master?


    Jiang Caiying took a deep breath, deciding to report Yang Chen¡¯s name to her master. Perhaps her master would know who this Yang Chen was.


    ¡°Yang Chen is really amazing, but no matter what, given his arrogance and confidence in continuing without obtaining the Emperor¡¯s Treasure and inheritance first, we still have a chance.¡±


    ¡°Yeah, we still have many opportunities. Let¡¯s continue.¡±


    The geniuses were discussing this nonstop, and once again, they were focused on moving forward.


    However, at this moment, the scoffing voice of the Tiandu Emperor suddenly rang out: ¡°So, do you all think you can just enter my Ten Despair Challenges whenever you please? It seems you¡¯ve got something wrong. As the Emperor, I don¡¯t believe I have any obligation to reward you with my treasures while you attempt my challenges.¡±


    The voice of the Tiandu Emperor suddenly turned cold.


    As soon as his words fell, all the geniuses in the secret chamber felt a terrifying chill.


    ¡°Hehe, do you still think that I invited you in here because I needed your presence? To tell you the truth, those who don¡¯t want to attempt the challenges can leave. My Ten Despair Challenges are life-threatening, and I¡¯ve saved your lives when you were in danger. If you¡¯re not satisfied, you can just leave. Did you truly believe I have a good temper?¡±


    With the fall of the Tiandu Emperor¡¯s words, several beams of light appeared.


    One, two, three, several young people were enveloped by these beams.


    These young people happened to be the geniuses who had just been unsatisfied with the rules set by the Tiandu Emperor.


    However, in an instant, these geniuses vanished within the secret chamber, their whereabouts unknown.


    The Tiandu Emperor had no intention of explaining anything, which terrified the remaining geniuses while also filling them with awe at his power. Yes, the Tiandu Emperor had no obligation to do any of this¡ªwhy were they dissatisfied with him?


    At this time, Yang Chen had also figured out the situation and environment of the seventh level.


    A vast wasteland, littered with corpses, appeared like a battlefield. Yang Chen walked through this wasteland, finally stopping.


    In front of him, a strong wind raged, and wolf smoke swirled. Six armored, terrifying-looking Bull-headed War Generals stood, each holding a long spear in their hands and bearing blood-red eyes, and dried, shriveled mouths.


    ¡°These are Bull-headed War Generals¡ªthe Barbaric Bull Monsters are the most brutal and warlike race in the entire Demon Race. And Bull-headed War Generals are the lowest class among the Barbaric Bull Monsters. Yang Chen, I admit, you¡¯re very talented. It shouldn¡¯t be difficult for you to defeat a single Bull-headed War General. But you¡¯re a genius.¡±


    ¡°If you cannot defeat even six Bull-headed War Generals, it would be very disappointing to me. There are many demonic beasts more powerful than Bull-headed War Generals in the Demon Race¡ªmany more¡­¡±


    ¡°I hope that your generation will be stronger than ours!¡±


    Yang Chen listened to the words of the Tiandu Emperor, not knowing the true intentions behind his creation of this inheritance. However, he could feel that there was more to the Tiandu Emperor¡¯s challenges than simply selecting an inheritor.


    The Tiandu Emperor¡¯s words always conveyed his expectations for future generations, but what were those expectations? The hope that the future generations could perfectly resist the Demon Race? The hope that the future generations could surpass their predecessors!!

 Chapter 451 - Chapter 451: Chapter 448: Summoning the Golden Claw_1

    Chapter 451: Chapter 448: Summoning the Golden Claw_1


    Translator: 549690339


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t know, but he had guessed right this time.


    The Tiandu Emperor was indeed thinking the same way.


    He created the entire inheritance and left this treasure, just hoping that the people of the later generations would not suffer like he did in his era, being crushed by the demonic beasts. He hoped that the young geniuses could be strong enough to resist the demonic beasts when they were still young.


    So, in the future when they become powerful and the monster race steps into human territory again, they can provide adequate resistance and counterattack, unlike their era, where even driving out the demon beast clan was difficult. In the end, they barely managed to complete this task by relying on seals.


    He had high hopes, but the treasure remained unclaimed for a thousand years. Unfortunately, what did he see?


    He saw a group of short-sighted people who only knew how to compare themselves with their own human compatriots, but had no idea how to gradually surpass themselves!


    Tiandu Emperor was very disappointed.


    Not until he saw Yang Chen.


    When he saw Yang Chen¡¯s determined eyes and his unwavering determination, he approved of Yang Chen.


    However, merely recognizing him was not enough. He hoped that Yang Chen would display extraordinary strength and talent, so he could entrust everything he left behind to this young guy.


    Only if Yang Chen passed the seventh level, would he truly approve of Yang Chen!


    At this moment, as the voice of the Tiandu Emperor disappeared, Yang Chen came to his senses and looked at the six bull-headed war generals in front of him. For a moment, his scalp tingled and the smile on his face became bitter.


    The Tiandu Emperor did not say it, but Yang Chen was not ignorant, and he had some understanding of the Tauren Clan.


    This Tauren Clan was one of the most brave and good at fighting among the millions of demonic beast clans.


    In the Tauren Clan, the lowest rank were the Barbaric Bull Soldiers, followed by the Barbaric Bull Leaders, Tauren Soldiers, and finally, the Bull-headed War Generals.


    But don¡¯t underestimate these Bull-headed War Generals.


    Even though Bull-headed War Generals were only low-level forces within the Tauren Clan, their strength was far superior to that of humans at the same level. Even the Icefield Demon Elephant could only be slightly stronger than the Bull-headed War General in single combat.


    However, unlike the Icefield Demon Elephant, these Bull-headed War Generals were a very intelligent group. The strength of six Bull-headed War Generals combined was definitely much more formidable than five Ice-Field Monster Elephants.


    ¡°It¡¯s been a long time¡­¡±


    ¡°Since we, the Bull-headed War Generals, were captured by that old thief, he doesn¡¯t seem to have let us out. Haha, it¡¯s incredible that today he¡¯s letting us brothers take on a young human. Does he look down on us Bull-headed War Generals?¡±


    ¡°Fuck his ancestors, even though we, the Bull-headed War Generals, don¡¯t have a high status in the Tauren Tribe, we were still able to kill countless humans during the attack on the human race. Now, even a young kid dares to show off in front of us.¡±


    One of the Bull-headed War Generals spoke in a common beast language and suddenly said calmly, ¡°Don¡¯t underestimate them. This kid is extraordinary. Most of the human youths we¡¯ve encountered in the past were arrogant and dismissive. They had no standards when they really started fighting and were mostly overconfident and underperforming. But this kid is different. He¡¯s very calm, and he¡¯s been carefully observing us since we met.¡±


    ¡°Is this the talent of the human race?¡±


    ¡°Aren¡¯t the talents of the human race worthless?¡±


    ¡°Occasionally some talented ones do appear.¡±


    ¡°Oh, haha, then stop wasting time talking. If this little guy is such an outstanding talent, let¡¯s just annihilate him.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s exactly what I¡¯m thinking!¡±


    In an instant, the few Bull-headed War Generals didn¡¯t bother talking anymore. They wildly gripped their long spears and charged straight at Yang Chen.


    This made Yang Chen¡¯s expression turn quite helpless.


    If he still had the Volcano Spirit Talisman, he would have some confidence in dealing with these six Bull-headed War Generals. But the Volcano Spirit Talisman he had stockpiled was already gone. It was inevitable that he couldn¡¯t handle the Icefield Demon Elephant in the sixth level without it.


    That wasn¡¯t even the worst part. The worst part was the Mountain God Roar!


    The Mountain God Roar had just been used not long ago, and he needed some time to rest before it could be used again.


    After all, he and the Black Mountain Black Bear Clan were completely different. When using the Mountain God Roar, he needed some interval time before he could use it again.


    In short, his two most powerful moves were blocked.


    Under the circumstances where his two strongest moves were blocked, he now faced the six Bull-headed War Generals.


    ¡°I have no chance of winning,¡± Yang Chen muttered. ¡°It seems I need to use some other strategies.¡±


    ¡°Lightning Movement Technique, open!¡±


    Yang Chen instantly activated the third level of the Lightning Movement Technique and retreated step by step. He didn¡¯t plan to confront the six Bull-headed War Generals head-on, but intended to use an indirect approach and think of other means first.


    ¡°Now, my best option is to use the new moves I¡¯ve learned from Thunderbolt Style,¡± Yang Chen thought secretly.


    The new moves he learned weren¡¯t limited to Thunder Hell.


    He had learned new moves in the Thunderbolt Style that used the innate power of the Heavenly Thunder Origin to communicate with the power of the Sky Thunder Pool. Of course, these methods also relied on the original domineering nature of Thunderbolt Style; otherwise, he couldn¡¯t have figured them out just by studying on his own.


    He would communicate with the Sky Thunder Pool to draw its power, then gather and unleash it. If it was spread over a large area, the technique would be called Thunder Hell. If it was spread over a small area, the technique would have a different name.


    Yang Chen had developed two techniques in total.


    The first was Thunder Hell.


    And the second was ¡®Five Thunder Righteous Method¡¯!


    As he retreated, he used the Heavenly Thunder Origin to communicate with the sky, thinking nervously: ¡°I don¡¯t know if I can communicate with the power of the sky in this environment!¡±


    Soon, Yang Chen was overjoyed: ¡°The power of the sky is indeed everywhere. It¡¯s just that I¡¯m still not proficient in communicating with the Sky Thunder Pool. Last time I used Thunder Hell, the thunderbolt power was dispersed and didn¡¯t consume much energy. But this time it¡¯s different. Five Thunder Righteous Method requires gathering the power of the thunderbolts at a single point.¡±


    It took too long, which was a problem. After all, the enemy wouldn¡¯t give him time to launch a move.


    Yang Chen suddenly shouted, ¡°Brother Jin, I¡¯ve run into some trouble. Come out and lend me a hand.¡±


    ¡°No problem.¡±


    In an instant, with the howling wind, a giant python dozens of meters long appeared in this space.


    The size of this giant python made the six Bull-headed War Generals seem like six little ants.


    ¡°Brother Python, I need to summon the power of Heavenly Thunder, and it might take some time. Help me keep an eye on these Bull-headed War Generals and don¡¯t let them get close to me,¡± Yang Chen instructed.


    ¡°Young Master, no problem.¡±

 Chapter 452 - Chapter 452: Chapter 449: Let’s Check Out the Inherited Treasures_1

    Chapter 452: Chapter 449: Let¡¯s Check Out the Inherited Treasures_1


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°Hmph, it turns out to be a little python demon that has attached itself to humans, a disgrace to our demon beast clan!¡± The six Tauren generals shouted.


    Golden Claw Python naturally didn¡¯t have a good temper either. While hissing and sticking out its tongue, it coldly said, ¡°I am not an ordinary demonic python. Also, don¡¯t bring up the demon beast clan. Apart from serving your Tauren Clan, do you Tauren generals serve the entire demon beast clan? It seems that the honest nature of the Tauren Clan is nothing but a facade.¡±


    Golden Claw Python had lived for a long time and couldn¡¯t be easily fooled like the Black Mountain Black Bear brothers. It had chosen to follow Yang Chen after thorough consideration, and the so-called matter of the clan was simply a joke.


    In this world, if one doesn¡¯t look out for oneself, they will suffer.


    For example, the Tauren generals, besides serving the Tauren Clan, would they serve other demonic beast groups or the whole demonic beast clan?


    Of course not.


    And the fact is that the Tauren generals serve the Tauren Clan, and only for themselves.


    Golden Claw Python followed Yang Chen simply because Yang Chen treated it well and because it saw hope in staying with him.


    These were none of the six Tauren generals¡¯ business.


    The Tauren generals didn¡¯t expect that Golden Claw Python¡¯s words would leave them speechless, so they could only latch onto one point and scold, ¡°You still say you¡¯re not an ordinary demonic python? Hmph, I think you¡¯re just a small python snake.¡±


    ¡°Hahaha.¡±


    There were traces of ridicule between the six Tauren generals¡¯ words, which truly enraged the Golden Claw Python.


    Nowadays, it had reached the first level of the Origin Martial Realm, but it had never used its full strength. Facing the provocation of the six Tauren generals, it momentarily forgot that the cow demon was one of the bravest and best fighters in the demon beast clan. It opened its mouth wide, directly spitting out clusters of bubbles.


    Boom.


    Then, one bubble after another, it seemed that the Golden Claw Python¡¯s mouth could spit out a river. These streams of water were like sharp arrows, killing the six Tauren generals!


    This caused the Tauren generals to panic, ¡°That¡¯s not right, how can an ordinary Python summon such a large amount of water.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s not an ordinary demonic python!¡±


    ¡°Then what is it?¡±


    The six Tauren generals were shocked for a moment.


    They really couldn¡¯t see what was different about the Golden Claw Python.


    In fact, that one claw of the Golden Claw Python was hidden deep, and Yang Chen had discovered it by accident and luck. How could the six Tauren generals notice it? And since they hadn¡¯t noticed it, they naturally couldn¡¯t recognize Golden Claw Python¡¯s true identity.


    Of course, Golden Claw Python wouldn¡¯t explain anything to the Tauren generals. After spitting out clusters of water, it raised its head proudly, opened its mouth wide, and roared. It then spat out clusters of fire.


    In an instant, the surrounding space was engulfed by the flames, a combination of ice and fire, tightly wrapping the entire space.


    Yang Chen, who was secretly communicating with the Heavenly Thunder power, couldn¡¯t help but feel emotional.


    You should know that even if a demonic beast reached the Origin Martial Realm, it still couldn¡¯t unleash a power like that of the Golden Claw Python.


    It was displaying both fire and water, covering the entire space in a wide range. Ordinary demonic beasts couldn¡¯t reach this level.


    ¡°It seems that the Golden Claw Python indeed has the potential to become a True Dragon,¡± Yang Chen murmured, ¡°When it was in the Spirit Martial Realm, Brother Jin had a deep understanding of the water of the Five Elements. But now in the Origin Martial Realm, its control over flames has also greatly improved. In an instant, it has displayed the power of both ice and fire, and it seems like it¡¯s fighting one against six.¡±


    Seeing his companion so strong, Yang Chen was naturally overjoyed.


    However, the Golden Claw Python¡¯s strong performance only lasted for a short time.


    The six Tauren generals were no pushovers either. After being briefly disrupted by the ice and fire, they immediately took to the air, brandishing their long spears and charging at Golden Claw Python from different directions.


    Since Golden Claw Python had received Yang Chen¡¯s orders, it naturally wouldn¡¯t let the Tauren generals pass by it. Seeing them charging, it swiftly coiled its tail and struck towards the generals.


    However, the Tauren generals were all battle-tested, wearing armor, and having impressive merit. Moreover, they were small in size, giving them an advantage, unlike the Golden Claw Python, which had a huge body.


    The six Tauren generals were like ants, but infinitely powerful. As the Golden Claw Python faced one or two of them, it wasn¡¯t a problem, but when it faced six, naturally, two or three of them slipped through its defences and jumped onto its body. The generals held their long spears and stabbed directly at Golden Claw Python¡¯s body.


    The Golden Claw Python screamed in pain and gradually fell into a disadvantage.


    Yang Chen naturally saw all this, and he couldn¡¯t help but feel distressed as he sighed.


    It seemed that the Golden Claw Python found it quite difficult to face these six Tauren generals.


    This wasn¡¯t surprising, even though the Golden Claw Python might become a True Dragon in the future, it was still not a True Dragon, just an evolved giant python. To become a real dragon, there was still a long way to go.


    With its current strength, it had already done its best to delay the Tauren generals for so long.


    ¡°It¡¯s about time, and the thunder power I¡¯ve communicated with is enough,¡± Yang Chen mumbled. Then, he suddenly sent a sound transmission, ¡°Brother Python, don¡¯t fight anymore, come back.¡±


    Though feeling unconvinced, Golden Claw Python knew it was quite difficult to face the six Tauren generals. It immediately coiled its body and escaped quickly, then swiftly retreated into the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space.


    ¡°Hmph, just a mere Python demon dares to compete with us six brothers. On the other hand, you humans don¡¯t know where you got a giant python to help you. Do you really think you can overcome us six brothers? We¡¯re curious about what other means you have!¡± The Tauren generals sneered.


    ¡°What other means¡­¡±


    As Yang Chen muttered, he suddenly shouted, ¡°Five Thunder Righteous Method!¡±


    In an instant, a purple Heavenly Thunder fell out of thin air.


    There was no sound, no time for anyone to react.


    As the Heavenly Thunder fell, two Tauren generals failed to react in time and were struck by it. Their bodies were charred, and their lifeless bodies fell to the ground. They died on the spot.


    This left the other four Tauren generals dumbfounded, unable to believe what was happening before them. However, before they could come back to their senses, another purple Heavenly Thunder fell, followed by the third, fourth, and fifth strikes. With a total of five Heavenly Thunders, Yang Chen¡¯s Five Thunder Righteous Method was officially over!


    When they looked back at the six Tauren generals, all of them had been wiped out, not a single one remaining!


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t show any joy, instead, he smiled bitterly and said, ¡°After using the Five Thunder Righteous Method, I don¡¯t have any True Qi left. Tiandu Senior, I won¡¯t need the eighth challenge, just send me to the second floor. I want to see what treasures you left for me!¡±

 Chapter 453 - Chapter 453: Chapter 450: Inheritance Memory Activation?_1

    Chapter 453: Chapter 450: Inheritance Memory Activation?_1


    Translator: 549690339


    Actually, he still had some hidden cards, such as the God Piercing Nail, which had the power to kill in an instant. Although it was not as powerful as the Five Thunder Righteous Method, it could still play a miraculous effect in single-target sneak attacks.


    However, his True Qi was really consumed a lot, even with hidden cards, he couldn¡¯t use them. Moreover, the Golden Claw was also injured and needed to recover in the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space for a short time. So, after weighing the pros and cons, he chose to temporarily avoid the eighth challenge and take a look at what Tiandu Emperor left for future generations first.


    Tiandu Emperor was obviously paying attention to Yang Chen. As Yang Chen¡¯s voice fell, he felt the surrounding scene change. This time, it was not a fake scene formed by prohibition but Yang Chen could genuinely feel that everything around him was real.


    This made Yang Chen secretly mutter, it seemed that this was where the treasure left by the Tiandu Emperor was located.


    ¡°Little guy, you¡¯ve consumed a lot of True Qi. Take this elixir and refine it, it can recover a lot of True Qi in your body.¡±


    In an instant, an elixir appeared in the air, startling Yang Chen. Holding the elixir and carefully examining it, he couldn¡¯t help but sigh, ¡°Is this Yuanmei Pill? A Grade 5 Intermediate Pill, Tiandu Senior, this¡­ I¡¯m just a Half-step Yuan Martial Realm, only a few Tier 3 or Tier 4 pills would be enough to restore the True Qi in my body. You gave me a Grade 5 pill. I¡¯m overwhelmed.¡±


    ¡°Tier 3 and Tier 4? Hmm, the old man doesn¡¯t have that kind of garbage. The least is this Yuanmei Pill,¡± Tiandu Emperor said.


    This left Yang Chen with a bitter smile on his face.


    The Great Emperor is truly a Great Emperor. People of his level are just extraordinary. Besides, asking an emperor for a Tier 3 or Tier 4 pill is an insult, right?


    ¡°Speaking of which, you have a good eye, recognizing the Yuanmei Pill. Hehe, consider it my special reward for being the only one who passed the fifth level.¡± Tiandu Emperor slowly said.


    ¡°Thank you, senior, for your recognition.¡± Yang Chen hurriedly said.


    Soon, he refined the Yuanmei Pill into his body. As a cooling effect spread throughout his body, Yang Chen¡¯s True Qi was also restored.


    It was only then that Yang Chen carefully looked around. This so-called second floor was a large hall, filled with various treasures, Spirit Elixir Miraculous Medicine, and some secret methods and scriptures. However, each of these items was surrounded by prohibitions, making it impossible to peek.


    Yang Chen curiously asked, ¡°Tiandu Senior, are these the treasures you left for future generations?¡±


    ¡°Yes, these are the things the Emperor left behind. There are high-quality Spirit Weapons for array formation, secret methods I collected back then, high-grade elixirs, Demonic Beast Pills, rare materials, and so on. The variety is quite diverse.¡±


    Tiandu Emperor briefly explained: ¡°Of course, although there are many types, each genius who passes the fifth level can only choose one. There are at least hundreds of these treasures in inheritance. Humph, those little guys underestimate me. If they could really pass the fifth level, wouldn¡¯t there be something for them?¡±


    Although Yang Chen didn¡¯t know what had happened, he could more or less guess that it must have been those geniuses complaining about the rules.


    This made him laugh. After all, Tiandu Emperor didn¡¯t owe them anything.


    Thinking about it, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Senior, how high-quality are these Spirit Weapons?¡±


    ¡°Not too high, just Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasures.¡± Tiandu Emperor said nonchalantly.


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help being amused, as Tiandu Emperor was truly something else. Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasures were not too high in his eyes?


    Many people dreamt of having Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasures, but in Tiandu Emperor¡¯s mouth, it seemed that it wasn¡¯t even a big deal.


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but feel helpless, and his heart was even more stirred.


    Just passing the fifth level alone offered such a rich selection. What would happen if he managed to pass the tenth level? Now, as he carefully looked at the many treasures in front of him, not a single one was not a rare treasure in the outside world. Just revealing them would cause a bloody storm.


    Would an Emperor¡¯s collection have any ordinary items?


    Not to mention anything else, having the chance to challenge the second time by passing the tenth level would be worth it.


    ¡°Alright, Yang Chen, now that you¡¯ve passed the fifth level, you can choose one of the treasures left by the Emperor, and then proceed to the next challenge,¡± Tiandu Emperor said.


    Yang Chen¡¯s heart was moved, he was more interested in choosing the Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasure that could directly enhance his Martial Arts Cultivation.


    Even if he didn¡¯t choose the Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasure, selecting some high-level materials and making talismans would also be considered an upgrade to his Martial Arts Cultivation.


    However, just as his thoughts fell, Yang Chen suddenly felt the commotion of the Fishpeople Tribe in the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space. Yang Chen looked over and saw a brightly colored flower not far away. The flower was pink with a faint light surrounding it, so beautiful that it moved hearts.


    ¡°The Ancient Spirit Flower?¡± Yang Chen was suddenly taken aback, completely unexpected that among the treasures left by the Tiandu Emperor, there was such a rare treasure like the Ancient Spirit Flower.


    The Ancient Spirit Flower was indeed a rare treasure with many uses. For martial artists, it had extraordinary effects, but for some Demonic Beasts, it had even more extraordinary significance.


    Because one petal of the Ancient Spirit Flower could awaken the memories of inheritance in the minds of some Demonic Beasts with such memories.


    Many Fish People did not have their inheritance memories unlocked.


    Why?


    One reason was that they didn¡¯t live long enough, and secondly, they didn¡¯t have any opportunities.


    It was quite normal. How vast was the inheritance memory of Fish People? Through countless generations of reproduction, not every Fish-person could perfectly unlock their inheritance memories before they died. Both luck and lifespan were indispensable, which was also the reason why many Fish People tried to live longer.


    Inheritance memory was too important.


    And this Ancient Spirit Flower was a rare treasure that could unlock the inheritance memories of Demonic Beasts.


    It was also the reason why the fish people were so agitated just now. This was simply a holy relic that the Fishpeople Tribe had longed for in their dreams.


    However, they didn¡¯t ask for it, nor did they remind Yang Chen, nor did they even utter a word.


    Yang Chen was touched by this, knowing that the Fish People did not want to let him give up the chance to choose other holy items just for a mere Ancient Spirit Flower that was useful only to them.


    However, since he had taken in the Fishpeople Tribe, Yang Chen naturally had to consider them. He could have other opportunities to get Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasures, but there was only one Ancient Spirit Flower, which was a once-in-a-lifetime encounter. If he missed it, it would be really hard to find another one.

 Chapter 454 - Chapter 454: Chapter 451: Jiang Caiying Passes the Challenge_1

    Chapter 454: Chapter 451: Jiang Caiying Passes the Challenge_1


    Translator: 549690339


    With that in mind, Yang Chen didn¡¯t hesitate and made the decision: ¡°Tiandu Senior, I choose the Ancient Spirit Flower.¡±


    ¡°Oh? You kid, your words are quite astonishing. Is this choice for those fish people companions of yours?¡± The Tiandu Emperor spoke in a tone full of mockery.


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but be surprised. Indeed, nothing could hide from the Tiandu Emperor. The emperor seemed not to mention it, but he actually knew everything. The Fishpeople Tribe had never revealed themselves, and their souls rarely appeared. Yet, they were still discovered by the Tiandu Emperor.


    ¡°Hehe, kid, you have quite a few secrets on you, but this emperor has guessed some of them. Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯m not interested in the secrets on your body. I¡¯m just a dead man who is only interested in the tasks left behind by my previous self. Unfortunately, I¡¯m now just a soul and can¡¯t do much¡­¡±


    There was endless sorrow in the words of the Tiandu Emperor, after which he said: ¡°Kid, let me chat with you for a bit. Although I don¡¯t know much about your strength, I can roughly estimate it. You can try your hardest to pass the Eighth Challenge, but chances are slim, maybe five or six tenths probability. As for the Ninth Level, the probability is low, but this emperor thinks that you are full of unknowns, and there may be one or two-tenths of hope.¡±


    ¡°As for the Tenth Level, with your current performance, there¡¯s no chance of success. If you choose other treasures, such as possessing a Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasure, your chances of passing the level will increase a lot. Are you sure you want to give up such an opportunity to open the Fishpeople Tribe¡¯s legacy memories? Although I admit that their memories are important, they are not as important as your current situation.¡±


    The hint in the words of the Tiandu Emperor was quite obvious now.


    He was clearly telling Yang Chen that the treasures left behind by passing the Tenth Level were far more precious than the Ancient Spirit Flower, hundreds or even thousands of times better.


    But Yang Chen¡¯s mind had been made up, so how could he change it easily? He said: ¡°Tiandu Senior, my mind is set, I¡¯ll take this Ancient Spirit Flower.¡±


    ¡°You really are a sincere person, alright. The Fishpeople Tribe is naturally suspicious, but since they can follow you, there must be a reason. At least your treatment of them is worthy of them. Fortunately, the Fishpeople Tribe¡¯s legacy memories are quite valuable, and in the future, they might be a suitable ally for you.¡± said the Tiandu Emperor.


    Suddenly, the prohibition around the Ancient Spirit Flower broke.


    Yang Chen quickly said, ¡°Thank you, Tiandu Senior.¡±


    If the prohibition wasn¡¯t broken, trying to take the flower without permission would surely result in death, even for martial artists in the True Martial Realm, Earth Martial Realm, or even higher realms.


    Only after breaking the prohibition and taking the Ancient Spirit Flower could the process go smoothly.


    Now holding the Ancient Spirit Flower, Yang Chen called out the members of the Fishpeople Tribe.


    Seeing Yang Chen holding the Ancient Spirit Flower, the Fishpeople girls and elders were all deeply grateful: ¡°Young Master Yang, you have shown us such great kindness, how can our Fishpeople Tribe repay you?¡±


    As the chosen leader of the Fishpeople Tribe, Rainbow listened to the elders¡¯ instructions and said to Yang Chen, ¡°Young Master, from now on, our Fishpeople Tribe will follow you as our master and call you Young Master.¡±


    At first, there was no grudge between the Fishpeople Tribe and Yang Chen, but due to their suspicious nature and unwillingness to be looked down upon, they still called him Young Master Yang.


    But now, the Fishpeople Tribe¡¯s thoughts have changed.


    Could they still call him Young Master Yang?


    How could they repay his great kindness?


    This Ancient Spirit Flower was the key to unlocking their legacy memories.


    For generations, the fish people women have been born, grown old, sick, and died with limited legacy memories. It was as if they knew there was a treasure trove of knowledge in their minds, but they had no way of exploring it.


    There was no other choice, as the invaluable legacy memories left by their ancestors could be plundered by evil people if they were unlocked without sufficient power. At that time, the valuable treasures left by their ancestors would fall into the hands of the wicked.


    Various factors led to them being unable to unlock the legacy memories in their minds.


    But now, Yang Chen had given them the opportunity.


    The Ancient Spirit Flower.


    With such great kindness, wouldn¡¯t it be fine for the Fishpeople Tribe to follow Yang Chen?


    At least, Yang Chen had never looked down on them.


    ¡°No need for titles like Young Master. I consider you all family, and giving you this Ancient Spirit Flower is nothing. Rainbow, you should quickly distribute the petals of the Ancient Spirit Flower and return to the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space to try and unlock your legacy memories. You are all my good helpers.¡± Yang Chen said with a smile.


    ¡°Yes, Young Master!¡± Rainbow and other girls choked with tears, took the Ancient Spirit Flower, and obediently returned to the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space.


    The Tiandu Emperor couldn¡¯t help but sigh, ¡°You kid, oh well. It¡¯s your choice, I won¡¯t interfere. But I am really curious about what the Fishpeople Tribe¡¯s fully unlocked memories would be like. The fish people from the ancient times were very intelligent, and though humans plundered and burned the Fishpeople Tribe, they might have gained the essence of the Fishpeople Tribe¡¯s true memories. But in my opinion, heh, I¡¯m afraid it¡¯s not that simple.¡±


    Yang Chen was also secretly wondering.


    At least for now, the Fishpeople Tribe¡¯s legacy memories were not that simple. From the beginning, he thought the Fishpeople Tribe¡¯s legacy memories, as shown by Rainbow, were already at their limit, but it seemed they were far from it now.


    Besides, there were the Ten Despair Challenges.


    He still clearly remembered what the Tiandu Emperor had said earlier.


    Even if he possessed a Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasure, it seemed that his chances of passing the Tenth Level were not great ¨C just how terrifying was the existence in the Tenth Level?


    Just as he was pondering, the Tiandu Emperor suddenly laughed and said, ¡°Oh? Someone else has passed the Fifth Level. Now you have a companion.¡±


    ¡°Oh?¡± Yang Chen became very curious.


    Who was it that had passed the Fifth Level of the Ten Despair Challenges after him?


    Just as he was thinking, a beautiful female face appeared in a flash of light, and upon seeing her, Yang Chen realized it was none other than Jiang Caiying.


    ¡°Miss Jiang? Haha, congratulations.¡± Yang Chen laughed.


    Jiang Caiying regained her composure, and looking at Yang Chen who was indeed here, she was secretly grateful. Others might not know, but she knew very well that her ability to pass the Fifth Level once again had a lot to do with the Spirit Talisman Yang Chen had given her.

 Chapter 455 - Chapter 455: Chapter 452: The Function of the Key_1

    Chapter 455: Chapter 452: The Function of the Key_1


    Translator: 549690339


    Undeniably, the defensive talisman played a significant role in helping her avoid the first wave of attacks, allowing her to catch her breath and counterattack her enemies. Eventually, using the astonishing power of the Rainbow Needle, she barely made it through the fifth level and arrived at the second floor, finally having the opportunity to witness the Emperor¡¯s Treasure.


    It can be said that without Yang Chen¡¯s help, Jiang Caiying would have had a hard time getting through the fifth level even in a new round of selection.


    Although she was grateful in her heart, she did not say it out loud, but merely remarked, ¡°Yang Chen, we meet again.¡±


    ¡°Miss Jiang, you¡¯re here, it seems that Emperor Senior has already started a new round of selection. Time really flies. By the way, Miss Jiang, you should also take a look at the surrounding environment. It seems that the treasures left by Emperor Senior are all here,¡± Yang Chen sighed.


    Jiang Caiying had already begun to look around, and when she saw the treasures around her, she couldn¡¯t help but take a deep breath, evidently shocked as well.


    ¡°Girl, now that you¡¯ve made it through the fifth level, you have one chance to choose. Hehe, pick one for yourself.¡± The Tiandu Emperor yawned lazily, showing no interest in Jiang Caiying, and simply made a brief mention before falling silent again.


    Jiang Caiying, on the other hand, was not an impatient person and meticulously observed her surroundings.


    At the same time, suddenly, the entire space seemed to tremble slightly.


    ¡°Boom.¡±


    A faint rumbling sound came from the outside world, which made Yang Chen keenly aware and couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Tiandu Senior, what¡¯s going on?¡±


    ¡°Oh? The west gate just opened, that¡¯s all. No need to worry about it,¡± Tiandu Emperor waved his hand.


    ¡°West gate? What¡¯s the story with the west gate?¡± Yang Chen blinked.


    Seeing Yang Chen¡¯s confusion, Tiandu Emperor did not hesitate to explain, ¡°There are a total of three gates in Sky Capital City. Each gate requires one of the three keys that I issued back then to open. Oh, I just remembered, it should have been the two of you who opened the east gate, right?¡±


    ¡°It was indeed this Junior,¡± Yang Chen respectfully replied.


    ¡°Hmm¡­¡± Tiandu Emperor looked at Yang Chen with interest, ¡°So you mean the keys are in your hands now?¡±


    ¡°How did Senior know?¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but ask curiously.


    Tiandu Emperor tutted, ¡°I didn¡¯t know at first, but seeing your expression, I can deduce most of it. Kid, your ability to keep a straight face is indeed impressive, but it¡¯s still not enough in front of me. The girl¡¯s expression when hearing about the key is quite different from yours, and you, on the other hand, seem a bit more tricky.¡±


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but smile bitterly, but he wasn¡¯t surprised that Tiandu Emperor could guess the truth.


    There were only him and Jiang Caiying on the second floor, and they were the first two to enter the Celestial Capital City. As powerful as the Tiandu Emperor was, a simple comparison between the two expressions would easily lead him to the correct conclusion.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t mind the key at all, but was simply curious, ¡°Tiandu Senior, what exactly was your intention for leaving these keys behind back then? What is the difference between the east and west gate?¡±


    That was also Yang Chen¡¯s long-standing curiosity.


    Although this would be his first time knowing that there were three gates in Tiandu City, he did know that Tiandu Emperor left behind three keys, which really screwed over the descendants- well, at least it screwed him.


    Tiandu Emperor calmly replied, ¡°If you were to ask what was the purpose of leaving three keys¡­¡¯hehe¡¯, naturally to add some competitive fun for the talents of future generations. Competition leads to strength, and only by becoming strong enough can one achieve excellent results in the Ten Despair Challenges created by me.¡±


    ¡°So, what¡¯s the story with the east and west gate?¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but ask.


    The west gate, having been opened just now, meant that besides him, someone else who had gotten the key had also opened one of the gates of Tiandu City.


    Tiandu Emperor waved his hand and said, ¡°Strictly speaking, there is not much difference. It¡¯s just that the assessment methods will have subtle changes. However, the ultimate goal is to pass the Ten Despair Challenges. The reason why three gates were set up was in case there were not enough keys issued, no one could open this Tiandu City, what then?¡±


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but smile bitterly.


    The Tiandu Emperor really had a unique personality and a quirky disposition.


    But it seemed to be true; what if the number of keys issued wasn¡¯t enough and no one could get a key, wouldn¡¯t the inheritance that Tiandu Emperor worked so hard to leave behind become a tragedy?


    Tiandu Emperor had indeed thought thoroughly, covering all possible loopholes.


    With thoughts in his heart, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but feel a little wronged, saying, ¡°Tiandu Senior, you deliberately left three keys behind. Is it really as simple as letting those who get the keys open the gates? If that¡¯s really the case, isn¡¯t it a little unfair to those who open the gates?¡±


    That was what bothered him the most.


    Having two keys, he was initially quite excited, but upon arriving and learning that the main function of the two keys he had guarded so painstakingly was nothing more than to open the gates, he was rather disappointed.


    Tiandu Emperor snorted impatiently, ¡°Hmph, kid, do you think I am an unreasonable person? Since you went through so much trouble to contend for the keys, you naturally deserve some privileges that others don¡¯t have.¡±


    ¡°Senior, what privileges?¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but ask.


    Tiandu Emperor tutted, ¡°Actually, in the beginning, I didn¡¯t know that you had the key. I was quite worried that you, with all the infinite possibilities, chose an Ancient Spirit Flower instead of trying something else. But now that I know you have a key, it seems appropriate. This key can be exchanged for an opportunity to pick a treasure from here!¡±


    ¡°What?¡± Yang Chen was suddenly shocked, ¡°Senior, do you mean that I can exchange one key for one chance?¡±


    This was wonderful.


    Having two keys meant that he could have two chances, right?


    However, Yang Chen was not in a hurry to exchange both keys at once.


    Tiandu Emperor said, ¡°Exactly, kid. I advise you to use the key to exchange for something to enhance your strength before trying to advance further. Otherwise, going down further would be absolutely impossible for you. As for the key, you have to take it out so I can lift the prohibition for you.¡±


    ¡°As a spiritual soul body, I cannot act without restrictions due to the prohibition combined with the mortal body. So I have to follow the rules, hehe, I can¡¯t make any private deals with you.¡±


    Yang Chen was able to understand, so without any hesitation, he immediately took out the key.


    Although he didn¡¯t know where Tiandu Emperor¡¯s spiritual soul body was, the moment Yang Chen took out his key, he felt a strong and overbearing spiritual sense sweeping over him and inconspicuously took away the key.


    All this was obviously the handiwork of Tiandu Emperor.

 Chapter 456 - Chapter 456: Chapter 453: Blazing Flame Brush_1

    Chapter 456: Chapter 453: Blazing Flame Brush_1


    Translator: 549690339


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but sigh. It seemed that the Tiandu Emperor¡¯s attainments in the Divine Soul Path were simply beyond compare with him and the Fishpeople Tribe. With a sweep of his divine soul, he could even shake substantial objects. Although it was just a key, it was already an incredible thing for soul power.


    With the key acquired, the Tiandu Emperor said slowly, ¡°Alright, Yang Chen, now that I have the key, you have the opportunity to choose for the second time.¡±


    Yang Chen wasted no time and looked around right away.


    He had a certain target in mind during his last choice but had to give it up because of the Ancient Spirit Flower. Now that he had a second chance, he targeted a brush lying flat under the prohibition not far away.


    The size of this brush was as big as his arm, with white and fluffy bristles, showing its exquisite craftsmanship.


    Yang Chen curiously asked, ¡°Tiandu Senior, what is the name of this brush?¡±


    ¡°This brush is called ¡®Blazing Fire¡¯ and is a very unique Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasure,¡± the Tiandu Emperor explained calmly.


    ¡°Blazing Fire?¡± Yang Chen asked curiously, ¡°Senior, this brush doesn¡¯t seem to have anything to do with fire.¡±


    ¡°Hmph, kid, what do you know? In order for the Blazing Flame Brush to exert its power, it mostly depends on a divine object called Blazing Sky Sacred Fire,¡± the Tiandu Emperor laughed.


    Yang Chen was stunned, ¡°Blazing Sky Sacred Fire? What is that?¡±


    He had heard of the Blazing Sky Sacred Fire before. It was a kind of fire that was quite fierce and domineering among the many Strange Fires. Unlike the gentle Starfire, the Blazing Sky Sacred Fire is an extremely domineering Yang Gang Fire, rumored to be the most intense heat in the world, with concentrations even higher than magma.


    In his previous life, Yang Chen also thought about the Blazing Sky Sacred Fire, but unfortunately, the Strange Fire was elusive and not something that one could obtain just by wishing for it.


    ¡°The Blazing Sky Sacred Fire is the ink for the Blazing Sky Brush,¡± said the Tiandu Emperor with a sigh. ¡°It is said that when the Blazing Sky Brush is combined with the Blazing Sky Sacred Fire, using the sacred fire as ink, it unleashes immense power that is far beyond the ordinary Mysterious Heavenly Spirit treasures, truly terrifying!¡±


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but be amazed. Even the existence of the Tiandu Emperor marveled at the power of the Blazing Flame Brush combined with the Blazing Sky Sacred Fire, showing just how powerful the Blazing Flame Brush could be when pushed to its limits.


    But obviously, the Tiandu Emperor didn¡¯t have the Blazing Sky Sacred Fire.


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Senior, if there is no Blazing Sky Sacred Fire, how can this Blazing Sky Brush be used?¡±


    ¡°How can it be used, it¡¯s useless,¡± the Tiandu Emperor shrugged. ¡°This is the main issue with this Xuan Tian treasure. However, to say that it has absolutely no use is a bit excessive. The Blazing Fire Brush has a wide range of uses, particularly in drawing prohibition formations and talisman scrolls, which can greatly increase their effectiveness and success rate.¡±


    Having said that, the Tiandu Emperor added, ¡°Apart from this, the only unique effect of the Blazing Fire Brush lies in its spatial functionality. When your martial arts cultivation has reached a high level, using this Blazing Fire Brush, you can tear through space itself. However, for you now, it is still too far away. So to put it simply, this Blazing Fire Brush is a treasure, but it¡¯s somewhat useless for you.¡±


    Yang Chen could not deny the Tiandu Emperor¡¯s words, but the essence lay in the ability to draw prohibition formations and talisman scrolls.


    What was the reason for him to notice the Blazing Fire Brush from the beginning?


    It was because of the need for some very special tools to draw talisman scrolls and prohibition formations.


    Such treasures are usually hard to come by, let alone the Blazing Fire Brush, which is a Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasure.


    The Tiandu Emperor probably thought it was nearly impossible to find the Blazing Sky Sacred Fire, which would make the Blazing Fire Brush quite useless, so he placed it together with these other treasures.


    Yang Chen pondered secretly.


    He soon had an idea, ¡°Senior, I choose this Blazing Fire Brush.¡±


    This choice made the Tiandu Emperor a bit puzzled about what was going on in Yang Chen¡¯s mind. He snorted, ¡°Kid, I wonder what you¡¯re thinking. Why do you always choose useless things?¡±


    What the Tiandu Emperor didn¡¯t understand was that Yang Chen¡¯s choice of the Blazing Fire Spirit Brush was not useless. The drawing of talisman scrolls was very demanding in terms of skillfulness, and given Yang Chen¡¯s limited time, he was not likely to waste too much time learning to draw talisman scrolls. That¡¯s when the effect of the Blazing Fire Spirit Brush would come into play.


    It can greatly increase the success rate of drawing talisman scrolls, which is simply a dream treasure for him, and something that¡¯s hard to find.


    Moreover, he still had the second key, which could offer him a chance for a third treasure selection. Since it¡¯s a rare opportunity, he was eager to pick this kind of treasure that could be missing tomorrow.


    Though the Tiandu Emperor was displeased, he could not decide Yang Chen¡¯s choice. He only asked, ¡°Kid, are you sure?¡±


    ¡°Senior, my mind is made up,¡± Yang Chen answered resolutely.


    With a dispirited tone, the Tiandu Emperor helped Yang Chen remove the prohibition.


    Yang Chen took the Blazing Fire Spirit Brush, his face filled with joy.


    At the same time, Jiang Caiying¡¯s choice also came to an end, as she said, ¡°Senior, I choose this treasure.¡±


    ¡°Oh? A Sea-breaking Sword?¡± The Tiandu Emperor was delighted, ¡°Little girl, it is true that your natural talent is no match for this kid, but your discerning eye is quite keen. This Sea-breaking Sword is indeed a proper treasure, much stronger than what that kid chose.¡±


    Jiang Caiying rolled her eyes, feeling indignant at the Tiandu Emperor¡¯s words that her talent was inferior to Yang Chen. However, recalling Yang Chen¡¯s demon-like record, she couldn¡¯t help but feel helpless as the Tiandu Emperor¡¯s words were undeniable and irrefutable.


    So, after Jiang Caiying chose the Sea-breaking Sword, Yang Chen also put the Blazing Fire Spirit Brush into his pocket.


    Soon after, he made some preparations and straightforwardly said, ¡°Senior, I have recovered and am ready. Please send me to the Eighth Challenge.¡±


    ¡°Are you prepared?¡± asked the Tiandu Emperor.


    Yang Chen nodded, ¡°Yes, Senior, I am already prepared.¡±


    Now that he had fully recovered, his true qi restored, and his Golden Claw injuries were almost healed, there was no reason not to take on the eighth challenge.


    At that moment, when he regained consciousness, the surroundings had changed.


    Yang Chen suddenly opened his eyes and found himself in a beautiful paradise with flowers, grass, and waterfalls.


    However, the occupants of this paradise were rather ordinary.


    Yang Chen looked carefully and saw three lion-faced, human-bodied demonic beasts.


    These three lion-faced, human-bodied demonic beasts were holding large knives in their hands, emitting a fierce aura and blood-red eyes. Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but mutter to himself, ¡°Mad Lion Demon Beasts?¡±

 Chapter 457 - Chapter 457: Chapter 454: Charging into the Ninth Level in Anger_1

    Chapter 457: Chapter 454: Charging into the Ninth Level in Anger_1


    Translator: 549690339


    Mad Lions are a very unique type of Demonic Beast among the lion pride.


    How to describe it¡­


    If one had to put it into words, they are mutated lions, and after mutation, they become even stronger than they were before mutation. They are called Mad Lions, born for battle. Their combat power is unimaginable.


    Now, Yang Chen faces three of them at once.


    And the Martial Arts Cultivation of each of these three heads has reached the second layer of the Yuan Martial Realm.


    Even a powerful person who has genuinely reached the second layer of the Yuan Martial Realm would have to retreat three times if they came here. But Yang Chen, with only half-step Yuan Martial Realm Cultivation, has to face these three Mad Lion Demonic Beasts and must compete with them to determine victory and defeat.


    This made Yang Chen sigh in distress.


    With his Half-step Yuan Martial Realm Cultivation, he faced formidable opponents while going through the Ten Despair Challenges. If his Martial Arts Cultivation were even higher, what kind of opponents would he encounter?


    It should be noted that the opponents in the Ten Despair Challenges are entirely decided by one¡¯s own Martial Arts Cultivation.


    With this in mind, Yang Chen knew that there was no room for fluke and gradually made his gaze determined.


    The three Mad Lion Demonic Beasts were not the kind of Demonic Beasts that liked to talk. The moment they saw Yang Chen, they charged towards him without any explanation, and in front of him was an extraordinarily powerful claw.


    Yang Chen quickly unfolded the Lightning Movement Technique to dodge, then summoned Golden Claw without any hesitation.


    By the time he summoned the Golden Claw, Yang Chen¡¯s intentions had become crystal clear.


    Quite simply, he wanted to use the Golden Claw to help him buy time and then use the Five Thunder Righteous Method!


    Yang Chen understood very well that when facing three Mad Lion Demonic Beasts with Martial Arts Cultivation much stronger than his own, hiding and withholding strength would be the most foolish choice. The best approach was to use their full strength without any reservation from the start.


    Half an hour later, in the blink of an eye.


    Now looking at what was once Paradise, it had been utterly destroyed, with ice and fire everywhere. Golden Claw was curled up in a miserable state, and Yang Chen was squatting on the ground, panting for breath and covered in sweat. It was not difficult to tell that he had just gone through a bitter battle.


    Indeed, during this half-hour, he really had fought bitterly.


    The old method originally used for the Seventh Challenge was obviously forced when it was applied in the Eighth Challenge.


    The strength of the three Mad Lion Demonic Beasts exceeded Yang Chen¡¯s expectations. With the Golden Claw¡¯s full resistance, Yang Chen had just barely managed to buy enough time. Even so, the Five Thunder Righteous Method still left the three Mad Lion Demonic Beasts with a breath left, failing to completely annihilate them.


    This exhausted both him and the Golden Claw, and it took the strength of nine bulls and two tigers to finally solve the three Mad Lion Demonic Beasts.


    Now that Yang Chen has recalled Golden Claw back into the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space, he almost had no thoughts for the Ninth Level. He mumbled to himself, ¡°Now that my True Qi is once again depleted, although I have elixirs to supplement the True Qi in my body, considering Golden Claw¡¯s injuries and the interval for using the Five Thunder Righteous Method, I don¡¯t stand a chance in the Ninth Level based on the growing difficulty of each level.¡±


    With that in mind, he could only shake his head, choose to give up, and continue waiting on the second floor.


    However, at this moment, Fishman Elder Yun Lu transmitted a message from within the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space.


    ¡°What? Elder Yun Lu, do you have a way?¡± Yang Chen suddenly exclaimed.


    Yes, Elder Yun Lu didn¡¯t send this message for any other reason but because she seemed to have some unique methods.


    This made Yang Chen overjoyed and said, ¡°Elder Yun Lu, what¡¯s your plan? Let¡¯s hear it.¡±


    Elder Yun Lu spoke warmly and cordially, ¡°Young Master, the fact that I have this method is entirely credited to your Ancient Spirit Flower. After taking a petal of the Ancient Spirit Flower, my memory inheritance was unlocked, allowing me to gain control of a large amount of inherited memories within our tribe.¡±


    ¡°Oh? How much did you unlock?¡± Yang Chen asked curiously.


    ¡°Well, it¡¯s hard for me to explain, but based on my judgment, this inherited memory has only been unlocked in part. To unlock it all, I¡¯m afraid there¡¯s still some way to go. We can only wait for opportunities in the future, or we might unlock them by living longer.¡± Yun Lu sighed lightly.


    Yang Chen wasn¡¯t discouraged about this and laughed, ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter. However much we can unlock is good enough. You, Fishpeople Tribe, just do your best. So, with the memory inheritance unlocked this time, your tribe must have gained quite a few good things, right?¡±


    ¡°Of course, our tribe¡¯s inherited memories are vast and cover all aspects. It will take a long time to digest the memories unlocked this time alone. The reason I digested them so quickly is because of my high Divine Soul accomplishment.¡±


    Yun Lu transmitted her amiable voice, ¡°We¡¯ve unlocked many things related to elixirs, prohibitions, and many other pathways. Moreover, it¡¯s worth mentioning that my Divine Soul Power has also improved from the True Martial Realm to the Earth Martial Realm, and I have also mastered some secret techniques related to Divine Soul, specializing in attacking the enemy¡¯s soul!¡±


    ¡°Oh? That¡¯s great news.¡± Yang Chen was delighted, ¡°If that¡¯s the case, you can help me in the next challenge.¡±


    If the Divine Soul Power of the Earth Martial Realm was enough to help him, then it would be the perfect assistant for him.


    This assistant shouldn¡¯t be wasted by not using it.


    ¡°I realized this myself, so I hurriedly came to help Young Master. With Yun Lu¡¯s help, the Ninth Challenge won¡¯t be a problem for Young Master.¡± Yun Lu said gently.


    ¡°Great, Senior Yun Lu, let¡¯s tackle the next challenge together.¡± Yang Chen laughed heartily.


    At the same time, the Tiandu Emperor¡¯s voice also sounded, ¡°Yang Chen, what do you think, will you break through or not?¡±


    ¡°Senior Tiandu, I¡¯ve decided to tackle the Ninth Level,¡± Yang Chen said.


    ¡°Are you sure? With your current state, going for the Ninth Challenge might be a bit forced.¡± The Tiandu Emperor added a few more words.


    He didn¡¯t know about Yun Lu¡¯s situation, and Yang Chen didn¡¯t explain either. He just said, ¡°Senior, my junior self still has some confidence.¡±


    ¡°Alright, since you have confidence, I won¡¯t say anything more. Off you go.¡± The Tiandu Emperor¡¯s voice fell, and the surrounding scene instantly changed.


    The scenery went from the original Paradise to a dark, burning hell with howling ghosts and wolves all around, filled with screams. No, this wasn¡¯t hell; it was more of a battlefield. A terrifying battlefield that made one¡¯s heart tremble.


    Yang Chen¡¯s eyes focused and in the blink of an eye, he saw a green-robed woman glowing all over in this hell-like battlefield. The woman¡¯s clothes were covered in eyes, making her look bizarre, but once he saw her beautiful appearance, he completely forgot about her strange outfit.

 Chapter 458 - Chapter 458: Chapter 455: Seven-colored Peacock_1

    Chapter 458: Chapter 455: Seven-colored Peacock_1


    Translator: 549690339


    Yang Chen wouldn¡¯t let his guard down just because the woman was beautiful, and in fact, Tiandu Emperor wouldn¡¯t allow him to do so either.


    ¡°Kid, don¡¯t let her beauty cause you to drop your guard. Hehe, she is a seven-colored peacock, a strange demonic beast ranked 56th in the monster power rankings. Oh, her martial arts cultivation has reached the fourth level of the Origin Martial Realm!¡± Tiandu Emperor casually reminded him, then fell silent.


    Yang Chen felt helpless.


    Origin Martial Realm Fourth Level.


    Is this a joke?


    The key point is that this seven-colored peacock is an odd demonic beast among the monster power rankings.


    Monster power rankings¡­


    This is a name that makes humans shudder.


    Although he hadn¡¯t experienced the wars of the past, the ancient books had recorded everything clearly. The Icefield Demon Elephant, Night Wolf, and others were just common demonic beasts of the demon beast clan, not to mention the Mad Lion Demon Beast, which was also quite ordinary but just slightly mutated.


    There were many stronger than them.


    However, even so, they could not enter the monster power rankings.


    Demonic beasts that could enter the monster power rankings were very special breeds!


    How to explain it?


    For example, the top few, such as True Dragon, Sky Phoenix, Qilin, and other divine beasts.


    Black Mountain Cloudy Bear was also on the list.


    The list recorded some terrifyingly powerful demonic beasts. During the war between demonic beasts and humans, every time these beasts took action, they would cause heavy casualties among humans. It was very difficult to gain any advantage, no matter how much was sacrificed.


    One could say that facing the demonic beasts on the monster power ranking alone was almost hopeless during the ancient times unless they were extremely powerful beings.


    But now, not only did he have to face the seven-colored peacock alone, but he also had his martial arts cultivation suppressed.


    This was simply deadly.


    While Yang Chen sighed, the seven-colored peacock stared at him with beautiful big eyes and said with a smile, ¡°It¡¯s been many years since I¡¯ve seen a human. You humans do have such fair and lovely skin. Little guy, why don¡¯t you let me eat you and be a good supplement for me?¡±


    ¡°Young Master, be careful. This seven-colored peacock is especially fond of devouring humans. For her, humans are excellent tonic. Back then, countless powerful ones had fallen into her hands.¡± Yun Lu reminded Yang Chen urgently, fearing that he would suffer any loss.


    At this moment, Yang Chen also recalled the divine powers of the seven-colored peacock. Its most powerful divine power was devouring. There was almost nothing in the world that the seven-colored peacock couldn¡¯t eat. If its Martial Arts Cultivation grew stronger, even a continent could theoretically be devoured by the seven-colored peacock.


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but be on guard. He didn¡¯t want to be eaten by the seven-colored peacock. There had been no cases of someone surviving after being eaten by the seven-colored peacock in the past.


    ¡°Little guy, if you don¡¯t speak up, I¡¯ll take your silence as agreement.¡± The seven-colored peacock giggled.


    Yang Chen lazily said, ¡°Senior Peacock, I¡¯m afraid I cannot indulge in such a pleasure.¡±


    ¡°Let me think, when you humans face me, you shouldn¡¯t be as calm as you are now. Either you fight, or you run away in a panic. Since you¡¯re still standing here, you must have some tricks up your sleeve. Hehehe, I like men with ideas. I just wonder what kind of schemes you¡¯re hiding in your heart.¡± The seven-colored peacock smiled.Yang Chen narrowed his eyes, didn¡¯t expect the Seven-colored Peacock to guess so accurately. With this thought, he no longer hid anything and directly transmitted his voice: ¡°Senior Yun Lu, let¡¯s get started.¡±


    ¡°Yun Lu¡­Who is Yun Lu? You¡¯ve been communicating with someone all this time¡­¡± The words of the Seven-colored Peacock were cut off as its body suddenly stiffened.


    ¡°Young Master, it¡¯s done.¡± Yun Lu said.


    Yang Chen was now quite shocked.


    Good heavens!


    What kind of divine power does this Seven-colored Peacock possess that it can intercept his communication with Yun Lu? As recorded in the ancient books, the strange demon beasts on the Demon Battle Power Ranking are indeed not easy to deal with, each extraordinary in its own right.


    ¡°Young Master, you need to hurry. I¡­ I don¡¯t think I can hold her for much longer.¡± Yun Lu gritted her teeth, seemingly in great pain.


    These words startled Yang Chen: ¡°What, with your Divine Soul Power of the Earth Martial Realm, you¡¯re actually having so much difficulty holding a Seven-colored Peacock at the Yuanwu Realm Fourth Layer?¡±


    Yang Chen was amazed.


    He could feel the Seven-colored Peacock trying to break free from Yun Lu¡¯s soul restraint.


    This soul restraint that spans a major realm can still be shaken autonomously by the Seven-colored Peacock and even resist it. Moreover, Yun Lu seems unable to hold it much longer. If it were an ordinary person, they would have already given in to Yun Lu¡¯s control.


    Where could Yang Chen hesitate? He quickly pulled out the only means he had left, the God Piercing Nail.


    The Five Thunder Righteous Method couldn¡¯t be used for now because it couldn¡¯t connect with the Heavenly Thunder Origin and the connection time would be too long. Yun Lu¡¯s soul restraint obviously wouldn¡¯t last that long, so he could only use the God Piercing Nail.


    Fortunately, in the current situation, the God Piercing Nail could provide him with an aim!


    ¡°Where should I aim? The weak point of this Seven-colored Peacock is¡­right, it¡¯s her ****, it¡¯s said that there is an eye on the **** of a Seven-colored Peacock. If I can shatter that eye on her ****, the Seven-colored Peacock will definitely die!¡± Yang Chen made up his mind.


    Suddenly, there was a swooshing sound.


    Splash, the God Piercing Nail disappeared at an extremely fast speed, instantly entering the **** of the Seven-colored Peacock.


    Following that, the **** of the Seven-colored Peacock shone with a flickering light¡­


    ¡°Ahhh, you human thief, you, you actually have a divine soul power comparable to the Earth Martial Realm. I¡¯m not satisfied, I can¡¯t accept this.¡± The Seven-colored Peacock twisted its body, gnashing its teeth and claws while showing a resentful expression in its words, but soon, its body turned into flying ashes and vanished completely.


    This made Yang Chen let out a sigh of relief.


    It was truly dangerous. If it weren¡¯t for Yun Lu¡¯s help and the distinct weakness of the Seven-colored Peacock, he would have never passed the ninth level.


    There was too much of a difference in Martial Arts Cultivation. The Seven-colored Peacock could shake the divine soul of the Earth Martial Realm. In the face of the Peacock, Yang Chen had almost no chance of winning without the help of Yun Lu¡¯s divine soul. With Yun Lu¡¯s divine soul¡¯s help, his God Piercing Nail couldn¡¯t even aim properly. Even if he could aim, he believed that the Seven-colored Peacock would definitely dodge it.


    Or, if the Seven-colored Peacock didn¡¯t have that weakness with the **** eye, he would certainly lose.


    Because the God Piercing Nail would be useless.


    ¡°Anyhow, we¡¯ve won. Moreover, it seems that the Tiandu Senior who created all this has by default allowed the later generations to use some cunning methods.¡± Yang Chen smiled bitterly. Indeed, without resorting to tricks, how could he possibly win?

 Chapter 459 - Chapter 459: Chapter 456: Purple-eyed Demon Monkey_1

    Chapter 459: Chapter 456: Purple-eyed Demon Monkey_1


    Translator: 549690339


    Tiandu Emperor once said that as long as one can pass the trials, any method can be used. It seems that his words are meant to convey a principle to these geniuses ¨C when facing demonic beasts that are not of their own clan, they must use whatever means necessary, and there is no method that can¡¯t be used against enemies.


    As long as they can win and defeat their enemies, anything goes.


    Upon careful consideration, Yang Chen agreed.


    When the Demon Beast Clan faced humans in the past, did they reason with humans? They must have used all kinds of conspiracies and underhand tactics. As they were not of the same clan, there was no need to talk about any Dao intent.


    It¡¯s the same when humans encounter demonic beasts. What can you reason with them? Any means are acceptable as long as they can win.


    Yang Chen gradually understood the deeper meaning behind Tiandu Emperor creating the Ten Despair Challenges. These nearly impossible levels are designed to stimulate the potential and various methods of future generations.


    ¡°Yang Chen, the tenth level is next,¡± Tiandu Emperor slowly said. ¡°To be honest, with your current state, you have almost no chance of winning. Are you sure you want to try?¡±


    ¡°Senior, let¡¯s give it a try. We must know where we lose even if we lose,¡± Yang Chen replied.


    He still wanted to go all out and give it a try.


    Yun Lu¡¯s Divine Soul Power has reached the Earth Martial Realm, and he doesn¡¯t believe that the opponent in the tenth level will be more demonic than the Seven-colored Peacock and can ignore the pressure of the Divine Soul. As long as the Divine Soul power of the rainbow is effective, there is no reason why his God Piercing Nail can¡¯t be tested.


    The moment Tiandu Emperor heard that Yang Chen was willing to try, the scenery around them changed once again.


    With this change, Yang Chen suddenly felt his heart sway.


    Because this space is an even more intense battlefield than the ninth level!


    Yes, this is a battlefield.


    He seemed to hear the sounds of battles and collisions coming from the sky, the distant horizon, and all directions, though he was unsure if they were real or not. However, these were not the most significant concerns. The most important scene was the bloody landscape in front of him, which was breathtaking and despairing.


    Even Yang Chen, who considered himself emotionally strong, couldn¡¯t help but gasp at this sight.


    Corpses covered the ground, seemingly piled into mountains of bodies.


    Blood flowed like a river, all human corpses and blood.


    Martial artists wearing different clothes lay on the ground, looking terrifying.


    In the center of this river of blood stood a monkey that looked very similar to a human in size. It wore an armor and was covered in fluffy hair. Its eyes exuded purple flames and its mouth revealed a ferocious smile.


    ¡°Purple-eyed Demon Monkey?¡± Yang Chen stared in shock at this demonic monkey and immediately yelled, ¡°Yun Lu, quickly, use your Divine Soul Power to bind it!¡±


    He dared not waste even a split second, feeling tens to hundreds of times more nervous than when he had faced the Seven-colored Peacock.


    Was Tiandu Emperor playing with him?


    Ranked among the top twenty in the Demon Battle Power Ranking, the Purple-eyed Demon Monkey was an incredibly powerful and ruthless being. Once it reached maturity, just like the Black Mountain Black Bear, it dared to challenge even the True Dragon Sky Phoenix. This demon monkey was notoriously hard to control and was one of the strongest battle-type demonic beasts.


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t be careless.


    Most importantly, the Martial Arts Cultivation of this Purple-eyed Demon Monkey had reached the Sixth Level of Origin Martial Realm.


    It was the same as Jiang Caiying¡¯s cultivation level.Is this a joke?


    Although the Purple-eyed Demon Monkey and Jiang Caiying both had the Sixth Level of the Origin Martial Realm, Yang Chen was certain that even a hundred Jiang Caiyings couldn¡¯t defeat this Purple-Eyed Demon Monkey. The only thing he could do was to let Yun Lu use her overbearing divine soul power to suppress the Demon Monkey, and then find an opportunity.


    Seeing Yang Chen so tense, Yun Lu naturally knew that the Purple-eyed Demon Monkey was extraordinary, and immediately sent out her divine soul to try to interfere with the Demon Monkey.


    However, when Yun Lu¡¯s divine soul reached the Purple-eyed Demon Monkey, she was struck with fear: ¡°Young master, no, something¡¯s not right¡­ My divine soul has no effect on this Purple-eyed Demon Monkey at all.¡±


    The Purple-eyed Demon Monkey licked its lips at this moment as if it had noticed some minor movements from Yang Chen. It sneered coldly.


    The next moment, it suddenly disappeared from its original position and reappeared beside Yang Chen.


    ¡°Young Master, be careful.¡± Yun Lu roared.


    Yang Chen also knew to be careful, but it was already too late to dodge.


    Very strong.


    Too strong.


    This Purple-eyed Demon Monkey was as strong as it was impossible to beat.


    He didn¡¯t even have time to react, and the Demon Monkey had already arrived. What could he do now? Was he really going to die at this tenth level?


    Just as he was in turmoil, suddenly, the Purple-eyed Demon Monkey disappeared.


    Vanishing in thin air.


    Yang Chen was drenched with cold sweat, looking at the empty space in front of him, he knew it must be due to the Tiandu Emperor. He said, ¡°Thank you, senior.¡±


    ¡°Hmph, kid, now you know how powerful this tenth level is. As I said, it is impossible for you to pass it in your current state; why would I deceive you?¡± Tiandu Emperor said in a leisurely manner.


    ¡°Senior, even at my peak, I guess I would have no chance of winning against the Purple-eyed Demon Monkey,¡± said Yang Chen with a bitter smile.


    Tiandu Emperor lazily said, ¡°How to win is for you youngsters to worry about. I¡¯ve said it before, if you want good fortune, you must win. If you win, you¡¯ll get good fortune, if you can¡¯t win, then don¡¯t talk so much.¡±


    Yang Chen sighed. The Tiandu Emperor was right; these rules are human-made, and he had no grounds to argue.


    However, he was very curious, ¡°Senior, what is going on with this Purple-eyed Demon Monkey? Why is the divine soul of Fishman Elder from my tribe unable to interfere with it at all? It doesn¡¯t make any sense.¡±


    ¡°Hmm, are you curious about this? It¡¯s true that the divine soul of your Fishman Elder, being in the Earth Martial Realm, should be more than enough to interfere with beings of the True Martial Realm. The fact that it couldn¡¯t interfere with this Purple-eyed Demon Monkey is indeed theoretically unexplainable.¡± Tiandu Emperor laughed.


    ¡°So, what¡¯s the explanation?¡± Yang Chen asked, puzzled.


    ¡°It¡¯s because the Martial Arts Cultivation of this Purple-eyed Demon Monkey back then almost surpassed mine,¡± Tiandu Emperor said with a sigh.


    Shocked, Yang Chen stood in place, speechless.


    Tiandu Emperor was really too much.


    What the hell! This Purple-eyed Demon Monkey¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation almost surpassed you back then, and you have me fight it?


    Tiandu Emperor chuckled, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I have suppressed this Purple-eyed Demon Monkey¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation, so when it¡¯s your enemy, its Martial Cultivation is only at the Sixth Level of the Origin Martial Realm. Similarly, each challenger will face this Purple-Eyed Demon Monkey at their tenth level, but I will unseal the Purple-Eyed Demon Monkey¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation based on the challenger¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation.¡±

 Chapter 460 - Chapter 460: Chapter 457: Jiang Caiying’s Danger_1

    Chapter 460: Chapter 457: Jiang Caiying¡¯s Danger_1


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°Of course, the Purple-eyed Demon Monkey was indeed very strong back then. Although its martial arts strength was suppressed by my prohibitions, it¡¯s obviously delusional to think of defeating it with a mere divine soul realm.¡± The Tiandu Emperor chuckled, ¡°The Divine Soul level of your Fishman Elder in the Earth Martial Realm is not bad either, but it still falls short when facing this purple-eyed demon monkey. To be able to interfere with it, you would have to have martial arts cultivation considerably stronger than mine.¡±


    Yang Chen was now bewildered.


    How should he fight this?


    That¡¯s right, even if the martial arts cultivation of the Purple-eyed Demon Monkey was suppressed to the Sixth Level of Origin Martial Realm, and it was at the same level as himself, the Half-step Yuan Martial Realm, it wouldn¡¯t be easy to win. Why? Because how many years has this Purple-eyed Demon Monkey been alive? Back when it was at the same realm as the Tiandu Emperor, it was still not something he could defeat even if it was bound in every way.


    The gap in their true realms was too vast.


    With this realization, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but sigh: ¡°Senior, how could I possibly win the tenth level?¡±


    Whether in any of the previous levels, no matter how outrageous the difficulty, he possessed confidence and a grasp of the situation. Even when he encountered the Seven-colored Peacock in the ninth level, he could still maintain his calm. However, in the tenth level, his opponent turned out to be a Purple-eyed Demon Monkey that had lived for countless years. How could he fight this?


    Listening to Yang Chen¡¯s words, the Tiandu Emperor slowly replied, ¡°Yang Chen, it¡¯s not strange for you to think this way. But have you looked around? Although the battlefield scene here is simulated by me, it did indeed happen in the past. Go on, move forward and see for yourself. I have already transferred the Purple-eyed Demon Monkey to another spatial dimension.¡±


    Yang Chen hesitated for a moment, unsure of the meaning behind the Tiandu Emperor¡¯s words, but still looked forward.


    As he walked forward and observed, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but feel shocked.


    Wars were being fought everywhere, with numerous martial artists and demonic beasts battling until they were covered in blood. The sky was a dark mass, and corpses fell from it as life became as worthless as grass here.


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but gasp for breath.


    ¡°Do you see?¡± The Tiandu Emperor¡¯s tone was stern, ¡°You¡¯re exceptional, and if you hadn¡¯t made it to the tenth level, I wouldn¡¯t even bother telling you all this. But you possess ability, which I appreciate, and that¡¯s why I¡¯m telling you this.¡±


    ¡°The war between humans and demonic beasts in those years is something the later generations living in peace and ease, like you, could never imagine.¡±


    With his stern tone, the Tiandu Emperor continued, ¡°At that time, the demonic beasts had taken over nearly half of the human territories. Humans lived in fear every day, uncertain of their lives. They tried everything to counter the enemy but struggled to drive out the great army of demonic beasts from their homes. Scenes like these happened almost daily in different places, and it was at a time like this when I encountered this Purple-eyed Demon Monkey when entering the tenth level.¡±


    ¡°Do you have any idea how heavy a price I paid? My loyal subordinates were severely wounded, and I almost had to use all my trump cards just to barely capture this Purple-eyed Demon Monkey. With the use of prohibitions, I trapped it forever in the cage I created.¡±


    Yang Chen imagined the scene at that time, swallowing hard.


    Although he had lived for two lifetimes, he was still a young man, and couldn¡¯t comprehend the wars that the Tiandu Emperor had experienced.


    The pain and foresight of the Tiandu Emperor were difficult for most people to imagine.


    ¡°You must be thinking that since I barely managed to capture this demon monkey, there¡¯s no way someone as young as you could do it now,¡± the Tiandu Emperor said slowly.


    Yang Chen felt a bit embarrassed since this indeed crossed his mind.


    However, the Tiandu Emperor didn¡¯t seem to blame him, as this was a normal human reaction.


    He sighed sorrowfully, ¡°Have you ever thought that if the generations to come continue to harbor such thoughts, who will protect the human territories in the future? It took so much effort for humans back then to finally drive the demon beast clan out of their lands. If humans don¡¯t keep moving forward, how will they deal with the demonic beasts if they attack again? The seal won¡¯t last forever, and it will eventually fail. The humans up to now may not have even recovered their vitality since then.¡±


    ¡°If humans still have the mindset of not attempting something they think is impossible to accomplish, then when the demonic beasts come, humans will eventually be obliterated. Many people find it hard to believe that it¡¯s possible to kill a demon beast beyond one¡¯s level, but I¡¯m telling you, that¡¯s how the demonic beasts killed humans back then.¡±


    Yang Chen suddenly understood the profound meaning in the Tiandu Emperor¡¯s words.


    Right, if humans have always been so conservative, thinking that it¡¯s impossible to achieve something and therefore refuse to attempt it, then when the demonic beasts invade, what changes would there be in the human race compared to the past thousands of years?


    There would be none at all.


    The Tiandu Emperor spoke loudly, ¡°You may think the rules I set for this challenge are very harsh, but Yang Chen, have you ever considered that you cannot predict what kind of enemy you will face when the demonic beasts invade the human territories in the future? When you encounter a Purple-eyed Demon Monkey much stronger than yourself in martial arts cultivation, can you still reason with it?¡±


    Yang Chen suddenly realized, ¡°Senior, I¡¯m just now understanding the deep meaning behind the Ten Despair Challenges you created.¡±


    With a touch of vicissitude, the Tiandu Emperor said, ¡°Though the Ten Despair Challenges are difficult, they are my attempt to tap into your potential. The greatest advantage humans have over demonic beasts is their potential. If the potential of humans can be tapped, they may not be afraid of the demonic beasts in the future.¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen, for you right now, defeating this Purple-eyed Demon Monkey is indeed impossible. As for how to defeat it, I don¡¯t know either and can¡¯t help you, neither can I provide you with any methods. It¡¯s all up to you to think and solve it yourself. I won¡¯t blame you if you fail, but I hope to see you use all your means to defeat this Purple-eyed Demon Monkey.¡±


    Killing the Purple-eyed Demon Monkey was not an option, and their martial arts cultivation was nearly equal, but defeating it would be enough.


    Yang Chen closed his eyes and said firmly, ¡°Senior, I understand. Please send me back. I will try every means to defeat this Purple-eyed Demon Monkey.¡±


    ¡°Good, I will send you back now.¡±


    In the blink of an eye, Yang Chen was back on the second floor.


    However, upon returning to the second floor, Yang Chen rubbed his brows as Jiang Caiying¡¯s situation seemed to be not very good at the moment.


    In the second floor, two people appeared at some point. These two were none other than the Black Dragon Sect disciples mentioned by Jiang Caiying and another person of unknown origins. They joined forces, leaving Jiang Caiying with no choice but to defend with all her might.


    What should he say¡­


    They were targeting his ally.

 Chapter 461 - Chapter 461: Chapter 458: A New Round of Challengers_1

    Chapter 461: Chapter 458: A New Round of Challengers_1


    Translator: 549690339


    Failure in the first round of challenge doesn¡¯t mean failure in the second one for some geniuses, as they have already gained understanding of the levels and what they need to do.


    Therefore, it¡¯s normal for new faces to appear in the second layer.


    Although he wasn¡¯t certain of the identities of these two individuals, he pretty much guessed what had happened just by seeing them attacking Jiang Caiying. Most likely, the two of them broke through the fifth level not long ago and entered this second layer.


    Upon seeing Jiang Caiying alone, they naturally harbored ill intentions and wanted to snatch the treasures she had already chosen. After all, an extra chance to choose from the Emperor¡¯s treasure meant gaining more items, and no one would ignore that.


    Not to mention, the martial arts cultivation of the Black Dragon Sect¡¯s top genius Yu Feilong is on par with Jiang Caiying, and the other person who attacked together with him, although Yang Chen doesn¡¯t know who he is, has also reached the high level of the Yuanwu Realm Fifth Layer.


    With such strength, it would be difficult for Jiang Caiying to withstand the two-on-one attack.


    There was nothing to be done about it, as the Tiandu Emperor turned a blind eye to this situation. It was a loophole in the rules, and the Tiandu Emperor never prohibited these geniuses from slaying each other. On the contrary, the Tiandu Emperor was happy to push these geniuses to their limits through death.


    Jiang Caiying was now at a disadvantage, and seeing this, Yang Chen had to act immediately without any hesitation.


    ¡°Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm!¡± Yang Chen suddenly slapped out.


    Immediately afterward, a shadow of a virtual palm gradually grew larger and larger. Soon after, it bombarded out forcefully.


    ¡°Huh?¡±


    Yu Feilong and his companion Zhang Xing, who had such high martial arts cultivation, naturally noticed Yang Chen¡¯s sudden appearance. However, even though Yang Chen was a demon, his strength was only at the Half-step Yuan Martial Realm, far below them, and they didn¡¯t think he could pose any significant threat.


    However, when they saw Yang Chen using the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm, their thoughts began to waver and change.


    It was evident that Yang Chen was not someone to be trifled with.


    At the very least, the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm wasn¡¯t a fatal threat to them, but it was enough to threaten them.


    ¡°Zhang Xing, you deal with this palm force, I¡¯m suppressing Jiang Caiying now and can¡¯t afford to be interrupted. Stall this surnamed Yang for me for a while, and I¡¯ll be able to take her down,¡± Yu Feilong ordered in a low voice.


    The two of them had severely injured Jiang Caiying when they attacked just now. Now even if one of them retreated and he attacked alone, it would still be enough to defeat Jiang Caiying.


    However, while the two of them were thinking this way, Yang Chen definitely wouldn¡¯t let them achieve their goals.


    If Jiang Caiying was defeated, he would be in trouble next.


    With his current strength, facing a master of the Yuanwu Realm Fifth or Sixth Layer, self-defense wouldn¡¯t be a problem. After all, he was different from dealing with demonic beasts; he could use his methods without restraint. However, once he had to deal with two people, it would become difficult for him. Even if he used all his means, he might not necessarily win.


    Protecting Jiang Caiying was imperative.


    The next moment, he roared out with his powerful voice, directly launching his killer move Mountain God Roar.


    With the Mountain God Roar unleashed, the sound echoed throughout the entire space, its power amplified by the confined area. Yu Feilong and Zhang Xing¡¯s faces changed slightly, evidently suffering some injury, making them look even more miserable when dealing with the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm.


    Yang Chen knew very well that it was unlikely to defeat the two with the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm.


    However, he didn¡¯t expect to solve these two people so swiftly. Instead, he leapt over to Jiang Caiying, standing together with her first.


    Compared to her heyday, Jiang Caiying¡¯s face was extremely pale at this moment, and she had obviously suffered no small injury during the previous fight.


    ¡°Is Miss Jiang alright?¡± Yang Chen asked.


    Jiang Caiying took a deep breath, and her breath revealed her unstable Qi. Even without words, Yang Chen knew that her situation was bad.


    Yang Chen laughed in his heart and waved his hand to grab two elixirs. He then quickly put them into Jiang Caiying¡¯s mouth without waiting for her to speak.


    As the medicine entered her body, Jiang Caiying¡¯s complexion improved, and her lips regained some color. ¡°Yang Chen, thank you.¡±


    She didn¡¯t expect Yang Chen to have some healing holy medicine with him. With the medicine, her injuries recovered much faster. Her injuries healed by three to four parts in just a blink of an eye, and it wasn¡¯t difficult for her to recover completely.


    How would she know that Yang Chen, as an alchemist, had dabbled extensively in the Pill Doctor¡¯s Way, and these healing holy medicines were refined by him in his spare time. Unexpectedly, they came in handy at this moment.


    With Jiang Caiying there, the two of them together wouldn¡¯t really be afraid of Yu Feilong and Zhang Xing.


    ¡°Miss Jiang, there¡¯s no need to thank me. Since we are allies, we must naturally do what allies should do. By the way, what¡¯s the story with these two?¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but ask.


    Jiang Caiying listened to his words, her expression turned cold, and then she sighed: ¡°Yu Feilong and Zhang Xing arrived here almost at the same time after breaking through the fifth level. At first they were well-behaved, but after hearing about the Tiandu Emperor¡¯s treasure-selection, they became greedy and wanted my treasures, planning to attack me. Hmph!¡±


    Resentment covered Jiang Caiying¡¯s pretty face.


    Yang Chen nodded secretly, as the process was almost exactly as he had guessed.


    Seeing Jiang Caiying¡¯s angry face, both Yu Feilong and Zhang Xing felt ashamed. After all, it was a disgraceful act for them to deal with a girl.


    The key point was that they did it but didn¡¯t succeed, which made it even more embarrassing.


    However, Yu Feilong didn¡¯t care about losing face now and shouted, ¡°Yang Chen, I am a disciple of the Black Dragon Sect, and I believe that with your excellence in North Mountain County, you must have heard of the Black Dragon Sect from your elders. I advise you to weigh your own abilities before trying to play the hero. Some forces and people are not to be messed with.¡±


    ¡°Brother Yu, why be polite with them?¡± Zhang Xing sneered, ¡°Just kill these two, and it¡¯ll be over.¡±


    Yu Feilong¡¯s expression flickered with displeasure. Zhang Xing was a top genius affiliated with their Black Dragon Sect and had accompanied him for the purpose of aiding him. He didn¡¯t want to reprimand Zhang Xing directly, but he couldn¡¯t help but curse silently.


    If it was so easy to kill the two, would it be his turn to talk? Yang Chen¡¯s move just now seemed simple, but did you manage to solve it?


    Yu Feilong was very realistic. Even though Yang Chen¡¯s martial arts cultivation was not high ¨C only at the Half-step Yuan Martial Realm ¨C theoretically, he should be able to defeat Yang Chen at any time. However, Yang Chen¡¯s moves from just now were not to be underestimated.

 Chapter 462 - Chapter 462: Chapter 459: Obtaining Materials_1

    Chapter 462: Chapter 459: Obtaining Materials_1


    Translator: 549690339


    What was Yang Chen¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation level? With the Mountain God Roar combined with the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm, his half-step Origin Martial Realm Cultivation was enough to force the two of them to defend themselves. It seemed that even his casual attack was this powerful, if he had fought seriously, Yang Chen might not have been much worse.


    However, despite Yu Feilong thinking of this, he wasn¡¯t ready to lose his momentum. He threatened Yang Chen while staring straight at him, trying to see if Yang Chen would submit.


    Obviously, Yang Chen was not the type to easily give in.


    He yawned lazily and then said nonchalantly, ¡°I¡¯m afraid I¡¯ll disappoint Brother Yu. As long as you don¡¯t harm me, your ally, I won¡¯t provoke you.¡±


    ¡°Hmph, Yang Chen, what¡¯s the point of this? Playing the hero, saving the beauty? Allure of a pretty face? If you want some pretty girls, our Black Dragon Sect has plenty. With your talent, if you join the Black Dragon Sect, women will take the initiative to throw themselves into your arms. Why bother getting yourself in trouble for just one girl?¡± Yu Feilong scolded.


    Jiang Caiying listened, anger surging in her heart, wishing she could kill Yu Feilong on the spot, but she simply lacked the strength.


    Moreover, Yu Feilong was indeed right.


    Why did Yang Chen help her? Just because of their loose Master-disciple relationship?


    This relationship was not solid, after all, if she died and Yang Chen left, how would her Master know what had happened in the Secret Realm?


    However, she forgot that they were now in the same boat, and how could Yang Chen dare to abandon her?


    Yu Feilong laughed, ¡°Brother Yang Chen, as long as you ignore Jiang Caiying¡¯s affairs now, I, Yu Feilong, will definitely thank you later.¡±


    ¡°I appreciate your kindness, Brother Yu, but¡­ if I truly ignore Miss Jiang now, her fate later would probably be a lesson for me.¡± Yang Chen remained calm, having figured out Yu Feilong¡¯s intentions from the start.


    Did he think he was a fool?


    How could he not guess what Yu Feilong was thinking?


    Jiang Caiying shivered, watching as Yang Chen deftly rendered Yu Feilong speechless. Her heart was slightly moved and she couldn¡¯t help but waver.


    Yu Feilong¡¯s face changed slightly, and he narrowed his eyes as he stared straight at Yang Chen, ¡°Yang Chen, are you really planning to go against our Black Dragon Sect?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m not going against your Black Dragon Sect, but your Black Dragon Sect is making it difficult for me, Yang Chen. Of course, if your Black Dragon Sect really intends to push people too far, I, Yang Chen, wouldn¡¯t mind playing along. Rest assured, I promise Miss Jiang, if you must take action, I, Yang Chen, will not sit idly by.¡± Yang Chen spoke slowly.


    At the same time Yang Chen was speaking, Jiang Caiying¡¯s injuries had mostly recovered, and she released her True Qi.


    Seeing this, Yu Feilong and Zhang Xing exchanged glances and communicated with each other via sound transmission.


    ¡°Brother Yu, what should we do now? In my opinion, Yang Chen is just at the half-step Origin Martial Realm. If we really fight two-on-two, humph, can these two, one injured and one weak, really turn the tables?¡± Zhang Xing said.


    Yu Feilong was initially planning to agree, but upon further consideration, he could only say, ¡°Forget it, Jiang Caiying¡¯s injuries have healed quite a bit, and moreover, I always find Yang Chen very strange. For now, I don¡¯t want to reveal my cards to him.¡±


    ¡°So we¡¯re just going to let this matter go? If Jiang Caiying¡¯s Master finds out about this¡­she¡¯s simply crazy,¡± Zhang Xing¡¯s face changed slightly.


    ¡°No matter how powerful she is, would she dare to provoke our Black Dragon Sect?¡± Yu Feilong said disdainfully.


    Jiang Caiying¡¯s Master may be powerful, but in the face of the Black Dragon Sect, she still had to bow her head.


    However, Zhang Xing became more annoyed.


    Indeed, you have the Black Dragon Sect backing you and have nothing to worry about.


    But I, Zhang Xing, don¡¯t have your Black Dragon Sect¡¯s powerful background.


    Wouldn¡¯t Jiang Caiying¡¯s Master dare to provoke the Black Dragon Sect, but not dare to provoke me?


    Yu Feilong shrewdly noticed a hint of displeasure on Zhang Xing¡¯s face, afraid that Zhang Xing would leave and he would be alone, he quickly said, ¡°Our Black Dragon Sect has several disciples in charge of the keys, we¡¯ll contact them later and give this kid a taste of his own medicine. Not only for Jiang Caiying, but he¡¯ll also die with her.¡±


    Zhang Xing¡¯s expression eased a bit.


    Yu Feilong then stared fiercely at Yang Chen, ¡°In that case, Brother Yang Chen, we shall see what happens.¡±


    With that, Yu Feilong and Zhang Xing sat in a corner of the second floor space.


    Yang Chen and Jiang Caiying vigilantly watched the two, and when they saw that there was no intention to continue fighting, Yang Chen finally put his heart at ease.


    As Jiang Caiying¡¯s injuries were also mostly healed, Yang Chen began to shift his thoughts back to the matter of passing the tenth floor.


    The Purple-eyed Demon Monkey was indeed terrifyingly strong.


    ¡°How can I defeat that Purple-eyed Demon Monkey¡­¡± Yang Chen¡¯s thoughts raced, knowing that even if he went all out, he would have no chance at all to defeat the Purple-eyed Demon Monkey with their huge gap in Cultivation Level.


    The only possibility was to defeat the enemy with a powerful killing force in an instant!


    Such a fierce killing force, a God Piercing Nail might not be enough. It had to be the Five Thunder Righteous Method. But regrettably, this Five Thunder Righteous Method was too slow in gathering power. Although its power was sufficient, would the Purple-eyed Demon Monkey give him so much time to gather Sky Thunder?


    So, the Five Thunder Righteous Method definitely wouldn¡¯t work.


    The only method left was the Spirit-Talisman Martial Arts.


    ¡°With the astonishing power of the Spirit Talismans recorded in the Spirit-Talisman Martial Arts, there is still a good chance of defeating the Purple-eyed Demon Monkey. But the problem lies in the materials. To make these Spirit Talismans, the materials are insufficient.¡± Yang Chen frowned.


    He had spent a lot of Spirit Stones on materials just to practice making talismans at first.


    Although he now had the Blazing Flame Brush, which saved him a lot in practicing talisman-making, the problem of materials had not been resolved.


    ¡°Ah! That¡¯s right, I still have a key that can be exchanged for a chance. The numerous treasures left by the Tiandu Emperor contain some high-level materials. These materials can help me make talismans.¡± Yang Chen suddenly slapped his head, realizing his own negligence.


    The treasures left behind by the Tiandu Emperor were a ready-made Material Library. These materials were complete and abundant, perfect for making talismans.


    With this in mind, Yang Chen scanned his surroundings and began to observe carefully.


    Soon, his gaze locked onto a direction where the prohibition contained materials piled up like a small mountain. These materials were high-level ones, whose individual value was acceptable to many people.


    However, with such a quantity, it could be considered comparable to the value of a Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasure.</

 Chapter 463 - Chapter 463: Chapter 460: Making Spirit Talismans_1

    Chapter 463: Chapter 460: Making Spirit Talismans_1


    Translator: 549690339


    Not only were the materials of high-grade, but there were also enough of them. Yang Chen had hesitated initially, but without any thought now, he directly said: ¡°Tiandu Senior, I would like these materials.¡±


    Tiandu Emperor chuckled, ¡°Kid, are you confused? You want them, but what are you offering now?¡±


    Yang Chen then remembered the key. The Tiandu Emperor didn¡¯t know that he possessed the second key, and it wasn¡¯t possible for him to break the rules just because he treated Yang Chen differently. In fact, the current Tiandu Emperor was just a soul, and the rules he set during his lifetime were not to be broken.


    Thinking of this, Yang Chen didn¡¯t conceal anything anymore: ¡°Senior, this junior still has one more key!¡±


    With that, Yang Chen took out the second key.


    When seeing the key in Yang Chen¡¯s hand, the Tiandu Emperor laughed, ¡°You little fellow, you are interesting. Having two keys on you, you really have a boundless destiny. This is a good omen. In theory, one key can give you an opportunity to swap for one treasure.¡±


    When hearing Yang Chen and Tiandu Emperor¡¯s conversation, Yu Feilong and Zhang Xing couldn¡¯t help but show signs of greed on their faces.


    They were not fools. They could deduce from their conversation that Yang Chen had acquired three treasures in a row.


    They had chosen the treasures just now, and this alone would make people jealous. Yang Chen had picked three, making him even more enviable.


    Thinking of this, Zhang Xing and Yu Feilong began discussing with sound transmission. It was unknown what their true intentions were, but it could be guessed that the two had not had good intentions.


    It wasn¡¯t anything strange. Even Jiang Caiying was quite envious. Never in her wildest dreams had she thought that everyone assumed Yang Chen only had one key, but now it turned out that he had two.


    ¡°So, kid, have you made up your mind? Are you sure you want to exchange for these materials?¡± The Tiandu Emperor said slowly.


    From his perspective, he naturally did not agree with Yang Chen exchanging for these inconsequential materials.


    Because, for Yang Chen now, the stronger the material, the better it would be to enhance his personal strength. It¡¯s not to say that these materials are not precious, but rather they were not suitable for the current Yang Chen.


    However, how could he know that for the current Yang Chen, the best way to enhance his strength was not something else, but these materials. Since he had settled on these materials, he was confident to some extent. Moreover, whether he was confident or not, his only option now was to use these materials to refine spirit talismans.


    Of course, these materials were in large quantities, not just for refining spirit talismans, but also useful in many places in the future. How could Yang Chen possibly not want them?


    Considering this, Yang Chen directly said: ¡°Senior, this junior has thought about it.¡±


    ¡°Alright.¡± The Tiandu Emperor did not say anything further.


    Soon, in the blink of an eye, Yang Chen looked at his hand and saw that the key was gone, and the prohibition on the materials was lifted.


    Without saying a word, Yang Chen quickly put the materials in his storage bag.


    Looking at the scene, Zhang Xing and Yu Feilong couldn¡¯t help but be tempted and their eyes turned red.


    ¡°Brother Yu, are we not going to act now? In my opinion, with the combined strength of the two of us, we can completely suppress Jiang Caiying and this kid. This kid is full of treasures, and he is not worse than Jiang Caiying, so why should we fear the two of them?¡± Zhang Xing gritted his teeth. He was eager for the items Yang Chen had acquired.


    How many treasures were there with three chances to choose?


    As a genius of the Black Dragon Sect, Yu Feilong had seen a lot and had naturally become calm. Now that he heard Zhang Xing¡¯s impatient statement, he said, ¡°Brother Zhang, one can¡¯t eat hot tofu in a hurry. I know you¡¯re anxious. Who doesn¡¯t want treasures? I want them, too, but we have to have absolute certainty, otherwise, there¡¯s nowhere to retreat in this space once we make a mistake.¡±


    Zhang Xing, after carefully thinking, felt that Yu Feilong¡¯s words made sense, and sighed, ¡°Brother Yu is right.¡±


    Yang Chen was naturally aware of the greed in the eyes of Yu Feilong and Zhang Xing, but he didn¡¯t take them seriously.


    Time was precious. From their earlier discussion, he knew that the longer the delay, the worse the situation would be for him.


    Even someone as strong as Jiang Caiying could be targeted. His current martial arts cultivation made him an irresistible target, so it was extremely normal for him to be targeted.


    Being able to pass the tenth level as soon as possible and explore the challenges left by the Tiandu Emperor was urgent for him.


    Thinking of this, Yang Chen immediately took out the blank talisman paper, then the cinnabar materials, and finally, the Blazing Flame Brush.


    When he took out this pile of treasure materials, it was enough to make Yu Feilong and Zhang Xing envious. If not for the two of them just having picked a treasure, they would have been unable to resist attacking Yang Chen by now.


    ¡°What are you doing?¡± Jiang Caiying curiously asked as she saw Yang Chen take out such a large pile of miscellaneous items.


    Yang Chen grinned, ¡°Naturally, I¡¯m making talismans.¡±


    ¡°You can also make talismans?¡± Jiang Caiying was incredibly astonished.


    The Tiandu Emperor watched this and was equally amazed.


    This Yang Chen could actually draw talismans?


    Others didn¡¯t know, but the Tiandu Emperor knew very well about Yang Chen¡¯s dilemma in facing the tenth challenge.


    Could it be that Yang Chen intends to use these talismans to solve the problem with the tenth challenge?


    That shouldn¡¯t be the case. The Dao of Talismans, although it can have some auxiliary effects, the Tiandu Emperor had never heard of talismans being used as part of one¡¯s personal strength. In the end, these things were external objects.


    As he was thinking, Yang Chen had already begun drawing the talisman.


    Jiang Caiying couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Yang Chen, what are you making talismans for now?¡±


    ¡°Miss Jiang, did you forget the talisman I gave you at the beginning? I suppose it must have been useful when you were at the fifth level,¡± Yang Chen smiled and said.


    ¡°Indeed, it was useful¡­ Wait? Are you planning to use these talismans to improve your strength to advance? By the way, Yang Chen, how far have you reached?¡± Jiang Caiying looked at Yang Chen with wide eyes. It was obvious that Yang Chen was facing a problem now.


    Yang Chen sighed, took a deep breath, and didn¡¯t say anything.


    Jiang Caiying¡¯s curiosity grew even more, ¡°Yang Chen, which level have you reached? Just saying it won¡¯t kill anyone. Would it?¡±


    ¡°Miss Jiang, are you sure you want to know?¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but laugh.


    He originally didn¡¯t want to dampen Jiang Caiying¡¯s spirits, but as her curiosity was so strong, he would seem rude if he didn¡¯t say anything.


    Jiang Caiying spoke firmly, ¡°What¡¯s the problem with just saying it?¡±


    Yang Chen chuckled and said, ¡°Actually, it¡¯s nothing. I just failed when I reached the tenth level a while ago.¡±

 Chapter 464 - Chapter 464: Chapter 461: Ten Thousand Ghost Devouring Talisman_1

    Chapter 464: Chapter 461: Ten Thousand Ghost Devouring Talisman_1


    Translator: 549690339


    Hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, Yu Feilong and Zhang Xing couldn¡¯t help but be shocked and shaken in their hearts. Yang Chen had actually reached the tenth level? Normally, failure wouldn¡¯t be something to be proud of, but Yang Chen failed at the tenth level.


    What can be said about this?


    Yang Chen, even in defeat there was honor.


    The Tenth Level.


    Thinking of this number, Yu Feilong and Zhang Xing couldn¡¯t help but inhale sharply. For them, they had to try their hardest, struggling to survive, only managing to pass the fifth level during their second round of challenges. And Yang Chen? He reached the tenth level in one breath.


    Jiang Caiying was also shocked. After she passed the fifth level, she obtained a Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasure as her reward. She attempted to move on and barely reached the sixth level, but no matter what, she couldn¡¯t pass the seventh level.


    She remembered the treasures Yang Chen had chosen very clearly, which were all useless and insignificant. Yet he had reached the tenth level in one breath?


    It was simply inconceivable. Was this man some kind of demon?


    Yang Chen, on the other hand, didn¡¯t care much about how others saw him. His entire focus was on drawing talismans and challenging the Tenth Level.


    ¡°First, I¡¯ll draw a few talismans and see if this Blazing Flame Brush is useful or not,¡± Yang Chen mumbled to himself, completely engrossed in drawing.


    as he began to draw, Yang Chen saw the results.


    It¡¯s all about the comparison. What was the concept of using the Crane¡¯s Beak Brush he used before to draw talismans?


    He¡¯d have to draw one talisman after another, which made Yang Chen hesitant to use high-level talismans given the scarcity of materials. But now that he was using the Blazing Flame Brush, it was a whole different concept. The talismans were drawn in no time, and the process felt smooth and seamless!


    As a result, Yang Chen¡¯s drawing became more and more fluent, and in the blink of an eye, he had drawn a dozen talismans.


    These talismans were all very powerful, but they wouldn¡¯t be of any use against the Purple-eyed Demon Monkey on the tenth level.


    Because they were still lacking in terms of quality.


    ¡°Although these talismans are powerful, they can only deal with an ordinary Fifth-Sixth Level of Origin Martial Realm, and it would be difficult to kill them in one breath. It¡¯d be more suitable to use them as trump cards, but defeating the Purple-eyed Demon Monkey is simply impossible. To defeat the Purple-eyed Demon Monkey, I need something that could potentially capsize even a True Martial Realm practitioner,¡± Yang Chen thought to himself.


    This wasn¡¯t an exaggeration.


    Although the Purple-eyed Demon Monkey seemed to be suppressed to the Sixth Level of Origin Martial Realm, it would have no difficulty in dealing with a human at the Half-Step True Martial Realm.


    What¡¯s most important is how many years a person has lived? As someone from the time of the Tiandu Emperor, the demon monkey¡¯s vast experience and countless tactics could not be underestimated. If one assumes that it had the strength of a Half-Step True Martial Realm, it might very well be possible for it to fight against a True Martial Realm practitioner as well.


    ¡°In theory, with the Spirit-Talisman Martial Arts, as long as I have enough materials, it wouldn¡¯t be impossible for me to annihilate an Early Stage Zhenwu Realm practitioner with my current strength. However, it becomes more difficult when considering my current martial arts cultivation. But dealing with Early Stage Zhenwu Realm should be enough.¡±


    Yang Chen muttered, ¡°According to these materials, there shouldn¡¯t be any problems for me to refine the ¡®Ten Thousand Ghost Devouring Talisman¡¯ from the Killing Scroll.¡±


    What was the Ten Thousand Ghost Devouring Talisman?


    As the name suggested, once it was deployed, countless fierce ghosts would swarm and attack, biting and tearing away at their target. It was an extremely malicious talisman.This Spirit Talisman required a Lingcao of Yellow Spring Flower as the main material. It was rumored that this Yellow Spring Flower grew in an extremely Yin land. What was this extremely Yin land? It was a soil soaked in in countless dead people¡¯s bones and blood that could nourish such a flower. This Yellow Spring Flower contained endless malicious energy.


    After grinding it up and creating a talisman, combined with other materials, it could be made into a Ten Thousand Ghost Devouring Talisman.


    Considering that the speed of the Purple-eyed Demon Monkey was incredibly fast, the Ten Thousand Ghost Devouring Talisman was the most suitable choice.


    Although the method was malicious, when dealing with the Demon Race, there was no need to consider the means. People had once slaughtered your family and killed your sect members; would you still discuss the means with them?


    Thinking of this, Yang Chen¡¯s position became even more determined, and he carefully began to draw patterns according to the methods in his memory.


    A layman watches the excitement; an expert watches the process.


    Jiang Caiying and Yu Feilong were naturally laymen, and they couldn¡¯t see anything special about the painting.


    Tiandu Emperor was also a layman, but he had the advantage of being alive for a long time. At a glance, he could see the extraordinary aspects of Yang Chen¡¯s methods.


    ¡°This Spirit Talisman is extraordinary, unfathomable. And Yang Chen¡¯s approach is also unusual,¡± Tiandu Emperor thought to himself. ¡°Is there any new development in the Dao of Talismans after a thousand years? No, it doesn¡¯t seem like it. Looking at the appearance of those other three little guys, they clearly haven¡¯t seen such profound talisman art. Could it be that this kid has a unique talent for talismans?¡±


    He was intrigued but didn¡¯t say anything.


    Meanwhile, Yang Chen had spent about an hour in the lengthy drawing process and had reached a critical point.


    ¡°Become!¡± Yang Chen finished his last stroke, already sweating profusely.


    At this moment, Yang Chen was panting, looking at the golden talisman in front of him. With his current experience, he knew at a glance that the talisman had been completed.


    This made Yang Chen pant, but he couldn¡¯t help but laugh: ¡°It¡¯s done!¡±


    Nobody knew how difficult it was to complete a high-level talisman.


    Low-level talismans were fine and not easily observed.


    But these high-level talismans had complicated steps and processes. The consumption of divine soul power was simply incalculable.


    ¡°It seems that in the future, I really need to practice my divine soul power. I can¡¯t slack off in the path of divine soul power just because of the help from the Fishpeople Tribe¡¯s soul. Not to mention, the art of talismans will be a great test of divine soul power in the future,¡± Yang Chen sighed.


    With this thought, Yang Chen rubbed his eyebrows, rested for a moment, and thought: ¡°In theory, with the Ten Thousand Ghost Devouring Talisman, I should have more than enough to kill an opponent in the first or second level of the True Martial Realm. As a result, I¡¯ve used up all the materials I just obtained that could be used to make talismans. The remaining materials can only be used to make low-level talismans and elixirs, and it¡¯s impossible to create a second Ten Thousand Ghost Devouring Talisman.¡±


    Yang Chen certainly wanted a second talisman, but unfortunately, there were not enough materials. Even the high-level materials given by the Tiandu Emperor were only enough to refine a single talisman. The materials provided were more for Alchemy, not solely for making talismans.


    ¡°Better be safe than sorry, let¡¯s refine some low-level talismans as backups¡­¡± Yang Chen made up his mind.


    So, after about three days of hard work, Yang Chen finally collected all the talismans in his bag and completed all the work.


    At this moment, his True Qi and various methods had been fully recovered, and he was ready for everything.


    Next, it was time to challenge the nearly impossible Tenth Level.

 Chapter 465 - Chapter 465: Chapter 462: No Strategy to Employ_1

    Chapter 465: Chapter 462: No Strategy to Employ_1


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°Senior, I am ready. Please send me to the tenth level,¡± Yang Chen opened his mouth and said.


    Tiandu Emperor had been watching Yang Chen¡¯s refining process clearly in secret, and knew that Yang Chen had successfully refined the spirit talisman and was almost ready with his trump card.


    He didn¡¯t say anything more but merely nodded. The next moment, Yang Chen¡¯s eyes widened as he found himself in another space. It was the same battlefield where he had fought the Purple-eyed Demon Monkey a few days ago.


    The Purple-eyed Demon Monkey was still there, but it seemed to be firmly bound by a prohibition, its eyes filled with murderous intent. It wanted to rush over to Yang Chen but was unable to do so.


    Yang Chen looked at the immobile Purple-eyed Demon Monkey and calmed down for a moment.


    ¡°Yang Chen, use your full strength, and defeat this Purple-eyed Demon Monkey,¡± Tiandu Emperor slowly said. ¡°Although its martial arts cultivation and divine body are incredibly strong, you cannot kill it. However, it is bound by restrictions. As long as you can push it beyond its limits, it will fall unconscious.¡±


    Yang Chen nodded.


    Following this, the prohibition around the Purple-eyed Demon Monkey loosened, and the restrictions vanished.


    Yang Chen could feel the murderous intent emanating from the Purple-eyed Demon Monkey, his expression tense, not daring to be careless for a moment. Almost the instant the Tiandu Emperor released the prohibition, he took out the Ten Thousand Ghost Devouring talisman.


    The next moment, he aimed, activated his True Qi, and unleashed the Ten Thousand Ghost Devouring Talisman.


    At the same time, the Purple-eyed Demon Monkey charged at him with the same speed as before, reaching him in the blink of an eye, not giving him a chance to react or resist.


    However, compared to the last time, Yang Chen now had one more Ten Thousand Ghost Devouring Talisman.


    As the Purple-eyed Demon Monkey¡¯s claw came swooping down, the Ten Thousand Ghost Devouring Talisman took full effect!


    ¡°Ao!¡±


    ¡°Woohoo!¡±


    ¡°Aowoo!¡±


    Various strange noises came from the Ten Thousand Ghost Devouring talisman, some crying and whimpering, some snickering sinisterly. Then, a series of black shadows shot out from the talisman, entwining around the Purple-eyed Demon Monkey¡¯s body.


    Yang Chen knew that these were ghosts refined from Yellow Spring Flowers.


    One, ten, naturally, they wouldn¡¯t be able to do anything to the Purple-eyed Demon Monkey.


    But this Ten Thousand Ghost Devouring talisman wasn¡¯t just one or ten.


    It was a hundred, a thousand, ten thousand!


    Just a moment¡¯s effort, and as he regained his senses, the Purple-eyed Demon Monkey let out a peculiar scream. Its entire body was wrapped in black, biting into the Monkey¡¯s body, causing it to cry out in pain and struggle on the spot, becoming difficult to resist.


    Yang Chen was surprised to see that the Ten Thousand Ghost Devouring talisman had such an effect. He originally thought that once the talisman was activated, the Purple-eyed Demon Monkey would be unable to resist and would pass out. However, the Monkey¡¯s strength still exceeded his expectations. The talisman that could kill someone at the True Martial Realm level wasn¡¯t able to subdue the Purple-eyed Demon Monkey instantly.


    The Purple-eyed Demon Monkey continued to struggle.


    Yang Chen swallowed nervously.


    It was too strong.


    He had spent so many precious materials on the Ten Thousand Ghost Devouring talisman.


    With this thought, he realized that standing idly by while the Purple-eyed Demon Monkey tangled with the Ten Thousand Ghost Devouring talisman would be a foolish choice. He had to do something. The best thing to do right now was to gather thunderbolts and use the Five Thunder Righteous Method.If the Ten Thousand Ghost Devouring Talisman¡¯s binding of ghosts could really deal with the Purple-eyed Demon Monkey, then there would be no need for the Five Thunder Righteous Method. However, it was clear that his idea was completely wrong.


    Because after about half an hour, the black fierce ghosts covering the surface of the Purple-eyed Demon Monkey¡¯s body suddenly vanished into thin air.


    The Purple-eyed Demon Monkey, having regained its strength, let out a howl, returning to its original form.


    At this moment, the Purple-eyed Demon Monkey was in a terrible state; its fur had turned red, and its purple eyes were filled with hatred for Yang Chen.


    ¡°This¡­¡± Yang Chen gasped in astonishment, ¡°This Purple-eyed Demon Monkey is too strong. It actually broke free from the Ten Thousand Ghost Devouring Talisman?¡±


    This made Yang Chen swallow hard, as he finally saw the great power of ancient demonic beasts that fought against humans.


    It simply couldn¡¯t be measured by conventional standards. Even a True Martial Realm practitioner might not be able to kill it.


    At the same time, the Purple-eyed Demon Monkey charged towards Yang Chen.


    Feeling his scalp tingle, Yang Chen didn¡¯t hesitate and shouted, ¡°Demon Monkey, taste my Five Thunder Righteous Method!¡±


    The next moment, Heavenly Thunder gathered in Yang Chen¡¯s palm, aiming at the Purple-eyed Demon Monkey. With a loud boom, a purple thunderbolt struck down.


    Then, another bolt of lightning.


    And another.


    Five continuous bolts of lightning.


    Each one followed the other, as the Five Thunderbolts struck, leaving the Purple-eyed Demon Monkey¡¯s body charred black.


    Yang Chen thought this would be the end.


    But to his surprise, the Purple-eyed Demon Monkey shook its head, opened its mouth, and let out a fierce howl towards Yang Chen. Filled with rage, its twisted body approached Yang Chen.


    Yang Chen stood in place, sweat dripping down his face.


    Did he really have no solution?


    Had it not reached the Purple-eyed Demon Monkey¡¯s limit?


    He didn¡¯t even think about killing the Purple-eyed Demon Monkey now because the difference in their Martial Arts Cultivation Level was too great. According to Tiandu Emperor, he only needed to reach its current cultivation limit. But how much could the Purple-eyed Demon Monkey withstand?


    It was simply impossible to estimate.


    It is worth noting that the power of his Five Thunder Righteous Method was much stronger than what he had used in the previous levels because he had gathered the Heavenly Thunder for a long time, not like the previous levels where he had immediately released them upon completion.


    The longer he gathered the Five-Thunder Righteous Method, the stronger its power would be!


    He had accumulated so much thunder power just now that when he released the Five Thunder Righteous Method, almost all of his True Qi had been consumed. He even risked overexerting himself. The power of the Five Thunder Righteous Method was solely focused on the Purple-eyed Demon Monkey and did not disperse.


    Had this failed to bring out the Purple-eyed Demon Monkey¡¯s limit?


    Yang Chen was genuinely running out of options. He¡­ had nothing left within him except for the small amount of True Qi he had just recovered.


    He was completely out of ideas. What could he do with this little True Qi?

 Chapter 466 - Chapter 466: Chapter 463: It’s All Yours_1

    Chapter 466: Chapter 463: It¡¯s All Yours_1


    Translator: 549690339


    As the Purple-eyed Demon Monkey approached, Yang Chen¡¯s heart was filled with countless thoughts. He told himself to stay calm, be more and more calm!


    It was at this moment when Yang Chen suddenly thought: ¡°Wait, I still have some other methods, like high-level talismans and the numerous low-level talismans that I have made. With the remaining True Qi, I should have enough power to activate them.¡±


    These talismans were originally saved for future use, but it seemed that such thoughts were a bit premature now.


    Without using these talismans, how could he defeat the Purple-eyed Demon Monkey?


    With that thought, Yang Chen waved his hand, and the numerous talismans appeared all around. In an instant, they covered every corner.


    When the talismans appeared, the Purple-eyed Demon Monkey hesitated for a moment. Yang Chen then yelled loudly, channeling his True Qi into the talismans, which suddenly activated.


    In an instant, the talismans fully opened, releasing various effects that broke free from their seals and charged towards the Purple-eyed Demon Monkey. Following that, the surrounding area was engulfed in smoke, and rumbling sounds filled the air, making the ground seem as if it was trembling slightly.


    Yang Chen wasn¡¯t surprised by the power of these talismans. If they didn¡¯t have this much power when combined, that would be the real joke.


    However, while the power of these talismans seemed extraordinary, it was ultimately too scattered and flashy without substance. Their actual power might not be as effective as the Ten Thousand Ghost Devouring Talisman on the Purple-eyed Demon Monkey.


    But at the moment, there was nothing he could do.


    As he released these talismans, Yang Chen sat down on the ground, watching the results of the heavily injured Purple-eyed Demon Monkey. He wondered if it would still stand strong, or if he would finally achieve victory.


    After about dozens of breaths, the smoke finally dispersed. Yang Chen carefully looked at the center of the smoke, his face drenched in sweat, and murmured in a grave tone: ¡°You¡¯ve got to be kidding me¡­¡±


    The Purple-eyed Demon Monkey was still standing there, covered in wounds but not yet down.


    This made Yang Chen show a bitter and helpless smile: ¡°Could it be that I really can¡¯t win?¡±


    He had already exhausted all his strength. If he still couldn¡¯t win, there would truly be nothing left that he could do.


    But just as this thought crossed his mind, suddenly, the Purple-eyed Demon Monkey¡¯s body swayed slightly for a moment. Then, its body heavily fell to the ground, apparently having fainted.


    Yang Chen was first taken aback, then burst into laughter: ¡°I did it!¡±


    He had never been this overjoyed before.


    It was so difficult.


    Even when breaking through the Trial Tower and facing life-threatening situations, he had never felt so desperate as he did against the Purple-eyed Demon Monkey. He had used every possible method he could think of, almost failed even though he thought it was impossible, and finally prevailed.


    This just showed how difficult it was to deal with the Purple-eyed Demon Monkey.


    However, it seemed that he had still managed to succeed to some extent.


    As Yang Chen took a deep breath and relaxed, the surrounding scenery began to change slightly. The battlefield disappeared, replaced by a pitch-black secret chamber. The secret chamber gradually brightened up as he arrived.


    The source of the light was a spiritual soul body that glowed all over. The soul body was a middle-aged man with an extraordinary bearing, standing with his hands behind his back, floating in the void, giving off an intimidating aura.


    As Yang Chen looked at the man, he couldn¡¯t help but feel respectful. He had some vague guesses, but still asked: ¡°Senior, are you?¡±


    ¡°You should be able to guess.¡± The soul body chuckled.


    Upon hearing the familiar voice, Yang Chen naturally had no other guesses. He couldn¡¯t help but ask: ¡°Are you Tiandu Senior?¡±


    Although he had been communicating with Tiandu Emperor¡¯s soul, he had never seen the spiritual soul body in person.


    ¡°Yes, I am the soul of the Tiandu Emperor, and this appearance is how the Tiandu Emperor looked when he was alive.¡± The Tiandu Emperor smiled.


    ¡°Senior, why did you summon me here alone?¡± Yang Chen asked, puzzled.


    Tiandu Emperor kindly said: ¡°It¡¯s because you have passed the tenth level. I once said that if any of you kids could pass the tenth level, I would grant you some mysterious rewards. Do you know why I didn¡¯t specify the rewards?¡±


    ¡°Junior can¡¯t figure it out,¡± Yang Chen replied, curious.


    ¡°It¡¯s because the rewards are too generous, so generous that I¡¯m afraid you¡¯ll be frightened,¡± Tiandu Emperor grinned. ¡°But for you, the rewards are well-deserved. To be honest, even I didn¡¯t think that anyone would be able to pass the tenth level and defeat the Purple-eyed Demon Monkey under such a huge gap in Martial Arts Cultivation. But to my surprise, you pulled it off, kid.¡±


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help being surprised: ¡°Senior, you flatter me. Speaking of which, what is the reward for passing the tenth level?¡±


    By now, he was truly curious.


    Tiandu Emperor laughed heartily: ¡°Strange, isn¡¯t it? For example, the rewards for passing the fifth level were quite generous, right?¡±


    ¡°Generous,¡± Yang Chen agreed.


    ¡°The rewards you exchanged with the key were also quite generous, right?¡± Tiandu Emperor said.


    ¡°Naturally, they were very generous,¡± Yang Chen said with a wry smile; the rewards were more than just generous.


    Tiandu Emperor grinned: ¡°Now that you¡¯ve passed the tenth level, in theory, all these rewards are yours. From now on, no one else will be able to take them.¡±


    ¡°What, what do you mean?¡± Yang Chen suddenly exclaimed, shocked. ¡°Senior, what are you saying? All these rewards, in theory, are mine?¡±


    ¡°Not just these rewards. The secret realm I created and everything within it, both the inner and outer regions, belong to you. Didn¡¯t Yu Ban say that as long as you got my approval, he would pass on the prohibition techniques to you? Now, you have my approval. Not only Yu Ban¡¯s prohibition techniques, but everything I had in my life, in theory, are all yours,¡± Tiandu Emperor said gently.


    Yang Chen felt as if he¡¯d been struck by lightning.


    It was indeed the case.


    This news was too shocking.


    No wonder Tiandu Emperor said he was afraid to scare them.


    This¡­


    Countless geniuses had fought fiercely to obtain even the smallest part of the treasure in the Tiandu Emperor¡¯s secret realm. Now, the treasure was all his, and everyone else had no right to fight for it anymore.


    What a surprise.


    However, Yang Chen, who had experienced a lot, quickly calmed down and keenly caught something. He asked: ¡°Senior, what do you mean by ¡®in theory¡¯?¡±

 Chapter 467 - Chapter 467: Chapter 464: Inheritor_1

    Chapter 467: Chapter 464: Inheritor_1


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°Hehe, it¡¯s good that you didn¡¯t get too excited and lose your head. It¡¯s quite simple. With your current level, even if I give you these items, you wouldn¡¯t be able to digest them. So, these treasures, theoretically belong to you, but you need to meet certain conditions to obtain them.¡± Tiandu Emperor said.


    Yang Chen rubbed his eyebrows: ¡°Tiandu Senior, please just speak directly.¡±


    ¡°Very simple, as your Martial Arts Cultivation level rises by one stage, I will give you corresponding items and allow you to come and go freely from a certain place. When you truly reach the Heaven Martial Realm, everything I left behind can be allocated by you. Right now, it¡¯s not enough.¡± Tiandu Emperor said.


    Yang Chen sighed in his heart, knowing that it wouldn¡¯t be that simple after all.


    However, Tiandu Emperor¡¯s approach was not unreasonable, and he had considered it quite thoroughly. The treasures you possess should correspond with your strength. He had personally experienced this and paid a heavy price for it.


    Obtaining too many things without sufficient strength is undoubtedly harmful to oneself.


    Tiandu Emperor¡¯s method was like giving him a hope, a hope that would drive him to become stronger.


    Aside from that, Yang Chen asked in confusion, ¡°Tiandu Senior, this Secret Realm opens once every thousand years, and although your promise is appropriate, it won¡¯t allow juniors to enter once every thousand years, right?¡±


    Tiandu Emperor¡¯s mouth curled up: ¡°Since I set this reward, do you think I haven¡¯t considered that? I told you, the entire Secret Realm is yours. You are probably curious about how this Secret Realm belongs to you. Let me tell you now, in this Secret Realm, besides me, you are the king.¡±


    ¡°What do you mean by this, Senior?¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t quite understand.


    ¡°It¡¯s simple. My soul will be connected to you, and as long as you utilize my soul, you can control the prohibition I set in every corner of this world. Then, you can kill whoever you dislike, and if you¡¯re willing, no one else in this Secret Realm will be able to leave alive except you.¡± Tiandu Emperor seemed to be talking about something trivial.


    Yang Chen took a deep breath. Was there such a good thing?


    He could control all the prohibitions in this Secret Realm at will?


    With that, as long as he was in this Secret Realm, wouldn¡¯t he be unbeatable?


    ¡°Besides, this Secret Realm will be exclusive to you. In simple terms, this treasure will not open again for the next thousand years because you have already become the master of my treasure.¡± Tiandu Emperor said slowly, ¡°You need not find it strange, as the real purpose of this treasure is to test the talents of later generations. Depending on their talent, they can receive different things. You passed the Tenth Level and completed such an incredible task, making you qualified to be my inheritor. I no longer need to wait for the next thousand years.¡±


    Yang Chen hurriedly said, ¡°Thank you for your reward, Senior. However, I am curious, after I leave the Secret Realm, how do I enter again?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s quite simple. I will give you a Teleportation Artifact.¡± Tiandu Emperor said with a gentle smile.


    Upon his words, a red circular object appeared in Tiandu Emperor¡¯s hand, who held it and said slowly, ¡°Do you see it, Yang Chen? This Formation Device possesses a unique power connected to this space. Later, I will tell you how to control it and open the Teleportation Array to enter here.¡±


    ¡°Teleportation Array?¡± Yang Chen blinked.


    Yang Chen was quite familiar with this Teleportation Array.


    It was a profound item and did not exist in small places like North Mountain County. Only those Supreme Sects could construct Teleportation Arrays.


    Tiandu Emperor said gently, ¡°It¡¯s the Teleportation Array. Each time it is activated, it takes a double-hour of time and requires a top-grade Spirit Stone as a supplement.¡±


    ¡°Top-grade Spirit Stone!¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but smile bitterly.


    What is a top-grade Spirit Stone?


    The Spirit Stones he used daily were ordinary Spirit Stones.


    Above ordinary Spirit Stones were top-grade Spirit Stones, and among them, one in a million was a supreme grade. One top-grade Spirit Stone was worth tens of millions of ordinary Spirit Stones, or even more. Moreover, it was priceless, and very few people would genuinely exchange top-grade Spirit Stones for ordinary Spirit Stones.


    What¡¯s crucial is that he doesn¡¯t have any top-grade Spirit Stones now.


    Tiandu Emperor seemed to see Yang Chen¡¯s worries and said with a smile, ¡°You don¡¯t need to worry. I will give you three top-grade Spirit Stones first. When your Martial Arts Cultivation level improves in the future and you can allocate everything in this Secret Realm, will you still worry about not having top-grade Spirit Stones?¡±


    Yang Chen¡¯s worries gradually disappeared upon hearing this.


    That¡¯s right, what was Tiandu Emperor¡¯s Secret Realm? A Treasure Mountain. What did he need to worry about?


    But Yang Chen was curious, ¡°Senior, with my current Martial Arts Cultivation level, what can I allocate in the periphery of this Secret Realm? And, what¡¯s inside the periphery? You should tell the junior.¡±


    ¡°There are many things in this periphery. In my time, there were countless subordinates under me. This Secret Realm, which you call Secret Realm, was called ¡®Tiandu Divine Country¡¯ by the people of my time,¡± Tiandu Emperor said.


    ¡°Tiandu Divine Country?¡±


    What a domineering name!


    Tiandu Emperor smiled slightly, ¡°The origins of this Tiandu Divine Country are not small, and you will gradually learn about it later. There are countless things inside, and you guys only explored the tip of the iceberg. The treasure map did not mark it clearly, so I will tell you about it now.¡±


    ¡°Inside the Tiandu Divine Country, there is a Pill Hall. As the name suggests, I didn¡¯t know how to perform Alchemy, but I had several subordinates who could. They specifically constructed this Pill Hall. There are still many Elixirs left inside. Given your current Martial Arts Cultivation level, you¡¯re not qualified to enter, hehe¡­¡±


    ¡°In addition, there is Yu Ban¡¯s Heavenly Palace. This guy has a pretty impressive name. You can now allocate everything inside, but there are not many real treasures in the Heavenly Palace, most of them being suitable for the Origin Martial Realm. Then, there¡¯s the Beast Palace, Law Divine Temple, and the Trial Grounds¡­¡±


    ¡°In short, there is nothing you cannot imagine in this Tiandu Divine Country.¡±


    Tiandu Emperor laughed, somewhat proudly saying, ¡°If you want to perform Alchemy or sharpen yourself, this place has a perfect environment for you. Don¡¯t doubt it, creating this place consumed a lot of effort. Otherwise, I wouldn¡¯t have set such strict conditions to obtain it.¡±

 Chapter 468 - Chapter 468: Chapter 465: Stirring Waves Again_1

    Chapter 468: Chapter 465: Stirring Waves Again_1


    Translator: 549690339


    Upon hearing Tiandu Emperor¡¯s words, Yang Chen became even more shocked.


    What Tiandu Emperor had said was too simple. Yang Chen still didn¡¯t know exactly how much was hidden within Tiandu Divine Country, and it seemed he would have plenty of opportunities to explore it in the future. The things left behind by Tiandu Emperor were undoubtedly a treasure worth exploring.


    It could be seen that the Tiandu Emperor had put a lot of effort into selecting this inheritor.


    He was fortunate enough to have been chosen as Tiandu Emperor¡¯s inheritor and thus obtained the Tiandu Divine Country.


    ¡°Alright, I¡¯ve said everything I needed to. My soul has already persisted for quite some time. When I was severely injured back then, the soul that was left was not as strong as Yu Ban¡¯s, and it could not hold on for very long. Now that I¡¯ve explained everything, my soul can disperse.¡± Tiandu Emperor sighed.


    This surprised Yang Chen greatly, ¡°Tiandu Senior, you want to disperse your soul? How can this be possible?¡±


    Dispersing the soul meant allowing the soul to scatter.


    Today, Tiandu Emperor¡¯s physical body had already been dead for countless years, and now that his remaining soul was about to disperse, there would be nothing left of him in this world.


    Tiandu Emperor stroked his chin, ¡°Don¡¯t be surprised. My spiritual soul body has been here for long enough. Now that I¡¯ve found a suitable inheritor, what use does my soul have for this place? Haha, my body is already dead, so there¡¯s even less meaning in my attachment.¡±


    ¡°Of course, before dispersing my soul, I will arrange everything properly.¡±


    ¡°Senior¡­¡± Yang Chen hesitated to speak.


    Tiandu Emperor blinked, ¡°What do you want to say?¡±


    ¡°Tiandu Senior, I won¡¯t mention the other things, but the levels you have set up for your descendants show your deep foresight. The strength you had back then was unimaginable, but I have a feeling that your death was not so simple. Today, I have received such a great kindness from you, so back then¡­¡±


    Tiandu Emperor laughed loudly, ¡°Little guy, it¡¯s not in vain that I nurtured you like this. You can even think of my affairs. If you don¡¯t ask, you¡¯ll find out in the future, and not only will you know, but you¡¯ll also have to help me finish this matter. Otherwise, wouldn¡¯t it be a great loss for me to have nurtured you so much?¡±


    Yang Chen had a wry smile on his face.


    It seemed that Tiandu Emperor had thought everything through.


    He did not have any other thoughts. When you take something from someone, you have to help them in return. Especially since Tiandu Emperor had left such a huge treasure, there was no reason for him not to help Tiandu Emperor.


    ¡°Alright, since you have this intention, I can rest assured when my soul disperses. However, when my soul disperses, I won¡¯t completely disperse it. I will leave a part of my unconscious soul in this Soul-Collecting Pearl.¡± Tiandu Emperor took out a pearl emitting a faint green light.


    He could hold this pearl in one hand, which made Yang Chen puzzled, ¡°Tiandu Senior, what is this Soul-Collecting Pearl for?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s simple. I will put a part of my unconscious soul into this Soul-Collecting Pearl. In time, when you want to activate the teleportation artifact or unlock the prohibitions in Tiandu Divine Country, you will need the soul I give you.¡± Tiandu Emperor explained, ¡°That¡¯s the purpose of the Soul-Collecting Pearl.¡±


    After saying this, Tiandu Emperor waved his sleeves, ¡°Alright, everything has been said. Here is the Soul-Collecting Pearl, as well as the teleportation artifact, your top-grade spirit stones, and other items stored here. I will disperse my soul now, and in the future, the one who helps you lift the restrictions and guide your path will be Yu Ban. By the way, you can also consult Yu Ban about the prohibition matters, hahaha!¡±


    As this voice echoed and faded, Tiandu Emperor¡¯s soul became increasingly blurred.


    Yang Chen knew that Tiandu Emperor¡¯s soul had dispersed.


    It made sense; with the body dead and only a trace of the soul remaining in the world, what use was there?


    Now that his task was complete, Tiandu Emperor departed peacefully.


    ¡°Farewell, Tiandu Senior.¡± Yang Chen took a deep breath, filled with mixed emotions, not knowing whether to feel happy or worried.


    No matter what, being able to control Tiandu Divine Country was a good thing for him.


    Just as he was lost in his thoughts, suddenly, another spiritual soul body appeared.


    Wasn¡¯t that the spitting image of Yu Ban?


    Seeing Yu Ban, Yang Chen hurriedly paid his respects, ¡°Yang Chen greets Elder Yu Ban.¡±


    Yu Ban was shocked and hastily retreated, saying, ¡°Young Master, this is improper.¡±


    When he said this, he was also extremely surprised. He had never thought that the little guy he had seen not long ago would, in the blink of an eye, get through the assessment that Tiandu Emperor himself had deemed nearly impossible to pass.


    Yang Chen was stunned, not understanding Yu Ban¡¯s words.


    Knowing Yang Chen¡¯s confusion, Yu Ban kindly said, ¡°Young Master, since you have passed the Emperor¡¯s assessment and received the Soul-Collecting Pearl, you are now the master of Tiandu Divine Country. Yu Ban followed the Emperor back then, and now that you are the Emperor¡¯s inheritor, Yu Ban naturally regards you as his young master.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Yang Chen understood, ¡°Elder Yu, you are too polite. As an elder, you should not be so courteous to your junior.¡±


    ¡°Young Master, your kind thought is enough for Yu Ban. However, the rules are there. I will not break the rules set by the Emperor.¡± Yu Ban said solemnly and earnestly.


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but smile bitterly. It seemed that Tiandu Emperor¡¯s charm and charisma back then was indeed amazing. Even Yu Ban, who was already dead with only a soul remaining, was still so loyal to Tiandu Emperor, so much so that his loyalty extended to him.


    It seemed that the older generations all had something for the younger generations to admire.


    Just as he was thinking of asking Yu Ban about the prohibition matter, he suddenly remembered something and quickly said, ¡°Elder Yu, please send me back to the second floor immediately!¡±


    ¡°Huh¡­ Young Master, you can control the Soul-Collecting Pearl to activate it. The Soul-Collecting Pearl is connected to various prohibitions. As long as your True Qi goes in, you can sense the key to the prohibition. Along with the Emperor¡¯s soul, and in combination with all these prohibitions, everything in Tiandu Divine Country is yours. As for me, Yu Ban, I am only here to help you watch over some things by the Emperor¡¯s command and prevent you from touching them too soon.¡± Yu Ban politely explained.


    Yang Chen listened and nodded thoughtfully. He then urged the Soul-Collecting Pearl, and soon he was able to use it.


    In the blink of an eye, he returned to the second floor of the Sky Capital Palace.


    On his return, Yang Chen shook his head and sighed. As he expected, Yu Feilong¡¯s greed was not erased, and he inevitably attacked Jiang Caiying once more.


    Moreover, this time, in addition to Zhang Xing, he had another helper!

 Chapter 469 - Chapter 469: Chapter 466: Prohibition Trap_1

    Chapter 469: Chapter 466: Prohibition Trap_1


    Translator: 549690339


    This was an unavoidable situation. When he first left the second floor of the Tiandu Palace to challenge the Tenth Level, he had considered the possibility that Yu Feilong might attack Jiang Caiying again when she was alone.


    Of course, he wouldn¡¯t abandon his ally for the Tenth Level. Thinking that he would pass the Tenth Level quickly and not taking it too seriously, he believed that he could catch up if Yu Feilong made another move. But who could have thought that after passing the Tenth Level, he would be summoned to another place by the Tiandu Emperor.


    Now it seemed that with the addition of a companion, Yu Feilong¡¯s attack on Jiang Caiying became even more difficult to deal with.


    At this moment, Jiang Caiying was drenched in sweat, covered in blood, and severely injured.


    ¡°Oh, Yang Chen?¡±


    ¡°Haha, I was wondering when this Yang Chen would finish the challenge. Since this kid has come out, let¡¯s just have him die together.¡±


    Yu Feilong and Zhang Xing naturally noticed that Yang Chen had returned to the Tiandu Palace, laughing loudly. They originally thought that Jiang Caiying¡¯s treasures weren¡¯t enough for them, but now it seemed that adding Yang Chen would be more than enough.


    Yang Chen looked at the three of Yu Feilong, shaking his head. Yu Feilong¡¯s new companion had reached the Sixth Level of Origin Martial Realm, just like Yu Feilong. The combined strength of the three was too much for him, especially considering that his Spirit Talismans had run out and Jiang Caiying was injured.


    However, things were different now¡­


    He had gained control of the entire Secret Realm¡¯s prohibition. Let alone these three people, even True Martial Realm or Earth Martial Realm powerful ones that entered the Secret Realm could be killed by him using the prohibition control.


    This was a divine nation created by the Tiandu Emperor, and even Earth Martial Realm and Heaven Martial Realm experts had to look up to a master of the Great Emperor¡¯s level.


    However, no matter how strong this ability was, he couldn¡¯t reveal it.


    As of now, his identity as the Secret Realm Inheritor was shocking. If the truth of his control over the entire Secret Realm was exposed, he might unavoidably invite deadly disaster.


    This matter must not be revealed to anyone else. But for now¡­


    Without revealing his identity, Yang Chen considered how to deal with these three people.


    At the same time, Yu Feilong¡¯s trio also set their malicious gazes on Yang Chen.


    Yang Chen¡¯s figure flashed and he came to Jiang Caiying¡¯s side, asking, ¡°Miss Jiang, are you all right?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m fine. How come you came back just at this time?¡± Jiang Caiying covered her wound, blood still flowing, and there was some irritation in her voice towards Yang Chen¡¯s untimely return.


    Moreover, her injuries were obviously more serious than she said and not just a minor issue.


    Yang Chen looked at Jiang Caiying¡¯s struggling appearance and couldn¡¯t help but smile secretly, knowing that she was a proud woman. Her blaming him for coming back at this time was partly due to her concern for him, wasn¡¯t it?


    He took out an elixir from his hand and handed it to Jiang Caiying, ¡°Miss Jiang, please take this elixir. It can help with some of your injuries now.¡±


    Jiang Caiying held the elixir, feeling that Yang Chen was doing something unnecessary. After all, what was the point of taking the elixir now? Could they deal with these three enemies with their abilities? However, she still took the elixir.


    Yu Feilong and the others watched and sneered, ¡°I say, Yang Chen, are you stupid? Hahaha, it¡¯s pointless for you to give Jiang Caiying medicine to heal her now. Is it useful? You two will still die later.¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen, what a pity. You¡¯re indeed a top genius, even challenging the Tenth Level, a task that is almost impossible for us geniuses of the Black Dragon Sect. Although I don¡¯t know if you¡¯ve passed the Tenth Level, it¡¯s too late now.¡±


    Yang Chen listened to their words and pretended to be solemn, whispering, ¡°Miss Jiang, our situation is not good.¡±


    Jiang Caiying rolled her eyes unhappily. Did Yang Chen just realize the situation they were in now?


    She always felt strange, as Yang Chen wasn¡¯t this kind of foolish person.


    But there was no time to think about it now. No one knew how to leave the Second Floor, and they were surrounded by Yu Feilong and his two companions. If there was no escape, it would be a life-and-death situation.


    Seeing that Yang Chen finally realized their predicament, Yu Feilong sneered, ¡°Yang Chen, your mind really isn¡¯t very sharp, is it? Hahaha, do you only realize your situation now?¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen, do you know what it means to suffer the consequences for not listening to advice? I gave you a choice. Wouldn¡¯t it have been better if you had listened to me and Brother Yu earlier? Now, what can you and Jiang Caiying do together? Do you think she can still protect you? She can¡¯t even protect herself now.¡±


    ¡°Enough, let¡¯s not waste time.¡± Yu Feilong¡¯s new companion, Huang Shichong, spoke harshly, ¡°Treasures are more important. We must kill these two people, take their treasures, and accomplish our task.¡±


    ¡°Brother Huang is right.¡± said Yu Feilong.


    Yang Chen knew that it was impossible to win against the three by brute force in his current state. After all, he had used up all his Spirit Talismans against the Purple-eyed Demon Monkey, and his other abilities were not enough to defeat these three powerful enemies alone.


    With this in mind, he didn¡¯t hesitate any longer. He turned his head and pretended to be shocked, ¡°What¡¯s going on? The prohibition on the treasures around here has been lifted.¡±


    Suddenly, the prohibition for the treasures that originally required passing the Fifth Level and using a key for a draw chance was unlocked. The treasures were placed on the table, and Yu Feilong¡¯s trio¡¯s eyes turned red in an instant.


    How could this have happened, and why was the prohibition protecting these treasures gone?


    These treasures were originally protected by prohibition, so they could only be observed and not taken.


    But in just a short time, the prohibition on these treasures suddenly¡­ disappeared!


    For them, this was explosive news.


    ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡±


    Yu Feilong¡¯s trio was puzzled, while only Yang Chen smiled, knowing that he was the one who removed the prohibition, and he wanted to see how far they could resist the temptation of the treasures.


    Although the trio were geniuses cultivated by the Major Sects, they were not young and still had a sense of alertness.


    However, when they carefully observed the surroundings and found that the prohibition had indeed disappeared completely, they thought of obtaining the endless treasures now that there was nothing in their way, and their hearts boiled over with excitement!

 Chapter 470 - Chapter 470: Chapter 467: Catching Them All in One Go_1

    Chapter 470: Chapter 467: Catching Them All in One Go_1


    Translator: 549690339


    Although the relationship between Yu Feilong and the other two seemed solid, in reality, each of them harbored their own ulterior motives, fighting for their own interests. As the prohibitions on these treasures disappeared, their thoughts changed instantly.


    They all feared being taken advantage of by others.


    ¡°It¡¯s mine!¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s mine!¡±


    Such cries echoed in their hearts.


    With a whoosh, one acted first, and the other two quickly followed suit.


    They didn¡¯t have to worry about Yang Chen and Jiang Caiying, who couldn¡¯t escape. On the contrary, if they missed out on these treasures, it would be a real loss. Time was of the essence and they had to grab as much as they could as quickly as possible.


    With this thought in mind, the three of them were consumed by greed.


    Jiang Caiying, seeing that the treasures were within reach, was also tempted. However, considering her current situation, she chose not to act.


    The calmest of them all was still Yang Chen.


    Watching the three frantically dig through the treasures, Yang Chen subtly moved his finger.


    Then, the previously disappeared prohibition on the treasures reappeared in an instant, like a pair of ruthless, life-snatching hands. With a thunderous boom, the once lively Yu Feilong and the other two looked back incredulously, their eyes wide with disbelief at what was happening before them.


    An enormous hole appeared in their chests, and flames burned around them¡­


    Fear crept onto the faces of Yu Feilong and the other two.


    The flames devoured their bodies, and they couldn¡¯t resist, nor could they dodge or escape.


    ¡°No, no!¡±


    ¡°Ah!¡±


    Screams filled the air as Yu Feilong and the other two tried to flee, but they couldn¡¯t break free from the shackles of the prohibition.


    In just a moment¡¯s effort, the three were instantly killed, leaving nothing behind.


    Undeniably, Yu Feilong and the other two were dead.


    This left Jiang Caiying utterly confused, unable to believe that they had died just like that, while she had improbably managed to survive.


    Jiang Caiying furrowed her brow, asking with an awkward expression, ¡°Are they¡­dead?¡±


    ¡°It seems so,¡± Yang Chen replied with feigned shock.


    The death of Yu Feilong and the other two was, of course, his doing.


    He controlled the entire Secret Realm¡¯s prohibitions. Now, in a situation where he couldn¡¯t defeat them, he naturally had to make some modifications to the prohibitions. Using the treasures as bait was his plan.


    He had to put on a show, because he knew very well that he couldn¡¯t let anyone, including Jiang Caiying, know that he was in control of the entire Secret Realm! No one else could know about this, except for him.


    Jiang Caiying felt something was very strange: ¡°How did they die, and what just happened?¡±


    ¡°It seems they triggered some sort of prohibition?¡± Yang Chen speculated.


    Jiang Caiying thought about it, and it seemed to match Yang Chen¡¯s description exactly.


    However, something still felt off to her.


    It was as if Yu Feilong had been in Yang Chen¡¯s rhythm from the moment he arrived. Even though it seemed that Yang Chen and her were on the verge of death, Yu Feilong and the others didn¡¯t gain any advantage. In the end, they died confused and miserable deaths.


    But upon further reflection, it seemed that Yang Chen hadn¡¯t done anything, and trying to connect him to these events seemed too far-fetched.


    Could it be that everything was truly just the result of Yu Feilong and the other two¡¯s momentary greed, triggering some sort of prohibition, and having nothing to do with Yang Chen?


    Jiang Caiying still felt that something was amiss, but regardless, when she returned, she was determined to tell her master about Yang Chen.


    With that in mind, she didn¡¯t think about it anymore and simply said, ¡°The deaths of Yu Feilong and the others at least ensure our safety. In fact, we owe you our thanks for this.¡±


    Hearing Jiang Caiying¡¯s emotionless gratitude, Yang Chen knew she wanted to thank him, but this woman simply lacked the talent for expressing gratitude. He replied, ¡°Miss Jiang, there¡¯s no need to be so polite. I haven¡¯t really helped much. All I did was provide some elixir pills so that you could recover faster.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s enough. Anyway, we¡¯ve been here long enough. I wonder when we can leave? The Tiandu Emperor never mentioned how to leave,¡± Jiang Caiying said.


    ¡°Anyway, let¡¯s wait and see,¡± Yang Chen replied calmly, sitting cross-legged.


    Little did Jiang Caiying know that the Tiandu Emperor had already perished, and his soul was scattered.


    The Secret Realm was now under Yang Chen¡¯s control.


    Now, Yang Chen could let anyone leave the Secret Realm if he wanted to, and if he didn¡¯t want them to leave, they couldn¡¯t. The original rules set by the Tiandu Emperor no longer applied, and Yang Chen was the only one who had a say in matters.


    Originally, the Tiandu Emperor had planned an assessment period. For example, Tiandu City would only be open for ten days, with the assessment ending on the ninth day, after which the geniuses would leave one after another.


    Now that the Tiandu Emperor was gone and his soul no longer controlled the realm, even though his control could still continue the assessment, Yang Chen was not so kind as to waste time. He was just afraid that Jiang Caiying would discover her connection to all of this, and that¡¯s why he wasn¡¯t in a hurry to end the assessment.


    ¡°Elder Yu Ban, in a while¡­¡± Yang Chen secretly communicated with Yu Ban.


    About a day passed.


    One day later, Yang Chen and Jiang Caiying were cultivating together inside the second floor of the Tiandu Palace.


    Then, Yu Ban¡¯s voice slowly rang out, ¡°The assessment is over for everyone. I¡¯ll arrange for all of you to leave Tiandu Palace. Additionally, I¡¯ll limit you to three hours to leave. After that, Tiandu City will sink into the ground. If you don¡¯t leave, you¡¯ll be buried with the city for a thousand years.¡±


    ¡°In addition, the Tiandu Palace assessment has ended, and this Secret Realm will only remain open for another two days. If anyone hasn¡¯t left by then, don¡¯t blame me for being rude.¡±


    Yu Ban¡¯s voice, feigning to be the Tiandu Emperor, was naturally done at Yang Chen¡¯s command.


    In an instant, Yang Chen controlled the prohibitions, relocating himself and all the other geniuses out of the Tiandu Palace and into Tiandu City.


    These geniuses didn¡¯t dare to take Yu Ban¡¯s words lightly.


    Moreover, the fact was that if they didn¡¯t leave Tiandu City, Yang Chen really had the means to keep them trapped there for a thousand years.


    ¡°The assessment is over.¡±


    ¡°Let¡¯s leave as soon as possible to avoid breaking any rules.¡±


    In a flash, none of the geniuses dared to linger. In just a moment, people were running and walking away, quickly leaving Tiandu City, leaving it completely deserted and devoid of any human presence.


    Yang Chen and Jiang Caiying, however, appeared incredibly calm.


    At this moment, Jiang Caiying looked deeply at Yang Chen and said with a bow, ¡°Yang Chen, your talents far surpass those of ordinary people, and North Mountain County can¡¯t hold you. Although I don¡¯t know what you and your master are doing here, I believe that you can only spread your wings on a larger stage.¡±

 Chapter 471 - Chapter 471: Chapter 468: Way of Forbidden Methods_1

    Chapter 471: Chapter 468: Way of Forbidden Methods_1


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°Thank you for the reminder, Miss Jiang.¡± Yang Chen cupped his hands.


    ¡°Alright, that¡¯s all I have to say. The assessment in Sky Capital City is over. The time limit for this secret realm is almost up, so I am going back. We shall part ways here.¡±


    Jiang Caiying left abruptly and gracefully. With a flip of her long black hair, she leaped and disappeared without a trace.


    Yang Chen looked in the direction where Jiang Caiying disappeared, silent for a long time before finally sighing, ¡°If this girl goes back, I¡¯m afraid she will definitely tell her master about this. I don¡¯t know if her master Mei Xiuying can recognize me from back then. Never mind, there are too many with the same name. Can Mei Xiuying really link me with Yang Chen from that time?¡±


    With this thought, Yang Chen began to think about leaving the secret realm.


    Although Tiandu Emperor opened the secret realm for a limited time, it wouldn¡¯t really force these geniuses to leave so soon. What Yu Ban said was completely fabricated, but Yang Chen didn¡¯t think he was fabricating anything since he was now the controller of the secret realm.


    After Tiandu Emperor left, Yang Chen completely controlled the secret realm. He was kind enough to remind these geniuses to give them two days. When Tiandu Emperor handed the authority to him, it was already made clear.


    Even if you kill all the geniuses in the secret realm, it doesn¡¯t matter.


    Yang Chen could open or close the prohibition in the secret realm as he wished.


    Speaking of the prohibition, Yang Chen thought of Yu Ban¡¯s profound prohibition technique and quickly waved his sleeve, controlling the Way of Forbidden Methods and teleporting himself to another place where Yu Ban was.


    ¡°Young Master.¡± Yu Ban hurriedly said respectfully when he saw Yang Chen.


    Yang Chen said kindly, ¡°Elder Yu Ban, you must remember what I told you at the beginning.¡±


    Yu Ban was not stupid. Hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, how could he not understand the meaning? He hesitated, ¡°Young Master, you¡¯re not really planning to learn the Way of Forbidden Methods, are you?¡±


    ¡°Why not?¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but laugh.


    Yu Ban scratched his head, touched his beard, and sighed, ¡°Young Master, to be honest, the Great Emperor granted you the Tiandu Divine Country and the rights of the inheritor, mainly to let you develop in Martial Arts. In fact, your talent for Martial Arts is indeed immeasurable. At such a young age, you have not only achieved such Martial Arts cultivation but also demonstrated astonishing strength. If you learn the Way of Forbidden Methods, wouldn¡¯t it be a waste of your talent?¡±


    Yang Chen laughed and said, ¡°Elder, you have misunderstood.¡±


    ¡°What does Young Master mean?¡± Yu Ban asked in confusion.


    ¡°It¡¯s very simple. I never said that I would learn your Way of Forbidden Methods, Elder Yu Ban.¡± Yang Chen grinned.


    Yu Ban blinked and suddenly realized, ¡°Does Young Master mean that¡­ those who learn my Way of Forbidden Methods are not you, but someone else? That! That!¡±


    Although Yu Ban didn¡¯t say it out loud, his sincere and respectful attitude toward Yang Chen was clear in his eyes.


    He had spent his life creating his Way of Forbidden Methods. If it were handed over to Yang Chen and even ruined by Yang Chen, he would be willing. But if it were handed over to someone other than Yang Chen and ruined by someone other than Yang Chen, he would be very unhappy.


    Yang Chen laughed, ¡°Elder Yu Ban, rest assured, I won¡¯t let those who learn your Way of Forbidden Methods be wronged. They will definitely satisfy you in this regard.¡±


    ¡°There¡¯s more than one?¡± Yu Ban looked confused.


    Yang Chen smiled faintly and waved his hand. The young Fishman of the Mermaid Tribe from the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space jumped out.


    ¡°Young Master!¡±


    ¡°Young Master!¡±


    These Mermaid girls courteously greeted.


    As a spiritual soul body, Yu Ban, like the Tiandu Emperor, had many rights to control and had a clear understanding of Yang Chen¡¯s Mermaid Tribe.


    Seeing these Mermaid girls, Yu Ban suddenly realized, ¡°Young Master, what a brilliant idea to let these Mermaids learn my Way of Forbidden Methods.¡±


    ¡°So, is this idea feasible?¡± Yang Chen asked.


    ¡°Of course, it is.¡± Yu Ban stroked his beard and smiled, ¡°The Mermaid Tribe is naturally intelligent and has a unique understanding of the Way of Forbidden Methods. Although they have been deprived of the qualifications to practice martial arts by the heavens, they are still faster than humans when it comes to learning other things. Inheriting my Way of Forbidden Methods is more than enough. Moreover, the Mermaid Tribe¡¯s natural inheritance and unique understanding of the Way of Forbidden Methods, combined with my Way of Forbidden Methods, will certainly reach a higher level.¡±


    ¡°Well, that¡¯s settled.¡± Yang Chen grinned.


    Yu Ban clicked his tongue, ¡°I¡¯ve lived for thousands of years while I was alive, and after I died, my spirit has survived for thousands of years. I never thought that those who would inherit my mantle wouldn¡¯t be humans, but Mermaids. Never mind, since they have submitted to you, Young Master, I have nothing more to say.¡±


    Yang Chen cupped his hands, ¡°Thank you, Elder Yu Ban.¡±


    ¡°Young Master, this is not appropriate. You are now my master. If you thank me like this, won¡¯t it kill me?¡± Yu Ban laughed, ¡°I, Yu Ban, still want to live a few more years in this dark world.¡±


    Yang Chen laughed quietly.


    That¡¯s true.


    The reason why Yu Ban and the Tiandu Emperor¡¯s spiritual soul power could survive for so long was actually due to the Tiandu Divine Country.


    After death, the Spiritual Soul Body retained the consciousness of life, but it was limited.


    Few people would choose to leave a spiritual soul after death, because if they do not die, the soul of the deceased will never enter the reincarnation and never find peace. The most important thing is that if the spiritual soul falls into the hands of the enemy, the deceased would either be completely destroyed or tortured, unable to live or die.


    This is also the reason why many people would not choose to do so.


    Yu Ban and Tiandu Emperor were exceptions. They hid their spiritual souls in the dark without seeing the light of day. The sun was fake, the moon was fake. This allowed them to live so long.


    At the same time, Yang Chen looked at the young Mermaid girls of the Mermaid Tribe and ordered, ¡°From now on, you will stay here for the next few days and follow Elder Yu Ban¡¯s instructions to learn the Way of Forbidden Methods well. In time, you will all be of great help to me.¡±


    These young Mermaid girls nodded and said reluctantly, ¡°Young Master, are you leaving?¡±


    Especially Rainbow, her eyes were full of reluctance as she looked at Yang Chen, but she remained silent and didn¡¯t show any dissatisfaction with Yang Chen¡¯s decision.

 Chapter 472 - Chapter 472: Chapter 469: Demonic Beasts Refinement_1

    Chapter 472: Chapter 469: Demonic Beasts Refinement_1


    Translator: 549690339


    She knew very well that at the moment, her soul power as Rainbow was no longer adequate to assist Yang Chen any further. The elders of their Fishpeople Tribe could offer much more help on the spiritual and soul aspect. Were it not for this, the usefulness of young fishpeople like herself would have already dwindled.


    However, Yang Chen hadn¡¯t forgotten about them and chose to give them a chance.


    Rainbow was eager to repay Yang Chen, so she would not refuse, but secretly committed herself to diligently learn the Way of Forbidden Methods. Eventually, she could offer him more help!


    Yang Chen spoke, ¡°Well, it¡¯s time to leave.¡±


    ¡°Young Master, you could have stayed in the Tiandu Divine Country for a few more days. With the abundant spiritual veins and excellent spiritual environment, it is hard to find a better place outside. Also, with your current privileges, it¡¯d be easy to allocate some materials for elixir refining. Entering the Origin Martial Realm should be a sure thing,¡± said Yu Ban after a short pause, continuing gravely, ¡°So, there¡¯s no need to hurry and leave, right? Wouldn¡¯t it be better to enter the Origin Martial Realm while in the Tiandu Divine Country, since you can leave at any time?¡±


    His starting point was not a problem, considering Yang Chen¡¯s current martial arts cultivation, it was indeed lacking. Yu Ban didn¡¯t want Yang Chen to encounter any trouble in the outside world.


    Yang Chen knew that Yu Ban had his best interests at heart, but after some consideration, he still said, ¡°Tiandu Senior, if I were alone, that would be one thing, but that is not the case. When I came here, I brought people from my sect with me. As time goes by, I still don¡¯t know the current state of my sect. After all, I have to go and see. Also, I haven¡¯t planned to enter the Origin Martial Realm so soon, in this regard, I have my own plans.¡±


    He indeed had some plans for himself.


    Firstly, he didn¡¯t know how the Yuanshan Sect disciples had fared since he last saw them. He must go and reunite with them.


    Besides that, he hadn¡¯t been in a hurry to enter the Yuanshan Sect.


    Because of the Trial Tower.


    If he entered the Origin Martial Realm and then went to the Trial Tower, wouldn¡¯t it be a waste?


    It was precisely with this thought in mind that Yang Chen had not thought of entering the Origin Martial Realm.


    As for Yu Ban, he said, ¡°Young Master, if you have made up your mind, then I shall respect it.¡±


    ¡°Elder Yu Ban, I¡¯m actually curious, if I enter the Origin Martial Realm, how many treasures can I unlock within the Tiandu Divine Country and what can I obtain?¡± Yang Chen asked curiously.


    Yu Ban stroked his beard while saying amiably, ¡°Young Master, it¡¯s not that I don¡¯t want to tell you, but the Great Emperor was afraid of affecting your state of mind too early. So he never said anything. But don¡¯t worry, as your martial arts cultivation improves, you can obtain the treasures left behind by the Great Emperor. These treasures will definitely be worth your while.¡±


    Seeing Yu Ban¡¯s reluctance to share, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but smile wryly, ¡°In that case, Elder Yu Ban, I¡¯ll take my leave first.¡±


    ¡°Young Master, don¡¯t rush. Take this complete map of the Divine Country so that you can have a better understanding of it,¡± said Yu Ban.


    Upon receiving the complete version of the Divine Country map, Yang Chen froze a moment before comparing it to the one he had received earlier, this was a world of difference.


    This full version of the Divine Country map recorded a lot of hidden locations.


    ¡°Tiandu Divine Country is really all-encompassing,¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but sigh, looking at the items displayed on the map.


    Indeed, it was as the Tiandu Emperor said, it had everything one could need.


    He couldn¡¯t even estimate what kind of treasure trove he now possessed.


    It was as if¡­


    It was like an extraordinary sect, with endless resources and places, all owned solely by him.


    Here, he could practice alchemy, challenge the demonic beasts caught by the Tiandu Emperor before his death, and even cultivate Lingcao plants himself.


    Yang Chen took a deep breath.


    He had initially thought of asking how much authorization he had to distribute, but considering the short amount of time, he didn¡¯t press the issue. However, looking at the map and recalling the demonic beasts he had challenged, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Elder Yu Ban, I have one more question.¡±


    ¡°What is it, Young Master? Please ask,¡± said Yu Ban.


    ¡°In the assessment of the Ten Despair Challenges of Tiandu Palace, I wonder if I have the right to distribute the carcasses of the demonic beasts I killed?¡±


    He hadn¡¯t been aware of this at first.


    But now that he thought about it, although the carcasses of the demonic beasts might not be of any use to him, they could be treasures for the Black Mountain Black Bear brothers.


    Yu Ban blinked, ¡°These¡­ These were originally classified as waste materials, and with your authority, Young Master, of course, you can distribute them.¡±


    Yang Chen¡¯s heart was overjoyed, ¡°If that¡¯s the case, then can I also distribute the carcasses of the demonic beasts killed by other challengers?¡±


    ¡°Naturally,¡± Yang Chen was even more delighted.


    What was the difference between demonic beasts and humans?


    Demonic beasts could refine the bodies of their own kind to enhance their strength, which was their innate advantage. However, the demonic beast¡¯s territory was also where the most brutal battles took place. To survive in this cruel world, both sides had to fight each other. The death of one meant that the other could eat its flesh. This unforgiving law made demonic beasts inherently stronger than humans.


    However, in human territories, there were far fewer demonic beasts, which meant that the Black Mountain Black Bear brothers and the Demonic Python couldn¡¯t increase their strength by refining the carcasses of deceased demonic beasts even if they wanted to.


    But now that they had arrived at the Tiandu Emperor¡¯s territory, it was like entering a treasure trove.


    ¡°Young Master, you don¡¯t need the carcasses of these demonic beasts. Could it be that you want to give them to your Demonic Python?¡± Yu Ban inquired.


    ¡°No, it¡¯s not just for the Demonic Python,¡± Yang Chen scratched his head, somewhat embarrassed. Then, without further ado, he summoned the Black Mountain Black Bear brothers and the Demonic Python directly.


    The sheer size of the Black Mountain Black Bear brothers and the Demonic Python took up the whole space when they appeared.


    ¡°Huh, we¡¯re not in that river¡¯s space anymore.¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t know why, Big Brother, every time I see Brother Python¡¯s tail, I want to eat it. I really want to¡­¡± The Golden Claw Python snapped angrily, ¡°I¡¯m telling you, you two brothers, don¡¯t even think about it.¡±


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but feel a little troubled watching from the side, as he¡¯d never really disciplined the Black Mountain Black Bear brothers properly. It seemed they were quite mischievous indeed, even developing an appetite for the Golden Claw Python. However, it wasn¡¯t entirely their fault, as their Black Mountain Black Bear Clan had always been chasing after True Dragon Sky Phoenixes.


    And the final form of the Golden Claw Python was a True Dragon.

 Chapter 473 - Chapter 473: Chapter 470: Insulting the Yuanshan Sect?_1

    Chapter 473: Chapter 470: Insulting the Yuanshan Sect?_1


    Translator: 549690339


    Therefore, it¡¯s not surprising that the Black Mountain Black Bear has the idea of ??eating the Golden Claw Python. It seems that he will have to give a good training to these two silly bears in the future. Otherwise, if these two silly bears really provoke the Golden Claw, who will he help to reason with?


    Yu Ban stood aside, watching the Black Mountain Black Bear and the Golden Claw Python with astonishment. Then he couldn¡¯t help but laugh: ¡°Young Master, Two Black Mountain Black Bears, hahaha, you really have great fortune. You¡¯ve actually tamed the demonic beasts like the Black Mountain Black Bear as companions, and you tamed two of them at once.¡±


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t speak. Hearing Yu Ban praising the Black Mountain Black Bear, the Golden Claw on the side seemed unhappy: ¡°Hey old man, are the two silly bears worth your excitement? You should take a look at who I am first, then look at these two silly bears?¡±


    ¡°You? Aren¡¯t you just a¡­¡± Yu Ban was about to sneer at the Golden Claw, saying it was just a demonic python. But when he saw the golden claws that the Golden Claw deliberately showed off, he suddenly exclaimed: ¡°You¡¯re the Golden Claw Python.¡±


    Golden Claw hummed: ¡°Old man, now you know how powerful I am.¡±


    Yu Ban, who is also fluent in the beast language, muttered: ¡°Amazing, amazing. The Black Mountain Black Bear is one thing, but now, there¡¯s also the Golden Claw Python¡­ Young Master, you really have great fortune.¡±


    Yang Chen smiled and said, ¡°Elder Yu Ban, I plan to let them stay here.¡±


    Yu Ban stroked his beard: ¡°Young Master, do you want them to stay here to refine the corpses of the demonic beasts and strengthen their respective powers?¡±


    ¡°Yes, that¡¯s exactly what I mean.¡± Yang Chen said and suddenly felt a little embarrassed.


    ¡°Young Master, if you have something to say, just say it¡­¡± With Yu Ban¡¯s many years of experience, how could he not know that Yang Chen has something on his mind?


    Yang Chen coughed twice and then said: ¡°Actually, it¡¯s nothing. I just want to ask the senior¡¯s opinion. What if I let the Golden Claw Python and the Black Mountain Black Bear brothers go through the Ten Despair Challenges left by the Great Emperor? This can hone their strengths, right? Hehe.¡±


    Yu Ban raised his eyebrows, and couldn¡¯t help but marvel at Yang Chen¡¯s ingenious ideas: ¡°Young Master, you really have so many ideas. The Ten Despair Challenges, you can now control them at will with your power.¡±


    ¡°In that case, I entrust the three of them to Elder Yu Ban for help.¡± Yang Chen instructed: ¡°Brother Golden Claw, Bear Elder One, and Bear Elder Two, especially you two, listen to Elder Yu Ban when I¡¯m away.¡±


    Yu Ban grinned: ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Young Master, I will take good care of the three of them.¡±


    It was only then that Yang Chen felt relieved.


    Speaking of which, he was really curious.


    He didn¡¯t know what the Golden Claw and Black Mountain Black Bear brothers, who honed their skills within the Tiandu Divine Country, would become when he came back next time. But now that he has already talked to Yu Ban, he believes that Yu Ban will take this matter seriously.


    As for the Golden Claw, it¡¯s okay since it is mature-minded. But the two Black Mountain Black Bear brothers only have the intellect equivalent to a young human. They have a strong sense of dependence on Yang Chen, and they are very reluctant to part ways when they hear that they have to separate from Yang Chen.


    Yang Chen said with a smile, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll be back soon. Elder Yu Ban, I¡¯ll leave them to you. I¡¯ll go first.¡±


    Without much small talk, Yang Chen got up and left.


    As he left, Yang Chen took out the map and went straight to the original entrance of the Secret Realm.


    Along the way, he could see many genius cultivators from various sects rushing back. In order to hide his identity, Yang Chen chose to change his appearance and clothes, blending into the crowd.


    Although he was returning this time, Yang Chen had been paying close attention the whole time. After all, he was the Young Sect Master of the Yuanshan Sect, and he had to live up to this position. On his way back, he not only observed the Yuanshan Sect but was also looking for news about the Yuanshan Sect.


    You¡¯re asking about the Yuanshan Sect?¡± A chubby young man listened to Yang Chen¡¯s question, and without thinking, he shook his head directly: ¡°Why should I tell you?¡±


    The person asking about the Yuanshan Sect was naturally Yang Chen disguised.


    The chubby young man in front of him had a cultivation level around the Seventh Layer of the Spirit Martial Realm. Among the people, he was neither high nor low.


    Yang Chen deliberately suppressed his cultivation level to be the same as this chubby young man, and then came to ask questions. Although the chubby young man was on guard, he didn¡¯t outright reject him. However, it was still not easy to get the information he wanted.


    But as it stands now, even though the chubby young man refused to answer, it was obvious that he knew something about the Yuanshan Sect.


    This made Yang Chen happy.


    On his way there, he indeed had no power to protect the Yuanshan Sect.


    But things will be different on the way back.


    Not only did his strength increase, but he also controlled the entire prohibition of the Secret Realm. This was his territory, so he wouldn¡¯t let the Yuanshan Sect be humiliated.


    Seeing that the chubby young man didn¡¯t say anything, Yang Chen had his own methods. He weighed it up, and then a bag of spirit stones appeared in his hand. He said with a smile: ¡°Brother, 3,000 spirit stones for you, just as a gesture of respect¡­ ¡±


    3,000 spirit stones weren¡¯t much, but for just answering some questions to get the information, many people were happy to do it.


    The chubby young man, named Zhang Tai, grabbed the spirit stones without hesitation when he heard about them, put them in his pouch, coughed, and said: ¡°My surname is Zhang. As for the matter of the Yuanshan Sect, now everyone knows about it. How could you not know? Not long after entering the Secret Realm, the Yuanshan Sect offended a force in Luo Yun County, oh right, it¡¯s called the Fu Shui Sect!¡±


    ¡°Fu Shui Sect?¡± Yang Chen thought to himself.


    Zhang Tai couldn¡¯t help but click his tongue: ¡°Yes, the Yuanshan Sect offended the Fu Shui Sect, and as a result, the Fu Shui Sect separated part of their forces to hunt down the Yuanshan Sect in large numbers. It seems that the Yuanshan Sect has been on the run from the moment they entered the Secret Realm, and they didn¡¯t gain anything. I guess they¡¯ll be scolded to death by the elders of their sect when they return from the Secret Realm.¡±


    Yang Chen narrowed his eyes, his expression cold as he muttered the name Fu Shui Sect.


    Since he entered the Secret Realm, he already had some understanding of the various forces.


    At the forefront of the Secret Realm¡¯s exit, besides the local forces in North Mountain County, there were three major forces. The first is the Sun Star City, the second is the Luoyun Main City, and the third force is very mysterious. Yang Chen did not know, but he guessed that it was most likely the Black Dragon Sect.


    Only the one of the Black Dragon Sect, a transcendent force, could make both Luoyun Main City and ??Sun Star City dare not offend easily. However, it seems that the Black Dragon Sect didn¡¯t bring their top talents this time. Of course, this didn¡¯t matter as the Black Dragon Sect was a supreme sect after all, and it was normal for them to hold back.


    In addition to these three superpowers, there were also some forces deep within various counties, which were not forces of the main city. They ranged in size and were a mixture of all kinds.


    It would be okay if the few main city forces or Black Dragon Sect provoked the Yuanshan Sect, just chattering away.


    What¡¯s Fu Shui Sect? A few small shrimps dare to humiliate Yuanshan Sect

 Chapter 474 - Chapter 474: Chapter 471: Dramatic Change in Yanhua Pool_1

    Chapter 474: Chapter 471: Dramatic Change in Yanhua Pool_1


    Translator: 549690339


    Of course, he wouldn¡¯t determine the current situation of Yuanshan Sect based on just a few words. He pondered a little and asked, ¡°Brother, you said that Yuanshan Sect provoked Fu Shui Sect. What exactly happened? Fu Shui Sect is relentlessly chasing Yuanshan Sect.¡±


    ¡°Cut it out. It¡¯s just a provocation. People who know the inside story know that it¡¯s not a provocation at all. Both sides saw a Lingcao at the same time, and there was a conflict. Later, Yuanshan Sect admitted that they had lost and gave up. However, Chen Zi¡¯an of Fu Shui Sect took a liking to several female disciples of Yuanshan Sect after they admitted defeat.¡±


    At this point, Zhang Tai smirked and said, ¡°That Chen Zi¡¯an was relentless. Seeing that Yuanshan Sect had admitted defeat, he went up without saying anything and demanded that Yuanshan Sect hand over the female disciples he had taken a liking to. The situation was quite awkward for Yuanshan Sect. Their Young Master, Yang Chen, had disappeared without a trace, and Wu Ming, the current leader, was a tough guy who refused to hand over his female disciples, insisting on fighting Fu Shui Sect to the end!¡±


    ¡°As a result, Yuanshan Sect was no match for Fu Shui Sect. Who is Fu Shui Sect? They are the number one sect in Luo Yun County, with strength only second to Luo Yun Main City. Without Yang Chen, Yuanshan Sect was definitely weaker. Realizing that they couldn¡¯t win, Wu Ming wisely led Yuanshan Sect to hide in this secret realm, avoiding Fu Shui Sect!¡±


    Upon hearing this, Yang Chen felt somewhat annoyed.


    So, Fu Shui Sect really didn¡¯t treat Yuanshan Sect seriously? Was this a joke? They were openly bullying Yuanshan Sect.


    Yang Chen was displeased, but he didn¡¯t show it in front of Zhang Tai. Instead, he asked, ¡°What happened afterward?¡±


    ¡°Well, as I said at the beginning, Fu Shui Sect just won¡¯t let it go. The sect¡¯s main geniuses have either gone to Tiandu City or are adventuring outside. The rest are playing hide and seek with Yuanshan Sect. Yuanshan Sect originally had decent strength, but under Fu Shui Sect¡¯s oppression, their strength has greatly declined. Even if Fu Shui Sect only sent part of their strength, Yuanshan Sect would have a hard time dealing with it.¡± Zhang Tai explained everything quite clearly. ¡°In the end, Yuanshan Sect hid from the beginning to the end, and they are still hiding now.¡±


    ¡°Still hiding now? What¡¯s going on? Brother Zhang, do you have information on Yuanshan Sect¡¯s current situation?¡± Yang Chen asked.


    Zhang Tai noticed that Yang Chen was so curious about Yuanshan Sect¡¯s situation, and he guessed that Yang Chen must have some relationship with Yuanshan Sect. When it came to the critical point, he suddenly stopped talking and rubbed his hands, clearly wanting something.


    Seeing Zhang Tai¡¯s greedy look, Yang Chen knew what he wanted. He helplessly took out another storage bag with 3,000 Spirit Stones and handed it to Zhang Tai, ¡°Brother Zhang, this is another 3,000 Spirit Stones.¡±


    ¡°This brother is really generous. Although I don¡¯t know what your relationship with Yuanshan Sect is, since you¡¯re curious, I¡¯ll tell you. I saw it clearly just a moment ago. A large group of people from Fu Shui Sect were chasing the people from Yuanshan Sect in that direction!¡±


    At this point, Zhang Tai glanced at Yang Chen. Perhaps because he felt embarrassed for taking people¡¯s Spirit Stones, he sighed and said, ¡°Speaking of which, the conflict between Yuanshan Sect and Fu Shui Sect is a huge deal. Brother, with your Martial Arts Cultivation, it¡¯s better not to get involved. This is not something we can interfere in.¡±


    ¡°Thank you for the reminder, senior brother.¡± Yang Chen¡¯s eyes flicked and he parted ways with Zhang Tai, heading in the direction Zhang had mentioned.


    Wouldn¡¯t he get involved?


    That was a joke. He was the Young Sect Master of Yuanshan Sect. Seeing that his own sect was being humiliated by Fu Shui Sect, how could he not get involved?


    With this in mind, Yang Chen accelerated and rushed forward.


    As he sped up, he originally intended to go to the Yuanshan Sect. But along the way, he encountered something else interesting.


    ¡°Huh, this is¡­ Yanhua Pool? So many disciples of Yanhua Pool, what¡¯s going on?¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but be curious.


    Looking down, Yang Chen squinted his eyes, feeling both amused and annoyed.


    At the moment, the disciples of Yanhua Pool were all tied up. Some female disciples were kneeling on the ground, while others were stubbornly standing in place, struggling with all their might.


    And the mastermind behind all this was none other than Long Huaruo.


    At this moment, Long Huaruo was standing in the front, and beside her were several people. These people were none other than the senior disciples of Ziyang Sect, Yuan Shaoyang.


    Next to Yuan Shaoyang, there were some other Ziyang Sect disciples. Judging by their relatively small number, it was not difficult to see that these disciples were all following Yuan Shaoyang on a separate mission.


    With his hands behind his back, Yuan Shaoyang smiled kindly and said, ¡°Huaruo, you must be careful today. Make sure there are no traces left, or I might be punished by the sect if anything gets out. I brought these brothers out to help you today, but I had to keep this from our sect brothers. Otherwise, the older generation of senior brothers would definitely try to stop me.¡±


    Long Huaruo showed a bit of impatience upon hearing Yuan Shaoyang¡¯s words.


    If it weren¡¯t for Yuan Shaoyang¡¯s practice of Ziyang¡¯s ultimate yang technique, which could help her improve her Martial Arts Cultivation very quickly, why would she collude with him?


    Why was Yuan Shaoyang still afraid of this and that at this moment?


    However, on the surface, Long Huaruo still spoke in a delicate tone, ¡°My dear Yuan, don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll make sure everything goes smoothly. But it¡¯s not time yet. I need to question these disciples thoroughly. After all, there are always some tough bones that won¡¯t submit to me.¡±


    After saying this, Long Huaruo glanced around and shouted angrily, ¡°All of you listen up! Those who are willing to submit to me, kneel down now. Take the poison, return to Yanhua Pool, and never mention today¡¯s incident. I promise you won¡¯t die. As for those who don¡¯t submit, hmph, I won¡¯t spare any of you!¡±


    ¡°By the way, don¡¯t try to counteract my poison. This is a costly prescription I went to great lengths to obtain!¡±


    Hearing these words, the expressions of the disciples of Yanhua Pool varied.


    ¡°Long Huaruo, you beast!¡±


    ¡°Long Huaruo, you will be punished by Heaven. You¡¯ve betrayed Yanhua Pool, colluded with foreign sects, and plotted against your own sisters. If our masters find out, they will surely tear you to pieces!¡±


    ¡°Long Huaruo, you won¡¯t die a good death!¡±


    For a moment, the disciples of Yanhua Pool were shouting and resisting loudly.


    Of course, there were also some fearful female disciples who knelt down, ¡°I¡¯m willing to submit!¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m willing to submit, too, Sister Huaruo, please spare us¡­¡±¡±


    ¡°Sister Huaruo, we¡¯re willing to submit to you!¡±

 Chapter 475 - Chapter 475: Chapter 472: Yang Chen’s Move_1

    Chapter 475: Chapter 472: Yang Chen¡¯s Move_1


    Translator: 549690339


    In the crowd, Mo Huawu was also present. Naturally, she was one of those people who would stand up for justice and never yield to pressure. However, her eyes were filled with unwillingness. She couldn¡¯t believe that there were so many fearful female disciples in the Yanhuachi. In just a short while, half of the Yanhuachi disciples had submitted.


    All this happened two hours ago.


    The original plan of Yanhuachi was to find Yang Chen and seek his protection. Until they found Yang Chen, they were always treading on thin ice. Fortunately, their luck wasn¡¯t too bad, and they managed to find a few treasures, so the trip wasn¡¯t in vain.


    Later, Tiandu Emperor announced that the Secret Realm would be closed in two days, and his voice resounded throughout the realm. Naturally, the disciples of Yanhuachi didn¡¯t hesitate to return. However, they had no idea that Long Huaguo had claimed to find a treasure halfway through the journey, so they followed her without suspicion.


    But who could have imagined that Long Huaguo would betray Yanhuachi not once, but twice?


    Long Huaguo colluded with Yuan Shaoyang and others, setting up a Formation Poison Mist in this place beforehand. Those who were not in the Origin Martial Realm would lose their cultivation upon entering.


    All this was Long Huaguo¡¯s conspiracy.


    Long Huaguo¡¯s goal was simple ¨C to become an unrivaled figure within Yanhuachi and be the undisputed leader among her generation. However, Yuan Shaoyang¡¯s humiliating defeat during the Genius Selection Competition had greatly tarnished her reputation.


    Originally, when Ziyang Sect attacked Yanhuachi in the last Selection Competition, it seemed like Long Huaguo was deceived by Yuan Shaoyang, but in reality, it was intentional.


    Her actions were meant to eliminate all top talents in Yanhuachi, leaving only second-rate talents, and making her the center of attention.


    Unfortunately, her plan was foiled by Yang Chen last time, and her reputation took a huge hit. One could say she failed miserably.


    And now, she planned to rise again.


    However, Long Huaguo¡¯s thoughts were quite thorough.


    She was well aware that if all the geniuses went missing and only she survived, there would definitely be something fishy, and it would be hard to explain to Yanhuachi. So she planned to keep some submissive people and feed them poison to silence them. In this way, the truth would never be exposed.


    Now Mo Huawu also understood Long Huaguo¡¯s plan. With no True Qi left, she was tied up, and with an icy expression, she said, ¡°Long Huaguo, aren¡¯t you afraid that the masters and martial uncles will find out and punish you? What you¡¯re doing is a grave sin.¡±


    ¡°Hmph, Mo Huawu, I don¡¯t need your reminders when doing things.¡± Long Huaguo licked her lips and said maliciously, ¡°Oh, right, I almost forgot, you were the leader at the beginning, right? Haha. Let me tell you, Mo Huawu, you¡¯re nothing!¡±


    Long Huaguo¡¯s eyes were filled with jealousy, ¡°As long as I, Long Huaguo, am here, you, Mo Huawu, will always be inferior. And today, everyone else can live except you. Weren¡¯t you always very defiant? Hahaha, let me tell you the truth, whoever dares to resist me will be killed without mercy!¡±


    Moth Huawu looked at the crazily laughing Long Huaguo and sighed, ¡°Long Huaguo, are you worthy of the cultivation put in by the masters and martial uncles?¡±


    ¡°Cultivation? Hmph! I only saw them cultivating you!¡± Long Huaguo gritted her teeth.


    ¡°You are really ungrateful. If it wasn¡¯t for you being misled by Yuan Shaoyang, the masters and martial uncles would never give up on you.¡± Mo Huawu said coldly.


    ¡°Enough, Mo Huawu! It¡¯s not your place to interfere in my affairs. And I don¡¯t want to waste any more words with you. You who refuse to submit. Hehe¡­ There are quite a few disciples from the Ziyang Sect here. I think they wouldn¡¯t mind having some fun with you before we leave.¡± Long Huaguo¡¯s face was icy cold.


    Upon hearing these words, Ziyang Sect¡¯s disciples who had accompanied Yuan Shaoyang were excited.


    They had never imagined such a good opportunity would emerge.


    Who wouldn¡¯t want such beautiful girls? Who wouldn¡¯t want to embrace their charm?


    Of course, Yuan Shaoyang was the most frustrated.


    Everyone knew about his relationship with Long Huaguo. Though he also wanted to take advantage, he couldn¡¯t do anything with Long Huaguo present.


    Similarly, Mo Huawu¡¯s words scared many female disciples of Yanhuachi.


    For women, chastity was of the utmost importance. In an instant, they started crying, and many of them stepped forward, ready to submit.


    Moth Huawu shouted, ¡°Senior and junior sisters, you can¡¯t do this! Do you think that after you submit and take her poison, it will all be over? No, it won¡¯t. Once you¡¯ve taken her poison, you¡¯ll be at her mercy forever. It¡¯s better to die a swift death!¡±


    ¡°Mo Huawu, you want to die? It¡¯s not that easy!¡± Long Huaguo waved her hand dismissively, ¡°What do you think this place is? Yanhuachi? You¡¯ve been poisoned by me, and now you have no True Qi. What can you do? Hahaha!¡±


    Upon hearing this, Mo Huawu¡¯s expression changed dramatically, only then did she remember that things weren¡¯t the same as before.


    Long Huaguo laughed more viciously, pointing at Mo Huawu and shouted, ¡°Mo Huawu, you wanted to be the leader, right? You always defied me, right? Fine, let¡¯s start with you! Ziyang Sect¡¯s senior brothers, you can do whatever you want with this Mo Huawu. Better yet, play with her until she dies.¡±


    With these words, it was like releasing the beast from its cage. For several Ziyang Sect¡¯s disciples, it was the happiest thing they¡¯ve ever done. They had been waiting for this moment for a long time.


    ¡°Haha, we¡¯ve been waiting for this!¡±


    ¡°This girl looks really good.¡±


    ¡°Strip her clothes, strip her clothes, hahaha!¡±


    Mo Huawu¡¯s body trembled, and her face turned pale.


    Long Huaguo sneered in her heart, ¡°This serves you right for pretending to be chaste all the time and badmouthing me behind my back! Mo Huawu, today I will let you know what it feels like to be trampled on and humiliated!¡±


    Mo Huawu wanted to resist, but here, she had no True Qi. Meanwhile, the Ziyang Sect¡¯s disciples had all taken antidotes beforehand, so they were unharmed.


    ¡°Don¡¯t come, don¡¯t come any closer.¡± Mo Huawu finally panicked.


    ¡°Haha, little sister, don¡¯t be afraid.¡±


    ¡°Yes, don¡¯t be afraid.¡±


    Mo Huawu¡¯s tears streamed down her face. She was desperate, afraid, and didn¡¯t know what to do next. What did she do wrong to be punished so cruelly by fate? She, Mo Huawu, was wholeheartedly devoted to her sect, her friends, and everyone!


    But¡­


    But, who could save her now?


    ¡°If you don¡¯t want to die, stay where you are and don¡¯t move.¡±


    Suddenly, a voice interjected. The abrupt appearance of the voice attracted everyone¡¯s attention. Looking closely, it was none other than Yang Chen, who had stepped into this place at some unknown time.

 Chapter 476 - Chapter 476: Chapter 473: In the Palm of the Hand_1

    Chapter 476: Chapter 473: In the Palm of the Hand_1


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°Yang, Yang Chen¡­¡± Mo HuaWu stared intently, her gaze fixed on the man in front of her, her body tense, as if she couldn¡¯t believe her own eyes.


    Indeed, she could hardly believe her eyes when Yang Chen appeared at this moment, and with a single grab, he pulled her behind his broad shoulders. In this instant, she felt incredibly reassured and peaceful. It was as if everything was enough with this man in front of her.


    ¡°It¡¯s Yang Chen!¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen!¡±


    In an instant, those Yanhua Pool disciples who hadn¡¯t surrendered became excited, as if their savior had arrived.


    Yang Chen, on the other hand, seemed amused, shrugging his shoulders, glancing at the Ziyang Sect people, and finally fixing his gaze on Long Huaruo, the culprit behind all of this.


    Seeing Yang Chen appear and considering his previous reputation, the many Ziyang Sect disciples were all frightened and shrank back. They had all heard of Yang Chen¡¯s fame, and Yang Chen¡¯s strength simply crushed them. Yang Chen told them not to move, and they dared not move.


    Yuan Shaoyang was no exception. After his last defeat, he still thought he could catch up to Yang Chen, but after hearing about Yang Chen¡¯s series of achievements and his current Half-step Yuan Martial Realm, which was far beyond his own Martial Arts Cultivation, Yuan Shaoyang knew that the gap between him and Yang Chen could not be bridged or narrowed.


    This filled Yuan Shaoyang with frustration and powerlessness, and at least now, as he looked at Yang Chen, there was no longer any thought of fighting on in his heart. He said fearfully, ¡°Yang Chen, you¡­ you!¡±


    Long Huaruo was also genuinely startled.


    There was no way around it; Yang Chen¡¯s name was too dazzling, too attention-grabbing.


    However, Long Huaruo quickly scolded, ¡°What are you all afraid of? This place has been poisoned by us, and as long as Yang Chen doesn¡¯t have an antidote, he¡¯ll be just like the others¡ªa waste that has lost all True Qi. Face a waste, and fear nothing.¡±


    Upon hearing this, the people of Ziyang Sect, including Yuan Shaoyang, were instantly delighted.


    Yes, this area had been filled with Poison Mist, and as soon as Yang Chen set foot in it, he would be like the girls of Yanhua Pool. As long as he hadn¡¯t entered the Yuan Martial Realm, it would be useless.


    And indeed, Yang Chen had not entered the Yuan Martial Realm.


    It was then that Mo HuaWu remembered this and, realizing Yang Chen¡¯s situation with no True Qi, said anxiously, ¡°Yang Chen, run away quickly! Don¡¯t worry about us!¡±


    ¡°Run, huh? Where would I run to?¡± Long Huaruo said coldly, ¡°Yang Chen, all the people of Yanhua Pool see you as their dream lover. But in my view, you¡¯re nothing special. How foolish of you to step into this place without understanding the surrounding environment!¡±


    Her words were filled with deep disdain.


    If she could, Long Huaruo had also thought of trying to seduce Yang Chen.


    Unfortunately, what cannot be obtained is always sour, and Long Huaruo knew that it was impossible for her and Yang Chen. She didn¡¯t mind destroying Yang Chen¡¯s reputation with her words and actions.


    Yang Chen, on the other hand, didn¡¯t seem afraid at all and yawned, ¡°Long Huaruo, are you so sure that I¡¯ve been poisoned?¡±


    Hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, Long Huaruo and the others were indeed startled, but Long Huaruo quickly regained her composure and shouted, ¡°Yang Chen, don¡¯t think it¡¯s so easy to scare me.¡±


    ¡°Huaruo, be cautious,¡± Yuan Shaoyang couldn¡¯t help but remind her.


    ¡°What¡¯s there to be afraid of? Shaoyang, have you forgotten? The Yanhua Pool¡¯s female disciples also have high Martial Arts Cultivation, but as long as they take a breath, they lose all their True Qi. You should know the effectiveness of the poison. Now it¡¯s just Yang Chen, what are you afraid of? Just do it!¡± Long Huaruo said.


    Yang Chen smiled and said, ¡°Yeah, Yuan Shaoyang, you can try it.¡±


    Yuan Shaoyang swallowed hard, and though his heart was filled with fear, he gathered up the senior and junior brothers around him and shouted, ¡°Attack! Kill Yang Chen!¡±


    In an instant, the disciples all made their move.


    At that moment, the corners of Yang Chen¡¯s mouth curled up, and with a sudden swipe of his hand, a flash of Intertwined Thunder followed. In the blink of an eye, screams rang out one after another. All the Ziyang Sect disciples, except for Yuan Shaoyang, were dead on the spot.


    Yuan Shaoyang was still alive, but only because Yang Chen had deliberately ¡°taken care¡± of him.


    ¡°You!¡±


    ¡°You!¡±


    Long Huaruo and Yuan Shaoyang were both stunned.


    Especially Long Huaruo, who exclaimed, ¡°Impossible, how is this possible? Yang Chen, why weren¡¯t you poisoned?¡±


    ¡°Poisoned?¡± Yang Chen shook his head.


    How could he describe this? Being poisoned was almost impossible for him, right?


    The Poison Mist was indeed very powerful, but it was a trivial matter for him to break free from it and eventually create an antidote. It wouldn¡¯t even take long. Of course, even the seemingly insignificant antidote in his eyes was still a high-achievement poison to Long Huaruo.


    Unable to understand, Yang Chen didn¡¯t bother to explain and leisurely looked at Long Huaruo and Yuan Shaoyang, ¡°You two seem to be quite close. So, who should I kill first?¡±


    Upon hearing these words, Long Huaruo didn¡¯t hesitate and turned to run.


    Yuan Shaoyang, standing to the side, was shocked and turned pale, unable to believe this was reality. Long Huaruo actually abandoned him and decisively fled? Was this really Long Huaruo?


    The Long Huaruo he knew clung to him, was very fond of him, and even blindly worshiped him, right?


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t hurry to chase after Long Huaruo, but just looked at Yuan Shaoyang, who was dumbfounded and disbelieving, and said with a smile, ¡°I bet you¡¯re shocked that Long Huaruo has abandoned you without a care.¡±


    Yuan Shaoyang struggled to turn his head, looking at Yang Chen with a pair of painful eyes.


    Yes, the pain was real.


    One was the pain of disbelief, and the other was the pain of facing imminent death.


    Yang Chen shrugged his shoulders, speaking calmly, ¡°What makes you think you¡¯re special? And what charm do you think you have that could attract Long Huaruo to cling to you so desperately? Obviously, you have nothing. How sad, Yuan Shaoyang. I still remember the grudge against you, and what I hate the most is when someone threatens me with my sister¡¯s situation. So, I didn¡¯t plan to let you go!¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen, don¡¯t kill me, please don¡¯t kill me!¡± Yuan Shaoyang cried out in pain.


    Without a second thought, Yang Chen grabbed him with one hand, thunder and lightning intertwined, and Yuan Shaoyang¡¯s body, emitting black smoke, fell to the ground.


    As for Yang Chen, he glanced into the distance and said leisurely, ¡°I¡¯ll go after Long Huaruo and bring her back. You all wait here for a while.¡±


    From the moment Long Huaruo fled, he hadn¡¯t gone after her because, in his opinion, letting her run away for a while and standing there unmoving were almost the same. It didn¡¯t matter because she was still in the palm of his hand!

 Chapter 477 - Chapter 477: Chapter 474: News of Yuanshan Sect_1

    Chapter 477: Chapter 474: News of Yuanshan Sect_1


    Translator: 549690339


    Yang Chen yawned and then shouted, ¡°Lightning Movement Technique¡­Open!¡±


    The next moment, his speed skyrocketed, reaching a terrifying level, and then, with a whoosh, he disappeared from the spot. When he reappeared, he was already in front of Long Huaruo, who was in utter shock.


    Long Huaruo was utterly astonished from within, as she could not believe that after having spent so much effort to escape, it only took Yang Chen a few breaths of effort to block her path.


    This caused Long Huaruo¡¯s delicate body to tremble, knowing that she could never be Yang Chen¡¯s opponent. She shouted: ¡°Yang Chen, what¡¯s so good about Mo HuaWu? I can do everything she can! My **** is better, my figure is better than hers, I¡¯m prettier than her, my talent is better than hers. As long as you spare me, I will be your slave, I will let you play with me, I can do anything.¡±


    Seeing Long Huaruo in such a frenzied state, Yang Chen made a move with his bare hands.


    The next moment, lightning formed into a cage, tightly trapping Long Huaruo inside.


    ¡°You ask me what¡¯s better about Mo HuaWu than you? Her heart is better than yours,¡± Yang Chen said sadly, shaking his head, and took the cage, ignoring Long Huaruo¡¯s resistance, and returned.


    By the time he returned, the disciples of Yanhua Pool were all there waiting for him.


    ¡°Yang Chen!¡±


    ¡°Young Master Yang!¡±


    ¡°Thank you, Young Master Yang, for saving our lives. We are deeply grateful, and if it were not for you, our senior and junior sisters might have¡­might have¡­¡±


    Some of the unyielding female disciples even started crying, their weeping and wailing appearance causing Yang Chen to feel somewhat embarrassed.


    Yang Chen had no choice but to shift the topic, pointing to Long Huaruo in the cage, who was bound and behaving well, with his hands behind his back: ¡°I killed Yuan Shaoyang. As for how Ziyang Sect will retaliate, I¡¯m not afraid. But Long Huaruo is from your Yanhua Pool, and I cannot interfere in Yanhua Pool¡¯s matters. Sister Mo, it¡¯s up to you how to deal with this.¡±


    Upon hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, Mo HuaWu couldn¡¯t help but feel touched.


    This was also what made Yang Chen so captivating.


    Because this man was not just highly skilled in martial arts, but his attitude towards people and his way of dealing with things made you feel as if you were in a warm spring breeze, without any flaws.


    Just like what Yang Chen had just said, if it had been someone else, they would have killed Long Huaruo long ago, but Yang Chen didn¡¯t. Regardless of whether killing or not killing was important anymore, at least Yang Chen gave Yanhua Pool a lot of face.


    ¡°Long Huaruo deserves to die!¡±


    ¡°Yes, she deserves to die!¡±


    In an instant, countless curses filled the air.


    Not only did Long Huaruo not feel the least bit of shame, she actually begged for mercy: ¡°Senior and Junior sisters, I didn¡¯t do it on purpose! Please spare me, and from now on, I will learn from my mistakes and change my ways.¡±


    ¡°Do you think there¡¯s a next time?¡± Seeing Long Huaruo crying and begging for mercy, how could Mo HuaWu trust her again? She said, ¡°Yang Chen, help me kill her. I will explain this matter to Master and Pond Master!¡±


    Yang Chen nodded, and with a grip of his hand, the lightning cage suddenly merged into one.


    In an instant, the combined lightning turned Long Huaruo into nothingness, disappearing from the world forever.


    The disciples who had betrayed Yanhua Pool and submitted to Long Huaruo saw this clearly and immediately knelt on the ground, begging for mercy and crying incessantly.


    ¡°Sister Mo, we were all bewitched by Long Huaruo¡¯s nonsense just now!¡±


    ¡°Sister Mo, we were all just confused for a moment. You mustn¡¯t take it seriously; please spare us!¡±


    Yang Chen glanced at these betraying disciples and felt no pity for them.


    However, he had already become accustomed to dealing with such matters and didn¡¯t find it strange. People¡¯s hearts were just like this, with so-called loyalty and betrayal being as unreliable as a joke. Each force would have some unreliable disciples.


    Of course, this had nothing to do with him; this was Yanhua Pool¡¯s business. Yang Chen asked, ¡°Sister Mo, how should they be dealt with?¡±


    ¡°All of you, capture these betraying sisters and bring them back to the sect for the Pond Master¡¯s judgement!¡± Mo HuaWu didn¡¯t make any rash decisions and decided to leave the matter to the high-levels.


    This was a wise choice.


    And so, with this, the matter came to a close.


    After exchanging pleasantries with the disciples of Yanhua Pool for a while, Yang Chen clasped his hands and said, ¡°Sisters, the matter of going to Yanhua Pool for tea will be put aside for now. I want to ask about the current situation of Yuanshan Sect. Do any of the sisters have any news¡­?¡±


    Hearing this, Mo HuaWu slapped her forehead: ¡°Young Master Yang, I was just about to tell you. We just saw Yuanshan Sect being chased by a force, and they were fleeing in that direction.¡±


    ¡°I understand. Sisters, you can go back first. As the Young Sect Master of Yuanshan Sect, I must take a look at what¡¯s happening with Yuanshan Sect.¡± Yang Chen said.


    ¡°Young Master Yang, I¡¯ll go with you.¡±


    ¡°Young Master Yang has done us a great favor by saving our lives, and we cannot repay it. There are many people and great power among those forces. I¡¯ll go with you.¡±


    The Poison Mist was highly toxic and entering its range would cause a martial artist¡¯s True Qi to dissipate completely, but as long as they left the area and rested a while, the True Qi would gradually recover. It wasn¡¯t something to worry about.


    Compared to that, the matters of Yang Chen and Yuanshan Sect were of more concern to them, as Yang Chen had saved them, and the affairs of Yuanshan Sect were also those of Yanhua Pool!


    Hearing the determined attitude of the girls from Yanhua Pool, Yang Chen knew that he had made the right choice in saving these senior and junior sisters of Yanhua Pool.


    Unfortunately, this was not something that could be resolved simply by having more people. He said, ¡°Sisters, there is no need for that. Having more people in this situation may not necessarily help. I, Yang Chen, alone will suffice, so there¡¯s no need to trouble you all!¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen¡­¡±


    ¡°Young Master Yang, please be careful,¡± Mo HuaWu quickly urged, knowing that it would be hard for them to help.


    ¡°En!¡± Yang Chen didn¡¯t hesitate any longer, aware of the limited time. He hurriedly said, ¡°Sisters, I must excuse myself.¡±


    After that, Yang Chen leaped and disappeared on the spot.


    This made many of the sisters from Yanhua Pool worried. They said, ¡°Sister Mo, you let Young Master Yang leave just like that. He¡¯s alone, and it seems there are many people from that force. What if something happens to him and Yuanshan Sect? Young Master Yang has done us such a great favor; how can we not help?¡±


    ¡°Yes, HuaWu, what are you thinking?¡±


    Mo HuaWu exhaled gently and said softly, ¡°I understand what you sisters are saying. However, Yang Chen is highly skilled, calm, and decisive in the face of trouble. If he says we shouldn¡¯t go, there must be a reason why we shouldn¡¯t go. I feel that with his current strength, if we go, we might just be more of a burden.¡±

 Chapter 478 - Chapter 478: Chapter 475: The Traitor Appears Again!_1

    Chapter 478: Chapter 475: The Traitor Appears Again!_1


    Translator: 549690339


    Mo HuaWu was indeed keen in guessing Yang Chen¡¯s thoughts. Although there were many people in Yanhua Pool, most of them had low Martial Arts Cultivation. Even in a small place like North Mountain County, it was difficult for them to protect themselves, let alone face the forces gathered for the Thousand-Year Treasure.


    Helpless, North Mountain County¡¯s average strength was still somewhat lacking in comparison to other forces.


    Of course, it was just on average.


    Yang Chen was very curious, curious about Fu Shui Sect that had forced his Yuan Mountain Gate to such an extent.


    As his thoughts settled, Yang Chen advanced rapidly, following the direction guided by Mo Huawu. Gradually, he could feel the turbulent True Qi ahead.


    Feeling the True Qi fluctuation, Yang Chen narrowed his eyes: ¡°This True Qi fluctuation is so intense; it seems to be just ahead.¡±


    At the same time, a hundred miles ahead, two sides were fighting. It wasn¡¯t hard to notice that Yuan Mountain Gate had suffered heavy casualties, with many disciples¡¯ bodies lying on the ground. Some of the disciples were covered in blood and lying on the ground in a terrible state.


    Leading Wu Ming had not stayed out of the fight. Taking a closer look, he was covered in blood, and his right arm was broken.


    This broken arm made Wu Ming even crazier. He stared at the people from Fu Shui Sect and roared, ¡°Fu Shui Sect, you will not die well!¡±


    In front of them, there was a team of thousands of people, which were the disciples of Fu Shui Sect.


    Leading the Fu Shui Sect were two people who reached the second layer of the Origin Martial Realm. With these two masters leading the team, although they were still lacking compared to Luoyun Main City and Sun Star City, they were much stronger than North Mountain Main City and Yuan Mountain Gate.


    It was precisely these two masters leading the team that made Yuan Mountain Gate unable to confront Fu Shui Sect head-on until now.


    Wu Ming knew that Yuan Mountain Gate was no match for Fu Shui Sect. They had been fleeing all the way, but they didn¡¯t expect Fu Shui Sect to be so aggressive. Even when the secret realm was about to close, they still targeted Yuan Mountain Gate.


    ¡°Not die well? Hmph, Wu Ming, is there something wrong with your brain? Hahaha.¡± Han Haofeng, who was at the second layer of the Origin Martial Realm and leading Fu Shui Sect, said with a disdainful expression, ¡°Wu Ming, do you really think I don¡¯t want to kill you? To tell you the truth, it¡¯s not that I won¡¯t kill you, but I¡¯m lazy to have a life-and-death struggle with your Yuan Mountain Gate. If we really fight, it will cause some loss to our Fu Shui Sect. But do you really think our Fu Shui Sect doesn¡¯t dare to attack your Yuan Mountain Gate?¡±


    ¡°Han Haofeng, Chen Zi¡¯an, if you want our Yuan Mountain Gate to bow to your Fu Shui Sect, it¡¯s impossible!¡± Wu Ming gritted his teeth, full of rage.


    Chen Zi¡¯an twisted his neck and said coldly, ¡°Bow down? No, no, no, Wu Ming, you should know, I never asked you to bow down to us. I just want some beautiful female disciples from your Yuan Mountain Gate, hehehe, don¡¯t worry. After we¡¯ve played with these female disciples, I¡¯ll send them back to you. If you don¡¯t believe me, I¡¯ll play with them in front of you and return them afterward, how about that?¡±


    Wu Ming was so angry that he almost spat out blood. Chen Zi¡¯an¡¯s words were a great humiliation to him. As the leader of Yuan Mountain Gate, he never expected Fu Shui Sect to tease his female disciples like this.


    Wu Ming roared, ¡°Chen Zi¡¯an, let me tell you, there is no door. What is your Fu Shui Sect trying to do? Just say it directly. Fight if you want to fight, kill if you want to kill. Our Yuan Mountain Gate has no cowards. If you want our Yuan Mountain Gate to submit to you, it¡¯s wishful thinking!¡±


    The disciples of Yuan Mountain Gate glared coldly at the people from Fu Shui Sect, one by one emitting a murderous aura. They knew very well what Fu Shui Sect had done to their Yuan Mountain Gate. This humiliation, many disciples would rather die than tolerate.


    They protected their female disciples in the center, lest Chen Zi¡¯an and Han Haofeng take advantage of them.


    Upon hearing Wu Ming¡¯s words and seeing Yuan Mountain Gate disciples glaring fiercely at him, Chen Zi¡¯an twisted his neck and snickered, ¡°Wu Ming, don¡¯t be like this. You may not submit, but don¡¯t say that your other disciples from Yuan Mountain Gate won¡¯t submit either. You can¡¯t represent Yuan Mountain Gate on your own. Making decisions on your own is not good.¡±


    After saying this, Han Haofeng, who was next to him, added, ¡°Yes, now I, Han Haofeng, will put my words here. Some wise people must have already figured out that it¡¯s impossible for thousands of you from Yuan Mountain Gate to escape. Hehe, it¡¯s very simple. Those who are willing to submit to our Fu Shui Sect will be spared from death! If there are female disciples willing to submit, I guarantee their wealth and glory!¡±


    As his words fell, Yuan Mountain Gate was agitated.


    Wu Ming was startled. He naturally knew the emotions of his disciples and shouted, ¡°What do you want to do?¡±


    ¡°Senior Brother Wu Ming, you are unyielding, but you can¡¯t speak for us either. Everyone wants to survive, and loyalty is not worth much. I, Luo Jin, am the first one to submit to Fu Shui Sect. Only the wise can be heroes. Brother Han, Brother Chen, I hope you can accept me.¡± A disciple of Yuan Mountain Gate stepped forward with a smile.


    Chen Zi¡¯an immediately waved his hand, ¡°Junior Brother Luo, your choice is wise. As the first disciple to submit to our Fu Shui Sect, hehe, there will be rewards. Here are 5,000 spirit stones for you.¡±


    ¡°Thank you, Senior Brother Chen, thank you, Senior Brother Chen.¡± Luo Jin was overjoyed. When he saw that submitting not only could save his life but also get Spirit Stones, how could he not be happy?


    Chen Zi¡¯an¡¯s eyes flashed a subtle hint of poison, and then he handed out the Spirit Stones, hands behind his back, quietly waiting for the second betrayer to emerge.


    With the first betraying, there was bound to be a second one. Moreover, seeing that there were Spirit Stones to be collected, who among the disciples of Yuan Mountain Gate was not eager?


    ¡°I also submit to Fu Shui Sect!¡±


    ¡°I submit too.¡±


    In an instant, dozens of disciples rushed out, and the rest of the disciples also fell into hesitation. Fear of Fu Shui Sect was subconscious, not because of anything else but their strength. In the several confrontations between Fu Shui Sect and Yuan Mountain Gate, Yuan Mountain Gate was almost crushed.


    Moreover, their strongest Senior Brother Wu Ming couldn¡¯t even take one move from Chen Zi¡¯an, having his arm broken. He could survive only because Chen Zi¡¯an and Han Haofeng didn¡¯t want to kill him.


    So, Wu Ming roared, ¡°You bunch of traitors! Have you forgotten how the sect treated you? Have you forgotten who protected you when you were in danger? Now you betray your sect in such a critical moment. What¡¯s the use of raising you in the Yuan Mountain Gate?¡±

 Chapter 479 - Chapter 479: Chapter 476: News of Yang Chen?_1

    Chapter 479: Chapter 476: News of Yang Chen?_1


    Translator: 549690339


    Wu Ming was furious inside.


    Although he had some conflicts with Yang Chen from the very beginning, it did not mean that he was not wholeheartedly loyal to the Yuanshan Sect.


    On the contrary, he had grown up in Yuanshan Sect and his loyalty to it was beyond question.


    It was this deep sense of loyalty that made him swear to protect every inch of Yuanshan Sect¡¯s land and every disciple.


    But all he got in return was this ruthless blow.


    ¡°Senior Brother Wu Ming, don¡¯t force yourself anymore.¡±


    ¡°Yeah, Wu Ming, you¡¯re being too selfish. You don¡¯t want to join Fu Shui Sect yourself, and you block the way for others who want to. Isn¡¯t that selfish? How do you know we don¡¯t want to join Fu Shui Sect too? Just because you don¡¯t want to die, doesn¡¯t mean others don¡¯t.¡±


    Many disciples who had chosen to join the Fu Shui Sect didn¡¯t hesitate to hurl insults at Wu Ming now. They no longer needed to be cautious around him, and to prove their loyalty, they cursed him as viciously as possible.


    Seeing this and hearing the curses around him, Wu Ming¡¯s eyes turned red, but he was helpless.


    These painful blows were not the only thing. A beautiful female disciple squeezed out of the protection of Yuanshan Sect disciples without a care for their gazes and rushed towards the Fu Shui Sect. ¡°Senior Brother Chen, do you still stand by what you said just now? I am a female disciple of Yuanshan Sect, and I am willing to join your Fu Shui Sect!¡±


    Chen Zi¡¯an raised his eyebrows as he saw the female disciple flying towards them with a grin. ¡°Of course it counts. As long as you female disciples of Yuanshan Sect choose to join us, I promise you wealth and abundance, as well as your necessities being taken care of. By the way, Junior Sister, are you willing to embark on the path of dual cultivation with me, Chen Zi¡¯an?¡±


    ¡°Senior Brother Chen, that¡¯s not necessary.¡± The female disciple said shyly.


    Looking at the shy face of the female disciple and considering her action of joining them, Chen Zi¡¯an sneered in his heart. He had seen many hypocritical women like this before¡ªworthless. But he just lowered his head and whispered a few words to her about the distribution of benefits.


    In an instant, the female disciple said shyly, ¡°Senior Brother Chen, you are so sincere. Dual cultivation is the path of the human world. I am naturally willing to explore it with you.¡±


    ¡°Hehe, Junior Sister, your choice is correct.¡± Chen Zi¡¯an hugged the female disciple into his arms, gently caressing and fondling her, extremely satisfied. But in his heart, he sneered even more. He had seen countless women like this, and with a few sweet promises, they fell right into his hands.


    However, it was just a game to him. In a few nights, he would grow tired of the woman, throw her to the Outer Sect, and let her fend for herself.


    Wu Ming was furious: ¡°Wu Yingying, your senior brothers in the Sect have treated you so well, and even protected you when Fu Shui Sect targeted you. Yet, you still betrayed us so heartlessly. You are worse than a beast!¡±


    The woman named Wu Yingying, who had joined Fu Shui Sect, sneered: ¡°Senior Brother Wu Ming, what do you mean by protecting us? Fu Shui Sect is powerful, and a place that we female disciples have always dreamed of. Senior Brother Chen is giving us a chance, yet you desperately try to stop us. When did I ask for your protection?¡±


    To please Chen Zi¡¯an, Wu Yingying continued: ¡°All of my sisters from Yuanshan Sect have seen it too. Fu Shui Sect represents the future prospects while there is no way forward in Yuanshan Sect, is there?¡±


    Upon hearing Wu Yingying¡¯s words, the disciples of Yuanshan Sect felt their lungs nearly explode with anger.


    But that was not the most critical issue.


    The real problem was that, after Wu Yingying¡¯s speech, there were still more female disciples who couldn¡¯t resist temptation and rushed out.


    It made the hearts of many loyal disciples of the Yuanshan Sect grow cold.


    They had fought so hard to protect these female disciples, only to find that many of them thought they were being nosy and chose to join Fu Shui Sect.


    ¡°I am willing to join Fu Shui Sect!¡±


    ¡°I am willing too!¡±


    In an instant, over a dozen female disciples stepped forward.


    Chen Zi¡¯an couldn¡¯t help but smile. He loved it when these female disciples joined voluntarily. With these women, he didn¡¯t need to treat them as equals, and he could play with and trample them as he liked. And when he grew tired of them, he could just discard them carelessly.


    As for these women¡¯s grievances¡­


    Who cares?


    They should blame themselves for not seeing things clearly and making the wrong choices.


    But, of course, Chen Zi¡¯an wouldn¡¯t say this. Instead, he said handsomely and confidently: ¡°Your choice is very right, my Junior Sisters. With your beauty, joining our Yuanshan Sect is absolutely the wisest choice!¡±


    Wu Ming saw this scene and sighed heavily.


    There would always be some female disciples who believed that their beauty made them special.


    But they didn¡¯t realize how naive that idea was. If being beautiful was all it took to join the Fu Shui Sect, wouldn¡¯t the sect be overcrowded with beautiful women? There were plenty of women with just average looks in this world.


    Wu Ming sighed. He had never thought of betraying his Sect, because he knew that even if he joined Fu Shui Sect, it wouldn¡¯t end well for him. Rather than being humiliated, he would much prefer to have a fair fight and die honorably.


    Chen Zi¡¯an didn¡¯t rush to settle the score with Wu Ming right now. Instead, he asked a disciple who had chosen to join the Fu Shui Sect: ¡°Junior Brother, I have a question for you.¡±


    ¡°Please ask, Senior Brother. I will definitely answer anything you want to know!¡± The disciple hurriedly answered to show his loyalty.


    Chen Zi¡¯an chuckled: ¡°Ah, it¡¯s nothing really. I just want to know where Yang Chen of your Yuanshan Sect is. I assume someone in your sect should know his whereabouts?¡±


    As soon as he finished speaking, Wu Ming widened his eyes and shouted: ¡°So, your target is Yang Chen!¡±


    ¡°Hmph, Wu Ming, you¡¯re really slow-witted.¡± Chen Zi¡¯an didn¡¯t try to hide it anymore, now that Wu Ming had guessed it.


    Why didn¡¯t he kill the Yuanshan Sect disciples?


    It was precisely because he needed these captives to threaten Yang Chen.


    In fact, there were more than a few people who had set their eyes on Yang Chen. He was a prize catch. Not to mention the Key to the Thousand Year Treasure he had acquired, he had also performed exceptionally well in Tiandu City, earning countless treasures. Who wouldn¡¯t be tempted?


    However, Chen Zi¡¯an believed that he was smarter. Why? Because he didn¡¯t target Yang Chen directly, but went straight to the Yuanshan Sect instead.


    With these captives in hand, how could he worry about not finding Yang Chen?


    ¡°This¡­this!¡± The Yuanshan Sect disciple, who was asked the question, was stunned and said awkwardly: ¡°Senior Brother Chen, I don¡¯t know about this either. Yang Chen, that thief, disappeared after entering the Secret Realm and no one knows his whereabouts.¡±


    ¡°Oh!¡±


    Chen Zi¡¯an laughed and said: ¡°Thank you for your trouble.¡±


    ¡°Senior Brother, you¡¯re too polite.¡± The disciple thought to himself that Fu Shui Sect was really good, even a genius in the Origin Martial Realm was so respectful to him.


    But the next moment, he heard Chen Zi¡¯an say coldly: ¡°Don¡¯t think I¡¯m being polite¡­ indeed, you¡¯ve had your troubles, and you seem to have no more value now.¡±

 Chapter 480 - Chapter 480: Chapter 477: Return of the Young Sect Master_1

    Chapter 480: Chapter 477: Return of the Young Sect Master_1


    Translator: 549690339


    ¡°Senior Brother Chen, what is the meaning of this?¡± The disciple broke out in a cold sweat, and when he looked at Chen Zi¡¯an again, he found that the kind and affable Chen Zi¡¯an had disappeared, leaving only a cold and heartless face.


    Chen Zi¡¯an sneered, ¡°What does it mean? It¡¯s just that I think you¡¯re useless, and since you¡¯re useless, you might as well die, right?¡±


    With that, Chen Zi¡¯an suddenly waved his hand, and in an instant, the disciple covered his throat, looking at Chen Zi¡¯an in disbelief, as if he still thought it was a dream.


    A disciple of Yuanshan Sect died just like that.


    Wu Ming watched all of this, not feeling surprised.


    There seemed to be nothing strange about it, after all, no one would show pity for a traitor.


    However, those other traitors, seeing Chen Zi¡¯an suddenly take action and kill someone, became panicked, pointing at Chen Zi¡¯an and yelling in disbelief, ¡°You, you actually killed someone!¡±


    ¡°You all actually killed someone!¡±


    Chen Zi¡¯an laughed, ¡°What, do you find it strange? Oh, don¡¯t worry, I killed him just to make sure you answer my question properly later. Otherwise, if you still don¡¯t know, it would trouble me a lot, and I don¡¯t want to kill again.¡±


    As he spoke, Chen Zi¡¯an hugged Wu Yingying tightly in his arms, raising his eyebrows: ¡°Junior Sister Yingying, is your body trembling?¡±


    ¡°Senior Brother, you¡­¡± Fear appeared in Wu Yingying¡¯s eyes.


    She suddenly realized that the kindness Chen Zi¡¯an had shown just now was a complete lie. No one who betrayed would be spared; it was all just Chen Zi¡¯an¡¯s fabrication. If those who truly surrendered were still killed by Chen Zi¡¯an, wasn¡¯t the promise of wealth and glory he gave her just a joke?


    Wu Yingying wasn¡¯t completely stupid, and as a woman, she was very sensitive. It was only when she saw Chen Zi¡¯an¡¯s ferocious face just now that she realized what a foolish choice she had made.


    But now, it seemed that it was too late.


    Chen Zi¡¯an gently stroked Wu Yingying¡¯s face, feeling its softness, and spoke softly, ¡°Junior Sister Yingying, don¡¯t worry, don¡¯t be afraid. Killing them is just killing them, but how could I bear to kill you? Hahaha.¡±


    Wu Yingying thought Chen Zi¡¯an was a devil, she shivered all over.


    ¡°Stop trembling,¡± Chen Zi¡¯an said.


    Wu Yingying couldn¡¯t control her body.


    ¡°I told you to stop trembling!¡± Chen Zi¡¯an slapped Wu Yingying¡¯s face, ¡°You stinking bitch, what are you trembling for, it¡¯s ruining my mood to hold you.¡±


    Wu Yingying sobbed, choking back tears. She wanted to go back, desperately wanting to return to the Yuanshan Sect. Even if returning to the Yuanshan Sect meant certain death, she didn¡¯t want to stay in Fu Shui Sect any longer. She knew that Chen Zi¡¯an was a pervert, and staying with him would bring her no good.


    Chen Zi¡¯an completely ignored Wu Yingying¡¯s crying. To him, Wu Yingying was just an object for venting his desires.


    Now, he focused on the disciples in front of him, picking one out and saying, ¡°If you¡¯re smart, you should know what question I want to ask: Where is Yang Chen?¡±


    The disciple wanted to speak, but he¡­


    He really didn¡¯t know.


    As a result, he quickly fell into a pool of blood.


    Seeing this, the disciples who had firmly chosen not to betray Yuanshan Sect felt that they had made a very correct decision. But for those who had betrayed Yuanshan Sect, their expressions weren¡¯t so good. Even though there were quite a few traitors, they couldn¡¯t withstand such killing.


    The third one, the fourth one.


    Chen Zi¡¯an had no mercy for these disciples.


    They were not from Fu Shui Sect, so why bother being reasonable with them? Everyone knew who to kill.


    It was not until he killed the fifth person, when suddenly a voice appeared out of thin air, ¡°Chen Zi¡¯an¡­ Fu Shui Sect, since you are so eager to find me, Yang Chen, then I, Yang Chen, might as well come out directly. It would save you the trouble of looking for me.¡±


    ¡°Who is it?¡±


    Hearing this, both Chen Zi¡¯an and Han Haofeng were shocked.


    Both their martial arts cultivation had reached the second layer of the Yuanwu Realm, which was quite incredible.


    But when this person suddenly spoke, they had no clue. Even when the voice appeared, they still didn¡¯t know where the owner of the voice was.


    ¡°Who are you? Reveal yourself, you coward,¡± Chen Zi¡¯an shouted.


    As soon as these words fell, Yang Chen descended from the sky, slowly saying, ¡°You ask who I am, yet you are looking for me. You even ask me who I am now. I am Yang Chen, whom you are looking for so desperately. Have you forgotten even my name and appearance?¡±


    When Yang Chen¡¯s figure appeared, the disciples of the Yuanshan Sect burst into cheers.


    ¡°Young Sect Master!¡±


    ¡°Young Sect Master, you¡¯re back.¡±


    ¡°Young Sect Master, you¡¯re finally back.¡±


    In an instant, the disciples of the Yuanshan Sect shed tears, especially Senior Brother Wu Ming, who cried even more. They had suffered too much humiliation during this time. Now, with Yang Chen¡¯s appearance, they seemed to have found the backbone of their hearts.


    Regardless of anything else, Yang Chen¡¯s consecutive victories against the Canghai Sect had filled them with hope. When they saw Yang Chen appear, they felt as if they were looking at their savior for a moment.


    Only Wu Ming remained calm, and after a brief moment of excitement, he carefully observed Yang Chen¡¯s martial arts cultivation, only to find that although Yang Chen had improved, he was only at the half-step Yuan Martial Realm. He couldn¡¯t help but be shocked, ¡°Yang Chen, you, you better leave quickly. You can see the situation of Yuanshan Sect now, it¡¯s safer for you to flee, why did you come out?¡±


    This brought the surrounding Yuanshan Sect disciples back to their senses.


    Admittedly, Chen Zi¡¯an and Han Haofeng were also taken aback by Yang Chen¡¯s appearance, as Yang Chen¡¯s various reputations were somewhat shocking. However, remembering Yang Chen¡¯s cultivation level, they all laughed.


    ¡°Hahahaha.¡±


    Chen Zi¡¯an laughed, ¡°Yang Chen, your brain must be broken indeed, you shouldn¡¯t have come out. Wu Ming is right, you could have just hidden yourself away, but you chose to come out. What a pity, what a pity. It¡¯s too late for you to hide now!¡±


    Yang Chen, facing Chen Zi¡¯an¡¯s words, remained composed and did not say a word.


    He just glanced at the traitorous disciples of Yuanshan Sect, his hands behind his back, sighing lightly.


    He had just dealt with Yanhua Pool¡¯s traitors, and now the traitors of his own sect appeared.


    Indeed, there were traitorous scum at any time and in any place.

 Chapter 481 - Chapter 481: Chapter 478: Going Insane?_1

    Chapter 481: Chapter 478: Going Insane?_1


    For the matter of betrayal, he now sees it much more lightly. After all, from the perspective of danger at that time, it was understandable that some people wanted to survive and chose to join the enemy. However, understanding is one thing, and accepting or not is another matter altogether.


    Yang Chen looked at Chen Zi¡¯an and Han Haofeng, who completely ignored him, and said calmly, ¡°I don¡¯t think I ever said I was leaving.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Chen Zi¡¯an and Han Haofeng were first taken aback; then, their laughter grew even louder.


    ¡°Hahaha!¡±


    ¡°This is so amusing.¡±


    ¡°Is Yang Chen out of his mind?¡±


    The disciples of the Yuanshan Sect were full of mixed feelings when they saw Yang Chen appear. Many were initially delighted, but after recalling Yang Chen¡¯s martial arts cultivation, they all felt hopeless. Yes, Yang Chen¡¯s martial arts cultivation was far behind Chen Zi¡¯an and Han Haofeng.


    Even without the gap, could Yang Chen, with his strength of one person, change the overall disparity between the Yuanshan Sect and the Fu Shui Sect?


    The disparity between the Yuanshan Sect and the Fu Shui Sect is not only reflected in the higher-level aspects, but also in the overall difference.


    The disciples were desperate and helpless.


    It was this sense of despair and helplessness that brought out some seemingly smart people.


    At this moment, a female disciple, realizing that she could not benefit either side, stepped forward and pointed at Yang Chen, shouting, ¡°Yang Chen, what¡¯s the use of you showing up now? Do you think you are saving the Yuanshan Sect? You are wrong, you are harming the Yuanshan Sect. Originally, these disciples still had a way to survive by joining the Fu Shui Sect, but now, with your appearance, their only chance for survival is gone.¡±


    Her words not only stunned Yang Chen, but also puzzled Chen Zi¡¯an and Han Haofeng.


    Chen Zi¡¯an and Han Haofeng originally thought that their actions just now had scared the disciples of the Yuanshan Sect into silence, but who would have thought that they still underestimated the extent of human folly.


    He could almost guess the thoughts of this female disciple; she just wanted to survive¡­


    To survive, Chen Zi¡¯an sneered, what an ironic word.


    Wu Ming looked at the female disciple who spoke for the Fu Shui Sect, his face red with anger, and shouted, ¡°Lu Shuiyin, have you no shame?¡±


    Yang Chen suddenly waved his hand, looking interestedly at the female disciple Lu Shuiyin, and said gently, ¡°In that case, what do you think I should do?¡±


    He found that trying to understand those who would choose to betray was a mistake. Because you can never imagine what kind of irrational actions those who have forgotten the good of their original sect and chose to betray their allies will make.


    Just like now.


    Show sincerity¡­


    Yang Chen sighed helplessly.


    The female disciple named Lu Shuiyin, now determined, thought she could have a good life in the Fu Shui Sect and began to mock Yang Chen, ¡°It¡¯s simple. Yang Chen, you are the Young Sect Master of the Yuanshan Sect. These people of the Yuanshan Sect will listen to you more or less. If you take them to join the Fu Shui Sect now, they will definitely listen to you.¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen, you are a talented person of your generation. The wisest choice for you now is to lead the Yuanshan Sect to join the Fu Shui Sect. I think the Fu Shui Sect will be very happy to accept you and cherish your talent.¡±


    Lu Shuiyin¡¯s words seemed reasonable and righteous, making Yang Chen shrug his shoulders and say slowly, ¡°If I refuse, can you represent the Fu Shui Sect?¡±


    Lu Shuiyin was startled and suddenly speechless.


    Chen Zi¡¯an sneered, ¡°Junior Sister Lu, you are right.¡±


    This made Lu Shuiyin overjoyed as she realized that her earlier words had obviously won Chen Zi¡¯an¡¯s approval.


    Chen Zi¡¯an brushed his sleeves, ¡°Yang Chen, Junior Sister Lu indeed can¡¯t represent the Fu Shui Sect, but I, Chen Zi¡¯an, can. Yes, your best choice now is to lead the disciples of the Yuanshan Sect to join our Fu Shui Sect. As for you, Yang Chen, I, Chen Zi¡¯an, don¡¯t want anything else. Everyone knows that you have many treasures. You¡¯ve passed the Fifth Level and were the first to enter Tiandu City. You must have a lot of treasures.¡±


    ¡°So, stop talking nonsense and hand over your treasures. In return, the Fu Shui Sect will naturally spare your life and even accept you into the sect. With your talent, you will surely become a key focus for cultivation in the future!¡±


    Yang Chen snorted disdainfully, completely ignoring Chen Zi¡¯an¡¯s words.


    A key focus? He¡¯s just fooling children with such words.


    With his talent, how could Chen Zi¡¯an and Han Haofeng tolerate him?


    He would not be easily fooled by Chen Zi¡¯an like those other disciples, and said unhurriedly, ¡°Chen Zi¡¯an, there¡¯s no need for more words, and don¡¯t treat me like a child. Oh, my words still stand ¨C I never planned to leave since I appeared today. How shall I put it? You two seem to be all Second Layer of the Origin Martial Realm, right? Why don¡¯t you both come at me together?¡±


    Yang Chen¡¯s words were filled with inexplicable self-confidence.


    But such confidence, in the eyes of Chen Zi¡¯an and Han Haofeng, turned into a joke.


    It was truly amusing.


    Although they knew that Yang Chen had passed the Fifth Level of the Tiandu Palace, and that his strength was not comparable to that of ordinary Origin Martial Realm cultivators, they thought that Yang Chen had become too arrogant. They were not trashy Origin Martial Realm cultivators like Han Fang of the Canghai Sect, nor were they simply at the First Layer of the Origin Martial Realm.


    ¡°Hahahaha.¡±


    ¡°This is so interesting.¡±


    Han Haofeng and Chen Zi¡¯an exchanged glances, and then Han Haofeng said, ¡°Brother Chen, you go first. Show this kid what it means to be someone outside, and a mountain beyond a mountain.¡±


    Chen Zi¡¯an twisted his neck and said slowly, ¡°Thank you, Brother Han, for giving me the opportunity. Haha, I just had this thought. Since this kid doesn¡¯t know the depth of heaven and earth, let him witness the coffin and shed tears. Let¡¯s not let his arrogance go too far.¡±


    As he spoke, Chen Zi¡¯an took a step forward.


    Behind Yang Chen, Wu Ming and the other disciples were at a loss. They hoped that Yang Chen would save them, but they couldn¡¯t believe his reckless and ignorant actions. They felt that they would rather Yang Chen not come to save them.


    This¡­


    Yang Chen¡¯s words just now seemed confident, but in reality, it was no different than seeking death.


    However, they didn¡¯t know that in Yang Chen¡¯s eyes, it was easy to deal with not just Chen Zi¡¯an and Han Haofeng, but even several more of their level. Not because of anything else, but because he was now the master of the Heavenly Capital Divine Country.

 Chapter 482 - Chapter 482: Chapter 479: Destroying All Evil Forces_1

    Chapter 482: Chapter 479: Destroying All Evil Forces_1


    The Great Emperor created the nation, gods will kill gods, and demons will slay demons!


    Of course, it¡¯s best to use such things as little as possible, lest they be discovered. And to deal with Chen Zi¡¯an and Han Haofeng, there is no need to use such powerful abilities.


    If these two were to work together, with the absence of both the Black Mountain Black Bear and the Golden Claw, his Five Thunder Righteous Method would be difficult to display, and all his Spirit Talismans being used up, and there is no way to use the Starfire. Taking them both on at once would not be easy.


    After all, Yuanwu Realm Second Layer is indeed not something Han Fang can compare to.


    However, it¡¯s a pity that these two actually think that taking out one person is enough.


    With that, it would be much easier for him.


    Dealing with one person and dealing with two people are two different things.


    Chen Zi¡¯an obviously didn¡¯t think it was a foolish choice to send someone to deal with Yang Chen. On the contrary, he thought that by personally dealing with Yang Chen, he was showing him respect.


    Yang Chen, do you know what it means to drink a toast and suffer a forfeit? I talked to you nicely, but you didn¡¯t take it seriously and still wanted to compete with me. In that case, let me show you the gap between us!¡± Chen Zi¡¯an, in his thirties, released his Martial Arts Cultivation as soon as he made his move.


    The Second Layer Yuanwu Realm Martial Arts Cultivation, very impressive.


    As soon as Chen Zi¡¯an made his move, Cultivation Methods surged and rivers of grey water filled with endless impurities rushed towards Yang Chen.


    This river was grey, mixed with endless impurities and filth, and it was their Fu Shui Sect¡¯s Overturning Water Technique!


    What does ¡°overturning water¡± mean?


    There are two meanings.


    One is water that has been spilled.


    The second is dirty water!


    The Fu Shui Sect cultivates the Dirty Water Technique, refining all kinds of impurities into their bodies, integrating them into their cultivation practice, and condensing the most filthy Overturning Water to fight their enemies. As soon as this Overturning Water approaches a person¡¯s body and touches others, it will corrupt their minds, flow into the enemy¡¯s body, and solidify their limbs. It is a very dirty technique.


    As he saw these layers of Overturning Water, Yang Chen narrowed his eyes, finally understanding why Chen Zi¡¯an¡¯s thoughts were so twisted.


    It turned out that the Fu Shui Sect members, true to their name, actually cultivated Overturning Water.


    Yang Chen had heard about the filthiness of the Overturning Water, and naturally wouldn¡¯t let it get close to him.


    Of course, the mere Overturning Water couldn¡¯t get close to him either.


    At this moment, with a wave of his hand, the sound of crackling thunder rang out, and after a flash of intertwined thunder, the torrential flow of Overturning Water was instantly split open by Yang Chen¡¯s Thunderbolt Style. The Overturning Water was clearly weaker than the thunder and lightning from the Thunderbolt Style.


    ¡°Hmm, how is this possible? My Overturning Water is actually so afraid of this thunder and lightning?¡± Chen Zi¡¯an was somewhat surprised.


    But Yang Chen was not surprised.


    Thunder contains the Innate Laws and breaks all Yin evil.


    What does thunder symbolize? It symbolizes Extreme Yang, the purest thing, and is specifically designed to counter Yin evil.


    This Overturning Water is dirty water, in fact, it is a Yin evil thing.


    The thunder and lightning swept through, no matter how much stronger the Overturning Water user¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation was compared to his, it would be broken open layer by layer.


    Seeing this, Chen Zi¡¯an shouted, ¡°You have some skill, but so what? I want to see how long you can resist under my continuous layers of Overturning Water!¡±


    Having said that, Chen Zi¡¯an increased his strength, completely transforming his endless, True Qi into Overturning Water. Like a wave of dragons, it rolled towards Yang Chen, fierce and powerful, giving people no choice but to retreat and not dare to resist!


    Yang Chen looked at these layers of Overturning Water, feeling a bit difficult for a moment, and initially thought about using the Demonic Fire to try to find an opportunity. But remembering that Han Haofeng could join the fight at any time, he couldn¡¯t help but give up this idea.


    Chen Zi¡¯an must die, and it must be done in an instant, not giving Han Haofeng a chance to save him.


    Otherwise, if these two teamed up, he would definitely have to use other methods.


    At this point, Yang Chen directly transmitted his soul to the Fishman Elder Yun Lu, who was inside the Eight Extremities Flowing River.


    ¡°Senior Yun Lu, although it¡¯s a bit overkill to use your soul to deal with this kid, please help me interfere with him.¡± Yang Chen said.


    ¡°Young Master, no problem. It¡¯s only a Yuanwu Realm Second Layer little guy, interfering with him is easy.¡± Yun Lu said confidently.


    Yang Chen had no doubt about this. Yun Lu¡¯s soul cultivation was more than enough to deal with someone at the Yuanwu Realm Second Layer.


    Comparatively, Yun Lu had unlocked his inherited memories and learned some Soul Techniques. It was a pity that he couldn¡¯t use them yet, otherwise, Yun Lu¡¯s soul would definitely become a powerful weapon. But for now, it was still a bit of a stretch.


    If the interference of soul was against someone with similar Martial Arts Cultivation, there would be no problem. But if the difference was too great, even Yun Lu would have a hard time.


    As Yang Chen was thinking, Yun Lu shouted, ¡°Young Master, success.¡±


    Yang Chen and Yun Lu had worked together more than once. As soon as Yun Lu finished speaking, he shot out like an arrow released from a bow. With a swing of his hand, the thunder and lightning sliced through, breaking open Chen Zi¡¯an¡¯s Overturning Water layer by layer.


    Han Haofeng couldn¡¯t help but feel strange, ¡°Something¡¯s wrong with Zi¡¯an¡¯s condition!¡±


    Looking closely, one could see that Chen Zi¡¯an was now standing stiffly in place, as if he had lost his soul.


    However, he didn¡¯t think Chen Zi¡¯an would be no match for Yang Chen, so he didn¡¯t pay much attention to it.


    But it was precisely because he didn¡¯t pay much attention that, when Han Haofeng came to his senses, there was a puff.


    Blood splattered, as Yang Chen¡¯s intertwined thunder and lightning struck Chen Zi¡¯an directly. When Chen Zi¡¯an awoke from his heavily damaged soul state, there was already a large hole in his chest, and there was no way he could survive. His unwilling eyes fell from the sky, and from the shock in his eyes, it was not hard to see that he could never have imagined that he would lose to Yang Chen!


    Moreover, he lost to Yang Chen without even a chance to survive.


    The most shocked was Han Haofeng beside them. When he saw Chen Zi¡¯an¡¯s strange demise, Han Haofeng¡¯s heart skipped a beat. As he came to his senses, he saw Yang Chen standing there calmly; suddenly, an ominous premonition arose.


    Because he didn¡¯t know when, Yang Chen was holding a nail and aiming it at him.


    Then¡­


    In the strong sunlight, Han Haofeng only caught a glimpse of a flashes of light.


    ¡°Not good!¡± Han Haofeng wanted to dodge.


    But it was too late.


    A nail pierced through his body, whistling in a circle, and then returning to Yang Chen¡¯s hand.


    This nail was naturally Yang Chen¡¯s God Piercing Nail.


    Unfortunately, it couldn¡¯t kill Han Haofeng!

 Chapter 483 - Chapter 483: Chapter 480: Targeting the Leading Bird_1

    Chapter 483: Chapter 480: Targeting the Leading Bird_1


    Of course, at the moment, although Han Haofeng¡¯s injuries hadn¡¯t killed him, he was completely under Yang Chen¡¯s control. This was also something Yang Chen had anticipated earlier, aiming the God Piercing Nail at Han Haofeng the instant he killed Chen Zi¡¯an.


    Han Haofeng would inevitably be stunned for a short while due to Chen Zi¡¯an¡¯s death. After all, no one would believe that he, a mere Half-step Yuan Martial Realm opponent, could kill a master at the Yuanwu Realm Second Layer.


    This momentary daze was his window of opportunity.


    For the God Piercing Nail, this momentary gap was enough.


    At this point, Han Haofeng had already been severely injured by the God Piercing Nail and was covered in blood. He didn¡¯t know what kind of thing had caused his injury, and his eyes were still in shock. He wanted to escape, but the moment this thought appeared, a thunderbolt wrapped around him like a snake, covering his entire body.


    Then he felt weak all over, unable to muster any resistance.


    Yang Chen also appeared beside Han Haofeng at this moment, grabbing Han Haofeng¡¯s miserable body, and looked around at the Fu Shui Sect indifferently: ¡°Everyone of Fu Shui Sect, you can see now, one of your leaders was killed by me, and the other one is in my hands.¡±


    Even if Yang Chen hadn¡¯t said it, this fact was clear to everyone. It was a scene that was hard to believe.


    In a very short time, Yang Chen had first killed Chen Zi¡¯an and then captured Han Haofeng!


    The most shocking part was the reactions of the Yuanshan Sect disciples. No matter whether they had joined the Fu Shui Sect or not, they didn¡¯t think Yang Chen¡¯s appearance could have any influence or change on the current situation.


    But it wasn¡¯t until now that they realized how stupid their thoughts were.


    Yang Chen¡­


    Yang Chen¡¯s strength had already become beyond their imagination.


    This made no sense at all. Yang Chen was only at the Half-step Yuan Martial Realm, yet two opponents at the Yuanwu Realm Second Layer were as easy as chicks in his hands, effortlessly defeated.


    Wu Ming took a deep breath. Although it was hard to accept, the fact that Yang Chen was now so powerful was actually a good thing for Yuanshan Sect.


    Similarly, for those disciples who had remained loyal to the Yuanshan Sect, Yang Chen¡¯s ability to crush the leader of the Fu Shui Sect was indeed a joyous occasion. However, for those who had betrayed Yang Chen and joined the Fu Shui Sect, this might not necessarily be good news.


    Two choices led to two different emotions.


    However, Yang Chen didn¡¯t care about all that.


    He was well aware that the trouble with the Fu Shui Sect hadn¡¯t been entirely resolved. With thousands of people in the Fu Shui Sect, if they all worked together, the power would be immense!


    This was also the reason why Yang Chen wanted to kill both men in an instant. With the death of these two leaders, the Fu Shui Sect would be headless and in disarray. But capturing them alive would be even better.


    ¡°Yang Chen, don¡¯t kill me. Chen Zi¡¯an instigated me to capture you. I¡¯ve just been following along the whole time, so the main responsibility isn¡¯t on me.¡± Although Han Haofeng found it hard to accept the current situation, he knew that he had to beg for mercy. Or else, if Yang Chen could kill Chen Zi¡¯an, he could kill him too.


    Yang Chen looked at Han Haofeng¡¯s pathetic appearance and sneered, then said: ¡°Han Haofeng, you better behave yourself and don¡¯t say a word!¡±


    Han Haofeng¡¯s heart skipped a beat.


    Yang Chen ignored Han Haofeng. The present Han Haofeng posed no threat to him, but the disciples of the Fu Shui Sect did.


    One or two of these disciples wouldn¡¯t be a problem.


    But thousands of them, gathered together, if they really united to deal with him, would give him a hard time.


    With this thought, Yang Chen focused his attention on the Fu Shui Sect.


    At this point, Fu Shui Sect was already in turmoil and started to discuss the situation.


    ¡°What are you afraid of? I think there¡¯s no need to be afraid of Yang Chen. We have so many people fighting together without dispersing our strength. All of us dealing with Yang Chen together, we¡¯ll surely be able to save Brother Han.¡± A few smart Fu Shui Sect disciples stood out and pointed at Yang Chen.


    In an instant, the Fu Shui Sect became quite agitated, obviously stirred up by this person¡¯s words.


    This man was Liu Chang, who now stood at the forefront, pleased with himself for leading the tumultuous Fu Shui Sect. He felt very proud.


    He knew that the Fu Shui Sect was currently leaderless, and if he could lead the sect to save Han Haofeng and kill Yang Chen at this moment, wouldn¡¯t that be a great achievement when he returned?


    Thinking of this, he was afraid that he couldn¡¯t gather people¡¯s hearts together: ¡°Now you all listen to my command. Our Fu Shui Sect has the Sect¡¯s Great Formation. Let¡¯s activate it now. Even if we face an opponent at the Yuanwu Realm Fifth Layer, we can still fight. Why should we fear Yang Chen? He is nothing in front of our countless Fu Shui Sect disciples! Kill Yang Chen, save Brother Han, and we¡¯ll all be greatly rewarded.¡±


    For a moment, the Fu Shui Sect disciples became enthusiastic after hearing Liu Chang¡¯s words.


    ¡°Brother Liu Chang is right!¡±


    ¡°Listen to Brother Liu Chang!¡±


    ¡°Brother Liu Chang is right. We gather together; there¡¯s no reason to fear Yang Chen. The more people, the greater the power. Let¡¯s kill this surnamed Yang!¡±


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but sneer.


    This so-called leader, Liu Chang, was quite clever, realizing that the Fu Shui Sect could indeed cause him some trouble if they really united.


    However, it was a pity.


    Liu Chang was just being self-righteous.


    Didn¡¯t he know the saying that the bird that sticks its head out gets shot?


    Liu Chang obviously didn¡¯t know.


    Of course, Yang Chen didn¡¯t mind teaching him what it meant to be the bird that sticks its head out.


    ¡°Kill Yang Chen, save Han¡­¡± Just when Liu Chang saw that he had gathered everyone¡¯s strength and was imagining that he could achieve merit, suddenly, before he could finish, a thunderbolt flashed. Then, it enveloped his entire body.


    Liu Chang was shocked and yelled, ¡°No, don¡¯t!¡±


    Before he could finish, Yang Chen clasped his palm tightly, then the thunderbolt directly surrounded Liu Chang, followed by his pupils contracting, his eyes losing their light, and his body falling from the sky.


    Liu Chang¡¯s eyes were filled with unwillingness, seemingly unable to accept everything that was happening. He was supposed to kill Yang Chen, receive the rewards, but why was he killed by Yang Chen instead? Why, with so many people, none could help and save him?


    This was the problem the Fu Shui Sect was facing now.


    Indeed, if they were united, it would be a bit worrying for Yang Chen if he didn¡¯t use the power of being in charge of the Secret Realm.


    However, the difficult part was that these people couldn¡¯t be united at all, at least, Yang Chen was sure that no one was willing to be the bird sticking its head out, and no one was willing to be the one leading the Fu Shui Sect, ready to die in vain!


    ¡°His name is Liu Chang, right?¡± Yang Chen said coldly, ¡°I¡¯m not interested in the other Fu Shui Sect disciples, but if you still want to stay here and fight me to the death, I don¡¯t mind playing with you to the end. If you want to use Liu Chang as your target, I¡¯d be happy to oblige you!¡±

 Chapter 484 - Chapter 484: Chapter 481: Time to Leave_1

    Chapter 484: Chapter 481: Time to Leave_1


    As these words fell, all the members of the Fushui Sect were frightened by Yang Chen.


    No one was not afraid.


    Joking aside, who would want to become a cold corpse like Liu Chang? They all knew the reason for Liu Chang¡¯s death. It was simple: Liu Chang died because he was the first to stand out. With the lesson of Liu Chang¡¯s sacrifice, who else would want to be the second one to stand out?


    No one wanted to die.


    Although there were thousands of people in the Fushui Sect, none of them wanted to die.


    In an instant, the enthusiasm of the Fushui Sect¡¯s disciples disappeared.


    Yang Chen twisted his neck: ¡°You should think clearly, if you really want to fight for your lives here, I have Yuanshan Sect behind me, and you have lost your two senior brothers who led you, one killed by me, and another in my hands. Do you really think you can win by fighting with me?¡±


    Yang Chen¡¯s words undoubtedly shook the hearts of the Fushui Sect disciples.


    For a while, these disciples were discussing in hushed voices, looking at each other, and becoming confused.


    They didn¡¯t know whether to leave or stay, as there was no leader.


    This was the effect Yang Chen wanted.


    His words were not meant to be heard by the disciples, but by Han Haofeng, who was being held captive.


    He felt that Han Haofeng¡¯s survival was a good thing, as Han Haofeng was the leader of the Fushui Sect. He said those words intentionally, to be heard by Han Haofeng.


    He wanted to tell Han Haofeng not to try to lead the Fushui Sect against Yuanshan Sect because they might not be able to beat them.


    At that time, fearing the consequences, Han Haofeng naturally led the Fushui Sect as far away as possible.


    This was the value of Han Haofeng¡¯s existence; he could lead the Fushui Sect away.


    Without Han Haofeng, the Fushui Sect would be leaderless and unable to leave.


    A group of people stuck here, would they really want Yuanshan Sect and Fushui Sect to fight to the end?


    This obviously wasn¡¯t realistic.


    Although Yuanshan Sect had some casualties, killing Chen Zi¡¯an was basically enough. Even if it wasn¡¯t enough, fighting further wouldn¡¯t benefit Yuanshan Sect. Therefore, after thinking it over, Yang Chen decided not to fight with the Fushui Sect anymore. After all, if he fought too fiercely and the Fushui Sect sought revenge in the outside world, Yuanshan Sect would still be in trouble.


    As the Junior Sect Master of Yuanshan Sect, he had to consider all aspects.


    At this moment, when Yang Chen looked back at Han Haofeng, he could already see the fear in Han Haofeng¡¯s eyes regarding the current situation.


    He knew that the time was ripe, and he said, ¡°Han Haofeng, do you want to live?¡±


    ¡°Yes, yes!¡± Han Haofeng didn¡¯t hesitate and directly begged for mercy with the meaning in his eyes.


    Yang Chen shouted sternly, ¡°If you want to live, I can give you a chance. I don¡¯t want my fellow disciples to suffer heavy losses, so lead your Fushui Sect and get out of here. Of course, if you still don¡¯t change your ways after going back, I won¡¯t mind killing you first.¡±


    Han Haofeng was very smart and heard Yang Chen¡¯s words. He knew that Yang Chen didn¡¯t want to fight to the death with the Fushui Sect, so he repeated, ¡°No problem, Yang Chen. I promise to lead the Fushui Sect as far away as possible!¡±


    At this point, he was terrified. Yang Chen¡¯s God Piercing Nail had not only injured his body, but also his soul.


    He was completely scared, the God Piercing Nail was too powerful.


    Now released by Yang Chen, Han Haofeng quickly returned to the Fushui Sect and was protected by many disciples.


    ¡°Senior Brother Han, what should we do now?¡±


    ¡°Senior Brother Han, now that you¡¯re back, can we fight back?¡±


    ¡°Fight back? Let¡¯s retreat, hurry!¡± Han Haofeng glanced in fear at Yang Chen, worried that Yang Chen still wouldn¡¯t let him go and then fiercely said.


    ¡°No, Senior Brother Han, are we just letting it go like this? Senior Brother Chen, he died in this kid¡¯s hands.¡± The disciples of the Fushui Sect were puzzled.


    Han Haofeng gritted his teeth and said, ¡°Can¡¯t you understand what I¡¯m saying? Retreat!¡±


    Han Haofeng¡¯s words were still effective, and for a time, a large army of the Fushui Sect retreated in an imposing manner.


    If possible, Han Haofeng would not choose to flee in such a humiliating situation.


    However, he was completely frightened.


    Joking aside, two second-layer Origin Martial Realm masters were defeated and injured by Yang Chen in less than ten rounds. Yang Chen¡¯s strength could be called demonic. The key point was that he could see that Yang Chen¡¯s expression was full of calmness and confidence.


    He knew that even if they fought further, they wouldn¡¯t gain any advantage. On the contrary, he, Han Haofeng, would lose his life.


    Compared to his life, what was a momentary anger?


    ¡°Wait!¡± Just as the Fushui Sect army was retreating halfway, Yang Chen suddenly stopped them.


    Han Haofeng¡¯s heart jumped as he turned and asked, ¡°Brother Yang Chen, what do you mean by that?¡±


    Seeing Han Haofeng¡¯s frightened cold sweat, Yang Chen knew that he had indeed been frightened by his own God Piercing Nail, but the reason he called out to Han Haofeng right now was not because Han Haofeng had done something wrong.


    ¡°It has nothing to do with your Fushui Sect. I just want to remind you that those Yuanshan Sect traitors who are trying to leave with your Fushui Sect must stay here if they don¡¯t want to die!¡± As Yang Chen said the word ¡°traitor¡±, his tone suddenly turned cold, and despite standing far away, they could clearly sense his chill.


    This startled those Yuanshan Sect traitor disciples who tried to leave with the Fushui Sect.


    The disciples of the Fushui Sect realized at this point that their team had been infiltrated by others and, fearing being implicated, began cursing, ¡°Get out of here!¡±


    ¡°Quick, get out of here!¡±


    ¡°Hurry up and leave!¡±


    These Yuanshan Sect traitors, like rats crossing the street, were expelled one by one.


    Han Haofeng watched as the traitors were methodically expelled, his face pale and enduring the pain of his injuries, he smiled and said, ¡°Brother Yang Chen, is it okay now?¡±


    ¡°No problem, your Fushui Sect can leave now.¡± Yang Chen waved his hand.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go, hurry.¡± Han Haofeng felt more and more terrified as he looked at Yang Chen.


    And so, the Fushui Sect¡¯s army disappeared from Yang Chen¡¯s sight.


    What remained were those scattered but clearly isolated traitors of the Yuanshan Sect, who were standing in mid-air.


    Yang Chen¡¯s expression was cold as he swept his gaze around.


    He had no authority to deal with the traitors of Yanhua Pool, but it was different for Yuanshan Sect. As the Junior Sect Master of Yuanshan Sect, he didn¡¯t even need to ask Yuanshan Sect¡¯s opinion and could directly decide on this matter.

 Chapter 485 - Chapter 485: Chapter 482: Regretting Past Decisions_1

    Chapter 485: Chapter 482: Regretting Past Decisions_1


    At this moment, the disciples who had betrayed the Yuan Mountain Gate had fallen into deep regret. More than just regret, they felt regret so intense that it weighed down their intestines. They had betrayed the Yuan Mountain Gate and joined the Fu Shui Sect, but what had they gained? What had they received from the promises of Chen Zi¡¯an?


    Nothing at all.


    They were foolish enough to believe the words of their enemies and naively thought their enemies were telling the truth, not realizing how much credibility their senior and junior brothers had.


    No one would not regret it.


    This¡­


    If only they could hold out a little longer, at least until Yang Chen appeared.


    Now what?


    They betrayed the Yuan Mountain Gate and joined what they thought was the bright path of the Fu Shui Sect. But now, the Fu Shui Sect had become a joke, so what were they?


    Some clever traitorous disciples of the Yuan Mountain Gate cried out in lament, ¡°Young Sect Master, it¡¯s all our fault. We were momentarily blinded and sought to save our lives. We beg for your immense mercy, give us a chance. We will return to the Yuan Mountain Gate and never let this happen again.¡±


    Yang Chen coldly said, ¡°What, you want to betray again?¡±


    ¡°Young Sect Master, although our betrayal is unforgivable, there are justifiable reasons.¡±


    ¡°Yes, Young Sect Master, our reasons are justifiable, please forgive us.¡±


    Looking at these disciples begging for mercy, Wu Ming couldn¡¯t help but feel enraged, saying, ¡°Young Sect Master, how should these traitors be dealt with?¡±


    ¡°In my opinion, they deserve death.¡±


    ¡°Hmph, they¡¯re useless.¡±


    As the Young Sect Master, Yang Chen naturally wouldn¡¯t make a decision based on the words of others. He ignored the begging disciples and focused his gaze on the female disciple who was the most fierce when he appeared, Lu Shuiyin.


    This Lu Shuiyin was quite a character. When he appeared just now, she sarcastically targeted him to please the Fu Shui Sect and save her life. During the Fu Shui Sect¡¯s withdrawal, she even tried to take advantage of the chaos. Unfortunately, Yang Chen might let others go, but he wouldn¡¯t let this Lu Shuiyin off the hook.


    Being stared at by Yang Chen, Lu Shuiyin trembled, and as she looked at Yang Chen¡¯s terrifying eyes, she was even more frightened, her lips quivering.


    Lu Shuiyin was not stupid; at this moment, she knew that Yang Chen had complete control over her life and couldn¡¯t help but kneel and beg, ¡°Young Sect Master, please spare me, I know I was wrong. I¡¯m willing to be your slave for the rest of my life. I¡¯m willing to serve you. I¡¯m willing to be your bitch, I¡­¡±


    Before she could finish speaking, Yang Chen raised his hand, and a Thunder Snake pounced on her, piercing directly through Lu Shuiyin¡¯s forehead.


    With a loud boom, Lu Shuiyin¡¯s body turned into nothingness, completely devoured by Yang Chen¡¯s Thunder Snake.


    Seeing Lu Shuiyin¡¯s fate, the disciples who had betrayed the sect were even more terrified and begged for mercy one after another.


    Yang Chen glanced at them without any care, and the male disciples all knelt down while the female disciples looked at him with seductive eyes, their intentions obvious.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t pay any attention to them, ¡°I don¡¯t know the whole story and process of this incident, Senior Brother Wu Ming. Select a few who were the most vicious during the betrayal. Some people can be spared, but some can¡¯t.¡±


    His idea was simple.


    Not all of these traitors deserved to die.


    Some were just following the crowd, without any real convictions.


    But others were a different story.


    Wu Ming understood Yang Chen¡¯s intentions and was waiting for this moment. He pointed to a disciple in the crowd of traitors and said, ¡°This Luo Jin was the first to betray. Not only did he betray, but he also insulted our fellow disciples of the Yuan Mountain Gate to save his own life. He¡¯s the one who led many disciples to follow and join the Fu Shui Sect.¡±


    ¡°Luo Jin deserves a thousand deaths.¡±


    ¡°Kill him.¡±


    ¡°Kill him.¡±


    For a moment, Luo Jin¡¯s face turned ashen. He regretted it, despaired, and knelt to beg for mercy.


    Unfortunately, this time, Yang Chen naturally responded to the crowd¡¯s demands. With a wave of his hand, and without waiting for Luo Jin to speak, Luo Jin had already become a bloody corpse.


    The remaining traitors couldn¡¯t help but gasp in cold air.


    ¡°And her, Wu Yingying!¡± Wu Ming said angrily, ¡°I thought these female disciples, as juniors, should be protected even more. We even sacrificed many disciples to prevent them from being humiliated by the Fu Shui Sect. They all did it to protect these junior sisters.¡±


    ¡°But Wu Yingying not only betrayed despicably, she even willingly wanted to dual cultivate with Chen Zi¡¯an!¡±


    Wu Ming¡¯s eyes were filled with rage!


    Compared to Luo Jin, Wu Yingying was even more hateful.


    Wu Yingying stared with wide eyes and tried to argue against Wu Ming¡¯s accusation, ¡°Young Sect Master, don¡¯t just listen to Wu Ming¡¯s side of the story!¡±


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t give Wu Yingying a chance to explain. With a wave of his hand, Wu Yingying died on the spot.


    Wu Ming immediately pointed out several other disciples who were the most vicious during the betrayal, and Yang Chen killed them one by one.


    After killing five or six of them, Wu Ming finally lost his anger, ¡°Young Sect Master, those I just pointed out were the most vicious during the betrayal and also the ones who instigated the internal strife among our disciples. Now that they¡¯re dead, as for the remaining ones, it¡¯s up to you to decide.¡±


    Hearing the begging voices of the disciples, Yang Chen snorted coldly, turning to look at them, ¡°I¡¯m not interested in the lives of you remaining people. But since you¡¯ve betrayed, you¡¯ve betrayed. Don¡¯t plan to return to the Yuan Mountain Gate. Alright, disciples of Yuan Mountain Gate, let¡¯s go.¡±


    As his words fell, the disciples followed behind Yang Chen.


    ¡°Young Sect Master!¡±


    ¡°Young Sect Master, we know we were wrong, please don¡¯t leave.¡±


    ¡°Young Sect Master, please don¡¯t leave.¡±


    The remaining disciples showed desperation and pitifully cried, watching the Yuan Mountain Gate¡¯s team leave, standing there, unaware of how much they would regret it.


    For them, who weren¡¯t particularly talented or bad, it would be difficult to find a place among the various sects. Especially since their age had been set, they missed the perfect opportunity to join other sects. Yang Chen seemed to simply refuse them, but in reality, that was the most painful thing for them.


    Where could they go now?


    After being abandoned by the Yuan Mountain Gate, as traitors, it would be impossible to join other sects. In a turbulent place like North Mountain County, without a sect to rely on, it was even hard to survive!


    Before, when they went out as disciples of Yuan Mountain Gate, they were full of glory.


    But now?


    They were filled with immense regret. If they had known this would happen, they wouldn¡¯t have betrayed the sect.

 Chapter 486 - Chapter 486: Chapter 483: Leave It to Me_1

    Chapter 486: Chapter 483: Leave It to Me_1


    As for those traitors, Yang Chen naturally had no obligation to be merciful to them. In fact, expelling them from the sect was already merciful in his opinion.


    As he said, since they had already chosen to betray and leave the Yuanshan Sect, why did they need to come back at all?


    Now, the mighty Yuanshan Sect army returned in full force. All disciples of the Yuanshan Sect looked up to Yang Chen, and none disobeyed him.


    If they were still somewhat unconvinced by Wu Ming, they were wholeheartedly convinced by Yang Chen, without a shred of doubt. It wasn¡¯t because of anything else, but simply because of the shocking strength Yang Chen had just demonstrated. They couldn¡¯t find any fault with him.


    Where else could they find such a Young Sect Master?


    ¡°Young Sect Master, what are we going to do now?¡± Wu Ming couldn¡¯t help but ask.


    Yang Chen walked ahead, and seeing the hopeful looks of the disciples, he blinked in surprise and said, ¡°What else can we do? Of course, we¡¯re going back.¡±


    ¡°Um¡­ Young Sect Master, isn¡¯t it a bit hasty to go back now?¡± Wu Ming said.


    Yang Chen scratched his head, ¡°Hasty? Where¡¯s the haste? There¡¯s still more than a day left. If we don¡¯t go back now, it¡¯ll be tough to return.¡±


    ¡°Young Sect Master, I know about that. But¡­but we¡¯ve been pursued by the Fu Shui Sect all the way, and we simply haven¡¯t had the time to spare. After all, our Sect Leader and Elders from the sect had explicitly instructed us to look for some materials in the Secret Realm.¡± Wu Ming said.


    The other senior and junior brothers also sighed bitterly, ¡°Yeah, Young Sect Master, that¡¯s what we¡¯re lacking. Even if we couldn¡¯t find the Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures that the Elders asked us to look for, we should at least bring back some other things to give an account, but now we don¡¯t have time, all our sect disciples are empty-handed.¡±


    ¡°If we return empty-handed, even if we have excuses and reasons, we will still be scolded to death by the Elders in the sect.¡±


    ¡°Yeah, Young Sect Master, what should we do? This Thousand Year Treasure opens only once every thousand years, and the opportunity is extremely rare. If we return empty-handed, even if the Elders don¡¯t scold us, we¡¯ll still feel extremely upset.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Yang Chen touched his chin, and then remembered.


    Indeed, pursued by the Fu Shui Sect all the way, the disciples of the Yuanshan Sect had no time or opportunity to find treasures. They practically entered empty-handed and returned the same. Wu Ming had an even more tragic experience, with a broken arm.


    Although there were valid reasons for this, the disciples couldn¡¯t help but feel uncomfortable.


    How much did the Yuanshan Sect invest to let them enter the Thousand Year Treasure, to gain benefits and help the sect prosper?


    As a result, this once-in-a-thousand-year opportunity was wasted by them. Even if the Sect Elders didn¡¯t say anything, who could be happy about that?


    ¡°So what do you plan to do? Take this opportunity to find as much as you can?¡± Yang Chen asked.


    ¡°This¡­this is the only way out.¡± Wu Ming said helplessly.


    Yang Chen laughed, ¡°How can this method possibly work? On the way back, the sect forces must have swept all the treasures on the road clean. What could they possibly leave for you? Even if you find something, it¡¯s probably something that others don¡¯t care about. When you bring it back, will the sect Elders really appreciate it?¡±


    ¡°This¡­¡±


    Hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, the hearts of these senior and junior brothers grew even colder.


    ¡°So, Young Sect Master, what should we do?¡± asked the brothers.


    Yang Chen grinned, ¡°It¡¯s simple. Just watch me, and you don¡¯t have to worry about this. I have confidence.¡±


    He was, after all, the controller of the entire Secret Realm. Although his cultivation was insufficient and he couldn¡¯t find some high-level materials, finding some low-level materials to bring back was as easy as pie, wasn¡¯t it?


    ¡°Young Sect Master, what¡¯s your method? Please tell us.¡±


    ¡°Yeah, Young Sect Master, don¡¯t shoulder all the responsibility by yourself.¡±


    Yang Chen was touched by their concern and waved his hand, ¡°You don¡¯t have to worry about it. I have my own way. Now, let¡¯s hurry back. Time is tight¡­¡±


    Although Yang Chen returned, he remained low-key within the Yuanshan Sect, still maintaining his disguise and not revealing his identity. He knew that his identity was still very obscure, and if he really appeared publicly, it would be difficult to ensure that someone wouldn¡¯t target him.


    For now, focusing on returning without causing trouble was the most important thing for the Yuanshan Sect.


    Thus¡­


    Time passed, and because Yang Chen deliberately let Yu Ban disguise himself as Emperor Tiandu, he announced a two-day deadline. None of these geniuses dared to ignore his words. The two-day period was short, and although individual sects like the Fu Shui Sect had other thoughts, most of the other sect powers chose to leave the Secret Realm.


    This allowed Yang Chen and the Yuanshan Sect to leave the Secret Realm together safely. Even though there were some troubles, they managed to avoid them without any danger.


    In this way, two days later, Yang Chen and the Yuanshan Sect left the Secret Realm together through the open entrance.


    When they exited the Secret Realm, there were crowds of people outside, a chaotic mix of fish and dragons. At a glance, it was not hard to see that the numbers were not much less than when they entered. The most crucial point was that the number of masters had clearly increased significantly.


    These masters were naturally specially mobilized by various sect powers of North Mountain County.


    No one thought of that at the beginning.


    But when they saw the forces sent by Sun Star Region and Luo Yun County, they couldn¡¯t slack off. They hurriedly dispatched their sect¡¯s high-level powers to ensure that no accidents or surprises befell their geniuses when they came out of the Secret Realm.


    The same was true for the Yuanshan Sect. They were guarding the exit of the Secret Realm, so when Yang Chen and the Yuanshan Sect disciples came out, Mu Bai Sheng and several Supreme Elders gathered together and quickly shouted, ¡°Wu Ming!¡±


    Upon hearing this, Wu Ming turned to look at them. He wasn¡¯t stupid and hurriedly led the many disciples of the Yuanshan Sect over.


    ¡°Uncle Master!¡±


    ¡°Master!¡±


    Wu Ming greeted them as he returned.


    Mu Bai Sheng glanced around and couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Where¡¯s Yang Chen?¡±


    ¡°Sect Leader, I¡¯m here.¡± Yang Chen undid his disguise and stood out from the crowd.


    ¡°Yang Chen, it seems you¡¯re alright. Haha, it¡¯s good that you¡¯re fine. Oh, I can see that you¡¯ve made progress in your Martial Arts Cultivation, reaching Half-step Yuan Martial Realm! Good, good.¡± Mu Bai Sheng observed very carefully and was naturally overjoyed to see Yang Chen¡¯s progress in his Martial Arts Cultivation.

 Chapter 487 - Chapter 487: Chapter 484: Battle Results?_1

    Chapter 487: Chapter 484: Battle Results?_1


    ¡°Yang Chen, I noticed that fewer inner disciples came out compared to when they went in. What happened¡­?¡± a Supreme Elder asked.


    Upon hearing this, Yang Chen sighed, knowing that he couldn¡¯t hide the truth anymore, and recounted the story without any omissions.


    Most of the Yuan Mountain Gate¡¯s disciples had died at the hands of the Fu Shui Sect, while some others were either personally killed by Yang Chen or expelled from the sect.


    Hearing Yang Chen¡¯s explanation, Mu Baisheng and the other Supreme Elders frowned in displeasure. Although they were unhappy, they didn¡¯t direct their anger at Yang Chen.


    ¡°Sigh, sure enough there are scum everywhere, and our Yuan Mountain Gate¡¯s disciples are no exception. They not only betrayed us but also framed others!¡±


    ¡°Does the Fu Shui Sect think our Yuan Mountain Gate is easy to bully?¡±


    All the Supreme Elders were extremely indignant. Some were angry at their own sect¡¯s traitorous disciples, and others were angry at the Fu Shui Sect for bullying them.


    ¡°Yang Chen, as the Young Sect Master, it¡¯s not a problem for you to kill those disciples and expel them from the sect. You have the power to do that,¡± Mu Baisheng said slowly, ¡°You did a good job. But what about the Fu Shui Sect? Are they just going to let it go?¡±


    Mu Baisheng was still very puzzled.


    That¡¯s because when Yang Chen explained what had happened, he had left out the part about defeating Chen Zi¡¯an and Han Haofeng. After all, it was too shocking and Mu Baisheng and the others were better off not knowing. But it seemed that his thoughts were a bit na?ve.


    With Mu Baisheng¡¯s wisdom, hiding the truth from him wasn¡¯t that easy.


    Before he could explain, Wu Ming, who was sitting nearby, couldn¡¯t help but speak up, ¡°Sect Leader, you have no idea how heroic Junior Brother Yang Chen was.¡±


    Wu Ming didn¡¯t mean any harm by it. He was simply amazed at Yang Chen¡¯s heroism. When recalling Yang Chen defeating Chen Zi¡¯an and then Han Haofeng, who among the Yuan Mountain Gate disciples wouldn¡¯t be excited?


    He was just one of them.


    Upon looking back, who among the Yuan Mountain Gate disciples didn¡¯t admire Yang Chen?


    Especially the female disciples, their eyes filled with longing, as if they couldn¡¯t be stopped.


    ¡°Oh?¡± Mu Baisheng and a few Supreme Elders were admittedly curious when they heard Wu Ming¡¯s words.


    They weren¡¯t fools, and by carefully observing the admiration the Yuan Mountain Gate disciples had for Yang Chen, they could easily guess that Yang Chen must have done something extraordinary in the secret realm.


    With a face full of wry smiles, Yang Chen hadn¡¯t expected Wu Ming¡¯s mouth to be so loose. But seeing that he couldn¡¯t stop him, he naturally didn¡¯t bother trying to stop him.


    On the other hand, Wu Ming added fuel to the fire, ¡°Junior Brother Yang Chen was truly amazing. He first injured Chen Zi¡¯an and then captured Han Haofeng. Both of them were Second Layer Yuan Martial Realm powerhouses, but they were no match for Junior Brother Yang Chen.¡±


    ¡°What!¡±


    ¡°How is that possible?¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen, with your half-step Yuan Martial Realm strength, defeated the Second Layer Yuan Martial Realm? Wu Ming, don¡¯t exaggerate.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m not exaggerating!¡± Wu Ming said bitterly.


    He felt somewhat awkward now because, for once, he had told the truth, but his elders thought he was bragging. He was telling the truth in every sentence.


    How could he prove that he was telling the truth?


    ¡°I can testify that Senior Brother Wu Ming isn¡¯t lying. Junior Brother Yang Chen indeed accomplished all of this. He captured Han Haofeng, forcing the Fu Shui Sect to leave, so that our senior and junior brothers could safely escape. Otherwise, there would undoubtedly have been heavy losses among us this time,¡± a disciple said.


    Yang Chen cupped his hands and laughed, ¡°Sect Leader, Elders, my senior and junior brothers are exaggerating. In fact, what I did back then was just by chance. It¡¯s not as incredible as they make it sound.¡±


    For Yang Chen, it was better to stay low-profile.


    If he could avoid being high-profile, he generally wouldn¡¯t choose to be so.


    These Supreme Elders had a hard time believing it was true.


    In fact, it was also difficult for Mu Baisheng to accept this as true. After all, the gap between the half-step Yuan Martial Realm and the Second Layer Yuan Martial Realm was still quite significant. Although many geniuses could fight against higher realms, Chen Zi¡¯an and Han Haofeng were not incompetent fools after all.


    Both of them were not ordinary Second Layer Yuan Martial Realm cultivators.


    However, recalling the many incredible things Yang Chen had done so far, Mu Baisheng looked at Yang Chen with a smile, then said, ¡°Yang Chen, no matter what, you did a good job this time.¡±


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but smile, not expecting Mu Baisheng to actually believe it. He had wanted to blur the fact that he had defeated Chen Zi¡¯an and Han Haofeng. Seeing how it couldn¡¯t be blurred now, his position as the Young Sect Master was secured.


    Well, since it couldn¡¯t be blurred, there was no need for him to be low-profile anyway. With a little investigation, his achievements in the secret realm could be easily found out.


    ¡°By the way, Sect Leader¡­ since the Fu Shui Sect dared to be so aggressive toward our Yuan Mountain Gate, are we just going to let it slide? They don¡¯t seem to take our Yuan Mountain Gate seriously at all,¡± an Elder said angrily, his beard puffing up.


    Mu Baisheng rubbed his eyebrows, also irritated, but soon sighed, ¡°What else can we do if we don¡¯t let it slide? The strength of the Fu Shui Sect is superior to ours, so what can we achieve by arguing with them? Fight? They must be eager to fight us since Yang Chen killed one of their leading disciples. They just don¡¯t have a good reason to do so.¡±


    ¡°When you think about it, Yang Chen has crippled one of their Second Layer Yuan Martial Realm geniuses and killed another, overall it¡¯s not that bad,¡± a few Supreme Elders muttered.


    ¡°That¡¯s right,¡± Mu Baisheng agreed, ¡°That¡¯s why there¡¯s no need to settle the score. Both our Yuan Mountain Gate and the Fu Shui Sect suffered losses, so there¡¯s no need to argue over anything. However, if the Fu Shui Sect really dares to provoke us, I¡¯ll let them know that our Yuan Mountain Gate isn¡¯t a soft persimmon to be kneaded.¡±


    As they listened to the elders¡¯ discussions, Wu Ming couldn¡¯t help but interrupt, ¡°Sect Leader, Martial Uncles, are you all gathered here because something big has happened? I see that many other factions also have high-level officials coming over.¡±


    ¡°Aren¡¯t we just afraid that something would happen to you youngsters?¡± a Supreme Elder said, ¡°It¡¯s fine to enter the secret realm, but when you leave, none of you little guys carry treasures with you. In case someone has ill intentions towards you, we old fellows still need to come out and help you.¡±


    ¡°Speaking of which, you youngsters can report the results of your trip to the Thousand Year Treasure now, right?¡±


    At the mention of the ¡°results,¡± a group of Yuan Mountain Gate disciples had awkward expressions on their faces.


    This¡­


    How should they report this?

 Chapter 488 - Chapter 488: Chapter 485: Unexpected Joy_1

    Chapter 488: Chapter 485: Unexpected Joy_1


    No matter whether it was Wu Ming or the other Yuanshan Sect disciples, they all looked at each other with bitter smiles, their gazes falling on Yang Chen. At that time, Yang Chen took all the responsibility upon himself, so they instinctively thought that Yang Chen wanted to bear the matter alone.


    However, they were all Yang Chen¡¯s senior and junior brothers, and most of them were older than Yang Chen. How could they let Yang Chen bear this alone?


    ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡±


    ¡°Yeah, what¡¯s with your expressions?¡± A few Supreme Elders observed carefully and saw the pessimistic expressions of these Yuanshan Sect disciples. They furrowed their brows and asked.


    Wu Ming stepped forward and said, ¡°Elder, this is what happened¡­¡±


    Just like that, Wu Ming quickly recounted the ins and outs of the situation.


    After hearing the full story, the high-level Yuanshan Sect members were all filled with rage and anger.


    ¡°This Fu Shui Sect is simply¡­¡±


    ¡°This¡­ Sect Leader, this is unbearable. At first, I thought the Fu Shui Sect was just trying to humiliate our Yuanshan Sect. Who knew they would chase and kill us from start to finish. They have more people, so they could split up to chase us while also gaining benefits. Our Yuanshan Sect has gained nothing from this Secret Realm Trip!¡±


    ¡°Not just barely, but really empty-handed!¡±


    ¡°You didn¡¯t get anything?¡±


    Even M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng¡¯s expression was embarrassing.


    How much had their Yuanshan Sect sacrificed for this Secret Realm Trip?


    But now, they had not even gained the slightest bit, wouldn¡¯t they be in total loss?


    ¡°No, I can¡¯t stand it. I have to fight Fu Shui Sect to the death!¡±


    ¡°We must seek justice for this matter. The Fu Shui Sect may be powerful in Luo Yun County, but in our North Mountain County, it¡¯s not their turn to run wild!¡± A few hot-tempered Yuanshan Sect elders began to shout.


    They were joking. Even a fierce dragon wouldn¡¯t dare to oppress a local snake. Did the Fu Shui Sect really think that their Yuanshan Sect was an easy target?


    Indeed, while the Fu Shui Sect¡¯s overall strength was indeed stronger than the Yuanshan Sect, it was still unknown who would win or lose if they fought in North Mountain County. Giving them face didn¡¯t mean they were afraid of them.


    Seeing these elders about to seek retribution, Yang Chen, with a wry smile on his face, hurriedly said, ¡°Everyone, calm down. Although it¡¯s true that our fellow disciples have suffered losses and didn¡¯t get much treasure, our Yuanshan Sect isn¡¯t completely empty-handed from this Secret Realm Trip.¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen, what do you mean?¡±


    ¡°Yes, Yang Chen, what¡¯s going on?¡±


    In an instant, everyone¡¯s eyes were on Yang Chen.


    Wu Ming and the other disciples looked at each other in astonishment.


    At first, they thought Yang Chen was putting the responsibility on himself to spare his senior and junior brothers from suffering and punishment. But now, it seemed that this was not the case. Was Yang Chen just bluffing, or did he really have a way?


    Feeling the gazes on him, Yang Chen said, ¡°Elders, Sect Leader, please hear me out. When I captured Han Haofeng and killed Chen Zi¡¯an, I took their Storage Bags from their waists. These Storage Bags are in my hands, and they contain quite a few Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures. Please take a look.¡±


    As he spoke, Yang Chen unhesitatingly opened all the Storage Bags and poured out all the contents with a crash.


    Following that, the various treasures and materials piled up like a mountain, appearing before everyone¡¯s eyes.


    It was indeed a mountain of treasures, there were too many Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures.


    So many that people were shocked!


    ¡°This¡­¡±


    ¡°What on earth is going on?¡±


    The Yuanshan Sect elders were somewhat unable to make sense of the sudden changes between great joy and great sorrow.


    With so many treasures, it was more than they had expected their disciples to obtain when they entered the Secret Realm. Not only did it reach their expectations, but it also far exceeded them.


    Similarly, they were curious how Yang Chen came to possess so many treasures while also feeling terrified, and quickly set up a Formation.


    Everyone understood that wealth should not be flaunted. So many treasures should not be seen by other forces.


    ¡°Yang Chen, what¡¯s going on?¡±


    ¡°With so many treasures, even Han Haofeng and Chen Zi¡¯an, being Fu Shui Sect disciples, couldn¡¯t possibly have so many.¡±


    Yang Chen had already thought of an explanation: ¡°I don¡¯t know about that either. In fact, I was initially very surprised when I checked the number of treasures in these Storage Bags. But after thinking it through, it is likely that Han Haofeng and Chen Zi¡¯an were in charge of all the treasures obtained by Fu Shui Sect. When I took these Storage Bags, perhaps¡­¡±


    ¡°If that¡¯s the case? Did you take almost all of the treasures Fu Shui Sect obtained?¡±


    ¡°Not necessarily, but it¡¯s clear that I¡¯ve grabbed quite a few.¡±


    ¡°Hahaha, now it¡¯s the Fu Shui Sect¡¯s turn to be embarrassed.¡±


    ¡°Who cares about them? Our Yuanshan Sect is afraid of the Fu Shui Sect? Humph, this is called failing to steal a chicken and losing rice. The Fu Shui Sect deserves it!¡±


    Whether it was the elders or Wu Ming and his fellow disciples, their expressions became more lively.


    It was refreshing, incredibly refreshing. Seeing Yang Chen¡¯s actions, they felt much more comfortable. They initially thought that their Yuanshan Sect had lost big, but now it seemed that the Fu Shui Sect had brought this humiliation upon themselves. Their Yuanshan Sect, on the other hand, had taken advantage of it.


    ¡°Haha, Young Sect Master, well done!¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen, you did a great job!¡±


    ¡°Hahaha, it¡¯s so refreshing! I wonder how rich the expressions of the Fu Shui Sect would be when they find out they didn¡¯t get anything significant this time, and we took advantage of them!¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s what they deserve.¡±


    ¡°Humph, they truly deserve it!¡±


    Yang Chen listened to the praise from his seniors and juniors, rubbing his nose innocently.


    It was true that the Storage Bags were taken from Chen Zi¡¯an and Han Haofeng, and there were indeed many treasures inside. However, it wasn¡¯t to the extent of the current situation. Otherwise, the Fu Shui Sect would go crazy. The reason it piled up like a mountain was entirely because of him.


    As the controller of the Secret Realm, he had a large amount of low-level materials, which he used to repay the Yuanshan Sect. Therefore, he took out many of his low-grade materials and put them in the Storage Bags.


    Although they were low-level materials, the sheer quantity was still astonishing. If he said he had obtained them himself, people might be surprised and disbelieving.


    So, Yang Chen used Chen Zi¡¯an and Han Haofeng as a cover.


    Now, it seemed that the effect was quite satisfactory.

 Chapter 489 - Chapter 489: Chapter 486: Canghai Sect Looking for Trouble_1

    Chapter 489: Chapter 486: Canghai Sect Looking for Trouble_1


    In the circumstances where Yuan Mountain Sect remained unaware, paying back Yuan Mountain Sect was indeed not an easy task for him as the Junior Sect Leader.


    Mu Baisheng was very satisfied with the result at present, laughing heartily and saying, ¡°Yang Chen, well done!¡±


    He was of course one hundred percent satisfied with Yang Chen. Yang Chen had handled everything inside and out quite well, accomplishing everything he had anticipated. Not only had he accomplished it all, but also far exceeded his expectations. This made him proud of the choice he had originally made.


    If he hadn¡¯t appointed Yang Chen as the Junior Sect Leader, would there be results like today¡¯s?


    Thinking of this, Mu Baisheng waved his sleeve and said, ¡°Listen well, although we have many grievances with Fu Shui Sect, we are the ones who profited this time. If Fu Shui Sect really comes to question us about this storage bag, we must keep our mouths shut. Pretend to know nothing. As for how to do it, I believe you all know.¡±


    ¡°Hehe, Sect Leader, of course we know.¡±


    ¡°Just play dumb.¡±


    Yuan Mountain Sect¡¯s current disciples and elders are very happy, not because of anything else, but because of the Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures that Yang Chen has brought.


    Looking at these treasures, Mu Baisheng spoke gently, ¡°Yang Chen, these are valuable treasures, which you have gone through considerable effort to obtain. You are also the biggest contributor to these treasures. I as the Sect Leader will let you have ten percent of control over them! Feel free to pick!¡±


    Yang Chen knew, ten percent was already quite a lot.


    Although he was the biggest contributor to these items, he couldn¡¯t be greedy. How much had Yuan Mountain Sect prepared to enter this thousand-year Secret Realm? Just because he, Yang Chen, was standing here without being besieged by others, it was because Yuan Mountain Sect was standing here.


    So, he had no reason not to bring glory to Yuan Mountain Sect.


    Although some Supreme Elders might think this ten percent was slightly too much, considering that all these materials were from Yang Chen, they had nothing more to say and left everything to Yang Chen¡¯s disposition.


    Yang Chen nodded secretly. It could be seen that the vision and so on of these elders of Yuan Mountain Sect was far stronger than those of the Clan Leaders in the Great Wilderness. They did not become blind due to some Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures.


    But Yang Chen couldn¡¯t be arrogant either.


    Mu Baisheng letting him pick ten percent, he couldn¡¯t really pick ten percent. He smiled and said, ¡°Sect Leader, I¡¯m not in a hurry for my share. Once the distribution of the materials within the Sect is completed, it¡¯s not too late to discuss mine.¡±


    Hearing this perfect answer, the elders of Yuan Mountain Sect, as well as Mu Baisheng, nodded approvingly.


    What Yang Chen had said was impeccable.


    ¡°Good.¡± Mu Baisheng nodded in satisfaction and temporarily collected all the materials on the ground into his storage bag.


    Everyone naturally had no objections to all the Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures temporarily being stored in Mu Baisheng¡¯s storage bag.


    It was at this moment, suddenly, a mighty True Qi descended and stopped near the place where Yuan Mountain Sect was stationed.


    This startled Mu Baisheng and the elders within the Sect.


    ¡°Who is it?¡±


    With a subconscious turn of their heads, everyone looked. When they clearly saw the people before them, the many disciples of Yuan Mountain Sect couldn¡¯t help but become puzzled.


    These people who came had grim expressions, but they were not who everyone had guessed, the Fu Shui Sect and others. It was the Canghai Sect¡¯s people.


    These Canghai Sect people came aggressively, bringing at least hundreds of people, with He Shangfeng leading them, and they were followed by a group of well-known elders and high-rank members of the Canghai Sect, looking very formidable.


    However, no matter how threatening the Canghai Sect might be, they wouldn¡¯t really scare Yuan Mountain Sect.


    Yuan Mountain Sect did not even fear Fu Shui Sect, they naturally wouldn¡¯t be afraid of Canghai Sect. Seeing He Shangfeng leading a large group of people with a grim expression, Mu Baisheng, hands behind his back, immediately led his own people from Yuan Mountain Sect out.


    ¡°He Shangfeng, what do you mean by this?¡± Mu Baisheng squinted, his expression cold and fierce with an intense aura.


    He Shangfeng spoke solemnly, ¡°What am I doing? Mu Baisheng, why do you ask knowingly? Have your beloved Junior Sect Leader, Yang Chen, come out. I have a few things to ask him, and then, I want to settle accounts with him!¡±


    Mu Baisheng didn¡¯t care about what Yang Chen had done, he only knew that Yang Chen was from his Yuan Mountain Sect.


    That was enough.


    He Shangfeng was trying to make trouble with Yang Chen, how could he, as the Sect Leader, allow it? He scoffed without hesitation, ¡°He Shangfeng, are you joking with me? You want to find something on Yang Chen? What are you talking about? Just tell us straight if you want to cause trouble for our Yuan Mountain Sect. Do you really think I, Mu Baisheng, would be afraid of you?¡±


    Feeling the strong aura emanating from Mu Baisheng, He Shangfeng felt somewhat scared in his heart, he was also wondering, ¡°Mu Baisheng¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation has actually become stronger. I¡¯m afraid it¡¯s at least at the level of True Martial Realm Tier 7.¡±


    Thinking of this Martial Arts Cultivation, He Shangfeng naturally felt it would be challenging. But his visit today wasn¡¯t one where he could simply leave.


    He Shangfeng clenched his teeth and said, ¡°Okay, okay, okay, Mu Baisheng, you want to protect Yang Chen, right? Fine, then I¡¯ll tell you that Yang Chen has killed dozens of our Canghai Sect¡¯s people, including my direct disciple, Shao Changkong. Without an explanation from your Yuan Mountain Sect over this, do you think our Canghai Sect can be bullied?¡±


    Upon hearing He Shangfeng¡¯s words, Mu Baisheng felt a thud in his heart.


    Yang Chen had killed dozens of people from the Canghai Sect at a go?


    What the hell was going on?


    If Yang Chen had only killed some ordinary disciples, then that would be fine. After all, He Shangfeng would not be so angry over this. The key point was, why did Yang Chen kill He Shangfeng¡¯s direct disciple in particular?


    Wouldn¡¯t that be damaging He Shangfeng¡¯s face?


    And the most critical point was, when hunting Sect disciples and so on, everyone was very experienced. Regardless of how loud the thunder was before the kill, after the kill, they would cleanse all traces and not let anyone find any flaws.


    Just like Yang Chen killing Shao Changkong.


    After the murder, how did the Canghai Sect find out about it?


    This was a big problem.


    However, the reason Mu Baisheng could lead the Yuan Mountain Sect to establish itself in North Mountain County was not because he was easily scared by others.


    Would he turn over Yang Chen due to the threat of the Canghai Sect?


    He humphed in contempt. If Yang Chen¡¯s value had not been seen beforehand, perhaps he would have given up Yang Chen to preserve the mutual benefits between Yuan Mountain Sect and Canghai Sect given that Yang Chen¡¯s value was insufficient. It may sound cruel and realistic, but as the Sect Leader of Yuan Mountain Sect, he had to consider the interests of Yuan Mountain Sect.


    Of course, specifically because he needed to consider from an interest perspective, he knew that he could not give up on Yang Chen.


    Because the interest Yang Chen embodied is enough to make him, Mu Baisheng, protect him.

 Chapter 490 - Chapter 490: Chapter 487: I’ve Killed More Than Just Dozens of People_1

    Chapter 490: Chapter 487: I¡¯ve Killed More Than Just Dozens of People_1


    Even if it meant tearing off the mask of cordiality with He Shangfeng, it was the same.


    Thinking of this, Mu Baisheng did not hesitate and shouted directly: ¡°He Shangfeng, you said that my Yang Chen killed your Canghai Sect¡¯s people. Do you have any evidence? If you don¡¯t have any evidence, don¡¯t talk nonsense, lest people say that your Canghai Sect is biting people indiscriminately. This is not good.¡±


    ¡°Alright, alright, He Shangfeng, you¡¯re bold. So, you have to protect this kid surnamed Yang. You should think about it carefully. If the interests between your Yuanshan Sect and my Canghai Sect fall apart, it will not do any good for anyone!¡± He Shangfeng rebuked loudly.


    ¡°So what if I stand up for Yang Chen? What can you do about it?¡± Mu Baisheng stood with his hands behind his back, not intending to back down at all.


    He Shangfeng¡¯s teeth itched with anger, while He Qiushui¡¯s face revealed joy. She had been worried that Mu Baisheng might hand over Yang Chen due to the pressure from the Canghai Sect. After all, the Canghai Sect was stronger than the Yuanshan Sect.


    If it had been a slightly more timid leader, they might have really handed over Yang Chen.


    But now it seemed that she had been overly worried. Mu Baisheng did not back down, and He Shangfeng had no way to deal with him.


    He Shangfeng indeed had no way, as he couldn¡¯t afford to tear off his face with Mu Baisheng now.


    If the Canghai Sect truly went to war with the Yuanshan Sect, the only ones who would benefit would be the Beishan Main City.


    Therefore, although He Shangfeng was furious, he gritted his teeth and said, ¡°Alright, alright, Mu Baisheng, you are bold. I¡¯ll remember this. You just wait.¡±


    Having said that, He Shangfeng flicked his sleeve and was about to leave.


    The members of the Canghai Sect came and went as they pleased, showing off their power and making the disciples and elders of the Yuanshan Sect feel humiliated and angry. However, they were in the wrong, so they couldn¡¯t say much.


    But at that moment, a sudden voice echoed.


    ¡°Wait!¡±


    As the sound of this word fell, all the people couldn¡¯t help but look in the direction where the sound came from.


    The person who said ¡®wait¡¯ was none other than Yang Chen, wasn¡¯t it?


    Mu Baisheng was also puzzled in his heart. He couldn¡¯t help but chuckle and wonder what Yang Chen meant. Yang Chen, who had just been protected so strongly by Mu Baisheng, should be smart enough to understand his intentions. What should Yang Chen be doing at this time? Hiding himself and not showing his face.


    Because in this matter, their Yuanshan Sect was in the wrong. Yang Chen killed their Canghai Sect¡¯s people, and there was no way for the Yuanshan Sect to deny this.


    However, with Yang Chen not showing up, no matter what the Canghai Sect did, now that Yang Chen was standing out, what did it mean?


    He Shangfeng had thought that he would return empty-handed. But when he saw Yang Chen stand out, he immediately laughed aloud: ¡°Yang Chen, you dare to show up, good, very good. Your Yuanshan Sect is really bold. After you killed my direct disciple, you still dare to stand out!¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen, you!¡± Mu Baisheng looked at Yang Chen with a bitter smile, wondering what Yang Chen meant by this.


    Yang Chen said, ¡°Sect Leader, I know what you¡¯re thinking. This matter is not without reason. Why should we let the Canghai Sect shit and piss on our heads? If people don¡¯t know, they might think our Yuanshan Sect is afraid of them!¡±


    ¡°What, Yang Chen, you killed my direct disciple, and you still think you¡¯re in the right? Mu Baisheng, today, if you do not give me a proper explanation, I won¡¯t mind representing the Canghai Sect in declaring war on your Yuanshan Sect!¡± He Shangfeng roared angrily.


    Mu Baisheng cast his gaze on Yang Chen, not knowing what Yang Chen meant by this.


    Yang Chen stood with his hands behind his back, not showing any fear in the face of He Shangfeng¡¯s anger.


    Declare war on their Yuanshan Sect?


    He Shangfeng¡¯s thunderous voice might scare others, but it couldn¡¯t scare him, Yang Chen!


    Yang Chen calmly said, ¡°Sect Master He, you got one thing right from the beginning. Yes, I did kill Shao Changkong. But the other thing you said was wrong. Saying that I killed dozens of your Canghai Sect¡¯s geniuses is a bit unfair to me.¡±


    ¡°You still dare to admit it, kid, how many of our Canghai Sect members did you kill?¡± He Shangfeng shouted.


    ¡°About a hundred or two.¡± Yang Chen shrugged his shoulders: ¡°The coward who reported the news to you obviously inflated the numbers.¡±


    As he said this, Yang Chen glanced at Han Fang, seemingly unintentionally.


    He guessed that Han Fang was the one who secretly told He Shangfeng about this.


    Han Fang, as the Junior Sect Master of the Canghai Sect, had been defeated by him several times in the Secret Realm and outside the Secret Realm. How could he let this matter rest? Yang Chen had anticipated that he would retaliate, as it was difficult for such a person to change his ways without seeing the coffin and shedding tears.


    After returning from the Secret Realm, Han Fang most likely reported the news to He Shangfeng. But at that time, Shao Changkong led hundreds of Canghai Sect members and other forces to hunt him down. Han Fang didn¡¯t know the details of the situation, so he reported an unclear number to He Shangfeng. After all, if too many disciples died, the blame would fall on him, and he couldn¡¯t bear it.


    Regardless, Han Fang was determined to scheme against Yang Chen.


    Han Fang might have used someone else to pressure Yang Chen, and perhaps Yang Chen would have yielded for the sake of the sect. Unfortunately, Han Fang called upon He Shangfeng.


    Yang Chen would never bow his head to He Shangfeng!


    ¡°What, hundreds of people¡­¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s going on!¡±


    ¡°No way, are you joking? Yang Chen actually killed hundreds of Canghai Sect members all at once?¡±


    He Shangfeng initially thought that Yang Chen was boasting, but after carefully thinking about it, their Canghai Sect did indeed have hundreds of casualties. Some of the causes of death Han Fang could not even identify. Could it be that they were really related to Yang Chen?


    No matter whether they were related or not, now that Yang Chen was willing to admit it, He Shangfeng naturally didn¡¯t mind pushing all the blame onto him.


    Thinking of this, He Shangfeng roared angrily, ¡°Yang Chen, you¡¯re seeking death!¡±


    ¡°Seeking death? Alright, Sect Master He, Elder He, you said I, Yang Chen, am seeking death, then I, Yang Chen, will have a good discussion with you about this!¡± Yang Chen took a step forward, his aura spreading out, not showing any weakness against He Shangfeng.


    This made everyone feel strange.


    Even He Qiushui was puzzled.


    Where did Yang Chen get all this confidence? Clearly, in this matter, Yang Chen was in the wrong, yet he was so confident in himself?


    Yang Chen, with his hands behind his back and a blank face, said, ¡°As everyone knows, I, Yang Chen, won first place in the Genius Selection Competition and obtained a Treasure Key. Your Canghai Sect¡¯s Shao Changkong led hundreds of people to kill me, just to get the key!¡±

 Chapter 491 - Chapter 491: Chapter 488: He Deserved to Die_1

    Chapter 491: Chapter 488: He Deserved to Die_1


    Hearing this, everyone looked at each other as if they understood something.


    What Yang Chen said made sense.


    Shao Changkong of the Canghai Sect plotting against Yang Chen¡¯s treasure key and leading hundreds of people to attack him was quite normal.


    In an instant, the Yuanshan Sect¡¯s disciples became furious: ¡°You people from the Canghai Sect attacked our Young Sect Master first, and now you dare to accuse us!¡±


    ¡°How shameless can your Canghai Sect be? Coveting our Young Sect Master¡¯s treasure key, and accusing him of killing your people?¡±


    After listening to Yang Chen¡¯s words, He Shangfeng was taken aback, while Yang Chen continued without any intention to stop: ¡°Your Canghai Sect led hundreds of people to attack me, Yang Chen. Haha, what a great courage, what a big hand. So, Sect Master He, does it mean that I, Yang Chen, have to be killed by your Canghai Sect in order to make you happy? Would you only enjoy when I die confusedly?¡±


    M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng had not known about this, as Yang Chen had not spoken to him about it. Now hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, he angrily said: ¡°Well, Sect Master He, you just now accused our Yang Chen of killing your direct disciple, He Shangfeng. And you even tried to force our Yuanshan Sect to hand over someone. Now, wouldn¡¯t you like to give us a word of explanation?¡±


    He Shangfeng had not expected these things either. He had listened to Han Fang¡¯s description of Yang Chen as a wicked man.


    He thought Yang Chen killed Shao Changkong first and then killed many disciples of the Canghai Sect. In this case, he must be able to demand an explanation from Yang Chen and the Yuanshan Sect.


    But now it seemed that things were not as simple as that.


    Either Han Fang lied or Yang Chen lied.


    He had no time to verify such things now.


    Nevertheless, Yang Chen shouted angrily: ¡°So, Sect Master He, you better listen. Shao Changkong¡¯s death, sorry, he deserved it. I killed your hundreds of Canghai Sect men? Sorry, those useless guys, be it hundreds or even more, I will kill all the same!¡±


    If it was someone else, Yang Chen might have been somewhat polite, but with He Shangfeng, sorry, he did not need to give any face.


    He and He Shangfeng were not necessarily enemies, but because of He Yunxiao, he would not let He Shangfeng take any advantage.


    Originally, there was no chance, but since He Shangfeng wanted to find trouble with him, he could take this opportunity to silently and rightfully retaliate against He Shangfeng.


    Yang Chen¡¯s words were humiliating to the Canghai Sect and He Shangfeng but exciting to the Yuanshan Sect.


    Domineering and strong!


    Sorry, I killed Shao Changkong. He deserved it!


    The other people of your Canghai Sect are no exception.


    However, upon further thought, Yang Chen¡¯s words were domineering but with good reason behind them. What, did they expect Yang Chen to just stand still and let the Canghai Sect¡¯s men surround and attack him, and let them cut him down? That was impossible; Yang Chen had to fight back and resist.


    Shao Changkong¡¯s death was indeed well-deserved!


    But how could He Shangfeng admit it?


    Listening to Yang Chen¡¯s words, He Shangfeng was so angry that he wanted to fight Yang Chen on the spot. What did Yang Chen mean? He simply didn¡¯t take He Shangfeng seriously!


    He had to pretend he was right even if he wasn¡¯t, and yelled: ¡°Yang Chen, what you just said about our Canghai Sect people attacking you, where¡¯s the evidence? You¡¯re just making baseless claims!¡±


    ¡°Evidence? Alright, Sect Master He, you want evidence, right?¡± Yang Chen sneered, apparently just waiting for He Shangfeng to demand evidence.


    Now, Yang Chen waved his hand expressionlessly and said: ¡°When I, Yang Chen, left Heaven¡¯s Palace, I was chased by many forces, which many people know about. Eventually, my identity got exposed, and many people saw it clearly. Sect Master He, you can just ask anyone, and there would be countless witnesses. Oh, right, I guess you don¡¯t want to ask people, so how about I find a few people to come and testify for you?¡±


    He Shangfeng¡¯s body trembled, never expecting that Yang Chen seemed to be waiting specifically for him to demand evidence.


    This¡­


    Yang Chen had plenty of evidence.


    The people of the Yuanshan Sect also felt more confident.


    Damn right, they had reason on their side, who were they afraid of!


    Why should they let the Canghai Sect treat them like this?


    Indeed, in the Martial World, reason doesn¡¯t matter much, but when there¡¯s not much difference in strength between two formidable forces, reason does matter. Just like the Canghai Sect and the Yuanshan Sect, whichever one had reason would have the upper hand. The Canghai Sect had reason earlier, but now the Yuanshan Sect did!


    ¡°Yeah, why not let us find a few witnesses for you, Canghai Sect?¡±


    ¡°The Canghai Sect is really shameless. I really thought that our Young Sect Master committed the mistake, but now I know that the Canghai Sect was at fault, and they even dared to accuse us of wrongdoing after being retaliated against!¡±


    ¡°What a shameless Canghai Sect!¡±


    ¡°Does your Canghai Sect have any shame left?¡±


    With the morale of the Yuanshan Sect rising, Yang Chen took advantage of the momentum, addressing He Shangfeng with his hands behind his back: ¡°So, Sect Master He, do you want to find a few witnesses, or should I?¡±


    He Shangfeng¡¯s face turned red, and he really wanted to find a few witnesses to prove that Yang Chen¡¯s words were false, and the Canghai Sect was the one with reason.


    But just now, he had checked with Han Fang and learned under various pressures that Han Fang, who told him that Yang Chen killed Shao Changkong, did not actually know the details of how Yang Chen killed Shao Changkong. Moreover, during this unknown process, Han Fang even added fuel to the fire and changed a lot of details based on his own desires.


    It is easy to understand that Han Fang just encouraged him to put pressure on Yang Chen, but whether they had reason or not, Han Fang was not clear.


    Thinking of this, He Shangfeng was even more annoyed. What the hell did he need witnesses for now?


    He waved his hand immediately: ¡°Our Canghai Sect and your Yuanshan Sect are both great sects, there is no need to argue endlessly over trivial matters. The matter of witnesses is naturally unnecessary. Come on, let¡¯s go.¡±


    As the words fell, He Shangfeng led the Canghai Sect people away as if they were escaping.


    But at that moment, M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng suddenly spoke coldly: ¡°Wait a minute, Sect Master He, what great prestige you have! Do you think our Yuanshan Sect is some kind of a pushover? You came here to vent your anger and then leave. Do you think the people here are easy to bully?¡±


    ¡°If you don¡¯t give a clear explanation, can I also return every word you just said about our Yuanshan Sect to your Canghai Sect one by one?¡±

 Chapter 492 - Chapter 492: Chapter 489: Investigation_1

    Chapter 492: Chapter 489: Investigation_1


    He Shangfeng knew very well that being reasonable was essential. Even their Canghai Sect could not be unreasonable. Otherwise, sooner or later, the Yuanshan Sect and the Beishan Main City would join forces to deal with the unreasoning party.


    That¡¯s why Yuanshan Sect, although they stood their ground under the pressure of Canghai Sect just now, didn¡¯t have enough confidence.


    If he really just left, he would definitely be in the wrong, but if he backed down, wouldn¡¯t others say that their Canghai Sect feared Yuanshan Sect?


    Thinking of this, He Shangfeng said in a calm voice: ¡°If your Yuanshan Sect wants justice, I will give it to you afterward!¡±


    With that, He Shangfeng waved his hand and led the Canghai Sect disciples away.


    Seeing the Canghai Sect people leaving, M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng didn¡¯t really try to press them. Although he knew very well that He Shangfeng would not give them justice afterward, at least they had the upper hand now. The previous relationship between the two forces had been in a very delicate state of tension.


    M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng didn¡¯t intend to do anything more about this, but He Shangfeng wasn¡¯t so easy to let it go.


    The reason he wanted to let it go was not because of the Yuanshan Sect, but because of Han Fang.


    Yes, it was Han Fang!


    If it wasn¡¯t for Han Fang, how could He Shangfeng have suffered such a great humiliation? How could he have been laughed at by others in the Yuanshan Sect and watched as a joke by the many forces nearby?


    What would people say?


    He Shangfeng went to hold the Yuanshan Sect accountable in a fierce manner, but what happened? He got a nose full of dust and came back. In fact, their Canghai Sect was still in the wrong.


    What a big joke.


    In the end, who was responsible for all of this? It was because of Han Fang, because Han Fang simply wanted to take revenge on Yang Chen. He twisted the facts and, without considering all aspects carefully, urged He Shangfeng to hold the Yuanshan Sect accountable in a fit of anger.


    It was no joke if he had known the ins and outs of the situation from the beginning, he would not have gone to confront Yang Chen so lightly.


    Admittedly, Yang Chen was still bothering him. He always felt that one day in the future, Yang Chen would be a trouble for him. This was a very weak intuition, which was why he had always disliked Yang Chen.


    And that was the reason he was eager to confront Yang Chen as soon as Han Fang spoke up.


    But in the end, it was Han Fang who distorted the facts.


    This made him furious, and his eyes turned directly to Han Fang.


    Han Fang was not too stupid. When he saw his Sect Leader staring at him like that, he finally knelt down in fear and cried for mercy: ¡°Master, Master, I know I was wrong. My initial intention was purely impulsive. I¡­ I just couldn¡¯t stand Yang Chen¡¯s disregard for our Canghai Sect.¡±


    Han Fang¡¯s plea for mercy was heart-wrenching and hoarse, making it difficult for anyone watching to continue punishing him.


    But was He Shangfeng a soft-hearted person?


    Of course not.


    If he was soft-hearted, he wouldn¡¯t have dealt with his senior brother He Yunxiao back then.


    If he was soft-hearted, he wouldn¡¯t have allied with the Fire Essence Beast.


    ¡°Sect Leader, Han Fang has admitted his mistake¡­¡±


    ¡°Yes, Sect Leader, after all, Han Fang is the Junior Sect Master of our sect. He¡¯s realized his mistake. Let¡¯s drop it.¡±


    ¡°Yes, Sect Leader.¡±


    In an instant, many Elders came out to persuade him.


    After all, Han Fang was young, and many Elders had watched him grow up. They had some affection for him.


    However, He Shangfeng shouted angrily: ¡°Spare him? Hmph, no way. Strip him of his Junior Sect Master position and demote him to an ordinary disciple!¡±


    ¡°Master, Master, don¡¯t do that.¡± Han Fang¡¯s heart sank, and the expression on his face showed complete despair.


    Han Fang¡¯s heart sank, and he was truly in despair.


    Without his position as Junior Sect Master, he couldn¡¯t even imagine how he would spend his days!


    It was like falling from Heaven to hell!


    But no matter how much he begged for mercy or wailed, He Shangfeng showed no mercy and just walked away without even looking at him.


    In fact, He Shangfeng didn¡¯t even plan to spare Han Fang¡¯s life. But due to the persuasion of the Elders, he couldn¡¯t help but save their face. He only stripped Han Fang of his position as Junior Sect Master.


    Even so, it was a painful blow to Han Fang. He bitterly smiled and looked desolate. Thinking back on his past actions against Yang Chen, he suddenly laughed miserably. Gradually, regret rose in his heart. He knew that all this was caused by his initial unwillingness to accept defeat after losing to Yang Chen!


    At the same time, Yang Chen was also surrounded by a group of Elders in the Yuanshan Sect, asking about his situation. They didn¡¯t know about this until they heard Yang Chen talk about it. They just found out that the Canghai Sect had even tried to assassinate Yang Chen, which was absolutely intolerable.


    Although Yang Chen wasn¡¯t harmed, they still asked him about the situation, and it wasn¡¯t until they understood that they let it go.


    Just after this incident, another major event suddenly happened.


    ¡°Look over there.¡± M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng was the first to notice, pointing to the front.


    Yang Chen and the Yuanshan Sect Elder disciples looked in the direction that M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng pointed. What M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng pointed to was not somewhere else, but where the Luoyun Main City and Sun Star City were gathered.


    However, at this moment, the two forces were quite cautious.


    Because they were facing that mysterious giant.


    Others might not know who this giant was, but Yang Chen knew very well.


    It was the Black Dragon Sect.


    ¡°What is the Black Dragon Sect doing? It seems to be interrogating Luoyun Main City and Sun Star City about something.¡± Yang Chen narrowed his eyes.


    Obviously, no matter how Sun Star City and Luoyun Main City appeared in front of others, they were somewhat inferior when facing a superpower like the Black Dragon Sect. In the face of the Black Dragon Sect¡¯s interrogation, they seemed submissive, without any intention of resisting.


    ¡°They are the Black Dragon Sect, one of the superpowers in the Outer Territory.¡± M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng explained to his sect Elders and disciples, ¡°I don¡¯t know what the Black Dragon Sect is up to, but it seems like something has happened. We should just watch quietly.¡±


    Although the Black Dragon Sect was investigating Luoyun Main City and Sun Star City very strictly, divine soul detection wasn¡¯t a problem.


    Curious, the various major forces naturally sent out divine souls to find out what the Black Dragon Sect, with its tremendous power, was aiming for.


    Yang Chen was no exception.


    However, as soon as he detected their intentions with his divine soul, his heart suddenly skipped a beat.


    Because¡­


    The Black Dragon Sect was investigating the cause of death of one of their disciples, Yu Feilong!

 Chapter 493 - Chapter 493: Chapter 490: Inviting Trouble_1

    Chapter 493: Chapter 490: Inviting Trouble_1


    The Black Dragon Cult had sent only a handful of people, just over ten of them, as Yang Chen had predicted. Yu Feilong and another disciple were their entire force of young disciples dispatched this time. Zhang Xing was not among them, as he was not a disciple of the Black Dragon Cult.


    The Emperor¡¯s treasures weren¡¯t particularly tempting to these superpowers, but the temptation was there nonetheless. That was the reason the Black Dragon Cult hadn¡¯t sent many powerful personnel, only a few disciples like Yu Feilong with moderate strength.


    However, even so, they were quite intimidating.


    The dozen or so members of the Black Dragon Cult stood there, putting so much pressure on both Sun Star City and Luoyun Main City that no one dared to say a word.


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but feel some pressure building up inside him.


    Because¡­


    If the Black Dragon Cult were to investigate Yu Feilong¡¯s cause of death, then Yu Feilong¡¯s death would have been indirectly caused by him, Yang Chen.


    Although he was confident that he would not expose any flaws, he feared that the Black Dragon Cult would investigate meticulously. If they really did a thorough investigation, there would be no such thing as a perfect crime in this world. What if the Black Dragon Cult pinned the blame on him? Could the Yuanshan Sect still protect him?


    ¡°Young Master, I dare not probe with my soul. There¡¯s an Earth Martial Realm master among the Black Dragon Cult, and his soul attainment is much higher than mine,¡± said Elder Yun Lu.


    Yang Chen rubbed his eyebrows and sighed, ¡°I understand.¡±


    It seemed that they could only leave this matter to fate. No one knew how the Black Dragon Cult would investigate.


    At this moment, the elder at the head of the Black Dragon Cult stood with his hands behind him in mid-air, shouting, ¡°What¡¯s the matter, Luoyun Main City, and Yang Star Main City? Do you really think we Black Dragon Cult people are easy to talk to? Haha, other than the two of your combined forces attacking, who else could have killed our Black Dragon Cult disciples? Or do you know why Yu Feilong and the others still haven¡¯t come out?¡±


    ¡°Black Scorpion Envoy, I swear on my life that this matter has absolutely nothing to do with us, Luoyun Main City. I¡¯ve asked several times, and our Luoyun Main City disciples haven¡¯t seen your esteemed disciple,¡± the person in charge of Luo Yun Main City said, swearing to the sky.


    It wasn¡¯t that they hadn¡¯t seen him.


    It was that they didn¡¯t recognize him even if they had seen him. Who knew that Yu Feilong was from the Black Dragon Cult?


    But could he say that?


    Seeing that Luoyun Main City had made a statement, Yuan San from Yang Star Main City quickly stepped forward, ¡°Black Scorpion Envoy, we in Yang Star Main City also dare to swear to the sky that this matter has absolutely nothing to do with us. As for Yu Feilong¡¯s situation¡­ We in Yang Star Main City can provide some clues.¡±


    At this point, Yuan San hastily tried to put on a smiley face. There was no other way, as the Black Dragon Cult was too powerful for them to resist.


    ¡°Oh? Yuan San, what does your Yang Star Main City know?¡± the Black Scorpion Envoy asked.


    Yuan San hurriedly replied with a flattering smile, ¡°It¡¯s like this. The Inner Area Assessment that took place in Tiandu City, let me explain it to you in detail.¡±


    Thus, Yuan San carefully recounted what had happened.


    ¡°Among those who passed the five levels of the Tiandu Palace¡¯s assessment, there were only five people. Three of them had something to do with your esteemed Black Dragon Cult. There was another named Jiang Caiying, whose background you should be quite familiar with. The last was Yang Chen from the Yuanshan Sect,¡± Yuan San coughed and said.


    While speaking, he subtly emphasized Yang Chen, his intentions clearly obvious.


    Yang Star Main City couldn¡¯t openly target Yang Chen, but the Black Dragon Cult could.


    Let alone wiping out Yang Chen, they wouldn¡¯t even hesitate to wipe out the entire Yuanshan Sect without letting anyone say a word.


    ¡°Jiang Caiying¡­ Mei Xiuying¡¯s disciple?¡± The Black Scorpion Envoy¡¯s expression suddenly turned cold, causing even the surrounding air to change drastically along with it.


    Many people shivered in fear, unable to resist the imposing aura of the Black Scorpion Envoy.


    Yuan San was also taken aback and quickly said, ¡°Black Scorpion Envoy, think about it. At that time, only five people passed the fifth level and entered the second floor of the Tiandu Palace. However, both Yang Chen and Jiang Caiying came out alive and well from the second floor of the Tiandu Palace, while only your Black Dragon Cult disciples¡­ Envoy, isn¡¯t everything crystal clear by now?¡±


    Although Yuan San didn¡¯t spell out his words, he had already pointed the finger at Yang Chen.


    Having achieved his goal, Yuan San now secretly watched the Black Scorpion Envoy¡¯s expression.


    Of course, the Black Scorpion Envoy¡¯s face wouldn¡¯t be pleased.


    ¡°Jiang Caiying¡­ Mei Xiuying¡¯s disciple?¡± The Black Scorpion Envoy stood with his hands behind his back, thinking about Mei Xiuying, that madwoman, and could only put aside the investigation of Jiang Caiying for now.


    Immediately after, he shifted his gaze to Yang Chen from the Yuanshan Sect.


    ¡°Yang Chen!¡±


    The Black Scorpion Envoy had a clear understanding of this famous Yang Chen.


    Upon being seen by the Black Scorpion Envoy, Yang Chen¡¯s heart clenched as he realized that the situation couldn¡¯t be downplayed.


    Cursing the Yang Star Main City people in his heart, Yang Chen knew that if it weren¡¯t for the Yang Star Main City people stirring things up, the Black Scorpion Envoy wouldn¡¯t have really targeted him. However, it was too late for any explanations, as the Black Dragon Cult members, led by the Black Scorpion Envoy, rushed to the Yuanshan Sect.


    That massive pressure bore down, making it difficult for everyone in the Yuanshan Sect to breathe.


    Only Mu Baisheng managed to squeeze out a few words, ¡°Black Scorpion Envoy, what is the meaning of this?¡±


    ¡°Wood Master, I just want to ask your disciple Yang Chen a few questions, don¡¯t be nervous,¡± the Black Scorpion Envoy coldly replied.


    He said not to be nervous, but with his oppressive aura, who wouldn¡¯t be?


    Earth Martial Realm, is this the pressure of the Earth Martial Realm?


    No one could help but feel terrified, as the gap was too huge.


    Soon, the Black Scorpion Envoy fixed his gaze on Yang Chen and spoke slowly, ¡°Yang Chen, I want to ask you one thing. Do you know how the three people from my sect, Yu Feilong, died? Don¡¯t tell me you don¡¯t know. You must have all been inside the second floor of the Tiandu Palace.¡±


    Seeing the Black Scorpion Envoy approaching, Yang Chen cursed Yuan San in his heart. He knew that he had to not only show his innocence in this matter, but do so perfectly, or else the Black Scorpion Envoy might have him killed on the spot.


    He thought quickly, the cold sweat dripping from his forehead, and swiftly said, ¡°They were killed by the prohibitions left behind by the Tiandu Emperor.¡±


    ¡°What do you mean?¡± asked the Black Scorpion Envoy.


    ¡°The Tiandu Emperor left many treasures in the second floor of the Tiandu Palace, but there were prohibitions surrounding the treasures. Yu Feilong and the others seemed not to believe in the Emperor¡¯s authority and challenged it, ultimately being killed by these prohibitions,¡± Yang Chen said respectfully, ¡°I witnessed the entire process.¡±


    The Black Scorpion Envoy narrowed his eyes, ¡°Are you certain your words are true? Are you sure this matter has nothing to do with you?¡±


    As he spoke, the Black Scorpion Envoy¡¯s oppressive aura on Yang Chen intensified even further.

 Chapter 494 - Chapter 494: Chapter 491: Reuniting with Old Friends_1

    Chapter 494: Chapter 491: Reuniting with Old Friends_1


    Such a powerful pressure made Yang Chen sweat, but he still clenched his teeth and said calmly, without revealing any flaws to the Black Scorpion Envoy, ¡°Senior Black Scorpion, you should think about it. All three of your Black Dragon Sect¡¯s geniuses were so strong. How could I, Yang Chen, possibly be a match for them?¡±


    As he spoke, his expression remained unchanged and his demeanor calm.


    Yang Chen knew that he had to behave like this at this moment. If he showed even the slightest weakness, he believed that the Black Scorpion Envoy would not hesitate to kill him.


    This time the situation was different from before.


    Yuanshan Sect might not be able to protect him!


    Now even a Black Scorpion Envoy made him feel the amazing strength of the super forces. He was on guard at all times, and if the Black Scorpion Envoy really wanted to do something without asking questions, his only choice would be to reveal the Tiandu Divine Country and save his life.


    Although he had left the Tiandu Divine Country, this location was not far from where he had just left it. He could still mobilize the prohibiting power of Tiandu Divine Country. Though this power would be greatly reduced, it should still be enough to eliminate an early stage Earth Martial Realm master.


    However, doing so might expose his identity as the controller of the Tiandu Divine Country. By then, even if he truly killed the Black Scorpion Envoy, he would be bound for a fate of being hunted down and coveted by countless people.


    But there was no other way now.


    Without revealing the Tiandu Divine Country, he had no power to resist the Black Scorpion Envoy, who could kill him easily.


    Yang Chen¡¯s heart was filled with apprehension as he lowered his head and appeared sincere.


    The powerful pressure from the Black Scorpion Envoy loomed over not only Yang Chen, but also the entire Yuanshan Sect.


    At this moment, his gaze was deep, staring intently at Yang Chen for a long time before finally saying, ¡°It seems you¡¯re not lying!¡±


    Upon hearing this, Yang Chen heaved a sigh of relief, and the entire Yuanshan Sect was relieved as well.


    But just as they were relaxing, the Black Scorpion Envoy suddenly said emotionlessly, ¡°However, it¡¯s a pity, Yang Chen. There were only five people on the second floor at the time. Since our Black Dragon Sect¡¯s geniuses died unclearly, the remaining two naturally have no value in being alive. What are you still living for? So, Yang Chen, you can go and accompany the three of them in death.¡±


    His meaning was simple: Since our Black Dragon Sect¡¯s geniuses died, you naturally don¡¯t need to live either.


    This caused Yang Chen¡¯s nerves to tense and the many Yuanshan Sect disciples to be completely shocked.


    From Sun Star City, Yuan San laughed heartily, ¡°Haha, what a tragedy for Yang Chen. When the Black Dragon Sect takes action, what can a mere Yuanshan Sect do? Even if Beishan Main City personally intervened, they couldn¡¯t protect Yang Chen. He¡¯s definitely dead this time. Offending our Sun Star City, hmph¡­¡±


    He was now proud of his decisions and actions.


    With just a few words, he completely shifted the disaster onto Yang Chen, causing him to be targeted by the Black Scorpion Envoy for no reason.


    ¡°Alright, Yang Chen, time to die.¡± The Black Scorpion Envoy waved his hand, and a powerful True Qi storm surged towards Yang Chen.


    This sudden attack alarmed Yang Chen. He hadn¡¯t expected the Black Scorpion Envoy to make a move without any evidence. Annoyed, Yang Chen had no choice but to reach out into the void and try to control the Tiandu Divine Country¡¯s prohibition to kill the Black Scorpion Envoy and save himself.


    But just then, a powerful force outside the Black Scorpion Envoy suddenly intervened. The hurricane created by this force was even stronger than the Black Scorpion Envoy¡¯s, and in an instant, it crushed the Black Scorpion Envoy¡¯s attack to pieces.


    This surprising turn of events halted Yang Chen¡¯s plan to use the prohibition power to save himself. He stared blankly around him, unsure of what had just happened.


    But there was no doubt that he was saved. Someone had stepped in at the critical moment, shattering the Black Scorpion Envoy¡¯s attack and saving him.


    ¡°Who is it?¡± Yang Chen scanned the area, unable to figure out who had saved him.


    At least the half move just now represented that the person¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation was far superior to that of the Black Scorpion Envoy.


    For a while, the entire scene was silent.


    Then, after a brief period of stillness, the crowd became incredibly agitated.


    ¡°What just happened?¡±


    ¡°What happened just now?¡±


    People had varying thoughts about the Black Scorpion Envoy wanting to kill Yang Chen.


    Some were regretful, while others were secretly delighted. For Canghai Sect and Sun Star Main City, they were the happiest. However,when they saw that Yang Chen had not died and the Black Scorpion Envoy¡¯s move had been intercepted, they couldn¡¯t help but be surprised. Everyone was puzzled about what had just happened.


    ¡°It seems someone saved Yang Chen.¡±


    ¡°You must be joking. With the Black Scorpion Envoy¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation, it¡¯s unknown whether there¡¯s anyone in North Mountain County who can match him. Who could so easily dissolve the Black Scorpion Envoy¡¯s attack?¡±


    At this point, M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng and several Supreme Elders were also shocked and worried as they stepped forward.


    It was only now that they realized the Black Scorpion Envoy had not taken their Yuanshan Sect seriously at all and had directly attacked Yang Chen.


    M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng gritted his teeth and said, ¡°Black Scorpion Envoy, what do you mean by this?¡±


    ¡°Wood Master, this is not your place to speak.¡± The Black Scorpion Envoy coldly glanced at M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng before sweeping his gaze around the surroundings.


    His heart was the most shocked, as the one who had stopped his move just now was incredibly powerful. The other spectators couldn¡¯t tell, but he knew. He was nothing in front of that person. He had thought that he could swagger around in North Mountain County, but it seemed that an even more ruthless character had appeared.


    ¡°Your Excellency, who are you? Since you want to protect this kid named Yang, why not show yourself? With your strength, our Black Dragon Sect will have to give you some face. Acting like this only makes people think you¡¯re a coward.¡± The Black Scorpion Envoy said with his hands behind his back.


    As the envoy¡¯s voice died down, there was a silence that lasted for about three or five breaths.


    Then, a light and indifferent voice appeared, ¡°Heh, Black Scorpion Envoy, you¡¯re quite bold. So you say that there were five people on the second floor of the Tiandu Palace and since the Black Dragon Sect¡¯s geniuses died, everyone else should accompany them. What, do you want my disciple Jiang Caiying to also bury your disciples? Can you repeat what you just said?¡±


    The voice was cold but full of an unquestionable tone.


    As the words ended, two slender figures suddenly appeared. The two women appeared to be close in age, but upon closer inspection, their dispositions markedly different.


    Upon seeing the woman, Yang Chen breathed a sigh of relief.

 Chapter 495 - Chapter 495: Chapter 492: The Passage of Time_1

    Chapter 495: Chapter 492: The Passage of Time_1


    This sigh, was for the passing of time, the changes, and the helplessness.


    The past can no longer be turned back¡­


    Among the two women who appeared, one of them was none other than Jiang Caiying. And the other woman¡­


    This woman seemed to be in her twenties or thirties, still somewhat full of vigor compared to Jiang Caiying. However, the vicissitudes revealed in her eyes could not be concealed, indicating that she had experienced the passage of time and was a woman who had been tempered by it.


    As soon as the two women appeared, the Black Scorpion Envoy¡¯s expression changed drastically. He stuttered as he looked at the woman beside Jiang Caiying for a long time before shouting, ¡°It¡¯s you, Mei Xiuying?¡±


    ¡°Mei Xiuying?¡±


    The people in Sun Star City and Luo Yun Main City were all knowledgeable, although they had never seen Mei Xiuying in person, they had heard of her name. They knew what kind of existence these three words represented, and that the Black Scorpion Envoy, although powerful, was still inferior to her.


    For a moment, the crowd quieted down, leaving only a few whispering voices.


    ¡°Mei Xiuying is a well-known powerful person. I didn¡¯t expect her to appear in North Mountain County.¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡±


    ¡°You guys may not know this, Jiang Caiying is Mei Xiuying¡¯s disciple. Perhaps Mei Xiuying is just worried about her own disciple. After all, Jiang Caiying came here all alone from thousands of miles away; as her master, how could she be at ease?¡±


    The most embarrassed one was Yuan San from Sun Star City.


    He had assumed that Yang Chen would die for sure this time. However, with Mei Xiuying¡¯s sudden intervention, the situation had changed completely. Not only was Yang Chen¡¯s life saved, but it also seemed like the Black Scorpion Envoy could no longer control the development of events.


    The one who remained the most composed was Yang Chen.


    Yang Chen knew that he must stay calm.


    At this point, no matter who he was facing, he couldn¡¯t afford to show any weakness.


    However¡­


    Looking at this old acquaintance from the past, he couldn¡¯t say he wasn¡¯t shocked.


    ¡°Young Master, I also can¡¯t determine the divine soul realm of this Mei Xiuying. It¡¯s so terrifying, too terrifying¡­ Her realm is much stronger than mine,¡± Elder Yun Lu exclaimed.


    ¡°Is that so?¡± Yang Chen murmured to himself, looking at Mei Xiuying not far away and secretly sighing in his heart.


    As time went by, what he couldn¡¯t accept was how many years had passed since his reincarnation.


    When he died back then, Mei Xiuying was just a teenage girl, not much different from Gu Mingyue. In the blink of an eye, Mei Xiuying had become a completely different person compared to that young girl. She had shed her childishness and gained a sense of composure and calmness.


    Even her Martial Arts Cultivation had changed dramatically, to the extent that even Elder Yun Lu couldn¡¯t determine her level.


    How could his heart remain unruffled amidst such changes?


    ¡°Mei Xiuying¡­Mei Xiuying!¡± A sudden thought struck Yang Chen in his heart: ¡°Oops, oops!¡±


    He had told Jiang Caiying that his master knew Mei Xiuying. He had originally thought he wouldn¡¯t see Mei Xiuying for a while and by the time Jiang Caiying mentioned this to Mei Xiuying, he would no longer know of their whereabouts. However, who would have guessed that things would unfold so coincidentally.


    Now, Mei Xiuying was right here, and she had even saved him.


    As Yang Chen felt flustered, he also silently prayed that Jiang Caiying had not told Mei Xiuying about him.


    But just as this thought crossed his mind, Mei Xiuying looked over at him with her lovely eyes.


    These were a pair of crystal clear, captivating eyes.


    Just a casual glance.


    However, that single glance was enough.


    After that glance, she turned her head back to the Black Scorpion Envoy, and her concealed aura of oppression made the Black Scorpion Envoy break out in a cold sweat.


    At this moment, the Black Scorpion Envoy trembled all over, becoming awkward as he faced Mei Xiuying¡¯s cold aura: ¡°So, it¡¯s Immortal Mei. Hehe, I, Black Scorpion, merely misspoke just now. Miss Jiang is your precious disciple. As a mere Envoy of the Black Dragon Sect, how could I dare vent my anger on her? I just wanted to kill the insignificant Yang Chen of the Yuanshan Sect. Immortal Mei should have no objections, right?¡±


    Hearing that the Black Scorpion Envoy still wouldn¡¯t let Yang Chen off, people of the Yuanshan Sect couldn¡¯t help getting anxious.


    Especially Mu Baisheng, who was angry but dared not say anything.


    At this moment, Mei Xiuying, with her hands behind her back, glanced at the Black Scorpion Envoy. If she couldn¡¯t understand the implications of the Black Scorpion Envoy¡¯s words, then it would be truly strange.


    The Black Scorpion Envoy intentionally or unintentionally brought up the Black Dragon Sect, not just in one sentence, but in two or three. The idea was simple: he was using the Black Dragon Sect to threaten her.


    Mei Xiuying wouldn¡¯t fall for his tactics. With a wave of her hand, she scoldingly said, ¡°Black Scorpion, there¡¯s no need to use your Black Dragon Sect to threaten me. Don¡¯t even bring it up; I, Mei Xiuying, will protect this Yang Chen today.¡±


    ¡°Immortal Mei, what do you mean? Do you really think our Black Dragon Sect is easy to deal with? If you want to protect this kid, there must be a reason for it.¡± Although the Black Scorpion Envoy feared Mei Xiuying, he had the backing of the Black Dragon Sect, so he wouldn¡¯t be as submissive as others when dealing with her.


    Hearing the Black Scorpion Envoy mentioning the Black Dragon Sect again, Mei Xiuying scoffed, ¡°You want a reason? Fine, the reason is simple: I find this kid pleasing to the eye.¡±


    ¡°This!¡± The Black Scorpion Envoy looked at Mei Xiuying¡¯s unreasoning demeanor and was at a complete loss for a moment.


    After thinking it over, he eventually gave up on the idea.


    The reason he wanted to kill Yang Chen was solely because Yu Feilong¡¯s father had some connections with him, the Black Scorpion Envoy. He had initially wanted to kill Yang Chen to give Yu Feilong¡¯s father a superficial explanation. However, who would¡¯ve thought that Mei Xiuying would go to such lengths to protect Yang Chen?


    With Mei Xiuying backing him up, the Black Scorpion Envoy wasn¡¯t foolish enough to continue causing trouble for Yang Chen. However, he still needed to show some toughness: ¡°Fine, Immortal Mei, I¡¯ll remember your words. You want to protect Yang Chen; I, Black Scorpion, will accept my loss. Humph.¡±


    As soon as his words fell, the Black Scorpion Envoy knew that there was no point in staying here any longer. He waved his hand and shouted, ¡°All Black Dragon Sect members, follow me and let¡¯s go.¡±


    In an instant, the numerous powerful people of the Black Dragon Sect left in a grand manner.


    Yang Chen sighed with relief as he watched the Black Scorpion Envoy leave. Although Mei Xiuying¡¯s appearance made him feel awkward, the current situation was much better than the consequences of revealing that he was the one controlling the Secret Realm.


    Besides, he wasn¡¯t the kind of person who would let others humiliate him.


    He would remember today¡¯s actions of the Black Scorpion Envoy!


    Of course, what infuriated him the most was not the Black Scorpion Envoy, but Yuan San from Sun Star City.

 Chapter 496 - Chapter 496: Chapter 493: How to Lie_1

    Chapter 496: Chapter 493: How to Lie_1


    Yuan San just now blatantly used his tactics to divert attention, without any intention of hiding it. In front of countless people, he directly shifted the blame onto others. If it hadn¡¯t been for Yuan San¡¯s instigation, would Yang Chen have encountered this unwarranted disaster?


    If it hadn¡¯t been for Mei Xiuying¡¯s timely appearance, he might be in a desperate situation by now.


    Thinking of this, Yang Chen¡¯s eyes were filled with coldness as he looked at Yuan San. Indeed, their Yuanshan Sect was powerless against the formidable Black Dragon Sect. However, that didn¡¯t mean they had to fear Sun Star City on their own territory!


    Yuan San naturally noticed Yang Chen¡¯s gaze. Seeing Yang Chen staring at him like that, Yuan San felt somewhat guilty.


    But soon, he twisted his neck and cursed quietly.


    Why should he feel guilty?


    A mere Yang Chen, a mere Half-step Yuan Martial Realm, even if Yuan San openly harmed this kid, could he really cause any big waves?


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t stare at Yuan San for too long. He didn¡¯t think he could kill someone with a glare. When he turned his head back, he pretended to be terrified and said, ¡°Thank you, Senior Mei, for saving my life.¡±


    Mei Xiuying looked deeply into Yang Chen¡¯s eyes, seemingly with sorrow and concern. After a long time of reminiscing, she stared intently at Yang Chen¡¯s eyes, making his scalp tingle and causing him to become very uneasy before saying, ¡°Yang Chen¡­ Yang Chen, same name, even the eyes look so alike. Unfortunately, he is already dead, already dead!¡±


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t expect Mei Xiuying to speak like that, and his heart warmed.


    Regardless, he never expected that Mei Xiuying could still remember him.


    Remembering him was enough; it meant that he wasn¡¯t wrong to care and think about her when she was young.


    But unfortunately, he couldn¡¯t reveal anything related to him to Mei Xiuying.


    First, the matter of reincarnation was shocking to hear. If it were known, countless people would probably want to study him. Yang Chen didn¡¯t think his reincarnation was a coincidence, but he was clueless about it, so he hadn¡¯t mentioned it.


    Second, no matter how well he treated Mei Xiuying back then, who knew what Mei Xiuying had become with the changes of the times? Perhaps she was on the same level with Hua Wanru, so he could only think about the worst possibilities, which left Yang Chen utterly helpless.


    At the same time, Mei Xiuying tried to see Yang Chen¡¯s expression changes after her short words, but she was disappointed.


    Yang Chen showed no expression changes, which left her expressionless, looking at him, ¡°Your name is Yang Chen?¡±


    ¡°Indeed, my name is Yang Chen,¡± Yang Chen replied.


    ¡°Who named you?¡± Mei Xiuying¡¯s tone was harsh.


    ¡°Well¡­ my parents,¡± Yang Chen said with a wry smile.


    The people nearby were dumbfounded too, not understanding Mei Xiuying¡¯s intentions. As for Yang Chen¡¯s name, it was, of course, given by his parents.


    Mei Xiuying knew her question was a bit reckless, but she had no choice.


    Now that Yang Chen seemed not to be the Yang Chen she knew, Mei Xiuying sighed inwardly. Indeed, she must have been overthinking it. How could this Yang Chen be the same person as the one who once saved her from her humble life?


    That person was the one who changed her life!


    The difference was too great.


    As Mei Xiuying thought about this, she couldn¡¯t help but ask Yang Chen, ¡°Yang Chen, there¡¯s something you need to give me a reasonable explanation for. Who is your master? How does he know me? I don¡¯t know many people, and I don¡¯t have many disciples. You better explain it to me.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Yang Chen felt a little awkward.


    One troublesome thing after another, how was he supposed to answer this?


    How could he have thought of this?


    Now, only he could make up for the lies he had told. He gritted his teeth and tried to treat a dead horse as if it were alive, ¡°Senior Mei, to be honest, I actually fabricated the story about my master knowing you out of thin air.¡±


    ¡°Fabricated out of thin air?¡± Jiang Caiying was stunned. ¡°Yang Chen, why did you deceive me?¡±


    Yang Chen said with a bitter smile, ¡°Miss Jiang, if I didn¡¯t deceive you at that time, you wouldn¡¯t want to have a life-and-death battle with me, would you?¡±


    Jiang Caiying didn¡¯t know how to respond.


    It was indeed the case.


    The understanding of Yang Chen came later.


    So, even though she could conclude that Yang Chen was not someone she would detest, that realization only came later. At that moment, she didn¡¯t know about it and was indeed planning to have a life-and-death battle with Yang Chen, then grab his key after.


    It wasn¡¯t a big deal for Yang Chen to deceive her at that time.


    Realizing this, Jiang Caiying looked awkwardly at her master, as it would be difficult for her if Yang Chen was punished for his deception.


    Mei Xiuying didn¡¯t rush to any conclusions. Instead, she looked at Yang Chen and said slowly, ¡°Yang Chen, I don¡¯t intend to hold your deception against you, as you didn¡¯t hurt Caiying. On the contrary, Caiying was rewarded by Emperor Senior thanks to your help. However, there are some things that you still need to explain to me. For example, how did you know the name of this Rainbow Needle?¡±


    Jiang Caiying suddenly remembered and looked at Yang Chen with her eyes locked on him. After she heard that her master did not blame him, she breathed a sigh of relief.


    She considered Yang Chen as a friend of adversity, and asked, ¡°Yeah, Yang Chen, you¡¯re quite something, you even fooled me. Tell me, how did you know the name of this Rainbow Needle?¡±


    The reason why she believed Yang Chen had shown genuine reason.


    This Rainbow Needle was one of the reasons.


    ¡°Miss Jiang, when you use your cultivation method, the embroidery needle wrapped in ribbon looks like a rainbow, hence the two features: a rainbow and a needle. It shouldn¡¯t be too difficult to guess,¡± Yang Chen said gently.


    Jiang Caiying blinked her eyes. Although she was very reluctant, she couldn¡¯t refute Yang Chen¡¯s words.


    Mei Xiuying then asked, ¡°Throughout my life, I¡¯ve always been low-key. Then tell me, how did you know my name? Moreover, how did you know I was Caiying¡¯s master?¡±


    Her words were indeed true.


    Mei Xiuying had always been extremely low-key. Many people knew her surname Mei, but few knew her full name as Mei Xiuying. Like the Black Scorpion Envoy, who only addressed her as Mei Xianzi without knowing her real name. But Yang Chen directly stated her name.


    ¡°Senior Mei, to be honest, I obtained the memory of a genius who ventured into the Secret Realm and killed him. This genius was from Changning County¡­¡± Yang Chen recounted the story he had prepared in advance.


    However, the persuasiveness of this story¡­

 Chapter 497 - Chapter 497: Chapter 494: Becoming a Disciple?_1

    Chapter 497: Chapter 494: Becoming a Disciple?_1


    This Changning County is the station of the Black Dragon Sect, and the Black Dragon Sect seems to be quite familiar with Jiang Caiying. It is apparent that Jiang Caiying and Mei Xiuying must both reside in this Changning County. Yang Chen was bluffing about killing a genius from Changning County and gaining their memory.


    Regardless of whether Mei Xiuying believed it or not, the situation was just too coincidental.


    It was the very improbability of the event that made him feel that his persuasiveness was not really anything special. There was no persuasiveness in it at all. However, Yang Chen had no other way but to choose to speak these words, after all, he was lying based on the memories of his previous life, and it¡¯s not easy to round off this lie without revealing his previous life.


    Now, he had to treat the dead horse as if it were alive.


    Whether Mei Xiuying believed it or not, he had to take a gamble.


    As Mei Xiuying listened to Yang Chen¡¯s reasons, her eyebrows creased.


    Yang Chen¡¯s explanation wasn¡¯t impossible; although few people knew her name, that didn¡¯t mean no one knew it. Maybe Yang Chen had indeed stumbled upon her name by chance, searching other people¡¯s memories and learning about her and her disciple¡¯s affairs.


    And then, in a confused state, he defrauded her treasured disciple.


    That was a possibility.


    But it was just a possibility.


    Mei Xiuying had been living for so long and wouldn¡¯t easily trust others. But since Yang Chen had said so much, she couldn¡¯t go on questioning any further. After all, she was a reasonable person. Yang Chen had helped Jiang Caiying, and she had no reason to harp on the matter endlessly.


    Thinking about this, Mei Xiuying didn¡¯t feel like asking any more, and instead looked at Yang Chen brightly, ¡°Alright, Yang Chen, let¡¯s say I believe you. I won¡¯t pursue this matter anymore, and I want to give you another chance. Do you want it?¡±


    Hearing about the opportunity, Yang Chen¡¯s heart skipped a beat, and he said, ¡°If Senior Mei wants to give me an opportunity, it is naturally my good fortune.¡±


    Mei Xiuying nodded secretly.


    Aside from anything else, Yang Chen¡¯s temperament was indeed very good. Considering Mei Xiuying¡¯s status, if anyone else heard that she wanted to give them an opportunity, they would probably be so happy they wouldn¡¯t know whether to turn north or south, and then gladly accept it. But Yang Chen? He was very calm, didn¡¯t mention whether he would accept it or not, and his words were impeccable.


    So Mei Xiuying didn¡¯t hide anything anymore, and instead said with her hands behind her back, ¡°Yang Chen, you should be able to figure out that you and the acquaintance I once knew are very similar. To be honest, that¡¯s the reason I saved you from the Black Dragon Sect. Otherwise, I might not have helped you. Although I¡¯m not afraid of the Black Dragon Sect, I don¡¯t want to provoke them.¡±


    Mei Xiuying was indeed powerful, but even a fierce tiger couldn¡¯t withstand a pack of wolves. With her alone against so many masters of the Black Dragon Sect, how could she possibly defeat them?


    Of course, the Black Dragon Sect had to give her face. Mei Xiuying protecting Yang Chen was something that the Black Dragon Sect wouldn¡¯t complain about.


    ¡°It¡¯s precisely because you are so similar to the acquaintance I once knew that I want to take you as my disciple. What are your thoughts?¡± Mei Xiuying was bold and straightforward, and when she mentioned taking a disciple, she didn¡¯t beat around the bush.


    Hearing this, Jiang Caiying was surprised but also somewhat delighted.


    Her master¡¯s personality had always been uncompetitive and unambitious, like a living immortal hiding from the world, and she had only taken one disciple in her lifetime. Jiang Caiying was normally quite lonely, and now that her master wanted to take another disciple, she was not annoyed but rather happy.


    ¡°Yang Chen, it¡¯s a good thing that my master wants to take you as a disciple. Why don¡¯t you agree quickly?¡± Mei Xiuying smiled.


    Yang Chen, however, looked bitter and did not hurriedly reply.


    Meanwhile, the surrounding people were in an uproar because of Mei Xiuying¡¯s simple mention of accepting a disciple.


    ¡°What¡­?¡±


    ¡°Mei Xiuying wants to take Yang Chen as her disciple?¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen is already a demonically talented individual. If he joins Mei Xiuying¡¯s team now, wouldn¡¯t it be like adding wings to a tiger?¡±


    For a moment, there was a lot of discussion.


    Mu Baisheng was anxious. Yang Chen was a disciple of the Yuanshan Sect. Mei Xiuying wanted to accept a disciple now, so didn¡¯t that mean she would just take Yang Chen away? Yang Chen was now a sought-after commodity, and the Yuanshan Sect was focusing on cultivating him. Who would want to see Yang Chen leave so suddenly?


    Ultimately, wouldn¡¯t the Yuanshan Sect lose out?


    Mu Baisheng was so anxious that tears were about to fall, but who was Mei Xiuying? If she wanted to take Yang Chen as a disciple, could he say anything?


    All he could do now was to focus on Yang Chen and hope that he would refuse.


    Now, after hearing Mei Xiuying¡¯s question, Yang Chen hesitated only briefly and said, ¡°Senior Mei, I am now the Junior Sect Master of the Yuanshan Sect. I¡¯m afraid it¡¯s difficult to comply with your wishes. The Yuanshan Sect needs me, and after receiving such great kindness from the sect, I need to protect it.¡±


    Upon hearing these words, the audience was speechless.


    Although no one said anything, everyone¡¯s thoughts were mostly the same.


    ¡°Is Yang Chen an idiot?¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s the worth of being the Junior Sect Master of the Yuanshan Sect? If he follows Mei Xiuying, he will have limitless prospects. The Black Dragon Sect will even have to give some face, and yet this kid refused. What on earth is his head filled with?¡±


    ¡°This Yang Chen is really sick in the head.¡±


    No matter what others thought, Yuan San was shocked and sweating cold.


    At first, when he heard that Mei Xiuying was going to accept Yang Chen as her disciple, Yuan San secretly scolded Yang Chen for his damn luck and immediately felt a chill down his spine. He had initially thought that Yang Chen didn¡¯t pose much of a threat, but now that he saw Yang Chen becoming Mei Xiuying¡¯s disciple, wouldn¡¯t that be extremely dangerous?


    Although Sun Star City wasn¡¯t afraid of Mei Xiuying, they wouldn¡¯t hesitate to abandon him, Yuan San, when making a choice involving Mei Xiuying.


    With Yang Chen holding such a grudge against him, wouldn¡¯t he give him trouble?


    But now that Yang Chen has refused Mei Xiuying¡¯s sincerity like a fool because of the identity of the Junior Sect Master of the Yuanshan Sect, everything has turned around.


    ¡°Yang Chen is really an idiot, refusing Mei Xiuying¡¯s once-in-a-thousand-year opportunity. This kid really thinks that loyalty is worth so much?¡± Yuan San wiped the sweat from his forehead, and his heart couldn¡¯t help but feel relieved. In any case, Yang Chen didn¡¯t accept Mei Xiuying¡¯s invitation, so this little guy didn¡¯t pose a threat to him for the time being.


    With this thought, Yuan San became extremely calm again.


    At the same time, upon hearing Yang Chen¡¯s choice, Mu Baisheng completely sighed with relief.


    Mei Xiuying stared deeply at Yang Chen. With her status, she naturally wouldn¡¯t make a second invitation because of a mere Yang Chen.


    However, Jiang Caiying was somewhat dissatisfied and said angrily, ¡°Yang Chen, you really don¡¯t take my master seriously.¡±


    ¡°Alright, Caiying, since Young Master Yang isn¡¯t interested in being my disciple, we don¡¯t need to force him. Let¡¯s go.¡± Mei Xiuying waved her sleeves and led Jiang Caiying away with a few strides.

 Chapter 498 - Chapter 498: Chapter 495: Preparations Complete_1

    Chapter 498: Chapter 495: Preparations Complete_1


    With Mei Xiuying¡¯s martial arts capabilities, she and Jiang Caiying arrived in a vast high altitude in a blink of an eye. If other people saw this level of skill, they would surely be amazed.


    ¡°Master, you said that Yang Chen resembles a friend of yours from before, what is that all about?¡± Jiang Caiying had been puzzled yet also knew that this matter was quite subtle, so she had not been anxious to ask. Now that she was with her master in this uninhabited place, Jiang Caiying could not wait to express her doubts.


    Mei Xiuying had been with her disciple for many years, and she knew her disciple¡¯s confusion well. She said expressionlessly, ¡°Caiying, do you remember the benefactor I once mentioned to you?¡±


    ¡°The one who, when you were young, saw your martial arts talent? The one who saved you from the commoners¡¯ enclave, gave you cultivation methods, and nurtured you?¡± Jiang Caiying asked.


    She knew quite a bit about her master¡¯s affairs.


    Her master often mentioned her benefactor.


    It was a pity that Jiang Caiying didn¡¯t know the benefactor¡¯s name and never asked. It was just a story, so his name was not important.


    At this moment, Jiang Caiying couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°But didn¡¯t that benefactor die?¡±


    ¡°Yes, he died, killed by Hua Wanru.¡± Mei Xiuying closed her eyes. ¡°My benefactor¡¯s name was also Yang Chen.¡±


    ¡°Master, we can¡¯t afford to offend Hua Wanru¡­¡± Jiang Caiying said with some fear.


    ¡°Even if we can¡¯t afford to, can¡¯t I just mention it?¡± Mei Xiuying sighed, her face showing a trace of sadness.


    At the same time, outside Tiandu Divine Country¡¯s Secret Realm, following the commotion between the Black Dragon Sect and Mei Xiuying, many forces no longer felt the leisure to stay. They dispersed in a short time, and few forces remained.


    ¡°Wood Master, Yang Chen, our Yanhua Pool will take our leave first. Yang Chen, if you have time afterwards, be sure to come to our Yanhua Pool,¡± said the Pond Master of Yanhua Pool with a grin.


    ¡°Surely!¡± Yang Chen quickly bowed.


    Wood Master, M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng was naturally very polite to Yanhua Pool and saw them off in person.


    After Yanhua Pool left, Mu Baisheng and several Supreme Elders changed their expressions when they looked at Yang Chen.


    After all, Yang Chen had chosen to refuse Mei Xiuying¡¯s temptation and chose to stand with their Yuanshan Sect. What kind of person was Mei Xiuying? Although she was just one person, her status was far above theirs.


    How could their Yuanshan Sect compare with Mei Xiuying?


    Yang Chen¡¯s actions naturally made the Yuanshan Sect feel at ease.


    Because of this, M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng asked Yang Chen kindly, ¡°Yang Chen, what are your plans next?¡±


    Yang Chen replied courteously, ¡°Sect Leader, I plan to go to the Trial Tower!¡±


    This was something he had planned long ago.


    In fact, with his abilities, it would be very easy for him to reach the Origin Martial Realm within Tiandu Divine Country. There were many materials available; wouldn¡¯t it be easy for him to refine some elixirs to help enter the Origin Martial Realm? However, he aimed to break through the Trial Tower as well.


    Others might not know or have the ability to do so, but he knew and had the ability.


    He was very clear about what it meant to break into the twentieth layer of the Origin Martial Realm, with just a half-step from the Yuan Martial Realm.


    Others didn¡¯t think about breaking through the twentieth layer, but Yang Chen did.


    ¡°I¡¯ve broken through the Ten Despair Challenges set by the Tiandu Emperor, so what¡¯s impossible about the twentieth layer of the Trial Tower for me?¡± Yang Chen thought to himself.


    Breaking into the twentieth layer of the Trial Tower would be of great benefit.


    ¡°Trial Tower?¡± M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng was taken aback, and then said, ¡°Indeed, breaking through the Trial Tower is a good thing! Elder Ma, Elder Li, you two should follow Yang Chen and escort him to Beishan Main City.¡±


    ¡°Yes, Sect Leader!¡± Elder Ma and Elder Li stood up one after another.


    Yang Chen now felt M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng¡¯s sincerity.


    Because both Elder Ma and Elder Li were not ordinary people.


    Both of them had reached the Half-step True Martial Realm in their martial arts cultivation. With these two protecting him, his chances of encountering danger on his way to Beishan Main City would be greatly reduced.


    ¡°Thank you, Sect Leader,¡± Yang Chen said.


    ¡°Ha ha, you don¡¯t need to thank me, this is what you deserve,¡± said M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng.


    So, Yang Chen eventually parted ways with M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng and chose two different paths. Yang Chen and the two Half-step True Martial Realm Elders headed directly to Beishan Main City. Their speed was moderate, and in about ten days, Yang Chen had already arrived at Beishan Main City.


    Unlike the last time, there was no one to greet Yang Chen when he arrived at Beishan Main City. After all, compared to before, Yang Chen had caused quite a commotion in Beishan Main City. Moreover, the team from Beishan Main City had just returned from the Tiandu Emperor¡¯s Secret Realm. Even if they noticed him, they would not deliberately greet him.


    Yang Chen was well aware of these things and did not hope that the people of Beishan Main City would take him to the Trial Tower immediately. Instead, he found a place to settle down in the Beishan Main City first and planned to stay for a few days before moving on.


    ¡°Elder Li, Elder Ma, I need your help in contacting the people of Beishan Main City,¡± Yang Chen said slowly, ¡°I will be in seclusion for a few days, about ten days or so, and the matter of breaking into the Trial Tower, I¡¯ll leave it to you.¡±


    ¡°Young Sect Master, we will contact the people of Beishan Main City right now,¡± said Elder Li and Elder Ma in unison.


    Thus, after giving the instructions, Yang Chen entered seclusion.


    Although he had broken through the Ten Despair Challenges, he dared not take the Trial Tower lightly. He was very clear that carelessness was the source of failure.


    He was cautious for a reason.


    As per what the Tiandu Emperor had said, the difficulty of the Ten Despair Challenges was much higher than the first twenty layers of the Training Tower.


    At first, he subconsciously thought that with his breakthrough in the Ten Despair Challenges, he could easily break through the first twenty layers of the Training Tower. Yet now that he thought about it more carefully, that was not the case at all.


    In the Ten Despair Challenges, he had faced demonic beasts, and it was because he was facing demonic beasts that he could use the soul capabilities of the Fishpeople Tribe. In addition, he could summon the Golden Claws to help him, which were various reasons why he had broken through the Ten Despair Challenges.


    However, in the twentieth layer of the Trial Tower, he couldn¡¯t use those abilities.

 Chapter 499 - Chapter 499: Chapter 496: Goodbye Han Lingling_1

    Chapter 499: Chapter 496: Goodbye Han Lingling_1


    The concept of the Ten Despair Challenges and the Trial Tower are different. The Tiandu Emperor¡¯s idea is to let geniuses exhaust all means to defeat their opponents, but the Trial Tower is not. Those Sand Soldiers are transformed from prohibitions, so the divine soul power of the Fishpeople Tribe does not play much of a role.


    Moreover, the Golden Claw Python and the Black Mountain Black Bear are not with him, so he lacks two great arm strength, and when he attempts the twentieth floor of the Trial Tower again, he is no longer in his peak state.


    Of course, if Yang Chen comes to the Trial Tower, he must have some confidence.


    Firstly, he has already entered the half-step Yuan Martial Realm, with his martial arts cultivation improved, and secondly, he has plenty of materials that can be used to refine some low-middle rank spirit talismans to help himself.


    The reasons for his seclusion are all these.


    ¡°With this Blazing Fire Spirit Brush, what am I afraid of when making talismans?¡± Yang Chen grinned slightly, took out the Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasure Blazing Fire Spirit Brush, and began to draw talismans on a large scale.


    These low-end materials were all obtained by him as the controller of the Secret Realm, not very valuable, but the quantity was large!


    He makes talismans with these materials, and he doesn¡¯t refuse any amount of material.


    In this way, after ten days, Yang Chen came out on time.


    When he came out, his spirits were full, and his True Qi had returned to its peak state.


    ¡°Elder Li and Elder Ma are quite efficient in handling matters. The deacons of Beishan City have arrived.¡± Yang Chen grinned slightly, and although his divine soul was indeed unable to sense the existence of the True Martial Realm, Yun Lu could.


    After hearing it from Yun Lu, Yang Chen had a rough idea in his heart: ¡°It¡¯s still Steward Xu!¡±


    As Yun Lu had said, when Yang Chen came out, he saw the old man who came to entertain him clearly and said with a smile, ¡°Yang Chen pays respects to Elder Xu.¡±


    Steward Xu couldn¡¯t close his mouth from laughing: ¡°Friend Yang Chen, what wind blew you here? You are the distinguished guest of our Beishan City.¡±


    As insincere as his words were, he welcomed Yang Chen? He welcomed Yang Chen¡¯s ass ¨C since he wasn¡¯t from their Beishan City, naturally there was no welcoming here. But there was no choice, as the Beishan City¡¯s face was at stake; under this premise, he had to treat Yang Chen well.


    Yang Chen looked at Steward Xu¡¯s insincere face and didn¡¯t bother with any courtesy, directly cutting to the chase: ¡°Hehe, Elder Xu, you must be joking. I came to Beishan City this time for the same old reason ¨C I want to challenge the Trial Tower. These matters still need your help.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s a small matter, Friend Yang Chen. Just follow me.¡± Steward Xu didn¡¯t make things difficult for Yang Chen.


    No matter how people on top think, he now feels that it¡¯s better to dredge than dam; since Yang Chen is already like this, why bother restraining them if people can¡¯t stop them?


    By the time he came back to his senses, Steward Xu and Yang Chen had already arrived in front of the Trial Tower.


    Needless to say, many people were crowded here, either waiting to challenge the Trial Tower or just watching the excitement.


    At this moment, Steward Xu and Yang Chen came here together, which naturally attracted the attention of many people. As they saw Steward Xu and Yang Chen, everyone¡¯s eyes widened, and their eyes were filled with shock and resentment.


    ¡°It¡¯s Yang Chen!¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen is here again.¡±


    ¡°This Yang Chen made quite a name for himself in the Tiandu Emperor¡¯s Secret Realm. It¡¯s better not to provoke him. Compared to our North Mountain City¡¯s strongest senior brother, he¡¯s not even close.¡±


    ¡°Is Yang Chen really that strong?¡±


    ¡°You don¡¯t know? That¡¯s right, you didn¡¯t enter the Tiandu Palace, so how would you know? When Yang Chen dealt with Han Fang, who had reached the first level of the Origin Martial Realm in the Canghai Sect, guess what? Yang Chen with his half-step Origin Martial Realm Cultivation completely killed him, leaving Han Fang unable to speak clearly.¡±


    ¡°What, is that so? With such strength, Yang Chen in the half-step Origin Martial Realm can defeat the Origin Martial Realm. That¡­ isn¡¯t that to say Yang Chen has more than enough to conquer the fifteenth floor?¡±


    ¡°This is hard to say, but Yang Chen is here to challenge the Trial Tower indeed. Let¡¯s wait and see.¡±


    Everyone now knew Yang Chen¡¯s reputation.


    At least these geniuses from Beishan City remembered Yang Chen vividly. Seeing Yang Chen here, they certainly didn¡¯t have any welcoming thoughts in their hearts.


    This¡­


    Would you welcome a demon that renders your genius status meaningless?


    ¡°Steward Xu.¡±


    ¡°Uncle Xu¡­¡±


    These geniuses greeted Steward Xu one after another, but most of them were attracted by Yang Chen.


    Yang Chen and the geniuses of Beishan City had met each other more than once or twice, and there wasn¡¯t much to say.


    Soon, however, his eyes shifted to a woman in the crowd. The woman was none other than Miss Han Lingling, who had targeted him many times.


    Yang Chen remembered Han Lingling very well.


    She didn¡¯t know what she was doing in front of the Trial Tower, but when Yang Chen looked at her, she looked at him too! She had been staring at Yang Chen for a long time.


    Yang Chen and Han Lingling looked at each other, and sparks were quickly generated.


    There was a lot of anger in Han Lingling¡¯s eyes when she stared at Yang Chen, and that hatred and rage were hard to conceal. It wasn¡¯t difficult to see from her eyes that she even had the impulse to kill Yang Chen immediately. It was just that she couldn¡¯t do it, and that¡¯s why she suppressed her inner thoughts.


    Soon, Han Lingling turned her head away and no longer paid attention to Yang Chen, but her malicious look still meant she hadn¡¯t given up on this matter. Just no one knew what she was thinking.


    Yang Chen was surprised to see Han Lingling back down this time, as she didn¡¯t seem like a woman who would back down.


    ¡°Though Han Lingling was scolded by her father last time, it¡¯s obvious that she still harbors hatred towards me. Well, it doesn¡¯t matter to me how she hates me, I just hope she doesn¡¯t provoke me again.¡± Yang Chen thought to himself.


    He didn¡¯t think about giving Han Lingling face, but her father Han Tianying was someone he had to give some face to.


    In this way, Yang Chen stood calmly in place, and Steward Xu curiously asked, ¡°Friend Yang Chen, how confident are you in tackling the Trial Tower this time?¡±


    Steward Xu¡¯s question was also the question of others, and as they heard Steward Xu ask this, many geniuses nearby were also curious.


    Yang Chen rubbed his chin, knowing Steward Xu¡¯s probing intention, and said with a half-smile, ¡°I¡¯ll do my best.¡±

 Chapter 500 - Chapter 500: Chapter 497: Consecutive Breakthroughs_1

    Chapter 500: Chapter 497: Consecutive Breakthroughs_1


    Hearing Yang Chen say this, Steward Xu couldn¡¯t help but silently curse. When did this Yang Chen kid become so low-key?


    ¡°This kid has finally lowered his profile for once. Could it be that he has no confidence and self-assurance?¡± Steward Xu secretly thought, actually, he hoped that Yang Chen would go back a few levels to be more appropriate.


    Many people secretly speculated about how many levels Yang Chen could reach this time.


    At the same time, the light on the Trial Tower gradually dimmed.


    ¡°Yu Gao is done. This kid really has just this much ability. He only managed to reach the third level,¡± they said.


    ¡°Yu Gao has come out.¡±


    With this challenger out, the Trial Tower naturally became empty.


    In an instant, everyone looked at Yang Chen in awe. It¡¯s not that they kindly left the Trial Tower for Yang Chen to challenge, but Yang Chen¡¯s appearance undoubtedly became the focus. What they hoped more was to see how many levels Yang Chen could reach this time?


    Seeing that no one was competing with him, Yang Chen naturally wouldn¡¯t waste this excellent opportunity, carried his hands on his back, took a step forward, and entered the Trial Tower in just a few steps.


    As Yang Chen disappeared into the Trial Tower, the geniuses of Beishan Main City dared to start discussing incessantly.


    ¡°Yang Chen has gone in.¡±


    ¡°What do you think, how many levels can Yang Chen reach this time?¡±


    ¡°He reached the Twelfth Floor before and stopped at the Thirteenth Floor. This time, he shouldn¡¯t be worse than last time. I guess he¡¯ll reach the fifteenth floor.¡±


    ¡°Humph, reaching the fifteenth floor is not that easy. In the history of our Beishan Main City, only a few geniuses have ever reached the fifteenth floor. Even if Yang Chen¡¯s talent is monstrous, can he really surpass those geniuses in our city¡¯s history?¡±


    In the eyes of these Beishan Main City geniuses, the historical geniuses of Beishan Main City were unsurpassable, and Yang Chen was no exception.


    ¡°It might not necessarily be true. It is said that Yang Chen was able to defeat a powerful Yuan Martial Realm opponent with only his half-step Yuan Martial Realm Martial Arts Cultivation. This level means that if Yang Chen reaches the fifteenth floor, there should be no problem.¡±


    ¡°Is there something wrong with your brain? Can Han Fang of Canghai Sect¡¯s Yuan Martial Realm compare with our Beishan Main City Yuan Martial Realm senior brothers? They are not in the same league. Han Fang just entered the Yuan Martial Realm, and his realm is unstable; that¡¯s why he was defeated by Yang Chen. Besides, do you think challenging the Trial Tower and real-life battles are the same thing?¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen defeated Han Fang by taking a risk, but this Trial Tower won¡¯t give him a chance to exploit.¡±


    ¡°Hmph, wait and see, Yang Chen can at most reach the thirteenth or fourteenth floor, but the fifteenth floor, it¡¯s impossible.¡±


    At this time, everyone¡¯s words were more restrained. Many people were still afraid of Yang Chen, after all, there were cases where those who had gambled with him ended up in bad shape. So even here, in their territories, they subconsciously didn¡¯t dare to badmouth Yang Chen in front of him.


    But now that Yang Chen was gone, it was a different story.


    While the geniuses of Beishan Main City were discussing, Han Lingling, who was in the crowd, looked at the Trial Tower with a hint of hidden viciousness in her eyes.


    This touch of viciousness meant that she had not forgotten her hatred for Yang Chen.


    This touch of viciousness meant that she wanted to have Yang Chen¡¯s body broken into pieces.


    Indeed, her thoughts never wavered.


    Last time, she was taken away by her father and severely taught a lesson.


    Han Tianying did teach Han Lingling a lesson, but she didn¡¯t show any repentance under Han Tianying¡¯s harsh scolding. Her father had no choice but to make a helpless choice, which was to find a fianc¨¦ for Han Lingling.


    It¡¯s unknown whether it was Han Lingling¡¯s good luck or something else, that Han Tianying contacted an old friend in Changning County, Changning City, and found a genius there!


    This genius was named Ma Shenghe, a disciple in Changning Main City who was relatively outstanding.


    Han Tianying knew that his daughter would never grow up like this. When he couldn¡¯t discipline her, he had to marry her off. He believed that once she got married and had children, she would gradually grow up. And the target was Ma Shenghe, the genius from Changning Main City, who was beyond Han Tianying¡¯s expectations and made his heart glad.At least, seeing his daughter having such a marriage prospect, he must be happy in his heart.


    Moreover, Ma Shenghe seemed to have a good attitude towards Han Lingling. This also relieved him a lot, and he began to relax his control over Han Lingling.


    After that, Han Lingling came to the Trial Tower every day, and Han Tianying was even more delighted, thinking that his precious daughter had learned well.


    However, no one knew Han Lingling¡¯s real intention, only she knew herself.


    The reason why she came to the Trial Tower every day and occasionally challenged it was not that she had learned well, but that she was waiting for Yang Chen.


    She was very clear that when Yang Chen returned to Beishan Main City, he would challenge the Trial Tower again.


    She was just waiting here for Yang Chen to come.


    ¡°Brother Shenghe promised me to teach this Yang Chen a lesson. After he kills this Yang Chen, I will marry him.¡± Han Lingling thought to herself, her eyes flickering, and she quietly left, not knowing where she went.


    Just as Han Lingling left, the lights of the entire Trial Tower began to change rapidly.


    ¡°First Floor!¡±


    ¡°Second Floor!¡±


    ¡°Fifth Floor!¡±


    ¡°Tenth Floor!¡±


    ¡°Twelfth Floor!¡±


    ¡°This¡­ ¡±


    The geniuses outside the Trial Tower were all shocked and dumbfounded.


    ¡°This Yang Chen is really too fast, his challenge in the Trial Tower is as simple as drinking water. In just a short time, he has reached the twelfth floor!¡±


    ¡°Last time Yang Chen failed on the thirteenth floor, I wonder how he will do this time.¡±


    ¡°Hmph, in my opinion, this kid is courting death. What is he doing by challenging the Trial Tower so quickly? Isn¡¯t it to consume True Qi? With such a large consumption of True Qi, what will he have left to fight against those Sand Soldiers later when he enters the thirteenth floor? He is bound to fail!¡±


    ¡°Just watch!¡±


    Many people began to discuss incessantly.


    Meanwhile, Yang Chen had also passed the twelfth floor and arrived on the thirteenth floor.


    The moment he stepped onto the thirteenth floor, thirteen Sand Soldiers appeared from the sand and stood in front of him, with cold demeanors and empty eyes staring at him.


    ¡°Thirteen Sand Soldiers, huh.¡± Yang Chen twisted his neck, with True Qi flowing all over his body, showing no sign of excessive consumption of True Qi as those geniuses outside had thought.


    You¡¯ve got to be kidding.


    Is the True Qi of a Half-step Yuan Martial Realm so easily exhausted?


    This was just the beginning.


    Yang Chen grabbed with his hand, and a strong True Qi swept out. Immediately after, it transformed into layers of thunder and lightning, intertwined and wandering, displaying Yang Chen¡¯s Thunderbolt Style perfectly.


    ¡°The previous dozen floors were really no pressure, let¡¯s see how the thirteenth floor, which defeated me last time, is.¡± Yang Chen waved his hand, and with a thunderous boom, the thunder and lightning directly attacked the thirteen Sand Soldiers.

 Chapter 501 - Chapter 501: Chapter 498: Seventeenth Floor_1

    Chapter 501: Chapter 498: Seventeenth Floor_1


    Before Yang Chen made a move, these Sand Soldiers attacked first.


    Unfortunately, these thirteen Sand Soldiers, which once left Yang Chen with no choice, were no longer able to pose any threat to him at this stage. Yang Chen¡¯s strength had increased to the Half-step Yuan Martial Realm. Although it was just a small realm¡¯s improvement, his strength increased considerably.


    Even if the strength of these thirteen Sand Soldiers had also improved due to his increased cultivation level, it would still be of no use.


    In an instant, the thunder rumbled in the space, accompanied by the crackling sound of lightning. The layers of lightning were much thicker than what Yang Chen once wielded. This was all thanks to Yang Chen reaching the Half-step Yuan Martial Realm.


    Just in the blink of an eye, the entire thirteenth floor was filled with thunder and lightning.


    These lightning strikes attacked one after another, relentlessly tearing apart the thirteen Sand Soldiers. In cooperation with the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear, in just about a cup of tea¡¯s time¡­


    By the time he regained his senses, all thirteen Sand Soldiers had turned into piles of sand without exception!


    Yang Chen successfully cleared the thirteenth floor.


    When the thirteenth floor was passed, the surrounding desert disappeared, and Yang Chen began to absorb the unique reward of the Trial Tower, the ¡®Creation Divine Aura¡¯.


    This was also the reason why Yang Chen was so eager to challenge the Trial Tower and why he had not stepped into the Yuan Martial Realm.


    This Creation Divine Aura, unlike ordinary items, was something that could directly increase the martial artist¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation. This kind of enhancement could even ignore the bottleneck of the realm. Otherwise, how could it be worthy of the word ¡®creation¡¯? Even if it was just an imitation, its enhancement to a martial artist was immeasurable.


    Moreover, the Creation Divine Aura had an advantage, that it would not overflow.


    Similarly, the accumulation of Half-step Yuan Martial Realm to Yuan Martial Realm would also not overflow.


    It is because the improvement from Half-step Yuan Martial Realm to Yuan Martial Realm is an elevation in True Qi. In simple terms, Yang Chen has already stepped half of his foot into the Yuan Martial Realm. He only needs to take another half-step to reach the Yuan Martial Realm.


    He didn¡¯t need to hurry for this half-step.


    Just like now¡­


    Yang Chen quickly refined the Creation Divine Aura rewarded from the thirteenth floor. With his current foundation, he could enter the Yuan Martial Realm at any time.


    However, Yang Chen was in no hurry.


    He challenged each floor and absorbed each layer of the Creation Divine Aura, which would not overflow.


    In this way, if he accumulated and refined enough Creation Divine Auras, he could even directly breakthrough to the Yuan Martial Realm Second Layer, or even the Third Layer upon breaking through the Half-step Yuan Martial Realm.


    This was his goal.


    With this in mind, he naturally didn¡¯t feel rushed.


    Thus, Yang Chen arrived at the 14th floor.


    Outside the Trial Tower¡­


    ¡°The light on the thirteenth floor has gone out, and the light on the fourteenth floor has come on. Yang Chen has passed the fourteenth floor!¡±


    ¡°The fourteenth floor!¡±


    ¡°I wonder if Yang Chen can pass the fourteenth floor.¡±


    Murmurs arose again.


    Steward Xu stood with his hands behind his back, watching Yang Chen pass the thirteenth floor and arrive at the fourteenth floor, his heart not at peace. According to his understanding of the Trial Tower, Yang Chen¡¯s speed should make him reckless. But thinking back to Yang Chen¡¯s previous actions, he didn¡¯t think Yang Chen was a reckless person.


    ¡°How many floors can this kid pass? Although he didn¡¯t say how many floors he could pass this time, the confidence he exudes makes me more uneasy than before.¡± Steward Xu frowned, feeling that Yang Chen might do something surprising this time.


    ¡°Huh?¡±


    Just as Steward Xu was lost in thought, suddenly, the light on the fourteenth floor went out.


    Immediately afterwards, the light on the fifteenth floor lit up ¨C Yang Chen had actually passed the fourteenth floor and reached the fifteenth floor.


    This made the geniuses of Beishan Main City, who were claiming that Yang Chen could not pass the fifteenth floor, increasingly nervous. Although they said aloud that Yang Chen could not pass the fifteenth floor, they had no idea how this demon would clear it.


    Now, the incredibly difficult levels of the thirteenth and fourteenth floors had hardly affected Yang Chen at all.


    What about the fifteenth floor?


    ¡°I don¡¯t know what the fifteenth floor will be like for Yang Chen.¡±


    ¡°Hmph, don¡¯t worry, Yang Chen won¡¯t be able to pass the fifteenth floor. Have you forgotten? The fifteenth floor is a watershed. No matter what happened before, the difficulty of the fifteenth floor¡­¡±


    The words of this talented person hadn¡¯t yet fallen.


    Suddenly, the light on the fifteenth floor went out.


    Everyone was silent for about two or three breaths before the light on the sixteenth floor gradually lit up!


    Indeed, the sixteenth floor light was lit, and those who had guaranteed that Yang Chen could never pass the fifteenth floor could not help but close their mouths.


    Indeed, the fifteenth floor posed a real challenge to Yang Chen. At least in the fifteenth floor, he was forced to use his Demonic Fire. This was something that had not troubled him on the thirteenth and fourteenth floors.


    ¡°At the moment, it seems that the sixteenth floor is even more difficult ¨C the Combined Attack Formation is powerful¡­ Tsk, if I don¡¯t use Starfire, I can still pass the sixteenth floor, but it would waste a lot of time. It¡¯s not worthwhile for me. There is no need to waste this time.¡± Yang Chen thought to himself.


    Just when this thought fell, he beckoned, and suddenly, the Starfire appeared.


    With the two flames going together and the Thunderbolt Style combined with Yang Chen¡¯s current strength, the desert was left in shambles after a hundred breaths. This was an effect that never appeared on the thirteenth and fourteenth floor.


    As the last Sand Soldier turned into a mound of sand, the entire desert gradually disappeared, replaced by the space of the sixteenth floor and the large amount of Creation Divine Aura that emerged.


    ¡°The Creation Divine Aura awarded after passing the sixteenth floor is so plentiful, much more than the fifteenth floor. Combined with the Creation Divine Auras given by the previous floors, after refining them, I¡¯m confident that I can directly break through to the Second Layer of Yuan Martial Realm in one go,¡± Yang Chen revealed a smile.


    He had been accumulating for such a long time without entering the Yuan Martial Realm.


    In this way, Yang Chen paused for a while before proceeding, moving from the sixteenth floor to the seventeenth floor!


    At that moment, the scene was in an uproar.


    ¡°The seventeenth floor, it¡¯s the seventeenth floor!¡±


    ¡°This!¡±


    No one could not be surprised.


    It was because, apart from Huang Taiji and Yun Han Dao, no one in the history of Beishan Main City had ever passed the seventeenth floor. And now, Yang Chen had arrived at the seventeenth floor. If Yang Chen completed the great challenge of the seventeenth floor, he would rank as the fourth in history!


    The title of the fourth in the Trial Tower was already a remarkable number.


    It was unknown whether it was because of the high number of floors Yang Chen had passed or not, but more people gathered outside the Trial Tower. The crowd swarmed around, all looking at the top of the Trial Tower, curious whether Yang Chen could pass the seventeenth floor.

 Chapter 502 - Chapter 502: Chapter 499: Looking Up_1

    Chapter 502: Chapter 499: Looking Up_1


    ¡°It¡¯s been so many years since someone reached the seventeenth floor.¡± Steward Xu looked at the light of the seventeenth floor with surprise in his eyes.


    For Beishan Main City, the seventeenth floor was an unattainable achievement. Besides Huang Taiji, who had appeared long ago, and Yun Han Dao, who reached the seventeenth floor and stopped at the eighteenth floor, very few people had reached the seventeenth floor.


    Even those who reached the seventeenth floor mostly ended in failure!


    And now, Yang Chen had reached the seventeenth floor!


    Steward Xu had a sudden bad feeling in his heart: ¡°So many geniuses in Beishan Main City have stopped at the seventeenth floor. I hope this kid has already used up most of his True Qi and eventually stops at the seventeenth floor.¡±


    At this moment, the person who had claimed that Yang Chen would never pass the fifteenth floor no matter what had already shut his mouth.


    Quiet.


    Many people didn¡¯t know how to discuss the current situation.


    More so, they just stared at the change in the number of floors of the Trial Tower. Many people had been completely convinced by Yang Chen. If Yang Chen was just a genius, they might be unconvinced, but faced with a demon ¨C what reason did they have not to be convinced?


    The gap between them and Yang Chen was too great.


    At the same time, Yang Chen and the Sand Soldiers of the seventeenth floor had also entered the battle.


    ¡°Goodness, the difficulty of the Sand Soldiers on the seventeenth floor has increased much more than the sixteenth floor. It seems that after the fifteenth floor, it¡¯s an uphill battle.¡± Yang Chen murmured to himself.


    These seventeen Sand Soldiers surrounded him. Their sand spears kept poking him, forcing him to retreat and dodge.


    He was very clear that the more Sand Soldiers there were, the more difficult they were to deal with. However, when he faced the seventeen Sand Soldiers, he still felt somewhat daunted. There was no way around it ¨C the Combined Attack Formation was more valuable the more people there were in it.


    For example, a Combined Attack Formation used by six people would be worth several million Spirit Stones, which many powerful warriors could accept. But if it were a Combined Attack Formation with ten people, the price of those several million Spirit Stones would rise tenfold or even a hundredfold.


    The more people there were, the more valuable the Combined Attack Formation would be.


    Similarly, a Combined Attack Formation that could withstand a large number of people would also be more powerful. As the Trial Tower was created by the Imperial Dynasty, it naturally did not lack this kind of thing. The Combined Attack Formation of seventeen people, when used with these Sand Soldiers, was incredibly powerful and could sweep their peers.


    Realizing this, Yang Chen said quietly: ¡°The Combined Attack Formation used by these seventeen Sand Soldiers is indeed not to be underestimated. But it¡¯s still far from what I¡¯ve encountered before, like the Seven-colored Peacock and the Purple-eyed Demon Monkey. If I can defeat the Purple-eyed Demon Monkey and the Seven-colored Peacock, why would I be afraid of a few of you?¡±


    No one could understand the true intent of the Tiandu Emperor¡¯s Thousand Year Treasure.


    However, Yang Chen could understand.


    What was the real intention of the Tiandu Emperor to create the Thousand Year Treasure?


    He wanted to tell the martial artists of later generations not to be proud, as they were still far behind their peers among other Demonic Beasts.


    Could these Sand Soldiers using the Combined Attack Formation be invincible when they ran rampant among the Demonic Beasts?


    Obviously not.


    In that case, Yang Chen had no reason to fail.


    The Trial Tower was just something he had to break through now. When he inherited the Tiandu Emperor¡¯s Divine Country, his vision was no longer as shallow as that of ordinary martial artists. His vision was more far-reaching!


    ¡°These seventeen Sand Soldiers are indeed somewhat difficult to deal with, and they have prohibition blessings, making them extremely flexible. My Starfire and Demonic Fire can¡¯t capture them; I can barely protect myself. In that case, let¡¯s try this¡­¡± Yang Chen waved his hand.


    In an instant, a nail appeared in his hand.


    This nail was none other than the God Piercing Nail.


    At this moment, the God Piercing Nail was the best thing for him.


    These Sand Soldiers relied heavily on their numbers and the Combined Attack Formation, making them very powerful in defense. Even Yang Chen¡¯s unparalleled Starfire couldn¡¯t guarantee to corrode them completely. So, completely destroying these Sand Soldiers at once was not an easy task.


    Therefore, the only approach was to break them one by one.


    When it came to breaking through one by one, nothing was more useful than the God Piercing Nail.


    The only drawback was that the God Piercing Nail was a damaged Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasure.


    With this thought in mind, Yang Chen began to size up the dozens of Sand Soldiers while holding the God Piercing Nail: ¡°These Sand Soldiers are clever and resourceful because they have prohibition blessings. The God Piercing Nail may not guarantee a perfect success rate, so I need to be careful and use Starfire and Demonic Fire to create some gaps first!¡±


    He had learned his lesson.


    If it was the early floors, that¡¯d be fine, but at these high levels, treating these Sand Soldiers as completely unintelligent beings would be a big mistake.


    Yang Chen was fully focused at this time, knowing that at this stage of the seventeenth floor, even the slightest difference in focus could lead to failure.


    As he pondered this, Starfire and Demonic Fire were unleashed simultaneously, directly surrounding the seventeen Sand Soldiers and fully attracting their attention.


    Seeing this, Yang Chen knew it was time to take action!


    His finger moved slightly, and the God Piercing Nail shot out.


    In an instant, a flash of starlight passed by. When they came to their senses, a Sand Soldier¡¯s head had been pierced through. Then, it turned into a pile of sand and merged with the desert.


    ¡°One down.¡± Yang Chen grinned.


    With the first one eliminated, the remaining sixteen could be dealt with slowly. After all, once the Combined Attack Formation was broken, the deterrent power of these Sand Soldiers would be much weaker compared to the beginning.


    In this way, time passed, and in about the time it took for a meal, the sixteen Sand Soldiers were wiped out by Yang Chen. As the surrounding environment changed, waves of Creation Divine Aura emerged, and Yang Chen began to absorb this Divine Aura into his body.


    When the absorption and refining of the Creation Divine Aura was completed, Yang Chen slowly stood up and entered the eighteenth floor.


    As he entered the eighteenth floor, the light outside the Trial Tower also changed.


    The light of the eighteenth floor was so dazzling!


    For a moment, the whole scene outside boiled!


    At the beginning, everyone was silent, just watching. But now, they were boiling with excitement because they had witnessed an incredible arrival. This incredible existence was Yang Chen, who, after so many years, had broken through the seventeenth floor of the Trial Tower and arrived at the eighteenth floor!

 Chapter 503 - Chapter 503: Chapter 500: Shocking the Entire City_1

    Chapter 503: Chapter 500: Shocking the Entire City_1


    ¡°Yang Chen merely reached the eighteenth floor, just like Senior Brother Huang Taiji, and even passed it. There¡¯s nothing for Yang Chen to feel superior about in front of us in Beishan Main City.¡± A genius who was very unhappy with Yang Chen spoke coldly.


    If it had been in the past, when someone expressed disdain for Yang Chen, perhaps others would have echoed the sentiment, feeling that the person had a point.


    But now¡­


    Is there something wrong with this person¡¯s brain?


    ¡°When has Yang Chen ever been superior in front of us in Beishan Main City?¡±


    ¡°Senior Brother Huang Taiji is a figure from who knows how many years ago, Yang Chen is at least much stronger than this generation of our Beishan Main City.¡±


    ¡°Being strong is just being strong. When we face a genius who is better than ourselves, we must be humble in order to make progress.¡±


    ¡°If we don¡¯t know how to be humble and admit that others are stronger than us, then we will always be the same as we are now. I¡¯ve decided that from now on, I will work harder and strive more than ever. Even if I can¡¯t surpass Yang Chen, I still need to get closer to him.¡±


    Many geniuses have self-esteem and ambition. This self-esteem and ambition made them envious when they saw Yang Chen¡¯s talent at first. That suppressed envy made them wish to compete with Yang Chen and see who was better.


    At that time, everyone didn¡¯t think they were weaker than Yang Chen, so they naturally didn¡¯t recognize their own problems.


    However, now when they face Yang Chen, that sense of powerlessness makes them very clear that they have lost. They need to seriously find the reasons within themselves. Even if they can¡¯t ultimately surpass Yang Chen, they still need to prove that they are ambitious.


    Of course, there are indeed some who still hold prejudices against Yang Chen, but most of these people are just some incompetent individuals with messed up brains.


    After all, Yang Chen had never competed with the geniuses of Beishan Main City.


    As these geniuses were discussing, Yang Chen¡¯s achievement of reaching the eighteenth floor and passing the seventeenth floor quickly caused a sensation in Beishan Main City.


    Steward Xu couldn¡¯t help but transmit a message to the higher-ups of Beishan Main City. In an instant, those high-ranking individuals came one after another!


    ¡°It¡¯s Mo Zhi Jiao!¡±


    ¡°Mo Zhi Jiao is here!¡±


    These geniuses looked up at the sky, and an elder leading a group of people, both old and young, arrived in front of the Trial Tower.


    ¡°Teacher-in-charge, sir.¡± Steward Xu looked at the elder in the lead and respectfully said.


    This elder was none other than Mo Zhi Jiao, one of the three giants of Beishan Main City, on par with Han Lingling¡¯s father, Han Tianying.


    At this moment, he led many high-ranking officials of the Beishan Main City here, indicating that Yang Chen¡¯s achievements have completely shocked the entire Beishan Main City.


    ¡°This¡­ ¡±


    ¡°Indeed, it¡¯s the eighteenth floor, Teacher-in-charge, this Yang Chen!¡±


    ¡°This Yang Chen is too demonic, he reached the eighteenth floor in one breath!¡±


    The high-ranking officials of Beishan Main City looked at the situation of the eighteenth floor and discussed, each with their own opinion.


    Mo Zhi Jiao had his hands behind his back, looking at the eighteenth floor light lit up in the Trial Tower, sighed deeply, and said coldly: ¡°You all made a very good decision back then, thinking that Yang Chen¡¯s background was not impressive, and suspecting his talent. You never thought that letting Yang Chen join our Beishan Main City was a correct choice. Yes, your choices were all very correct.¡±


    Mo Zhi Jiao¡¯s face turned red as he looked at the high-ranking officials behind him.


    Back when Yang Chen had emerged in the Genius Selection Competition, many high-ranking officials suggested to win him over.


    Unfortunately, what was the approach of most high-ranking officials?


    Rejection, they did not want Yang Chen to join Beishan Main City.


    It was only because of Yang Chen¡¯s talent issues, but later on? Yang Chen had demonstrated his Innate Divine Body, but when they tried to win him over again, it was already too late. Yang Chen was a genius, and geniuses all have their own temperaments.


    ¡°Teacher-in-charge, I think the biggest mistake on the issue of Yang Chen is not that we didn¡¯t win him over, but that after failing to win him over, we ended up offending him. When Yang Chen came to challenge the Trial Tower last time, our Beishan Main City targeted him quite a bit.¡± After saying this, Steward Xu glanced at someone nearby and said, ¡°Xiao Deacon, do you think there is any problem with what I said?¡±


    Upon hearing Steward Xu¡¯s words, Xiao Deacon¡¯s face immediately turned red, and he said angrily, ¡°Steward Xu, what do you mean by that? This Yang Chen is not from our Beishan Main City, what¡¯s wrong with us targeting him?¡±


    ¡°Is your targeting meaningful?¡± Steward Xu said bluntly, ¡°Who doesn¡¯t know that you targeted Yang Chen because your son was humiliated at that time?¡±


    ¡°You, you¡¯re slandering me!¡± Xiao Deacon was furious when his sore spot was touched.


    Who was his son?


    Xiao Yunfeng.


    At that time, with the Treasure Furnace in his hand, Xiao Yunfeng was almost certain to win first place in the Alchemy Competition held in Beishan Main City. However, who would have known that Yang Chen suddenly came out and snatched away the first place that Xiao Yunfeng had painstakingly planned for his son?


    As a result, Xiao Yunfeng had always vehemently opposed Yang Chen joining the Beishan Main City.


    He had worked so hard to cultivate his son into the Alchemy Genius of Beishan Main City. If Yang Chen joined, would there be any room left for his son?


    It was with this mentality that he always feared that Yang Chen would perform too well and be noticed by Beishan Main City¡¯s competent forces, who would then wholeheartedly try to win him over.


    But he wouldn¡¯t admit to that, and when Steward Xu provoked him like this, he angrily turned his head and said, ¡°Teacher-in-charge, this Steward Xu is obviously slandering me. I don¡¯t think there¡¯s anything wrong with what I did. Teacher-in-charge, think about it, this Yang Chen is not from our Beishan Main City, why should we treat him nicely?¡±


    ¡°I think Xiao Deacon is right, Teacher-in-charge, we don¡¯t need to pay so much attention to this Yang Chen. Yang Chen didn¡¯t join our Beishan Main City at the beginning, which shows that he never really wanted to join Beishan Main City in the first place.¡±


    ¡°This kid only sought for the petty benefits of being the Junior Sect Master of the Yuan Mountain Sect, and in the end, he was deceived by them. It shows that this child has an ordinary mindset. He has no long-term vision, so what¡¯s the use of having this kid?¡±


    ¡°Yeah, Teacher-in-charge, I think the other deacons are not wrong. Yang Chen merely passed the seventeenth floor.¡±


    For a time, the deacons who had always vigorously opposed Yang Chen joining the Yuan Mountain Sect stood up one after another, speaking as if they were giving heartfelt advice.


    Hearing so many people supporting him, Xiao Deacon¡¯s confidence grew stronger, and when he looked at Steward Xu, his expression was filled with a taste of triumph.

 Chapter 504 - Chapter 504: Chapter 501: Regret!_1

    Chapter 504: Chapter 501: Regret!_1


    Steward Xu trembled with anger, but there was nothing he could do. Steward Xiao had many friends and followers, making it impossible for him to argue against him. He could only swallow his anger and let Steward Xiao act arrogantly.


    As Steward Xiao was about to continue pressing his advantage, Mo Zhi Jiao suddenly released his Qi and snorted coldly.


    As Mo Zhi Jiao¡¯s powerful Martial Arts Cultivation spread out, the surrounding deacons couldn¡¯t help but shudder. It wasn¡¯t because of anything else, but the fact that Mo Zhi Jiao¡¯s Cultivation was much stronger than theirs, who had only just entered the True Martial Realm.


    Mo Zhi Jiao, with his hands behind his back, coldly glanced over these deacons and said in a cold voice, ¡°Heh, good, very good. The seventeenth floor, it¡¯s just the seventeenth floor. Minister Fang, you really think it¡¯s easy to accomplish. Why don¡¯t you let your disciples try and see if any of them can pass the seventeenth floor?¡±


    Hearing this, Minister Fang trembled and didn¡¯t know what to say. He had just been talking big and hadn¡¯t thought too much about it. He just assumed Yang Chen passing the seventeenth floor was no big deal. But now that he thought about it carefully, where in Beishan Main City was there anyone who could pass the seventeenth floor?


    Not to mention the seventeenth floor, the best of this generation, like Shao Ming and the others, could only barely reach the fifteenth floor.


    Mo Zhi Jiao became angrier the more he thought about it. He couldn¡¯t hold it in any longer. ¡°You say there¡¯s no need for Yang Chen? Fine, you find someone stronger than him. Yang Chen has reached the Half-step Yuan Martial Realm at such a young age. You find someone better than him. Yang Chen has passed the seventeenth floor, you find someone to do it!¡±


    In the past, these deacons were the backbone of Beishan Main City, and he couldn¡¯t criticize them directly.


    But now, he couldn¡¯t stand it anymore.


    Why is Yang Chen being targeted again and again?


    It¡¯s because Yang Chen is simply too outstanding.


    As a teacher in charge, how could he not know the twisted thoughts of these deacons?


    In the hands of these deacons were their family members, and some direct disciples. They all cared very much about the distribution of their own benefits. Once another genius appeared, it was likely that they would fight for the benefits in their hands.


    This made them quite willing to accept some mediocre geniuses. But when faced with an exceptional genius like Yang Chen, their acceptance from the high-levels would probably not be as high as before and they might even actively resist.


    At first, Mo Zhi Jiao hadn¡¯t thought much of it because Yang Chen¡¯s performance hadn¡¯t reached the level where he needed to step in and recruit him.


    But now¡­


    He regretted it.


    Just as Mo Zhi Jiao was regretting it, the Trial Tower suddenly shone with another dazzling light.


    This light emerged from the eighteenth floor and directly converged on the nineteenth floor.


    This indicated that Yang Chen had passed the eighteenth floor.


    Dead silence.


    It seemed that even the sound of a pin dropping could be heard clearly.


    Yang Chen had passed the eighteenth floor and entered the nineteenth, leaving people with a shocking feeling. They were so shocked that they didn¡¯t know what words to use to describe everything that was happening now or the achievements that Yang Chen had obtained. At the very least, Yang Chen had achieved everything that Beishan Main City¡¯s most outstanding genius in history, Huang Taiji, had accomplished.


    ¡°He¡¯s on the nineteenth floor now.¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen has entered the nineteenth floor; he completed the eighteenth floor!¡±


    ¡°This¡­¡±


    Mo Zhi Jiao could keep calm before, but now that Yang Chen had actually passed the eighteenth floor, he couldn¡¯t sit still. He roared, ¡°Is that what you said is not worth the effort to recruit? He passed the eighteenth floor, and it¡¯s not worth the effort to recruit him? Well, Steward Xiao, Steward Fang, shouldn¡¯t you also say that it¡¯s only the eighteenth floor after all?¡±


    Seeing Mo Zhi Jiao¡¯s rage, Steward Xiao and Steward Fang didn¡¯t dare to say anything anymore.


    At this point, they didn¡¯t just not dare to speak up, but they also had nothing to say.


    If they still looked down on the eighteenth floor at this point, then throughout the history of Beishan Main City, only Huang Taiji had passed the eighteenth floor!


    Seeing Mo Zhi Jiao so angry, Steward Xiao had no choice but to step up with a bitter expression, ¡°Teacher-in-charge, this Yang Chen is so powerful, so demonic¡­ In my opinion, he cannot stay.¡±


    Hearing Steward Xiao¡¯s words, Steward Xu sneered, and Mo Zhi Jiao became even angrier, shouting, ¡°What, you mean to kill him?¡±


    ¡°I think that would be best. If Yang Chen is allowed to develop freely, it will be a disaster for our Beishan Main City,¡± Steward Xiao said.


    ¡°Disaster? You¡­ How stupid is your head?¡± Mo Zhi Jiao couldn¡¯t help but swear, ¡°Even if Yang Chen is allowed to develop well, what do you think he would do to our Beishan Main City? Don¡¯t you know whether our Beishan Main City¡¯s position as the number one seat in North Mountain County is stable or not? No matter how strong Yang Chen becomes, can he dare to destroy our Beishan Main City?¡±


    No one would dare do that, because their Beishan Main City was an Imperial Power.


    Some people dared to suppress the main city forces, but absolutely no one dared to annihilate them.


    ¡°This¡­¡± Steward Xiao was left speechless for a moment.


    Mo Zhi Jiao yelled, ¡°And kill him? Heh, you think Yuanshan Sect is stupid? Do you think you can kill him? Aren¡¯t you afraid that Yuanshan Sect will fight you to the death? At that time, do you say it was Steward Xiao who killed him? Or was it Steward Fang who killed him? Huh? If anyone is willing to stand up and be the scapegoat, I can kill Yang Chen any time!¡±


    Hearing this, Steward Xiao and the other deacons dared not speak up.


    Mo Zhi Jiao coldly swept his gaze over them, ¡°Now, Yang Chen can only be befriended and not offended. Also, Steward Xiao, Steward Fang, both of you will have half of your monthly income cut. Don¡¯t ask me why. Weren¡¯t you two very arrogant just now?!¡±


    ¡°Teacher-in-charge, this can¡¯t happen, please reconsider!¡±


    ¡°Yes, teacher-in-charge. This is absolutely unacceptable.¡±


    Steward Xiao and Steward Fang were both completely alarmed.


    They never thought that their punishment for targeting Yang Chen, a young boy, would anger Mo Zhi Jiao to the point of cutting their monthly income in half. This concerned their interests, and wasn¡¯t protecting these interests the main reason they targeted Yang Chen in the first place?


    For a moment, both Steward Xiao and Steward Fang felt like their hearts were bleeding.


    It¡¯s like the saying goes, the chosen bird gets shot. Mo Zhi Jiao had completely used them as scapegoats.


    Now they regretted it. If they had known it would come to this, why would they have targeted Yang Chen in the first place?


    Why not just let him enter Beishan Main City?

 Chapter 505 - Chapter 505: Chapter 502: Star Sea God Array_1

    Chapter 505: Chapter 502: Star Sea God Array_1


    After the discussion, there were deep speculations in everyone¡¯s hearts. Many people didn¡¯t know about Yang Chen¡¯s achievements on the nineteenth floor, nor if he could make it through that floor.


    ¡°Yang Chen shouldn¡¯t be able to get through the nineteenth floor, right? Back then, Huang Taiji, the genius demon of his generation, only reached the nineteenth floor. No matter how powerful Yang Chen is, can he be stronger and more demonic than Huang Taiji?¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen should stop at the nineteenth floor, right? If he goes any further, he will be on the twentieth floor.¡±


    Many people thought about this, each swallowing hard.


    They didn¡¯t dare to think more about it.


    Meanwhile, in the Trial Tower, on the nineteenth floor!


    It was a mess.


    There were only three or four Sand Soldiers left out of the original nineteen. Yang Chen had also gone from being unharmed at the beginning to slightly disheveled at this point.


    Breaking through to the nineteenth floor and dealing with these Sand Soldiers, Yang Chen found it difficult to maintain his peak state. In the beginning, he hadn¡¯t expected these Sand Soldiers to be so formidable. While fighting them, he suffered considerable losses. Finally, with no other choice.


    He threw out most of the Spirit Talismans he had refined himself, barely breaking the defensive formation made up of these Sand Soldiers¡¯ combined attacks. He then used the Thunderbolt Style and Dual Flames to defeat the Sand Soldiers one by one.


    Although the Spirit Talismans he had refined were only of the lower-middle rank, there was a large quantity of them.


    Combined with their sheer number, the explosive power was not to be underestimated. Even Yang Chen himself thought it was enough, but it still seemed extremely difficult to break through the Sand Soldiers¡¯ defense.


    Anyway, they were defeated successfully. With the remaining four Sand Soldiers, Yang Chen made his move and destroyed them one by one.


    Just like that, the desert of the nineteenth floor disappeared.


    A magnificent transformative divine aura emerged.


    Yang Chen refined it one by one, stepping into the twentieth floor.


    Twentieth floor¡­


    Shock could no longer describe the people outside the Trial Tower who were watching. Their eyes widened, and they stared at the flickering lights of the tower. When the lights finally switched from the nineteenth floor to the twentieth floor, these geniuses all closed their mouths.


    Naturally, those who couldn¡¯t sit still were the high-level members of North Mountain Main City.


    Nineteenth floor¡­


    Yang Chen surpassed Huang Taiji and achieved a new height!


    ¡°Hehe!¡± Mo Zhijiao coldly looked at Xiao Steward and those deacons who had opposed Yang Chen joining North Mountain Main City. They seemed to be thinking about how to punish these deacons.


    It¡¯s a lie if they weren¡¯t angry.


    This genius should have belonged to their North Mountain Main City. The honor and achievements should have belonged to North Mountain Main City.


    But now, Yang Chen had missed the chance to be with them and became a member of the Yuanshan Sect.


    It was just a thin line between misjudgment and missed opportunity.


    It was precisely because of this misjudgment that Yang Chen had refused North Mountain Main City, and all of this was due to the foolish actions of these deacons in the first place. After all, as the Deacon, the highest ruler of the North Mountain Main City, he didn¡¯t care about recruitment.


    Seeing the new heights Yang Chen had achieved, these deacons didn¡¯t dare to speak anymore and obediently closed their mouths. In their hearts, they didn¡¯t know what kind of demon Yang Chen was, as he had managed to break through the eighteenth floor in one breath and surpass the height that Huang Taiji had once created.


    At the same time, Yang Chen seriously observed the twentieth floor. It was the highest level that could be reached under the Origin Martial Realm.


    ¡°So this is the twentieth floor. Even the environment has changed.¡± Yang Chen thought to himself.


    After taking a look around, he observed the surrounding environment. This was not the desert like the previous floors. The twentieth floor was a barren land, dry, desolate, and lifeless. There was nothing there.


    However, it was precisely when Yang Chen arrived that a gust of wind blew the cracked earth, breaking it apart. Then, the earth chunks were quickly crushed into sand, which completely transformed into Sand Soldiers.


    Twenty Sand Soldiers appeared in the barren land.


    Looking at the twenty Earth Sand Soldiers, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but speculate in his heart: ¡°The environment has changed, and the appearance of the Sand Soldiers has also changed. I wonder how strong they are. I should test them out first.¡±


    With that thought, Yang Chen waved his hand, suddenly causing thunder and lightning to flash across. The crashing sounds rose, hitting the twenty Sand Soldiers. In an instant, the thunder and lightning became nothingness, and these Sand Soldiers remained unharmed, as if they hadn¡¯t even moved a bit.


    Yang Chen blinked his eyes and couldn¡¯t help but laugh: ¡°Although I can imagine these twenty Sand Soldiers forming an extraordinary defense, my full-force Thunderbolt Style should still shake these Sand Soldiers a bit. Who would have thought that these twenty Sand Soldiers from the twentieth floor are so powerful that they haven¡¯t even moved an inch!¡±


    Just as he used the Thunderbolt Style, in an instant, the Sand Soldiers also took action!


    Twenty Sand Soldiers attacked Yang Chen simultaneously.


    Yang Chen knew very well that it was an idiotic choice to hold back when facing the Sand Soldiers of the twentieth floor.


    In an instant, without saying a word, he directly used his Dual Flames, the Starfire combined with the Demonic Fire, each layer more powerful than the last. They directly swept towards the twenty Sand Soldiers.


    However, just at the moment when the flames swept out, a loud bang shook the air, and the twenty Sand Soldiers attacked in unison. A blast wave emerged that seemed to be an invincible sword. It broke his Starfire and Demonic Fire with a swipe, charging straight at him.


    Yang Chen was shocked: ¡°What is this that can even break the Starfire?¡±


    He couldn¡¯t say he wasn¡¯t astonished.


    It was fine for the Demonic Fire, but Starfire could melt anything, even if there were things it couldn¡¯t corrode, it was still very difficult for it to be directly broken. But as soon as these twenty Sand Soldiers made their move, the blast wave flew by and his Starfire had completely dissipated.


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but think about the power this displayed.


    ¡°These twenty Sand Soldiers form a formation, and as soon as they attack, they bring layers of blast waves. It seems that this Combined Attack Formation is far more powerful than ordinary ones. Wait, I¡¯ve never heard of such a powerful Combined Attack Formation before¡­ If I get hit by this blast wave, even escaping will be impossible.¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but laugh.


    The previous floors were fine. If those Sand Soldiers hurt or defeated you, they wouldn¡¯t attack you again, and the Trial Tower would automatically determine that you had lost.


    But the twentieth floor was different. It was a deadly battle.


    If he were to be touched by even a single bit of the blast wave, no matter how extraordinary his constitution, he would be instantly killed.


    Indeed, the twentieth floor was difficult.


    ¡°Wait, I remember now, this formation, the Star Sea God Array!¡± Suddenly, Yang Chen remembered.

 Chapter 506 - Chapter 506: Chapter 503: Giant Sand Soldiers_1

    Chapter 506: Chapter 503: Giant Sand Soldiers_1


    What is the Star Sea God Array?


    This Star Sea God Array is an extremely powerful formation created by the ancient great powers during the Ancient Era. The minimum number of people required for this formation is twenty. Once twenty people join forces to deploy this formation, their True Qi can be completely combined by the formation, converging to a single point.


    This combined True Qi forms a sharp sword-like blast wave, capable of breaking through anything and everything.


    Yang Chen had only read about it in the ancient books, unable to determine the extent of its indestructibility, but now he knew.


    At least his Starfire was broken through.


    ¡°The great powers of the ancient times were indeed extraordinary, creating such an amazing Star Sea God Array.¡± Yang Chen sighed, and at the same time, he felt the power of the Royal Family.


    The Star Sea God Array had only appeared in ancient books, and its existence was still an unknown. However, the Royal Family actually possessed it and used it on these sand soldiers. With these twenty sand soldiers already posing a tough challenge, combined with the Star Sea God Array¡­


    Yang Chen¡¯s scalp tingled at the thought.


    As soon as the twenty sand soldiers started attacking, there was no reason for them to stop. The blast wave surrounding them made it impossible for Yang Chen to approach and clashed with them directly.


    ¡°It seems like I¡¯ll have to use some real skills.¡± Yang Chen thought to himself.


    Without any hesitation, he used all the remaining spirit talismans from the nineteenth floor, as well as almost all the spirit talismans he had on him.


    ¡°Go!¡±


    True Qi surged, and just activating these spirit talismans consumed a vast amount of Yang Chen¡¯s True Qi.


    As these spirit talismans transformed into a flame and dissipated in the air, the power within them was fully unleashed. Either flames, giant waves, lightning, or thunderbolt, they condensed into an infinitely powerful hurricane storm, engulfing the twenty sand soldiers.


    The storm did not cease, and as Yang Chen watched from the side, he muttered to himself: ¡°Although the power of these spirit talismans is extraordinary, these twenty sand soldiers are no ordinary opponents. I must have a backup plan. Otherwise, if I fail to break their defense and eliminate these sand soldiers, it will be difficult to win later.¡±


    In an instant, Yang Chen¡¯s palm began to gather power rapidly.


    This power was none other than the power of the Sky Thunder.


    Five Thunder Righteous Method!


    Facts proved that Yang Chen¡¯s idea was correct.


    The power of the spirit talismans¡¯ explosion was beyond Yang Chen¡¯s imagination. However, after the explosion, it still failed to break the combined attack formation of the twenty sand soldiers. This caused Yang Chen¡¯s scalp to tingle, and he felt relieved that his idea was right.


    Breaking through the twentieth floor of this trial tower was not an easy task.


    With that thought, he said in a low voice, ¡°Fortunately, I still have a few important spirit talismans on hand. Let¡¯s try them out on these fellows.¡±


    ¡°Volcano Spirit Talisman!¡±


    Boom!


    The volcano formed by the Demonic Fire fell from the sky and fiercely slammed down, aiming at the twenty sand soldiers.


    When the volcano exploded, its power was naturally extraordinary, but it was not over yet. Yang Chen used another spirit talisman, surrounded by strong winds, it was one of the newly created spirit talismans, Dragon Wind Spiritual Talisman, of the same rank as the Volcano Spirit Talisman.


    As the Dragon Wind Spiritual Talisman appeared, Yang Chen¡¯s hand swiftly waved, and powerful winds like blades rushed out from within the talisman.


    These powerful winds were like sharp swords, dozens, hundreds, thousands of them, in just an instant¡­


    ¡°Break for me!¡± Yang Chen shouted.


    The next moment, the unbreakable Star Sea God Array, controlled by the twenty sand soldiers, was violently shattered, the blast wave disappeared, and the twenty sand soldiers were swept away by the fierce wind.


    Yang Chen sighed with relief when he saw this scene and smiled, ¡°Although it was wise to hold back, summoning the power of the thunderbolt needed for the Five Thunder Righteous Method, it seems that the Five Thunder Righteous Method is no longer needed. Now that the Star Sea God Array is broken, there may be many sand soldiers, but they pose no threat to me.¡±


    Without the formation, the number of sand soldiers couldn¡¯t make a difference, as he could easily break them one by one, without needing the Five Thunder Righteous Method.


    However, just as the thought came to him, an unexpected change occurred.


    The twenty sand soldiers turned into sand piles at the moment the Star Sea God Array was broken¡­


    And turning into sand piles didn¡¯t mean that these twenty sand soldiers were dead.


    On the contrary, the sand piles quickly merged together to form an enormous sand soldier, the size of a small mountain. This sand soldier emitted a terrifying aura, and its armor symbolized a seemingly unbreakable defense, making people feel like they couldn¡¯t break through it.


    ¡°What is this?¡±


    Yang Chen was dumbfounded, ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡±


    These sand soldiers actually merged together after the Star Sea God Array was broken?


    And judging by the situation, their defense was even stronger?


    Did that mean he had just done something useless?


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but smile bitterly. He looked at the enormous sand soldier and, taking advantage of the fact that it hadn¡¯t completely merged yet, launched an attack with his spear. The thunderbolt power condensed by his Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear rushed over and struck the chest of this gigantic sand soldier.


    Then, the thunderbolt dissipated layer by layer, just like an egg hitting a rock, the egg shattered, but the rock remained unscathed.


    That¡¯s right, the thunderbolt from Yang Chen¡¯s Thunderbolt Style was like an egg in the face of this defense.


    Yang Chen widened his eyes, ¡°Although I didn¡¯t use the full power of my Thunderbolt Style, the power was still considerable. But this¡­ this defense is even stronger than before!¡±


    Was this a joke?


    Just moments ago, he had gone all out to deal with the Star Sea God Array of the twenty sand soldiers, and had used up most of the cards he had prepared. But now, after breaking the Star Sea God Array, the twenty sand soldiers merged together into a gigantic sand soldier with even stronger defense.


    Feeling helpless, Yang Chen braced himself.


    Because the gigantic sand soldier had completed its merging, it gripped its long spear and stabbed directly at him.


    The tip of the spear was enormous, larger than a person, and as it pierced through the air, the howling gale that accompanied it was capable of lifting even a person into the air, proving its unquestionable power.


    Although Yang Chen dodged it swiftly, he was still caught in the winds, and the powerful force caused the blood inside him to surge, almost spitting it out.


    ¡°Such strong power¡­¡± Yang Chen took a deep breath, knowing that clashing with this gigantic sand soldier head-on was a foolish choice.

 Chapter 507 - Chapter 507: Chapter 504: Tearing Space Apart!_1

    Chapter 507: Chapter 504: Tearing Space Apart!_1


    This giant sand soldier¡¯s hard strength is very strong, and Yang Chen is not in his heyday now, so naturally, there is no need to confront this giant sand soldier head-on.


    However, what worries him is that if he can¡¯t win in a head-to-head fight, how can he break through this giant sand soldier¡¯s defenses. At least, he doesn¡¯t think that his Five Thunder Righteous Method can completely break through this sand soldier¡¯s defenses.


    These sand soldiers, from beginning to end, don¡¯t pose a strong threat, and are different from the Ten Despair Challenges given by Tiandu Emperor. In the Ten Despair Challenges, you must have a head-to-head fight with those demonic beasts. But these sand soldiers, if you can¡¯t beat them and dodge around them, the sand soldiers can¡¯t do anything to you.


    However, their defense is surprisingly strong.


    And if you can break their defenses, it¡¯s equivalent to winning.


    The key lies in how to break the defense.


    While Yang Chen was thinking, the giant sand soldier continued to talk endlessly, stabbing randomly with his long spear around Yang Chen. Every spear that was thrust came with a terrifying force on the spear. This force rolled through the air, turning into a violent wind. The power spreads out, making it impossible to fight normally.


    ¡°All in.¡± Yang Chen gritted his teeth.


    Now that the Five Thunder Righteous Method is almost gathered, Yang Chen stopped hesitating and directly dropped a palm.


    Immediately, the sky thunder penetrated directly, and waves of thunderbolt power blasted the giant sand soldier unobstructed.


    ¡°One!¡±


    ¡°Two!¡±


    ¡°Three!¡±


    ¡°Four!¡±


    Yang Chen, controlling the Five Thunder Righteous Method, roared, ¡°Five Thunder, fall!¡±


    Boom, the fifth thunder of the Five Thunder Righteous Method, the strongest thunder fell, hitting the giant sand soldier¡¯s body.


    The power of the Five Thunder Righteous Method is undoubtedly strong.


    The giant sand soldier obviously stagnated, surrounded by layers of thunder and lightning, not knowing what to do.


    Yang Chen was also anxious on the side.


    The giant sand soldier¡¯s state lasted for about a dozen breaths, and suddenly, the thunder and lightning binding around him broke open. Following that, the giant sand soldier¡¯s armor cracked open, but the cracks only spread for about ten meters before stopping.


    Obviously, Yang Chen¡¯s Five Thunder Righteous Method shook the giant sand soldier¡¯s defense.


    But¡­


    There is still some distance from breaking the defense completely.


    This made Yang Chen mumble to himself: ¡°It seems that I am still lacking something. Without Rainbow¡¯s and Brother Python¡¯s help, I have no advantage compared to the geniuses of the royal family.¡±


    Although the geniuses of the royal family must have many Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasures to protect them when they enter the Trial Tower, this is also the talent of the person. Yang Chen has never felt that being born poor is something that can be used as an excuse.


    Now that the Five Thunder Righteous Method has not broken the defense of the giant sand soldier, Yang Chen is somewhat helpless.


    Of course, he can¡¯t give up so easily. He held several Spirit Talismans in his hand and shouted, ¡°Go!¡±


    Boom, boom, boom.


    Huge sounds lingered.


    After about three or five breaths, the giant sand soldier twisted his body, and although his whole body was slightly injured, it was obvious that there was no serious issue.


    This made Yang Chen stare in amazement, gritting his teeth and saying, ¡°I only have so many Spirit Talismans left on my body, use them all, I don¡¯t believe you can still withstand that defensive power!¡±


    The next moment, Yang Chen threw out all the remaining dozen talismans in his hand.


    To say that he didn¡¯t care would be false.


    He didn¡¯t care about the materials, but about his efforts.


    He threw all his painstaking efforts away, and Yang Chen shouted.


    The power of the spirit talisman completely exploded, dragging the giant sand soldier into the center of the explosion.


    Yang Chen watched carefully from the side, wanting to know the results of the battle at the first moment. However, the outcome was very disappointing. The cracks in the giant sand soldier¡¯s armor once again spread, but the extent of the spread was still far from breaking the defense!


    This made Yang Chen feel bitter, ¡°This giant sand soldier on the twentieth layer really doesn¡¯t give people a way to live. With such defense, how can it be broken? Now, only the God Piercing Nail can be tried.¡±


    As soon as the words fell, Yang Chen didn¡¯t hesitate any longer, and as the God Piercing Nail came out, it flew out with a whoosh.


    Chichi.


    After a short lingering sound, the God Piercing Nail returned to Yang Chen¡¯s palm.


    And Yang Chen¡¯s appearance has become more helpless.


    ¡°The God Piercing Nail is also useless. As expected, the giant sand soldier¡¯s armor is like a copper wall and iron barrier.¡± Yang Chen shook his head.


    He is completely out of ideas now.


    All the means that could be used have been used.


    He even deliberately prepared a large number of talismans, but still failed to break the defense of the giant sand soldier.


    Is it just going to end like this?


    Did he exhaust all his efforts just to fall on the twentieth floor?


    This made Yang Chen frown; it was impossible for him to give up so easily.


    He took a deep breath and, just when he felt hopeless, suddenly remembered: ¡°Right, I still have a winning magic treasure!¡±


    He almost forgot about this treasure.


    This treasure isn¡¯t something else; it¡¯s the Blazing Fire Spirit Brush he got from Tiandu Emperor!


    Thinking of the Blazing Fire Spirit Brush, there was a craziness in Yang Chen¡¯s eyes.


    The main purpose of this Blazing Fire Spirit Brush is to make talismans, but in addition to making talismans, the Blazing Fire Spirit Brush also has another function, that is, tearing up space!


    Tearing up space is a very terrifying divine power of the Blazing Fire Spirit Brush. Do you know what tearing up space represents? It represents space turbulence. If you get caught up in it, unless you have an amazing level of martial arts cultivation, there is no chance of surviving.


    Of course, with Yang Chen¡¯s current level, it is unlikely that he can use the Blazing Fire Spirit Brush to tear up space.


    However, the environment around him is not normal. This place is the Trial Tower, and the surrounding space has been sealed with prohibitions by the royal family. This means that as long as he uses the Blazing Fire Spirit Brush to break these prohibitions slightly, the space sealed by the prohibitions will be revealed.


    These spaces are all unstable spaces, and they are different concepts from the stable spaces of the outside world.


    And what the Blazing Fire Spirit Brush is best at breaking is prohibitions.


    ¡°I even forgot about the Blazing Fire Spirit Brush. Since that¡¯s the case, let this giant sand soldier be drawn to that unstable space. Let the Blazing Fire Spirit Brush break it open, and I refuse to believe that this sand soldier cannot be defeated.¡± Yang Chen¡¯s thoughts fell.


    Immediately, he rushed towards the edge of the prohibition.


    Following that, the Blazing Fire Spirit Brush drew a line with a whoosh.


    Layers of prohibitions fell off, and then the wind howled. The unstable space suddenly appeared, leaving Yang Chen covered in cold sweat.


    At this moment, the giant sand soldier also caught up, and Yang Chen hurriedly dodged to the side. Immediately, the giant sand soldier couldn¡¯t stop his steps and directly crashed into the unstable space. The forces in the unstable space were tangled and killed, and the giant sand soldier was soon crushed beyond recognition.

 Chapter 508 - Chapter 508: Chapter 505: Leaving the Trial Tower_1

    Chapter 508: Chapter 505: Leaving the Trial Tower_1


    This made Yang Chen take a deep breath and secretly said, ¡°That was really dangerous. This twentieth layer is indeed extraordinary, and it¡¯s not easy to pass through. If I had known, I would have prepared more time, as long as I had enough Spirit Talismans, there would be no such trouble.¡±


    Anyway, now he has finally passed the twentieth layer.


    At this moment, the surrounding environment changes.


    A large amount of Creation Divine Aura is also surging out now.


    Yang Chen sits cross-legged as usual and refines this Creation Divine Aura into his body.


    The Creation Divine Aura provided by the twentieth layer is massive.


    After Yang Chen refines the huge amount of Creation Divine Aura into his body, the accumulation in his body reaches a formidable level. At this moment, he opens his eyes, feeling composed and pleasantly surprised, ¡°This is beyond my initial expectation. I thought it would be great if my accumulation were enough to break through to the Second Layer of the Origin Martial Realm after rushing to the twentieth layer in one breath. I didn¡¯t expect that with my current accumulation, I would have no problem reaching the Peak of the Third Layer of the Origin Martial Realm!¡±


    Thinking of this, Yang Chen muttered to himself, ¡°In that case, I might as well just break through my realm inside the Trial Tower, using the Creation Divine Aura¡­ ¡±


    As this idea came to the fore, Yang Chen didn¡¯t hesitate anymore. When his eyes closed, the True Qi inside his body gradually transformed.


    At the same time, outside the Trial Tower, after Yang Chen broke through, the people watching around were all stunned.


    The light on the twentieth layer went out, but Yang Chen did not come out of the Trial Tower. Moreover, unlike the previous layers, the light of this layer went out, but the light of the next layer did not come on. They all knew that Yang Chen had successfully passed the test. However, the light on the twenty-first layer did not come on, so no one knew whether Yang Chen had successfully passed the trial or not.


    ¡°The light on the twentieth layer is out. So, has Yang Chen¡­ Did Yang Chen pass the trial or not?¡±


    ¡°Who knows.¡±


    The high-level members of Beishan Main City were also discussing incessantly.


    ¡°Since the light is out, it should mean that Yang Chen has failed the trial, right?¡±


    ¡°Probably, how could Yang Chen possibly pass the twentieth layer? Over the past thousand years, only the Royal Family¡¯s geniuses have passed the twentieth layer. How could Yang Chen compare to the geniuses of the Royal Family? In front of the Royal Family¡¯s geniuses, everything is just ants, everything is just dirt!¡±


    ¡°Hmph, failed the trial?¡± Mo Zhi Jiao listened to these Deacons¡¯ words with an indifferent expression, ¡°How could you possibly know? Those who fail the twentieth layer have no chance of surviving. Yang Chen¡¯s Qi is still lingering in the Trial Tower, which means he is still alive. If he is still alive, it means he has successfully passed the twentieth layer!¡±


    Upon hearing Mo Zhi Jiao¡¯s words, the Deacons were all dumbfounded.


    Mo Zhi Jiao¡¯s words were not deliberately concealed, and the geniuses around them could hear everything clearly.


    ¡°Yang Chen passed the twentieth layer.¡±


    ¡°Doesn¡¯t this mean¡­ Yang Chen has become the second person to pass the twentieth layer after a thousand years? Moreover, he¡¯s from the Yuanshan Sect.¡±


    Shame!


    Everyone felt a sense of shame.


    But the one who felt the most shame was Mo Zhi Jiao. As the instructor of Beishan Main City, he was primarily concerned about the future of Beishan Main City. Now, he watched as a top genius, who should have belonged to Beishan Main City, slipped through their fingers. How could Mo Zhi Jiao not be angry?


    He coldly glanced at Xiao Steward and Minister Fang, and said coldly, ¡°Heh, just because of people like you who protect their own interests, Beishan Main City has lost a top genius. Good, very good. After this matter is over, you¡¯d better wait.¡±


    The faces of those Deacons changed.


    Naturally, the most embarrassed ones were Xiao Steward and Minister Fang.


    ¡°Besides, don¡¯t let others think that our Beishan Main City is stingy and petty. Change the ranking on the stele.¡± Mo Zhi Jiao ordered, ¡°Put Yang Chen in second place.¡±


    Although it was a tie for first, the royal genius was definitely the most important, and there was no way Yang Chen would actually be placed first.


    As the high-level decision-makers discussed, the geniuses of Beishan Main City were also talking.


    At the center of all the commotion, two people stood out.


    One of them was a woman. Wasn¡¯t it Han Lingling herself?


    However, this time Han Lingling was not alone; there was also a genius by her side. This genius was none other than her fianc¨¦, Ma Shenghe.


    As a genius from Changning County, when Ma Shenghe first arrived in Beishan Main City, he was admired and revered. This was not because of anything else, but because Changning County was stronger than Beishan County. The geniuses of Beishan City looked at him with admiration and longing in their eyes.


    This made Ma Shenghe feel very comfortable and exhilarated. The feeling of being admired was everywhere.


    When he arrived at the Trial Tower, many people felt the same way.


    But soon, this feeling of admiration vanished.


    It wasn¡¯t because of anything else but Yang Chen!


    Because Yang Chen, against all odds, passed the nineteenth and then the twentieth layer, all the focus shifted to this man called Yang Chen. Who would bother paying attention to him?


    After all, even if he, Ma Shenghe, was excellent, he couldn¡¯t overshadow the Demon that appeared only once in countless years, one who passed all twenty layers in one breath.


    Seeing that Ma Shenghe was unhappy, Han Lingling knew that he was angry about Yang Chen stealing his thunder. So, she deliberately brings it up at this critical time and says, ¡°Shenghe, Yang Chen has passed the twentieth layer now, and he¡¯s quite an eye-catcher. What should we do?¡±


    ¡°Lingling, don¡¯t worry.¡± Ma Shenghe waved his hands, ¡°This Yang Chen is just at the Half-step Yuan Martial Realm. Now that I have reached the Yuanwu Realm Second Layer, isn¡¯t it easy to deal with this kid?¡±


    He wasn¡¯t among the best geniuses of Changning Main City, but he felt that it was more than enough to deal with Yang Chen.


    Obviously, Ma Shenghe did not participate in the Tiandu Emperor¡¯s Treasure Assessment, so he was completely unaware of Yang Chen¡¯s battle achievements.


    At this moment, he confidently says, ¡°Lingling, once I defeat Yang Chen this time, you¡¯ll agree to me, right?¡±


    Han Lingling pretended to be shy and said, ¡°Brother Shenghe, what are you talking about? Of course, I will. As long as you can defeat Yang Chen, the only knot in my heart will be untied, and I will be yours.¡±


    ¡°Alright, just wait and see. Soon, I will step on Yang Chen under my feet.¡± Ma Shenghe¡¯s face was expressionless as he twisted his neck.


    Did Han Lingling really dare to promise to give him her body before they were married?


    How stupid could this woman be?


    His original intention of marrying Han Lingling was just to have fun with her beautiful appearance. He would just discard her after dual cultivating with her. Now that Han Lingling was doing this, it was more suitable for him.

 Chapter 509 - Chapter 509: Chapter 506: I Challenge You, Yang Chen!_1

    Chapter 509: Chapter 506: I Challenge You, Yang Chen!_1


    No need to take responsibility after playing around; who wouldn¡¯t hope for that? For him, playing with an ordinary woman was really not interesting, but playing with a young lady was indeed interesting.


    Meanwhile, inside the Trial Tower, Yang Chen devoted himself wholeheartedly to breaking through his cultivation realm.


    Indeed, as Ma Shenghe said, he was indeed at the Half-step Yuan Martial Realm.


    However, that was only before entering the Trial Tower. It didn¡¯t mean that he would still be at the Half-step Yuan Martial Realm after entering it. Just like now, his Martial Arts Cultivation fluctuated, and he was at a very unstable stage. Experienced people could see that this was inevitable during a sudden breakthrough in their realm.


    It was precisely because of this fluctuation, which lasted for about two hours, his Qi suddenly and obviously changed.


    ¡°Break!¡± Yang Chen shouted softly.


    Immediately after that, his Martial Arts Cultivation directly went from the Half-step Yuan Martial Realm to the First Layer of the Origin Martial Realm.


    This was not the end.


    Within the next breath, he suddenly entered the Second Layer of the Origin Martial Realm.


    Then, the Third Layer of the Origin Martial Realm.


    After that, such a rapid increase in his cultivation realm continued as his Martial Arts Cultivation stopped at the Peak of the Third Layer of Yuanwu Realm, barely coming to a halt.


    This made Yang Chen¡¯s face show joy. Feeling the drastic change within himself compared to his past, he thought: ¡°Now that I have entered the Third Layer of Origin Martial Realm, I have taken the second step as a martial artist. Hua Wanru, although I don¡¯t know your current situation, I swear to kill you!¡±


    With that thought, Yang Chen sat down cross-legged and began to stabilize his current realm.


    Unlike before, he had experienced two lives and although in the previous life he couldn¡¯t practice martial arts, his state of mind was still present. This allowed him to cultivate recklessly without worrying about the state of mind during the early stages of his cultivation. This was why he seldom stabilized his realm before.


    But now that he had reached the Origin Martial Realm, things were different.


    His state of mind is no longer enough to support the improvement of his cultivation, let alone the improvement of his strength across several realms today. If he doesn¡¯t stabilize it soon, it might lead to a Qi deviation and a great reduction in his strength. This was something he didn¡¯t want to see happen.


    Also, for the same reason, he couldn¡¯t continue to advance in the Trial Tower now that he had entered the Origin Martial Realm.


    He could have gone a few more levels with his current Martial Arts, but considering his state of mind, there was no need to take such a risk.


    And so, after spending almost another hour in the Trial Tower, Yang Chen gradually got up.


    ¡°It¡¯s about time to leave the Trial Tower. I wonder what the situation is like outside now,¡± Yang Chen wondered.


    Outside the Trial Tower, the crowd was packed.


    Many people came with the idea to watch the excitement, and the news of Yang Chen passing the Twentieth Layer of the Trial Tower spread like wildfire, filling the area outside the Tower with people.


    It was also the moment when Yang Chen stepped out of the Trial Tower¡­


    Following that, the people outside the Trial Tower started to boil with excitement.


    Yang Chen¡¯s remarkable achievements, although inspiring jealousy in many, also won the admiration of many others.


    Quite a few geniuses from the North Mountain Main City had become ardent fans of Yang Chen, and when he appeared, their screams were endless, with many people even flocking to him.


    Yang Chen looked at the crowd, surprised. He never expected that after going through the Trial Tower, he would gain such fame within North Mountain Main City.


    Seeing so many people in Beishan Main City surrounding him, he figured it would be difficult to make enemies with them in the future.


    What he didn¡¯t know was that all of this was Mo Zhi Jiao¡¯s doing.


    Mo Zhi Jiao stroked his beard, looked around at the deacons behind him, and said: ¡°Do you see? This is the way to win over Yang Chen. Regardless of anything else, under the premise that we cannot act against him because of the Yuanshan Sect, Yang Chen has had some conflicts with our North Mountain Main City in the secret realm of the Tiandu Emperor.¡±


    ¡°If we want Yang Chen not to hold a grudge against our North Mountain Main City in the future, the simplest way is to have the disciples of our North Mountain Main City surround and support him. With so many admirers in our North Mountain Main City, even if he has a grievance with us in the future, considering all these admirers, he¡¯ll definitely not go too far! Moreover, if one of our female disciples happens to catch Yang Chen¡¯s eye and they get married in the future, our North Mountain Main City will only benefit and have no cause for concern, understood?¡±


    That was his strategy.


    Yang Chen¡¯s excellence won over many people, but many geniuses of the North Mountain Main City couldn¡¯t express their admiration because of the sect¡¯s differences.


    Later, he said a simple sentence.


    What sentence?


    You can let go and admire Yang Chen; he won¡¯t mind.


    In an instant, those who were initially restrained let go.


    Of course, some people were happy while others were worried.


    Mo Zhi Jiao was quite pleased with his strategy, but when he saw Yang Chen being surrounded by so many people, Ma Shenghe couldn¡¯t help but feel unhappy. In the past, he used his powerful Martial Arts Cultivation to display his prowess in North Mountain City, and those who used to surround him now flocked to Yang Chen instead.


    ¡°Yang Chen!¡± Ma Shenghe¡¯s face turned red with anger.


    Indeed, having broken through the twentieth layer with only a Half-step Yuan Martial Realm, Yang Chen was capable of challenging higher realms. However, he didn¡¯t think Yang Chen could pose much of a threat to him. After all, he was also a genius who could challenge higher realms; could Yang Chen really surpass him?


    Seeing all that Yang Chen had gained now, Ma Shenghe¡¯s expression turned extremely fierce.


    But in his heart, he laughed.


    ¡°Yang Chen, while you may seem dazzling now, once I defeat you, everything you have will be mine!¡± Ma Shenghe smiled faintly. Indeed, Yang Chen had gained quite a lot now, successfully making a name for himself in North Mountain County after passing the Twentieth Layer.


    He planned to use Yang Chen as a stepping stone, defeating him and rising above him.


    Considering that he had no status in Changning City and was sent to North Mountain County like a discarded piece, if he could accomplish something here, he might be reused when he returned to Changning City!


    With that thought, the corners of his mouth turned upwards, and suddenly his voice concentrated, he shouted: ¡°Yang Chen, I challenge you!¡±


    As his words fell, the sound echoed in all directions and struck like a thunderbolt on a clear day.


    At that moment, the whole scene fell silent!


    Someone was challenging Yang Chen?


    Yang Chen was also very surprised. After hearing the challenger¡¯s voice, he glanced at Ma Shenghe and blinked. He realized that he didn¡¯t know this person at all, but when he saw Han Lingling next to him, everything became clear.


    As expected, Han Lingling had no intention of giving up.


    This time, she invited a genius at the Second Layer of the Origin Martial Realm¡­

 Chapter 510 - Chapter 510: Chapter 507: Even Cats and Dogs Want to Challenge Me_1

    Chapter 510: Chapter 507: Even Cats and Dogs Want to Challenge Me_1


    As the saying goes, ¡°It is easy to change the landscape, but difficult to change one¡¯s nature.¡± Indeed, Han Tianying¡¯s generosity has caused him to not want to continue bickering with Han Lingling. However, it was obvious that while he didn¡¯t want to argue with Han Lingling, she didn¡¯t think the same.


    ¡°Challenge?¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s going on!¡±


    ¡°Someone¡¯s challenging Yang Chen?¡±


    Hearing that someone wanted to challenge Yang Chen, Steward Xu from the side was slightly taken aback and couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°Teacher-in-charge, Ma Shenghe and Han Lingling are in a betrothed relationship, and now that he wants to challenge Yang Chen, it¡¯s probably mostly because of Han Lingling¡¯s instigation. If we in Beishan Main City don¡¯t want to offend Yang Chen, it would be better to stop this match.¡±


    Mo Zhi Jiao did not hastily reply to Steward Xu but stood there with his hands behind his back, stroking his chin as he thought to himself.


    After pondering for a while, Mo Zhi Jiao waved his sleeve and said, ¡°There¡¯s no need to panic. The grudge between Han Lingling and Yang Chen has existed for a long time, and forcibly dissolving it might not be easy. In that case, instead of blocking, let it be. Since Ma Shenghe wants to challenge Yang Chen, let¡¯s take this opportunity to see how strong Yang Chen really is. I am curious if Yang Chen can truly live up to the standard of the twentieth floor of the Trial Tower¡­¡±


    ¡°But if Ma Shenghe loses¡­¡±


    ¡°How do you know that Ma Shenghe will definitely lose? He is a genius from Changning County. Although he is not top-tier there, he is more than capable of dealing with Yang Chen.¡± Xiao Steward coldly replied, his grudge with Steward Xu evidently unresolved.


    Like Xiao Steward, Ma Shenghe had a strong sense of regional superiority ¨C that¡¯s why he dared to challenge Yang Chen.


    He believed that compared with North Mountain County, even an average genius like him from Changning County would sweep through North Mountain County with ease.


    His initial confidence wasn¡¯t that strong, but when he came from Changning County to North Mountain County and saw how those local geniuses looked at him with admiration and respect, coupled with his much higher martial arts cultivation, he developed this sense of superiority.


    North Mountain County¡¯s geniuses were simply too mediocre, and he could easily crush them.


    Yang Chen might be exceptional, but being born in North Mountain County, he was destined to be inferior to Ma Shenghe!


    Being born in a remote place like North Mountain County made one inherently weak, while he, Ma Shenghe, was born in Changning County, and even if he didn¡¯t shine there, he was still stronger than Yang Chen!


    With these thoughts lingering in his heart, Ma Shenghe became more and more confident. He looked at Yang Chen without speaking, with his hands behind his back, and said expressionlessly, ¡°Yang Chen, if you don¡¯t speak, should I take it that you dare not accept my challenge?¡±


    ¡°Who is this guy?¡±


    ¡°You don¡¯t know him? He¡¯s Han Lingling¡¯s fianc¨¦ and has reached the second layer of the Origin Martial Realm at such a young age!¡±


    ¡°What? The second layer of Origin Martial Realm.¡±


    ¡°Yeah, otherwise do you think Yang Chen would be too afraid to accept the challenge and remain silent? Now is the time for Yang Chen to be in the limelight after making it through the Trial Tower. However, he remains silent, which indicates that he dares not accept the challenge.¡±


    ¡°There¡¯s still quite a gap between the Half-step Yuan Martial Realm and the Second Layer of the Origin Martial Realm.¡±


    ¡°In my opinion, Yang Chen must have realized the gap. Although he¡¯s not bad either, he¡¯s still lacking compared to geniuses in the Second Layer of the Origin Martial Realm.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t forget, Yang Chen made it to the twentieth floor of the Trial Tower, which means he has the strength to challenge those at higher levels.¡±


    ¡°Is breaking the level that valuable? Ma Shenghe is also a genius, and he can also break the level. When it comes to a real fight, Ma Shenghe might not be afraid of Yang Chen, considering his absolute lead in martial arts cultivation!¡±


    Hearing the direction of the public opinion, Ma Shenghe appeared triumphant t this point, as if he had already achieved victory. He looked at Yang Chen and said, ¡°What¡¯s the matter, Yang Chen? Are you afraid?¡±


    Standing nearby, Han Lingling¡¯s face was filled with joy. It seemed as if Yang Chen was already frightened?


    Just now, Yang Chen had been silent and didn¡¯t say anything.


    Because he really didn¡¯t want to explain anything.


    It was tiring to explain every single time.


    However, it was clear that if he didn¡¯t explain, Ma Shenghe still thought that he was very powerful and could disrespect him at will.


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but say helplessly, ¡°Your name is Ma Shenghe?¡±


    ¡°So what if it is?¡± Ma Shenghe crossed his arms, his confidence growing from initially uncertain to overwhelming now. He thought that Yang Chen was nothing special.


    Yang Chen shook his head and casually asked, ¡°You just said you wanted to challenge me?¡±


    ¡°Yes, are you scared?¡± The ferocious, grim expression on Ma Shenghe¡¯s face emerged.


    Yang Chen shrugged and said, ¡°Scared? I¡¯m sorry, but you seem to have misunderstood something. If you¡¯re too foolish to understand, fine, I can explain it to you. Do you see this Trial Tower? I just made it to the twentieth floor. How many floors can you make it to?¡±


    Upon hearing Yang Chen talking about the Trial Tower, Ma Shenghe was puzzled, ¡°What do you mean?¡±


    ¡°What I mean is simple: go to the Trial Tower first, reach the twentieth floor, then come challenge me.¡± Yang Chen didn¡¯t want to waste any more words: ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t leave Beishan Main City for a day or two. Wait till you¡¯re done and come find me. I¡¯ll gladly accept your challenge then.¡±


    Ma Shenghe was stunned by Yang Chen¡¯s words. He subconsciously wanted to challenge the twentieth floor of the Trial Tower, but quickly realized that he couldn¡¯t make it there at all. If he could, why would he be abandoned like a pawn by Changning County?


    Seeing Yang Chen about to leave, Ma Shenghe wasn¡¯t willing to give up on this great opportunity to make a name for himself. He pointed at Yang Chen and yelled, ¡°Yang Chen, I think you¡¯re just too scared to accept my challenge!¡±


    Yang Chen dug his ears and sneered, ¡°Ma Shenghe, I thought I¡¯d explained it clearly enough. If it were anyone else, as long as their mind is sound, they could understand my words, but it seems your intelligence is a bit lacking.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re insulting me!¡± Ma Shenghe abruptly realized.


    Yang Chen¡¯s expression turned cold. ¡°Insulting you? Sorry, I never intended to insult you. It¡¯s just that your intelligence forced me to say such words. You said I didn¡¯t accept your challenge, well, I gave you the opportunity. I let you challenge the twentieth floor of the tower, but you didn¡¯t take it. Why should I accept your challenge?¡±


    As he spoke, Yang Chen had his hands behind his back, ¡°How come you think any random person who comes along can challenge me? There are so many people who want to challenge me, should I accept them all? Sorry, you might be idle, but I¡¯m very busy!¡±

 Chapter 511 - Chapter 511: Chapter 508: The Competition Begins_1

    Chapter 511: Chapter 508: The Competition Begins_1


    Some things, if you don¡¯t refute them, everyone will think you¡¯re weak!


    And if you don¡¯t explain, others simply won¡¯t understand what¡¯s going on.


    Just like how Yang Chen just remained silent before, everyone thought he was afraid.


    But now that Yang Chen explained, many people inevitably came to realize.


    ¡°Yeah, Yang Chen has no reason to agree to this Ma Shenghe. If every Tom, Dick, and Harry can challenge Yang Chen, wouldn¡¯t he be worn out every day? Yang Chen has no reason to agree to Ma Shenghe. Can anyone challenge our Yang Chen?¡±


    ¡°Ma Shenghe, what kind of character is he? Hurry up and get lost.¡±


    Ma Shenghe felt that those who originally supported him had their mouths shut by Yang Chen¡¯s simple words, which made him extremely angry. Thinking about the ¡°cats and dogs¡± Yang Chen mentioned earlier, his face turned red with anger.


    At this moment, Ma Shenghe pointed at Yang Chen and shouted angrily, ¡°Yang Chen, what do you mean? Are you saying that I, Ma Shenghe, am a cat or a dog? Let me tell you, I am from Changning County,


    ¡°Enough, you want to say that you are a genius from Changning County, right? So what? Wearing the title of Changning County makes you superior to me from North Mountain County? Sorry, I don¡¯t think so. If you want to use Changning County as your argument, I apologize, but I don¡¯t have time to accompany you. I¡¯ll take my leave now.¡± Yang Chen turned and walked away. Just as he said, he didn¡¯t have the time to waste here.


    This made Ma Shenghe somewhat helpless.


    He was eager to challenge Yang Chen smoothly.


    Most geniuses, when faced with challenges, will agree out of indignation, feeling that their dignity has been provoked and offended. It¡¯s easy to start a fight.


    But Yang Chen doesn¡¯t play by the rules at all!


    At this time, he was getting cold stares, and a group of people from Beishan Main City also began to look at him.


    ¡°Yeah, this Ma Shenghe always has Changning County on his lips. Does he really think he is superior?¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s right, it¡¯s a pity I admired him at first. This person always talks about Changning County left and right. How is it that he thinks we North Mountain County people are inferior to them in Changning County?¡±


    Most people have a preference for the exotic but just don¡¯t realize it themselves.


    But being told by Yang Chen like this, everyone felt that their mindset was wrong, especially since Ma Shenghe himself believed he was superior. Are the people of Changning County superior and the people of North Mountain County inferior? Why?


    Seeing that he was being isolated, Ma Shenghe became increasingly embarrassed and started to panic.


    Han Lingling, who had been watching from the side, cursed him as a waste in her heart but didn¡¯t say it out loud. Instead, she sent a sound transmission directly to Ma Shenghe: ¡°Ma Shenghe, Yang Chen is a person who only cares about benefits. If you want to fight him, the premise is to lure him with some spirit stones. Otherwise, he won¡¯t take the bait.¡±


    It has to be said that hating someone will also make one understand the other person better.


    Han Lingling had obviously done this, as she knew Yang Chen very well.


    Upon learning that Yang Chen was so pragmatic, Ma Shenghe quickly shouted: ¡°Yang Chen, don¡¯t be in a hurry. If you feel that allowing me to fight you is such a humiliating matter, let¡¯s add a little bet to make the competition more interesting. What do you think?¡±


    Yang Chen seemed to be waiting for these words specifically. As soon as the words fell, he turned his head with a smile, looked at Ma Shenghe, held his shoulders, and said unhurriedly, ¡°What kind of bet, Brother Ma, please tell.¡±


    He had been waiting for Ma Shenghe to say this from the beginning.


    He knew very well that Ma Shenghe and Han Lingling were in the same camp. Han Lingling knew what kind of person he was and was bound to tell Ma Shenghe sooner or later.


    As expected, it turned out to be just as he had anticipated.


    Ma Shenghe was straightforward and didn¡¯t hesitate: ¡°1,000,000 Spirit Stones! If I win, you give me 1 million. If I lose, you give me 1 million!¡±


    ¡°Are all the geniuses from Changning County so stingy?¡± Yang Chen blinked, ¡°You have reached the Origin Martial Realm. How can you be stingier than a spirit martial realm? And you¡¯ve been talking about Changning County just now. What do you think, our North Mountain County has a minimum of 1,000,000 spirit stones for gambling. What do you think these 1,000,000 spirit stones can do? Give alms to beggars?¡±


    ¡°Yeah, are the people from Changning County all so stingy?¡±


    ¡°Oh dear, worthy of being a genius from Changning County, even 1 million is so stingy?¡±


    The geniuses on the side couldn¡¯t help but ridicule with sarcasm.


    Actually, Ma Shenghe was quite helpless, too.


    Although Yang Chen had previously fought with Shao Ming and Han Lingling, and Han Lingling had casually offered 5 million spirit stones, it couldn¡¯t be said that Han Lingling was generous. That¡¯s because Han Lingling didn¡¯t understand the concept of 5 million, and those spirit stones were provided by her father.


    But what about Ma Shenghe?


    Ma Shenghe was indeed in Changning County, but he wasn¡¯t a top-tier star. Most of the resources in Changning Main City were concentrated on first-rate talents. What does that have to do with his talent? Despite his seemingly bright appearance, he hardly had that many spirit stones in his hand.


    But the North Mountain County geniuses didn¡¯t think so.


    They had watched Yang Chen¡¯s previous competitions, which had bet 5 million spirit stones. It was embarrassing that Ma Shenghe could only offer 1 million after holding it in for so long.


    It would be a lie if Ma Shenghe didn¡¯t get angry, but he now desperately wanted Yang Chen to agree to his challenge. Where could he think so much?


    Finally, he gritted his teeth and, after holding it in for a long time, muttered: ¡°3 million spirit stones!¡±


    ¡°Not interested.¡± Yang Chen yawned.


    ¡°Five million!¡± Ma Shenghe glared at him, his heart bleeding.


    ¡°Oh?¡± Yang Chen stood in place and blinked his eyes, ¡°Let me think about it for a moment.¡±


    It wouldn¡¯t take long for him to deal with Ma Shenghe. Although 5 million spirit stones might not be a big deal, they are definitely a good deal for the time spent.


    In that case, this is a deal worth doing.


    Yang Chen glanced at the anxious Ma Shenghe and yawned, ¡°Alright, 5 million spirit stones, let¡¯s settle on that. I wonder, Brother Ma, when and where will this battle take place?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s better to bump into a day than to choose a day. Today, the senior and junior brothers of Beishan Main City are gathered here, so let¡¯s have a contest here. Just now, Yang Chen, I will show mercy.¡± Ma Shenghe twisted his neck, saying this as if he was afraid Yang Chen would go back on his word.


    Yang Chen knew what Ma Shenghe was thinking. The other party deliberately chose this place to fight, what was his plan? He wanted to make a name for himself by winning a battle against Yang Chen.


    Unfortunately for him.


    Winning against Yang Chen¡­


    That¡¯s not so easy.


    ¡°Fellow senior and junior brothers from Beishan Main City, please make way. Today I will compete with Yang Chen here, and I hope you all will give me some face.¡± Ma Shenghe¡¯s mouth curled up, and he was already mentally prepared for the upcoming battle to make a name for himself.

 Chapter 512 - Chapter 512: Chapter 509: Turning the Tables_1

    Chapter 512: Chapter 509: Turning the Tables_1


    Crushing a useless person is meaningless.


    But crushing a genius is different.


    After crushing this genius, he could gain supreme glory. At that time, he, who was originally in the low point of his life and abandoned by Changning County, would instantly have everything Yang Chen possessed. At that time, how could Han Lingling possibly enter his sight?


    Thinking about it, greed appeared on Ma Shenghe¡¯s face.


    For him, all of this only required defeating Yang Chen, through such a simple process.


    It wouldn¡¯t take long.


    The geniuses of Beishan Main City were sensible.


    Everyone enjoyed watching the excitement. Seeing that Yang Chen was about to face Ma Shenghe, they naturally gave way to provide enough space for Yang Chen and Ma Shenghe.


    Moreover, with the high-level presence of Beishan Main City, their fighting would not really hurt others.


    ¡°Yang Chen, don¡¯t worry, it will be quick.¡± Ma Shenghe snickered and gestured. A long knife appeared in his hand.


    As he held the knife, a purple light surged on the blade. This flowing light was obviously an effect of some cultivation method practiced by Ma Shenghe.


    When this method was activated, it was also the moment when Ma Shenghe made his move. His knife flowed with brilliant colors, instantly filling the surrounding space. Then, the light gathered together, sweeping and attacking Yang Chen directly.


    ¡°How powerful!¡±


    ¡°Such a strong force.¡±


    As the brilliance appeared, the surrounding spectators were shocked and retreated. They all felt the powerful force emanating from Ma Shenghe¡¯s attack.


    For a moment, the fight became unpredictable.


    Who would win?


    As everyone was thinking this, suddenly, Yang Chen raised his hand.


    He didn¡¯t take out a weapon, he just gently raised his hand.


    At the moment when Yang Chen raised his hand, a powerful aura began to linger around his body. This aura was the intense aura he had achieved at the peak of the third layer of the Yuanwu Realm when he came out of the Trial Tower.


    The moment this aura was released, the whole scene was shocked. Everyone became dumbfounded, unsure of how to articulate their feelings. Looking at Ma Shenghe, he was already trembling with fear, his eyes full of horror, intertwined with regret. But at this point, it was too late for regrets.


    ¡°The third layer of the Yuanwu Realm!¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen reached the third layer of the Yuanwu Realm, when did this happen?¡±


    As the crowd discussed, they suddenly heard a loud rumble.


    An imposing electric dragon roared past, lightning and sparks surrounding the entire area. In just a moment¡¯s effort, the electric dragon dispersed, and Ma Shenghe stood stiffly in place, cold sweat running down his body, his weapon falling to the ground.


    ¡°What happened?¡±


    ¡°What just happened?¡±


    Just now, everyone only saw an electric dragon roaring by, but didn¡¯t know the outcome.


    As everyone was curious, Ma Shenghe sighed with difficulty and said, ¡°I lost.¡±


    Others didn¡¯t know what had happened, but Ma Shenghe knew very clearly. In that instant, Yang Chen had shown mercy. When the electric dragon swept over him, it only injured his right arm and avoided harming the rest of his body. Otherwise, Ma Shenghe knew very well that there would be no chance for him to survive!


    With no other choice, he had to admit defeat. It was not that Yang Chen¡¯s mercy touched him, but rather the gap between him and Yang Chen was too big.


    With just a simple move, Yang Chen could easily annihilate him


    ¡°Good kid!¡± Mo Zhi Jiao observed everything clearly. ¡°At the beginning, when I observed this kid¡¯s Qi, I felt he was hiding something.¡±


    If he had observed more carefully, he would naturally know Yang Chen¡¯s martial arts cultivation level. However, he didn¡¯t do that. He knew that Yang Chen had reached the Yuan Martial Realm but didn¡¯t say anything. Now at a glance, Yang Chen actually reached the third layer of the Yuan Martial Realm.


    ¡°Right, we almost forgot that Yang Chen passed the 20th floor of the Trial Tower, the astonishing number of Creation Divine Auras, that will enhance Yang Chen¡¯s martial arts cultivation to a high level.¡± Steward Xu muttered.


    Realizing this, the other geniuses in Beishan Main City also understood.


    No wonder Yang Chen¡¯s martial arts cultivation level was that high.


    Because people enter the Trial Tower as a half-step in the Yuan Martial Realm, but that doesn¡¯t mean they still are when they come out. Yang Chen had reached the twentieth floor in one breath. How could his martial arts cultivation possibly not improve under the astonishing number of Creation Divine Auras? It¡¯s just that nobody thought of it at first.


    Now that they remembered, they realized how foolish their initial thoughts were.


    Ma Shenghe was completely regretful by now.


    He even dared to compete with a genius who had reached the third layer of the Yuanwu Realm and passed the twentieth floor of the Trial Tower. Wasn¡¯t that suicide?


    At this time, Yang Chen didn¡¯t bother to argue with Ma Shenghe. He knew very well that Ma Shenghe¡¯s actions were entirely due to Han Lingling¡¯s instigation. Without Han Lingling¡¯s instigation, he and Ma Shenghe would have no grievances, and Ma Shenghe would not challenge him.


    With that in mind, Yang Chen no longer wasted words and spoke directly, ¡°Brother Ma, I appreciate it. About the Spirit Stones.¡±


    Ma Shenghe sighed. Now that he recognized the gap with Yang Chen, he didn¡¯t want to compare himself to Yang Chen anymore. He took out the storage bag containing five million Spirit Stones from his chest. With a swing of his hand, Ma Shenghe threw the Spirit Stones to Yang Chen.


    ¡°Five million Spirit Stones, not one less. If you don¡¯t believe me, you can count them,¡± Ma Shenghe said.


    ¡°No need, I trust Brother Ma.¡± Yang Chen collected the Spirit Stones.


    After that, Yang Chen didn¡¯t stay any longer. He just gave Han Lingling a half-smiling, half-cold glance, then left without pursuing the matter further.


    Ma Shenghe was now utterly disheartened. As he listened to the ridicules of many Beishan Main City geniuses, he fully realized his own shortcomings. Did he lack talent? No, he had talent. It was just that his vanity, competitiveness, and jealousy made him forget the essence of martial arts cultivation.


    That was also the reason why he could never be the strongest for a long time because the one he should surpass was himself, not others.


    Thinking about it, the anger in Ma Shenghe¡¯s heart gradually subsided. Although the five million Spirit Stones were a lot, they also gave him a heavy lesson. He didn¡¯t plan to talk to Han Lingling about the Spirit Stones anymore.


    However, Ma Shenghe thought that he was very generous by not mentioning it. But he didn¡¯t know that he had encountered Han Lingling.


    At this moment, when he returned to Han Lingling¡¯s side, she coldly said, ¡°Ma Shenghe, we are not suitable. Don¡¯t come to see me again!¡±

 Chapter 513 - Chapter 513: Chapter 510: Beishan Main City Takes a Stand_1

    Chapter 513: Chapter 510: Beishan Main City Takes a Stand_1


    This startled Ma Shenghe: ¡°Han Lingling, what do you mean?¡±


    Ma Shenghe¡¯s face darkened, and he coldly said, ¡°What, you still don¡¯t understand? What I mean is, our marriage agreement is void now. After all, we are only fianc¨¦ and fianc¨¦e, not yet married. Isn¡¯t it possible to terminate the agreement anytime? From now on, you go your own way, and I go mine!¡±


    ¡°Why?¡± Ma Shenghe was baffled by the sudden words of Han Lingling.


    He never expected Han Lingling to say such words all of a sudden.


    Indeed, for an engaged couple, the words ¡°not yet married¡± imply that it is very easy to dissolve the engagement. But on what basis did Han Lingling want to dissolve the engagement? Was it just because he had just lost to Yang Chen?


    His guess was not bad.


    Han Lingling completely ignored Ma Shenghe. In her opinion, if Ma Shenghe couldn¡¯t defeat Yang Chen, then what use was he? She wanted to dissolve the engagement, she wanted to find a stronger man than Ma Shenghe, she wanted to find someone who could defeat Yang Chen and shatter all his achievements in front of her.


    However, when she thought about these things, she first forgot her own conditions.


    She just thought that with her beauty, she could do it.


    She was very beautiful, and her background was not bad either, so she believed that she could do it.


    Of course, that was just what she thought naively.


    So, she could brazenly tell Ma Shenghe directly, let¡¯s dissolve our engagement.


    Now, Ma Shenghe was so angry that he wanted to laugh. After all, as the saying goes, a dead camel is bigger than a horse. Indeed, Yang Chen said that his background in Changning County didn¡¯t count for much, but he had the qualification to say so. This also made Han Lingling feel that her background in Changning County really didn¡¯t count for much, but she forgot that she was totally different from Yang Chen.


    Now that Han Lingling wants to dissolve the engagement, Ma Shenghe won¡¯t care about it anymore. He said coldly, ¡°Isn¡¯t it? In that case, fine, let¡¯s dissolve the engagement.¡±


    Just as the two settled on this decision, suddenly, Mo Zhi Jiao led several deacons over.


    ¡°Lingling!¡± Mo Zhi Jiao said as he arrived.


    At this moment, Han Lingling also noticed Mo Zhi Jiao¡¯s arrival. She was very clear about his status and did not dare to neglect him. She quickly said respectfully, ¡°Uncle Mo!¡±


    ¡°Elder Mo,¡± Ma Shenghe was also not daring to be negligent.


    Mo Zhi Jiao nodded his head, then looked deeply at Han Lingling: ¡°Lingling, don¡¯t blame Uncle Mo. Just now, Uncle Mo and several deacons decided together that because of your repeated targeting of Yang Chen and unrepentant wrongdoings, I have decided to strip you of all your rights in Beishan Main City. In simple terms, from now on, you will be an ordinary person.¡±


    Actually, Mo Zhi Jiao was very angry.


    At this stage, Yang Chen¡¯s talent was too impressive, so they, the city of Beishan, couldn¡¯t help but build good relations with him.


    However, at this moment, there were several pests that insisted on causing trouble for Yang Chen under the banner of Beishan Main City, adding chaos to their city. How could Mo Zhi Jiao not be angry?


    Obviously, the pest was Han Lingling.


    But when dealing with Han Lingling, with Han Tianying¡¯s daughter, even if he was full of anger, he couldn¡¯t vent it. He could only tell her clearly that if you really want to target Yang Chen, then do so without using Beishan Main City¡¯s name.


    He had already transmitted this to Han Tianying earlier, and although Han Tianying was not present, he had used Divine Soul Detection to monitor the situation so clearly that how could he not see his daughter¡¯s targeting intentions towards Yang Chen?


    So, Han Tianying tacitly agreed, but since Han Lingling was his daughter, he couldn¡¯t speak up just like that.


    In that case, as an outsider, he naturally had to make it very clear to Han Lingling what the decision of the Beishan Main City was.


    At this moment, Han Lingling never expected that Mo Zhi Jiao would say these things to her, and she widened her eyes, ¡°Uncle Mo, you must be joking with me. How can this be? How can you strip me of my power in Beishan Main City?¡±


    ¡°Sorry, Lingling, this is a decision made by everyone.¡± Mo Zhi Jiao saw that Han Lingling still didn¡¯t understand and his tone gradually grew impatient.


    Han Lingling still didn¡¯t understand and shouted, ¡°Uncle Mo, I want to ask my father. My father is on an equal footing with you. On what grounds do you say that my power will be stripped simply by asking? I have to ask my father first!¡±


    Hearing Han Lingling say this, Mo Zhi Jiao suddenly became cold all over.


    This coldness spread out, emanating from the qi of a True Martial Realm powerhouse. Han Lingling had no Martial Arts Cultivation, so naturally, she couldn¡¯t resist it.


    Feeling the coldness emanating from Mo Zhi Jiao¡¯s body, her body trembled, and she was too scared to speak.


    Mo Zhi Jiao didn¡¯t want to lose his temper at first, but Han Lingling dared to show her displeasure in front of him?


    Humph, just because you are Han Tianying¡¯s daughter, and since he can¡¯t control you, can¡¯t I?


    Mo Zhi Jiao didn¡¯t bother to say anything else, and said sternly, ¡°Han Lingling, the higher-ups of Beishan Main City have already made a decision to strip you of your rights. At the same time, they want you to complete your marriage as soon as possible. Ma Shenghe, you too, can you talk to your elders and have the marriage completed?¡±


    Doing this, of course, was to let others manage Han Lingling.


    Hearing this, Ma Shenghe coldly said, ¡°Elder Mo, it¡¯s not that the junior is defying you, but just now, Han Lingling herself proposed to dissolve our engagement!¡±


    ¡°What!¡± Mo Zhi Jiao stared at Han Lingling: ¡°Why?¡±


    Han Lingling was panicked at this point.


    She could see that Mo Zhi Jiao was no longer as doting and affectionate to her as he was at the beginning.


    Ma Shenghe didn¡¯t wait for Han Lingling to speak, and calmly said, ¡°She doesn¡¯t think I¡¯m worthy of her.¡±


    Mo Zhi Jiao looked at Han Lingling, who still looked down on Ma Shenghe, and sighed deeply. He was too lazy to help Han Lingling round out the situation and coldly glanced at her: ¡°Since you have already dissolved the engagement, Uncle Mo will find you a better one in Beishan Main City later.¡±


    ¡°To find someone from Beishan Main City? No way! If I, Han Lingling, am to marry, I must marry someone stronger than Ma Shenghe. Why should I just marry a genius from Beishan Main City?¡± Han Lingling shouted angrily.


    ¡°You want to marry someone stronger than Ma Shenghe? Fine, Han Lingling, if you don¡¯t listen to Beishan Main City¡¯s arrangement, you can leave Beishan Main City now. If you think you are qualified and capable of finding someone better than Ma Shenghe, Uncle Mo won¡¯t stop you. But if you don¡¯t listen to Beishan Main City¡¯s arrangements, naturally there is no need to continue using Beishan Main City¡¯s reputation!¡± Mo Zhi Jiao said coldly.


    This made Han Lingling stand like a wooden chicken, too scared to speak at once, thinking of what she would be like without the protection of Beishan Main City.

 Chapter 514 - Chapter 514: Chapter 511: Han Lingling’s Regret_1

    Chapter 514: Chapter 511: Han Lingling¡¯s Regret_1


    She was not stupid enough to not understand that her current privileges and glory were all due to Beishan Main City. If she lost Beishan Main City and her father, she would be nothing. And when she was nothing, what could she offer to marry someone stronger than Ma Shenghe?


    She thought she was capable, but without the support of Beishan Main City, she would never be able to reach that level.


    ¡°So, Han Lingling, have you made up your mind?¡± Mo Zhi Jiao asked with a cold and emotionless expression.


    Han Lingling quickly said: ¡°Uncle Mo, I, I will not leave Beishan Main City!¡±


    ¡°In that case, follow the arrangement of Beishan Main City. Alright, call Shao Ming over.¡± Mo Zhi Jiao rubbed his eyebrows and finally could not bear to be harsh on Han Tianying¡¯s daughter, so he ordered someone to call Shao Ming over.


    Among all the geniuses, Shao Ming and Han Lingling were the closest.


    ¡°Yes, sir!¡±


    The deacon standing nearby quickly called Shao Ming over.


    Shao Ming didn¡¯t understand why Mo Zhi Jiao had summoned him, so he looked at him with respect and asked, ¡°Teacher-in-charge, what do you need me for?¡±


    ¡°Shao Ming, you and Han Lingling have known each other since childhood, one could even say you are childhood sweethearts. Now, on behalf of Han Lingling¡¯s father, I am bestowing her to you as your wife. What do you think?¡± Mo Zhi Jiao said, hands behind his back.


    Han Lingling watched as Mo Zhi Jiao betrothed her to Shao Ming, a trace of dissatisfaction in her eyes, but knowing that Shao Ming was not without merit, she didn¡¯t say anything. She started to feel regretful, wouldn¡¯t it be better if she hadn¡¯t annulled her marriage? At least Ma Shenghe was much stronger than Shao Ming, right?


    Whilst Han Lingling was lost in her thoughts, Shao Ming spoke: ¡°Teacher-in-charge, I¡¯m afraid I will disappoint you.¡±


    ¡°Oh, Shao Ming, what¡¯s the matter?¡± Mo Zhi Jiao asked, puzzled.


    Without hesitation, Shao Ming answered decisively: ¡°Teacher-in-charge, for one, I am now wholeheartedly devoted to practicing martial arts, secondly, I don¡¯t like Miss Lingling.¡±


    Han Lingling never expected that Shao Ming would actually reject her.


    The always insignificant Shao Ming had actually rejected her.


    Enraged, Han Lingling pointed at Shao Ming and yelled, ¡°Shao Ming, who do you think you are? How dare you reject me? You are not worthy of me!¡±


    ¡°Indeed, Shao Ming is not worthy of Miss Lingling.¡± With that, Shao Ming didn¡¯t waste any more words and left with determination.


    Han Lingling had no idea because she had never paid attention to him or thought about his feelings.


    He had long been disillusioned with Han Lingling. Ever since he lost to Yang Chen last time and saw Han Lingling¡¯s indifference towards him, he knew that Han Lingling had never considered him. Unfortunately, Han Lingling didn¡¯t realize his coldness. If that was the case, why would he even have hope for a woman who only had eyes for herself?


    Even if he were to accept her as his wife, his choice would be to decisively reject her.


    Han Lingling watched as Shao Ming rejected her and shouted, ¡°Uncle Mo, do you see what Shao Ming just did? He defied your order. He must be severely punished!¡±


    However, Mo Zhi Jiao didn¡¯t pay any attention to Han Lingling. Seeing that Shao Ming was unwilling to accept this arrangement, he sighed while considering other talented young people.


    Those who had reached the Origin Martial Realm were all good talents, and he didn¡¯t want them to marry Han Lingling either.


    Other geniuses¡­


    Never mind¡­


    ¡°Order it down, and see which genius is willing to marry Han Lingling. Whoever agrees can marry her.¡± Mo Zhi Jiao waved his hand lazily and didn¡¯t bother to interfere anymore. A girl like Lingling could only be considered mature once she was married.


    Han Lingling became anxious as she heard herself being treated like a cheap good, any willing person could marry her.


    She could clearly see that Mo Zhi Jiao was not kidding!


    Han Lingling cried out, ¡°Uncle Mo, think about it again, think about it again.¡±


    Mo Zhi Jiao didn¡¯t respond.


    Han Lingling grew frightened and cried out, ¡°I, I won¡¯t annul the marriage! I want to marry Ma Shenghe, I want to marry Ma Shenghe!¡±


    Ma Shenghe, who had not left yet, sneered as he heard Han Lingling¡¯s words of regret: ¡°Marry me? Sorry, I, Ma Shenghe, am not worthy of you, Miss Han.¡±


    Although Ma Shenghe may be a frustrated disciple from Changning County, he wasn¡¯t lacking in women. At first, he indeed wanted to marry Han Lingling because he knew he didn¡¯t have much status in North Mountain County, and he needed someone to help him secure his position. Marrying Han Lingling would be the best choice.


    He knew Han Lingling¡¯s temper well, and he never intended to be too good to her. Beishan Main City¡¯s elders could also see that and intentionally used him to grind Han Lingling¡¯s temper.


    Unfortunately, Han Lingling couldn¡¯t see it herself.


    He no longer cared about it.


    Since Han Lingling had already rejected him once, he would naturally not give her another chance.


    As he spoke, Ma Shenghe turned and left.


    At this point, Han Lingling was truly in despair.


    Only now did she realize that when she had choices, she had not cherished any of them.


    By the time she came to her senses, she had no choices left.


    She was isolated, completely isolated.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t understand any of this but had no intention of paying attention to it either. In his eyes, Han Lingling didn¡¯t pose any threat, and he trusted Beishan Main City to make a wise choice. He didn¡¯t think that Beishan Main City would continue to ignore Han Lingling¡¯s attempts to target him.


    Of course, it had nothing to do with him anymore.


    When he left the Trial Tower, the news had reached Elder Ma and Elder Li, who were waiting outside. They treated him with even more respect.


    ¡°Young Sect Master, what are we going to do next?¡± Elder Ma looked at Yang Chen, treating the current Yang Chen with the utmost respect.


    If initially, they couldn¡¯t say they submitted to Yang Chen wholeheartedly, now they had no objections left. Yang Chen had conquered the legendary 20th floor of the Training Tower ¨C their sect leader had indeed been far-sighted.


    Yang Chen smiled faintly, ¡°Staying in Beishan Main City for a couple more days is no problem. Find a place for me to stay; I want to go into seclusion for a few days.¡±


    ¡°Yes, Young Sect Master!¡±


    Elder Li and Elder Ma hurried to make arrangements.


    At the same time, Yang Chen started to ponder his own affairs.


    His initial plan to stay in Beishan Main City for a few more days was not mere nonsense, he had indeed been thinking about it.


    Because he was really curious about the second layer of what Zhang Xuelian had given him in that box. What was in there?


    He had to admit, Zhang Xuelian was a very charming woman because she was very generous. The first layer of the box contained a key to a treasure of a thousand years. What would the second layer have in store for him?

 Chapter 515 - Chapter 515: Chapter 512: Starting to Like Zhang Xuelian a Bit_1

    Chapter 515: Chapter 512: Starting to Like Zhang Xuelian a Bit_1


    Unconsciously, curiosity arose.


    If the first level can be broken open in the Spirit Martial Realm, then the second level would most likely require Origin Martial Realm¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation. Although Yang Chen just fought with Ma Shenghe and it didn¡¯t take too long, he could still assess his own strength.


    With his current strength, Yang Chen was quite confident in breaking through the second level.


    Finding a place to live in Beishan Main City was quite easy.


    Yang Chen chose to close off his cultivation, with Elder Ma and Elder Li guarding outside.


    As soon as he entered the room, he took out the box given to him by Zhang Xuelian.


    The first level prohibition had already been broken by him, and now only the second level prohibition and the third level prohibition remained.


    At this moment, looking at this second level prohibition, Yang Chen didn¡¯t waste any time, directly launching an attack. The Electric Dragon instantly bit and tore through the air, followed by a thunderous sound as it bloomed around the prohibition, with layers of electric sparks enveloping the second level prohibition.


    With his current strength far surpassing that of his peers, the prohibition only lasted for a moment before it shattered layer by layer.


    Then, a palm-sized mini mirror was placed in the second compartment of the box, appearing in Yang Chen¡¯s line of sight.


    When he saw the mirror, Yang Chen narrowed his eyes, unable to recognize it for an instant.


    But when he picked up the mirror, the expression of horror instantly appeared in his eyes.


    ¡°Is this the Linglong Dream Mirror?¡± Yang Chen was suddenly shocked.


    It was like getting exactly what he needed.


    Yang Chen looked at the seemingly ordinary mirror in his hand, his heart completely boiling with astonishment. He stood up, holding the antique mirror, and muttered, ¡°Linglong Dream Mirror, Linglong Dream Mirror! Zhang Xuelian, are you really going to be my wife? Whatever I lack, the second level prohibition will bounce something out for me!¡±


    What is the Linglong Dream Mirror?


    This mirror can be called an object very close to a Creation Saintly Artifact.


    Creation Saintly Artifacts are extremely rare.


    Of course, although this Linglong Dream Mirror cannot be considered a Creation Saintly Artifact, it is not something that ordinary Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasures can match. Because this treasure has a special ability that no other Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasure possesses, that is, it can trap the user in layers of dreamland, and the user can exit the dreamland at will.


    What does this represent?


    This represents that users can use the Linglong Dream Mirror at will to temper their mental state!


    With the Linglong Dream Mirror, it is equivalent to having a treasure trove for the mental realm.


    Yang Chen was originally worried about his mental state, thus not daring to explore the Primal Martial Realm¡¯s Trial Tower, intending to close his cultivation to stabilize his Martial Arts Cultivation. But now, this worry was immediately resolved by the Linglong Dream Mirror. He could completely use the Linglong Dream Mirror to temper his mental state.


    Realizing this, Yang Chen grinned and said, ¡°For a cultivator who has reached the Origin Martial Realm, the most terrifying thing is not just heavenly calamities and man-made disasters, but also heart demons. Although heart demons are not very likely to occur before the Origin Martial Realm, reaching the Origin Martial Realm makes it much easier for mental difficulties to arise, and then, it becomes much easier for something called a heart demon to be born!¡±


    Those who have not experienced heart demons cannot understand their fear.


    Yang Chen had not experienced it either, but he didn¡¯t want to.


    With this Linglong Dream Mirror, although he couldn¡¯t guarantee that he would never have to face heart demons, it provided a great deal of assurance.


    ¡°Zhang Xuelian, I really want to find you now. You are so generous. Linglong Dream Mirror¡­ Linglong Dream Realm.¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but laugh.


    Of course, he knew very well that it was impossible for him to find Zhang Xuelian with his current Martial Arts Cultivation.


    So, this seemingly within reach wife-to-be might not necessarily be his.


    ¡°Now that I have the Linglong Dream Mirror, let¡¯s experience the Linglong Dream Mirror first.¡± Yang Chen muttered to himself.


    He held the mirror and injected genuine Qi into it.


    In the moment when genuine Qi was injected into the mirror, a faint light emerged from the mirror and shot straight into Yang Chen¡¯s line of sight.


    The light was fast, but Yang Chen was capable of reacting to it. However, he chose not to resist and succumbed instead.


    The next moment, Yang Chen stood dumbfounded in place, his soul already captured into the Linglong Dream Mirror.


    He appeared in a small villa, with mountains and rivers¡­


    ¡°What a realistic dreamland. If I didn¡¯t know that this is a dreamland, I probably wouldn¡¯t be able to distinguish whether I am in a dream or reality. In the dreamland, tempering my mental state really is an ability unique to the Linglong Dream Mirror!¡± Yang Chen gradually integrated into the dreamland world as he muttered to himself.


    Although the dreamland world is false, it is still an experience.


    Yang Chen experienced ups and downs in life and death, friends, and family leaving, all kinds of matters in life lingered in his dream, letting him experience life thoroughly¡­


    Not knowing how long he had lingered in the dream, Yang Chen felt a rapid change in his mental state. When he felt it was about right, Yang Chen severed the connection between his genuine Qi and the Linglong Dream Mirror, and withdrew from the dreamland back to reality.


    When he emerged from the dreamland, Yang Chen took a breath, ¡°What a realistic dreamland. The speed at which my mental state has improved is simply amazing. However, using the Linglong Dream Mirror to temper myself just once is far from achieving the effect I desire.¡±


    His current realm and mental state are disproportionate. Although it is easy to make up for it with the Linglong Dream Realm, it is not enough. What he wants is to use the Linglong Dream Mirror to reach a mental state equivalent to the True Martial Realm. In this way, his improvement in Martial Arts Cultivation will become unscrupulous.


    ¡°Speaking of which, I¡¯ve been in the dream for a long time, and I don¡¯t know how many days have passed in the outside world.¡± Yang Chen thought, pushing open the door and stepping outside.


    ¡°Young Sect Master!¡±


    ¡°Young Sect Master!¡±


    Elder Li and Elder Ma waited respectfully and said when they saw Yang Chen emerge.


    Yang Chen looked kindly at the two of them and asked curiously, ¡°How many days have I been in seclusion?¡±


    It is quite common for those who have closed themselves off to not know how long they have been in seclusion. However, there are very few who forget how long they have been in seclusion after only a day. Elder Li and Elder Ma looked at each other and said awkwardly, ¡°Well, Young Sect Master, you have been in seclusion for only one day.¡±


    ¡°What, only one day?¡± Yang Chen blinked his eyes.


    He calculated for a moment.


    ¡°A year in a dream, a day in reality?¡± Yang Chen muttered.


    Looking at it now, it seemed to be the case.


    The burst will start around the middle of next month, with at least thirty chapters in scale¡­ Well, let¡¯s notify everyone first.

 Chapter 516 - Chapter 516: Chapter 513: Heading to Tiandu Divine Country_1

    Chapter 516: Chapter 513: Heading to Tiandu Divine Country_1


    In that case, he could use this Linglong Dream Mirror to refine his state of mind even more. However, he didn¡¯t plan to stay in the North Mountain Main City for much longer to refine it before heading to the Trial Tower again to improve his martial arts cultivation. His blatant way of forcibly enhancing his strength would sooner or later arouse suspicions from others.


    He has many opportunities now and doesn¡¯t need to rush.


    Thinking about that, Yang Chen nodded and said, ¡°I understand, there shouldn¡¯t be anything else happening in North Mountain Main City during this day, right?¡±


    Although he knew it was a redundant question, Yang Chen still asked out of habit.


    Hearing Yang Chen¡¯s question, Elder Ma and Elder Li looked at each other and laughed, ¡°Young Sect Master, you¡¯re mistaken. We¡¯ve heard about your relationship with Han Lingling. Guess what happened to Han Lingling?¡±


    ¡°What happened?¡± Yang Chen asked.


    ¡°We don¡¯t know how it happened, but Han Lingling had a fallout with Ma Shenghe. North Mountain Main City has decided to marry Han Lingling to a twenty-year-old genius in the city who has reached Stage 8 of Soul Martial Realm. They will be getting married soon. This Han Lingling is really ignorant of her good fortune, actually having a fallout with Ma Shenghe.¡± Elder Li chuckled.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t take it too seriously at first. He didn¡¯t think the fallout between Han Lingling and Ma Shenghe had anything to do with him. But after giving it some thought, he understood.


    Was this a signal from North Mountain Main City to show their goodwill towards him?


    Even if Han Lingling had a fallout with Ma Shenghe, there was no need for her to be in such a hurry to get married, given her status as Han Tianying¡¯s daughter.


    And the one making Han Lingling marry in a hurry was the entire North Mountain Main City. What was the purpose of having her marry? To control her so she wouldn¡¯t be running around causing trouble recklessly.


    If this incident had happened at any other time, it might not have been interpreted as a hint from North Mountain Main City, but it happened just after Han Lingling targeted him yesterday¡­


    Realizing this, Yang Chen shook his head. ¡°North Mountain Main City isn¡¯t stupid. Having Han Lingling marry a genius at the Eighth Level of the Soul Martial Realm is not a bad deal for her. If not for her father, it would be difficult for a genius to tolerate her temper.¡±


    Of course, Han Lingling would never accept it. If she couldn¡¯t accept it, she would always live in the pain she created for herself.


    He didn¡¯t need to worry about that. He could feel North Mountain Main City¡¯s intentions. He said, ¡°I understand the situation. Now, I¡¯ll have the two seniors accompany me for two more days in North Mountain Main City before we return.¡±


    ¡°Yes, Young Sect Master.¡±


    After not staying in North Mountain Main City for long, Yang Chen returned to Yuan Mountain Gate with the two elders.


    Yang Chen¡¯s return was undoubtedly welcomed and loved by disciples of Yuan Mountain Gate. At least, he had conquered the heart of all Yuan Mountain Gate disciples with his strength.


    Under the care and warmth of his senior and junior brothers, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t delay things any longer. It was only two days later that he finally returned to his Feitian Peak.


    After returning to Feitian Peak, Yang Chen spent a day with Gu Mingyue before entering seclusion again.


    During this time of seclusion, it would be more appropriate to say that he was trying to use the teleportation artifact.


    Now looking at this mini teleportation artifact, Yang Chen murmured, ¡°For every increase in my martial arts cultivation, many privileges will be unlocked within the Tian Du Divine Country. Also, I can receive treasures left by the Tian Du Emperor. When I was in the Spirit Martial Realm, I could get many low-level materials. Now that I¡¯ve reached the Origin Martial Realm, I¡¯m not sure what else I can get. Anyway, I must go to the Tian Du Divine Country first.¡±


    The only way to go to the Tian Du Divine Country was through this teleportation artifact.


    Thinking of the cost of one top-grade spirit stone, Yang Chen still felt a little heartache.


    However, since the Tiandu Emperor had given him top-grade spirit stones, Yang Chen wouldn¡¯t be stingy about spending them. He placed the top-grade spirit stone on the teleportation artifact.


    In an instant, a small teleportation array appeared on the artifact!


    The teleportation array seemed capable of tearing space apart, appearing out of thin air and hovering in Yang Chen¡¯s field of vision. Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but marvel at the incredible power of the Tiandu Emperor.


    Without any hesitation, he stepped into the teleportation array.


    He experienced a brief dizziness.


    When he recovered, Yang Chen looked around.


    He was now floating in the air, with the teleportation array connecting back to the other side behind him. In front of him was the vast and boundless Tian Du Divine Country.


    ¡°I¡¯m back.¡± Yang Chen said with a casual smile.


    The Tian Du Divine Country was exactly the same as before.


    However, unlike the beginning, there was only him in this divine country now!


    Yang Chen manipulated the prohibition and soon arrived at Yu Ban¡¯s Heavenly Palace!


    Just now, he had already contacted Yu Ban and knew that he was in the Heavenly Palace.


    Unlike before, as the ruler of this secret realm, Yang Chen¡¯s visit to the Heavenly Palace did not require him to waste time challenging the Heavenly Palace again.


    ¡°Young Master!¡± Yu Ban looked at Yang Chen, his face surprised before he said, ¡°Young Master, have you reached the Origin Martial Realm?¡±


    ¡°Origin Martial Realm Third Layer.¡± Yang Chen didn¡¯t hide his cultivation level and said kindly, ¡°I¡¯ve been accumulating enough at the half-step Origin Martial Realm stage and finally succeeded in advancing to the Origin Martial Realm Third Layer in one breath after passing through the twentieth layer of the Trial Tower.¡±


    Yu Ban gently said, ¡°Congratulations, Young Master.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t just congratulate me, Elder Yu Ban. I have to ask you, with my current martial arts cultivation, what privileges can I unlock in the Tian Du Divine Country? Moreover, what treasures did the Emperor Senior leave for me based on my cultivation?¡±


    ¡°Young Master, you don¡¯t need to worry! If you don¡¯t ask, I¡¯ll definitely tell you these things.¡± Yu Ban stroked his beard, ¡°The essence of the Emperor¡¯s leaving the Tian Du Divine Country is to train you as his only heir. Moreover, the training route is carefully considered by him.¡±


    Yang Chen silently nodded.


    Yu Ban slowly said, ¡°Let¡¯s not talk about anything else. The royal family¡¯s training of geniuses should be the most extravagant. But the things the Emperor left for you may not be worse than those left for the geniuses of the royal family.¡±


    ¡°Oh?¡± Yang Chen blinked.


    Even though the Tiandu Emperor was powerful, he couldn¡¯t be stronger than the royal family.


    But the other party had the confidence to say that what was left for him was not worse than what was left for those geniuses of the royal family?


    ¡°Young Master, think about it. No matter how rich the royal family is, they have many geniuses under their command. The Emperor¡¯s wealth in his lifetime is all on you.¡± Yu Ban spoke kindly. ¡°Just to give an example, when you reached the Origin Martial Realm, these items were left for you by the Emperor. They were specifically prepared for you.¡±

 Chapter 517 - Chapter 517: Chapter 514: Beast Servant Palace_1

    Chapter 517: Chapter 514: Beast Servant Palace_1


    As Yu Ban spoke, a large pile of treasures appeared in Yang Chen¡¯s line of sight. When he saw these treasures, Yang Chen took a slight breath.


    He looked at them one by one and quickly noticed the most eye-catching Array Plate among these treasures.


    He was quite familiar with this Array Plate, which was the same size as other Array Plates and could be held in one hand. However, it was different from ordinary Array Plates in other aspects. In the center of the plate, there were four stone generals wearing armor and holding sharp swords, looking very imposing.


    If one didn¡¯t observe carefully, they wouldn¡¯t find anything unusual about these four stone generals. But with a closer look, one could notice that their rock-like bodies emitted a faint aura.


    This aura was not to be underestimated, as it seemed that the four stone generals could unleash astonishing power at any time.


    Ordinary Array Plates did not have such peculiar things.


    This was the reason why Yang Chen noticed the Array Plate at first glance. Holding the Array Plate, he curiously looked at Yu Ban and asked, ¡°Elder Yu Ban, what is this Array Plate for?¡±


    Yu Ban said with a smile, ¡°Young Master, your eyesight is indeed good. This Array Plate is the most powerful treasure left by the Great Emperor for you at this stage. It can be said that the value of all the other treasures combined is not as high as this one.¡± Yu Ban spoke with great seriousness.


    Yang Chen blinked his eyes, ¡°Oh, what is the function of this Array Plate?¡±


    ¡°During the Great Emperor¡¯s lifetime, he once encountered four Life Stones. Young Master, you know what these Life Stones are, right?¡± Yu Ban said.


    Yang Chen was stunned for a moment, the mention of Life Stones making him think of a certain possibility.


    What is this Life Stone?


    In this vast world, there are countless wonders, and people generally think that plants and stones are lifeless. However, in this peculiar world, plants and stones might not be truly lifeless. Just like these Life Stones, they are a kind of stone with life in them.


    Life Stones are simple and honest in nature, with little wisdom and spirituality, and do not know the way of cultivation.


    However, Life Stones have an amazing feature ¨C their defense is very strong.


    But the growth cycle of Life Stones is really too slow. Hence, many people who encounter them usually kill them in advance and use them as materials for alchemy and artifact refining. There¡¯s no choice; no one can wait for the growth of a Life Stone. This also makes Life Stones rare, and their usefulness is nearly extinct.


    Unexpectedly, he encountered Life Stones here¡­


    ¡°This stone general, is it evolved from the Life Stone?¡± Yang Chen was horrified.


    ¡°That¡¯s right. Others can¡¯t wait for the growth of Life Stones. However, when the Great Emperor encountered these Life Stones, he had a brilliant idea. He asked a formation master to create an Array Plate, and then sealed the Life Stones in it. In this way, the Life Stones could go through their growth cycle peacefully and merge with the Array Plate. Anyway, the stones couldn¡¯t feel loneliness, so after many years of accumulation, these four Life Stones evolved into this form.¡±


    Yu Ban couldn¡¯t help but praise, ¡°However, the growth cycle of Life Stones is indeed frightfully long. Even a thousand years is just enough for them to grow into their juvenile stage.¡±


    ¡°This form is still just a juvenile stage?¡± Yang Chen¡¯s eyes widened.


    ¡°What did you think? It¡¯s said that the Life Stone is the king among stones, and after maturity, it can summon the power of all the stones in the world. When it reaches that stage, it¡¯s truly powerful. However, it¡¯s a pity that humans can¡¯t wait that long. I guess even the time that human beings have existed so far may not be enough to support the time consumed by a Life Stone to grow into maturity.¡±


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but laugh. He looked at the Array Plate and asked curiously, ¡°Then, Elder Yu Ban, what is the actual function of this Array Plate?¡±


    ¡°Quite simply, it¡¯s for self-defense. These four Life Stones have completely merged with the Array Plate, and you can control both the Array Plate and them, which have almost no wisdom and spirituality. Just treat these Life Stones as ordinary stones.¡±


    As Yu Ban spoke, he pointed at the Array Plate.


    Yang Chen rubbed his brows, ¡°For self-defense? Elder Yu Ban, can you be more specific, please?¡±


    ¡°Young Master, don¡¯t be impatient. I said this Array Plate is valuable, and I wouldn¡¯t deceive you,¡± Yu Ban said gently, ¡°Once this Array Plate is used, the four Life Stones will form a defense to protect you. This protective force can even withstand the attacks of True Martial Realm masters, allowing you to avoid danger.¡±


    ¡°Withstand attacks from True Martial Realm masters?¡± Yang Chen was taken aback.


    Yu Ban solemnly said, ¡°This is the treasure left by the Great Emperor for you at this stage, which is like an additional protective magic treasure for you. However, it¡¯s a pity that the lifespan of these stone generals is still too short, and a mere thousand years is barely enough to withstand the attacks of the True Martial Realm.¡±


    Yang Chen was actually quite satisfied.


    Withstanding True Martial Realm attacks.


    Jokingly, with this treasure, at least half of the people in North Mountain County who could kill him would be reduced.


    The Tiandu Emperor was indeed considering for him, his successor.


    ¡°It¡¯s a pity that there¡¯s no chance to thank the Tiandu Emperor again,¡± Yang Chen sighed heavily, feeling a little saddened.


    He certainly wouldn¡¯t let go of such a valuable Array Plate and directly put it into his pocket.


    After putting away the treasure, Yang Chen began to look at the other treasures.


    Most of these other treasures were Spirit Weapons or other items, and even Supreme-Level Spiritual Instruments, which were very valuable. But for Yang Chen, they were not of great value. It¡¯s not that he looked down on these Supreme-Level Spiritual Instruments, but with his current means, these Spiritual Instruments were just icing on the cake.


    The Tiandu Emperor was not stingy, but¡­


    Normal Origin Martial Realm practitioners who use these Supreme-Level Spiritual Instruments are already good enough. If those at the Origin Martial Realm use Xuan Tian treasures from the start, it¡¯s almost the same as seeking death.


    With this thought, Yang Chen turned to Yu Ban who was next to him, ¡°Elder Yu Ban, with my current cultivation level, what kind of treasures can I use and where else can I go in the Tiandu Divine Country? Please tell me in detail.¡±


    Of course, Yu Ban would not hide anything and told Yang Chen in detail about the places he could go to now and the treasures he could allocate without any omissions.


    After listening to these explanations, Yang Chen was somewhat distressed.


    Because many of the treasures he could allocate now offered little benefit to his current Martial Arts Cultivation.


    For example, those materials were actually good, but the elixirs that could be refined from them did not offer much gain for his current cultivation. It seemed that the Tiandu Emperor intentionally wanted him to take one step at a time and didn¡¯t plan to give him treasures beyond his Origin Martial Realm essence during this stage.


    However, there were some unexpected surprises.


    ¡°There¡¯s a Beast Servant Palace where I can get those demonic beasts for practice? I can check that out,¡± Yang Chen revealed a smile as he listened to Yu Ban¡¯s words.

 Chapter 518 - Chapter 518: Chapter 515: Refining the Divine Body_1

    Chapter 518: Chapter 515: Refining the Divine Body_1


    What is this Beast Enslavement Hall?


    Yang Chen was overjoyed when he heard Yu Ban¡¯s detailed explanation. It was the place where the Tiandu Emperor used to enslave demonic beasts.


    Indeed, it was a pleasant surprise because there were not only joys but also shocks. According to Yu Ban, the Beast Enslavement Hall housed demonic beasts ranging from the Spirit Martial Realm to the Heaven Martial Realm, all of which were captured by the Tiandu Emperor and left here to help future generations.


    For example, helping with training would be a significant aid.


    ¡°The Emperor intended to leave the Beast Enslavement Hall for these demonic beasts to help his inheritors practice. Young Master, if you need it, I can find any demonic beast of any cultivation level for you. With me personally watching, I can control the prohibition at any time to let you out. You can rest assured that these evil creatures won¡¯t hurt you.¡± Yu Ban grinned.


    He had also followed the Tiandu Emperor and experienced the war between demonic beasts and humans back then, so he naturally held no good feelings towards them and constantly referred to them as evil creatures.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t have a one-sided opinion about demonic beasts. At least the Black Mountain Black Bear and Golden Claw Python had been loyal to him, so he had no reason to reject them.


    Thinking of the Black Mountain Black Bear and Golden Claw Python, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°Elder Yu Ban, how are my bear brothers and demonic python brother doing? Let them out and let me have a look.¡±


    ¡°Oh? That won¡¯t do. The Black Mountain Black Bear brothers were recently disciplined by me, and they are now in the best stage of cultivation. As for your Golden Claw Python, it is still refining those demonic corpses and is in a crucial level. I am afraid it will take a few more days for it to come out.¡± Yu Ban said.


    Yang Chen was taken aback, ¡°Elder Yu Ban, you disciplined those silly bears?¡±


    ¡°Hehe, Young Master, you don¡¯t have to worry about my methods. I have dealt with demonic beasts for countless years, and I understand them well. Rest assured, once they go through my hands, these two silly bears will surely be reborn.¡± Yu Ban mysteriously did not explain the situation, only giving Yang Chen a hint.


    Yang Chen was itching to know, but since Yu Ban didn¡¯t say anything, he didn¡¯t know how to ask. He sighed, ¡°Alright then, Elder Yu Ban, please lead me to the Beast Enslavement Hall.¡±


    ¡°Yes, Young Master.¡± Yu Ban waved his hand, and in an instant, they were inside the Beast Enslavement Hall.


    Of course, there were no demonic beasts in the main hall of the Beast Enslavement Hall.


    The demonic beasts were kept in other places within the hall.


    Yu Ban asked kindly, ¡°Young Master, what level of demonic beast would you like to challenge?¡±


    ¡°Hmm¡­ let¡¯s try one at the third layer of the Origin Martial Realm first.¡± Yang Chen said.


    ¡°Yes, Young Master!¡± Yu Ban beckoned and controlled the prohibition.


    Yang Chen blinked and found his surroundings had changed. Yu Ban was still by his side, but a massive, pitch-black eagle appeared a dozen feet away in front of him.


    This giant eagle flapped its wings, its eyes locked onto Yang Chen.


    ¡°Young Master, be careful. This is the Long Sickness Eagle. Its speed is unparalleled, and its claws are incredibly sharp. Its every strike is lethal.¡± Yu Ban warned.


    ¡°I understand.¡± Yang Chen didn¡¯t feel any pressure and was quite interested in the giant eagle.


    The giant eagle spoke in the language of beasts, ¡°A human? It¡¯s been a long time since I¡¯ve seen a human. It seems you are here for training by the old thief, Tiandu. Well, in that case, I¡¯ll take your life!¡±


    With that, the giant eagle instantly rushed towards Yang Chen.


    Yu Ban didn¡¯t lie; the Long Sickness Eagle¡¯s speed was indeed fast, and it was aiming to kill with every move. It raised its claws and instantly pounced on Yang Chen.


    For the Long Sickness Eagle, speed was its strength.


    It thought that Yang Chen couldn¡¯t react to its speed.


    But soon, it found out.


    It was wrong.


    The moment the eagle made its move, not only did Yang Chen react, but he also dodged it.Yang Chen shook his head, raising his fingers and spoke in beast language, ¡°Not fast enough.¡±


    Chang Ji Ying became furious.


    This human was actually teasing it!


    With an instantaneous screech, its eagle eyes filled with blood, and it rushed towards Yang Chen once more.


    Yang Chen still dodged very quickly.


    Yu Ban watched and wondered what Yang Chen was planning to do. It seemed like he was clearly playing with Chang Ji Ying.


    Although it looked amusing, Yu Ban also understood Yang Chen¡¯s strength. Though both were at the Origin Martial Realm Third Layer, it was usually demonic beasts who toyed with humans. But Yang Chen? He played with Chang Ji Ying as if it were in the palm of his hand.


    If it were Chang Ji Ying, it would even be considering suicide.


    ¡°Hmm? Young Master, be careful!¡± Yu Ban cried suddenly.


    Chang Ji Ying¡¯s claws struck down suddenly, and Yang Chen seemed unable to dodge. Following that, with a swish, Yang Chen¡¯s clothes were torn, and blood gushed from the wound, spurting out.


    Chang Ji Ying screeched triumphantly, ¡°Humans, aren¡¯t you arrogant? Aren¡¯t you overconfident?¡±


    ¡°Not bad, Chang Ji Ying, you¡¯re doing well. Keep going like this.¡± Yang Chen smirked.


    Hearing Yang Chen still mocking, Chang Ji Ying opened its beak and let out an angry screech once more, wanting to kill this human before it and making efforts to do so. However, it found it very difficult to harm Yang Chen.


    No, to be precise, it was tough for it to inflict a fatal injury on Yang Chen.


    For Chang Ji Ying, this was not acceptable. When it attacked, it was supposed to cause fatal wounds. It knew where the vital parts of ten thousand species lay as it was born to deliver fatal blows to others!


    Though it did injure Yang Chen, the injuries were trivial. Not only did Yang Chen show no signs of discomfort, but he also seemed quite happy. He seemed to enjoy fighting with it and even encouraged it to attack him!


    This was humiliating.


    Since when had demonic beasts been toyed with like this by humans?


    Chang Ji Ying became even angrier, as if a ball of fire was burning in its heart.


    Yu Ban finally figured out the trick by now.


    ¡°Young Master is practicing Body Refinement Technique?¡± Yu Ban murmured. He could tell that Yang Chen¡¯s injuries were healing unusually quickly. As soon as Chang Ji Ying wounded him, the wounds healed fast.


    Moreover, Yang Chen deliberately let Chang Ji Ying injure him, but he dodged its fatal attacks every time.


    As this continued, Yang Chen¡¯s defensive abilities seemed to improve increasingly. Initially, Chang Ji Ying could leave a deep wound on Yang Chen¡¯s body, but after several attempts, the wound became shallower and shallower.


    Of course, it was not because Chang Ji Ying got exhausted; it was clear that Yang Chen¡¯s physique had grown stronger.


    Yu Ban was right.


    Yang Chen was indeed tempering his body.


    What he practiced was none other than the Tai Chu Divine Body!


    This Tai Chu Divine Body was something he had practiced when he first entered the Body Refining Realm. Later on, when he reached the Spirit Martial Realm, he hadn¡¯t practiced the Tai Chu Divine Body much. But that didn¡¯t mean he had forgotten it. He was fully aware of the importance of the Tai Chu Divine Body as a body-refining method for him.

 Chapter 519 - Chapter 519: Chapter 516: The True Essence of Enslaving Demonic Beasts_1

    Chapter 519: Chapter 516: The True Essence of Enslaving Demonic Beasts_1


    Generally, there are three methods to cultivate the Tai Chu Divine Body.


    First, is to temper one¡¯s body under different degrees of injury, gradually making it stronger. However, this method is quite risky, and many cultivators will not choose this method to train their Body Cultivation. Just like Yang Chen, his bold move to fight with Long Speedy Eagle.


    If it were someone without confidence, even a slight mistake could lead to death. Without life, there is no need to mention cultivation.


    Second, is to use the blood of different strengths demonic beasts, like the Black Mountain Black Bear and so on. Unfortunately, Yang Chen had already used the blood of the Black Mountain Black Bear once to refine his body, and the effect would not be significant for the second time.


    Third, is to use various materials, like when he used the Medicinal Bath, to merge the materials into his body, tempering his body and achieving the purpose of refining his body. As a result, the realm of Tai Chu Divine Body would become stronger and stronger.


    As the Tai Chu Divine Body is called the Divine Body, its strength lies in that once perfected, it can even possess the power to dominate even over Innate Divine Bodies, or even surpass them!


    The reason he did not cultivate Tai Chu Divine Body in the Spirit Martial Realm was that it was too difficult to refine and improve the realm of Tai Chu Divine Body.


    The first two methods were not feasible in the Spirit Martial Realm, and the third one, although the materials seemed simple, the materials needed were quite challenging to provide when he was in the Spirit Martial Realm.


    Even now that he has reached the Origin Martial Realm, the demand for materials is still very high.


    At least for now, Yang Chen¡¯s available resources in Tiandu Divine Country are not enough to support the improvement of the Tai Chu Divine Body Realm. However, he can at least help somewhat with the rest; the rest is up to him.


    With this thought, Yang Chen looked at the Long Speedy Eagle.


    At this moment, Long Speedy Eagle seemed to have noticed something, regained consciousness, looked coldly at Yang Chen, and opened its beak to screech, ¡°Human, you did it on purpose!¡±


    Yang Chen grinned and spoke in the beast language, ¡°Big bird, you¡¯re not as stupid as I thought!¡±


    Long Speedy Eagle stared deeply at Yang Chen, ¡°Human, using me as your training target makes me angry and humiliated. But, I admit that I cannot do anything to you. Of course, I will not help humans increase their strength, so just kill me!¡±


    Long Speedy Eagle knew that it wouldn¡¯t be difficult for Yang Chen to kill it.


    Just now, the man completely played with it like a pet, which showed that the opponent¡¯s strength was not something it could handle.


    Yang Chen crossed his arms behind his back and slowly said, ¡°Kill you? No need, Long Speedy Eagle, killing you would do me no good. So, see you.¡±


    After saying this, Yang Chen briefly greeted Yu Ban.


    Yu Ban manipulated the prohibition, and the surrounding space changed, and the two returned to the Beast Servant Palace.


    Watching Yang Chen¡¯s relaxed expression, Yu Ban looked worried and asked, ¡°Young Master, that was¡­¡±


    Yang Chen smiled faintly, understanding Yu Ban¡¯s thoughts, ¡°Elder Yu Ban is curious why I didn¡¯t kill Long Speedy Eagle?¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Yu Ban despised demonic beasts like enemies. If it were those who were neutral or had a good impression of humans, it would be another matter. However, it was clear that Long Speedy Eagle had been captured by Tiandu Emperor and had killed countless human lives. It was meant to be killed by humans in later generations.


    Yang Chen, however, chose to show mercy.


    Yang Chen clicked his tongue and said, ¡°Elder Yu Ban, as I just said, what good would it do me to kill it? I don¡¯t lack the corpses of Third Layer Spirit Martial Realm demonic beasts, so there¡¯s no need for me to do something meaningless.¡±


    ¡°So what does the Young Master mean¡­¡± Yu Ban asked curiously.


    ¡°I think the Tiandu Emperor left this Beast Servant Palace, not to train future generations by killing these demonic beasts. The key lies in the word ¡°servant¡±!¡±, Yang Chen said.


    Yu Ban was startled, his disbelief showing as he asked, ¡°Beast Servant Palace, Beast Servant Palace¡­ Young Master, do you mean that the Tiandu Emperor left this Beast Servant Palace to enslave these demonic beasts?¡±


    ¡°Otherwise, what does Elder Yu Ban think? Killing these demonic beasts can only give a temporary relief. Tiandu Emperor kept them locked up for more than a thousand years. Although they are still alive, their vigor has worn off. So, even if they still harbor hatred towards humans, it can¡¯t be the same as it was a thousand years ago. Simply put, time can change many things, even make them accept the humiliation of being enslaved by humans,¡± Yang Chen said.


    As Yu Ban listened, it couldn¡¯t be said that he was not shocked.


    How did he not realize the Tiandu Emperor¡¯s deep meaning to be this?


    He hated demonic beasts too much but hadn¡¯t thought about it in the true sense


    Beast Servant Palace, Beast Servant Palace.


    Tiandu Emperor seemed to leave the Beast Servant Palace for future generations to train, but in fact, the name of this palace already represented everything.


    Yang Chen was right; time can change many things.


    These demonic beasts are living beings and have spirituality. If you enslave these demonic beasts a thousand years ago, they would rather die than agree to such an unreasonable request. However, after a thousand years, that may not be the case.


    After being locked up for a thousand years, these demonic beasts feel lonely, isolated, bored, and even desperate.


    At this point, if you choose to enslave them¡­


    Yu Ban felt that this might be the Tiandu Emperor¡¯s real intention. But he didn¡¯t dare to believe it, astonished, he said, ¡°Young Master, if this is true, it¡¯s unbelievable¡­ Can so many demonic beasts really be enslaved?¡±


    There are too many demonic beasts.


    From ordinary low-level demonic beasts to high-level, there are countless and unimaginable! ¡®


    Can so many demonic beasts be enslaved?


    Yang Chen, walking ahead, grinned, ¡°Elder Yu Ban, there are many demonic beasts, but we can take it slow. There¡¯s no need to rush. This massive project can¡¯t be completed in one or two days anyway.¡±


    ¡°So, Young Master¡¯s idea is to take it one by one?¡± Yu Ban asked curiously.


    ¡°Yes, that¡¯s it,¡± Yang Chen said. ¡°Actually, I initially wanted to enslave Long Speedy Eagle first, but unfortunately, it is still stubborn. It seems that a thousand years haven¡¯t tamed it. In that case, let¡¯s keep it locked up for some more time. There are many varieties of demonic beasts, and we can completely enslave other demonic beasts!¡±


    ¡°Young Master, that¡¯s brilliant!¡± Yu Ban became more and more delighted, ¡°Then, when shall we implement the enslavement plan?¡±


    Yang Chen smiled slightly, ¡°Elder Yu Ban, this matter cannot be rushed. Let me straighten out my thoughts first. Right now, could you help me prepare some materials? Then I¡¯ll go check on Rainbow and the others.¡±

 Chapter 520 - Chapter 520: Chapter 517: Slave Restriction_1

    Chapter 520: Chapter 517: Slave Restriction_1


    He would not show mercy to these demonic beasts of the Beast Servant Palace.


    These demonic beasts belonged to the Demon Beast Clan, which had committed countless crimes by killing numerous humans back in the day. Their sins were unforgivable. Even though a thousand years had passed, many of them still held grudges, so even if they were released, they had to be enslaved first. Otherwise, no one could guarantee that these demonic beasts wouldn¡¯t harbor resentment against the Tiandu Emperor!


    However, for his fellow demonic beast companions, like the Fishpeople Tribe and the Black Mountain Black Bear, he treated them as partners, because he knew they considered him the same way.


    In this manner, Yang Chen handed over the body cultivation materials he needed to Yu Ban, who knew what he required. Yu Ban prepared the materials and handed them over to Yang Chen.


    In the blink of an eye, Yang Chen arrived at the Fishpeople Tribe¡¯s location.


    These mermaid girls gathered here to study the Way of Forbidden Methods.


    When Yang Chen arrived, he saw the mermaid girls writing and drawing in the void. Those densely packed characters floated around, making Yang Chen dizzy. Although he couldn¡¯t understand those characters, he knew they were essential components of forbidden methods.


    ¡°Young Master!¡± The mermaid girls quickly noticed Yang Chen¡¯s arrival.


    Yang Chen looked at the mermaid girls and asked joyfully, ¡°How are your studies going?¡±


    ¡°Young Master, the Way of Forbidden Methods created by Elder Yu Ban is truly profound. We¡¯ve been studying day and night, and Elder Yu Ban¡¯s insights have shown us a whole new world,¡± exclaimed Rainbow.


    These fishpeople enjoyed learning the most.


    This was why they had such a rich heritage of memories ¨C each generation accumulated vast amounts of knowledge that was passed down. It was hard to imagine how much knowledge they had accrued.


    Moreover, Yu Ban¡¯s Way of Forbidden Methods was indeed profound, allowing them to fully immerse themselves in their studies with great pleasure.


    ¡°This is my new achievement!¡±


    ¡°And mine too!¡±


    In an instant, the mermaid girls began to joyfully exclaim their accomplishments.


    Yang Chen asked the mermaid girls about their wellbeing and gathered some information before leaving.


    Though the mermaid girls¡¯ studies were fruitful, their stay was too short. To master the Way of Forbidden Methods, it would take more than just a day. Therefore, Yang Chen didn¡¯t want to disturb them any longer and returned to the Beast Servant Palace.


    Upon returning, Yang Chen naturally thought about controlling these stubborn demonic beasts.


    ¡°Young Master, since you¡¯ve come back, do you have any ideas about enslaving these demonic beasts?¡± Yu Ban asked.


    Yang Chen paced back and forth before answering thoughtfully, ¡°Elder Yu Ban, what are the general methods to enslave someone and make them completely obedient?¡±


    Hearing Yang Chen, Yu Ban explained without any omissions, ¡°There are generally three methods. The first is to use a cultivation method to destroy a person¡¯s soul, making them obey. However, this method is too vicious. It¡¯s been forbidden for countless years, so it¡¯s not available anymore.¡±


    ¡°The second method is soul enslavement, which wears down an enemy¡¯s soul with a powerful soul. It¡¯s similar to the first method, as both reduce the enemy¡¯s consciousness until they can¡¯t resist and are forced into subservience. The downside of this method is that the enslaver¡¯s Divine Soul Realm must be much stronger than the enslaved, and the process is very lengthy. So, few people choose this method of enslavement!¡±


    Yang Chen nodded as he had heard of these two methods before. They were the most common but not very feasible.


    Simply put, the first method was useless since the cultivation technique was long gone, and even if it still existed, there was no point in enslaving an empty shell after destroying a person¡¯s soul.


    As for the second method, it was even more pointless. It could only work if the difference in Divine Soul Realm was significant. So, what was the point in him, an Origin Martial Realm cultivator, enslaving someone from the Spirit Martial Realm?


    Yang Chen asked curiously, ¡°So, Elder Yu Ban, what is the third method?¡±


    When it came to enslavement methods, Yang Chen knew many of them.


    Even without Yu Ban, he would have ideas about how to enslave them.


    However, the enslavement method had to be reliable and convenient. In these aspects, he certainly couldn¡¯t compare to the experienced Yu Ban.


    Yu Ban sighed, ¡°Young Master, the third method is related to this old man.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Yu Ban secretly chuckled. It seemed that as Yang Chen said, the Tiandu Emperor left the Beast Servant Palace so people of later generations could control and enslave these demonic beasts.


    Otherwise, what would be the purpose of his existence?


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t understand and asked, ¡°What do you mean, Elder Yu Ban?¡±


    ¡°The third method is Restriction Slavery, using special prohibitions with the person¡¯s consent. The slave restriction is planted in the person¡¯s brain. After that, if the recipient of the slave restriction even has a tiny thought of harming their master, they will be immediately killed by the Slave Restriction,¡± explained Yu Ban as he stroked his beard.


    Upon hearing this, Yang Chen suddenly remembered.


    Right, how could he forget about the Way of Forbidden Methods?


    Yu Ban, a master of prohibitions, was right in front of him, and yet he had overlooked that aspect.


    It wasn¡¯t his fault since the creation of a slave restriction was extremely difficult. Ordinary prohibition masters wouldn¡¯t be able to complete such a daunting task, let alone consider it.


    But what about Yu Ban¡­


    Thinking of this, Yang Chen asked, ¡°Elder Yu Ban, about the slave restriction¡­¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Young Master. Since I dared to mention it, I can definitely accomplish it. However, slave restriction has its drawbacks, which I mentioned before. It¡¯s tough to make it work if the other party doesn¡¯t agree. So to plant a slave restriction, first, the demonic beasts have to willingly accept it!¡± said Yu Ban.


    Yang Chen laughed heartily, ¡°In theory, making these demonic beasts willingly accept is not easy. But nothing is absolute. I don¡¯t believe that after being trapped for a thousand years, they can still endure loneliness! Elder Yu Ban, give me the information on these demonic beasts, and I¡¯ll start by talking to a few of them!¡±


    ¡°No problem, Young Master!¡± Yu Ban hurriedly provided the information on the demonic beasts to Yang Chen.


    Yang Chen quickly immersed himself in his task.

 Chapter 521 - Chapter 521: Chapter 518: If I Say You Die, Then You Die_1

    Chapter 521: Chapter 518: If I Say You Die, Then You Die_1


    While going to meet the Rainbow Fish People, he had already mentally simulated a rough plan for enslaving demonic beasts. Now that he had interacted with Yu Ban, his plan became more concrete. All that was left was to compare the information of these demonic beasts and see which one was easier to tackle.


    ¡°Both the Shark Barbarian and the Long Sickness Eagle are difficult bones to gnaw on. Young Master, if you really want to enslave them, it is better not to focus your efforts on them,¡± Yu Ban analyzed for Yang Chen.


    Yang Chen looked at the information and asked, ¡°Elder Yu Ban, in your understanding, which demon beast clans are comparatively easier to deal with?¡±


    ¡°Easier to deal with? Naturally, it would be the branches of the Demon Monkey race, such as the Long-Armed Ape, as well as the Hole Mouse race, and so on¡­¡± Yu Ban quickly listed several clans.


    Listening to Yu Ban¡¯s explanation, Yang Chen stroked his chin, lost in thought: ¡°The Hole Mouse race has a strong ability to reproduce. Even though they have been imprisoned by Emperor Senior for a thousand years, it is difficult to make them feel lonely. The most resistant to the passage of time are the Hole Mice, their ability to survive is too strong in all aspects. Although they are cunning, enslaving them is worth it.¡±


    ¡°What do you think of the Long-Armed Ape race, Young Master?¡± Yu Ban asked curiously.


    Yang Chen pondered for a moment, then decisively said: ¡°The Long-Armed Ape race is definitely worth a try. The Demon Monkey race has always been known for being clever. Clever creatures generally can¡¯t stand loneliness and don¡¯t hold up well against the test of time! In these thousand years, there must be many Long-Armed Apes who couldn¡¯t bear the loneliness!¡±


    ¡°Young Master is right, you can try using the Long-Armed Ape race as a test!¡± Yu Ban said.


    Yang Chen laughed: ¡°Elder, please find me a Long-Armed Ape of similar strength to me. I¡¯ll test its limits. As for the matter of the slave restriction¡­¡±


    ¡°Young Master, I¡¯ve made a few slave restrictions before. Although they aren¡¯t many, I¡¯ll make more later.¡± Yu Ban beckoned, and a slave restriction appeared in Yang Chen¡¯s hand.


    Looking at the glowing text and the dense runes, Yang Chen could feel the depth and breadth of the slave restriction. It was difficult to analyze, and he couldn¡¯t help but exclaim, ¡°Elder Yu Ban, you have truly turned the Way of Forbidden Methods into an art in your hands.¡±


    Looking at this restriction, it was like looking at the vast sea of stars.


    Yu Ban stroked his beard, ¡°That¡¯s the pursuit of us old fellows like myself. Now that Young Master has taken the Way of Forbidden Methods, I will send you on your way.¡±


    ¡°No problem, Elder Yu Ban, please do.¡±


    As soon as the words fell, he manipulated the restriction.


    In the blink of an eye, Yang Chen appeared in another space,


    This space transfer was the result of the Way of Forbidden Methods.


    Now there was a forest evolved from the Way of Forbidden Methods, which was not dense, and at a glance, you could see the Long-Armed Ape not far away.


    The Long-Armed Ape, true to its name, had extremely long arms.


    However, its size was much larger than that of ordinary Demon Monkeys, standing at a height of about one zhang (around 11 feet), with fierce fangs.


    When Yang Chen saw the Long-Armed Ape, the Long-Armed Ape also saw Yang Chen.


    ¡°Humans, haven¡¯t seen humans in many years!¡± The Long-Armed Ape roared in its beast language.


    Yang Chen watched the Long-Armed Ape calmly without speaking, just secretly taking in the ape¡¯s strength, which was on par with his own ¨C at the Origin Martial Realm Third Layer.


    Seeing that the Long-Armed Ape didn¡¯t immediately attack him with the same ferocity as the stubborn Long Sickness Eagle, Yang Chen knew that the Long-Armed Ape was much more cunning than the latter. This was what he needed.


    With this thought, Yang Chen directly opened up in the beast language, speaking calmly, ¡°Hello, Long-Armed Ape!¡±


    ¡°When I was captured by the Tiandu Emperor back then, he said that we would provide training for future generations of humans. Kid, are you one of those humans? However, your Martial Arts Cultivation is a bit too weak, only the Origin Martial Realm Third Layer. When did humans become so daring as to fight with us demonic beasts at the same rank?¡± The Long-Armed Ape pressed its powerful arms against the ground.


    Yang Chen laughed, hearing the Long-Armed Ape chat with him, ¡°What, Long-Armed Ape, don¡¯t you want to fight me?¡±


    ¡°Fight? Hmph, it¡¯s been over a thousand years since I¡¯ve seen a human, and there¡¯s no need to rush to kill. We can take it slow, that¡¯s where the fun is.¡± The Long-Armed Ape said eerily.


    Yang Chen noticed that as a demonic beast, the Long-Armed Ape still harbored hostility towards humans. He said without any concern, ¡°Long-Armed Ape, don¡¯t be so quick to reach a conclusion. A thousand years ago, you demonic beasts faced us humans, and immediately fought and killed. That was indeed during a time of war, but it is different now.¡±


    ¡°Now, you demonic beasts have been driven away by us humans, with the passage of a thousand years. Why should the Long-Armed Ape still maintain the same view as before, thinking that they must fight humans when they see them?¡±


    ¡°Kid, as demonic beasts and humans are different races, naturally they have to fight each other when they see each other. What are you trying to say?¡± The Long-Armed Ape said viciously.


    Although Yang Chen¡¯s words seemed unreasonable, the Long-Armed Ape was, after all, cunning and observant.


    It couldn¡¯t deny that Yang Chen was right in some aspects.


    Indeed, a thousand years had passed. In the past, they had no choice but to fight humans because they were threatened by the Demonic Beast Army. Now that a thousand years had passed, the demonic beast clans had already retreated. Why should the Long-Armed Apes continue to fight humans?


    However, the hatred of the past was still there, how could the Long-Armed Ape compromise so easily? Moreover, it was very curious about Yang Chen¡¯s ultimate goal.


    Yang Chen saw that the Long-Armed Ape held human contempt rather than the intense hostility of other demonic beasts.


    That was what he wanted to see.


    Yang Chen smiled warmly, amiably saying, ¡°Long-Armed Ape, do you want to stay here in this dark place for the rest of your life?¡±


    The Long-Armed Ape seemed to have been hit where it hurt, and it roared, ¡°Isn¡¯t it all because of that Tiandu old thief? If it weren¡¯t for him, how could I be trapped here? How could I be captured and imprisoned in such a place?¡±


    Seeing the Long-Armed Ape¡¯s emotions becoming irritable, Yang Chen wasn¡¯t surprised. He lazily said, ¡°Long-Armed Ape, you being trapped here is your own incompetence. It is natural for the Tiandu Emperor to capture you. But what I want to tell you is that the Tiandu Emperor who imprisoned you here for a thousand years has long been gone.¡±


    ¡°He¡¯s gone? No, then what are you?¡± The Long-Armed Ape stared at Yang Chen shrewdly.


    Yang Chen yawned, ¡°Isn¡¯t it difficult to guess? I am the successor of the Tiandu Emperor. Now, the entire Beast Servant Palace is under my control, and you are also under my control. Simply put, if I want you to live, you will live; if I want you to die, you will die. There are thousands of restrictions here, and I believe that none of the demonic beasts in this place can leave without my control.¡±

 Chapter 522 - Chapter 522: Chapter 519: The Beginning of Enslavement_1

    Chapter 522: Chapter 519: The Beginning of Enslavement_1


    Upon hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, the Long-Armed Ape could not deny his anger.


    Any creature, when hearing that its life is entirely in the hands of another, that a casual word could dictate its life and death, how can it will ever be happy.


    At this moment, the Long-Armed Ape glared maliciously at Yang Chen, forcibly suppressing its rage. It knew that Yang Chen was not bluffing, as he was too calm.


    ¡°However!¡±


    At this point, Yang Chen continued: ¡°I differ from the Great Emperor, Emperor Tiandu trapped you here, but I do not seek to imprison you here!¡±


    ¡°Human, just say what you want to say, our Long-Armed Ape clan has never been foolish,¡± the Long-Armed Ape barked.


    ¡°Simple. Submit to me,¡± Yang Chen replied without hesitation.


    The Long-Armed Ape, visibly angry, laughed out loud: ¡°Human, is this your idea of a joke? submit to you? How could our noble Long-Armed Ape clan possibly submit to you humans?¡±


    ¡°Long-Armed Ape clan, don¡¯t you think what you¡¯re saying is foolish?¡±


    Yang Chen responded lazily: ¡°If you wish to die, I can oblige you now. But clearly, I don¡¯t see the desire for death in your eyes. Your current attitude might seem arrogant and untamed. But in reality, it will only cause you more suffering.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯ve been trapped by Emperor Tiandu for a thousand years. I can do the same. A thousand years, or even two thousand, three thousand years, until your death. You will suffer and live in agony here, alone and desperate. Doesn¡¯t such a life seem unbearable?¡±


    As Yang Chen spoke, a sense of fear grew in the Long-Armed Ape¡¯s heart.


    Yang Chen was right.


    A thousand years¡­


    How had it survived this past thousand years?


    The pain was unbearable, the time close to breaking it.


    It didn¡¯t think it could survive another millennium!


    Would it have to live like this until its death?


    Yang Chen calmly said: ¡°Well, Long-Armed Ape, if you still want to live this way, let me know. I won¡¯t kill you, but I will leave right away!¡±


    ¡°Wait,¡± the desperate Long-Armed Ape shouted.


    A smile lifted at the corner of Yang Chen¡¯s mouth, indicating that the Long-Armed Ape had wavered.


    The Long-Armed Ape stared at Yang Chen, ¡°You can really control the whole Secret Realm¡¯s restrictions?¡±


    ¡°Certainly,¡± Yang Chen answered.


    ¡°What can you offer me if I submit to you?¡± asked the Long-Armed Ape.


    Yang Chen patiently replied: ¡°I can let you see the sunlight again, give you certain freedoms, and ensure that you no longer have to live this dreary existence.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s not enough,¡± the Long-Armed Ape snarled.


    ¡°Long-Armed Ape, it seems you¡¯ve misunderstood something. I¡¯m asking for your submission, not a partnership. If you feel humiliated, I¡¯m sorry, but you can refuse anytime. I need to make it clear that you don¡¯t have the right to negotiate with me. What I¡¯m offering you is a charity, not a deal. Understand?¡± Yang Chen answered impassively.


    He was not a merciless person.


    But these were Demon Beasts captured by Emperor Tiandu; he had no grounds to be lenient.


    Agitated, the Long-Armed Ape hadn¡¯t expected this level of caution from Yang Chen!


    It had thought that by negotiating further, it could take advantage of the young human. However, its notion was naive.


    It wanted to reject the offer, but the loneliness of the past thousand years¡­


    The Long-Armed Ape stared deeply into Yang Chen¡¯s eyes and said: ¡°I¡­ I am willing to submit!¡±


    ¡°Good, since you are willing to submit, let me implant this Slave Restriction in your being,¡± said Yang Chen.


    ¡°What, Slave Restriction?¡± The Long-Armed Ape gasped in shock.


    It had expected that Yang Chen would impose certain restrictions after its submission but hadn¡¯t anticipated that Yang Chen would use the Slave Restriction. They knew the horrifying extent of this method. Once it was established, there would never be any possibility of overturning its fate.


    Yang Chen had an unexpected counter in mind. If the countermeasure weren¡¯t too special, the Long-Armed Ape could make Yang Chen regret underestimating it.


    But now¡­


    Upon consideration, the Long-Armed Ape conceded.


    Could it really control its fate without the Slave Restriction from Yang? Could it really overturn its destiny?


    The Long-Armed Ape visibly scoffed at its own self-delusion and finally compromised: ¡°Alright, I agree!¡±


    When the Long-Armed Ape agreed, Yang Chen implanted the Slave Restriction in its head without further trouble. The Ape showed no resistance throughout the process. It knew that its methods would be useless once Yang had the power to manipulate these restrictions.


    After about the time it takes to brew a pot of tea, Yang Chen had successfully placed the Slave Restriction in the Long-Armed Ape¡¯s mind.


    The Long-Armed Ape looked limp and lifeless. It took a while to regain its senses, locking eyes with Yang Chen, and addressed him: ¡°Master!¡±


    ¡°You may call me Young Master,¡± said Yang Chen.


    He wasn¡¯t comfortable being addressed as ¡°Master¡±.


    The Long-Armed Ape dared not refuse and quickly responded: ¡°Young Master!¡±


    Having the restriction within its mind, it could feel the power of the limitation, the power of Yang Chen¡¯s blood within it. It couldn¡¯t entertain the slightest thought of rebellion against its new master, much less an attempt to harm him. Otherwise, the restriction would instantly kill it.


    This terrified the Long-Armed Ape. As it gazed at Yang Chen, all it could think about was finding a way to please him and gain benefits for itself.


    At this moment, Yang Chen observed the Long-Armed Ape¡¯s respectful and fearful demeanor, and nodded in satisfaction. He could feel the restriction¡¯s influence over the ape.


    Since that was the case, he could now deal with the second Demon Beast.


    After all, Yu Ban had made four Slave Restrictions in the past, meaning Yang Chen could use these to control four Demon Beasts.


    ¡°Long-Armed Ape, you are the first Demon Beast I¡¯ve subdued. I will treat you well. Soon, I will be dealing with the second Demon Beast. I hope you can comment and express your opinions. That way, I can favor you with more benefits in the future,¡± said Yang Chen calmly.

 Chapter 523 - Chapter 523: Chapter 520: Black-winged Dapeng’s Approval_1

    Chapter 523: Chapter 520: Black-winged Dapeng¡¯s Approval_1


    This was the reason why he wanted to enslave the first demonic beast as soon as possible. Once the first one was enslaved, the second one would be easy to deal with. Usually, when there was a leader in some matters, the second one would soon waver. He would release the enslaved Long-Armed Ape and have the other demonic beasts take a look. He believed that under the unstable state of their minds, those demonic beasts would easily compromise.


    Although the Long-Armed Ape was reluctant in his heart because this was a shameful matter, he dared not defy Yang Chen¡¯s intentions due to the slave restriction, and quickly agreed, ¡°Yes, Young Master!¡±


    So, Yang Chen led the Long-Armed Ape and began trying to convince the second demonic beast.


    With the experience from the first time and the cooperation of the Long-Armed Ape, the enslavement of the demonic beasts quickly saw results.


    The second one Yang Chen chose was the Fire-tailed Fox of the demon fox clan.


    The demon fox clan was said to be good at charming no matter if it comes to demonic beasts or humans. The Fire-tailed Fox was a relatively inferior species among the demon fox clan. However, there is no choice but to take it one step at a time since the journey of enslavement has just begun.


    At first, when enslaving the Fire-tailed Fox, it still had a lot of resistance, but as Yang Chen¡¯s words and the Long-Armed Ape¡¯s scolding went on, the two men worked together and achieved results.


    The Fire-tailed Fox quickly compromised and was eventually enslaved by Yang Chen.


    After being enslaved, the Fire-tailed Fox was much more active than the Long-Armed Ape, even transforming into a human with the intention of seducing Yang Chen. However, with what kind of mindset was Yang Chen? A simple scolding dispelled the Fire-tailed Fox¡¯s seductive thoughts.


    And so, after successively enslaving the Long-Armed Ape and the Fire-tailed Fox, the third target, surprisingly having a temper like the Long Sickness Eagle, was a stubborn one, and Yang Chen had to give up after trying both soft and hard approaches.


    But fortunately, the fourth target he chose was a wise demonic beast ¨C the Spiraling Golden Leopard, known for its speed and cunning. This time, Yang Chen didn¡¯t even have to say too much. The Long-Armed Ape and Fire-tailed Fox, eager to gain credit, persuaded the Spiraling Golden Leopard in just a few words.


    This made Yang Chen realize that it was easier for these demonic beasts to persuade other demonic beasts.


    As such, for the fourth target to be tamed, Yang Chen raised his expectations a little higher.


    ¡°The Black-winged Peng is the most inferior among the Great Peng clan. However, since they belong to the Great Peng clan, they should not be underestimated. The Great Peng clan is known for their speed, and I¡¯m currently lacking a mount. This Black-winged Peng is not as conspicuous as the Black Mountain Black Bear and the Golden Claw, and can be used.¡±


    With this in mind, Yang Chen said, ¡°Elder Yu Ban, let¡¯s choose this Black-winged Peng as the next enslavement target.¡±


    ¡°Yes, Young Master!¡±


    In the blink of an eye, the surrounding environment changed, and Yang Chen¡¯s eyes spotted the Black-winged Dapeng soaring in the sky.


    As Yang Chen had known beforehand, this Black-winged Dapeng had reached the Sixth Level of Origin Martial Realm, unlike the Long-Armed Ape and the other three demonic beasts, which were only at the Third Layer of the Origin Martial Realm.


    The Black-winged Dapeng also saw Yang Chen. When it noticed Yang Chen, its eyes showed a fierce expression and instantly descended from the sky.


    Yang Chen was not the least bit afraid. As the Black-winged Dapeng descended, the Long-Armed Ape, Fire-tailed Fox, and Spiraling Golden Leopard all stood in front of Yang Chen.


    This shocked the Black-winged Dapeng and it roared, ¡°Long-Armed Ape, Fire-tailed Fox, Spiraling Golden Leopard? What do you mean by standing in front of this human?¡±


    ¡°Brother Dapeng, why are you so anxious to attack this human? The reason we stand in front of this human is that we don¡¯t want to live in torment every day. Brother Dapeng, do you?¡± The Fire-tailed Fox transformed into a human with only a fiery red tail inserted in her buttocks, looking enchanting and captivating while speaking with the Black-winged Dapeng.


    The Black-winged Dapeng was huge, about a dozen feet in size, and its round eyes were extremely frightening.


    At this moment, the Black-winged Dapeng stared at the Fire-tailed Fox and shouted, ¡°What do you mean, you flirtatious fox?¡±


    The Fire-tailed Fox was not angry at being called a flirtatious fox, she giggled, ¡°Brother Dapeng, you¡¯ve been locked up here for a thousand years, do you want to be locked up for another thousand years? Now, this man can set you free.¡±


    ¡°What!¡±


    It would be false to say that the Black-winged Dapeng was not tempted.


    And then, the effect of the three of the Long-Armed Ape came into play.


    The three of them persuaded the Black-winged Dapeng, who initially had hostility towards Yang Chen, to look at him and no longer be so fierce.


    About half an hour later, the Fire-tailed Fox asked, ¡°Brother Dapeng, have you thought about it?¡±


    With a pair of somewhat scary eyes, the Black-winged Dapeng looked at Yang Chen, then said, ¡°Human, you want to plant a slave restriction in my mind and make me your slave, that¡¯s fine. Indeed, I, Black-winged Dapeng, don¡¯t want to be wronged here for the rest of my life, but I have a condition.¡±


    Yang Chen casually glanced at the Black-winged Dapeng, and unlike the Long-Armed Ape and the other three demonic beasts, this one had the qualifications to negotiate.


    But Yang Chen didn¡¯t say that, ¡°Condition? Black-winged Dapeng, you don¡¯t seem to realize your position.¡±


    ¡°Humph.¡± The Black-winged Dapeng was not angry, ¡°Human, my condition is simple. If you want to enslave me, you must first possess the strength I can acknowledge. There¡¯s no way I¡¯d follow a weakling, even if it kills me.¡±


    ¡°Oh?¡±


    Hearing that the Black-winged Dapeng¡¯s condition was this, Yang Chen grinned, ¡°Alright, Black-winged Dapeng, I won¡¯t control these prohibitions, but only use my own strength to fight you. You can go all out. I¡¯ll let you see my strength.¡±


    Hearing this, the Black-winged Dapeng immediately let out a scream and rushed towards Yang Chen.


    Seeing the Black-winged Dapeng¡¯s actions, Yang Chen didn¡¯t say another word, waved his hand, and then gently pointed a finger towards the direction where the Black-winged Dapeng was flying.


    Just a single point, the Heavenly Thunder Origin power was fully revealed and exploded from his fingertips. A lightning chain appeared and surrounded the Black-winged Dapeng from all directions. In an instant, the Black-winged Dapeng was completely locked.


    The Black-winged Dapeng was startled and shuddered all over, wanting to break the lightning defense but quickly gave up the idea.


    While it could indeed break the lightning chains and it had only used part of its strength, when it looked at Yang Chen, it knew that the strength Yang Chen showed was just the tip of the iceberg.


    What it needed was to know the strength of the other party, not to defeat them.


    Yang Chen was only at the third layer of Origin Martial Realm, but with a simple casual move, he was able to trouble it, which was more than enough.


    At this thought, the Black-winged Dapeng said, ¡°Human, I admit it, come on!¡±

 Chapter 524 - Chapter 524: Chapter 521: The Number One Genius of North Mountain County_1

    Chapter 524: Chapter 521: The Number One Genius of North Mountain County_1


    Just like that, Yang Chen eventually succeeded in planting a Slave Restriction in the brain of the Black-winged Roc, successfully subduing his fourth demonic beast and acquiring four demonic beast slaves. These four demonic beast slaves were temporarily placed in the space of the Eight Extremities Flowing River, ready to be called on to help him at any time.


    After subduing these four demonic beasts, a long time had passed. At this point, the Black Mountain Black Bear and the Golden Claw Python had emerged from their training and cultivation states.


    This also allowed Yang Chen to see his three companions.


    Upon this encounter, Yang Chen was thoroughly shocked.


    Because, whether it was the two Black Mountain bear brothers or the Golden Claw Python, their Martial Arts Cultivation was completely different from the last time they had parted ways with him.


    The Martial Arts Cultivation of the three demonic beasts had made rapid progress.


    The promotion of the Golden Claw Python was not much, just from Origin Martial Realm First Layer to the Third Layer.


    However, the speed of the two Black Mountain bear brothers¡¯ promotions was astonishing, directly going from starting at the Spirit Martial Realm to the Origin Martial Realm First Layer!


    The rapid improvement made Yang Chen dumbfounded, looking at the two Black Mountain bear brothers and the Golden Claw Python, unable to stop laughing: ¡°Brother Jin, and you two silly bears, under Elder Yu Ban¡¯s help, you guys have improved quite quickly.¡±


    Golden Claw twisted its python body and said, ¡°Young Master, it¡¯s all thanks to those demonic beast corpses; otherwise, the improvement of our Demon Beast Clan wouldn¡¯t be so fast.¡±


    This was the most awkward part of demonic beasts.


    Although they had a long lifespan, their cultivation speed was far behind that of humans.


    Humans can improve their cultivation by a large realm in a hundred years, while it might take a thousand years for demonic beasts to reach the same level.


    What sets demonic beasts apart from humans is that they can devour the corpses of their own kind to raise their cultivation. Just like the Golden Claw Python, refining demonic beast corpses made its cultivation improve so quickly, directly going from the Origin Martial Realm First Layer to the Third Layer.


    It was the same for the two Black Mountain bear brothers.


    The two silly bears touched their heads foolishly: ¡°The old man was really good to us. Our strength surged rapidly after refining those corpses. And the old man also gave us some other training, boss, we¡¯re much better at fighting than before now.¡±


    Seeing the words of the two silly bears, Yang Chen grinned and then turned to Yu Ban: ¡°Elder Yu Ban, now that the two Black Mountain bear brothers and Brother Jin have improved so quickly, can they follow me out and venture together?¡±


    ¡°Yeah, Young Master, I want to follow you out quickly too.¡± Golden Claw said.


    ¡°Boss, we want to go out too.¡± The two Black Mountain bear brothers hurriedly spoke up.


    But at this time, Yu Ban shook his head and said, ¡°This is not possible. It¡¯s not time for you to follow the Young Master out yet.¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡±


    ¡°Yeah, old man, why can¡¯t we follow the boss out?¡±


    Yang Chen looked at the elder in front of him with a puzzled expression: ¡°Elder Yu Ban, what do you mean?¡±


    Yu Ban slowly explained: ¡°Young Master, it¡¯s not that I don¡¯t let these three demonic beasts go out with you, but it¡¯s better for them to continue their training for some more time. Right now, their training is only halfway through. After they finish under my guidance, you can rest assured that there will be a tremendous transformation in them.¡±


    At this moment, Yang Chen had no reason to doubt Yu Ban¡¯s thoughts.


    Yu Ban¡¯s understanding of demonic beasts was unmatched by anyone else, and he had seen the progress of the Black Mountain Black Bear and Golden Claw after training for a few days. Naturally, he didn¡¯t mind allowing Yu Ban to train them for a few more days.


    Thinking about this, Yang Chen gently looked at the three demonic beasts: ¡°Since Elder Yu Ban has spoken, you guys should stay here for a few more days. Don¡¯t worry, as soon as your training is over, I will come to pick you up.¡±


    ¡°That would be good.¡± Golden Claw had no objections.


    However, the two Black Mountain bear brothers were different; they were immature in their minds and felt very dissatisfied with Yu Ban¡¯s approach.


    Just like that, after meeting up with his three demonic beasts and understanding each other¡¯s situation, Yang Chen eventually bid farewell to Yu Ban and chose to leave.


    When they returned through the teleportation array, they were still inside the Feitian Peak of the Yuanshan Sect.


    As long as the spirituality of the Supreme Grade Spirit Stone is not exhausted, the teleportation array will not disappear. It could probably last for one month. Yang Chen calculated that he had spent almost a month in the Heavenly Capital Divine Country, just as the spirituality of the Supreme Grade Spirit Stone was almost exhausted, he chose to return.


    With the formation in place at Feitian Peak, he was not afraid of being discovered by anyone. Even if someone called for him, the Fishman Tribe could also enter the Heavenly Capital Divine Country through the teleportation array and inform him of the situation, allowing him to return immediately.


    Now that he looked around, there was no one with urgent matters waiting for him outside the sect¡¯s formation. However, there was a Voice Transmission Talisman, which was held by a fishman placed beforehand to guard the area, and handed to him.


    At this moment, Yang Chen held the Voice Transmission Talisman and asked, ¡°When was this Voice Transmission Talisman sent over?¡±


    ¡°Young Master, this Voice Transmission Talisman was delivered here half a month ago. I didn¡¯t disturb you because I saw that the person was not very anxious,¡± said the elder of the Fishman Tribe.


    Yang Chen nodded and, as he held the Voice Transmission Talisman, poured in his True Qi. Soon, the message inside it reached his ears.


    ¡°Yang Chen, by order of the Sect Leader, please find the Sect Leader as soon as you leave seclusion!¡±


    Hearing this, Yang Chen blinked, somewhat unsure of Mu Bai Sheng¡¯s intentions.


    However, now that he had returned, there was naturally no reason for him to stay within Feitian Peak. Knowing that M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng was looking for him, he immediately flashed out of Feitian Peak with a flash of his body.


    On his way to find M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng, many disciples showed respectful expressions when they saw him.


    ¡°It¡¯s the Young Sect Master!¡±


    ¡°Indeed, it¡¯s the Young Sect Master, quick look!¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ve been in Yuanshan Sect for so long, and this is the first time I¡¯ve seen the Young Sect Master. Just as the rumors say, the Young Sect Master is really handsome and elegant.¡±


    ¡°The Young Sect Master is not just good-looking, you know.¡±


    ¡°Haven¡¯t you heard? The number one genius of North Mountain County is none other than our Young Sect Master, Yang Chen. Now who doesn¡¯t know, who doesn¡¯t understand?¡±


    ¡°Yes, the number one genius of North Mountain County, Yang Chen!¡±


    Hearing these discussions, Yang Chen was slightly surprised.


    Unexpectedly, after returning from his trip to the Heavenly Capital Divine Country, he had directly become the number one genius of North Mountain County.


    ¡°This is interesting. Before, there was no clear definition of the number one genius in North Mountain County. It was always because Beishan Main City was holding back, and without a statement from Beishan Main City, no one could say exactly who the number one genius of North Mountain County was. Now, I suddenly have the title of the number one genius of North Mountain County on my head¡­¡±


    Yang Chen could see that Beishan Main City was trying to curry favor with him.


    This also made Yang Chen very pleased, knowing that Beishan Main City had finally realized that it was pointless to cause him minor troubles. It made no sense at all.

 Chapter 525 - Chapter 525: Chapter 522: Beishan Main City Requests Help_1

    Chapter 525: Chapter 522: Beishan Main City Requests Help_1


    He had no intention of causing trouble for Beishan Main City in the first place, and his target was always just the Canghai Sect. Since Beishan Main City now knows better than to give him a hard time, he naturally wouldn¡¯t try to pick a fight with them either.


    Just like that, Yang Chen made his way to the Sect Master Palace.


    The Sect Master Palace is where M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng rests. There are two elders guarding the front of the palace. When Yang Chen arrived, the two elders respectfully said, ¡°Young Sect Master, we¡¯ve been waiting for you. The Sect Master instructed us to let you in without reporting if you come. Young Sect Master, please.¡±


    Yang Chen nodded and politely responded, then entered the Sect Master Palace.


    Upon arriving at the Sect Master Palace, M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng naturally saw clearly. The moment Yang Chen stepped into the palace, M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng spoke kindly, ¡°Yang Chen, have you finished your retreat?¡±


    ¡°Yes, Sect Master.¡± Yang Chen replied respectfully.


    M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng waved his sleeves, ¡°Sit.¡±


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t bother with formalities and sat down directly.


    M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng slowly said, ¡°Yang Chen, do you know why I called you here?¡±


    Yang Chen shook his head, ¡°Please tell me, Sect Master.¡±


    ¡°This matter actually has Beishan Main City asking for our help. Haha.¡± M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng grinned, ¡°Do you know what¡¯s going on? During your retreat, people from Beishan Main City came to visit our Yuanshan Sect!¡±


    ¡°Oh? What¡¯s going on?¡± Yang Chen became more curious.


    People from Beishan Main City came to visit the Yuanshan Sect and seemed to need their help. It would be a lie to say it wasn¡¯t surprising.


    M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng calmly said, ¡°It¡¯s like this. This matter is related to the Black Dragon Sect!¡±


    ¡°Black Dragon Sect?¡± Yang Chen squinted his eyes slightly.


    When he heard the name ¡°Black Dragon Sect,¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but think of that Black Scorpion Envoy. Recalling how he almost died at the hands of the Black Scorpion Envoy last time, how could Yang Chen not hold a grudge? If it hadn¡¯t been for Mei Xiuying¡¯s timely intervention, he might have been forced into a desperate situation, having to reveal the secret of the Tiandu Divine Country.


    M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng could also tell that Yang Chen still held a grudge against the Black Scorpion Envoy. He said, ¡°Yes, this matter is indeed related to the Black Dragon Sect. Every ten years, the Sect Leader of the Black Dragon Sect, Black Dragon Venerable, would host a longevity banquet. This banquet would invite various major forces from the surrounding provinces to attend. In our North Mountain County, only Beishan Main City is barely qualified to attend. Our Yuanshan Sect, on the other hand, is a little inferior.¡±


    Speaking of this, M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng sighed slightly, apparently also feeling quite helpless about the situation.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t care too much about it, but was surprised when he heard about the banquet, ¡°Sect Master, since this has nothing to do with our Yuanshan Sect, what does Beishan Main City¡¯s attendance at the banquet have to do with us?¡±


    ¡°You listen to me. Do you think the Black Dragon Sect¡¯s invitation for various major forces to attend the banquet is just a simple feast? No one knows how many more years the Black Dragon Venerable can live, but with the banquet hosted once every ten years, it¡¯s estimated that he can host several more dozens of times.¡± M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng chuckled.


    Yang Chen listened and analyzed slowly, then said, ¡°This banquet doesn¡¯t seem that simple.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s right. Actually, everyone knows that the Black Dragon Sect is hosting this banquet, but their real intention is to demonstrate their strength. Therefore, every ten years when they host the banquet, the Black Dragon Sect will hold a competition, with young representatives from various forces participating.¡± M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng explained.


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°What were the results?¡±


    ¡°The results were naturally that the Black Dragon Sect won more than they lost, basically winning every time. Although the main city forces are not bad, the Black Dragon Sect is, after all, a Supreme Sect, and the geniuses they cultivate, as well as the geniuses they¡¯ve recruited, are all extraordinary.¡±


    M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng couldn¡¯t help but sigh, ¡°The intention of the Black Dragon Sect is just that, using the opportunity of the banquet to tell the surrounding major forces that they are the king of the area, and the others should stand aside.¡±


    ¡°So, the other forces can¡¯t refuse?¡± Yang Chen asked.


    ¡°Refuse? Who dares to refuse? Although the main city forces are backed by the Royal Family, the Royal Family is too far away to manage. If these main city forces really refuse the Black Dragon Sect, wouldn¡¯t the Black Dragon Sect find an excuse for revenge?¡± M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng said.


    Yang Chen thought carefully and found this to be true.


    The Black Dragon Sect was indeed a superpower, with formidable strength.


    Thinking of this, Yang Chen had more or less figured it out, ¡°So Beishan Main City¡¯s intention is¡­¡±


    ¡°What else could it be? Beishan Main City attends the banquet every ten years and is humiliated every time. They can¡¯t get the crown, but at least they should have average results, right? However, Beishan Main City is always at the bottom and performs poorly. They naturally feel very humiliated.¡±


    At this point, M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng looked at Yang Chen, ¡°So, Beishan Main City has set their sights on you.¡±


    ¡°They want to take me to the banquet at the Black Dragon Sect?¡± Yang Chen blinked. How could he not guess Beishan Main City¡¯s intentions?


    It seemed that just a few days after he left, Beishan Main City received the invitation to the banquet.


    M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng nodded, ¡°Exactly. Those so-called geniuses under Beishan Main City¡¯s hands may look fantastic in North Mountain County, but they know deep down that once they leave the county, they are nothing. Now, the only presentable genius in North Mountain County is you.¡±


    At this point, M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng was very proud.


    After all, the only presentable genius was from his Yuanshan Sect.


    Moreover, it was him, M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng, who had personally selected and stood by Yang Chen against all objections.


    Yang Chen asked gently, ¡°What conditions did Beishan Main City offer?¡±


    ¡°As long as you agree, they are willing to promise you one condition in the future. And they will give some concessions to the Yuanshan Sect in resource competition. Actually, my idea is to let you agree, as long as you follow Beishan Main City, that Black Scorpion Envoy may have a grudge against you, but won¡¯t dare to do anything to you. Of course, whether to agree or not is still up to you.¡± M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng didn¡¯t have any intention of forcing him.


    As he said, it was up to Yang Chen to decide whether to agree or not.


    Yang Chen did not give a clear answer but asked, ¡°Sect Master, when should we leave for the banquet?¡±


    ¡°It should be about two months later when Beishan Main City will set off.¡± M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng replied.


    ¡°Two months later?¡± Yang Chen murmured, ¡°Sect Master, I have no problem with this matter, but before departure in these two months, I have some matters to deal with.¡±


    Of course, he agreed!


    He was worried that he couldn¡¯t find a way to get revenge on that Black Scorpion Envoy.


    Although he couldn¡¯t take revenge on the Black Scorpion Envoy this time at the Black Dragon Sect, he had plenty of ways to make the envoy¡¯s face turn pale.


    He wasn¡¯t afraid of that Black Scorpion Envoy. M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng was right; as long as the Black Dragon Sect didn¡¯t want to risk being attacked by a group, they would never openly take personal revenge against him, who was under Beishan Main City¡¯s protection.

 Chapter 526 - Chapter 526: Chapter 523: Returning to Liaocheng_1

    Chapter 526: Chapter 523: Returning to Liaocheng_1


    Since that¡¯s the case, he naturally had no reason not to go to the Black Dragon Sect¡¯s banquet. Not only did he have to attend, but he also had to be very aggressive when attending!


    Of course, before that, as he said, he did have some other matters to deal with.


    ¡°Oh? If you have some personal matters to attend to, then go ahead. There¡¯s still enough time in two months. I¡¯ll notify the Beishan Main City. When you come back, you can set off. I believe that Beishan Main City will be very happy to know that you¡¯re willing to participate,¡± M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng said.


    And so, after exchanging a few pleasantries with M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng, Yang Chen chose to leave and return to Feitian Peak to prepare.


    He wasn¡¯t in a hurry at first, but now that he had to go to the Black Dragon Sect and travel far away, not knowing when he would return, Yang Chen felt that he should go and take a look.


    It wasn¡¯t just going somewhere else; he was naturally going back to the Great Wilderness.


    After all, the Great Wilderness was his hometown in this life, and since he was now thriving in North Mountain County, it was necessary for him to go back and visit. He originally didn¡¯t care about doing this immediately, but now that he was going to the Black Dragon Sect, the situation was different.


    With this in mind, Yang Chen told Gu Mingyue about the matter, and Gu Mingyue was naturally overjoyed when she learned about it.


    And so, Yang Chen took Gu Mingyue with him, riding on the Black Winged Peng and heading back.


    As it turned out, choosing the Black-winged Dapeng as his mount was not a mistake. Up until Golden Claw grew, the speed of the Black Winged Peng was extremely fast. Although it wasn¡¯t as fast as Yang Chen at his peak, the Black-winged Dapeng could last a long time, which Yang Chen couldn¡¯t do.


    Along the way back, the Black Winged Peng maintained its extremely fast speed, showing no signs of fatigue at all.


    And so, after about three days.


    Yang Chen arrived over Liaocheng riding the Black Winged Peng.


    ¡°Liaocheng¡­ I haven¡¯t been back for a long time,¡± Yang Chen muttered to himself.


    Looking at Liaocheng, which he also considered half of his hometown, Yang Chen¡¯s eyes were filled with memories.


    But soon, his eyebrows raised, ¡°Huh, something¡¯s wrong. It seems there¡¯s a battle going on in Liaocheng. The City Lord¡¯s Mansion and the Huang Family are at war?¡±


    The Huang Family was the family of Huang Chiyang.


    Yang Chen hadn¡¯t forgotten his grudge with Huang Chiyang. In fact, when he met Huang Chiyang at the Genius Selection Competition, Yang Chen wanted to eliminate him with one move. But Huang Chiyang was very smart and didn¡¯t give him a chance, directly jumping off the ring.


    This left Yang Chen with no other choice but to give up, and as more trivial matters arose, he did not keep Huang Chiyang in mind.


    But who would have thought that now that he had returned to Liaocheng, the Huang Family, represented by Huang Chiyang, was actually at war with the Liaocheng City Lord Mansion.


    ¡°Hmm? It seems that the Huang Family has colluded with other forces, and the Liaocheng City Lord Mansion can¡¯t hold on?¡± Yang Chen frowned, ¡°In theory, the Liaocheng City Lord Mansion should be taken care of by the Beishan Main City because of my arrangements¡­¡±


    After some thought, Yang Chen sighed slightly, ¡°That¡¯s right, even if the Beishan Main City takes care of it, it can¡¯t really take care of the Liaocheng City Lord Mansion. They can only make sure there are no surface issues.¡±


    Thinking of this, Yang Chen¡¯s expression turned cold.


    He had not forgotten Jin Cheng¡¯s kindness to him back then. Since Huang Chiyang wanted to cause trouble for Jin Cheng, he shouldn¡¯t blame Yang Chen for intervening.


    Meanwhile, inside Liaocheng City.


    Many of the City Lord¡¯s bodyguards in the City Lord¡¯s Mansion had joined the battle, fighting with the martial artists from the Huang Family.


    As the City Lord of Liaocheng, Jin Ying stood at the top, watching the battle with a frowning expression, while Jin Cheng was being trained by his father¡¯s side, following his father¡¯s arrangements.


    At this moment, He Liancheng rushed over, ¡°City Lord, it¡¯s not good! The¡­The Huang Family has actually colluded with the Mo City City Lord Mansion and teamed up to deal with our Liaocheng!¡±


    Jin Ying sighed, ¡°I¡¯m not blind, I can see that. I just don¡¯t know what benefits the Mo City City Lord Mansion has received from the Huang Family, that they¡¯re willing to help the Huang Family deal with our Liaocheng City Lord Mansion.¡±


    ¡°Father, Mo City is like us, both under the jurisdiction of Beishan Main City. How can they treat us like this?¡± Jin Cheng shouted.


    ¡°Silly boy, haven¡¯t you seen it yet? Belonging to Beishan Main City? Heh, that¡¯s not worth much. The City Lord¡¯s Mansion changes its name and dynasty all the time,¡± Jin Ying said solemnly. Some time ago, he had seen people from Beishan Main City, and they had brought many treasures, saying it was because of Yang Chen¡¯s contributions.


    But what then?


    Would Beishan Main City really provide shelter?


    It was just a superficial excuse, and when something really happened, Beishan Main City would not intervene at all.


    Now, the only one he could think of was Yang Chen.


    Back then, Liaocheng and Yang Chen had a good relationship, but Yang Chen was far away, how could he care about the affairs of Liaocheng?


    As his thoughts raced, suddenly, a loud rumbling noise erupted.


    After the sound lingered, several figures appeared here.


    ¡°Huang Daokui, Zhang Chilong!¡± Jin Ying¡¯s face was extremely ugly.


    Huang Daokui was the head of the Huang Family and also the strongest in the Huang Family. His martial arts cultivation level had reached the Second Layer of the Yuanwu Realm, same as Jin Ying¡¯s.


    Zhang Chilong, on the other hand, was the City Lord of Mo City City Lord Mansion, and his strength was relatively stronger, having already reached the Fourth Layer of the Yuanwu Realm.


    There were also members of their respective families and forces standing beside the two of them, such as Huang Chiyang, who was among the crowd.


    For Jin Ying, the key was not Huang Daokui, but Zhang Chilong, whose strength was much stronger than his.


    Huang Daokui grinned, ¡°Jin Ying, you didn¡¯t expect this, did you? Today, there is this moment for you. The Liaocheng City Lord Mansion can change its name. Jin Ying, your time to die has come.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Jin Cheng became furious, ¡°Huang Daokui, are you really stupid or just pretending to be? If you kill us, do you really think that the Liaocheng City Lord Mansion can sit tight? Originally, both of our families were here, so we could play a restraining role against Zhang Chilong. Mo City City Lord Mansion couldn¡¯t do anything to us. But now that you¡¯ve killed us, if the lips are gone, the teeth will feel cold, and you¡¯ll be the one to suffer next!¡±


    Jin Ying didn¡¯t say anything, but his intentions were similar to his son¡¯s.


    Zhang Chilong, a man with a goatee, sneered, ¡°Brother Huang, what are you worried about? I have one Mo City, and that¡¯s enough. As for Liaocheng, I don¡¯t care about it. Moreover, we have a mutually restraining agreement between us. What are you afraid of? Now is not the time for suspicion.¡±


    Huang Daokui nodded, ¡°It¡¯s me who¡¯s being overcautious.¡±


    As he said this, Huang Chiyang, who was standing next to him, also stepped forward, sneering at Jin Cheng, ¡°Jin Cheng, did you expect this? After being so arrogant in Liaocheng for so long, thinking you¡¯re the local snake, huh? Hahaha, now let me tell you, you¡¯re wrong, you¡¯re so wrong!¡±

 Chapter 527 - Chapter 527: Chapter 524: A Man of Great Magnanimity_1

    Chapter 527: Chapter 524: A Man of Great Magnanimity_1


    Seeing Huang Chiyang¡¯s arrogant and smug look, Jin Cheng couldn¡¯t help but get angry. He clenched his teeth tightly and yelled, ¡°Huang Chiyang, don¡¯t get too excited too soon. Don¡¯t forget my brother Yang Chen. Today, you dare to lay your hands on me and my father. Tomorrow, when my brother learns about this, it will be your death day.¡±


    Hearing Yang Chen¡¯s name, not only Huang Chiyang, but even Huang Daokui shrank back.


    Obviously, they still had a strong fear of Yang Chen¡¯s name.


    But soon, Huang Chiyang sneered and said, ¡°What, Jin Cheng, do you think I didn¡¯t think deeply before taking action against you? Haha, that Yang Chen is indeed very powerful, no doubt. But he has joined the Yuanshan Sect and is living such a fairy-like life now. How could he still care about you, Jin Cheng? Ha, you overestimate yourself, Jin Cheng!¡±


    Huang Daokui stroked his beard: ¡°Yes, Jin Cheng, I didn¡¯t expect you to be so foolish. At this point, you still think of Yang Chen as your lifesaver. Yang Chen is now living a good life far away. What do you even matter to him? Let me tell you the truth; when people become stronger, they tend to forget their roots. Yang Chen is no exception. He doesn¡¯t care about you, Jin Cheng.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Jin Cheng was taken aback and couldn¡¯t find any rebuttal.


    Yes, after Yang Chen left, the gap between him and Yang Chen grew larger and larger.


    He knew this was normal, but Yang Chen and him were not in the same world. Could Yang Chen learn about this matter now?


    Just at this moment, Zhang Chilong waved his hand: ¡°Brother Huang, you can start.¡±


    ¡°No problem.¡± Huang Daokui nodded.


    In an instant, they both took action.


    Both of them were of Origin Martial Realm strength, so it was natural to know the outcome as soon as they made a move.


    Just as the two were about to take action, the always silent Jin Ying suddenly shouted, ¡°Cheng¡¯er, hurry up and go. Your father will cover you!¡±


    ¡°Haha, run, not one of you will escape today!¡± Huang Daokui and Zhang Chilong¡¯s eyes were full of confidence.


    However, just as the two were talking, a sudden surge of majestic True Qi fell from the sky, making everyone at the scene unable to move. Even Huang Daokui and Zhang Chilong, who had already taken action, stopped. They were somewhat confused about what was going on, but feeling this majestic True Qi, they all subconsciously started looking around.


    Soon, they saw a man standing in front of Jin Ying, who appeared out of nowhere.


    The man said leisurely, ¡°You guys just said that I¡¯m ungrateful and unreachable? Sorry, but I¡¯m right in front of you now.¡±


    The speaker was none other than Yang Chen.


    Yang Chen stood with his hands behind his back and said calmly after finishing his words. He glanced at Jin Cheng and Jin Ying, who were dumbfounded, and cupped his hands: ¡°Brother Jin, Elder Jin Ying, it¡¯s been a long time since we¡¯ve seen each other.¡±


    Jin Cheng and Jin Ying stared at Yang Chen, and couldn¡¯t help but feel puzzled for a moment.


    What is Yang Chen¡¯s current Martial Arts Cultivation?


    Zhang Chilong and Huang Daokui were also shocked when they saw Yang Chen.


    ¡°Yang Chen!¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s Yang Chen.¡±


    Everyone swallowed their saliva nervously.


    Because they knew clearly who Yang Chen was and how heavy those two words were.


    Yang Chen smiled slightly: ¡°Why, Huang Family, Huang Daokui¡­ Zhang Chilong of Mo City City Lord Mansion, you guys know that Liaocheng City Lord Mansion has something to do with me, Yang Chen, but still dare to take action against it? You really don¡¯t take me, Yang Chen, seriously?¡±


    Huang Daokui and Huang Chiyang were both panicked.


    ¡°Yang Chen, listen to me explain,¡± Huang Daokui became nervous.


    Zhang Chilong quickly waved his hand, ¡°Old Huang, don¡¯t be afraid, this Yang Chen looks quite energetic, but his actual Martial Arts Cultivation is only at the Origin Martial Realm Third Layer. Although his cultivation is indeed astonishing, you and I joining forces, you hold off Jin Ying, and I¡¯ll deal with this kid. With my Martial Arts Cultivation to suppress him, it should be enough to get rid of this brat and let him know that there are always people better than him!¡±


    Hearing this, Yang Chen laughed.


    Zhang Chilong¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation was even higher than his, reaching the Yuanwu Realm Fourth Layer. It wasn¡¯t difficult for him to observe Yang Chen¡¯s cultivation level whilst not concealing his own Qi. However, thinking that Yang Chen was an easy target just because he only had the Origin Martial Realm Third Layer was a bit too ridiculous, right?


    But Zhang Chilong didn¡¯t think so.


    Even Huang Daokui, who had come back to his senses, laughed too: ¡°Haha, Yang Chen, Heaven has given you a way but you chose to barge into Hell? As the Young Sect Master of Yuanshan Sect, you travel without any henchmen and act alone? Don¡¯t you think this is a very wrong choice?¡±


    ¡°I really don¡¯t think it¡¯s a wrong choice,¡± Yang Chen yawned, ¡°If you guys really want to take action, then just do it!¡±


    Seeing Yang Chen¡¯s fearless look, Zhang Chilong and Huang Daokui hesitated a bit.


    While they hesitated, Yang Chen had no hesitation.


    He said slowly, ¡°It seems you guys have some hesitations. Well, in that case, let me make the first move.¡±


    Jin Ying wanted to remind Yang Chen not to act rashly, but the next moment, Yang Chen already took action.


    Very simply, with a simple brushstroke, lightning flashed past, and countless thunder snakes filled the air, sweeping through the place. In the blink of an eye, they heard faint pfft sounds.


    When they came back to their senses, both Huang Daokui of Yuanwu Realm Second Layer and Zhang Chilong of Yuanwu Realm Fourth Layer had become cold corpses, lying on the ground. Their chests were mutilated, pierced by a large hole. As they lay on the ground, disbelief filled their eyes.


    That was the strength of Yang Chen now.


    In fact, it couldn¡¯t be said that he would deal with other opponents of the same rank in the same way, but Huang Daokui and Zhang Chilong were too weak. Even though they had reached the Origin Martial Realm, their Cultivation Methods made their strength too weak.


    That was why it was difficult for them to survive even a single move from Yang Chen, even if Zhang Chilong¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation was higher than Yang Chen¡¯s.


    At this moment, as Zhang Chilong and Huang Daokui met their doom, Yang Chen¡¯s gaze shifted to Huang Chiyang.


    Huang Chiyang was suddenly shivering all over, and he would be lying if he said he wasn¡¯t afraid of being stared at by Yang Chen.


    Yang Chen¡­


    The feeling Yang Chen gave people now was too desperate.


    Finally.


    Huang Chiyang couldn¡¯t hold on any longer.


    His backer Huang Daokui and Zhang Chilong were all gone. In front of Yang Chen, he was nothing.


    In an instant, Huang Chiyang didn¡¯t even think about it and just knelt down: ¡°Yang Chen, you are magnanimous, please spare my life. It was my mistake that I didn¡¯t recognize Mount Tai back then and hurt you!¡±

 Chapter 528 - Chapter 528: Chapter 525: Uncle Yang Chen_1

    Chapter 528: Chapter 525: Uncle Yang Chen_1


    Yang Chen looked at the panicked state of Huang Chiyang and sneered. This Huang Chiyang wasn¡¯t stupid; he knew where the problem was.


    Indeed, if Huang Chiyang had no grudge against him in the past, Yang Chen might only kill Huang Daokui and Zhang Chilong today and not be interested in Huang Chiyang¡¯s life. He wasn¡¯t the type who killed indiscriminately and treated lives like weeds.


    Unfortunately, Huang Chiyang¡¯s actions in the past had already surpassed Yang Chen¡¯s tolerance!


    If it weren¡¯t for his sudden idea to have Jin Cheng rescue him back then, wouldn¡¯t he have died at Huang Chiyang¡¯s hands already?


    Thinking of this, Yang Chen coldly glanced at Huang Chiyang, raised his palm, and slowly spoke, ¡°Huang Chiyang, do you think I would spare you?¡±


    After he spoke, there was a bang.


    Looking at Huang Chiyang again, he unbelievably fell to the ground, a Thunder Snake burrowed into his forehead, leaving a shocking wound and then returned to Yang Chen¡¯s palm, circled twice before entering Yang Chen¡¯s body.


    After Huang Chiyang¡¯s death, the remaining Huang Family members and those from the Mo City City Lord¡¯s Mansion looked at Yang Chen with terror in their eyes.


    They couldn¡¯t believe it.


    This¡­


    A mere sixteen or seventeen-year-old had become so powerful, his Origin Martial Realm cultivation level rendered their family¡¯s Ancestor like a child playing house, not even able to withstand a single move.


    Unbelievable.


    Now they wanted to leave but didn¡¯t dare, wanting to beg for mercy but didn¡¯t know how.


    At this moment, everyone was sweating profusely, not knowing what to say.


    Yang Chen swept his eyes over the people and showed no intention of continuing to kill. ¡°You should know what to do now. Those from Mo City City Lord¡¯s Mansion, go back where you came from. As for the Huang family, I, Yang Chen, don¡¯t intend to exterminate you. Withdraw your troops quickly, and I¡¯ll spare your lives. Now, scram.¡±


    ¡°Thank you, Sir Yang Chen.¡±


    ¡°Thank you, Sir Yang¡­¡±


    Seeing that Yang Chen was actually sparing their lives, these people were so excited that they wanted to jump up but remembered that the matter hadn¡¯t been concluded yet, so they hurriedly left one after another.


    Witnessing how the forces of the Huang family and Mo City City Lord¡¯s Mansion, powerful enough to destroy the Liaocheng City Lord¡¯s Mansion, were defused by Yang Chen in just a few moves, Jin Ying and Jin Cheng both had their mouths wide open in shock.


    Jin Cheng wanted to call out to Brother Yang Chen but recalling the strength Yang Chen had just displayed, he stuttered, not knowing what to say.


    Yang Chen laughed heartily, ¡°Brother Jin, now that I¡¯m back, I must drink to my heart¡¯s content with you!¡±


    Seeing that Yang Chen didn¡¯t look down on him at all, Jin Cheng quickly felt relieved. ¡°Yeah, Yang Chen, it¡¯s been a long time since you¡¯ve been back. As your elder brother, I have to entertain you properly.¡±


    Yang Chen hadn¡¯t forgotten the kindness Jin Cheng had shown him back then. He stayed in Liaocheng City Lord Mansion for two days and learned about the events leading to the conflict with the Huang Family. In the end, it was due to the Huang family¡¯s ambition, unwilling to be subordinate to Liaocheng City Lord Mansion. This led to constant pressure on Liaocheng City Lord Mansion, and eventually, the clash that unfolded today.


    As for what happened to the Huang family afterward, Yang Chen naturally didn¡¯t want to bother with it. How to handle them was Jin Cheng and Jin Ying¡¯s business.


    Two days later, Yang Chen left directly for the Great Wilderness.


    ¡°Young Master, the Great Wilderness still looks the same as before.¡± Gu Mingyue walked on the sparse ground with light rain falling from the sky, and the environment was quite pleasant.


    Yang Chen looked at the familiar surroundings and nodded, speaking gently, ¡°Indeed, but¡­¡±


    ¡°But what?¡± Gu Mingyue asked curiously with wide eyes.


    Yang Chen murmured, ¡°But the temperature around here seems to be much hotter than before.¡±


    ¡°Young Master, Ming Yue didn¡¯t feel any temperature change. Besides, with your current cultivation, even if it¡¯s hotter, it shouldn¡¯t be hot for you,¡± Gu Mingyue said.


    ¡°Yes, you¡¯re right. With my current cultivation, unless the temperature gets extremely high, it wouldn¡¯t be considered hot to me. If it reached that extreme level, you wouldn¡¯t be able to bear it,¡± Yang Chen laughed.


    Though he seemed to be smiling, his alertness in his heart didn¡¯t diminish much.


    When he said he felt the surrounding temperature was hot earlier, it wasn¡¯t inadvertent but had a reason.


    The heat could be understood as the heat of spiritual energy.


    That¡¯s right.


    Normally, some powerful practitioners cultivating the Fire Five Elements Technique would cause the temperature of the surrounding spiritual energy to rise sharply when they practiced. This wouldn¡¯t happen in places with abundant spiritual energy, but it was different in the Great Wilderness.


    The spiritual energy in the Great Wilderness was scarce, so if a practitioner of the Fire Five Elements Technique breathed in and out a few times, the spiritual energy would be infected with an extremely high temperature. However, ordinary martial artists would have difficulty noticing this, and only those who had reached the Origin Martial Realm and were extremely sensitive to spiritual energy could detect it.


    ¡°It¡¯s strange,¡± Yang Chen muttered in his heart, but he didn¡¯t say it out loud, putting it in his heart while he and Gu Mingyue hurried back to the Yang family.


    Although they encountered some people along the way, Yang Chen disguised himself cleverly, and no one recognized him.


    Soon, the two of them returned to the Yang family.


    Upon returning, Yang Chen felt the familiar atmosphere around him. He first went to the practice field, where many children of the Yang family were practicing martial arts, full of energy and focus.


    Seeing this, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but feel gratified.


    It was clear that the new generation of the Yang family was gradually growing up.


    ¡°Hmm, is Second Master not in the Yang family?¡± Yang Chen murmured.


    ¡°Hey, who is that?¡±


    ¡°Someone is looking at us.¡±


    ¡°Who is he? Elder Fourth, look, there¡¯s someone here. I don¡¯t know if he¡¯s one of us from the Yang family.¡± The children who didn¡¯t recognize Yang Chen pointed at him and shouted.


    The old man who was called Elder Fourth immediately stood up. Seeing Yang Chen, his face was filled with a mix of surprise and joy. His voice trembled slightly, ¡°Yang¡­is it Yang Chen?¡±


    Looking at Yang Chen, who had grown taller and stronger, with subtle changes in his appearance, but the contours were still the same, the elder¡¯s expression went through intense changes ¨C joy, surprise, and reminiscence intertwined in his heart.


    Looking at the old man, Yang Chen was also full of respect. He couldn¡¯t help but recall the days in the Great Wilderness and spoke gently, ¡°Elder Fourth, it¡¯s me, Yang Chen. I¡¯m back! How have you been?¡±


    Elder Yang Si wiped away his old tears, ¡°Yang Chen, it¡¯s good that you¡¯re back, it¡¯s good. You children, why don¡¯t you call Yang Chen uncle?¡±

 Chapter 529 - Chapter 529: Chapter 526: Fire Spirit Worms!_1

    Chapter 529: Chapter 526: Fire Spirit Worms!_1


    ¡°Uncle!¡±


    ¡°Uncle Yang Chen!¡±


    ¡°Uncle Yang Chen, we hear our elders talk about you every day. What makes you so amazing?¡±


    These children were mostly four or five years old, with the oldest being only seven or eight. Many of them didn¡¯t recognize Yang Chen. This wasn¡¯t surprising, as Yang Chen had left the Great Wilderness for more than three years. During these three years, the Yang Family had seen new blood; these children were all the new generation of the Yang Family.


    Now that he was being called ¡°uncle¡±, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but sigh, feeling the rapid passage of time.


    He patted the children¡¯s heads and said, ¡°There are many things that make your uncle remarkable. Now, you guys go play first; Uncle has to talk to Master Yang about some things!¡±


    ¡°Okay, Uncle!¡± The children showed their innocent expressions and happily went off to play.


    Master Yang didn¡¯t bother with them anymore. He looked at Yang Chen with a mix of admiration and surprise, ¡°Yang Chen, you¡¯ve really grown up and become more mature than before.¡±


    When Yang Chen left, he was only thirteen or fourteen. Although that age was considered quite old in the Martial Arts World, he still lacked a bit of maturity. However, now he had made up for it, and one could tell that he was capable of handling things on his own just by looking at him.


    Master Yang was deeply moved and said, ¡°Yang Chen, come with me quickly. The Clan Leader will be delighted to know that you are back.¡±


    ¡°Speaking of which, I also want to see the Clan Leader,¡± said Yang Chen gently.


    ¡°By the way, Yang Chen, how long do you plan to stay this time?¡± Master Yang led the way.


    Yang Chen replied casually, ¡°I¡¯ll definitely stay for a few more days.¡±


    Master Yang¡¯s expression changed, ¡°Oh, then you should stay for a few more days.¡±


    Soon, Yang Chen and Master Yang arrived at Yang Jinhe¡¯s courtyard.


    Yang Jinhe was discussing something with someone in the courtyard. It was none other than Yang Wu.


    Yang Wu had grown into an adult, but his broken arm remained, looking rather startling.


    The two were talking, but it wasn¡¯t clear what they were discussing.


    Quickly, Yang Jinhe noticed the movement and turned around. He saw Master Yang and was about to speak when he noticed Yang Chen beside him. His body tensed slightly, and he muttered, ¡°You¡­ you¡¯re Yang Chen?¡±


    ¡°Yang¡­ Yang Chen?¡± Yang Wu was also startled when he saw Yang Chen.


    Yang Chen smiled slightly, ¡°It¡¯s me, Clan Leader, Yang Wu, long time no see.¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen, it really is you.¡± Yang Jinhe¡¯s eyes couldn¡¯t help but moisten.


    Yang Wu was also wiping away his tears with excitement. The tears fell like raindrops, making Yang Chen feel warm but also a little suspicious. He waved his hand, ¡°Mingyue, you go down first. I have something to discuss with the Clan Leader and Master Yang.¡±


    ¡°Yes, Young Master.¡± Gu Mingyue obediently left.


    Yang Jinhe couldn¡¯t help but ask about Yang Chen¡¯s wellbeing now that he was back.


    After the pleasantries, Yang Chen asked curiously, ¡°Clan Leader, how has the Great Wilderness and the Yang Family fared during the years I¡¯ve been away? Has everything been peaceful? Was there anything unexpected?¡±


    Yang Jinhe couldn¡¯t contain his smile, ¡°Unexpected? Our Yang Family is now a superpower in the Great Wilderness, and no one dares to provoke us. Didn¡¯t you see those little guys on your way here? Each energetic and talented. Yang Wu has even reached the Body Refining Realm Peak. Though he is not as good as you, his achievements are still exceptional in the Great Wilderness.¡±


    Yang Wu grinned and scratched his head before saying, ¡°Most of the clan¡¯s resources have been piled onto me. That¡¯s why my Martial Arts Cultivation has improved so quickly.¡±


    Yang Chen looked at Yang Wu and sighed internally.


    Actually, Yang Wu¡¯s martial arts talent wasn¡¯t bad. In the outside world, he would have definitely entered the Spiritual Martial Realm with his talent. However, due to the thin spiritual energy in the Great Wilderness, by this age, he had barely reached the Body Refining Realm Peak, still some distance from the Spiritual Martial Realm.


    It seemed that his return this time was to change something for the Yang Family.


    While thinking about this, Yang Jinhe kindly asked, ¡°Yang Chen, when do you plan to leave this time?¡±


    Hearing this, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but narrow his eyes, feeling suspicious.


    Master Yang had also asked him earlier when he would leave.


    At the time, he hadn¡¯t taken it to heart, because he thought it was just Master Yang¡¯s curiosity. But now, Yang Jinhe was asking the same thing.


    These two seemed to be in a hurry to get him out of the Yang Family.


    That didn¡¯t make sense.


    Yang Jinhe and Master Yang hadn¡¯t asked about his current strength or what he had brought back for the family. There was nothing shameful in asking these questions. On the contrary, they were what two high-ranking members of a clan should ask for the sake of the family. Yang Chen also needed to contribute in these areas.


    But they hadn¡¯t asked.


    Not only had they not asked, but they were also in such a hurry to get him to leave?


    Even setting aside all of that, there was still the matter of family ties and blood relationships.


    Yang Chen was suspicious, but he didn¡¯t show it at all. Instead, he called out to Yun Lu, ¡°Senior Yun Lu, help me observe and see if there are any unusual things around.¡±


    ¡°No problem, Young Master!¡± Yun Lu communicated with Yang Chen from within the Eight Extremes River Space.


    After entrusting it to Yun Lu, Yang Chen looked back at Yang Jinhe and the others, smiling as he said, ¡°Clan Leader, has anything happened in the Yang Family recently?¡±


    ¡°No, I just told you that earlier,¡± Yang Jinhe replied awkwardly.


    Hearing this, the corner of Yang Chen¡¯s mouth turned up, and his tone became a bit colder, ¡°Are you sure?¡±


    ¡°This, Yang Chen¡­ what¡¯s wrong with you? What could possibly happen to our Yang Family?¡± Yang Jinhe said.


    Yang Chen suddenly waved his hand, and his five fingers shot out a series of flickering lightning bolts. The lightning turned into a small snake, which burrowed into the bodies of Yang Wu, Yang Jinhe, and Master Yang.


    As the little snake disappeared in a flash, the three were all shocked. They couldn¡¯t resist Yang Chen¡¯s technique, and when they came to their senses, they felt a tremble in their bodies. Then, the lightning snake that Yang Chen had sent out suddenly gripped a small bug and ran out of their mouths.


    ¡°Agh!¡± All three couldn¡¯t help but feel nauseous.


    ¡°There really is something fishy!¡± Yang Chen looked at the three small bugs and squinted his eyes, ¡°This is¡­ a Fire Spirit Bug? The bug that the Fire Spirit Beast is good at raising? Fire Spirit Beast, Fire Spirit Beast, it seems that the unrest I sensed in the Great Wilderness is indeed related to the Fire Spirit Beast! But I still need to investigate what happened.¡±

 Chapter 530 - Chapter 530: Chapter 527: The Great Change in the Great Wilderness_1

    Chapter 530: Chapter 527: The Great Change in the Great Wilderness_1


    Yun Lu¡¯s work efficiency was quite high. After he became suspicious, he only mentioned it briefly to the other party, and Yun Lu¡¯s soul spread out, instantly detecting the anomaly in the bodies of Yang Jin and the other three. It turned out that all three of them had a worm crawling inside them, and this worm was precisely the Fire Spirit Worm.


    The Fire Spirit Worm was extremely vicious, used by the fire elemental beasts as a way to control people¡¯s minds.


    How could they control people?


    Once the fire elemental beast entered the body, it would hide in the martial artist¡¯s brain and could destroy their willpower at any time. However, the clever part of the fire elemental beast was that they did not directly destroy others¡¯ will with the Fire Spirit Worm but instead eroded and tortured it.


    If they directly destroyed someone¡¯s will, then they would be controlling a creature without thinking ability, which would be pointless. But eroding and tormenting would be different.


    How did they erode and torment?


    From the time the Fire Spirit Worm was raised, they were subjected to various means by the fire elemental beasts. By the time it was placed in a controlled person¡¯s brain, the person¡¯s mannerisms couldn¡¯t harm the fire elemental beasts in the slightest, nor could they divulge any information about the fire elemental beasts.


    This was quite similar to Yang Chen¡¯s slave restriction technique.


    However, the effect was definitely not as good as the slave restriction, but it was easy to make, and it was very easy to deal with the people in the Great Wilderness.


    The Fire Spirit Worm was not the thing that worried Yang Chen.


    What Yang Chen took seriously was the fire elemental beasts themselves.


    Since the Fire Spirit Worm had arrived, it meant that the fire elemental beasts had once again stealthily made their way into the Great Wilderness.


    This was not a good sign.


    At this moment, as Yang Chen was deep in thought, his hand moved slightly, killing the Fire Spirit Worm.


    Now looking at the bewildered Yang Jin and the other three, Yang Chen said, ¡°Clan Leader, Fourth Master, the worm that controlled your minds and made you dare not speak, is dead. So you can now tell us what happened.¡±


    After seeing the worm killed, both Elder Yang Si and Yang Jin He suddenly choked up.


    Yang Wu was the same, his tears flowing non-stop, apparently having suffered countless tortures from this worm.


    Seeing this, Yang Chen felt a pang of sadness in his heart and comforted, ¡°Clan Leader, Fourth Master, Yang Wu, don¡¯t worry. I¡¯m back; no outsider can bully our Yang family in the Great Wilderness.¡±


    Yang Chen, you must run away!¡± Elder Yang Si wiped his tears and said, ¡°You are our Yang family¡¯s hope. Anyone can lose, but you must not die. Yang Chen, if you leave now, you¡¯ll be fine. But you can¡¯t stay any longer, those monsters are too terrifying. They are not something an ordinary person can contend with.¡±


    ¡°Yes, Yang Chen, run away! Those monsters are really too terrible.¡±


    Despair filled Elder Yang Si and Yang Jin He¡¯s eyes, an almost insurmountable despair.


    Seeing the willpower of both Elder Yang Si and Yang Jin He destroyed to such an extent, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but sigh.


    He didn¡¯t know how to appease them, but he knew that it was all because of the Fire Spirit Worm.


    The Fire Spirit Worm was very good at eroding people¡¯s wills. Yang Jin He and Elder Yang Si were so afraid of the fire elemental beast group, thinking that the fire elemental beast group was invincible. The main reason for this was the Fire Spirit Worm.


    With that in mind, Yang Chen looked at Yang Wu, ¡°Yang Wu, do you believe I can solve the problems of the Yang family?¡±


    Yang Wu hesitated for a moment, then said firmly, ¡°Yang Chen, I believe you.¡±


    ¡°You, Yang Wu, are you trying to push Yang Chen into the fire pit?¡± Elder Yang Si and Yang Jin He said in unison.


    ¡°Fourth Master, Clan Leader. I believe in Yang Chen. Yang Chen has been out for three years, do you know how strong he is now? Are those monsters definitely unbeatable? They are only relatively unbeatable in our Great Wilderness!¡± Yang Wu clenched his teeth with hatred.


    After all, he was young, and his will was not so easily destroyed by the Fire Spirit Worm.


    Yang Chen was very relieved, ¡°Yang Wu, go on and tell me.¡±


    Yang Wu said with a resolute expression, ¡°Yang Chen, this matter starts a year after you left. By this year, our Yang family¡¯s development had already grown tremendously, and we were trying to expand our influence in Liaocheng with your relationship with the City Lord¡¯s Mansion. Jin Cheng City was also taking good care of us, coming to visit the Great Desolation from time to time. We all know that it¡¯s because of you.¡±


    ¡°But then disaster struck, and one day, those monsters appeared. I recognize these monsters; they look similar to the fire elemental beasts you killed with the Liaocheng guards back then. However, this time their strength had increased, and their numbers had grown even larger!¡±


    Yang Chen frowned, ¡°Stronger and more numerous? How many came?¡±


    Knowing that it was difficult for Yang Wu to talk about their strength, Yang Chen directly asked about the number.


    ¡°I¡¯m afraid there must be more than fifty!¡± Yang Wu took a deep breath.


    ¡°Good Lord!¡± Yang Chen said in amazement.


    What were these fire elemental beast groups trying to do?


    As long as Yang Chen was not stupid, he could guess that the fire elemental beasts were up to no good, and what they were after was most likely the Great Formation that separated humans and demonic beasts!


    Yang Chen realized the seriousness of the situation.


    ¡°How is this possible, with such a large number of fire elemental beasts, how can they freely enter the Great Wilderness? Passing through North Mountain County to such a remote area?¡± Yang Chen frowned.


    Soon, Yang Chen figured it out.


    Genius Selection Competition!


    Yes, the focus of the various sects at that time was on the Genius Selection Competition, who would pay attention to these?


    These fire elemental beasts wouldn¡¯t be too strong, at least not beyond the True Martial Realm because as soon as they were beyond the True Martial Realm, even if it was busier at that time, the various sects would immediately notice.


    So, it meant that the strength of these fire elemental beasts should be between the Origin Martial Realm and the True Martial Realm.


    The situation was very serious.


    Yang Chen secretly frowned. Since he had become the inheritor of the Tiandu Emperor, he knew that he was also a part of humanity, so there was no reason to ignore these matters.


    ¡°They are called fire elemental beasts. Yang Wu, you continue,¡± said Yang Chen.


    Yang Wu gritted his teeth, ¡°These fire elemental beasts are so strong that the powerful ones in our Great Wilderness can¡¯t compete with them at all. They were quickly killed and injured by the beasts. Our Yang family¡¯s Ancestor Zheng Yi died under their hands. Even Elder Feng Wuyang of the Feng family died.¡±


    ¡°What!?¡±


    Yang Chen suddenly looked shocked.


    Although he had guessed that some people would die.


    But he did not expect that their Yang family¡¯s ancestor, Yang Zhengyi, and Feng Wuyang of the Feng family, who had once been kind to him, would also die.


    There was no need to mention Yang Zhengyi; he had sheltered Yang Chen several times when he was young.


    Feng Wuyang¡­


    He was also kind to him.


    Thinking about it Yang Chen clenched his fist, ¡°What happened next?¡±


    ¡°After that, the fire elemental beasts started to burn, kill, rob, and spread their power. Eventually, several families couldn¡¯t stand it any longer and voluntarily submitted to the fire elemental beasts. However, whether it was those who didn¡¯t submit or those who did, they all had to bear that disgusting worm. Hehe, that group of traitors.¡± Yang Wu said viciously.

 Chapter 531 - Chapter 531: Chapter 528: I’ll Handle It_1

    Chapter 531: Chapter 528: I¡¯ll Handle It_1


    Yang Chen nodded.


    These Fire Essence Beasts must be doing so. Otherwise, how could they control everyone in the Great Wilderness, while still appearing peaceful, as if nothing has happened? Unless an incredibly powerful Martial Artist, or someone like him, very familiar with the environment, but also good at Martial Arts, came here, it would be difficult to discover any clues.


    But these two cases rarely happen. Who among the powerful ones would come to the Great Wilderness?


    And how many are like him? In the Great Wilderness, besides him and Zhang Xuelian, there probably hasn¡¯t been an Origin Martial Realm expert.


    Yang Wu¡¯s face was filled with anger: ¡°These Fire Essence Beasts don¡¯t care about the lives of our people in the Great Wilderness. After acting wildly like this, they almost planted fire spirit worms in the high-level members of our various clans. After being fed these fire spirit worms, it¡¯s hard for the high-level members to resist stubbornly, and the wills of many high-level members within the clans have already been completely shattered, with no thoughts of resisting the Fire Essence Beasts.¡±


    ¡°So, nobody knows the real intention of the Fire Essence Beasts?¡± Yang Chen asked.


    ¡°No one knows.¡± Yang Wu sighed, ¡°Some of the clan¡¯s high-level members even believe that it was because you killed that Fire Essence Beast back then, which led to the retaliation of the Fire Essence Beast group. Right, the Chen family was the most ferocious at that time, they didn¡¯t dare to provoke the Fire Essence Beasts, but instead, vented their anger on you, who was far away from the Great Wilderness.¡±


    Listening to this, Yang Chen narrowed his eyes, recalling.


    The Chen family¡­


    He remembered them very clearly. When he was in the Great Wilderness, the first one to turn against him and join the horse-thief gang was this Chen family. No, that shouldn¡¯t be how it¡¯s said, to be more precise, the Chen family had always been in collusion with the horse-thief gang. It¡¯s just that after the gang was destroyed, the Chen family was suppressed to become a small clan.


    Now, the Chen family seems to have gotten close to the Fire Essence Beasts again.


    What puzzled him is¡­


    ¡°Did the Chen family join the Fire Essence Beasts when they appeared, or were they already colluding with the Fire Essence Beasts when the horse-thief gang existed?¡± Yang Chen wondered to himself.


    He tends to lean towards the latter.


    ¡°I have been too careless, the Fire Essence Beast group¡¯s plan to do this has not been a day or two.¡± Yang Chen whispered to himself.


    Unfortunately, his strength was quite weak before, and even if he wanted to manage, there was no way to manage it.


    With this thought, Yang Chen looked at Yang Wu again, watching his angry expression, he asked: ¡°Yang Wu, others believe that I, Yang Chen initiated the arrival of the Fire Essence Beast group by killing a Fire Essence Beast. What about you? How do you feel about it?¡±


    Yang Wu said with a serious tone: ¡°Yang Chen, at first glance, it seems that these Fire Essence Beast groups are causing havoc in the Great Wilderness, seemingly because of you, which leads them to take revenge. But I don¡¯t think so. If the Fire Essence Beasts really wanted to take revenge, they could just kill and leave, but they didn¡¯t.¡±


    Yang Chen looked more relieved when he heard Yang Wu¡¯s words.


    ¡°The Fire Essence Beast group has completely settled in the Great Wilderness. I don¡¯t think it¡¯s just for revenge. They must be plotting something, and the scheming is definitely not within a day or two. Those people think it¡¯s because of you, Yang Chen, that the Fire Essence Beasts were provoked, but they don¡¯t know it¡¯s a big joke. If it weren¡¯t for you, Yang Chen, the Great Wilderness would have been destroyed a long time ago, and the Fire Essence Beasts would not have had this day.¡±


    Yang Wu said fiercely, ¡°On the contrary, Yang Chen, as a human, you killed that Fire Essence Beast, which is a heroic act. I, Yang Wu, also want to do it, but my heart is always greater than my strength!¡±


    Yang Chen nodded with emotion when he heard Yang Wu¡¯s words.


    No matter what the people of other tribes think, at least the Yang family still believe in and support him.


    ¡°Yang Wu, I¡¯m sorry that you all have suffered during this time!¡± Yang Chen said with a heavy tone.


    Yang Wu wiped away his tears. As the saying goes, real men don¡¯t cry easily, but only when they are truly heartbroken.


    Seeing him cry, it wasn¡¯t hard to imagine what kind of suffering the Yang family, Yang Wu, and the other high-level members had endured after the Fire Essence Beast group arrived.


    Yang Chen felt their pain deep in his heart. Blood and flesh are connected, and how could he not feel heartache?


    ¡°Yang Chen, as the clan leader, I don¡¯t know if I should say this, but the Fire Essence Beast group is said to be a very powerful existence outside. We, the old fellows, have already received your goodwill with your return. If you can save us, we will be grateful, but you alone cannot rival the Fire Essence Beast group. You better leave, the further the better!¡± Yang Jin He looked heartbroken.


    Elder Yang Si also had a kind and gentle look, clearly having similar thoughts to Yang Jin He.


    Yang Chen knew that the two of them meant well, and couldn¡¯t help but chuckle: ¡°Fourth Master, Clan Leader, since I¡¯ve already removed this fire spirit worm, do you really think the Fire Essence Beasts don¡¯t know about it?¡±


    ¡°What, can they really find out?¡± Elder Yang Si was shocked.


    ¡°Of course, it¡¯s just a matter of time. The Fire Essence Beasts will definitely come to the Yang family. So why should I leave? What¡¯s the point of leaving?¡± Yang Chen¡¯s mouth curled a smile, with no trace of worry on his face.


    Although he didn¡¯t know how strong the Fire Essence Beasts sent by the Fire Essence Beast group were this time, with his current strength, protecting himself and the Yang family should not be a problem.


    Hearing that the Fire Essence Beasts had already found out about the situation, Yang Jin He¡¯s expression changed drastically.


    Elder Yang Si also panicked and said, ¡°Yang Chen, this¡­ ¡±


    The two of them had been bullied by the Fire Essence Beasts and became fearful because they were getting old.


    Only Yang Wu had a strong character: ¡°Clan leader, fourth master, since we can¡¯t hide from it, why be afraid? We¡¯ll fight with the Fire Essence Beast group if we have to. We are hot-blooded men of the human race, why should we bow our heads to the Fire Essence Beasts and demon beasts? At least I, Yang Wu, will never allow it!¡±


    Hearing Yang Wu¡¯s words, Elder Yang Si and Yang Jin He¡¯s bodies trembled slightly.


    ¡°He¡¯s right, if we can¡¯t avoid it, let¡¯s not avoid it.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m tired too.¡± Elder Yang Si said fiercely, ¡°Let¡¯s just fight with the Fire Essence Beasts if we have to.¡±


    Yang Chen listened to their words and couldn¡¯t help but laugh: ¡°Clan leader, Fourth Master, and Yang Wu, calm down first. The Fire Essence Beasts will definitely come, but who said that you must risk your lives?¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen, Yang Wu is right. There¡¯s nothing to be afraid of at this point. We are old and just want to risk our lives!¡± Elder Yang Si shouted.


    ¡°No, Fourth Master, what I mean is, let me, Yang Chen, handle this Fire Essence Beast.¡± Yang Chen¡¯s eyes were full of confidence, an absolute confidence.

 Chapter 532 - Chapter 532: Chapter 529: Taking the Initiative to Attack_1

    Chapter 532: Chapter 529: Taking the Initiative to Attack_1


    ¡°Yang Chen, those Fire Essence Beasts are beyond comparison to the Horse-thief Gang. They are far stronger and more terrifying than you can imagine.¡± Yang Jin He immediately explained, worried that Yang Chen might be reckless, hoping to make him more rational.


    Yang Chen grinned and said, ¡°Clan Leader, do you think I have not grown in strength over these years?¡±


    ¡°But¡­¡±


    ¡°Enough, Clan Leader. I am a member of the Yang family as well, and no matter how bad the situation is now, it can¡¯t get any worse. Why not just give it a try then?¡± Yang Chen said earnestly.


    Yang Jin He and Elder Yang Si exchanged glances, then let out a heavy sigh, ¡°Yang Chen, you¡¯re right. We¡¯ve been too indecisive. The situation is already bad enough. You are also a member of the Yang family, so this time we¡¯ll listen to you.¡±


    ¡°I thought so.¡± Yang Chen chuckled.


    How strong were the Fire Essence Beasts? Even Elder Yang Si and Yang Jin He could not tell.


    And it was also difficult for them to understand how much strength Yang Chen had gained over the years.


    So he didn¡¯t bother explaining further, only saying, ¡°Since Second Master is not around, could it be¡­¡±


    Yang Jin He and Elder Yang Si felt their hearts miss a beat and didn¡¯t know what to say. Finally, Yang Wu sighed in pain, ¡°Yang Chen, Second Master was captured by the Fire Essence Beasts a long time ago, and his fate is still unknown.¡±


    ¡°What happened?¡± Yang Chen¡¯s expression turned cold.


    Could it be true that one¡¯s fears would actually come true? Had Second Master Yang really been captured by the Fire Essence Beasts?


    Yang Wu sighed, ¡°When the Fire Essence Beasts came to the Great Wilderness, they investigated who had killed their Fire Essence Beast stationed here. The Chen family was the first to stand up and explain the situation to the Fire Spirit Beast Group. The Fire Essence Beasts, unable to vent their anger on you and thinking that the Yang family might still be useful, captured Second Master, who was the closest to you.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Yang Chen¡¯s body froze for a few breaths.


    After a few breaths, he gradually regained his composure and his expression became more solemn and cold.


    ¡°These Fire Essence Beasts.¡± Yang Chen felt a raging fire burning in his heart, ready to burst out at any moment!


    Yang Wu could feel the anger radiating from Yang Chen.


    He could understand.


    One should know that at the time, besides Yang Caidie and Gu Mingyue, Second Master Yang was the one who cared about Yang Chen the most.


    Now that Second Master Yang had been captured by the Fire Essence Beasts and his life and death were unknown, how could Yang Chen not be enraged?


    After a while, seeing that Yang Chen¡¯s anger had subsided somewhat, Yang Wu solemnly asked, ¡°Yang Chen, what do we do now? Just wait for the Fire Essence Beasts to come?¡±


    ¡°No need for that. When the Fire Essence Beasts will discover what happened depends entirely on how far away the controlling Fire Essence Beast is from here after the death of the Fire Spirit Worm. So, the timing of when the Fire Spirit Beast Tribe discovers the situation here is unknown. Instead of waiting, why not take the initiative to attack? Besides, being passive and waiting for the attack is not my style.¡± Yang Chen said with a cold expression.


    ¡°Take the initiative to attack?¡±


    Both Yang Si and Yang Jin He were shocked, thinking that Yang Chen¡¯s decision was quite mad.


    Yang Wu also gulped and felt that Yang Chen¡¯s choice was somewhat crazy.


    In their opinion, it would be good enough if the Fire Essence Beast Tribe didn¡¯t come after them, how could they dare to take the initiative to attack?


    Yang Chen could see that the three of them were more or less frightened, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, the Fire Essence Beasts are also living beings, and they aren¡¯t much different from humans. They are just more ferocious in appearance, there is nothing to be afraid of. Wasn¡¯t I able to kill a Fire Essence Beast when I was much younger?¡±


    Hearing this, Yang Wu couldn¡¯t help but feel a little more confident, ¡°Yang Chen, I know where the Fire Essence Beasts are gathered now.¡±


    ¡°Oh, where?¡± Yang Chen asked.


    ¡°After the fifty or so Fire Essence Beasts entered the Great Wilderness, no one knew where they went. But I know that a few Fire Essence Beasts have occupied the Feng family¡­¡± Yang Wu said.


    ¡°Feng family?¡± Yang Chen recalled Feng Wuyang and that woman he met early on in the Great Wilderness, Feng Xuewu.


    Thinking of that woman, Yang Chen said, ¡°What happened to the Feng family? Tell me in detail!¡±


    Seeing that Yang Chen was interested, Yang Wu naturally wouldn¡¯t keep him guessing, ¡°After the death of senior Feng Wuyang, the Feng family was stormed by the Fire Essence Beasts. The Fire Essence Beasts then assigned the Chen family to take care of the periphery, while they settled in the inner area.¡±


    ¡°What about the people of the Feng family?¡± Yang Chen asked.


    ¡°I don¡¯t know about that,¡± Yang Wu sighed.


    Hearing this, Yang Chen shook his head and then said murderously, ¡°In that case, let¡¯s go to the Feng family and see for ourselves.¡±


    ¡°Are we going now?¡± Yang Wu asked excitedly.


    ¡°Yes,¡± Yang Chen replied.


    Yang Wu clenched his teeth, his eyes filled with hatred towards the Fire Essence Beast Tribe.


    At this point, Yang Chen said, ¡°Oh, and there¡¯s one more thing to take care of.¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen, what is it?¡± Yang Wu asked.


    Yang Chen waved his hand, and the Long-armed Ape and several other demonic beasts were released from the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space.


    Now that he had grown stronger, there was no need for him to hide the existence of the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space as tightly as before. With great power comes great responsibility, and now that he possessed the strength, he no longer had to keep the secret.


    Seeing a few ferocious demonic beasts suddenly appear, Yang Jin He and Elder Yang Si shuddered in fear.


    In the past, they weren¡¯t so afraid of demonic beasts, but ever since the Fire Essence Beast Tribe arrived, their mentality had changed. Seeing the Long-armed Ape and other demonic beasts, they were like frightened birds, their eyes filled with fear.


    The most crucial point was that these demonic beasts emitted the same domineering aura as the Fire Essence Beasts they had encountered, indicating that the level of these demonic beasts was not much different from that of the Fire Essence Beasts they had seen.


    ¡°It¡¯s this aura, exactly this aura,¡± Yang Jin He pointed at the demonic beasts.


    Ignoring Yang Jin He¡¯s words, the Long-armed Ape and the other demonic beasts reverently greeted Yang Chen upon emerging from the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space, ¡°Greetings, Young Master.¡±


    Witnessing this scene, whether it was Yang Jin He, Elder Yang Si, or Yang Wu, all of them were dumbfounded.


    What on earth was going on?


    Why were these demonic beasts so respectful to Yang Chen?


    Although they couldn¡¯t understand what the demonic beasts were saying, their respect was evident, and they were not stupid enough to misinterpret.


    Yang Chen summoned the demonic beasts and didn¡¯t waste any words, just smiling kindly, ¡°My friends, I have summoned you here because I have a task for you.¡±

 Chapter 533 - Chapter 533: Chapter 530: Feng Xuewu_

    Chapter 533: Chapter 530: Feng Xuewu_


    ¡°Young Master, please give your orders.¡± The Long-armed Ape was best at ingratiating itself and stood up first without questioning Yang Chen¡¯s command after hearing him speak.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t beat around the bush, and said directly, ¡°Just now, you all should have heard my conversation with our Yang family members outside the Eight Extremities River Space. The Fire Essence Beast, you should all be very clear about it.¡±


    Upon hearing these words, the Long-armed Ape and the Spiraling Golden Leopard were slightly stunned, and a hint of fear appeared in their eyes. The Fire Essence Beast¡¯s status within the Monster Race was still quite high, at least not something these low-level demonic beasts could compare to.


    The Black-winged Dapeng was much more confident, sneering, ¡°A mere Fire Essence Beast scared you all like this?¡±


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but chuckle. The Black-winged Dapeng¡¯s status within the demonic beasts wasn¡¯t bad, so it wasn¡¯t afraid of the Fire Essence Beast.


    He had his own measure, and said loudly, ¡°Long-armed Ape, Fire-tailed Fox, and Spiraling Golden Leopard. You three guard the Yang family. If anything unusual happens, be sure to protect the Yang family for me. If you fail to do so, don¡¯t blame me for questioning the three of you.¡±


    As he finished speaking, Yang Chen¡¯s voice suddenly turned cold.


    Hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, the Long-armed Ape and Spiraling Golden Leopard both shrank back a little, and because of the slave restriction, they naturally dared not harbor too many rebellious thoughts against Yang Chen.


    On the other hand, the Fire-tailed Fox was innately captivating and seemed to lament in a pitiful tone, ¡°Young Master, why would you ask this servant to stay in such a place? I want to leave with you. Wherever you go, I will follow and serve you for a lifetime. I want to spend the rest of my life with you.¡±


    Hearing these seductive words, Yang Chen looked at the Fire Essence Beast expressionlessly, ¡°Fire-tailed Fox, I should remind you to put that charm away as soon as possible.¡±


    The Fire-tailed Fox¡¯s delicate body trembled, and not daring to get angry, she could only stand quietly by with her tail wagging.


    Yang Chen knew well that the Fire-tailed Fox¡¯s greatest talent was charm; how could he truly be fooled by this demon fox clan?


    After arranging for the three demonic beasts to stay in the Yang family, he said, ¡°Clan Leader, Elder Yang Si, Yang Wu, let¡¯s set off.¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen, this¡­what is this?¡± Yang Jinhe still hadn¡¯t come to his senses.


    ¡°As you can see, they¡¯re not that scary, and by the same token, the Fire Essence Beast isn¡¯t that scary either.¡± Yang Chen grinned.


    Hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, Elder Yang Si and Yang Jinhe exchanged glances and gained a bit more confidence out of thin air.


    The next moment, Yang Chen urged the Black-winged Dapeng and said, ¡°Everyone, sit on this Dapeng Bird.¡±


    In the blink of an eye, the three of them were seated on the Black-winged Dapeng, and Yang Chen set off for the Feng family.


    Yang Chen¡¯s thoughts were clear.


    He had come to the Feng family to stir up trouble.


    To cause trouble for the Chen family and the Fire Essence Beast.


    However, before this, he needed to confirm one thing.


    Arriving at the Feng family¡¯s residence was a simple matter for the Dapeng Bird, and it was not difficult for Yang Chen to hide himself and the Dapeng Bird and Yang Wu trio at the same time.


    Nowadays, as Yang Chen¡¯s soul spread out in the high altitude, he whispered to himself, ¡°Elder Feng Wuyang had shown me great kindness back then. I don¡¯t know how many of the Feng family¡¯s people from that time have survived. In any case, now that I¡¯m back, I absolutely won¡¯t let the descendants of Elder Feng Wuyang suffer any grievances.¡±


    Feng Wuyang, he was the strongest in the Great Wilderness back then, apart from the Horse-thief Gang.


    But now he died with regrets and ended up in such a miserable state.


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t change the past, but he must do well in the present.


    As his soul spread out, Yang Chen sighed in his heart, ¡°I didn¡¯t expect that the Feng family members I remember from before are now servants in the Chen family!¡±


    With his soul spread out, there was nothing to hide from him.


    As Yang Wu said, the Feng family was now occupied by the Chen family, and the once glorious figures of the Feng family were now servants of the Chen family. The Chen family members would lash out at the Feng family members at the slightest dissatisfaction, completely using the Feng family members as targets for venting their anger.


    As this made Yang Chen increasingly frown, he couldn¡¯t help but think of Feng Xuewu.


    ¡°Where is Feng Xuewu?¡± Yang Chen searched for her.


    The Feng family¡­


    To be precise, it should now be the Chen family.


    In this vast Chen family, there was a seemingly abandoned courtyard that no one lived in, and someone finally stepped in at this time. This group consisted of about ten people. The leader was about 40 years old, in his prime, with sharp eyes, and clearly a shrewd person.


    ¡°Clan Leader!¡±


    ¡°Clan Leader, Sir.¡±


    This middle-aged man, called the Clan Leader, was the current head of the Chen family, Chen Mingfei.


    After the Chen family underwent a major transformation back then and was cleaned up by the Yang family and other great tribes of the Great Wilderness, it fell from a major tribe to a small one. In order to survive, Chen Mingfei had flattered the major tribes, and finally became the Clan Leader of the Chen family, preventing it from being destroyed!


    Chen Mingfei still felt proud of his compromise back then, thinking that if he hadn¡¯t clung to his life at all costs at that time, how could he have the glorious life he has today?


    Chen Mingfei felt very proud, laughed, and asked the person in front of him, ¡°Has Miss Feng submitted today?¡±


    ¡°Not yet.¡± The person replied.


    ¡°Hmph, two years, this woman is still shameless when given face!¡± Chen Mingfei was furious. ¡°Does she still think she¡¯s the young lady of the Feng family from before?¡±


    Thinking of this, Chen Mingfei waved his hand and shouted, ¡°Open the door, I¡¯m going in to see this woman. I want to see how long she can hold on.¡±


    ¡°Yes!¡±


    The person beside him hurriedly pushed the door open.


    Chen Mingfei entered the room alone, and not long after, he saw a woman sitting in a chair by herself, looking out the window. This woman had an exquisite and transcendent appearance, wearing a white long skirt, making Chen Mingfei¡¯s eyes turn red as he saw her.


    Although he had seen her more than once, his heart would still beat faster every time he saw her.


    Chen Mingfei said greedily, ¡°Feng Xuewu, why are you doing this to yourself? You¡¯re just hurting yourself by insisting now. Why don¡¯t you just submit to me? Then you can enjoy a life of luxury, and no one in the entire Great Wilderness will dare to disobey you.¡±


    Hearing Chen Mingfei¡¯s words, Feng Xuewu remained silent for a moment, then sneered, ¡°Chen Mingfei, I am different from you. I can bear humiliation, but I will never sell my soul. Enjoying luxury? Ha, Chen Mingfei, you chose to join the Horse-thief Gang, and that¡¯s fine, but now have you carefully considered that you¡¯re actually siding with the demonic beasts, betraying the entire human race? Do you really think that the glory gained in such a shameless way is something to be proud of?¡±

 Chapter 534 - Chapter 534: Chapter 531: Yang Chen Takes Action_1

    Chapter 534: Chapter 531: Yang Chen Takes Action_1


    This statement clearly hit the nail on the head.


    Chen Mingfei¡¯s eyes were bloodshot with anger, shouting, ¡°Feng Xuewu, you¡¯re being shameless now. Who do you think you are? Do you think you¡¯re still the Miss Feng Family from before? Let me tell you, you¡¯re wrong, totally wrong. Now I am the boss, and everyone in the Great Wilderness, except for the Fire Essence Beast, must listen to me.¡±


    Chen Mingfei¡¯s words were filled with fury.


    He simply couldn¡¯t take it anymore.


    His current status provided him with everything he wanted, and Feng Xuewu should be fawning over him, begging him for favors. What does Feng Xuewu have now? Nothing? And this woman still acts so arrogant in front of him?


    However, despite his thoughts, the fact remained that Feng Xuewu had not bowed to him even after two years.


    At this moment, Feng Xuewu looked at Chen Mingfei calmly and said leisurely, ¡°Chen Mingfei, a traitor is always a traitor. What do you think your present glory counts for? It is merely given to you by others. Don¡¯t you understand? If the Fire Essence Beast shows the slightest displeasure, you will instantly lose your head. And by tomorrow, there will be another Chen Mingfei appearing in your place. What do you think you really mean? Do you think you¡¯re special?¡±


    It had to be said that Feng Xuewu¡¯s words were indeed right on the money.


    The more one lacks something, the more they hate others talking about it.


    Chen Mingfei was just like that.


    He knew very well that his current status was actually nothing at all. Although it seemed to be glorious, it could vanish at any moment. If he failed to serve the Fire Essence Beast properly and the beast killed him, there would be countless people ready to replace him.-


    Nevertheless, he remained furious.


    Chen Mingfei¡¯s eyes were bloodshot as he licked his lips and said, ¡°Feng Xuewu, you¡¯re very proud, aren¡¯t you? You think you¡¯re so high and mighty. Fine, very well, now I¡¯ll show you that your high and mighty is nothing at all. It¡¯s true that my status could be gone in an instant, but before that happens, I¡¯ll make sure to let you experience humiliation and despair!¡±


    As his words fell, Chen Mingfei tried to force himself upon Feng Xuewu, wanting to do something to her.


    Feng Xuewu sensed this, her eyes filled with anger and shouted, ¡°Chen Mingfei, even if I die, I won¡¯t let you succeed.¡±


    How could Chen Mingfei have been willing to behave himself during these two years? But each time, she had only resolved it by resorting to death.


    ¡°You want to die? Fine, then die.¡± Chen Mingfei finally lost his patience, waved his hand and manipulated his True Qi, intending to kill Feng Xuewu in one go.


    A grim smile appeared on Feng Xuewu¡¯s face.


    Death¡­


    Death might be better.


    But just as Feng Xuewu was convinced that she was doomed, a sudden loud boom interrupted the scene.


    Immediately after that, she felt her body being forcibly moved by someone. When she came to her senses, she suddenly noticed an extra person in front of her. The silhouette of this person was extremely familiar, reminding her of a man whom she had not been able to confirm for several years. She just stared blankly at him, her eyes wide open.


    ¡°You¡­ are you Yang Chen?¡± Feng Xuewu¡¯s delicate body trembled.


    She asked the question aloud.


    The man smiled slightly, ¡°Miss Feng, it¡¯s rare that you still remember me.¡±


    Having said this, Yang Chen turned to face her.


    Accompanying him were Yang Wu and Yang Jinhe.


    ¡°Yang Chen, it really is you.¡± Feng Xuewu¡¯s eyes filled with tears.


    She could never forget Yang Chen, because of all the past moments they shared together and because she had witnessed the rise of this man from the bottom. Her heart had been conquered by Yang Chen, but she knew that she and Yang Chen lived in different worlds. So, in her heart, what she had for Yang Chen was just wishful thinking.


    She didn¡¯t dare to imagine, not even in her thoughts.


    Because she knew that Yang Chen would most likely never reappear. That man had left the Great Wilderness and gone to a broader world, a world she could not touch.


    Yet now, like a dream, Yang Chen had appeared.


    The man had grown up, with defined features and resolute eyes, even more masculine than before.


    Feng Xuewu gazed at him in fascination, wishing she could look at Yang Chen like this forever.


    However, reality didn¡¯t always go as one wished. As Feng Xuewu concentrated on Yang Chen, the Chen Mingfei who had come back to his senses also recognized Yang Chen and shouted in a mix of fear and amazement, ¡°You¡­ you¡¯re Yang Chen?¡±


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t know who Chen Mingfei was.


    But seeing that the other party recognized him, he said lazily, ¡°Yes, it¡¯s me. I didn¡¯t expect that after leaving for a few years, there are still people who recognize me.¡±


    ¡°You¡­ you really are Yang Chen.¡± Chen Mingfei shrank back in fear.


    Who didn¡¯t know of Yang Chen¡¯s fame?


    Back then, this kid had reached the Spirit Martial Realm when he was not even that old. Even now Chen Mingfei was only at the first level of the Spirit Martial Realm, so where would he have the slightest chance of winning against Yang Chen? The fear in his heart spread, and facing Yang Chen, he couldn¡¯t muster the slightest bit of fighting intent.


    It was at this moment that a thunderous roar suddenly resounded, ¡°Hmph, trash, what¡¯s there to be afraid of? When this seat is here, how can we let this kid run wild?¡±


    ¡°Fire Essence Beast Lord.¡± Chen Mingfei¡¯s eyes were filled with joy.


    Yang Chen was not surprised. His Qi had been exposed for quite some time, and it would have been strange if the Fire Essence Beast didn¡¯t notice it.


    Now that he sensed the Fire Essence Beast¡¯s appearance, Yang Chen also knew it was going to take action.


    As he thought, a mass of flames instantly appeared, clearly the same demonic fire he was using, and directly turned into several fire waves, sweeping toward him.


    Yang Chen did not do anything but gestured with his hand, taking Yang Wu, Yang Jinhe, and Feng Xuewu with him as they instantly rose into the air. In the blink of an eye, they had already reached a high altitude.


    Meanwhile, the spot where he had just stood was instantly reduced to ashes.


    Looking back up to the sky, four Fire Essence Beasts were standing there, along with Chen Mingfei.


    ¡°Yang Chen, be careful, these Fire Essence Beasts are very powerful,¡± Feng Xuewu said worriedly. She could sense that Yang Chen was now very powerful, but she was still scared that Yang Chen might face danger.


    Yang Jinhe and Elder Yang Si also nervously said, ¡°Yes, Yang Chen, be careful.¡±


    Chen Mingfei heard their conversation clearly, and due to the appearance of the Fire Essence Beasts, he had gained more confidence.


    At this moment, Chen Mingfei sneered, ¡°Yang Chen, you chose the path to hell instead of heaven. You had already left the Great Wilderness and gone to explore the outside world, so why did you come back? When you said you were coming back, that should have been the end of it, but instead, you sought trouble for yourself? In front of the Fire Essence Beast Lord, what the hell do you think you are?¡±


    At this moment, he had no qualms about flattering the Fire Essence Beasts a bit, just to show his loyalty to them.


    Hearing these disgusting words, Yang Chen scoffed, ¡°Chen Mingfei, I hope you can still say that later.¡±


    ¡°Later? Hmph, what about later, Yang Chen, seeking death is seeking death, is there anything wrong with what I said?¡± Chen Mingfei¡¯s face was twisted.


    Yang Chen laughed quietly to himself and stopped paying attention to Chen Mingfei, focusing instead on the four Fire Essence Beasts.

 Chapter 535 - Chapter 535: Chapter 532: Battling Four Beasts Alone!_1

    Chapter 535: Chapter 532: Battling Four Beasts Alone!_1


    Upon taking a first glance, Yang Chen had already gotten a rough idea about them in his heart.


    The four Fire Essence Beasts all had high Martial Arts Cultivation, reaching the Origin Martial Realm¡¯s Fifth Layer. Having four of these appear all at once was astonishing.


    As Yang Chen was sizing up the four Fire Essence Beasts, they were also looking at him.


    ¡°I see, so the reason you¡¯re so fearless seeing the four of us is because you¡¯re relying on this Black-winged Dapeng. A Sixth Level Origin Martial Realm Black-winged Dapeng might be somewhat troublesome¡­¡± The Fire Essence Beast squinted at the Black-winged Dapeng flying in the sky and said, ¡°Black-winged Dapeng, as a demonic beast, you actually submit to humans. Don¡¯t you think it¡¯s shameful?¡±


    The Black-winged Dapeng was angry at being poked at its sore spot, but it chose to side with Yang Chen due to its own circumstances, and it wouldn¡¯t regret it now. It roared, ¡°I don¡¯t need you to interfere with my affairs!¡±


    Seeing that the Black-winged Dapeng was so stubborn, the Fire Essence Beast gave up trying to persuade it. Instead, it glared at Yang Chen with wide-open fierce fangs, ¡°Chen Mingfei, is this Yang Chen?¡±


    ¡°Yes, this is Yang Chen. Sirs, Yang Chen killed the Fire Essence Beast Lord. He didn¡¯t care about the peace between humans and demonic beasts and acted recklessly, which is a heinous crime.¡± Chen Mingfei said maliciously.


    Several Fire Essence Beasts squinted their eyes, ¡°I see, we finally found you, Yang Chen. You¡¯re not getting away today.¡±


    ¡°Won¡¯t let me go? Want to kill me? Hehe, is it because I know the secret of your Fire Essence Beast Clan?¡± Yang Chen smirked.


    ¡°What do you mean, do you think you can still escape? Or, with this Black-winged Dapeng here, do you confidently think you can withstand the four Fire Essence Beasts? It seems, little guy, that you still have some misunderstandings about our Fire Essence Beast Clan.¡± One of the Fire Essence Beasts growled, ¡°Yang Chen, I admit you¡¯re a genius; at such a young age you¡¯ve reached the Third Layer of Origin Martial Realm. However, if you¡¯re seeking death, we don¡¯t mind helping you.¡±


    Origin Martial Realm Third Layer?


    Hearing the words of the Fire Essence Beast, Chen Mingfei, Feng Xuewu, Yang Jin He, and others were all shocked.


    They didn¡¯t know what the Third Layer of Origin Martial Realm meant, but they knew the concept of the Origin Martial Realm.


    It was a legend!


    In the Great Wilderness, no one had reached the Origin Martial Realm for countless years.


    Yet Yang Chen had reached the Realm at such a young age!


    Chen Mingfei sneered in his heart as he trembled with fear.


    What difference did it make whether Yang Chen reached the Third Layer of Origin Martial Realm or not? He was bound to die, wasn¡¯t he?


    Ignoring the surprise of the surrounding people, Yang Chen casually looked at these few Fire Essence Beasts and dug at his ear, ¡°You said my understanding is flawed, so may I say that your understanding is also flawed? On what basis do you think my reliance is on the Black-winged Dapeng? And not that my reliance is on myself?¡±


    ¡°What do you mean?¡± The few Fire Essence Beasts didn¡¯t quite understand.


    Yang Chen lazily stretched, ¡°It¡¯s simple. The Black-winged Dapeng won¡¯t make a move, and I alone will deal with you four Fire Essence Beasts. If you have no objections, you can make a move.¡±


    Hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, the four Fire Essence Beasts burst into arrogant laughter.


    ¡°Hahaha!¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m laughing to death.¡±


    ¡°So interesting.¡±


    ¡°Is this kid here just to amuse us?¡±


    Seeing the disdainful expressions of the Fire Essence Beasts, Yang Chen didn¡¯t bother to explain and attacked instantly instead.


    He didn¡¯t use any other moves, just the Demon Fire.


    The source of this Demon Fire was the Fire Essence Beasts, and now he was going to use it against them.


    By doing so, Yang Chen had his own intentions.


    ¡°Huh? The few Fire Essence Beasts were surprised when they saw Yang Chen using this fire. They were very clear that this fire was the Original Demonic Flame used only by their Fire Essence Beast Clan and other rare demonic beast groups.


    But soon, they understood.


    ¡°I know, this kid must have refined the Fire Origin Essence! That¡¯s how he can control the Demon Fire of our Fire Essence Beast Clan. Humph, he¡¯s showing off in front of an expert. I¡¯ll test him myself.¡±


    ¡°Lang Tu, be careful.¡±


    The Fire Essence Beast called Lang Tu sneered at this and stepped forward. Its mouth opened and, the next moment, a large amount of Demonic Fire was spewed out just like Yang Chen¡¯s. The flames rolled in wave after wave, exerting terrifying power and covering the sky, heading straight towards Yang Chen.


    In just a blink of an eye, the Demonic Fire controlled by Yang Chen collided with the one controlled by Lang Tu.


    There was a clear gap.


    Yang Chen¡¯s Demon Fire was slightly inferior!


    ¡°Hmph, you¡¯re humiliating yourself.¡± Lang Tu sneered as he saw Yang Chen¡¯s Demon Fire at a disadvantage.


    However, Yang Chen didn¡¯t have the slightest change in expression, muttering to himself in his heart, ¡°Sure enough, although I have the Taichi True Scripture on hand, my fire-controlling technique is extraordinary. But the Fire Essence Beasts have played with fire since childhood and must have their own unique fire-controlling techniques. Not to mention, they have a unique way to cultivate fire, which outsiders can¡¯t learn even if they want to. Only they, the Fire Essence Beasts, can. So the more their Demonic Fire is cultivated, the stronger it becomes, while mine doesn¡¯t.¡±


    This was also the reason why his Demonic Fire lost its power after reaching the Origin Martial Realm. It wasn¡¯t that the Demonic Fire had weakened, but that it was much weaker compared to the Thunder Rush and Starfire techniques.


    Now, compared with the Demonic Fire that these four Fire Essence Beasts had been cultivating for years, there was naturally a gap in strength.


    However, Yang Chen wasn¡¯t the least bit discouraged. On the contrary, he was even more excited as he grinned, ¡°But now is a good opportunity, the Fire Origin Essence in these four Fire Essence Beasts is just the perfect supplement for my own Fire Origin Essence. After refining the Fire Origin Essence of these four Fire Essence Beasts, I won¡¯t be afraid of my Demonic Fire being even more powerful!¡±


    As this thought occurred to him, the Fire Essence Beast Lang Tu decided to get serious.


    ¡°Kid, take this.¡± Lang Tu opened his mouth wide, and immediately spewed out more Demonic Fire.


    At this moment, Yang Chen smiled nonchalantly.


    Immediately afterward, he took out the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear.


    And then, Thunderbolt Style rushed out, and lightning flashed!


    Just as the saying goes, lightning and thunder!


    At the same time that these electric lights appeared, Lang Tu¡¯s expression suddenly changed, and a sense of danger surfaced when he felt the thunder and lightning. This sense of danger wasn¡¯t unfounded, because the next moment, his flames were torn apart like thin paper in the face of these bolts of lightning!


    ¡°Such a powerful True Qi, this is the power of Innate True Qi!¡± Lang Tu was shocked and suddenly felt some regret.


    ¡°Not good, go save Lang Tu.¡± The other three Fire Essence Beasts could no longer sit still, and they all took action in a flash, launching their moves. The three Fire Essence Beasts spewed out their Demonic Fire together, and only then were they able to resolve Yang Chen¡¯s attack and save Lang Tu.

 Chapter 536 - Chapter 536: Chapter 533: Tear Off the Mask!_1

    Chapter 536: Chapter 533: Tear Off the Mask!_1


    Watching this scene, Yang Chen grinned, ¡°You should have done this earlier. Otherwise, your companions might not have been almost injured or killed.¡±


    Upon hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, the four Fire Essence Beasts were slightly moved, filled with anger in their hearts. But at this point, how could they dare to underestimate Yang Chen? They knew that their Demonic Fire was almost invincible when dealing with humans. It was already abnormal that they couldn¡¯t kill their opponents. Now, with merely a trick and a half, Yang Chen managed to break through their prided Demonic Fire.


    It was simply unbelievable.


    ¡°This kid has some tricks up his sleeve.¡± Lang Tu, still shaken, twisted his thick neck and retracted his Demonic Fire.


    ¡°To be on the safe side, let¡¯s not waste any more time talking to this kid and just attack together.¡± The four Fire Essence Beasts discussed for a moment and quickly made a decision.


    With this plan in mind, the four Fire Essence Beasts no longer hesitated. With a rumble, they combined their Demonic Fire and attacked Yang Chen. The power of their combined Demonic Fire was incredible, and the combined strength of the four Fire Essence Beasts was much greater than that of a single one.


    Yang Chen also felt some pressure and swiftly executed his Thunderbolt Style.


    Layers of thunder and lightning hissed and bit into the Demonic Fire. For a moment, the outcome was uncertain.


    In comparison, the Demonic Fire penetrated the Thunderbolt Style effortlessly, and in just a moment¡¯s breath, it infiltrated in large amounts, swirling towards Yang Chen.


    Upon witnessing this, Yang Chen clicked his tongue: ¡°When the four Fire Essence Beasts join hands, the power of their fire is indeed extraordinary. Thunderbolt Style alone isn¡¯t enough. In that case, it¡¯s time to use some other methods¡­¡±


    As soon as the thought crossed his mind, Yang Chen flicked his wrist.


    Immediately after, a nail appeared in his hand.


    This nail was, of course, the God Piercing Nail.


    ¡°Kid, you do have some tricks, but do you really think you can take on all four of us at once? Don¡¯t you think you¡¯re being a bit too arrogant?¡± The four Fire Essence Beasts laughed arrogantly.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t respond, pretending to have a hint of panic in his eyes as he hurriedly used the Thunderbolt Style to fend off the fierce attacks of the four Fire Essence Beasts.


    Seeing this, the Fire Essence Beasts rejoiced. ¡°Hehe, the kid can¡¯t hold on any longer and has no other moves. Let¡¯s kill him in one swoop.¡±


    The four Fire Essence Beasts made up their minds and immediately intensified their attacks. The Demonic Fire became even more powerful, and the flames engulfed the entire sky in red. Yang Chen¡¯s thunder and lightning grew less and less, eventually being devoured entirely by the Demonic Fire of the four Fire Essence Beasts.


    This caused the four Fire Essence Beasts to completely let down their guard, thinking that Yang Chen truly had no way to fight back.


    Even Yang Wu and Yang Jin He thought that Yang Chen was really out of options.


    Only the Black-winged Dapeng remained calm, not showing any intentions to rescue Yang Chen.


    It knew that Yang Chen definitely had a backup plan.


    Why?


    Because Yang Chen had planted a Slave Restriction in its mind. If Yang Chen truly had no way out, he could fully control it, even commanding it to risk its life without resistance. But Yang Chen hadn¡¯t done that. He hadn¡¯t even shown any intention to have the Dapeng join the fight. It was clear that Yang Chen still had a strategy up his sleeve.


    Just as the Black-winged Dapeng had anticipated.


    As Yang Chen was surrounded by layers of Demonic Fire, his fingers moved subtly.


    In an instant, a flash of light disappeared.


    That flash of light was the God Piercing Nail.


    The speed of the God Piercing Nail was unquestionable. In just a moment, a soft thud was heard. Immediately after, one of the Fire Essence Beasts nearby had blood splattering from its head, a large hole pierced through it. Then, the Fire Essence Beast¡¯s aura dissipated, and it fell heavily from the sky.


    ¡°Not good!¡±


    ¡°Bei Ge!¡±


    ¡°Bei Ge is dead! Bei Ge was killed by that Yang surname!¡±


    The remaining three Fire Essence Beasts became panicked.


    They never expected that just when they thought Yang Chen was bound to lose, even on the verge of being killed by them, he would suddenly turn the tables with a single move!


    At this point, with the missing Fire Essence Beast¡¯s fire support, the thunder and lightning around Yang Chen crackled and flickered, instantly holding back the oppressive layers of Demonic Fire.


    Although the Demonic Fire of the Fire Essence Beasts was formidable, unlike humans, their moves were too simplistic.


    Fire Essence Beasts only played with fire.


    Throughout their lives, they cultivated only fire, so they truly were masters of fire. This was their strength, but also their weakness. Now, facing Yang Chen, their singular mastery of fire revealed countless flaws.


    Unlike the Fire Essence Beasts, Yang Chen¡¯s moves were endless. With a single left hand slap, the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm converged instantly and flew towards them.


    Not only that, but Yang Chen also opened his mouth and let out a thunderous roar.


    The sound of the Mountain God Roar spread out, directly targeting the remaining three Fire Essence Beasts.


    These three Fire Essence Beasts were originally shocked and didn¡¯t react in time. The sound of the Mountain God Roar struck them hard, causing their minds to waver and their souls to be injured.


    The next moment, Yang Chen didn¡¯t give the three Fire Essence Beasts any opportunity and swiftly grabbed the air. Thunder Snakes peeled off from his fingers, immediately biting towards the Fire Essence Beasts.


    One of the Thunder Snakes, fastest among them, pierced through the head of the Fire Essence Beast in the front. With a soft thud, the second Fire Essence Beast heavily fell from the sky.


    But that was not all. Yang Chen¡¯s hand never stopped. As the second Fire Essence Beast fell, the third Fire Essence Beast was also pierced by a Thunder Snake and turned into a lifeless corpse.


    Now, only the fourth Fire Essence Beast, Lang Tu, remained.


    Lang Tu barely recovered from the oppression of the Mountain God Roar and saw his three companions already dead. His heart trembled with fear. As he glanced at the surrounding converging Thunder Snakes, Lang Tu became even more afraid and didn¡¯t know what to say.


    Obviously, the reason he was still alive with so many Thunder Snakes converging was not that he was lucky, but because Yang Chen spared him.


    This made him unsure of what Yang Chen wanted to do. Filled with terror, he roared, ¡°Yang Chen, even the super powers and Supreme Sects dare not provoke our Fire Spirit Beast Tribe. If you really dare to kill me, our tribe will eventually find out. When that time comes, don¡¯t blame our tribe for taking revenge on you.¡±


    Hearing this childish remark, Yang Chen lazily said, ¡°Oh, so you mean if I don¡¯t kill you, the deaths of the previous three don¡¯t count?¡±


    ¡°You, you¡­ Yang Chen, think about it carefully. If I die too, you and our Fire Spirit Beast Tribe will completely fall out.¡±


    Lang Tu roared furiously.

 Chapter 537 - Chapter 537: Chapter 534: Settling the Aftermath!_1

    Chapter 537: Chapter 534: Settling the Aftermath!_1


    Yang Chen sneered, ¡°You tore your face off? Fire Essence Beast, oh no, your name is Lang Tu. Lang Tu, I knew the intentions of your Fire Essence Beast Group very early on, and you should be well aware of this. What do you think there is left to say between me, Yang Chen, and your Fire Essence Beast Group?!¡±


    With that said, Yang Chen¡¯s finger moved slightly.


    Immediately, the Thunder Snakes seemed to come to life, heading toward Lang Tu and biting him in an instant.


    Lang Tu tried his best to resist, but under Yang Chen¡¯s tactics, his resistance was so weak and pale. In a short time, Lang Tu¡¯s body was pierced by several small holes from the Thunder Snakes. But Yang Chen deliberately avoided the fatal spots, leaving Lang Tu severely wounded and a breath away from death.


    Now barely alive, Lang Tu has completely lost his senses and the ability to think.


    Yang Chen took a step forward and ordered, ¡°Senior Yun Lu, help me search through Lang Tu¡¯s memory.¡±


    ¡°No problem, Young Master!¡± Yun Lu sent out her divine soul.


    With her Earth Martial Realm divine soul power, she was naturally extraordinary. In just a blink of an eye, Yun Lu had walked out of Lang Tu¡¯s soul search.


    At the same time, Lang Tu¡¯s head exploded and disappeared into the air.


    Yun Lu said, ¡°Young Master, there is a seal in Lang Tu¡¯s memory. If I wanted to search deeper, his head would have exploded. Fortunately, my divine soul power is strong, so I was able to search through all of Lang Tu¡¯s memory before his body exploded.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Yang Chen nodded. He thought of the time when he searched the soul of the Fire Essence Beast with the help of Rainbow. The scene back then was not much different, but comparatively, Yun Lu¡¯s Divine Soul Realm was much stronger than Rainbow¡¯s.


    ¡°Let¡¯s talk about Lang Tu¡¯s memories later!¡± said Yang Chen.


    ¡°Yes.¡± Yun Lu didn¡¯t say anything more.


    At this moment, the air was extremely silent.


    Everyone watched the scene in the sky with wide eyes, not believing it, not thinking it was real.


    Yang Jinhe, Elder Yang Si, and Yang Wu, seeing the Fire Essence Beasts they feared being killed so easily by Yang Chen, cried with old tears. Their eyes were wet, and they cried loudly. Yang Chen had done it; he had killed four Fire Essence Beasts!


    Their concerns were superfluous. Yang Chen had become a powerful figure.


    Feng Xuewu was also rubbing her eyes and sobbing softly; however, her mouth still held a smile. Bitterness and joy intertwined. She just looked deeply at Yang Chen without saying anything, as she had done in the past, a quiet observer from behind.


    Black-winged Dapeng was also watching Yang Chen.


    When it submitted to Yang Chen, it just had an initial exchange and knew he was strong, but it didn¡¯t know the full extent of Yang Chen¡¯s strength.


    But now, it saw how terrifying Yang Chen was.


    The Fire Essence Beast Group was among the top of the fierce beast clans. This was also the reason why the Fire Essence Beast Group had not been wiped out by the human race for so many years. Because humans clearly knew that eradicating these Fire Essence Beasts would have too high a cost, no one was willing to waste their effort. This allowed the Fire Essence Beast Group to continue to grow and become larger in the human race.


    This also indirectly proved their prowess.


    But Yang Chen, one against four, was unharmed without a scratch.


    Could it have done so?


    Black-winged Dapeng now truly admires and submits to Yang Chen. It is well aware that Yang Chen putting the slave restriction in its head is not something particularly humiliating for it.


    Apart from Black-winged Dapeng and the others like Yang Jinhe, there was another observer nearby.The observer was none other than Chen Mingfei.


    Chen Mingfei could not have imagined that everything he relied on, everything he was proud of, would be reduced to ashes in this moment.


    The once-invincible presence in the Great Wilderness, the four Fire Spirit Beasts, were easily slain by Yang Chen.


    With the four Fire Spirit Beasts dead, what was Chen Mingfei worth?


    Chen Mingfei could only hope that Yang Chen would let him go, but at that moment, Yang Chen¡¯s gaze fell on him.


    ¡°Yang¡­ Yang Chen!¡± Chen Mingfei swallowed nervously, his face streaming with cold sweat.


    Yang Chen raised an eyebrow, hands behind his back: ¡°Chen Family¡­ Chen Family, you guys have really outdone yourselves. You betrayed the Great Wilderness in the past, colluding with the Horse-thief Gang, and now you betray the Human Race, colluding with the Fire Spirit Beasts. I really don¡¯t want to annihilate other races, but Chen Mingfei, you forced me to do it.¡±


    Chen Mingfei didn¡¯t care about the matters of the race, all he wanted now was to save his own life.


    Hearing Yang Chen¡¯s cold tone, he trembled with fear, saying, ¡°Yang Chen, I didn¡¯t do it on purpose, I had no choice, ah!!¡±


    Before he could finish, Chen Mingfei felt his body being pulled uncontrollably towards Yang Chen.


    Then Yang Chen grabbed his head and began to search his soul.


    When the Soul Search was over, Yang Chen closed his eyes and sighed, ¡°These Fire Spirit Beasts have indeed set a big game. In the beginning, I didn¡¯t realize it. The Chen Family had sided with the Fire Spirit Beast Clan long ago and was infested with Fire Spirit Worms like the Head of the house. It makes sense that I wouldn¡¯t have noticed it then, as my Martial Arts Cultivation was far less advanced than it is now. Where would I have noticed all this? I didn¡¯t even think about it at all.¡±


    The early collusion between the Chen Family and the Fire Spirit Beasts showed the depth of the latter¡¯s scheming, which was unimaginable.


    With that thought, Yang Chen let go of his hand, and Chen Mingfei¡¯s body fell from the sky.


    Unable to figure it out for the moment, Yang Chen simply stopped thinking about it. He shifted his gaze and caught the bodies of the four Fire Spirit Beasts.


    The bodies of these Fire Spirit Beasts were treasure troves, full of valuable resources.


    Leaving aside other things, the Fire Origin Essence alone was a great tonic for him, and keeping it would definitely be worthwhile.


    Now that he had collected the four Fire Origin Essences, Yang Chen descended from the sky. At the same time, the joy in the faces of Yang Wu and the others could not be concealed as they walked towards Yang Chen. Feng Xuewu was also the same, but her eyebrows were furrowed, and her expression was filled with heaviness.


    ¡°Spare us!¡±


    ¡°Lord Yang Chen, please spare us!¡±


    Of course, the other members of the Chen Family also saw this scene very clearly. After the Fire Spirit Beast Group and Chen Mingfei were all killed, it was a lie to say that they were not afraid, and they hurriedly began to plead for mercy.


    Just now, from Chen Mingfei¡¯s memory, Yang Chen learned who in the Chen Family had genuinely betrayed the Human Race and sided with the Fire Spirit Beasts. After recalling several names and their appearances, Yang Chen pointed his finger and then, the Thunder Snake flew out, slashing¡­


    Looking again, more than a dozen Chen Family members had turned into corpses, lying in puddles of blood.


    Yang Chen said indifferently, ¡°You Chen Family members, I will not kill indiscriminately. Perhaps siding with the Fire Spirit Beasts was not your true intention, but after siding with them, you used their power to do evil and oppress others. I know all of this very clearly. That was their end just now!¡±


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 Chapter 538 - Chapter 538: Chapter 535: Demonic Fire Changes!_1

    Chapter 538: Chapter 535: Demonic Fire Changes!_1


    He would never misinterpret anyone.


    Most of these people had betrayed the human race, sought refuge with the Fire Essence Beasts, and used the power of the Fire Essence Beasts to oppress and humiliate others. Such evil deeds were unforgivable, and Yang Chen had no intention of forgiving them, killing them one by one.


    The remaining people were mostly truly helpless and betrayed the human race like the other Chen family members. However, they did not take advantage of the Fire Essence Beasts¡¯ power, showing that deep down, they were still on the side of the human race. Since that was the case, there was no need to eliminate them.


    To prevent the emergence of another Chen Mingfei in the Chen family, Yang Chen was naturally more careful.


    Upon finishing these tasks, Yang Chen slowly said, ¡°The rest of you Chen family members should pack up and leave the Feng family. Go back to where you came from.¡±


    ¡°Yes, yes, Sir Yang Chen!¡±


    Seeing that Yang Chen did not kill them, they were already grateful and did not dare to stay a moment longer. They hurriedly went back to pack up and prepare to return to their original Chen family. They also decided to spread the news as soon as possible.


    Yang Chen has returned, his martial arts cultivation greatly increased, and it¡¯s time for the Fire Essence Beasts¡¯ tyrannical reign to dissipate.


    After sorting out these troublesome trivial matters, Yang Chen turned his head and looked at Yang Wu, Yang Jin, and finally Feng Xuewu.


    At this glance, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t look away.


    Those were a pair of charming and moving eyes.


    With tears in her eyes, Feng Xuewu recalled the unpleasant experiences of the past two years and the scenes of their Feng family being bullied when the Fire Essence Beast entered the Great Wilderness. No one could imagine how she had spent these two years.


    Looking at Feng Xuewu¡¯s tears, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t bear it and said, ¡°Miss Feng, everything is in the past. I will deal with the Fire Essence Beast, the Feng family is still the Feng family. From now on, I will never let the Feng family suffer any more oppression or bullying!¡±


    In this way, it could also be considered as repaying Feng Wuyang¡¯s kindness towards him.


    Feng Wuyang¡¯s kindness to him in the past was difficult to repay!


    Feng Xuewu¡¯s lips parted slightly, listening to Yang Chen¡¯s words, wanting to speak but hesitating. However, seeing Yang Chen¡¯s pure and clear eyes, she sighed heavily, knowing that there was no future between her and Yang Chen. They were simply not from the same world.


    Thus, after defeating the four Fire Essence Beasts, Yang Chen temporarily stayed in the Feng family with Yang Wu and Yang Jin.


    Feng Xuewu specially arranged excellent accommodations for Yang Chen, and he could feel her enthusiasm.


    After settling down, he began to communicate with Yun Lu.


    Fishman Elder Yun Lu naturally knew what Yang Chen wanted to know and said, ¡°Young Master, the rest of the Fire Essence Beasts are now in the inner area of Monster Beast Mountain. They have found the location of the Guardian Spirit Array and seem to be planning to tamper with it and slowly corrode it.¡±


    ¡°As expected, their target is still the Guardian Spirit Array,¡± Yang Chen frowned.


    It would certainly not be possible to break the Guardian Spirit Array in a short time, but the purpose of the Fire Essence Beasts from the beginning was not to break the array but to corrode it and gradually erode the Guardian Spirit Array!


    Thinking about this, Yang Chen asked, ¡°Senior Yun Lu, how many Fire Essence Beasts are there in the inner area of Monster Beast Mountain?¡±


    Recalling roughly with Lang Tu¡¯s memories, Yun Lu said, ¡°Young Master, there are a total of fifty-four Fire Essence Beasts of various cultivation levels, including those in the Spirit Martial Realm and the Origin Martial Realm. Among them, there are about twenty Fire Essence Beasts in the Elemental Martial Realm, with the highest being at the eighth level of the Elemental Martial Realm. There are only four guarding in the Great Wilderness, with the rest of the fifty in Monster Beast Mountain!¡±


    Upon hearing this, Yang Chen took a deep breath.


    Good heavens, fifty of them?


    How was he supposed to deal with this number?


    Yang Chen was very troubled. If there were only three or five, he could handle them, but facing fifty at once¡­


    ¡°These Fire Essence Beasts are really cautious. Fifty of them, with different cultivation levels, have reached the limit of secretly sneaking into the Great Wilderness without being discovered. Looks like I can¡¯t launch an active attack now. I don¡¯t have the strength to face more than fifty of them alone,¡± Yang Chen thought.


    With his current strength, facing a Fire Essence Beast at the eighth level of the Elemental Martial Realm alone, he would have a fifty-fifty chance of winning.


    And with the other Fire Essence Beasts, he wouldn¡¯t stand a chance.


    ¡°So, Young Master, what should we do?¡± Yun Lu asked, puzzled. She knew that Yang Chen must have a plan.


    Yang Chen touched his chin and said, ¡°I¡¯ve killed four Fire Essence Beasts now, and the ones in Monster Beast Mountain must have noticed. As long as the Fire Essence Beasts aren¡¯t stupid, they¡¯ll send forces far stronger than these four Fire Essence Beasts to investigate. If that¡¯s the case, let¡¯s set a trap and wait for them.¡±


    Although he really wanted to launch an active attack, it was clear that doing so would be unwise at the moment.


    Instead of that, he naturally wouldn¡¯t take the initiative to attack, occasionally setting a trap and waiting was also a good option.


    ¡°Does Young Master mean for us to set up a formation here in advance?¡± Yun Lu asked.


    ¡°Yes, it¡¯s a pity that Rainbow and the others haven¡¯t returned, otherwise, with the power of prohibition and formation, we could easily capture all these Fire Essence Beasts in one fell swoop. But now, even though it¡¯s a bit lacking, if you set up a formation and cooperate with me, it shouldn¡¯t be enough to fear the incoming Fire Essence Beasts,¡± Yang Chen instructed.


    ¡°Young Master, don¡¯t worry, as long as we have enough Spirit Stones, the formation will be fine,¡± Yun Lu assured.


    ¡°That¡¯s good. Senior Yun Lu, I¡¯ll leave the rest to you. Now, I¡¯ll start refining these four Fire Origin Essences,¡± Yang Chen said.


    Yun Lu no longer disturbed Yang Chen and quickly ordered the Fishpeople in the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space. The Fishpeople began to use their souls to cover themselves and set up the formations near the Feng family during the night.


    The Fishpeople Tribe¡¯s mastery of the soul was now profound and unfathomable. In the dark, no one could discover them unless someone stared closely at them.


    As for Yang Chen, his eyes were fixed on the four Fire Origin Essences.


    ¡°Four Fire Origin Essences, I wonder what level my Demonic Flame will reach after refining them all at once!¡± As Yang Chen was curious, he didn¡¯t delay and began refining them directly.


    Just like that, the first Fire Origin Essence was quickly absorbed into his body, completely transforming into the Original Demonic Flame and merging with his Fire Origin Essence.


    Then, the second one¡­


    Immediately after, the third one!


    Soon, the fourth one.


    With four consecutive Fire Origin Essences, all of them merged with Yang Chen¡¯s Fire Origin Essence, and he could clearly feel a significant change in his Fire Origin Essence.


    This change brought¡­


    His Demonic Flame seemed to have undergone some kind of mutation!

 Chapter 539 - Chapter 539: Chapter 536: Shapeshifting Liquid Fire!_1

    Chapter 539: Chapter 536: Shapeshifting Liquid Fire!_1


    Feeling this change, Yang Chen was extremely excited, as if this situation had completely caught him off guard.


    In an instant, Yang Chen took action. Immediately, a large amount of Demonic Fire power emerged from the Fire Origin Essence within his body. However, the Demonic Fire had now evolved into a completely different form. Upon closer inspection, one could feel that this flame was more like a liquid than a flame.


    Describing the current Demonic Fire as ¡®liquid¡¯ was not far-fetched.


    ¡°Is this a Yao Fire Transformation? Hahaha, I really made a big profit!¡± Yang Chen laughed heartily.


    What is a Yao Fire Transformation?


    Simply put, it is a fire with a shape!


    This shape was not like the one he had created forcefully using flames before, but rather, like now, it had become substantial, taking on the appearance of a liquid.


    Therefore, there was another term for this Yao Fire Transformation¡ªYao Fire Liquidification.


    Simply put, it is Liquid Fire!


    Liquid Fire was the evolved form of the Original Demonic Flame. Of course, Liquid Fire was not the final evolution. The Original Demonic Flame¡¯s evolution had several stages, and it was said that Liquid Fire could further evolve, even becoming the ethereal Light Fire, achieving a shapeshifting quality.


    But Yang Chen didn¡¯t know about these steps. For specifics, he would have to ask the Fire Essence Beasts, as reaching the level of ethereal Light Fire was extremely difficult.


    So, what¡¯s the difference between Shapeshifting Demon Fire and ordinary Demon Fire?


    Shapeshifting Demon Fire has more powerful effects and is more pervasive. It is like a golden soup when defending and swift like a tiger or leopard when attacking. It is easier to control Liquid Fire, and its range is broader.


    This was the surprise that Yang Chen had mentioned because, from the very beginning, he didn¡¯t expect that refining four Fire Origin Essences would cause the Demonic Fire to transform and evolve into Liquid Fire.


    ¡°Even the Fire Essence Beasts would have to be many True Martial Realm Fire Essence Beasts to cultivate this Shapeshifting Demon Fire. As for other fire-playing demon beasts, even if they are in True Martial Realm, let alone Earth Martial Realm, they might not be able to cultivate Liquid Fire. I actually cultivated it after refining four Fire Origin Essences.¡± Yang Chen muttered, ¡°What exactly is going on.¡±


    If it were as simple as refining four Fire Origin Essences to cultivate Shapeshifting Liquid Fire, then every Fire Essence Beast would probably possess Liquid Fire. However, obviously, things were not that simple.


    His refining of the Fire Origin Essence after all was just a side door.


    ¡°Young Master, what are you curious about?¡± Yun Lu returned from outside the door and saw the puzzled look on Yang Chen, so she asked.


    Yang Chen explained the doubts he had.


    ¡°Young Master, you really picked up a big bargain this time. That Lang Tu, I found out through Soul Search, it was actually a genius among the Fire Essence Beast Clan. Although it was in the Origin Martial Realm at the Fifth Layer, its cultivation of Fire Origin Essence far surpassed its peers. The reason you obtained Liquid Fire might be because of it.¡± Yun Lu smiled.


    Hearing these words, Yang Chen suddenly remembered and had an epiphany: ¡°That¡¯s right, no wonder I felt that one of the Fire Origin Essences I refined was so full of flames. Haha, Senior Yun Lu, as you said, I really picked up a big bargain. Now that I have this Transforming Demon Fire in my hand, my strength has greatly increased. It¡¯s even more valuable when dealing with the Fire Essence Beast Clan.¡±


    ¡°Young Master, with our formation to help you, those Fire Essence Beasts that come will be doomed.¡± Yun Lu said.


    ¡°Yun Lu, how many days will it take for this Great Formation to be completed, and what kind of Great Formation is it?¡± Yang Chen asked somewhat curiously.


    ¡°Young Master, this formation is called the Thunderstorm Demolition Array.¡± Yun Lu said.


    ¡°Thunderstorm Demolition Array?¡± Yang Chen suddenly thought of something: ¡°What a great Thunderstorm Demolition Array! Haha, I read about this formation from a book. Those who enter the formation will be continuously tortured by thunderstorms. Thunder is for attack, and rain is for erosion. Thunder and rain can also create fog, which is for confusion. This formation is truly excellent.¡±


    Yun Lu said kindly, ¡°Young Master, about the issue of Spirit Stones¡­¡±


    ¡°Spirit Stones are not a problem. How many Spirit Stones does the Thunderstorm Demolition Array need?¡± Yang Chen asked.


    ¡°About ten million should be enough.¡± Yun Lu showed a wry smile.


    ¡°¡­¡±


    Yang Chen was just about to say that Spirit Stones were not a problem.


    Well, now it was a problem.


    Ten million.


    This made Yang Chen somewhat speechless. He had worked hard to earn Spirit Stones from various sources¡ªgambling, grabbing¡ªand this Thunderstorm Demolition Array would immediately waste away more than half of them.


    However, when it involved the Fire Essence Beasts, Yang Chen knew the priorities and handed over the Spirit Stones without hesitation, giving them to Yun Lu: ¡°Yun Lu, take these Spirit Stones. Twelve million. If it¡¯s not enough, feel free to come to me again.¡±


    ¡°Young Master, these Spirit Stones are absolutely enough, but now we are still missing one thing,¡± Yun Lu said gently.


    ¡°What is it?¡± Yang Chen blinked.


    Yun Lu said, ¡°The key to this Thunderstorm Demolition Array lies in the thunderstorms. Rain can be dealt with by our Fishpeople Tribe, but for thunder¡­ Young Master, it¡¯s still up to you.¡±


    ¡°Oh? I almost forgot about this matter. You came back to find me for this reason, right? Haha, that¡¯s right, let¡¯s go. I¡¯ll fill this formation with my Thunder and Lightning Power.¡± Yang Chen took a step out.


    With his Heavenly Thunder Origin, he naturally had no shortage of thunder and lightning power. As soon as he made a move, a rumbling power poured into the Great Formation. However, the thunder and lightning power required by this Great Formation was astonishing. Only when his True Qi was almost drained did the formation¡¯s demand for power become complete.


    This also left Yang Chen secretly amazed. He couldn¡¯t help but look forward to the effectiveness of the Thunderstorm Demolition Array.


    The next step was for the fishpeople of the Fishpeople Tribe to disperse the power of the Spirit Stones everywhere, thus forming the formation completely.


    In this way, Yang Chen sat in the Feng family¡¯s home, in the center of the Great Formation, waiting for the arrival of the Fire Essence Beasts.


    After waiting for about five days.


    On this day, Yang Chen was repeatedly practicing control over the Shapeshifting Demon Fire. He was only halfway through his practice when Yun Lu, who was inside the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space, promptly reminded him, ¡°Young Master, the Fire Essence Beasts are here, more than twenty of them!¡±


    ¡°Oh?¡± Yang Chen narrowed his eyes and clicked his tongue: ¡°More than twenty Fire Essence Beasts, they have come so cautiously. But being cautious is good because it makes them safe. More than twenty, come on, since you are here, don¡¯t plan on leaving.¡±


    As soon as this thought fell, Yang Chen¡¯s mouth curled upward, his body flashed, and immediately, he shot into the sky from the room.


    He had already sent everyone from the Feng family to the rear of the formation. At the moment, he was the only one sitting in the formation. Suspended in midair, he looked forward and, in just a moment, he saw more than twenty Fire Essence Beasts that Yun Lu had mentioned!


    Upon seeing these Fire Essence Beasts, Yang Chen knew that success or failure would all depend on this one move.


    From now on, none of them would be allowed to leave.

 Chapter 540 - Chapter 540: Chapter 537: Thunderstorm!_1

    Chapter 540: Chapter 537: Thunderstorm!_1


    At this moment, Yang Chen was suspended high in the sky, standing with his hands behind his back, not saying a word.


    When he saw the fire creatures, the team of fire creatures quickly positioned themselves around ten feet away from Yang Chen. The group of fire creatures was on full alert, obviously not foolish enough to charge directly at Yang Chen.


    ¡°Don¡¯t rush over,¡± the head fire creature shouted. ¡°This kid is so calm and composed. We don¡¯t know what kind of cards he has up his sleeve. He¡¯s waiting for us here, which means he¡¯s confident. It¡¯s not going to be that simple. Don¡¯t act recklessly.¡±


    Yang Chen naturally heard the fire creature¡¯s words clearly. He cracked a smile but said nothing.


    ¡°Fourth Brother, I think you¡¯re overthinking it. How would this kid know we have so many companions? After killing four of our brethren, he must be feeling quite pleased with himself. As for now, he¡¯s probably just pretending to be calm. In my opinion, with so many of us, are we really afraid of just one human?¡±


    ¡°Yeah, Fourth Brother, this kid is only at the third layer of the Origin Martial Realm. Although we don¡¯t know how he killed Lang Tu and the others back then, with so many of us, are we really scared of him?¡±


    Facing these questions, the Fourth Brother fire creature, surrounded by flames, fell into hesitation.


    Yang Chen remained silent, only looking at the fire creatures casually.


    ¡°Young Master, among these fire creatures, there are twelve at the Origin Martial Realm. The rest are all at the Spirit Martial Realm and not worth mentioning. Six of these Origin Martial Realm fire creatures are between the first and third layers. Using the Thunderstorm Demolition Array, we can kill them in a short time. The remaining six are between the third and sixth levels of the Origin Martial Realm, which may be difficult to kill with the Thunderstorm Demolition Array. However, once the thunder and rain are over, there will be white fog. In the fog, I can assist you, Young Master, to deal with them,¡± Yun Lu replied.


    Upon hearing this, Yang Chen had a strategy in mind.


    At the same time, the fire creatures cautiously approached Yang Chen.


    Fire Essence Beast Fourth Brother, the one called Tu Ao, stared at Yang Chen with a cold and expressionless face. ¡°You are Yang Chen?¡±


    ¡°Oh? You recognize me?¡± Yang Chen squinted.


    ¡°So it seems that my comrades died at your hands.¡± Tu Ao said with a snarl.


    Yang Chen smiled slightly, ¡°What do you think?¡±


    ¡°Hmph, as expected. As for you humans, it¡¯s not hard to find someone with a memory of you. All these humans call you the number one genius in the Great Wilderness. I didn¡¯t think there would be any geniuses in the Great Wilderness, but you genuinely surprised me. Reaching the third layer of the Origin Martial Realm at such a young age, kid, you¡¯re extraordinary,¡± Tu Ao said, flames spitting from his mouth.


    Yang Chen remained composed, showing no emotion, as he had a sudden epiphany.


    That¡¯s right, any Da Huang person could easily search for memories and discover what he looked like. It wasn¡¯t strange for the fire creatures to recognize him.


    With that thought, Yang Chen spoke with his usual demeanor, ¡°Oh, thank you for the compliment.¡±


    ¡°Praise you? No, no, no, Yang Chen, you¡¯ve got it wrong. I have no intention of praising you. I just want to tell you that there was once an old man whose memories I searched. This old man really had a big life, as he actually survived after I performed a Soul Search on him. I didn¡¯t torture him less, haha, Yang Chen, you don¡¯t have to thank me. I did all this for you. Oh, I forgot to tell you, the people of the Yang family seemed to call him Elder Yang,¡± Tu Ao revealed his ferocious fangs and burst into laughter.


    As he laughed, the other fire creatures laughed as well.


    As far as the fire creatures were concerned, the lives of humans were so insignificant that they could be killed or tortured at will.


    Such an act enraged Yang Chen.


    Yang Chen¡¯s heart was ablaze, and soon, he responded with a hard tone, ¡°You want to provoke me? Fine, I¡¯ll tell you, you¡¯ve succeeded. Fire creatures, your idea isn¡¯t bad. Deliberately enraging me while you don¡¯t know what cards I have up my sleeve is just your way of trying to make me reveal my cards.¡±


    ¡°Since that¡¯s the case, I¡¯ll show you what I¡¯ve got. You¡¯ve been so cautious, but it¡¯s a pity that you¡¯ve already entered.¡±


    Yes, these fire creatures were very careful, obviously wary of the Formation¡¯s power.


    However, the Formation made by the Fishpeople Tribe wouldn¡¯t have left out your ¡®considerations¡¯, would it?


    Yang Chen waved his hand and shouted, ¡°Formation, start!¡±


    At that instant, the six Fishmen who had been waiting in position at various locations in the Formation activated it.


    In an instant, thunderbolts fell from the sky above the Formation, crashing down with a clatter. Rain poured down immediately after. The Formation was filled with thunderstorms while the outside world was sunny and clear, showing a striking contrast.


    Even the most foolish, like Tu Ao, would realize that they had entered the Formation.


    ¡°When did this happen?¡± Tu Ao believed that he had been cautious enough, but he never thought that he would still fall into the trap.


    Just as the thought crossed his mind, a sudden scream resounded.


    ¡°Ah!¡±


    Those thunderbolts struck without warning, and the fire creatures at the Spirit Martial Realm were instantly annihilated by the lightning strikes.


    ¡°Quick, defend! Defend!¡± Tu Ao¡¯s anger surged, and he bellowed out commands.


    But his command was futile. After the first fire creature fell, a second one followed, then a third. At first, it affected those at the Spirit Martial Realm, but soon those at the Origin Martial Realm were affected. A single strike might not bring them down, but after being hit several times in a row, they couldn¡¯t hold on.


    Time passed, and the bodies of the fire creatures fell from the sky one after another. Although there were more than 20 of them, they were instantly reduced to a desperate, isolated force in the Formation.


    Morale was non-existent.


    The fire creatures roared and howled in anger.


    Yang Chen showed no mercy, knowing that this was the difference between their races.


    ¡°Fire creatures, while you are in our human territory, you should be prepared to face the consequences. This place is not for you to run wild!¡± Yang Chen¡¯s voice echoed in all directions, reaching the ears of the Feng family members and stirring their blood.


    Tu Ao¡¯s heart was filled with hatred. He wanted to fight back, but the fire creatures around him needed his care; if he didn¡¯t pay attention to them, the casualties would be more severe.


    And so the thunderbolts continued to strike, and the corrosive rain fell, lasting for about the time it takes to drink a cup of tea.


    Finally, it stopped.


    Tu Ao thought that he could finally take a breath and retaliate. Looking at the seven or eight remaining fire creatures at the Origin Martial Realm, he prepared to strike back; however, in the next moment, a layer of white fog appeared, enveloping the entire Formation. Within the fog, his spiritual senses and vision were completely obstructed.


    One thing after another had them struggling to breathe.

 Chapter 541 - Chapter 541: Chapter 538: Massacre!_1

    Chapter 541: Chapter 538: Massacre!_1


    ¡°Nobody move!¡± Tu Ao instructed the remaining troops around him.


    He was very clear that if they acted recklessly, these troops would also disappear like a mirage in the formation in an instant.


    In this white fog, his vision could only see about ten feet in front of him, which was already the limit. When his divine soul tried to explore, it would also be hindered. This white fog had the ability to cut off divine soul power and visual ability. Only hearing and smell could play a weak role for now.


    Of course, it was only a weak effect.


    Tu Ao was puzzled in his heart.


    It didn¡¯t make sense, absolutely no sense.


    How did he fall into Yang Chen¡¯s formation trap? Completely silent.


    Tu Ao didn¡¯t know that even Yang Chen himself would have his divine soul and vision restricted in this formation.


    Now Yang Chen was like blind, but compared to Tu Ao and the other Fire Essence Beasts, he had an advantage because he had Yun Lu¡¯s help!


    Yun Lu¡¯s Divine Soul Realm was as strong as Earth Martial Realm, which is one, and she was the creator of this formation, so she knew this formation better than anyone else.


    Now Yun Lu was in the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space, smiling and saying, ¡°Young Master, walk about ten feet to the left, then about two feet forward, and you should be close to the position where you can use the God Piercing Nail.¡±


    ¡°Oh?¡± Yang Chen listened to her words without question, stepping to the position Yun Lu had pointed out.


    After arriving at this position, Yun Lu said, ¡°Southeast direction, Young Master, use the God Piercing Nail!¡±


    As she spoke, Yun Lu deliberately jumped out of the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space, showing Yang Chen the specific direction.


    Once he knew the direction, everything else was simpler.


    With Yun Lu¡¯s guidance, Yang Chen nodded slightly, looked ahead, and without a word, held the God Piercing Nail!


    The next moment, the God Piercing Nail activated instantly.


    Just as the God Piercing Nail activated, with a poof sound,


    On Tu Ao¡¯s side, a Fire Essence Beast with martial cultivation at the third layer of the Origin Martial Realm fell in an instant!


    When the Fire Essence Beast fell, Tu Ao¡¯s expression changed dramatically, ¡°What just happened!¡±


    The other Fire Essence Beasts next to him were also dumbfounded.


    Because their divine souls were unable to detect anything, even if they were back to back in this white fog, it would be useless. As for where Yang Chen¡¯s God Piercing Nail came from, they had no idea. Compared to Yang Chen, they were completely in the dark. How could they fight Yang Chen?


    In an instant, these Fire Essence Beasts became even more fearful.


    ¡°This white fog should have a time limit. Don¡¯t panic. This white fog will disappear soon,¡± Tu Ao was also horrified in his heart, but compared to the other Fire Essence Beasts, he was the leader and exceptionally calm.


    Listening to Tu Ao¡¯s reassurance, the Fire Essence Beasts finally calmed down.


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t see the other parts of the white fog, but he could hear Tu Ao¡¯s loud voice.


    ¡°Tu Ao is right.¡± Yun Lu said gently, ¡°The white fog has a time limit, Young Master, let¡¯s hurry.¡±


    ¡°I know, but there should be enough time to get rid of these Fire Essence Beasts before the white fog dissipates.¡± Yang Chen grinned.


    There was a time limit for the God Piercing Nail, and he had just used it once. If he forced it again, it might damage the internal structure of the God Piercing Nail.


    Yang Chen naturally wouldn¡¯t be careless, but he had already prepared a backup plan and started gathering the Five Thunder Righteous Method from the beginning.


    Now, after the God Piercing Nail initially claimed a Fire Essence Beast¡¯s head, his Five Thunder Righteous Method had almost been gathered.


    ¡°With my current Five Thunder Righteous Method, I can either take down the Sixth Level Fire Essence Beast in one go or eliminate all the other Fire Essence Beasts. I need to choose one!¡± Yang Chen murmured to himself, pondered for a moment, and made a decision, ¡°Let¡¯s keep the Sixth Level Fire Essence Beast, it would be perfect for me to practice my Transforming Demon Fire!¡±


    The next moment, Yang Chen waved his hand.


    In an instant, the power of the Sky Thunder was directly drawn into the location of Tu Ao and several Fire Essence Beasts.


    Boom.


    The heavenly thunder fell without warning, and its speed was astonishing!


    The first one, a Fire Essence Beast fell.


    The second one, another Fire Essence Beast was turned into ashes.


    After a series of five, Tu Ao stood there, his body stiff, his fierce fangs ferocious, and roared.


    It was because all the other Fire Essence Beasts were completely wiped out, except for him.


    ¡°No!¡± Tu Ao¡¯s pupils shrank dramatically.


    At this moment, the surrounding white fog slowly dissipated, and it seemed like the sky was clearing up. Tu Ao¡¯s divine soul receded, and he found that he could observe his surroundings.


    Seeing the clear sky, Tu Ao searched for Yang Chen and quickly locked onto the man in the sky, roaring, ¡°Yang Chen, Yang Chen¡­hahaha, you never expected this, did you? You couldn¡¯t kill me, and now, it¡¯s your turn to die!¡±


    ¡°Kill me?¡± Yang Chen muttered to himself.


    Tu Ao laughed loudly, ¡°How about it, Yang Chen? Do you think you, a mere Third Layer of the Origin Martial Realm, can defeat me? Yang Chen, die for me, you must pay with your life for killing my Fire Essence Beasts.¡±


    The next moment, Tu Ao was engulfed in layers of flames and charged over.


    Yang Chen did not choose to retreat and dodge as he had done the last time. This time, he used the Fire Essence Beasts¡¯ most potent demon fire to counter Tu Ao.


    Last time, he was challenging the Fire Essence Beasts with fire, but this time, who was challenging them?


    As these thoughts raced through his mind, Yang Chen suddenly erupted with a large amount of fire, which gathered together like a liquid, dripping and thick as it congealed. The moment the liquid fire congealed, it overwhelmed Tu Ao¡¯s flames and shocked him with severely contracted pupils, almost unable to believe his own eyes.


    ¡°Transforming, Transforming Fire, you!¡± Tu Ao shuddered all over, hardly believing his own eyes, and even gave up resisting for a moment.


    How could it be possible?


    The Fire Essence Beasts had to be at True Martial Realm in order to master the transformation of demon fire, and Yang Chen had achieved it in the Origin Martial Realm, and with a human identity. Why, what was the reason!


    When he came to his senses, Yang Chen¡¯s Liquid Fire had completely devoured Tu Ao¡¯s flames!


    Then, he manipulated the viscous liquid fire, sweeping it mercilessly towards Tu Ao¡¯s body.


    Tu Ao finally came to his senses and desperately tried to struggle against it, but in front of Yang Chen¡¯s Transforming Liquid Fire, his actions were futile. Wrapped in Yang Chen¡¯s viscous liquid fire, it only took a moment¡¯s effort, and his huge body was completely devoured.


    Upon seeing this, Yang Chen was also shocked, ¡°What a powerful Transforming Liquid Fire!¡±


    He had easily killed the fire essence beast that was three levels stronger than him with this liquid fire.

 Chapter 542 - Chapter 542: Chapter 539: Reorganizing the Great Wilderness_1

    Chapter 542: Chapter 539: Reorganizing the Great Wilderness_1


    For humans, especially for geniuses, it¡¯s not difficult to defeat opponents with three levels of Martial Arts Cultivation higher. The difficulty lies in defeating the demonic beasts. The general perception among humans is that it is very difficult to face the demonic beasts of equivalent cultivation level, especially the Fire Essence Beasts, which are a famous demonic beast group.


    The fact is that at the same level, demonic beasts are far superior to humans in both physical strength and ability.


    Yang Chen has many methods, so it¡¯s not difficult for him to kill demonic beasts that are two or three levels higher in Martial Arts Cultivation since he has faced so many of them before. However, it is somewhat shocking that he defeated a Fire Essence Beast with a cultivation level of the Sixth Layer of the Origin Martial Realm using just one of his methods.


    ¡°This Shapeshifting Liquid Fire can definitely become one of my trump cards,¡± Yang Chen sighed in awe.


    Now that he had sniped this group of Fire Essence Beasts clean, Yang Chen also instructed Yun Lu to dismantle the formations around them.


    Looking at the scattered Fire Essence Beast corpses, Yang Chen finally breathed a sigh of relief. Now that he had dealt with these Fire Essence Beasts, all that was left were those in the Beast Mountain Inner Circle.


    However, it would still not be easy to deal with them all at once. He had the aid of formations in the outside world, but inside the Beast Mountain Inner Circle, without the help of formations, it would be almost impossible for him to face so many Fire Essence Beasts alone, especially the terrifying Eighth Layer Elemental Martial Realm Fire Essence Beast.


    Knowing this, Yang Chen did not rush to take action.


    Either these Fire Essence Beasts would come out to find him and let him weaken them one by one, or, once he figured out how, he could venture into the Beast Mountain Inner Circle later without being late.


    Of course, now that so many Fire Essence Beasts had just been killed in one go, he felt that the Fire Essence Beasts within the Beast Mountain Inner Circle shouldn¡¯t come out too easily.


    With this thought in mind, Yang Chen fell from the sky, and the people from the Feng family, including Yang Wu, who had been watching the battle from behind, ran up to him.


    ¡°Yang Chen, this¡­¡± Looking at the numerous Fire Essence Beast bodies on the ground, Yang Wu and the people from the Feng family all took a deep breath.


    Yang Chen smiled slightly: ¡°Clan Leader, Fourth Elder, I told you, these Fire Essence Beasts are not that scary. By the way, Miss Feng, Yang Wu, there are a few things I¡¯ll need you to do in the coming days. Although the crisis with the Fire Essence Beasts has not been completely resolved for the time being, the trouble will not start again immediately. Since this is the case, I need to reorganize the Great Wilderness.¡±


    ¡°Reorganize the Great Wilderness?¡± Hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, Yang Jin He and the others looked at each other in dismay.


    Yang Chen nodded: ¡°I¡¯ve been away for two full years. The Great Wilderness has suffered greatly from the harassment of the Fire Essence Beasts, and many people¡¯s bodies have been infested with Fire Spirit Worms. I¡¯m going to help them remove them one by one. Besides, traitors who betrayed their clans and joined the Fire Essence Beast Group! These people must be killed without mercy!¡±


    Yang Chen¡¯s words revealed a strong evil spirit.


    Hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, Yang Wu¡¯s eyes shot out a thick killing intent: ¡°Yang Chen, leave this to me!¡±


    ¡°Dapeng, follow him. Yang Wu, if you need to take action, let Dapeng take the shot!¡± Yang Chen said.


    Yang Wu knew how formidable the Black-winged Dapeng bird was and didn¡¯t dare to be overconfident, so he agreed.


    Thus, the news of reorganizing the Great Wilderness gradually spread.


    The rumor was that Yang Chen had returned to the Great Wilderness, dealt with the Fire Essence Beasts, and called on the leaders of the various clans to gather at the Feng family residence.


    Most of the clans had already observed the movements of the Feng family, and seeing that Yang Wu could openly speak ill of the Fire Essence Beasts without any harm, they knew that something was amiss. They started to believe the rumors and decided to gather at the Feng family residence in two days to discuss the matter.


    While things were going smoothly, they couldn¡¯t be said to be completely smooth.


    That¡¯s because there were always a few rotten apples causing trouble.


    Yang Wu rode on the Black-winged Dapeng and arrived at the Zhou Family.


    The Zhou Family was originally a middle-ranking tribe in the Great Wilderness, but after the arrival of the Fire Essence Beast group, they joined the Fire Essence Beasts.


    If it was just joining, it would be fine. However, like Chen Family, the Zhou Family took advantage of the Fire Essence Beasts¡¯ reputation to oppress others.


    Upon hearing that Yang Wu had arrived and said that the Fire Essence Beasts had been dealt with by Yang Chen, the members of the Zhou Family sneered.


    ¡°Haha, Yang Wu, has your brain gone bad? How long has it been since Yang Chen has come back? Are you dreaming? Even if Yang Chen comes back, Lord Fire Essence Beast is invincible and sacred. How can Yang Chen do anything?¡± The Zhou Family Clan Leader sneered coldly.


    Yang Wu stood in front of the Zhou family¡¯s door, clearly harboring great hatred towards the Zhou family. He snarled, ¡°In that case, Clan Leader Zhou, you are not going to join me at the Feng family gathering to discuss the matter?¡±


    ¡°Humph, humiliate Lord Fire Essence Beast? You want me, Zhou, to go? Hehe, Yang Wu, don¡¯t question my loyalty to Lord Fire Essence Beast,¡± sneered the Zhou Family Clan Leader.


    ¡°Yeah, Clan Leader, since Yang Wu is here, let¡¯s not let him leave. He dared to slander Lord Fire Essence Beast!¡±


    Zhou Family Clan Leader twisted his neck: ¡°Right, Yang Wu has been disrespectful to Lord Fire Essence Beast. Seize him!¡±


    Seeing this, Yang Wu sighed, ¡°If you want to die, don¡¯t blame me.¡±


    The next moment, he whistled, and the hidden Black-winged Dapeng suddenly appeared in the rear.


    ¡°What is that!¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s going on!¡±


    As the giant bird appeared, its wings covering more than half of their field of vision, the members of the Zhou Family were frightened.


    ¡°Who are they?¡± The Black-winged Dapeng asked coldly.


    Yang Wu pointed: ¡°Him, him, and him!¡±


    He pointed at several of them, and the Black-winged Dapeng gently blew out a breath. In an instant, Zhou Family Clan Leader and the others, who had been shouting the most fiercely earlier, turned into corpses. Seeing this, Yang Wu had no pity. He knew that for these traitors, this was a well-deserved fate.


    Yang Wu said expressionlessly: ¡°Now, does anyone else have any objections?¡±


    The Zhou Family was silent.


    ¡­


    In this way, for those who resisted, Yang Wu, following Yang Chen¡¯s orders, let the Black-winged Dapeng take action and had a great time!


    Two days later, the high-level members of the various clans had also almost all gathered at the Feng family¡¯s residence. Both those who had betrayed the human race and those who hadn¡¯t were sitting there nervously discussing the situation.


    At this moment, Yang Chen also came out with Yang Wu and a few others.


    ¡°It¡¯s Yang Chen!¡±


    ¡°Indeed, it¡¯s Yang Chen. Even though several years have passed, he hasn¡¯t changed much!¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen is here.¡±


    Seeing Yang Chen¡¯s appearance, these clan leaders knew that the matter of reorganizing the Great Wilderness was likely not a joke anymore.

 Chapter 543 - Chapter 543: Chapter 540: Do You Have an Opinion?_1

    Chapter 543: Chapter 540: Do You Have an Opinion?_1


    The sound of discussion around him, Yang Chen stepped into the hall and sat in the main seat.


    He didn¡¯t deliberately release his aura, but the faint sense of composure he exuded had already affected the surrounding family leaders, making them curious about the veracity of the recent rumors and what kind of power Yang Chen possessed.


    Many people didn¡¯t believe that the Fire Spirit Beast was so easily destroyed, and they had come here purely to learn the truth behind the rumors, as not every family had witnessed the formidable power of the Black-winged Dapeng.


    As such, when Yang Chen sat down, the surrounding family leaders all fell silent, their eyes fixed on him.


    Yang Chen calmly gestured: ¡°Everyone, please introduce yourselves.¡±


    Hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, the family leaders began to announce their identities one by one.


    ¡°I am the Clan Leader of the Zhu Family, Zhu Menwei!¡±


    ¡°I am the Han Family Clan Leader¡­¡±


    ¡°The Wu Family!¡±


    In this way, these family leaders began to introduce themselves one by one.


    The attitude of these family leaders varied; some were courteous to Yang Chen, some were indifferent, and some even didn¡¯t bother to spare Yang Chen a glance.


    This was normal; while Yang Chen had a prominent reputation before leaving the Great Wilderness, it had been three or four years since then. Who could remember his prowess from back then? Furthermore, when Yang Chen left, his Martial Arts Cultivation was not at an invincible level, and many people didn¡¯t take him seriously.


    As for the guards in Liaocheng, they all knew that with so many changes within the city, who could spare the time to care about them? Most likely, Yang Chen had returned because he could no longer stay in Liaocheng.


    Seeing the attitudes of these family leaders, Yang Chen remained calm, neither angry nor showing any intention of doing anything.


    However, through this simple introduction, he had already roughly grasped the situation.


    ¡°It seems that the Fire Spirit Beast has indeed left a lot of fear among these clans, with at least 20% of the family leaders not attending,¡± Yang Chen rubbed his brow.


    Yang Wu must have gone to invite them, but even he couldn¡¯t get these family leaders to attend.


    At this thought, Yang Chen¡¯s mouth curled up and he shook his head.


    How interesting, they couldn¡¯t even be invited?


    He could see that these major families still harbored fear towards the Fire Spirit Beast. Many of those who came to introduce themselves were watching with an observant attitude, mostly holding a half-believing, half-doubting stance toward the words he had released days ago. Some even outright dismissed his words, with a lazy, disdainful attitude.


    Some didn¡¯t even send a representative.


    At this, Yang Chen¡¯s anger turned to laughter.


    Not taking his words seriously, huh?


    ¡°It seems that my decision to reorganize the Great Wilderness is not a mistaken choice after all,¡± Yang Chen muttered to himself.


    Initially, he had decided to reorganize the Great Wilderness out of a sense of responsibility, as he was from the Great Wilderness himself. Now that it had fallen into chaos under the persecution of the Fire Spirit Beast, it was necessary to reorganize it. But now it seemed that the place had been in such a mess from the persecution of the Fire Spirit Beast, that it had to be reorganized regardless.


    With this thought, Yang Chen leisurely said: ¡°Yang Wu, at least 20% of the family leaders are absent, right?¡±


    ¡°I have already invited all of them,¡± Yang Wu said, puzzled.


    Even though these family leaders had agreed on the surface, they still had their own double-faced agendas.


    ¡°The Zhou Family hasn¡¯t arrived either,¡± Yang Chen said slowly.


    He knew quite well about the Zhou Family, being one of the few major clans that had chosen to side with the Fire Spirit Beast.


    Yang Wu was also full of confusion: ¡°I taught them a lesson just yesterday. In theory, they shouldn¡¯t be so stubborn and unenlightened. What are they planning by not showing up today?¡±


    ¡°Oh? That¡¯s interesting; let¡¯s put this matter aside for now, I¡¯ll go and take a look later,¡± Yang Chen said unhurriedly.


    ¡°Yes,¡± Yang Wu replied.


    After that, Yang Chen scanned the surroundings with his usual expression and said: ¡°Let¡¯s put the absentees aside for now. I just want to clarify one thing with those of you who are here. As you all probably know, the reason I invited you here today is to reorganize the Great Wilderness. Under the persecution of the Fire Spirit Beast, it has become chaotic, and it is necessary to reorganize it!¡±


    ¡°Well, young friend Yang Chen, reorganizing may sound simple, but how do you plan to do it?¡±


    ¡°Yes, young friend Yang Chen, how do you plan to reorganize?¡±


    ¡°Pfft!¡±


    ¡°He even wants to reorganize the Great Wilderness?¡±


    ¡°Is this a joke?¡±


    In an instant, the family leaders expressed their varying opinions and attitudes.


    Some were respectful, some disdainful, and some even taunted him.


    Yang Chen remained calm, his composed demeanor as he spoke: ¡°Reorganizing the Great Wilderness is simple; all it takes is to eliminate the parasites within it. Then, the families that suffered from the persecution of the Fire Spirit Beast and had their interests affected will be compensated. Different families will also gain different benefits! Rest assured, the Fire Spirit Beast is no more; everyone, the interests of the Great Wilderness will naturally have to be distributed by us!¡±


    ¡°Young friend Yang Chen, what about those families who haven¡¯t come?¡±


    ¡°Yes, what about those absent families?¡±


    Yang Chen calmly said: ¡°It¡¯s simple; since they haven¡¯t come, it means they don¡¯t take my words seriously. They have no qualifications to share in these interests. Whether they live or die in the Great Wilderness, suffer humiliation, or otherwise, it has nothing to do with me, Yang Chen. I wonder, does anyone have any objections?¡±


    For a moment, there was an eerie silence in the surroundings.


    Distribute interests?


    Everyone was unsure if the Fire Spirit Beast was dead or alive, and they didn¡¯t know how the situation currently stood. How could they talk about distributing interests? Who would dare? They couldn¡¯t possibly believe that the Fire Spirit Beast had fallen due to Yang Chen¡¯s one-sided account.


    The people looked at each other, and as for the current situation, no one truly agreed with Yang Chen¡¯s idea, nor did anyone truly take him seriously.


    At this moment, a sudden sneer rang out from the crowd: ¡°Yang Chen, are you thinking too much? Whose Great Wilderness is it now? It¡¯s Lord Fire Essence Beast¡¯s! You, Yang Chen, what kind of bullshit are you? You want to distribute the interests of the Great Wilderness? Are you qualified to do so?¡±


    Yang Chen looked unhurriedly at the speaker, naturally having an impression of him.


    This man was the Clan Leader of the Wu Family, named Wu Hai. According to Yang Wu, he was similar to the Zhou Family, choosing to side with the Fire Spirit Beast and being one of the most oppressive forces against others.


    Yang Chen glanced at Wu Hai indifferently, able to sense his cultivation level.


    ¡°Interesting, Ling Wu Realm Seventh Layer? The Wu Family used to be a middle-ranking tribe, with the clan leader¡¯s cultivation not far from that of the Yang Family Patriarch. But now it has reached the Seventh Layer of Ling Wu Realm, apparently thanks to the promotion from the Fire Spirit Beast. That¡¯s right, there are many ways to promote Martial Arts Cultivation through excessive growth.¡±


    Yang Chen briefly glanced at Wu Hai and almost immediately knew where his arrogance came from.


    This made Yang Chen express a slight smile: ¡°How is it, Clan Leader Wu, do you have any objections to my idea?¡±

 Chapter 544 - Chapter 544: Chapter 541: Never Owed Anything_1

    Chapter 544: Chapter 541: Never Owed Anything_1


    Wu Family¡¯s Patriarch, Wu Hai, stood with his hands behind his back and spoke expressionlessly, ¡°Hmph, objections? Yang Chen, I admit that you, kid, have some abilities and talent. But don¡¯t you think it¡¯s ridiculous for you to want to govern the Great Wilderness by yourself? The Great Wilderness belongs to the Fire Essence Beast. Our Wu Family has received great favor and rewards from the Fire Essence Beast Lord. Persecution? Who¡¯s persecuting us? I think the Great Wilderness is fine as it is now. You want to reorganize the Great Wilderness? Hmph, our Wu Family is the first to disagree. And who the hell are you, Yang Chen? Do you really think your Yang Family is still that super-powerful clan you once led?¡±


    Although Yang Chen didn¡¯t say it explicitly just now, it was already very clear.


    Eliminate the parasites within the Great Wilderness.


    Isn¡¯t it obvious who these parasites are referring to?


    Wu Hai didn¡¯t know what the Fire Spirit Beast Group was up to, but he didn¡¯t think Yang Chen could single-handedly dominate the Great Wilderness now. Because this is not the Great Wilderness of a few years ago, nor the one where the Yang Family could once dominate. Yang Chen couldn¡¯t control everything!


    So, Wu Hai stood up!


    He felt that Yang Chen couldn¡¯t control him, and besides, there was no way the Fire Spirit Beast Tribe could be defeated by Yang Chen.


    Perhaps this was a test given to them by the Fire Essence Beast? As long as they remained loyal, they might receive more rewards from the Fire Essence Beast.


    With this in mind, Wu Hai sneered: ¡°Everyone, I¡¯ve been holding back for a long time. Don¡¯t be deceived by Yang Chen¡¯s bewitching words. Defeat the Fire Essence Beast? Hmph, the Fire Spirit Holy Worm that the Fire Essence Beast Lord planted in our bodies hasn¡¯t disappeared yet. This means the Fire Essence Beast is still protecting the Great Wilderness and still protecting us! Yang Chen¡¯s words are self-defeating!¡±


    ¡°Yes, the Holy Worm is still in our bodies.¡±


    ¡°The Fire Essence Beast Lord is still watching us and protecting us!¡±


    ¡°This Great Wilderness still belongs to the Fire Essence Beast!¡±


    Wu Hai often used the power of the Fire Essence Beast to bully other clans, so naturally many people hated him. However, there were some who tried to curry favor with the Fire Essence Beast, and they quickly echoed Wu Hai¡¯s words.


    Hearing these people¡¯s words, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but be amused.


    These people¡¯s faces were really interesting. The Fire Essence Beast planted Fire Spirit Worms in them, but they changed their tune and called them Holy Worms just because the Fire Essence Beast was powerful, and said that the Fire Essence Beast protected the Great Wilderness.


    It¡¯s really an eye-opener for him, Yang Chen, to see that people can be so shameless.


    Not wanting to waste any more time, Yang Chen simply said, ¡°Wu Hai, I don¡¯t think I made myself clear earlier. Let me explain it to you again. Anyone who has betrayed the Human Race and joined the Fire Essence Beast¡¯s high-level will be on this purge list. In simple terms, no mercy!¡±


    ¡°What do you think you are!¡± Wu Hai couldn¡¯t sit still anymore, ¡°Eliminate me? Hahaha! Yang Chen, you should take a good look at yourself!¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s right, that¡¯s us recognizing the situation. Since ancient times, those who recognize the situation are the wisest, how can this be considered betraying the Human Race? The Fire Essence Beast is powerful and protects the Great Wilderness. Is there anything wrong with us admiring the powerful?¡±


    These treacherous high-level clansmen were mocking and disdainful of Yang Chen¡¯s words.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t bother to say anything else, he simply spread his hand, and swiftly grabbed.


    In an instant, electric light flashed out with a crackling sound.


    ¡°Ah!¡±


    But within a moment, screams rang out one after another.


    Along with Wu Hai, several other clamoring high-level clansmen were instantly enveloped by the electric light. Then, they turned into lifeless corpses, falling to the ground with disbelief and unwillingness in their eyes, as if they couldn¡¯t believe Yang Chen¡¯s strength was this strong.


    At this point, Yang Chen no longer hid his true power, calmly releasing his aura all around him.


    Instantly, there was a loud rumble. The powerful aura oppressed everyone present, making them all feel suffocated!


    ¡°So strong!¡±


    ¡°This, this aura!¡±


    At this point, these high-level clansmen no longer dared to show any dissatisfaction or complaints towards Yang Chen.


    They had felt Yang Chen¡¯s strength.


    Those who had just joined Wu Hai in mocking Yang Chen also gulped and didn¡¯t dare to question Yang Chen any further. Initially, they had disagreements with Yang Chen because they had become domineering and arrogant in the Great Wilderness due to the help of the Fire Essence Beast, feeling that no one could do anything to them.


    But who knew, Yang Chen was so formidable that in front of him, the once-powerful and unstoppable Feng Wuyang cultivation level was nothing but a scream before meeting death.


    Yang Chen¡¯s gaze swept over everyone before finally landing on the high-level members of the clans who had betrayed the Human Race and joined the Fire Essence Beast, causing those high-level members to immediately cry out for mercy: ¡°Yang Chen, Yang Chen, spare us, we didn¡¯t know any better!¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen, don¡¯t kill us.¡±


    Seeing how powerful Yang Chen was, these high-level clansmen yelled and pleaded desperately.


    Yang Chen coldly said, ¡°As I mentioned before, traitors will be shown no mercy. But I¡¯m not in a hurry right now. If you have taken advantage of the Fire Essence Beast, you¡¯d better give it back. After that, I will find each of you to settle the score.¡±


    He didn¡¯t rush to kill these traitors because they were still useful, but the ultimate outcome would be the same.


    This frightened the traitorous high-level clan members to death.


    The most terrifying thing is not death itself.


    It¡¯s knowing that you¡¯re going to die, but you can¡¯t die yet!


    And this is the torture Yang Chen gave them!


    At this moment, Yang Chen spoke sternly, ¡°Now, let¡¯s get back to the point. In the end, it¡¯s all about reorganizing the Great Wilderness, which simply means allocating benefits. You don¡¯t need to believe me about the Fire Essence Beast, and I don¡¯t expect you to. All you need to do is follow my orders. Of course, if you have any objections, feel free to raise them.¡±


    Hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, everyone fell silent, and no one dared to speak up. Who would dare to have any objections?


    That was exactly the reaction Yang Chen wanted, and he didn¡¯t bother to waste any more words now.


    He came to save the Great Wilderness and reorganize it, not to harm it.


    What¡¯s the result?


    When he took action and did good, everyone held a wait-and-see attitude. The traitors were hateful, but were the others blameless? There wasn¡¯t a single one willing to stand up for him or believe that he, Yang Chen, was right. The Fire Spirit Worms were frightening, but not to the point where they could never think of defying the Fire Essence Beast.


    He felt betrayed.


    When the Fire Essence Beast oppressed them, they were all respectful, but when he came to save them, he had to be courteous to them?


    Why should he?


    He didn¡¯t owe anyone in the various clans of the Great Wilderness a thing!

 Chapter 545 - Chapter 545: Chapter 542: Start Reorganizing_1

    Chapter 545: Chapter 542: Start Reorganizing_1


    Demonstrating strength always works better than being kind and talking to others.


    After Yang Chen killed Wu Hai, the surrounding people¡¯s gazes towards Yang Chen changed completely. Some even took the initiative to flatter him: ¡°Young friend Yang Chen, however you decide to allocate resources, we will listen to you.¡±


    ¡°Yes, young friend Yang Chen, whatever you say, we¡¯ll do.¡±


    ¡°We believe that young friend Yang Chen will give us the fairest and most appropriate treatment.¡±


    These high-level members smiled so much that their mouths couldn¡¯t close, treating Yang Chen with such respect. It was a far cry from their initial wait-and-see attitude when Yang Chen first arrived, even ignoring him altogether. They were now as polite as they could be.


    With one person speaking up, others followed. These high-level members who hurriedly praised Yang Chen had already begun to believe the story of the Fire Essence Beast¡¯s destruction.


    Yang Chen saw this and gave a cold snort, slowly speaking: ¡°Everyone, be quiet!¡±


    Yang Chen¡¯s words were very effective. After recalling his shocking aura, everyone didn¡¯t dare to question his orders.


    With a deep voice, Yang Chen continued: ¡°The matter of resource allocation is very simple. The Fire Essence Beast entered the Great Wilderness two years ago. I know of the arrangements of various clans before it entered the Great Wilderness from Yang Wu. In this instance, I will try my best to help you recover the losses caused by the Fire Essence Beast!¡±


    ¡°Of course, those who have benefitted from the Fire Essence Beast and have become arrogant will be killed without mercy!¡±


    These chilling words shocked everyone present.


    Except for a few traitors who were scared to tears, most clan high-levels were relieved.


    They looked at the traitors with joy and satisfaction.


    It must be said that most of the losses were actually caused by these clans who had betrayed and sided with the Fire Essence Beast. These clans had cozied up to the beast, causing other families to suffer huge losses while reaping huge profits themselves.


    What Yang Chen did was to readjust the balance.


    At this moment, Yang Chen had already made up his mind on the matter. He looked at a high-level member of a clan not far away: ¡°Sun Clan Leader, I¡¯ve heard about your clan¡¯s persecution by the Fire Essence Beast from Yang Wu. I will try my best to help you recover those losses. Let¡¯s start with 100,000 Spirit Stones, and the territories you lost, which seem to have been occupied by the traitorous Yu family? Don¡¯t worry, they¡¯ll be yours again in the future.¡±


    Sun Clan Leader was filled with gratitude. Yang Chen didn¡¯t have to do these things at all.


    He respectfully said: ¡°I, Old Man Sun, thank you, young friend Yang Chen. Words cannot express our gratitude. In the future, our Sun family will follow the Yang family and accept their command.¡±


    ¡°Sun Clan Leader, you don¡¯t have to be so formal.¡± Yang Chen waved his hand. He had always been like this; treating others with kindness if they were kind to him.


    Sun Clan Leader was overjoyed upon hearing they would receive 100,000 Spirit Stones and their lost territories back.


    Yang Chen continued to give orders: ¡°Mu Family, let¡¯s temporarily replenish 120,000 Spirit Stones.¡±


    ¡°Cao Family¡­ Elder Cao, it seems your clan leader didn¡¯t come today.¡± Yang Chen narrowed his eyes.


    This caused Elder Cao¡¯s body to tremble.


    Their clan leader didn¡¯t think much of this matter and didn¡¯t take it seriously, so he sent an elder with little importance to check things out. But who would have thought that the rumors were true, and Yang Chen even planned to compensate for all the previous losses of the various clans?


    Elder Cao stumbled with his words, not knowing what to say.


    Yang Chen knew what Elder Cao was thinking. Many families present didn¡¯t take his words seriously and didn¡¯t send any important figures. For example, the Cao Family sent an elder with only the seventh layer of the Ling Wu Realm. What, did they think they could fool him, Yang Chen?


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t need to please these people. In a stern voice, he said: ¡°Elder Cao, you seem to be very indifferent about this matter. In that case, let¡¯s give your Cao Family 10,000 Spirit Stones.¡±


    ¡°I-¡± Elder Cao felt like crying.


    All other families received tens of thousands of spirit stones, but the Cao Family only got 10,000?


    Elder Cao couldn¡¯t help feeling wronged. He sighed, blaming their clan leader for making a wrong decision.


    ¡°Zhang Family¡­¡± This time, Yang Chen focused on the Zhang Family.


    He had an impression of this family, as the descendants of Zhang Xuelian.


    The head of the Zhang family was none other than Zhang Rufeng.


    However, at this moment, Zhang Rufeng felt a bit ashamed. The Zhang family had some connection to Yang Chen, but he hadn¡¯t dared to stand up for Yang Chen earlier when he was facing doubts. Now that it was time for resource allocation, he hoped that Yang Chen would take Zhang Xuelian into account and give them more resources.


    Deep down, Yang Chen was disappointed in Zhang Rufeng. But when he looked over, he saw the delicate Zhang Yingruo standing next to Zhang Rufeng.


    Zhang Yingruo¡­


    When thinking of this woman, who had some connection to him, Yang Chen¡¯s heart softened.


    Zhang Yingruo looked at Yang Chen with her eyes filled with sorrow. She knew that she and Yang Chen lived in two different worlds. At least, even her own clan leader had to look up at Yang Chen right now.


    Yang Chen sighed and thought of Zhang Xuelian, then said: ¡°Yang Wu, it seems that the Zhang family¡¯s territory was taken over by the traitorous Han family, right?¡±


    ¡°Yes, that¡¯s exactly what happened.¡± Yang Wu answered.


    Yang Chen knew all of this because he had talked about it with Yang Wu.


    ¡°The territory originally belonging to the Zhang family will be returned to them, as well as an additional 300,000 Spirit Stones,¡± Yang Chen said.


    Yang Chen quickly took notes.


    In this way, Yang Chen gave instructions one after another. Many large and small clans had suffered greatly from the Fire Essence Beast¡¯s tyranny.


    Yang Chen was well aware of all of this and gave clear allocations to the clans¡¯ high-ranking members.


    After about an hour, Yang Chen finished allocating resources and said, ¡°Mo Family, replenish 50,000 Spirit Stones. Alright, everyone present, the distribution of lost benefits is almost over. Yang Wu, you¡¯ll handle these matters. Oh, and the Spirit Stones should be taken from these traitorous clans¡ªthere should definitely be enough!¡±


    These betraying clans had devoured countless Spirit Stones, which would be sufficient for the compensation.

 Chapter 546 - Chapter 546: Chapter 543: The Big Cleanup!_1

    Chapter 546: Chapter 543: The Big Cleanup!_1


    Yang Wu quickly agreed, as he had already discussed these matters with Yang Chen earlier and knew what to do.


    As for the other great tribes, they didn¡¯t dare to express too much dissatisfaction with this. Although they might feel a bit unhappy, they were fortunate to get anything at all. Who would dare to say anything against Yang Chen?


    However, there was one more thing that the high-levels of these tribes hesitated to bring up, not knowing whether it was appropriate or not.


    ¡°Yang Chen, my friend, what about the Fire Spirit Worms issue¡­¡± The high-levels of these clans mentioned it with great difficulty.


    Yang Chen knew that they would ask about this, so he slowly said, ¡°You don¡¯t need to worry about it. In a few days, the Fire Spirit Worms will disappear on their own inside your bodies.¡±


    The various high-ranking members of the tribes seemed doubtful but didn¡¯t dare to say anything on the matter.


    Yang Chen never intended to make these high-levels of various tribes believe him.


    There were too many Fire Spirit Worms, and an unknown number had been planted in the high-levels within a single clan. It would be too much trouble to wipe them out all at once with his power. Instead, it would be better to directly kill the master of the Fire Spirit Worms, and then the worms would be gone. Yang Chen didn¡¯t know who the master of the Fire Spirit Worms was, but he must be in the Great Wilderness.


    Simply put, as long as he dealt with all the Fire Essence Beasts, everything would be over.


    ¡°You all can leave now.¡± Yang Chen waved his hand. ¡°By the way, those of you who have joined the high-levels of the Fire Essence Beast group, stay here for now.¡±


    ¡°In that case, Yang Chen, my friend, we will take our leave.¡±


    ¡°Yes, Yang Chen, my friend, we¡¯re leaving now.¡±


    These high-levels of the clans all showed obsequious smiles and gave Yang Chen their utmost respect. After finishing their courteous gestures, they dared to leave.


    However, in the blink of an eye, these high-levels of the clans all left one after another.


    Just as they left, Feng Xuewu walked into the room holding her skirt, accompanied by Feng Changkong.


    When he saw Feng Changkong, Yang Chen felt slightly surprised. Feng Changkong had indeed helped him a lot, and looking at him now, it reminded Yang Chen of their past experiences in the Great Wilderness. He couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°Uncle Feng!¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen¡­¡± Nowadays, Feng Changkong¡¯s appearance was somewhat unkempt, and he seemed very hesitant when facing Yang Chen.


    Having learned about Yang Chen¡¯s current strength, Feng Changkong knew he was in the Origin Martial Realm, a level that he could only look up to. How could he be as casual as before, speaking freely to Yang Chen like a junior and not controlling his words at all?


    Seeing Feng Changkong¡¯s restrained attitude and his unkempt appearance, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but ask curiously, ¡°Uncle Feng, what¡¯s going on?¡±


    Feng Xuewu gently supported her father, ¡°When the Fire Spirit Beast group attacked, my grandfather died in battle, and my father escaped and hid. The Fire Essence Beasts didn¡¯t pay any attention to him. However, the Chen Family has been hunting my father, and he hasn¡¯t shown his face in the past two years, until he recently learned that you had returned, my friend.¡±


    Feng Changkong choked up and said, ¡°Xuewu, it¡¯s my fault for being useless and causing you to suffer.¡±


    ¡°Father, you can¡¯t say that. You¡¯ve been wandering around and couldn¡¯t get revenge for the past two years, but that deep suffering in your heart is something I can¡¯t even imagine.¡± Feng Xuewu sighed softly.


    Feng Changkong was touched, ¡°Yang Chen, my friend, I¡¯m sorry for the embarrassment. I¡¯ve been in a terrible state these two years. Now that I¡¯m back at the Feng family, it¡¯s not what it used to be. I only hope that during this catastrophe, you can look after the Feng family more. I, as an uncle, am asking you for a favor.¡±


    ¡°Uncle Feng, how can you say that? Of course, I will take care of the Feng family as much as I can.¡± Yang Chen smiled, ¡°Not only will I take care of it, but I also guarantee that Feng family will definitely become a super sect in the Great Wilderness after this catastrophe!¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen, my friend, are you serious?¡± Feng Changkong couldn¡¯t believe it.


    Yang Chen smiled and said, ¡°Of course it¡¯s true!¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen, with your words, I can rest assured.¡± Feng Changkong said, ¡°Xuewu, let¡¯s say goodbye.¡±


    Feng Xuewu nodded, gave Yang Chen a meaningful glance, sighed softly, and chose to leave. She and Feng Changkong had discussed this earlier. Unfortunately, her father had told her it was impossible for her and Yang Chen. Indeed, she knew herself too well.


    She and Yang Chen were simply impossible.


    Yang Chen watched Feng Xuewu¡¯s departing figure, knowing all too well what she was thinking. Feng Xuewu, one of the Three Great Beauties of the Great Wilderness, had become even more charming and impressive in the three years that they had not seen each other. However, the paths he and Feng Xuewu walked were different.


    As Feng Xuewu and her father left, Yang Jinhe, who was at the side, asked, ¡°Yang Chen, you didn¡¯t have to give such good distribution of benefits to these clans. Even if you didn¡¯t give it to them, no one would dare to say anything with your current strength.¡±


    Yang Chen shook his head with a smile, ¡°Clan Leader, if I really did that, what would be the difference between me and those Fire Essence Beasts?¡±


    ¡°This¡­¡± Yang Jinhe was speechless and couldn¡¯t refute Yang Chen¡¯s words.


    Indeed, if Yang Chen really did that, what would be the difference between him and the Fire Essence Beasts?


    ¡°Yang Chen, what should we do with these people?¡± Yang Wu shouted coldly, staring at these high-levels who had betrayed the human race and sided with the Fire Essence Beasts.


    He had no good feelings for these high-levels at all.


    Hearing Yang Chen¡¯s intention to deal with them, these high-levels were terrified and pleaded loudly, ¡°Yang Chen, spare our lives!¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen, my friend, I was just momentarily possessed by a demon. Please spare me! I¡¯ll give you all the young women of my family for your pleasure. Just spare me, however you want is fine!¡± These high-levels cried out in desperation.


    Of course, Yang Chen was already immune to these pleadings. He ordered coldly, ¡°Dapeng Bird, follow Yang Wu from now on. Yang Wu, these people are all left to you to deal with. After that, you will be in charge of cleaning up all the betrayers. There is no need to eliminate all the members of the betraying clans, but those high-levels are to be killed without mercy.¡±


    ¡°After cleaning up these betraying clans, distribute the stolen Spirit Stones and other resources to the other tribes!¡±


    Yang Wu immediately replied, ¡°Yes!¡±


    Upon hearing this, Yang Chen nodded and left the room.


    ¡°Yang Chen, where are you going?¡± Yang Wu and Yang Jinhe asked in confusion.


    Yang Chen replied, ¡°I¡¯m going to check on the Zhou family!¡±


    Just yesterday, the Zhou family had been taught a lesson by Yang Wu and the Black-winged Dapeng. Yang Wu had even purposely mentioned it to him. However, to his surprise, they were still stubborn today. This made him curious. What exactly did the Zhou family want to do?

 Chapter 547 - Chapter 547: Chapter 544: Regret, Too Late!_1

    Chapter 547: Chapter 544: Regret, Too Late!_1


    With his speed, it only took him an instant to reach the Zhou family.


    When he set foot in the Zhou family, it was already empty, with no trace of a single person. This made Yang Chen narrow his eyes and release his soul, which then suddenly found a weak prohibition in the Zhou family¡¯s main hall nearby.


    Although this prohibition could be called a prohibition, it was just the lowest level, the kind that one could create after a little learning, without any special features.


    Yang Chen waved his hand, and the prohibition was lifted.


    Exactly when the prohibition was lifted, a male voice suddenly burst into laughter, ¡°Yang Chen? Yang Wu, you want to deal with us? Although I don¡¯t know what you did in the Great Wilderness, Fire Essence Beast Lord is still not something you can contend with. Our Zhou family has now gone to the Monster Beast Mountain Inner Area, hehe. Yang Chen, if you have the guts, just enter the Beast Mountain Inner Circle. Don¡¯t worry, even if you don¡¯t come, the Fire Essence Beast Lord will come out sooner or later and wipe out your Yang family in one fell swoop.¡±


    Hearing these words, Yang Chen¡¯s eyebrows furrowed, and he laughed in anger.


    How interesting.


    So that¡¯s the Zhou family¡¯s choice, huh? It seems they no longer position themselves as humans? They¡¯re completely aligned with the Fire Essence Beasts now?


    Many times, a family¡¯s character cannot be completely defined by one trait.


    But the Zhou family really did side with the Fire Essence Beasts. Yang Wu had already killed the high-level members of the Zhou family, and now the rest of the Zhou family had gone to the Beast Mountain Inner Circle. If everyone in the clan wasn¡¯t fully committed to the Fire Essence Beasts, how could they have so quickly left the Great Wilderness and entered the Beast Mountain?


    ¡°It seems that after betraying the Human Race and siding with the Fire Essence Beasts, the Zhou family has tasted sweetness,¡± Yang Chen narrowed his eyes. ¡°Do they think that by hiding in the Beast Mountain Inner Circle and joining forces with the last few Fire Essence Beasts, I would be unable to touch them?¡±


    With that thought, Yang Chen grinned.


    He had said that traitors would be killed, no matter where they fled to, even if it¡¯s to the ends of the Earth.


    ¡­


    Having learned about the Zhou family¡¯s situation, Yang Chen didn¡¯t care about it and returned to the Yang family. Upon his return, he locked himself in his old home within the Yang family compound, with Gu Mingyue cleaning the courtyard while he concentrated on refining Spirit Talismans inside the house, just like the past years.


    Yang Chen had chosen to close himself off right after returning to the Yang family not because of anything else but for refining Spirit Talismans.


    During his last visit to the Trial Tower in the Beishan Main City, his materials had been almost exhausted, but fortunately, he had brought quite a lot of them back from his trip to the Tiandu Divine Country. These materials, made into Spirit Talismans, were more than enough to help him deal with the Fire Essence Beasts.


    He was now prepared to abandon defense and choose a direct attack, targeting the Demonic beasts inside Beast Mountain.


    It must be said, this was a maddening move.


    But Yang Chen had no other choice.


    By now, several days had elapsed since Yang Chen had killed Tu Ao and the other Fire Essence Beasts. However, there was still no movement from the Beast Mountain Inner Circle, indicating that the remaining few Demonic beasts inside weren¡¯t planning to come out and deal with him.


    This meant that the Fire Essence Beasts in the Inner Circle of Beast Mountain were already aware that they couldn¡¯t just attack him. He couldn¡¯t waste his time here since he had to deal with the Black Dragon Sect in the Beishan Main City. So, there was no time left here!


    Fast, decisive battles were the only option now.


    However, if he was to confront the Fire Essence Beasts directly, there was no chance of victory. The only way was to refine Spirit Talismans. With these Spirit Talismans as a support, it would be much easier for him to deal with these Fire Essence Beasts using his own power.


    And so, Yang Chen took out the Blazing Fire Spirit Brush and began refining Spirit Talismans in large quantities.


    Five days passed in a row.


    After five days, Yang Chen decided to leave seclusion.


    As soon as he left seclusion, Yang Chen saw Yang Jin He and Elder Yang Si, who seemed to have been waiting for a long time.


    Seeing the two waiting like this, Yang Chen curiously asked, ¡°Clan Leader, Fourth Master, what are you¡­¡±


    Yang Jin He looked at Yang Chen and laughed, ¡°It¡¯s like this, there are some people here who came looking for you.¡±


    ¡°Oh? Who?¡± Yang Chen was puzzled.


    ¡°You¡¯ll find out if you come and see.¡± Yang Jin He said.


    Without asking further, Yang Chen followed Yang Jin He to the Yang family¡¯s guest reception courtyard.


    As soon as he arrived, Yang Chen saw about twenty or thirty people of various ages standing there, anxious and waiting pitifully. When they saw Yang Chen, they all greeted him politely and fawningly, ¡°Yang Chen, my friend!¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s Yang Chen, my friend.¡±


    ¡°Haha, Yang Chen, my friend, you¡¯ve finally arrived.¡±


    Seeing their enthusiasm, Yang Chen frowned, ¡°Clan Leader, who are these people?¡±


    ¡°These are the high-ranking members of the families who didn¡¯t show up after you announced the rectification of the Great Wilderness a few days ago. Now they¡¯re here.¡± Yang Jin He spoke with a stiff tone, obviously not having a good impression of these high-level members of the families, but he didn¡¯t say anything harsh for the sake of saving face.


    Hearing Yang Jin He¡¯s words, Yang Chen raised his eyebrows and laughed.


    So these were the high-level members of the families who had acted like big shots and not taken his words seriously when he announced the rectification of the Great Wilderness a few days ago. They hadn¡¯t shown up and had stood him up.


    Yang Chen said coldly, ¡°What do you all mean? The rectification of the Great Wilderness has ended, and our Yang family is now refusing outside guests. What do you mean by gathering together like this?¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen, my friend, we¡¯ve all suffered from the oppression of the Fire Essence Beasts too and dared not speak up. This distribution of benefits¡­¡±


    ¡°Yes, Yang Chen, my friend, we are all victims.¡±


    These high-level families started talking, their words filled with grievance.


    As the saying goes, there¡¯s something hateful about pathetic people. Yang Chen¡¯s words didn¡¯t contain any tact, and he scolded, ¡°So what? I made it very clear at the time that we would gather and discuss everything within five days. But at the time, all of you had such big tempers and high statuses that neither my invitations nor my words reached you. Now you know that others have gotten benefits and you¡¯re jealous, so you want to come? It¡¯s too late!¡±


    Did they think they could take all the good things?


    What a joke!


    When they were asked to come, they didn¡¯t come. When everything¡¯s done and they found out about the benefits, they wanted to come? What were they doing at that time? Did they think they could just get the good stuff by reaching out and swallowing it? It¡¯s not that simple!


    Hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, the high-ranking family members¡¯ faces changed dramatically, and they awkwardly toughed it out, ¡°Yang Chen, my friend, we didn¡¯t refuse to go, we were just afraid. The Fire Essence Beasts are powerful, and although we wanted to go in our hearts, we just couldn¡¯t.¡±


    These high-ranking family members were now regretting so much that their intestines had turned green.


    Seeing the other families receiving compensation and benefits, what about them? Just a single empty pole. Not only had they suffered losses under the oppression of the Fire Essence Beasts, but they also hadn¡¯t received any benefits at all!

 Chapter 548 - Chapter 548: Chapter 545: Setting Off to the Beast Mountain Inner Circle_1

    Chapter 548: Chapter 545: Setting Off to the Beast Mountain Inner Circle_1


    ¡°Yang Chen, give us another chance, it was totally unintentional back then.¡±


    Yang Chen sneered: ¡°Dare not? Hahaha, what a dare not! It¡¯s precisely because you dare not that I, Yang Chen, ignored your call. In theory, you seem to be the victims, but what does it matter to me? All I know is that I have no obligation to entertain you now. Alright, everyone, disperse. I won¡¯t see you off.¡±


    Hearing these words, the clan high-level officials sighed and regretted missing their chances.


    ¡°Yang Chen, others were oppressed by the fire essence beasts and suffered losses, but why can¡¯t we get compensation? This land in the Great Wilderness, this soil, these resources belong to the Great Wild Hundred Clans, not just something you, Yang Chen, can control. How can you say you¡¯ll deprive us?¡± A high-level member of a clan pointed at Yang Chen¡¯s nose and shouted.


    This made Yang Chen turn around, then turn back quickly with great interest.


    Yang Jin He lowered his voice and said, ¡°This man is the Clan Leader of the Fu family!¡±


    Yang Chen nodded, seeing the Fu Clan Leader clamoring like this, he didn¡¯t say anything in a hurry and waited for the Fu Clan Leader to continue.


    Seeing that Yang Chen didn¡¯t pay attention to him, the Fu Clan Leader thought Yang Chen was afraid and became much more confident. He clamored incessantly: ¡°What do you all think of what I said? The Great Wilderness is not all up to Yang Chen. We were also oppressed back then, and we have the right to take back what was taken from us.¡±


    The Fu Clan Leader indeed had a good idea.


    He thought that after his speech, the other clan high-level officials would join forces with him, forcing Yang Chen to compromise. They believed they were entitled to reclaim their lost interests. After all, no matter how powerful Yang Chen was, could he deal with so many people?


    He thought he was making perfect sense, and other high-level officials should stand with him and support him.


    But soon, he found out that he was wrong, incredibly wrong.


    Those high-level clan members looked at him as if they were looking at an idiot when he spoke like this.


    For a time, no one echoed the words of the Fu Clan Leader.


    Because they were all very clear about what they would face if they did so.


    Seeing that no one echoed his words, the Fu Clan Leader was surprised and broke out in a cold sweat, but now that the situation was difficult, he still stubbornly shouted, ¡°Yang Chen, I¡¯ve said my piece. This land of the Great Wilderness is not all up to you.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re right, the land of the Great Wilderness is not decided by me, Yang Chen alone.¡± Yang Chen¡¯s tone was cold, ¡°But, I do have the right to decide on the distribution of benefits. You ask why? Hehe, when the Fire Essence Beast Group oppressed you, why didn¡¯t any of you dare to say a word? Who stood up?¡±


    ¡°Now, it¡¯s me, Yang Chen, who has solved the Fire Essence Beast problem. Now, it¡¯s me who has made those Fire Essence Beast groups, who betrayed and oppressed you, bow their heads. I did all of this, so naturally, I have the final say on the distribution. Yes, you have indeed lost a lot due to the oppression of the Fire Essence Beast, but why are you to blame when you should have taken it from the Fire Essence Beast?¡±


    He originally thought that after the last incident with the Horse-thief Gang, these Da Huang people would have learned their lesson.


    But he didn¡¯t expect that these high-level leaders of Da Huang still had a few who had issues with their brains.


    Your interests?


    Bullshit!


    When the Fire Essence Beast came, you were all very well-behaved, and none of you dared to speak up. Now that Yang Chen came and saw that he was a fellow human, your courage suddenly increased and you dared to come and ask for things? If he didn¡¯t give it to you, you would be angry and find it amusing.


    It seemed that his reputation was not enough!


    As the Fu Clan Leader listened to Yang Chen¡¯s words, he couldn¡¯t find a reply for a while. What Yang Chen said¡­ was not wrong.


    But how could he lower his head like this? He said fiercely, ¡°Yang Chen, you keep mentioning the Fire Essence Beast. Well, if you do this, what¡¯s the difference between you and the Fire Essence Beast? And what¡¯s the difference between you and those demonic beasts who kill without blinking an eye?¡±


    He didn¡¯t believe Yang Chen would dare to kill him. With so many clan high-level figures here, if Yang Chen attacked him, it would cause collective indignation.


    ¡°Oh? Fine, today I¡¯ll show you that there¡¯s indeed no difference between me and them.¡± Yang Chen was too lazy to explain anything more to the Fu Clan Leader.


    With a flick of his finger, a Thunder Snake shot through the air.


    The next moment, the Fu Clan Leader¡¯s forehead was pierced with a bloodline by the Thunder Snake, as he breathed his last.


    To the end, the Fu Clan Leader couldn¡¯t believe that Yang Chen would actually dare to kill him.


    Looking at the body of the Fu Clan Leader, the surrounding high-level officials showed no pity, nor did they feel that Yang Chen had done anything heinous. The Fu Clan Leader was simply looking for death. Didn¡¯t he know about Yang Chen¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation, or how influential he was? Dare to provoke him?


    Not to mention just one person, even if all the high-level officials of the Great Wild Clans came, they wouldn¡¯t dare to speak like this to Yang Chen.


    Group indignation?


    In front of Yang Chen, group indignation was useless.


    Yang Chen was much stronger than the Fire Essence Beast; he didn¡¯t oppress people at least. You guys thick-skinnedly demanded things, already touching the bottom line. Afterward, you shamelessly tore your faces with him? If Yang Chen didn¡¯t kill you, then who would he kill?


    These high-level officials were afraid that the bad luck would rub off on them, and they quickly said, ¡°Yang Chen, my young friend, we¡¯ll take our leave now.¡±


    ¡°Yes, we¡¯re leaving first!¡±


    And just like that, these high-level clan officials left without a word.


    In the blink of an eye, these high-level officials scattered and disappeared completely.


    Elder Yang Si said unhappily, ¡°These people only care about their own interests. When we invited them back then, they were all afraid of this and that, and didn¡¯t dare to come. Now that they know there are benefits, they all come running.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry about them. Opportunities only come once, and if they can¡¯t seize them, they can¡¯t blame our Yang family for not giving them a chance.¡± Yang Chen said, ¡°Speaking of that, Clan Leader, Fourth Master, I also plan to go to Monster Beast Mountain Inner Circle.¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen, you¡¯re going to the Inner Circle of Monster Beast Mountain? That¡¯s the main base of the Fire Essence Beast. Think about it carefully!¡± Elder Yang Si said worriedly.


    Yang Chen sighed deeply, ¡°Second Master¡¯s life and death hang by a thread in the hands of those Fire Essence Beasts. If I delay for one day, Second Master¡¯s life is at risk for one more day. Besides, it¡¯s better to start the war sooner rather than later. Sooner or later, I and those Fire Essence Beasts will have to fight to the death! I can¡¯t find peace with those Fire Essence Beasts around.¡±


    ¡°But, Yang Chen¡­¡± Yang Jin He and Elder Yang Si were still worried.


    Yang Chen smiled and said, ¡°I know what you¡¯re worried about. I have a sense of measure in this matter. How can a true man be afraid of this or that? Alright, I¡¯m setting off!¡±

 Chapter 549 - Chapter 549: Chapter 546: Resolute Decision_1

    Chapter 549: Chapter 546: Resolute Decision_1


    Looking at Yang Chen¡¯s lonely figure, Yang Jin He and Elder Yang Si both sighed softly. The high-level leaders of the tribes in the Great Wilderness only cared about their interests; did any of them ever consider the burden this young man shouldered alone? It was him who saved the Great Wilderness from the peril of water and fire, and it was him who killed those evil Fire Essence Beasts.


    Today, for the sake of the Great Wilderness, Yang Chen was once again putting his life on the line and venturing alone into the Inner Area of Monster Beast Mountain, to engage in a deadly battle with the Fire Spirit Beast group!


    All of this was done by Yang Chen.


    Who could understand?


    Yang Chen had no intention of getting others to understand his actions. At this point in his life, if his actions and path were just to gain recognition from others, then he would be a complete failure.


    Just like the Tiandu Emperor, who, for the sake of those geniuses, hunted and gathered countless items from demonic beasts. Could those geniuses truly understand him? Aren¡¯t there many who misinterpreted the Tiandu Emperor¡¯s good intentions, believing him to be unfair?


    For many things, it¡¯s enough to be true to oneself.


    Yang Chen understood this well, knew that the Fire Essence Beasts must be killed, and that he had to stop their plot. When he was young, he used to fear the Fire Spirit Beast Group¡¯s deterrence power, but now, he was not afraid at all. He was well aware that no one else was going to do these things, only he, Yang Chen, could.


    If everyone is afraid and lives in fear, where would the future lie?


    In this way, Yang Chen came alone to the Monster Beast Mountain.


    When he arrived, Yang Chen was slightly taken aback.


    He thought no one would pay attention to what he was going to do, nor knew what he planned to do next.


    However, he didn¡¯t expect that when he arrived at the Monster Beast Mountain, he found that many people had gathered in front of the mountain.


    The high-level officials of various clans were present, led by Feng Xuewu and Feng Changkong from the Feng Family.


    ¡°It¡¯s Yang Chen.¡±


    ¡°Young friend Yang Chen is here.¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen is here!¡±


    At a glance, Yang Chen saw that there were at least thirty or more groups of people gathered here. When the young descendants of their tribes looked at him, their expressions were full of admiration, and quite a few familiar faces could be seen.


    Upon seeing this, Yang Chen¡¯s face showed a puzzled expression.


    He asked, ¡°What are you all doing here?¡±


    Feng Changkong smiled kindly: ¡°Actually, I didn¡¯t expect all of this at first. It was Xuewu, who carefully calculated that there must be more than fifty Fire Essence Beasts in the Inner Area of Monster Beast Mountain, and only about twenty-something appeared last time. There must still be quite a few inside. Knowing that you would surely take action, she didn¡¯t want you to go into the mountain alone, so she gathered everyone to wait here. Young friend Yang Chen, you have the right to have us waiting here for you!¡±


    ¡°Yes, young friend Yang Chen, we didn¡¯t think about all this at the beginning. Now that we think about it, the credit for eliminating the Fire Essence Beasts belongs solely to you. We can¡¯t do much to help, but we can¡¯t let you go in alone.¡±


    ¡°Young friend Yang Chen, we¡¯ll wait for you outside Monster Beast Mountain. Whenever you come out, we¡¯ll disperse.¡±


    Seeing this scene, Yang Chen showed a smile, looking at Feng Xuewu with slight gratitude for her actions.


    No matter whether these tribes were here to please him or for other reasons, at least it meant that he wasn¡¯t going to fight the Fire Spirit Beast Group alone.


    It also made him feel that everything he had done was not meaningless.


    ¡°Yang Chen, you must kill those Fire Essence Beasts!¡±


    ¡°Go, Eldest Brother Yang Chen!¡±


    Hearing these cheering voices, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but smile.


    Feng Changkong laughed loudly: ¡°Yang Chen, it¡¯s a pity that I, Feng Changkong, am powerless against the Fire Essence Beasts, and can¡¯t help you. If I had your skills, I would fight the Fire Essence Beasts to the death, even if my life were at stake. Unfortunately¡­¡±


    He paused, looking slightly melancholy, and said: ¡°Yang Chen, tell me honestly, how confident are you this time?¡±


    Yang Chen smiled slightly: ¡°Uncle Feng, speaking of confidence, I, Yang Chen, can¡¯t really say for sure. However, unless the Fire Essence Beasts are eliminated, I will not leave Monster Beast Mountain!¡±


    Hearing this, the young descendants of the surrounding tribes became boiling with excitement.


    Even the senior clan members who had been indifferent for a long time became impassioned because of Yang Chen¡¯s words.


    They knew very well that Yang Chen wasn¡¯t going into the mountain for fun, but to fight the Fire Spirit Beasts.


    It was possible that he would not come back alive.


    Of course, they hoped Yang Chen could succeed because if he did, the Great Wilderness would finally be at peace.


    In an instant, the cheers from the various clans grew louder and louder, but Yang Chen didn¡¯t savor them any longer. He turned around, ready to enter Monster Beast Mountain.


    However, just then, Feng Xuewu suddenly spoke up: ¡°Young Master Yang, in my heart, you will always be the best. You must come out of Monster Beast Mountain alive!¡±


    Hearing this, Yang Chen paused for a moment, then sighed, and without turning around, he stepped directly into Monster Beast Mountain.


    He vividly remembered the first time he came to this place was during a trial when he was young.


    Now, it was his second time here, just a few years later.


    The environment was the same, only time was different, and he was different too.


    Yang Chen sighed softly, no longer hesitated, stepped forward, and went straight into the Inner Area of Monster Beast Mountain.


    Soon, Yang Chen arrived at the border between the Inner Area and the Outer Area.


    At this border, unlike before, there were no high-level elders from various clans guarding it. It was only natural, as the Fire Essence Beasts were in the Inner Area, so how could there be clan elders guarding the place? This made the passage into the Inner Area unobstructed. Although there were still some obstacles, they were nothing serious for Yang Chen.


    With a little effort, he stepped into the Inner Area of Monster Beast Mountain.


    As soon as he entered, Yang Chen immediately ordered Yun Lu: ¡°Senior Yun Lu, be alert with your soul at all times! The Fire Essence Beasts are intelligent and may have set up an ambush waiting for me to come in!¡±


    No sooner had his words fallen than Yun Lu suddenly said: ¡°Young Master, be careful!¡±


    Yang Chen was well-prepared. He saw a thick blast of flames coming toward him and dodged quickly, but who would have known, the flames were relentless and came at him from all directions. This forced Yang Chen to immediately summon the Shapeshifting Liquid Fire!


    It was at that moment, as the Shapeshifting Liquid Fire was used, the surrounding flames were instantly devoured by Yang Chen¡¯s Liquid Fire.


    Immediately after, the flames vanished completely.


    Then, a series of gigantic figures appeared in their place!!


    With more than twenty in number, Yang Chen¡¯s gaze was primarily fixed on the largest Fire Essence Beast among them. If he was not mistaken, this giant should be the one that had reached the Eighth Layer of the Elemental Martial Realm.

 Chapter 550 - Chapter 550: Chapter 547: The Great Killing Spree!_1

    Chapter 550: Chapter 547: The Great Killing Spree!_1


    The Eighth Layer of Elemental Martial Realm, with such a Martial Arts Cultivation level, was considered a top-tier master in North Mountain County.


    This Fire Essence Beast at the Eighth Layer of Elemental Martial Realm within the group was called Yuan Meng, who was also the captain of this operation. They were slowly weakening the Guardian Spirit Array here, not for any other reason, but trying to create a gap that would allow the army from Demon Beast Mountains and Rivers to march into Human Territory again.


    Unfortunately, their plan was discovered by Yang Chen.


    ¡°Captain Yuan Meng, you guessed right, Yang Chen has really come.¡± A Fire Essence Beast with fierce fangs grinned nearby.


    Yuan Meng showed his fangs. ¡°That¡¯s natural. You know, the Elder Yang that Yang Chen admires most is in our hands. As long as it¡¯s like this, we¡¯ll have the initiative and force Yang Chen to appear here, letting us take control!¡±


    Although he was in the Demon Beast Mountain, he had some knowledge of the outside world.


    They were demonic beasts, not humans. Even if they were separated by a distance, they could still pass messages between them.


    Before Tu Ao died, he had already passed the message to Yuan Meng. Then, the news from the Zhou Family entering the Demon Beast Mountain also made him know that the target of all this was none other than Yang Chen.


    When he knew it was Yang Chen, Yuan Meng had been preparing ever since.


    ¡°Now that I think about it, Captain Yuan Meng was right. Yang Chen was able to capture Tu Ao, and he must have used some formations or tricks that humans are good at. We don¡¯t have to go out at all. We will just wait for him to come in.¡± The other Fire Essence Beasts laughed.


    Upon hearing those words, Yuan Meng also secretly admired his wisdom.


    At the beginning, the other Fire Essence Beasts had been eager to take revenge for Tu Ao¡¯s death, but Yuan Meng had been very cautious about it. He understood that if Yang Chen could defeat Tu Ao and his gang, even if Yuan Meng would be stronger than Tu Ao, it wouldn¡¯t be by much.


    Since Elder Yang was in his hands, why should he go out to fight Yang Chen? It would be better just waiting for Yang Chen to come in, right?


    At this moment, seeing Yang Chen enter, Yuan Meng could not help but sigh at his own wisdom. He snorted, thunderously speaking: ¡°Yang Chen, it¡¯s incredible. I heard from the message Tu Ao sent that you can actually use the Shapeshifting Liquid Fire. I didn¡¯t expect it to be true.¡±


    ¡°Tu Ao should have given you some more information. He should have said that when I, Yang Chen, come here, I will take the lives of all you Fire Essence Beasts,¡± said Yang Chen.


    He sneered and asked coldly, ¡°Where is Elder Yang?¡±


    Yang Chen had clearly heard their previous conversation in human language, and his eyes narrowed, revealing a cold indifference.


    Feeling the coldness emanating from Yang Chen, Yuan Meng laughed and said, ¡°Yang Chen, are you asking about that Elder Yang? It seems you two have really deep feelings. Well, Ba Hu, let¡¯s show this kid his revered Elder Yang!¡±


    ¡°Yes, Captain.¡± The Fire Essence Beast named Ba Hu lifted a dying old man, showing him to Yang Chen¡¯s sight.


    Yang Chen could see clearly.


    It was none other than Elder Yang.


    When Yang Chen saw Elder Yang, he clenched his teeth: ¡°Elder Yang!¡±


    Elder Yang still had a breath left in him. Hearing someone call out his title, he couldn¡¯t help but raise his head.


    When he saw it was Yang Chen, Elder Yang¡¯s whole body trembled: ¡°Yang Chen, you¡­ you should leave quickly!¡±


    With this shout, he used up all his strength. The next moment, the Fire Essence Beast Ba Hu slapped him: ¡°You old piece of shit, don¡¯t talk so much! Shut up!¡±


    The slap caused Elder Yang to spit blood, making Yang Chen¡¯s heart furious. It was all because of him that Elder Yang had been captured by the Fire Essence Beasts and subjected to such pain.


    With anger rising in his heart, Yang Chen coldly said, ¡°Fire Essence Beasts, huh¡­¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen, don¡¯t worry, we are very generous. We¡¯ll let you see your family member before you die. But it¡¯s just a glance. Now that you¡¯ve seen him, you can die obediently.¡± Yuan Meng¡¯s voice turned cold.


    He certainly didn¡¯t let Yang Chen see Elder Yang just out of generosity, he did it only to make Yang Chen angry, to make him agitated and irrational. It¡¯s just a pity that he didn¡¯t know that an angry Yang Chen was the most terrifying Yang Chen of all.


    Yang Chen¡¯s anger would never be just that. The angrier he was, the calmer he would be.


    Just as Yuan Meng finished speaking, the surrounding Fire Essence Beasts all attacked at once.


    From all sides, with no dead angles, they launched a bombardment on Yang Chen.


    Theoretically, from this position, Yang Chen would have no hope of winning if he wanted to fight head-on. The wave of attacks was ten or even a hundred times stronger than the first wave he had faced before.


    However, Yang Chen had not come here unprepared.


    The Fire Essence Beasts relied on numbers.


    Yang Chen could also rely on numbers


    But while the Fire Essence Beasts relied on their numbers, he relied on the number of Spirit Talismans.


    ¡°Everyone, open up!¡± Yang Chen took out all the Spirit Talismans he had made in these five days and nights.


    The Spirit Talismans appeared, and Yang Chen cast them out.


    They burned, and Yang Chen waved them away.


    ¡°Out!¡±


    In an instant, a powerful force was born from the talismans. Whether it was mountains, water, wind, or fire, the combined power of the talismans formed a strong flame storm that directly rolled towards all four directions, swallowing everything in the vicinity in an instant.


    ¡°Huh?¡± When Yuan Meng saw this, his face changed drastically. He never expected Yang Chen could unleash such an overbearing power under the siege of many Fire Essence Beasts.


    Feeling such an overwhelming force, he was shocked, and in his fright, he shouted, ¡°Retreat, everyone retreat!¡±


    But by the time he said this, it was already too late!


    First, one Fire Essence Beast was swallowed by the storm, then the second one, and the third one.


    In an instant, the engulfed Fire Essence Beasts turned to ashes, and they all fell without even having a chance to scream.


    What¡¯s more, Yang Chen¡¯s talismans hadn¡¯t fully unleashed their power yet. As the storm swept in, the power of the other talismans surged in different directions, and soon the number of Fire Essence Beasts began to drop rapidly.


    When Yuan Meng regained consciousness and led four or five Fire Essence Beasts to retreat, he found that apart from the four or five beasts he saved, all the other Fire Essence Beasts had been wiped out.


    ¡°Yang Chen, I¡¯ll kill you!¡± Yuan Meng was furious, watching so many of his brothers die in one go, and fire surged throughout his body.


    The fire was no different from Yang Chen; it was also Shapeshifting Liquid Fire.

 Chapter 551 - Chapter 551: Chapter 548: The Power of the Stone General Array Disk_1

    Chapter 551: Chapter 548: The Power of the Stone General Array Disk_1


    Just as Yuan Meng used his Shapeshifting Liquid Fire, Yang Chen also instantly activated his own. The two clashed, and the outcome was immediately clear ¨C Yang Chen was forced to take two steps back. His Shapeshifting Liquid Fire was no match for Yuan Meng¡¯s.


    ¡°Is the gap in Martial Arts Cultivation too big?¡± Yang Chen muttered to himself.


    The difference between Yuan Meng¡¯s Shapeshifting Liquid Fire Realm and his was not that significant; the actual gap was in their Martial Arts Cultivation. Yuan Meng was much stronger than him, with a full five levels of cultivation difference, putting Yang Chen¡¯s Shapeshifting Liquid Fire at an immediate disadvantage.


    However, Yang Chen was not discouraged. On the contrary, when he saw Yuan Meng using Shapeshifting Liquid Fire, his eyes became even more determined and sharp.


    Not for any other reason, just because Yuan Meng could use Shapeshifting Liquid Fire.


    ¡°After refining those few Fire Origin Essences, I successfully upgraded my Demonic Fire to the Shapeshifting Realm. Refining more Fire Origin Essence no longer has any effect. If I want to increase the power of my Shapeshifting Liquid Fire, I must find another Fire Essence Beast that can also use it.¡± Yang Chen mumbled to himself.


    This was also the reason why he didn¡¯t refine the Fire Origin Essence of the many Fire Essence Beasts he killed later, as those Fire Origin Essences were no longer useful to him.


    However, it didn¡¯t mean that all Fire Origin Essences were useless.


    Just like the Fire Origin Essence of Yuan Meng!


    But, obviously, it wouldn¡¯t be easy for Yang Chen to take Yuan Meng¡¯s Fire Origin Essence.


    Yang Chen wanted to use some other means. The biggest difference between him and the Fire Essence Beasts was that he had more moves. He wanted to use this advantage, but who knew that the next moment, the few Fire Essence Beasts beside Yuan Meng immediately attacked, surrounding him from all sides.


    The strength of these Fire Essence Beasts was between the first and third layers of the Origin Martial Realm. They were not high or low in strength among the survivors, but they were able to cooperate with Yuan Meng perfectly and create trouble for Yang Chen.


    This made Yang Chen secretly furrow his brows, feeling that the situation was not good.


    ¡°Yuan Meng is really careful. Using his Eighth Layer of Elemental Martial Realm strength to deal with me, he still needs the help of these Fire Essence Beasts to hold me down. If I were to fight Yuan Meng alone, with my various methods, I have a chance to win. But now, restrained by so many Fire Essence Beasts, I can¡¯t use my tricks!¡±


    With that thought in mind, Yang Chen clenched his teeth and immediately used the Thunderbolt Style.


    The Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear¡¯s power was extraordinary, and with the rolling thunder, it unleashed a formidable force of thunder and lightning.


    This intertwined thunder struck out, but it was resisted by those few Fire Essence Beasts, using their Demonic Fire.


    If he was only dealing with these few Fire Essence Beasts, this wouldn¡¯t have happened. But he had to use his Shapeshifting Liquid Fire to counter Yuan Meng at the same time.


    Now, Yuan Meng had the upper hand and roared, ¡°Yang Chen, you can join my dead brothers in death!¡±


    As his words fell, a wave of Shapeshifting Liquid Fire surged towards Yang Chen like a tsunami. However, in just a moment, Yang Chen was completely surrounded by the liquid fire, and his own liquid fire had already been devoured by these Fire Essence Beasts.


    ¡°Damn it!¡±


    This Shapeshifting Liquid Fire was extremely hard to deal with. Once surrounded, there was nowhere to escape. Since he could use Shapeshifting Liquid Fire, he naturally knew how powerful it was.


    ¡°How do I break free? Use the Starfire?¡± Yang Chen pondered and dismissed the idea immediately: ¡°That won¡¯t work. These Fire Essence Beasts are capable of transmitting information for thousands of miles, and may even be able to do so after they die. I was able to see through the intentions of the Fire Essence Beasts, but never expected them to target me like this. But if I were to use the Starfire, it would be a different story.¡±


    He knew very well that he was currently very disadvantaged when facing the Fire Essence Beasts.


    Because if he exposed the intentions of the Fire Essence Beasts, no one would believe him, and on the contrary, he would be putting himself in an irreversible situation.


    The Starfire couldn¡¯t be used.


    But without the Starfire, how could he save himself?


    Difficult opponents were all around him.


    ¡°Right, I¡¯ll use the Stone General Array Disk!¡± Yang Chen suddenly remembered something.


    The Tiandu Emperor once left him a Supreme Treasure when he was in the Origin Martial Realm. This treasure was not a Spirit Weapon, but an Array Plate.


    However, this Array Plate was not to be underestimated.


    Now, as Yang Chen waved his hand, he took out the Stone General Array Disk at the most critical moment. As the Array Disk appeared, the Stone Generals inside jumped out one after another. Four Stone Generals,standing in four angles, formed a powerful protective barrier, completely blocking the all-pervading Shapeshifting Liquid Fire.


    ¡°What is this thing?¡± Yuan Meng¡¯s eyes widened in disbelief as he stared at the four suddenly appearing Stone Generals.


    It was these four Stone Generals that completely blocked his Shapeshifting Liquid Fire.


    Yang Chen was also shocked, watching the Shapeshifting Liquid Fire outside, he could not believe that the Stone Generals stood proudly with not one drop of the liquid fire entering their territory.


    ¡°These Stone Generals really are treasures. Technically, the Shapeshifting Liquid Fire should be able to penetrate, but not a single drop did.¡± Yang Chen exclaimed.


    Yuan Meng was also full of unwillingness and tried to control the Shapeshifting Liquid Fire to break through the line of defense formed by the Stone Generals. However, the Stone Generals¡¯ protection of Yang Chen remained unbreakable, like a golden soup!


    This infuriated Yuan Meng: ¡°Yang Chen, are you only capable of retreating like a turtle?¡±


    ¡°Hmph, retreating like a turtle! Your Fire Essence Beast Group is so shameless, only knowing how to gang up on me. Hehe, in the end, you can¡¯t do anything to me, and you blame me, Yang Chen, for retreating like a turtle?¡± Yang Chen said this with a grin, but he knew that he couldn¡¯t hide for long.


    Elder Yang was still in their hands, and if these Fire Essence Beasts decided to use Elder Yang to threaten him, Yang Chen would be powerless.


    While Yuan Meng hadn¡¯t thought of that yet, Yang Chen pondered over his options.


    The Long-Armed Ape, the Black-Winged Dapeng, and the other Demonic Beasts were protecting the Yang Family, and the Black-Winged Dapeng was currently following Yang Wu to handle various matters. With no available forces by his side, what should he do?


    ¡°Forget it, I¡¯ll use the God Piercing Nail. Taking down one is still one!¡± Yang Chen muttered in a low voice.


    As he spoke, he waved his hand, aiming at a Fire Essence Beast and preparing to throw the God Piercing Nail.


    However, as he threw it, he noticed something.


    This Stone General Array Disk had pros and cons.


    Because these four Stone Generals protected him too perfectly, his God Piercing Nail couldn¡¯t even make it out!


    Nothing from the outside could come in, and nothing inside could go out.


    ¡°Elder Yu Ban wasn¡¯t kidding. This Array Disk can withstand the attack of the True Martial Realm. It¡¯s difficult for anything less than the True Martial Realm to kill me.¡± Yang Chen muttered to himself.

 Chapter 552 - Chapter 552: Chapter 549: Forced Helplessness_1

    Chapter 552: Chapter 549: Forced Helplessness_1


    In short, his God Piercing Nail was completely useless now.


    Now that the God Piercing Nail had lost its usefulness, Yang Chen could only let out a heavy sigh: ¡°It seems I have no choice but to use the Five Thunder Righteous Method.¡±


    Originally, he wasn¡¯t planning to use the Five Thunder Righteous Method in such a hurry, as the current situation was not suitable for its use. Without dealing with the miscellaneous Fire Essence Beasts first, the full power of his Five Thunder Righteous Method could not be unleashed.


    If he was only facing a single Fire Essence Beast of Yuan Meng, it would be simple. He could use his Five Thunder Righteous Method without any qualms, and even if he couldn¡¯t kill Yuan Meng, he could still injure him. At that time, any resolution would have been acceptable. However, now, once he played his hidden card, he could either eliminate the miscellaneous Fire Essence Beasts or severely wound Yuan Meng.


    But all of these were meaningless. No matter what he did, the Five Thunder Righteous Method was his only way to defeat the Eighth Layer of Elemental Martial Realm at the moment.


    Apart from the Five Thunder Righteous Method, he had no other means.


    No, to be precise, the Starfire could also be used, but he couldn¡¯t use it.


    ¡°There¡¯s no time to think now. I must immediately gather the power of the Five Thunder and blast these miscellaneous Elemental Martial Realm creatures to death first. It¡¯ll be difficult to deal with this Eighth Layer Elemental Martial Realm Fire Essence Beast without killing him first.¡± Yang Chen murmured in his heart.


    With that thought in mind, he quickly began to gather the power of the Heavenly Thunder.


    Meanwhile, Yuan Meng in the high altitude of the outside world was also in a hurry, repeatedly trying to use his Shapeshifting Liquid Fire to fight against the Stone Generals summoned by Yang Chen. Unfortunately, the four Stone Generals were perfectly protected, and the unstoppable power of his Shapeshifting Liquid Fire was unable to shake Yang Chen¡¯s Stone Generals¡¯ protection at all.


    At the moment when Yuan Meng was at a loss, a Fire Essence Beast flew over, holding Elder Yang¡¯s unconscious body: ¡°Captain, we still have this old man. If Yang Chen doesn¡¯t come out, we¡¯ll kill him. Yang Chen and him are intimately related, aren¡¯t they? Let¡¯s see how Yang Chen chooses.¡±


    Yuan Meng¡¯s eyes lit up: ¡°How could I forget this? Go and threaten Yang Chen with Elder Yang!¡±


    Immediately, the Fire Essence Beast next to him pinched Elder Yang¡¯s body like a chicken and sneered, ¡°Yang Chen, take a good look. If you want your respected Elder Yang to live, come out of the Stone General. Of course, you can also turtle up in there for a lifetime, but in that case, I wouldn¡¯t mind taking Elder Yang¡¯s life, heh heh! I¡¯ll give you five counts to think about it!¡±


    ¡°Five!¡±


    No movement from within the Stone General!


    ¡°Four!¡±


    ¡°Three!¡±


    Still no movement from the Stone General!


    ¡°Two!¡±


    ¡°One!¡±


    At the moment when this ¡°one¡± fell, the Stone General loosened, and then Yang Chen stepped out.


    The moment the Fire Essence Beast saw Yang Chen come out, it laughed: ¡°Yang Chen, it seems you really care about Elder Yang¡¯s life.¡±


    ¡°Do you know what I hate the most in my life?¡± Yang Chen¡¯s face was cold as ice, and his tone was like the cold ice from an ice cave.


    ¡°What?¡± The Fire Essence Beast sneered.


    Yang Chen said coldly, ¡°It¡¯s when someone threatens me with my family.¡±


    ¡°Hahahaha!¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen, you really know how to joke. Forced to be a shrinking turtle, what¡¯s the point of saying these things now? Your fate is only death.¡± Yuan Meng said in a deep voice, his words filled with anger and killing intent towards Yang Chen.


    It thought Yang Chen was doomed.


    But at the next moment, Yang Chen¡¯s hand suddenly squeezed tightly.


    Following that, a sudden thunderbolt fell, and the Fire Essence Beast, who was holding Elder Yang¡¯s body, was struck with charred black all over its body and died on the spot.


    Yang Chen quickly retrieved Elder Yang¡¯s body with the Shapeshifting Liquid Fire and saved him. Then, he retreated explosively and clenched his fist again. Immediately, the second thunder fell.


    Afterwards, the third thunder, the fourth thunder, and the fifth thunder!


    Five consecutive thunders fell, and the trees in the Beast Mountain Inner Circle were in a mess, looking like a barren land after a heavenly disaster and earthly calamity. And Yuan Meng, in an almost unbelievable way, watched as the surrounding environment changed; not interested in the changes, it was shocked and furious that the few Fire Essence Beasts it managed to save had also died.


    Yang Chen¡¯s Five Thunder Righteous Method, five consecutive thunders, killed one with each strike!


    This made Yuan Meng let out an earth-shaking roar that echoed throughout the Beast Mountain Inner Circle.


    Its eyes were bloodshot, and as it screamed, it controlled the Transforming Demon Fire to spread out, directly attacking Yang Chen.


    Yang Chen felt goosebumps, placed Elder Yang in the Stone General¡¯s protection, and flew out alone, also displaying the Transforming Demon Fire!


    However, upon comparison, his Transforming Demon Fire was just too weak. Yang Chen had no choice but to use the Thunderbolt Style. But after using the Five Thunder Righteous Method, the power of his Thunderbolt Style was greatly reduced. Even combined with the Shapeshifting Liquid Fire, he could not make up for the gap in Martial Arts Cultivation!


    ¡°I¡¯ll be at a disadvantage if this goes on.¡± Yang Chen was horrified.


    He had never thought that the Eighth Layer Elemental Martial Realm Fire Essence Beast would be this powerful.


    Yang Chen knew clearly that he had to be more decisive, and he opened his mouth to let out a loud roar.


    Naturally, it was the Mountain God Roar.


    With this roar, the soundwaves spread out and fell into Yuan Meng¡¯s ears, causing his body to waver slightly, and the Shapeshifting Liquid Fire from him paused for a moment. However, it only took a moment for Yuan Meng to regain his senses.


    ¡°The Mountain God Roar only affected him for a moment?¡± Yang Chen gritted his teeth.


    As he lamented, looking at the Transforming Liquid Fire all over the mountain, he knew that the Divine Soul attack was pointless.


    Even if he allowed Yun Lu to use Divine Soul Power to interfere with Yuan Meng, it would be useless because he couldn¡¯t break through the line of defense of the Transforming Demon Fire, and no matter what he said, he wouldn¡¯t be able to hurt the opponent.


    As Yang Chen struggled in his mind, he launched the God Piercing Nail, aiming at Yuan Meng, and it flew out with a whoosh.


    Still, this move did not have the desired effect.


    That is because Yuan Meng¡¯s Liquid Fire not only attacked but also protected itself. Although Yang Chen¡¯s God Piercing Nail infiltrated the Liquid Fire, it had hardly caused any damage to Yuan Meng!


    Seeing Yang Chen using one move after another, Yuan Meng roared angrily, ¡°Yang Chen, no matter what technique you use today, you will die.¡±


    Yang Chen saw that even the Thunderbolt Style combined with the Transforming Demon Fire couldn¡¯t hold up, and for a while, he sighed: ¡°Is there really no way? It seems that I have to use this method.¡±


    He knew very well that once he played this hand, he would face big trouble afterwards. For the Fire Essence Beast, the birth of each Strange Fire was like the appearance of a lifeline!


    As the thought fell, Yang Chen soared into the air and shouted, ¡°Yuan Meng, you want to play with fire, right? Then I¡¯ll play with you to the end!¡±


    As soon as the words fell, he waved his hand, and in an instant, the entire Beast Mountain Inner Area was filled with Flourishing Stars. Bunches of quiet, star-like flames suddenly appeared in every corner of the Beast Mountain Inner Circle. Then, the flames gathered together and attacked fiercely!


    Upon comparison, Yuan Meng¡¯s Shapeshifting Liquid Fire was immediately on the retreat.


    What Yang Chen used was none other than the Starfire.

 Chapter 553 - Chapter 553: Chapter 550: Annihilation_1

    Chapter 553: Chapter 550: Annihilation_1


    How should I put it?


    He should be considered driven to desperation now.


    If there were any other means to use, Yang Chen would never use the Starfire.


    At the moment, since he used the Starfire, he would be thinking of a quick fight, and it seems a bit far-fetched with his Martial Arts Cultivation to have a quick fight with Yuan Meng. Still, only Yang Chen knew that a quick fight was possible for him now.


    No, not just possible!


    Although the Starfire is not invincible and cannot corrode many things, when it comes to fire, fighting the Shapeshifting Liquid Fire with Starfire is simply suicidal!


    Strange Fire is an Innate Fire, a precious flame born of the heavens!


    As soon as Yang Chen took out the Starfire, Yuan Meng was also taken aback. It couldn¡¯t believe what it saw before its eyes as its Shapeshifting Liquid Fire, which had the upper hand, began to be rapidly corroded and consumed. In just a short while, it was at a disadvantage in the clash with Yang Chen¡¯s Starfire.


    ¡°What kind of flame is this!¡± Yuan Meng¡¯s expression changed drastically.


    Staring intently at Yang Chen¡¯s Starfire, it roared after a while: ¡°This is Strange Fire, this is Mysterious Fire Star!¡±


    As a Fire Essence Beast, Yuan Meng had researched fire quite thoroughly, and was familiar with many Strange Fires. Thus, it took only a moment for Yuan Meng to recognize the Mysterious Fire Star that Yang Chen had brought out.


    Upon seeing the Starfire, Yuan Meng exclaimed in amazement, ¡°Starfire, Starfire¡­ Yang Chen, you actually have such a holy relic!¡±


    With these words, Yuan Meng twisted its body and fled without another word.


    ¡°Want to leave? Too late!¡± Yang Chen said emotionlessly.


    Now, as the Starfire swept his surroundings, it had already wiped out all traces of Yuan Meng¡¯s Shapeshifting Liquid Fire invasion.


    At this point, he took control of the Starfire and surrounded it from all directions. Yuan Meng¡¯s idea of escaping was right. However, as Yang Chen said, it was already too late.


    ¡°Ah, don¡¯t!¡± Yuan Meng screamed.


    The Starfire had wrapped around it, slowly corroding its body.


    This enraged Yuan Meng, who roared, ¡°Yang Chen, if you kill me, I swear my tribe will never let you off. Never!¡±


    As his words fell, Yuan Meng passed the news of Yang Chen having killed it and the appearance of the Starfire back to its tribes swiftly.


    Next, Yuan Meng perished.


    Just when Yuan Meng perished, at the same time, within the Fire Spirit Beast Group, a massive Fire Essence Beast, about thirty feet in size, sat deeply within the forest, surrounded by the flames of peculiar fires.


    The flames lingered around its body, and at this moment, it suddenly opened its eyes and roared, ¡°All the Fire Spirit Beasts sent to destroy the Guardian Spirit Array in the Beast Mountain Inner Circle were wiped out. I didn¡¯t think it was because of a little kid. Yang Chen¡­ Yang Chen, it¡¯s incredible, oh yes, the Starfire, this Mysterious Fire Star is a precious flame. I happen to be short of it.¡±


    ¡°However, the Royal Family in North Mountain County has never allowed powerful demonic beasts to enter, so it¡¯s a special order issued by them. If I go personally, I¡¯ll be hunted down by the Royal Family. I can¡¯t just deal with Yang Chen impulsively¡­ I¡¯ll have to think of other ways.¡±


    The massive Fire Essence Beast muttered to itself for a long time, and the entire forest became quiet once again.


    At the same time, Yang Chen, who had just killed Yuan Meng, also breathed a sigh of relief. At this moment, it was not easy for him to kill off Yuan Meng. Almost all of his strength was used, and seven or eight-tenths of his True Qi was consumed.


    Challenging the fifth level was still somewhat difficult for him.


    It seemed that he really needed to quickly get Golden Claw and Black Mountain Black Bear brothers back earlier, along with Rainbow and the others to learn the Way of Forbidden Methods. Once he had those cards in his hand, his chances would increase a lot.


    With that, Yang Chen quickly descended to check on Elder Yang at this time.


    ¡°Elder!¡± Yang Chen shouted anxiously.


    Unfortunately, there was no reply from Elder Yang.


    Yang Chen quickly checked Elder Yang¡¯s condition, and fortunately, he was not dead, merely severely injured. But with Elder Yang¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation, no matter how severe the injury, it could never be too severe. As for Yang Chen, who was a Dan Medical expert, it was even less of a problem.


    Yang Chen began to refine elixirs and tried every way to heal Elder Yang.


    Healing Elder Yang was not difficult, and Yang Chen just used a small trick to fully heal Elder Yang¡¯s injuries.


    When Elder Yang woke up at this moment, he looked at Yang Chen with tears in his eyes, ¡°Yang Chen, I¡­ I have burdened you again!¡±


    ¡°Elder, what are you talking about?¡± Yang Chen shook his head, ¡°It¡¯s me, Yang Chen, who made you suffer.¡±


    At these words, Elder Yang couldn¡¯t help but feel touched. He nodded and looked at Yang Chen, ¡°Yang Chen, you¡¯ve grown up and become more mature than before.¡±


    Yang Chen held Elder Yang¡¯s hand, exchanged pleasantries warmly and kindly for a while, then said, ¡°Elder, after dealing with these Fire Essence Beasts, there¡¯s also the matter of the Zhou Family traitors. You come with me.¡±


    ¡°The Zhou Family traitors? When I was unconscious a few days ago, I saw a group of Zhou Family members entering the Beast Mountain Inner Circle. Those people were all kowtowing to these Fire Essence Beasts. They are really the scum of humanity.¡± Elder Yang hated the Zhou Family members so much that he gritted his teeth when talking about them.


    Yang Chen nodded, leading Elder Yang straight to where the Zhou Family was hiding.


    His soul spread out, covering the entire Beast Mountain Inner Circle without any problem. Finding the hiding place of the Zhou Family was naturally not difficult.


    As the Zhou Family members came to the Inner Circle of the Beast Mountain, they reported the news to the Fire Essence Beast and hid in the depths of the Inner Circle to avoid being involved in the battle between the Fire Essence Beast and Yang Chen.


    ¡°Hmph, you guys are right to listen to me, the Elder. Yang Chen is far from being able to fight against the Fire Essence Beast Lord. We¡¯re hiding in the Beast Mountain Inner Circle. I don¡¯t believe Yang Chen can do anything to us!¡±


    ¡°Yes, once the Fire Essence Beast Lord defeats Yang Chen, he will surely reward us. We were the first to report this news. When the Fire Essence Beast Lord gives us some promotion, our Zhou Family will be the king of the Great Wilderness. Everyone, you are all from the Zhou Family, and we all can eat well and drink well!¡±


    There were not many Zhou Family members, only about twenty. Greed was apparent on their faces.


    ¡°I just heard the fight outside fluttering by. I wonder what the result is now.¡±


    ¡°What else could it be? It must be a victory for the Fire Essence Beast Lord. Yang Chen must be dead.¡±


    As soon as these words fell, a sudden strong oppressive feeling swept in.


    ¡°Sorry, you guessed wrong.¡±


    Following that, Yang Chen¡¯s face appeared: ¡°I¡¯m not dead, Zhou Family. You seem very confident that by coming to the Beast Mountain Inner Circle and getting the protection of the Fire Essence Beast, you can ignore me. Well, now, I¡¯m here to settle the score.¡±


    According to Elder Yang, these Zhou Family members were all a certain type of people who had sided with the Fire Essence Beast. So, Yang Chen didn¡¯t bother to show any mercy as well.

 Chapter 554 - Chapter 554: Chapter 551: A Trip to the Canghai Sect_1

    Chapter 554: Chapter 551: A Trip to the Canghai Sect_1


    Outside the Monster Beast Mountain, many tribes were waiting. They seemed calm and peaceful, but the hearts of the clan high-level members were already filled with anxiety. If Yang Chen comes out alive, it would be a great joy and a blessing for the Great Wilderness. But if it were the Fire Essence Beast Group that comes out, it would be disastrous for them.


    By then, the Great Wilderness would still face a calamity.


    Everyone quietly waited, not daring to make a sound.


    Anxious expressions were visible on the faces of Feng Xuewu and Feng Changkong.


    Just like that, they waited for about three days.


    On the third day.


    ¡°Everyone, feel it.¡±


    ¡°There are fluctuations in True Qi!¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s Yang Chen!¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen is coming out of the Monster Beast Mountain!¡±


    Everyone looked up and saw that the person coming out of the Monster Beast Mountain was none other than Yang Chen.


    Yang Chen dealt with the people from the Zhou Family and came out alive from the Monster Beast Mountain. Seeing this, the crowd cheered. Everyone¡¯s faces were filled with happiness, as they knew that the Great Wilderness was saved and Yang Chen had won.


    ¡°Yang Chen!¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen!¡±


    Everyone was chanting Yang Chen¡¯s name.


    Seeing this scene, Yang Chen¡¯s heart was somewhat moved, and he smiled and nodded at the people who had been waiting for him here.


    Time passed, and five days later, at the exit of the Great Wilderness, it was time for Yang Chen to leave.


    The Yang Family members gathered to bid farewell to Yang Chen.


    ¡°Yang Chen, are you sure you want to leave?¡± Yang Jinhe said with reluctance.


    Just kidding, no one wants Yang Chen to leave now. With his strength, the Yang Family would be like having a Seagod¡¯s Needle in their hands for as long as he stays.


    If he could, Yang Chen would not mind staying with the Yang Family for a few more days. Unfortunately, time was pressing, and if he didn¡¯t return, people from Beishan Main City would probably go mad. Of course, he couldn¡¯t linger any longer with the Yang Family.


    Thinking about this, Yang Chen said gently: ¡°I¡¯ll come back to visit the Yang Family in the future. Clan Leader, don¡¯t worry. The three demonic beasts, Long-Armed Ape, Fire-tailed Fox, and Spiraling Golden Leopard, are absolutely loyal to me, and they will protect the Yang Family. If you want to expand the Yang Family, you can use their help. I¡¯m not saying anything else, but in Liaocheng area, it shouldn¡¯t be a problem for their strength to dominate.¡±


    ¡°If there¡¯s anything else, you can find Ming Yue. I left some means for Ming Yue to communicate with me even from a distance, but there are only three chances. Clan Leader, cherish it. Ming Yue, take care of yourself.¡±


    After saying this, Yang Chen looked at Gu Mingyue.


    Gu Mingyue¡¯s eyes were moist, and she nodded heavily.


    She chose to stay in the Great Wilderness not because Yang Chen didn¡¯t take her, but because she knew very well that following Yang Chen would only add burden to him.


    Yang Chen also saw that Gu Mingyue had made up her mind, so he left her in the Great Wilderness. In fact, for Gu Mingyue, it might not be a good thing to follow Yang Chen, who could not cultivate, on his journey. In case she encountered any danger in the future, he would be uneasy for the rest of his life.


    Moreover, Gu Mingyue understood all this and chose to stay in the Great Wilderness by herself. Yang Chen was a bit more cautious, too. He left a way to communicate with himself for Gu Mingyue, not fearing that the Yang Family would not value Gu Mingyue in the future. Presumably, Gu Mingyue should not suffer any humiliation in the Yang Family later on.


    Just like that, Yang Chen left the Great Wilderness. He left the Long-Armed Ape, the Fire-tailed Fox, and the Spiraling Golden Leopard, taking the Black-winged Dapeng as his mount, speeding through the sky and heading straight for the Yuanshan Sect.


    The return journey was quite fast with the Black-winged Dapeng¡¯s help.


    As Yang Chen had anticipated, various people from Beishan Main City were present as soon as he returned to the Yuanshan Sect.


    The Beishan Main City members also sensed Yang Chen, so they rushed over without waiting for him to find them, flying directly to Yang Chen¡¯s side.


    ¡°Young friend Yang Chen!¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen, my young friend, you made us wait, but no matter what, it¡¯s good that you¡¯re back.¡±


    ¡°Yeah, Yang Chen, my young friend, time is tight, and we thought you forgot about this matter. It¡¯s good that you¡¯re back now.¡±


    These high-level people of Beishan Main City were secretly sweating. They all knew that Yang Chen had gone to deal with things, but the Beishan County was so big, and who knew what Yang Chen had gone to deal with? If Yang Chen forgot about this, wouldn¡¯t they be in trouble?


    Fortunately, Yang Chen hadn¡¯t forgotten, so their anxious waiting inside the Yuanshan Sect finally paid off.


    Yang Chen saw the people of Beishan Main City being so anxious, and he could somewhat guess what Beishan Main City had gone through at the hands of the Black Dragon Sect in the past.


    He respectfully said: ¡°Junior Yang Chen, greetings to all seniors of Beishan Main City!¡±


    Upon closer inspection, the head of the Beishan Main City team was none other than Mo Zhi Jiao, whom he vaguely remembered!


    Mo Zhi Jiao, originally named Mo Wu, had a high level of Martial Arts. At that moment, he was leading the many high levels of Beishan Main City. Seeing Yang Chen being so polite, he said with a smile, ¡°Yang Chen, I assume Sect Leader has told you about the matter, right?¡±


    ¡°Senior, the Sect Leader has informed me of the matter. I, as a junior, am willing to promise to help Beishan Main City, but the precondition is¡­¡± Yang Chen coughed twice.


    Hearing Yang Chen¡¯s cough, Mo Wu knew what Yang Chen meant and said, ¡°That¡¯s easy, my young friend Yang Chen, just say it.¡±


    Although he felt a little unhappy in his heart, after all, Yang Chen, a junior, was still haggling with him while negotiating a deal. But there was no other choice, as Yang Chen indeed had this ability. The number one genius of Beishan County was well-deserved for him. Who among the geniuses of the Beishan Main City could compare with Yang Chen?


    The only one who could help them Beishan Main City was Yang Chen.


    That being the case, Mo Wu had no choice but to agree with Yang Chen: ¡°My young friend Yang Chen, just mention your conditions.¡±


    Yang Chen touched his chin. Although he said those conditions, he hadn¡¯t thought of any conditions yet. He could only say, ¡°All seniors, I, Yang Chen, have seen your sincerity. Since that¡¯s the case, I¡¯m ashamed to mention any more conditions now. We can discuss the conditions later.¡±


    He was very clear that the reward wouldn¡¯t run away.


    He helped Beishan Main City, and he wasn¡¯t afraid that such a large force in Beishan Main City would renege on the agreement, right?


    ¡°Since my young friend Yang Chen thinks so, we won¡¯t be in a hurry.¡± The Beishan Main City high-levels also nodded.


    Yang Chen then said, ¡°Elder Mo, let¡¯s not talk about the conditions for now. Before we set off, can Yang Chen go to another place?¡±


    ¡°Where?¡± Mo Wu asked.


    ¡°Junior would like to go to Canghai Sect!¡± Yang Chen said.


    This surprised everyone.


    What¡¯s going on?


    Yang Chen¡¯s relationship with Canghai Sect was not good, so why did he suddenly think of going to Canghai Sect?

 Chapter 555 - Chapter 555: Chapter 552: Wholehearted Submission_1

    Chapter 555: Chapter 552: Wholehearted Submission_1


    People were puzzled, but leaving North Mountain County and heading straight for the Black Dragon Sect wouldn¡¯t be a major issue if they also made a detour to the Canghai Sect. The key was that Yang Chen was going with them, so they had a rough idea of what was going on by watching him.


    For a moment, the high-level figures in Beishan Main City turned their eyes to Mo Zhi Jiao, waiting for him to speak.


    Mo Wu showed little emotion, and said clearly, ¡°Yang Chen, it¡¯s not a big deal for you to make a detour to the Canghai Sect. It¡¯s just right that we can discuss some matters about the Black Dragon Sect together on our way there.¡±


    Yang Chen felt relieved when he heard Mo Zhi Jiao say so.


    His original idea was to go to Canghai Sect together with the people from Beishan Main City.


    But if he were to go to the Canghai Sect alone, it would be almost like seeking death, as He Shangfeng bears a deep grudge against him and would undoubtedly try to cause him trouble. But if he went to the Canghai Sect with the people from Beishan Main City, the situation would be different, and He Shangfeng would have no choice but to greet him with a smile when the time comes.


    Whatever he wanted to do at the Canghai Sect would naturally be possible.


    Mo Wu, puzzled, asked, ¡°Speaking of which, young friend Yang Chen, what are you going to do at the Canghai Sect?¡±


    Yang Chen touched his chin and chuckled, ¡°I¡¯m going to find someone.¡±


    Seeing Yang Chen being mysterious, Mo Wu couldn¡¯t help but curse inwardly. You said you were looking for someone but didn¡¯t say who. Isn¡¯t that nonsense? But since Yang Chen didn¡¯t seem to want to reveal his purpose for going to the Canghai Sect, Mo Wu set aside his curiosity and did not ask any further. Instead, he asked, ¡°So, young friend Yang Chen, when will we set off?¡±


    ¡°I will go back to the sect to see the Sect Leader first, and then it won¡¯t be too late to set off afterward,¡± Yang Chen replied.


    ¡°Alright then, we¡¯ll wait here for a while,¡± said Mo Wu.


    Yang Chen then stood up, returned to the sect, and found M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng.


    After discussing some trivial matters with M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng, Yang Chen took his leave. After all, M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng was the Sect Leader of the Yuanshan Sect, and coming and leaving without consent would be inappropriate. One way or another, he had to report to M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng first.


    Once he had finished saying goodbye to M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng, Yang Chen left with the people of Beishan Main City.


    On the way to the Canghai Sect, Mo Wu and Yang Chen talked about some matters concerning the Black Dragon Sect.


    In addition to the information he had received from M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng, Yang Chen also gained a better understanding of the Black Dragon Sect¡¯s affairs.


    In short, there were about twenty counties surrounding the Black Dragon Sect. In addition to the main city forces, there were also four or five decent religious sects, big and small.


    Almost all of them had to act according to the Black Dragon Sect¡¯s wishes. After all, as a superpower, the Black Dragon Sect had a massive influence, and its talented subordinates and the powerful ones were all one of a kind. Few people dared to challenge the authority of the Black Dragon Sect. That was the strength of a superpower. The title ¡°super¡± was no joke.


    The Black Dragon Sect hosted banquets every few years to invite surrounding forces, not only to admonish these main city forces but also to demonstrate their abilities.


    At the same time, these attending forces also wanted to tell the Black Dragon Sect that their capabilities were not bad, and they wouldn¡¯t just submit to the Black Dragon Sect¡¯s bullying.


    This involved face and future prospects, so everyone took it quite seriously. Most of the forces racked their brains to achieve excellent results at the Black Dragon Sect¡¯s banquets, thereby showing their standing to the surrounding forces and the Black Dragon Sect.


    However, the Black Dragon Sect always came out on top.


    In all previous years, the number of times other forces snatched first place was too few, almost non-existent.


    These represented the current flourishing state of affairs in the Black Dragon Sect, with countless geniuses and innumerable talents!


    Hearing this, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but feel his blood boiling.


    Seeing Yang Chen showing more interest, Mo Wu was satisfied and said, ¡°Each main city force will bring more than one genius to participate in this Black Dragon Sect event. It¡¯s the same with our Beishan Main City. These are the young representatives of Beishan Main City on this journey.¡±


    Yang Chen looked over and raised his eyebrows. Among the three representatives of Beishan Main City, wasn¡¯t Shao Ming one of them?


    Now Shao Ming had already reached the Origin Martial Realm First Layer.


    Yang Chen had initially thought that Shao Ming would bear a grudge against him, but to his surprise, when Shao Ming saw him, he bowed respectfully and said, ¡°Yang Chen, although I am older than you, you defeated me that day, and it thoroughly awakened me. I may have targeted you afterward in Beishan Main City, but deep down, I really admire you. You made me realize that I, Shao Ming, should be loyal to Martial Arts and not be infatuated with evil ways. Since then, my mind has been clear, and my Martial Arts Cultivation has finally made breakthroughs, stepping into the Origin Martial Realm. For all these, I still have to thank you.¡±


    Seeing Shao Ming¡¯s sincere attitude, Yang Chen nodded. He could see that Shao Ming was indeed grateful to him.


    Although the geniuses of Beishan Main City had all tried to deal with him, they now acknowledged Yang Chen wholeheartedly after realizing the gap between them.


    If that was the case, he naturally had no reason to be petty, so he replied, ¡°Brother Shao Ming, you¡¯re being too polite. Your awakening is your own fortune, and what role could I have played in it?¡±


    While speaking, the other two representatives of Beishan Main City also began to pay their respects to Yang Chen.


    These two representatives of Beishan Main City had also reached the Origin Martial Realm First Layer, just like Shao Ming.


    In addition to these three, there were also some who came to the Black Dragon Sect to learn from their elders and experience the world. There were both men and women, and all of them looked at Yang Chen with admiration.


    ¡°It¡¯s Yang Chen!¡±


    ¡°Our North Mountain County¡¯s number one genius!¡±


    Hearing these comments, Mo Wu sighed inwardly. It was a pity that Beishan Main City¡¯s number one genius didn¡¯t belong to them.


    As these thoughts lingered, Mo Wu suddenly snapped back to reality: ¡°Oh, the Canghai Sect is just ahead, young friend Yang Chen. We have arrived; let¡¯s go in.¡±


    Yang Chen withdrew his soul and realized that they had arrived at the Canghai Sect; he smiled and replied, ¡°Yes, senior, please lead the way!¡±


    With Mo Wu leading the way, entering the Canghai Sect naturally became much smoother. As Mo Wu led a large group of high-ranking officials from Beishan Main City into the Canghai Sect, the doorkeeper of the Canghai Sect was immediately alarmed. A large number of people came out to greet them, wondering what wind had blown the Beishan Main City today.


    Even Sect Leader He, with his high authority, was startled and stood up when his soul sensed Mo Wu and the others¡¯ arrival.


    ¡°Um, Sect Master He, long time no see,¡± Mo Wu said with a smile.


    Sect Master He also politely replied, ¡°Mo Zhi Jiao, it¡¯s indeed been a long time. What brings all the distinguished guests here¡­?¡±


    As he was puzzled, his eyes suddenly widened as he saw Yang Chen standing beside Mo Wu.


    What was wrong? Why had Yang Chen come as well?

 Chapter 556 - Chapter 556: Chapter 553: Conversation with He QiuShui_1

    Chapter 556: Chapter 553: Conversation with He QiuShui_1


    Mo Wu stroked his chin: ¡°Hehe, Mo has come to your esteemed sect today just to take a look around. I don¡¯t think Sect Master He would mind.¡±


    ¡°Of course not. It¡¯s an honor for our Canghai Sect to have Brother Mo here to enjoy our scenery. I¡¯m more than happy to welcome you. How could I possibly reject you?¡± He Shangfeng said amicably, treating Mo Wu with the utmost hospitality.


    Mo Wu spoke with his back turned: ¡°I appreciate your warm welcome, Brother He. Unfortunately, even if I wanted to enjoy my tour here, I won¡¯t have much time. Today, our main purpose in coming here is decided by our young friend Yang Chen. Yang Chen, my friend, what brings you to the Canghai Sect?¡±


    Mo Wu¡¯s eyes were fixed on Yang Chen, waiting for his answer.


    He wasn¡¯t a fool; he knew the relationship between Yang Chen and the Canghai Sect and that Yang Chen wanted to use their Beishan Main City¡¯s support in this matter. However, he was counting on Yang Chen to get things done, so even if he knew that Yang Chen planned to use their city¡¯s power, he had to play along.


    With the high-level backing of Beishan Main City by his side, Yang Chen was much more confident. No matter how strong He Shangfeng was, he couldn¡¯t have any hold over him.


    At this moment, Yang Chen slowly said, ¡°I came here to find Senior He QiuShui. I wonder if Sect Master He knows if Senior He QiuShui is within the Sect?¡±


    ¡°Looking for He Qiushui?¡±


    The many high-levels of the Beishan Main City couldn¡¯t help but feel confused.


    He Shangfeng also narrowed his eyes, not expecting that the reason for Beishan Main City¡¯s significant effort to come here was simply because of a young man like Yang Chen. Just what kind of power did Yang Chen hold that could move the entire Beishan Main City?


    Now, hearing that Yang Chen was looking for He Qiushui, He Shangfeng felt disgusted. He didn¡¯t have a good relationship with Yang Chen and was even less willing to let his junior sister interact with an outsider. He bluntly said, ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Young Friend Yang Chen, but my junior sister is not in the Sect now. I don¡¯t know what she¡¯s up to, but I¡¯m afraid she won¡¯t be back any time soon.¡±


    ¡°Oh?¡± Yang Chen narrowed his eyes, not really believing He Shangfeng¡¯s words.


    Just now, he had asked Yun Lu to use her soul to examine the sect and found out that He Qiushui was indeed in Canghai Sect. That was why he entered.


    Before he could say anything, a cold voice suddenly rang out, ¡°Sect Master, when did Junior Sister He leave the Sect?¡±


    As the voice faded, He Qiushui¡¯s figure emerged. A calm figure with a solemn posture caught the attention of the many Beishan Main City high-levels. When He Qiushui was younger, she was a beauty of the Beishan Main City, but unfortunately, no one was able to win her over.


    Seeing He Qiushui now, everyone¡¯s expression became interesting.


    He Shangfeng said He Qiushui wasn¡¯t present, but she showed up immediately.


    He Qiushui¡¯s face showed a hint of anger. The thing she hated the most was when others made decisions for her without her permission. What¡¯s more, He Shangfeng had no relationship with her and dared to tell outsiders that she wasn¡¯t around.


    If it were someone else, would she have really spared He Shangfeng¡¯s face?


    Although He Shangfeng was unhappy now, he couldn¡¯t vent his frustration in public. His expression shifted between joy and anger before returning to a smile, ¡°Junior Sister, when did you come back? Why didn¡¯t you tell me?¡±


    He Qiushui didn¡¯t even bother to acknowledge He Shangfeng. instead, she looked coldly at Yang Chen and said without a hint of warmth, ¡°Yang Chen, what is the purpose of your visit to the Canghai Sect looking for me?¡±


    ¡°Yes, Yang Chen, what¡¯s your reason for looking for my junior sister?¡± He Shangfeng pressed Yang Chen, asking further.


    He was very curious about the relationship between Yang Chen and He Qiushui.


    Yang Chen knew that if he didn¡¯t explain himself, it might arouse He Shangfeng¡¯s suspicion. He smiled and said, ¡°Sect Master He, you may not know this, but Senior He Qiushui did invite me to join the Canghai Sect during the Genius Selection Competition. Unfortunately, I couldn¡¯t accept her invitation due to my prior commitment to the Yuanshan Sect. Despite this, Senior He Qiushui still generously offered me some guidance, which has been immensely beneficial to me. Much of my achievements today are related to Senior He Qiushui.¡±


    At this point, Yang Chen¡¯s expression became extremely serious as he lied without even blushing, ¡°The ancients once said that one must repay a received favor with a gushing spring. I have decided to come here to repay Senior He Qiushui for her kindness and guidance! I have also prepared a gift specially for Senior He Qiushui.¡±


    Yang Chen¡¯s lie was seamless, leaving He Qiushui¡¯s face expressionless, but inwardly, she couldn¡¯t help but chuckle.


    The reason she had been so cold to Yang Chen was simply to avoid letting He Shangfeng discover anything. She just hadn¡¯t expected Yang Chen to be even better at lying and covering up than herself. She had only met Yang Chen once and now, he used that one encounter to spin a convincing and unassailable lie.


    He Shangfeng could not question the authenticity of Yang Chen¡¯s words. After all, he knew that his Junior Sister had indeed tried to invite Yang Chen to join their sect.


    However, He Shangfeng, being a very suspicious person, probed further, ¡°Yang Chen, it¡¯s commendable that you have this desire to repay gratitude, which shows that you have a promising future. What do you plan to give my junior sister in return?¡±


    ¡°Well, please forgive me for keeping it a secret. I must give it personally to Senior He Qiushui,¡± he replied.


    He Qiushui didn¡¯t wait for He Shangfeng¡¯s response, nor did she look at his gloomy face. Instead, she slowly said, ¡°Yang Chen, in that case, follow me.¡±


    ¡°Yes!¡± Yang Chen promptly followed He Qiushui.


    With one in front and one behind, they left.


    As He Qiushui and Yang Chen disappeared, He Shangfeng¡¯s expression changed from gloomy to sunny. Knowing that people were still around, he quickly composed himself and smiled, ¡°Everyone, let¡¯s sit down and have some tea.¡±


    ¡°That sounds good.¡±


    At the same time, Yang Chen and He Qiushui arrived at her residence in the mountain.


    ¡°This is my Twin Luan Peak,¡± He Qiushui said in a gentle voice, her attitude towards Yang Chen much warmer and friendlier now. After all, Yang Chen was the only descendant of her senior brother, so there was no reason for her to be cold to him.


    Moreover, she knew that Yang Chen¡¯s visit today must have been for an important reason, though she couldn¡¯t guess what it was.


    Being cautious, Yang Chen carefully studied his surroundings instead of speaking, appreciating the beautiful scenery of Twin Luan Peak with its mountains and waters.


    ¡°Senior Yun Lu, please help me observe the surroundings,¡± Yang Chen calmly transmitted his thoughts to Yun Lu.

 Chapter 557 - Chapter 557: Chapter 554: Far Away from Home_1

    Chapter 557: Chapter 554: Far Away from Home_1


    He Qiushui gestured at this moment and ordered, ¡°Lianshuang, go and pour some tea for your Junior Brother Yang Chen!¡±


    This woman called by He Qiushui was in her early twenties, with martial arts cultivation reaching the sixth level of the Spirit Martial Realm. It seemed that she had inherited He Qiushui¡¯s legacy.


    Hearing He Qiushui¡¯s order, the woman hurriedly blushed and answered sweetly, ¡°Yes!¡±


    Then, she quickly prepared to do so.


    He Qiushui slowly sat down and introduced, ¡°This is my direct disciple, Fu Lianshuang!¡±


    ¡°Great masters produce great disciples, and Senior He¡¯s disciples are indeed exceptional.¡± Yang Chen smirked.


    Seeing the harmless smile on Yang Chen¡¯s face, He Qiushui sighed. It was clear that she was telling Yang Chen that she knew very well whether or not he was interested in her disciple. She was well aware of Yang Chen¡¯s current influence in North Mountain County. If her disciple followed Yang Chen, she would not be wronged in time.


    Just like the relationship she had with her senior brother He Yunxiao back then, unfortunately, her luck was a little worse.


    She didn¡¯t believe Yang Chen couldn¡¯t understand her implied meaning, yet Yang Chen¡¯s attitude showed no such intention.


    At the same time, Fu Lianshuang came over with the tea, gave Yang Chen a cup, and also her Master a cup. While pouring the tea, she didn¡¯t forget to say, ¡°Junior Brother Yang Chen, this is our special tea from Twin Luan Peak, which is not available in the outside world.¡±


    ¡°Thank you for your hospitality, Senior Sister Lianshuang and Senior He.¡± Yang Chen cupped his hands in thanks.


    When Fu Lianshuang heard Yang Chen¡¯s gratitude, her pretty face blushed, and she couldn¡¯t help but take a few more glances at him, filled with curiosity about North Mountain County¡¯s number one genius. As the number one genius in North Mountain County, she knew no one could be more outstanding than Yang Chen.


    Thinking of this, Fu Lianshuang¡¯s heart thumped wildly.


    He Qiushui waved her hand and instructed, ¡°Lianshuang, you go down first. I have something to discuss with your Junior Brother Yang Chen.¡±


    ¡°Yes, Master.¡± Fu Lianshuang left with a light jog.


    ¡°Yang Chen, there is a Restriction Array set up around here. Not even the soul of a True Martial Realm master can probe it. You can rest assured, and just speak your mind directly. You came here specifically to find me, there must be more to it than just paying me a visit, right?¡±


    He Qiushui spoke calmly.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t answer in a hurry.


    ¡°Young Master, there¡¯s nothing wrong around here. You can rest assured.¡± Yun Lu said.


    Hearing this, Yang Chen finally relaxed, ¡°Senior He, a few days ago, this junior returned to the Great Wilderness and encountered Fire Essence Beasts, numbering more than fifty!¡±


    ¡°What?¡± He Qiushui was well aware of the significance of the Fire Essence Beasts: ¡°What are the Fire Essence Beasts doing in the Great Wilderness?¡±


    ¡°This, of course, is plotting against the Guardian Spirit Array. The Fire Essence Beasts have done an impeccable job on this matter. If not for this junior¡¯s familiarity with the Great Wilderness, it would be difficult to detect any abnormalities in the matter.¡± Yang Chen¡¯s expression was tense.


    He Qiushui¡¯s eyebrows also gradually furrowed: ¡°Guardian Spirit Array¡­ Guardian Spirit Array, this matter is extremely important!¡±


    ¡°Senior He, this matter is indeed important, but it cannot be casually revealed. Otherwise, not only will others not believe it, but we also may not be able to avoid a deadly disaster. Moreover, the two of us¡­ people of little influence.


    Yang Chen said.


    He Qiushui looked deeply at Yang Chen and also sensed the deep thoughts and far-sightedness from this young man.


    Indeed, what Yang Chen said was not false.


    No matter what they say, it was like casting pearls before swine. With their current standing, they were indeed people of little influence. Even if they were to speak out, how much impact could they create? Instead of causing trouble, they might end up endangering their own lives, which wouldn¡¯t be worth it.


    ¡°By the way, Yang Chen, what happened to those Fire Essence Beasts?¡± He Qiushui¡¯s red lips opened slightly, and her eyes were filled with worry.


    Yang Chen spoke gently, ¡°All of them have already been dealt with by this junior. Senior, you don¡¯t have to worry.¡±


    Seeing Yang Chen speak so lightly about this, He Qiushui frowned. She couldn¡¯t help but feel that when Yang Chen dealt with the Fire Essence Beasts, it might not have been as casual as he made it sound. However, Yang Chen didn¡¯t seem to have any intention of boasting.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t want to deliberately mention how troublesome it was for him to deal with the Fire Essence Beasts and so on, as it was meaningless. Now that time was pressing, he wanted to focus on more important matters.


    At this moment, he said solemnly, ¡°Senior He, what I want to talk to you about is not just the Fire Essence Beasts. In fact, the most important thing is not how the Fire Essence Beasts erode the Guardian Spirit Array. No matter how much they erode, it will take decades for them to complete their mission. The key lies in how the Fire Essence Beasts entered North Mountain County and how they went to the Great Wilderness.¡±


    He Qiushui¡¯s delicate body trembled slightly, ¡°You mean¡­¡±


    ¡°What I mean is, who let these Fire Essence Beasts into North Mountain County.¡± Yang Chen said calmly, ¡°I can¡¯t think of any other reasons to how the Fire Essence Beasts entered North Mountain County so easily and penetrated so deep into the Great Wilderness if there isn¡¯t someone with enough authority secretly assisting.¡±


    He Qiushui listened to his words and sighed heavily, ¡°Yang Chen, based on my investigation, my senior brother does have a lot of suspicions, and there is a lot he cannot clarify. If what you said is true, then these Fire Essence Beasts should have been released by my senior brother.¡±


    Seeing that He Qiushui believed his words, Yang Chen breathed a sigh of relief, ¡°Senior He, I am very grateful that you trust this junior so much. What He Shangfeng has done, I do not know, nor can I investigate at the moment. I came here today just to ask you for a favor before leaving North Mountain County.¡±


    ¡°Leaving North Mountain County, it seems that Beishan Main City has found you to help with the banquet for the Black Dragon Sect,¡± He Qiushui said.


    ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Yang Chen nodded lightly.


    He Qiushui spoke warmly, ¡°What do you want me to help you with?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s simple, Senior. I can still take care of the Great Wilderness and watch over the Fire Spirit Beast Group while I¡¯m in North Mountain County. But what about when I leave? Senior, as a matter of fact, You are the only one who can keep an eye on He Shangfeng and prevent him from easily colluding with the Fire Essence Beasts.¡± Yang Chen said.


    He Qiushui nodded and said, ¡°Yang Chen, if you can still do so much for North Mountain County, why can¡¯t I do so after my senior brother¡¯s death? You don¡¯t have to ask for my help, I should be doing this.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s good that you think so, Senior. For He Shangfeng¡¯s sake, you must be careful. Moreover, I¡¯m afraid I won¡¯t be back for a while after I go to the Black Dragon Sect.¡± Yang Chen said with a solemn expression.


    ¡°You won¡¯t be back for a short time? What¡¯s going on?¡± He Qiushui looked at Yang Chen with great puzzlement, not understanding the meaning of Yang Chen¡¯s words.

 Chapter 558 - Chapter 558: Chapter 555: Surpassing Oneself_1

    Chapter 558: Chapter 555: Surpassing Oneself_1


    Yang Chen sighed softly. He didn¡¯t want to mention this to He QiuShui, but seeing that He QiuShui did not fully understand the Fire Essence Beasts, he could only say with a serious tone, ¡°Senior He, you might not know the Fire Essence Beasts well. They have a divine power that allows them to transmit messages to each other from a great distance. It is because of this that the entire Fire Essence Beast Group knows that I killed those Fire Essence Beasts.¡±


    ¡°What? Doesn¡¯t that mean you have already been targeted by the Fire Essence Beasts?¡± He QiuShui¡¯s expression changed slightly, becoming worried.


    Although Yang Chen didn¡¯t want to admit it, it was indeed the case.


    He clenched his fists, ¡°Senior, don¡¯t worry, although the Fire Essence Beasts are targeting me, they won¡¯t be able to do anything to me for a while. The powerful Fire Essence Beasts of North Mountain County won¡¯t be able to come here, or else the Guardian Spirit Array would have been broken already. However, the Fire Essence Beasts will definitely not let this matter go and will try to deal with me.¡±


    ¡°Although I don¡¯t know what kind of connection there is between the Fire Essence Beasts and He ShangFeng, He ShangFeng doesn¡¯t know my identity now. In a short time, he will know that it was me who ruined the Fire Essence Beasts¡¯ plans when informed by the Fire Essence Beasts.¡±


    Upon saying this, Yang Chen¡¯s tone became colder, ¡°If that¡¯s the case, I¡¯m afraid He ShangFeng will want to kill me in North Mountain County, even using some underhanded means if necessary. As you know, I currently have no power to resist He ShangFeng.¡±


    Although he now has the support of the Yuanshan Sect, if He ShangFeng is determined to kill him, unless he never leaves the Yuanshan Sect, once he steps out, he is likely to be targeted by He ShangFeng.


    ¡°If I were outside, it¡¯s not absolutely safe either, but if I wander around and have an erratic route, the Fire Essence Beasts would have a hard time tracking me down. Moreover, the Fire Essence Beasts can¡¯t control people like He ShangFeng in North Mountain County everywhere else,¡± said Yang Chen.


    He was unwilling in his heart.


    But he knew very well that this was a helpless move.


    Now that the Starfire has been exposed, the Fire Essence Beasts will definitely try to target him, and it¡¯s time for him to make some plans for himself.


    Hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, He QiuShui¡¯s pretty face showed a hint of tender concern. She sighed softly, ¡°Yang Chen, even at such a young age, you have done so much for North Mountain County and the Human Race. As an elder, I, He QiuShui, can¡¯t help you with this matter and can only let you wander around outside, I¡­¡±


    At this point, there was more guilt in her eyes.


    She couldn¡¯t stop He ShangFeng.


    Senior He doesn¡¯t need to feel guilty. When I¡¯m not here, I still need you to help me a lot. How can you say that you can¡¯t help me?¡± Yang Chen said with a smile.


    Only then did He QiuShui nod her head in relief, ¡°Yang Chen, my senior brother chose you correctly. Although you are young, you are far-sighted and ambitious. You have the same ability as my senior brother, which is vision. You must take good care of yourself on your journey to the Black Dragon Sect, following those people from Beishan Main City; there is safety in numbers.¡±


    As time went by, she could see more and more of the unknown energy contained in Yang Chen.


    This man was similar to her senior brother, both having very far-sighted visions.


    ¡­


    In this way, He QiuShui, as an elder, instructed Yang Chen on many things. It took a full day before Yang Chen left Twin Luan Peak.


    He and He QiuShui, after leaving Twin Luan Peak, happened to run into He ShangFeng and several others waiting from Beishan Main City.


    He ShangFeng¡¯s expression was as usual, but his eyes were obviously gloomy as he looked at Yang Chen and He QiuShui, not knowing what the two had discussed.


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t be bothered with what He ShangFeng was thinking. At this moment, as he stepped out of Twin Luan Peak, Yang Chen greeted Mo Wu and the others, ¡°I apologize for making all the seniors wait for so long.¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen, my friend, have you already thanked He QiuShui properly?¡± Mo Wu asked.


    ¡°Of course,¡± Yang Chen replied with a smile.


    ¡°Haha, in that case, let¡¯s get going,¡± Mo Wu said.


    ¡°Alright,¡± Yang Chen replied.


    And so, Yang Chen and the high-levels of Beishan Main City left Canghai Sect.


    After leaving Canghai Sect, Mo Wu slowly said, ¡°Yang Chen, my friend, since this is the case, we can now travel in peace.¡±


    ¡°Senior, how far is the Black Dragon Sect from our North Mountain County?¡± Yang Chen asked curiously, as he knew the general location of the Black Dragon Sect but had never been there, nor estimated the distance between North Mountain County and it, naturally not knowing the difference between the two.


    ¡°Haha, that¡¯s quite far. However, Yang Chen, rest assured, this time we set off from North Mountain County specially prepared Iron-blooded Blue Panthers to pull the carriage. You just need to sit in the carriage and focus on cultivation. It will take about a month to arrive at the Black Dragon Sect,¡± Mo Wu laughed.


    Yang Chen blinked, ¡°Iron-blooded Blue Panther?¡±


    He naturally knew about this demonic beast, which was nearly domesticated by humans. This beast was fast and could last a long time, making it good for traveling. It was often used by human forces as a means of transportation.


    ¡°Yes, let¡¯s go to Beishan Main City first. The Iron-blooded Blue Panther carriage has been prepared there,¡± Mo Wu instructed.


    ¡°Understood, junior.¡±


    ¡­


    Time passed, and in the blink of an eye, it was one day later.


    During this one day, Yang Chen brought the high-levels of Beishan Main City to the Beishan Main City. As Mo Wu had said, the Iron-blooded Blue Panther carriage had been prepared long ago. Afterward, the team from Beishan Main City left North Mountain County in a grand manner while sitting in different carriages.


    It didn¡¯t take long to leave North Mountain County, only about three days.


    Three days later, Yang Chen sat in the carriage, looking into the distance.


    At this moment, he had already left North Mountain County while sitting in the carriage. He had already passed the border of North Mountain County and had entered the territory of other counties.


    Thinking that he wouldn¡¯t be able to return for some time, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help feeling lament, ¡°North Mountain County, I don¡¯t know when I¡¯ll be able to return after this departure. And I, after my reincarnation, have finally taken the first big step. North Mountain County is just a small place, and the stage outside is much broader!¡±


    ¡°Hua Wanru, don¡¯t worry, it won¡¯t be long before I, Yang Chen, find you and avenge the grievances of the past!¡±


    With this thought in mind, Yang Chen closed his eyes and immersed himself in quiet cultivation.


    He knew it very well; it all came down to power!


    The pressure from the Fire Spirit Beast Group made him realize that he couldn¡¯t even deal with He ShangFeng right now, let alone the Fire Spirit Beast Group.


    He had to keep surpassing himself!

 Chapter 559 - Chapter 559: Chapter 556: Arriving at the Black Dragon Sect_1

    Chapter 559: Chapter 556: Arriving at the Black Dragon Sect_1


    And so, Yang Chen continued practicing in the carriage during their journey.


    His state of mind was not yet stable, so he didn¡¯t rush to practice. Instead, he spent most of his time on the Linglong Dream Mirror. Zhang Xuelian had indeed given him quite a valuable treasure, which greatly sped up his mental cultivation.


    As long as he kept at it, he no longer needed to worry about his state of mind in the future. In the Linglong Dreamland, he experienced numerous dreams and lives, full of pain and happiness. All of it refined his mind like a thousand hammers forging an iron, making it sturdy.


    Once his state of mind was sufficiently refined, Yang Chen shifted his focus to the Lightning Movement Technique.


    Although he had only just begun to comprehend the mysteries of this technique, he did not neglect it after entering the Origin Martial Realm. On the contrary, he remembered it clearly and vividly.


    Having only reached the second layer of the Lightning Movement Technique, Yang Chen had already achieved remarkable results. If he continued to practice, what would it be like to reach the third or fourth layer?


    No one knew.


    With his thoughts on it, Yang Chen began to study the technique diligently.


    Time passed quickly as he studied.


    Upon the carriage stopping, a full month had passed since they left North Mountain County. Yang Chen felt the Iron-blooded Blue Panther carriage stop and opened the curtain to see Mo Wu and the other high-level figures from the Beishan Main City.


    ¡°Elder Mo, have we already arrived in Changning County?¡± Yang Chen blinked, glanced around at the unfamiliar surroundings, and asked.


    Black Dragon Sect was located in Changning County.


    Mo Wu laughed heartily and said, ¡°Not only have we arrived in Changning County, but if we go a bit further, we¡¯ll reach the Black Dragon Sect. However, the Black Dragon Sect is notorious for their domineering ways. They do not allow any carriages or other forms of transportation to enter their territory within a hundred miles, and even martial artists like us have to walk. Those who break their rules face only one outcome: death.¡±


    Yang Chen had heard of the Black Dragon Sect¡¯s domineering reputation in his previous life. After hearing Mo Wu¡¯s words, he nodded thoughtfully.


    On the other hand, the young disciples from Beishan Main City kept looking around in amazement.


    ¡°So many powerful warriors at the True Martial Realm?¡±


    ¡°That man looks very young, yet he has the aura of Ling Wu Realm Peak. Are such geniuses common in Changning County?¡±


    For a moment, the Beishan Main City disciples were astonished.


    No matter how you looked at it, Changning County seemed to be much more magnificent than North Mountain County.


    As soon as they entered Changning County, these disciples began to take in their surroundings instead of secluding themselves like Yang Chen. North Mountain County¡¯s landscapes were primarily mountains and rivers, while Changning County was a bustling metropolis filled with sects and martial artists, incomparable to Beishan.


    This caused Mo Wu to snort in disdain, ¡°You all look like you¡¯ve never seen the world before. Couldn¡¯t you be a little more like Yang Chen? Aren¡¯t you just embarrassing yourselves in front of others?¡±


    Chided by Mo Wu, the disciples finally quieted down, looking to Yang Chen in surprise at his composure.


    Although Yang Chen had never been to Changning County, he had seen grander sights and wouldn¡¯t be astonished by the prosperity of this place.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± Mo Wu led the way.


    A hundred miles was nothing for martial artists, and the group leisurely walked the distance in just the time it takes to drink a cup of tea. When they appeared again, they were already at the entrance to the Black Dragon Sect.


    Upon arriving at the entrance, the disciples from Beishan Main City couldn¡¯t help but exclaim once again.


    ¡°What a grand atmosphere the Black Dragon Sect has.¡±


    ¡°Indeed, it¡¯s truly magnificent.¡±


    At a glance, the entrance to the Black Dragon Sect was a hundred zhang high, with a lifelike stone dragon perched on top. The dragon¡¯s eyes were made of special materials, so real and captivating that one couldn¡¯t help but marvel at them.


    It was no wonder that the Beishan Main City disciples were surprised; even Yang Chen was impressed by the grandeur of the Black Dragon Sect. It was said that the Black Dragon Sect was a superpower, and now that he was here, he could see that their reputation was well-deserved.


    ¡°Who are you?¡±


    When they saw people approaching the Black Dragon Sect, the two gatekeepers shouted, releasing an astonishing aura.


    ¡°True Martial Realm!¡±


    ¡°Even the gatekeepers are at the True Martial Realm?¡±


    The faces of the Beishan Main City deacons became awkward. They thought of themselves as quite formidable, but now it seemed that Changning County was filled with True Martial Realm experts at every corner!


    Now, even the gatekeeper of the Black Dragon Sect was at the True Martial Realm.


    When questioned by the gatekeeper, Mo Wu quickly stepped forward and presented the Main City Order and invitation as representatives of Beishan Main City.


    ¡°We are from Beishan Main City and have come here specifically for the Black Dragon Sect¡¯s banquet,¡± Mo Wu said with a smile, his attitude genuinely amiable and respectful, not daring to show any arrogance toward the two gatekeepers.


    The two True Martial Realm gatekeepers accepted the invitation and scanned it with narrowed eyes before exclaiming, ¡°Oh, it¡¯s the brothers from Beishan Main City. Please, come in, you are most welcome!¡±


    One of the gatekeepers went ahead to lead the way.


    Soon, the people from Beishan Main City filed in grandly into the Black Dragon Sect.


    Once inside, the imposing atmosphere of the Black Dragon Sect was even more impressive. The geniuses and martial artists of the sect all exuded powerful auras, causing the furrowing of the brows of the Beishan Main City geniuses when compared to their own auras, which seemed worlds apart.


    ¡°What a bunch of country bumpkins who have never seen the world before,¡± the gatekeeper leading the way scoffed inwardly. ¡°Beishan Main City is still as weak as ever. I really don¡¯t know why our superiors invited them. Well, I guess there always need to be a few bottom feeders.¡±


    With contempt in his heart, the gatekeeper¡¯s face also showed a trace of disdain as he led them halfway before finding two maid-like women and telling them, ¡°Sirs of Beishan Main City, please follow us to the conference hall, while we handle these geniuses and arrange accommodations for them. Remember, don¡¯t talk recklessly.¡±

 Chapter 560 - Chapter 560: Chapter 557: Looking Down on Others with a Dog’s Eyes_1

    Chapter 560: Chapter 557: Looking Down on Others with a Dog¡¯s Eyes_1


    ¡°Yes, Mo Zhi Jiao.¡±


    These little geniuses one by one agreed.


    Only then did Mo Zhi Jiao leave.


    As Mo Zhi Jiao left, the curious little geniuses looked around, making the two maids who were attending them impatient, ¡°Can we go now?¡±


    Shao Ming was quite calm, carefully looking at the two maids, and found that they were only in their twenties and their martial arts cultivation had reached the Ling Wu Realm Seventh Layer. In North Mountain County, they would have been first-class talents. He hadn¡¯t expected that here they were just maids. He didn¡¯t show any displeasure and said, ¡°Thank you both.¡±


    The two maids did not have a friendly demeanor even though Shao Ming was being polite. They led the way, taking these North Mountain City kids to their residences.


    Along the way, driven by curiosity, the North Mountain City geniuses asked about everything they saw.


    ¡°Everyone, this is where you¡¯ll be staying!¡± Not far away, seven or eight maids were smiling and kindly welcoming a group of people.


    These people wore green clothes, and they were all very young, obviously the geniuses of some powerful force. They were surrounded by a group of maids, and compared to the North Mountain City geniuses, they seemed to be treated much better.


    ¡°Who are they?¡± Yang Chen asked.


    The maid looked disdainfully at Yang Chen, seeing him as no different from the North Mountain City geniuses, and said bluntly, ¡°They are geniuses from Huangsha City!¡±


    Upon hearing this, the two maids looked at the Huangsha City geniuses with envy and jealousy.


    Why hadn¡¯t they been assigned to attend to a force like Huangsha City?


    Huangsha City, located in Huangsha County, was a very powerful force and many maids like them were eager to attend to it. If they could have some relationship with a genius from Huangsha City, they, as maids in the Black Dragon Sect, would have a chance of turning their lives around.


    Such receptions were long-term and non-transferable, which meant that they would have to attend to whatever force they were assigned to until their charges left.


    This was the reason they felt unlucky, attending to these useless North Mountain City geniuses was of no use to them. Most were not even able to reach the Origin Martial Realm, so what kind of future could be expected if they associated with them?


    The North Mountain City geniuses hadn¡¯t noticed the displeasure from the two maids, but Yang Chen was observing them closely, and he cast his eyes over to what was happening with the Huangsha City group.


    ¡°Dear friends from Huangsha City, please follow me. This mansion will be your residence. There is a Spiritual Qi Formation set up by our Black Dragon Sect around the mansion, which will make your cultivation twice as effective. Please feel free to contact us if you need anything. We are here specifically to attend to you!¡± The maids led the Huangsha City geniuses into a huge mansion.


    The North Mountain City geniuses were envious: ¡°The Black Dragon Sect is so generous. The place where the Huangsha City geniuses are staying is so luxurious, and there¡¯s even a Spiritual Qi Formation to make their cultivation twice as effective.¡±


    ¡°Yeah, I wonder what our North Mountain City lodgings will be like. They should be similar to Huangsha City¡¯s.¡±


    ¡°I can¡¯t wait.¡±


    Hearing this, the two maids sneered,


    After about half an hour, the maids had brought the North Mountain City geniuses to a remote courtyard.


    There, the geniuses finally saw their accommodations.


    The courtyard could not be described as dilapidated, but it was not exactly clean and fresh. Located in a remote area with sparse spiritual energy, it wouldn¡¯t be surprising if no birds even bothered to nest here. It was likely used to confine criminals of the Black Dragon Sect, but now it seemed to be the residence for the North Mountain City geniuses?


    Shao Ming frowned, displeased, ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡±


    ¡°What could it be? This is where you North Mountain City people will stay.¡± The maid said slowly.


    ¡°How could this be possible? Where are the Huangsha City geniuses staying? What makes us have to stay here with this sparse spiritual energy and unclean place? Are you really going to let us stay here?¡± One of the North Mountain City geniuses scolded.


    Yang Chen looked around with his hands behind his back, not in a hurry to say anything.


    The two maids disdainfully said, ¡°You¡¯re comparing yourselves with the Huangsha City geniuses? Why not take a look at yourselves first? You dare to compare yourselves with the Huangsha City geniuses? What do you think you are?¡±


    ¡°How dare a mere maid talk to us like that!¡±


    ¡°And you! What are you?¡±


    The two maids sneered: ¡°We¡¯re maids? Haha, let me tell you, even we are worth more than you so-called geniuses of North Mountain City.¡±


    They were actually telling the truth.


    As the saying goes, it¡¯s better to be a servant of a rich family than a poor young lady.


    A phoenix in a chicken coop is really not as good as a chicken in a phoenix coop.


    They were proud to be maids of the Black Dragon Sect, considering themselves part of the sect. What could these North Mountain City geniuses possibly count for?


    ¡°You!¡±


    ¡°How dare you!¡±


    ¡°You Black Dragon Sect people are too bullying!¡±


    Yang Chen waved his hand, ¡°Enough, don¡¯t bother with them. Ladies, what are your names?¡±


    ¡°Do you deserve to know our names? You just need us to attend you, you don¡¯t need to know the rest. As for the place, you¡¯ll stay here, whether you like it or not.¡± The two maids¡¯ tone was nonchalant, showing no regard for the North Mountain City geniuses.


    Seeing that the two maids did not take him seriously, Yang Chen did not show any anger, but calmly said, ¡°Since that¡¯s the case, your job in attending us should not only be to arrange our accommodations, right? Where else can we go? Your Black Dragon Sect must have some rules. It would be better if you would just tell us the truth, or else it will damage your reputation if others find out that you¡¯re not attending us seriously.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re threatening us?¡± The two maids gritted their teeth in anger. How dare these worthless North Mountain City geniuses threaten them?

 Chapter 561 - Chapter 561: Chapter 558: Let Me Play with You_1

    Chapter 561: Chapter 558: Let Me Play with You_1


    Yang Chen smiled kindly: ¡°Threatening you¡­ Well, you can think of it that way. If you two ladies don¡¯t take my words seriously, feel free to give it a try.¡±


    The two maids were frightened by Yang Chen. Indeed, arranging for them to stay here in Beishan Main City was an order from above, but their status as maids within the Black Dragon Sect was quite ordinary, like mere chess pieces. If word got out that they had not properly received their guests, tarnishing the reputation of the Black Dragon Sect, they would likely be punished by their superiors.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, just tell him that as long as we¡¯re in the right, we won¡¯t have to wait for a chance to take revenge on him! Let this kid know that a phoenix among common birds is still worth nothing.¡± The two maids communicated with each other through sound transmission.


    After discussing, they finally said: ¡°It¡¯s quite simple. Your Elders are still discussing matters and will take some time to finish. In the meantime, you can either cultivate here or go to the Commerce Association Street arranged by the Black Dragon Sect, or simply roam around the vicinity of the Black Dragon Sect. We can guide you!¡±


    ¡°Commerce Association Street?¡± Yang Chen blinked, his interest piqued. ¡°In that case, let¡¯s go there two days later. I hope you two can pick us up as planned.¡±


    ¡°You want to go to Commerce Association Street?¡± The two maids looked down on him: ¡°Do you have any Spirit Stones? Do you know how much things cost there? Can you afford it?¡±


    Yang Chen smiled like a spring breeze: ¡°That shouldn¡¯t be something you two need to worry about, should it?¡±


    ¡°Hmph!¡± The two maids snapped: ¡°Wait for us here in two days!¡±


    With that, the two of them turned and left.


    After they had left, the two maids whispered to each other: ¡°Let¡¯s call Brother Zhang over!¡±


    ¡°Yes, let Brother Zhang teach this kid a lesson. A mere piece of trash from Beishan Main City dares to threaten us? In two days, this kid will know what a fart Beishan Main City is in front of the Black Dragon Sect!¡±


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t know what the two maids said after they left, but after they left, the geniuses of Beishan Main City looked dismayed: ¡°These two maids are too outrageous! They¡¯re just servants, but they dare to be so arrogant!¡±


    ¡°Indeed, Junior Brother Yang Chen, you¡¯re too easygoing. Why did you let them go like that? They must be taught a lesson!¡±


    Yang Chen looked at the geniuses of Beishan Main City, one after another expressing their anger, and sighed as he looked at the dilapidated living quarters. ¡°Do you think our living arrangements here are determined by these two maids?¡±


    ¡°Huh?¡±


    ¡°Uhm¡­¡±


    ¡°These two maids shouldn¡¯t be able to decide this, right?¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s settled then,¡± Yang Chen said calmly. ¡°It¡¯s the Black Dragon Sect¡¯s decision. Indeed, the overall strength of North Mountain County is far inferior to that of Huangsha County. There¡¯s no point in comparing us to them. So, on what basis do you think the Black Dragon Sect would give us the same treatment as Huangsha County?¡±


    In an instant, the geniuses of Beishan Main City were at a loss for words.


    What Yang Chen said made perfect sense. In this world, after all, strength is king.


    ¡°But, these two maids are too despicable, they don¡¯t even take us seriously!¡±


    ¡°Yeah!¡±


    Hearing this, Yang Chen shook his head: ¡°It¡¯s a critical time now, let¡¯s not make more trouble. Of course, if you really want to settle accounts, I won¡¯t stop you. You can go and settle accounts with them ¨C I think those two maids haven¡¯t gone far.¡±


    Upon hearing about settling accounts, the geniuses wilted.


    Remembering their elders¡¯ instructions before leaving, they sighed and suppressed their grievances.


    As for Yang Chen, he entered the courtyard, having no particular demands regarding his accommodations.


    He never thought that Beishan Main City would receive the same treatment as others.


    And so, two days passed in a flash.


    Two days later, the geniuses of Beishan Main City gathered in the courtyard, with Yang Chen saying, ¡°If anyone wants to go to the Commerce Association Street when those two maids come to guide us later, raise your hand. Those who don¡¯t want to go can stay here.¡±


    Hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, the geniuses of Beishan Main City gave different opinions. Some wanted to follow and see the excitement, while others wanted to stay in the courtyard and cultivate. However, most could not sit still and were eager to see what was on Commerce Association Street.


    ¡°I¡¯ll go!¡±


    ¡°Me too!¡±


    Yang Chen slowly said, ¡°Those who want to go, wait here. The rest can go back.¡±


    Everyone still listened to Yang Chen. Although he wasn¡¯t from Beishan Main City, everyone respected and obeyed him as the number one genius of North Mountain County. It was only natural for the Powerful Ones to command.


    ¡°Huh? The two maids are coming.¡± Shao Ming suddenly said.


    Yang Chen raised his eyebrows, sensing their arrival as well. ¡°Not only have they come, but they seem to have brought someone else as well. Is that person their helper?¡±


    ¡°Helper!¡± Shao Ming was taken aback.


    His spiritual sense didn¡¯t detect the helper Yang Chen mentioned, which meant that the helper¡¯s spiritual foundation was above his own.


    As Yang Chen said, not long after, the two maids appeared in everyone¡¯s line of sight. Moreover, an extra thin little man exuding a strong aura appeared beside them. The man, in his thirties, twisted his neck with a ferocious expression on his face.


    ¡°Brother Zhang, it is this kid, who threatened us yesterday.¡± The two maids pointed directly at Yang Chen.


    This caused Yang Chen to blink and laugh.


    How interesting.


    He wasn¡¯t foolish. It wasn¡¯t hard to see that this thin little man was the helper the two maids had asked for. Had they found this helper to deal with him because he had threatened them yesterday?


    That Brother Zhang, called Zhang Youcai, heard the maids¡¯ words and touched their faces with a sleazy smile, ¡°Fang Lan, Cui Ju, I can deal with this kid. But tonight is a long night, and I might need someone to warm my bed. I wonder if you two¡­¡±


    ¡°Oh, Brother Zhang, you¡¯re so annoying. This kid was rude to us. Just give him some lessons and tonight, aren¡¯t we still yours?¡± Fang Lan and Cui Ju flirtatiously said without even blushing, apparently having had similar dealings with Zhang Youcai before.


    With those words in his ears, Zhang Youcai became even more delighted. Although Fang Lan and Cui Ju weren¡¯t very pretty, their dual cultivation skills were indeed remarkable. He licked his lips and looked straight at Yang Chen: ¡°Kid, I¡¯m Old Zhang, the manager of Black Dragon Sect¡¯s servants. Hehe, I won¡¯t bully you. How about a little spar?¡±


    ¡°Damn it, you want to spar with Junior Brother Yang Chen, who the hell are you? I¡¯ll play with you.¡± A representative for the three Origin Martial Realm geniuses of Beishan Main City stood up, already annoyed, and shouted.

 Chapter 562 - Chapter 562: Chapter 559: Leave It to Me_1

    Chapter 562: Chapter 559: Leave It to Me_1


    They¡¯re guests in Beishan Main City, but they ended up in the Black Dragon Sect?


    That¡¯s just too bloody frustrating.List_Blank 1 ]]


    Not only did they not receive any special treatment from the Black Dragon Sect, but they were even looked down upon by two maidservants. How could they possibly feel comfortable? In an instant, Cao Jinshuo, one of the three representatives and a genius, leaped out.


    Cao Jinshuo had indeed been jealous of Yang Chen before, and as a representative of Beishan Main City, had repeatedly targeted and mocked Yang Chen. But now, he greatly admired Yang Chen because he knew that in the entire North Mountain County, the only one who could compete with geniuses from the outside world was Yang Chen.


    Yang Chen, as the number one genius in North Mountain County, was truly deserving of his title.


    But similarly, if anyone could challenge Yang Chen, who was the number one genius in North Mountain County, then what would Yang Chen be? If Yang Chen didn¡¯t care, wouldn¡¯t they be even more insignificant?


    It¡¯s because Cao Jinshuo knew this that he felt it was necessary to defend Yang Chen today. Seeing Zhang Youcai step out to provoke, he was the first to start cursing angrily.


    ¡°Cao Jinshuo, calm down.¡± Yang Chen saw Cao Jinshuo about to take action and couldn¡¯t help but remind him; Zhang Youcai was not an ordinary person, and Cao Jinshuo couldn¡¯t possibly be his match.


    But who knew that Cao Jinshuo also had a bad temper. Now, with his emotions rising, he directly said: ¡°Junior Brother Yang Chen, don¡¯t worry about me, watch me teach this kid a lesson!¡±


    Zhang Youcai laughed loudly: ¡°Kid, you want to teach me a lesson? You should take a good look at yourself first!¡±


    ¡°Just a mere servant, take my move!¡± Cao Jinshuo roared as he launched his attack in an instant.


    As soon as he made his move, he used the Beishan Main City¡¯s divine-count technique, making those North Mountain County geniuses all praise him incessantly: ¡°Senior Brother Cao is sure to win. Senior Brother Cao¡¯s move is the Beishan Main City¡¯s ultimate technique, the Wind and Fire Sword. One sword has wind, the other has fire. The power of the combination of wind and fire is extraordinary.¡±


    ¡°It seems like Senior Brother Cao¡¯s Wind and Fire Sword Technique still has its charm.¡±


    ¡°What charm? Senior Brother Cao¡¯s Wind and Fire Sword Technique has improved a lot.¡±


    In the eyes of the geniuses of Beishan Main City, this Wind and Fire Sword Technique was considered the top of the line in cultivation methods, and of course, it was powerful against enemies.


    However, in the eyes of those two maidservants, it was not the case. The cultivation methods they had seen were far more powerful than this. Their mouths were full of mockery, and they did not have the slightest doubt about Zhang Youcai¡¯s victory or defeat.


    At this moment, Yang Chen was also curious as he watched the Wind and Fire Sword Technique used by Cao Jinshuo. He stared intently at Zhang Youcai, wondering how Zhang Youcai would defend and counterattack.


    The moment Cao Jinshuo¡¯s Wind and Fire Sword Technique was used, layers of wind and fire mixed together, with their power resonating and turning into huge roaring dragons as they directly bit towards Zhang Youcai. The might of this attack was not ordinary.


    However, Zhang Youcai remained indifferent, and even smiled as the golden light flickered around him. Layers upon layers of light perfectly blocked Cao Jinshuo¡¯s Wind and Fire Sword Technique.


    Seeing this, Cao Jinshuo¡¯s eyes bulged, and he almost couldn¡¯t believe it as he growled, ¡°What is this?¡±


    ¡°Hmph, this is our Black Dragon Sect¡¯s outer sect ultimate technique, the Vajra Body Protection Sutra. Although it¡¯s not as good as the inner sect¡¯s Reincarnation Vajra Sutra, Brother Zhang¡¯s protective golden light can¡¯t be broken by you trash.¡± Fang Lan said disdainfully.


    ¡°Vajra Body Protection Sutra? This is bad.¡± Yang Chen muttered.


    Reincarnation Vajra Sutra, a famous technique that could be said to be of extraordinary value. The basic concept of this technique was that the Vajra turned into light, and the golden light became strong. It could protect the body and attack the enemy, being a powerful integrated attack and defense technique. The Vajra Body Protection Sutra was not as good as the Reincarnation Vajra Sutra, but it was still not something the Wind and Fire Sword Technique could break.


    As expected, Cao Jinshuo mustered all his strength, sweating as he tried to break through the golden light, but the result was unbelievable.


    Because Zhang Youcai¡¯s protective golden light remained perfectly intact, without any change whatsoever.


    ¡°How is this possible!¡±


    ¡°Senior Brother Cao¡¯s Wind and Fire Sword Technique couldn¡¯t even make a dent in this protective golden light?¡±


    Seeing that his own sword technique couldn¡¯t make the slightest impact on the golden light, Cao Jinshuo¡¯s expression changed drastically, unsure of what to do next.


    At the same time, Zhang Youcai also burst into laughter: ¡°You think you can break my protective golden light with just this little trick? Hmph, naive! Kid, since you¡¯re done with your technique, it¡¯s my turn to make a move. Feel it for yourself!¡±


    In an instant, Zhang Youcai¡¯s aura exploded.


    ¡°Huh?¡±


    ¡°Yuanwu Realm Second Layer!¡±


    ¡°This¡­ ¡±


    ¡°Is an ordinary servant of the Black Dragon Sect this strong? Although Zhang Youcai is not young, he has actually reached the Yuanwu Realm Second Layer!¡±


    Yang Chen was a little surprised when he saw this cultivation level, but he understood when he recalled the geniuses of the Black Dragon Sect. That¡¯s right, according to Jiang Caiying, Yu Feilong¡¯s level in the Black Dragon Sect was just average, even though he had reached the Sixth Level of Origin Martial Realm. It can be seen that there must be countless geniuses in the Black Dragon Sect who were even more terrifying.


    Compared to those terrifying geniuses, Zhang Youcai, who was only at the Second Layer, was just a normal servant.


    ¡°It seems like I need to work harder too; otherwise, this trip to the Black Dragon Sect might not be so peaceful.¡± Yang Chen shook his head,


    Just as he was lost in thought, Zhang Youcai suddenly made his move.


    His move involved the release of golden light from his body that turned into a huge fist, breaking free and bombarding toward Cao Jinshuo.


    After the previous explosive outburst from Cao Jinshuo, a lot of his True Qi had been consumed. Now, as he moved again, he no longer had the full force he had before. As the fist came smashing down, all he could do was defend hastily, but how could he withstand it? With a miserable scream, Cao Jinshuo was sent flying and retreating.


    Yang Chen quickly caught Cao Jinshuo to avoid making him look too embarrassed.


    Seeing this, Zhang Youcai sneered: ¡°Such trash dares to show off. It seems that everyone was right when they said that all of you from Beishan Main City are worse than the other. With that level of cultivation, you still want to come to our Black Dragon Sect?¡±


    ¡°Brother Zhang, the key is this guy; teach him a good lesson.¡±


    ¡°Yeah, give him a taste of it!¡± The two maidservants shouted viciously.


    In their view, dealing with Yang Chen would be better off by directly crippling him. However, Yang Chen still represented Beishan Main City, and although they could take action, they couldn¡¯t be too reckless.


    Now that Cao Jinshuo had lost and been caught by Yang Chen, he also felt extremely upset and said painfully: ¡°Yang Chen, I¡­¡±


    ¡°Brother Cao, go back and rest first, meditate and recuperate. Leave the rest to me.¡± Yang Chen smiled kindly.


    As his words finished, Yang Chen stretched lazily and gently and leisurely stood up.

 Chapter 563 - Chapter 563: Chapter 560: Purchase of Materials_1

    Chapter 563: Chapter 560: Purchase of Materials_1


    No matter what, Cao Jinshuo had stepped in to help him, so naturally, he couldn¡¯t blame him for losing. When he saw that Yang Chen wasn¡¯t angry, Cao Jinshuo was touched.


    Then, they looked at Zhang Youcai, who was annoyed by Yang Chen¡¯s leisurely way of getting up and said, ¡°Kid, are you scared? If you¡¯re that afraid, kneel down and beg for mercy, and I might spare you, hahaha!¡±


    ¡°I think this kid doesn¡¯t dare to fight you, Brother Zhang.¡±


    ¡°Yeah, Brother Zhang, but we can¡¯t let this kid go. We need to teach him a lesson.¡±


    As Yang Chen listened to these people¡¯s conversation, he twisted his wrist: ¡°Brother Zhang¡­ well, let¡¯s call you that for now. Can I make my move now?¡±


    ¡°Make a move? Haha, you still dare to make a move against me? Fine, I¡¯ll let you make a move. If you can break my Jin Gang, you win!¡± Zhang Youcai now dealt with Cao Jinshuo. He believed that the geniuses of Beishan Main City were like this. How much stronger could Yang Chen be than Cao Jinshuo?


    He simply opened Jin Gang¡¯s light, was too lazy to make a move, and wanted to see how Yang Chen could break his defense.


    This made Yang Chen raise his eyebrows. Seeing that Zhang Youcai was so confident, he laughed.


    ¡°Alright then.¡±


    As soon as he finished speaking, Yang Chen gently raised his hand.


    He didn¡¯t even take out his Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear.


    Following that, a strong thunder and lightning burst from his five fingers.


    This thunder and lightning gathered and directly bombarded Zhang Youcai¡¯s protective Jin Gang.


    ¡°Haha, I want to see how you can¡­¡± Zhang Youcai was still full of confidence.


    However, before his words fell, suddenly, he found that his Jin Gang was torn apart like paper, smashed into pieces without any resistance. Then, the thunderbolt hit him hard, making him spit out a mouthful of blood.


    The next moment, he collapsed to the ground, unconscious.


    From beginning to end, it only took one move.


    Just one move.


    When Yang Chen raised his hand, thunderbolts appeared, and when his hand fell, Zhang Youcai was already lying unconscious on the ground.


    What is this?


    An unimaginable gap.


    The whole scene was silent.


    The geniuses of Beishan Main City didn¡¯t expect Yang Chen to be this terrifying. Zhang Youcai, who had just defeated their senior brother Cao Jinshuo, couldn¡¯t even last a single move against Yang Chen.


    Cao Jinshuo also swallowed hard. Although he knew that Yang Chen was powerful, seeing this today made him realize the extent of Yang Chen¡¯s power was beyond his imagination.


    At the same time, Fang Lan and Cui Ju, the two originally arrogant maidservants, were speechless, standing there dumbfounded, unable to believe the truth before them.


    ¡°How¡­ How is this possible!¡±


    ¡°Impossible!¡±


    The two stared wide-eyed.


    ¡°Ha-ha, you two cheap maids, are you convinced now?¡±


    ¡°Are you convinced or not?¡±


    The geniuses of Beishan Main City couldn¡¯t help shouting, as they had been enduring for too long. Both maids had been mocking them from the beginning, and anyone would be angry at that.


    Fang Lan and Cui Ju wanted to refute, but they couldn¡¯t find any words to fight back. Thinking of Yang Chen¡¯s terrifying strength, they knew that if they dared to say anything, Yang Chen could easily overpower them.


    At first, they had Zhang Youcai as their trump card, but now, their support had been shattered by Yang Chen.


    ¡°You, you!¡± The two maidservants were angry, but dared not say anything.


    They didn¡¯t change their attitude towards Yang Chen, just wondered how an amazing character like him popped up among these hicks.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t care about Fang Lan and Cui Ju¡¯s opinion. He said calmly, ¡°Now that this Brother Zhang is unconscious, I won¡¯t have to tell you how to deal with him. I think the two of you should send him away quickly, then come back and lead us. By the way, if the two ladies still want someone to mess with me, Yang Chen, I don¡¯t mind waiting for you here!¡±


    Although the two maids were angry, they had no support, so they naturally had nothing to say to Yang Chen.


    When they sent Zhang Youcai away and came back, the two maids became more obedient and began to lead Yang Chen and the other geniuses of Beishan Main City to Commerce Association Street.


    This made the geniuses of Beishan Main City feel refreshed, as they saw the two condescending maids not daring to speak.


    Time passed, and in about two hours, Fang Lan and Cui Ju had successfully brought Yang Chen and the others to Commerce Association Street.


    This bustling street was a huge avenue leading to various places. At a glance, there were various shops on both sides of the street, as well as some temporary stalls. It was a dazzling sight that made people want to roam around and pick up some treasures.


    Seeing this prosperity, the geniuses of Beishan Main City were excited and began to look around.


    Fang Lan and Cui Ju looked at them with disgust, thinking they were country bumpkins who had never seen the world before.


    ¡°Fellow senior and junior brothers, this Commerce Association Street is bustling beyond compare. If you want to look around, feel free to do so. Three days later, we will gather here again.¡± Yang Chen instructed.


    There was still half a month until the banquet. Three days was not a long time, so when Yang Chen gave the instructions, the geniuses of Beishan Main City couldn¡¯t wait to disperse, each going their own way to explore and find things they liked.


    ¡°Fang Lan, Cui Ju, you two walk with me.¡± Yang Chen said.


    None of the geniuses of Beishan Main City needed the two maidservants as guides, but he did. With the Commerce Association stretching as far as the eye could see, different places offered different types of items. Having a guide was much better than not having one.


    Although Fang Lan and Cui Ju were very reluctant to follow Yang Chen, he was the one they relied on now, so they had no choice but to follow him and wait for him to speak.


    As Yang Chen wandered around Commerce Association Street, he asked after a while, ¡°Do you ladies know where the shops that sell miscellaneous materials are?¡±


    ¡°Miscellaneous materials? Go forward ten zhang, and turn left. Those areas sell all kinds of materials.¡± Cui Ju said unwillingly. She still looked down on Yang Chen from the bottom of her heart, thinking that he was just a phoenix among the chickens from Beishan Main City.


    Yang Chen could see that the two women still had prejudice against him and were unwilling to receive him. But he didn¡¯t change his expression, and went straight to the area mentioned by Cui Ju.

 Chapter 564 - Chapter 564: Chapter 561: 20 Million Spirit Stones_1

    Chapter 564: Chapter 561: 20 Million Spirit Stones_1


    As mentioned by the two maidservants, Yang Chen walked forward for about ten meters, turned left, and arrived at a relatively crowded area. There were many street stalls, but fewer chambers of commerce, with only three or four scattered around.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t pay attention to the street stalls; it wasn¡¯t that he looked down on them, but rather that he needed a variety of items, and the individual vendors at the stalls would likely not have a complete inventory to meet his demands. The chambers of commerce, on the other hand, were different. Therefore, without hesitation, Yang Chen set his sights on a chamber of commerce not far away.


    ¡°Blackwood Firm!¡± Yang Chen muttered to himself before entering the establishment.


    Upon entering, two elders hurriedly came to greet him.


    ¡°I don¡¯t know what you need, young friend, but our chamber of commerce has virtually everything available. Whatever you need, we¡¯ll do our best to meet your demands,¡± said the elder on the left with a smile.


    Yang Chen, with his hands behind his back, led Fang Lan and Cui Ju and calmly said, ¡°I need some materials, some of which are quite complex.¡±


    ¡°Little Six, bring the young master some brush, ink, and blank bamboo slips,¡± ordered the elder with a clear understanding of Yang Chen¡¯s request.


    Yang Chen took the brush, ink, and bamboo slips and quickly wrote down the materials he needed.


    His need for these materials stemmed from his Tai Chu Divine Body.


    When he was in the Tiandu Divine Country, he had also mobilized quite a few materials from Yu Ban, mostly to enhance his Tai Chu Divine Body realm. However, unfortunately, with his current cultivation level, he had already utilized many materials within his scope of power, but it was still very difficult to support all the materials he needed.


    He kept this issue in mind, but it was difficult to collect all the materials he needed in North Mountain County.


    Now that he had come to the Black Dragon Sect, things were different.


    The average level of Changning County was much higher than that of North Mountain County, which was why Yang Chen wanted to stroll around the Commerce Association Street as soon as he arrived at the Black Dragon Sect.


    He figured that the chambers of commerce in Changning County should have a richer variety of materials than those in North Mountain County.


    As Yang Chen¡¯s thoughts raced, he wrote down the materials he needed one by one on the bamboo slips.


    After he finished writing, he handed the slips to the two elders.


    The elders exchanged glances as they took the bamboo slips and both drew in a cold breath, ¡°Young friend, these materials you need are rare and precious. Even if our chamber of commerce could collect them, we would only be able to gather about half of them.¡±


    ¡°Only half?¡± Yang Chen frowned, slightly disappointed.


    Of course, he wouldn¡¯t give up just because of this. As the saying goes, it doesn¡¯t hurt to ask around. Seeing that the Blackwood Firm could not gather everything he needed, he could only go to the opposite Candle Fire Trading Company.


    Just like at the Blackwood Firm, he took the bamboo slips and proficiently handed over his required materials to the shopkeeper at the Candle Fire Trading Company.


    The shopkeeper was a mustached old man in his sixties with a cultivation level at the Yuanwu Realm Fifth Layer. This level of cultivation was nothing special in Changning County.


    Yang Chen was in no hurry; he waited patiently for the answer.


    The shopkeeper looked at the bamboo slips Yang Chen had given him and stroked his mustache for a while before asking, ¡°What¡¯s the young friend¡¯s surname?¡±


    Hearing this, a hint of joy appeared on Yang Chen¡¯s face as he quickly replied, ¡°My surname is Yang!¡±


    ¡°Young friend Yang, I¡¯ll be honest with you. We can gather all the materials you need, but I must warn you in advance; they are all rare and valuable. The sum of spirit stones you will need to pay for them is quite hefty,¡± said the shopkeeper slowly.


    The meaning of his words couldn¡¯t be clearer.


    In plain terms, it meant¡­


    We can gather the materials you need, but do you have that many spirit stones?


    Fang Lan and Cui Ju were also watching Yang Chen from a distance, snickering in their hearts. Seeing this, they wanted to see if Yang Chen had enough spirit stones to make a purchase. Did they really think Changning County was comparable to North Mountain County? In their chambers of commerce, selling an item would easily be tens of thousands of spirit stones.


    Having seen many things in his life, Yang Chen listened to the shopkeeper¡¯s question and slowly replied, ¡°Shopkeeper, just tell me how many spirit stones.¡±


    ¡°Twenty million!¡± The shopkeeper squinted his eyes and gave the exact amount.


    Upon hearing this, Yang Chen took a deep breath and quickly checked his storage bag with his soul. After a quick rummage, he became somewhat embarrassed.


    He didn¡¯t have that many spirit stones.


    Yang Chen felt quite distressed.


    He just remembered that he had spent most of the spirit stones on his person some time ago to create the Thunderstorm Demolition Array. Although the array made a significant contribution by eliminating many Fire Essence Beasts, it also virtually depleted all the spirit stones he had on him.


    He was in a tight spot now.


    As Yang Chen remained silent for a while, the shopkeeper could easily tell what was going on and sneered, ¡°What, don¡¯t you have any spirit stones?¡±


    Yang Chen replied slowly, ¡°Shopkeeper, prepare the materials. I will come to collect them in two days.¡±


    ¡°Haha, kid, I¡¯ve seen that trick before. You want to come here for materials? Humph, I knew all along that you didn¡¯t have any spirit stones. The materials you want to collect are the kind that even those in the True Martial Realm wouldn¡¯t dare to collect casually. Who do you think you are? Can you afford the price? If you don¡¯t have any spirit stones, get the hell out!¡± The shopkeeper¡¯s attitude suddenly changed, and he began cursing angrily.


    Yang Chen merely shrugged his shoulders and didn¡¯t argue with the shopkeeper, leaving the trading company directly.


    Fang Lan and Cui Ju secretly laughed at this, as they had guessed earlier that Yang Chen didn¡¯t have any spirit stones. True to their thoughts, this country bumpkin, this rube, truly didn¡¯t have any spirit stones. He went to the chamber of commerce for a stroll, and now, he was driven out.


    Yang Chen was somewhat frustrated in his heart, but he didn¡¯t give up and would not be discouraged.


    Because he wasn¡¯t joking when he said he would come back in two days.


    Twenty million spirit stones.


    Although it would be difficult for others to gather that many in two days, it was a different story for him.


    Changning County, with its vast territory and abundant resources, charged high prices for items, but it was also a treasure trove for making money.


    With that in mind, Yang Chen glanced at Fang Lan and Cui Ju and asked, ¡°Ladies, do you know of any nearby chamber of commerce that specializes in buying elixirs?¡±


    Upon hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, Fang Lan and Cui Ju looked disdainful. They had just watched Yang Chen make a fool of himself, and now he wanted to go to a chamber of commerce that dealt with elixirs? They could easily guess what Yang Chen was thinking; he clearly wanted to sell some elixirs to make spirit stones.


    It was laughable; what kind of elixir could sell for twenty million?


    If he really had such an elixir, he could have shown it earlier, and any chamber of commerce would accept goods in exchange for spirit stones.


    ¡­


    Can¡¯t see the previous chapter? Try refreshing the page, I can still see it.

 Chapter 565 - Chapter 565: Chapter 562: Forge and Sell on the Spot!_1

    Chapter 565: Chapter 562: Forge and Sell on the Spot!_1


    Disdainful in their hearts, they didn¡¯t mind watching Yang Chen make a fool of himself, so Fang Lan said, ¡°Young Master Yang, the most famous Chamber of Commerce for purchasing elixirs is called Pill Heart Commerce. Pill Heart Commerce not only buys elixirs, but also provides alchemy materials. As long as you can offer the same amount of spirit stones or treasures as collateral, you can use their alchemy materials to refine the pills! If you fail, the collateral is handed over. If you succeed, you can sell the elixir on the spot to Pill Heart Commerce.¡±


    Listening to Fang Lan and Cui Ju¡¯s explanation, Yang Chen raised his eyebrows unexpectedly, clearly understanding that the two women wanted to see him make a fool of himself.


    This made him smile without saying anything, and eventually asked the two for the address of Pill Heart Commerce before heading straight there.


    Pill Heart Commerce ¨C that was exactly the kind of place he needed.


    Twenty million spirit stones would start with this Pill Heart Commerce.


    After about a cup of tea¡¯s time, Yang Chen appeared at Pill Heart Commerce.


    ¡°Young Master, do you want to sell elixirs or refine them at our Pill Heart Commerce before selling them?¡± As soon as Yang Chen arrived, a beautiful woman welcomed him. The beautiful woman bowed her head, expressing enough politeness.


    Yang Chen stood with his hands behind his back, speaking unhurriedly: ¡°I want to refine and sell the elixirs at your Chamber of Commerce. I just don¡¯t know if you have all the elixir materials? I¡¯d like to use collateral to get some materials.¡±


    ¡°Rest assured, our Pill Heart Commerce is specialized in the elixir trade, with on-the-spot refining and selling happening every day. Not to mention that we have all kinds of materials for elixirs, but we have almost all materials for Grade 1 to Grade 6 elixirs. For those above Grade 6, there might be a few missing, but our Chamber of Commerce can still provide some,¡± the beautiful woman replied with slight annoyance.


    Was their Pill Heart Commerce¡¯s business even worth asking about? Every day, countless alchemists came here to refine and sell elixirs on the spot. Now, a young man was doubting them.


    Seeing the beautiful woman¡¯s pleasant face disappear, Yang Chen coughed a couple of times, feeling somewhat awkward: ¡°In that case, can I choose the elixirs?¡±


    ¡°Young Master, please feel free to choose your elixirs. Once you have selected them, we can provide all the materials as long as you provide the equivalent collateral,¡± the beautiful woman replied.


    Yang Chen thought about it and said, ¡°I wonder if Senior has ever heard of the Dragon and Tiger Prolonging Life Pill?¡±


    ¡°Dragon and Tiger Prolonging Life Pill? That initial Grade 6 elixir for prolonging life?¡± The beautiful woman looked at Yang Chen in astonishment.


    Yang Chen nodded, ¡°Yes, I would like to refine this elixir. I wonder if your Chamber of Commerce can provide enough materials?¡±


    He had just thought of the Dragon and Tiger Prolonging Life Pill.


    You see, the Fishpeople Tribe, although he had refined the Dragon and Tiger Prolonging Life Pill for them and improved their lifespans significantly, there were still some Fishpeople who hadn¡¯t been helped. More Dragon and Tiger Prolonging Life Pills were needed in order to meet the quantity required.


    At present, wasn¡¯t Pill Heart Commerce the best place for that?


    They provided ready-made materials, and he could refine them anytime.


    Most importantly, Changning County was not North Mountain County. In North Mountain County, his refining of a Grade 6 elixir would have shocked many people, but in Changning County, although his refining of a Grade 6 elixir at his age was still astonishing, it was not something that people could not accept.


    ¡°My young friend, our Chamber of Commerce does legitimate business. Don¡¯t joke with me. The Dragon and Tiger Prolonging Life Pill is a Grade 6 elixir. Many alchemy masters find it very difficult to refine it. Are you sure you can refine this pill?¡± Beautiful woman Yu Min asked.


    It¡¯s no wonder she thought Yang Chen was joking, because what he said made it sound like a joke.


    Yang Chen wasn¡¯t angry and replied, ¡°Yes, I¡¯m certain it¡¯s the Dragon and Tiger Prolonging Life Pill!¡±


    Hearing this, Fang Lan and Cui Ju couldn¡¯t help but sneer.


    Yang Chen was really bringing humiliation upon himself.


    A Grade 6 elixir?


    Did he think he was some kind of alchemy genius? He was so young, yet he wanted to refine a Grade 6 elixir? In Changning County, the most outstanding genius to come out in many years could only refine Grade 6 elixirs at his age.


    Yu Min was somewhat displeased at this point and stated, ¡°Young friend, if you want to refine the Dragon and Tiger Prolonging Life Pill, you can, but you must provide collateral of equal value. Otherwise, if you ruin the furnace and lose the materials, our Chamber of Commerce will have no place to cry. So, please be cautious when providing collateral.¡±


    How could Yang Chen not understand Yu Min¡¯s meaning?


    Yu Min¡¯s caution was to prevent him from using some cheap, worthless items.


    Yang Chen pondered over this and was a little worried at heart.


    What treasure should he use as collateral?


    While Yang Chen hesitated, Fang Lan and Cui Ju sneered in their hearts. Did Yang Chen really think he could come up with something valuable enough to serve as collateral for the materials to refine Dragon and Tiger Prolonging Life Pill? Did he think Grade 6 elixirs were as common as carrots on the street?


    But just as they scoffed at him, Yang Chen suddenly took out a nail from his storage bag and handed it to the beautiful woman Yu Min.


    Yu Min initially didn¡¯t pay much attention to the old and dilapidated nail, but upon closer inspection, she was suddenly surprised, ¡°This is¡­¡±


    ¡°Senior has a keen eye. I wonder if this treasure can be used as collateral?¡± Yang Chen smiled lightly.


    Yu Min looked at Yang Chen with a somewhat unfathomable gaze.


    Was Yang Chen an ignorant youngster or something else?


    He used a broken Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasure as collateral for refining the Dragon and Tiger Prolonging Life Pill ¨C a pill that many alchemy masters aren¡¯t confident in refining. If he couldn¡¯t refine the pill, the God Piercing Nail would become theirs.


    No matter what, their Pill Heart Commerce wouldn¡¯t suffer a loss in this transaction, so Yu Min said, ¡°This nail can be used as collateral.¡±


    ¡°This broken nail can also be used as collateral?¡± Fang Lan¡¯s face was incredulous.


    ¡°What, are you doubting my judgment?¡± Yu Min frowned.


    ¡°I dare not.¡± Fang Lan trembled, knowing that the person behind Pill Heart Commerce was not someone a mere Black Dragon Sect maid like herself could provoke.


    They both wondered what Yang Chen had brought that could actually be used as collateral for the materials to refine the Dragon and Tiger Prolonging Life Pill.


    What they didn¡¯t know was that the God Piercing Nail Yang Chen took out was a damaged Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasure.


    When it came to the words ¡°Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasure,¡± even if it was damaged, it was still priceless.


    ¡°May I know the name of the Young Master?¡± Yu Min changed her address to ¡°Young Master¡± to show respect.


    ¡°Yang Chen.¡± Yang Chen replied directly.


    ¡°Young Master Yang Chen, follow me to the Pill Refining Room. I have already asked someone to gather the materials through sound transmission.¡± Yu Min said.


    Yang Chen looked calm and said lightly, ¡°Let¡¯s go, ladies.¡±


    At these words, Yu Min led the way, with Yang Chen following behind, heading to the Special Alchemy Room of Pill Heart Commerce.

 Chapter 566 - Chapter 566: Chapter 563: Dragon and Tiger Prolonging Life Pill_1

    Chapter 566: Chapter 563: Dragon and Tiger Prolonging Life Pill_1


    The reason it was called a Special Alchemy Room was because the Pill Heart Commerce heavily protected the interests of alchemists by completely sealing off the surrounding environment and setting up prohibitions and other things, making it extremely secretive. This was quite normal, as the Pill Heart Commerce dealt with countless alchemists every day who all had various quirky temperaments. They relied on these alchemists for business and naturally had to be very attentive to their needs.


    Yang Chen has now followed Yu Min to an alchemy room of a relatively high grade since he was going to refine a sixth-grade elixir. The Pill Heart Commerce also hoped that the chance of successfully creating the pill would be high, which would benefit them as well.


    ¡°Young Master Yang Chen, this is your alchemy room up ahead. You may familiarize yourself with the environment first, and the materials will be delivered to you shortly!¡± Yu Min arranged.


    Yang Chen nodded and entered the alchemy room, taking a look around.


    ¡°Haha, I¡¯ve finished refining the fourth-grade Entering Clear Elixir, and now I¡¯m going to make a fortune.¡±


    ¡°Sigh, another failure. I¡¯ve lost my last collateral item.¡±


    The alchemists coming out of the surrounding alchemy rooms were either delighted or sad. Some had successfully refined elixirs and sold them to the Pill Heart Commerce, making a fortune, while others had lost everything they had. This was like a form of gambling.


    After all, many alchemy materials were extremely hard to come by, and even if you had Spirit Stones, you might not be able to gather enough. However, Pill Heart Commerce was an exception, as they had all sorts of elixir materials.


    ¡°Yu Min, what kind of elixir is the alchemist you¡¯re receiving this time going to refine?¡± A beautiful married woman who had a good relationship with Yu Min came over.


    Yu Min looked at the woman, who like her, was a guide in the Pill Heart Commerce, responsible for welcoming alchemists to refine pills, collecting collaterals, and overseeing the entire process. The profits they received largely depended on the results of the alchemists¡¯ refining. The better the results, the more these guides benefited.


    Simply put, it was a matter of luck.


    At this point, Yu Min didn¡¯t know whether to laugh or cry.


    How old was Yang Chen? He was going to refine a sixth-grade elixir?


    ¡°Sigh, I had bad luck today. I received three alchemists, and all of them overestimated their abilities. One even wanted to refine a fifth-grade high-level elixir, but in the end, they lost everything. In my opinion, although there are quite a few alchemy masters in Changning County, who among the real alchemy masters and geniuses would come to our Pill Heart Commerce?¡± The woman shook her head as she spoke. ¡°By the way, Yu Min, I saw you receiving a young man. What kind of elixir is he going to refine?¡±


    Yu Min, not knowing whether to laugh or cry, said, ¡°He¡¯s going to refine a sixth-grade elixir, the Dragon and Tiger Prolonging Life Pill!¡±


    ¡°What?¡± The woman beside her opened her mouth wide and laughed loudly. ¡°Is there something wrong with this kid¡¯s brain?¡±


    ¡°Shush!¡± Yu Min hurriedly stopped her.


    Although Yang Chen was poor, he was someone who had pulled out a damaged Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasure. She may be backed by the Pill Heart Commerce, but it was better to avoid provoking him if possible.


    This made Yu Min¡¯s friend immediately close her mouth.


    However, Yang Chen still heard it.


    At this moment, Yang Chen had walked out from the alchemy room and glanced at Yu Min and her friend, then said, ¡°It seems that the materials have arrived.¡±


    Only then did Yu Min come back to her senses and saw a maidservant running over with a storage bag, saying repeatedly, ¡°Older Sister Yu Min, the materials are all here, and I¡¯ve brought them to you.¡±


    Yu Min took the materials and quickly handed them over to Yang Chen, saying, ¡°Young Master Yang, I wish you success in refining the elixir!¡±


    ¡°Thank you for your good wishes, Older Sister.¡± Yang Chen dropped a sentence and entered the alchemy room.


    As Yang Chen entered the alchemy room and the soundproof prohibition activated, Yu Min¡¯s friend finally opened her mouth and said, ¡°I¡¯m really curious about who this young man is. I¡¯m going to put my reception on hold and see what he has up his sleeve. A sixth-grade Dragon and Tiger Prolonging Life Pill, he wants to refine that?¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re just here to watch him make a fool of himself,¡± Yu Min shook her head.


    Although she too wished that Yang Chen could refine the Dragon and Tiger Prolonging Life Pill, so she would benefit, she knew very well that this was an impossible task. How could Yang Chen refine such a pill at his young age?


    Not to mention the two maidservants Yang Chen brought along had no trust in him at all.


    Obviously, this whole idea of refining a sixth-grade elixir was just a joke to Yang Chen.


    Yang Chen could naturally see that both Yu Min and her friend had deep doubts about his ability to refine the elixir.


    However, that had nothing to do with him now.


    All he needed to do was refine the elixir!


    A successful elixir was more convincing than anything else.


    The alchemy room¡¯s ability to double the success rate of refining an elixir was indeed a nice environment.


    Yang Chen took the alchemy materials, placed them all into the pill furnace, and then began to refine the elixir with great familiarity.


    He had refined the Dragon and Tiger Prolonging Life Pill countless times in his previous life and had done so successfully for the Fishpeople Tribe in this life as well. He had plenty of experience.


    And like that, Yang Chen fully immersed himself in the alchemy process.


    Time flew by, and an hour had passed.


    Yu Min and her friend were still waiting outside, as were Fang Lan and Cui Ju. However, the four of them had no expectations for Yang Chen and didn¡¯t believe he could refine the Dragon and Tiger Prolonging Life Pill at all.


    Just then, a rich fragrance of pills emanated from the alchemy room.


    ¡°Huh, is that the fragrance of pills? There¡¯s a fragrance of pills coming out, who¡­ who¡¯s elixir is this?¡± Yu Min and her friend looked around.


    It took a while for Yu Min¡¯s friend to point towards Yang Chen¡¯s alchemy room with disbelief, ¡°Yu Min¡­ this scent seems to be coming from the alchemy room of the person you received.¡±


    Yu Min also realized this, looking at the alchemy room and seeing the door open.


    Immediately afterward, Yang Chen walked out of the alchemy room, accompanied by an even stronger pill fragrance coming out of the room.


    ¡°Young Master Yang, this¡­¡± Yu Min swallowed hard. Even though all the signs indicated that Yang Chen had successfully created a pill, and she would usually greet him with a smile, this time she didn¡¯t.


    Because she simply couldn¡¯t believe it.


    She couldn¡¯t believe that someone as young as Yang Chen could refine a Dragon and Tiger Prolonging Life Pill.


    Her friend beside her also had her mouth wide open, disbelief in her eyes, which mirrored Yu Min¡¯s. They both stared wide-eyed, hoping that Yang Chen would reveal the result.


    Fang Lan and Cui Ju were the same.


    Yang Chen saw the pairs of eyes all focused on him and knew it was time to announce the result, so he gently turned his wrist, and a shiny elixir appeared in the sight of Yu Min and her friend.


    Yu Min and her friend were experienced, and they could see very clearly.


    This was not just any elixir; this was the Dragon and Tiger Prolonging Life Pill!

 Chapter 567 - Chapter 567: Chapter 564: Shocking the Entire Scene_1

    Chapter 567: Chapter 564: Shocking the Entire Scene_1


    When Fang Lan and Cui Ju saw the Dragon and Tiger Prolonging Life Pill, their hearts were filled with disbelief, like a river flowing upstream. Yang Chen had actually refined a sixth-grade elixir. They began to feel some regret in their hearts.


    This was a sixth-grade elixir, and if they had established a good relationship with Yang Chen from the beginning, Yang Chen, as a sixth-grade alchemist, could have given them some elixirs as a reward, and they would have made a fortune. For martial artists like them with little prospects, the importance of elixirs was naturally self-evident.


    If they had elixirs, they would no longer need to rely on others¡¯ approval in their actions.


    With this thought in mind, how could they not regret it? They missed the best opportunity to get closer to Yang Chen.


    Yu Min¡¯s expression was even richer. When she saw the Dragon and Tiger Prolonging Life Pill, she immediately jumped out excitedly and looked at it. She said, ¡°Congratulations, Young Master Yang, on successfully refining the elixir. Our Pill Heart Commerce will definitely buy it at a high price.¡±


    ¡°Well, thank you. I wonder how many spirit stones I can make after the conversion?¡± Yang Chen asked.


    The materials were provided by the Pill Heart Commerce, and they must have calculated the spirit stones clearly. In addition to the cost of the pill furnace and other factors, he was now only curious about how much he could collect.


    Yu Min immediately calculated it and smiled, ¡°Young Master Yang, for one Dragon and Tiger Prolonging Life Pill, we can give you three million spirit stones after deducting the material cost!¡±


    ¡°Oh,¡± Yang Chen nodded his head.


    ¡°What do you think, Young Master Yang? Are you not satisfied?¡± Yu Min saw that there was no surprise in Yang Chen¡¯s expression, and she seemed surprised for a moment, thinking that her hospitality was inadequate and hurriedly showed her flattering smile.


    Joking aside, Yang Chen was her golden goose, and she couldn¡¯t afford to offend him.


    Yang Chen waved his hand: ¡°No, I just want to know, if I refine a second Dragon and Tiger Prolonging Life Pill, how will the second one be calculated?¡±


    Yu Min¡¯s eyes widened, ¡°Young Master Yang, did you also refine a second Dragon and Tiger Prolonging Life Pill?¡±


    Yang Chen cupped his hands, turned his palm, and immediately, the second Dragon and Tiger Prolonging Life Pill popped out of his hand.


    When Yu Min saw this second Dragon and Tiger Prolonging Life Pill, she felt a bit dizzy.


    Two of them!


    Yang Chen actually refined two Dragon and Tiger Prolonging Life Pills.


    Yu Min¡¯s friend was standing there, feeling incomparably envious of Yu Min. Her eyes were full of longing, and she cursed silently in her heart. How did she not encounter an alchemist like Yang Chen? With two consecutive Dragon and Tiger Prolonging Life Pills, they, as receptionists, wouldn¡¯t know how much they could earn from it.


    Yu Min was so scared that she might not have done a good job serving Yang Chen, so she quickly said, ¡°Young Master Yang, the thing is, for this chamber of commerce, if you can produce one elixir from one furnace, our store will consider buying it at the full price of the material, and for the second one, the price of the material will be pushed down by over fifty percent. If you sell your second elixir to our store, you can earn 3.5 million spirit stones!¡±


    Upon hearing Yu Min¡¯s explanation, Yang Chen nodded thoughtfully and then said, ¡°In that case, the second Dragon and Tiger Prolonging Life Pill is also yours.¡±


    ¡°Thank you so much!¡± Yu Min¡¯s eyes were filled with joy.


    Yang Chen looked at Yu Min¡¯s happiness and felt very calm in his heart.


    He only sold two Dragon and Tiger Prolonging Life Pills after all.


    How could Yu Min know that the normal number of Dragon and Tiger Prolonging Life Pills he could refine from one batch of materials was far more than two? However, he still needed the remaining ones, and if he really took them out, he probably wouldn¡¯t be at peace.


    Even so, it was shocking enough for Yu Min¡¯s heart to beat wildly. How old was Yang Chen? At such a young age, he had actually refined a sixth-grade elixir! Moreover, he did so in one breath for two elixirs. This meant that Yang Chen¡¯s limit might not be as simple as being a sixth-grade alchemist.


    Yu Min was also smart. At this moment, she said, ¡°Young Master Yang, I¡¯ll go and get the spirit stones for you right now.¡±


    ¡°There¡¯s no need for that!¡± Yang Chen said.


    ¡°Young Master Yang, what do you mean?¡± Yu Min was puzzled.


    ¡°I¡¯m in urgent need of spirit stones right now, and the profit from this furnace of Dragon and Tiger Prolonging Life Pills is not enough to support the amount of spirit stones I need right now. So I¡¯d like to refine a few more furnaces, and as for the spirit stones, I¡¯ll calculate it all together after I¡¯ve finished refining,¡± said Yang Chen.


    Upon hearing this, Yu Min, Fang Lan, and Cui Ju couldn¡¯t help but swallow hard.


    Would they refine a few more furnaces?


    Yu Min was certainly happy, her eyes were almost glowing, and she said, ¡°Young Master Yang, we are of course welcome to refining more furnaces at our store. However, I have to report this matter to my superiors. Please wait a little while longer, Young Master Yang!¡±


    ¡°Well¡­ alright.¡± Yang Chen was somewhat helpless.


    He originally thought he hadn¡¯t revealed much about his abilities, but he still scared the Pill Heart Commerce.


    Since it had come to this, he could only wait here.


    Yu Min was indeed flustered, and as she said, this was not something she could decide on.


    She ran all the way to the backyard, and when she saw a gorgeously dressed woman, she whispered gently, ¡°Elder Wen!¡±


    ¡°Yu Min, you¡¯re usually very calm, what¡¯s happened today, that you¡¯re so flustered?¡± The woman called Elder Wen raised her willow brows and asked curiously.


    Yu Min didn¡¯t dare to be vague and hurriedly told Yang Chen¡¯s story.


    Hearing about Yang Chen, Elder Wen was suddenly startled, ¡°What? Really? Yu Min, are you sure?¡±


    ¡°Absolutely, Elder Wen, look, these are the two Dragon and Tiger Prolonging Life Pills!¡± Yu Min quickly took out the elixirs.


    ¡°This is indeed the Dragon and Tiger Prolonging Life Pill. Yu Min, are you sure that this person called Yang Chen is not an old fellow in disguise, but actually young?¡± Elder Wen asked.


    ¡°Elder Wen, you can rest assured, Yu Min has some experience in recognizing people. There is no trace of vicissitudes or years in his eyes, and his soul and physique are also young,¡± Elder Wen said.


    Elder Wen listened to her words, hesitated for a moment with her hands behind her back, and soon she said, ¡°With such a brilliant alchemy technique at such a young age, I must personally attend to this alchemy genius named Yang Chen. Yu Min, take a break. You¡¯ve done a great job in finding Yang Chen, and the chamber of commerce will definitely remember it.¡±


    Upon hearing these words, Yu Min immediately felt elated and was proud of her judgment and choice.


    If she had only gone for the benefits that Yang Chen¡¯s refining of the Dragon and Tiger Prolonging Life Pill could bring, she would have only made a short-term fortune. Reporting this matter to the high-level would be much more beneficial to her.


    Thinking about it, Yu Min certainly knew what to say next and said, ¡°It¡¯s all thanks to Elder Wen¡¯s teachings!¡±


    ¡­


    The explosion will take place around the 14th.

 Chapter 568 - Chapter 568: Chapter 565: Continuous Success in Pill Formation_1

    Chapter 568: Chapter 565: Continuous Success in Pill Formation_1


    Yang Chen waited outside the Pill Refining Room, and because of the previous incident with the Dragon and Tiger Prolonging Life Pills, many alchemists tried to strike up a conversation with him, including Yu Min¡¯s friend. It seemed that everyone wanted to get to know him.


    This made Yang Chen feel slightly embarrassed, and just when he didn¡¯t know what to do, Yu Min¡¯s friend exclaimed, ¡°Elder Wen!¡±


    The newcomer was none other than Elder Wen. She greeted Yang Chen with a friendly smile, ¡°May I know if this is Young Master Yang?¡±


    ¡°Junior Yang Chen, greetings to Senior Wen.¡± Seeing the woman¡¯s cultivation level, Yang Chen quickly greeted her.


    Not surprisingly, this woman was at least a master in the True Martial Realm with seven or eight layers, not to be underestimated.


    Wen Piaoxue waved her sleeve gracefully, ¡°Fellow alchemists, Yang Chen still has business with our Chamber of Commerce. Please, make way.¡±


    Although these alchemists wanted to befriend Yang Chen, seeing Wen Piaoxue saying so, they naturally didn¡¯t say anything else and left.


    Wen Piaoxue looked at Yang Chen with a soft and approachable tone, ¡°Young Master Yang, from now on, I will personally attend to you. Yu Min told me that you are in urgent need of spirit stones recently?¡±


    Yang Chen replied truthfully, ¡°Senior Wen is right, I¡¯ve been in need of spirit stones lately.¡±


    ¡°In that case, our Chamber just had a pleasant transaction with Young Master Yang and we have seen his character. If Young Master Yang needs spirit stones, I can, on my authority, lend some to him,¡± Wen Piaoxue said with a bright smile, showing her talent in winning people¡¯s hearts.


    Yang Chen, of course, understood Wen Piaoxue¡¯s intention to win him over.


    A pill refiner like him who could refine Dragon and Tiger Prolonging Life Pills at will, would he really be afraid of not being able to pay back his debts?


    If he agreed to Wen Piaoxue¡¯s proposal, he would owe Pill Heart Commerce a favor.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t like owing people anything. Listening to Wen Piaoxue, he directly replied, ¡°Senior Wen, although I am in urgent need of spirit stones, it¡¯s not that desperate. Now that my pill-refining skills are in high demand, I can refine more Dragon and Tiger Prolonging Life Pills. So, I will just accept your kind intentions.¡±


    Seeing that Yang Chen had not agreed to her proposition, Wen Piaoxue knew she couldn¡¯t rush things.


    Moreover, she wanted to see if Yang Chen¡¯s abilities were just a fluke or if he was truly skilled.


    If Yang Chen¡¯s second batch of pills was still as good as the first, she would have to win him over.


    With this thought, Wen Piaoxue directly instructed Yu Min¡¯s friend, ¡°Caiyue, go fetch the materials for the Dragon and Tiger Prolonging Life Pills, and return Young Master Yang¡¯s collateral as well.¡±


    ¡°Senior Wen, what are you¡­¡± Yang Chen looked puzzled.


    ¡°Young Master Yang, since you¡¯ve already refined a batch of Dragon and Tiger Prolonging Life Pills, there¡¯s no need for the collateral in the second batch,¡± Wen Piaoxue explained.


    Yang Chen was stunned, ¡°Senior, aren¡¯t you afraid that I might destroy the furnace?¡±


    ¡°Then let¡¯s just assume that our Chamber has bad luck,¡± said Wen Piaoxue, unfazed.


    This made Yang Chen laugh.


    Not to mention anything else, Wen Piaoxue¡¯s courage and attitude spoke for the prospect of Pill Heart Commerce.


    His expectations for Pill Heart Commerce grew higher, and at the same time, he respected Wen Piaoxue even more.


    As Wen Piaoxue said, when Caiyue returned, she brought the God Piercing Nail and sufficient materials for three Dragon and Tiger Prolonging Life Pills.


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but smile.


    It must have been Wen Piaoxue who sent a sound transmission to Caiyue just now, otherwise, how could Caiyue have brought out materials for three Dragon and Tiger Prolonging Life Pills at once? Clearly, she wanted him to refine three more regardless of how many spirit stones he needed.


    Did Wen Piaoxue have such faith in him?


    Thinking about it, Yang Chen confidently smiled, ¡°Senior Wen, I¡¯ll go refine the pills now.¡±


    ¡°Wishing Young Master Yang success in advance,¡± Wen Piaoxue said with a salute.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t bother with pleasantries and headed straight into the Pill Refining Room.


    When seeing Yang Chen entering the Pill Refining Room, Caiyue couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Elder Wen, you instructed me to give Yang Chen materials for three elixirs at once¡­ What if he was just lucky before?¡±


    ¡°For alchemists of Tier 3 or Tier 4, luck might be a factor, but for a master of Grade 6, could there really be such a thing as luck? Besides, our Chamber can afford the cost of three Dragon and Tiger Prolonging Life Pills,¡± Wen Piaoxue said, ¡°I want Yang Chen to see our Chamber¡¯s generosity and leave a good impression on him. Considering this, the cost of the elixir ingredients is well worth it.¡±


    Upon hearing Wen Piaoxue¡¯s explanation, Caiyue suddenly understood and said, ¡°Elder Wen, you are truly farsighted.¡±


    Refining pills in the Pill Refining Room was a breeze for Yang Chen with his pill-refining skills, especially the Dragon and Tiger Prolonging Life Pills.


    ¡°First furnace, success!¡± Yang Chen exclaimed, smiling.


    Looking at the batch of Dragon and Tiger Prolonging Life Pills, Yang Chen remarked, ¡°The facilities here are indeed better. There¡¯s no such place like this in North Mountain County for alchemists to refine pills with plentiful materials. This Changning County has given me another place to refine pills!¡±


    Alchemists never lacked spirit stones.


    A sixth-grade elixir could be sold for a sky-high price in the outside world.


    ¡°Pill Heart Commerce really knows how to do business. Since that¡¯s the case, let¡¯s give them a bargain this time. With three furnaces of pills, Pill Heart Commerce, you have met me, Yang Chen. If it were someone else, I wouldn¡¯t guarantee the success of every furnace,¡± Yang Chen said, his smile exuding confidence.


    Three hours later.


    Yang Chen opened the Pill Refining Room, and the fragrance of pills flowed out, reaching Wen Piaoxue¡¯s nose.


    Wen Piaoxue¡¯s nose was sensitive, and as soon as she smelled the pill fragrance, her eyes lit up as her gaze fixed upon Yang Chen leaving the Pill Refining Room.


    ¡°Senior Wen.¡± Yang Chen bowed.


    ¡°Young Master Yang, it seems that the pills are successful?¡± Wen Piaoxue asked with a smile.


    ¡°Fortunately, I didn¡¯t fail!¡± Yang Chen flipped his hand, revealing six Dragon and Tiger Prolonging Life Pills.


    When the six Dragon and Tiger Prolonging Life Pills appeared, Wen Piaoxue was momentarily stunned despite having prepared herself for the sight. However, due to her status, she quickly recovered.


    However, the others couldn¡¯t handle it.


    Especially Fang Lan and Cui Ju, who were at a loss for words when they saw the six Dragon and Tiger Prolonging Life Pills.


    Now, they were filled with regrets.


    A sixth-grade alchemist!


    They had dared to speak rudely and attempted to harm a sixth-grade alchemist!


    If they had befriended him instead of belittling Yang Chen back then, Yang Chen might have given them some pills and they could have benefitted immensely. With the help of a sixth-grade alchemist, they might even be able to escape their slave status.


    However, unfortunately, it was too late for regrets now!

 Chapter 569 - Chapter 569: Chapter 566: Do You Have 20 Million?_1

    Chapter 569: Chapter 566: Do You Have 20 Million?_1


    When Wen Piaoxue recovered from her astonishment, her eyes were filled with heat as she looked at Yang Chen. She was very clear about the importance of such a talent. She didn¡¯t know where Yang Chen came from, but she knew that such a genius had to be won over.


    How old was Yang Chen?


    The potential in alchemy and the wide possibilities for him were still abundant. After some nurturing from their side, having such an alchemist in the Pill Heart Commerce would bring in more Spirit Stones, wouldn¡¯t it?


    With this in mind, Wen Piaoxue didn¡¯t care about her dignity and face anymore. She had clearly seen Yang Chen¡¯s alchemy level and beckoned directly: ¡°Caiyue, get some Spirit Stones for Young Master Yang!¡±


    As she said this, she conveyed the amount to Caiyue through a sound transmission.


    Caiyue didn¡¯t dare to be careless and quickly prepared the Spirit Stones.


    Yang Chen handed over the six Dragon and Tiger Prolonging Life Pills to Wen Piaoxue, waiting for the Spirit Stones to be handed over.


    Soon, Caiyue returned, and Wen Piaoxue handed the Spirit Stones to Yang Chen without saying a word.


    Yang Chen was shocked at the amount of Spirit Stones he received.


    Because there were a full forty million Spirit Stones in the Storage Bag.


    With the Dragon and Tiger Prolonging Life Pills he had refined, deducting the cost and so on, at most he would get thirty million Spirit Stones. Yet, Wen Piaoxue didn¡¯t hesitate to give him forty million, as if sprinkling water, not caring about the few million Spirit Stones, showing no emotional fluctuations.


    How could Yang Chen not understand Wen Piaoxue¡¯s intentions?


    It was clear that she wanted to win him over.


    However, Yang Chen had no intention of agreeing. Coughing, he said, ¡°Senior Wen, these forty million Spirit Stones are a bit too much.¡±


    ¡°No, Young Master Yang, your talent is worth these forty million Spirit Stones.¡± Wen Piaoxue smiled slightly. The smile was full of kindness and warmth, and it would have been enough to win over anyone else.


    Yang Chen replied calmly, ¡°Senior Wen, you must be joking. No one can receive rewards without contributing. I should only get what I deserve. As for the excess¡­¡±


    Seeing Yang Chen like this, Wen Piaoxue was slightly startled, never expecting Yang Chen to be so honest.


    This made Wen Piaoxue¡¯s tone more serious as she went straight to the point, ¡°To be honest with you, Young Master Yang, with your talent, I want to invite you on behalf of the Pill Heart Commerce to develop in our company. It is undoubtedly the right choice for you, with your alchemy talent, to develop in our Pill Heart Commerce.¡±


    ¡°Indeed, Young Master Yang, our Pill Heart Commerce is one of the largest elixir trading companies in Changning County. This is just one of our branches.¡± Caiyue chimed in.


    Yang Chen was not surprised by their words.


    It was all within his expectations.


    However, he had no intention of agreeing.


    After some thought, Yang Chen said, ¡°Senior Wen, it¡¯s not that I don¡¯t want to accept your kindness, but I am an outsider in town. I have to attend the Black Dragon Sect banquet and then go back. I won¡¯t be able to stay in Changning County for long. I hope you can understand.¡±


    ¡°If that¡¯s the case, let¡¯s discuss it later. Young Master Yang, please visit our company more often, and if you need Spirit Stones, don¡¯t forget the Pill Heart Commerce.¡± Wen Piaoxue said gently.


    Hearing this, Yang Chen felt a little embarrassed and took out the Spirit Stones from the Storage Bag, ¡°Senior Wen, I won¡¯t take the extra Spirit Stones.¡±


    ¡°Young Master Yang, you must be joking. It¡¯s what you deserve. You have refined so many Dragon and Tiger Prolonging Life Pills for our company. We naturally need to give you more for the profits alone.¡± Wen Piaoxue said.


    Yang Chen felt awkward and said, ¡°In that case, thank you, Senior Wen. Well, Fang Lan, Cui Ju, let¡¯s go.¡±


    As Yang Chen left, Caiyue couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°Elder Wen, should we let Yang Chen go? Shouldn¡¯t we try to keep him here?¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen has no intention of agreeing. If we want to win him over, we must start from the basics. Caiyue, investigate Yang Chen¡¯s background. Such a talented alchemist must not be missed. We must spare no effort.¡± Wen Piaoxue said with a solemn expression.


    Hearing that, Caiyue didn¡¯t dare to delay and hurriedly went to investigate.


    At the same time, Yang Chen left the Pill Heart Commerce with Fang Lan and Cui Ju.


    Their attitude towards Yang Chen had changed a lot as they left.


    It was like night and day.


    Yang Chen seemed oblivious to this. After all, what did Fang Lan and Cui Ju¡¯s change of attitude towards him have to do with him?


    Now that he had made enough Spirit Stones, Yang Chen headed straight back to the original Candlefire Commerce Association!


    When he returned, it was still the same shopkeeper.


    When the shopkeeper saw that it was Yang Chen, his expression turned unhappy: ¡°Kid, it¡¯s you again?¡±


    Yang Chen spoke slowly, ¡°Shopkeeper, the same materials as before. This time, I¡¯ve brought enough Spirit Stones. I hope you can give me the materials I need.¡±


    ¡°Kid, watch your mouth! Our Candlefire Commerce Association is not a place you can mess with. If you don¡¯t have Spirit Stones, get the hell out of here!¡± The shopkeeper directly scolded Yang Chen. He had seen a lot of people like this with no Spirit Stones trying to pretend.


    Yang Chen felt a little embarrassed seeing the shopkeeper still looking down on him.


    However, he did need these materials, and he was put in a difficult position at the moment.


    Just as he was in this dilemma, an aged voice suddenly rang out from within the commerce association: ¡°Luo Shopkeeper, what¡¯s going on?¡±


    Startled, the shopkeeper responded, ¡°Elder Han!¡±


    Immediately after, an old man walked out from the interior of the commerce association. He was dressed in plain clothes and seemed to have heard the commotion outside. Frowning, he asked, ¡°Luo Shopkeeper, what¡¯s with all the fuss?¡±


    Luo Shopkeeper looked at the elder with a fawning smile, ¡°Elder Han, this kid wants to buy materials, but he doesn¡¯t have any Spirit Stones. He¡¯s not here for the first time. The first time I ignored him, but I never thought he¡¯d dare to come again.¡±


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t bother explaining himself.


    In fact, the more some things are explained, the more unclear they become.


    Therefore, he stood with his hands behind his back, watching Elder Han while sizing him up.


    Elder Han had a high level of martial arts cultivation, similar to Wen Piaoxue, and a master¡¯s demeanor. He was clearly a real decision-maker in the commerce association.


    Elder Han didn¡¯t rush to make any judgment but just glanced at Luo Shopkeeper and said, ¡°What materials does this young friend need? Let me see!¡±


    Luo Shopkeeper quickly took out the materials that Yang Chen needed.


    Upon seeing them, Elder Han slowly said, ¡°Young friend, these materials are worth a full twenty million Spirit Stones. Such a sum, even those in the True Martial Realm would not dare to claim they have. If you want to buy, you should weigh yourself first and not babble nonsense.¡±

 Chapter 570 - Chapter 570: Chapter 567: Unexpected Change Again_1

    Chapter 570: Chapter 567: Unexpected Change Again_1


    ¡°Senior, you must be joking, I wouldn¡¯t dare to lie in front of you.¡± After saying this, Yang Chen immediately took out the storage bag: ¡°Senior, please take a look, all the spirit stones are in there!¡±


    Putting other things aside, although Elder Han didn¡¯t really believe he could come up with that many spirit stones, at least the young man¡¯s words were not offensive. Unlike Shopkeeper Luo, who not only looked down on people with his dog eyes but also spoke with abusive language.


    As the saying goes, a leopard can¡¯t change its spots. Seeing Yang Chen take out the storage bag, Luo Shopkeeper didn¡¯t forget to yell: ¡°You little brat, still daring to lie even when facing death! Elder Han, this punk doesn¡¯t know how high the sky is or how thick the earth is. He needs a lesson. Does he think 20 million spirit stones are just garbage on the ground?¡±


    Elder Han didn¡¯t reply at first, but when he took the storage bag and carefully looked inside, he was startled and immediately shouted: ¡°Shut your mouth!¡±


    ¡°Elder Han, what¡¯s going on?¡± Luo Shopkeeper hadn¡¯t caught on yet.


    Elder Han spread the storage bag open and said, ¡°Hmph, 20 million, not a single one missing. Shopkeeper Luo, this is what you call no spirit stones? This is what you say our young friend can¡¯t come up with?¡±


    Luo Shopkeeper couldn¡¯t believe it for a while, but when he took a closer look at the storage bag, he found that it clearly contained 20 million spirit stones, not a single one missing. He couldn¡¯t figure it out and looked at Yang Chen, shouting, ¡°That¡¯s not right, Elder Han, listen to me explain, just yesterday, I saw him unable to come up with spirit stones.¡±


    Yang Chen slowly said, ¡°Senior, indeed, I couldn¡¯t come up with that many spirit stones yesterday because I didn¡¯t expect the price of these materials. I think it¡¯s very normal. Before the materials were purchased, no one could confirm their price, so I went home to ask my family. But who would have thought that this Luo Shopkeeper would look down on me so much? When I came for the second time, he tried to shut me out.¡±


    At Yang Chen¡¯s words, Luo Shopkeeper panicked.


    ¡°Luo Shopkeeper, is this true?¡± Elder Han asked in a low voice.


    Luo Shopkeeper wanted to deny it, but what Yang Chen had said was true. How could he refute it? In his heart, he wanted to use sophistry, but it required time to come up with one.


    Elder Han was a shrewd man, and seeing Elder Luo hesitate, he bellowed, ¡°Very well, Luo Shopkeeper, I chose you to be the shopkeeper because you have a clear sense of right and wrong. But instead, you look down on people with such dog eyes. It seems your time as shopkeeper is up.¡±


    ¡°Elder Han, listen to my explanation, please listen to my explanation!¡± Luo Shopkeeper was completely panicked.


    Those who went home to get spirit stones were usually wealthy young masters and ladies, and he had seen them all. Where did Yang Chen come from?


    He never expected that a moment of fun would get him in such big trouble.


    Elder Han snorted coldly, ¡°You can take off your shopkeeper¡¯s badge tomorrow, and I will have someone else replace you. Alright, I don¡¯t have time to talk about you right now. Young friend, may I know your name?¡±


    ¡°My surname is Yang, Yang Chen.¡± Yang Chen said.


    ¡°Yang Chen?¡± Elder Han couldn¡¯t help but be surprised, not knowing where this family had come from.


    However, with the ability to take out 20 million spirit stones, such a large amount, Elder Han did not underestimate it. He thought it might be due to the recent banquet held by the Black Dragon Sect, attended by the main city forces.


    This made his expression serious, and he ordered his subordinates to fetch the materials. In about a cup of tea¡¯s time, the materials were almost ready, and Elder Han said, ¡°Friend Yang Chen, please check if the materials are complete.¡±


    ¡°Senior, the materials are all there, but what about this extra part¡­¡± Yang Chen was puzzled.


    Elder Han slowly said, ¡°Friend Yang Chen, our Candlefire Commerce Association deals fairly and justly. You were looked down upon in our association, and this is our compensation to you. I hope that the next time you need materials, you can still come to our association.¡±


    No one would turn down money.


    If Yang Chen had no capital, then Elder Han wouldn¡¯t be so polite to Yang Chen, let alone apologize for the mistake made by Shopkeeper Luo.


    However, this Yang Chen was obviously a gold master. With 20 million spirit stones, Elder Han was naturally polite to him.


    This made Yang Chen feel a bit better about the Candlefire Commerce Association and said, ¡°With Senior¡¯s magnanimity, if I need materials in the future, I will definitely come to the Candlefire Commerce Association first.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s great. Young friend, take care!¡± Elder Han sent him off graciously.


    After leaving the Candlefire Commerce Association and obtaining the necessary materials, Yang Chen was satisfied. These materials were all for his body cultivation, and the level of Tai Chu Divine Body he could reach was greatly dependent on these precious materials.


    However, there was no hurry now. After leaving the commerce association, Yang Chen went to the gathering place agreed upon with the top geniuses of Beishan Main City.


    When he arrived, many disciples had already returned. Seeing Yang Chen, they greeted him politely: ¡°Junior Brother Yang Chen!¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen!¡±


    Yang Chen also responded with courtesy.


    As time went by, the agreed-upon deadline soon arrived. Most of the disciples from Beishan Main City had returned.


    But as Yang Chen looked around, he quickly noticed that four or five disciples hadn¡¯t come back, and his expression changed as he said, ¡°Brother Cao, Senior Brother Shao Ming and a few disciples seem to be missing.¡±


    ¡°Yes, these disciples went with Shao Ming. Why haven¡¯t they returned yet?¡± Cao Jinshuo couldn¡¯t help but wonder.


    They had thought there was nothing to worry about and waited for a while.


    But after waiting for about two hours, there was still no sign of Shao Ming and the others.


    ¡°This is strange. Shao Ming has always been punctual. How could he be so slow? By rights, they should be back after a round.¡± Cao Jinshuo was baffled.


    Yang Chen was also puzzled in his heart.


    Just as they were deep in thought, suddenly, a disheveled disciple ran back with dust all over his face and a tattered body. Stumbling, he shouted, ¡°Something terrible has happened, Senior Brother Cao, Junior Brother Yang Chen, something terrible!¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Cao Jinshuo frowned deeply. As one of the Origin Martial Realm disciples of Beishan Main City, it was his responsibility to take charge in the absence of the elders.


    The disciple said nervously, ¡°Senior Brother Shao Ming ran into trouble while shopping in the main city. He met the geniuses from Huangsha City and Sun Star City!¡±


    ¡°How did you guys come into conflict with them?¡± Cao Jinshuo paled.


    After the last conflict with Zhang Youcai, he realized his shortcomings and the gap between Beishan Main City and other forces. Hearing about Huangsha City and Sun Star City, Cao Jinshuo¡¯s expression changed drastically.


    ¡°Those geniuses from the two forces provoked us as soon as they saw our Beishan Main City geniuses. We don¡¯t know why, but who can stand such provocation? Senior Brother Shao Ming couldn¡¯t take it anymore and took action.¡± The disciple reporting the news gritted his teeth.

 Chapter 571 - Chapter 571: Chapter 568: Trouble in Beishan Main City_1

    Chapter 571: Chapter 568: Trouble in Beishan Main City_1


    ¡°As a result, that genius from Huangsha City made his move, shockingly displaying the strength of the Yuanwu Realm Fourth Layer. Senior Brother Shao Ming and several other brothers were no match for him. I managed to escape back in time when I found out something was wrong, avoiding disaster.¡± The disciple wiped the sweat from his forehead, fear and panic evident in his eyes.


    Upon hearing this, Yang Chen and Cao Jinshuo exchanged glances, basically understanding the situation.


    Huangsha City and Sun Star City.


    Cao Jinshuo said angrily, ¡°What can we do about this? What¡¯s going on with Huangsha City and Sun Star City now?¡±


    ¡°They said that if our senior brothers go over and please them, only then will they release the others.¡±


    Anger rose on Cao Jinshuo¡¯s face: ¡°This is just them deliberately causing trouble for our Beishan Main City! Satisfy them? Heaven knows what will make them satisfied.¡±


    ¡°Brother Cao, there¡¯s no time to think about all that now. It¡¯s clear that Huangsha City wants to cause trouble for Beishan Main City. Since that¡¯s the case, let¡¯s go and see for ourselves.¡± Yang Chen folded his hands behind his back, seeing Beishan Main City in this situation, he couldn¡¯t just completely ignore it.


    Since he had followed them here, he should lend a hand when Beishan Main City was in trouble.


    Although Cao Jinshuo was a little scared in his heart, he had no other choice at this point. He could only nod heavily and say, ¡°Alright, Junior Brother Yang Chen, let¡¯s go and have a look.¡±


    Thus, the members of Beishan Main City, led by the disciple in front, headed straight to the scene of the incident.


    When they arrived, there were quite a few onlookers. The disciples of Beishan Main City could see Shao Ming and the others lying on the ground, beaten and battered, all their True Qi gone, and they didn¡¯t even have the strength to stand up.


    Such humiliation made Shao Ming gnash his teeth and his eyes filled with rage. Cao Jinshuo¡¯s eyes also widened in shock: ¡°Junior Brother Shao Ming!¡±


    As a member of Beishan Main City, he naturally cared about the dignity of Beishan Main City. Seeing his fellow brothers being beaten like this, Cao Jinshuo felt deeply humiliated, even though it wasn¡¯t happening to him.


    ¡°Oh, have the people from Beishan Main City arrived?¡±


    Suddenly, several mocking voices sounded.


    Looking in the direction of those voices, the people of Beishan Main City could see two opposing forces in the crowd. Just by looking at their clothes, it was easy to tell that one side was from Huangsha City, while the other side was from Sun Star City.


    ¡°Huh? Is that Yuan San?¡± When Yang Chen looked at the forces of Sun Star City, he spotted Yuan San among the group of talented youths: ¡°Isn¡¯t Yuan San an elder? Shouldn¡¯t he be attending the Conference Hall? Why is he here? Could it be that the conference had ended?¡±


    As Yang Chen pondered, Yuan San from Sun Star City also saw Yang Chen.


    When Yuan San saw Yang Chen, his expression turned cold.


    Naturally, Yang Chen didn¡¯t have a good impression of Yuan San either. He still remembered clearly how Yuan San had set things in motion last time, using the Black Scorpion Envoy to try to get him killed.


    Thinking of this, Yang Chen glanced at Yuan San with a gloomy look and stopped talking.


    Yuan San¡¯s eyes darted around, and no one knew exactly what he was thinking. Judging from his expression, however, he clearly harbored ill intentions.


    At this moment, Cao Jinshuo looked at the miserable state of Shao Ming and the others and roared angrily, ¡°Huangsha City, Sun Star City, what do you mean by this? Our Beishan Main City has no grievance or enmity with you!¡±


    ¡°These must be the disciples from Beishan Main City.¡±


    ¡°They were beaten so badly.¡±


    ¡°Hey, the disciples from Beishan County have always been known for their weakness; it¡¯s quite normal for them to be beaten so badly!¡±


    ¡°I guess Beishan Main City will still be at the bottom of the rankings in this event!¡±


    As the surrounding discussion continued, Cao Jinshuo¡¯s anger was further fueled.


    From Huangsha City, a young man in golden armor stepped out leisurely. He stroked his chin: ¡°You¡¯re from Beishan Main City? Hehe, you said I¡¯m bullying people too much? That¡¯s not the case. It was this little guy named Shao Ming who challenged me first. Now that he¡¯s lost, he deserves some punishment. After all, I, Mo Wenlong, am the second-ranked genius of Huangsha City. If any random trash can challenge me, I¡¯ll be busy to death every day, right?¡±


    ¡°You!¡± Shao Ming and his senior brothers next to him were furious, but they didn¡¯t know how to articulate their anger.


    It was true what Mo Wenlong said; Shao Ming was the one who initiated the challenge.


    However, it was Huangsha City and Sun Star City who provoked them first. Out of anger and desperation, Shao Ming challenged Mo Wenlong, eventually suffering a terrible defeat.


    Cao Jinshuo clenched his teeth. Although he was angry, he still said, ¡°Just tell us what you want to do.¡±


    ¡°Haha, straightforward.¡± Mo Wenlong yawned, ¡°I won¡¯t bully you either. You guys from Beishan Main City want to challenge me, right? Fine, I, Mo Wenlong, am here today. As long as anyone from Beishan Main City can defeat me, I¡¯ll let these people go. If not, just lie down here obediently and act like the trash you are. Ahahaha!¡±


    Mo Wenlong¡¯s words were full of confidence as he planned to challenge all the talents of Beishan Main City.


    This was a humiliation.


    The talents of Beishan Main City began to shout one after another.


    ¡°Who¡¯s afraid of whom? I¡¯ll challenge you.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll challenge you!¡±


    Seeing the disciples so impulsive, Cao Jinshuo, being one of the young representatives of Beishan Main City, quickly waved his hand: ¡°Don¡¯t be impulsive! I¡¯ll go myself.¡±


    Although he knew that the chances of winning were slim, Cao Jinshuo understood that he had to take action because he was a representative of Beishan Main City. As for Yang Chen, although he hoped that Yang Chen would make a move, Yang Chen was not from Beishan Main City. How could he represent them?


    With this in mind, Cao Jinshuo gritted his teeth and bravely stepped forward.


    Mo Wenlong laughed loudly: ¡°Good, a real man, but a trash like you is better off living on your knees. I don¡¯t like you standing. Well, I won¡¯t waste any more words. You go first!¡±


    Full of rage, Cao Jinshuo roared and charged forward, heading straight for Mo Wenlong.


    Watching this scene, Yang Chen was somewhat worried. What were the chances of Cao Jinshuo winning against Mo Wenlong? Practically none. While he wanted to help Cao Jinshuo, just as Cao Jinshuo had thought, he wasn¡¯t from Beishan Main City. He could make a move, but what if the others didn¡¯t let the hostages go?


    ¡°Ah!¡±


    Just as Yang Chen was thinking, Cao Jinshuo¡¯s body suddenly went flying backward before crashing heavily to the ground, spitting out a mouthful of blood.

 Chapter 572 - Chapter 572: Chapter 569: Yang Chen Takes Action!_1

    Chapter 572: Chapter 569: Yang Chen Takes Action!_1


    ¡°Senior Brother Cao!¡±


    ¡°Senior Brother Cao, how are you?¡±


    ¡°Senior Brother Cao!¡±


    These disciples from Beishan Main City watched as Cao Jinshuo was sent flying back, blood spurting from his mouth. They hurriedly stepped forward to help him up. As they looked at Mo Wenlong¡¯s expression, more fear surfaced in their eyes. Mo Wenlong was so powerful that he defeated their senior brother with just one move!


    At this moment, Mo Wenlong effortlessly defeated Cao Jinshuo, sneering lazily: ¡°Truly a waste. He barely entered the Origin Martial Realm First Layer, and his cultivation level isn¡¯t even respectable, not to mention his unstable foundation. Tsk, he¡¯s even worse than that Shao Ming, unable to even scratch an itch for this Young Master.¡±


    ¡°Senior Brother Mo is indeed amazing.¡±


    ¡°Senior Brother Mo Wenlong is truly powerful!¡±


    ¡°You dare to insult Senior Brother Cao, I¡¯ll fight you to the end!¡±


    Immediately after, another disciple stood up, ready to fight Mo Wenlong to the death.


    But it was clear that he was no match for Mo Wenlong. Mo Wenlong broke through his defense with just one move, causing him to cough up blood.


    ¡°Hmph, this one is even worse, only in the Spirit Martial Realm. Simply embarrassing. Are there really just a bunch of trash from Beishan Main City? Can¡¯t someone even worth warming up against show up? How disgraceful¡± Mo Wenlong said discontentedly.


    Hearing this, Yuan San from Sun Star City chuckled: ¡°Nephew Mo, don¡¯t be emotional or impatient. Beishan Main City may not have any geniuses, but there is one person who is not from Beishan Main City and was most likely invited by them. However, this kid¡¯s abilities and strength are quite extraordinary. I feel that, for you, Nephew Mo, it won¡¯t be an easy task to deal with him.¡±


    ¡°Oh? Who is it?¡± Mo Wenlong became curious.


    Originally, he didn¡¯t care much, but after hearing Yuan San say that it might be troublesome for him to deal with this person, he couldn¡¯t help but feel some disbelief.


    Yuan San quickly pointed towards Yang Chen: ¡°It¡¯s this kid!¡±


    Yang Chen¡¯s expression was solemn, and upon hearing Yuan San¡¯s words, he felt a mix of anger and amusement.


    What a guy, this Yuan San. He really knew how to cause trouble for him. But since the trouble was coming his way, he didn¡¯t mind meeting it head-on.


    ¡°Him?¡± Mo Wenlong looked at the unassuming Yang Chen and immediately sneered.


    At that moment, Yang Chen stepped forward and calmly said, ¡°Indeed, it¡¯s me. Brother Mo, and everyone from Huangsha City, there has never been any grievance between Beishan Main City and Huangsha City. How about we consider today¡¯s events as water under the bridge? After all, the matter has already happened, and Brother Mo has vented his anger. Why not let the people go?¡±


    Yang Chen spoke courteously, and as the saying goes, you don¡¯t hit someone who is smiling at you. But who knew that Mo Wenlong didn¡¯t care about this at all.


    He laughed arrogantly: ¡°Settle our differences? Kid, where did you come from? Do you even have the qualifications to say that?¡±


    ¡°Does Brother Mo not think that his actions are a bit excessive?¡± Yang Chen folded his arms behind his back.


    Mo Wenlong disdainfully said, ¡°Excessive? I don¡¯t think it¡¯s excessive. I¡¯ve given you the opportunity, kid. If you don¡¯t like it, you can challenge me. Knowing that Beishan Main City is full of trash, I¡¯ll be lenient. If any of you can last ten moves against me, I¡¯ll let these people go. But if you can¡¯t last ten moves, you better be prepared to kneel here today.¡±


    ¡°Ten moves? Alright, I wonder if I, a non-Beishan Main City person, have the qualifications?¡± Yang Chen said with a slight smile.


    If it weren¡¯t for Yuan San¡¯s presence, he could have easily pretended to be from Beishan Main City. However, since Yuan San just provoked him and seemed to want Mo Wenlong to teach him a lesson, he decided to go along with it.


    ¡°Oh?¡±


    Mo Wenlong seemed to have heard the funniest joke in the world: ¡°You want to challenge me? Fine, no problem. Even if you¡¯re not from Beishan Main City, as long as you can last ten moves against me, you can take these people with you.¡±


    ¡®Alright, Brother Mo is really generous.¡¯ Yang Chen grinned.


    But Mo Wenlong didn¡¯t take Yang Chen¡¯s words seriously at all.


    He had seen too many people with unremarkable abilities, who often spoke politely.


    Such people were just filled with self-loathing.


    As someone like him, a genius destined to achieve great things, there was no need to care about his tone and attitude that much.


    ¡°Junior Brother Yang Chen, be careful!¡±


    ¡°Junior Brother Yang Chen, watch out.¡±


    Yang Chen nodded, gently stepping forward and sizing up Mo Wenlong.


    Mo Wenlong was in his early thirties and had already reached the Fourth Layer of Yuanwu Realm, which was indeed extraordinary.


    The Black Dragon Cult Feast Rules were also in place, same as the rules set by the Tiandu Emperor, which required geniuses under 40 years old to be eligible to participate.


    Soon, Yang Chen took a step forward and arrived in front of Mo Wenlong.


    Conflict was now inevitable.


    Fang Lan and Cui Ju watched intently, swallowing nervously. They didn¡¯t know why Yang Chen had provoked Mo Wenlong. They sighed to each other, thinking that although Yang Chen was an Alchemy Genius, his brain didn¡¯t seem to function well, as he insisted on provoking Huangsha City¡¯s genius.


    As they sighed in their hearts, Yang Chen grinned and asked, ¡°Brother Mo, can I attack now?¡±


    ¡°Stop talking nonsense and just attack if you want.¡± Mo Wenlong folded his hands behind his back, considering himself of high status and believing that Yang Chen was no match for him, generously allowing Yang Chen to attack first.


    Yang Chen listened and nodded his head.


    Since Mo Wenlong was so confident, what harm was there in him attacking first?


    At that moment, Yang Chen let out a hearty laugh before suddenly launching his attack. As soon as he did, it was a thundering assault with layers of lightning. The bolts of lightning turned into a Thunder Dragon, a move executed with Yang Chen¡¯s full strength!


    How powerful was Yang Chen¡¯s full-strength Thunderbolt Style?


    At least now, Mo Wenlong was truly startled by it.


    He couldn¡¯t believe that Yang Chen¡¯s attack was so powerful, and he exclaimed, ¡°Origin Martial Realm Third Layer, no, that¡¯s not right. A Third Layer wouldn¡¯t have such formidable power.¡±


    He didn¡¯t have time to think before he found himself struggling to defend against Yang Chen¡¯s onslaught. Eventually, after losing ground, he managed to barely withstand Yang Chen¡¯s attack by using his own cultivation method as a shield.


    He thought he could regroup, but the next moment, a nail whizzed towards him!


    ¡°Nephew Mo, be careful!¡± Yuan San shouted in fear, worried that Mo Wenlong might suffer a loss.


    At this point, Mo Wenlong didn¡¯t dare to underestimate Yang Chen anymore.


    However, it was already too late for him to be cautious or not. Yang Chen took the initiative and kept attacking relentlessly in quick succession, not giving Mo Wenlong any opportunities.


    After using the God Piercing Nail, Yang Chen launched another attack.


    ¡°Mountain God Roar!¡±


    ¡°Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm!¡±


    He executed these moves one after another without even taking a breath in between.


    As a result, Mo Wenlong was completely overwhelmed by the wave after wave of attacks. Amid the bombardment, his defenses finally revealed a weak point.

 Chapter 573 - Chapter 573: Chapter 570: The Originator!_1

    Chapter 573: Chapter 570: The Originator!_1


    It was precisely because of this small opening that Yang Chen quickly found the weakness. What he was waiting for was this moment when Mo Wenlong didn¡¯t react, Yang Chen instantly made his move, and the layers of Thunderbolt Style¡¯s lightning unleashed through the small opening, directly bombarding Mo Wenlong¡¯s body.


    ¡°Ah!¡±


    Mo Wenlong screamed miserably, his voice echoing out. Shortly after, his defenses failed, a mouthful of blood spurted out, and his body fell to the ground.


    This surprised everyone around.


    The entire process seemed not too slow. In general, it all happened in the blink of an eye.


    Yang Chen defeated Mo Wenlong in just three rounds, one move after another.


    Looking at Mo Wenlong at this moment, he had lost the sharpness and fierceness he had at the beginning. He lay on the ground, blood oozing from his mouth, his eyes filled with shock and disbelief. He seemed unable to believe that he had lost and had lost so badly. Even when he had faced the number one genius of Huangsha City, he had never been defeated so badly.


    Utterly defeated.


    ¡°Brother Mo!¡±


    ¡°Brother Mo!¡±


    The geniuses from Huangsha City, who had been mocking Beishan Main City, no longer cared about mocking Beishan Main City at this time. They all went to check on Mo Wenlong in a panic.


    At the same time, the geniuses of Beishan Main City were also shocked. Of course, Fang Lan and Cui Ju were the most shocked. As they watched Yang Chen take down the number two genius of Huangsha City, whom they had dreamed of defeating in a matter of moments, they felt as if they were dreaming.


    It seemed they missed out on a genius.


    This drove the two maidservants to rush forward like mad.


    If Yang Chen had only shown his talent in alchemy, they would still care about their pride and dignity.


    But now, they didn¡¯t care about pride or dignity anymore. These things were no longer important to them.


    ¡°Young Master Yang, my name is Fang Lan!¡±


    ¡°Young Master Yang, my name is Liu Cuiju. If you need anything, just call us sisters. We can do anything.¡± Fang Lan and Cui Ju flirtatiously cast glances at Yang Chen, in case he didn¡¯t understand their intentions.


    They wanted to cry in regret in their hearts. If they had known how powerful Yang Chen was, and that he had such talent, why would they have given him attitude in the first place? If they had treated Yang Chen well, wouldn¡¯t they have benefited in the end?


    They hoped it wasn¡¯t too late, not too late yet.


    Yang Chen looked at Fang Lan and Cui Ju, who introduced themselves, and shook his head, ¡°I remember when both of you said at the beginning that I wasn¡¯t worthy to know your names.¡±


    ¡°We were blind not to recognize Mount Tai, Young Master Yang. Please be magnanimous and don¡¯t take offense,¡± they pleaded.


    ¡°Yes, Young Master Yang, please don¡¯t take offense with us!¡±


    Fang Lan and Cui Ju looked charming as they gazed at Yang Chen. Their eyes seemed to be filled with tears, evoking pity in the hearts of those who saw their expressions.


    But Yang Chen knew very well what kind of people Fang Lan and Cui Ju were. They were both opportunists, and while there was nothing inherently wrong with their characters and the way they dealt with things, they were not particularly pleasing. Yang Chen didn¡¯t even bother looking at them, nor did he have any intention of spending more time interacting with them.


    ¡°Junior brother Yang Chen!¡±


    ¡°Junior brother Yang, congratulations on your victorious start!¡±


    Yang Chen nodded gently and waved his hand, instructing, ¡°Everyone, help your fellow brothers up.¡±


    ¡°Yes!¡±


    The geniuses of Beishan Main City obeyed Yang Chen¡¯s orders and admired him. Mo Wenlong had already lost, and according to the rules, they naturally had to help their fellow brothers up.


    As for the geniuses of Huangsha City, they looked at Yang Chen with fear in their expressions. Mo Wenlong had lost, and although they were reluctant to admit it, they weren¡¯t about to go up and make a fool of themselves.


    Yang Chen wasn¡¯t interested in Huangsha City now. He turned his eyes directly to Yuan San, the genius of Sun Star City.


    As Yang Chen looked at him, Yuan San was startled.


    At this moment, Yuan San¡¯s heart was also filled with shock. He never expected that in such a short time, Yang Chen would not only enter the Origin Martial Realm Third Layer but also effortlessly defeat a genius like Mo Wenlong. How could he not be frightened!


    ¡°Senior Yuan San, it¡¯s nice to see you¡¯re well.¡± Yang Chen said with a friendly smile, his hands behind his back.


    ¡°Ah, my young friend Yang Chen, what do you want to do?¡± Yuan San had a bad premonition.


    Yang Chen grinned, ¡°Nothing much. I¡¯ve always heard that there are countless geniuses in Sun Star City. Today, I want to learn from them, oh no, to challenge them. Brother Mo just said something right. Let¡¯s see¡­ Senior Yuan San, you can choose anyone from Sun Star City. As long as they can defeat me, I, Yang Chen, will offer up twenty million spirit stones!¡±


    His challenge was simple, brutal, and purely a one-sided challenge.


    ¡°Yang Chen is too arrogant.¡±


    ¡°Where does this genius come from, his name is not well-known. How can he be such a domineering character?¡±


    ¡°Haha, challenging the entire Sun Star City, that¡¯s big-budget stuff. I like this guy¡¯s character.¡±


    Yang Chen looked at the gloomy-faced Yuan San, asking, ¡°Senior Yuan San, what do you think?¡±


    He had long thought about taking revenge on Yuan San, but he had never had the opportunity. He never expected that Yuan San would try to bring trouble to him today. If it weren¡¯t for Yang Chen¡¯s extraordinary abilities, an ordinary person would have a hard time dealing with Mo Wenlong. Where did Yuan San¡¯s intentions lie?


    It was precisely because of this that he wanted to teach Yuan San a lesson today and let him know that Yang Chen was not to be messed with.


    You¡¯re looking for trouble with me? Be prepared for my revenge.


    You want to mess with the geniuses of Sun Star City, huh? I¡¯ll defeat every single one of them!


    Upon hearing Yang Chen¡¯s question, Yuan San¡¯s heart skipped a beat. He never thought that he¡¯d managed to piss Yang Chen off. And the result of angering this kid was that Yang Chen was going to challenge their entire Sun Star City outright.


    If it were any other time, he would have agreed without hesitation. Yang Chen challenging a force¡¯s geniuses on his own would be suicide.


    But now, he was afraid.


    Yang Chen had just easily crushed Mo Wenlong a moment ago, and Mo Wenlong was so powerful that his dignity was easily shattered in front of Yang Chen. With such a formidable strength, what could Sun Star City use to fight against Yang Chen?


    ¡°What¡¯s the matter, Senior Yuan San? Are you afraid?¡± Yang Chen asked with a smile.


    ¡°Yeah, Sun Star City, have you lost your courage?¡±


    ¡°Sun Star City is just a bunch of cowards!¡±


    At this moment, the geniuses of Beishan Main City also followed and shouted. The reason why Huangsha City had provoked them earlier was mainly because of Yuan San¡¯s scheming, which they had seen clearly. If it were not for Yuan San¡¯s instigation, why would Huangsha City bother them for no reason?


    ¡­


    There will be two updates today, and the explosion will start tomorrow noon, with about fifty chapters in total.

 Chapter 574 - Chapter 574: Chapter 571: Three Rounds Competition_1

    Chapter 574: Chapter 571: Three Rounds Competition_1


    At this moment, Yuan San was furious in his heart. Being provoked by Yang Chen like this, he had no intention of letting his own disciples go out and fight with Yang Chen. What to fight with? To bring humiliation upon oneself and lose face?


    With this thought in mind, Yuan San¡¯s heart boiled with rage, and he shouted, ¡°Young man Yang Chen, you are so young, yet you dare to be disrespectful to me, an elder, and openly provoke our Sun Star City. It seems that I, as an elder, really need to teach you a lesson.¡±


    As these words fell, Yuan San suddenly made his move.


    Yang Chen narrowed his eyes.


    He had originally thought that even if Yuan San had no shame, he would not make a move in front of so many people. After all, an elder is an elder, and a junior is a junior. There is a clear distinction between elders and juniors. If an elder attacks a junior, they would be considered shameless and lose face.


    However, he still underestimated the thickness of Yuan San¡¯s skin, as he actually made a move in front of so many people.


    ¡°So, Yuan San really has no shame.¡± Yang Chen thought to himself while considering his options. He knew that he wouldn¡¯t lose his life, but it was true that he couldn¡¯t beat Yuan San.


    Just when he was about to make a desperate move, suddenly, a powerful wave of True Qi swept out.


    Then, that loud and powerful voice slowly appeared, ¡°I say, Yuan San, when did you Sun Star City folks become so shameless? You, as an elder, actually make a move against a young kid from our North Mountain County. Ha, it seems that I really need to spread this news to let everyone know the true face of your Sun Star City!¡±


    Hearing these words, Yuan San¡¯s heart was suddenly startled, and he shouted, ¡°Mo Wu!¡±


    ¡°Humph!¡±


    The person who appeared was none other than Mo Wu.


    With Mo Wu¡¯s appearance, Yang Chen breathed a sigh of relief and said, ¡°Junior pays his respects to Elder Mo!¡±


    As Mo Wu appeared, a large group of experts from Beishan Main City also appeared at the same time.


    Yang Chen¡¯s heart was at ease knowing that Mo Wu¡¯s appearance was just in time.


    Seeing Mo Wu appear, Yuan San knew that he wouldn¡¯t gain any advantage, so he gritted his teeth with hatred, ¡°Alright, alright, Mo Wu, since you are here, let¡¯s drop this matter. Let¡¯s go!¡±


    Yuan San quickly led a large group of people from Sun Star City away.


    Seeing their Senior Brother Mo Wenlong of Huangsha City was defeated as well, they naturally all left without saying anything.


    The onlookers sighed at the sight of these two factions conceding defeat.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t expect these two forces to have the upper hand just now, but they were singlehandedly defeated by this person called Yang Chen.¡±


    ¡°Yeah, this Black Dragon Sect banquet is really filled with talents, and several dark horses have already appeared.¡±


    ¡°Apart from Yang Chen, the Saintess of the Green Lotus Sect isn¡¯t bad either. I heard that the Green Lotus Sect is the second largest sect after the Black Dragon Sect, but has always been suppressed by them and can¡¯t make a comeback. However, this time the Saintess of the Green Lotus Sect is a rare genius once in ten thousand years.¡±


    ¡°Is she really that amazing? Once in ten thousand years.¡±


    ¡°Hehe, once in ten thousand years is no exaggeration. The Saintess is worthy of that description!¡±


    ¡°In addition to the Saintess of the Green Lotus Sect, there is also a prodigy from Mengluo Main City who is amazingly strong. Although he is somewhat inferior to the Green Lotus Sect¡¯s Saintess, he has also reached the Sixth Level of Origin Martial Realm at a young age.¡±


    ¡°What? So powerful! How strong must that Green Lotus Sect¡¯s Saintess be then?¡±


    Listening to the discussions, Yang Chen could hear it all clearly, and couldn¡¯t help but become curious.


    It was evident that this Black Dragon Sect banquet indeed had numerous talents. It seemed that there were more than one or two geniuses like Jiang Caiying, who were under 40 years old and had reached the Sixth Level of Origin Martial Realm. With that said, he really needed to be more cautious.


    Defeating a genius of the Fourth Layer wouldn¡¯t mean much; the real powerhouses are those in the Fifth and Sixth Layers.


    At the same time, Mo Wu also asked, ¡°What happened just now?¡±


    ¡°It was like this, Mo Zhi Jiao.¡±


    Just like that, a disciple recounted the events without omitting any details.


    Shao Ming and the other defeated disciples lowered their heads one after another, their faces full of self-blame.


    This made Mo Wu¡¯s gaze even angrier, and he shot a fierce glance at Shao Ming and the other disciples, scolding, ¡°You guys, if you don¡¯t have the ability, don¡¯t challenge others. As a result, you were defeated. Now, who¡¯s the one losing face? You¡¯re good for nothing but causing trouble!¡±


    Having said that, Mo Wu turned his gaze to Yang Chen, and his expression instantly changed to a pleasant one. He said amiably, ¡°Young friend Yang Chen, we owe you many thanks for your generous help this time. If it weren¡¯t for you, our Beishan Main City would have undoubtedly lost face quite severely this time.¡±


    While expressing his gratitude, Mo Wu was also quite amazed.


    Although he had invited Yang Chen to attend the Black Dragon Sect banquet, he had only held some hope, as he did not believe that Yang Chen, no matter how powerful he was, could surpass the top geniuses of the other counties. As long as North Mountain City didn¡¯t lose too disgracefully, that would be enough.


    Yet, who would have thought that with just one move, Yang Chen, relying on his third layer of the Yuan Martial Realm, would be able to defeat the No. 2 genius of Huangsha City, who had reached the fourth layer of the Yuan Martial Realm.


    ¡°Elder Mo Wu, you¡¯re overpraising me; I only did what I had to do,¡± said Yang Chen.


    Seeing Yang Chen, Mo Wu couldn¡¯t help but feel sorry; why wasn¡¯t such talent part of their North Mountain City back then?


    He waved his hand, ¡°Yang Chen, in any case, North Mountain City has to thank you for your efforts. By the way, our negotiations in the Conference Hall are over, and the official banquet will begin in a few days.¡±


    ¡°Oh, so soon?¡±


    Yang Chen and Mo Wu talked as they walked back.


    Mo Wu nodded, ¡°The Black Dragon Sect has already flexed its muscles against the high-levels of other forces in this Conference Hall. Our Beishan Main City¡¯s strength is weak, so we haven¡¯t been singled out by the Black Dragon Sect. However, after the banquet begins, those fights will still be inevitable.¡±


    ¡°Elder Mo Wu, what are the rules for these fights?¡± Yang Chen asked curiously.


    Mo Wu crossed his hands behind his back, ¡°There are a total of three rounds. The first round is the Iron Hawk Secret Realm, specially selected by the Black Dragon Sect. In this Iron Hawk Secret Realm, major forces can send one to five representatives to fight and compete for the Iron Eagle Fruits. The one with the most Iron Eagle Fruits will be the champion!¡±


    ¡°The second round takes place on the Desperate Island, which was created by the Black Dragon Sect¡¯s Ancestor Master. The Desperate Island consists of eight islands, each with its harsh terrain and numerous demonic beasts. The more islands you conquer, the higher your chances of winning are.¡±


    ¡°The third round is much simpler; it¡¯s just a competition among the talents. These three rounds have one clear purpose: to deliver a severe blow to the powers of all sects.¡±


    Hearing Mo Wu¡¯s words, Yang Chen¡¯s thoughts ran wild for a moment.


    Three rounds.


    The Iron Hawk Secret Realm, the Desperate Island, and the final competition!

 Chapter 575 - Chapter 575: Chapter 572: The Time to Establish Prestige_1

    Chapter 575: Chapter 572: The Time to Establish Prestige_1


    ¡°Oh right, before the Three Rounds, there might be a warm-up match.¡± Mo Wu said with a smile: ¡°In any case, the Black Dragon Sect is trying to show off to the various forces. It¡¯s unknown how those forces will respond.¡±


    With that said, the group soon returned to their residence.


    When they arrived at the residence, Mo Wu looked around in surprise: ¡°Is this our dwelling place?¡±


    It was hard for him to not be angry, as the place was really shabby.


    ¡°Elder Mo, this must be arranged by the Black Dragon Sect,¡± Yang Chen said slowly.


    Although Mo Wu was angry, he wasn¡¯t reckless. He glared at the surroundings and muttered: ¡°The Black Dragon Sect indeed had no good intentions. Since our Beishan Main City¡¯s strength is not strong, they put us in such a humiliating place. Sigh! It seems that the difficulties the previous senior brothers mentioned about this journey to the Black Dragon Sect were not false.¡±


    In any case, whether the people of Beishan Main City liked it or not, they had to stay in this place.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t have any particular complaints.


    He originally intended to purchase these materials to temper his Tai Chu Divine Body, but he was not in a hurry. Once he reached the Fourth Layer of the Yuanwu Realm, the tempering effect would be even better, and it wouldn¡¯t be too late. As of now, it wouldn¡¯t take him too long to reach the Fourth Layer of the Yuanwu Realm.


    ¡­


    Time passed. When the Black Dragon Sect banquet finally began, the time moved neither fast nor slow. Today, the Black Dragon Sect was bustling with excitement, inviting guests from all directions, and the grand banquet officially started.


    The banquet was indeed huge, with people everywhere in the Black Dragon Sect. Yang Chen and Beishan Main City were naturally part of the banquet. Like other disciples, Yang Chen was in the banquet, looking around curiously.


    ¡°This banquet is too extravagant; it¡¯s simply too grand.¡±


    ¡°Look, it¡¯s as crowded as a sea of people, never-ending!¡±


    Fang Lan and Cui Ju led the team from Beishan Main City in front: ¡°Everyone from Beishan Main City, you can sit here!¡±


    Because of Yang Chen, Fang Lan and Cui Ju were much more polite to Beishan Main City now and dared not to have any disrespectful words in their speech.


    Yang Chen and the others from Beishan Main City looked at their banquet seats. Although they were in a corner, they were not dissatisfied. The group sat down and looked around, seeing the numerous seats, amounting to hundreds. It was obvious how grand the Black Dragon Sect¡¯s banquet was.


    The forces that could attend the Black Dragon Sect¡¯s banquet were also divided into levels.


    Forces like Beishan Main City and Sun Star City, although they were main city forces, they were very weak and were arranged in the outermost corners. Forces that were slightly stronger, such as Changning City and Huangsha City, were arranged in a somewhat more inner area.


    The stronger they were, the closer they were to the Black Dragon Sect¡¯s main seats.


    The main seats of the Black Dragon Sect were located on a high platform suspended in the middle of the two inner and outer circles. The entire platform was edged with gold and covered with Spiritual Flowers and Strange Grasses, showing off its extravagance.


    ¡°The main seats of the Black Dragon Sect is really extravagant. Elder Mo, which are the three forces closest to the Black Dragon Sect¡¯s main seats?¡± Yang Chen asked in surprise.


    The closer they were to the inner circle and the main seats of the Black Dragon Sect, the more extraordinary these forces were.


    And the three forces closest to the Black Dragon Sect, forming a triangular range around the main seats, were obviously not ordinary.


    ¡°These three forces are the Green Lotus Sect, Zhenwu Main City, and Heiyun Main City!¡± Mo Wu replied.


    ¡°Are these three forces very strong?¡± Yang Chen inquired.


    Mo Wu nodded: ¡°Yes, these three forces are all stronger than one another. Unfortunately, because they are strong, they are also the main targets of the Black Dragon Sect¡¯s strike. It¡¯s unknown what kind of countermeasures these three forces will come up with for this event.¡±


    Now, various forces were still arriving and taking their seats, engaging in discussions. One by one, maids walked out, carrying Spirit Fruit and Fragrant Tea, greeting the various forces with smiling faces.


    It had to be said that even though the aim of the Black Dragon Sect was to strike at the various forces, their hospitality was quite impressive.


    These Spirit Teas and Spirit Fruits, when consumed, could enhance one¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation, making them extraordinary.


    Upon seeing this, Yang Chen naturally didn¡¯t hesitate to eat and drink.


    About a double-hour later, the surroundings gradually quieted down, and it seemed that all the forces had arrived.


    Immediately after, a powerful Qi descended from the sky, causing the Martial Artists with low Cultivation Levels to have difficulty breathing. Even some of the more powerful True Martial Realm experts were in the same situation, forced to break out in a cold sweat.


    Yang Chen forcefully looked up and saw an elder with his hands behind his back standing above the main seats of the Black Dragon Sect!


    ¡°It¡¯s the Black Dragon Sect Master, Fu Longyue!¡±


    ¡°Master Fu¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation has increased again! What a terrifying Qi!¡±


    Everyone gasped in awe, not daring to have any hint of rebellion in their eyes as they looked at the Black Dragon Sect Master.


    The submissive effect of the overwhelming Qi was what the Sect Master Fu Longyue wanted. Seeing that no one dared to defy him, Fu Longyue nodded with satisfaction. However, he soon noticed the composure of the Female Sect Leader of the Green Lotus Sect.


    ¡°Hm?¡±


    Fu Longyue narrowed his eyes and muttered to himself, ¡°Every time, the Green Lotus Sect proves to be the biggest trouble. The people of the Green Lotus Sect are all tough bones. It seems that it will take some effort to make them submit this time.¡±


    As this thought passed through his mind, Fu Longyue¡¯s expression did not change as he scanned the surroundings.


    After scanning the crowd, Fu Longyue slowly said: ¡°My fellow brothers and friends, thank you for coming from afar to attend the banquet. I, Fu, am deeply grateful. If the prepared Spirit Tea and Spirit Fruit are not up to par, please forgive us. So, without further ado, let¡¯s have some fun while you all enjoy the tea and water. Haha, let those little guys under our command come out and practice their skills?¡±


    Everyone who heard this was suddenly shocked, knowing that the warm-up match had arrived.


    ¡°Master Fu, however you want to play, however you want to compete, it¡¯s up to you.¡±


    ¡°Yes, Master Fu, please tell us the rules.¡±


    The forces of Heiyun Main City and Zhenwu Main City asked.


    Fu Longyue opened his mouth and said: ¡°It¡¯s simple. The warm-up match is just like previous ones, all up to the geniuses under your command. If a genius from one force wants to challenge the genius from another force, the other party cannot refuse. So, everyone, feel free to challenge each other.¡±


    When these words fell, the various forces couldn¡¯t help but glance at each other.


    This warm-up match was indeed warming up.


    Free challenge, no refusal ¨C isn¡¯t this the perfect time for the Black Dragon Sect to establish their dominance?

 Chapter 576 - Chapter 576: Chapter 573: Blue Lotus Saintess_1

    Chapter 576: Chapter 573: Blue Lotus Saintess_1


    If the Black Dragon Sect¡¯s genius went out to challenge some other force¡¯s genius that they looked down upon, wouldn¡¯t that force be in a big disgrace? No one could question the strength of the Black Dragon Sect¡¯s genius, as even their second-tier genius was far superior to other forces¡¯ top geniuses.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t doubt this, just like the Black Dragon Sect was able to send only a few second-tier geniuses for the Tiandu Emperor¡¯s treasure, such as Yu Feilong, who was killed by Yang Chen. Yu Feilong was a second-tier genius in the Black Dragon Sect but had already reached the sixth level of the Origin Martial Realm.


    This level of martial arts cultivation simply trampled over the geniuses of other forces.


    Everyone was apprehensive about the first team of the Black Dragon Sect, as they didn¡¯t know much about their strength at the moment.


    Fu Longyue smiled as he saw the effect had been achieved, stroking his chin. However, he wasn¡¯t going to send their genius out right away ¨C that would make it clear to others that he was trying to assert dominance.


    If the Black Dragon Sect didn¡¯t make a move, there would naturally be others who would ignite the fire of war.


    In an instant, a genius from a main city force in one corner stood up and shouted, ¡°I want to challenge Huo Ming from Zhenwu Main City!¡±


    ¡°Oh? Isn¡¯t that the genius from Changnan City?¡±


    ¡°Changnan City¡­ tsk tsk, the force situated in the remote area like Beishan City? Hehe, the genius cultivated by that place wants to challenge the genius of Zhenwu Main City? What a delusion!¡±


    This genius from Changnan City was a man in his thirties, his eyes shining with brilliance. He had been waiting for this day for a long time, and he had chosen Huo Ming from Zhenwu Main City. It was rumored that Huo Ming was not particularly strong among the geniuses in Zhenwu Main City, and after observing him for a long time, he felt that he could defeat him.


    For him, as a genius from Changnan City, this was a perfect opportunity to rise to fame.


    Zhenwu Main City was one of the three great forces after the Black Dragon Sect. If he could defeat one of Zhenwu Main City¡¯s geniuses, even if it was a weaker one, he could become famous in all four directions and completely rise to prominence.


    ¡°Hehe, Huo Ming, you can only blame yourself for not being good enough in your own city. You will serve as my stepping stone,¡± the man sneered.


    Hearing the challenge, Huo Ming from Zhenwu Main City also stood up.


    Huo Ming cupped his hands: ¡°Huo Ming!¡±


    ¡°Lu Dong!¡± the man replied. ¡°Brother Huo Ming, I hope you¡¯ll be merciful.¡±


    Huo Ming chuckled, ¡°I will.¡±


    Just like that, the two sides didn¡¯t bother with niceties and started fighting instantly.


    In this fight, both sides showed their true strength.


    ¡°Brother Hao Yun, this Lu Dong came up just to deal with your Zhenwu Main City¡¯s Huo Ming. Hehe, it seems like he¡¯s determined to win,¡± Fu Longyue laughed.


    ¡°Master Fu is joking. He¡¯s just an ignorant kid who picked the wrong person to challenge. He wants to advance in rank, but the gap is too wide,¡± Hao Yun replied calmly.


    Just as his words fell, a loud noise suddenly rang out.


    Then, everyone looked up and saw that Lu Dong, once full of enthusiasm and momentum, had fallen from the sky and was now lying unconscious on the ground.


    Disbelief filled Lu Dong¡¯s face: ¡°Impossible, Huo Ming, impossible, how could you be so strong? It shouldn¡¯t be.¡±


    He had clearly investigated and found that Huo Ming wasn¡¯t outstanding in Zhenwu Main City. He chose to challenge Huo Ming precisely because he thought Huo Ming wasn¡¯t outstanding, that¡¯s why he wanted to use him as a stepping stone to rise to fame.


    But who would¡¯ve known that reality was so cruel!


    Huo Ming stood high in the air, looking down and sneering, ¡°You think I¡¯m weak? Hehe, I may be just slightly weaker in our main city, but even then, I¡¯m still many times stronger than you, an insignificant ant. If you want to challenge me, practice a few decades more, hahaha.¡±


    As soon as Huo Ming finished speaking, his cultivation level soared, reaching the Yuanwu Realm¡¯s Fifth Layer.


    This revelation shocked Lu Dong because his own martial arts cultivation level was only at the First Layer of the Origin Martial Realm.


    ¡°He brought it on himself!¡±


    ¡°Hehe, this Lu Dong really brought it on himself, trying to make a name for himself by challenging Huo Ming!¡±


    ¡°Even the slightly worse geniuses from Zhenwu Main City or those weaker within their own forces can¡¯t be compared with those from small places. This Lu Dong really thought he could win easily. He¡¯s just a toad trying to eat swan meat.¡±


    ¡°If it were so easy to use the geniuses of major powers as stepping stones to fame, those geniuses of major powers would¡¯ve been stepped on ten thousand times already.¡±


    There were no shortage of people making sarcastic remarks.


    Yang Chen watched the fight between Huo Ming and Lu Dong, quietly analyzing it.


    He also felt some sympathy for Lu Dong¡¯s predicament. It was clear that Lu Dong wanted to make a name for himself in one fell swoop, but unfortunately, his strength was still far too lacking.


    After Lu Dong¡¯s battle with Huo Ming, it seemed to ignite Huo Ming¡¯s fighting spirit. After his victory, he immediately turned his attention to a new target and said, ¡°I want to challenge the Saintess Junior Sister of the Green Lotus Sect!¡±


    As his words fell, everyone became very interested.


    The victorious Huo Ming wanted to challenge the Saintess of the Green Lotus Sect?


    Everyone was very curious about the Saintess of the Qinglian Sect, as her fame had already spread far and wide before they had come to the Black Dragon Sect.


    Now that Huo Ming had challenged her, everyone wanted to see what kind of character this highly-regarded Saintess of the Green Lotus Sect really was.


    After Huo Ming spoke, there was a momentary commotion within the Green Lotus Sect, and then the female Sect Leader calmly said, ¡°Disciple, go ahead.¡±


    ¡°Yes, Master!¡± A woman in a green dress suddenly flew out of the Green Lotus Sect.


    The woman¡¯s voice was ethereal, and as she flew out, she seemed like a fairy descending upon the mortal world. Many men with ulterior motives felt their hearts beat wildly seeing her, and it would be false to say that they weren¡¯t curious about her beauty.


    Unfortunately, when they looked at her, they saw that the Saintess¡¯ face was covered with a veil.


    It was clear that the veil had been made from a special material. No matter how people tried, they couldn¡¯t see the woman¡¯s true appearance.


    Huo Ming was also a little disappointed, but he soon licked his lips viciously: ¡°Little sister Saintess, why bother wearing a veil when you come out to see people? Why not take it off?¡±


    ¡°Enough useless talk. If you want to challenge me, then let¡¯s begin.¡± With a gentle wave of her hand, the Saintess of the Green Lotus Sect gripped a jade green long sword.


    Soon after, a faint sound like a dragonfly skimming the water¡¯s surface rang out!


    Then, the Saintess of the Green Lotus Sect launched an attack with her sword!


    As the sword struck, everyone¡¯s hearts were filled with amazement.


    They didn¡¯t even see what had happened.


    All they knew was that, in the end, Huo Ming had fallen from the sky, unconscious, while the Saintess had withdrawn her Blue Lotus Sword and placed it back in its sheath.

 Chapter 577 - Chapter 577: Chapter 574: Showcasing Magic Powers_1

    Chapter 577: Chapter 574: Showcasing Magic Powers_1


    If one were to describe this sword, then ¡®fast¡¯ would undoubtedly be the best adjective. Of course, speed is not all there is to this sword. If it were merely fast, it wouldn¡¯t have defeated Huo Ming with just one stroke, which would seem to be a bit far-fetched.


    Not only was this sword fast, but its power was also surprisingly strong. In a flash, Huo Ming, a genius from Zhenwu Main City at the Fifth Layer of the Origin Martial Realm, had already been knocked unconscious. Although Huo Ming was not the top genius of Zhenwu Main City, he was not much inferior to the geniuses of other forces.


    Even so, defeated by one sword.


    This gap in strength was so wide that it was impossible to discern the true ability of the Green Lotus Saintess.


    Now, the Saintess retracts her sword, abruptly turns around, simply and neatly, leaving behind a lonely, cold and indifferent figure.


    Everyone was dumbfounded, and without a doubt, the most uncomfortable expression belonged to Hao Yun, the head of Zhenwu Main City.


    Hao Yun waved his hand: ¡°Bring Huo Ming up, this disgraceful, poorly-trained person who dares to challenge!¡±


    ¡°Yes!¡±


    All of this was seen by everyone, including Fu Longyue.


    Fu Longyue¡¯s expression was not very good either. Originally, he wanted the top genius of the Black Dragon Sect to defeat his opponent with a swift and decisive posture to deter others. But who would have thought that the Saintess would seize the opportunity? The key point was that the young woman¡¯s formidable strength made him feel somewhat unable to see through her.


    At least he could see that she didn¡¯t go all out just now.


    ¡°The Green Lotus Saintess didn¡¯t even reveal her cultivation level when she made her move just now.¡±


    ¡°Did any of you see her cultivation level?¡±


    ¡°Neither did I!¡±


    Everyone was discussing, while Yang Chen was watching everything closely.


    ¡°Such a powerful sword,¡± Yang Chen thought in surprise. Although he was quite experienced, he found it difficult to see through this sword. He only knew that the Green Lotus Saintess was very powerful.


    Now, the sword of the Green Lotus Saintess caused quite a stir. The entire scene was silent for a while, and no one dared to come out and challenge someone else.


    Seeing that no one was coming out to challenge, Fu Longyue, the Sect Leader of the Black Dragon Sect, could hardly restrain himself. He glanced at the Black Scorpion Envoy beside him.


    ¡°Black Scorpion Envoy, I remember you have a disciple whose strength is not top-notch but not too bad either. Let him come out and play for a while, and establish prestige for our Black Dragon Sect!¡± Fu Longyue said calmly.


    That Black Scorpion Envoy was none other than the one who had almost killed Yang Chen a few days ago. Now, hearing Fu Longyue¡¯s words, he was overjoyed, knowing that it was time for his disciple to show off. He hurriedly said, ¡°Xiao Wei, did you hear? The Sect Leader himself is speaking; hurry up and make a contribution to our sect!¡±


    ¡°Yes, Sect Leader.¡± Xiao Wei was also filled with excitement and joy.


    The warm-up matches usually featured the second-tier talents of the various sects and forces. For a major power like the Black Dragon Sect, it was absolutely impossible to easily send out their top talents to challenge others.


    They preferred to use their second-tier talents to challenge the top talents of other forces. For example, Huo Ming from Zhenwu Main City challenged the Green Lotus Saintess. Although he didn¡¯t find out anything in the end, he did gain some clues.


    Fu Longyue had the same idea, but the difference was that their second-tier talents from Beishan Main City were much stronger than those of Zhenwu Main City.


    Xiao Wei was indeed a second-tier talent, close to being a first-tier one.


    At this moment, as Xiao Wei stepped onto the high platform, he cupped his hands and said, ¡°I, the chief disciple of the Black Dragon Sect¡¯s Black Scorpion Envoy, dare to challenge junior brother Ming Long from Heiyun Main City!¡±


    ¡°The climax is here.¡±


    ¡°This is getting interesting.¡±


    ¡°Is Beishan Main City finally going to establish its prestige? They aimed straight at Heiyun Main City, which is one of the three great forces besides the Black Dragon Sect.¡±


    ¡°Hehe, we just need to sit back and enjoy the show!¡±


    Yang Chen, on the other hand, had different thoughts.


    Others were looking for excitement, but he was pondering a few words in his mind.


    ¡°A high disciple of the Black Scorpion Envoy?¡± Yang Chen¡¯s expression turned cold.


    He wasn¡¯t one to hold grudges, but if someone tried to kill him, he would never let it go. Last time, the Black Scorpion Envoy had almost taken his life, and he would be lying if he said he didn¡¯t want revenge. However, with the Black Scorpion Envoy¡¯s cultivation in the Earth Martial Realm, revenge was not easy.


    But now, the man had a disciple.


    That being the case, that made things easier.


    He wasn¡¯t in a hurry and decided to observe the strength of this Xiao Wei in secret first.


    ¡­


    At the same time, Ming Long from Heiyun Main City also stepped forward after hearing the challenge.


    ¡°Ming Long, the third-ranked genius of Heiyun Main City, although he is ranked third, is still a top-notch genius. He is one of the representatives of Heiyun Main City, while this Xiao Wei is nothing more than a second-rate talent of the Black Dragon Sect, not even representing the Black Dragon Sect. His appetite is so wild!¡±


    ¡°The Black Dragon Sect¡¯s appetite has always been like this, don¡¯t you know?¡±


    ¡°The Black Dragon Sect¡¯s geniuses can¡¯t be measured by ordinary standards.¡±


    Xiao Wei now looked at Ming Long and politely said, ¡°Brother Ming Long!¡±


    ¡°Brother Xiao Wei!¡±


    The two exchanged pleasantries hypocritically, and in the next moment, their true colors were revealed.


    As soon as it seemed appropriate, their conversation stopped abruptly, Xiao Wei made the first move, and Ming Long followed with a counterattack.


    ¡°Xiao Wei is using the Black Dragon Sect¡¯s Reincarnation Vajra Sutra!¡±


    ¡°Ming Long is using Heiyun Main City¡¯s Black Cloud Technique!¡±


    ¡°I wonder who will come out on top.¡±


    Yang Chen watched everything carefully and made some judgments in his heart.


    First of all, both Xiao Wei and Ming Long had reached the Sixth Level of the Origin Martial Realm.


    Moreover, he had to admit that the Reincarnation Vajra Sutra was indeed incredibly powerful. It was an evolved version of the Jin Gang Sutra used by Zhang Youcai who he had faced some days ago. This evolution was not trivial. Not only did it increase its power, but its defense also became rock-solid as well.


    What Ming Long of Heiyun Main City was using ¨C the Black Cloud Technique ¨C was a soft and Yin-based move. Although it had considerable power and could hold its ground against Xiao Wei, the crux of the matter was that the Black Cloud Technique couldn¡¯t break through the Reincarnation Vajra Sutra used by Xiao Wei.


    Being unable to breach the defense, no matter how hard Ming Long tried, it was useless. This was the shameless aspect of the Reincarnation Vajra Sutra.


    ¡°Xiao Wei has picked a good opponent. It seems Ming Long is more likely to lose. This may not matter at first, but as the fight goes on, Ming Long will become more and more strained,¡± muttered Yang Chen to himself.


    It turned out just as he had thought.


    At first, Ming Long and Xiao Wei were evenly matched.


    However, as the fight dragged on, Ming Long¡¯s situation became increasingly unfavorable.

 Chapter 578 - Chapter 578: Chapter 575: Yang Chen’s Challenge_1

    Chapter 578: Chapter 575: Yang Chen¡¯s Challenge_1


    ¡°It seems that Ming Long is showing signs of defeat.¡±


    ¡°It looks like Ming Long is in trouble.¡±


    ¡°Although Ming Long is still holding on, it doesn¡¯t seem to make much sense for him to continue.¡±


    The crowd engaged in discourses, mostly able to tell that Ming Long was in a losing situation. As everyone had guessed, in less than the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, Xiao Wei seized the opportunity, delivered a strike. The golden light fist transformed by the Reincarnation Vajra Sutra slammed mercilessly onto Ming Long¡¯s body.


    After letting out a miserable scream, Ming Long¡¯s body flew backward and was caught by his senior from Heiyun Main City.


    ¡°Brother Ming Long, I appreciate your concession.¡± Xiao Wei spoke calmly.


    Although he appeared composed, his eyes were filled with pride; he was evidently satisfied with his victory. Now that he had won for the Black Dragon Sect, he would undoubtedly be rewarded upon his return.


    With this thought, happiness surged in Xiao Wei¡¯s heart.


    As for Ming Long¡¯s side, the expressions of the elders from Heiyun Main City were filled with reluctance and displeasure. Why did they come to attend the Black Dragon Sect¡¯s grand event? Wasn¡¯t it to make their juniors overshadow the arrogance of the Black Dragon Sect genius?


    Who would have thought that their third-ranked genius would be defeated by a second-rate talent from the Black Dragon Sect?


    Fu Longyue, upon seeing this, gleefully stroked his beard and laughed loudly. Then, he instructed: ¡°Tell Xiao Wei not to stop, let him continue with the challenge and wait until he wins three consecutive matches. If he can win three in a row, I¡¯ll reward him handsomely when he comes back.¡±


    The Black Scorpion Envoy promptly obeyed and conveyed the message to Xiao Wei.


    Xiao Wei, of course, knew what to do.


    In his challenge, he couldn¡¯t pick an opponent too weak, or it would show that their Black Dragon Sect lacked confidence and upbringing. He also couldn¡¯t challenge someone beyond his capabilities, like the Qinglian Saintess, for he had no confidence or assurance in defeating her.


    With this in mind, Xiao Wei quickly found his target.


    He turned his gaze and smiled: ¡°I, Xiao Wei, would like to challenge Luo Pingfei from Changning City!¡±


    ¡°Luo Pingfei!¡±


    ¡°Changning City¡¯s Luo Pingfei!¡±


    ¡°Xiao Wei has quite the appetite. After defeating Ming Long, he immediately goes after Changning City¡¯s Luo Pingfei. In contrast to Ming Long, Luo Pingfei is the number one genius and a top prodigy and treasure of Changning City.¡±


    ¡°How much chance does Luo Pingfei have in winning against Xiao Wei?¡±


    ¡°Winning chance? Luo Pingfei is only at the Yuanwu Realm Fifth Layer right now!¡±


    ¡°What?¡±


    The crowd heard this and couldn¡¯t help but gasp in cold air, becoming even more aware of the terrifying nature of the Black Dragon Sect.


    It was evident that this was also the Black Dragon Sect¡¯s goal.


    If their second-rate talents were so formidable, how powerful must their first-rate talents be? At least, when these first-rate talents appeared, wouldn¡¯t other forces¡¯ prodigies have no chance to resist and be crushed?


    Although deep down in their hearts, they were unwilling and didn¡¯t want to accept this fact.


    However, in the end, Luo Pingfei had no choice but to fight and was ultimately defeated by Xiao Wei with ease.


    With the confidence gained from defeating Ming Long, Xiao Wei¡¯s belief in himself swelled even more after defeating Luo Pingfei.


    With consecutive victories under his belt, Xiao Wei challenged yet another renowned prodigy in the third match.


    In the end, Xiao Wei was still the winner.


    After winning three consecutive matches, Xiao Wei was ecstatic, and his success made him even more smug.


    Xiao Wei spoke coldly: ¡°Xiao Wei stands here if anyone is not convinced, feel free to challenge me!¡±


    There was complete silence.


    Without a doubt, Xiao Wei was representing the Black Dragon Sect, embodying the spirit of the sect.


    Telling them, ¡°I¡¯m standing here, who among you will challenge me?¡±


    ¡°Hahaha, this kid Xiao Wei is doing great.¡± Fu Longyue was delighted.


    Feeling Fu Longyue¡¯s encouraging gaze, Xiao Wei was even more pleased by his wise action. After all, his purpose was to establish authority, right?


    He thought such top prodigies like the Qinglian Saintess and those of the Green Lotus Sect would not make a move during the warm-up matches. Such action would expose their strength too early, which would be unfavorable to everyone. As for the remaining prodigies, who was Xiao Wei afraid of?


    ¡°Xiao Wei is indeed amazing. It seems that the Black Dragon Sect will once again dominate this grand ceremony.¡± Mo Wu from Beishan Main City sighed, ¡°You all must not provoke them by challenging them recklessly. These warm-up matches have nothing to do with us. Yang Chen, my friend, you must stay calm as well.¡±


    ¡°Elder Mo, I¡¯m very calm,¡± Yang Chen grinned.


    ¡°Yang Chen, you¡­¡± Mo Wu sensed something off about Yang Chen.


    He had a feeling that Yang Chen would do something crazy later.


    As it turned out, his intuition was correct.


    The moment his thoughts fell, Yang Chen suddenly stood up and said, ¡°Brother Xiao, I, Yang Chen, would like to consult your skills!¡±


    ¡°Huh?¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen!¡±


    ¡°Who is he?¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t recognize him¡ªan unknown wild kid trying to make a name for himself? Look, he jumped out from Beishan Main City, hehe, it couldn¡¯t be more obvious. He¡¯s a wild kid from a weak force like Beishan Main City, with no previous reputation, trying to take advantage of this opportunity to gain fame.¡±


    ¡°In that case, he¡¯s in the same category with Lu Dong, hahaha, another idiot. Defeating Xiao Wei would surely make him famous instantly, but why do so many people not properly weigh their own abilities and think they can defeat Xiao Wei?¡±


    ¡°Many people lack self-awareness.¡±


    Most people discussed, and it was evident that they regarded Yang Chen like Lu Dong¡ªwanting to make a name for himself but didn¡¯t choose the right opponent.


    However, they didn¡¯t know that Yang Chen stepped forward not because he wanted to become famous at all.


    His sole purpose for stepping forward was to take revenge on the Black Scorpion Envoy.


    Of course, Xiao Wei didn¡¯t know any of this. He merely saw Yang Chen as a clueless, arrogant brat who wanted to make a name for himself by challenging him.


    Now that Xiao Wei had won three matches against three well-known prodigies, he no longer cared about superficial courtesy. He coldly looked at Yang Chen with contempt, saying, ¡°Kid, you¡¯re the one challenging me? Why are there so many idiots who lack self-awareness these days?¡±


    Yang Chen grinned but showed no anger or retort, just calmly asking, ¡°Can we start now?¡±


    The moment this statement fell, it attracted countless more sneers and laughter from the crowd.


    As for Xiao Wei, he laughed even harder, as if he had heard the funniest joke in the world.

 Chapter 579 - Chapter 579: Chapter 576: Scoffing_1

    Chapter 579: Chapter 576: Scoffing_1


    There is a type of person in this world.


    When they achieve a little success, they think that everyone in the world should look up to them and treat them with respect. They believe that any disrespect towards them is an outrageous act. If anyone shows even the slightest hint of disrespect, they will react as if their tail has been stepped on.


    Yang Chen had apparently offended such people.


    Xiao Wei was one of them.


    His laughter was the best mockery of Yang Chen.


    At the same time, there was an uproar in Beishan Main City.


    Mo Wu was completely dumbfounded. He initially thought Yang Chen¡¯s challenge was a joke, but who would have imagined that Yang Chen would jump out so seriously, directly challenging Xiao Wei.


    This was simply¡­


    Yang Chen was actually challenging the genius of the Black Dragon Sect.


    Mo Wu dared not even think about it.


    If he could, he would certainly want to stop it, because Yang Chen was their trump card to avoid a bad result in the competition for Beishan Main City. He did not want Yang Chen to waste his efforts now, depriving them of their only chance.


    But obviously, it was too late.


    Once Yang Chen issued the challenge, there was no turning back.


    If anyone knew Yang Chen, it would probably be the Black Scorpion Envoy. At this moment, the Black Scorpion Envoy narrowed his eyes, never expecting that the little guy he spared from Mei Xiuying¡¯s protection last time would appear here, and even challenge his disciple. This made him feel as if Yang Chen seemed to be targeting him.


    ¡°Hehe, another little guy who wants to become famous instantly, huh? But using my Black Dragon Sect as a stepping stone is just too ridiculous.¡± Fu Longyue muttered coldly.


    At the same time, Xiao Wei began to confront Yang Chen seriously, releasing his aura.


    ¡°Kid, since you want to challenge me, I¡¯ll let you have your wish.¡± Xiao Wei shouted.


    Yang Chen slowly said, ¡°In that case, Brother Xiao, you must give it your all.¡±


    As soon as these words were spoken, Yang Chen released his own aura.


    Origin Martial Realm Third Layer!


    Boom!


    ¡°Huh?¡±


    ¡°When did Beishan Main City have such an excellent genius? So young and already reached the third level of Origin Martial Realm.¡±


    ¡°A talent of the third level of Origin Martial Realm is indeed rare for Beishan Main City, but what¡¯s the point? How much chance of winning do you think they have when facing the sixth level of Origin Martial Realm?¡±


    ¡°Sigh, I seem to see the scene of this kid being defeated.¡±


    ¡°Origin Martial Realm Third Layer challenging the Sixth Level, what is this kid thinking?¡±


    Everyone was unconvinced.


    Xiao Wei also laughed loudly, ¡°Me, at the sixth level of Origin Martial Realm, going all out against you, at the third level? Haha, what a joke! Kid, since you want to become famous so badly, I¡¯ll help you. Don¡¯t worry, being called a fool is also a kind of fame.¡±


    As these words fell, Xiao Wei suddenly pointed his finger and instantly made his move!


    With this point, the Reincarnation Vajra Sutra was activated. As beams of golden light gathered for protection, his fingertips burst out with a large amount of Golden Light, transforming into strands of silk, stabbing towards Yang Chen.


    Yang Chen knew how troublesome this Golden Light was from watching Xiao Wei¡¯s battle with Ming Long. He had devised a strategy for defeating Xiao Wei before jumping out. If he didn¡¯t have confidence, he wouldn¡¯t have come forward.


    No, that shouldn¡¯t be the case.


    He came forward because he had absolute confidence in defeating Xiao Wei.


    At this moment, as Yang Chen faced the incoming strands of Golden Light, he directly raised his hand and summoned a series of thunder and lightning blades. As soon as the blades appeared, they instantly sliced through the strands of Golden Light, causing them to disperse.


    Xiao Wei was shocked, ¡°What? My Golden Light strands were actually broken!¡±


    This enraged him, and he gritted his teeth, ¡°Little guy, no wonder you dare to challenge me, it turns out you have some tricks up your sleeve.¡±


    He couldn¡¯t help but exert a little more effort, gathering the Golden Light into a fist and fiercely smashing it towards Yang Chen.


    This Golden Light fist was much more powerful than Zhang Youcai¡¯s, measuring up to ten feet in size. Its power was undeniable as it bombarded towards Yang Chen.


    Yang Chen felt the power of the Golden Light fist, took out his Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear, pointed it directly at the Golden Light fist, and suddenly unleashed all his power.


    His Thunder and Lightning Power formed several Thunder Dragons that rushed towards the Golden Light fist.


    ¡°Boom!¡±


    In an instant, the power spread out.


    Everyone watched in amazement, wondering who had the upper hand between Yang Chen and Xiao Wei in this exchange.


    After about three or five breaths, the scene cleared and everyone took a deep breath.


    ¡°It¡¯s a draw.¡±


    ¡°Xiao Wei¡¯s full-force attack just now couldn¡¯t even handle this guy named Yang Chen!¡±


    Regardless of anything else, Yang Chen had forced Xiao Wei¡¯s full-force attack and remained undefeated. Everyone felt that Yang Chen had already shown enough skill to become famous.


    Meanwhile, on the high platform of the Black Dragon Sect, Fu Longyue¡¯s expression was solemn, ¡°Thunder Technique, this Thunder Dao Technique has always been scarce, and those who can cultivate it to this extent are even rarer. Where on earth did this kid come from? Is he just from the Beishan Main City? Black Scorpion Envoy, do you know anything about this kid?¡±


    ¡°This kid has entered Tiandu Emperor¡¯s Treasure, and his performance is said to be not bad. This Thunder Dao Technique might have been obtained from the Emperor¡¯s Treasure.¡± The Black Scorpion Envoy replied uncertainly.


    Fu Longyue rubbed his brow, ¡°Xiao Wei¡¯s full-force attack did not defeat this kid, interesting. But no matter what, it won¡¯t be easy for this kid to win against Xiao Wei.¡±


    Indeed, it was not easy for Yang Chen to win against Xiao Wei.


    But this premise assumes that Xiao Wei wants to fight a slow and attritional battle.


    If Xiao Wei used the Golden Light to defend himself and slowly started a war of attrition with him, using the advantage of Martial Arts Cultivation to consume his True Qi, it would indeed be difficult for Yang Chen to win, unless he used all means at his disposal. Otherwise, victory would not come easy.


    However, Xiao Wei¡¯s mistake was that he was too eager to win. On the one hand, he had won three consecutive battles, and on the other, he was facing a challenger from Beishan Main City with a poor background. Xiao Wei felt that it would be disgraceful if he couldn¡¯t defeat him. As a result, when he faced Ming Long, he was cautious not to expose any weaknesses, using the Golden Light for both offense and defense.


    But now, against Yang Chen, Xiao Wei¡¯s defense with the Golden Light was too weak.


    It was precisely because of this that Yang Chen saw an opportunity!


    After the first violent clash with Xiao Wei, Yang Chen let out a roar without hesitation.


    The roar was none other than the Mountain God Roar!


    Falling with the Mountain God Roar, Yang Chen used another move, ¡°Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm!¡±

 Chapter 580 - Chapter 580: Chapter 577: Showing off Skills_1

    Chapter 580: Chapter 577: Showing off Skills_1


    The moment these two killer moves were unleashed, Yang Chen instantly changed the situation. The originally evenly matched battle had been disrupted by Yang Chen¡¯s Mountain God Roar, causing Xiao Wei¡¯s mind to waver, unsteadily rocking him until he was unable to support himself. By the time he came back to his senses, he had only managed to conjure up some scattered protective golden light.


    But how could these golden rays withstand Yang Chen¡¯s Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm?


    Boom.


    The next moment, Yang Chen¡¯s Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm collided directly with Xiao Wei¡¯s golden light protection.


    ¡°Not good!¡± Xiao Wei suddenly sensed that something was wrong.


    The golden light shattered with a series of snapping sounds.


    Xiao Wei wanted to replenish the golden light, but the next moment, Yang Chen¡¯s Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear came swinging and a series of thunder and lightning followed!


    ¡°Damn it,¡± Xiao Wei¡¯s face changed drastically.


    Now that he couldn¡¯t form the golden light anymore, he could only rely on his physical body to resist the lightning. It was impossible for him to resist it.


    In an instant, thunder and lightning wrapped around his body. After a series of crackling sounds, Xiao Wei¡¯s skin turned black. Then, he fell from mid-air onto the ground, becoming a complete mess.


    At that moment, everyone fell silent.


    Because¡­


    Yang Chen won.


    No one could believe it!


    Everyone looked at the scene in disbelief: they rubbed their eyes and took another look at Yang Chen and then at Xiao Wei, who lay unconscious on the ground. Finally, they had to believe that Yang Chen defeated Xiao Wei, and not the other way around.


    ¡°This¡­¡±


    ¡°Origin Martial Realm Third Layer defeated the Sixth Layer? I do believe that some geniuses possess the strength to transcend levels, but it would also depend on the strength of their opponent. Beating the Black Dragon Sect¡¯s genius like this¡­ Is this for real?¡±


    ¡°Transcending levels to defeat other geniuses is something the Black Dragon Sect does all the time, but now it¡¯s been done to them by someone else.¡±


    Unbelievable. Everyone felt it was completely unbelievable.


    Regardless of everyone¡¯s thoughts, Yang Chen stood there, clearly remembered by everyone. They all remembered the name Yang Chen.


    ¡°Hehe, this journey to the Black Dragon Sect has indeed revealed hidden dragons and crouching tigers. Qingyin, this Yang Chen is no ordinary person. With a mere Origin Martial Realm Third Layer in martial arts cultivation, he has achieved so much. His future is boundless. In the upcoming stages, be sure to be cautious of him,¡± the Green Lotus Sect Master warned, as he spoke to the Qinglian Saintess standing behind him.


    The Qinglian Saintess was called ¡°Qingyin.¡± Her name sounded delicate and soft, and she gracefully said, ¡°Yes, Master!¡±


    At the same time, on the Black Dragon Sect¡¯s side, Fu Longyue¡¯s mood had plummeted from its previous high.


    Xiao Wei¡¯s perfect winning streak had been utterly dominant, forcing others to submit. If it had continued, the Black Dragon Sect would have intimidated all other sect forces, letting them know that they did not need more than a second-rate genius to crush them all.


    The plan was nearly complete, but Xiao Wei¡¯s taunt had drawn out a true opponent.


    Fu Longyue was furious, biting back any mention of rewards, and commanded, ¡°First, bring Xiao Wei back. So, this Yang Chen dares to thwart our Black Dragon Sect¡¯s good fortune! Black Scorpion, send orders to our other geniuses to keep an eye on this kid in the next Iron Hawk Secret Realm stage. When necessary, kill him!¡±


    Upon hearing these words, the Black Scorpion Envoy had no objections but hesitated slightly, ¡°Master, this kid¡­ and Mei Xiuying¡­¡±


    His voice trailed off as he spoke more quietly.


    ¡°Oh? What does he have to do with Mei Xiuying? Hmph. What can Mei Xiuying do? She is without a sect or affiliation. Of course, we Black Dragon Sect have no reason to provoke her. But could it be that Mei Xiuying dares to provoke our Black Dragon Sect? The key is to get rid of this kid in the Iron Hawk Secret Realm quietly. Who would know? Black Scorpion Envoy, don¡¯t tell me that you can¡¯t even handle such a small matter.¡± Fu Longyue scolded.


    The Sect Master questioning him gave the Black Scorpion Envoy a start. He panicked and said, ¡°How could that be, Master? Just leave this matter to me!¡±


    ¡°Go sort it out quickly,¡± Fu Longyue waved his hand.


    At the same time, there was a joyous uproar at the side of Beishan Main City.


    ¡°Haha, Yang Chen, you sure gave me one heck of a scare!¡± Mo Wu burst out laughing. He was already prepared that when Yang Chen returned, he would scold him as a senior. But unexpectedly, Yang Chen decisively defeated Xiao Wei.


    Now, Beishan Main City gained quite a reputation. Who wouldn¡¯t know?


    A genius representing Beishan Main City defeated Black Dragon Sect¡¯s genius, Xiao Wei.


    Spreading this news would be absolutely sensational.


    ¡°Elder Mo, it was just a momentary impulse. I didn¡¯t expect to succeed,¡± Yang Chen grinned.


    Mo Wu didn¡¯t care about that. He patted Yang Chen¡¯s shoulder and said, ¡°Yang Chen, I¡¯ll reward you later for this. Right now, Beishan Main City is famous because of you. Enough of that. We have guests. I¡¯ll go greet them.¡±


    ¡°Oh, hahaha, Elder Mo. Long time no see, do you still remember me?¡±


    ¡°Huh? Teacher Wang, aren¡¯t you joking? The last time you visited our Beishan Main City, we had a very pleasant conversation,¡± Mo Wu laughed heartily.


    Of course, he didn¡¯t voice his scorn. Before Yang Chen took action, these people weren¡¯t courting their favor. Now that Yang Chen was famous, they all came to them. The reason couldn¡¯t be any more obvious.


    Thinking this way, Mo Wu would never say anything. He gave a warm reception to the group. In a short while, several forces appeared and shared a lively conversation with him.


    ¡°Elder Mo, we old folks can chat amongst ourselves, haha. How about the younger ones? My dear granddaughter, pay your respects to Elder Mo. Elder Mo, what do you think of my granddaughter? Why not introduce her to your young friend Yang Chen? My granddaughter very much admires Yang Chen.¡±


    ¡°Hehe, as Brother Chen said, my Flourishing Fire Main City¡¯s top female disciple also admires Yang Chen greatly.¡±


    These people spoke one after another, leaving Mo Wu at his wit¡¯s end.


    Mo Wu initially wanted to agree, but after thinking it over, he sighed, ¡°My friends, if you wish to find Yang Chen¡ªfine. But don¡¯t use me as a liaison. To tell you the truth, Yang Chen is not one of our Beishan Main City¡¯s people. I borrowed him from another force. If you really want to find Yang Chen, take the opportunity to do so directly.¡±


    He wanted to make a decision for Yang Chen, but Yang Chen wasn¡¯t part of the Beishan Main City¡¯s forces.

 Chapter 581 - Chapter 581: Chapter 578: Iron Hawk Secret Realm_1

    Chapter 581: Chapter 578: Iron Hawk Secret Realm_1


    ¡°¡±Oh? I see.¡±


    These people weren¡¯t too surprised, as borrowing a genius like this had happened before, and the Black Dragon Sect didn¡¯t bother to stop it. Because the Black Dragon Sect was confident, who would they be afraid of borrowing genius from other than the superpowers or the Royal family?


    And which of these powerful geniuses can be borrowed?


    Seeing the disappointed expressions on these people¡¯s faces, Mo Wu sighed.


    Fucking hell, so many people, it turns out, came for Yang Chen. Though, it makes sense¡ª who wouldn¡¯t want to get acquainted and make friends with someone as talented as Yang Chen? If a marriage alliance were successful and given time, this genius would become a formidable force.


    Mo Wu, lost in thought, couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°Everyone, your granddaughters and younger generations, ahem, I can¡¯t make a decision for my friend Yang Chen. We still have some other outstanding talents in the Beishan Main City, which can be introduced to you as well.¡±


    ¡°Ahem, that¡¯s not necessary, our granddaughter is very innocent and single-minded.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re talking like our family isn¡¯t the same.¡±


    These high-level figures from various forces were clever, and they knew very well that if Yang Chen belonged to Beishan Main City, that would be fine. It meant that there would inevitably be other outstanding talents in Beishan Main City. But now it¡¯s not like that at all, Yang Chen is not from Beishan Main City.


    Therefore, they lost interest in other talents from Beishan Main City.


    Mo Wu sighed; it was a great pity. Watching one beautiful girl after another unable to enter Beishan Main City and setting their sights solely on Yang Chen, he couldn¡¯t help but be upset.


    While Mo Wu was entertaining these high-level guests from various forces, Fu Longyue on the high platform said loudly after his own Xiao Wei lost, ¡°Everyone, it seems that there¡¯s no more challenge going on. Since that¡¯s the case, let¡¯s end this warm-up round. We, the Elders, can enjoy our wine and conversation while the disciples can go and have fun in other Secret Realms, how about that?¡±


    With that said, it was merely polite.


    To put it bluntly, the first round, the Iron Hawk Secret Realm, had begun.


    ¡°No problem!¡±


    ¡°Let¡¯s do as Master Fu said.¡±


    ¡°Just do as Master Fu says.¡±


    As people were talking, Fu Longyue saw that it was almost time and said, ¡°Since that is the case, everyone, please send one to five talents from your own forces. I believe you are all familiar with the rules of the Iron Hawk Secret Realm. There is a prohibition limit when entering, and the age must be below 40 years old.¡±


    ¡°The Secret Realm will be open for thirty days, allowing those little guys to play to their heart¡¯s content. Of course, the ranking at the end will be determined by the number of Iron Eagle Fruits obtained from the Iron Hawk Secret Realm.¡±


    Playing was, of course, a lie.


    It would be good enough if they didn¡¯t go in and kill each other with their scheming.


    Everyone knew that every time the Iron Hawk Secret Realm opened, several talents would die inside after it closed without a clear reason.


    Although these major powers were upset, they knew very well that this was the Black Dragon Sect¡¯s territory. If a few of their disciples died without evidence, who would dare to speak up?


    ¡°Alright, those are the rules. Distinguished guests who have come a long way, please select your own talents and gather at the central square in the time it takes for a cup of tea! At that time, there will be a guide to take them to the Iron Hawk Secret Realm.¡± Fu Longyue said.


    Hearing that, everyone began to eagerly instruct their disciples.


    Mo Wu did the same, not caring about entertaining those high-level guests and quickly saying, ¡°Yang Chen, the Iron Eagle Fruit, as I initially told you, In the Iron Hawk Secret Realm, there is a tree called the Iron Eagle Tree. I have depicted the appearance of the Iron Eagle Tree and the Iron Eagle Fruit with my soul, you should remember it, right?¡±


    ¡°Elder Mo, of course.¡± Yang Chen said.


    ¡°Alright, since that¡¯s the case, you¡¯ll go by yourself this time, Yang Chen. Since you¡¯re alone, be careful.¡± Mo Wu said earnestly.


    ¡°Elder Mo, what about us?¡± Cao Jinshuo asked curiously.


    Mo Wu snorted coldly, ¡°You guys? What do you mean? To drag Yang Chen down?¡±


    He now realized the potential in Yang Chen and believed Yang Chen had limitless possibilities.


    If Yang Chen was just an ordinary Origin Martial Realm Third Layer, having these three people, Cao Jinshuo, Shao Ming, and the Beishan Main City representatives, would undoubtedly increase their strength. However, their presence would be a burden to Yang Chen, who had an extraordinary ability far beyond the Origin Martial Realm Third Layer.


    Although Cao Jinshuo and the other two felt wronged, they could not deny that Mo Wu¡¯s choice was right.


    And so, Beishan Main City sent only Yang Chen.


    As for the other forces, they didn¡¯t send as few as Beishan Main City did. Believing that more people meant greater strength, everyone dispatched the maximum of five, except for a few powers that seemed to be very confident in themselves or understaffed, sending four or three.


    Yang Chen was somewhat conspicuous in the crowd, having just defeated Shao Ming.


    Soon, he noticed a resentful gaze and turned to see none other than the recently awakened Xiao Wei.


    Yang Chen was indifferent. He dared to attack Xiao Wei and wasn¡¯t afraid of Xiao Wei¡¯s retaliation or that of other geniuses from the Black Dragon Sect.


    The time it took to drink a cup of tea passed in a blink of an eye, and after that time, all the talents had gathered here.


    The guide was a middle-aged woman with a peaceful aura mixed with a strong Martial Arts Cultivation that made those talents feel the pressure from her, but they didn¡¯t reject it.


    ¡°It¡¯s Lady Silver Bell, the famous Lady Silver Bell from the Black Dragon Sect.¡±


    ¡°Lady Silver Bell is an Earth Martial Realm master. I didn¡¯t expect the Black Dragon Sect to have her play such a small role as a guide. That¡¯s quite extravagant!¡±


    At this moment, Lady Silver Bell approached gracefully, smiling, ¡°Young friends, please follow me, I will guide you to the Iron Hawk Secret Realm.¡±


    Hearing this, the talents followed Lady Silver Bell one after another.


    ¡°Yang Chen, I noticed you earlier. I am Xiao Kui from Fufeng City. It¡¯s an honor to meet you.¡±


    ¡°I am Zhang Jin Feng from Luoyun Main City.¡±


    And so, these main city representatives started to greet Yang Chen one after another in a continuous stream.


    It was a standard tactic to pull in some allies before entering so they could confront other forces once inside the Secret Realm.


    Naturally, Yang Chen became the object of desire. First, because Yang Chen was alone and without company, and secondly, because of Yang Chen¡¯s strength on display; after witnessing it, who wouldn¡¯t want such a powerful teammate to accompany them?

 Chapter 582 - Chapter 582: Chapter 579: Picking the Fruits_1

    Chapter 582: Chapter 579: Picking the Fruits_1


    However, Yang Chen had no interest in forming alliances with others. It wasn¡¯t that he didn¡¯t want to, but most of these people had average strength. The strongest of the main city forces only had a leader who was at the Yuanwu Realm Fourth Layer, and this level of strength wouldn¡¯t be of any help to him. It would already be nice if they didn¡¯t drag him down.


    With this being the case, he might as well go it alone.


    Looking around, Yang Chen noticed that, besides himself, there was another person who was alone.


    This person was none other than Qingyin, the Qinglian Saintess.


    The Green Lotus Sect surprisingly didn¡¯t send a second person. It was unusual for such a large force to have their Saintess come alone, showing the absolute confidence the Green Lotus Sect had in their Saintess. Yang Chen thought this confidence was not unfounded, for at least he didn¡¯t think he had the ability to instantly kill Huo Ming in a second!


    Qingyin¡¯s martial arts cultivation was still a mystery.


    ¡°This Iron Hawk Secret Realm trip is full of hidden dragons and crouching tigers, and countless masters. If only I had enough time to enter the fourth level of the Yuanwu Realm and then refine those materials to temper my Tai Chu Divine Body, but unfortunately, there isn¡¯t enough time for that. I wonder if there will be such an opportunity in the Iron Hawk Secret Realm.¡± Yang Chen wondered to himself.


    He didn¡¯t care much about the Iron Eagle Fruits and just wanted to collect enough to preserve Beishan Main City¡¯s dignity, not thinking about trying too hard.


    As he was thinking¡­


    ¡°Fairy Qingyin, would you be interested in joining up?¡±


    ¡°Saintess Fairy¡­¡±


    Many people wanted to form an alliance with the Qinglian Saintess, but the Qinglian Saintess was much colder than Yang Chen. At least Yang Chen responded politely, but the Qinglian Saintess didn¡¯t even pay attention to them.


    This caused Yang Chen to laugh bitterly, but he didn¡¯t mind too much. The Qinglian Saintess had the qualifications for her attitude, showing such a strong talent and strength at an age that seemed to be under thirty. She had every right to be proud.


    In addition to the Qinglian Saintess, there were also some people who caught Yang Chen¡¯s attention.


    Naturally, these people were from the Black Dragon Sect.


    Unlike Xiao Wei, Xiao Wei could not represent the Black Dragon Sect in this feast competition because he was only a second-rate talent of the sect. He could at most represent the sect in a knockout competition, but in this Iron Hawk Secret Realm trip, the main five players were the most terrifying geniuses of the Black Dragon Sect.


    Yang Chen carefully observed these five geniuses. Their strength was hidden, and even when he asked Yun Lu to observe them, she couldn¡¯t detect their martial arts cultivation.


    ¡°Young Master, there are treasures on these five geniuses that protect them, so it¡¯s difficult to investigate their cultivation. If we force our way in, I¡¯m afraid they¡¯ll notice my existence.¡± Yun Lu gently exhaled and explained.


    Yang Chen nodded his head and didn¡¯t push Yun Lu anymore.


    He stared intently at the surroundings. In addition to the Black Dragon Sect members and the Qinglian Saintess, there were also talents from Zhenwu Main City and Heiyun Main City, which seemed difficult to deal with. They all seemed to have decent cultivation levels.


    Just like that, after about half an hour, the group arrived at the entrance of the Iron Hawk Secret Realm.


    The secret realm was filled with numerous array and restriction techniques to stabilize the entrance, ensuring there were no accidents.


    Lady Silver Bell stood in front and said with a kind smile, ¡°Everyone, the entrance to the Iron Hawk Secret Realm is here. The instructions given by Master Fu earlier should be clear. The most important thing is that the secret realm will only be open for thirty days. This entrance will be open for thirty days, and I hope everyone can come out on time. Otherwise, if you cannot come out, our Black Dragon Sect won¡¯t open the secret realm for individuals.¡±


    The rules had been repeated several times by their elders, so these young people naturally took it to heart. After Lady Silver Bell finished speaking, they all rushed towards the secret realm.


    In the blink of an eye, the outside world was completely empty.


    Just after entering the secret realm, the group of talents dispersed quickly, and Yang Chen did the same.


    ¡°Young Master, there¡¯s an Iron Eagle Tree one hundred zhang away!¡± Yun Lu shouted.


    Yang Chen immediately found the location and stopped.


    ¡°It¡¯s just as Elder Mo Wu described, it¡¯s indeed an Iron Eagle Tree, and these are Iron Eagle Fruits on it. There are seven of them. Not bad, it¡¯s quite a harvest for just entering the secret realm!¡± Yang Chen exclaimed as he put the Iron Eagle Fruits into his bag.


    In essence, the Iron Eagle Fruit wasn¡¯t much of a treasure and had no significant benefits to one¡¯s cultivation. Its unique use was to refresh the mind when used to make tea, so everyone didn¡¯t take it too seriously. They treated the Iron Eagle Fruit as a measure of their results after coming out of the secret realm.


    ¡°Hmm? Someone¡¯s there.¡± Yang Chen looked up and saw four people descending from the sky.


    ¡°Oh? Judging by their clothes, they¡¯re talents from Luoyun Main City!¡± Yang Chen said, with his hands behind his back.


    Upon landing, the four talents from Luoyun Main City saw Yang Chen standing in front of the Iron Eagle Tree, and their expressions changed slightly.


    ¡°Just now, my soul didn¡¯t detect anyone in front of this Iron Eagle Tree. Senior brother, what should we do¡­¡±


    ¡°Go.¡± The leading senior brother from Luoyun Main City didn¡¯t say another word and ordered: ¡°Don¡¯t provoke him!¡±


    He had been told by his elders that their strongest member in Luoyun Main City was himself, with only a third layer Yuanwu Realm cultivation, nowhere near capable of contending with Yang Chen. Naturally, they wouldn¡¯t dream of getting the Iron Eagle Fruits and would let Yang Chen have them.


    Yang Chen saw that the group from Luoyun Main City was so sensible and didn¡¯t try to follow them. After he had completely collected the Iron Eagle Fruits, Yun Lu found the next Iron Eagle Tree: ¡°Young Master, there are four Iron Eagle Trees 200 zhang to the southeast. But it seems there are people fighting over it.¡±


    ¡°Oh? Let¡¯s go check it out.¡± Yang Chen headed straight there.


    His speed was lightning-fast, and 200 zhang was nothing for him now. It only took a moment¡¯s breath.


    As soon as Yang Chen appeared 200 zhang away, he narrowed his eyes and looked carefully at the scene ahead. He couldn¡¯t help but smile: ¡°It¡¯s really true that enemies always cross each other¡¯s paths!¡±


    Indeed, enemies were always destined to meet.


    These four Iron Eagle Trees were real, and the two forces fighting were also real.


    Yang Chen wasn¡¯t particularly interested in the situation at first, and he didn¡¯t plan to intervene in the fight between the two forces. However, who would have guessed that the two fighting sides were none other than Sun Star City and Changnan City?


    Changnan City was where Lu Dong was located, and Yang Chen clearly remembered, as the first match of the warm-up competition was triggered by Lu Dong.


    Nevertheless, that wasn¡¯t important.


    What was important was Sun Star City!


    As for other people¡¯s matters, Yang Chen didn¡¯t care, but when it came to Sun Star City¡¯s affairs¡­


    He, Yang Chen, was definitely concerned.


    ¡°Changnan City, you have only yourselves to blame for being weak, especially you, Lu Dong. Hahaha, you brought humiliation upon yourself by looking for trouble with Huo Ming. Now, you can¡¯t even display half your strength. You deserve to fall into the hands of our Sun Star City. Hahaha!¡± The talent at the forefront of Sun Star City, Wang Yulong, laughed heartily.


    Looking at Changnan City, they were in a sorry state. Their number one talent, Lu Dong, had challenged Huo Ming and failed. Now he couldn¡¯t even display half of his strength, and leading his companions, how could he be a match for Sun Star City?.

 Chapter 583 - Chapter 583: Chapter 580: Encounter a Sudden Attack!_1

    Chapter 583: Chapter 580: Encounter a Sudden Attack!_1


    Sun Star City is not particularly strong among the many main cities, and if it were to be divided into Grade A, B, C, and D, then Sun Star City would be just a Grade B. They are weak, but they encountered Changnan City, a force even weaker than them.


    Wang Yulong was originally very depressed, thinking that their forces were too weak, but now that they had met Changnan City, they were happy.


    They were weak, but there were others weaker than them.


    Nowadays, Wang Yulong is arrogant and confident, ready to wipe out Changnan City here and seize their treasures. After all, Changnan City¡¯s strength is not strong, and after annihilating them, who would know that Sun Star City had done it?


    But it is at this moment when a leisurely voice slowly rises.


    ¡°Sun Star City is really pathetic. When I, Yang Chen, challenged you back then, you were afraid to accept the challenge. Hehe, now you¡¯re picking on a weakened Changnan City to show off your power?¡± The voice was filled with mockery and disdain.


    ¡°Who?¡±


    ¡°Who are you!¡± Wang Yulong exclaimed in horror.


    A disciple hurriedly said, ¡°Senior Brother Wang, this person claims to be Yang Chen¡­¡±


    ¡°What!¡± Wang Yulong jumped in fright.


    He turned to look, and saw the young man who had suddenly appeared, which was none other than Yang Chen.


    ¡°Yang Chen!¡± Wang Yulong was terrified, and how could he possibly forget Yang Chen¡¯s appearance? He still clearly remembered when Yang Chen challenged Sun Star City last time. But Wang Yulong didn¡¯t dare to accept the challenge, as he knew that he was no match for Yang Chen.


    And when Yang Chen defeated the genius Xiao Wei of the Black Dragon Sect with his powerful strength, he became even more sure that he was no match for Yang Chen.


    Not only that, but even the five senior and junior brothers who had entered Sun Star City together were no match for Yang Chen.


    Wang Yulong gulped nervously, knowing well the enmity between his Sun Star City and Yang Chen, and said in fear, ¡°Yang Chen, what do you want to do?¡±


    ¡°Hehe, what do I want to do?¡± Yang Chen narrowed his eyes. ¡°Your Sun Star City has tried to harm me, Yang Chen, and kill me several times. You¡¯re asking me what I want to do? Wang Yulong, I won¡¯t waste my breath with you and will give you one chance. All five of you, come at me together. If you win, I¡¯ll let you go!¡±


    Wang Yulong listened to Yang Chen¡¯s words and angrily shouted, ¡°Yang Chen, don¡¯t push people too far. Kill Yang Chen!¡±


    As Wang Yulong finished speaking, together with the other disciples, they attacked to kill Yang Chen.


    Seeing this, Yang Chen raised his hand. The moment he took out his Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear, electric light flickered, and crackling sounds followed.


    The moment Wang Yulong¡¯s move appeared, Yang Chen executed his Thunderbolt Style.


    Right after that.


    ¡°Shapeshifting Liquid Fire!¡±


    ¡°Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm!¡±


    First, the liquid fire swept through layer by layer, followed by the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm!


    The combined power of these two moves was naturally extraordinary.


    After this bombardment, Wang Yulong and a few other disciples were surrounded by the Shapeshifting Liquid Fire, begging unwillingly, ¡°Yang Chen, spare us, spare us! Ah!¡±


    As the screams trailed off, Wang Yulong and several other disciples of Sun Star City were wiped out without a trace.


    Yang Chen withdrew his moves and then looked at the disciples of Changnan City.


    The disciples of Changnan City looked at Yang Chen, trembling in fear, and Lu Dong, the team leader, said with a mix of fear and apprehension, ¡°Brother Yang Chen, you, we have no grudge against you. We hope you can spare our lives.¡±


    ¡°I have no grudge against your Changnan City and naturally won¡¯t cause you trouble. As for these Iron Eagle Fruits¡­¡± Yang Chen spoke calmly.


    ¡°These Iron Eagle Fruits are all yours.¡± Changnan City was tactful and without a second word, they turned and left.


    Yang Chen nodded as he watched the people of Changnan City leave.


    These people had a good sense of self-awareness.


    At first, the people of Changnan City had ideas about the Iron Eagle Fruit, but after being oppressed by Sun Star City, they realized that the Iron Eagle Fruit was not something they could covet.


    Even if Yang Chen generously shared the Iron Eagle Fruit with them today, what about encountering other forces? They would have to spit out the Iron Eagle Fruit and perhaps lose their lives for it.


    People must have self-awareness.


    Yang Chen knew what the people of Changnan City were thinking and waved his hand to collect the Iron Eagle Fruit into his bag.


    In this way, Yang Chen started searching for Iron Eagle Trees on a large scale. With Yun Lu¡¯s divine soul as an assistant, his search progress was much faster than that of other geniuses.


    However, as he searched so openly, finally, one day later, Yang Chen encountered some trouble.


    He had just spotted the Iron Eagle Tree when, before he could even start collecting the Iron Eagle Fruits, swish, swish, swish, five men under 40 years old appeared. They were none other than the five geniuses from the Black Dragon Sect.


    ¡°Hehe, your name is Yang Chen? How unlucky, you¡¯ve met us.¡± Zhao Minghai said with a smirk.


    Yang Chen¡¯s expression gradually became difficult: ¡°Yes, very unlucky.¡±


    ¡°What do you think? This Iron Eagle Tree¡­¡± Zhao Minghai yawned lazily.


    ¡°It¡¯s yours. I don¡¯t want this Iron Eagle Tree.¡± Yang Chen said slowly and decisively.


    Are you kidding? These five people were not just anyone; they were the top geniuses of the Black Dragon Sect ¨C not some second-rate geniuses like Xiao Wei.


    Yun Lu¡¯s divine soul tried to detect their cultivation level but couldn¡¯t see it clearly. Even if she couldn¡¯t detect it, Yang Chen could guess with his toes how powerful these five people from the Black Dragon Sect were!


    One of them was still bearable, but five?


    Wanting to compete with people for things without even having a chance, Yang Chen answered very firmly: this Iron Eagle Tree is yours if you want it.


    But who could have imagined that Zhao Minghai still wouldn¡¯t let it go? Laughing lightly, he said, ¡°What if we say that this Iron Eagle Tree isn¡¯t enough? We want the Iron Eagle Fruits on you, and¡­your life.¡±


    ¡°You want to kill me?¡± Yang Chen¡¯s expression turned cold.


    ¡°You guessed it.¡± Zhao Minghai laughed.


    Yang Chen sneered, ¡°Then you won¡¯t get anything either.¡±


    As soon as his words fell, Yang Chen waved his hand, instantly picking the Iron Eagle Fruits from the Iron Eagle Tree.


    He swept them all up, and then¡­


    ¡°Second Layer of Lightning Movement Technique, activate!¡±


    Whoosh! In the next moment, Yang Chen disappeared from the spot like a bolt of lightning.


    Seeing this speed, Zhao Minghai and the others were dumbfounded. What kind of speed was this? Yang Chen had swept up the Iron Eagle Fruits and escaped in one go, so fast that the five of them hadn¡¯t even reacted.


    ¡°Chase!¡± The five geniuses felt both embarrassed and angry, and without a second word, they chased after Yang Chen.

 Chapter 584 - Chapter 584: Chapter 581: Trapped in a Desperate Situation_1

    Chapter 584: Chapter 581: Trapped in a Desperate Situation_1


    This was simply a disgrace. They originally thought that taking Yang Chen¡¯s life was a certainty and, as for the Iron Eagle Fruit, they didn¡¯t even need to think about it ¨C it must have been theirs. However, who would have known that they not only failed to take Yang Chen¡¯s life but also lost the Iron Eagle Fruit in the process.


    Compared to them, the speed of the five geniuses was also fast!


    This caused Yang Chen to frown and look serious. He could feel that the five geniuses were already catching up. Moreover, the speed of these five geniuses was, surprisingly, not inferior to his own while using the Lightning Movement Technique.


    ¡°These five people must have great strength, and their Martial Arts Cultivation is probably not something I can compare to now. The geniuses of the Black Dragon Sect must have received top-notch training.¡± Yang Chen murmured to himself.


    There was no other way, this was how they were compared.


    He had cultivated himself using a Medicinal Bath during Body Refining Realm, while the geniuses of the Black Dragon Sect had also done the same. The cultivation methods of the superpowers were inside-out, all reaching their limits.


    ¡°No choice but to use the Third Layer of Lightning Movement Technique.¡± Yang Chen gritted his teeth.


    During the journey of his cultivation, he had made some breakthroughs in his Lightning Movement Technique, advancing from the Second Layer to the Third Layer.


    The speed of the Third Layer of Lightning Movement Technique was naturally amazing. As he activated it, his speed skyrocketed, becoming unbelievably fast.


    ¡°Huh?¡±


    Meanwhile, Zhao Minghai and the other four who were chasing him also noticed the sudden increase in Yang Chen¡¯s speed, and they couldn¡¯t help but exclaim, ¡°Goodness, even though he¡¯s only at the Third Layer of the Origin Martial Realm, his speed is so fast that he can actually leave us behind. It seems we can¡¯t catch up without putting in our full effort. Speed up, go after him!¡±


    In an instant, the five geniuses increased their horsepower and charged forward.


    Yang Chen had originally thought that with the Third Layer of the Lightening Movement Technique, he could perfectly shake off the ¡°tails¡± following him. But looking at it now, he realized he was too naive.


    The five geniuses of the Black Dragon Sect were indeed extraordinary. Even though his cultivation level was far behind theirs, it was still difficult for him to distance himself from them, even with the Lightning Movement Technique activated.


    ¡°If we keep going like this, my True Qi will definitely run out first. The Third Layer of the Lightning Movement Technique consumes True Qi too quickly. Even with my current achievement in the Origin Martial Realm, it is difficult to support it!¡± Yang Chen thought; ¡°I can¡¯t hold on much longer!¡±


    ¡°Young Master, the forbidden area of Iron Eagle Secret Realm is right ahead!¡± Yun Lu reminded him.


    ¡°What?¡± Yang Chen¡¯s expression tensed.


    Forbidden area of Iron Eagle Secret Realm?


    He knew what this place was.


    Fu Longyue didn¡¯t mention this place, and it was not reasonable for him to say it either. He wished the geniuses would break into the forbidden area. But the Elders of major powers must have instructed their Juniors and made them aware of the Iron Eagle Secret Realm¡¯s forbidden area.


    The Iron Eagle Secret Realm not only had Iron Eagle Fruit, but also a kind of demonic beast. This demonic beast was known as the Iron Eagle!


    The Iron Eagle was naturally ferocious and powerful. However, it was exterminated by the Black Dragon Sect. The remaining Iron Eagle Lord had some subsequent uses, so the Black Dragon Sect sealed it inside the Inner Area of the Iron Eagle Secret Realm. This Inner Area was the forbidden area of the Iron Eagle Secret Realm.


    It was because the Iron Eagle Lord was inside.


    Ordinary people who enter it would be annihilated by just a breath from the Iron Eagle Lord. These geniuses¡¯ Martial Arts Cultivation could not be compared to the Iron Eagle Lord at all.


    Even though Yang Chen had impressive strength, entering the Inner Area would still be very dangerous for him.


    Yang Chen gritted his teeth: ¡°How much further?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m afraid it¡¯s just a hundred breaths away.¡± Yun Lu said.


    ¡°This¡­¡±


    Yang Chen forced himself to calm down.


    ¡°No!¡±


    Yang Chen narrowed his eyes: ¡°If the five geniuses of the Black Dragon Sect were only after a single Iron Eagle tree, there would be no need for them to chase me and waste so much time. There must be more to their pursuit than just the Iron Eagle tree. It must be related to me defeating Xiao Wei. Well, this Black Dragon Sect¡¯s narrow-mindedness is quite laughable.¡±


    If it were just about the Iron Eagle tree, the five geniuses would not have pursued him so relentlessly. There must have been someone above who arranged for the five to deal with him in the Secret Realm.


    The more Yang Chen thought about it, the more hatred filled his heart.


    He knew very well that he had to be decisive.


    ¡°Nowadays, with my level of True Qi, even if I don¡¯t enter this Inner Forbidden Area, I still don¡¯t have enough True Qi. And I have no other choice but to go deeper into the Iron Eagle Secret Realm. Let them follow me if they have the ability!¡± Yang Chen clenched his teeth.


    The moment he made up his mind, Yang Chen became determined.


    Immediately after, his figure abruptly flashed, quickly arriving at the entrance of the forbidden area. Then, ignoring the prohibition guarding it, he broke into the Iron Eagle Secret Realm¡¯s forbidden area.


    ¡°Hmm? Stop, this kid is interesting. He actually entered the forbidden area of the Iron Eagle Secret Realm so decisively while being pursued by us.¡± The tall man beside Zhao Minghai said coldly.


    Zhao Minghai showed enough respect for the man and was surprised that Yang Chen had entered the forbidden area, asking, ¡°Eldest Senior Brother, what should we do next?¡±


    ¡°There is no need to do anything more. It is easy to enter the Iron Eagle Forbidden Area but difficult to leave. Without the help of our Black Dragon Sect, it would be as difficult as ascending to heaven to get out. Moreover, the Iron Eagle Lord inside is murderous. This kid is as good as dead once he entered. Our task is considered accomplished.¡± The Eldest Senior Brother replied.


    ¡­


    At the same time, Yang Chen had arrived in the Iron Eagle Forbidden Area. Looking around, it was desolate without any flowers, grass, or trees. Instead, the Spiritual Energy was abundant, accumulated over countless years.


    Yang Chen was not interested in the surroundings, but he was curious about where the Iron Eagle Lord, spoken of in the legends, was. Of course, not seeing the Iron Eagle Lord was a good thing, as Yang Chen didn¡¯t want to bring that trouble upon himself. Now that he had entered the Iron Eagle Forbidden Area, all he wanted to do was find a way to leave this dangerous place.


    ¡°They say it is easy to enter the Iron Eagle Forbidden Area but difficult to leave. Those five geniuses of the Black Dragon Sect didn¡¯t follow me, so they obviously fear the environment of this place. Most likely they have already left, so there should be no obstacles now. I just don¡¯t know if it¡¯s easy or not to leave!¡± Yang Chen looked at the prohibition not far away.


    When he came in, the prohibition was void, allowing passage.


    However, when it was time to leave, there appeared a huge formation. This formation was as solid as Mount Tai, making it chilling to look at.


    ¡°Forget it, let¡¯s see if I can break it,¡± Yang Chen thought.


    Immediately, he threw out a palm, pushing the power of Thunder Rush to its limit.


    Boom! The layers of thunder and lightning from the Thunder Rush technique blasted out, striking the formation.


    However, there was no effect at all.


    ¡°What? Not even a trace left?¡± Yang Chen was alarmed.


    How could he be willing to accept this in his heart!


    Could it be that he was destined to be trapped here?


    Being trapped here for a long time would be a terrible disaster.

 Chapter 585 - Chapter 585: Chapter 582: Iron Eagle Lord Appears_1

    Chapter 585: Chapter 582: Iron Eagle Lord Appears_1


    Of course, Yang Chen wouldn¡¯t be trapped to death in this place. When utterly helpless, he could use the teleportation array to go to Tiandu Divine Country. However, if it really came to that, he would spend the rest of his life in Tiandu Divine Country because leaving it would take him back to North Mountain County.


    By then, everyone would have believed that Yang Chen had died in Iron Hawk Secret Realm, so how could he explain it?


    Yang Chen hesitated to use this method for the time being, as it wasn¡¯t crucial yet.


    He frowned and shouted: ¡°Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm!¡±


    ¡°Shapeshifting Liquid Fire!¡±


    ¡°Starfire!¡±


    Yang Chen, unwilling to give up, used all the techniques he could think of.


    In the end, he even used his Blazing Fire Spirit Brush, a magic treasure specifically used to break spatial prohibitions, but the result was the same ¨C the formation hadn¡¯t cracked open in the slightest.


    ¡°Hehe, little guy, you have quite a few treasures on you, Strange Fire, Shapeshifting Liquid Fire that countless demonic beasts crave, Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasure, and many other treasures like Heavenly Thunder Origin. You are truly impressive with all this destiny within you.¡±


    Just as Yang Chen was trying his hardest, suddenly a massive figure appeared in the sky above him, seemingly out of nowhere.


    The sudden appearance startled Yang Chen. He noticed that the daylight had vanished, and the ground was engulfed in shadows. Looking up, he saw a pair of enormous wings blocking the sky. Only then did he realize that it was a gigantic eagle, tens of meters long, with black, iron-like wings.


    Upon seeing this, Yang Chen didn¡¯t need to think to know that this was the Iron Eagle Lord that had been imprisoned and sealed here by the Black Dragon Sect.


    Seeing the Iron Eagle Lord, Yang Chen¡¯s heart skipped a beat.


    As the Iron Eagle Lord spoke human language, he responded in kind: ¡°Junior pays respects to Elder Iron Eagle. Elder Iron Eagle¡­ won¡¯t kill me?¡±


    ¡°How do you know I won¡¯t kill you? What if I just don¡¯t kill you now but play with you as a toy later?¡± The Iron Eagle chuckled like a human.


    Yang Chen shook the map: ¡°I didn¡¯t detect any killing intent from Elder Iron Eagle. Besides, since I¡¯m here, I might as well be at peace. I have no ability to resist or struggle against Elder Iron Eagle¡¯s strength. If Elder wants to kill me, then I, Yang Chen, must accept this fate!¡±


    He didn¡¯t even bother sending Yun Lu to investigate.


    There was no point.


    This Iron Eagle Lord¡¯s formidable aura was as vast as the sea, probably having stepped into the supreme Heaven Martial Realm!


    In the human world, the Heaven Martial Realm was considered extremely powerful.


    Against such a powerful being, dealing with him would be a piece of cake. If he wanted to kill him, even dying in the hands of the Iron Eagle Lord would be an honor, so he simply wasn¡¯t afraid.


    However, he could feel that the Iron Eagle Lord had no intention of killing him. The Iron Eagle Lord must have known he was here since the moment he entered the forbidden area. He didn¡¯t appear, and there was no killing intent, which meant he hadn¡¯t even thought about killing him.


    ¡°Hehe, little guy, you¡¯re interesting. Indeed, our Iron Eagle Clan is bloodthirsty by nature, but this trait can be changed. This Lord has been imprisoned here for thousands of years, and in recent years, I have already seen the light!¡± The Iron Eagle Lord spoke with a chilling tone.


    ¡°What has Elder seen the light on?¡± Yang Chen could not help but ask.


    The Iron Eagle Lord sneezed like thunder, then said: ¡°It¡¯s simple. What¡¯s the point of killing you little guys who inadvertently or curiously wandered in here? It¡¯s just for temporary satisfaction, what¡¯s the use? Can I take revenge on the Black Dragon Sect? Does it help me leave this place? No, not at all!¡±


    ¡°So why should I kill you?¡± The Iron Eagle coldly said: ¡°Little guy, you¡¯re lucky. If you had barged in a hundred years ago, like the one who once knelt down and begged for mercy, no matter how he begged, I would have killed him. But now, I¡¯ve seen the light, and not only will I not kill you, but I will also try to find a way to let you out.¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s the significance of Elder doing this?¡± Yang Chen asked in surprise.


    The Iron Eagle snorted: ¡°To kill you has no meaning, but to let you go at least allows you to be grateful to me. Over time, if you geniuses become powerful, it could be a good thing for me if you let me go, hahaha.¡±


    In the end, the Iron Eagle Lord laughed heartily.


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but laugh secretly.


    Although the Iron Eagle Lord¡¯s method of casting a wide net didn¡¯t seem very feasible, as he said, killing Yang Chen wouldn¡¯t benefit the Iron Eagle Lord either.


    ¡°Elder, whether I can release you or not, I can¡¯t guarantee. But I don¡¯t have much fondness for the Black Dragon Sect,¡± Yang Chen said slowly.


    ¡°Hehe, kid, what does your dislike for the Black Dragon Sect matter? Can you overthrow them?¡± The Iron Eagle Lord scoffed.


    ¡°Who knows? There are always ups and downs, and no one can predict the future,¡± Yang Chen retorted.


    The Iron Eagle Lord laughed uproariously: ¡°Hahaha, kid, just for that remark, not only will I help you get out this time, but I will also reward you with something!¡±


    Yang Chen was taken aback: ¡°Elder wants to reward me with something?¡±


    ¡°Hehe, I don¡¯t have much else, just one of my feathers. Our Iron Eagle Clan¡¯s feathers are the toughest, suitable for your humans to practice body cultivation. If you practice body cultivation, you can use this feather. If you don¡¯t, sell it when you get out. This feather alone can make you rich!¡± The Iron Eagle Lord said.


    Yang Chen¡¯s eyes widened as he watched the feather float down, his mind going blank.


    Indeed, he had gathered the materials for body cultivation practice, but that was just basic and not perfect.


    With this Iron Eagle Lord¡¯s feather added, the practice of his Tai Chu Divine Body would be perfect.


    Why add the word ¡®Iron¡¯ to Iron Eagle?


    It¡¯s because of the Iron Eagle¡¯s incredibly tough body.


    Most importantly, this feather was given to him by a Heaven Martial Realm Iron Eagle. A Heaven Martial Realm Iron Eagle¡¯s feather, this¡­


    Yang Chen was overjoyed and took the feather, gratefully saying: ¡°Thank you, Elder, for giving me this feather.¡±


    Yang Chen had already made up his mind. Originally, he didn¡¯t have much affection for the Black Dragon Sect anyway. In the future, even if it wasn¡¯t for himself, he couldn¡¯t let the Black Dragon Sect off the hook for the sake of the Iron Eagle Lord.


    ¡°Kid, don¡¯t get too cocky just because you¡¯ve got my feather. It¡¯s not that easy to get out of here. Even if this Lord is willing to help you, whether you can leave or not depends on your own abilities,¡± the Iron Eagle Lord said unhurriedly.


    ¡°What does Elder mean by that?¡± Yang Chen didn¡¯t understand the Iron Eagle Lord¡¯s words.


    The Iron Eagle Lord clicked his tongue: ¡°You just used all your abilities but still couldn¡¯t break this formation. Do you know why? Because this formation is designed to trap me, a Heaven Martial Realm Iron Eagle Lord. If you, kid, could break it, then the human world¡¯s powerful ones might as well die.¡±


    ¡°Then, Elder, how can the junior escape?¡± Yang Chen blinked.

 Chapter 586 - Chapter 586: Chapter 583: Iron Eagle Feathers_1

    Chapter 586: Chapter 583: Iron Eagle Feathers_1


    ¡°It¡¯s very simple. I can break through ninety-nine percent of the formation¡¯s defense, then I will leave the last one percent for you to decipher!¡± The Iron Eagle Lord said calmly.


    ¡°If senior can break through ninety-nine percent of the formation¡¯s defenses, shouldn¡¯t you also be able to escape from here?¡± Yang Chen was completely baffled.


    He still had some doubts about the Iron Eagle Lord.


    He couldn¡¯t possibly trust the Iron Eagle Lord that easily. After all, demonic beasts and humans were still enemies. What if the Iron Eagle Lord had some hidden scheme and tried to use him? He needs to see what the Iron Eagle Lord would say.


    The Iron Eagle Lord gazed down upon Yang Chen from above and leisurely said, ¡°Kid, I know what you¡¯re thinking. Hmph, it¡¯s normal for you to doubt me. However, you should think about it carefully. What meaning is there for me to escape? This seal is just a formality. Even if I get out, I still wouldn¡¯t be a match for the Black Dragon Sect. Sooner or later, I¡¯d be beaten back.¡±


    ¡°By that time, the formation would be reinforced, and my original hopes of escaping would actually be gone.¡±


    ¡°¡­¡±


    Yang Chen was suddenly taken aback. What the Iron Eagle Lord said was indeed true.


    The Iron Eagle Lord, who had lived for so many years, considered every aspect of the situation thoroughly and was not blinded by the immediate small gains.


    Iron Eagle Lord slowly said, ¡°With my skills, it¡¯s not difficult to completely break this formation. This is the result of my strength after the upgrade, and the Black Dragon Sect hadn¡¯t known about it yet. However, I don¡¯t have the ability to confront the Black Dragon Sect yet, so I dare not break this formation!¡±


    ¡°But if I break through ninety-nine percent, and then you break through the remaining little bit, the meaning will be different. Your strength is only enough to break through a corner of this formation, enough for you to escape. The corner will be fully restored in the next instant, and the Black Dragon Sect won¡¯t discover it because of this.¡±


    Yang Chen nodded his head, ¡°In other words, the Senior can only break through ninety-nine percent of the defense at one location, and I¡¯ll have to rely on my own ability for the last trace.¡±


    ¡°Indeed, from what I¡¯ve seen from your methods just now, you might have a chance, though it¡¯s only a small one,¡± the Iron Eagle Lord said.


    ¡°You mean that with one percent left, ninety-nine percent handed to senior, I can¡¯t even break through the last bit?¡± Yang Chen found it incredible.


    ¡°Hehe, do you think it¡¯s easy to break this formation that has imprisoned me, the Iron Eagle Lord?¡± The Iron Eagle Lord laughed, and immediately shouted, ¡°Kid, step aside, I¡¯m going to break the formation.¡±


    Yang Chen gulped down his saliva and quickly stepped to the side.


    At this moment, the Iron Eagle Lord made his move.


    As soon as he moved, his eagle claw swiftly struck down.


    This claw was aimed directly at the formation. The eagle claw completely penetrated the formation, and after breaking through ninety-nine percent of the defense, the Iron Eagle Lord quickly withdrew his claw.


    This scene, though quick, was earth-shaking.


    Yang Chen was shocked as he watched from the side.


    At the same time, Iron Eagle Lord slowly said, ¡°All right, I have already made my move, it¡¯s your turn.¡±


    Yang Chen stared at the defense formation that had been broken through by more than half and held his breath, putting all his effort into breaking through the last bit. In an instant, he used the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm, the Shapeshifting Liquid Fire, and the Starfire.


    Just now, all of his means were seen by the Iron Eagle Lord.


    So now, Yang Chen had no intention of hiding the Starfire either.


    However, just as he used all of these techniques, Yang Chen¡¯s eyes quickly opened wide in disbelief.


    Unbelievable!


    ¡°It didn¡¯t budge!¡± Yang Chen gulped down his saliva.


    He couldn¡¯t break through even the last bit of defense despite giving his all.Is this the gap between him and the Heaven Martial Realm?


    With a casual grasp, the person could break through 99%, but he couldn¡¯t even break through the remaining bit with all his might.


    Iron Eagle Lord could see Yang Chen¡¯s frustration and said, ¡°Little guy, don¡¯t be discouraged, it¡¯s quite normal. Since you can¡¯t break through, I suggest you sit down and cultivate. There is plenty of spiritual energy here, and you have plenty of time.¡±


    ¡°Senior, as far as I am concerned, I have only about twenty days left.¡± Yang Chen said with a bitter smile.


    ¡°Oh? That¡¯s right, you¡¯re not wearing the Black Dragon Sect¡¯s Taoist robe but are from other forces that have come to attend the Black Dragon Sect¡¯s feast. Hehe, the Black Dragon Sect always uses such hypocritical means to intimidate the various forces, proving that they are the strongest, truly pedantic and hypocritical to the extreme.¡± Iron Eagle Lord said coldly.


    Yang Chen shuddered all over.


    He dared to believe that if he were from the Black Dragon Sect, he would be dead by now.


    Luckily, he wasn¡¯t.


    ¡°Kid, whether you can get out or not depends on your fate. This lord can only help you this much.¡± Iron Eagle Lord didn¡¯t seem to want to interfere further.


    He had already done enough by interfering this much.


    Yang Chen knew that he had to rely on himself from now on.


    However, he could not break through at this moment. After serious consideration, Yang Chen said, ¡°In that case, I will not try to break through the defense for now. I will instead try to improve my strength and cultivation level at this place.¡±


    This place was an excellent treasure land for cultivation.


    Moreover, having just received the Iron Eagle Lord¡¯s feather, he could completely reach the Yuanwu Realm Fourth Layer here and then use the prepared materials and Iron Eagle Feathers to cultivate his Tai Chu Divine Body. By the time the Tai Chu Divine Body was finished cultivating, his strength would have greatly increased, and breaking through the defense should not be a problem.


    With this idea, Yang Chen sat down cross-legged.


    ¡°Kid, it seems that you are planning to improve your strength.¡± Iron Eagle Lord said.


    ¡°That is the plan.¡± Yang Chen answered.


    As soon as the words fell, Yang Chen quickly closed his eyes.


    Then, he absorbed a large amount of Qi into his body and began to cultivate meticulously.


    Time passed, one day, two days.


    On the second day, Yang Chen quickly opened his eyes.


    ¡°Yuanwu Realm Fourth Layer, success!¡±


    Because he had saved up enough, his mindset was sufficient, and the environment was also sufficient.


    With all three factors in place, it didn¡¯t take much effort for Yang Chen to enter Yuanwu Realm Fourth Layer. By the second day, his Martial Arts Cultivation greatly increased, and he had directly entered the Yuanwu Realm Fourth Layer.


    ¡°Hmm, little guy, even if you just improve your Martial Arts Cultivation by one layer, it¡¯s still quite difficult to break through the defense.¡± Iron Eagle Lord said.


    Yang Chen smiled: ¡°Elder Iron Eagle, I don¡¯t plan to just break through the defense with this.¡±


    ¡°If you want to enter the Fifth Layer in a short time, I¡¯m afraid it¡¯s not very likely either. Moreover, even if you enter Yuanwu Realm Fifth Layer, the hope of breaking through the defense is not particularly high.¡± Iron Eagle Lord said truthfully.


    Yang Chen did not dare to deny Iron Eagle Lord¡¯s words, and at this moment, he said, ¡°Elder Iron Eagle, I am not hiding from you, I am a Body Cultivator! The Iron Eagle Feather you have just given me has now come in handy. As for the Yuanwu Realm Fifth Layer, I have not thought about it. And just as you said, even if I enter the Yuanwu Realm Fifth Layer, it will still be of no avail.¡±

 Chapter 587 - Chapter 587: Chapter 584: The Second Intruder!_1

    Chapter 587: Chapter 584: The Second Intruder!_1


    Iron Eagle Lord became interested, ¡°Kid, are you a body cultivator?¡±


    ¡°Indeed, junior has some understanding in body refinement. I am grateful to senior for granting me these Iron Eagle feathers, now I have the opportunity.¡± Yang Chen did not mind flattering the Iron Eagle Lord while cultivating.


    How many years had Iron Eagle Lord lived? How could he not know that Yang Chen was flattering him? Even so, he enjoyed it very much and said, ¡°That¡¯s interesting. Honestly, these body refinement techniques are all imitated from our demonic beasts by you humans. Since ancient times, body refinement was first discovered by our demonic beasts. I want to see what kind of body refinement technique you have cultivated.¡±


    Seeing the curiosity of Iron Eagle Lord, Yang Chen didn¡¯t mind showing his Tai Chu Divine Body.


    Although the Tai Chu Divine Body was precious, what kind of cultivation level and vision did the Iron Eagle Lord possess?


    Thus, Yang Chen took out all the materials he had prepared in advance.


    Placing these materials together, Yang Chen used his true qi to control them and condensed them into a single mass.


    ¡°Oh? Little guy, you¡¯ve prepared quite a lot. With so many materials to refine and enhance your body cultivation progress, these are things that ordinary body refinement techniques can¡¯t achieve.¡± Iron Eagle Lord observed and spoke to himself.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t say anything more, and began refining the materials into his body.


    When his Tai Chu Divine Body had earlier refined the Black Mountain Black Bear Essence Blood, it had already advanced to the small achievement stage in one fell swoop. The essence blood of the Black Mountain Black Bear may not be comparable to all the materials he had collected, but compared to the materials he had collected before excluding the Iron Eagle feathers, there wasn¡¯t much difference.


    Do you know how rare the Black Mountain Black Bears are?


    Even if they are encountered, it wouldn¡¯t be easy to obtain their essence blood with their simple and honest character. Yang Chen had to admit that it was just luck.


    ¡°The last time my Tai Chu Divine Body reached the small achievement stage, it never broke through. This time, it should be possible to advance the Tai Chu Divine Body to the great completion stage. When it reaches perfection, my Tai Chu Divine Body will have achieved some results.¡± Yang Chen murmured.


    Why is it said that only when the Tai Chu Divine Body is cultivated to perfection does it achieve some results?


    Because the Tai Chu Divine Body can only be called a ¡°Divine Body¡± when it reaches perfection. Divine Body Talents are extremely rare. Even first-rate talents are not considered divine bodies in the eyes of these super sects, but just special physiques.


    Only something like an Innate Divine Body can be considered a Divine Body Talent.


    This shows how rare divine bodies are.


    Once the Tai Chu Divine Body is cultivated to perfection, it is equivalent to having an additional Divine Body unconditionally. Moreover, it can accommodate everything afterwards and further enhance the Divine Body!


    With this thought, Yang Chen increased the speed of refining the materials.


    Most of these materials were not difficult to refine. Each time he refined one, the solidity of his body would greatly improve. The most difficult to refine was the Iron Eagle Feather. This feather contained the essence of the Iron Eagle Lord¡¯s Heaven Martial Realm, so it was naturally full of essence!


    ¡°These Iron Eagle feathers are truly a great treasure. Without them, advancing my body cultivation wouldn¡¯t be easy. Now, with the Iron Eagle feathers, not only is advancing my body cultivation a sure thing, it¡¯s also more than just advancing.¡±


    The moment Yang Chen finished this thought, he increased the refining speed of the Iron Eagle feathers.


    It took him a full day and night to refine the Iron Eagle feathers alone.


    By the second day, the density of the Iron Eagle feathers had greatly decreased. Yang Chen took a deep breath and completely refined the Iron Eagle feathers!


    ¡°Absorb!¡± Yang Chen shouted loudly.


    Immediately, a black halo appeared on the surface of his body, even affecting his skin tone, making it a mix of black and white.After about the time it took for a cup of tea, Yang Chen sat cross-legged, completely absorbing the essence of the Iron Eagle feathers, and his complexion returned to normal.


    ¡°This¡­¡±


    Yang Chen was suddenly surprised at that moment, ¡°What a powerful Iron Eagle feather! The materials I had collected before could barely support my cultivation of the Tai Chu Divine Body to the Great Completion stage. But with the help of this Iron Eagle feather, I am now only a step away from reaching Perfection!¡±


    What does reaching Perfection represent? It represents that he will unconditionally gain an additional Divine Body!


    The feather of the Heaven Martial Realm was indeed no trivial matter. According to his previous plans, he needed materials that could only be obtained when he reached the peak stage of the True Martial Realm.


    Yang Chen immediately got up and stretched his muscles. ¡°Elder Iron Eagle, thank you for your help.¡±


    ¡°Hehe, little guy, you have many secrets hidden within you. Although this lord is fond of killing, I have suddenly become somewhat interested in you. Your body refinement technique seems to be one that can evolve into a Divine Body. Not bad, not bad! In addition to that Strange Fire and other things, kid, you indeed have a great destiny bestowed upon you,¡± the Iron Eagle Lord said.


    With hands clasped, Yang Chen gave a slight smile, ¡°Elder Iron Eagle, all of this is thanks to your help.¡±


    ¡°Alright, no more pleasantries. Now that your body refinement technique has reached Great Completion and your strength has greatly increased, try and break this formation again with your various methods,¡± Iron Eagle Lord said.


    ¡°Yes, senior.¡± Yang Chen stared at the weakest point of the formation that Iron Eagle Lord had damaged, his eyes sharp.


    In an instant, he stepped out and displayed all his current strength of body cultivation at Great Completion, which has been elevated to the Fourth Layer of the Yuanwu Realm.


    All kinds of moves were launched, such as the Shapeshifting Liquid Fire, Flourishing Stars Fire, Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm, God Piercing Nail, Blazing Fire Spirit Brush, all were unleashed.


    Boom!


    All these moves were executed, causing terrifying and intense turbulence.


    Yang Chen¡¯s soul dissipated, wanting to see the final result, but in no time, he was completely dumbfounded.


    ¡°This!¡± Yang Chen was suddenly pale.


    Iron Eagle Lord slowly said, ¡°It¡¯s still a bit short.¡±


    Yang Chen stood in place, feeling quite surprised. He thought his strength had increased a lot compared to when he first entered, and yet, it was still not enough. Although it was only a bit short, he still couldn¡¯t break the final defense.


    ¡°Little guy, don¡¯t be discouraged, it¡¯s already quite impressive that you can break this formation to this degree. Stay here and improve your cultivation a little more, hehe, it might not be useless,¡± the Iron Eagle Lord said lazily.


    Yang Chen¡¯s smile was bitter. In theory, it should be, but his circumstances were different. The Iron Eagle Secret Realm was only open for one month, and now five days had passed. To improve his cultivation with the remaining twenty-five days would obviously be quite difficult.


    Just as this thought crossed his mind, the Iron Eagle Lord suddenly said, ¡°Little guy, someone else has entered the Iron Eagle Secret Realm. You¡¯ll have to figure out the rest on your own, this lord will be leaving first!¡±


    As the words fell, the Iron Eagle Lord flapped his wings and disappeared in an instant.


    ¡°So fast!¡± Yang Chen exclaimed.


    This huge figure that covered the sky and earth vanished in the blink of an eye.


    What puzzled Yang Chen was that someone else had entered.


    Who could it be?

 Chapter 588 - Chapter 588: Chapter 585: Meeting the Blue Lotus Saintess Again_1

    Chapter 588: Chapter 585: Meeting the Blue Lotus Saintess Again_1


    As he was lost in thoughts, suddenly, there was a fluctuation in the Formation. Following that, a delicate figure dashed in abruptly.


    This figure wore a green robe, had long fluttering hair, held a green sword sheath, and covered her face with a veil, showing a serious and determined expression. Now that she had just broken into the Iron Eagle Forbidden Area, she looked around with her eyes wide open, eventually fixing them on Yang Chen, then raised her eyebrows and became solemn.


    ¡°Are you the Saintess?¡± Yang Chen exclaimed, having a clear understanding of this Qinglian Saintess, although he didn¡¯t know her name.


    Indeed, this woman was none other than the Saintess of the Green Lotus Sect.


    She stared at Yang Chen intently, then said, ¡°My Dharma name is Qingyin.¡±


    ¡°Dharma name?¡± Yang Chen was a bit dumbfounded, ¡°Miss Qingyin, are you a nun?¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong with that?¡± Seeing Yang Chen having an opinion on being a nun, Qingyin¡¯s face turned cold, ¡°What¡¯s wrong with being a Monk or Nun? Do you look down on them?¡±


    ¡°No!¡± Yang Chen quickly shook his head.


    Although his strength had greatly increased now, he didn¡¯t plan to provoke this mysterious woman, Qingyin. The key point was that there were only the two of them in this forbidden area now, and he couldn¡¯t break the Formation alone. If he wanted to leave, he might have to rely on Qingyin.


    Thinking of this, Yang Chen stared intently at her, ¡°Miss Qingyin, what¡¯s the matter with you? How did you break into this Iron Eagle Forbidden Area so unexpectedly?¡±


    ¡°What about you? What are you up to?¡± Qingyin¡¯s face was full of suspicion, clearly not trusting Yang Chen.


    Yang Chen laughed bitterly, ¡°Older Sister Qingyin, since you are older than me, you should speak first, right?¡±


    Seeing Yang Chen¡¯s harmless smile, Qingyin¡¯s eyebrows furrowed slightly. Though she felt Yang Chen¡¯s reason was far-fetched, she couldn¡¯t refute it.


    After a moment of thought, she had no choice but to say, ¡°I was chased by the five people from the Black Dragon Sect and ended up escaping here.¡±


    ¡°Oh? You too?¡± Yang Chen was taken aback.


    ¡°Why, didn¡¯t you escape the same way?¡± Qingyin stared straight at Yang Chen.


    Yang Chen smiled faintly, ¡°I¡¯m allowed to escape, but you¡¯re not?¡±


    Qingyin looked deeply at Yang Chen, knowing very well how strong the Black Dragon Sect¡¯s five Geniuses were. She was confident in her ability to survive among them, but how could Yang Chen manage it?


    At this moment, Yang Chen slowly stood up and looked around, ¡°Miss Qingyin, now that we are both in the same boat, we should consider how to escape from here. As you can see, this Iron Eagle Forbidden Area is surrounded by the Great Formation to seal the Iron Eagle Lord.¡±


    ¡°The Iron Eagle Lord? Have you seen him?¡± Qingyin asked.


    ¡°No, maybe we¡¯re lucky, and the Iron Eagle Lord is taking a nap without noticing us. Of course, we should also be grateful because otherwise, we might have already become the Iron Eagle Lord¡¯s delicious meal.¡± Yang Chen said.


    Qingyin¡¯s expression turned serious, ¡°You arrived here earlier than I did ¨C you should have found some possible clues to escape, right?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s simple ¨C break this Formation.¡± Yang Chen pointed.


    Qingyin was unfazed, and immediately unsheathed her sword.


    At the next moment, as the sword was unsheathed, it contained a strong and dazzling light. Then, before Yang Chen could see what was happening, Qingyin had already slashed her sword.


    Immediately, a heavy sound lingered in Yang Chen¡¯s ears.


    The Great Formation remained motionless, and it was obvious that Qingyin¡¯s magnificent strike had no effect or hindrance on it.


    That led to a slight change in Qingyin¡¯s expression. Looking at the Great Formation, she unwillingly made another move.


    From the beginning to the end, Yang Chen observed everything from the side.


    ¡°Qingyin¡¯s swordsmanship is so powerful¡­¡± Yang Chen muttered to himself, ¡°She also has Treasures that can hide her Cultivation Level, which Yun Lu couldn¡¯t see. I only observed some clues after watching her attack four times. Even now, if I were to fight against her, it would be a fifty-fifty split.¡±


    If possible, this woman would be better as a friend than an enemy.


    Since he had already provoked the Black Dragon Sect, there was no need for him to pick up more trouble.


    At this point, after a few consecutive sword strikes, Qingyin was already panting heavily. She turned her eyes and seemed to have finally understood something, ¡°Yang Chen, right?¡±


    Yang Chen smiled faintly, ¡°It¡¯s an honor to be remembered by Miss Qingyin.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re so calm. You must know something, right? This Great Formation, it¡¯s impossible to break!¡± Qingyin said with a blank expression, getting straight to the point without being influenced by Yang Chen¡¯s words.


    Yang Chen stood with his hands behind his back and slowly said, ¡°Miss Qingyin, if you want to break this Great Formation, it¡¯s a bit delusional. This is the Formation that seals the Iron Eagle Lord, and if you and I can break it so easily, the Iron Eagle Lord would have escaped long ago. However, there is a way.¡±


    Qingyin looked deeply at Yang Chen, ¡°What¡¯s the way?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s simple, the Formation has its weak points,¡± Yang Chen said.


    ¡°Weak points?¡± Qingyin hesitated.


    ¡°Look here.¡± Yang Chen pointed to the place where the Iron Eagle Lord had destroyed the Formation earlier.


    Qingyin¡¯s eyes lit up, indeed noticing that this part was different from where she had tried to break the Formation earlier. The defense of the Formation at the part she tried was as strong as steel, and breaking it was an impossible task. However, the thickness of the defense here seemed much thinner.


    Qingyin couldn¡¯t help but wonder, ¡°With such a weak spot, the Iron Eagle Lord couldn¡¯t have missed it after all these years. He could have easily escaped using it.¡±


    Yang Chen, of course, couldn¡¯t tell her that the Iron Eagle Lord had deliberately helped him break it. Betraying the Iron Eagle Lord was of no benefit to him.


    He had already come up with a good reason, speaking calmly, ¡°Who knows?¡±


    The best excuse is no excuse.


    I didn¡¯t break into this Iron Eagle Forbidden Area, so how would I know?


    Without paying any more attention to Yang Chen, Qingyin drew her sword and suddenly stabbed at the weakness in the Formation. This strike, like the previous ones, was colorful and powerful, and Yang Chen marveled at it from the side.


    What a beautiful sword strike!


    As the sword fell, it landed perfectly on the weak spot of the defense, and a loud noise followed. The defense was shaken significantly.


    Yang Chen smiled silently, confident that Qingyin would not be able to break the Formation. From her previous moves, he could tell that her power was similar to his, so if he couldn¡¯t break it, she naturally would fall short as well. Now, things seemed to be going as he expected.


    At this moment, Qingyin was covered in sweat, her eyebrows frowned as she stared at the weak spot in the Formation, unable to believe that she still couldn¡¯t break through even though the defense was so much weaker!

 Chapter 589 - Chapter 589: Chapter 586: Negotiation!_1

    Chapter 589: Chapter 586: Negotiation!_1


    Qingyin looked at Yang Chen with a serious expression: ¡°Yang Chen, you just tried to break through this weak spot. What was the result?¡±


    ¡°The same as you, Miss Qingyin.¡± Yang Chen replied honestly.


    He was now beginning to understand the personality of this woman.


    She was unrestrained like a swordsman, honest and straightforward, not showing the pretentiousness of other women. She was completely spontaneous in her actions, even directly using his name when they met, not wanting to call him ¡°Young Master¡±. Moreover, her spirited eyebrows had never relaxed from beginning to end.


    Qingyin wasn¡¯t shy or awkward from being stared at by Yang Chen so intently: ¡°In that case, can the two of us break through this formation together?¡±


    ¡°Exactly.¡± Yang Chen replied.


    Qingyin became vigilant in an instant: ¡°Why do I feel that this is what you intended?¡±


    Yang Chen blinked: ¡°What do you mean, Miss Qingyin?¡±


    ¡°Although you never said it outright, I can feel that all your words were meant to lead me to the conclusion that we could break through this weak spot together.¡± Qingyin said.


    Yang Chen was taken aback.


    Well, it turned out that he was really discovered by this woman. But she was being overly sensitive.


    Now that he had been exposed, Yang Chen no longer hid his intentions: ¡°Miss Qingyin, you¡¯re right. Indeed, from the beginning, I wanted to use our combined strength to break through this weak spot in the formation. Otherwise, if we each fight separately, neither of us would have a chance to escape from this forbidden area.¡±


    Despite Yang Chen¡¯s frankness, Qingyin didn¡¯t fully believe him.


    Qingyin¡¯s expression became serious: ¡°Yang Chen, I thought you were just a simple young man, but I didn¡¯t expect you to be so scheming.¡±


    ¡°¡­¡±


    Yang Chen rolled his eyes. This woman was too sensitive. He gave a bitter smile: ¡°Miss Qingyin, I just wanted to cooperate with you. I didn¡¯t think there was anything wrong in not saying it outright.¡±


    Qingyin remained vigilant, looking at the weak spot in the formation and slowly said: ¡°I guess there must be a problem with this formation. If we break through this weak spot, it will probably be repaired quickly. When the time comes, you might be able to leave while I¡¯m still trapped. It¡¯s very likely!¡±


    Yang Chen was speechless.


    He never expected that Qingyin would actually guess his intentions.


    Even though he had never planned to harm Qingyin, she still managed to guess it herself.


    Now, with her hands on her hips, Qingyin stared at the great formation and muttered: ¡°If I¡¯m not mistaken, this formation should be called the Four Seas Demon Seeking Array. The formation is distributed in all directions, and as soon as a little crack is opened, it immediately heals. I don¡¯t think you¡¯re ignorant of this.¡±


    ¡°Miss Qingyin, I really didn¡¯t know about this.¡± Yang Chen replied, utterly surprised.


    He couldn¡¯t understand how she could deduce the name to be Four Seas Demon Seeking Array. It was simply unbelievable that she could see right through him, considering she couldn¡¯t be that much older.


    ¡°Humph, Yang Chen, do you think I would still believe you?¡± Qingyin scolded.


    Yang Chen could only laugh and cry.


    This woman was really too sensitive.


    With no other choice, he said: ¡°Alright, Miss Qingyin, you decide what to do next. If we continue to be suspicious of each other, there¡¯s no way we¡¯ll be able to break through this formation. Of course, if Miss Qingyin still thinks this way, just assume that I, Yang Chen, never said anything. Worse comes to worst, we¡¯ll just live out our days here together, perhaps we¡¯ll even grow to love each other in time, hahaha.¡±


    ¡°Humph, you little brat, if it wasn¡¯t for the urgency of the situation, I would kill you now!¡± Qingyin snapped.


    ¡°You¡¯re really no fun at all, this woman.¡± Yang Chen yawned.


    But upon further thought.


    Why the hell was he flirting with a nun?


    Qingyin stared coldly at Yang Chen, and after a long while she said: ¡°Yang Chen, if we want to cooperate and escape, we can¡¯t be suspicious of each other. Breaking this formation requires both of our efforts.¡±


    ¡°So, Miss Qingyin, have you decided not to be suspicious of me?¡± Yang Chen asked.


    ¡°No, I have a method to prevent us from distrusting each other!¡± Qingyin snapped.


    ¡°What method?¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but ask.


    Qingyin waved her hand, and immediately a gold plate appeared in her hand.


    Yang Chen looked at the gold plate with puzzlement: ¡°Miss Qingyin, what is your intention?¡±


    ¡°This gold plate is called the Gold and Silver Dragon Plate. The gold color you see is just its surface; inside, it is silver. Moreover, the gold and silver colors are the symbols of the plate. Do you see the circles in the plate? There are both gold and silver pearls, which have another name: Main Bead and Secondary Bead!¡± Qingyin explained.


    Yang Chen muttered in confusion: ¡°Gold and Silver Dragon Plate, what is this thing?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s very simple. If someone drips their essence blood into the gold bead and another person drips theirs into the silver bead, the person who dripped theirs into the silver bead would be unable to do anything that betrays the other¡ªthe holder of the silver bead cannot go against the will of the holder of the gold bead. It¡¯s the rule of the Gold and Silver Dragon Plate.¡± Qingyin said intently.


    Yang Chen widened his eyes: ¡°So to put it simply, the one who drips their essence blood into the silver bead becomes a servant? Is this a Master and Servant Spiritual Artifact?¡±


    These Master and Servant Spiritual Artifacts were not uncommon.


    Usually, powerful people would use various means to make their servants obey, and the Gold and Silver Dragon Plate was one such method.


    Although the name sounded so grand, it was fundamentally a tool for master and servant relations.


    It turned out that Qingyin was quite something, wanting to use this method even though she appeared to be harmless.


    As she was exposed, Qingyin seemed a little embarrassed, her pretty face flushed red, and then she said: ¡°I didn¡¯t think you¡¯d recognize this thing.¡±


    ¡°Do you want to use this to bind us together so that we can trust each other?¡± Yang Chen asked.


    ¡°Exactly.¡± Qingyin replied directly.


    Yang Chen shrugged: ¡°This is completely unnecessary.¡±


    ¡°I can¡¯t trust you!¡± Qingyin said vigilantly.


    Yang Chen was helpless in his heart. It was often difficult to make someone trustworthy. But it was also normal. People traveled in the Jianghu world, and it was always wise to be cautious. He had entered the forbidden area long before Qingyin, who was a laggard. If someone with ill intentions had entered before her, there would have been many ways to harm Qingyin.


    But Yang Chen was different since he had absolutely no intention of harming Qingyin.


    Thinking of this, Yang Chen looked at the Gold and Silver Dragon Plate, and asked solemnly: ¡°What if I refuse?¡±


    ¡°If it really doesn¡¯t work, I have a way to leave alone. My master from the Green Lotus Sect gave me a space artifact, but it only works once. This artifact was given to me as a means of escape, and I won¡¯t use it unless it¡¯s absolutely necessary. But if there¡¯s really no other choice, I¡¯ll have to resort to this method.¡± Qingyin spoke earnestly and meticulously.


    Yang Chen slowly said: ¡°Fine then, I guess you can use the artifact to leave.¡±

 Chapter 590 - Chapter 590: Chapter 587: Master and Servant Struggle!_1

    Chapter 590: Chapter 587: Master and Servant Struggle!_1


    Qingyin listened to Yang Chen¡¯s straightforward response and waved her sleeve, revealing a crystal-clear formation device emitting blue light. Holding the device in her hand, she could obviously feel a strong fluctuation in the surrounding space. It was not difficult to see that this was a space artifact.


    ¡°What, do you think I don¡¯t have one and I¡¯m trying to deceive you?¡± Qingyin frowned. She was generally an honest person and hardly ever lied.


    Yang Chen stared at this crystal-clear formation device emitting blue light, somewhat surprised.


    Could it be¡­?


    He originally thought that Qingyin was just trying to scare him and that the space artifact was all nonsense. But now, it turned out that Qingyin was indeed a disciple of the Green Lotus Sect, a major sect. First, it was the Gold and Silver Dragon Plate, and now, the space artifact, which was considered one of the most precious treasures, was in her hands.


    Being a knowledgeable person, Yang Chen realized that when the formation device appeared, the surrounding space fluctuated intensely. It was apparent that with this space artifact in her hands, Qingyin could easily leave alone if she wanted to.


    This made things a bit difficult for Yang Chen: ¡°Tell me a solution. If you want me to pour my essence blood into the silver pearl and willingly degrade myself to become your servant, I won¡¯t do as you wish. Even if it means I can¡¯t leave, I won¡¯t agree.¡±


    Seeing Yang Chen¡¯s serious expression and sensing no trace of joking in his words, Qingyin knew that Yang Chen¡¯s stance on this matter was firm.


    Since Yang Chen¡¯s position was unshakeable, Qingyin had no choice but to say, ¡°Then let¡¯s have a competition!¡±


    ¡°How will we compete?¡± Yang Chen asked, puzzled.


    Qingyin flicked her hair and waved her hand, causing the Gold and Silver Dragon Plate to float in the air. Then, with a serious expression, she said, ¡°The interesting part about this Gold and Silver Dragon Plate is that we both drip our essence blood into it and then pour our True Qi into the plate to suppress the silver pearl!¡±


    ¡°Whoever¡¯s True Qi is stronger will be able to push the silver pearl into the opponent¡¯s essence blood. At that moment, when the essence blood and the silver pearl become one, the one with the stronger True Qi will win!¡±


    Yang Chen listened to these rules and began to think, rubbing his chin.


    The method was simple; it was just a matter of whose True Qi was stronger!


    Whoever had the stronger True Qi would win.


    The loser would become a servant, and the winner would become the master.


    This game was like one that had trapped him in it in an instant.


    He wouldn¡¯t question the feasibility of the Gold and Silver Dragon Plate; the gold and silver pearls must have a strong binding effect on each other. Once the essence blood entered, it would have a close connection with the essence blood¡¯s owner!


    Yang Chen looked up and saw that Qingyin¡¯s eyes were full of confidence and caution. He said, ¡°Miss Qingyin, I understand your meaning, but your Martial Arts Cultivation is much stronger than mine. How can I, Yang Chen, compare to you with your powerful True Qi?¡±


    Seeing Yang Chen¡¯s concern, Qingyin wasn¡¯t surprised. With an even demeanor, she said, ¡°In that case, I can suppress my Martial Arts Cultivation to the same level as you, to the Origin Martial Realm Fourth Layer. That way, it will be fair and just.¡±


    Hearing Qingyin say this, Yang Chen slapped the palm of his hand: ¡°Miss Qingyin is truly magnanimous!¡±


    Qingyin released her aura without saying anything more.


    Her aura was the same as Yang Chen¡¯s, at the Martial Realm Fourth Layer.


    Then, Qingyin released the Gold and Silver Dragon Plate and let it float between them.


    ¡°Let¡¯s begin,¡± Qingyin said.


    ¡°No problem.¡± Yang Chen suddenly gripped one corner of the Gold and Silver Dragon Plate and dripped his essence blood into it.


    Qingyin, without a word, also held one corner and dripped her essence blood into it.


    Both of them did this and then instantly injected their True Qi into the Gold and Silver Dragon Plate, starting the competition of True Qi strength.


    Qingyin didn¡¯t go back on her word; she used the Martial Arts Cultivation of the Yuanwu Realm Fourth Layer. Although she could instantly increase her True Qi strength to match her cultivation level, she didn¡¯t do so. That¡¯s because she seldom lied to others, and at most, she just concealed the truth.


    Naturally, she did this out of absolute confidence.


    She wasn¡¯t going to trap herself in it.


    The Green Lotus Sect focused on cultivating stillness. Their True Qi was stronger than that of those refined geniuses and masters. Even if she suppressed her True Qi strength to the Fourth Layer, she didn¡¯t think Yang Chen¡¯s True Qi could surpass hers.


    In this contest of the Gold and Silver Dragon Plate, she was sure to win.


    So for now, she would temporarily take Yang Chen as her servant. Having a mysterious servant could be an interesting matter to slowly uncover!


    However, just as she finished entertaining this thought, she suddenly realized how terribly wrong her idea was.


    Because in the True Qi competition, she didn¡¯t gain any upper hand at all!


    ¡°How is this possible!¡± Qingyin exclaimed in horror.


    Worse yet, Yang Chen¡¯s True Qi even suppressed hers to some extent!


    ¡°This is¡­!¡±


    ¡°Innate True Qi!¡± Qingyin finally recognized it.


    Indeed, Yang Chen was using Innate True Qi.


    In fact, when Yang Chen agreed, he had already considered all factors. Even if Qingyin went back on her word and instantly improved her Martial Arts Cultivation, it wouldn¡¯t matter. He had already observed Qingyin¡¯s actions just now and was quite clear that his Innate True Qi was stronger than hers.


    However, Qingyin didn¡¯t know about it.


    But what was interesting was that Qingyin was really upright and didn¡¯t go back on her word.


    Regardless, he was determined to win.


    With his decision made, Yang Chen abruptly increased his True Qi strength by another notch.


    Immediately, his vast Innate True Qi, like surging waves, flowed into the Gold and Silver Dragon Plate, followed by the silver pearl being controlled by Yang Chen¡¯s Innate True Qi, merging with Qingyin¡¯s essence blood, while the gold pearl fused with Yang Chen¡¯s own essence blood!


    ¡°Not good!¡± Qingyin¡¯s face turned pale, her eyes filled with horror as her body trembled.


    Her confidence shattered in an instant, and she never expected that she would lose.


    She dared to do this because she was full of absolute confidence, but it turned out that she had trapped herself this time!


    But by the time she realized all of this, it was already too late.


    The connection between the gold and silver pearls had been established!


    Then, Yang Chen tightly grasped the Gold and Silver Dragon Plate while Qingyin retreated quickly, breathing heavily and staring at Yang Chen with a serious expression.


    Her eyes were filled with unwillingness and pain. After a long time, it seemed she finally accepted the reality. She looked at Yang Chen and said expressionlessly, ¡°Yang Chen!¡±


    ¡°Miss Qingyin, you must be very clear about our relationship now. I don¡¯t expect you to call me master or anything like that, but with the restrictions of these gold and silver pearls, it wouldn¡¯t be nice if you don¡¯t at least address me as Young Master Yang Chen when you see me.¡± Yang Chen said slowly.

 Chapter 591 - Chapter 591: Chapter 588: Getting a Female Servant!_1

    Chapter 591: Chapter 588: Getting a Female Servant!_1


    Young Master is a term of respect.


    Although Yang Chen didn¡¯t mind, he didn¡¯t want to spend so much effort just to have someone not even address him respectfully.


    Now, with the Gold and Silver Dragon Plates in his hand, he could clearly feel that he and Qingyin had formed a close connection. This connection allowed him to do whatever he wanted with Qingyin. He couldn¡¯t help it ¨C strictly speaking, he was now Qingyin¡¯s master, and Qingyin was his slave!


    The most crucial part was that Qingyin had brought this upon herself.


    At the moment, Qingyin seemed somewhat unwilling, but after a while, she spoke softly, ¡°Young Master Yang Chen!¡±


    Yang Chen grinned, ¡°Miss Qingyin, you really didn¡¯t need to do all this in the beginning. The Gold and Silver Dragon Plates are meaningless. Do you know why? Because I didn¡¯t have that many suspicions from the start, but you were overly sensitive and insisted on doubting me!¡±


    ¡°Your True Qi is indeed strong, but unfortunately, I cultivate Innate True Qi, so you¡¯re still a bit lacking. This can be considered your own doing, Miss Qingyin. However, I don¡¯t think I¡¯ve lost out either. After wasting so much time, I¡¯ve gained such a beautiful servant!¡±


    Because of the Gold and Silver Pearls, Qingyin could feel that Yang Chen wasn¡¯t lying.


    Indeed, Yang Chen¡¯s words were true.


    Moreover, the current Yang Chen had no need to lie to her.


    Qingyin regretted it deeply in her heart. If she had known this, why would she have doubted Yang Chen?


    At this time, Yang Chen looked at Qingyin with interest and stretched lazily, ¡°I say, take off your veil. I¡¯m still quite curious about what you look like!¡±


    ¡°You!¡± Qingyin glared at him.


    Yang Chen gave a faint smile, showing no intention of making things difficult for her.


    However, the Gold and Silver Pearls would make Qingyin submit.


    Not to mention just taking off her veil, even if he asked her to do something more embarrassing, it would still be the same.


    Qingyin sighed and ultimately didn¡¯t resist much, removing her veil.


    As the veil was removed, Yang Chen was momentarily stunned. To be honest, he was somewhat shocked.


    This woman was indeed peerless in her beauty, exuding a heroic and unyielding charm.


    This woman was also like that, at least in Yang Chen¡¯s view. Her eyebrows never relaxed, and she faced every matter seriously and meticulously. She had no sense of humor. Why did he always encounter such women? Couldn¡¯t they be more cheerful?


    ¡°Well, that¡¯s not right.¡± Yang Chen¡¯s expression changed slightly. ¡°Your appearance¡­ is exactly the same as the Blue Lotus Sect Master!¡±


    Qingyin didn¡¯t speak.


    Yang Chen stared deeply at the Qinglian Saintess, unable to figure it out.


    On the day of the warm-up match, he had seen the appearance of the Qinglian Sect Leader, so his memory was fresh. But now, looking at Qingyin, she looked exactly like the Qinglian Sect Leader, which was an unbelievable thing. If there were subtle differences, it would be understandable, but the two looked identical.


    Interesting!


    Yang Chen knew that pursuing this matter now would be meaningless. Instead, he looked at Qingyin¡¯s delicate face and grinned, ¡°You seem quite scared?¡±


    Qingyin didn¡¯t speak, just biting her shell teeth lightly.


    It was evident that she was somewhat flustered.


    Amidst her panic, there was also some fear.


    Yang Chen slowly said, ¡°Tell me, if I were to do something to you, because of the Gold and Silver Pearls, you wouldn¡¯t be able to resist me, right? Tell me, what can a man do to a woman?¡±


    ¡°Could you please spare me?¡± Qingyin¡¯s eyes were filled with tears, as if they would fall at any moment. Her pitiful appearance was truly heart-wrenching.


    Looking at her like this, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but chuckle, ¡°Miss Qingyin, you¡¯re really no fun at all. Anyway, let¡¯s not waste time. Since you¡¯ve become my servant, there should be no more suspicion between us. Let¡¯s work together to get out of this Iron Eagle Forbidden Area.¡±


    ¡°Are your words true?¡± Qingyin trembled slightly, frowning as she asked.


    ¡°Huh?¡± Yang Chen looked closely at Qingyin, ¡°If you don¡¯t want them to be true, we can go back to discussing that topic just now.¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t want to.¡± Qingyin immediately said.


    She also let go of her worries.


    At least, if Yang Chen didn¡¯t plan to do anything to her here, once they left the forbidden area, the outside environment would be more restrictive, and Yang Chen should be more restrained than he is now.


    Looking at Qingyin¡¯s much more obedient appearance compared to earlier, Yang Chen felt somewhat amused. However, seeing Qingyin¡¯s teary eyes, he didn¡¯t want to joke anymore and turned his gaze to the weak point in the defense. The two of them working together should be able to break through it without much difficulty.


    ¡°Miss Qingyin, I¡¯ll count to three, and we¡¯ll attack together.¡±


    Qingyin nodded.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t waste any more time.


    ¡°Three!¡±


    ¡°Two!¡±


    ¡°One!¡±


    As the words fell, Yang Chen and Qingyin chose to attack simultaneously.


    Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm!


    Shapeshifting Liquid Fire!


    Starfire!


    And so on, all kinds of moves were unleashed.


    Qingyin also used all her means, their combined power targeted the weak point in the defense. The two powerful forces combined to create an extraordinary effect. Accompanied by a rumbling sound, there was a sudden explosion.


    Yang Chen¡¯s soul dispersed, and he could clearly see the Formation¡¯s defense had broken open, creating a small hole just big enough for three people. The hole was closing at a visible speed.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t dare to hesitate, quickly grabbed Qingyin¡¯s small hand, and rushed out.


    Their speed was neither fast nor slow, and they made it out just as the formation fully healed.


    ¡°Phew!¡±


    Yang Chen and Qingyin both let out a long sigh of relief.


    No matter what, they had finally escaped.


    Qingyin was somewhat stiff, and her big eyes stared straight at Yang Chen, not daring to get angry, not knowing how to speak. This was because Yang Chen was still tightly holding her hand, showing no signs of letting go.


    Yang Chen could see Qingyin¡¯s thoughts, and looking at her, he laughed. Instead, he found it interesting and began to caress her small hand.


    Qingyin bit her teeth gently, enduring the anger in her heart.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t show any signs of aggression. He let go of Qingyin¡¯s hand, looked around, and said, ¡°Miss Qingyin, put your veil back on! And now, let¡¯s discuss a few things!¡±


    Qingyin¡¯s heart was filled with conflicting emotions.


    She had originally thought that Yang Chen would take advantage of her¡ªat least he had the right to do so.


    But Yang Chen didn¡¯t do that. On the contrary, he asked her to put on her veil, indicating that to some extent, he was still considering her feelings. After all, as a nun who had completely separated from the mundane world, how could her appearance be arbitrarily seen by others?

 Chapter 592 - Chapter 592: Chapter 589: The Fifth Genius_1

    Chapter 592: Chapter 589: The Fifth Genius_1


    But Yang Chen held her hand and occasionally flirted with her.


    This made her angry, but after that, her thoughts became clear. Yang Chen¡¯s seemingly unrestrained nature was actually a hundred times stronger than those gentlemanly men. She did not feel that anyone else would remain indifferent to her after taking such a big advantage.


    Who wouldn¡¯t feel proud and mighty to have the Saintess of the Green Lotus Sect?


    ¡°Young Master Yang Chen, what do you want to command?¡± Qingyin asked.


    ¡°In the future, just call me Young Master Yang Chen when you see me. Also, there¡¯s no need to be too enthusiastic with your attitude towards me. It makes our relationship seem too close, and others might become suspicious. Well¡­ though you haven¡¯t shown any change in expression towards me, don¡¯t be too cold either. I don¡¯t like it,¡± Yang Chen said lazily.


    ¡°I understand,¡± Qingyin said calmly.


    She knew Yang Chen¡¯s concerns, even if he didn¡¯t say them. She didn¡¯t want anyone else to know about her relationship with Yang Chen either.


    Yang Chen glanced at Qingyin and said, ¡°Miss Qingyin, you should be thankful that I¡¯ve never sensed any malicious intent towards me from your eyes. Otherwise, with this Gold and Silver Dragon Plate, I could make you obey me for the rest of your life. But now there¡¯s no need. I¡¯ll only bind you until we leave the Black Dragon Sect. After that, you¡¯ll go your way and I¡¯ll go mine!¡±


    ¡°Are you serious with what you just said?¡± Qingyin asked.


    ¡°Huh?¡±


    Qingyin quickly corrected herself, ¡°Is Young Master Yang Chen serious about what he just said?¡±


    ¡°You see, that¡¯s more like it. I don¡¯t have many demands. If you talk sweetly, softly, and nicely, I won¡¯t make things difficult for you,¡± Yang Chen grinned, ¡°I must say, Miss Qingyin, you¡¯re so beautiful! Why did you have to become a nun?¡±


    If it was before, Qingyin would naturally be angry when asked by Yang Chen like this. But now, she couldn¡¯t even get angry if she wanted to. She could only say, ¡°The worldly matters bring much sorrow. To be away from the world is to be away from sorrow!¡±


    ¡°Your thinking is totally wrong. Who says being away from the world means being away from sorrow? Are you free from sorrow just because you¡¯re away from the world?¡± Yang Chen asked.


    Qingyin slowly said, ¡°Young Master Yang, after I became a nun, I was indeed free of sorrow!¡±


    ¡°Well, I suppose so. But don¡¯t you realize that while you¡¯re free from sorrow, you¡¯ve lost happiness too?¡± Yang Chen asked curiously.


    ¡°Happiness? How can I not have it?¡± Qingyin seemed to have her tail stepped on and hurriedly replied.


    Yang Chen smirked, ¡°If you¡¯re really happy, why not show it on your face? Since I met you, your eyebrows have always been knitted. When have you ever relaxed them? Do you still want to deny what I said? Being away from the world indeed means being free from sorrow, but it also means being free from happiness. The purpose of life is to taste joy, anger, sorrow, and happiness. You, on the other hand, cannot taste any of those emotions. What¡¯s the point of living?¡±


    ¡°Joy? What is joy?¡± Qingyin asked seriously.


    Yang Chen stroked his chin, looking at Qingyin¡¯s serious expression, and exclaimed, ¡°You¡¯re asking what joy is? It¡¯s like when men and women do something enjoyable together. Isn¡¯t that joy?¡±


    ¡°¡­¡±


    Qingyin¡¯s eyes showed a hint of resistance, and she didn¡¯t know what to say.


    Yang Chen laughed out loud, finding Qingyin¡¯s expression very amusing.


    Although Qingyin wasn¡¯t very interesting, she was still better than Zhang Xuelian. At least Qingyin frowned occasionally, while Zhang Xuelian didn¡¯t even change her face.


    ¡°Young Master Yang Chen, there are people ahead,¡± Qingyin suddenly said.


    Yang Chen had also noticed it, and with his hands behind his back, he calmly said, ¡°Are they from South Mountain City? I don¡¯t have any grudges with them, so there¡¯s no need to take action. As for the Iron Eagle Fruit, I have some already. But if you want to take action, I don¡¯t mind!¡±


    Qingyin was a little confused about Yang Chen¡¯s character. She hesitated and then said softly, ¡°I grew up in the Green Lotus Sect, and the Iron Eagle Fruit affects our performance and reputation. I have to take action.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s fine.¡± Yang Chen did not stop her.


    Dealing with South Mountain City was not troublesome for Qingyin.


    Actually, it was unclear who would win or lose if they really fought each other.


    Now, he knew through the strange connection between the gold and silver beads that Qingyin had reached the peak of the Elementary Martial Realm in her martial arts cultivation!


    Wasn¡¯t that terrifying?


    The peak of Elementary Martial Realm was indeed scary.


    With Qingyin¡¯s cultivation level, dealing with a main city like South Mountain City, which was neither strong nor weak, was not difficult. In just the time it took to drink a cup of tea, she had snatched quite a few Iron Eagle Fruits.


    In this way, Qingyin mostly took action all the way down.


    After all, they had missed the best time to collect the Iron Eagle Fruits during these days, so they had to snatch them from the various major forces. Now, most of the major forces had already obtained enough Iron Eagle Fruits and were returning. Qingyin couldn¡¯t be careless.


    She attacked one force after another, not holding back. She didn¡¯t try to kill them all but spared at least one life from each enemy and ally!


    But Yang Chen was different. He had never taken action from the beginning to the end, which was one of his principles. People don¡¯t offend me, and I don¡¯t offend people. Although the first level involved the reputation of Beishan Main City, he didn¡¯t want to be too high-profile, so he didn¡¯t go on a looting spree like Qingyin.


    He thought that he would not take action on his way out of the Secret Realm. However, when this idea hit him, Yang Chen realized that he had to take back his thoughts.


    Because he had encountered people from the Black Dragon Sect!


    At this moment, both Yang Chen and Qingyin were hiding in the dark, carefully observing a lone genius from the Black Dragon Sect who was blocking the way of five other geniuses. These five were dressed in Taoist robes and turned out to be from Luoyun Main City, which Yang Chen was familiar with.


    ¡°Hehe, Luoyun Main City? I won¡¯t waste time talking. Hand over the Iron Eagle Fruits,¡± said the genius of the Black Dragon Sect in a deep voice.


    The geniuses of Luoyun Main City didn¡¯t dare to take it lightly and handed over the Iron Eagle Fruits one after another.


    At the same time, Yang Chen was discussing with Qingyin in the dark, ¡°Miss Qingyin, do you know who he is?¡±


    ¡°He is Genius No.5 of the Black Dragon Sect, named Han Cang, with a cultivation level reaching the Eighth Layer of the Elemental Martial Realm!¡± Qingyin told him without any omissions.


    ¡°Good fellow,¡± Yang Chen inhaled sharply.


    This genius, who ranked only fifth, had actually reached the Eighth Layer of the Elemental Martial Realm. How strong would the top four be? It was certain that there would be one or two as strong as Qingyin, having reached the peak of the Elementary Martial Realm, or even stronger!

 Chapter 593 - Chapter 593: Chapter 590: Slaying the Black Dragon Sect’s Genius!_1

    Chapter 593: Chapter 590: Slaying the Black Dragon Sect¡¯s Genius!_1


    Indeed, this superpower is a formidable force; even a random member is so powerful. However, precisely because of this, it would be interesting to deal with them; otherwise, wouldn¡¯t it be boring to just handle a small fry?


    He didn¡¯t know why this Han Zang was alone and separated from the other geniuses, but as long as he appeared here and was encountered by him, Han Zang¡¯s good days would come to an end.


    If he, Yang Chen, were alone, then never mind, but unfortunately, he had Qingyin by his side!


    Together, Yang Chen didn¡¯t believe he couldn¡¯t deal with Han Zang!


    Han Zang apparently hadn¡¯t realized the danger approaching, so he readily accepted all the Iron Eagle Fruits Luoyun Main City had to offer.


    As Luoyun Main City was under Han Zang¡¯s pressure, they didn¡¯t resist at all, just like how they had escaped from Yang Chen. They knew Han Zang¡¯s status and strength very well. Now that they could solve the issue with Iron Eagle Fruits alone, they naturally handed them over voluntarily.


    Receiving the Iron Eagle Fruits, Han Zang weighed their quantity, clicked his tongue and said, ¡°Not bad, there¡¯s a decent amount, barely enough. Are you sure you don¡¯t have any more Iron Eagle Fruits left?¡±


    ¡°Brother Han Zang, we really don¡¯t have any more. These Iron Eagle Fruits are already all we have,¡± said the disciple of Luoyun Main City with a bitter face.


    How dare they hide anything? They took out everything that should be taken out.


    Han Zang touched his chin and smiled, ¡°Uh huh¡­the quantity of Iron Eagle Fruits is decent, but unfortunately, it¡¯s not enough to satisfy me. What do you think of my proposal, fellow senior and junior brothers of Luoyun Main City?¡±


    ¡°Brother Han Zang, what do you mean?¡± The faces of several people from Luoyun Main City changed drastically, and they had a bad premonition in their hearts.


    Han Zang clicked his tongue and said, ¡°What do I mean? It¡¯s simple, I want to kill you all!¡±


    ¡°Not good, let¡¯s run!¡± The disciples of Luoyun Main City didn¡¯t hesitate at all. They knew very well that even their own five people combined were no match for Han Zang.


    ¡°Haha, you want to escape, but it¡¯s too late!¡± Han Zang sneered as he instantly attacked.


    His attack utilized the Reincarnation Vajra Sutra. However, his version was even more potent than Xiao Wei¡¯s. The golden light spread and brightened up to a few dozen feet around. It instantly caught up with the several disciples of Luoyun Main City.


    At that moment, suddenly, several thunder and lightning bolts appeared, flickering like knives before vanishing, slicing the golden light into nothingness!


    This caused Han Zang¡¯s expression to change slightly, ¡°Who is it?¡±


    He recognized the lightning as Yang Chen¡¯s method. However, by all accounts, Yang Chen should have been driven into the Iron Eagle Forbidden Area by the others. He remembered this very clearly, as his soul had personally witnessed it.


    So, he asked curiously.


    ¡°Hehe, Brother Han Zang, you seem to be quite forgetful. You¡¯ve already forgotten my methods in just a few days?¡± Yang Chen said lazily.


    Immediately after, his figure suddenly appeared, blocking Han Zang¡¯s chase and kill of the few people from Luoyun Main City.


    The people from Luoyun Main City were frightened and panicked. Seeing Yang Chen appear, they hesitated for a moment.


    ¡°Why don¡¯t you leave yet?¡± Yang Chen said coldly.


    Why would the people of Luoyun Main City hesitate any longer? They immediately turned and fled. Someone was helping them block the enemy, and they were thrilled.


    At this moment, looking at Yang Chen, Han Zang¡¯s pupils were clearly filled with shock. He couldn¡¯t imagine why Yang Chen would be here, and there was no reasonable explanation. He didn¡¯t understand why!


    Regardless, Yang Chen had to die, that was for sure.


    ¡°Very well, Yang Chen, so you want to play the hero? Hehe, hahaha¡­¡± Han Zang laughed unrestrainedly, ¡°Yang Chen, although I don¡¯t quite understand why you¡¯re here, you¡¯re quite bold, thinking you can handle me all alone.¡±


    ¡°What, do you think I can¡¯t handle you?¡± Yang Chen said.


    Han Zang sneered, ¡°The reason we five divided our forces and acted separately is that there¡¯s no one in the entire Iron Hawk Secret Realm who can cause us trouble, including you, Yang Chen. Though you, the Third Layer of the Origin Martial Realm, possess some tricks, they¡¯re ultimately the wrong paths. Since you didn¡¯t die, I¡¯ll finish you off personally today!¡±


    ¡°Han Zang, before you say that, think about it. If I wasn¡¯t confident, do you think I would come out and bother you?¡± Yang Chen said leisurely, ¡°I will kill you, and there will be no third person to see it!¡±


    Although Luoyun Main City knew of their encounter with Han Zang, as long as they didn¡¯t see it, there was no evidence.


    Han Zang didn¡¯t believe that Yang Chen was serious. His laughter was full of mockery, ¡°Hahaha, this is such a huge joke¡­¡±


    Before his words subsided, Han Zang suddenly felt alarmed, ¡°Not good!¡±


    His reaction was quick enough, and his body moved out of the way in an instant.


    In an instant, a glint from a sword appeared out of thin air!


    It was a sword light, fleeting and vanishing!


    ¡°Who is that?¡± Han Zang suddenly realized he had underestimated Yang Chen.


    There was a second person beside him.


    At that moment, as his doubt surfaced, the owner of the sword light, Qingyin, also stepped forward.


    At this moment, Qingyin looked like a celestial being, transcending worldliness, full of elegance and nobility.


    ¡°Too bad, I didn¡¯t kill him in one shot,¡± Qingyin said.


    ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter. After all, he¡¯s already a sitting duck,¡± Yang Chen said with his hands behind his back.


    Han Zang¡¯s face changed drastically, and he never expected that these two people, who were forced into the secret realm¡¯s forbidden area by the Black Dragon Sect, would join forces at this moment.


    ¡°Yang Chen and Qingyin, how did you escape from that forbidden area?¡± Han Zang shouted in fear.


    He knew that if it were only one of them, it would be manageable.


    But against the two, how could he possibly fight?


    He wanted to escape, but as he was about to, he found that Yang Chen¡¯s words about being a sitting duck were not a joke. All the escape routes in his environment were enveloped by the liquid-like fire. The liquid fire completely encased all the routes he could use to survive.


    ¡°Yang Chen, how dare you touch me? Do you know what it means for you to go against the genius of the Black Dragon Sect? If you two kill me, the Black Dragon Sect will never spare you!¡± Han Zang roared angrily.


    ¡°Hehe, Han Zang, your words are quite reasonable, huh? So, you¡¯re allowed to kill me and Miss Qingyin, but we¡¯re not allowed to kill you? Alright, there¡¯s no need for idle talk; you can¡­die now!¡± Yang Chen¡¯s voice was ice cold!


    After his words fell, the shapeshifting liquid fire surrounding them began to engulf Han Zang!

 Chapter 594 - Chapter 594: Chapter 591: Who Can Get First Place!_1

    Chapter 594: Chapter 591: Who Can Get First Place!_1


    Han Zang looked at the Shapeshifting Liquid Fire coming from all directions, his expression filled with despair. He was confident that he could break through the Shapeshifting Liquid Fire, but there was Qingyin behind him too.


    This made Han Zang roar, ¡°You want to kill me? Not that easy!¡±


    As he said that, Han Zang began to struggle in anger.


    Seeing this, Yang Chen roared without hesitation, unleashing the Mountain God Roar.


    When the Mountain God Roar was released, Han Zang was caught off guard and was hit. At this time, Yang Chen shouted, ¡°Miss Qingyin, it¡¯s your turn to make a move!¡±


    Qingyin naturally understood and swiftly unsheathed her sword.


    The next moment, her sword aimed at Han Zang and the sword light flickered, disappearing in an instant.


    If Han Zang had been alert, he could have dodged it. However, it¡¯s a pity that Yang Chen deployed the Mountain God Roar, a secret art that directly interfered with his soul. Now that Qingyin made her move, hitting him, it was no longer a problem!


    Without even a scream, Han Zang¡¯s body scattered under Qingyin¡¯s sword light, and he died on the spot.


    Seeing Han Cang dead, Yang Chen wrapped the Shapeshifting Liquid Fire around the corpse and destroyed it on the spot, leaving no evidence behind.


    ¡°Han Zang should have plundered quite a few Iron Eagle Fruits. I wasn¡¯t concerned about these, but since they have fallen into my hands, it doesn¡¯t make sense not to take these.¡± Yang Chen grabbed Han Zang¡¯s Storage Bag.


    As he sifted through the bag, he found that there were many treasures!


    Yang Chen would be lying if he said he wasn¡¯t happy. After flipping through the treasures, Yang Chen had a general idea. However, he knew that he had just killed Han Zang, and this was not a place to linger. He exchanged a look with Qingyin and quickly left.


    After they left, Qingyin got almost enough Iron Eagle Fruits and Yang Chen had nothing else on his mind, so they decided to leave the Iron Hawk Secret Realm directly.


    Although the Iron Hawk Secret Realm would be open for a month, most people would leave once they had collected enough Iron Eagle Fruits and ensured their forces¡¯ reputation. When Yang Chen and Qingyin left the Iron Hawk Secret Realm, many disciples from various sects and forces had already gathered outside.


    Of course, Yang Chen and Qingyin were still very cautious before leaving. They decided to leave one day apart so as not to arouse suspicion.


    In this way, time passed and more and more forces came out of the Iron Hawk Secret Realm and gathered at the entrance, waiting for Lady Silver Bell¡¯s announcement.


    Today was already the twentieth day since the opening of the Iron Hawk Secret Realm.


    Lady Silver Bell was somewhat anxious in front of the secret realm. In twenty days, by now, the five top geniuses of the Black Dragon Sect should have come out.


    Just as she was thinking this, Lady Silver Bell¡¯s expression brightened.


    ¡°Huh? It¡¯s Zhao Minghai and the others.¡± Lady Silver Bell was delighted.


    Zhao Minghai was not alone; the other four geniuses of the Black Dragon Sect were with him. As they walked out of the Secret Realm with an imposing presence, the other geniuses couldn¡¯t help but feel a chill in their hearts. It was obvious that these four geniuses had been oppressive during their time in the Secret Realm.


    ¡°Lady Silver Bell!¡±


    ¡°Lady Silver Bell!¡±


    Zhao Minghai and the other four geniuses greeted Lady Silver Bell respectfully.


    ¡°Huh? Where¡¯s Han Zang? Why didn¡¯t you four come out with him?¡± Lady Silver Bell asked, puzzled.


    Zhao Minghai and the other three looked at each other, not understanding what was happening. ¡°That¡¯s strange, Lady Silver Bell. Didn¡¯t Han Zang come out earlier? The Iron Hawk Secret Realm isn¡¯t that big. The four of us gathered at the designated place and returned together. We were wondering if Han Zang had left early.¡±


    ¡°He didn¡¯t,¡± Lady Silver Bell replied, her expression solemn.


    ¡°What?¡± Zhao Minghai paused slightly.


    The expressions of the four people all became strange.


    Twenty days without coming out was indeed a bit strange, but Lady Silver Bell believed in the abilities of her disciples and said, ¡°No need to worry, let¡¯s wait a few more days. Perhaps Han Zang encountered something unusual inside. That boy has always liked to explore, so let¡¯s just wait.¡±


    ¡°Alright.¡± Zhao Minghai and the other four returned to their team.


    Just as they returned to the team, they saw Yang Chen and Qingyin.


    Upon seeing the two unharmed, Zhao Minghai and the other four couldn¡¯t help but have their pupils contract.


    Something was wrong.


    They had forced these two into a forbidden area with no way out. Shouldn¡¯t they have died in the forbidden area, let alone being trapped there? Now, what the hell was going on? Both Yang Chen and Qingyin were unharmed.


    Strange!


    Although Zhao Minghai was surprised, he didn¡¯t directly ask since they were in the wrong about this matter. If others found out that the Black Dragon Sect¡¯s geniuses targeted other external forces¡¯ geniuses, the Black Dragon Sect would have a hard time dealing with it. They were grateful that Yang Chen and Qingyin didn¡¯t reveal this matter.


    Yang Chen certainly wouldn¡¯t tell either, as his power was weak and not enough to confront the Black Dragon Sect.


    As for what Qingyin thought, it had nothing to do with him.


    Time passed.


    One day, two days, three days!


    Just like that, five days quickly went by.


    Han Zang still hadn¡¯t come out from the Iron Hawk Secret Realm.


    Lady Silver Bell¡¯s expression became increasingly embarrassed. Han Zang was a genius of her Black Dragon Sect, and it had been 25 days. Almost everyone who had entered the Secret Realm had come out now. Even those who had not left were just insignificant small fry. But her genius disciple Han Zang had not emerged yet!


    Zhao Minghai and the others were also extremely mystified.


    Only Yang Chen and Qingyin remained calm and composed, as if the matter had nothing to do with them.


    And so, the last five days went by quickly, and the Iron Hawk Secret Realm closed without Han Zang coming out.


    This made Lady Silver Bell¡¯s expression even more embarrassed, but she couldn¡¯t say anything about it. All she could do was say, ¡°Young friends, let¡¯s return to the banquet first!¡±


    ¡°Yes, Lady Silver Bell!¡± The disciples all replied.


    For a moment, Lady Silver Bell led the young disciples back to the banquet.


    Although thirty days had passed, the banquet was still not over, which was not strange for martial artists. For them, a banquet was also a good opportunity for conversation and exchanging ideas. Let alone thirty days, even half a year or a year would not be considered long.


    Besides, Fu Longyue hoped to use these opportunities to suppress the numerous forces below, so he wouldn¡¯t finish so quickly.


    By now, these forces had suffered quite a lot from Fu Longyue¡¯s suppression and humiliation. They had been eagerly looking forward to their disciples coming back to turn the tables. Seeing their genius disciples return, they all became excited.


    ¡°It seems that the Iron Hawk Secret Realm trip is over.¡±


    ¡°I wonder which family¡¯s genius got the most Iron Eagle Fruits and took the championship.¡±


    ¡°Hehe, there¡¯s no need to think about it; it must be the Black Dragon Sect.¡±


    ¡°Yeah, the Black Dragon Sect is always the first place every time!¡±

 Chapter 595 - Chapter 595: Chapter 592: Taking the Top Three Spots?_1

    Chapter 595: Chapter 592: Taking the Top Three Spots?_1


    Although most of the sect main cities had high hopes for their own geniuses, the Black Dragon Sect was too strong, and the geniuses they trained were also outstanding. Everyone¡¯s fear of the Black Dragon Sect far outweighed their expectations.


    Seeing that many people were afraid of the Black Dragon Sect, Fu Longyue nodded in satisfaction. However, when he swept his soul across, he found that one of the five geniuses he had sent out was missing. This made Fu Longyue frown and his expression became unhappy.


    His soul could spread over a wide distance, and he could know everything inside and outside the Black Dragon Sect, even if a bug entered. He didn¡¯t think it was an illusion!


    Just as he was in deep thought, Lady Silver Bell flew onto the high platform and whispered a few words in his ear.


    Hearing these words, Fu Longyue became furious: ¡°What? Han Zang didn¡¯t come out of the Secret Realm? What¡¯s this kid doing?¡±


    ¡°Sect Leader, could it be that Han Zang got distracted and forgot?¡± Lady Silver Bell asked.


    ¡°No, Han Zang was also partially trained by me, he couldn¡¯t have made such a reckless mistake. Let me check Han Zang¡¯s life lamp.¡± Fu Longyue said in a low voice.


    As soon as these words fell, his soul spread out and gathered in an instant.


    About three or five breaths later, Fu Longyue suddenly opened his eyes, which were filled with coldness and viciousness: ¡°The life lamp has gone out, Han Zang¡¯s life lamp has gone out. Who, who dares to kill the disciples of my Black Dragon Sect?¡±


    The life lamp indicates whether a person is alive or dead, and it is a method used by various sects to check whether their disciples are safe and sound.


    He was furious and wanted to unleash his anger, but he knew that there were sect forces watching inside and outside, and he could not vent his anger. He had to endure it, otherwise, the Black Dragon Sect would lose face because of him.


    Thus, Fu Longyue was filled with anger on the platform, and the various forces underneath had no idea.


    At this moment, Fu Longyue¡¯s heart was also filled with turbulent waves: ¡°Who? Who is it?¡±


    ¡°Sect Leader, what should we do now?¡± Lady Silver Bell lost her composure.


    If the Black Dragon Sect lost an ordinary genius, it would be fine.


    But Han Zang was the fifth-ranked genius, one of the top five in the Black Dragon Sect, and an unknown amount of resources had been invested in him. He was bound to become a pillar-level powerhouse in the entire Black Dragon Sect. Now that he was dead, who could bear it? Could the Black Dragon Sect be still called the Black Dragon Sect if they didn¡¯t investigate it thoroughly?


    Fu Longyue was full of anger, but at this moment, he could only wave his hand and say: ¡°Now is not the time to investigate, just make a note of this matter. In the future, we will definitely investigate it thoroughly.¡±


    ¡°So now¡­¡± Lady Silver Bell asked.


    ¡°Let everyone hand over the Iron Eagle Fruit first, and look at the quantity ranking!¡± Fu Longyue said: ¡°If we can get the top three, our Black Dragon Sect can still deter these sect forces that want to rise.¡±


    ¡°I understand, I¡¯ll go and do it now.¡± Lady Silver Bell hurriedly got up.


    ¡­


    Yang Chen was very curious about what Lady Silver Bell had said to Fu Longyue when she went up, but he didn¡¯t dare to probe the two people¡¯s cultivation levels, nor did Yun Lu.


    Unable to investigate these two people, Yang Chen¡¯s curious gaze turned to the Blue Lotus Sect Leader. Blue Lotus Sect did not set up any prohibitions to protect their souls. However, with this eyesight, Yang Chen was shocked. If he remembered correctly, this Blue Lotus Sect Leader was indeed identical to Qingyin, not different at all!


    Of course, if it was just this, it wouldn¡¯t surprise him!


    What surprised him was that this Blue Lotus Sect Leader also had some connection with him.


    How so?


    On this Gold and Silver Dragon Plate, the golden and silver beads had a blood connection between him and Qingyin because they had both dripped their Essence Blood into them. Because of this, he could summon and dismiss Qingyin at will, and Qingyin had no choice but to oblige.However, he had the same feeling towards the Qinglian Sect Leader.


    What does this represent?


    This meant that the Qinglian Sect Leader and Qingyin could perhaps be the same person!


    If they were just blood relatives, it wouldn¡¯t be like this. Only when they have the exact same blood, originating from the same person, would this effect occur. Otherwise, how could he have this kind of feeling?


    ¡°What the hell is going on?¡± Yang Chen was utterly baffled.


    Could he really summon and dismiss the Qinglian Sect Leader like he could with Qingyin?


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t bring himself to believe it. He turned his head, wanting to look at Qingyin, but the next moment, Lady Silver Bell descended from the high platform, her eyes sizing up these geniuses.


    There was a trace of anger in Lady Silver Bell¡¯s expression. Although she concealed it well, it was still spotted by Yang Chen. Yang Chen knew what Lady Silver Bell was angry about, but he wouldn¡¯t speak it out loud.


    ¡°Now that everyone has emerged from the Secret Realm, it¡¯s time to hand in your spoils of battle and compare the loot that each of you has gathered, to see who has amassed more.¡± Lady Silver Bell said charmingly, her voice as bone-piercing as ever. The group of young geniusses seemed to react like excited monkeys, involuntarily handing over their spoils of battle.


    ¡°Lady Silver Bell, this is my Iron Eagle Fruit!¡±


    ¡°Lady Silver Bell, this one is mine!¡±


    Lady Silver Bell had an incredibly deep and calculating demeanor. Although Han Zang¡¯s death upset her, she maintained a joyful front: ¡°Zhang Fengsuo, from Volcano Main City,14 Iron Eagle Fruits!¡±


    As she finished speaking, someone on the high platform recorded this.


    ¡°Cao Wei, Candle Dragon Main City, 21 Iron Eagle Fruits.¡±


    ¡°Ming Ge, Luoyun Main City, none.¡±


    ¡°Fourteen.¡±


    ¡°Five¡­¡±


    Just like that, these geniuses successively handed over the spoils they had acquired.


    These different geniuses had different gains. It seemed that the ones from Luoyun Main City were completely looted by Han Zang, and the five of them didn¡¯t get a single one. It wasn¡¯t much different from the previous Beishan Main City, where people went in to be robbed. The fact that they didn¡¯t face any life-threatening danger was already considered a good thing.


    There were also some who quickly left the Secret Realm after making a profit, like those from Volcano Main City and Huangsha City.


    ¡°Where are the people from our Yang Star City?¡± Yuan San from Yang Star City was in such a hurry. If only someone from Yang Star City could come out, that would be perfect. But as a result, not a single one emerged.


    People from Changnan City nearby knew exactly what happened and who killed those geniuses from Yang Star City. However, it was none of their business. Let Yuan San worry and suffer the consequences himself.


    ¡°Luo Yunhu, Black Dragon Sect, 423 pieces!¡± Lady Silver Bell¡¯s eyes filled with joy when she saw the number of Iron Eagle Fruits her gifted disciple had handed over.


    ¡°Damn, it looks like the top three will be taken by the Black Dragon Sect again.¡±


    ¡°I think so too. These four geniuses of the Black Dragon Sect have gathered more than 300 pieces each, and this Luo Yunhu is even more exceptional, directly obtaining more than 400 pieces!¡±


    ¡°Zhao Minghai got 342 Iron Eagle Fruits, Mo Di got 334 Iron Eagle Fruits, and Wan Chaokong got 337 Iron Eagle Fruits. This¡­ It¡¯s not easy to surpass them. It seems like there¡¯s no hope this time.¡±


    ¡°Yeah, the geniuses from both Heiyun Main City and Zhenwu Main City have mostly just acquired over a hundred Iron Eagle Fruits each. It¡¯s not going to help at all; the gap between them and the Black Dragon Sect is just too big.¡±

 Chapter 596 - Chapter 596: Chapter 593: Reaping the Second!_1

    Chapter 596: Chapter 593: Reaping the Second!_1


    Even the geniuses from Zhenwu Main City and Heiyun Main City can¡¯t compare to the Black Dragon Sect. Who among them could still have any hope? After all, in terms of strength, Heiyun Main City and Zhenwu Main City, along with the Green Lotus Sect, should be the ones closest to the Black Dragon Sect.


    ¡°Ah, right, there¡¯s also the Green Lotus Sect.¡±


    ¡°I wonder how the Qinglian Saintess did, whether she achieved outstanding results.¡±


    ¡°Let¡¯s see!¡±


    It¡¯s unclear whether it¡¯s because of the discussion or not, but at this moment, Qingyin stepped forward and handed over all the Iron Eagle Fruits she had obtained.


    ¡°Lady Silver Bell, these are my Iron Eagle Fruits,¡± Qingyin said.


    Lady Silver Bell glanced at Qingyin¡¯s eyes and listened to the discussions around her, which brought a sneer to her heart. Saintess Qingyin was indeed not bad, but the Green Lotus Sect was ultimately going to be overshadowed by their Black Dragon Sect. She wanted to see what means Qingyin had.


    With this thought, Lady Silver Bell took a look, and her face changed slightly.


    What!


    Lady Silver Bell gritted her teeth: ¡°Qingyin, Green Lotus Sect, 376 Iron Eagle Fruits!¡±


    ¡°376!¡±


    ¡°Qingyin has surpassed the other Black Dragon Sect geniuses, only slightly behind Luo Yunhu!¡±


    ¡°Yes, the Qinglian Saintess has actually surpassed the geniuses of the Black Dragon Sect, with only their number one genius Luo Yunhu being stronger. The number of Iron Eagle Fruits he obtained is still far more than other martial artists of the same rank, but she is still a bit lacking in comparison.¡±


    ¡°Even so, the Qinglian Saintess has now achieved an excellent second place, which is much stronger than before. In the past, it was always the Black Dragon Sect monopolizing the top three. When has anyone ever taken second place?¡±


    For a while, the crowd was buzzing with discussions. Lady Silver Bell¡¯s expression was unpleasant. She was originally looking at the achievements of her own geniuses and thought that the top three would belong to the Black Dragon Sect again this time. They could use this opportunity to deter the other sects¡¯ forces. But who would have expected that Qingyin would suddenly jump out and rank second!


    Lady Silver Bell whispered to herself, ¡°This Qingyin must be removed sooner or later, or she will be a disaster in the future. For now¡­ let it be. Although this woman has taken second place, there is already no turning back. In the top three, there are still two from the Black Dragon Sect!¡±


    Thus, the subsequent geniuses handed in the Iron Eagle Fruits, and no changes occurred. The position of the Black Dragon Sect was unshakable, and Lady Silver Bell gradually relaxed.


    However, just as Lady Silver Bell thought that the matter had come to an end, Yang Chen stood up at the end to hand in his Iron Eagle Fruits. He poured them all out from his Storage Bag.


    This rattling sound really scared Lady Silver Bell.


    Lady Silver Bell was shocked and counted the number of Iron Eagle Fruits. The storm in her heart made her unwilling to speak, but with so many main city sect forces watching, she had no reason not to speak.


    At this time, Lady Silver Bell looked at Yang Chen deeply and said expressionlessly: ¡°Yang Chen, Beishan Main City, 420 pieces!¡±


    ¡°What!¡±


    ¡°420 pieces!¡±


    ¡°Isn¡¯t that only three pieces less than Luo Yunhu?¡±


    ¡°How did this kid do it.¡±


    For a moment, the whole scene was in shock.


    Mo Wu of Beishan Main City was also startled. He was both shocked and delighted: 420 pieces, doesn¡¯t that mean Yang Chen is already seated in second place? Will their Beishan Main City finally be able to hold their heads up high at the Black Dragon Sect¡¯s banquets?


    Everyone looked at each other, obviously not expecting that just when things were about to settle down, another person would suddenly appear who had obtained the second place in the Iron Eagle Fruit rankings!


    Qingyin was pushed down and ranked third.


    ¡°What!¡±


    ¡°After so many rounds, Beishan Main City has finally cultivated an outstanding disciple.¡±


    At this moment, Fang Lan and Cui Ju, the two maids, were on the verge of tears when they heard the number of Iron Eagle Fruits Yang Chen had obtained. They had thought about fawning and rising to power, and had considered geniuses like those from Huangsha City to be their goal. They would do their best to serve and please them.


    But, in the end, those geniuses from Huangsha City couldn¡¯t even rank in the top ten! And they actually had a chance to fawn on the second-ranked genius but ended up offending him instead.


    Thinking of their initial attitude and expression towards Yang Chen, Fang Lan and Cui Ju couldn¡¯t help but tremble all over. This was definitely a matter they would regret for the rest of their lives.


    After Yang Chen handed in the Iron Eagle Fruits, a commotion broke out unavoidably. Following that, the remaining few geniuses submitted their Iron Eagle Fruits. Although there were two or three stunning ones, their numbers were less than a hundred, which didn¡¯t matter. It could not shake the position of those who had obtained the first few Iron Eagle Fruits.


    So, the dust finally settled.


    Even though Lady Silver Bell was extremely unwilling to admit it, she still had to announce it.


    Now, Lady Silver Bell clenched her shell teeth and announced solemnly, ¡°I announce that Luo Yunhu from my Black Dragon Sect has won first place in the Iron Eagle Fruit count!¡±


    There was a brief silence in the scene, followed by applause. However, compared to the past, claiming only a single first place was obviously not something glorious for the Black Dragon Sect. After all, there were only three Iron Eagle Fruits separating Yang Chen and Luo Yunhu. These three fruits were not a matter of ability, but rather luck.


    Moreover, in the Beishan Main city, it was only Yang Chen alone. How many people were there in their Black Dragon Sect?


    ¡°Second place, Yang Chen from Beishan Main City!¡±


    ¡°Third place, Qingyin from the Green Lotus Sect!¡±


    ¡°Fourth place¡­¡±


    And so, the results were announced.


    Lady Silver Bell came up with a well-planned ranking for the competitors.


    Of course, everyone was only interested in the top few rankings. After listening to the results of the top ten, no one cared about the subsequent geniuses¡¯ achievements. The reason was that they had begun to discuss the allocation of this time¡¯s results!


    Yang Chen was undoubtedly the center of attention at the scene!


    Yang Chen felt a bit strange about his second-place result, but overall, he wasn¡¯t too surprised. After all, he had killed Han Zang, one of the five geniuses of the Black Dragon Sect. Although his means were not as good as the other four, his overall strength was far beyond the other main city forces¡¯ geniuses.


    This also made Han Zang¡¯s collection of Iron Eagle Fruits amount to more than three hundred.


    Adding the ones Yang Chen himself collected, the total came to 420.


    His second-place result had made Beishan Main City a much-desired place. At first, Yang Chen¡¯s defeat of Xiao Wei wasn¡¯t a big deal. But now, many high-level members of the main city forces had come forward to visit Mo Wu.

 Chapter 597 - Chapter 597: Chapter 594: Visit from the Blue Lotus Sect Leader_1

    Chapter 597: Chapter 594: Visit from the Blue Lotus Sect Leader_1


    These forces each held different thoughts; some wanted to inquire about Mo Wu¡¯s methods of cultivating geniuses, while others wanted to meet Yang Chen. For the former, Mo Wu could bluff his way through, and for the latter, Mo Wu uniformly refused, as he had no right to make decisions for Yang Chen. If they wanted to meet, they would have to find him themselves.


    No matter what, at this time, Yang Chen had become completely famous. If defeating Xiao Wei at first didn¡¯t make Yang Chen¡¯s accomplishments memorable in front of everyone, now, the name Yang Chen was engraved in everyone¡¯s mind.


    They knew that this was a young man who could contend with the geniuses of the Black Dragon Sect.


    Contending with the Black Dragon Sect¡¯s geniuses might seem simple, but in practice, it was as difficult as reaching the heavens, and very few could accomplish it.


    As the people of Beishan Main City were filled with laughter, Fu Longyue¡¯s expression became increasingly unpleasant.


    Lady Silver Bell and the Black Scorpion Envoy both accompanied him by his side.


    In addition to these two, there were also four top geniuses like Luo Yunhu.


    At this time, Fu Longyue rubbed his eyebrows, and his expression became even more gloomy. He sneered, ¡°Hmph, Beishan Main City is just a small force, but they¡¯re so arrogant and unrestrained in their laughter. Hmph, if it weren¡¯t for the sake of the Imperial Dynasty¡¯s face, I would have razed Beishan Main City to the ground at any time.¡±


    ¡°Sect Leader, we must remain calm in this matter. Although this main city force is numerous and weak, and incomparable to our Black Dragon Sect, after all, the royal family is above them, and we cannot offend the royal family¡¯s face¡­¡± Lady Silver Bell advised.


    ¡°I know about this matter.¡± Fu Longyue said in a deep voice, then continued, ¡°What I¡¯m curious about is why. I¡¯ve already arranged for the five of you to eliminate Yang Chen and Qingyin. How is it that they¡¯re still alive and unharmed, and instead, Han Zang has died? What exactly happened?¡±


    ¡°This¡­¡± Luo Yunhu sighed inwardly and recounted the details of what had happened without any omissions.


    Soon, the matter was over, and Luo Yunhu said, ¡°That¡¯s the whole thing, master. We forced them into the Iron Eagle Dead Zone separately. The key point is that we really don¡¯t know how our junior brother Han Zang died.¡±


    ¡°Strange!¡± Fu Longyue muttered in his heart.


    He always felt that this matter was filled with weirdness.


    With these thoughts in mind, Fu Longyue waved his hand and ordered, ¡°Silver Bell, order that today¡¯s banquet ends here and resumes tomorrow. The competition for the second level will also be held tomorrow. By the way¡­ Since Beishan Main City has performed so well, arrange better accommodations for them. For a potential force, we can intimidate them, but we must also offer some rewards.¡±


    In the past, Beishan Main City hadn¡¯t reached the level of being rewarded by the Black Dragon Sect, but now, they were qualified.


    ¡°Yes, Sect Leader!¡±


    Lady Silver Bell conveyed the order upon hearing this.


    Thus, the various major forces returned to their residences with mixed emotions.


    Indeed, there were various emotions like joy, anger, and depression. Some main city forces had sent five of their geniuses, and all of them had been wiped out without a single survivor. Others had lost one or two excellent geniuses, and were melancholic with no outlet for venting their feelings.


    Of course, the people of Beishan Main City were much happier because of Yang Chen. Mo Wu felt more dignified, and at least those main city forces¡¯ high-level figures who used to mock him didn¡¯t dare to criticize Beishan Main City anymore, and were all curious about how he had cultivated Yang Chen.


    Yang Chen wasn¡¯t cultured by him, but others didn¡¯t know that.


    For a while, his dignity was more than restored.


    Leaving this aside, as soon as they moved, more than twenty maids rushed up with a welcoming gesture that was even more grand than when they had greeted Huangsha City.


    ¡°What are you doing?¡± Mo Wu was bewildered.


    ¡°It¡¯s like this. Due to the shortage of housing, the previous arrangements were a bit disrespectful. We¡¯re truly sorry for that. Now that there¡¯s more room, the Sect Leader has ordered us to arrange better accommodations for everyone in Beishan Main City. We hope you¡¯ll be satisfied!¡± The maids explained.


    Mo Wu knew very well that this was the arrangement of the Black Dragon Sect after they had taken a new look at Beishan Main City, and he knew that in the end, all of this was due to Yang Chen¡¯s merits.


    Thinking of this, Mo Wu gratefully looked at Yang Chen, then said, ¡°Oh? In that case, thank you for your efforts.¡±


    These maids didn¡¯t show any contempt for the geniuses of Beishan Main City, and their service was very attentive, making them feel both honored and surprised. They also learned that strength was the only truth.


    If Yang Chen hadn¡¯t achieved such excellent results, would the Black Dragon Sect treat them so well?


    If Yang Chen hadn¡¯t achieved such excellent results, who among these maids would respect them? They probably would have been like Fang Lan and Cui Ju in the beginning, completely ignoring them.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t think about these things on his way back. He spoke very little during the journey, and most of the time, he focused his thoughts on Qingyin and the Qinglian Sect Leader.


    ¡°Qinglian Saintess, Qinglian Sect Leader, they look exactly the same, and furthermore, I can control both of them? What¡¯s going on here? I clearly only made the Gold and Silver Dragon Plate with Qingyin,¡± Yang Chen muttered in his heart.


    And so, he and the geniuses of Beishan Main City arrived at their new residences.


    Indeed, the new accommodations were much better than what they had initially been given.


    There was a special True Qi gathering Great Formation, and the construction of the houses and the surrounding scenery and environment were all top-notch, leaving nothing to be desired.


    ¡°This is the place to live.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll pick a room to live in first.¡±


    The young geniuses of Beishan Main City were overjoyed for a moment.


    Yang Chen glanced around and also sensed the uniqueness of this place.


    The Black Dragon Sect didn¡¯t lack good places; they just didn¡¯t want to bring them out. He didn¡¯t think this was the best living and cultivation environment that the Black Dragon Sect could offer, but even so, it was much better than what Beishan Main City had.


    Yang Chen wasn¡¯t very picky, so he settled himself in a room that was about the same as everyone else¡¯s.


    Unable to figure out what was going on between Qingyin and the Qinglian Sect Leader, he simply stopped thinking about it.


    He entered a cultivation state, closed his eyes, meditated, and sat on the bed. The surrounding area was set with a large array and prohibitions by the Fishpeople Tribe, and he could detect anyone who approached this place.


    Just like that, he cultivated for an unknown amount of time¡­


    Suddenly, Yang Chen opened his eyes and shouted, ¡°Who?!¡±


    As soon as he shouted the word ¡°Who,¡± Yang Chen stared intently at the figure in front of him, because there was an additional person in his room. He couldn¡¯t tell who this person was.


    ¡°Should I call you Miss Qingyin or should I call you Qinglian Sect Leader Senior?¡± Yang Chen said coldly.

 Chapter 598 - Chapter 598: Chapter 595: The Secret of the Blue Lotus Sect Master! _1

    Chapter 598: Chapter 595: The Secret of the Blue Lotus Sect Master! _1


    Both of them were wearing the same Taoist robes, and their faces were identical. The only difference was that Qingyin wore a veil, so others didn¡¯t know her appearance. The Sect Leader of the Green Lotus Sect, however, did not wear a veil. If neither of them wore a veil, it would be difficult for anyone, including Yang Chen, to tell who was who.


    Although Yang Chen seemed calm, he was shocked. He had set up various prohibitions and formations around him, but they were utterly useless against this woman.


    If it weren¡¯t for the blood connection effect of the Gold and Silver Dragon Plate, Yang Chen thought he might not have been able to detect this woman appearing so silently in front of him.


    ¡°Young Master Yang Chen, you should be able to guess who I am,¡± the woman said calmly.


    Yang Chen looked deeply at this woman and slowly said, ¡°It seems I should call you Senior Sect Leader of the Green Lotus Sect.¡±


    This wasn¡¯t difficult to guess.


    With Qingyin¡¯s level of Martial Arts Cultivation, she couldn¡¯t ignore the prohibitions and formations he had set up and appear so silently in his room and in front of him.


    The one who could do this was naturally the extraordinary Sect Leader of the Green Lotus Sect.


    ¡°I don¡¯t know, Senior Sect Leader, what is your name? What is the purpose of your visit?¡± Yang Chen asked curiously.


    The Qinglian Sect Leader said slowly, ¡°Young Master Yang Chen, I know you have doubts, and you surely want to know why I look exactly like Qingyin. I came here specifically to explain this to you.¡±


    ¡°Specifically to explain to me?¡± Yang Chen was stunned.


    The Qinglian Sect Leader said slowly, ¡°You can control me, and you can control her, too. So, instead of waiting for you to ask questions, I can¡¯t resist, it¡¯s better for me to explain it to you. That way, you won¡¯t have to ask again in the end.¡±


    ¡­


    Yang Chen observed the appearance of the Qinglian Sect Leader.


    This woman and Qingyin seemed to have been carved from the same bone, meticulous and serious. The frown on her forehead had never relaxed since he first saw her.


    Yang Chen contemplated for a long time with his hands behind his back, before saying, ¡°But how can the Senior Sect Leader of the Green Lotus Sect be so sure that I really want to solve this mystery?¡±


    ¡°You don¡¯t want to know what¡¯s going on?¡± The Qinglian Sect Leader looked very surprised.


    Yang Chen grinned, ¡°I am very curious, but the more you know, the faster you die. Some things will be revealed when it¡¯s time for me to know. Besides, the master-servant bondage with Miss Qingyin using the Gold and Silver Dragon Plate was purely accidental!¡±


    ¡°So, you don¡¯t want to do anything to me? Like teasing me as you did with Qingyin? You should know, some opportunities can only come once.¡± The Qinglian Sect Leader frowned at Yang Chen, her eyes and tone full of curiosity.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t understand why this woman would mention these things. He thought for a long time before saying, ¡°I am interested in the younger ones, not the older ones.¡±


    There was a significant difference between the Blue Lotus Sect Master and the Qinglian Saintess, despite their names being only two characters apart.


    ¡°What if I told you that Qingyin and I are actually the same person?¡± The corner of the Qinglian Sect Leader¡¯s mouth curled up.


    ¡°What?!¡± Yang Chen was dumbfounded.


    The corner of the Qinglian Sect Leader¡¯s mouth curled up, ¡°I apologize, I shouldn¡¯t have mentioned it since you don¡¯t want to know. I shouldn¡¯t have told you.¡±


    As soon as her words fell, she beckoned with her hand, and a lotus appeared, perfectly wrapping around her body.


    When Yang Chen looked again, the lotus had vanished, and so had the Blue Lotus Sect Master.


    Yang Chen furrowed his brows, his expression becoming solemn for a moment. He couldn¡¯t help but ponder over the profound meaning of the Qinglian Sect Leader¡¯s words that still lingered in his ears.


    ¡°The same person?¡± Yang Chen suddenly froze.


    How is that possible?!


    ¡­


    When the Qinglian Sect Leader reappeared, she was back in the residence of the Green Lotus Sect. A lotus emerged, with the Sect Leader¡¯s figure sitting on it.


    As the lotus dissipated, the Qinglian Sect Leader sat on the bed.


    She was not the only one on the bed ¨C there was another person, who was none other than the veiled Qinglian Saintess.


    The Qinglian Saintess¡¯s expression was lifeless, like a dead person. Her eyes closed, she exuded a deathly stillness, as if she were a wooden figure, sitting cross-legged there.


    The Qinglian Sect Leader tenderly looked at Qingyin, then murmured to herself in a stern tone, ¡°I never expected that my painstakingly cultivated clone would have experienced such an accident in the Iron Hawk Secret Realm. I hope this little guy¡¯s words are true, that leaving the Black Dragon Sect would automatically dissolve this master-servant relationship!¡±


    ¡°Otherwise, as long as he doesn¡¯t dissolve it, even I would have to obey him! Well, if he really doesn¡¯t dissolve it in the end, I¡¯ll have to use some means.¡±


    The Qinglian Sect Leader¡¯s eyebrows furrowed, ¡°But he doesn¡¯t seem like a lecherous person; he just talks nonsense a lot. Hmph, this little guy is quite interesting, after all!¡±


    ¡­


    The second day came quickly, and in the blink of an eye, it was the night of the second day.


    At this time during the night, the banquet was about to start again.


    Yang Chen and the high-level figures and geniuses of Beishan Main City gathered again at the banquet seats from yesterday. As they sat down and talked with the other geniuses of the main city, Yang Chen became the focal point.


    Yesterday, Yang Chen went to the Iron Hawk Secret Realm, so many of the other main city forces¡¯ geniuses didn¡¯t have a chance to meet him. Today, he was here, and the opportunity naturally presented itself. Those like Luo Yunhu, genius from the main city forces, knew they couldn¡¯t reach for the stars, so they dared not try.


    However, Yang Chen¡¯s Beishan Main City had never been well-known before. If they could establish a relationship with Yang Chen, it would be excellent.


    For a moment, countless geniuses approached him, especially the female disciples from the various main city forces, who were urged by their elders to please Yang Chen.


    These elders also had good intentions. After all, what kind of talent did Yang Chen have now? What kind of strength? What would he become in the future? It wasn¡¯t hard to guess. By putting these girls together with Yang Chen now, they would benefit in the future.


    Yang Chen had become the center of attention, and he was surrounded by young ladies from various sects. The geniuses around him stared enviously.


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but laugh and cry. He didn¡¯t want to accept these women, but when he tried to ignore them, they simply wouldn¡¯t leave.


    Finally, Lady Silver Bell appeared, coughing twice as if to announce the start of the second level. The young ladies reluctantly returned to their places.

 Chapter 599 - Chapter 599: Chapter 596: Desperate Island Challenge Begins!_1

    Chapter 599: Chapter 596: Desperate Island Challenge Begins!_1


    ¡°Young Master Yang, be sure to come and find me in Seawind City.¡±


    ¡°Young Master Yang, ignore her, come find me.¡±


    Before the female cultivators left, they didn¡¯t forget to mutter a few words, fearing that Yang Chen would forget them and that they wouldn¡¯t complete the task assigned by their elders.


    Yang Chen had no intention to maintain contact with these girls. Originally, he came to the Black Dragon Sect just to find a chance to take revenge on the Black Scorpion Envoy. As for the competition, he thought it would be enough to help Beishan¡¯s Main City save some face.


    But now, it¡¯s different. He almost died at the hands of the Black Dragon Sect, so he might as well go all out since the Black Dragon Sect wouldn¡¯t dare to openly attack Beishan¡¯s Main City!


    Lady Silver Bell walked out, swaying her enchanting body. Everyone became quiet, knowing what was coming. Then, Lady Silver Bell spoke in a gentle and amicable tone, ¡°Everyone, enjoy your drinks and fruits. Now let¡¯s continue the lively atmosphere and commence the second round, the Desperate Island segment!¡±


    Hearing the words ¡°Desperate Island,¡± everyone¡¯s expressions turned excited, including both the high-level elders and the young geniuses.


    Not for anything else, but because the name of the Black Dragon Sect¡¯s Desperate Island was famous and widely circulated in the outside world. Very few people were unaware of it.


    Each time the Black Dragon Sect held a banquet, they would present this Desperate Island.


    Lady Silver Bell said at the moment, ¡°The rules for Desperate Island are simple. There is a total of eight islands, each inhabited by countless demonic beasts. These beasts will launch surprise attacks on intruders without giving up. Thus, the best thing for the challengers to do is not to wipe out all these demonic beasts, but to find a way to survive on these islands for one hour!¡±


    This made the young geniuses curious, ¡°What happens after one hour?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s simple. If you can survive on the desperate island for one hour, the prohibition will then teleport you to the second island. By then, you would have passed the second level. Likewise, the difficulty of the second level will increase significantly, requiring you to survive for one hour again! One hour after that, you will be teleported to the third level.¡±


    These high-level individuals and geniuses exchanged glances and understood the rules instantly.


    ¡°What if we can¡¯t hold on?¡±


    Lady Silver Bell had long been waiting for someone to ask these questions. She said with a faint smile, ¡°If you can¡¯t hold on, just shout to withdraw, and the affairs manager of the Black Dragon Sect will use the prohibition to help you evacuate. But I hope you don¡¯t shout at the last critical moment because no one can guarantee that we can help you escape immediately. Over the years, there have been many geniuses who were killed because they wanted to hold on a little longer.¡±


    Listening to Lady Silver Bell¡¯s words, everyone felt a chill down their spine. Swallowing nervously, many couldn¡¯t help but feel scared.


    ¡°Lady Silver Bell, what¡¯s the highest level anyone has ever reached in Desperate Island in previous years?¡± Someone asked.


    Lady Silver Bell smiled, ¡°Throughout the history of the event, only our Sect Leader Fu Longyue, when he was younger, has reached the eighth island. No one else has ever achieved that feat. Even our Black Dragon Sect¡¯s geniuses have only reached the seventh island at most!¡±


    After saying this, deep pride filled Lady Silver Bell¡¯s eyes.


    And Fu Longyue was quite pleased with himself.


    Indeed, he was the only one who had reached the eighth island.


    Yang Chen pondered thoughtfully, stroking his chin in curiosity.


    ¡°If the Black Dragon Sect wants to kill a genius, the Desperate Island segment would be the perfect opportunity,¡± Yang Chen muttered to himself, ¡°Once these geniuses enter the Desperate Island, they will face only two choices when they come out. One is to pass all eight Desperate Islands and be teleported out by the Teleportation Array. The other is to rely on the Black Dragon Sect¡¯s people to use the prohibition to evacuate.¡±


    The first option wasn¡¯t very feasible. Hadn¡¯t Lady Silver Bell just mentioned that only Fu Longyue had ever made it past the eighth island? The highest anyone else has gotten was the seventh island. Which meant that most of these geniuses would have to rely on the Black Dragon Sect¡¯s higher-ranking members to exit Desperate Island.


    What if those high-level officials deliberately slowed down the evacuation process, causing some geniuses to die? Who would know?


    When the time came, they could claim that the genius had cried out for help at the most critical moment, and it was too late to evacuate. Who could argue with that?


    After all, people had been warned at the beginning.


    Of course, the Black Dragon Sect definitely wouldn¡¯t dare to do this frequently. But Yang Chen didn¡¯t believe they haven¡¯t done it before.


    While Yang Chen was lost in thought, Lady Silver Bell had almost finished explaining the rules.


    ¡°Alright, those who participated in the Iron Hawk Secret Realm yesterday can also join the Desperate Island segment. If anyone is afraid and wants to back down, you may apply to me now,¡± Lady Silver Bell said with a smile.


    Yang Chen guessed that some forces must have questioned the Desperate Island event held by the Black Dragon Sect before. So Lady Silver Bell said that anyone who was afraid and wanted to back down could apply.


    Joking aside, with things having gotten to this point, who would willingly withdraw?


    After a moment¡¯s thought, Yang Chen also decided not to back down. Now that things had come to this point, he wanted to see just how powerful Desperate Island really was.


    Seeing that none of the geniuses opted out voluntarily, Lady Silver Bell showed a smile, ¡°In that case, my young friends, follow me. I will take you to the teleportation array of Desperate Island, and you will enter one by one.¡±


    These geniuses no longer had any objections and followed Lady Silver Bell closely.


    Now, when these geniuses appeared again, they had arrived at the teleportation array of Desperate Island.


    Lady Silver Bell said, ¡°I will now draw lots for you to enter Desperate Island in order according to your rankings. Lin Shu, you go first!¡±


    Lin Shu from Huangsha City looked eager and immediately entered the teleportation array.


    As soon as he entered the array, Lin Shu vanished instantly, obviously having entered the Desperate Island.

 Chapter 600 - Chapter 600: Chapter 597: Abstain_1

    Chapter 600: Chapter 597: Abstain_1


    At the same time, on the high platform of the Black Dragon Sect, Fu Longyue remained composed, surrounded by several high-level members clad in Black Dragon Sect Taoist robes. These high-level members approached Fu Longyue and asked, ¡°Sect Leader, do you have any orders for us?¡±


    Just moments ago, Fu Longyue had contacted them using sound transmission to summon them here.


    ¡°You are responsible for the prohibition on Desperate Island and can control the life and death of the geniuses entering the island trials. This time, there are two geniuses we need to pay attention to,¡± said Fu Longyue calmly.


    ¡°Please tell us!¡± These high-level members understood the hint in Fu Longyue¡¯s words, and they all asked with a smile.


    As far as they were concerned, not ¡®saving¡¯ talented individuals on the island had been done many times, and they were familiar with it. As long as Fu Longyue gave a command, they would know exactly how to proceed.


    Fu Longyue calmly said: ¡°These two people, one named Yang Chen, the other named Qingyin. The former is a genius cultivated by Beishan Main City, and the latter is the Saintess of the Green Lotus Sect. Both of them are excellent; you all have used your divine soul detection to inspect this place, so you should know the appearances of these two.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s them!¡±


    ¡°Sect Leader, targeting two at once might be a bit obvious,¡± someone reminded.


    Fu Longyue rubbed his eyebrows: ¡°You¡¯re right, targeting two at once would be too obvious. It would easily arouse the suspicions of these forces. We wouldn¡¯t fear them if they fight singly, but if they join together, that would be troublesome. In that case¡­¡±


    Fu Longyue fell into deep thought.


    After this brief contemplation, he quickly made a decision: ¡°In that case, let¡¯s not touch this girl Qingyin for now. She was cultivated by the Green Lotus Sect, which is always a major threat to our Black Dragon Sect. Instead, let¡¯s focus on Beishan Main City, which barely has a reputation yet now wants to rise to prominence. Heh, they think it would be that easy? They can rise to prominence without me stopping them, but if they want to outshine the Black Dragon Sect in one go, they¡¯re courting death!¡±


    ¡°Sect Leader, what do you mean¡­¡± The high-level members of the Black Dragon Sect looked at each other in confusion.


    ¡°It¡¯s simple. Although this kid is powerful, I don¡¯t believe he can make it to the Eighth Island in one go. As such, when he begs for mercy and wants to leave Desperate Island¡­ we can simply ignore him!¡±


    Fu Longyue said this with a smirk: ¡°What kind of big waves could a mere Beishan Main City make?¡±


    ¡°Sect Leader, we understand. You can simply wait for the good news of this kid named Yang Chen dying on Desperate Island¡­¡± The high-level members gradually laughed and were ready to kill Yang Chen on Desperate Island.


    The people in Beishan Main City had no idea about this, nor did Yang Chen.


    At this moment, as the talented Lin Shu entered Desperate Island, the banquet was also reporting the situation on the island.


    ¡°Ladies and gentlemen, please look. As usual, Desperate Island is connected to these eight lanterns. When one lantern lights up, it represents that a genius is currently attempting that level on the island,¡± said Fu Longyue after giving his instructions, smiling at the people below.


    Everyone looked up and saw that there were eight suspended lanterns in the high sky.


    Seven of them were dim, and only the second one was lit, representing that the talented individual had reached the Second Island.


    ¡°Now, it¡¯s Lin Shu, the young friend from Huangsha Main City, attempting Desperate Island. Lin Shu has already reached the Second Island, truly a young hero,¡± Fu Longyue used divine soul detection and contacted Lady Silver Bell in the distance, learning who was attempting the trials now.


    Time passed.


    In the blink of an eye, another double-hour had passed.


    After this double-hour, Lin Shu had reached the Third Island.


    This delighted the high-level members of Huangsha City: ¡°Lin Shu is truly deserving of being our number one genius in Huangsha Main City. He has reached the third level, and it seems the fourth should be no problem.¡±


    Just as this thought crossed their minds, suddenly, the light representing the third level went out.


    ¡°What¡¯s going on!¡± The high-level members of Huangsha City urgently asked.


    ¡°Ladies and gentlemen, this is because young friend Lin Shu has given up,¡± Fu Longyue explained peacefully.


    ¡°This!¡± The high-level members of Huangsha City were visibly frustrated.


    They had been proud that their genius might be able to reach the Fourth Island, but in the blink of an eye, their talent had given up. Who wouldn¡¯t be upset?


    At this moment, Yang Chen and the other talents were in the same team. After Lin Shu failed the challenge and came out of the teleportation array, his expression was somewhat disheartened.


    However, Yang Chen¡¯s focus was not on Lin Shu but on Qingyin.


    Qingyin and the Blue Lotus Sect Master¡­


    He wanted to see Qingyin¡¯s expression, but found that her expression was normal, unchanged. This puzzled Yang Chen as he eventually had to give up on asking any further. Since he was already prepared not to know, why bother trying to investigate any further?


    In an instant, after Lin Shu came out, Lady Silver Bell sent in the second genius.


    Then the third, fourth, fifth¡­


    These talents¡¯ highest achievements on Desperate Island were only at the Fifth Island.


    The Fifth Island was like a watershed; all these talents made their move but were stuck at the Fifth Island.


    That is until the Black Dragon Sect¡¯s genius, Zhao Minghai, stepped up!


    As soon as Zhao Minghai took action, it was immediately apparent that he was different from the other geniuses, attracting the attention of everyone present. Then, one by one, the lights representing the islands went out and others lit up!


    ¡°Zhao Minghai has already reached the Fifth Island! I wonder if he can make it to the Sixth Island and break the current record!¡±


    ¡°The Black Dragon Sect¡¯s genius is, after all, the Black Dragon Sect¡¯s genius. This Zhao Minghai is extraordinary, making it to the Sixth Island, unbelievable!¡±


    Seeing their genius perform so well, Fu Longyue felt joyful and couldn¡¯t help but boast: ¡°This Desperate Island tests one¡¯s agility, calmness, and understanding of cultivation methods. It¡¯s the only way to survive for a long time. It seems Minghai understands this quite well.¡±


    He deliberately emphasized the words ¡°agility¡± and ¡°calmness.¡± While it seemed like he was merely praising Zhao Minghai, the actual purpose was to tell the high-level members of other forces that their Black Dragon Sect¡¯s genius was superior to theirs.

 Chapter 601 - Chapter 601: Chapter 598: One More Demonic Than the Other_1

    Chapter 601: Chapter 598: One More Demonic Than the Other_1


    ¡°Hmph, although Qingyin and Yang Chen have some skills, they still can¡¯t compare with our Black Dragon Sect. Zhao Minghai and the others have practiced many times in Desperate Island¡¯s environment. Their combat experience and understanding of the environment are very clear.¡±


    Fu Longyue snorted and said, ¡°But these two are much worse. They haven¡¯t been to Desperate Island before, and their combat experience must be far worse than our Black Dragon Sect¡¯s geniuses. Once they enter Desperate Island, they will know the gap between them and our Black Dragon Sect!¡±


    As his thoughts lingered, the sixth lamp went out.


    Zhao Minghai stopped at the Sixth Island, failing on the Sixth Island!


    ¡°It seems that Desperate Island is not a joke after all. Even Zhao Minghai has stopped at the Sixth Island. What kind of ability is needed to pass the Seventh and Eighth Islands?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s also very rare for the Black Dragon Sect to have passed through the Seventh and Eighth Islands in the past, let alone other forces.¡±


    Indeed, Zhao Minghai stopped at the Sixth Island. Although some of the other geniuses were somewhat amazing, they still couldn¡¯t surpass Zhao Minghai, and there wasn¡¯t even one who achieved the same level as Zhao Minghai.


    It was not until another genius from the Black Dragon Sect appeared that Zhao Minghai was surpassed, stopping at the Seventh Island.


    Then, Lady Silver Bell intentionally or unintentionally compared her own genius with Qingyin. As soon as her genius from the Black Dragon Sect went up, she called out Qingyin¡¯s name and asked Qingyin to enter Desperate Island.


    Qingyin¡¯s expression was serious, and she didn¡¯t hesitate. With a flash of her figure, she entered Desperate Island.


    Yang Chen wasn¡¯t worried about Qingyin. He knew the strength of this woman very well. Among the five geniuses of the Black Dragon Sect, only Luo Yunhu could pose some threat to this woman. The other geniuses of the Black Dragon Sect probably couldn¡¯t compete with Qingyin.


    This wasn¡¯t a joke. You should know that there are many secrets in this woman, such as the rumor that the Blue Lotus Sect Master and she are the same person¡­


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t think further¡­


    When many people learned that it was Qingyin who was challenging Desperate Island this time, they boiled with excitement and focused their eyes on the eight lamps, extremely curious about which island Qingyin would reach.


    An hour passed, and Qingyin steadily advanced to the Second Island.


    Immediately after another hour, Qingyin arrived at the Third Island.


    Then, the Fourth Island, the Fifth Island, the Sixth Island.


    Qingyin reached the Sixth Island in one breath.


    ¡°This, Miss Qingyin has reached the Sixth Island. Just now, Zhao Minghai stopped here.¡±


    ¡°I wonder if this Qinglian Saintess can surpass Black Dragon Sect¡¯s genius, Zhao Minghai.¡±


    People were puzzled and lost in thought. At this moment, the sixth lamp went out, followed by the lighting of the seventh lamp!


    Qingyin successfully reached the Seventh Island.


    ¡°Reached the Seventh Island!¡±


    ¡°Qingyin has surpassed Zhao Minghai, and now has the same achievement as Senior Brother Zhang Lingfeng!¡±


    ¡°Zhang Lingfeng also stopped at the Seventh Island just now!¡±


    At this time, it was Fu Longyue¡¯s turn to have an unhappy expression.


    This.


    Hadn¡¯t this Qinglian Saintess named Qingyin never ventured into Desperate Island before?


    What a joke!


    Their geniuses had ventured into Desperate Island many times in preparation for this banquet, gaining experience and figuring out the tricks. Even so, both Zhao Minghai and Zhang Lingfeng only managed to reach the Seventh Island, one stopping at the Sixth Island and one at the Seventh.


    The term ¡®stopping at¡¯ was a bit of an exaggeration. To put it bluntly, one reached the Fifth Island and failed at the Sixth, and the other reached the Sixth Island only to fail at the Seventh.


    And what about this Qingyin? She had never been to Desperate Island before, but in the end, she achieved the same outcome as their trained genius Zhang Lingfeng!


    How could this not make Fu Longyue angry: ¡°Hmph, the Seventh Island is the limit for this woman!¡±


    However, just as this thought crossed his mind, the seventh lamp suddenly went out, followed by the eighth lamp lighting up.


    This meant that Qingyin had reached the Eighth Island in one breath!


    ¡°This!¡±


    ¡°The Eighth Island!¡±


    ¡°The Qinglian Saintess has broken the record.¡±


    Yang Chen also watched closely. There were eight lamps around them to show which island the challenger was on.


    He was actually happy for Qingyin, but unfortunately, the Eighth Island had reached Qingyin¡¯s limit. Qingyin ultimately failed to complete the grand slam of the eight islands. Half an hour after entering the eighth island, she left Desperate Island!


    When he saw the eighth lamp go out, Fu Longyue finally breathed a sigh of relief.


    For him to achieve a grand slam and establish an unprecedented record, it was actually a fluke. At that time, an ancestor of his generation had given him a treasure to uphold the face of the Black Dragon Sect.


    He didn¡¯t want anyone to replicate his achievement, especially someone from outside the Black Dragon Sect.


    As for Qingyin¡¯s achievements, it naturally caused a huge commotion.


    ¡°The record that Miss Qingyin has broken has already surpassed the Black Dragon Sect. She stopped at the Eighth Island. If the remaining Luo Yunhu from the Black Dragon Sect couldn¡¯t break through the Seventh Island, then this time it would be a big embarrassment for the Black Dragon Sect.¡±


    ¡°Hehe, isn¡¯t it!¡±


    ¡°Shh, keep your voice down, or you¡¯ll be heard by the Black Dragon Sect¡¯s people.¡±


    It was a lie to say that they couldn¡¯t hear it. With Fu Longyue¡¯s martial arts cultivation, how could he not hear these people¡¯s discussions? At this moment, he snorted coldly and ordered, ¡°Silver Bell, have Luo Yunhu enter Desperate Island. Now that Qingyin has reached the Seventh Island, if we don¡¯t let Luo Yunhu enter, I¡¯m afraid that these forces will soon forget the deterrent power of our Black Dragon Sect!¡±


    ¡°But Yunhu¡¯s usual achievements are at most the same as that little girl Qinglian Saintess.¡± Lady Silver Bell said with a wry smile.


    Fu Longyue sighed.


    The Black Dragon Sect could not tolerate anyone surpassing their sect¡¯s geniuses.


    Even being equal was not allowed.


    But now, there is no other way.


    Fu Longyue said heavily, ¡°There¡¯s no other way now. This Qinglian Saintess is an accident, but it doesn¡¯t matter. Let Yunhu go, regardless of whether he can surpass Qingyin or not, a draw is acceptable. At least, they need to know that we, the Black Dragon Sect, are still the king!¡±


    He regretted it a bit now.


    If he had known earlier, he would have killed Qingyin inside.


    Looking at it now, what is the point of targeting that Yuanwu Realm Fourth Layer Yang Chen? This Qingyin is clearly the big trouble.


    He didn¡¯t think that little guy named Yang Chen could achieve a more demonic result than Qingyin in Desperate Island.

 Chapter 602 - Chapter 602: Chapter 599: The Jue Ming Ant Race_1

    Chapter 602: Chapter 599: The Jue Ming Ant Race_1


    After Qingyin¡¯s performance, the Black Dragon Sect immediately sent out their top genius, Luo Yunhu, to maintain their reputation.


    As a genius of the Black Dragon Sect, Luo Yunhu was indeed extraordinary. Like Qingyin, he advanced non-stop without any hesitation. He seamlessly went through the first to the sixth islands without any pause.


    Just as Fu Longyue and the other high-level members of the Black Dragon Sect had anticipated, Luo Yunhu ended up reaching the seventh island, just like Qingyin, but stopped at the eighth island.


    Upon seeing this result, the members of the other main city forces once again held their breath. They originally thought that Qingyin could suppress the Black Dragon Sect. However, it turned out that the sect¡¯s genius Luo Yunhu was not bad either, being on par with Qingyin and also stopping at the eighth island.


    Although Qingyin and Luo Yunhu seemed to have the same result, the Black Dragon Sect took second and third places.


    ¡°It seems the outcome has been settled.¡±


    ¡°I think so too. Both of the most exceptional geniuses stopped at the eighth island. The result is now apparent. The title of this Desperate Island will most likely belong to these two.¡±


    ¡°We don¡¯t have to rush to conclusions yet. There¡¯s still that little guy Yang Chen. When he was gathering Iron Eagle Fruits back then, he achieved second place, only one position behind Luo Yunhu.¡±


    ¡°Heh, are you out of your mind? Second place? Yang Chen only has a cultivation level of Yuanwu Realm Fourth Layer. Even though he has improved quite a bit in the Iron Hawk Secret Realm, he¡¯s still far behind Luo Yunhu and the Qinglian Saintess. Even if he¡¯s stronger than ordinary geniuses, how can he compare with these two? Both of them stopped at the eighth island. What do you expect Yang Chen to accomplish?¡±


    Although Luo Yunhu and Qingyin concealed their true cultivation level with treasures, there were many masters present who could discern their true cultivation level which was definitely not as simple as Yang Chen¡¯s Yuanwu Realm¡¯s Fourth Layer.


    ¡°I don¡¯t think there¡¯s much hope for Yang Chen. His cultivation level is too low.¡±


    ¡°Cultivation level is the key. If his cultivation level isn¡¯t enough, I don¡¯t think he¡¯ll stand a chance on Desperate Island.¡±


    As everyone was discussing, Lady Silver Bell called out Yang Chen¡¯s name.


    ¡°Yang Chen, it¡¯s your turn now.¡± Lady Silver Bell¡¯s smile seemed kind on the surface.


    However, Yang Chen did not take Lady Silver Bell¡¯s seemingly amiable smile seriously. He just exchanged a glance with Qingyin, who had just come out of Desperate Island, and then directly entered the teleportation array.


    The moment he entered the array, the surrounding scene changed in an instant.


    He could feel the fluctuation of space, and then he found himself on a fresh air island.


    ¡°Oh? This should be the first island of Desperate Island.¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but marvel, ¡°Indeed, there are quite a few demonic beasts¡¯ Qi around, and it seems their cultivation levels are not low. Huh? They¡¯re all at Spirit Martial Realm to Origin Martial Realm First Layer.¡±


    As soon as his divine soul detection finished, a large number of ants with cultivation levels of Origin Martial Realm First Layer appeared.


    These ants were not ordinary ants, but a special kind of demonic ants that could fly and were as big as a human¡¯s fingernail, covered in white armor¡ªthe White Armored Ants!


    The most remarkable characteristics of these ants were their strong defense, excellent group attack, and exceptional reproductive abilities.


    In short, it is hard to kill them, and their reproductive ability is particularly strong. You can kill one, but they will reproduce ten more. You will never be able to get rid of them completely.


    The key point is that there are so many of them that their combined strength is significant.


    ¡°So many White Armored Ants, their cultivations are diverse, and their group attacks are not to be underestimated. I don¡¯t have to confront them head-on. As long as I protect myself well for one hour, there won¡¯t be any problem.¡± Yang Chen prepared himself, and as the White Armored Ants were about to strike, he also made his move.


    The next moment, flames enveloped his body, and layers of Shapeshifting Liquid Fire emerged instantly!This Shapeshifting Liquid Fire perfectly protected him. Although the white armored ants were powerful, they melted as soon as they touched the Shapeshifting Liquid Fire, and there was no way they could fight him.


    Numbers meant nothing in front of the Shapeshifting Liquid Fire!


    This was the advantage of Shapeshifting Liquid Fire.


    Before it became liquid fire, there were some gaps that could be exploited.


    But now, the Shapeshifting Liquid Fire had become flawless and impenetrable.


    Yang Chen controlled the Shapeshifting Liquid Fire skillfully, neither consuming too much True Qi nor causing any defense flaws.


    Time passed, and within an hour, Yang Chen flawlessly passed the first level and entered the second one.


    As soon as he entered the second level, Yang Chen surveyed with his soul.


    ¡°It¡¯s still white armored ants, but their cultivation level is higher. However, it¡¯s not a big problem!¡± Yang Chen continued using the Shapeshifting Liquid Fire.


    The second island was easily conquered by him as well.


    Then, the third island!


    The third island still had white armored ants, but their cultivation level had increased significantly.


    This time, Yang Chen still used Shapeshifting Liquid Fire, but with more force. Consequently, the consumption of True Qi increased.


    And so, he passed the fourth and fifth islands!


    Yang Chen conquered all of them.


    Finally, when he reached the sixth island, Yang Chen encountered a different situation.


    Many geniuses were stopped on the sixth island, just like Zhao Minghai.


    When Yang Chen arrived at the sixth island, he finally felt the difference here.


    ¡°The first five islands have white armored ants, but the sixth island has red blood ants!¡± Yang Chen widened his eyes.


    What are red blood ants?


    A very fierce species of ants.


    These ants not only possess the same reproduction and defense capabilities as the white armored ants, but they also have incredibly strong offensive abilities. Once their numbers increase, they will besiege their enemies, making them unbearable to resist!


    As soon as Yang Chen appeared, these red ants seemed to smell something and crawled out one by one. Their devilish eyes stared straight at him, and without a word, they rushed towards Yang Chen to bite!


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t dare to hesitate, instantly using his Shapeshifting Liquid Fire.


    Just as Yang Chen used the Shapeshifting Liquid Fire, the red blood ants began to charge continuously, recklessly crashing into his Shapeshifting Liquid Fire without fear of death.


    One or two were like this, but countless more made Yang Chen¡¯s Shapeshifting Liquid Fire show signs of faltering.


    ¡°Damn, these red blood ants are too violent. Even my Shapeshifting Liquid Fire is barely holding up!¡± Yang Chen¡¯s face was full of disbelief.

 Chapter 603 - Chapter 603: Chapter 600: Breaking into the Eighth Island!_1

    Chapter 603: Chapter 600: Breaking into the Eighth Island!_1


    He was full of confidence in his Shapeshifting Liquid Fire.


    One reason was that his Shapeshifting Liquid Fire could be used for both offense and defense. It was powerful when attacking and very few things could break through when defending. However, these Red Blood Ants made him waver.


    He knew very well that the Red Blood Ants on the Sixth Island were not to be underestimated. If he didn¡¯t think of a way, his Shapeshifting Liquid Fire would be broken sooner or later.


    At the same time, people outside also began to discuss.


    ¡°I think Yang Chen can only reach the Sixth Island at most.¡±


    ¡°Hehe, I must say, I¡¯m quite surprised that he made it to the Sixth Island. But I have the same idea as you!¡±


    Many people didn¡¯t think highly of Yang Chen, even though he had entered the Sixth Island, it was still the same!


    Fu Longyue touched his chin and became unusually quiet. In his heart, he was already sneering. This Yang Chen was a pitiful fellow. His original target should be Qingyin, but because Yang Chen obtained more Iron Eagle Fruits, they paid too much attention to Yang Chen.


    Now, Yang Chen would obediently die on Desperate Island. There was no way around it; his luck was just bad.


    If your strength is not enough, just keep a low profile. Why should you try to stand out on the First Level of the Iron Hawk Secret Realm?


    Now it¡¯s good, even his life would be lost.


    ¡°If nothing unexpected happens, no matter how strong Yang Chen is, as a Yuanwu Realm Fourth Layer martial artist, he should not be able to hold on in this Sixth Island,¡± Fu Longyue said.


    There is a limit to everything.


    There is a limit to what a Yuanwu Realm Fourth Layer can do.


    And Fu Longyue thought that Yang Chen¡¯s limit was this Sixth Island.


    In a sense, just relying on the Shapeshifting Liquid Fire itself, Yang Chen had indeed reached his limit.


    ¡°The Shapeshifting Liquid Fire can¡¯t hold on any longer,¡± Yang Chen shook his head with a bitter smile. ¡°If I use the Thunderbolt Style, along with my special physique and other means, I should have no problem breaking through the Sixth and Seventh Levels. However, Desperate Island is different from the assessment at the Tiandu Divine Country. No one can see me there, but the high-level officials of Beishan Main City are watching here¡­¡±


    Yang Chen decisively shook his head: ¡°It¡¯s not suitable to reveal too many of my trump cards.¡±


    With this thought, Yang Chen simply shouted, ¡°All seniors, I am already exhausted, and the Sixth Island is my limit. I hope you can let me out!¡±


    His voice lingered for about a hundred breaths.


    ¡°Hmm!¡±


    Yang Chen frowned.


    Why hasn¡¯t anyone controlled the prohibition to let him out yet!


    This made Yang Chen reluctantly shout again: ¡°All seniors, did you hear what I said?¡±


    Still no response or movement, all he faced were the relentless attacks of the Red Blood Ants, as well as his already battered and riddled Shapeshifting Liquid Fire, which was about to be broken.


    At this point, even if Yang Chen were to be stupid, he could guess what was going on.


    Yang Chen laughed out of anger: ¡°I see, I thought from the beginning that the Black Dragon Sect would have such a privilege to manage Desperate Island and occasionally fail to save a few geniuses. Now it seems that the Black Dragon Sect is targeting me?¡±


    He originally thought that what he did was not enough to attract the attention of the Black Dragon Sect. After all, he had deliberately kept a low profile. But now it seemed that the tolerance of the Black Dragon Sect was really unflattering. They actually planned to get rid of him on Desperate Island.


    If they were not going to do that, why wouldn¡¯t they say a word?


    If they wanted to make things difficult for him, they would just let him out later at most.


    But now¡­ They were clearly pretending not to hear.


    Yang Chen sneered coldly, ¡°Interesting, you want to use Desperate Island to kill me, it won¡¯t be that easy!¡±


    If the Black Dragon Sect tried to kill him openly, he would be truly afraid since there are many powerful ones in the Black Dragon Sect that Yang Chen could not contend with. However, if the Black Dragon Sect wanted to kill him secretly, Yang Chen was not afraid! Mere underhanded tactics couldn¡¯t take his life!


    With that thought, Yang Chen snorted coldly: ¡°Red Blood Ants, come on!¡±


    He simply didn¡¯t use any other means and directly waved his hand, taking out the Stone General Array Disk.


    As soon as the Stone General Array Disk was used, Yang Chen stood in it, and the Stone Generals protected him tightly from all sides. The endless Red Blood Ants from all directions couldn¡¯t break through. The overwhelming attacks seemed to be no hindrance to the Stone General Array Disk.


    The Stone General Array Disk could withstand the attacks of the True Martial Realm, so how could these Red Blood Ants break through the True Martial Realm?


    For a while, Yang Chen was very comfortable in the Stone General Array Disk.


    An hour passed, and Yang Chen passed the Sixth Island, teleporting to the Seventh Island!


    Outside, when the sixth lamp went out and the seventh lamp lit up, everyone knew that Yang Chen had reached the Seventh Island!


    ¡°What!¡±


    ¡°This¡­¡±


    Those who did not like Yang Chen, or to be more accurate, those who were jealous of him, such as high-level members of various forces, were shocked.


    ¡°Yang Chen has actually reached the Seventh Island!¡±


    ¡°How did he do it!¡±


    Fu Longyue¡¯s heart was also shocked. In theory, the limit of the Yuanwu Realm Fourth Layer should be the Sixth Island at most. His thoughts were the same as those of the high-level forces. Just how did Yang Chen do this?


    ¡°Perhaps it was a fluke?¡±


    As everyone thought this, they didn¡¯t realize that at the same time, Yang Chen, who was on the Seventh Island, was still very relaxed.


    He opened the Stone General Array Disk directly, with four Stone Generals protecting him from all angles, providing an impregnable defense. Regardless of how crazy and furious the attacks of the Red Blood Ants were, the outcome was still like ants biting a stone, completely painless!


    And so, time passed quickly, and an hour soon passed.


    Everyone outside stared wide-eyed.


    If Yang Chen couldn¡¯t hold on to the Seventh Island, the seventh lamp representing Yang Chen¡¯s position on the Seventh Island would have gone out long ago.


    But now, the seventh lamp was still on.


    It had been an hour.


    Could it be!


    ¡°Hey, look, the lamp is out,¡± someone excitedly shouted.


    ¡°The lamp is out, Yang Chen finally couldn¡¯t hold on, hahaha!¡±


    Many people were happy because they didn¡¯t want to see Yang Chen succeed.


    But in the next moment, they looked up and saw that as the seventh lamp went out, the eighth lamp lit up!


    As the eighth lamp lit up, it meant that Yang Chen had successfully passed the Seventh Island, entered the Eighth Island, and achieved the same results as Qinglian Saintess Qingyin and the Black Dragon Sect¡¯s number one genius, Luo Yunhu.


    At this moment, it was undoubtedly a shocking moment for everyone!

 Chapter 604 - Chapter 604: Chapter 601: What is a Monster?!_1

    Chapter 604: Chapter 601: What is a Monster?!_1


    Many people could not imagine Yang Chen breaking through to the eighth island, but similarly, they also found it hard to believe that Yang Chen, after passing the eighth island, remained calm on the eighth island.


    This eighth island was different from the sixth island.


    ¡°The eighth island is inhabited by holy ants!¡± Yang Chen sat in the center of the Stone General Array Disk, looking around at the assembled ant tribes as if watching a spectacle because these holy ants could not harm him in the slightest.


    The Holy ants were stronger than the Red Blood ants, being an elite race among the ant tribes. The word ¡°holy¡± represented everything; it was said that wherever the holy ants were, other ant tribes would obey them. Holy ants were born stronger than other ants, with greater authority than other ants.


    Just like the position of the Black Dragon Sect among the various forces, the status of the holy ants in the ant tribes was the same, not the strongest, but already very authoritative.


    However, it was still the same.


    The strength of these holy ants ranged from the first level of the Origin Martial Realm to as high as the sixth level of the Origin Martial Realm!


    With such strength, thousands of them attacking together would be unimaginably terrifying, simply driving people to despair. Moreover, considering the more powerful innate abilities of the holy ants compared to other ant tribes, it is no wonder that Qingyin and Luo Yunhu both failed on this eighth island.


    It couldn¡¯t be helped, as holy ants were indeed very powerful.


    However, none of this mattered to him.


    Why would he be afraid of these holy ants with his Stone General Array Disk?


    You have to know that his Stone General Array Disk is said to be unbeatable even for those at the True Martial Realm.


    The power of so many holy ants combined would indeed be comparable to the True Martial Realm, even stronger than ordinary True Martial Realm practitioners. But so what? As long as these holy ants¡¯ combined power did not exceed the third level of the True Martial Realm, they could not harm him.


    But obviously, while the combined power of so many holy ants was enough to be comparable to the True Martial Realm, it was impossible to surpass the True Martial Realm¡¯s third level. If they had reached that level, Luo Yunhu and Qingyin would have died long ago, without even a chance to call for help.


    Yang Chen was very laid-back at this time, allowing these holy ants to bite him freely, while he stayed in the Stone General Array Disk, without any issues.


    Black Dragon Sect members, who controlled the prohibition of Desperate Island, saw Yang Chen¡¯s situation in their eyes.


    They looked at the scenes projected by the prohibition, and in these scenes, was it not Yang Chen sitting in the Stone General Array Disk, whistling, and looking extremely relaxed?


    This made the senior members of the Black Dragon Sect who were responsible for the prohibition of Desperate Island grit their teeth in anger, staring at each other, not knowing what to do.


    ¡°What kind of treasure did Yang Chen take?¡±


    ¡°With this treasure on him, he feels no pressure at all on the eighth island.¡±


    ¡°Going on like this, Yang Chen will not only be able to stay on the eighth island for one hour but may even stay for a few more hours without any issues.¡±


    At the time of the discussion, an elder said, ¡°Well, let¡¯s keep him inside for a few more hours. I don¡¯t believe that the defense of his Stone General Array Disk cannot be broken. Everything has a limit, and the Stone General Array Disk is no exception. It will eventually be taken down by wave after wave of holy ants!¡±


    ¡°Hmph, you¡¯re taking this lightly. Wait another hour? Ha, do you think the people outside are fools? Each of the eight islands represents eight hours, and if Yang Chen hasn¡¯t come out after another hour, do you think that the people of Beishan Main City won¡¯t question it? Beishan Main City is not to be trifled with. Once the people find out that our Black Dragon Sect is secretly involved in Desperate Island, affecting the balance, our sect will not be able to withstand it. Do you understand?¡±


    This made the white-haired elder furious, ¡°What should we do? When Yang Chen wanted to give up, we all pretended we didn¡¯t hear it. Who would have known that this kid has been hiding this treasure? If we had known earlier, we would have let him leave Desperate Island.¡±


    These people looked at each other with regret.


    What the hell were they doing?


    If they had known that Yang Chen didn¡¯t want to continue when he reached the sixth island, they could have just let him leave, couldn¡¯t they?In the end, Yang Chen was pushed to his limit. The result was obvious ¨C when Yang Chen was forced into a corner, he took out a treasure, and no one could do anything about it. With this Stone General Array Disk treasure, not only the seventh island but also the eighth island posed no problem for him.


    ¡°What if we let him out now?¡±


    ¡°Are you kidding? We don¡¯t know what¡¯s going on now. Once Yang Chen leaves, we¡¯ll just blame it on the prohibition malfunction. If we let Yang Chen out now, how do we explain the fact that Yang Chen voluntarily gave up earlier, but we didn¡¯t hear anything about it? Isn¡¯t that just asking for trouble with our Black Dragon Sect?¡±


    ¡°This¡­ ¡±


    Everyone present was extremely troubled.


    What should be done?


    As these high-level members of the Black Dragon Sect were pondering, Fu Longyue¡¯s heart began to fill with a growing sense of unease.


    It was because Yang Chen had been on the eighth island for nearly an hour, and the lamp still had not gone out.


    If the lamp went out, it would mean that Yang Chen was dead.


    But the lamp had not gone out yet. What did that mean?


    It meant that Yang Chen was still alive and kicking on the eighth island.


    He immediately used his soul to transmit sound to find out the situation of Yang Chen on the eighth island. Upon finding out, he realized what was going on.


    ¡°Sect Leader, what should we do? Shouldn¡¯t we release Yang Chen after an hour?¡± The high-level members of the Black Dragon Sect transmitted their sounds.


    ¡°Hmph, are you an idiot? If we don¡¯t let him out, how do we explain this to other forces?¡± Fu Longyue scolded.


    He was filled with hatred in his heart, and he couldn¡¯t have imagined that Yang Chen would be so at ease on the eighth island. He could only transmit a sound immediately: ¡°For now, let¡¯s just watch and see how things unfold. If this kid really makes it through the eighth island, we¡¯ll have no choice but to let him out.¡±


    Fu Longyue cursed inwardly, and he was naturally a hundred times unwilling to let Yang Chen out.


    However, as the saying goes, what you fear, comes true. Fu Longyue was extremely unwilling for Yang Chen to pass through the eighth island. But contrary to his wishes, by the end of an hour, Yang Chen was teleported out of the eighth island.


    When he was teleported out, he appeared in front of the Teleportation Array, where the Black Dragon Sect entered Desperate Island.


    Lady Silver Bell was there to receive him, and the other geniuses were waiting at the location as well.


    At this moment, Lady Silver Bell¡¯s face was full of bitter smiles, not knowing whether to laugh or cry. She said gracefully, ¡°Congratulations, young friend Yang Chen, for successfully passing through the eighth island of Desperate Island and becoming the second person to fully conquer Island of Deadly Fate after our Sect Leader!¡±


    As soon as these words fell, the geniuses who were initially doubtful and unsure of which island Yang Chen had reached, were all plunged into shock.


    ¡°Oh my god, the eighth island!¡±


    ¡°I didn¡¯t even make it through the fourth one!¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s really infuriating to compare oneself to others.¡±


    The Holy Lady of Blue Lotus Sect looked at Yang Chen, her gaze deep and silent.


    As for Luo Yunhu, his brows were furrowed, and he gritted his teeth with anger clouding his face.

 Chapter 605 - Chapter 605: Chapter 602: Rejecting the Black Dragon Sect_1

    Chapter 605: Chapter 602: Rejecting the Black Dragon Sect_1


    This honor should have belonged to him, this spotlight should have been his. But now it had been stolen by an unheard-of young man who appeared halfway through. How could he be happy about it? Everyone should know that he, Luo Yunhu, was the number one genius of the Black Dragon Sect and the elite they were focusing on nurturing.


    How could he lose to an outsider with a cultivation level far inferior to his own and who had never even set foot in Desperate Island?


    This not only dealt a great blow to Luo Yunhu¡¯s morale, but also filled him with deep jealousy.


    Such people should not exist!


    Luo Yunhu¡¯s eyes were bloodshot, and no one knew what he was thinking.


    On the other hand, Yang Chen¡¯s achievements had thoroughly caught everyone¡¯s attention.


    The way all the geniuses looked at Yang Chen had changed.


    Lady Silver Bell was also helpless about the sudden emergence of Cheng Yaojin like Yang Chen. In theory, the Black Dragon Sect should not allow any force to surpass them. But now that things had come to this, the outcome was irreversible. Yang Chen had already passed the Eighth Island, who could say anything?


    Lady Silver Bell didn¡¯t say anything else and led the group of geniuses back.


    Upon their return, high-level representatives from various forces began to talk.


    ¡°They¡¯re back!¡±


    ¡°These little guys are back!¡±


    ¡°I wonder what Yang Chen¡¯s final result is!¡±


    What many people were even more curious about was not someone else, but Yang Chen!


    They hadn¡¯t heard what Lady Silver Bell had just said. Of the eight lamps they watched, they only knew that Yang Chen had reached the Eighth Island and stayed for one hour. But no one knew if he had endured the last hour.


    Although many people felt that Yang Chen should have passed the Eighth Island, they couldn¡¯t bring themselves to believe it. In their hearts, they were all more or less hoping that Yang Chen would fail at the last moment and not successfully pass the Eighth Island!


    At this moment, all eyes were on Lady Silver Bell.


    ¡°Fairy Yinling, please tell us how these little guys performed on Desperate Island.¡±


    ¡°Yeah, we¡¯re all very curious about that.¡±


    Although these eight lamps can discern the performance of different geniuses in Desperate Island, they are not stable after all, and there are so many geniuses, who can remember and observe clearly at once?


    Hearing that the high-level forces wanted to know, Lady Silver Bell was initially unwilling, but she had no choice but to sigh softly and said, ¡°Since you all insist, I will announce the results from the beginning. Please listen carefully. Lin Shu, Third Island of Desperate Island¡­¡±


    ¡°Huang Cheng, Fifth Island of Desperate Island.¡±


    ¡°¡­¡±


    Lady Silver Bell recounted it without any omissions.


    It was in line with what everyone knew.


    For example, Luo Yunhu and Qingyin both failed on the Eighth Island and stopped at the Seventh Island.


    Now, what more people were curious about was¡­


    ¡°Yang Chen, all the islands have been passed, including the Eighth Island.¡± Lady Silver Bell slowly revealed the result she didn¡¯t want to announce.


    But the result was true, and no one could deny it.


    When Lady Silver Bell announced this result, the scene fell into a brief silence, followed by an instant uproar.


    People looked at each other, clearly completely shocked by Lady Silver Bell¡¯s announcement.


    ¡°The Eighth Island, Yang Chen actually passed it!¡±


    ¡°This ¡­¡±


    ¡°Aside from Master Fu Longyue, there is another genius who can pass all the Eight Islands.¡±


    At this time, even some of the talented and high-level forces who had originally envied and been jealous of Yang Chen were wholeheartedly convinced now. Results speak for themselves, and Yang Chen¡¯s current results left them speechless.


    Mo Wu and Mo Zhi Jiao of Beishan Main City were the happiest. Hearing that Yang Chen had passed the Eighth Island in one breath, they felt like they were dreaming, their blood boiling. Inviting Yang Chen to come this time was the right decision! The results he had achieved totally exceeded their expectations!


    They were so proud.


    It was simply an exhilarating feeling.


    What was the treatment of Beishan Main City in the Black Dragon Sect before, and what is it now?


    Thrilling!


    While Beishan Main City was overjoyed, the Black Dragon Sect was not. Being surpassed by Beishan Main City, a force they had never taken to heart, was a disgrace for the Black Dragon Sect.


    Fu Longyue¡¯s expression was terrible, but after all, his scheming was deep, and soon no one could tell what he was thinking.


    At this moment, Fu Longyue said loudly, ¡°The geniuses of this generation are really vigorous. Haha, they are not weaker than our generation. Seeing that the younger generation can achieve the results I had before, as an elder, I am very happy. Yang Chen, my friend, are you interested in joining our Black Dragon Sect?¡±


    Yang Chen was not stupid. Join the Black Dragon Sect?


    If it had been before entering Desperate Island, the invitation from the Black Dragon Sect might have been sincere. But after the incident in Desperate Island, he didn¡¯t think Fu Longyue was sincerely inviting him anymore. He could feel that Fu Longyue already had murderous intentions towards him!


    Why?


    Because he had survived in Fu Longyue¡¯s hands.


    It seemed that the Black Dragon Sect¡¯s high-levels¡¯ abandonment and indifference to him in Desperate Island should not be disclosed. Yang Chen had no intention of disclosing it because once it was disclosed, he would tear his face with the Black Dragon Sect. Regardless of how these major powers would eventually fight with the Black Dragon Sect, someone with his current Martial Arts Cultivation level would undoubtedly be the first to be eradicated by the Black Dragon Sect out of anger, and he would undoubtedly die.


    So Yang Chen would not leak the situation of Desperate Island under any circumstances, as it would not benefit him.


    However, the Black Dragon Sect did not think so, nor did Fu Longyue. To them, he was alive, like a ticking time bomb, a bomb that could potentially leak information. How could Fu Longyue keep him?


    Therefore, Fu Longyue chose to invite him to join the Black Dragon Sect.


    If it was a genius with no firm will and no brains, they might indeed be moved by Fu Longyue¡¯s sincere invitation. But how could Yang Chen be? Fu Longyue could become the Sect Leader of the Black Dragon Sect. He must be a hero in his own right. He would never forgive and make peace with those whom he had failed to eradicate in one attempt.


    Because he couldn¡¯t trust!


    How could Yang Chen possibly agree to Fu Longyue? To agree to Fu Longyue, then enter the Black Dragon Sect and be killed by him?


    Thinking about this, Yang Chen spoke bluntly without hesitation, ¡°Master Fu, please forgive my frankness, but I already have a place to belong. Although this place is very different from the Black Dragon Sect, it is still my place. So, I hope Master Fu can understand!¡±

 Chapter 606 - Chapter 606: Chapter 603: Evolution of the Holy Ants_1

    Chapter 606: Chapter 603: Evolution of the Holy Ants_1


    He wasn¡¯t completely lying when he said this. In his heart, even without considering the fact that Fu Longyue was targeting him, Yang Chen would never agree to Fu Longyue¡¯s proposal. As the saying goes, one must repay kindness with kindness; Yang Chen knew this simple truth.


    Back then, M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng supported him wholeheartedly, even when he hadn¡¯t risen to prominence yet. The invitation he received from Mu Bai Sheng was out of genuine appreciation ¨C a kindness he would never forget.


    Until he had fully repaid Mu Bai Sheng¡¯s kindness and his current sect, Yuanshan, could no longer support his growing strength, he would not leave it to join any other sect.


    However, his thoughts were not something others could understand. Many people accused Yang Chen of being foolish.


    ¡°What?¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen actually rejected it!¡±


    ¡°This¡­!¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen really doesn¡¯t play by the rules, huh? He rejected Master Fu¡¯s invitation and the Black Dragon Sect¡¯s offer just like that. Does this kid even have a brain? Does he not realize that he¡¯s insulting the Black Dragon Sect and making enemies with them?¡±


    ¡°Offending the Black Dragon Sect¡­ heh, this kid is going to have a hard time.¡±


    Everyone thought Yang Chen made a foolish choice.


    ¡°I don¡¯t think so. I believe Yang Chen is loyal and values friendship. What is the Black Dragon Sect? It¡¯s the top-ranked sect among our Thirty-six Eastern Counties and a super power. Can you imagine the level of self-control and inner strength needed to resist the temptation of such a super power?¡±


    ¡°This shows that Yang Chen¡¯s character is truly exceptional. Unlike you guys, who keep calling him stupid. Heh, if the geniuses from your families were invited to join the Black Dragon Sect, what would your expressions look like? I bet none of you would be laughing.¡±


    ¡°All these people just talking idly without thinking for themselves!¡±


    As everyone discussed, Fu Longyue also looked at Yang Chen deeply.


    He didn¡¯t know the reason for Yang Chen¡¯s rejection.


    Did he figure out his intentions¡­ or, as Yang Chen said, was he truly loyal to his sect?


    Surprisingly enough, Fu Longyue¡¯s thoughts were quite similar to Yang Chen¡¯s. His original plan was to invite Yang Chen into the Black Dragon Sect, and then kill him. Yang Chen was indeed a talented individual, but a genius who he already planned to eliminate was still going to die, no matter how outstanding.


    Because such a genius could no longer be used by him.


    ¡°I hope it¡¯s the latter. If this kid could actually discern my intentions, then he¡¯s truly extraordinary,¡± Fu Longyue murmured to himself.


    Then, with composure, he said, ¡°Oh? Yang Chen, my friend, doesn¡¯t forget the kindness of those who have helped him. Your character is truly admirable. I didn¡¯t expect you to have both great talent and character.¡±


    ¡°Senior, you¡¯re giving me too much credit,¡± Yang Chen replied quickly.


    ¡°Haha, not at all. Now, Silver Bell, let these young fellows go back and rest. In three days, the next stage will begin,¡± Fu Longyue said.


    Silver Bell immediately made arrangements for the young geniuses to leave.


    ¡°Haha, let¡¯s drink first! To all the seniors here!¡± Fu Longyue laughed.


    ¡­


    Yang Chen, like the other geniuses, returned to his residence.


    In three days, the final stage would take place ¨C the real test. Accordingly, these three days were given to the geniuses to prepare and rest.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t care about this short time for preparation; what concerned him was Fu Longyue¡¯s attitude.


    ¡°Oops,¡± Yang Chen sighed.


    Although he had escaped a catastrophe using the Stone General Array Disk, Fu Longyue would not let him go so easily. If his invitation failed today, he would surely find another way to target him in the future.


    With this in mind, Yang Chen shook his head and changed the subject: ¡°Elder Yun Lu, those Holy Ants, have you secretly caught hundreds of them and kept them safe?¡±


    In the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space, Yun Lu kindly said, ¡°Young Master, don¡¯t worry, I have already started cultivating the Holy Ants.¡±


    ¡°Elder Yun Lu, are those Holy Ants really as powerful as you claim, capable of evolving into Sacred Spirit Ants? Why have I never heard of this before?¡± Yang Chen was utterly puzzled.


    He thought his experiences were quite extensive.


    Although the Holy Ants were the elite of the Ant Race, they weren¡¯t the most powerful, which is why Yang Chen didn¡¯t pay much attention to them. However, just before he was about to leave the eighth Island of Deadly Fate, Yun Lu had secretly caught several hundred Holy Ants.


    She didn¡¯t catch too many and used the Stone General Array Disk¡¯s characteristics to conceal her actions. If she had caught too many, the Black Dragon Sect could have easily noticed.


    The reason for catching these Holy Ants was that¡­


    They could evolve into Sacred Spirit Ants!


    While the Holy Ants were ordinary, the Sacred Spirit Ants were different.


    Sacred Spirit Ants were the undisputed king of the Ant Race. The title ¡°Sacred Spirit¡± represented their supreme status. Yang Chen knew the significance of these Sacred Spirit Ants. Even just a few hundred of them would be enough for him to accomplish many things. If he had thousands or even tens of thousands of Sacred Spirit Ants¡­


    With proper training, he alone, along with these Sacred Spirit Ants, would be almost as powerful as a super power.


    This showed the terror of the Sacred Spirit Ants.


    Because of their terrifying power, Yang Chen was surprised by Yun Lu¡¯s words and couldn¡¯t help but feel doubtful.


    Yun Lu smiled and said, ¡°Young Master, it¡¯s normal for you to be confused since you¡¯ve never heard about it. Not many people know about the fact that Holy Ants can evolve into Sacred Spirit Ants. If more people knew, with so many Holy Ants, would the Black Dragon Sect remain as just a low-rank super power? The Black Dragon Sect is really not treasure their resources. They have such precious Holy Ants but use them as tests for geniuses. What a waste!¡±


    ¡°So, you¡¯re saying that the conditions for Holy Ants to evolve into Sacred Spirit Ants must be very harsh and few people know about it?¡± Yang Chen blinked.


    It wasn¡¯t strange for the Fishpeople Tribe to know about it.


    Because the Fishpeople Tribe possessed a natural understanding of the Myriad Dao, which included the art of controlling insects. Coupled with their awakened bloodline memories, their knowledge and understanding were even greater. For example, they knew about the evolution of Holy Ants into Sacred Spirit Ants, something even the Black Dragon Sect didn¡¯t know.


    ¡°Certainly, this is a secret from the Ancient Era. The reason why Sacred Spirit Ants are so rare nowadays is not because they are extinct, but rather because many people don¡¯t know that their evolution comes from Holy Ants,¡± Yun Lu explained. ¡°As for the conditions for evolution, they are indeed extremely harsh. Each successful evolution would be astronomically difficult!¡±


    ¡°But Young Master, think about it. Even if only two or three of them successfully evolve and reproduce, it¡¯s still worth it.¡±

 Chapter 607 - Chapter 607: Chapter 604: Returning to the Pill Heart Commerce_1

    Chapter 607: Chapter 604: Returning to the Pill Heart Commerce_1


    The ant race is a very vigorous species. As long as there are two or three, given a suitable environment, they can rapidly develop. Ten births lead to a hundred, and a hundred to thousands. It is hard to estimate. This is also the reason for Yang Chen¡¯s curiosity; how did the Sacred Spirit Ants go extinct in the first place?


    Of course, he didn¡¯t bother to think about such secrets. He unconditionally believed Yun Lu¡¯s words. If she said that the Holy Ants could evolve into Sacred Spirit Ants, he would of course pay the price for it.


    As these thoughts went through his mind, Yang Chen asked, ¡°Senior Yun Lu, have you taken control of these Holy Ants?¡±


    ¡°Naturally, when I captured these Holy Ants and placed them in the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space, they were severely injured by you, Young Master. In addition, with my understanding of the soul, these Holy Ants have been completely controlled by me.¡± Yun Lu said gently.


    Yang Chen nodded.


    These ants were also part of the insect race. The benefits of the insect race were strong reproduction and large numbers. That was also the most terrifying aspect of the insect race. However, any race had its weaknesses, and the insect race was no exception. Their weakness was that they were easily controlled by soul attacks.


    If one would compare the souls of humans and demonic beasts to a big tree, then the souls of the insect race would be very small tree leaves. Because insects have little wisdom, controlling them does not require consideration of the damage to their souls. Most of them directly crush the slightest bit of wisdom of the insect race to completely control them.


    Clearly, this was what Yun Lu had done.


    Yang Chen said, ¡°In that case, I¡¯ll leave the handling of these Holy Ants entirely to you. Whatever materials are needed to feed them, just let me know.¡±


    He had already decided to cultivate these Holy Ants.


    As Yun Lu had said, even if only a few evolved into Sacred Spirit Ants, it would be very beneficial to him. By that time, if he could control thousands of Sacred Spirit Ants with one hand, their power would not be underestimated. He would have the ability to confront an entire force alone.


    And so, Yang Chen entrusted the entire matter to Yun Lu.


    Yun Lu had already started the first step of training these Holy Ants. Even so, she had to use a lot of materials for experiments.


    Yang Chen generously provided the materials.


    It wasn¡¯t a painless decision.


    Because, just for the first step of cultivating the Holy Ants, a massive amount of materials was needed. He gave out a wave of materials and found that he had almost no materials left, as he had given them all to Yun Lu.


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but laugh and cry at the same time. Though he felt pained, he would not give up on cultivating these Holy Ants.


    Once he had made a decision, there was no possibility of regret.


    However, the only downside was that these Holy Ants could not be used to fight enemies in a short time. Firstly, the training process was long and not the work of a day or two. Secondly, these were the Holy Ants of the Black Dragon Sect, and he couldn¡¯t use them in front of the Black Dragon Sect. Even if he wanted to use them, he would have to wait for the future.


    This was the most troubling aspect for Yang Chen.


    ¡°With my current fourth level of the Yuanwu Realm martial arts cultivation, the reason I was able to break through eight islands on Desperate Island in the end comes down to the Stone General Array Disk. If it wasn¡¯t for the Stone General Array Disk, my martial arts cultivation would have only allowed me to reach the limit in comparison to Luo Yunhu and Miss Qingyin.¡±


    Yang Chen contemplated, ¡°But this is only on the defensive side, so what would happen if I were to fight Luo Yunhu and Miss Qingyin?¡±


    Qingyin was not a problem, but Luo Yunhu required serious consideration.


    ¡°Luo Yunhu¡­Luo Yunhu!¡± Yang Chen murmured to himself.


    Since Fu Longyue had wanted to get rid of him so much that he even used cunning schemes to target him on Desperate Island, and he had no power to confront the Black Dragon Sect openly at the moment, he didn¡¯t mind taking his newfound fame to the extreme. Not only would he outshine the Black Dragon Sect, but he would also eventually defeat them!


    Yang Chen had to win against Luo Yunhu, one of the five Black Dragon Sect geniuses who had once tried to kill him.


    ¡°Luo Yunhu¡¯s martial arts cultivation should be at its peak in the Elementary Martial Realm, no higher. Otherwise, Luo Yunhu would not have stopped at the seventh island of Desperate Island. With my current martial arts cultivation at the fourth level of the Yuanwu Realm, I might still have a chance to win against an ordinary opponent at the peak of the Elementary Martial Realm. But when facing Luo Yunhu!¡±


    Yang Chen shook his head firmly. ¡°I won¡¯t be able to use some of my abilities such as the Starfire. Additionally, the Black Dragon Sect will inevitably give Luo Yunhu many treasures during the competition, and while I have confidence in defeating the other Black Dragon Sect geniuses, just not Luo Yunhu¡­¡±


    Yang Chen pondered, sitting cross-legged, and began to think about possible solutions to the current problem.


    After thinking for about three hours, Yang Chen got up and left.


    The place he was going to was none other than the Pill Heart Commerce, where he had made a fortune of forty million spirit stones last time!


    After much thought, he felt that the only place capable of boosting his strength in a short amount of time and giving him confidence against the Black Dragon Sect geniuses was the Pill Heart Commerce.


    When he arrived at the Pill Heart Commerce, there were still many people, including alchemists and many receptionists.


    ¡°Young Master, I don¡¯t know what brings you to our Pill Heart Commerce?¡± A young woman stepped forward. Her appearance was not particularly beautiful nor ugly. After looking at Yang Chen, she coughed twice and walked up to serve him.


    Yang Chen looked at the demeanor of the female receptionist and was slightly taken aback. With his keen eyes, it was not difficult to see a hint of disdain for him in her eyes. His appearance and dress seemed to displease her, making her look down on him.


    This made Yang Chen somewhat amused. He had originally thought that the receptionists of the Pill Heart Commerce would mostly recognize him, but now it seemed that was not the case.


    This was normal since only a few receptionists and elders like Wen Piaoxue and Caiyue had seen him before. How many people would recognize him? Thus, when he arrived here, hardly anyone recognized him.


    The young female receptionist looked at Yang Chen, who remained silent, and her expression became even more displeased. She had seen many unfamiliar young men like him, and she spoke harshly, ¡°Young Master, if you have nothing else to do, I beg your pardon, but I am busy and must attend to other customers!¡±


    ¡°Girl, please wait a moment. The elixir I am here to refine is of great value, and I would like to meet Elder Wen. I wonder if that¡¯s possible?¡± Yang Chen said respectfully.


    His respectful words did not win the approval of the young female receptionist, but rather made her sneer coldly, saying disdainfully, ¡°You?¡±

 Chapter 608 - Chapter 608: Chapter 605: Stirring Up Trouble_1

    Chapter 608: Chapter 605: Stirring Up Trouble_1


    Yang Chen blinked and chuckled quietly, ¡°What, do you think I¡¯m not qualified somewhere, Miss?¡±


    Lin Fang sneered, ¡°Young Master, my time is short. The alchemists who came here to refine elixirs all think that their elixirs are of great value, but what kind of person is our Elder Wen? You can¡¯t just see him whenever you want. You really think too highly of yourself.¡±


    Yang Chen was in a bit of a dilemma.


    He came to the Pill Heart Commerce with the intention of using their materials to refine a pill for his own use. But now that he had arrived, no one recognized him.


    He wouldn¡¯t go so far as to use collateral again to refine a pill, which made it a difficult decision for Yang Chen. Last time for the Dragon and Tiger Prolonging Life Pill, the God Piercing Nail could be used as collateral, but this time the pill he wanted to refine might be a bit more difficult with just one God Piercing Nail.


    As Yang Chen was worried, Lin Fang didn¡¯t even glance at him before disdainfully saying, ¡°These days, there are so many people who take themselves too seriously.¡±


    Having said that, Lin Fang was about to turn around and leave.


    But at that moment, someone nearby suddenly looked at Yang Chen and exclaimed, ¡°Hey, isn¡¯t that Yang Chen who attended the feast held by the Black Dragon Sect a few days ago?¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen?¡±


    ¡°You don¡¯t even know. The Black Dragon Sect held two competitions during the feast, one was the Iron Hawk Secret Realm contest, and the other was the Desperate Island contest. Guess what? In the first contest, Yang Chen got second place, and in the second contest, he pushed down the genius Luo Yunhu from the Black Dragon Sect and Saintess Qingyin from the Green Lotus Sect, successfully passing through eight Desperate Islands without a hitch!¡±


    ¡°I know now, it¡¯s that Yang Chen. Wait, you said he is Yang Chen?¡±


    ¡°Is there any doubt? My father and I attended the banquet. Why would I lie to you!¡±


    Instantly, many alchemists came up to make connections- ¡°Young Master Yang!¡±


    ¡°So it¡¯s Young Master Yang! Long admired your name, long admired!¡±


    ¡°Brother Yang, I am the eldest son of the Liu Family in Changning County, and I would like to get acquainted¡­¡±


    These people coming up to socialize made Yang Chen somewhat dumbfounded, but he didn¡¯t really take himself too seriously and put on any airs. He responded kindly to each one of them.


    This made Lin Fang, the young female receptionist who had not taken Yang Chen seriously, startled and speechless, not expecting that the young man in front of her was the recent sensation, Yang Chen. She had no qualification to attend the banquet, so where would she have seen Yang Chen¡¯s appearance? It was already good enough that she had heard about him.


    ¡°No, how is this possible?¡± Lin Fang widened her eyes.


    How could this gifted and peerless genius, Yang Chen, look like this? There was no aura fluctuation emanating from his body, and his clothes were not dignified at all.


    ¡°This must be fake, it must be fake!¡± Lin Fang muttered to herself when suddenly, another young woman walked out of the Pill Heart Commerce.


    Although this woman was as young as Lin Fang, her entire aura was completely different from Lin Fang¡¯s. From her eyes and temperament, it was not difficult to see that this woman was extraordinary and decidedly not comparable to Lin Fang.


    ¡°It¡¯s Elder Wen Piaoxue.¡±


    ¡°Elder Wen has come out.¡±


    Wen Piaoxue¡¯s eyebrows furrowed. She had just heard the commotion earlier, and now that she had come out, she saw a crowd gathered and felt displeased.


    What do these people think of her Pill Heart Commerce? A place to socialize and network?


    Wen Piaoxue was just about to speak when suddenly, she noticed the young man in the crowd.


    One look and Wen Piaoxue was dumbfounded, exclaiming, ¡°Yang Chen, my friend!¡±


    Yang Chen also noticed Wen Piaoxue and quickly spoke amiably, ¡°Elder Wen.¡±


    He had not forgotten his main purpose for coming, and now that he had met Wen Piaoxue, those trying to socialize with him would naturally be put aside for the time being.


    ¡°Young Master Yang Chen, when did you arrive?¡± Wen Piaoxue asked excitedly.


    Last time after Yang Chen left, she had deliberately sent someone to inquire about him. No sooner had she inquired than she found out that Yang Chen was actually a genius who had attended the Black Dragon Sect¡¯s banquet. Moreover, coincidentally, Yang Chen had just gained some fame at the time.


    He defeated Xiao Wei, performed well in the Iron Hawk Secret Realm, and in addition to passing through eight Desperate Islands just yesterday, she was well informed of all these achievements.


    With such rich and colorful accomplishments, others might not understand, but as someone who could serve as an elder in the Pill Heart Commerce, would Wen Piaoxue not know what they meant?


    Combined with Yang Chen¡¯s alchemy level, this Yang Chen¡­


    Was undoubtedly a peerless genius of dual cultivation in both martial and alchemy.


    Whenever she thought of this, Wen Piaoxue¡¯s heart pounded, as this kind of peerless genius, if Pill Heart Commerce could win them over, would be a massive gain.


    Yang Chen sighed in relief at the sight of Wen Piaoxue, ¡°I just arrived, and in fact, I was planning to find you, Elder Wen.¡±


    ¡°Young Master Yang is too polite. If you want to find me, just give me a word.¡± Wen Piaoxue smiled.


    ¡°Haha, Elder Wen, Brother Yang did want to inform you. But your blind receptionist here doesn¡¯t recognize Brother Yang, haha, Elder Wen, how do you guys do things at the Pill Heart Commerce? Brother Yang, if you really need materials for alchemy, you can go to our Liu Family. Our Liu Family also has an Alchemy Trading Company! ¡± Someone who had seen the whole thing clearly spoke up to help Yang Chen while implying something else.


    He had witnessed Yang Chen¡¯s refining of the Dragon and Tiger Prolonging Life Pill and was well aware of Yang Chen¡¯s alchemy level. With Yang Chen¡¯s current fame, wouldn¡¯t he want to establish a connection with him?


    This made Wen Piaoxue very anxious. She glared at the person speaking and scolded, ¡°I say, Young Master Liu, you¡¯re going too far! Robbing people at our Pill Heart Commerce, that¡¯s breaking the rules!¡±


    ¡°Hehe, am I breaking the rules? Elder Wen, it¡¯s your Pill Heart Commerce¡¯s fault for not doing things properly. The receptionist at the door doesn¡¯t even recognize Brother Yang Chen and even tried to drive him away. I¡¯m just stepping in to correct your error. Is there anything wrong with that?¡±


    Wen Piaoxue¡¯s eyebrows furrowed, knowing that this incident wasn¡¯t just idle talk, and turned her gaze to Lin Fang.


    With Wen Piaoxue staring at her, Lin Fang was indeed terrified.


    She knew that she had gotten herself into trouble.


    How could she have imagined that she would usually provoke the young masters of small families, causing no major harm? Also, her judgment was not bad; she wouldn¡¯t dare provoke those with power and influence. But, regrettably, she had misjudged today.


    At this point, she was filled with regret, her intestines turning green from guilt.


    As remorse filled her heart, fear appeared on her face. She looked fearfully at her Elder Wen Piaoxue, swallowed nervously, and realized very well that if she couldn¡¯t explain things well, she would face a severe consequence.

 Chapter 609 - Chapter 609: Chapter 606: Yuanhe Liuyun Pill_1

    Chapter 609: Chapter 606: Yuanhe Liuyun Pill_1


    ¡°Lin Fang, is what Young Master Liu said true?¡± Wen Piaoxue shouted.


    ¡°I¡­ Elder Wen, I did not do it on purpose. I completely did it unintentionally. I did not recognize Mount Tai before my eyes. If I had known of Young Master Yang¡¯s status earlier, I wouldn¡¯t dare to¡­¡± Lin Fang was trembling with fear. Although she wanted to hide and conceal this, she knew that everyone around her saw everything clearly.


    How could she hide it?


    Tears were about to flow from her eyes. She knew very well that even if Yang Chen did not say anything, her behavior of not recognizing Mount Tai just now could decide her future fate at any time.


    At this moment, Wen Piaoxue sneered coldly: ¡°So it seems, it¡¯s not wrong to blame you. Alright, if that¡¯s the case, from now on, you will have nothing to do with Pill Heart Commerce.¡±


    ¡°Elder, Elder!¡± Lin Fang¡¯s face turned pale. For her, a small character, working for Pill Heart Commerce was her life.


    Originally, her work at Pill Heart Commerce was extremely respectable, but now that she was fired by Pill Heart Commerce, who else would value her? Who else would want her?


    Wen Piaoxue was indeed very annoyed in her heart. The noble guest she had been hoping for was almost offended by a gatekeeper. If Yang Chen were really scared away by Lin Fang and she didn¡¯t know about it, what would she do then?


    ¡°Bring people!¡± Wen Piaoxue shouted.


    Immediately, two burly martial artists, with Yuan Martial Realm and high martial arts cultivation, stepped forward.


    ¡°Take her out.¡± Wen Piaoxue said.


    ¡°Yes!¡±


    In the blink of an eye, Lin Fang was dragged out.


    Wen Piaoxue¡¯s heart was filled with anger. She couldn¡¯t guarantee that everyone could recognize Yang Chen, but at least as the receptionist, they should have the right vision. Lin Fang had a dog¡¯s eye view of people, and had no ability to recognize people. Her vision was just like that. As a female receptionist, eliminating her was not a cruel thing.


    With this in mind, Wen Piaoxue also felt a little frightened, and hurriedly said with a smile: ¡°Young Master Yang, this matter is the negligence of our Pill Heart Commerce. I hope you won¡¯t mind.¡±


    Yang Chen still held some anger, but now that Pill Heart Commerce had decisively dismissed Lin Fang to please him, he couldn¡¯t be angry anymore.


    Now, he spoke: ¡°I wouldn¡¯t say I mind. I have come to see Elder Wen to discuss some other cooperation.¡±


    Upon hearing that Yang Chen wanted to talk about cooperation, Wen Piaoxue¡¯s heart was overjoyed. She said, ¡°Young Master Yang wants to cooperate, it is our Pill Heart Commerce¡¯s honor. Please follow me.¡±


    Yang Chen did not delay and followed Wen Piaoxue inside.


    This made those Young Masters who were planning to get close to Yang Chen frustrated. They originally intended to make friends with Yang Chen, but now they seemed to have no chance or hope.


    In this way, Yang Chen and Wen Piaoxue entered the inner courtyard of Pill Heart Commerce together.


    After arriving and sitting down in the courtyard, Wen Piaoxue¡¯s service was perfect. She poured tea and water, and even attended to him with her True Martial Realm cultivation!


    This made Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but look at Wen Piaoxue in admiration. She did not put up any senior airs and treated him so hospitably, which showed her sincerity.


    Yang Chen naturally did not have any hesitation and said directly, ¡°Elder Wen, as for the purpose of my visit, you should be able to guess. I have come here to use the Pill Heart Commerce¡¯s materials to refine pills.¡±


    ¡°If it¡¯s the level of Dragon and Tiger Prolonging Life Pill materials, Young Master Yang, I can decide for you as long as you open your mouth.¡± Wen Piaoxue said gently.


    Yang Chen picked up the tea, shook it, and then said seriously, ¡°What if it¡¯s higher than the value of the Dragon and Tiger Prolonging Life Pill?¡±


    ¡°What!¡± Wen Piaoxue¡¯s heart thumped.


    She originally thought that Yang Chen wanted to refine the Dragon and Tiger Prolonging Life Pill again, even so, it would have made her extremely happy. Last time, Yang Chen¡¯s Dragon and Tiger Prolonging Life Pill had made Pill Heart Commerce a fortune. His appearance this time was like the God of Wealth coming, so how could she not be overjoyed?


    But who would have known that she had underestimated Yang Chen¡¯s value?


    The value of the elixir Yang Chen was going to refine this time was higher than that of Dragon and Tiger Prolonging Life Pill.


    Wen Piaoxue immediately curiously said, ¡°Young Master Yang, are you talking about¡­¡±


    ¡°Yuanhe Liuyun Pill!¡± Yang Chen enunciated each word.


    ¡°What!¡± Wen Piaoxue¡¯s eyes widened.


    Yuanhe Liuyun Pill!


    She knew very well what kind of pill Yuanhe Liuyun Pill was.


    If the Qingming Zhenyuan Pill can unconditionally upgrade a person¡¯s Spirit Martial Realm level by one, then the Yuanhe Liuyun Pill can unconditionally upgrade a person¡¯s Origin Martial Realm level by one.


    The value of this elixir is, of course, self-evident and several times more than that of Qingming Zhenyuan Pill. Qingming Zhenyuan Pill is a perfect fourth-grade pill, while the Yuanhe Liuyun Pill has reached a terrifying sixth-grade high-order, and can even be regarded as a perfect sixth-grade pill.


    But the meaning is the same.


    Because the rarity of Yuanhe Liuyun Pill is unimaginable.


    She couldn¡¯t imagine how many Yuanhe Liuyun Pills Wen Piaoxue dared to think of to be put on the auction market to attract explosive effects. This is because there are too many Origin Martial Realm cultivators who need Yuanhe Liuyun Pill, just like Spirit Martial Realm geniuses who want to obtain Qingming Zhenyuan Pill.


    Both types of elixirs have one characteristic, which is that they have no side effects!


    Wen Piaoxue looked deeply at Yang Chen and said in awe, ¡°Young Master Yang, are you sure you want to refine this Yuanhe Liuyun Pill?¡±


    ¡°Indeed.¡± Yang Chen replied with a smile.


    Indeed, he wanted to refine the Yuanhe Liuyun Pill, break through the fourth level of the Origin Martial Realm, and reach the fifth level, thereby giving him a greater chance and confidence in dealing with Black Dragon Sect geniuses such as Luo Yunhu!


    ¡°Young Master Yang, I can make a decision for the materials of this sixth-grade high-order elixir, but it¡¯s also the limit I can bear. I can only provide you with one set of materials at most. I¡¯m just curious, how certain are you that you can refine Yuanhe Liuyun Pill?¡± Wen Piaoxue asked.


    Yang Chen actually wanted to say that he was 100% sure. The sixth-grade high-order elixir, which was considered a top-notch pill in the eyes of others, was nothing to him.


    He said, ¡°I have a 70-80% chance of success. If Elder Wen thinks it¡¯s inappropriate, I can provide collateral. Although it may not be worth the value of the materials for the Yuanhe Liuyun Pill, it should be able to make up for a lot.¡±


    ¡°Young Master Yang is jesting. You are a regular customer of our Pill Heart Commerce. How can we let you provide collateral?¡± Wen Piaoxue said and made up her mind after these words, biting her teeth.


    With a 70-80% chance, let¡¯s take a gamble. She hoped that Yang Chen was not lying to her!

 Chapter 610 - Chapter 610: Chapter 607: Here, Take This Elixir!_1

    Chapter 610: Chapter 607: Here, Take This Elixir!_1


    Seeing Wen Piaoxue being so generous, Yang Chen naturally didn¡¯t have any further objections and said, ¡°In that case, thank you, Elder Wen.¡±


    ¡°Young Master Yang, please follow me,¡± said Wen Piaoxue.


    Without wasting any more words, Yang Chen followed Wen Piaoxue to the Pill Heart Commerce¡¯s Pill Refining Room.


    The Pill Refining Room that Wen Piaoxue had prepared for him was clearly a level higher than the one he had used last time. Its scale and structure showed that Wen Piaoxue had put a lot of thought into preparing it for Yang Chen to refine the Yuanhe Liuyun Pill.


    After all, if he failed to produce the pill, it would bring no benefit to Wen Piaoxue.


    ¡°Elder Wen, the materials are all ready and here.¡± The maid handed over the materials.


    Wen Piaoxue had already instructed the maids to find the materials and have them brought over.


    Taking the materials, Wen Piaoxue took a deep breath and immediately handed them over to Yang Chen, saying, ¡°Young Master Yang Chen, here are the materials. When would you like to start refining the pill?¡±


    ¡°The sooner, the better. Let¡¯s start now,¡± Yang Chen replied. He didn¡¯t waste any more time and directly went into the Pill Refining Room with the materials.


    Seeing Yang Chen¡¯s confident appearance, Wen Piaoxue couldn¡¯t help but feel anxious with her hands behind her back.


    The materials for the Yuanhe Liuyun Pill were at the limit of what she could afford. If Yang Chen ruined this set of materials, the loss would be too heavy for her, and it would be difficult for her to explain to her superiors. Now, she could only hope that Yang Chen could successfully refine the Yuanhe Liuyun Pill.


    ¡°Did I put too much trust in this Yang Chen?¡± Wen Piaoxue frowned, not knowing whether her choice was right or wrong.


    Although Yang Chen had successfully refined the Dragon and Tiger Prolonging Life Pill, achieving something that ordinary alchemists could not, the value and market demand of the Yuanhe Liuyun Pill were far higher than that of the Dragon and Tiger Prolonging Life Pill. If this pill were so easy to refine, no doubt many people would have already done so.


    How old was Yang Chen? How many years had he been studying alchemy? Could he really refine it?


    Wen Piaoxue¡¯s expression was tense, her eyes fixed on the Pill Refining Room, growing more and more nervous.


    While she was tense, Yang Chen remained calm.


    For Yang Chen, there were indeed pills that he couldn¡¯t refine, but it was definitely not this mere Grade 6 Elixir.


    To him, refining a Grade 6 Elixir was as easy as picking up something in his hand. Yang Chen started refining the materials directly, following a very clear procedure, one set after another, completing them in one breath without any unnecessary movements!


    Time passed like this, and two hours went by in the blink of an eye.


    During these two hours, Yang Chen devoted himself entirely to pill refining.


    Although his energy was somewhat consumed, Yang Chen remained energetic overall.


    At this moment, he waved his hand, and in the next moment¡­


    ¡°The pill fragrance is coming out,¡± Yang Chen said with a smile.


    As he had said, the pill fragrance overflowed, signaling the pill¡¯s completion.


    ¡­


    Not long after, Yang Chen pushed open the door of the Pill Refining Room, and the pill fragrance accompanied him out, leaving Wen Piaoxue staring blankly.


    Wen Piaoxue sniffed the pill fragrance nervously and asked, ¡°Young Master Yang, have you¡­ completed the pill?¡±


    ¡°Fortunately, I didn¡¯t disappoint!¡± Yang Chen grinned.


    Upon hearing this, Wen Piaoxue¡¯s surprise was revealed, and her big eyes stared straight at Yang Chen.


    Knowing what Wen Piaoxue was curious about, Yang Chen waved his hand, and immediately, a small, thumb-sized pill appeared in his palm. The color of the pill was pure gray, and its identity was not evident based on its appearance.


    However, upon carefully observing its Qi, one could find that the pill emitted an astonishing and extremely tempting Qi for martial artists around it.


    This was the Yuanhe Liuyun Pill.


    Although Wen Piaoxue had never seen the Yuanhe Liuyun Pill before, she had heard of it and seen its appearance in books, so she knew what the characteristics of the Yuanhe Liuyun Pill looked like.


    Upon seeing the Yuanhe Liuyun Pill and using her experience to judge it, Wen Piaoxue couldn¡¯t help but swallow her saliva.


    She couldn¡¯t suppress her excitement.


    If it were the Dragon and Tiger Prolonging Life Pill that surprised her, her composure could still help her conceal it. But this Yuanhe Liuyun Pill was a different concept altogether.


    Wen Piaoxue couldn¡¯t hold back her excitement and said, ¡°Young Master Yang¡¯s Alchemy Level is truly extraordinary. This Yuanhe Liuyun Pill¡­ ¡±


    ¡°This Yuanhe Liuyun Pill will be handled entirely by the Pill Heart Commerce,¡± Yang Chen said slowly.


    ¡°Our Pill Heart Commerce will purchase this Yuanhe Liuyun Pill at a price of 15 million Spirit Stones. I wonder if Young Master Yang agrees,¡± Wen Piaoxue couldn¡¯t help but say.


    Nowadays, Yang Chen didn¡¯t value the number of Spirit Stones as much.


    If the Yuanhe Liuyun Pill were put up for auction, it would naturally be worth far more than 15 million Spirit Stones, and that¡¯s the least it could go for. This was the price at which the Pill Heart Commerce would purchase it as they had provided the materials. It was impossible for them to buy it at the market price; otherwise, what would the Pill Heart Commerce gain?


    Yang Chen understood this and knew that the price of 15 million was not low. He said, ¡°That¡¯s not a problem. Also¡­¡±


    ¡°Does Young Master Yang have any other requests?¡± Wen Piaoxue hurriedly asked.


    Yang Chen smiled faintly, and with another wave of his hand, the second Yuanhe Liuyun Pill appeared in his hand.


    ¡°What?!¡± Wen Piaoxue was shocked, ¡°Young Master Yang even refined a second Yuanhe Liuyun Pill!¡±


    She got too astonished.


    Yang Chen had previously used one set of materials to refine two Dragon and Tiger Prolonging Life Pills. This was already shocking enough to her. But now, Yang Chen had refined two Yuanhe Liuyun Pills!


    Did Yang Chen also specialize in refining Yuanhe Liuyun Pills?


    If so, that would be too terrifying.


    Wen Piaoxue was trembling, asking nervously, ¡°Young Master Yang, would you like to hand over this second Yuanhe Liuyun Pill to our Commerce for processing?¡±


    Yang Chen held the second Yuanhe Liuyun Pill in his hand, his expression unchanged, ¡°This second Yuanhe Liuyun Pill is not for sale, only for gifting!¡±


    ¡°What does Young Master Yang mean?¡± Wen Piaoxue was still puzzled.


    ¡°This pill is for Elder Wen,¡± Yang Chen said, laughing heartily. He then handed the pill to Wen Piaoxue.


    Wen Piaoxue stood there, dumbfounded, her beautiful eyes stared at Yang Chen, then at the Yuanhe Liuyun Pill in her hand, not knowing how to react. Such a precious treasure, Yang Chen actually said he was giving it to her¡­ Just like that?

 Chapter 611 - Chapter 611: Chapter 608: Deliberately Targeted!_1

    Chapter 611: Chapter 608: Deliberately Targeted!_1


    Such a precious gift, so generously given, is rare even for Wen Piaoxue, who has met countless people. Yang Chen¡¯s age and generosity are unmatched even by many older generations. This made her face blush slightly, and she couldn¡¯t help but think how many women would dream of marrying such a husband.


    Although she has reached the True Martial Realm now, she has not married, and for a martial artist, age is not a problem. For those who have entered the Spirit Martial Realm and Origin Martial Realm early like her, their aging speed is very slow.


    However, she quickly came to her senses and, knowing that there was no such thing as a free lunch, asked, ¡°Young Master Yang, what is this for¡­?¡±


    If Yang Chen had feelings for her, he would have hinted at it.


    But Yang Chen didn¡¯t have that intention at all and kindly said, ¡°This is what Elder Wen deserves.¡±


    He was sincere in saying this.


    Elder Wen had shown him kindness and trust, allowing him to refine the Yuanhe Liuyun Pills without any collateral. Yang Chen would not be a true man if he didn¡¯t repay such trust.


    Moreover, Elder Wen obviously wanted to win him over, and considering the extra Spirit Stones he had given him last time, Yang Chen didn¡¯t want to take advantage of others. He had to find a way to make up for it.


    At this point, it was Wen Piaoxue¡¯s turn to be confused. She stared at Yang Chen in astonishment, ¡°How, how can that be?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s completely fine, Elder Wen. Just take it. As for the Spirit Stones, 15 million is enough for me.¡± Yang Chen grinned.


    In the end, seeing that Yang Chen¡¯s mind was made up, Wen Piaoxue had no choice but to give him the 15 million Spirit Stones and watch him leave. However, her attempt to win over Yang Chen was never mentioned again. Was she trying to win him over? He had won her over first!


    ¡°I wonder when I¡¯ll meet such a young and talented person again.¡± Wen Piaoxue sighed softly in her heart.


    Yang Chen returned to the residence arranged for him by the Black Dragon Sect.


    He had refined more than just two Yuanhe Liuyun Pills.


    With his level of skill, he could refine a maximum of eight pills in such a well-equipped Pill Refining Room. And he had successfully refined all eight.


    Having sold one and given away another, the remaining six were naturally his to do as he pleased.


    However, he wasn¡¯t in a hurry to use them now. Taking out so many Yuanhe Liuyun Pills at once and having hundreds of millions of Spirit Stones of wealth was simply inviting death. Yang Chen was not so foolish.


    ¡°It¡¯s a pity that Yuanhe Liuyun Pill, like the Qingming Zhenyuan Pill, is best used after reaching the fifth layer of the current realm. However, my situation in the Yuanwu Realm is different. If I don¡¯t use this Yuanhe Liuyun Pill, my Martial Arts Cultivation will be difficult to improve in a short time. If I don¡¯t improve my cultivation a little, facing opponents like Luo Yunhu from the Black Dragon Sect and other talented geniuses would be more difficult.¡±


    Yang Chen was not indecisive. After saying this, he took the Yuanhe Liuyun Pill without hesitation.


    Upon consumption, Yang Chen began to refine the pill rapidly.


    Gradually, the essence of the Yuanhe Liuyun Pill spread quickly within his body and circulated!


    Yang Chen¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation began to rise rapidly, step by step.


    This rapid ascent in cultivation continued for about a day before Yang Chen suddenly opened his eyes.


    Immediately, his aura gradually stabilized.


    That¡¯s because his Martial Arts Cultivation had already reached the Fifth Layer of the Yuanwu Realm!


    ¡°Sigh¡­¡±Yang Chen gently exhaled.


    Yuanwu Realm Fifth Layer.


    ¡°Having reached the Fifth Layer of the Yuanwu Realm, my Martial Arts Cultivation has improved another level. This will give me a much better chance against the Black Dragon Sect¡¯s genius. It seems that three days¡¯ time is already over.¡± Yang Chen spread his soul out and suddenly realized someone was outside.


    This made Yang Chen wave his hand and push open the door, stepping outside to see Cao Jinshuo and several other geniuses from Beishan Main City.


    ¡°Junior Brother Yang Chen, you came out just in time!¡± Cao Jinshuo said with surprise and joy.


    ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but ask curiously.


    Nowadays, Cao Jinshuo was full of admiration for Yang Chen, and his tone was naturally polite: ¡°That¡¯s it, Junior Brother Yang Chen, you might have forgotten, but it¡¯s already three days later, the banquet is still going on, and Elder Mo has asked you to go to the banquet immediately. The competition is going to start soon.¡±


    ¡°Oh?¡± Yang Chen calculated and then slapped his head: ¡°I miscalculated a bit. Well, let¡¯s not waste any more time. Let¡¯s go.¡±


    As Cao Jinshuo said, when Yang Chen arrived at the banquet, the geniuses from all sides had already prepared themselves, and Lady Silver Bell had already started explaining the rules of the competition.


    ¡°Ah, Junior Nephew Yang Chen, you finally made it. If you were a little later, the competition would be about to start.¡± Mo Wu laughed and said, his words had changed from ¡°young friend¡± to ¡°junior nephew,¡± implying he was trying to get closer to Yang Chen.


    Joking aside, Yang Chen was now popular wherever he went, so why wouldn¡¯t Mo Wu try to get closer?


    ¡°Junior apologizes for miscalculating the time while practicing, and asks for Senior¡¯s forgiveness.¡± Yang Chen said respectfully.


    ¡°No problem, it¡¯s common to miscalculate time while practicing. This old man often does the same. Once I start practicing, I forget about day and night.¡± Mo Wu laughed heartily and did not blame Yang Chen.


    Even if Yang Chen was really late, he could summon Yang Chen himself, just let the Black Dragon Sect wait a little longer. The Black Dragon Sect wouldn¡¯t disqualify Yang Chen just because he¡¯s a little late.


    Yang Chen is now carefully listening to Lady Silver Bell explaining the rules of the competition.


    ¡°Everyone, please listen carefully to the rules of this competition. As you can see, there are a total of eight arenas, from left to right they are labeled as the first to the sixteenth stage. Within the time it takes for one incense stick to burn, in each of these sixteen arenas, only one person can remain. After that time, the last remaining person from each arena will enter the knockout stage of the top 16!¡± Lady Silver Bell said slowly.


    ¡°Wait, the rules of the last martial competition were not like this.¡±


    ¡°I remember it was not like this either.¡±


    ¡°Why did the rules change this time?¡±


    Someone, who was not only curious but also asked: ¡°Silver Bell Sister, what if after one incense stick¡¯s time, there are still two or three people left on a stage?¡±


    ¡°Then the time will be extended indefinitely, waiting for them to settle the victory or defeat, leaving only the last one, before proceeding to the next round. By the way, I forgot to mention one rule. All geniuses must go on stage within a hundred breaths after the start of the match. If you don¡¯t choose an arena within a hundred breaths, it will be considered forfeiting!¡± Lady Silver Bell said slowly.


    Yang Chen listened to her words and knew that the Black Dragon Sect had deliberately targeted him with this rule.


    Why? Well, the Black Dragon Sect knew that he had the Stone General Array Disk, and the rule they had set almost rendered his array disk useless. If he really used the Stone General Array Disk in this competition, the contest would be extended indefinitely.


    At that time, if he couldn¡¯t get out, and others couldn¡¯t get in, even if the Black Dragon Sect didn¡¯t declare him defeated, others would get impatient and curse him off the stage.

 Chapter 612 - Chapter 612: Chapter 609: Steady as Mount Tai!_1

    Chapter 612: Chapter 609: Steady as Mount Tai!_1


    In addition to these hundred breaths, wouldn¡¯t it make him an obvious target for a group attack?


    Of course, if it were just for these reasons, he wouldn¡¯t be able to determine that the Black Dragon Sect had such intentions. The reason he determined this was because of the many discussions near his ears, all saying that this competition¡¯s rules were different from the previous ones, which showed that the martial battle rules had been changed by the Black Dragon Sect at the last moment.


    The intention to target him could not be more obvious.


    This made Yang Chen smile at the corner of his mouth.


    If the people of the Black Dragon Sect really thought that his means were limited to the Stone General Array Disk, then they were too naive.


    After Lady Silver Bell announced the rules, she secretly glanced at Yang Chen, and her heart was filled with coldness. Yang Chen¡¯s martial arts cultivation was still somewhat lacking. Although he had some means to restrain and achieve challenges beyond his rank, he would inevitably reveal his true form when encircled by a large number of people.


    The reason they held this kind of competition was exactly this. Yang Chen was already famous, and as long as he stepped onto the ring, he would definitely be the target of a group attack.


    However, the geniuses of her Black Dragon Sect were different. They were all elites who wouldn¡¯t be afraid of being besieged by others.


    With this in mind, Lady Silver Bell¡¯s smile became more intense: ¡°Does anyone have any objections?¡±


    There were no more voices in the whole scene.


    ¡°In that case, let the competition begin,¡± Lady Silver Bell announced.


    In an instant, all the geniuses stepped onto the ring.


    Yang Chen was not in a hurry. He knew very well that with his fame, stepping onto the ring at the first moment would definitely put him in the midst of others¡¯ attacks. Instead of doing this and bringing trouble upon himself, why not wait a while and then go?


    All of this was naturally seen clearly by Lady Silver Bell, who sneered in her heart: ¡°Want to delay time? Humph, I¡¯ll see when you¡¯ll get on the stage. The time to step on the stage is one hundred breaths. If you don¡¯t step on it, it¡¯s a waiver. Yang Chen, outsiders will always be outsiders, and crooked methods will always be crooked. When facing more tests, he will inevitably reveal his true form.¡±


    As Lady Silver Bell said, Yang Chen had no choice in this ring assessment.


    Since he had to step on the stage within a hundred breaths, Yang Chen had no choice at this moment. Almost a hundred breaths later, he swished up and leaped onto the ring!


    He chose the sixth-stage arena.


    There were tough characters occupying each large ring, including the four geniuses of the Black Dragon Sect, each occupying a separate ring, as well as the elites of other sects, such as Qingyin and the like.


    Yang Chen was not afraid of the elites of the Black Dragon Sect and other forces, but it was not yet time to reveal his cards, so he chose the sixth stage arena where there was no tough character.


    As soon as he entered the sixth-stage arena, discussion among the high-level observers began to rise.


    ¡°Yang Chen has entered the ring, the sixth-stage arena!¡±


    ¡°Tsk, it¡¯s getting interesting now. We¡¯ll soon know if it¡¯s a mule or a horse.¡±


    ¡°In my opinion, this Yang Chen is still a bit too young. Although he defeated Xiao Wei, it was ultimately a result of some fluke and skill. Yang Chen¡¯s martial cultivation level is still lacking, and when confronted with a group attack, it¡¯s not a fluke that can be resolved.¡±


    ¡°Heh, we¡¯ll see his true colors soon. This Yang Chen has been too high-profile in the previous two rounds, which made everyone have to join forces to deal with him as soon as he entered the ring!¡±


    As the high-level forces discussed the matter, they all focused their attention on Yang Chen.


    As soon as Yang Chen entered the ring, in an instant, all the geniuses stared at him.


    ¡°It¡¯s Yang Chen!¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen is on stage!¡±


    ¡°This Yang Chen is a tough one. Let¡¯s work together to deal with him first, and then we¡¯ll decide on a winner among ourselves!¡±


    Without any further discussion, the geniuses focused their attention on Yang Chen!


    Yang Chen shook his head lightly: ¡°Why bother? I¡¯m not a genius from any famous sect, so why must you all target me?¡±


    ¡°Haha, are you scared, Yang Chen? It¡¯s too late to be scared now. Blame yourself for being too high-profile in the previous rounds. Who made you show off like that? Huh, since you chose to be high-profile, you have to pay the price for it!¡± A genius sneered, thinking that his low-profile approach was the wise choice.


    People like Yang Chen who were so high-profile were fools.


    Did he not end up being besieged by people on the ring now?


    This made Yang Chen sneer: ¡°I don¡¯t like being besieged, but that doesn¡¯t mean I¡¯m afraid. It seems that I never said I was afraid either. If you really want to besiege me, feel free to come!¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re really looking for death. Let¡¯s go together!¡± The geniuses glared with fierce eyes and directly rushed towards Yang Chen.


    At that moment, Yang Chen gave a slight smile, and then, his body¡¯s qi broke out suddenly.


    This qi was the Fifth Layer of the Origin Martial Realm!


    ¡°What!¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen has reached the Fifth Layer of the Origin Martial Realm!¡±


    ¡°No, wasn¡¯t this kid only at the Third Layer of the Origin Martial Realm a while ago?¡±


    Everyone was astonished, as Yang Chen¡¯s martial arts cultivation rate was a little too fast.


    Fu Longyue, on the high platform, was also stunned. He clearly remembered that Yang Chen¡¯s martial arts cultivation was only at the Third Layer of the Origin Martial Realm a few days ago. Now, he had directly entered the Fifth Layer. This speed of cultivation was simply unimaginable.


    ¡°Could it be that Yang Chen has used some forced growth method?¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s impossible. Look at Yang Chen¡¯s age; he¡¯s much younger than many geniuses on the scene and seems to be less than twenty years old. Reaching the Third Layer of the Origin Martial Realm at such an age indicates that Yang Chen was a top genius before. His normal martial arts cultivation speed is just that fast.¡±


    ¡°This is just too demon-like.¡±


    ¡°If that¡¯s really the case, his martial arts cultivation speed is simply¡­ simply desperate for people!¡±


    ¡°So what? Isn¡¯t Yang Chen still besieged now?¡±


    ¡°Right, no matter how demon-like, Yang Chen has troubles right now that he can¡¯t solve by himself!¡±


    As the crowd discussed, they turned their attention back to Yang Chen.


    Upon looking, they all widened their eyes.


    Yang Chen was indeed surrounded, but under the group attack, he remained calm and composed, unfolding his Shapeshifting Liquid Fire in an instant to perfectly protect himself. Then, none of the geniuses could get close to his body!


    The number of these geniuses was more than ten, ranging from the First Layer of the Origin Martial Realm to the Sixth Layer. The highest was only the Sixth Layer of the Origin Martial Realm. With such a level of martial cultivation, he could deal with them even when he was at the Third Layer of the Origin Martial Realm, let alone now that he had already reached the Fifth Layer!


    ¡°What kind of weird flame is this!¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s going on!¡±


    ¡°This flame is too strange!¡±


    These geniuses screamed in pain or had goosebumps, completely frightened by Yang Chen¡¯s peculiar fire.

 Chapter 613 - Chapter 613: Chapter 610: Consecutive Defeats of Enemies!_1

    Chapter 613: Chapter 610: Consecutive Defeats of Enemies!_1


    They had attempted to work together just now, but the Shapeshifting Liquid Fire perfectly enveloped Yang Chen, preventing them from making a move. It¡¯s not that they couldn¡¯t make a move, but rather that their attacks were rendered helpless when they collided with the Shapeshifting Liquid Fire.


    If they were to get close to the Shapeshifting Liquid Fire, they would immediately be injured by Yang Chen¡¯s flames, thus suffering damage.


    That was also why they found these flames strange.


    Where did such flames come from?


    ¡°What kind of flame is this?¡±


    The high-level forces who were watching the battle were also taken aback for a moment.


    ¡°The shape of this flame is like liquid, flowing and rolling, leaving no room for attack. If touched, one would be enveloped and burnt by its viscous liquid. It is evident that this liquid is undoubtedly fire. However, we¡¯ve never heard of such a flame before.¡±


    ¡°This flame feels like the legendary Shapeshifting Liquid Fire!¡±


    ¡°Shapeshifting Liquid Fire, what is that?¡±


    ¡°You don¡¯t even know this? This Shapeshifting Liquid Fire is essentially a Demonic Fire. It¡¯s the fire used by demonic beasts. Yet most of the demonic beasts that use Demonic Fire, cultivating Fire Origin Essence is already quite good. Not to mention the refinement of Demonic Fire to reach the stage of shapeshifting. Simply put, not just humans, but even the original owners of this flame, the demonic beasts, would have a hard time reaching the level of Shapeshifting Liquid Fire.¡±


    ¡°Could it be that Yang Chen is really using Shapeshifting Liquid Fire!¡±


    ¡°I can¡¯t believe it either, but there¡¯s no reason to say he¡¯s not!¡±


    ¡°This¡­¡±


    As people discussed, they became even more astonished.


    Fu Longyue on the high platform also looked deeply at Yang Chen, who was using this flame, and squinted his eyes for a moment. He had only heard from his own men that Yang Chen had a Stone General Array Disk, but he didn¡¯t know that Yang Chen also had Shapeshifting Liquid Fire.


    With his experience, he naturally recognized what Yang Chen was using at a glance!


    ¡°Shapeshifting Liquid Fire, Shapeshifting Liquid Fire¡­ This is a divine power that even demonic beasts have difficulty cultivating. How did this Kid Yang cultivate it?¡± Fu Longyue gritted his teeth.


    At this time, Yang Chen, who had used the Shapeshifting Liquid Fire, instantly defeated two geniuses who had sinister intentions.


    This made the geniuses around them stare at Yang Chen, surrounding him, each of them staring with wide eyes, wanting to deal with Yang Chen but not knowing how to make a move.


    ¡°Everyone, listen to my command!¡± Sun Hao, the genius who had reached the Sixth Level of Origin Martial Realm and was born from Zhenwu Main City, stepped forward and volunteered to give orders.


    With his Martial Arts Cultivation, when he spoke, he received an immediate response from the other geniuses. They cooperated and said, ¡°Brother Sun, we¡¯re listening to you!¡±


    ¡°Yes, Brother Sun, do you have any brilliant ideas to break Yang Chen¡¯s peculiar flame?¡±


    These geniuses spoke openly, but in their hearts, they sneered one by one. They would first listen to Sun Hao¡¯s insights to deal with Yang Chen. Once Yang Chen was defeated, they would jointly deal with Sun Hao. Although Sun Hao¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation was high, it was obviously impossible for him to solve the problem as effectively as Yang Chen.


    Sun Hao obviously didn¡¯t know what these geniuses were thinking. Seeing the admiration and respect in their eyes, he felt complacent and proudly said, ¡°Gentlemen, there is actually an easy way to deal with Yang Chen together. If we fight individually, we¡¯ll have different strengths and it will be difficult for us to crack his strange flame. But if we work together and focus on one point, once this point is cracked, our chance will come.¡±


    ¡°In other words, we need to work together!¡±


    ¡°Brother Sun is right. Unity is key.¡±


    ¡°Then let¡¯s follow Brother Sun¡¯s lead!¡±


    Sun Hao was now extremely proud, feeling that everyone¡¯s approval was proof of their recognition of him.


    With that, Sun Hao got excited and said, ¡°In that case, I¡¯ll count to three, and we¡¯ll all make our move together!¡±


    With that said,


    ¡°Three!¡±


    ¡°Two!¡±


    ¡°One!¡±


    After counting three times, Sun Hao took the lead in making a move, accompanied by the attacks of more than a dozen geniuses, which were aimed directly at Yang Chen¡¯s Shapeshifting Liquid Fire.


    Sun Hao¡¯s idea was not bad; they focused on one point. However, Yang Chen was not a fool. When he saw them focusing their attacks on one point of the Shapeshifting Liquid Fire, he immediately gathered all of the Liquid Fire to the point Sun Hao was attacking. This caused the point of attack to instantly become filled with defense.


    In an instant, Sun Hao and the others¡¯ attacks made no difference to Yang Chen¡¯s Liquid Fire!


    Just as Sun Hao and others¡¯ expressions changed, Yang Chen laughed leisurely, ¡°I say, Brother Sun, all you brothers, aren¡¯t you thinking too simply? Especially you, Sun Hao. If you think that focusing your attack on one point would prevent me from focusing my defense on that same point, your method is not going to work. You better find another way!¡±


    Other geniuses, after hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, glared at Sun Hao for a moment. Although they didn¡¯t get angry outright, the anger in their eyes was already very evident. Obviously, they all felt that Sun Hao had come up with a bad idea, which ultimately failed to achieve any effect.


    Sun Hao couldn¡¯t help but feel embarrassed. He hadn¡¯t expected that just a moment ago, he was in the limelight, being approved by everyone. But now, in the blink of an eye, he had become the object of everyone¡¯s disdain.


    Sun Hao couldn¡¯t help but direct his gaze at Yang Chen, feeling that Yang Chen was the instigator of everything. He yelled out angrily, ¡°Yang Chen, your flame is indeed peculiar. But do you plan to hide under it for the rest of your life, acting like a turtle?¡±


    ¡°Oh, so if you can¡¯t break my flame, then you¡¯re just going to call me a turtle?¡± Yang Chen snickered.


    ¡°Hmph, a turtle is a turtle. You¡¯re hiding in these flames now. If that¡¯s not a turtle, what is it?¡± Sun Hao said coldly.


    ¡°Well, what you just said is really interesting!¡±


    Yang Chen said coldly, ¡°You guys are all ganging up on me, unable to break my flame, yet you call me a turtle. That logic is really clear. But that¡¯s not a problem. Sun Hao, right? Since you say I¡¯m a turtle who only knows how to defend, let me show you how I attack!¡±


    As his words fell, Yang Chen felt that the timing was right.


    Immediately afterward, he waved his hand, and layers of Shapeshifting Liquid Fire rushed towards Sun Hao.


    ¡°When did that happen?¡± Sun Hao¡¯s expression changed drastically. He had no idea when Yang Chen had used the Shapeshifting Liquid Fire to surround him.


    It was also the timing chosen by Yang Chen.


    From the very beginning, when he ridiculed Sun Hao¡¯s method as being unworkable, it was to make Sun Hao and the other geniuses¡¯ hearts unaligned. If these geniuses had been united from the start, wanting to deal with him, Yang Chen would naturally have no opportunity to take advantage of. But if these people¡¯s hearts were not aligned, then the situation would be very different.


    Early on, he was poised and ready to strike. If these geniuses had been constantly watching Sun Hao, backing him up, observing the changing situation, Sun Hao wouldn¡¯t have been caught off guard under any circumstances.


    Unfortunately, no one had been watching for Sun Hao.


    Seize the leader to capture the bandits!


    Although Sun Hao couldn¡¯t be considered a leader, the target was indeed this prominent figure!

 Chapter 614 - Chapter 614: Chapter 611: No Good Intentions!_1

    Chapter 614: Chapter 611: No Good Intentions!_1


    Will you unite everyone? Will you instigate everyone to attack together? Heh, then I¡¯ll deal with you first!


    At this moment, Yang Chen had completely surrounded Sun Hao with the Shapeshifting Liquid Fire. It was already too late for Sun Hao to try to use his cultivation methods to break free from the Shapeshifting Liquid Fire.


    ¡°Not good.¡± Sun Hao was shocked and finally realized something was wrong.


    He tried hard to break free from the Shapeshifting Liquid Fire, but found that his efforts were futile against the Liquid Fire. In an instant, Sun Hao screamed in pain as his body was covered in wounds from the Shapeshifting Liquid Fire!


    ¡°Ah!¡± Sun Hao screamed.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t have much of a grudge against Sun Hao, so naturally, he didn¡¯t need to kill him. He just taught him a lesson and let Sun Hao go.


    However, when the Shapeshifting Liquid Fire dissipated, Sun Hao had already fainted and fell from the ring.


    The other geniuses who were watching became dumbfounded, swallowing their saliva as they pondered whether to make a move or not.


    Seeing the geniuses in disarray, Yang Chen knew his goal had been achieved. Actually, these geniuses still had a chance before. As Sun Hao said, the only way to deal with him was to work together.


    Working together might not guarantee success, but if they didn¡¯t work together, they would have no chance at all.


    If these geniuses had gone to help Sun Hao the moment Yang Chen attacked him with the Shapeshifting Liquid Fire, his Liquid Fire might not have been able to defeat Sun Hao. Unfortunately, these geniuses didn¡¯t trust Sun Hao due to his initial misjudgments, causing them to hesitate and be indecisive.


    This led to Sun Hao being defeated by the Shapeshifting Liquid Fire, causing the geniuses to lose their backbone.


    At this point, it would be much easier for Yang Chen to deal with these geniuses.


    The reason for that was¡­


    Defeat them one by one!


    Yang Chen revealed a smile and immediately unleashed his Shapeshifting Liquid Fire.


    In an instant, the Liquid Fire targeted one genius.


    ¡°Save me!¡± The genius was terrified upon seeing Yang Chen¡¯s Shapeshifting Liquid Fire.


    The other geniuses were thinking about saving him, but it was already too late.


    As he used the Shapeshifting Liquid Fire, Yang Chen summoned a thunderbolt from the Thunderbolt Style to block the geniuses¡¯ movements. This double attack completely cut off the idea of the dozen or so geniuses wanting to join forces!


    ¡°Not good!¡±


    ¡°Oops!¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen is going to defeat us one by one!¡±


    Even though these geniuses realized that Yang Chen would defeat them one by one, it was already too late.


    Yang Chen¡¯s attacks were relentless, and one by one, the geniuses were defeated.


    About a cup of tea¡¯s time later, accompanied by the last scream, everyone saw the genius falling from the sixth-stage arena. And when they looked back at the sixth-stage arena, only Yang Chen was left standing.


    Now, with his hands behind his back and sitting on the ring, Yang Chen had stunned everyone present.


    ¡°How is it that Yang Chen, whose Martial Arts cultivation isn¡¯t high, defeated so many geniuses?¡±


    ¡°Is this what a demon is?¡±


    Everyone was now wholeheartedly convinced by Yang Chen and had nothing more to say.


    If you say that Yang Chen¡¯s victory over Xiao Wei and his previous accomplishments were merely luck, then how would you explain his victory over so many geniuses?


    Was it still just luck?


    Obviously not.


    Seeing Yang Chen¡¯s success, Lady Silver Bell¡¯s expression became extremely bitter. She had come up with this plan with Fu Longyue and others to deal with Yang Chen. But now, Yang Chen had successfully defeated many geniuses and sat comfortably on the ring.


    At this moment, the sixth-stage arena had already been cleaned up.


    Looking around, Yang Chen was actually the fastest to clear the arena, besides Qingyin and Luo Yunhu.


    Just like that, time gradually passed.


    Other arenas also began to reveal their winners and losers.


    More geniuses fell from the rings, and some outstanding geniuses were recognized by everyone.


    ¡°This genius is named Luo Zhengsheng, a genius from Zhenwu Main City, but I don¡¯t know if he is second-rate or first-rate. His name has never been mentioned before. Today, I finally see that the number one genius of Zhenwu Main City has always been a secret; it turns out to be him!¡±


    ¡°Luo Zhengsheng must be the number one genius of Zhenwu Main City!¡±


    ¡°I think so too. He has already reached the Eighth Layer of the Elemental Martial Realm. If he isn¡¯t the number one genius of Zhenwu Main City, I don¡¯t think anyone would believe it.¡±


    ¡°And this Cai Yunjie is also extraordinary!¡±


    Out of sixteen arenas, each arena would produce a winner, who would then rule the ring.


    In a short amount of time, the outcomes of all sixteen arenas were revealed, without any stalemates occurring.


    As the results were announced before the time of an incense stick had passed, Lady Silver Bell coughed twice and gracefully stepped onto the high platform. With a gentle smile on her face, she said, ¡°Ladies and gentlemen, the sixteen of you will proceed to the next round of competition. Now, please take a break, and our Black Dragon Sect will randomly help you allocate your opponents.¡±


    Yang Chen had no objections and, like the other geniuses, returned to his own power group.


    ¡°Yang Chen, well done.¡± Mo Wu was now extremely delighted. His Beishan Main City had never left any records at the Black Dragon Sect¡¯s banquet.


    Why?


    Because it was all shameful history. Who would record it? Write it down for future generations to ridicule?


    But now, things were different.


    When Mo Wu returned this time, he would record everything in the annals of history!


    During the entire banquet, Mo Wu had been magnificent, with many high-level figures from major powers trying to befriend him, although their true targets were all Yang Chen. Regardless, Mo Wu had saved enough face!


    Similarly, Mo Wu¡¯s attitude towards Yang Chen had become much more amicable:¡±;


    Yang Chen, how certain are you for the next rounds?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll do my best.¡± Yang Chen didn¡¯t say it with certainty.


    Mo Wu didn¡¯t ask any further, waiting quietly for the Black Dragon Sect to allocate the opponents¡¯ list.


    The list was announced quickly, and it only took the time to eat a hot meal for the results to be revealed.


    Everyone could see that the list layout was very clear: sixteen to eight, eight to four, and four to two. The list was clearly arranged.


    This list arrangement wasn¡¯t random but rather divided into four groups: Group A, Group B, Group C, Group D.


    Each group had four people, who were then split into two groups. The winners from the different groups would then face off against each other, with the winner of Group A facing the winner of Group B and the winner of Group C facing the winner of Group D!


    As expected, Yang Chen looked at the competition list and saw that¡­


    He was placed in the death group!


    ¡°I knew this Black Dragon Sect wouldn¡¯t have good intentions!¡± Yang Chen rubbed his eyebrows and chuckled as he looked at the list.

 Chapter 615 - Chapter 615: Chapter 612: Unhindered!_1

    Chapter 615: Chapter 612: Unhindered!_1


    He was assigned to Group D.


    The four people in Group D were him, Yang Chen, the number one genius Luo Zhengsheng from Zhenwu Main City, the number one genius Cai Yunjie from Heiyun Main City, and a genius named Zhao Hai from the powerful Shenghan Sect who had reached the Seventh Layer of Yuan Martial Realm.


    Each of these four geniuses was a fierce character, with strengths all above the Seventh Layer of the Yuan Martial Realm.


    He would face Luo Zhengsheng, and Cai Yunjie would face Zhao Hai.


    After defeating Luo Zhengsheng, he would still have to fight either Cai Yunjie or Zhao Hai, both of whom were masters.


    But that wasn¡¯t the most critical issue.


    The most important thing was that even if he were to win in Group D, there would still be big trouble ahead.


    Because Qingyin was in Group C!


    In Group C, there was only one genius from the Black Dragon Sect. This genius was ranked last among the five geniuses of the Black Dragon Sect, and he had almost no chance of winning against Qingyin. It was clear that he had been abandoned by the Black Dragon Sect.


    Simply put, unless something unexpected happened, Qingyin was bound to win in Group C.


    And if Yang Chen were to win in Group D, his next opponent would be Qingyin.


    It was plain to see that the purpose was to force geniuses from other sects to fight each other to the death first. In contrast, what about Groups A and B? They were all filled with geniuses from the Black Dragon Sect. Their opponents were not as troublesome, and thus, posed less of a problem for the powerful Black Dragon Sect.


    Why?


    Because the Black Dragon Sect had already assigned the troublesome opponents to other groups, allowing them to deal with each other.


    ¡°This Black Dragon Sect is such a huge force, yet how petty in spirit!¡± Yang Chen shook his head.


    Even a fool could see that the Black Dragon Sect had deliberately favored its own sect in the group assignments, but everyone else kept silent about it.


    Although Yang Chen disagreed with this, he didn¡¯t voice his objections. If they thought that they could hinder him, Yang Chen, in this way, then they probably didn¡¯t take him seriously enough.


    ¡°Alright, there are sixteen arenas; this is Group A, and this is Group B¡­ Everyone, please go to the arenas according to your assigned groups and begin your matches. Now you may start,¡± said Lady Silver Bell.


    Seeing that it was time to begin, Yang Chen hesitated no longer and directly stepped onto the arena.


    As he stepped onto the arena, Luo Zhengsheng also arrived.


    Luo Zhengsheng was a refined scholar who seemed to be as light as the wind. He held a folding fan in his hand, and as he took one step after another onto the arena, he attracted the screams of many admiring women.


    Apparently enjoying the screams, Luo Zhengsheng smiled and said, ¡°Brother Yang, please show mercy later!¡±


    ¡°I was hoping Brother Luo would be the one to show mercy,¡± Yang Chen said.


    ¡°Of course¡­of course!¡± Luo Zhengsheng replied and then coughed twice, ¡°Can we start now?¡±


    ¡°Of course,¡± Yang Chen replied calmly.


    Hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, Luo Zhengsheng wasted no time and suddenly made his move.


    Obviously, his words earlier were just pleasantries.


    Yang Chen had long seen through Luo Zhengsheng, who appeared to be hypocritical. However, this had nothing to do with him.


    As soon as Luo Zhengsheng made his move, he employed a very peculiar cultivation method: the Yin and Yang Mother-Child Technique. One side was as cold as ice, and the other side was as hot as fire. If this were all, it wouldn¡¯t be a problem, but when the two sides mixed together, they formed a storm that swept through the air, making it difficult for people to know how to defend against it.


    ¡°This is the Zhenwu Main City¡¯s secret technique, the Yin and Yang Mother-Child Technique. It doesn¡¯t cultivate the Five Elements but focuses on Yin and Yang. As expected, it¡¯s extremely insidious,¡± someone commented.


    ¡°Where is the insidiousness?¡±


    ¡°Heh heh, why do you think Yin and Yang are inseparable? It¡¯s because when combined, they become the strongest and most unyielding force. Just watch, as soon as the Yin and Yang Mother-Child Technique is used, it will be difficult for Yang Chen to deal with it. The power of this technique is not to be underestimated, and it¡¯s extremely hard to evade.¡±


    When Yang Chen saw the Yin and Yang Mother-Child Technique, he was momentarily stunned.


    This made him laugh, as it seemed that he should not underestimate any of the geniuses. There were even those who used Yin and Yang cultivation methods. He was very aware of how sinister this type of cultivation method could be.


    With his means, it was not a problem to directly confront the Yin and Yang Mother-Child Technique, but he didn¡¯t have to do it this way. With his means, there were countless ways to deal with Luo Zhengsheng.


    Thinking of this, Yang Chen¡¯s body flickered!


    ¡°Does Yang Chen want to dodge it? Does he think he can avoid the Yin and Yang Mother-Child Technique using his agility?¡±


    ¡°Hahaha, how ridiculous!¡±


    The high-level members of the Zhenwu Main City¡¯s forces sneered, ¡°It seems he doesn¡¯t know how fast this Yin and Yang storm is. Speed is its forte. Unless confronted head-on, it¡¯s impossible to dodge the Yin and Yang storm!¡±


    As these high-level members of the Zhenwu Main City¡¯s forces said, Yang Chen had just dodged, and in the next moment, the Yin and Yang storm swept after him. Its speed was even faster than Yang Chen¡¯s. As the high-level members from Zhenwu Main City had said, dodging seemed to be the wrong choice.


    ¡°You want to dodge? My Yin and Yang Mother-Child Technique isn¡¯t that easy to dodge!¡± Luo Zhengsheng sneered, licked his lips, and revealed his vicious true nature: ¡°Yang Chen, blame yourself for encountering me. It would be good if you just surrender. I don¡¯t want you to lose too embarrassingly. The speed of my Yin and Yang storm is famous for its swiftness; even though your speed is not slow, it still isn¡¯t faster than my Yin and Yang storm.¡±


    ¡°Oh? Really?¡± Yang Chen smiled.


    The next moment, he suddenly said, ¡°Lightning Movement Technique, Second Layer!¡±


    ¡°Swoosh!¡±


    His speed suddenly increased!


    This time his speed was far more than before, increasing by several times. It made Yang Chen¡¯s movements like lightning, too fast for the eye to catch.


    ¡°What!¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s going on? Is this the speed of the Yuan Martial Realm?¡±


    Everyone was dumbfounded.


    At this moment, Yang Chen had completely evaded the Yin and Yang storm!


    Although the speed of the Yin and Yang storm was already quite fast, when compared to Yang Chen at this moment, it could be called clumsy. It was simply not on the same level. Yang Chen¡¯s speed was so fast that he could easily leave the Yin and Yang storm far behind.


    This caused the high-level members of the Zhenwu Main City¡¯s forces, who were just smugly proud of their Yin and Yang Mother-Child Technique, as well as Luo Zhengsheng, to widen their eyes and gapes in disbelief. What Yang Chen did was a direct slap in their faces!


    At this moment, Yang Chen instantly evaded the Yin and Yang storm with an extremely fast speed and approached Luo Zhengsheng.


    ¡°Yang Chen!¡± Luo Zhengsheng roared.


    Yang Chen ignored Luo Zhengsheng and opened his mouth.


    ¡°Roar!¡±


    With a loud roar, Yang Chen fully demonstrated the power of his Mountain God Roar.


    As a result of this roar, Luo Zhengsheng was caught off guard and had his mind completely shaken by Yang Chen!


    The next moment, Yang Chen made his move instantly, and then his Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear appeared. Immediately after, layers of thunder and lightning emerged, all striking Luo Zhengsheng¡¯s body!

 Chapter 616 - Chapter 616: Chapter 613: Consecutive Defeats of Enemies!_1

    Chapter 616: Chapter 613: Consecutive Defeats of Enemies!_1


    When all the thunder and lightning struck Luo Zhengsheng¡¯s body, he let out a miserable scream, followed by his figure retreating layer by layer, falling off the ring, and fainting in an instant.


    Whether it was a victory or a loss, it was clear to anyone with discerning eyes.


    ¡°Yang Chen won!¡±


    ¡°He won so decisively¡­ In front of Yang Chen, the number one genius Luo Zhengsheng of Zhenwu Main City, was defeated in less than ten rounds. Yang Chen¡¯s strength is far from ordinary.¡±


    ¡°Although he has entered the Yuanwu Realm Fifth Layer and his strength has increased a lot, Luo Zhengsheng¡¯s strength level is not bad either.¡±


    People found it somewhat hard to accept.


    Actually, the most difficult thing to accept was undoubtedly for the old fellows of Zhenwu Main City, who had great confidence in their family¡¯s unique Yin and Yang Mother-Child Technique and thought that it could completely defeat Yang Chen. Yet in the end, Yang Chen managed to defeat Luo Zhengsheng without even using all his cards.


    Luo Zhengsheng doesn¡¯t have just one simple means like the Yin and Yang Mother-Child Technique, but under Yang Chen¡¯s methods, Luo Zhengsheng couldn¡¯t use any of them.


    How could the high-level members of Zhenwu Main City be happy about this? After all, they are one of the three major forces under the Black Dragon Sect banner, and their number one genius was defeated in this banquet!


    And Yang Chen, after defeating Luo Zhengsheng, completely captured everyone¡¯s attention.


    Every genius needs a defining battle to make a name for themselves, and now Luo Zhengsheng was somewhat considered a strong opponent.


    Thus, in defeating Luo Zhengsheng, Yang Chen instantly became the center of attention.


    Many forces had already begun to plot how to win Yang Chen over.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t think that much about it. After defeating Luo Zhengsheng, he watched the battle between Cai Wenjie and Zhao Hai, not knowing who his opponent would be in the next round.


    ¡°Miss Qingyin is indeed sweeping her opponents,¡± Yang Chen said as he watched Qingyin¡¯s battle on the ring, his hands behind his back.


    Like him, Qingyin had already defeated her opponent and turned her gaze to Yang Chen.


    Yang Chen showed a friendly smile, making Qingyin blush and quickly lower her head.


    Thoughts swirled at the bottom of Yang Chen¡¯s heart.


    Qingyin was still his servant, and he had control over her. If the two of them were to win in their respective groups, he wondered how Qingyin would choose when facing him.


    He was curious but didn¡¯t dwell on it, as his attention soon shifted.


    The battle between Cai Yunjie from Black Cloud City and Zhao Hai, a semi-dark horse, was quickly decided. Although Zhao Hai was also considered a semi-dark horse, his strength was inevitably weaker than Cai Wenjie¡¯s. The two fought, and Cai Wenjie held the upper hand, eventually defeating Zhao Hai.


    ¡°It seems my opponent in the next match is this Cai Wenjie,¡± Yang Chen thought.


    Lady Silver Bell watched Cai Yunjie defeat Zhao Hai with a tense expression, ¡°I hope Cai Wenjie can defeat Yang Chen. Cai Wenjie and Luo Zhengsheng are already among the best geniuses outside of our Black Dragon Sect. I don¡¯t believe that Yang Chen can defeat both Luo Zhengsheng and Cai Wenjie!¡±


    How could Yang Chen not understand Lady Silver Bell¡¯s and the Black Dragon Sect¡¯s intentions?


    The Black Dragon Sect arranged for Yang Chen to be in this group, and the purpose was obvious: They didn¡¯t want Yang Chen to advance easily!


    No matter who was put in this group, the outcome would be miserable for them!


    But because of this, Yang Chen had to use his actual strength to tell the Black Dragon Sect just how wrong their ideas were!


    The more they tried to suppress and keep him down, the more he would rise!


    In less than half an incense stick¡¯s time, victory and defeat were decided in all the rings!


    As expected, the geniuses of the Black Dragon Sect swept all the way through!


    Although the high-ranking members of various major forces could see the scheming in the Black Dragon Sect¡¯s groupings, they all remained silent.


    Lady Silver Bell announced the upcoming matchups from the high platform, and Yang Chen faced his opponent Cai Wenjie on the ring!


    After a brief confrontation, Cai Wenjie knew how tough Yang Chen was and launched an attack without saying a word!


    ¡°Yang Chen, take this!¡± Cai Wenjie roared.


    Unlike Cai Wenjie, Yang Chen had quickly resolved Luo Zhengsheng earlier, so he had observed Cai Wenjie¡¯s techniques. As he understood them, he naturally took measures against Cai Wenjie.


    This Cai Wenjie¡¯s techniques were a bit complicated. He controlled a glittering, three-to-five-foot-large light sphere.


    This light sphere would absorb the Heaven and Earth Spirit Qi around it, then grow bigger and bigger. If Yang Chen wanted to entangle with it and fight, there was no need. As the longer they fought, the stronger the power of the light sphere under Cai Wenjie¡¯s control would become!


    Therefore, Yang Chen decided to bombard Cai Wenjie in one breath, utterly defeating him without giving him any chance!


    Simply put, it was to crush him in one wave!


    It just so happened that he excelled in complex techniques.


    At this moment, Cai Wenjie indeed used the light sphere, and when Yang Chen saw the glittering light sphere, he smiled slightly!


    ¡°Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm!¡±


    ¡°Thunderbolt Style!¡±


    ¡°Shapeshifting Liquid Fire!¡±


    In an instant, Yang Chen used all his offensive techniques. With the powerful attack of the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm, no matter how hard Cai Wenjie resisted, he was defeated without a chance to parry under the overwhelming onslaught!


    ¡°No!¡± Cai Wenjie was full of unwillingness in his words, but soon his controlled light sphere was shattered by Yang Chen, and he was defeated.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t harbor any grudges against Cai Wenjie and hadn¡¯t fought with the intent to kill. After knocking Cai Wenjie out of the ring, he clasped his hands and said, ¡°Brother Cai, thank you for showing mercy!¡±


    Hearing Yang Chen¡¯s humble words, Cai Wenjie regained some face and couldn¡¯t help but feel grateful. ¡°Brother Yang Chen is truly amazing. If there¡¯s a chance in the future, do come to Heiyun Main City as a guest. I, Cai Wenjie, will be the first to welcome you on behalf of Heiyun Main City!¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll thank Brother Cai in advance,¡± Yang Chen said with a smile.


    Although the two ultimately ended their match peacefully, the evaluations from the high-ranking members of various forces on stage felt quite different.


    ¡°Yang Chen won again.¡±


    ¡°This time Yang Chen¡¯s victory was even more decisive than when he defeated Luo Zhengsheng earlier. He directly bombarded Cai Wenjie.¡±


    ¡°The Qinglian Saintess has also won. Next, it¡¯s time to see the battle between Yang Chen and the Qinglian Saintess. I wonder who will be stronger!¡±


    ¡°I think Yang Chen is strong, but compared to the Qinglian Saintess, he still falls a bit short. This Qinglian Saintess is a top genius who has the qualifications to be the number one genius of our thirty-six eastern regions.¡±

 Chapter 617 - Chapter 617: Chapter 614: How to Choose!_1

    Chapter 617: Chapter 614: How to Choose!_1


    When it came to the number one genius of the Thirty-six Eastern Counties, the young people of the high-ranking members all showed expressions of admiration and longing on their faces. To be the number one genius of the Thirty-six Eastern Counties was an unsurpassable honor. To obtain this glory meant that the entire Thirty-six Eastern Counties recognized you.


    Of course, obtaining this qualification was as difficult as ascending to the heavens, for how vast were the thirty-six eastern counties?


    The entire Imperial Domain was astonishingly huge, divided into hundreds of counties. The Imperial Dynasty directly governed the Central Capital Hundred Counties, and below that were the Four Great Regions of East, West, South, and North. The Thirty-six Eastern Counties were the eastern region among these four major regions!


    With such a vast area, how many geniuses were gathered here? How could it be easy to be the number one genius in such a vast region?


    Like Qingyin, she was already an incredibly outstanding genius, but she was still only qualified. To be the number one, she had to prove herself with her strength.


    ¡°This time, the Black Dragon Sect¡¯s Martial Battle Feast may seem simple, but whoever wins the championship will almost have earned the title of the Eastern Thirty-six Counties¡¯ Number One Genius!¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s not just about the name, but earning the title is truly deserved. At the Black Dragon Sect¡¯s invitation feast, all the powerful forces from the thirty-six eastern counties have come. With such a gathering of geniuses, it¡¯s not surprising that the elite who wins the championship will be the number one genius of the Eastern Thirty-six Counties, right?¡±


    ¡°In the past, the number one genius of the Eastern Thirty-six Counties was always from the Black Dragon Sect, and people have become numb to it over the years.¡±


    ¡°I wonder how it will be this time.¡±


    ¡°Now, it depends on who, Qingyin or Yang Chen, will fight the genius of the Black Dragon Sect. When these two top geniuses clash, who knows what sparks they will create!¡±


    Just like Yang Chen, when he won the first place in Group D by defeating Cai Wenjie, Qingyin also triumphed and won the first place in Group C. At the same time, Luo Yunhu won Group A¡¯s first place without dispute, while Zhao Minghai won Group B¡¯s first place. Both of them were top geniuses of the Black Dragon Sect.


    Simply put, in the end, Yang Chen and Qingyin will face each other, and ultimately Luo Yunhu and Zhao Minghai will face each other!


    Then, the winner will confront the winner, and whoever wins will be the champion.


    A very cruel competition.


    At this moment, Lady Silver Bell looked at Yang Chen and Qingyin below the stage with a cold expression, sneering in her heart: ¡°Yang Chen, and Qingyin¡­ Let¡¯s first allow the two of you outer sect geniuses to compete for life and death. After your battle leaves both of you injured, what can you use to fight our Black Dragon Sect¡¯s genius?¡±


    Zhao Minghai and Luo Yunhu were both their internal members, and they had already discussed who would win. By then, they would just need to pretend to fight a bit, conceal their true intentions, and everything would be fine.


    As for Yang Chen and Qingyin, they would certainly fight to the death, leaving both sides injured. By then, even if one of them won, they would still need a lot of time to recover. The Black Dragon Sect would not give them time to recuperate, and they would have to face Luo Yunhu in a sorry state. What could they use to contend with Luo Yunhu then?


    With this in mind, Lady Silver Bell announced amiably on the surface: ¡°The winner of Group A, Luo Yunhu, will face the winner of Group B, Zhao Minghai. The winner of Group C, Qingyin, will face the winner of Group D, Yang Chen!¡±


    ¡°Go Senior Sister Qingyin!¡±


    ¡°Senior Sister Qingyin!¡±


    Most of the Green Lotus Sect¡¯s disciples were women, so when Qingyin entered the ring, she naturally received many cheers and shouts from the women.


    ¡°Yang Chen is also pretty good, although Qingyin is our senior sister, but we can¡¯t really cheer for her!¡±


    ¡°I also think Yang Chen is good. If I could marry him¡­ oh, no, Senior Sister Qingyin belongs to the same sect as us. Let¡¯s wait for Senior Sister Qingyin to win and then cheer for Yang Chen.¡±


    ¡°If Senior Sister Qingyin wins, how can you cheer for him?¡±


    And so, amidst the discussions of the crowd, Yang Chen and Qingyin came to the ring.


    In fact, everyone didn¡¯t care much about the victory or defeat between Luo Yunhu and Zhao Minghai. Everyone was well aware that both of them belonged to the Black Dragon Sect and had already discussed who would win and who would lose. They wouldn¡¯t put up a big fight. They would definitely let the more outstanding Black Dragon Sect¡¯s number one genius, Luo Yunhu, win in the end.


    Yang Chen and Qingyin, however, were different. The two of them would inevitably collide and cause a huge commotion, eventually leading to one of them winning terribly.


    ¡°Yang Chen and Qingyin are, after all, the strongest geniuses outside the Black Dragon Sect that have emerged throughout history.¡±


    ¡°No, they can defeat the geniuses of the Black Dragon Sect, especially Yang Chen. Didn¡¯t he defeat Luo Yunhu on Desperate Island? Qingyin is not weak either, she can also compete with Luo Yunhu.¡±


    ¡°This battle between the two of them is truly exciting.¡±


    Fu Longyue sneered nonstop on the high platform: ¡°What do you think will be the outcome between Yang Chen and Qingyin?¡±


    ¡°Sect Leader, no matter who wins, it will be a great benefit for us. After all, they will both fight fiercely, and eventually, one side will win brutally.¡±


    This was their original intention.


    No matter how powerful Yang Chen was, it would take him time and effort to defeat Qingyin.


    Indeed, it was like that.


    At this moment, Yang Chen didn¡¯t have much confidence in defeating Qingyin.


    At this moment, with his hands on his back, he looked at Qingyin and exchanged glances.


    Yang Chen smiled slightly: ¡°Miss Qingyin!¡±


    ¡°Young Master Yang Chen, if you want to win, you can do it anytime.¡± Qingyin looked at Yang Chen with serious eyes, saying something that only the two of them could understand. At the same time, she was waiting for Yang Chen¡¯s answer, curious about how he would respond.


    Yang Chen knew what Qingyin meant.


    Qingyin wanted to tell him that he could completely control her and make her admit defeat!


    He had the ability to do so.


    But he didn¡¯t do that.


    Yang Chen looked up, smiled slightly, and then transmitted his voice: ¡°Miss Qingyin, perhaps my greatest weakness is that I, Yang Chen, always have been and still am. I can use the Gold and Silver Dragon Plate to make you admit defeat in the blink of an eye. However, forcibly controlling someone with external objects and not letting them choose with their hearts, for me, is really meaningless!¡±


    It was not the Gold and Silver Dragon Plate that allowed him, a weakling without cultivation, to have many geniuses and powerful people submit to him with only his Alchemy skills; it was the communication of hearts. No object like the Gold and Silver Dragon Plate could ever make one¡¯s heart submit.


    So, at that time, there were always some who were loyal to him, but he met a scoundrel.


    However, this does not deny that there was something wrong with his approach, but that he met the wrong person.


    At this time, Yang Chen still transmitted his thoughts: ¡°So, Miss Qingyin, how you choose, whether it¡¯s to fight me or make another choice, is completely up to you. I won¡¯t use the Gold and Silver Dragon Plate to pressure you!¡±

 Chapter 618 - Chapter 618: Chapter 615: Eight Gates Profound Artifact_1

    Chapter 618: Chapter 615: Eight Gates Profound Artifact_1


    Everyone was watching this silent scene.


    Nobody knew what Yang Chen and Qingyin had said to each other, for they communicated with their divine sense while standing on the ring, and they had been standing there for about a hundred breaths. They still showed no intention to fight, making many people restless and impatient.


    ¡°What on earth is going on!¡±


    ¡°When will they finally start fighting, just staring at each other like this?¡±


    ¡°Exactly, why haven¡¯t they started fighting yet?¡±


    ¡°What are you two doing? Fight!¡±


    Lady Silver Bell and Fu Longyue were even more anxious, watching Yang Chen and Qingyin staring at each other, and feeling puzzled. What were Yang Chen and Qingyin doing? Were they just sizing each other up? They had no intention of fighting at all.


    They thought this was the purpose of the Green Lotus Sect, but when they saw the disciples of the Green Lotus Sect, they found that these disciples were just as confused as they were.


    As they were puzzled, suddenly, Qingyin¡¯s aura bloomed.


    ¡°Is she going to take action now?¡±


    ¡°Qingyin¡¯s aura, it¡¯s the strongest!¡±


    ¡°Elementary Martial Realm Peak!¡±


    ¡°This¡­Qingyin has actually reached the Elementary Martial Realm Peak!¡±


    Qingyin¡¯s aura was fully released, making it clear to everyone that she was at the Elementary Martial Realm Peak.


    However, just when everyone thought that Qingyin was about to take action, she suddenly said calmly, ¡°I admit defeat!¡±


    The next moment, she turned around abruptly.


    She completely conceded to Yang Chen.


    Yang Chen could have suppressed her with the Gold and Silver Dragon Plate, but he didn¡¯t. This was kindness. Yang Chen had given her a new choice, which was righteousness. Yang Chen was so kind and righteous, how could Qingyin have anything more to say? Admitting defeat was the best choice.


    At this moment, Qingyin left the ring without looking back!


    At this moment, the whole scene was silent.


    It was so quiet that if a needle fell, everyone could hear it clearly.


    ¡°What¡­?¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡±


    ¡°The Saintess of the Green Lotus Sect admitted defeat?¡±


    ¡°Admitted defeat?¡±


    ¡°They haven¡¯t even fought yet, and after their long standoff just now, what were they competing for that caused the Saintess of the Green Lotus Sect to admit defeat like this?¡±


    ¡°Look at the eyes of the Saintess of the Green Lotus Sect. There¡¯s not the slightest hint of unwillingness in her eyes. Could it be that she knows she¡¯s no match for Yang Chen?¡±


    ¡°How is this possible? Has Yang Chen really become so strong that even the Saintess of the Green Lotus Sect admits defeat?¡±


    ¡°This is too unbelievable.¡±


    Fu Longyue was completely shocked, as he hadn¡¯t expected Qingyin to admit defeat so decisively. He had thought that maybe there was some intrigue within the Green Lotus Sect, but looking at the many disciples of the Green Lotus Sect, he saw that they were just as curious as he was.


    ¡°Senior sister admitted defeat!¡±


    ¡°How could Senior sister Qingyin admit defeat!¡±


    Fu Longyue, listening to these words, knew that Qingyin¡¯s admittance of defeat was not instigated by the Green Lotus Sect. The Green Lotus Sect had no reason to do so, and there was no hint of unwillingness in Qingyin¡¯s eyes when she admitted defeat. It was clear that when Qingyin chose to admit defeat, she made the decision that she felt was absolutely correct.


    Could Yang Chen really be so strong as to make the Saintess of the Green Lotus Sect admit defeat? This¡­


    Fu Longyue, although he could not know exactly how strong Qingyin was, had some guesses. He was well aware that even his own Luo Yunhu couldn¡¯t guarantee a win against Qingyin.


    Fu Longyue was full of rage.


    At first, he had hoped that Yang Chen and Qingyin would have a life and death battle, but what about now?


    Everyone was still recovering from the shock of Qingyin¡¯s admittance of defeat, speculating about various conspiracies, and whether Yang Chen had become strong enough for Qingyin to admit defeat, each with their own opinions. However, there was no doubt that even though Yang Chen and Qingyin had not competed, they had once again caused a climax.


    ¡°Is this your choice¡­¡± Yang Chen watched Qingyin leave and murmured to himself.


    He looked up at the Sect Leader of the Green Lotus Sect.


    The Sect Leader of the Green Lotus Sect showed no change in her expression, as if Qingyin¡¯s choice was her own.


    This made Yang Chen even more curious. Although he wasn¡¯t very interested at first, now, his curiosity was completely aroused.


    Yang Chen forcibly suppressed these thoughts and focused on the battle between Luo Yunhu and Zhao Minghai.


    As expected, Zhao Minghai pretended to fight Luo Yunhu for only a few moves. After these few moves, Luo Yunhu seemed to viciously and swiftly find Zhao Minghai¡¯s flaw, and swiftly defeated him, proving that he was the number one genius of the Black Dragon Sect!


    Many disciples and maids of the Black Dragon Sect, one after another, stood up and cheered for Luo Yunhu, genuinely helping Luo Yunhu gain momentum.


    Luo Yunhu was also quite pleased with this outcome and, after his victory, his gaze fell on Yang Chen with a flash of cold intent.


    Watching Luo Yunhu¡¯s victory, Fu Longyue on the high platform said, ¡°Black Scorpion, go call Luo Yunhu up here, I have some instructions for him.¡±


    Black Scorpion Envoy didn¡¯t dare delay and quickly went to call Luo Yunhu up.


    Luo Yunhu, hearing the Sect Leader calling him, dared not delay and ran up quickly, respectfully saying, ¡°Sect Leader!¡±


    ¡°Luo Yunhu, in a moment, you will fight Yang Chen. If possible, cripple this kid, preferably leaving him no way out. Such a genius, if he grows up, will be a nuisance for you. If you can find an opportunity to kill him directly, it would be of infinite benefit to you!¡± As he spoke, Fu Longyue made a chopping gesture, making his meaning even more obvious.


    Luo Yunhu knew exactly what Fu Longyue meant and quickly said, ¡°Sect Leader, I understand. Killing Yang Chen will be as easy as turning my hand!¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t be careless. Don¡¯t make absolute statements either. Although this kid¡¯s martial arts cultivation is far inferior to yours, he has quite a few tricks. This Eight Gates Profound Artifact is given to you, it is my personal treasure. You know its function, with this treasure, you are guaranteed to have no possibility of losing when fighting Yang Chen.¡±


    Fu Longyue was obviously going all out, and as he spoke, he waved his hand and directly pulled out a strange-looking formation device and handed it to Luo Yunhu.


    Luo Yunhu stared at this treasure, his eyes bloodshot, and his heart was filled with excitement.


    He was well aware of the value of this treasure and knew that with it, Yang Chen had zero chance of winning.


    ¡°Thank you, Sect Leader!¡± Luo Yunhu gratefully said, ¡°With this treasure, Yang Chen won¡¯t even be able to touch my body!¡±


    ¡°No need to thank me. I give you this treasure just to secure your victory and make sure you seize the opportunity to kill this kid!¡± Fu Longyue coldly snorted, ¡°This kid has quite a few tricks, so if you can kill him, don¡¯t show mercy. The title of the number one genius in the Eastern Region naturally belongs to our Black Dragon Sect. Others shouldn¡¯t even think of laying a finger on it!¡±


    ¡°And him, Yang Chen, wanting to lay a finger on the title of the number one genius of the Eastern Region¡­ Hmph, he¡¯s still not qualified.¡±


    Fu Longyue rubbed his eyebrows, ¡°All right, you can go down and prepare for the battle.¡±


    He didn¡¯t care much about the outcome of this competition anymore.


    Once the Eight Gates Profound Artifact came out, Yang Chen was sure to lose!

 Chapter 619 - Chapter 619: Chapter 616: Support from the Green Lotus Sect!_1

    Chapter 619: Chapter 616: Support from the Green Lotus Sect!_1


    Therefore, Fu Longyue never considered losing as an option. His main concern was how his disciple, Luo Yunhu, would kill Yang Chen.


    ¡°Humph¡­Yang Chen, you are a talent. If you hadn¡¯t provoked the Black Dragon Sect, I would¡¯ve genuinely tried to win you over. With your intelligence, staying in North Mountain County is a waste of your talents. Unfortunately, you brought trouble upon yourself by challenging the genius of our Black Dragon Sect first, making us lose face.¡±


    Fu Longyue twisted his neck: ¡°In that case, do not blame our Black Dragon Sect for not showing mercy!¡±


    As this thought descended, Fu Longyue waved his hand and ordered Lady Silver Bell to start the final match.


    Lady Silver Bell immediately gave the order: ¡°Next is the championship match of this martial battle, Luo Yunhu and Yang Chen, both of you step onto the ring.¡±


    As this announcement fell, the atmosphere at the scene reached its peak!


    ¡°It¡¯s starting!¡±


    ¡°The final battle between Luo Yunhu and Yang Chen.¡±


    ¡°If I remember correctly, in the past, it was always an internal battle within the Black Dragon Sect. This time, someone has actually made it to the finals. I don¡¯t know who will win between Yang Chen and Luo Yunhu!¡±


    ¡°I think Yang Chen is in trouble. Luo Yunhu comes from the Black Dragon Sect. Whether it¡¯s treasures or other things, he has the best of everything. Yang Chen¡¯s martial arts cultivation is already inferior to Luo Yunhu¡¯s. He could defeat other geniuses by transcending realms, which makes him a demon. But Luo Yunhu can also defeat other geniuses by transcending realms. I heard that Luo Yunhu can even withstand ordinary True Martial Realm experts!¡±


    ¡°Is he that powerful? If that¡¯s true, then when this fellow enters the Half-step Yuan Martial Realm, wouldn¡¯t he be able to fight against the powerful from the second or third levels of the True Martial Realm without any problem?¡±


    It¡¯s different for a Yuan Martial Realm to challenge a True Martial Realm and a Spirit Martial Realm to challenge an Origin Martial Realm. Ordinary Elementary Martial Realms can be cultivated, and the levels are high and low. But the True Martial Realm is not something that can be easily cultivated. Every expert who enters the True Martial Realm is among the best martial artists.


    To challenge the True Martial Realm within the Yuan Martial Realm is an incredible miracle in itself.


    ¡°If Luo Yunhu can withstand the powerful of the True Martial Realm without defeat, then Yang Chen is more likely to be unlucky. No matter how strong Yang Chen is, I don¡¯t believe he can still withstand the powerful of the True Martial Realm without any problem.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s why Yang Chen doesn¡¯t have much chance of winning. After all, he¡¯s from a small place with a poor background. If he had a slightly better background, he might have a chance to fight against Luo Yunhu.¡±


    Many people don¡¯t have high hopes for Yang Chen, which ultimately comes down to his poor background.


    Many people would rather recognize Luo Yunhu, even though the Black Dragon Sect oppresses them and they lose to Luo Yunhu, they still feel that they¡¯ve lost with dignity. Because Luo Yunhu comes from a good background and a well-off family, they feel justified in losing to him.


    But if they lose to Yang Chen, they would feel humiliated. What kind of background does Yang Chen have? They subconsciously think that everyone from North Mountain County is weak, so how can they allow themselves to lose to Yang Chen?


    It¡¯s precisely because of this mentality that they don¡¯t want Yang Chen to win first place. If Yang Chen wins the championship, where would that leave them? Doesn¡¯t that mean they all lost to Yang Chen, and they laughed at North Mountain County, thinking that North Mountain County has never been successful. After today, has the situation been completely rewritten?


    It has to be said that this is a ridiculous idea.


    Because they always think that the strong will always be strong and the weak will always be weak, but they don¡¯t realize that the strong can become weak and the weak can become strong. This is also the reason why these forces are always ruled by the Black Dragon Sect; they never know how to start with themselves!


    At the same time, Yang Chen and Luo Yunhu had also come onto the ring one after another.


    As the two of them stepped onto the ring simultaneously, the atmosphere of the Black Dragon Sect was ignited and a group of maids and disciples began to shout and cheer for Luo Yunhu.


    This kind of cheering immediately showed the home-field advantage.


    Luo Yunhu had a smile on his face, and his eyes were full of contempt as he looked at Yang Chen, as if to tell him, did you see? This is the popularity that belongs to him! This is everything he has ¨C all the disciples of the Black Dragon Sect worship him.


    And you, Yang Chen, have nothing at all!


    Indeed, in front of the many disciples of the Black Dragon Sect, the disciples of North Mountain County seemed too weak.


    Yang Chen was somewhat helpless in comparing the number of people cheering for him to Luo Yunhu¡¯s.


    But just as this thought occurred to him, suddenly a series of cheers emerged.


    The cheers were not for Luo Yunhu, but for him.


    ¡°Go for it, Yang Chen!¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen, you are the best!¡±


    Yang Chen was very curious, there were still people cheering for him?


    And looking at the deafening sound of the cheers, it didn¡¯t seem to be the people from Beishan Main City.


    Beishan Main City¡¯s small number of people and martial arts cultivation level didn¡¯t have the power to compete with the people of the Black Dragon Sect; it was utterly humiliating to compare them.


    Yang Chen listened carefully and found that the people cheering for him were none other than the male and female disciples of the Yu Qinglian Sect.


    ¡°Huh?¡± Yang Chen was somewhat puzzled.


    His only connection with the Qinglian Sect was Qingyin¡­


    No, not quite.


    Suddenly, Yang Chen remembered.


    Aside from Qingyin, there was also the mysterious woman, the Qinglian Sect Leader.


    Yang Chen looked up and made eye contact with the Qinglian Sect Leader, who smiled slightly at the corner of her mouth.


    With this profound smile, Yang Chen could not understand.


    At the same time, on the high platform of the Qinglian Sect, many disciples were surprised and asked: ¡°Sect Leader, Yang Chen somehow managed to make Senior Sister Qingyin concede. Senior Sister Qingyin lost to him, and now we are cheering for him instead. How can this be!¡±


    ¡°Yes, Sect Leader, how can we support him.¡±


    Some of the Qinglian Sect disciples didn¡¯t like Yang Chen, but there were also some who liked him.


    ¡°Why can¡¯t we cheer for Yang Chen? When we come here, our enemy is only the Black Dragon Sect. The enemy of the enemy is our friend. We won¡¯t support the Black Dragon Sect, so why can¡¯t we support Yang Chen?¡±


    ¡°Exactly, why can¡¯t we support Yang Chen!¡±


    ¡°Senior Sister Qingyin conceded, maybe she genuinely admires Yang Chen. Senior Sister Qingyin didn¡¯t say anything, so why are you worried?¡±


    Hearing the noisy remarks in her ears, the Qinglian Sect Leader smiled softly: ¡°Enough, you don¡¯t need to argue anymore. Supporting Yang Chen has a reason. Being friends with such an excellent genius would have nothing but benefits. Also, some of you have made a good point: the enemy¡¯s enemy is our friend. We have no reason not to support Yang Chen. Yell even louder for me!¡±

 Chapter 620 - Chapter 620: Chapter 617: Black Dragon Holy Law_1

    Chapter 620: Chapter 617: Black Dragon Holy Law_1


    As everyone knows, the Green Lotus Sect is the only faction that dares to confront the Black Dragon Sect openly, and they are the biggest thorn in the side of the Black Dragon Sect. They dare to do what many other forces cannot, like now, blatantly supporting Yang Chen against the Black Dragon Sect.


    You support Luo Yunhu, we¡¯ll support Yang Chen.


    Although our Green Lotus Sect¡¯s forces are not enough in your Black Dragon Sect¡¯s territory, overall, we are not at a big disadvantage.


    This made Fu Longyue¡¯s expression turn unpleasant in an instant, as he was just watching the situation turning favorable, planning to suppress Yang Chen¡¯s momentum first. But the appearance of these female disciples from the Green Lotus Sect reignited Yang Chen¡¯s extinguished flame.


    Fu Longyue grumbled in his heart: ¡°What on earth is the Green Lotus Sect up to?¡±


    With the help of the Green Lotus Sect, Yang Chen was naturally very happy. Having someone cheer for him and having no one to support him were two entirely different concepts.


    Now, Yang Chen stared intently at Luo Yunhu, also revealing a smile, which made the smug and self-satisfied Luo Yunhu frown instantly, and then coldly said: ¡°Yang Chen, it seems that your few wins have filled you with confidence?¡±


    ¡°Why, Brother Luo, doesn¡¯t think it should be like this?¡± Yang Chen knew that Luo Yunhu didn¡¯t have a good impression of him, so his answer was crisp and sharp.


    Luo Yunhu grinned viciously and said: ¡°Yang Chen, it seems that you¡¯re not going to shed a tear until you see your coffin. Some people, at some times, just need their confidence to be shattered. Now, it¡¯s time for me to shatter your confidence!¡±


    ¡°Is that so? In that case, come on.¡± Yang Chen stood with his hands behind his back.


    ¡°Hmph, just a waste from North Mountain County, got some skills, and dares to clamor in front of me. Let me show you the power of the Black Dragon Sect¡¯s Cultivation Method, and at the same time, let you clearly recognize the gap between you and a genius like me from the Black Dragon Sect.¡± Luo Yunhu¡¯s expression looked ferocious.


    In an instant, he made his move!


    This move was the Black Dragon Sect¡¯s unique skill ¨C Reincarnation Vajra Sutra!


    Similar to the Golden Light Protection, but Luo Yunhu¡¯s Golden Light Protection is tens of times stronger than Xiao Wei¡¯s or even more. The golden light completely protected him within a range of ten feet and spread out, as if the golden light could touch the enemy¡¯s claws and tentacles!


    ¡°Accept your death obediently.¡± As the golden light appeared, Luo Yunhu beckoned, and immediately, layers of golden light turned into fists of golden light, directly smashing towards Yang Chen.


    Yang Chen was shocked.


    Xiao Wei could transform the golden light into just two or three fists at most. Luo Yunhu, on the other hand, launched a storm of fists all at once. One fist followed by another, describing it as a storm was not an exaggeration at all.


    Boom!


    Luo Yunhu¡¯s attack was powerful, Yang Chen temporarily avoided the brunt of it, deploying the Shapeshifting Liquid Fire to protect himself!


    Yang Chen immediately took out the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear!


    ¡°Thunderbolt Style!¡± Yang Chen shouted loudly.


    Electric dragons burst out of the tip of Yang Chen¡¯s spear and instantly bit towards Luo Yunhu.


    ¡°Trying to harm me with these petty tricks?¡± Luo Yunhu laughed loudly, the golden light protecting his body, allowing Yang Chen¡¯s Thunderbolt Style to sweep over him without causing any disturbance to the golden light.


    ¡°Huh?¡± Yang Chen¡¯s expression tensed.


    His Thunderbolt Style couldn¡¯t shake Luo Yunhu¡¯s golden light even the slightest bit.It seems that Luo Yunhu has cultivated the Reincarnation Vajra Sutra to a terrifying level!


    As Yang Chen narrowed his eyes, he began to think of a way in his heart.


    Although he had reached the Yuanwu Realm Fifth Layer, his Martial Arts Cultivation was still far behind Luo Yunhu. Luo Yunhu had already reached the peak of the Elementary Martial Realm, and there was no falsehood in it. He was probably one step away from entering the Half-step True Martial Realm. With such Martial Arts Cultivation, combined with the Reincarnation Vajra Sutra, the power was naturally extraordinary!


    ¡°It seems that the Thunderbolt Style alone won¡¯t work. Moreover, Luo Yunhu¡¯s protective golden light has already been cultivated to perfection, attacking and defending. When defending against my Thunderbolt Style, he can still attack me completely.¡± Yang Chen muttered in his heart.


    This is what makes Luo Yunhu truly terrifying.


    He was not like Xiao Wei and the other Black Dragon Sect geniuses who practiced this protective golden light; they could either attack or protect themselves. If they attacked, they could not protect themselves, and if they defended, they could not attack.


    Luo Yunhu has cultivated the Reincarnation Vajra Sutra to the extreme in both attack and defense!


    ¡°It¡¯s really tricky.¡± Yang Chen sighed.


    At this moment, the spectators on the viewing platform saw that Yang Chen¡¯s proud Thunderbolt Style was unable to do anything to Luo Yunhu. Those who did not think highly of Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but make mocking remarks.


    ¡°This Yang Chen really can¡¯t do it.¡±


    ¡°Hehe, Yang Chen¡¯s most powerful technique is actually just this Thunder Art. If this Thunder Art can¡¯t deal with Luo Yunhu, then within ten rounds, Yang Chen will undoubtedly be defeated!¡±


    ¡°Just watch, the variety and power of Luo Yunhu¡¯s techniques as the number one genius of the Black Dragon Sect are far beyond Yang Chen¡¯s imagination and capacity. After ten rounds, Yang Chen¡¯s techniques will be exhausted, showing the helplessness and weakness of someone from a small place!¡±


    Luo Yunhu now saw that his protective golden light protected him tightly, and he became more confident: ¡°Hmph, just a mere Yang Chen, the Sect Leader has overestimated him. I don¡¯t even need to use the Eight Gates Profound Artifact, and I can still kill him like slaughtering a chicken!¡±


    At this moment, Luo Yunhu¡¯s momentum soared, and he charged forward. The golden light turned into a fist and directly attacked Yang Chen¡¯s Shapeshifting Liquid Fire!


    Yang Chen looked at the situation and sighed slightly.


    ¡°If only I could use Starfire. Although the defense of the golden light is strong, Starfire is not afraid of strong defenses.¡± Yang Chen shook his head.


    Of course, he would not be so frustrated.


    Since the Starfire couldn¡¯t be used in front of others, then don¡¯t use it!


    The next moment, Yang Chen pretended to look flustered and shouted, ¡°Luo Yunhu, do you think I have no means to deal with you?¡±


    ¡°Hahaha, Yang Chen, what other means do you have? You¡¯re just a dying dog about to fail. Just accept your fate obediently.¡± Luo Yunhu¡¯s expression became more ferocious!


    At this moment, his golden light attacked once again. At the same time, he opened his arms wide, and in an instant, a red light dragon emerged. As the red light dragon emerged, it immediately opened its fierce fangs and then directly pounced towards Yang Chen.


    ¡°This is¡­¡±


    ¡°This is the Black Dragon Holy Law, the secret inheritance of the Black Dragon Sect, always passed on to the most outstanding geniuses of the Black Dragon Sect. Luo Yunhu has indeed learned it. This red light dragon is the light dragon summoned by the Black Dragon Holy Law.¡±


    ¡°According to rumors, those who practice the Black Dragon Holy Law, if they take the essence blood of a dragon, can even summon a real young dragon. The power of this dragon is extremely strong and can break through anything. This is also the origin of the name of the Black Dragon Sect!¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen is defeated. If Luo Yunhu only relied on the Reincarnation Vajra Sutra, it would still be difficult to defeat Yang Chen, but now with the addition of the Black Dragon Holy Law, Yang Chen is undoubtedly defeated!¡±

 Chapter 621 - Chapter 621: Chapter 618: Eight Gates Profound Artifact Appears!_1

    Chapter 621: Chapter 618: Eight Gates Profound Artifact Appears!_1


    Black Dragon Holy Law, the supreme secret skill of the Black Dragon Sect.


    ¡°Although it¡¯s just a red dragon, the lowest grade among the dragons in the Black Dragon Holy Law. However, it should be no problem to break Yang Chen¡¯s Shapeshifting Liquid Fire. It seems he¡¯s already losing; saying ten rounds was already an overestimation.¡±


    It was as though everyone had declared in unison what the outcome would be.


    However, at this moment, Yang Chen remained calm and composed!


    Facing the red light dragon and the incoming golden light attacks, his expression didn¡¯t change at all. He opened his mouth and let out a loud roar.


    This roar was the Mountain God Roar!


    All the power unleashed!


    This roar was aimed at Luo Yunhu¡¯s soul!


    But Luo Yunhu seemed to have anticipated Yang Chen¡¯s move, allowing him to roar without any reaction at all.


    ¡°Does this Yang Chen really think that he can just rely on one move to dominate the heavens?¡± Fu Long Yue sneered.


    What were they?


    They were the Black Dragon Sect.


    Yang Chen defeated the geniuses of other forces and used this skill many times successfully because those forces did not know how to defend against soul attacks. But the Black Dragon Sect had a way, especially considering that earlier, he had given Luo Yunhu a Spirit Weapon to defend against soul attacks, which guarded his soul.


    So, Yang Chen¡¯s Mountain God Roar may seem powerful, but it cannot break through the Spirit Weapon-guarded soul of Luo Yunhu!


    As Fu Long Yue predicted, a whole set of Mountain God Roars passed and Luo Yunhu laughed loudly: ¡°Yang Chen, did you think I wouldn¡¯t be prepared for this move? A mere soul attack, and you think it can harm me? How naive, I am the genius of the Black Dragon Sect!¡±


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t say anything.


    The more he remained silent, the more Luo Yun Hu¡¯s arrogance increased.


    ¡°Young Master, your guess was right. Luo Yun Hu¡¯s soul indeed has a Spirit Weapon guarding it. Relying solely on your Mountain God Roar doesn¡¯t seem to be enough to shake this kid, but don¡¯t worry, watch me.¡± Yun Lu laughed.


    From the very beginning, Yang Chen had guessed that Luo Yunhu would have a soul-protection technique, especially since he had used the Mountain God Roar several times in a row. Luo Yunhu was not a fool; how could he not be prepared for this move!


    So Yang Chen was very clear that merely relying on the Mountain God Roar would be very difficult to deal with Luo Yunhu.


    So Yang Chen instructed her to make a move at the same time as his Mountain God Roar.


    However, on the surface, Yang Chen appeared to be very flustered, seemingly trapped in the red light dragon and Luo Yunhu¡¯s golden light attacks. Everyone thought that Yang Chen would be defeated soon.


    Na Luo Yunhu laughed coldly: ¡°Hahaha, Yang Chen, now you know that you are a waste?¡±


    Before the words had even fallen, Luo Yunhu¡¯s body suddenly stiffened.


    He was just about to call Yang Chen useless when, at that very moment¡­


    ¡°Not good.¡±


    Luo Yunhu clearly felt an inexplicable force invading his Sea of Consciousness, disrupting his soul.


    ¡°No, something¡¯s off!¡± Luo Yunhu¡¯s face paled.


    He thought he¡¯d been perfectly prepared with a Formation Device and was on full alert. Why was he still caught off guard? But it was too late, Luo Yunhu felt his soul leaving his body in an instant, he could no longer control his body.


    Little did he know that this had been Yang Chen¡¯s well-prepared tactic from the beginning!


    The Spirit Weapon guarding his soul couldn¡¯t be broken by the Mountain God Roar alone, but how advanced was Yun Lu¡¯s Divine Soul Power? Reaching the level of the Earth Martial Realm, interfering with Luo Yunhu¡¯s soul would be easy, right?


    If they blatantly invaded the soul to interfere, anyone could see that something was amiss, considering Yang Chen¡¯s current Cultivation Level. However, using the Mountain God Roar would not be an issue. Even if Luo Yunhu was interfered with now, everyone would just think that Luo Yunhu had fallen for the Mountain God Roar¡¯s trick and not suspect anything about Yun Lu.


    Even Luo Yunhu himself would only assume that his defenses hadn¡¯t been perfect¡­


    ¡°Damn, this waste was careless.¡± Fu Longyue muttered under his breath.


    At the same time, the golden light surrounding Luo Yunhu¡¯s body faded away, along with the red light dragon, both of which disappeared.


    These two attacks required Luo Yun Hu¡¯s True Qi to work.


    Now that Luo Yunhu¡¯s soul was disturbed and his body was out of control, he couldn¡¯t control his True Qi, so naturally, the golden light faded, and the red light dragon vanished.


    The high-level forces watched nervously as the situation unfolded.


    ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡±


    ¡°Does Yang Chen¡¯s roar still succeed?¡±


    Their expressions were a little awkward.


    They had just been very confident, thinking that things were going well. But now?


    Yang Chen had turned the situation around again!


    Now Luo Yunhu had no defenses left, and Yang Chen could easily achieve victory, right?


    Just as everyone thought, Yang Chen took out his God Piercing Nail and aimed it directly at Luo Yunhu. Although the power of the God Piercing Nail was a bit strained against the enemies he was facing, it was not difficult to deal with Luo Yunhu, who was defenseless.


    With a flick of his wrist, Yang Chen released the God Piercing Nail.


    The very next moment, the God Piercing Nail flew through the air.


    Immediately following, a gasp pierced through Luo Yunhu¡¯s chest!


    He had just felt it very clearly, Luo Yunhu wanted to kill him.


    So, Luo Yunhu should be grateful that this was the Black Dragon Sect. If it were outside the Black Dragon Sect, Yang Chen would not hesitate to kill Luo Yunhu. But the environment was different now, surrounded by the high-level members of the Black Dragon Sect. Since they couldn¡¯t kill him, they crippled one of Luo Yunhu¡¯s arms!


    ¡°Whoosh!¡±


    Yang Chen¡¯s God Piercing Nail shot through.


    However, the next moment, Yang Chen¡¯s expression became solemn.


    Because¡­


    His God Piercing Nail didn¡¯t succeed!


    ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± Yang Chen stared intently at the scene before him, as he saw Luo Yunhu¡¯s figure disappear the moment before the God Piercing Nail was about to hit him.


    ¡°Where¡¯s Luo Yunhu?¡±


    ¡°Where is he?¡±


    Everyone was puzzled.


    It was at the same time that they were wondering, that Luo Yunhu¡¯s figure reappeared in the ring.


    He now held a strange Formation Device in his hand, and around his body, eight identical ¡®Luo Yunhus¡¯ appeared.


    ¡°Yang Chen, you really have some tricks up your sleeve; I almost fell for it.¡± Luo Yunhu¡¯s veins bulged, his face full of anger, he wished to crush Yang Chen¡¯s bones and scatter his ashes, he wished he could kill Yang Chen. ¡°If it weren¡¯t for the Eight Gates Profound Artifact, you might have really won. However, now that I¡¯ve got this Eight Gates Profound Artifact out, everything is over.¡±


    He was actually forced to use the Eight Gates Profound Artifact and almost humiliated!


    But, everything was over now.


    Once the Eight Gates Profound Artifact was out, Yang Chen would have no chance of winning.


    At this moment, Yang Chen was also horrified.


    ¡°What happened? There are eight Luo Yunhus!¡± Yang Chen¡¯s expression turned serious.

 Chapter 622 - Chapter 622: Chapter 619: Defeat Inevitable?_1

    Chapter 622: Chapter 619: Defeat Inevitable?_1


    Looking around, one could see eight Luo Yunhus. The aura of these eight Luo Yunhus was not much different. It¡¯s not difficult to tell which one is the real Luo Yunhu, but what¡¯s shocking is that the Martial Arts Cultivation of the other seven illusory clones is almost the same as Luo Yunhu¡¯s.


    The real Luo Yunhu is at the Peak of the Elementary Martial Realm, and the other seven have reached the Eighth Layer of the Elemental Martial Realm.


    Yang Chen isn¡¯t particularly concerned about facing a powerful person at the eighth layer of the Elemental Martial Realm, but the appearance of seven at once, and the apparent connection between them and Luo Yunhu, makes the situation somewhat fishy and incomprehensible.


    ¡°This is the Eight Gates Profound Artifact!¡±


    An experienced high-level individual from a powerful force shouted upon seeing the eight Luo Yunhus on the ring.


    ¡°Eight Gates Profound Artifact? What is that?¡±


    ¡°You don¡¯t know about the Eight Gates Profound Artifact? It¡¯s the personal treasure of the Black Dragon Sect¡¯s Sect Leader, Fu Longyue. I didn¡¯t expect that Fu Longyue would actually give this treasure to Luo Yunhu. What a pity, Yang Chen might have had some chances just now, even showing some hope of winning. But now, all hope has turned into bubbles. With the Eight Gates Profound Artifact, how can Yang Chen win!¡±


    ¡°What exactly is this Eight Gates Profound Artifact?¡±


    That high-level force member who seemed to be very knowledgeable took a deep breath, ¡°I know very little about this treasure. However, I was once fortunate enough to see Sect Leader Fu wield it with his own hands. When it was used, seven clones emerged from it!¡±


    ¡°Clones?¡±


    ¡°Yes, clones. That¡¯s the terrifying power of the Eight Gates Profound Artifact. It can completely create seven clones of the user. Moreover, these clones can be controlled by the user and use the same Cultivation Methods as the user. It¡¯s Fu Longyue¡¯s proud treasure, a Profound Heavenly Treasure among Profound Heavenly treasures!¡±


    ¡°If that¡¯s the case, won¡¯t Yang Chen have no chance of winning at all?¡±


    ¡°Heh, how can he have any chance of winning? With the Eight Gates Profound Artifact, Yang Chen will face eight Luo Yunhus. How many can Yang Chen defeat? It¡¯ll be difficult for him to even deal with one, let alone eight. So there¡¯s no need to hold any hope.¡±


    At the same time, Fu Longyue on the high platform raised the corner of his mouth, looking at the Luo Yunhu who has now taken out the Eight Gates Profound Artifact, it was a mix of surprise and relief after a long breath.


    ¡°Fortunately, Cloud Tiger almost failed to use the Eight Gates Profound Artifact in time. Humph, such negligence. But now, the outcome is already decided. It¡¯s a pity that Cloud Tiger¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation is not high, so the clones only have the eighth layer of the Elementary Martial Realm. If I were the one doing it, the realm of the clones would have been much higher,¡± Fu Longyue thought to himself.


    At this time, Yang Chen finally remembered the Eight Gates Profound Artifact.


    ¡°It¡¯s the Eight Gates Profound Artifact!¡± As soon as Yang Chen heard the name, a Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasure¡¯s name suddenly emerged in his mind.


    This treasure¡¯s name lingered in his mind.


    ¡°Is this a mid-grade Profound Heavenly Treasure?¡± Yang Chen gritted his teeth.


    Profound Heavenly treasures are also graded: Lower Grade, Middle Grade, Upper Grade, and Supreme Grade!


    Because Profound Heavenly treasures are extremely precious, most of them are of Lower Grade. Even in the Black Dragon Sect¡¯s Martial Arts Competition, only Lower Grade Profound Heavenly treasures were shown.


    Even for those main city forces, Profound Heavenly treasures are extremely precious items that are not easily taken out. Let alone Middle Grade Profound Heavenly treasures, these Middle Grade Profound Heavenly Spirit Artifacts can be used as Supreme Treasures for a sect. As a result, Luo Yunhu took this treasure out now.


    This made Yang Chen feel a clandestine difficulty, his eyebrows furrowed, and his expression was full of caution.


    He knew that the real battle had only just begun.


    Dealing with Luo Yunhu, who had taken out the Eight Gates Profound Artifact, would not be as easy as before.


    At this moment, Luo Yunhu sneered at Yang Chen, his expression full of contempt. He whispered menacingly, using soul Sound Transmission, ¡°Yang Chen, it¡¯s your honor that you forced me to use the Eight Gates Profound Artifact. However, it¡¯s a pity that it¡¯s over now!¡±


    The next moment, Luo Yunhu waved his hand.


    Immediately afterward, a heart-stopping scene occurred.


    Eight Luo Yunhus used the Reincarnation Vajra Sutra at the same time!


    ¡°Hahaha, truly exhilarating! The Eight Gates Profound Artifact is indeed a supreme treasure. The other seven clones are completely controlled by me. This feeling of being invincible, who else can be my opponent?¡± Luo Yunhu felt an unprecedented confidence.


    At this moment, he turned the layers of golden light into an offensive force and rushed towards Yang Chen.


    Yang Chen hurriedly used Shapeshifting Liquid Fire combined with the Thunderbolt Style for defense.


    Nevertheless, he was instantly pushed into a disadvantageous position.


    Many people saw this scene and couldn¡¯t help but sigh.


    Almost everyone knew that Yang Chen was destined to lose.


    ¡°Humph, I told you, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t win. He couldn¡¯t possibly defeat Luo Yunhu. It¡¯s a gap in status, a gap in strength.¡±


    ¡°Heh heh, I said from the beginning that Yang Chen would lose. As the facts have proven, I¡¯m quite insightful.¡±


    There were some who stood up and made sarcastic remarks, belittling Yang Chen to nothing while blatantly praising themselves, as if to show their remarkable foresight and long-term vision, far beyond others.


    ¡°Look who¡¯s talking as if you¡¯re really gifted with foresight? If it weren¡¯t for the Eight Gates Profound Artifact, do you think Yang Chen would lose?¡±


    ¡°Humph, that¡¯s right. Even if Luo Yunhu wins this time, it¡¯s not a glorious victory. Everyone could see that just now. Luo Yunhu¡¯s momentum was clearly retreating, and he was only saved by the Eight Gates Profound Artifact. If it weren¡¯t for that, he would have lost long ago!¡±


    ¡°In the end, it¡¯s all because of the Eight Gates Profound Artifact!¡±


    Many people couldn¡¯t stand it anymore.


    This was an absolutely unglamorous victory.


    Yang Chen was originally destined to win, but the sudden appearance of the Eight Gates Profound Artifact put him at a disadvantage. If Yang Chen had lost to Luo Yunhu himself, it would have been acceptable, but Yang Chen was completely defeated by the Eight Gates Profound Artifact, which was a supreme treasure that everyone knew belonged to Fu Longyue.


    Although they wouldn¡¯t really accuse Fu Longyue of unglamorous victory explicitly, they all thought that Luo Yunhu¡¯s victory, if he won, would be inglorious.


    Hearing the discussions around them, Fu Longyue naturally couldn¡¯t be happy. He could see that everyone was talking about Luo Yunhu¡¯s inglorious victory. With sharp eyes, he watched the ring, and although Yang Chen and Luo Yunhu hadn¡¯t won or lost yet, he thought the outcome had already been determined.


    ¡°Hmph, what if it¡¯s a disgraceful victory? Since ancient times, winners are kings and losers are bandits. The key is to win! The means used behind the scenes may not be glorious now, but who will talk about it in the future? Yang Chen is indeed talented, but he won¡¯t be able to leave this ring today. One can easily lose their life in the ring as fists and kicks have no eyes,¡± Fu Longyue muttered to himself bitterly.


    Looking at the battle between Yang Chen and Luo Yunhu now, at this moment, Yang Chen was being suppressed so badly that everyone felt that his collapse was already a foregone conclusion!

 Chapter 623 - Chapter 623: Chapter 620: Who Will Win or Lose?_1

    Chapter 623: Chapter 620: Who Will Win or Lose?_1


    ¡°Senior Sister Qingyin, now Yang Chen is being completely suppressed by Luo Yunhu, barely having any chance or strength to fight back. Do you think he can still win this fight?¡±


    At the same time, on the high platform of the Green Lotus Sect, a group of female disciples who were concerned about Yang Chen came to Qingyin¡¯s side, curiously watching the battle below, and couldn¡¯t help but ask. They wanted to hear Qingyin¡¯s opinion on this matter.


    Qingyin¡¯s clear eyes were fixed on the confrontation happening on the ring at this moment.


    From the surface, Yang Chen indeed seemed to be on the verge of defeat, but she didn¡¯t think Yang Chen would lose so easily, at least, Yang Chen shouldn¡¯t lose to someone like Luo Yunhu.


    ¡°Luo Yunhu has already lost.¡± Qingyin shook her head gently.


    ¡°Ah, what do you mean?¡± All of the disciples were confused.


    Since no one could see Qingyin¡¯s face, they didn¡¯t know how her expression changed but heard Qingyin¡¯s lips gently move: ¡°Luo Yunhu lost when he took out the Eight Gates Profound Artifact. He may win this time, but in the future, he will still lose to Yang Chen. He has lost in spirit, talent, and confidence! As for Yang Chen, he has won in spirit, talent, and confidence!¡±


    Upon hearing this, the disciples surrounding Qingyin looked at each other in bewilderment.


    It meant that¡­


    Yang Chen still lost.


    It seemed that their Senior Sister was not optimistic about Yang Chen.


    This made them sigh softly: ¡°It seems that Yang Chen is bound to lose.¡±


    ¡°Yeah, he¡¯s definitely going to lose.¡±


    At this moment, Luo Yunhu was fighting even more fiercely, and the golden light emitted by the eight Luo Yunhu clones was suffocating Yang Chen.


    Despite that, Luo Yunhu was not satisfied. He seemed to want to see Yang Chen in a wretched state, seemingly wanting to defeat Yang Chen using an overwhelming tactic to make up for the emptiness in his heart.


    He even used the Black Dragon Holy Law at this moment.


    The eight Luo Yunhu clones summoned eight red light dragons that circled around Yang Chen, their fierce fangs ferocious, forming a biting posture!


    ¡°Yang Chen, I want to see how you can fight back now! I want to see what tricks you still have.¡± Luo Yunhu laughed loudly, as if he had already won the victory.


    At this time, Yang Chen was indeed defending in a hurry, forced to be drenched in sweat, but his eyes remained calm, saying: ¡°Luo Yunhu, your Eight Gates Profound Artifact is indeed mysterious, but if you think you can win just by relying on these, then you are really underestimating me.¡±


    ¡°Hahaha, ridiculous! Yang Chen, just use whatever methods you have!¡± Luo Yunhu¡¯s expression was ferocious.


    Without saying another word, Yang Chen flipped his hand, and a dense assortment of Spirit Talismans appeared, wrapping around him.


    ¡°Huh? What¡¯s this!¡± Everyone was shocked.


    Luo Yunhu was also taken aback.


    ¡°So many Spirit Talismans¡­ this!¡±


    ¡°Such a large number of Spirit Talismans, mostly of the mid-to-high rank. Buying this many Spirit Talismans costs a fortune. There must be at least a thousand of them. No one could afford to waste them like this. Did Yang Chen buy these in advance just to win this fight?¡±


    ¡°No, not that. If the talismans were bought, the writing on them wouldn¡¯t match the caster¡¯s True Qi so well. But look, so many talismans are spinning around Yang Chen, and their True Qi is full, showing that they match perfectly with Yang Chen¡¯s True Qi. This means that these talismans are all made by Yang Chen himself.¡±


    ¡°How is that possible? To make a thousand talismans, one has to be a master in talismans.¡±


    ¡°And the quality of these talismans is not the kind that you can find everywhere. Although they are not considered high-grade, their quality is still in the mid-to-high range.¡±


    ¡°What¡­ what would happen if all these talismans were detonated?¡±


    Everyone inhaled sharply, somewhat afraid to imagine.


    Over a thousand talismans, which others couldn¡¯t even think of playing with, were actually made by Yang Chen himself!These Spirit Talismans were indeed made by Yang Chen himself!


    On his way to the Black Dragon Sect, he had already prepared for this journey, and with the Blazing Fire Spirit Brush, his efficiency in making Spirit Talismans was much higher. Although he used a lot of materials along the way, he had gathered thousands of Spirit Talismans by the time the competition began.


    These thousands of Spirit Talismans were his trump card, as he has never spent so many at once.


    ¡°A thousand Spirit Talismans, I¡¯ll name this move ¡®Thousand Talisman Extinction¡¯!¡± Yang Chen casually named it, and in an instant, he gathered so many Spirit Talismans together.


    Seeing this, Luo Yunhu gulped down his saliva, completely frightened by the sheer number of Spirit Talismans Yang Chen had.


    ¡°Yang Chen, think carefully. If so many Spirit Talismans explode together, can you imagine the consequences? You may not be able to break through my Golden Light Protection, but the ring is so small that you¡¯ll definitely die in the explosion,¡± Luo Yunhu threatened.


    If it were outside, where the space was larger, Yang Chen wouldn¡¯t have to worry about the power of the exploding Spirit Talismans, but using such a massive explosion on this ring would be a self-destructive act.


    ¡°Hmph, Luo Yunhu, since I dared to use it, I never worried about myself!¡± As soon as Yang Chen¡¯s words fell, without saying anything more, he used all the thousands of Spirit Talismans.


    In an instant, the power broke through!


    ¡°Explode!¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re crazy, Yang Chen, you¡¯re crazy!¡± Luo Yunhu roared.


    He never anticipated that he would be driven into a state of panic by Yang Chen when he took out the Eight Gates Profound Artifact.


    Yang Chen wasn¡¯t crazy. As he said, since he had taken out the thousands of Spirit Talismans, he had been prepared. The moment he sacrificed the thousands of Spirit Talismans, Yang Chen suddenly summoned the Stone General Array Disk and hid under the protection of the four Stone Generals.


    It was precisely when he hid in the protection of the Stone Generals almost simultaneously that the thousands of Spirit Talismans exploded one after another, their power reaching the peak in an instant like a fuse.


    Boom boom boom¡­


    On the ring, wolf smoke covered everything, making it difficult to see the situation clearly.


    ¡°What¡­ what¡¯s the result?¡±


    Everyone was shocked by this battle.


    The only two words that could describe it were splendid.


    No one could have thought that when Luo Yunhu took out the Eight Gates Profound Artifact and everyone thought Yang Chen must lose, Yang Chen would take out thousands of Spirit Talismans and actually contend with the Eight Gates Profound Artifact.


    ¡°Thousands of Spirit Talismans, is Yang Chen still alive now?¡±


    ¡°Who knows¡­¡±


    Gradually, the wolf smoke dissipated, and everyone saw Yang Chen¡¯s appearance. At that moment, the Stone Generals around Yang Chen¡¯s body had already been retracted by him, and he was completely unharmed, staring intently at the front.


    Looking at the front of Yang Chen, the golden light dispersed, and five of Luo Yunhu¡¯s clones were blown up, their bodies charred black, some dead, some severely injured on the ground. Only three Luo Yunhu clones were left standing there, their broken golden light protecting their bodies, in utter disarray.


    But even so, this allowed Luo Yunhu to laugh greatly, his eyes filled with wild joy: ¡°Yang Chen, I won, I won! Your thousands of Spirit Talismans were indeed terrifying, but unfortunately, you only broke five of my Eight Gates Profound Artifact clones. The remaining me and these two clones are enough to deal with you.¡±


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 Chapter 624 - Chapter 624: Chapter 621: The Final Means!_1

    Chapter 624: Chapter 621: The Final Means!_1


    When the crowd saw that there were still three ¡®Luo Yunhu¡¯s left, they all sighed.


    ¡°It¡¯s really over now. Thousands of Spirit Talismans, and now Yang Chen has exhausted all his resources and reached the end of the road. Although there is a big difference between three Luo Yunhus and eight, it¡¯s already enough to defeat Yang Chen. As I predicted at the beginning, Yang Chen still lost.¡±


    ¡°Hehe, this old man is quite far-sighted.¡±


    ¡°It seems that the title of the number one genius in the Eastern Region of this generation has been settled.¡±


    The crowd was discussing, and Luo Yunhu was already boiling with excitement at this point, his eyes bloodshot as if there were threads of blood within them, staring straight at Yang Chen. He was exhilarated, as if he could already see himself as the number one genius of the Eastern Region in the future, how wonderful would that feel?


    Admired by tens of thousands, everyone would have to respect him.


    And now, all he needed to do was defeat this utterly weakened Yang Chen.


    No, kill him, crush him.


    However, it¡¯s a pity to kill such an opponent just like that.


    He licked his lips, recalling the scene where Yang Chen nearly defeated him initially, and his heart was filled with hatred and anger. He wanted to slowly wear down Yang Chen¡¯s will when he had the upper hand and then make Yang Chen desperate.


    Thinking of Yang Chen¡¯s desperate expression, Luo Yunhu became even more excited.


    You want to be high-profile?


    You dare to show your talent in front of the Black Dragon Sect?


    Luo Yunhu sneered sarcastically, ¡°Yang Chen, it¡¯s hard to believe, isn¡¯t it? This is the difference between you and me. In the end, you can¡¯t win against me. No matter how hard you try, it¡¯s still the same!¡±


    Yang Chen looked at Luo Yunhu calmly, his hands behind his back, the True Qi converging in his hands as he sized up Luo Yunhu at the moment.


    ¡°While hiding in the Stone General Array Disc, I almost felt the Stone General Array Disc being bombed open by the power of thousands of Spirit Talismans. Luo Yunhu really managed to withstand it!¡± Thought Yang Chen.


    He sighed slightly in his heart. He didn¡¯t expect that thousands of Spirit Talismans wouldn¡¯t completely crush Luo Yunhu, which was somewhat surprising to him. But thinking carefully, he soon let it go. That¡¯s right, the Eight Gates Profound Artifact had created seven clones plus Luo Yunhu himself, giving Luo Yunhu eight layers of Golden Light Protection.


    These eight layers of Golden Light Protection, with their strong defensive power, naturally needed no explanation.


    At this moment, looking at Luo Yunhu¡¯s complacency, Yang Chen smiled slightly, ¡°Luo Yunhu, are you really so confident that you can defeat me?¡±


    Seeing Yang Chen¡¯s calm face, the fire of Luo Yunhu¡¯s rage burned even more fiercely.


    What he hated the most was Yang Chen¡¯s confident look.


    This made him shout angrily, ¡°Yang Chen, you really don¡¯t shed tears until you see the coffin! Why are you so at ease? You have no other means now, just die obediently!¡±


    At this time, Luo Yunhu couldn¡¯t take it anymore.


    He wanted to crush Yang Chen, to crush everything on him.


    Yang Chen shook his head slightly, ¡°Luo Yunhu, how do you know that I have no other means?¡±


    As early as when he used thousands of Spirit Talismans and was in the Stone General Array Disc, Yang Chen had begun to gather the Five Thunder Righteous Method.


    Nowadays, the Five Thunder Righteous Method can completely be applied to the finish, solving Luo Yunhu.


    ¡°Five Thunder Righteous Method, fall!¡± Yang Chen shouted.


    ¡°Huh, not good? Luo Yunhu, be more careful!¡± As soon as the Five Thunder Righteous Method was summoned by Yang Chen, Fu Longyue suddenly sensed something wrong and reminded Luo Yunhu from the high platform by sound transmission.


    Luo Yunhu, being reminded by his Sect Leader, dared not to be careless and immediately activated the three-layer Golden Light Protection.


    As the three-layer Golden Light Protection was activated, Yang Chen¡¯s Five Thunder Righteous Method suddenly descended.


    This thunder technique, summoned by Yang Chen from the Sky Thunder Pool, was not born of pure Heavenly Thunder Origin!


    How could Golden Light Protection easily fend it off?


    Boom!


    The first layer of Thunder descended, shattering Luo Yunhu¡¯s first clone.


    ¡°What is this, thunder from the sky?!¡±


    ¡°Incredible, absolutely unbelievable! How did Yang Chen do it?!¡±


    As they discussed, the second Five Thunder Righteous Method fell again!


    Luo Yunhu¡¯s second clone vanished into smoke!


    At this moment, Luo Yunhu¡¯s expression changed drastically, suddenly feeling a wave of danger coming. Under his three-layer Golden Light protection, two of his clones were destroyed one after another. He couldn¡¯t calm down at this point.


    ¡°Yang Chen, you, what is this¡­¡± Luo Yunhu tried to speak, but suddenly, another layer of thunder fell.


    This was the third layer.


    Luo Yunhu pushed his Golden Light Protection to the limit, defending himself.


    This defense guarded Luo Yunhu firmly. What surprised Yang Chen was that this third layer of thunder failed to break Luo Yunhu¡¯s Golden Light Protection.


    ¡°Hmph, if the third layer doesn¡¯t work, then try the fourth!¡± Yang Chen shouted.


    The next moment, the Fourth Level suddenly fell.


    However, the Fourth Level still didn¡¯t manage to break Luo Yunhu¡¯s Golden Light Protection, after all, Luo Yunhu¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation was much stronger than the clones created by the Eight Gates Profound Artifact. Moreover, Luo Yunhu was already on guard now, making it difficult for Yang Chen¡¯s Five Thunder Righteous Method to break through thoroughly.


    But, when the Fifth Layer fell, everything ended.


    Boom.


    The fifth thunder suddenly fell.


    The next moment, Luo Yunhu screamed, and the Golden Light Protection was torn like a thin piece of paper. Immediately, Thunder and lightning struck Luo Yunhu, causing him to let out a loud cry and fly out.


    Yang Chen had no intention of showing mercy at the moment. As the fifth thunder struck Luo Yunhu, Yang Chen had every intention of taking his life while he was down. Furthermore, Luo Yunhu wanted his life, so there was no doubt he would cripple Luo Yunhu, even if he didn¡¯t kill him.


    ¡°Go!¡± Yang Chen waved his hand.


    Whoosh, the God Piercing Nail suddenly flew out, going straight for Luo Yunhu¡¯s arm.


    ¡°How dare you!¡± Fu Longyue couldn¡¯t sit still on the high platform. How could he not see Yang Chen¡¯s purpose? It was clear that Yang Chen was trying to cripple Luo Yunhu. This made him angry, and he shouted out.


    It had always been the people of the Black Dragon Sect crippling others, when had anyone ever dared to cripple their genius?


    However, Yang Chen dared.


    What Yang Chen was doing now was precisely that.


    Even though Fu Longyue had shouted, Yang Chen didn¡¯t show any signs of holding back. The God Piercing Nail flashed in an instant, directly severing Luo Yunhu¡¯s right arm. Accompanied by Luo Yunhu¡¯s painful cry, he looked at his severed arm, and his vision went black as he fainted.


    At this moment, the whole scene had fallen into silence as if one could even hear a needle drop.


    Yang Chen had cut off Luo Yunhu¡¯s arm.


    Now that Luo Yunhu had fainted, everyone couldn¡¯t help but admire Yang Chen a bit more. Yang Chen actually dared to cut off the arm of the Black Dragon Sect¡¯s genius, and this genius was their number one genius.


    How could Fu Longyue just sit by and watch?


    Sure enough, at this moment, Fu Longyue suddenly stood up and shouted from the high platform, ¡°Yang Chen, how dare you cripple the genius of my Black Dragon Sect!¡±

 Chapter 625 - Chapter 625: Chapter 622: Black Scorpion Envoy’s Explanation_1

    Chapter 625: Chapter 622: Black Scorpion Envoy¡¯s Explanation_1


    His words were filled with anger, but the message was clear.


    How could Yang Chen not understand Fu Longyue¡¯s meaning? So, only your Black Dragon Sect wanted to kill me and I¡¯m not allowed to fight back? Haha, what kind of logic is that! He, Yang Chen, doesn¡¯t buy into that!


    Of course, he also knew clearly that with his current strength, he couldn¡¯t confront the Black Dragon Sect head-on, nor could he disrespect Longyue. If he behaved respectfully, Fu Longyue would have no reason to deal with him. But if he showed a bad attitude, then Fu Longyue would be justified in teaching him a lesson.


    At that time, Beishan Main City wouldn¡¯t be able to intervene.


    So, Yang Chen bowed directly and said calmly, ¡°Senior Fu, in this ring competition, accidents can happen, which I believe you can understand. I didn¡¯t do it on purpose. As the Sect Leader of such a prestigious sect, you should understand the rules better than I do.¡±


    Fu Longyue, listening to these words, had veins throbbing on his forehead, wishing he could kill Yang Chen on the spot.


    But he didn¡¯t.


    He knew that if he did, it would inevitably incite the anger of other factions.


    If the Black Dragon Sect couldn¡¯t even accept such a loss, what¡¯s the point of hosting the banquet?


    But he truly couldn¡¯t accept the loss!


    It¡¯s just that while he couldn¡¯t accept it, Fu Longyue had no way to vent his anger.


    He never thought that his Black Dragon Sect¡¯s lifelong reputation would be tarnished by this young kid today.


    ¡°Fine, very good. Yang Chen, my friend, you¡¯re right, accidents can happen!¡± Fu Longyue sneered, not saying anything more.


    This made the Black Dragon Sect¡¯s other high-level members who had been tense breathe a sigh of relief.


    At the same time, Yang Chen¡¯s gaze fell on Lady Silver Bell, and he smiled amiably, ¡°Senior Silver Bell, can the result be announced now?¡±


    Although Silver Bell Madam was reluctant a thousand times over, the outcome was clear at this point, so she had nothing to say. She could only announce it resentfully and painfully, ¡°Yang Chen wins the martial arts competition and takes the first place in this tournament!¡±


    Although this martial arts competition seemed to be held impromptu and was not as formal as other faction events, the significance was extraordinary since everyone knew that the person who got the first place would earn the title of the Eastern Number One Genius!


    Yang Chen defeated Luo Yunhu and successfully obtained the title of Eastern Number One Genius!


    The people of Beishan Main City could hardly believe it.


    Especially Mo Wu, who had never even thought that far. He believed that Yang Chen could help them regain their prestige in Beishan Main City, but becoming the first place in two consecutive stages and second place in one stage was beyond his expectations.


    This ranking even overshadowed the Black Dragon Sect.


    Mo Wu didn¡¯t know whether to be happy or not.


    He was happy that Beishan Main City finally had something to be proud of, but unhappy because they had offended the Black Dragon Sect this time.


    Of course, he was not afraid of the Black Dragon Sect¡¯s revenge either. If something happened to Beishan Main City, everyone would think of the Black Dragon Sect first. The Black Dragon Sect wouldn¡¯t do something that would cause trouble for themselves. If they really targeted Beishan Main City, it would only show that they were being petty!


    However, Yang Chen was in trouble¡­


    After all, he had crippled Luo Yunhu¡¯s arm.


    While Mo Wu was lost in thought, Yang Chen stepped down from the stage.


    At this time, the geniuses of Beishan Main City were immersed in cheers, surrounding Yang Chen in excitement.


    ¡°Junior Brother Yang Chen, well done!¡±


    ¡°Junior Brother Yang Chen, you¡¯re absolutely outstanding.¡±


    In an instant, Yang Chen became the center of attention.


    Everyone knew that Yang Chen¡¯s name would become famous in the entire Thirty-six Eastern Counties that day, and everyone would know him.


    The new generation of the Eastern Number One Genius was born.


    At the same time, on the high platform, Fu Longyue, the Sect Leader of the Black Dragon Sect, was undoubtedly furious. Surely, Luo Yunhu was a genius they had invested countless resources and treasures to cultivate. So much so that he even used the Eight Gates Profound Artifact, which showed how much he valued this victory and Luo Yunhu.


    However, Luo Yunhu lost and was crippled.


    Such a result was not what he wanted to see.


    It was a humiliation, a slap in the face for their Black Dragon Sect.


    Gradually, Fu Longyue calmed down, and as he pondered, he felt that something was off.


    At this time, he looked around, his face somber and said, ¡°When Yang Chen challenged Xiao Wei, I thought it was because Xiao Wei provoked him and Yang Chen wanted to rise in rank, rather than Yang Chen deliberately targeting Xiao Wei. Since he has this means, he doesn¡¯t need to defeat Xiao Wei to advance. So, can anyone tell me why Yang Chen has such a hatred towards our Black Dragon Sect?¡±


    Indeed.


    At first, he didn¡¯t care, he merely thought Yang Chen was challenging Xiao Wei to rise in rank.


    The root cause of all their grievances with Yang Chen actually started with Xiao Wei. If it weren¡¯t for Yang Chen defeating Xiao Wei, Fu Longyue wouldn¡¯t have targeted Yang Chen. And Yang Chen wouldn¡¯t have held such a grudge against the Black Dragon Sect and, in the end, crippled Luo Yunhu!


    All conflicts originated from Xiao Wei!


    He couldn¡¯t understand why Yang Chen would challenge Xiao Wei, and the only explanation was that Yang Chen and Xiao Wei had a feud!


    So, Fu Longyue angrily asked at that moment, ¡°Who can tell me what grudge Yang Chen and Xiao Wei have that made Yang Chen go against our Black Dragon Sect despite knowing it would anger us?¡±


    The high-level members of the Black Dragon Sect fell silent at this moment, while the Black Scorpion Envoy trembled, filled with guilt.


    How could he not feel guilty?


    Others didn¡¯t know, but how could he not know the reason why Yang Chen harbored such hatred towards Xiao Wei? Because Xiao Wei was his disciple, and he, the Black Scorpion Envoy, almost killed Yang Chen back then!


    Fu Longyue was no fool; on the contrary, he was very shrewd. He was excellent at investigating the truth through clues.


    At this moment, Fu Longyue narrowed his eyes and looked coldly at the Black Scorpion Envoy, ¡°Black Scorpion Envoy, it seems you know something about this? Indeed, you¡¯ve been to Beishan County. Don¡¯t tell me that Yang Chen¡¯s resentment towards Xiao Wei and you is unrelated. Tell me the details!¡±


    Where did the Black Scorpion Envoy dare to conceal the truth? He hurriedly explained the enmity between himself and Yang Chen.


    He thought that since Yang Chen killed their Black Dragon Sect¡¯s genius, Yu Feilong, their Sect Leader shouldn¡¯t blame him.


    ¡°Sect Leader, every word I said is true. It¡¯s Yang Chen who killed Yu Feilong, so I wanted to kill him. The reason Yang Chen hates the Black Dragon Sect today has nothing to do with me.¡± The Black Scorpion Envoy, fearing punishment, pushed away all responsibilities.

 Chapter 626 - Chapter 626: Chapter 623: Yang Chen Must Be Slain!_1

    Chapter 626: Chapter 623: Yang Chen Must Be Slain!_1


    Fu Longyue laughed loudly, anger surging: ¡°Well, it has nothing to do with you. It turns out that everything is just about Yu Feilong, a mere pawn that my Black Dragon Sect can abandon at any time. Haha, my Black Dragon Sect has provoked such a genius, just because of one Yu Feilong!¡±


    ¡°Sect Leader, Yang Chen killed our sect¡¯s genius, so he is our enemy.¡± A high-level person nearby said.


    ¡°Bullshit, have you seen Yang Chen kill Yu Feilong with your own eyes? Black Scorpion Envoy, did you see it?¡± Fu Longyue didn¡¯t care about Yu Feilong¡¯s father but was furious like thunder.


    The Black Scorpion Envoy¡¯s heart skipped a beat, completely speechless, his voice trembling, ¡°Sect Leader, I¡­I didn¡¯t see it myself!¡±


    Fu Longyue grinned through gritted teeth: ¡°Good, hahaha, that¡¯s really good. You didn¡¯t even see it yourself, just because of someone else¡¯s instigation, you believed his words. To kill this Yang Chen? And now? You¡¯ve provoked a genius who, even if he can¡¯t become a genius of my Black Dragon Sect, at least wouldn¡¯t become an enemy of my Black Dragon Sect!¡±


    Fu Longyue was right.


    All of this was actually just because of the Black Scorpion Envoy.


    Yang Chen did kill Yu Feilong, but his actions were done seamlessly. The reason why the Black Scorpion Envoy wanted to kill Yang Chen at that time was not because of evidence, but because he didn¡¯t take Yang Chen seriously at all. Therefore, he thought that killing or not killing Yang Chen was the same, and so he tried to kill Yang Chen!¡±


    If the Black Scorpion Envoy hadn¡¯t tried to attack, Yang Chen wouldn¡¯t naturally hold a grudge against the Black Dragon Sect. He only wanted to deal with a greedy Yu Feilong!¡±


    But it was also because of the Black Scorpion Envoy¡¯s contempt that Yang Chen only began to resent him after almost being killed. However, at first, Yang Chen didn¡¯t resent the Black Dragon Sect, but only resented the Black Scorpion Envoy.


    The Black Scorpion Envoy never expected that at the time, he could have easily crushed an ant like Yang Chen to death, but now Yang Chen had become the cause of the Sect Leader¡¯s anger.


    ¡°Sect Leader, I¡­I!¡± The Black Scorpion Envoy stuttered, unable to speak smoothly.


    ¡°Enough, Black Scorpion. It was your momentary judgment that led to this loss for our Black Dragon Sect. From today on, you are no longer a messenger of the Black Dragon Sect. You can go and take your punishment.¡± Fu Longyue vented his anger, having no other place to release it, and focused it on the Black Scorpion Envoy.


    The Black Scorpion Envoy felt like crying in his heart. He wanted to speak and argue, but unfortunately, Fu Longyue¡¯s attitude was firm, and he didn¡¯t give him a chance to explain. This left the Black Scorpion Envoy with a bitter face and extreme regret in his heart.


    What did he do wrong at the time? He not only didn¡¯t kill the person in the end but also ended up with a bad reputation.


    If he had known this earlier, how could he have tried to kill Yang Chen? Why would he listen to Yuan San¡¯s orders?


    With this in mind, the Black Scorpion Envoy blamed Yuan San of Sun Star City.


    Big fish eat small fish, small fish eat shrimp.


    Currently, as the Black Scorpion Envoy was being punished by Fu Longyue, he naturally needed to find someone else to vent his anger. The Black Scorpion Envoy immediately pointed the finger at Yuan San of Sun Star City.


    Meanwhile, Fu Longyue coldly watched Yang Chen from below and ordered the other high-level members in a low voice: ¡°If possible, it would be best to quietly kill this Yang Chen.¡±


    ¡°Sect Leader, if we really do this¡­ even an idiot would know that our Black Dragon Sect did it, right? Will it cause any trouble?¡± The high-level person next to him was somewhat hesitant.


    Other forces weren¡¯t idiots either. Yang Chen was now making a name for himself in the Black Dragon Sect, even defeating Luo Yunhu and earning the title of Eastern Number One Genius. It would be strange if the Black Dragon Sect didn¡¯t consider Yang Chen a threat. If Yang Chen was to be killed before leaving Changning County, everyone wouldn¡¯t have a hard time guessing that the Black Dragon Sect did it.


    If this really happened, these forces might not be angry, but they would at least be somewhat resistant to the Black Dragon Sect.


    Since the Black Dragon Sect was hosting a banquet and holding various competitions, they couldn¡¯t let others win over them, right?


    Why host such a shitty banquet? They only allowed the Black Dragon Sect to win, and they were happy about it? But when someone else won, they had to kill them and silence them?


    What was the point of that?


    Indeed, that was what the Black Dragon Sect actually thought. They never expected to let others win. They only allowed themselves to win, gain authority among other sects, and consolidate their position in the Thirty-six Eastern Counties.


    But they also knew that Yang Chen couldn¡¯t be touched so easily. They could kill him, but they couldn¡¯t let others think it had anything to do with the Black Dragon Sect. However, if they were to act against Yang Chen now, as long as they weren¡¯t idiots, they would think it had something to do with the Black Dragon Sect. This was beyond a question of evidence!


    As long as Yang Chen died, everyone would know that the Black Dragon Sect did it.


    Fu Longyue¡¯s gloomy expression showed his determination: ¡°Of course, I know if we act against Yang Chen now, everyone will point fingers at our Black Dragon Sect. However, even so, we must kill. This Yang Chen really deserves the title of Eastern Number One Genius, and since that¡¯s the case, it¡¯s normal to pay a certain price to kill such a genius!¡±


    Hearing these words, many high-level members of the Black Dragon Sect looked at each other.


    No one dared to disobey Black Dragon Sect Leader Fu Longyue¡¯s words.


    Now that Fu Longyue¡¯s intention to kill Yang Chen was determined, they naturally had nothing to say!


    ¡°Sect Leader, we¡¯ll take care of this matter.¡± These high-level members of the Black Dragon Sect responded one after another.


    ¡­


    At the same time, when Yang Chen returned to Beishan Main City, not only were the young geniuses of Beishan Main City gathered around him, but also the high-level members of various forces who had come and rushed to Beishan Main City. Even though their intentions were not explicitly stated, their goals were already very clear.


    Even Mo Wu had a clear sense of self-awareness. Now that Beishan Main City had once again become a hot commodity, it was not because of Beishan Main City¡¯s charm or anything, but solely because of Yang Chen.


    Yang Chen had won first place in the Black Dragon Sect¡¯s martial competition. Who would dare not pay attention to Beishan Main City now?


    ¡°Mo Zhi Jiao, it¡¯s been a long time, haha.¡±


    ¡°Mo brother, do you still remember who I am?¡±


    ¡°Can I see my nephew Yang Chen? My granddaughter would like to see him too.¡±


    Seeing these forces coming around, Yang Chen didn¡¯t say a word, withdrew first, and asked Mo Wu to help delay them.


    Yang Chen returned to his residence in the Black Dragon Sect. Now that the three contests held by the Black Dragon Sect were over, he had already helped Beishan Main City and taken revenge for them. Naturally, it was time to leave.


    Just as he stepped into his room, Yang Chen¡¯s expression suddenly tightened, and he stared straight ahead because there was someone in his room!


    This woman had a slender figure, standing gracefully, with a dignified air and a fairy-like temperament that captivated one¡¯s heart.


    It was none other than the Sect Leader of the Blue Lotus Sect!

 Chapter 627 - Chapter 627: Chapter 624: External Incarnation_1

    Chapter 627: Chapter 624: External Incarnation_1


    When Yang Chen saw the Qinglian Sect Leader, he was suddenly surprised. It was not hard to see that the Qinglian Sect Leader had arrived here waiting for him after the martial arts competition. It had been quite a while, which puzzled Yang Chen, but he soon understood what had happened.


    Unexpected, yet reasonable.


    However, Yang Chen still asked: ¡°It seems that senior has been waiting here for junior for a long time.¡±


    ¡°Indeed, Yang Chen, you should be able to guess the reason for my visit.¡± The Qinglian Sect Leader¡¯s red lips parted slightly, her clear eyes unblinkingly staring at Yang Chen. They were eyes that seemed capable of stirring one¡¯s heartstrings.


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but feel amused when the Qinglian Sect Leader looked at him like this. He knew her purpose very well and slowly said, ¡°Senior wants me to remove the Master-Servant limitation, right?¡±


    ¡°Nowadays, the Black Dragon Sect¡¯s banquet has already ended, and most powers will leave in a few days. Naturally, we should remove the Master-Servant limitation as soon as possible. How would Young Master Yang Chen feel about that?¡± The Qinglian Sect Leader said as she looked at Yang Chen, not expecting him to show any signs of remorse.


    To know, if it were someone else, they would definitely take advantage of the situation and blackmail her. In short, the removal of the Master-Servant limitation would not be easy at all.


    But in fact, Yang Chen did not care about this Master-Servant limitation.


    Yang Chen preferred others to be loyal to him from their heart, rather than relying on external constraints, which would only make the relationship between people estranged.


    Thinking of this, without saying a second word, he took out the Gold and Silver Dragon Plate directly.


    Now, as Yang Chen was holding the Gold and Silver Dragon Plate, he slowly said, ¡°Junior has said that before leaving the Black Dragon Sect, I will dissolve the bond of the Gold and Silver Dragon Plate between Senior and me, or to be more accurate, between Miss Qingyin and me. I will not go back on my word.¡±


    ¡°Since that¡¯s the case, let me thank Young Master Yang Chen in advance. There is a misunderstanding between us, and after removing the Master-Servant limitation, as the Qinglian Sect Leader, I will be the first to thank Young Master Yang Chen,¡± the Qinglian Sect Leader said.


    Yang Chen saw that there was no malice in her eyes, and without further ado, he injected his True Qi into the Gold and Silver Dragon Plate, attempting to extract the Essence Blood he had merged into the gold pearl.


    Logically, to remove the Essence Blood, the simplest method would be to extract the Essence Blood.


    Because the limitation came from the Essence Blood, once the Essence Blood was removed, there would naturally be no other problems.


    However, when he tried, he found that something was wrong.


    Something was not right here, and something was not right there.


    What was going on?


    ¡°Can¡¯t be undone?¡± Yang Chen was dumbfounded.


    It was only now that he realized that he and the Qinglian Sect Leader seemed to have never considered the issue of undoing the Gold and Silver Dragon Plate limitation. However, the most troublesome part was to remove the Master-Servant contract restriction created by the Gold and Silver Dragon Plate. He simply could not extract the Essence Blood from it!


    ¡°Young Master Yang Chen, is there any problem?¡± the Qinglian Sect Leader asked.


    Yang Chen¡¯s smile was bitter.


    He didn¡¯t intend to make things difficult for the Qinglian Sect Leader, as there was no benefit to him in doing so. However, now when he looked at it, even if he didn¡¯t want to make things difficult, it was difficult.


    ¡°Senior, it seems that the junior cannot undo the Gold and Silver Dragon Plate¡¯s restriction,¡± Yang Chen said with his hands behind his back.


    ¡°What do you mean?¡± The Qinglian Sect Leader frowned.


    Yang Chen sighed gently, ¡°How much does Senior know about this Gold and Silver Dragon Plate? Have you ever heard of any way to undo it?¡±


    Hearing his question, the Qinglian Sect Leader¡¯s delicate body trembled slightly as she recalled that she had never heard of such a thing. After getting the Gold and Silver Dragon Plate, she had never used the Master-Servant connection before, and this was the first time. Whether or not there was a way to undo the Gold and Silver Dragon Plate, she didn¡¯t know.


    This caused the Qinglian Sect Leader to furrow her brow. Through her connection with Yang Chen, she could tell that Yang Chen was not lying.


    Yang Chen really couldn¡¯t remove the Gold and Silver Dragon Plate.


    ¡°Senior, the Junior has already tried his best. If Senior doesn¡¯t trust me, you can try it yourself.¡± Yang Chen handed the Gold and Silver Dragon Plate to the Qinglian Sect Leader.


    The Qinglian Sect Leader held the Gold and Silver Dragon Plate, carefully trying to infuse her True Qi into it just like Yang Chen. However, the result was still the same; the restriction of the Gold and Silver Dragon Plate was not lifted at all!


    This made the Qinglian Sect Leader¡¯s face change slightly.


    Can¡¯t it be undone?


    ¡°Senior, I have tried my best. As for this Master-Servant limit, I never intended to make things difficult for you in the first place, but I truly cannot remove it,¡± Yang Chen shrugged his shoulders.


    Now, the Qinglian Sect Leader felt both amused and annoyed.


    She, Li Ruoxiang, had her reputation for a lifetime, and now her fate was bound together with that of a young man!


    After pondering for a long time, her Liu Mei frowned, and her eyes stared straight at Yang Chen. If the Master-Servant limitation really could not be removed, and Yang Chen was allowed to keep the Gold and Silver Dragon Plate and leave, who knew what would happen?


    Li Ruoxiang stared straight at Yang Chen and slowly said, ¡°Young Master Yang Chen, have you ever thought about visiting the Qinglian Sect?¡±


    ¡°What does Senior mean? Please feel free to say it.¡± Yang Chen didn¡¯t think that Li Ruoxiang was just inviting him to visit the Qinglian Sect out of pure interest, so he asked directly. ¡°If Senior trusts me, keep the Gold and Silver Dragon Plate with you. From now on, I will not mention anything about Senior, you and Miss Qingyin of the Qinglian Sect. Besides, I do not want to know anything about your affairs.¡±


    Some things were better left unknown.


    Yang Chen¡¯s original plan was not to know about this matter and to remove the Gold and Silver Dragon Plate¡¯s bondage in the end, so as not to bring disaster upon himself. After all, he didn¡¯t think that a person of Qinglian Sect Leader¡¯s level could be bound by just a Gold and Silver Dragon Plate.


    Upon hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, Li Ruoxiang¡¯s mouth corners raised: ¡°Young Master Yang Chen doesn¡¯t want to know¡­ what if I insisted on telling you?¡±


    ¡°What do you mean?¡± Yang Chen was stunned.


    ¡°You must be very curious about the relationship between Qingyin and me, but you held back from asking. I¡¯ll tell you now. Qingyin and I are the same person. No, to be precise, Qingyin is my clone!¡± Li Ruoxiang explained casually.


    ¡°What, a clone?¡± Yang Chen was shocked.


    There were some powerful cultivation methods that could indeed create clones. However, those clones should be similar to Li Ruoxiang¡¯s martial arts cultivation level, not so far apart.


    Li Ruoxiang¡¯s expression gradually grew serious, and she slowly said, ¡°My clone is not a normal clone, but an external incarnation created by the cultivation method I practiced. Qingyin, whether in personality or other aspects, is one with me. However, she does not have my memory, but I have hers. When I do not control her, she is a unique individual. When I control her, she is my avatar!¡±


    ¡°Then what is the meaning of Miss Qingyin¡¯s existence?¡± Yang Chen¡¯s heart thumped, and it would be false to say that he wasn¡¯t shocked.

 Chapter 628 - Chapter 628: Chapter 625: My Name is Li Ruoxiang!_1

    Chapter 628: Chapter 625: My Name is Li Ruoxiang!_1


    Now even more curious, Yang Chen wondered how many years he had slept before being reborn in the Great Wilderness. He had never heard of such an amazing technique before, he hadn¡¯t expected that there would be such an extraordinary art in the world. One that could create an External Incarnation, which would still be an independent person even when not being controlled.


    ¡°When this technique is fully practiced, I will imbue all my Martial Arts Cultivation into her body, thus greatly increasing her strength. As for her purpose¡­ she is me, and I am her.¡± Li Ruoxiang¡¯s crystal-clear eyes stared at Yang Chen, the seriousness in them identical to that of Qingyin¡¯s.


    Feelings of shock surged in Yang Chen¡¯s heart, so that was the case.


    If it was true, then all the mysteries would be solved.


    No wonder Qingyin was so powerful, her strength so strong that even he didn¡¯t have the confidence to defeat her. The person herself was Li Ruoxiang, the Sect Leader of the Green Lotus Sect.


    No wonder he could sense that he could control Li Ruoxiang while controlling Qingyin. It turned out that Li Ruoxiang and Qingyin were the same person; Qingyin was nothing more than a separation from Li Ruoxiang¡¯s body.


    With her hands behind her back and her eyebrows raised, Li Ruoxiang said, ¡°I¡¯ve thought that my External Incarnation might encounter trouble and danger, but even if she dies, it will only cause me some backlash from the technique. It won¡¯t affect me at all. However, I never expected that while I wasn¡¯t controlling her, she would rely on her own character and share the Master-Servant Limitation with you, causing me, Li Ruoxiang, to be obedient to you now!¡±


    At the same time as Yang Chen became enlightened, his eyes never left Li Ruoxiang¡¯s.


    After a long while, he finally showed a wry smile.


    He had long suspected that the relationship between Li Ruoxiang and Qingyin was extraordinary, and there must be some shocking secret hidden within!


    It turned out that it was really the case.


    More importantly, it was Yang Chen who knew about it now.


    If he didn¡¯t know, this matter would certainly have nothing to do with him. But now, he was perfectly involved in this matter, and there was no escape.


    Thinking of this, Yang Chen took a deep breath: ¡°What does Senior Qingyin want to say¡­?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s very simple, to be precise, it¡¯s not Qingyin who has the Master-Servant bond with you, but me.¡± Li Ruoxiang¡¯s tone was tough: ¡°Young Master Yang Chen, I trust your character, but for the sake of caution, I still think it¡¯s better to invite you to our Green Lotus Sect.¡±


    She liked to keep unknown factors close to her and watch them carefully.


    Yang Chen was such an unknown factor in her eyes.


    Therefore, she must watch Yang Chen carefully and thoroughly!


    This made Yang Chen¡¯s nerves tense, and he subconsciously stepped back and stared at Li Ruoxiang: ¡°You¡­¡±


    Isn¡¯t this a joke?


    Are you really confident in my character? If you¡¯re so confident, why do you need to be cautious? Isn¡¯t this contradictory?


    ¡°You can call me Li Ruoxiang. I know everything about your memories with Qingyin, so if you treated Qingyin like that, why would you be more polite with me?¡± Li Ruoxiang¡¯s mouth twitched upwards and she looked at Yang Chen with an almost teasing smile.


    Indeed, her character was the same as Qingyin¡¯s.


    However, Qingyin¡¯s character was not mature, while hers was more mature.


    This difference made Qingyin less aggressive, while her aggressiveness was much stronger.


    Listening to Li Ruoxiang introducing herself, Yang Chen pondered for a moment before saying, ¡°Sect Leader Li, what if I refuse to go to the Green Lotus Sect?¡±


    ¡°Then you should consider that the Gold and Silver Dragon Plate¡¯s restriction on Qingyin might allow you to control her completely, but it won¡¯t be the same for me.¡± Li Ruoxiang¡¯s laughter was charming: ¡°I could kill you before you activate the Gold and Silver Dragon Plate, but of course the Master-Servant Limitation would backlash against me.¡±


    ¡°The Gold and Silver Dragon Plate¡¯s limitation is powerful; if you really want to take action, you can kill me, but you will also pay a heavy price!¡± Yang Chen warned.


    But Li Ruoxiang was not the kind of woman who could be easily frightened. She said coldly: ¡°Even so, I will still do it. For the people of the Green Lotus Sect, their reputation is more important than their lives. As the 42nd Sect Leader of the Green Lotus Sect, I will not allow even an iota of disgraceful news to leak out!¡±


    ¡°So you want to take me to the Green Lotus Sect?¡± Yang Chen asked.


    ¡°I like to keep unknown things right in front of me and watch them attentively and thoroughly.¡± Li Ruoxiang said slowly: ¡°Moreover, with you and me together, we can think of ways to unlock this Gold and Silver Dragon Plate. Once it¡¯s unlocked, I¡¯ll let you go anytime.¡±


    Yang Chen showed a bitter smile on his face: ¡°Then, you must promise that once the Gold and Silver Dragon Plate is unlocked, you¡¯ll let me go.¡±


    Li Ruoxiang nodded: ¡°No problem, once the Gold and Silver Dragon Plate is unlocked, I will naturally stop giving you trouble. Likewise, Young Master Yang Chen, you should be grateful to me as well, because going back to the Green Lotus Sect with me might not be entirely disadvantageous for you.¡±


    Yang Chen¡¯s mind raced, thinking about it. At first, he was very resistant, but then he thought more carefully and felt that following Li Ruoxiang to the Green Lotus Sect might not be an unacceptable thing.


    Now, the Black Dragon Sect must be resentful towards him and may do something unpredictable.


    If he chose to leave with Beishan Main City, he might encounter danger.


    If he didn¡¯t leave with them, there would still be trouble.


    But if he went with Li Ruoxiang, it would be different!


    Because Li Ruoxiang was the Sect Leader of the Green Lotus Sect who came with a group of masters from the sect, even if the Black Dragon Sect dared to openly attack them, they would definitely not dare to kill him under the protection of the Green Lotus Sect!


    Thinking about it this way, this matter turned out to be a blessing in disguise.


    ¡°I must thank Senior once more.¡± Yang Chen said with a wry smile.


    ¡°You don¡¯t have to call me senior in private, I really don¡¯t like it when people call me that. I¡¯ve only been cultivating for more than a hundred years!¡± Li Ruoxiang¡¯s tone was cold, her eyebrows furrowed, and she was very serious.


    ¡°Uh¡­¡±


    Yang Chen was shocked inside.


    It turned out that Li Ruoxiang had only cultivated for just over a hundred years.


    This woman had become the Sect Leader of the Green Lotus Sect in just over a hundred years; such an extraordinary achievement was truly unimaginable.


    It seemed that Li Ruoxiang was undoubtedly a peerless genius.


    With that in mind, Yang Chen hesitated for a moment, ¡°Then¡­ Sect Leader Li?¡±


    ¡°You seem very afraid of me? You were not so cautious with my Avatar Qingyin.¡± Li Ruoxiang¡¯s mouth curled up.


    ¡°Cough¡­ Sect Leader Li is extremely powerful, it¡¯s always right to be cautious,¡± Yang Chen said without thinking.


    He¡¯s not joking, he¡¯s not stupid.


    Playing with Qingyin was because her Martial Arts Cultivation was right there, but how about Li Ruoxiang? She was a ticking time bomb; if he accidentally angered her, what would he do? This woman didn¡¯t seem like the type to have a good temper!


    Hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, Li Ruoxiang¡¯s smile grew even brighter: ¡°You really are timid. Well, that¡¯s the end of the matter. The people from Beishan Main City are back, so I¡¯ll send someone to pick you up after you say your goodbyes.¡±


    ¡°No problem,¡± Yang Chen sensed that the people from Beishan Main City had returned.


    Li Ruoxiang gave Yang Chen a deep look.


    Taking Yang Chen with her might help them deal with some of the Green Lotus Sect¡¯s troubles. So it might not be a bad thing after all.

 Chapter 629 - Chapter 629: Chapter 626: Leaving the Black Dragon Sect_1

    Chapter 629: Chapter 626: Leaving the Black Dragon Sect_1


    In an instant, Li Ruoxiang waved her hand lightly, and in the blink of an eye, the lotus blossomed and disappeared, along with Li Ruoxiang¡¯s figure, leaving no trace.


    Seeing this scene, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but sigh.


    He never expected that Qingyin, a living person, would turn out to be Li Ruoxiang¡¯s External Incarnation, and that this secret had hidden even from Yang Chen himself. It was simply an incredible creation.


    At this moment of thought, there was a shout outside the door.


    ¡°Junior Apprentice Yang Chen!¡±


    Yang Chen knew it was the people from Beishan Main City who had returned, and hurriedly went out to greet them.


    As he came out, Yang Chen saw the delighted Mo Wu with a big smile on his face. He slightly bowed: ¡°Elder Mo!¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen, we are all old acquaintances now, there¡¯s no need to be so polite. Haha, do you know how much respect I¡¯m getting from the high-level forces of other counties now? Oh right, you¡¯re now the popular person in their eyes. Are you sure you don¡¯t want to make friends with one or two of them? This will be very beneficial to you in the future!¡± Mo Wu reminded.


    Yang Chen knew Mo Wu¡¯s good intentions and cupped his hands: ¡°There¡¯s no need for that!¡±


    ¡°I knew you wouldn¡¯t be interested, so I helped you delay it. Speaking of which, I still owe you a favor. Yang Chen, now that you¡¯re helping our Beishan Main City hold our heads high, as long as you speak, we¡¯ll give you anything!¡± Mo Wu¡¯s words were bright now, not stingy at all.


    His gratitude to Yang Chen was not just about repaying him, but building a good relationship with Yang Chen.


    Mo Wu was well aware of Yang Chen¡¯s current status and value, and he believed that if Yang Chen were to join any main city forces now, they would treat him as a potential future leader. After all, how old was Yang Chen now and how far he had come in his Martial Arts Cultivation? How could his future achievements be measured?


    The key was that Yang Chen was the Eastern Number One Genius.


    What did it mean to be the Eastern Number One Genius?


    In the past, every Number One Genius in the East was monopolized by the Black Dragon Sect.


    This also made the Black Dragon Sect the ruler of the Thirty-six Eastern Counties in every generation, always surpassing all others!


    Who wouldn¡¯t want to get close to Yang Chen?


    Not to mention that Yang Chen¡¯s future achievements might not be as high as Fu Longyue¡¯s, but being close enough would be enough to make people pay a high price to win him over.


    Listening to Mo Wu talk about these things, Yang Chen thought for a while and finally said gently: ¡°Elder Mo, let¡¯s not talk about this favor for now, let¡¯s talk about it when we get back to North Mountain County!¡±


    He couldn¡¯t return to North Mountain County for the time being, as he had to wander outside. Even though he was determined to go to the Green Lotus Sect, it was still leaving his hometown. What was the point of proposing these conditions?


    ¡°Yes, our Beishan Main City can only stay here for at most five days. It¡¯s time to leave. Have you prepared everything?¡± Mo Wu said slowly.


    Hearing this, Yang Chen smiled bitterly: ¡°Elder Mo, I didn¡¯t plan to return to North Mountain County so soon.¡±


    ¡°What? Not going back to North Mountain County? Then what are you doing?¡± Mo Wu asked, his face full of confusion.


    ¡°Young Master Yang Chen is going to visit our Green Lotus Sect.¡±


    At this moment, two women in purple and green long skirts appeared, with different ages but all with some beautiful looks. As they appeared, they laughed softly, and the aura of Martial Arts Cultivation emanating from them was so surprising that Mo Wu¡¯s heart was shocked, and he couldn¡¯t muster any anger.


    Their Martial Arts Cultivation had reached the Earth Martial Realm, just the same as the Black Scorpion Envoy!


    It was apparent that both of them were elders of the Green Lotus Sect.


    Yang Chen also saw the strength of the Green Lotus Sect. Although it was somewhat inferior to the Black Dragon Sect, the elders all had the strengths of the Earth Martial Realm, so it wouldn¡¯t be underwhelming.


    At this time, Mo Wu was puzzled: ¡°Two elders of the Qinglian Sect¡­ what do you mean by saying that Yang Chen, my friend, is going to visit your Green Lotus Sect?¡±¡±It¡¯s simple. Young Master Yang Chen has already agreed to visit our Green Lotus Sect.¡± The two Green Lotus Sect elders said one after another. Although they didn¡¯t know when Yang Chen had agreed, their sect leader had indeed said so.


    Yang Chen knew that this arrangement was made by Li Ruoxiang.


    Mo Wu was caught between laughter and tears, for he couldn¡¯t have thought of this situation. However, since the people of Green Lotus Sect had said so, he looked at Yang Chen and had to ask, ¡°Young friend Yang Chen, are you sure you want to visit Green Lotus Sect as a guest?¡±


    ¡°Well, I¡¯ll go for a visit,¡± Yang Chen said.


    ¡°In that case, take care, young friend Yang Chen!¡± Mo Wu cupped his hands in farewell.


    Although he felt a bit disappointed that he couldn¡¯t travel with Yang Chen to strengthen their relationship, what else could he do at the moment?


    Yang Chen also cupped his hands in return and then left with the two elders of the Green Lotus Sect.


    ¡­


    In this way, Yang Chen and the two Green Lotus Sect elders returned to the team that was about to leave for the sect. As soon as Yang Chen was brought over, he immediately attracted many people¡¯s attention. For a time, the female disciples chattered with excitement, staring at Yang Chen with wide eyes, curious to know what was happening.


    ¡°Why is Yang Chen coming to our Green Lotus Sect?¡±


    ¡°The Eastern Number One Genius!¡±


    ¡°I can¡¯t believe I¡¯m getting to meet Yang Chen up close.¡±


    ¡°Elder Qing, Elder Xia, what¡¯s going on here?¡±


    Elder Qing and Elder Xia waved their hands, signaling for quiet, before saying, ¡°Young Master Yang Chen will travel with our Green Lotus Sect and visit our sect as a guest.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m Yang Chen, and this is our first meeting. If I offended anyone, please forgive me. I don¡¯t know how long or short my stay at Green Lotus Sect will be, so I hope my senior brothers and sisters won¡¯t mind.¡± Yang Chen stepped forward and said politely.


    Upon hearing Yang Chen¡¯s gracious tone, the girls of the Green Lotus Sect blossomed with joy.


    ¡°Junior brother Yang Chen, you¡¯re being too polite.¡±


    ¡°Junior brother, when you come to our Green Lotus Sect, your senior sister will take care of you!¡±


    ¡°Junior brother, just feel free to visit us. Your senior sister will guide you around the Green Lotus Sect!¡±


    Many disciples who already had a good impression of Yang Chen promptly greeted him with a smile. Of course, there were also some who didn¡¯t like Yang Chen and showed unhappy expressions when they found out that he was going to visit the Green Lotus Sect.


    ¡°Sect Leader, we¡¯ve brought Yang Chen. What¡¯s next?¡± Elder Qing and Elder Xia asked Li Ruoxiang.


    Li Ruoxiang glanced at Yang Chen, yawned, and then spoke calmly, ¡°The Black Dragon Sect is not a good place. Why bother staying? Let¡¯s set out. Oh, and have Yang Chen sit in the big carriage with Qingyin.¡±


    ¡°With the Saintess?¡± Both elders were puzzled by Li Ruoxiang¡¯s intentions, but they still arranged for Yang Chen to be in the same carriage as Qingyin when they left.


    Now that Yang Chen had been placed in the carriage with Qingyin, they faced each other, and their behavior was not as unrestrained as before.


    He was joking. Qingyin was Li Ruoxiang, and Li Ruoxiang was Qingyin¡­


    With his current cultivation level, he dared not provoke Li Ruoxiang for no reason.


    Most importantly, at such close proximity, Qingyin was definitely under Li Ruoxiang¡¯s control.


    ¡­


    There are still four chapters left, which will be updated in the afternoon or evening. Everyone, please cast your recommendation votes for me~

 Chapter 630 - Chapter 630: Chapter 627: You’re Actually Interested in a Nun?_1

    Chapter 630: Chapter 627: You¡¯re Actually Interested in a Nun?_1


    How should I put it?


    An External Incarnation, though different from a Clone, actually serves the same purpose. When Yang Chen first encountered Qingyin, they were in the Iron Hawk Secret Realm. Since Li Ruoxiang was too far away from her true body, she couldn¡¯t control Qingyin.


    But now, things are different. The present distance between Qingyin and Li Ruoxiang signifies that Qingyin is Li Ruoxiang and Li Ruoxiang is Qingyin.


    The result is the same; Qingyin is an Avatar that Li Ruoxiang has created and will eventually merge with her in the end.


    Of course, even though he knew that, Yang Chen still wanted to confirm it. He coughed awkwardly a couple of times, and then asked: ¡°Should I call you Miss Qingyin or¡­ Sect Leader Li?¡±


    ¡°What do you think?¡± Qingyin turned her head and looked at Yang Chen.


    ¡°¡­¡±


    Hearing her response, Yang Chen knew that the person in front of him was Li Ruoxiang.


    This left Yang Chen somewhat amused. Li Ruoxiang arranged for him to be alone with Qingyin because she didn¡¯t want to be seen getting too close to him in public. After all, she was the Sect Leader of the Green Lotus Sect, and her status was different from others. If he had any doubts, he could directly ask her Avatar, Qingyin.


    Yang Chen asked, ¡°Sect Leader Li, are we heading straight back to the Green Lotus Sect?¡±


    Qingyin, or more accurately, Li Ruoxiang, removed her veil, revealing her elegant and ethereal face. She looked at Yang Chen casually, her posture and demeanor exactly like Li Ruoxiang, and said seriously, ¡°No, we are going to participate in the Auction at Huangsha County first!¡±


    ¡°An Auction at Huangsha County?¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but wonder.


    Thinking about Huangsha County, he remembered Huangsha City, a place where he had some collisions.


    ¡°Huangsha County is the most business-savvy of the Thirty-six Eastern Counties. Their business spreads throughout the Thirty-six Eastern Counties, and you don¡¯t know that?¡± Li Ruoxiang said calmly.


    ¡°¡­¡±


    Yang Chen said awkwardly, ¡°I really didn¡¯t know that.¡±


    Li Ruoxiang slowly explained, ¡°Every time the Black Dragon Sect¡¯s banquet ends, Huangsha County immediately holds a large-scale auction, simply because the Black Dragon Sect has gathered the high-level Main City Forces. They start their auction right after the banquet, and it is always at the most opportune time when the powers of various sects and the Counties will be present.¡±


    ¡°So that¡¯s the case¡­¡± Yang Chen secretly nodded. ¡°If it is indeed so, the scale of this auction is far beyond that of ordinary auction events.¡±


    ¡°Of course, otherwise, I wouldn¡¯t care about it. The scale of this auction is not small, so the Treasures won¡¯t be scarce. Even if we don¡¯t buy anything, there is no harm in going there to see what¡¯s available,¡± Li Ruoxiang said unhurriedly.


    Yan Chen now understood and became curious about the event.


    Not because of anything else, but because of the great scale of the auction that piqued Li Ruoxiang¡¯s interest. He couldn¡¯t help but wonder what treasures might be available. Even if he didn¡¯t buy anything, just looking would be harmless.


    ¡°If you are also interested in the auction, you can participate by yourself,¡± Li Ruoxiang said calmly.


    ¡°I understand!¡± Yang Chen hurriedly replied.


    Li Ruoxiang didn¡¯t answer, just looked deep into Yang Chen¡¯s eyes.


    This made Yang Chen feel somewhat uncomfortable and asked, ¡°Sect Leader Li, what is it that you¡­¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen, after we go to the Green Lotus Sect, there might be some things that will require your help,¡± Li Ruoxiang said.


    ¡°What kind of help?¡± Yang Chen asked.


    Li Ruoxiang showed no signs of explaining, ¡°When the time comes, you will know. Now is not the time to question it. However, you only need to know that I won¡¯t harm you. It¡¯s not beneficial for me, and besides, after you help me, I will provide enough compensation in return for your favor.¡±


    Yang Chen was really curious about what kind of help Li Ruoxiang would require from him.


    After thinking for a while without figuring it out, Yang Chen suddenly grinned, ¡°Sect Leader Li, if you want my help, that¡¯s fine. I don¡¯t need the reward, I just want to ask you one question. You can¡¯t get mad, just treat it as an after-the-fact payback.¡±


    ¡°Are you sure? Just asking me one question? Since I¡¯ve asked you for help, the favor won¡¯t be small. You may get rewards and gains beyond your imagination,¡± Li Ruoxiang asked curiously when she heard Yang Chen giving up a large reward for a small gain.


    Yang Chen shook his head lightly, ¡°Sect Leader Li, no matter how generous the rewards are after the fact, they are still unknown. I would prefer to get what I want now. Besides, even the most generous things are illusive. Only what can be gripped in the hand is real. Asking a question may seem worthless, but at least I know the answer and remember it in my mind. It will be useful eventually!¡±


    ¡°Alright then, go ahead and ask,¡± Li Ruoxiang¡¯s red lips opened slightly. She was really curious to know what question Yang Chen wanted to ask.


    After all, she didn¡¯t think Yang Chen was a foolish person. How valuable could this question be that made him so curious? She believes that Yang Chen has at least the most basic understanding of the value of this question.


    She looked at Yang Chen.


    Yang Chen also looked at her.


    At this moment, Yang Chen finally asked, ¡°Well, Sect Leader Li, for Qingyin, you arranged her identity to be a nun, right?¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s correct,¡± Li Ruoxiang said.


    ¡°And you? You aren¡¯t a monk or nun, are you?¡± Yang Chen asked.


    ¡°Is this what you want to ask?¡± Li Ruoxiang¡¯s serious face suddenly revealed a hint of a smile. No one knew what this smile meant.


    Yang Chen nodded, ¡°Yes, that¡¯s what I want to ask!¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m also a Monk or Nun!¡± Li Ruoxiang said.


    Yang Chen¡¯s eyes widened in disbelief, ¡°You¡¯re a nun too?¡±


    ¡°Why, are you even interested in nuns?¡± Li Xuetong stared at Yang Chen unblinkingly.


    ¡°No, not really,¡± Yang Chen shook his head.


    As the saying goes, curiosity killed the cat, and he felt he already knew the answer. However, he still had to ask because this allowed him to learn more about Li Ruoxiang. After all, knowing one¡¯s friends and enemies would help avoid any losses in the future.


    Li Ruoxiang snorted coldly, ¡°You never can tell with men.¡±


    Seeing Li Ruoxiang¡¯s rapidly changing expression and seemingly getting angry, Yang Chen quickly said, ¡°Sect Leader Li, I exchanged my help for this question, so you need to calm down. Getting angry would be unwise.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, do I look like such a petty person?¡± Li Ruoxiang retorted.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t say it out loud, but deep down he thought so.


    At this moment, Li Ruoxiang rubbed her eyebrows, ¡°By the way, I wanted to tell you that I noticed people from the Black Dragon Sect nearby just now. They really won¡¯t give up on you so easily!¡±


    ¡°What, people from the Black Dragon Sect? Are you sure?¡± Yang Chen asked urgently.


    ¡°Although they were hiding very well, they couldn¡¯t evade my Divine Soul Power. Of course, you can rest assured that with my level of skill, it¡¯s easy to deal with these useless people,¡± Li Ruoxiang stretched lazily, showing off her exquisite curves, ¡°Also, you don¡¯t need to worry, they won¡¯t dare to attack.¡±

 Chapter 631 - Chapter 631: Chapter 628: Without the Spirit Talisman, You’re Nothing_1

    Chapter 631: Chapter 628: Without the Spirit Talisman, You¡¯re Nothing_1


    Li Ruoxiang¡¯s words were filled with strong confidence in herself: ¡°Although our Green Lotus Sect cannot fight against the Black Dragon Sect, the Black Dragon Sect still dare not mess around with our Green Lotus Sect. Under my command, they won¡¯t dare to do anything to you. In fact, you should thank me.¡±


    ¡°Sect Leader Li, thank you.¡± Yang Chen expressed his heartfelt gratitude.


    At first, he didn¡¯t know whether the Black Dragon Sect would take action against him or not, so he had no concrete concept of these matters. But now that the Black Dragon Sect had indeed made a move, it was no surprise that their target was him. After all, he didn¡¯t think that the Black Dragon Sect had any motive to attack the Green Lotus Sect.


    This meant that he was fortunate to be under the protection of the Green Lotus Sect, but if he had left with the group from Beishan Main City, he might have already lost his life.


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but sigh at this.


    ¡°I¡¯ll accept your thanks, and one day I¡¯ll let you repay me properly.¡± Li Ruoxiang said very seriously.


    Upon hearing this, Yang Chen had a bad feeling, but he didn¡¯t say much and planned to get out of the carriage and take a look outside.


    ¡°What are you going to do?¡± Li Ruoxiang asked.


    ¡°The people of the Black Dragon Sect are nearby. Although I¡¯m under the protection of the Green Lotus Sect, I¡¯m still involved in all of this; I can¡¯t just sit around doing nothing.¡± Yang Chen said, and then left the carriage.


    Subsequently, he arrived at the large traveling convoy of the Green Lotus Sect, and within the convoy, he had Yun Lu use her soul to observe the surroundings!


    Although Yun Lu¡¯s martial arts cultivation was high, the masters of the Black Dragon Sect that appeared were mostly Earth Martial Realm experts, which Yun Lu could not handle completely.


    After scanning for a long time, Yun Lu finally said: ¡°Young Master, I indeed sensed a few Earth Martial Realm powerhouses hiding in the dark. It seems that Li Ruoxiang was not lying to you, and the Black Dragon Sect is actually so shameless as to target you just because you overshadowed them.¡±


    ¡°Yeah, I really have to thank Li Ruoxiang.¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but laugh.


    Li Ruoxiang was a very strange woman.


    He had interacted with both Qingyin and Li Ruoxiang, and it seemed like he had met two Li Ruoxiangs from different eras.


    Qingyin and Li Ruoxiang¡¯s personalities were not much different, both being meticulous, serious, and seemingly not good at joking. However, Qingyin was Li Ruoxiang after thirty years of cultivation, while the current Green Lotus Sect Leader had cultivated for a hundred years. The former was more naive, while the latter¡­


    How to describe it? It seemed that her aggressiveness was stronger.


    Yang Chen felt bitter, not knowing how to face her when two fair-skinned and handsome male disciples of the Green Lotus Sect stepped forward.


    These two middle-aged male disciples should be around fifty years old and their martial arts cultivation had reached the Elementary Martial Realm Peak, displaying the standard befitting talented disciples of Green Lotus Sect.


    ¡°Junior Brother Yang Chen!¡±


    ¡°Junior Brother Yang Chen!¡±


    Both of them appeared amiable and sincere upon greeting Yang Chen.


    Yang Chen, puzzled by their approach, began to speculate.


    There were many female disciples in the Green Lotus Sect, but there were also male disciples. However, their number was relatively small.


    As such, male disciples in the Green Lotus Sect were always in high demand.


    But this had nothing to do with him as Yang Chen asked, ¡°What brings you two senior brothers here?¡±


    ¡°As senior brothers, we naturally have to greet Junior Brother Yang Chen who is an honored guest of our Green Lotus Sect. We are senior brothers of a higher rank than Saintess Qingyin, responsible for leading the group this time to prevent our junior sisters and brothers from being disobedient.¡± The two disciples said.


    Yang Chen suddenly understood, but he still didn¡¯t know the purpose of their visit. On the contrary, seeing their false smiles, he grew more guarded, feeling that they did not harbor any good intentions towards him.


    ¡°Oh, I forgot to introduce myself. My name is Hu Yiming!¡±


    ¡°And I¡¯m Wei Gang!¡±


    ¡°So you two are Brother Hu and Brother Wei!¡± Yang Chen quickly bowed his hands as a gesture of courtesy.


    After introducing himself, Hu Yiming coughed twice and then asked seriously, ¡°Junior Brother Yang Chen, what do you think of the atmosphere in our Green Lotus Sect? Are you getting used to it here?¡±


    Upon hearing these words, Yang Chen squinted, ¡°Elder brothers, you must be joking. I¡¯ve only been with the Green Lotus Sect¡¯s convoy for less than a day and you¡¯re asking me how the atmosphere is and whether I¡¯m getting used to it or not. Isn¡¯t that making things difficult for me?¡±


    He finally confirmed that these two were up to no good.


    Are they joking? Asking him if he¡¯s getting used to it here when he¡¯s only been here for such a short time?


    Wei Gang, seeing Yang Chen¡¯s reaction, said, ¡°To be honest, Junior Brother Yang Chen, our Green Lotus Sect has never been very welcoming to outsiders. Although we don¡¯t know why you came to our Green Lotus Sect as a guest, I think it would be better for you to leave as soon as possible.¡±


    Obviously, they didn¡¯t know that Li Ruoxiang had invited Yang Chen herself and only thought that Yang Chen took advantage of his first place in the Black Dragon Sect¡¯s martial battle to visit the Green Lotus Sect.


    They believed that their Sect Leader, out of temptation for Yang Chen¡¯s talent, tried to win him over and let him be a guest.


    As soon as he arrived, Yang Chen immediately attracted the screams and worship of many female disciples, which instantly made them feel a sense of crisis.


    As rare male disciples of the Green Lotus Sect, they felt that all the female disciples would eventually be theirs and that they could eat them slowly, one by one.


    But now, an unknown person suddenly appeared, trying to snatch their food?


    How could that be possible!


    They had to let Yang Chen know right away that he had no right to do so in their territory, and that the Green Lotus Sect belonged to them, not to him.


    At this moment, Yang Chen didn¡¯t expect Hu Yiming and Wei Gang to be so straightforward, but soon he laughed and said loudly, ¡°With those words, can the two of you represent the entire Green Lotus Sect?¡±


    ¡°Of course, we are the elder brothers of the older generation and naturally can represent the Green Lotus Sect. So, Junior Brother Yang Chen, please heed our advice and return to where you came from as soon as possible. We understand your intentions, but it won¡¯t work in the Green Lotus Sect!¡± Wei Gang shouted.


    In response, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but smile: ¡°What if I insist on staying?¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen, getting first place at the Black Dragon Sect¡¯s banquet seems to have made you arrogant and full of yourself. It seems that you don¡¯t take us older disciples seriously at all.¡± Hu Yiming scoffed.


    Wei Gang also disdainfully said, ¡°Yang Chen, the only reason you could beat Luo Yunhu in the end was relying on Spirit Talismans. You bought so many talismans, thinking they would save you once. Do you really think they will save you again? To be honest, we don¡¯t really care about you. Once your talismans are gone, you¡¯re just nothing!¡±

 Chapter 632 - Chapter 632: Chapter 629: Yang Chen, You’re Not Welcome in the Green Lotus Sect!_1

    Chapter 632: Chapter 629: Yang Chen, You¡¯re Not Welcome in the Green Lotus Sect!_1


    At this moment, Hu Yiming had his arms crossed over his chest. ¡°Yang Chen, a wise man submits to circumstances. I hope you can understand the situation. I¡¯ll give you one more chance, and another opportunity to leave. Cherish this opportunity, because we, will only give you one chance, there will be no third chance.¡±


    Yang Chen seemed to have no anger; he was amused by their words.


    Without his spirit talisman, was he really useless?


    It was Yang Chen¡¯s first time hearing such a statement.


    First of all, even without his spirit talisman, he was sure he could deal with Wei Gang and Hu Yiming. Besides, he was a spirit talisman maker. No spirit talisman? Nonsense. If there was one thing he had in abundance, it was spirit talismans.


    Yang Chen said indifferently: ¡°I appreciate the opportunity you gave me, but since I¡¯m here, I¡¯m not planning on leaving so soon.¡±


    He came to the Green Lotus Sect because Li Ruoxiang invited him. He was too lazy to explain anything to these two.


    Now that he had just arrived at the Green Lotus Sect, it was not suitable for him to get into conflicts with others, lest he ruin Li Ruoxiang¡¯s reputation. Ignoring the two men, he turned and left.


    Seeing Yang Chen leave, Hu Yiming and Wei Gang¡¯s faces darkened, and their expressions were filled with anger.


    ¡°Hmph, ungrateful!¡± Wei Gang gritted his teeth.


    ¡°No matter, there are many ways to make him realize how foolish it is to defy us.¡± Hu Yiming said coldly.


    Wei Gang couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Brother Hu, this kid may be a guest, but he was personally invited by the Sect Leader, so his status is still very important. If we really fight him, even if we can make him realize there are always people beyond him, we will definitely be punished by the Sect Leader.¡±


    ¡°Haha, Brother Wei, who told you that we must personally deal with him to make him eat dirt? There are many ways to make him regret and despair.¡± Hu Yiming sneered.


    ¡°Oh? Brother Hu, tell us your plans!¡± Wei Gang said.


    Hu Yiming grinned and snapped his fingers: ¡°Call over Junior Sister Huang Yun and Junior Sister Cai Tong.¡±


    Wei Gang didn¡¯t know what Hu Yiming was planning, but he quickly called over Huang Yun and Cai Tong, the two female disciples.


    Huang Yun and Cai Tong were both pretty women. However, due to their lack of talent, they were not well-regarded within the sect and belonged to the third-rate disciples. Seeing Hu Yiming and Wei Gang calling them, they quickly ran over, staring straight at the two, wondering what they were up to.


    Wei Gang said, ¡°Brother Hu, you don¡¯t need to be mysterious anymore.¡±


    Hu Yiming grinned, ¡°Of course. Cai Tong, Huang Yun, I called you two over to ask for your help in some matters. If you do well, there will be benefits for you.¡±


    ¡°Brother Hu, just tell us what you need help with. As your junior sisters, we will surely help you.¡± Huang Yun and Cai Tong smiled charmingly.


    These two were well-regarded within the sect, and they were hoping the two would help them rise in status. Where else would they provoke them? They would naturally serve them well.


    Hu Yiming quickly arranged the tasks for the two women, explaining everything clearly. Huang Yun and Cai Tong were wide-eyed at his instructions.


    ¡°So, it turns out that Yang Chen has offended both Brother Hu Yiming and Brother Wei Gang. Hmmph, I have disliked Yang Chen for a long time; he dares to offend you two.¡± The woman called Huang Yun spoke viciously.


    Saying that she disliked Yang Chen was more like admitting that she knew she couldn¡¯t aspire to be with Yang Chen.


    Now that Yang Chen had defeated Luo Yunhu, he had become the Eastern Number One Genius. How could he be interested in them?


    Since they knew they couldn¡¯t get close to Yang Chen, they might as well try to ruin him!


    Although Cai Tong¡¯s thoughts were somewhat different from those of Huang Yun¡¯s, they were quite similar. In Cai Tong¡¯s heart, Yang Chen was not a disciple of the Green Lotus Sect, and he would leave sooner or later. As for who would be more helpful to her, it must be Wei Gang and Hu Yiming, so she naturally chose to help the latter two.


    Seeing the two women agreeing readily, Hu Yiming clapped his hands: ¡°You two junior sisters have made a very wise choice. Yang Chen is arrogant, ignoring everyone around him. Hmmph, he must be utterly ruined!¡±


    ¡°Indeed, utterly ruined. Brother Hu, your plan is amazing. If this is done, heh heh, who will be able to protect Yang Chen? Even if he was personally invited by the Sect Leader, he will not side with Yang Chen by then.¡± Wei Gang laughed loudly.


    ¡°My plan is flawless.¡± Hu Yiming said smugly.


    ¡°Brother Hu, Brother Wei Gang, don¡¯t just enjoy yourselves. What about our rewards?¡± Huang Yun asked with a cough.


    They would not do any losing deals.


    Hu Yiming saw the two women talking and frowned: ¡°One million spirit stones per person, how about that?¡±


    ¡°No! Three million!¡±


    ¡°Two million!¡±


    ¡°Brother Hu, don¡¯t think you can fool us by treating us like little girls. It¡¯s not a pleasing matter to offend Yang Chen. Three million spirit stones, no negotiation. If you don¡¯t give it to us, let¡¯s forget about the whole thing.¡± Huang Yun rolled her eyes.


    Hu Yiming was cursing inside, but he still said nothing and smiled kindly: ¡°Both of you, let¡¯s be reasonable. Three million spirit stones it is. Here¡¯s one million spirit stones as a deposit for each of you. Once the task is completed, the remaining three million spirit stones will be paid in full!¡±


    ¡°Brother Hu is truly generous.¡± Both female disciples had their eyes light up when they saw the money, grabbing the spirit stones with a wide grin.


    ¡°Make sure to handle this matter properly.¡± Hu Yiming feared that they might not be serious, so he gave them a chilling reminder.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Brother Hu. When the two of us take action, we guarantee that Yang Chen won¡¯t even know how to cry.¡± Huang Yun and Cai Tong expressed their confidence.


    ¡­


    Yang Chen was unaware of what Hu Yiming and Wei Gang had planned. When he returned to his carriage, he had Yun Lu activate her Divine Soul Detection again and found that the Black Dragon Sect¡¯s experts, sensing they had no opportunity, had already left. He relaxed, realizing that the Black Dragon Sect indeed did not dare to make a move in front of the Green Lotus Sect.


    Just like that, the Green Lotus Sect¡¯s team set off for Huangsha County in a grand manner, while the group from the Black Dragon Sect, who had returned empty-handed, went back to their sect and reported what had happened to Fu Longyue.


    This made Fu Longyue furious.


    ¡°What?!¡± Fu Longyue paced back and forth with his hands behind his back, worrying about who would take Luo Yunhu¡¯s place as the Black Dragon Sect¡¯s Number One Genius. And now, news came that Yang Chen had joined forces with the Green Lotus Sect.


    ¡°Sect Leader, that¡¯s how it is. At first, when we saw Yang Chen walking with the Green Lotus Sect, we thought that the Green Lotus Sect might just invite Yang Chen for a small tea, but now it seems¡­ the Green Lotus Sect clearly intends to protect Yang Chen.¡± A group of high-level members sighed.

 Chapter 633 - Chapter 633: Chapter 630: Either Deceit or Theft_1

    Chapter 633: Chapter 630: Either Deceit or Theft_1


    Fu Longyue was completely dumbfounded.


    He thought it would be as easy as turning his hand over to kill Yang Chen, and even made preparations to pay the price for killing Yang Chen. However, who could have imagined that when he, Fu Longyue, decided to wage a full-scale war and sent a total of five Earth Martial Realm masters to assassinate Yang Chen, Yang Chen would join forces with Blue Lotus Sect!


    With such a lineup, it was supposed to be a sure kill on Yang Chen. However, now, they didn¡¯t even dare to make a move and returned.


    ¡°Good, a good Blue Lotus Sect!¡±


    Fu Longyue growled fiercely: ¡°This Blue Lotus Sect dares to oppose my Black Dragon Sect!¡±


    ¡°Sect Leader, the Blue Lotus Sect has been against us Black Dragon Sect for more than a day or two¡­ Please think thrice. Going to war with the Blue Lotus Sect is not beneficial for our Black Dragon Sect. The key is that the Blue Lotus Sect is located in the border area of the Thirty-six Eastern Counties, and their religion is not far from the Western Forty-two Counties. If we push them too hard, they can go to the Western Region at any time, and once they do, our Black Dragon Sect will¡­¡± A high-level official beside him hurriedly advised.


    Hearing this, Fu Longyue¡¯s heart shuddered.


    He almost forgot about this matter.


    The Western Forty-two Counties were completely different from the Eastern Thirty-six Counties. There, two Super Powers were in control. If the Black Dragon Sect went there, they would be nothing.


    Thinking of this, Fu Longyue gradually calmed down: ¡°This Blue Lotus Sect has joined forces with Yang Chen! Hehehe, my Black Dragon Sect may not be able to deal with the Blue Lotus Sect, but I really don¡¯t believe that my huge Black Dragon Sect can¡¯t kill a mere Origin Martial Realm little guy. Continue to find ways! We don¡¯t need to provoke the Blue Lotus Sect. We can bypass them to kill Yang Chen. I don¡¯t believe this Blue Lotus Sect dares to say anything!¡±


    ¡°Yes, Sect Leader!¡±


    Hearing these words, the crowd also got an idea. Seeing Fu Longyue¡¯s anger and determination regarding Yang Chen, they all dared not take it lightly and left one after another.


    Fu Longyue clenched his fists with anger in his heart, hating not being able to crush Yang Chen¡¯s bones and scatter his ashes.


    It was all because of Yang Chen.


    It was because of Yang Chen that the genius he had worked so hard to cultivate in the Black Dragon Sect would fall.


    How easy was it to cultivate another Luo Yunhu?


    ¡­


    Time passed, and three days later,


    The team of the Blue Lotus Sect finally arrived in Huangsha County.


    Yang Chen and the team from the Blue Lotus Sect traveled together, and upon arriving in Huangsha County, they finally witnessed the prosperous trade fair in Huangsha County as others had described.


    Huangsha County was indeed a county where the main force was the Chamber of Commerce. The place they were in now was none other than Huangsha City.


    Looking around, the whole city was filled with Chambers of Commerce, and there were not only people from Huangsha County everywhere, but also Sect disciples and other main city forces in different costumes and Taoist robes. It could be seen that many people, like the Blue Lotus Sect, had come to Huangsha County after leaving the Black Dragon Sect banquet, planning to join the bustling trade fair.


    Booths were everywhere, and the sounds of bargaining and shouting could be heard everywhere. Many disciples of the Blue Lotus Sect wanted to join in the fun.


    However, this was nothing to Yang Chen. His vision had long been sharpened. How could just anything enter his Dharma eye?


    However, it was different for the disciples of the Blue Lotus Sect. One by one, they looked forward, chattering and curious.


    How could Li Ruoxiang not see what these disciples were thinking? At this moment, with her hands behind her back, she stepped out of the sedan and slowly said, ¡°Since we have come to Huangsha County, let¡¯s go around separately. However, remember not to leave Huangsha City. In this city, no one dares to openly hurt people. Even so, gather in front of the Yellow Sand Auction in three days. Remember, okay?¡±


    ¡°Sect Leader, we remember.¡±


    Li Ruoxiang¡¯s words still carried weight. As soon as she finished speaking, the disciples did not dare to go against her and agreed one after another.Seeing this, Li Ruoxiang didn¡¯t say anything more and just waved her hand.


    The disciples, seeing that Li Ruoxiang was no longer restricting them, scattered in all directions.


    Yang Chen, seeing this, also had the idea of strolling around, after all, Huangsha County was a thriving place for the Chamber of Commerce, and Huangsha City was even the core of the entire Huangsha County. The items on sale must be incredibly diverse, and wouldn¡¯t it be a pity not to wander around here?


    Just as he had this thought, suddenly, two female disciples approached and eagerly said, ¡°Junior Brother Yang Chen, would you be interested in joining us for a tour around Huangsha City?¡±


    Yang Chen heard this, glanced at the two female disciples, and found their big eyes charming and enchanting, which made him ask puzzledly, ¡°Senior sisters are¡­?¡±


    ¡°My name is Huang Yun!¡±


    ¡°My name is Cai Tong!¡±


    Both female disciples reported their names.


    Yang Chen nodded, and though he did not know the two, he still spoke with sincere respect, ¡°So it¡¯s Senior Sisters Huang Yun and Cai Tong. Thank you for your kindness in accompanying me. However, I¡¯m used to being alone, and I hope you two won¡¯t mind!¡±


    ¡°Junior Brother Yang Chen, we have been to Huangsha County and know a bit about it. If you are curious, we can guide you.¡±


    ¡°Yes, Junior Brother Yang Chen, you can ask us anything if you don¡¯t understand.¡±


    Huang Yun and Cai Tong giggled and took the initiative to say.


    Yang Chen heard this, narrowed his eyes slightly, and without thinking too long, he said, ¡°Oh? In that case, I shall follow your lead, thank you, Senior Sisters.¡±


    This suddenly delighted Huang Yun and Cai Tong.


    As the saying goes, chasing a man for a woman is like a piece of paper in between; as women, inviting Yang Chen naturally has its advantages. They didn¡¯t think Yang Chen could remain composed under their harassment. Obviously, Yang Chen is not that kind of person, and he agreed just after a short while.


    What they didn¡¯t know was that the reason Yang Chen agreed was not what they thought.


    Yang Chen looked at the two cheerful female disciples, with thousands of thoughts in his mind. The reason he agreed to the two was not that he was bewitched by these two female disciples, nor because they knew the way, but because their zeal was a bit too strong.


    He had also encountered female disciples of the Green Lotus Sect and knew what was going on.


    Most women, when pursuing their beloved man, are usually very tactful. They are afraid that the other party will think they are frivolous, and who dares to be too proactive? Even the more passionate ones wouldn¡¯t be like Huang Yun and Cai Tong. Only women who have given up on themselves would act like this, but the longing in Huang Yun¡¯s and Cai Tong¡¯s eyes clearly indicated that they were not such types.


    How does the saying go?


    Unwarranted zeal, either treacherous or thieving!


    ¡­


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 Chapter 634 - Chapter 634: Chapter 631: Seeking the Sect Leader to File a Complaint!_1

    Chapter 634: Chapter 631: Seeking the Sect Leader to File a Complaint!_1


    This made Yang Chen curious about what these two women¡¯s intentions were, so he could only slowly say, ¡°Senior Sisters, I would like to know which Chamber of Commerce in Huangsha County has the most complete materials, and if the two of you could perhaps take me there.¡±


    ¡°For materials? Junior Brother Yang Chen, you¡¯re asking the right question. Follow us.¡±


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t say anything more and followed closely behind them.


    He had known from the beginning that these women had ill intentions, and the facts were indeed so.


    They didn¡¯t take him to the Chamber of Commerce he wanted at all, but led him through twists and turns to a remote alley.


    The alley was extremely secluded, with very few people around. Yang Chen¡¯s eyes swept around, and then he looked at Huang Yun and Cai Tong, becoming more curious about what their intentions were: ¡°Senior Sister Huang Yun, Senior Sister Cai Tong, what do you guys want to do? This doesn¡¯t seem to be a Chamber of Commerce.¡±


    He found it increasingly strange that the two of them had no murderous intent towards him, but by bringing him here, their intentions were obviously bad.


    Just as he was thinking, Huang Yun immediately sprang towards him, clinging to him tightly, and then softly said, ¡°Junior Brother Yang Chen, why do you want to go to the Chamber of Commerce? Isn¡¯t it more tempting for both of us to look at each other?¡±


    Seeing that Huang Yun had taken the initiative, Cai Tong immediately hugged Yang Chen from behind, her breath like orchids and her fragrance intoxicating, offering an irresistible lure to the man.


    Feeling the temptation all around him, Yang Chen rubbed his eyebrows and said, ¡°Senior Sisters, please respect yourselves!¡±


    ¡°Junior Brother Yang Chen, don¡¯t you think we¡¯re beautiful? Take us!¡±


    ¡°Yes, Junior Brother Yang Chen¡­¡±


    Yang Chen snorted coldly, releasing his True Qi, and instantly repelling Huang Yun and Cai Tong.


    It wasn¡¯t that he didn¡¯t appreciate feminine beauty, but he knew that a man¡¯s greatest weakness was under a woman¡¯s skirt. More importantly, not every woman could win Yang Chen¡¯s approval.


    In trying to seduce him, Huang Yun and Cai Tong seemed to be taking him too lightly.


    ¡°Junior Brother Yang Chen, you!¡± Huang Yun and Cai Tong stared straight at Yang Chen, their faces full of disbelief.


    They couldn¡¯t believe that Yang Chen had actually pushed them away.


    ¡°Senior Sisters, just tell me what you want to do,¡± Yang Chen said slowly.


    Without a moment¡¯s hesitation, Huang Yun tore off more than half of her sleeve and pointed at Yang Chen, shouting, ¡°Junior Brother Yang Chen, what do you mean by asking me what to do? You just tried to humiliate me, your Senior Sister, and even told me not to resist. Now you ask me what¡¯s going on? You¡¯re worse than a beast!¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen, I never thought you could be so scheming! You¡¯ve just been a guest at the Green Lotus Sect for a few days, and you¡¯ve already started to behave like this. If others find out, what will you let us do?!¡± Cai Tong echoed.


    Now understanding the situation, Yang Chen laughed bitterly.


    So that¡¯s what it was all about.


    ¡°I understand¡­¡± Yang Chen laughed angrily.


    They had set up a trap specifically to ensnare him.


    What was the purpose of these two women? They deliberately led him here, then used their feminine charms to lure him. If he took the bait, they would all have a good time, and these two women could gather evidence and find an opportunity to report it to Li Ruoxiang.


    By that time, Yang Chen would be discredited and have no face left.


    Even if he didn¡¯t fall for their trap, as long as he followed them here and the two women claimed he had assaulted them, he would be unable to defend himself.


    No matter what, this was an unavoidable trap.


    Realizing this, Yang Chen glanced around and knew that the people who were supposed to come out would emerge now.


    As expected, just as Cai Tong and Huang Yun revealed their intentions, two more people suddenly popped up out of nowhere. These two were none other than Hu Yiming and Wei Gang!


    ¡°Junior Sisters, what happened? We just happened to be passing by. What¡¯s going on that made both of you cry like this?¡± Hu Yiming pretended to be sincere and approached with righteous words.


    Yang Chen sneered at this, Hu Yiming¡¯s acting was quite fine, pretending to pass by by accident.


    Wei Gang was also in a fluster, acting as if something serious had happened to his junior sisters, and said, ¡°Yes, what happened? Just tell us, and we guarantee we will help you get justice and never let the bad guys take advantage of you!¡±


    Huang Yun and Cai Tong were also good at faking, and at this moment they were crying like rain-soaked pear blossoms. They delicately said, ¡°It¡¯s great that you two Senior Brothers happened to be here. Just now, Yang Chen tried to assault us, and our cultivation levels were insufficient, so we couldn¡¯t resist him. Fortunately, you two arrived just in time, or else, what would we two do!¡±


    Hearing this, Hu Yiming and Wei Gang were furious, glaring fiercely and menacingly, ¡°Yang Chen, I never thought you could be such a lecherous person. Sect Leader has truly misjudged you.¡±


    ¡°Enough, Hu Yiming, Wei Gang, is there any need to pretend at this stage?¡± Yang Chen sneered coldly.


    It was obvious that this was a farce orchestrated by Hu Yiming and Wei Gang working together.


    By bribing Huang Yun and Cai Tong, they wanted to set a trap for him.


    Yang Chen had to congratulate them because they had succeeded. Unfortunately, even though they were indeed successful, they had misunderstood something, because from the beginning, Yang Chen had never been afraid of such things. Moreover, dealing with him required paying a price, and this price was not small!


    ¡°Yang Chen, I don¡¯t understand what you¡¯re talking about, but with your actions today and everything you¡¯ve done, I will report truthfully to the Sect¡¯s high-level and personally report to the Sect Leader. By then, I want to see how you defend yourself!¡± Hu Yiming shouted angrily.


    Wei Gang licked his lips, ¡°Yang Chen, this is what they call evil¡¯s retribution. We warned you not to have any ill intentions within the Green Lotus Sect, but you insisted on not listening. Now, it¡¯s too late to regret!¡±


    His words couldn¡¯t have been clearer¡­


    We warned you and wanted you to leave the Green Lotus Sect.


    You wouldn¡¯t listen?


    Now, this is the result.


    This is what happens when you anger us.


    On the faces of Hu Yiming and Wei Gang was the triumphant expression of a successful plot and the thrill of defeating Yang Chen.


    At that moment, they stepped forward to help Huang Yun and Cai Tong up, kindly saying, ¡°Junior Sisters, let¡¯s go back and report this to the Sect Leader. He will decide what to do. We believe the Sect Leader is just and unselfish, and such evil people will surely suffer the consequences. Let¡¯s go!¡±

 Chapter 635 - Chapter 635: Chapter 632: Exchanging Supreme Grade Spirit Stones_1

    Chapter 635: Chapter 632: Exchanging Supreme Grade Spirit Stones_1


    Huang Yun and Cai Tong both agreed, their eyes filled with the joy of cooperation and the success of their conspiracy. In an instant, the four of them left, leaving only Yang Chen behind.


    Yang Chen watched the four of them leaving happily, with his hands behind his back and not doing anything. In fact, with his strength, it was easy to keep these four people here, or even kill them on the spot to silence them, but that was not impossible.


    However, he had no need to do these things.


    Since these four people were so eager to tell Li Ruoxiang about the slanderous accusations and let her make the decision, he simply let them do it.


    He was really curious about how Li Ruoxiang would decide.


    Because he believed that Li Ruoxiang would give a very wise judgment on whether he was a sexual predator or not.


    He didn¡¯t take these matters seriously at all. With three days left, he still had plenty of time to wander around Huangsha City.


    So, Yang Chen walked through Huangsha City, and along the way, he visited several Chambers of Commerce. It had to be said that the Chambers of Commerce in Huangsha City were indeed abundant, and the goods they sold were even more complete than what he had seen near Black Dragon Sect. Unfortunately, he didn¡¯t need any of them since his body cultivation had increased for the time being.


    As for the materials needed for the Spirit Talismans, he could buy them anytime, so he was in no hurry.


    What Yang Chen was more curious about now was the Yellow Sand Auction.


    This Yellow Sand Auction was held in Huangsha City every several years, specifically after the Black Dragon Sect banquet. Its scale and atmosphere were both intriguing and curious. Yang Chen couldn¡¯t deny that he was interested.


    Ironically, as Yang Chen thought about it, someone suddenly shouted at a nearby booth, ¡°Exchange for Supreme Grade Spirit Stones, one Supreme Grade Spirit Stone, 15 million! One Supreme Grade Spirit Stone, 15 million!¡±


    Yang Chen was taken aback when he heard the stall owner¡¯s cry.


    Exchange for Supreme Grade Spirit Stones?


    The normal exchange price for a Supreme Grade Spirit Stone was one for 10 million Spirit Stones.


    However, because Supreme Grade Spirit Stones were so rare, no one would openly sell them for 10 million. A price of 15 million was not expensive, but it was not cheap either.


    But Yang Chen did need Supreme Grade Spirit Stones, so he approached the stall owner and asked, ¡°Senior, one Supreme Grade Spirit Stone for 15 million?¡±


    The stall owner, a powerful True Martial Realm cultivator, had formidable strength. It wasn¡¯t surprising for him to call out for the sale of Supreme Grade Spirit Stones like this.


    At this moment, hearing Yang Chen¡¯s question, the stall owner smiled and said, ¡°Yes, 15 million!¡±


    ¡°Senior, 15 million is a bit expensive. Can you make it cheaper?¡± Yang Chen tried to ask.


    The stall owner touched his beard, and without any intention to compromise, he chuckled, ¡°My young friend, I can tell you¡¯re from another county. Why would I lower the price for you? In five days, the Yellow Sand Auction will begin. The finale treasures are only sold in exchange for Supreme Grade Spirit Stones, not ordinary Spirit Stones. Who doesn¡¯t know about this? And you think my Spirit Stone is expensive?¡±


    ¡°The finale treasures are traded with Supreme Grade Spirit Stones?¡± Yang Chen blinked.


    This wasn¡¯t strange as transactions in those large areas were mainly based on Supreme Grade Spirit Stones. Large sects and forces had an abundance of ordinary Spirit Stones, which they couldn¡¯t even spend.


    ¡°Young friend, do you want to trade a few?¡± the stall owner looked at Yang Chen.


    Yang Chen was somewhat embarrassed.


    He did have quite a few Spirit Stones on him, but with the exchange rate of 15 million, his wealth suddenly became insignificant.


    It couldn¡¯t be helped that his personal wealth, no matter how strong, still couldn¡¯t be compared to that of sects. For example, the Green Lotus Sect and Huangsha City¡¯s powerful forces had an immeasurable amount of Spirit Stones in storage. As for him, a solo cultivator, it was obvious that he was much weaker.


    ¡°It¡¯s a pity that if my cultivation level was higher, I could have taken out a lot of Supreme Grade Spirit Stones from the Tiandu Divine Country. Then, I wouldn¡¯t have to worry about Spirit Stones.¡± Yang Chen looked helpless.


    This was also the most troubling thing for him.


    Of course, the Tiandu Emperor was also doing this for his good.


    Having insufficient cultivation and harboring too many things would indeed not be beneficial for oneself.


    ¡°Kid, are you going to trade or not?¡± The stall owner¡¯s expression became increasingly unhappy.


    Yang Chen asked bluntly, ¡°Senior, I don¡¯t want to use Spirit Stones to trade for your Supreme Grade Spirit Stones, but I do have other things to trade. What do you think?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m telling you, if you don¡¯t have any Spirit Stones, just say so, and don¡¯t play tricks on me. I don¡¯t buy your tricks!¡± The stall owner immediately became displeased. He had seen a lot of onlookers who didn¡¯t buy anything, but he didn¡¯t expect that another ignorant person would appear.


    However, just as his words fell, Yang Chen suddenly made a move, and a sparkling, translucent Elixir was instantly taken out by him.


    This Elixir gave off a faint light, which was none other than the Yuanhe Liuyun Pill!


    Yang Chen had refined a lot of Yuanhe Liuyun Pills earlier. He only showed one of these pills and gave out another. He had already used one himself, but he still had a few left. And now, it seemed that this was the perfect opportunity to use them. Supreme Grade Spirit Stones were precious, but not more so than the Yuanhe Liuyun Pills.


    It¡¯s just a pity that the Yuanhe Liuyun Pill, like the Qingming Zhenyuan Pill, was only effective to take one. Taking a second one would have little effect.


    ¡°This¡­ this is the Yuanhe Liuyun Pill!¡± The stall owner was shocked, his mouth watering as if ready to drool.


    Yang Chen slowly said, ¡°Senior, you don¡¯t seem very pleased. If you think this Yuanhe Liuyun Pill is not worth your Supreme Grade Spirit Stone or don¡¯t want to trade it, then never mind.¡±


    ¡°For crying out loud, my friend, we can totally discuss this deal. What do you want to trade for? Just say it.¡± The stall owner immediately changed his expression, from his previous reluctance to serve as a giving impression.


    This was the Yuanhe Liuyun Pill!


    Supreme Grade Spirit Stones were scarce, but they were still available in many Chambers of Commerce. This was Huangsha County, a place with an abundance of business, where Supreme Grade Spirit Stones were not very significant. However, the Yuanhe Liuyun Pill was different.


    He was a businessman, so he immediately apologized.


    Seeing the stall owner agree, Yang Chen cut to the chase, ¡°One Yuanhe Liuyun Pill for three Supreme Grade Spirit Stones!¡±


    ¡°This¡­ this won¡¯t do! The market price for one Yuanhe Liuyun Pill is only 30 million, so trading for two is good enough, but trading for three? My young friend, you are exaggerating.¡± The stall owner¡¯s heart jumped as he immediately gritted his teeth and said.


    ¡°Exaggerating? Hehe, you, the senior, should know how rare the Yuanhe Liuyun Pill is. The key point is that 30 million is just the starting bid for the Yuanhe Liuyun Pill. Senior, you don¡¯t think I don¡¯t know what I¡¯m doing, right? Who would sell the Yuanhe Liuyun Pill directly at the starting price?¡± Yang Chen said. ¡°If Senior thinks the price is inappropriate, this junior will just go and trade with someone else!¡±

 Chapter 636 - Chapter 636: Chapter 633: Yang Chen, This Evil Beast!_1

    Chapter 636: Chapter 633: Yang Chen, This Evil Beast!_1


    At this moment, Yang Chen had the upper hand, but he didn¡¯t care to argue with the stall owner, knowing that there were other places to purchase top-grade spirit stones. If there¡¯s a demand, there¡¯s a market. Since, in Huangsha City, the base requirement for auctioning treasures were top-grade spirit stones, then without doubt, there ought to be numerous places selling them in the city.


    Is it too much to exchange three top-grade spirit stones for one Yuanhe Liuyun Pill?


    Humph, Yang Chen didn¡¯t think so.


    As he had expected, when he turned to leave, the stall owner finally panicked and hurriedly tried to stop him, ¡°Hey, young friend! Don¡¯t be in such a hurry. We can slowly discuss this, okay?¡±


    When Yang Chen saw the stall owner speaking like this, he didn¡¯t want to be too rude, even in Huangsha City where one doesn¡¯t have to worry about the value and cultivation level of merchandise. He turned back and said, ¡°Senior, what do you think about three top-grade spirit stones?¡±


    ¡°Sure, no problem. Yuanhe Liuyun Pills are so precious, trading three top-grade spirit stones is naturally not an issue. I¡¯ll make the exchange!¡± The stall owner said with a flattering smile.


    Although he was a bit reluctant, he also knew that exchanging three of his top-grade spirit stones for a Yuanhe Liuyun Pill wasn¡¯t a losing deal.


    In comparison, Yuanhe Liuyun Pills were more valuable, and during the time when many forces were gathered in Huangsha City, as long as he auctioned it off with a bit of hype, one pill would definitely be worth the price of three top-grade spirit stones, if not more.


    As for the top-grade spirit stones¡­


    They might appear valuable, but in reality, there were many people selling them in Huangsha City. Who would care about just his stall?


    So, the stall owner didn¡¯t dare to hesitate. Seeing the opportunity, he promptly asked, ¡°Young friend, I wonder how many of these Yuanhe Liuyun Pills you have?¡±


    ¡°Five,¡± Yang Chen replied.


    The stall owner gasped in surprise, never expecting Yang Chen to have so many Yuanhe Liuyun Pills.


    However, since he was in Huangsha City, the owner understood the basic rules; though his heart was racing, he didn¡¯t dare to harbor any ill intentions. He said, ¡°Then I¡¯ll exchange them for fifteen top-grade spirit stones. Make sure to take them, young friend.¡±


    ¡°No problem.¡± Yang Chen took out the five Yuanhe Liuyun Pills and received the top-grade spirit stones in return.


    In the end, the transaction was completed, and Yang Chen obtained fifteen top-grade spirit stones.


    It wasn¡¯t much, but with these fifteen top-grade spirit stones, Yang Chen would have some foundation for the upcoming Yellow Sand Auction. After all, if you couldn¡¯t even afford a top-grade spirit stone at the auction, that wouldn¡¯t be good.


    After exchanging some top-grade spirit stones, Yang Chen didn¡¯t encounter anything else that caught his interest. Three days later, he arrived at the Yellow Sand Auction.


    Upon arriving at the Yellow Sand Auction, Yang Chen witnessed its grandeur, with martial artists gathering all around, dressed in various attire, obviously representing different forces.


    This demonstrated the influence of the Yellow Sand Auction.


    ¡°I wonder where the Green Lotus Sect is,¡± thought Yang Chen, scanning the crowd.


    Since Li Ruoxiang had said they would meet up at the Yellow Sand Auction in three days, there was no doubt about it. Yang Chen didn¡¯t take long to find the gathering point of the Green Lotus Sect amidst the crowd.


    ¡°Junior Brother Yang Chen has returned.¡±


    ¡°This beast!¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s this animal of a man who took advantage of our Green Lotus Sect¡¯s female disciples, and yet he still has the nerve to come back!¡± A group of Green Lotus Sect¡¯s female disciples shouted indignantly, their faces full of anger.


    Although not all of the Green Lotus Sect¡¯s female disciples were nuns, the majority of them took their chastity very seriously. They naturally had no goodwill towards lecherous people, even more so when Yang Chen had taken advantage of Huang Yun and Cai Tong, and still dared to swagger back now.


    This made many disciples of the Green Lotus Sect glare angrily, ¡°We really did not expect you would be like this, Yang Chen. We were so wrong about you.¡±


    ¡°Such a despicable creature, and we were treating you as a guest!¡±


    Seeing the hostility-filled eyes of the disciples, Yang Chen looked at Huang Yun and Cai Tong, who were tearfully distressed, making people feel sorry for them.


    Hu Yiming and Wei Gang were standing beside the two women, occasionally making snide remarks, making it clear that these two were the ones stirring up trouble.


    Yang Chen faced this without any surprise.


    It was normal. If he returned to the Green Lotus Sect and the disciples didn¡¯t show this kind of attitude toward him, that would be strange!


    ¡°Yang Chen, I didn¡¯t expect you¡¯d actually have the nerve to come back!¡± Hu Yiming shouted angrily, his voice full of authority.


    As his words fell, many echoed his sentiments.


    Yang Chen slowly crossed his arms behind his back, ¡°You¡¯re right, why shouldn¡¯t I come back?¡±


    ¡°Humph, you took advantage of Huang Yun and Cai Tong, causing them shame. If it weren¡¯t for us coming just in time, they wouldn¡¯t have been saved. Yang Chen, do you really think you¡¯re above the law and no one can control you?¡± Hu Yiming said coldly.


    Yang Chen remained calm, ¡°Hu Yiming, there¡¯s no need to be so eager to pin the blame on me. I¡¯ve never thought of myself as above the law. On the contrary, you two, why were you so conveniently there to save them just in time? Doesn¡¯t the word ¡®timely¡¯ seem rather ironic regarding your actions?¡±


    The guilty are always afraid. If Hu Yiming and Wei Gang hadn¡¯t done anything wrong, they wouldn¡¯t have to be afraid.


    If Hu Yiming and Wei Gang hadn¡¯t done anything, they wouldn¡¯t have to worry. But since they were the ones behind everything, as soon as they heard Yang Chen emphasising the word ¡®deliberate¡¯, they felt a bump in their hearts.


    But very soon, they remembered that they hadn¡¯t left any traces when they framed Yang Chen, so they acted as if they didn¡¯t know, ¡°What do you mean?¡±


    ¡°You still don¡¯t understand?¡± Yang Chen shrugged, ¡°You both keep claiming that I took advantage of Huang Yun and Cai Tong, but where is the evidence?¡±


    Wei Gang sneered, ¡°Yang Chen, you really won¡¯t shed a tear until you see your coffin. Huang Yun and Cai Tong are crying like this, and they told us everything when they came back. Yet you still argue your case? Till when will you try to justify yourself? Don¡¯t you think your arguments are weak and pathetic?¡±


    Huang Yun and Cai Tong were now sobbing, rubbing their tears, acting as if it were real, making people feel sorry for them, ¡°Senior Brother Wei Gang, don¡¯t say any more, can¡¯t¡­ we still face¡­ people after this.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Junior Sister Cai Tong and Junior Sister Huang Yun, we as your senior siblings will definitely stand up for you! Yang Chen has bullied you, and as your senior siblings, we will make him pay the price.¡± Hu Yiming said.

 Chapter 637 - Chapter 637: Chapter 634: I Like to Make My Own Judgments_1

    Chapter 637: Chapter 634: I Like to Make My Own Judgments_1


    Many times, the masses don¡¯t know the truth. The most feared thing is when someone fans the flames behind the scenes, then at that time, even the people who don¡¯t know what happened would hastily follow suit.


    ¡°Yang Chen, is the evidence not clear enough? Why didn¡¯t Huang Yun and Cai Tong say that others molested them, but they insisted it was you?¡±


    ¡°Exactly, Yang Chen, don¡¯t you admit it? ¡±


    ¡°You still want to argue! Yang Chen, the evidence is conclusive, and you still want to argue till when?


    Just as the crowd was discussing and accusing Yang Chen, suddenly, a voice rang out.


    ¡°Everyone, be quiet.¡±


    This voice was full of authority, and when it landed, the owner of the voice also appeared. The crowd looked around and found that the woman was none other than Li Ruoxiang.


    Li Ruoxiang appeared with her external incarnation, who was now the saintess Qingyin of the Green Lotus Sect, in everyone¡¯s sight.


    Under Li Ruoxiang¡¯s control, the two were dressed differently, one wearing a veil and the other without. Qingyin was as quiet as a virgin, while Li Ruoxiang had a serious expression, giving people a sense of the authoritative air and aura of a sect leader even without being angry.


    Li Ruoxiang¡¯s appearance immediately brought the situation to a climax, and it seemed as if Hu Yiming and Wei Gang had been waiting for her to return. They hurriedly shouted, ¡°Sect Leader!¡±


    ¡°Greetings, Sect Leader!¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± Li Ruoxiang frowned.


    Hu Yiming had already thought about what to say: ¡°Sect Leader, I¡¯ve told you about this incident the day before. Yang Chen molested Junior Sister Huang Yun and Junior Sister Cai Tong, and now he shamelessly comes back. He¡¯s arrogant, as if he had done something honorable. Sect Leader, I can¡¯t bear this.¡±


    ¡°Sect Leader, please give justice to Junior Sister Huang Yun and Junior Sister Cai Tong!¡±


    ¡°Sect Leader, Yang Chen is simply too arrogant; he doesn¡¯t take our Green Lotus Sect seriously at all. Although he has talent and deserves to be the Eastern Region¡¯s number one genius, his character is extremely poor. Our Green Lotus Sect will never tolerate such people!¡±


    Listening to this, Li Ruoxiang squinted her eyes.


    Where wouldn¡¯t she know what¡¯s going on?


    Even with her eyes closed and asleep, she would be smarter than these disciples. She would never judge the situation based on one side of a story like those ordinary disciples. After briefly glancing at Cai Tong and Huang Yun, she turned her eyes back to Yang Chen.


    At this time, Li Ruoxiang asked indifferently, ¡°Yang Chen, did you do this?¡±


    Yang Chen showed no fear, as the saying goes, the innocent can stand tall, and the righteous have nothing to fear. He shrugged, ¡°Sect Leader Li, you should know what kind of person I am, Yang Chen.¡±


    Others may not know, but he was confident that Li Ruoxiang knew what kind of person he was.


    Li Ruoxiang fell into contemplation upon hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words.


    She had learned about this news the day before, but didn¡¯t think much of it. She didn¡¯t think Yang Chen was the kind of person who would do this. Today, she still felt the same way.


    That¡¯s because Yang Chen had no motive and no need to do that.


    If Yang Chen were really a lecher, he would have done whatever he wanted to Qingyin right after they entered into a master-servant relationship. She didn¡¯t think that her external incarnation was any less attractive than the two ordinary female disciples. Yang Chen¡¯s indifferent attitude toward Qingyin proved that he was a man with excellent disposition.


    Even if Yang Chen was really pretending and his calmness towards Qingyin was fake, with his innate talent, he was certainly not someone who lacked women. As long as Yang Chen was willing, with his excellence, he would never lack women throwing themselves at him. Would he really need these two girls?Thinking of this, Li Ruoxiang¡¯s mouth raised a smile, truly curious about what had happened. She recalled that at the time, it was Cai Tong and Huang Yun who had actively sought out Yang Chen.


    At this moment, Hu Yiming saw that Li Ruoxiang had fallen into deep thought and felt an ominous premonition in his heart.


    He thought he must take the initiative and immediately coldly shouted in a chill tone, ¡°Yang Chen, you can see that the people¡¯s eyes are sharp. Now that Cai Tong and Huang Yun junior sisters have spoken clearly, everyone knows what you have done, how much longer are you going to argue? Everyone is right, why did Huang Yun and Cai Tong name you as the one threatening them instead of others?¡±


    ¡°Oh? Your logic is quite interesting. Fine, today I declare to everyone that you two are slandering me. Can this be considered true?¡± Yang Chen¡¯s tone was as usual.


    ¡°Who slandered you?¡± Wei Gang and Hu Yiming¡¯s expressions changed a bit.


    Yang Chen grinned, ¡°Why didn¡¯t I accuse others of slandering me? Just accused you? Isn¡¯t it because you are the ones slandering me?¡±


    What reason could there be? Just because Cai Tong and Huang Yun said he did it, he did it?


    That¡¯s a joke!


    This caused Wei Gang and Hu Yiming to turn red in the face and ear for a moment, shouting harshly, ¡°Yang Chen, you still won¡¯t admit it?¡±


    ¡°Alright, Hu Yiming, Wei Gang. Are you sure you saw Yang Chen sexually harassing Cai Tong and Huang Yun?¡± Li Ruoxiang asked.


    ¡°Sect Leader, it is absolutely true. We happened to be passing by at that time, who would have thought we would witness Yang Chen touching Cai Tong and Huang Yun junior sisters. You know that Cai Tong and Huang Yun are just women without high cultivation and hardly any resistance. How could they be a match for someone surnamed Yang?¡±


    Hu Yiming and Wei Gang spoke righteously, furious as if they had really witnessed Yang Chen¡¯s atrocities.


    It would be fine if Yang Chen had really done it, but Yang Chen hadn¡¯t known about this matter at all.


    This caused Yang Chen to sneer on the side, watching the two put on their own performance.


    Hu Yiming pointed at Yang Chen¡¯s nose, ¡°And now look, this kid seems fearless. Even when caught red-handed, he still acts as if his talent is untouchable within the Green Lotus Sect. Look at him now ¨C this is clearly lawlessness! Sect Leader, you must uphold justice for us!¡±


    Many people were influenced by Hu Yiming and Wei Gang¡¯s words.


    They looked at Yang Chen with anger in their hearts, shouting one after another, ¡°Sect Leader, please uphold justice for the two junior sisters!¡±


    ¡°Yes, Sect Leader!¡±


    Li Ruoxiang remained calm as usual, looked at Cai Tong and Huang Yun, the two female disciples, with her hands behind her back and asked calmly, ¡°Huang Yun, Cai Tong, are you two sure that what Hu Yiming and Wei Gang said is correct?¡±


    ¡°The two senior brothers¡­ are right!¡± Huang Yun and Cai Tong wiped their tears.


    Li Ruoxiang nodded her head but did not take her eyes off these two women.


    At first, Huang Yun and Cai Tong were able to remain calm under Li Ruoxiang¡¯s gaze.


    But as time went on, they immediately became nervous.


    Nervousness would reveal itself in the eyes.


    Seeing the two female disciples¡¯ eyes flickering, Li Ruoxiang snorted and suddenly, without any warning, waved her hand, directly grabbing Huang Yun and Cai Tong¡¯s heads. A powerful burst of True Qi oppressed the two female disciples, and in an instant, Huang Yun and Cai Tong became stupefied, as if they were being controlled by someone.


    ¡°I like to judge right and wrong for myself!¡± Li Ruoxiang said in a cold voice.

 Chapter 638 - Chapter 638: Chapter 635: The Truth is Revealed_1

    Chapter 638: Chapter 635: The Truth is Revealed_1


    After all, she was the esteemed Sect Leader of the Green Lotus Sect. If she were to make judgments as hastily as the other disciples, she wouldn¡¯t be in this position. Since she was able to sit in this position, she had extraordinary abilities and temperament.


    As she said, she prefers to make her own judgments.


    And the way she judged was by using secret techniques to make Huang Yun and Cai Tong tell the truth.


    Looking at Cai Tong and Huang Yun now, their faces were dull and their souls seemed no longer belonging to them. Their expressions were devoid of any fluctuations.


    Yang Chen was well aware of this secret technique, which was one of the most common techniques to make people tell the truth. It relied purely on the powerful Martial Arts Cultivation and Divine Soul Power to suppress the two female disciples. Under the pressure, the mouths of Cai Tong and Huang Yun would be devoid of lies.


    Everything would be spoken according to memory!


    Similarly, Hu Yiming and Wei Gang also understood what kind of secret technique it was, and their faces changed abruptly.


    No, how is that possible!


    They knew that this kind of technique to make people tell the truth was not rare, but they didn¡¯t expect their Sect Leader would use it on Cai Tong and Huang Yun. That¡¯s because this technique had a certain probability of hurting people. Would a Sect Leader normally hurt their own disciples like this?


    But what they didn¡¯t know was that, in a sense, Li Ruoxiang had great trust in Yang Chen.


    Because no one knew that there was a secret unknown to others between Li Ruoxiang and Yang Chen.


    Of course, even now, the secret was still kept.


    At this moment, Li Ruoxiang glanced at Hu Yiming and Wei Gang lightly: ¡°You two seem to be very nervous.


    ¡°No¡­Not at all!¡± Wei Gang and Hu Yiming couldn¡¯t help but gulp.


    Li Ruoxiang ignored the two of them, looking at the two female disciples in front of her, she slowly said, ¡°Both of you, are you sure Yang Chen treated you improperly? Did he do anything out of line to you?¡±


    ¡°No,¡± Cai Tong and Huang Yun replied with a blank expression and dull demeanor.


    Upon hearing their words, everyone was dumbfounded.


    All the disciples who had been swayed by Hu Yiming and Wei Gang¡¯s words, their expressions shifted subtly. They knew very well what Li Ruoxiang was doing. They also knew that only now, Huang Yun and Cai Tong were telling the truth. It turned out that Yang Chen hadn¡¯t done anything inappropriate at all.


    All of them had misunderstood Yang Chen.


    So, what was the story behind Wei Gang and Hu Yiming¡¯s words?


    They couldn¡¯t help but shift their gazes to the two of them, watching as Wei Gang and Hu Yiming broke into a cold sweat, their expressions filled with nervousness.


    Li Ruoxiang remained calm and composed, asking further, ¡°In that case, the two of you should honestly tell the whole story.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s how it went. Senior Brother Hu Yiming and Senior Brother Wei Gang promised to reward us with Spirit Stones in exchange for framing Yang Chen. After receiving the reward, we planned to lead Yang Chen to a remote place together, deliberately seducing Yang Chen. We wanted Yang Chen to do something inappropriate to us!¡±


    Huang Yun confessed without any omissions, her expression dull: ¡°But who would have thought, this Yang Chen was so calm. Despite our alluring tactics, he remained unmoved, like a mountain. He wasn¡¯t fooled by our seduction at all!¡±


    Upon hearing this, the female disciples of the Green Lotus Sect couldn¡¯t help but take a deep breath, a sudden realization struck them.


    Not only had they wronged Yang Chen, but now they also understood Yang Chen better.


    This Yang Chen remained unmoved even under the seduction of Cai Tong and Huang Yun.Li Ruoxiang raised her eyebrows, amazed that someone as young as Yang Chen could possess such a mindset, a rare feat. She became increasingly curious about what other extraordinary qualities this ¡°little guy¡± might possess that she wasn¡¯t aware of.


    As she thought about this, Li Ruoxiang urged, ¡°Keep talking!¡±


    ¡°In the end, we had no other choice but to pretend that Yang Chen had assaulted us, even though we couldn¡¯t successfully lure him in. Later, our accomplices, Senior Brother Hu Yiming and Senior Brother Wei Gang, came to ¡®rescue¡¯ us, and we all returned to spread the news. Although Yang Chen didn¡¯t fall for our trap and our senior brothers failed to catch him in the act, we thought that it would still be enough to bring him down!¡± Huang Yun said.


    Upon hearing this, Hu Yiming and Wei Gang turned pale with fear.


    Li Ruoxiang asked, ¡°Why did you two go to such lengths to frame Yang Chen?¡±


    ¡°It was Senior Brothers Hu Yiming and Wei Gang who asked us to do this. We don¡¯t know their intentions!¡± the two told the truth.


    Once these words were spoken, everything became clear.


    It was Hu Yiming and Wei Gang who had schemed, deliberately framing Yang Chen.


    The disciples who had initially blamed Yang Chen now felt guilty and denounced Hu Yiming and Wei Gang, ¡°We trusted you so much, but it turns out that you are the despicable and shameless ones! You not only framed Junior Brother Yang Chen but also repeatedly slandered him as worse than a beast. It¡¯s you who are worse than beasts!¡±


    ¡°You two are completely heartless!¡±


    ¡°Junior Brother Yang Chen, we misunderstood you.¡±


    ¡°Junior Brother Yang, it¡¯s our fault. We were deceived by these traitors!¡±


    The Green Lotus Sect disciples all looked remorseful and regretful. They had nearly pushed an innocent person into the abyss. Yang Chen had never done anything to Cai Tong and Huang Yun.


    At this moment, Li Ruoxiang also released her bindings on Huang Yun and Cai Tong.


    The moment the bindings were released, Huang Yun and Cai Tong trembled in fear and quickly surveyed their surroundings.


    Their eyes were clear, and they knew that they had just confessed the truth.


    The two of them hurriedly knelt down and begged for mercy, ¡°Sect Leader, please spare our lives! It¡¯s all our fault for being bewitched by Wei Gang and Hu Yiming. We had nothing to do with it. Sect Leader, please spare our lives!¡±


    Right now, they were filled with regret. If they had known that Li Ruoxiang would use a secret art on them, they wouldn¡¯t have dared to do such things.


    Just for a few Spirit Stones, they had ruined their own futures. Not only had they lost face, but their fate was now uncertain.


    Seeing Cai Tong and Huang Yun begging for mercy, where would Hu Yiming and Wei Gang still hesitate? They immediately knelt down and wailed, ¡°Sect Leader, please spare our lives! We were at fault. We didn¡¯t know what we were thinking!¡±


    As the two begged for mercy, the Green Lotus Sect disciples couldn¡¯t help but spit in disdain.


    Li Ruoxiang didn¡¯t rush to make any conclusions or punish the two. Instead, she turned her gaze to Yang Chen and said, ¡°Yang Chen, these two have framed you, and our Green Lotus Sect has treated you inappropriately. How would you like to deal with them?¡±


    Upon hearing her words, Hu Yiming and Wei Gang, not being fools themselves, immediately switched from kowtowing to Li Ruoxiang to kowtowing to Yang Chen.


    ¡°Junior Brother Yang, please spare us. We promise not to do it again!¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen, please be magnanimous! Please don¡¯t hold it against us!¡±


    ¡°Do you think there is a next time?¡± Yang Chen said coldly, ¡°As for sparing you two¡­ my senior brothers weren¡¯t so lenient with me at first, were they?¡±

 Chapter 639 - Chapter 639: Chapter 636: I Can Lend It to You_1

    Chapter 639: Chapter 636: I Can Lend It to You_1


    Hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, the expressions of Hu Yiming and Wei Gang changed drastically.


    Huang Yun and Cai Tong, fearing it was too late, knelt down on the ground after Hu Yiming and Wei Gang begged for mercy, shouting with all their might, ¡°Junior Brother Yang Chen, please spare us. As long as you spare us, we¡¯ll do anything you want. We really can do anything, and we promise to serve you well. You must believe us.¡±


    Hearing this, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but laugh.


    He had no interest in these two women at all.


    In fact, according to his thoughts, since these people had teamed up to treat him this way, he naturally didn¡¯t need to be polite to them. It would be better to kill them quickly, but he knew very well that if he really did that, it would be too disrespectful to Li Ruoxiang.


    He is a guest of Green Lotus Sect now, not the owner.


    As such, it was only natural for him to give some face to his host.


    With that in mind, Yang Chen slowly said, ¡°Sect Leader Li, as for how to deal with these people, you are the Sect Leader of Green Lotus Sect, so naturally, you should arrange it. I¡¯m just an outsider, and I¡¯ll follow your orders.¡±


    Li Ruoxiang had a slight smile on her face as she listened to Yang Chen¡¯s words, understanding his intentions.


    This Yang Chen really is an interesting man, knowing clearly what to do in every situation, unlike others.


    She truly became more and more interested in this man.


    With this thought, Li Ruoxiang stood with her hands behind her back, her expression serious, staring at the four people, and said coldly, ¡°Hu Yiming, Wei Gang, Huang Yun, and Cai Tong. You four have violated the teachings of the Green Lotus Sect and committed acts that contradict morality. You should be severely punished for this. Furthermore, the person you framed is an honored guest of our sect, so the punishment will be even heavier. Come, follow my orders, arrest these four people, seal their True Qi, and deal with them according to the sect¡¯s rules once we return to the Green Lotus Sect!¡±


    Upon hearing the words ¡°sect rules,¡± Hu Yiming and Wei Gang couldn¡¯t help but shudder.


    Huang Yun and Cai Tong were even more frightened, their tears falling, their mouths shouting for mercy, but no one listened to them. In no time, two elders from the Green Lotus Sect arrived and took the four of them away.


    ¡°Junior Brother Yang Chen, we¡¯re truly sorry.¡±


    ¡°Yeah, Junior Brother Yang Chen, we¡¯re really sorry.¡±


    Many disciples stepped forward to apologize to him.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t hold any grudges and didn¡¯t take the matter seriously since the disciples apologized.


    Li Ruoxiang then stepped forward, ¡°Now, there are only two days left until the auction begins. Speaking of which, Yang Chen, do you have any plans to auction anything at this auction?¡±


    ¡°I intend to take a look and get anything suitable.¡± Yang Chen answered with a faint smile.


    ¡°In that case, we of the Green Lotus Sect won¡¯t be able to take you with us. I believe Young Master Yang Chen can understand.¡± Li Ruoxiang said.


    Yang Chen was not surprised.


    For a sect like the Green Lotus Sect, they usually have VIP seats at the Yellow Sand Auction, and when they start bidding, they shout with the sect¡¯s slogan.


    If he doesn¡¯t auction anything, it¡¯s not a problem to follow the Green Lotus Sect, but if he wants to auction something, it would be inappropriate to follow the Green Lotus Sect, because he is not part of the sect, and having the Green Lotus Sect bid for him under their sect¡¯s name would easily lead to gossip from other disciples.


    At the beginning, Yang Chen didn¡¯t want to embarrass Li Ruoxiang. He cupped his hands and said, ¡°Sect Leader Li is joking. We can regroup after the auction is over!¡±


    ¡°Well, I have the same intention. In that case, we of the Green Lotus Sect will enter the auction venue first.¡± Li Ruoxiang said.


    Yang Chen nodded, exchanged a few pleasantries, and soon after, the Green Lotus Sect disciples left and entered the auction venue.


    ¡°If you need Spirit Stones for the auction, you can borrow them from me. We of the Green Lotus Sect will be in the No.4 VIP Building for the auction.¡±


    A voice surfaced in Yang Chen¡¯s mind.


    That voice belonged to none other than Li Ruoxiang.


    Obviously, this was a sound transmission from Li Ruoxiang when she entered the auction venue.


    It made Yang Chen chuckle, it seemed that Li Ruoxiang wasn¡¯t heartless. In the end, she didn¡¯t forget him and promised to lend him some spirit stones if he encountered difficulties in the auction.


    Yang Chen kept this favor in mind, and at the same time, recalled the situation when Li Ruoxiang took action against Huang Yun and Cai Tong just now. Although it was only a faint fluctuation of True Qi, he still asked Yun Lu to capture it.


    In front of Li Ruoxiang, Yang Chen didn¡¯t dare to communicate with Yun Lu, because he knew very well how strong Li Ruoxiang¡¯s martial arts cultivation was. With a slight exchange with Yun Lu, he might expose Yun Lu. His tactics might work in front of others, but in front of a truly powerful person, he had to be more cautious.


    This was also the reason why he had to leave the carriage last time and communicate with Yun Lu outside.


    At this moment, Yang Chen asked, ¡°Senior Yun Lu, what do you think Li Ruoxiang¡¯s martial arts cultivation is?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s at least the Earth Martial Realm.¡± Yun Lu answered truthfully, ¡°I didn¡¯t dare to use my soul to probe, I just felt it a little bit. That vast True Qi is much stronger than ordinary Earth Martial Realm, absolutely an elite-level powerhouse in the Earth Martial Realm. I¡¯m afraid it¡¯s not as simple as just one or two levels within the Earth Martial Realm.¡±


    ¡°It turns out that Li Ruoxiang is a real heroine, breaking through to the Earth Martial Realm within a century of cultivation, it¡¯s really incredible!¡± Yang Chen exclaimed in amazement.


    This talent made Luo Yunhu¡¯s talent pale in comparison.


    Moreover, it seemed that this was not Li Ruoxiang¡¯s limit. It was said that she was cultivating something called External Incarnation, which would eventually merge with her to help her improve her cultivation. It was unknown what the situation would be when Li Ruoxiang really accomplished all this. Perhaps her cultivation would still improve a lot.


    With these thoughts in mind, Yang Chen glanced around and saw that there were still two days left until the auction. He was not in a hurry to enter the venue. Because he could tell that most of those entering the venue now were people from various sects, and there were very few loose cultivators entering the auction venue today.


    This, in the end, was actually a matter of social class. People like them, the loose cultivators, were a step behind those forces in terms of social status. Entering the auction first naturally had its advantages.


    However, Yang Chen was not in a hurry. Now that he had left Green Lotus Sect, he was considered a loose cultivator. He would wait until two days later when the Yellow Sand Auction was about to begin to pay the one million spirit stones as the entrance fee.


    An entry fee of 1,000,000 spirit stones was set to raise the entry threshold, as the Yellow Sand Auction had to host this auction and didn¡¯t want any random people entering the auction. Naturally, the threshold had to be set high.


    The one million spirit stones were not a problem for Yang Chen, and after paying them, he entered the auction venue.

 Chapter 640 - Chapter 640: Chapter 637: Big Sucker_1

    Chapter 640: Chapter 637: Big Sucker_1


    Upon entering the auction, Yang Chen first looked around. It was not difficult to see that the size of this auction venue was even comparable to a Sect¡¯s Mountain Gate!


    On the left and right sides were rows of tall buildings, obviously reserved as VIP buildings for the major sects and clans, as well as the main city forces. The high-level members of those sects would lead their disciples into these VIP buildings.


    In the middle were rows of seats, which were positions for loose cultivators.


    There were many people from Sects and loose cultivators alike. Yang Chen found a seat and looked around, discovering that at least thousands of people had entered the venue before him. This did not include the continuous stream of martial artists entering with different cultivation levels.


    It was not difficult to observe the scale of the Yellow Sand Auction, and Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but look forward to it. He wondered what treasures the Yellow Sand Auction had to offer.


    And so, Yang Chen sat in his seat, waiting.


    After about three hours, the time for the Yellow Sand Auction to begin arrived, and everyone had assembled.


    Following a soft cough, the whole room became quiet.


    Immediately after, an astonishing aura suddenly spread out, shocking many martial artists.


    This powerful martial arts cultivation was enough to make people feel suffocated. Not only was it Yang Chen, but everyone present felt the same, even powerful ones in the Earth Martial Realm.


    Yang Chen braved this oppression and looked up to see an elder with white hair and beard on the high platform of the auction. The elder leaned on his crutches, looking old and weak¡ªyet no one dared to show any disrespect or disdain toward him.


    That was because the overwhelming pressure came from this old man!


    ¡°Sky Martial Realm!¡±


    ¡°This is a Sky Martial Realm expert!¡±


    Many people whispered to themselves.


    Yang Chen also took a deep breath, looking at the old man. It was not surprising that he was shocked as this old man had actually reached the Sky Martial Realm.


    The Sky Martial Realm was a realm that was highly regarded, as it was the true definition of a powerful expert. Even in his previous life, Yang Chen held those in the Sky Martial Realm in high esteem. In the Thirty-Six Eastern Counties, Sky Martial Realm Experts were extremely rare.


    Every Sky Martial Realm expert represented a limit of existence.


    Fu Longyue hadn¡¯t even reached the Sky Martial Realm!


    It¡¯s not that the Black Dragon Sect didn¡¯t have Sky Martial Realm experts; they simply didn¡¯t show up. Of course, this also indirectly demonstrated the elusive nature of Sky Martial Realm experts.


    ¡°This is Elder Huayun!¡±


    ¡°Indeed, it¡¯s Elder Huayun.¡±


    ¡°I heard that every time the Huangsha County Auction begins, they pay a high price to invite this elder to host it, and this year is no exception. With Elder Huayun hosting, none of the various sects dare cause trouble.¡±


    ¡°Who is Elder Huayun?¡±


    ¡°You don¡¯t know? He¡¯s the number one loose cultivator in the Thirty-Six Eastern Counties, a role model for all loose cultivators!¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t know what deal Huangsha County has made with Elder Huayun, but he was invited to host every auction. It was precisely because of Elder Huayun¡¯s supervision that no one dared to make trouble or cause disputes during the Huangsha County Auction. Elder Huayun is too strong.¡±


    ¡°With his Sky Martial Realm cultivation suppressing this place, it is said that a few years ago a sect tried to make trouble with two Earth Martial Realm experts. Guess what? Elder Huayun took action, and with his own strength, he suppressed that sect and settled the situation. Since then, no one has dared to cause trouble at this auction or stir up any trouble.¡±


    Many people looked at Elder Huayun with admiration and envy in their eyes.


    The very presence of Elder Huayun was like a calming pill that put people at ease.


    The expressions of the crowd below made Elder Huayun very satisfied.


    At this moment, he tapped his crutches lightly on the ground and, seeing that everyone was quiet, spoke in a calm tone: ¡°Everyone, it¡¯s been a long time since we last met, and I didn¡¯t expect to see you all again at the beginning of a new auction. The Huangsha Main City has prepared generous auction items for all of you. Hehe, many of them have even piqued my interest, and I believe everyone will not regret attending today¡¯s auction!¡±


    All the people were filled with curiosity.


    Not wanting to keep them in suspense any longer, Elder Huayun went through some necessary pleasantries and then said, ¡°As you all know, our auction uses top-grade spirit stones as the main currency for bidding. So we hope that everyone is prepared. Now, let¡¯s start the auction with the first item, the Burying Heart Goat Horn!¡±


    ¡°Burying Heart Goat Horn?¡±


    ¡°What is that?¡±


    As Elder Huayun spoke, he waved his hand, and a blood-red horn appeared before everyone¡¯s eyes.


    The horn floated in the air, emitting an astonishing and malicious aura.


    Seeing the deterrent effect of this aura working, Elder Huayun amiably said: ¡°Perhaps many of you are unaware of this Burying Heart Goat Horn. It is the horn of a Demonic beast in Earth Martial Realm called Burying Heart Demon Goat. I personally killed this Burying Heart Demon Goat and obtained its material, which was traded to the Yellow Sand Auction.¡±


    ¡°An Earth Martial Realm Demonic beast?¡±


    ¡°A Burying Heart Goat Horn, nice!¡±


    Everyone¡¯s eyes widened, and many showed greedy expressions. As soon as the words ¡°Earth Martial Realm¡± were involved in materials from Demonic beasts, the meaning became utterly different.


    Elder Huayun stroked his chin, holding the Burying Heart Goat Horn, and said: ¡°The Burying Heart Demon Goat was extremely fierce in its lifetime, and this horn was its essence. Once used, it can be a weapon, exerting a power entirely different from ordinary spirit weapons!¡±


    ¡°Everyone, seize this opportunity! The starting price for this Burying Heart Goat Horn is one top-grade spirit stone!¡±


    As soon as Elder Huayun¡¯s voice fell, someone immediately shouted.


    ¡°Two top-grade spirit stones.¡±


    ¡°We, Luo Yun Main City, offer three top-grade spirit stones!¡±


    ¡°Four!¡±


    Seeing the many people starting to argue, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but feel amused.


    He had no interest in the Burying Heart Goat Horn. He had even seen the Iron Eagle Feathers from the Sky Martial Realm Iron Eagle Lord, so how could he care about a mere Burying Heart Goat Horn? Most importantly, this Burying Heart Goat Horn was completely hyped up by Elder Huayun.


    In reality, the effect was far from that astonishing, and using top-grade spirit stones to measure it was excessive.


    As for using it as a weapon, it was even more of a joke.


    Using horns or teeth of Demonic beasts as weapons was not the first time this has happened, but the effects were generally mediocre. If their effects were truly extraordinary, there would be no need for Spirit Weapons and Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasures. Ultimately¡­


    It was because using materials from Demonic beasts as weapons was simply not the same thing.

 Chapter 641 - Chapter 641: Chapter 638: Yang Chens Doubts_1

    Chapter 641: Chapter 638: Yang Chen¡¯s Doubts_1


    However, these martial artists obviously didn¡¯t feel the same way.


    They were completely swayed by Old man Huayun¡¯s few words, making many of them believe that the Burying Heart Goat Horn was an extremely precious treasure. This was also a credit to Old man Huayun, who had a great reputation. With just a few words, he managed to hype up the Burying Heart Goat Horn.


    At first, everyone had no idea what it was. But after listening to Old man Huayun¡¯s explanation, they all believed that the Burying Heart Goat Horn was quite formidable.


    This made Yang Chen somewhat amused and distressed, knowing that the Burying Heart Goat Horn would definitely deceive some big fools. At least for now, none of the major sects and clans seemed to be taking action.


    ¡°Six top-grade Spirit Stones!¡±


    ¡°We, Luoyun Main City, offer eight!¡±


    ¡°Humph! Since Luoyun Main City is so generous, this item will belong to you, Luoyun Main City.¡± A loose cultivator in the True Martial Realm was very unhappy, apparently unwilling to accept the outcome.


    ¡°Hehe, if you don¡¯t have Spirit Stones, don¡¯t pretend to be rich.¡± A high-level member of Luoyun Main City said disdainfully.


    Hua Yun Main City chuckled: ¡°In that case, the Burying Heart Goat Horn belongs to you, Luoyun Main City. After the auction ends, I hope your sect will come to collect it.¡±


    ¡°No problem.¡± Luoyun Main City was still completely unaware that they had become a big fool.


    Old man Huayun sneered in his heart, and began to introduce the second auction item.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t pay much attention to this second auction item. He had completely underestimated the scale of this auction. Now, looking at it, these sects were absolutely rich. The price of a mere Burying Heart Goat Horn had been inflated to eight top-grade Spirit Stones, equivalent to one hundred million ordinary Spirit Stones!


    Could he even afford to bid for slightly more precious treasures?


    Yang Chen felt a mix of amusement and distress in his heart, losing all confidence in his own wealth.


    The second auction item was an elixir, which looked rather grayish but emitted an aura that was hard to deny the quality of the elixir.


    Seeing this elixir, everyone was curious.


    From a VIP building, a surprised voice exclaimed, ¡°This is Earth Martial Solution Pill!¡±


    ¡°The distinguished guests of Heiyun Main City really have sharp eyes, recognizing this as the Earth Martial Solution Pill!¡± Old man Huayun said with a heartfelt tone.


    ¡°Hehe, how could we not know about such a treasure¡­¡± Inside the VIP room, a mysterious smile spread. They didn¡¯t show much respect to Old man Huayun, nor did they show disdain.


    Heiyun Main City, Zhenwu Main City, and Green Lotus Sect were the three great forces known to be just below the Black Dragon Sect.


    The reason they were called the three great forces was that all three factions had powerful experts in the Heaven Martial Realm.


    Others might need to treat Old man Huayun as a grandfather, but they didn¡¯t have to go that far. Of course, they wouldn¡¯t go out of their way to provoke Old man Huayun either.


    ¡°Senior, what is this Earth Martial Solution Pill?¡±


    ¡°Yeah!¡±


    Some people who didn¡¯t know asked.


    Hearing this question, Old man Huayun clicked his tongue and said, ¡°Perhaps some of you are not familiar with the Earth Martial Solution Pill. This elixir is a low-grade Grade 7 elixir, which is popular among Earth Martial Realm experts. Upon ingestion, it can save them from some hardships and enhance their cultivation!¡±


    ¡°What?! It has such an effect?!¡±


    ¡°For those in Earth Martial Realm, the effect is indeed significant.¡±


    Seeing the atmosphere ignited on the spot, Old man Huayun didn¡¯t delay any further and said, ¡°This Earth Martial Solution Pill has a starting price of five Top-grade Spirit Stones!¡±


    ¡°Our Heiyun Main City offers ten Top-grade Spirit Stones.¡± The people of Heiyun Main City immediately showed their domineering side.


    ¡°Our Pick Star Main City offers twelve!¡±


    ¡°We offer fifteen!¡±


    As people kept bidding, the price soared rapidly.


    Yang Chen observed from the side, noticing that even the Green Lotus Sect had started bidding, raising the price to more than twenty Top-grade Spirit Stones.


    He didn¡¯t have any intention to grab it. Firstly, he hadn¡¯t reached the Earth Martial Realm, so he didn¡¯t need the Earth Martial Solution Pill. Secondly, the elixir was a bit subpar, looking dark and barely resembling a proper elixir. Calling it a low-grade elixir of Grade 7 wouldn¡¯t be an exaggeration.


    He didn¡¯t take such a level of elixir seriously. If he were to refine such a product, he would be too ashamed to put it up for auction!


    That would be a total disgrace.


    However, other people felt differently.


    The Earth Martial Solution Pill was, after all, an elixir capable of enhancing the cultivation of Earth Martial Realm experts, which attracted the interest of many main city forces.


    Even the Green Lotus Sect was among them, as they had quite a few Earth Martial Realm experts in their ranks.


    ¡°Thirty Top-grade Spirit Stones!¡±


    ¡°Thirty-two!¡±


    ¡°Thirty-five!¡± The people of Heiyun Main City gritted their teeth and shouted.


    Finally, the opponents stopped bidding, making Heiyun Main City even more smug. They gave a cold smile and said, ¡°Old man Huayun, since no one else is bidding, this elixir belongs to us Heiyun Main City, right?¡±


    ¡°Naturally.¡± Seeing that it sold for such a high price of thirty-five, Old man Huayun spoke.


    Watching Heiyun Main City so boldly throw out thirty-five Spirit Stones, Yang Chen shook his head, ¡°This elixir can be auctioned off at thirty-five Top-grade Spirit Stones¡­ It seems that Grade 7 Elixirs in the Thirty-six Eastern Counties are extremely rare.¡±


    Otherwise, Heiyun Main City wouldn¡¯t have gone so far for just a single Grade 7 elixir!


    Of course, this had nothing to do with him. What did it matter to him whether Heiyun Main City lost or gained from this?


    The auction continued, and there seemed to be no shortage of treasures. According to the initial survey, the auction would last a long time, even more than ten days. That was because the process of bidding and shouting took a lot of time. Furthermore, there were so many auction items that it was natural for it to take a long time.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t pay much attention to the third auction item at first, but when it was brought out, his expression changed instantly.


    ¡°What is this?!¡± Yang Chen¡¯s eyes widened, and his heart suddenly skipped a beat.


    He saw that Old man Huayun held a stick in his hand, which he controlled to hover in the air.


    A strong spiritual energy radiated from the stick, indicating that it was an extraordinary treasure.


    However, no matter how extraordinary, everyone still had discerning eyes. Upon a closer look, they couldn¡¯t help but wonder, ¡°Old man Huayun, this treasure is nothing more than an Upper-Level Spiritual Instrument. Is it really worth auctioning?¡±


    ¡°Yeah, can you even auction off an Upper-Level Spiritual Instrument?¡±


    Many people became displeased.


    When did the Yellow Sand Auction fall to such a low level, even auctioning off a mere Upper-Level Spiritual Instrument?


    It wasn¡¯t strange for everyone to dismiss the Upper-Level Spiritual Instrument.


    Since they could afford to pay one million Spirit Stones to attend the auction, who would care about a mere Upper-Level Spiritual Instrument?


    Only Yang Chen, who looked at the stick with a mixture of doubt and longing.


    He felt a mix of emotions in his heart, ¡°This¡­ How could this be possible?!¡±

 Chapter 642 - Chapter 642: Chapter 639: Mysterious Stick!_1

    Chapter 642: Chapter 639: Mysterious Stick!_1


    This stick itself is indeed an Upper-Level Spiritual Instrument, and as everyone thought, there is nothing worth looking forward to, and it even doesn¡¯t have the qualification to appear in this auction.


    However, this Upper-Level Spiritual Instrument has a very close relationship with him.


    No, to be precise, it has a very close relationship with the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear in his hand.


    After the appearance of this peculiar stick, Yang Chen could clearly feel that the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear had undergone a very significant change, which could be understood as the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear being very excited, even to the point where it was difficult to describe!


    The Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear was longing for something, and the object it was longing for was that stick.


    Yang Chen had only seen this situation when he first encountered the Spiritual Short Dagger.


    Now, this short dagger has become the spearhead of the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear, making it directly transform from a very ordinary Spiritual Instrument to a Supreme-Level Spiritual Instrument.


    This is the most peculiar place.


    Because the Short Dagger seems to be originally part of the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear, and when combined, it just returns to its original form. This secret has been guarded by Yang Chen for a long time, and after guessing for a long time, he only understood these as mere coincidences.


    Now think carefully¡­


    If at the beginning, the Short Dagger and the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear were one and the same, what about now? What is the connection between this stick and the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear? Could it be¡­ the spear body?


    Yang Chen was dumbfounded, and waves of shock surged in his heart. He felt that the excitement of the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear towards this stick became more and more serious, so he had to personally appease it, and finally managed to stabilize the mood of the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear a little.


    Yang Chen knew that he must get this mysterious stick!


    At the same time, the voices of doubt from the crowd were getting louder and louder, as if they were all very curious about why this stick had appeared in this arena.


    Although this stick is only an Upper-Level Spiritual Instrument, there must be a reason for its appearance in this field.


    Old man Hua Yun smiled amiably, ¡°I can understand everyone¡¯s feelings, do not be surprised, even if Huangsha City wants to fool everyone, I would not do such a thing that would disgrace my status. The reason why this Upper-Level Spiritual Instrument can appear here is because it is different from ordinary Upper-Level Spiritual Instruments and has the qualifications to appear in this place.¡±


    ¡°Elder Hua, please don¡¯t keep us in suspense anymore. What is special about this stick?¡±


    ¡°This stick, according to my special observation, its material is not the material possessed by ordinary Upper-Level Spiritual Instruments. The reason why it looks only like an Upper-Level Spiritual Instrument is because its spirituality is also incomplete, which makes everyone feel that this stick is just an ordinary Upper-Level Spiritual Instrument at a glance.¡±


    Old man Hua Yun laughed, ¡°But in fact, it is not the case. If you look closely, you will find that the material of this stick is absolutely extraordinary!¡±


    Hearing this, Yang Chen¡¯s heart thumped.


    Old man Hua Yun is indeed quite capable, and as expected of a Heaven Martial Realm level powerhouse, his insight is truly extraordinary, and he actually discovered the unusualness of this stick.


    Now he is becoming more and more curious. According to the current situation, this stick is obviously one with the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear, and the body of the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear now seems to be temporarily forged. This stick is the real body of the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear.


    If this is the case, combined with Old man Hua Yun¡¯s views, the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear is definitely not what he sees now, and this spear is definitely extraordinary!


    Thinking about this, Yang Chen came back to his senses, only to find that a commotion had been triggered.


    Many people began to be interested in this stick, but many others scoffed at it.


    ¡°What you said may sound grand, but what¡¯s the use? No matter how powerful it is, it¡¯s just a fragment of a Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasure. In the end, it¡¯s just an Upper-Level Spiritual Instrument, and there¡¯s no meaning in it!¡±


    ¡°Well, that¡¯s not necessarily true. It¡¯s no harm to buy it back as a collection.¡±


    Everyone had their own opinions, and Old man Hua Yun saw that it was almost time for the hype, and opened his mouth loudly, ¡°The starting price of this Spiritual Instrument is three Top-grade Spirit Stones!¡±


    The price of these Spirit Stones was neither high nor low, and there were some who were interested.


    ¡°Four!¡±


    ¡°I, Moonwalker, will pay five!¡±


    ¡°Hehe, I, Zhang Huafeng, will pay seven. I wonder if Brother Moonwalker can give me some face.¡± At this moment, a smiling voice suddenly interrupted, and it was a handsome middle-aged man with a cultivation age of about seventy or eighty years.


    His Martial Arts Cultivation level had reached the peak of the Elementary Martial Realm.


    Such a Martial Arts Cultivation level can already be called a genius.


    However, this genius¡¯s title was not enough to threaten Moonwalker in theory. But surprisingly, when Moonwalker heard who the speaker was, he was taken aback and hurriedly flattered, ¡°Young Master Zhang, you¡¯re joking. If you want this stick, who would Moonwalker have an opinion?¡±


    Hearing this, the crowd couldn¡¯t help but widen their eyes.


    Moonwalker was a veteran powerhouse at the Fifth Level of the True Martial Realm who has been wandering the Jianghu for many years. In the end, he lowered his head to a person at the Elementary Martial Realm.


    People were curious and couldn¡¯t help but whisper, ¡°Who is this Zhang Huafeng?¡±


    ¡°You don¡¯t know him? Zhang Huafeng, his master is a top figure among loose cultivators, with a Martial Arts Cultivation level that has reached the peak of the Earth Martial Realm. Just one step away from entering the Heaven Martial Realm. Among the loose cultivators, besides Elder Hua Yun, he is the top card. Elder Hua Yun rarely takes the lead in doing things among loose cultivators, so no one dares to provoke his master.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s precisely because of this that Zhang Huafeng is so arrogant and domineering. Whoever sees him has to make a detour. No one dares to stop him from doing anything. Those disciples of the big sects and big schools don¡¯t need to mention it, us loose cultivators, ah, forget it.¡±


    ¡°Hush, keep your voice down, you dare to speak ill of Zhang Huafeng, let him hear it? Huh, there¡¯s good fruit for you to eat!¡±


    These people talked back and forth, all of which Yang Chen heard clearly.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t care much about Zhang Huafeng¡¯s identity. What he cared about was this stick, which was of little interest to those sects and obviously no one was competing for it. It was mostly loose cultivators who were interested, and they spent some spare spirit stones on it.


    Who would have thought that Zhang Huafeng¡¯s words would leave no one else daring to speak.¡±


    Yang Chen was both amused and annoyed, as others might not dare to provoke Zhang Huafeng, but he was determined to get this stick.


    Now that Zhang Huafeng¡¯s words came out, no one dared to fight for this stick because of Zhang Huafeng, who would irritate him. Everyone let go of their hands.


    ¡°Elder Hua, since no one is bidding now, this stick¡­¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll offer ten Top-grade Spirit Stones.¡± Yang Chen said.

 Chapter 643 - Chapter 643: Chapter 640: Whos Poor?_1

    Chapter 643: Chapter 640: Who¡¯s Poor?_1


    Upon hearing that someone dared to compete with Zhang Huafeng for an item, the atmosphere instantly became heated.


    ¡°Wow, what¡¯s going on? Someone has the guts to compete with Zhang Huafeng?¡±


    ¡°Is this little guy not afraid of death? He dares to mess with Zhang Huafeng and his possessions?¡±


    People turned their attention and focused on Yang Chen, who was bidding.


    Yang Chen was initially low-key. He didn¡¯t speak much or draw attention to himself, so very few people noticed him. He sat in a corner, and it was only now that everyone could see him clearly. And now that everyone¡¯s attention was on him, they recognized his status.


    ¡°It¡¯s Yang Chen.¡±


    ¡°The number one genius of the Thirty-six Eastern Counties.¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen wants to bid for this stick.¡±


    ¡°Haha, this will be interesting ¨C two famous figures competing. Our Eastern Number One Genius is going to compete with Zhang Huafeng for this item.¡±


    ¡°However, in my opinion, this Yang Chen is courting death. He comes from Beishan Main City, a place that doesn¡¯t even have the resources for the Yellow Sand Auction. Yang Chen is relying on that, hehe, if he offends Zhang Huafeng, what good will come to him when his master gets angry?¡±


    ¡°I agree. Yang Chen might have the Title of Eastern First Genius, but has it made him arrogant and gotten to his head? He has no power or influence, just a title that can¡¯t bring him anything substantial.¡±


    Zhang Huafeng heard someone talking and subconsciously looked over, only to laugh coldly when he saw Yang Chen: ¡°The Eastern First Genius? What a piece of shit. A bumpkin like you dares to compete with me, Zhang Huafeng? It seems I¡¯ve been too low-key these years and people no longer take me seriously.¡±


    Before, even disciples from the Major Sects would behave respectfully when they met him.


    It was because his master was a famously crazy martial artist, with a more intimidating aura than Old man Huayun.


    This was also the reason why many forces didn¡¯t want to provoke him and why no one dared to provoke him.


    Now that Yang Chen dared to compete with him openly, Zhang Huafeng sneered, ¡°I¡¯m your fellow Yang Chen. Are you a lonely man with enough Spirit Stones to compete with this Young Master?¡±


    Originally, Yang Chen just wanted to engage in a fair bidding. However, upon hearing Zhang Huafeng¡¯s words, the corner of his mouth raised, and he replied, ¡°Alright, since Brother Zhang is so interested, I shall accompany you to the end.¡±


    ¡°Alright, let¡¯s play.¡± Zhang Huafeng sneered.


    A bumpkin from Beishan Main City dares to compete with him in bidding? He¡¯s truly ignorant and unaware of the value of Spirit Stones.


    If that¡¯s the case, he might as well reluctantly teach the other party a lesson!


    ¡°Twenty Spirit Stones!¡± Zhang Huafeng shouted.


    He didn¡¯t plan to use so many Spirit Stones originally. He was just driven by curiosity for the stick and wanted to buy it for a small price.


    For him, dozens of Supreme Grade Spirit Stones truly were a small amount. His master was a powerful martial artist in the Earth Martial Realm, and he was his master¡¯s beloved disciple with the same talent. This was also the reason why his master cherished him, so he could always be carefree with Spirit Stones.


    For this auction, his master had specially given him enough Top-grade Spirit Stones to use.


    Yang Chen was genuinely scared by Zhang Huafeng¡¯s aggressive bidding, which started at twenty Spirit Stones.


    He only had over a dozen Top-grade Spirit Stones, so how could he have more?


    This caused Yang Chen¡¯s expression to be somewhat unnatural.


    Zhang Huafeng noticed this and disdainfully said, ¡°What¡¯s the matter, Brother Yang Chen? It seems that you¡¯re running short of Spirit Stones, is that it?¡±


    Seeing that Yang Chen didn¡¯t respond, people began to make sarcastic remarks.


    ¡°Tsk tsk, looking at the situation, Yang Chen can¡¯t really compete with Zhang Huafeng when it comes to financial strength. They¡¯re not even in the same league. Zhang Huafeng only called out one price and Yang Chen was silenced.¡±


    ¡°There¡¯s no other way. How many Supreme Grade Spirit Stones can Yang Chen, who is from Beishan Main City, have?¡±


    It was obvious that everyone regarded Yang Chen as someone from Beishan Main City now.


    At the moment, Yang Chen was in a difficult predicament with everyone¡¯s gossiping.


    Was he really going to swallow his pride and ask someone to lend him some?


    From the looks of it, he needed to obtain this stick at all costs. This made him take a deep breath and said, ¡°Twenty-one Top-grade Spirit Stones.¡±


    ¡°Thirty Top-grade Spirit Stones!¡± Zhang Huafeng said emotionlessly, ¡°Why are you bothering to compete if you¡¯re this poor? Haha, raising the price by just one Spirit Stone, you might as well just find a place to die embarrassedly, you¡¯re a disgrace!¡±


    Zhang Huafeng¡¯s words were utterly merciless.


    Being the Eastern Number One Genius was indeed not bad, however, unfortunately, there have been many such geniuses. But out of them, how many entered the Earthly Martial Realm? How many reached the peak of the Earth Martial Realm?


    Compared with his master, these geniuses were far behind.


    Yang Chen, hearing Zhang Huafeng¡¯s ridicule, couldn¡¯t help but feel angry.


    His voice was chillingly cold but calm, replying, ¡°Thirty-one Top-grade Spirit Stones!¡±


    As they watched the two compete, the people from the Yellow Sand Auction were delighted. The original price of the stick was worth just seven Top-grade Spirit Stones, but now it had skyrocketed to thirty and was still increasing, with no sign of stopping. Who wouldn¡¯t be happy about this?


    ¡°Forty Top-grade Spirit Stones!¡± Zhang Huafeng maintained his cavalier attitude.


    Yang Chen remained calm, ¡°Forty-one Top-grade Spirit Stones!¡±


    ¡°Fifty Top-grade Spirit Stones.¡± Zhang Huafeng snorted coldly, ¡°Yang Chen, as I¡¯ve told you, if I were you, I would just find a place to die. You really don¡¯t have Spirit Stones, I can lend you some, haha.¡±


    Hearing this, many loose cultivators laughed as well, enjoying the show beside them.


    In their eyes, watching the embarrassment of the Eastern Number One Genius was a very enjoyable thing.


    Yang Chen smiled, feeling quite provoked by this situation.


    He was angry.


    ¡°Do you think fifty Top-grade Spirit Stones is a lot?¡± Yang Chen said slowly.


    ¡°What, you can afford higher? Or are you going to add just one more Spirit Stone again?¡± Zhang Huafeng asked disdainfully.


    Yang Chen twisted his neck, then, under the astonished gaze of everyone, cried out, ¡°One hundred Top-grade Spirit Stones!¡±


    ¡°What?!¡±


    ¡°One hundred Top-grade Spirit Stones!¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen is crazy!¡±


    ¡°Does he have that many Spirit Stones? He¡¯s bidding like this!¡±


    Zhang Huafeng was also startled, angrily saying, ¡°Yang Chen, do you have that many Top-grade Spirit Stones?¡±


    ¡°You don¡¯t need to worry about that. Brother Zhang, can you offer a higher price?¡± Yang Chen spoke with a firm voice.


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 Chapter 644 - Chapter 644: Chapter 641: Comparing Spirit Stones?_1

    Chapter 644: Chapter 641: Comparing Spirit Stones?_1


    It¡¯s simple¡ªaren¡¯t you arrogant? Aren¡¯t you overbearing? Don¡¯t you think others are too poor?


    Now, Yang Chen wanted to see how Zhang Huafeng would react. Zhang had raised the price so high, increasing it by ten each time. Now, Yang Chen jumped the price directly from fifty to one hundred Top-grade Spirit Stones.


    Such an increase shocked everyone.


    How to describe it?


    At first, Yang Chen seemed like a gentle little rabbit, raising the price by one Top-grade Spirit Stone at a time. Suddenly, Yang Chen jumped from one Top-grade Spirit Stone to fifty! This unexpected change caught everyone off guard. Some even thought if Yang Chen had gone mad and was bidding randomly.


    ¡°Does Yang Chen have that many Spirit Stones?¡±


    ¡°Exactly!¡±


    ¡°He couldn¡¯t be just throwing out random bids, could he?¡±


    Zhang Huafeng also shouted, ¡°Yang Chen, I can understand your idea of bidding one hundred Top-grade Spirit Stones. It seems that people like you, who have risen from obscurity to become geniuses, are eager to feel equal to those in higher circles. But reality is always cruel.¡±


    At this moment, Elder Hua Yun coughed twice. It¡¯s difficult for an ordinary martial artist to come up with one hundred Top-grade Spirit Stones, let alone a few dozen.


    This made Elder Hua Yun say, ¡°Yang Chen, my young friend, have you considered your financial situation when bidding this price? Can you afford one hundred Spirit Stones?¡±


    ¡°Elder Hua Yun, if I can¡¯t produce the same amount of Spirit Stones at the end of the auction, I won¡¯t be able to leave this auction, right?¡± Yang Chen said slowly.


    ¡°Of course,¡± Elder Hua Yun replied.


    ¡°In that case, what are you worried about, Elder Hua Yun?¡± Yang Chen kindly said.


    Elder Hual Yun nodded his head. Yang Chen had spoken so convincingly, what was there for him to worry about?


    In the past, there were some who had bid until they were dizzy and ended up bidding beyond their means. They all had to pay a price, or else people would take the Yellow Sand Auction for granted, and no one would come to their auction!


    ¡°Zhang Huafeng, what about you? Can you raise the price even higher?¡± Elder Hua Yun looked at Zhang Huafeng.


    Zhang Huafeng¡¯s hands were trembling. He wasn¡¯t really interested in the stick, but genuinely did it to teach Yang Chen a lesson. He hadn¡¯t expected that he would encounter someone even more ruthless than himself. When he bid fifty, Yang Chen immediately countered with one hundred Spirit Stones.


    Isn¡¯t this playing for keeps?


    But how could Zhang Huafeng just concede like that?


    Zhang Huafeng shouted, ¡°One hundred and ten!¡±


    ¡°One hundred and fifty!¡± Yang Chen countered as soon as Zhang Huafeng finished speaking.


    The price increased again, making it unbelievable.


    Everyone present was stunned.


    At this point, they were actually quite delighted. In any case, Yang Chen¡¯s actions had shocked Zhang Huafeng. Seeing Zhang Huafeng in such an embarrassing situation, everyone felt a little bit delighted. After all, Zhang Huafeng never showed this expression in ordinary days.


    ¡°You!¡± Zhang Huafeng was completely flustered.


    Yang Chen¡¯s voice was ice-cold: ¡°Brother Zhang, you seemed to mention the word ¡®poor¡¯ just now. I don¡¯t have a deep understanding of this word. Could you explain to me what it means to be poor?¡±


    This was a slap in the face!


    Zhang Huafeng felt his face burning with pain, as if someone had slapped him hard.


    Yang Chen was using his own method to retaliate against him.


    Just a moment ago, he had called Yang Chen poor. But what did Yang Chen do next? He raised the price so high that Zhang Huafeng was at a loss. He jumped to one hundred and then to one hundred and fifty in one breath, leaving Zhang Huafeng clueless.


    Zhang Huafeng now wanted to continue bidding against Yang Chen, but he didn¡¯t have enough Top-grade Spirit Stones.


    Although he was a young noble, his extravagance had its limits. His Master had given him just over a hundred Top-grade Spirit Stones, which should be more than enough to intimidate others, but who would have thought that it wouldn¡¯t be enough for Yang Chen?


    ¡°Brother Zhang, what do you say? Earlier, you seemed to ridicule me for not bidding more generously. Now, I will allow you to add just one more Spirit Stone. As long as you add one more, I will let the stick go, and it will be yours,¡± Yang Chen said with a smile.


    This smile undoubtedly became the source of Zhang Huafeng¡¯s humiliation and anger. Grinding his teeth, he said, ¡°Surnamed Yang, very well, I¡¯ll teach you the price of provoking me. I hope you can afford one hundred and fifty Top-grade Spirit Stones. Otherwise, even if the Yellow Sand Auction hasn¡¯t scrapped you, I¡¯ll make you pay! Fine, I don¡¯t want this stick anymore!¡±


    Zhang Huafeng left behind a sentence full of bravado, but it drew more ridicule from the others.


    Obviously, Zhang Huafeng had lost to Yang Chen in the bidding.


    ¡°It¡¯s rare to see Young Master Zhang lose.¡±


    ¡°Haha, indeed, it¡¯s the first time!¡±


    ¡°Shh, lower your voice.¡±


    ¡°Since no one else is bidding, this mysterious stick will be awarded to Yang Chen, our young friend, at the final price of one hundred and fifty Top-grade Spirit Stones. Hopefully, after the auction ends, Yang Chen can come up with the same amount of Top-grade Spirit Stones to exchange for this treasure!¡± Elder Hua Yun¡¯s words were intentional, placing emphasis on the four words ¡®Top-grade Spirit Stones.¡¯


    Yang Chen understood Elder Hua Yun¡¯s meaning; the other party clearly wanted him to prepare the Spirit Stones.


    Elder Hua Yun still didn¡¯t believe that Yang Chen could come up with such a large number of Spirit Stones.


    This made Yang Chen shrug. Indeed, with his own wealth, it would be difficult to gather that many. Even if he were an Alchemy Master, it would be in vain. This was because the Sect had a group of people earning Spirit Stones, while he was just one person.


    No matter how high his skill was, he could not possibly have wealth equal to an entire Sect. The term ¡®rich enough to rival a country¡¯ was hard to achieve.


    However, while his Spirit Stones were limited, the Green Lotus Sect was different. The Green Lotus Sect was one of the largest sects in the Thirty-six Eastern Counties. When it came to Spirit Stones, not only Zhang Huafeng but even his Master would have to admit defeat. And Yang Chen went directly to the Green Lotus Sect to borrow the Spirit Stones.


    Fortunately, Li Ruoxiang was generous enough to openly say, ¡°Borrow as much as you want and compete with Zhang Huafeng.¡± So Yang Chen spent lavishly, having his taste of being a young noble.


    The feeling was quite refreshing, completely scaring Zhang Huafeng.


    However, it was a pity that these one hundred-plus Top-grade Spirit Stones needed to be repaid, and repaying them would prove difficult.


    Of course, Yang Chen was confident that he could repay this small amount of one hundred-plus Top-grade Spirit Stones. Otherwise, he wouldn¡¯t have been so extravagant. The reason he dared to be so extravagant was that he had confidence in earning back that much.


    Now, what Yang Chen cared about the most was not the issue of Spirit Stones, but¡­ that mysterious stick!

 Chapter 645 - Chapter 645: Chapter 642: What is The Height of Heaven and The Thickness of Earth_1

    Chapter 645: Chapter 642: What is The Height of Heaven and The Thickness of Earth_1


    At the same time, inside the VIP Building of the Green Lotus Sect.


    Seeing Yang Chen splurge 150 Spirit Stones at once, Li Ruoxiang chuckled, but in the blink of an eye, her expression turned serious again. Her thoughts in her mind were becoming even more interesting and flavorful.


    ¡°Sect Leader, isn¡¯t Yang Chen being too wasteful? Even if our Green Lotus Sect lends him Spirit Stones, he doesn¡¯t need to spend such a high price for just a stick, right?¡± An Elder said from the side.


    Li Ruoxiang smiled faintly, ¡°What¡¯s there to be afraid of? If he dares to borrow so much, he must be sure he can pay it back.¡±


    ¡°But how can he pay it back?¡± Someone asked.


    ¡°If he can¡¯t pay it back, I wouldn¡¯t lend to him. If we lend him these Spirit Stones and ask for his help in the sect later, can he refuse?¡± Li Ruoxiang paused for a moment and then laughed confidently, ¡°One hundred pieces of top-grade Spirit Stones may be sky-high for a loose cultivator, but they are not much for us.¡±


    ¡°Spending these to make this kid owe us a favor is worth it.¡±


    People looked at each other, not knowing whether this deal was appropriate or not. They felt that Yang Chen wasn¡¯t worth this price.


    Only Li Ruoxiang maintained her belief that Yang Chen was not only worth it, but he would even be worth more!


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t think too much about it and didn¡¯t even know that Li Ruoxiang and his own Elders were discussing it. He just stared at the stick, quickly calming down the commotion about the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear.


    To others, the 150 Spirit Stones he spent seemed wasted and purely out of a spirit challenge, but for Yang Chen, these Spirit Stones were definitely not a waste, and it was absolutely not because of a spirit challenge either.


    If he really was to add up bit by bit, everyone would be able to see his obsession with the stick and then ponder its value, which could easily lead to unforeseen changes.


    But if he flipped so many at once, it would be different, and people would only think it was a spirit challenge without any special thoughts.


    He could consider it as spending money to avert disaster.


    Moreover, for him, this stick was worth 150 top-grade Spirit Stones.


    Afterward, Yang Chen closed his eyes to rest, losing interest in the subsequent auction.


    It wasn¡¯t that he wasn¡¯t really interested, but he knew his pockets were limited, so why bother joining the commotion?


    As Yang Chen rested with his eyes closed, numerous covert glances were cast at him. Obviously, everyone was curious about him, especially Zhang Huafeng.


    ¡°Yang Chen¡­Hehe, kid, dare to mess with me, and I¡¯ll make sure you can¡¯t leave Huangsha County!¡± Zhang Huafeng twisted his neck, his face cold, and murderous intent spread through his eyes, planning his next move.


    For him, hiring a few thugs to deal with a small fry like Yang Chen was quite easy.


    Just like that, Old man Huayun brought out one auction item after another!


    The value of these treasures varied, with some being high and some low.


    Some took only three or two people to bid and finalize, while others caused disputes and took more than an hour to settle down.


    Just like that, five days passed in the blink of an eye, and Old man Huayun brought out dozens of auction items, one after another. It wasn¡¯t until five days later that the auction truly reached its climax. Because everyone knew that by now, the finale treasure was about to make its appearance.


    At every auction, there would be at least one treasure to serve as the finale, which was also to enhance the grade of the auction.


    So, under everyone¡¯s gaze, Old man Huayun suddenly took out a pair of silver scissors.


    The moment the scissors appeared, a True Qi storm instantly swept the four directions, like a wind, making people squint their eyes, not daring to look directly at the scissors. They all sensed something extraordinary from the scissors!


    ¡°This is¡­¡±¡±This is the aura of a Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasure!¡±


    ¡°And it¡¯s not just any ordinary Xuan Tian treasure.¡±


    The high-level members of those major sects and clans shouted excitedly.


    ¡°Could this be the Silver Dragon Shears?¡±


    ¡°I heard that the highlight of the auction in Huangsha Main City this time would be the Silver Dragon Shears, and it turns out to be true. It¡¯s an almost Upper Grade Xuan Tian treasure. After all these years, the Yellow Sand Auction has finally produced a respectable treasure.¡±


    ¡°Haha, this Xuan Tian treasure is definitely ours in Heiyun Main City.¡±


    ¡°Hehe, Elder Heiyun, don¡¯t speak too soon. We in Zhenwu Main City are also very interested in this Xuan Tian treasure.¡±


    Seeing the excitement on the stage, Old man Huayun was quite pleased, as this was the result he wanted, making his hosting efforts worthwhile.


    At this moment, he stood with his hands behind his back, holding the Silver Dragon Scissors, and spoke slowly, ¡°You all might have heard some rumors about this item. It doesn¡¯t contradict what you heard. This Silver Dragon Scissors is a near Upper Grade Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasure. There isn¡¯t much it can¡¯t cut: True Qi, souls, spiritual power¡­¡±


    Old man Huayun introduced the effects of this treasure slowly.


    This made everyone¡¯s heart race with excitement.


    ¡°Moreover, this treasure can also be used to attack with True Qi, with immense power¡­ In short, even as a Sect Ancestral Treasure, it wouldn¡¯t be excessive. The starting price is 1,000 Top-grade Spirit Stones!¡± Old man Huayun gave the Silver Dragon Scissors a price that seemed unattainable.


    Indeed, 1,000 Top-grade Spirit Stones made people feel it was hard to reach and impossible to attain.


    Yang Chen was very interested in these Silver Dragon Shears, but the starting price of 1,000 Top-grade Spirit Stones immediately made him give up the idea.


    ¡°1,200 Top-grade Spirit Stones!¡±


    ¡°1,300!¡±


    ¡°1,400 Top-grade Spirit Stones!¡±


    The various sects called out the prices with red faces, one fiercer than the other. The Green Lotus Sect joined in as well. The bidding prices grew continuously, unstoppable. They went directly from 1,000 Top-grade Spirit Stones to 2,000, and then 3,000!


    This was also inevitable, Middle Grade Xuan Tian treasures could already be considered Sect Ancestral Treasures. Like the Eight Gates Profound Artifact, they were the personal treasures of Fu Longyue. A near-Upper Grade Xuan Tian treasure could be a Sect Ancestral Treasure, who wouldn¡¯t be tempted?


    ¡°3,500 Top-grade Spirit Stones!¡±


    ¡°4,000!¡±


    The bidding continued like this, with the various major powers fighting fiercely, their faces red and necks thick.


    Yang Chen watched the excitement for a while. In this way, they had been bidding for more than two double-hours before the competition between the various sects entered its final stages. In addition to the Black Dragon Sect who didn¡¯t seem to participate in this Yellow Sand Auction, the rest of the major powers had all called out their prices!


    In the end, Zhenwu Main City won with a high bid of 4,600 Top-grade Spirit Stones!


    ¡°Hehe, congratulations to everyone in Zhenwu Main City, the Silver Dragon Scissors are yours,¡± Old man Huayun said with a smile.


    The high-ranking members of Zhenwu Main City were also excited, of course, they had paid a considerable price for it¡ª4,600 Top-grade Spirit Stones. It wasn¡¯t enough to drain their entire wealth, but a large portion of Zhenwu Main City¡¯s money had been spent.


    With this, the auction came to an end.


    At the same time, Zhang Huafeng sneered, since the auction was over, it was time for him to settle the score with Yang Chen. It seemed he needed to teach this country bumpkin a good lesson about the depth of the world!

 Chapter 646 - Chapter 646: Chapter 643: Exchanging Treasures_1

    Chapter 646: Chapter 643: Exchanging Treasures_1


    As for now, he wanted to see what Yang Chen would use to exchange for that mysterious staff.


    At the Yellow Sand Auction, everyone who won a bid could exchange the treasures for Spirit Stones afterward. If someone couldn¡¯t provide enough Spirit Stones, it would be difficult to leave the auction. Those who impulsively bid on treasures but couldn¡¯t provide the corresponding Spirit Stones often had to pay a hefty price, such as losing an arm, and they were not a few.


    Just like Zhang Huafeng thought, many people were now focusing on Yang Chen after the auction ended.


    They were curious about what Yang Chen would use to bid for that mysterious staff.


    One hundred and fifty Spirit Stones were no small sum!


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t care about what others thought. After the auction ended, he stood up, planning to meet up with the Green Lotus Sect.


    After all, he still relied on the Green Lotus Sect for the Spirit Stones.


    However, it seemed that enemies always crossed paths. As soon as he moved, he bumped into Zhang Huafeng, who seemed to be ¡®coincidentally¡¯ blocking his way.


    Zhang Huafeng was still resentful about what happened earlier, and now seeing Yang Chen, his expression was even colder: ¡°Brother Yang Chen, don¡¯t forget to get the Spirit Stones to exchange for that staff. Don¡¯t run away at the last moment. Otherwise, if you get caught by Huangsha City, the price you pay will be terrible.¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t think Brother Zhang needs to worry about that.¡± Yang Chen yawned, casually shrugged his shoulders, not caring at all.


    Seeing Yang Chen not taking him seriously, Zhang Huafeng coldly snorted and said, ¡°Yang Chen, later, I will make sure you won¡¯t be able to smile anymore! Don¡¯t really think that I can¡¯t do anything to you in this Yellow Sand Auction!¡±


    ¡°Oh? I¡¯m really looking forward to how Brother Zhang will deal with me.¡± Yang Chen calmly replied and left.


    As for the rules of Huangsha City, he wouldn¡¯t just break them for no reason and cause a commotion here. Although he had already taken a dislike to Zhang Huafeng.


    ¡°Zhang Huafeng and Yang Chen are fighting again.¡±


    ¡°Zhang Huafeng wouldn¡¯t really take action in the Yellow Sand Auction, would he?¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s not necessarily true. If he gets irritated, he doesn¡¯t have to do it himself. He can just find someone else to deal with Yang Chen!¡±


    Zhang Huafeng licked his lips at this moment, ¡°Yang Chen, good, you¡¯ve angered me. You really think I can¡¯t do anything to you in this Yellow Sand Auction? Rules are only for maintaining the interests of the upper-class people. Someone like you, a lower-class person, can only look up to those rules but never experience any of the pleasures they provide!¡±


    With that in mind, Zhang Huafeng twisted his neck, having already figured out how to deal with Yang Chen.


    Now, Yang Chen was directly joining up with the Green Lotus Sect. As he arrived at the sect, Li Ruoxiang was leading the disciples down from the VIP Building. Her beautiful eyes looked at Yang Chen, and she spoke seriously, ¡°Young Master Yang Chen, are you confident that you can repay so many Spirit Stones that you borrowed?¡±


    ¡°I have some confidence in that,¡± Yang Chen said slowly.


    ¡°Then you¡¯d better hurry up. The interest on the Spirit Stones borrowed from our Green Lotus Sect usually accumulates quickly.¡± Li Ruoxiang yawned leisurely.


    Yang Chen paused for a moment, feeling like he had been tricked.


    But, soon enough, he spoke calmly, ¡°Sect Leader Li, one day you will realize that lending me Spirit Stones was a very profitable and fortunate thing for your Green Lotus Sect.¡±


    His words were full of confidence in himself!


    There was no hint of jest in his words. Yang Chen never owed anyone favors. If he did, he would repay them a hundredfold.


    It was the same for the favors he owed the Green Lotus Sect.


    Li Ruoxiang raised her eyebrows and glanced at Yang Chen indifferently. If anyone else had said that, she would have thought they were bragging. But looking into Yang Chen¡¯s eyes, she could see the sincerity and no shadow of doubt.


    This man was very confident, and his words were not born of arrogance.


    ¡°I¡¯ll be looking forward to that,¡± Li Ruoxiang said slowly.


    Li Ruoxiang made a slight gesture, and a bag of Spirit Stones was thrown to Yang Chen.


    This made the Green Lotus Sect elders wonder about Li Ruoxiang¡¯s attitude and thoughts. Yang Chen was clearly an immature youngster!


    Competing with Zhang Huafeng was motivated by anger and impulsiveness.


    Borrowing one hundred and fifty Supreme Grade Spirit Stones in one breath was irrational.


    Now, boasting arrogantly showed that he didn¡¯t know the heights of the sky nor the depths of the earth!


    What was so good about this Yang Chen that their Sect Leader had so much faith in him?


    Yang Chen could feel the strange looks from the Green Lotus Sect elders and somewhat guessed that he might not be welcomed by everyone in the Sect.


    Of course, he didn¡¯t care about that either. Now that he had received the Spirit Stones, he counted them and found that there were indeed one hundred and fifty top-grade Spirit Stones, not one less. They were all Supreme Grade Spirit Stones.


    The Green Lotus Sect was really generous!


    Yang Chen cupped his hands, ¡°Thank you, Sect Leader Li!¡±


    ¡°No need to be polite, our Green Lotus Sect didn¡¯t win anything in the auction either. We¡¯ll just go with you,¡± Li Ruoxiang said slowly.


    ¡°That¡¯s fine,¡± Yang Chen nodded.


    So, he and the Green Lotus Sect went to the backstage area along with many other auction winners to exchange their Spirit Stones for their won treasures.


    When Yang Chen arrived at the backstage, there were many people. He could clearly see that the exchange of the treasures was handled by Old man Huayun. Many auction winners handed over the corresponding Spirit Stones to claim their treasures.


    ¡°Zhenwu Main City has already exchanged the Silver Dragon Scissors.¡±


    ¡°Zhenwu Main City has really made a huge harvest this time.¡±


    When Yang Chen arrived, he saw a large group of people from Zhenwu Main City. Among them, one of the instructors held the Silver Dragon Scissors and quickly put them into his Storage Bag. Then, he hurriedly left.


    After all, showing off wealth was not a good idea. Although Zhenwu Main City had considerable power, they still needed to be wary of others harboring ill intentions.


    It was true that there were people with ill intentions. At least, Yang Chen noticed that after Zhenwu Main City left, there were significantly fewer people in the backstage area. Obviously, many of them had left following Zhenwu Main City.


    Yang Chen knew that many people were eyeing the Silver Dragon Scissors.


    The so-called rule, that there would be no fights occurring in Huangsha City, was just a joke. Rules were for constraining the weak, while the real powerhouses always played with the rules. As for Old man Huayun? He probably wouldn¡¯t interfere as long as it wasn¡¯t a snatch.


    But what did it have to do with him?


    Yang Chen¡¯s appearance drew the attention of many people.


    ¡°Did Yang Chen really come to the backstage?¡±


    ¡°Does he have that many Spirit Stones?¡±


    The people were talking, and even Old man Huayun noticed Yang Chen.


    At this moment, Yang Chen casually walked towards Old man Huayun with his hands behind his back.

 Chapter 647 - Chapter 647: Chapter 644: Isnt This Looking for Death?_1

    Chapter 647: Chapter 644: Isn¡¯t This Looking for Death?_1


    The Green Lotus Sect did not follow, but rather observed from the side, leaving many people unaware of the relationship between Yang Chen and the Green Lotus Sect. They just looked at Yang Chen, curious about what he was going to use in exchange for that mysterious stick.


    Old Man Huayun watched Yang Chen come up, and coughed twice, ¡°Young friend Yang Chen, are you here to exchange for that stick?¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s right,¡± Yang Chen said respectfully.


    Old man Huayun nodded, ¡°Yang Chen, you know the rules, the Spirit Stones, you should have prepared them.¡±


    ¡°Of course, please have a look at them.¡± Yang Chen handed over the Spirit Stones.


    Old man Huayun immediately counted the Spirit Stones, and was stunned at the sight. He never expected Yang Chen to actually come up with an equivalent amount of Spirit Stones.


    However, the people around didn¡¯t know what was going on, and for a moment, there was a lot of discussion.


    ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡±


    ¡°Did Yang Chen bring enough Spirit Stones?¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t even think about it, this Yang Chen, where would he get that many¡­¡±


    Before the words were finished, Old man Huayun handed the mysterious stick to Yang Chen.


    ¡°Young friend Yang Chen, this mysterious stick is yours now,¡± Old man Huayun said softly.


    ¡°Thank you, senior.¡± Yang Chen took the mysterious stick with great joy in his heart, but he didn¡¯t show it on his face. Instead, he had a somewhat resentful and unhappy expression, as if he had bought a deadly item.


    For him, this mysterious stick was an extraordinary treasure, something that had a mysterious connection with the Purple Forbidden Soaring Dragon Spear, and he could not underestimate it. But he couldn¡¯t show these things on his face, or he would arouse suspicion if discovered by others.


    ¡°This Yang Chen¡­ actually came up with the same amount of Spirit Stones!¡±


    ¡°How did he, a loose cultivator, get so many Spirit Stones?¡±


    ¡°Who knows¡­¡±


    As people discussed, on the way to the backstage of the Yellow Sand Auction, there were three people standing there. The one in the center was none other than Young Master Zhang Huafeng.


    At that time, Zhang Huafeng was chatting happily with the two old men by his side. The two old men dressed strangely, with strange tattoos on their bodies, were obviously wild cultivator warriors who could do anything in Jianghu!


    ¡°Young Master Zhang, it¡¯s not that we won¡¯t make a move, but it¡¯s not appropriate to do so in this Yellow Sand Auction, and besides, Old man Huayun is in the backstage. If we make a move on the surnamed Yang outside the backstage, it would only anger Old man Huayun, and we would have a hard time.¡± The two loose cultivators said with bitter smiles.


    Zhang Huafeng was full of contempt in his heart.


    Still pretending?


    If the two of you are really as unwilling as you say, would you still follow me, Zhang Huafeng?


    At that time, it was just a matter of restraint.


    Zhang Huafeng sneered, ¡°The two of you, we are all on the same side, so let¡¯s not beat around the bush. You two have been stationed in Huangsha City for more than a few days. How many hands have you played? People don¡¯t know, but do you really think I, Zhang Huafeng, don¡¯t know?¡±


    Hearing this, the two of them scratched their heads for a moment, not expecting Zhang Huafeng to know even these things.


    ¡°What nonsense about not being allowed to make a move in the main city of Huangsha, it¡¯s just that you can¡¯t do it openly. Just don¡¯t let people get hold of the evidence when you make a move. The people in Huangsha City just turn a blind eye. As for Old man Huayun, he is notoriously indifferent. As long as you don¡¯t snatch the treasures of the auction, even if the sky falls, he is still indifferent. He is not even a person from Huangsha City, how could he really work for Huangsha City!¡± Zhang Huafeng shouted.


    ¡°But¡­¡± The two were still hesitant.


    ¡°Alright, Elder Yuan and Elder Ci, if you two want Spirit Stones, just say so! Do I, Young Master Zhang, seem like a person who doesn¡¯t know what¡¯s going on?¡± Zhang Huafeng said in a low voice.


    Hearing this, Yuan and Ci snickered, ¡°Young Master Zhang, you also know that although the two of us have reached the Second Layer of the True Martial Realm, in this Yellow Sand Auction, we are nothing.¡±


    ¡°I just want to know if you accept this job? If not, I will call someone else.¡± Zhang Huafeng¡¯s face showed a hint of anger.


    ¡°No, we accept it. We just¡­ Although we can kill Yang Chen in an instant, making a move in the Yellow Sand Auction, we would never be able to set foot in Huangsha City again. The Supreme Grade Spirit Stones, my two brothers don¡¯t want that many, just a hundred of Supreme Grade Spirit Stones will do.¡± Yuan and Ci said.


    ¡°Why don¡¯t you just go rob someone?¡± Zhang Huafeng could see through Yuan and Ci¡¯s thoughts.


    Yuan and Ci obviously thought that he had just over a hundred Spirit Stones.


    They wanted to directly drain the pot, digging up everything he had.


    Yuan and Ci had no shame or intention of hiding, saying, ¡°Young Master Zhang, you should know that the person we killed was the Eastern Number One Genius, not an ordinary person. This environment, this time, one hundred Supreme Grade Spirit Stones, absolute will not be asking you too much.¡±


    ¡°Hmph, fine, one hundred Supreme Grade Spirit Stones it is. Oh, the person has come out, isn¡¯t that Yang Chen? Alright, hurry up and make a move.¡± Zhang Huafeng instructed.


    At the same time, Yang Chen had finished trading the mysterious stick and came out of the backstage.


    Seeing this, Yuan and Ci had been waiting for a long time, and they were just about to make a move.


    But just as they were about to make a move, suddenly, Yuan and Ci hesitated because Yang Chen came out, and the members of the Green Lotus Sect emerged from the backstage, talking and laughing happily with Yang Chen.


    Upon seeing this, Yuan and Ci were stunned. Elder Yuan exclaimed in surprise, ¡°Green Lotus Sect!¡±


    Elder Ci had an angry look on his face, ¡°I say, Young Master Zhang, are you trying to trap us? You didn¡¯t say that this Yang Chen knew the Green Lotus Sect.¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± Zhang Huafeng was also shocked by this sudden turn of events, as Yang Chen and the Green Lotus Sect actually knew each other? But soon, he said with a snarl, ¡°What are you afraid of? This Yang Chen has nothing to do with the Green Lotus Sect, at most it¡¯s just being on the same path. The Green Lotus Sect has nothing to do with Yang Chen, so why would they bother to protect him? Just make your move!¡±


    ¡°Nonsense!¡±


    Yuan and Ci were furious, ¡°Young Master Zhang, this Yang Chen obviously has a close relationship with the Green Lotus Sect. If it were just the same path, would they be talking with the Sect Leader? You want us to kill Yang Chen under the Green Lotus Sect¡¯s watch? You¡¯re sending us to our deaths, Young Master Zhang. We respect you, but that doesn¡¯t mean you can send us to our deaths. Sorry, we¡¯ll take our leave!¡±


    With these words, Yuan and Ci left without looking back.


    Killing Yang Chen was difficult, but they were willing to accept it. They could at least avoid stepping into Huangsha City after killing him and causing trouble.


    But killing Yang Chen under the Green Lotus Sect¡¯s watch? Wasn¡¯t that a death wish?

 Chapter 648 - Chapter 648: Chapter 645: Stirring up Conflict Again_1

    Chapter 648: Chapter 645: Stirring up Conflict Again_1


    Zhang Huafeng was completely dumbfounded now. He didn¡¯t expect Yuan and Ci Brothers to run away so quickly, leaving without any hesitation. Now he was left here, feeling awkward and embarrassed.


    When Yang Chen came out from backstage, he naturally noticed Zhang Huafeng at the side. He saw the figures leaving hastily, first with murderous intent and then without. Since he was smart, it was not difficult for him to guess the purpose of Zhang Huafeng.


    However, Zhang Huafeng really underestimated him. When he sent only two Second Level True Martial Realm practitioners, did he really think that they could kill Yang Chen?


    Of course, Yang Chen wouldn¡¯t bring this up to Zhang Huafeng¡¯s face since he had no evidence, so Zhang Huafeng could easily deny it.


    At this moment, he asked seemingly curiously, ¡°Brother Zhang, why do you look so troubled standing here? Your expression doesn¡¯t seem too happy.¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen, I¡¯m standing here, just very curious if you have enough Spirit Stones to exchange for that stick. You seem like a poor soul. Don¡¯t hurt yourself by doing something foolish.¡± Zhang Huafeng said with a dark tone.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t say anything, but disciples from the Green Lotus Sect who had good relationships with Yang Chen stood up and scolded, ¡°Zhang Huafeng, who do you think you are? Daring to question Yang Chen? Poor? Do you think you have a lot of Spirit Stones? Yang Chen has already exchanged the item.¡±


    ¡°Exactly, Zhang Huafeng, if you are still unsatisfied, we, the Green Lotus Sect, can play with you!¡±


    Zhang Huafeng listened to the disciples¡¯ arguments, feeling furious and somewhat blaming himself for being stupid. How could Yang Chen, who was qualified to walk with the Green Lotus Sect, lack Spirit Stones? Would he be unable to exchange a mere stick?


    Yang Chen just crossed his arms and said slowly, ¡°Zhang Huafeng, I seem to recall that you told me that I would stop laughing soon and that you would take action against me within Huangsha City? When will Brother Zhang let me experience your skills?¡±


    ¡°You!¡± Zhang Huafeng gritted his teeth with anger, hearing Yang Chen repeating his words, and said with a flushed face, ¡°Yang Chen, don¡¯t slander me, when did I say that?¡±


    Yang Chen knew that arguing further would be pointless. Zhang Huafeng was now like a clown, and saying anything more would be meaningless. So, Yang Chen prepared to leave the Yellow Sands Auction with the Green Lotus Sect.


    However, when they arrived at the exit of the Yellow Sands Auction, they found that the exit was crowded. The main gate seemed to be blocked, and no one left.


    Even the True Martial Main City, which had obtained the Silver Dragon Scissors and intended to leave the Yellow Sands Auction in a hurry, was stopped at the exit.


    At this moment, there were countless discussions, and many forces couldn¡¯t help but get agitated.


    Yang Chen and the Green Lotus Sect also looked around when they arrived here.


    Yang Chen¡¯s soul swept through the crowd and saw a middle-aged man in a Huangsha Dao Robe standing at the exit of the Yellow Sands Auction. This middle-aged man was obviously a high-ranking member of Huangsha City and one of the persons in charge of the auction. He stood there, not knowing what his intention was.


    ¡°I say Mu Zhijiao, what does your Huangsha City mean? The auction is over, and you won¡¯t let us leave the Yellow Sands Auction?!¡±


    ¡°Mu Zhijiao, what is the meaning behind Huangsha City¡¯s actions?¡±


    True Martial Main City was somewhat like a frightened bird at the moment. After obtaining the Silver Dragon Scissors, they just wanted to leave quickly and yelled, ¡°Mu Zhijiao, what? Does your Huangsha City dare to stop even our True Martial Main City¡¯s people? Do you want to start a war with our True Martial Main City?!¡±


    The middle-aged man, called Mu Zhijiao, saw the commotion continue and kindly calmed everyone down: ¡°Everyone, please calm down. Now that almost everyone has arrived, I¡¯ll make an announcement. It¡¯s not my intention to block you all here, but there are some reasons for it.¡±


    Yang Chen and Li Ruoxiang were also curious, so they couldn¡¯t help but quiet down and listen.


    The friendly Mu Zhijiao smiled and said, ¡°That¡¯s it, our Huangsha City is going to open the Trial Tower and invite geniuses from various sects and major forces to compete in the Trial Tower. Since all the major forces are gathered here, naturally, it¡¯s the perfect time for the competition.¡±


    ¡°Competition, how to compete?¡±


    Yang Chen could see that Li Ruoxiang¡¯s eyes lit up, showing great interest.


    In the Thirty-six Eastern Counties, there were thirty-six main city forces, each with Trial Towers, but this did not apply to other sects. They didn¡¯t have Trial Towers, including the members of the Black Dragon Sect.


    Although the Black Dragon Sect could force their disciples to enter other sects¡¯ Trial Towers by oppression, this was not a long-term solution. Would you go every day and lose face?


    The Green Lotus Sect was no exception, and they also didn¡¯t have access to trial towers like the main city forces.


    Now it seemed that there was a chance, so it would be false to say she was not interested.


    However, Yang Chen felt strange, why was Huangsha City so generous?


    Their intentions must not be simple.


    He knew that the major forces were not fools, and they all showed a guarded attitude, watching Mu Zhijiao closely, wondering what kind of scheme Huangsha City had in mind.


    ¡°It¡¯s simple. Various forces can each send three Bright Members to represent their forces and participate in this competition. Whoever reaches the highest floor wins. In addition, we will also invite other martial artists to participate. Loose repairers can join by paying an entry fee of one Top-grade Spirit Stone, and compete in the Trial Tower! This is the time for everyone, as well as various forces, to make a name for themselves.¡± Mu Zhijiao said.


    ¡°We¡¯re not interested!¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s right, we¡¯re not interested either.¡±


    Several main city forces, such as the True Martial Main City, were not at all interested in this matter.


    They already had a Trial Tower, which they could access daily, so they naturally wouldn¡¯t be interested in this event.


    Mu Zhijiao seemed to have anticipated this and kindly said, ¡°Everyone, please don¡¯t be hasty. Whoever wins the championship this time, our Huangsha City will offer a Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasure as a prize, no less valuable than the Silver Dragon Scissors. Would you be interested in this treasure?¡±


    Originally fiercely resistant and unwilling to cooperate, the True Martial Main City hesitated for a moment, and then coughed, ¡°We have thought for a while, and we think Huangsha City is pretty good. We have decided to stay for two more days to have a look!¡±


    They were joking; a treasure comparable to the Silver Dragon Scissors would be another Sect Ancestral Treasure.

 Chapter 649 - Chapter 649: Chapter 646: Slaughter God Spear_1

    Chapter 649: Chapter 646: Slaughter God Spear_1


    When they heard about such a treasure as the grand prize, everyone was irresistibly excited. Not only Zhenwu Main City, but other main city forces that had initially reacted quite strongly also agreed one after another.


    Zhenwu Main City had been initially quite worried about the Silver Dragon Scissors, intending to leave Huangsha City as soon as possible in case anything went wrong with the auction. But upon hearing that there were even better treasures, their thoughts disappeared.


    ¡°We agree as well.¡±


    ¡°Our sect has no issues.¡±


    Many forces and sects agreed in an instant without any hesitation. The appeal of the Trial Tower was one factor, but more importantly, it was the treasure that was comparable to the Silver Dragon Scissors. Just as Mu Zhijiao had said, it could pave the way for fame. After all, going through the Trial Tower would not hinder Martial Arts Cultivation.


    This event purely relied on skill, wit, and strength within the same level.


    So, who wouldn¡¯t want to stand out?


    However, what intrigued Yang Chen was that Huangsha City didn¡¯t seem to be foolish either, offering treasures comparable to the Silver Dragon Scissors as rewards to invite numerous forces to compete. Although it seemed tempting to everyone, what advantage was there in doing so for Huangsha City?


    There seemed to be no benefit at all.


    What was Huangsha City¡¯s motive?


    Did they feel that they wouldn¡¯t lose at all? If not, Yang Chen didn¡¯t think Huangsha City would be kind enough to give away a Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasure!


    Most importantly, Huangsha City wasn¡¯t even a particularly powerful main city force, and Its power was a level below that of Zhenwu Main City and Heiyun Main City. Since these two main city forces didn¡¯t dare to speak out, where did Huangsha City get the confidence?


    While pondering in his mind, the various forces began to inquire.


    ¡°Mu Zhijiao, since it¡¯s settled, why not briefly explain the rules? Each faction sends three representatives?¡±


    Mu Zhijiao smiled on the surface, ¡°The competition will begin in ten days. Ten days from now¡­¡±


    Thus, Mu Zhijiao explained the rules without any omissions.


    The various forces listened, thoughtfully nodding their heads, apparently weighing the pros and cons in their minds.


    Li Ruoxiang slowly said, ¡°Young Master Yang Chen, are you interested in participating?¡±


    ¡°Sect Leader Li, would you like to participate?¡± Yang Chen responded with a question instead.


    Li Ruoxiang casually waved her sleeves and said, ¡°There¡¯s no reason for our Green Lotus Sect not to participate. Although Huangsha City¡¯s motives are not pure, there¡¯s no reason not to participate in such a good opportunity!¡±


    ¡°Then I¡¯ll just tag along and watch,¡± Yang Chen had no particularly strong desire to participate.


    Li Ruoxiang¡¯s eyes turned around, as if thinking about something else.


    Like this, after a brief hesitation, all the major forces agreed to the invitation, despite knowing that Huangsha City had some hidden motives. After agreeing to the invitation, Mu Zhijiao naturally did not stop the major forces.


    Subsequently, Mu Zhijiao ordered the people to settle the major forces in Huangsha City. As for him, he stood in the now-empty halls of the Yellow Sand Auction.


    Mu Zhijiao stood in the auction hall as if waiting for something. In just a moment, two figures flickered and appeared in front of Mu Zhijiao.


    These two figures were simply a young man and woman, seemingly around thirty years old. Their martial arts cultivation reached the astonishing height of Elementary Martial Realm Peak.


    No¡­


    To be precise, their status seemed to be even higher than Elementary Martial Realm Peak.


    With such cultivation, combined with their age, they would be considered top geniuses in the entire Thirty-six Eastern Counties.


    It should be known that in this era, among the entire Thirty-six Eastern Counties, there was only Luo Yunhu who achieved Elementary Martial Realm Peak at such an age.


    As for Qingyin, she was completely an external incarnation and strictly speaking, could not be counted in the list of young people.


    Now, there were two characters like this, appearing together.


    The young man and woman had a condescending expression on their faces. Appearing here, they looked at Mu Zhijiao like a servant and said, ¡°Mu Zhijiao, how are things going on!¡±


    ¡°Young friends, please rest assured. The tasks you have assigned have been taken care of. Those forces knowing about the reward similar to the Silver Dragon Scissors were all excited, and they all agreed to our Huangsha City to participate in the Trial Tower.¡± Mu Zhijiao had a fawning smile and even showed a flattering expression to the young man and woman.


    If others were standing here to witness this scene, they would certainly be surprised!


    But for Mu Zhijiao, there was nothing amiss. He was very clear about the identities of these two young people in front of him, so how could he dare to offend them? He treated them with reverence.


    ¡°That¡¯s good, Mu Zhijiao. Don¡¯t worry, by helping us out, it won¡¯t be long before Huangsha City will gain great benefits. Regardless of Zhenwu Main City and Heiyun Main City now that seem overbearing, they will have to submit to you eventually. Don¡¯t doubt our strength, Mu Zhijiao, you should know that we have this capability,¡± The young man said.


    ¡°He Guang, my friend, when would I doubt your words?¡± Mu Zhijiao hurriedly laughed.


    ¡°Alright, that¡¯s enough. You may leave now.¡± He Guang waved his hand.


    ¡°Yes!¡± Although Mu Zhijiao felt somewhat resentful, he dared not disobey and left.


    ¡°Senior brother, do you think it¡¯s reliable to let Huangsha Main City handle this matter?¡± The young woman asked.


    ¡°Junior Sister Qing, I know it¡¯s not reliable, but what can we do? Master wants us to find that treasure. If we blindly search for it, it¡¯s undoubtedly like searching for a needle in a haystack in the Thirty-six Eastern Counties!¡± He Guang sighed, looking at Fu Qingqing with a suggestive expression.


    The young woman, Fu Qingqing, wasn¡¯t oblivious to her senior brother¡¯s intentions, but pretended not to notice. She said, ¡°I really don¡¯t know what the master thinks. With his vast power and divine abilities, why not simply come to the Thirty-six Eastern Counties to find it personally? After all, there hasn¡¯t been an Emperor-level strong in the Thirty-six Eastern Counties for so many years, so who is there for Master to be afraid of?¡±


    ¡°Junior sister, you don¡¯t know this. What does Master want to find? The Slaughter God Spear! It¡¯s a supreme treasure beyond the Xuantian Spirit Treasure realm. How can such a treasure be desired by Master alone? I don¡¯t know how many people are aiming for it. It¡¯s just that everyone doesn¡¯t know that the Slaughter God Spear is actually in the Thirty-six Eastern Counties!¡± He Guang said, ¡°It¡¯s just that we have more information and learned about it. If Master were to come personally, wouldn¡¯t that expose that the Slaughter God Spear is in the Thirty-six Eastern Counties? That¡¯s why he ordered us to secretly investigate.¡±


    ¡°The Slaughter God Spear, is it really that amazing? Even Master is so tempted! Beyond the Xuantian Spirit Treasure realm, what sort of treasure would that be?¡± Fu Qingqing marveled.

 Chapter 650 - Chapter 650: Chapter 647: Refining Again!_1

    Chapter 650: Chapter 647: Refining Again!_1


    He Guang spoke solemnly, ¡°I don¡¯t know what the concept of Beyond Xuantian Lingbao is, but I do know that even a single Supreme Grade Profound Heavenly Spirit Treasure was enough to make a master like ours bleed in the past¡­ What do you think this treasure that surpasses Xuantian Lingbao would be like?¡±


    ¡°What? No wonder Master arranged for us to go out and even set a prohibition in our minds when we were sent out. Under the temptation of such a treasure, Master actually doesn¡¯t even trust us.¡± Fu Qingqing¡¯s eyes were filled with grief.


    He Guang said, ¡°You can¡¯t blame Master for that. He entrusted us with this mission. If we can bring back the Slaughter God Spear, we will naturally benefit from it.¡±


    ¡°But, Senior Brother, you insisted on arranging the Trial Tower competition in Huangsha City and even contributed the treasure bestowed by Master as rewards. What is your goal?¡± Fu Qingqing couldn¡¯t help but ask.


    ¡°I have my reasons for doing so. The auction held in Huangsha City has attracted many high-ranking officials and geniuses from various major forces. I have already modified the prohibition in the Trial Tower.¡± He Guang grinned, ¡°Everyone thinks that no one outside will know the situation in the Trial Tower when they challenge it, but nothing is absolute.¡±


    ¡°Senior brother, do you want to use the Trial Tower as an eye to monitor if anyone has the Slaughter God Spear?¡± Fu Qingqing asked involuntarily.


    He Guang nodded repeatedly, ¡°That¡¯s right. If the Slaughter God Spear is really in the Thirty-six Eastern Counties, how could there be no news leaking out? We have been investigating here for half a year and haven¡¯t found any clues. There are only two possibilities: one is that the Slaughter God Spear never appeared, which we can rule out. Master would not let us come to the Thirty-six Eastern Counties for nothing!¡±


    ¡°The second situation is that the Slaughter God Spear was discovered early on and then hidden away. Whoever hid the Slaughter God Spear must have a high level of secrecy. While my method may not necessarily be effective, it is certainly better than searching for a needle in an ocean.¡± He Guang stated.


    ¡°Senior brother, what if someone else snatches the first place, and we not only fail to find out who took the Slaughter God Spear, but also let the treasure be taken away. How can we let this happen?¡± Fu Qingqing said with a charming smile.


    ¡°Junior Sister, you¡¯re joking. Don¡¯t you understand the so-called geniuses of the Thirty-six Eastern Counties after being here for so long? They are just a bunch of waste who dream of competing with us for the first place!¡± He Guang sneered disdainfully.


    ¡­


    At the same time, the various forces in Huangsha City had also been arranged for accommodation.


    Yang Chen was now alone in a room with the Green Lotus Sect, holding the mysterious stick and placing it with the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear. As expected, the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear emitted a more joyful vibration ¨C it was the feeling of wanting to fuse with the stick immediately.


    ¡°It seems that this stick does have a great connection with the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear¡­ But in any case, to melt this stick and the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear together, I have to find a Master Refiner.¡± Yang Chen thought to himself.


    With that thought, he began to make his plans.


    Not wanting to waste any time, Yang Chen immediately set out.


    Since Huangsha City was a large trading city, the one thing it should not lack were Master Refiners.


    As he thought, finding a Master Refiner didn¡¯t take long.


    At this moment, Yang Chen was in an artifact refining shop. The shopkeeper saw that Yang Chen was extraordinary and hurriedly smiled, ¡°Young man, you¡¯ve come to the right place! In our trading company, we have the famous Master Refiner, Cao Jingang! Master Cao¡¯s refining level is definitely extraordinary!¡±


    ¡°Enough with the flattery, if your shop¡¯s refining skills were not up to par, I wouldn¡¯t have come here. We can discuss the price of the Spirit Stones, but I want to see the Master Refiner now.¡± Yang Chen said.


    ¡°Alright, alright!¡± Seeing that Yang Chen was so confident, the shopkeeper directly led him to the backyard.


    Upon arriving in the backyard, Yang Chen saw a burly middle-aged man holding a hammer and working away, sparks flying about. This was obviously the banner Master Refiner the shopkeeper had mentioned.


    ¡°Master Cao, a guest has come. Please entertain him well.¡± The shopkeeper said.


    Cao Jingang noticed Yang Chen and quickly stood up, ¡°Young man, do you need something refined?¡±


    ¡°Of course!¡± With that, Yang Chen glanced at the shopkeeper.


    Understanding his meaning, the shopkeeper knew that customers who refined artifacts had some private matters. He hurriedly smiled kindly and then rushed away.


    After the shopkeeper left, Cao Jingang couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°Young man, what do you want to refine? Feel free to ask. My refining skills are well-known in Huangsha City!¡±


    ¡°Quite simple, Master Cao, please take a look.¡± Yang Chen waved his hand, and the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear and the mysterious stick he had auctioned floated out.


    Looking at the stick and the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear, Cao Jingang¡¯s face was full of surprise and curiosity, ¡°Young man, what is this¡­?¡±


    ¡°Quite simple, I want you to reforge the spear body, and then use this stick as the spear body of this spear. Accurately speaking, it is to combine the two. Master Cao, you should understand what I mean.¡±¡± Yang Chen said with a smile.


    ¡°This¡­ young man, there is no problem with such refining. However, I must remind you that artifact refining is generally for recycling waste, and what you are doing might not have good results. The two spirit weapons you hold have considerable value and if a mistake is made during the refining process¡­ It¡¯s very likely that something will go wrong.¡± Cao Jingang said awkwardly.


    He had never encountered or tried such a method of fusion.


    Spirit weapons were generally quite complex, and it was practically impossible to use the upper half of one spirit weapon on another.


    Unless the two were originally one piece.


    Otherwise, each spirit weapon had its own spirituality and would be very resistant. Once spirituality was rejected, the weapon¡¯s effectiveness would be greatly reduced.


    ¡°I know this, and I¡¯ve prepared myself mentally. Master Cao, just tell me if you¡¯ll take this job or not.¡± Yang Chen said.


    ¡°I¡¯ll take it, of course. As for the Spirit Stones¡­¡± Cao Jingang hesitated to speak.


    Yang Chen knew what he meant. The other party was a businessman and naturally wanted spirit stones for any work.


    He quickly estimated the cost and said, ¡°Five hundred thousand Ordinary Spirit Stones!¡±


    ¡°Alright, straightforward! Five hundred thousand, it¡¯s settled.¡± Cao Jingang agreed without hesitation.

 Chapter 651 - Chapter 651: Chapter 648: Sudden Changes!_1

    Chapter 651: Chapter 648: Sudden Changes!_1


    For them, these artifact refiners, getting 500,000 Spirit Stones with just one attempt was already quite satisfying. Yang Chen¡¯s offered price was very reasonable and made him feel quite satisfied.


    Yang Chen nodded and said, ¡°In that case, I¡¯ll leave it to Master Cao.¡±


    As he spoke, Yang Chen directly took out 500,000 Spirit Stones and handed them to Cao Jingang!


    Cao Jingang accepted the Spirit Stones, checked them briefly, and happily said, ¡°Young friend, please wait here for two days. The refining process will take some time, but within two days at most, I¡¯ll definitely give you a satisfactory answer.¡±


    With that said, Cao Jingang took the mysterious stick and the Zijin Youlong Spear, and hurried into the Artifact Refining Room.


    Yang Chen waited outside, seemingly calm, but his heart was full of curiosity, waiting for the result after the artifact refining was over.


    Time passed, and a day was gone in an instant.


    After that, the second day¡­


    Cao Jingang said that the result would be available within two days, and Yang Chen was also waiting for the second day.


    Just as he was waiting for the second day¡¯s afternoon, suddenly, something unexpected happened to Yang Chen.


    Because the Pill Refining Room exploded violently in an instant.


    ¡°Boom!¡±


    A violent roar unfolded like a thunderbolt in a clear sky.


    Cao Jingang was blown away, and then, an astonishing aura instantly spread out. This aura was as if a god had descended, making it difficult for people to breathe!


    Yang Chen was also shocked in his heart because when he looked up, he found that the source of this aura was not from someone else, but the familiar Zijin Youlong Spear. At this moment, the Zijin Youlong Spear was suspended in the air, and its body had already been replaced by Cao Jingang with that mysterious stick from the beginning.


    At this moment, the Zijin Youlong Spear was awe-inspiring, like a peerless divine spear capable of killing both gods and Buddhas. Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but be astonished!


    ¡°Hahaha, I finally reunited! I¡¯ve been waiting for this day!¡±


    As this was said, the Zijin Youlong Spear dashed forward, intending to fly far away.


    Seeing this, Yang Chen narrowed his eyes, quickly raised his hand, and in an instant, the Zijin Youlong Spear shook violently before obediently flying back towards him.


    ¡°Damn it, you little bastard actually dare to control me through our bloodline connection!¡± The Zijin Youlong Spear let out a sharp scream.


    Yang Chen looked at the current Zijin Youlong Spear in front of him and muttered to himself, ¡°I don¡¯t know what happened to you, but one thing is certain: you are indeed pretending to be strong now. This aura may look frightening, but the more it is like this, the more it represents your own guilty conscience. Moreover, our bloodline is connected, and I am your master. You can¡¯t escape from me!¡±


    Yang Chen was actually scared too.


    It was his first encounter with a talking Spirit Weapon.


    In his previous life, he had a wealth of experience and a broad vision but had never encountered talking Spirit Weapons. This was a first for him.


    Of course, Yang Chen always remained calm. At this moment, as he clenched the Zijin Youlong Spear, he knew that trouble was coming.


    ¡°Senior Yun Lu, immediately erase the memories of Cao Jingang and the shopkeeper. No one can know that I, Yang Chen, was here today!¡± After saying this, Yang Chen reached out and grabbed the shopkeeper who had secretly been watching the commotion from the sidelines.


    He was very clear that this matter was of great importance and must not be leaked.


    He knew from the beginning that the Zijin Youlong Spear was extraordinary and must hide a significant secret. Now, at a glance, it was indeed the case!


    The commotion caused by the Zijin Youlong Spear just now, with the sound spreading in all directions, would definitely attract the attention of various forces. Those forces had a keen sense of smell and Yang Chen had to quickly deal with any possible crisis.


    ¡°Sir, what are you¡­¡± The shopkeeper was shocked when Yang Chen grabbed him like this.


    Yang Chen looked at the shopkeeper expressionlessly, and suddenly, Yun Lu took action.


    The soul swept across, and the shopkeeper instantly fell unconscious.


    With Yun Lu¡¯s exquisite ability, it took only a moment to erase the memories of the shopkeeper and Cao Jingang. Now, in their memories, there was absolutely no trace of Yang Chen!


    With this in mind, Yang Chen didn¡¯t hesitate any longer and left swiftly!


    In less than a hundred breaths, various forces had already arrived. Even Qinglian Sect¡¯s Li Ruoxiang and others were among them.


    ¡°What¡¯s going on? Just now, I sensed the aura of a Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasure. It seems that a Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasure has been born!¡±


    ¡°This old man sensed it too!¡±


    People were discussing, but soon they all stared at each other in confusion.


    Because there was nothing here, only the unconscious shopkeeper and Cao Jingang lying on the ground.


    ¡°These two should be of great use. Search their memories.¡± The person in charge of the Zhenwu Main City said.


    One of the subordinates hurriedly went down, swept his soul, and began searching the memories of the two people.


    After a while, the searcher reported, ¡°Elder, there is no suspicious clue in these two people¡¯s memories about the Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasure¡­ Not even the slightest trace. However, it can be felt that their memories have been erased!¡±


    ¡°Erased memories? It seems that something really happened here just now, and a Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasure must have been born.¡±


    ¡°I felt it very clearly just now. The grade of this Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasure may not be too low.¡±


    Everyone looked at each other and then sighed, ¡°But what about it? Even if it¡¯s a high-grade Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasure, it doesn¡¯t help. Now that the memories of these two have been completely erased, it¡¯s almost impossible to investigate anything further.¡±


    ¡°Our main city is not involved. We¡¯ll withdraw first!¡±


    With that said, some forces immediately gave up and chose to leave.


    Some of the other forces were more or less unwilling. After searching Cao Jingang and the other¡¯s memories several times in succession but finding nothing, they also left dejectedly.


    In this way, within a double-hour, most of these forces completely dispersed.


    Only Mu Zhijiao of Huangsha City was standing there, thinking for a while before saying, ¡°Come on, bring these two people back to me. I need to interrogate them thoroughly.¡±


    His subordinates didn¡¯t understand what Mu Zhijiao was thinking. The memories had been erased. Would the interrogation produce any results?


    At the same time, Yang Chen had been wandering outside after escaping. He didn¡¯t choose to return to the Green Lotus Sect immediately, knowing that doing so would easily raise suspicions. So, he lingered outside for at least a day before returning!


    When he returned to the Green Lotus Sect¡¯s residence in Huangsha City, Yang Chen greeted everyone calmly along the way. It was only when he returned to his own residence that he finally took a deep breath!

 Chapter 652 - Chapter 652: Chapter 649: Back in My Time!_1

    Chapter 652: Chapter 649: Back in My Time!_1


    He seemed calm, but his heart was anything but so.


    Because, the Purple Forbidden Dragon Spear had caused chaos in his storage bag. Eventually, he had no choice but to put it in the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space. Now, he had to rely on the Fish people¡¯s Divine Soul Power to suppress it.


    Even so, the suppression was incredibly difficult, and it took a great amount of effort. The Yabura¡¯s River Space was also turned upside down by this spear!


    Yang Chen dared not reveal any clues now, and he couldn¡¯t personally suppress the spear. Only after they returned did he say, ¡°Senior Yun Lu, hurry up and have your people set up Arrays and Restriction Techniques around us!¡±


    ¡°No problem.¡± Several Fishmen swiftly went into action, and quickly set up a Restriction Array around them.


    With the Restriction Array activated, Yang Chen felt much more at ease, and quickly brought out the Purple Forbidden Dragon Spear from the Eight Extremes River Space.


    ¡°Swoosh!¡±


    The moment the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear came out, it instantly flew away!


    ¡°Get back here!¡± Yang Chen roared.


    The Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear trembled as if it wanted to break free from Yang Chen¡¯s grasp, but in the end, it couldn¡¯t resist Yang Chen¡¯s power and cursed, ¡°F**k your grandma¡¯s, you little rabbit! You dare control me with bloodline limitation, believe it or not, I can kill you in minutes!¡±


    Yang Chen smirked: ¡°Purple Forbidden Dragon Spear, if you could really kill me, you would¡¯ve done it already. Why wait till now?¡±


    ¡°Bullsh*t! Purple Forbidden Dragon Spear, my f**king name isn¡¯t that lame. My name is Slaughter God Spear, you got that? Kid, I¡¯m called Slaughter God Spear!¡± The spear spirit roared.


    ¡°Slaughter God Spear!¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but repeat the name.


    No matter what this spear was like, the name Slaughter God Spear sounded very domineering.


    God is a remote and revered existence.


    ¡°Hmph, scared now, kid? Do you know how fearsome I was back then? I¡¯m telling you, don¡¯t think that just because you¡¯ve made me recognize you as my master, I will follow you willingly. Little bastard, I¡¯m a divine treasure, how could I accept you!¡± The spear spirit¡¯s attitude was very strong.


    Yang Chen heard this, and clicked his tongue: ¡°If you don¡¯t accept me, why didn¡¯t you resist when I was binding you with my blood earlier? With your spirituality, it seems you could¡¯ve resisted.¡±


    Now his mind was full of curiosity.


    The concept of a martial artist and a spirit weapon recognizing a master is actually quite vague because neither spirit weapon nor Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasure has a strong sense of spirituality. They don¡¯t even know what agreeing and resisting is.


    This also means that when a martial artist uses a spirit weapon for a long time, their blood will fuse with the spirit weapon, making the spirit weapon their own. This is so-called recognizing the master. It¡¯s just that spirit weapon doesn¡¯t usually have the intention to resist, and the concept of recognizing the master is rarely brought up.


    But this Slaughter God Spear is different.


    Because of its spirituality¡­


    Just like now, calling people f**king bastards, this spirituality is simply too strong. Any Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasure in front of this Slaughter God Spear is simply too weak in comparison.


    The other party should know the concept of resistance.


    He was very curious why the Slaughter God Spear didn¡¯t resist him at the beginning, and why didn¡¯t it communicate with him at the beginning?


    Slaughter God Spear said viciously, ¡°Kid, I know what you want to ask, don¡¯t play this with me. I, Slaughter God Spear, have been pursued and fallen here. Driven to desperation, I had to dismantle myself, scattering the spearhead and shaft in different places. My spear spirit then slept inside an ordinary spirit spear. When you f**king made me recognize you as my master, I was still sleeping, how could I resist?¡±


    Yang Chen was left speechless, and couldn¡¯t help but chuckle. Listening to the angry tone of the Slaughter God Spear, he wasn¡¯t angry at all, ¡°You were asleep, how can you blame me? You didn¡¯t tell me you were asleep.¡±


    ¡°You!¡± The Slaughter God Spear trembled with anger.


    ¡°Tell me, Slaughter God Spear, what is your origin, and why were you chased by a group of people? What¡¯s the story before you were hunted down?¡± Yang Chen asked.


    ¡°Kid, it¡¯s better not to ask what you don¡¯t know,¡± the Slaughter God Spear said coldly.


    Yang Chen rubbed his chin, guessing that the Slaughter God Spear must have had an unknown past.


    Just from the spirituality of the spear spirit and the power it had emanated earlier, it must be extraordinary, and Yang Chen never underestimated it.


    Hearing the Slaughter God Spear¡¯s words, he wasn¡¯t angry at all. Instead, he calmly asked, ¡°When the scattered spearhead and shaft are fused together, that¡¯s when you awaken, right?¡±


    ¡°Hmph, what else do you think? F**king hell, you¡¯re quite lucky to have found all of my head and body. It¡¯s unbelievable. Now that I have my body and head back, my soul naturally awakens, but ¡­¡± At this point, the Slaughter God Spear suddenly stopped.


    ¡°But what?¡± Yang Chen asked with a smile.


    ¡°Nothing, kid. Don¡¯t ask too much about my business,¡± the Slaughter God Spear said coldly.


    Yang Chen slowly said, ¡°What are you going to do next?¡±


    The Slaughter God Spear arrogantly said, ¡°Heh, kid, considering you helped me find my head and body, I¡¯ll spare your life if you release me. In the future, I might even repay you heavily. What do you say? It¡¯s not difficult to remove the bloodline limitation.¡±


    ¡°What if I refuse?¡± Yang Chen smiled.


    ¡°Kid, don¡¯t take advantage of me,¡± the Slaughter God Spear roared.


    Yang Chen grinned: ¡°Slaughter God Spear, are you out of your mind? Release you? Let you go out and be hunted again?¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t need you meddling in my business!¡± The Slaughter God Spear said disdainfully.


    ¡°Do you think I want to?¡± Yang Chen¡¯s face gradually turned ugly.


    He was not the kind to lose his temper easily, but when he needed to, he didn¡¯t hold back.


    Now that Yang Chen¡¯s tone was becoming unpleasant, even the Slaughter God Spear was taken aback.


    Yang Chen said coldly, ¡°You want to leave? Hmph, it¡¯s true that I don¡¯t care what or who you are. But once you¡¯re released, it could cause trouble for me as well. You want to leave? Impossible!¡±


    Indeed, he didn¡¯t care about the Slaughter God Spear. With his current strength, carrying this divine treasure would bring more disaster than fortune. He would keep it if he could, but he wouldn¡¯t miss it if he had to part with it.


    But the key now was that he couldn¡¯t get rid of it!


    How easy could it be to get rid of the Slaughter God Spear? If it were that easy, would the Slaughter God Spear even need to say it?

 Chapter 653 - Chapter 653: Chapter 650: Be A Little More Content!_1

    Chapter 653: Chapter 650: Be A Little More Content!_1


    If he exposed even a trace of the Slaughter God Spear, then others could easily trace it back to him through the spear. The spear itself had been auctioned, and anyone with discerning eyes could see that.


    So Yang Chen coldly said at this time, ¡°So, I don¡¯t care if you want to be the Slaughter God Spear or the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear now, but you better behave and don¡¯t cause me any trouble!¡±


    ¡°Kid, you dare to control me? Do you believe I can turn your Storage Bag and the Eight Extremities Flowing River upside down? If you¡¯re afraid, just submit to me now!¡± The Slaughter God Spear said arrogantly.


    This made Yang Chen laugh, ¡°I say, Slaughter God Spear, you don¡¯t know my means. Even though you have been sleeping, you are connected to me by blood, and you should have some understanding of my affairs. Do you believe that, I can throw you into a pile of demonic beasts, into a group of prohibitions, making it difficult for you to move and suffer humiliation?¡±


    ¡°Kid, you think I¡¯m a vegetarian?¡± The Slaughter God Spear scolded.


    ¡°Tsk tsk, Slaughter God Spear, people don¡¯t know, but do you think you can fool me? You are now nothing but a shell, although I don¡¯t know how strong you were in your heyday, but now that you have just awakened, you have no ability at all.¡± Yang Chen said coldly.


    ¡°Try it if you don¡¯t believe it.¡± The Slaughter God Spear hummed, full of confidence.


    Yang Chen narrowed his eyes and paused for a while, then said, ¡°Yun Lu, help me take out the Teleportation Artifact!¡±


    ¡°Yes, Young Master!¡± Yun Lu quickly responded. Because the Slaughter God Spear had been causing trouble inside the Storage Bag and the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space, Yang Chen had personally handed over the important treasures to Yun Lu inside the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space to watch over them.


    Hearing Yang Chen really going to bring out the Teleportation Artifact and go to Heavenly Capital Divine Country, Slaughter God Spear suddenly wilted, ¡°Ah, don¡¯t do it!¡±


    ¡°Yun Lu, take it out.¡± Yang Chen didn¡¯t even think about it, and ignored the Slaughter God Spear.


    This really scared the Slaughter God Spear.


    It hurriedly said, ¡°Sir, Grandpa Yang Chen, please don¡¯t. I beg you, I¡¯m most fucking annoyed by prohibitions in my life, please don¡¯t humiliate me like this.¡±


    ¡°Weren¡¯t you quite arrogant just now.¡± Yang Chen listened and waved his hand, signaling Yun Lu to stop, then asked with a smile.


    Through the previous probing, he had gained some understanding.


    The spirit of the Slaughter God Spear seems quite savage, like a very wild old character.


    However, if one carefully discerns, the real character and experience of the Slaughter God Spear are actually more like a not-so-big child.


    To be precise, it is like that most rebellious period of a teenager.


    Otherwise, with Yang Chen¡¯s understanding, no one in hundreds of years or thousands of years would call themselves ¡°old man.¡±


    The Slaughter God Spear had no shame as it fawned, ¡°Don¡¯t do that, Yang Chen, oh no, Master, keep me by your side, it could be really useful.¡±


    ¡°Tell me, what use are you in this present state of being hollow inside but looking strong on the outside?¡± Yang Chen asked.


    This made the Slaughter God Spear extremely anxious, ¡°Yang Chen, that¡¯s where you¡¯re wrong, how can you question me? Fucking hell, I¡¯m quite formidable. Even if I haven¡¯t recovered to my peak now, with me in your hand, it¡¯s more than enough to kill a True Martial Realm-level expert with one strike.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Yang Chen was suddenly startled.


    That powerful?


    Killing a True Martial Realm-level expert with one strike?


    Even if he tried his best and used all means available, he could not guarantee that he could kill a True Martial Realm expert in one hit.


    ¡°Who doesn¡¯t know how to boast?¡± Yang Chen said indifferently.


    The Slaughter God Spear really thought that Yang Chen didn¡¯t believe it, and quickly said, ¡°You don¡¯t believe me? Yang Chen, if I lie to you, may I be struck by five thunderbolts! You can imprison me in prohibition anytime.¡±¡±Oh, you¡¯re pretty confident. In that case, I¡¯ll trust you for now. Tell me, what level of Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasure can you compare to right now?¡± Yang Chen asked.


    ¡°Hehe, I can compare to at least a Middle Grade Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasure without a problem. But my foundation is still there, focusing on killing. You¡¯ve heard my name, right? You should know how awesome I was back then.¡± The Slaughter God Spear chuckled, ¡°If you don¡¯t believe me, find a place to try it out, I guarantee you¡¯ll be satisfied!¡±


    At this point, Yang Chen basically believed him about seventy or eighty percent, but his face still didn¡¯t show it.


    Take this Slaughter God Spear out and try it out?


    He had no such idea.


    Primarily focusing on killing? Able to defeat a True Martial Realm powerhouse with one strike?


    Yang Chen really couldn¡¯t imagine the origin of this Slaughter God Spear, but at least he knew one thing ¨C he absolutely couldn¡¯t take it out casually. He had to hide it well, and very tightly. He could only take it out when it was absolutely necessary.


    This was also the most troubling thing for him. His weapon was a spear, but now that the Slaughter God Spear couldn¡¯t be used, he could only look for another suitable spirit spear.


    Thinking about this, Yang Chen asked, ¡°You were amazing back then, but how can you recover your former glory? Is it through time to recuperate, or some other method?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s a bit difficult to recover my peak glory. If I continue to recuperate, I can slowly recover, but it¡¯s still slow. The best method is to let me devour other spirit weapons, as long as they¡¯re spiritual, the more spiritual, the better. By the way, Yang Chen, since we¡¯re brothers, let me eat your Blazing Fire Spirit Brush, will you?¡± The Slaughter God Spear said with a sycophantic tone.


    ¡°Don¡¯t even think about it.¡± Yang Chen refused without hesitation.


    The Slaughter God Spear pleaded, ¡°Then the God Piercing Nail will do! Let me taste the God Piercing Nail.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t think about the God Piercing Nail either.¡± Yang Chen said lazily.


    This left the Slaughter God Spear extremely depressed.


    In fact, Yang Chen¡¯s refusal was only for the moment.


    The God Piercing Nail was of no use to him, after all, it was a damaged Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasure with limited power. The more it was used against high-level martial artists, the less useful it would be. It would be a good thing if this broken Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasure could be devoured by the Slaughter God Spear and increase its power.


    But not now.


    The Slaughter God Spear was powerful, but he couldn¡¯t let it taste the sweetness too early. Otherwise, with how wild the Slaughter God Spear¡¯s temperament was, how could he bear it if it tasted the sweetness too soon?


    The most critical thing was that before and after the God Piercing Nail was devoured by the Slaughter God Spear, he had to weigh it carefully!


    ¡°Slaughter God Spear, you just stay in the Storage Bag for now and don¡¯t cause any trouble for me. Otherwise, don¡¯t blame me for not sparing you!¡± Yang Chen threatened.


    ¡°I know!¡± The Slaughter God Spear was now quite well-behaved, without any temper left.


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 Chapter 654 - Chapter 654: Chapter 651: Youre Just a Substitute_1

    Chapter 654: Chapter 651: You¡¯re Just a Substitute_1


    Yang Chen also believed that the Slaughter God Spear wouldn¡¯t cause any more problems, so he eventually put it into his Storage Bag. As for testing the Slaughter God Spear, he already had some ideas in mind, but it wasn¡¯t something he needed to do right now.


    ¡°Junior Brother Yang Chen¡­¡±


    Just then, a voice suddenly sounded from outside.


    Hearing this, Yang Chen was somewhat surprised. Knowing that it was a female disciple of the Green Lotus Sect, he didn¡¯t stop her and removed the formation before opening the door.


    ¡°Junior Brother Yang Chen.¡± The female disciple¡¯s face turned red as she spoke softly.


    Yang Chen nodded, feeling familiar with this female disciple, and asked, ¡°What¡¯s the matter, Senior Sister?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s like this. The Sect Leader would like to invite you to discuss the upcoming Trial Tower competition. After all, the competition will begin in a few days, and the outside world is already buzzing about it,¡± said the female disciple.


    ¡°I see. Let¡¯s go now,¡± Yang Chen replied.


    ¡°Okay!¡±


    Yang Chen and the female disciple arrived at a courtyard together.


    In the courtyard, Li Ruoxiang and some high-level members of the Black Dragon Sect were present.


    ¡°Sect Leader, Yang Chen is here.¡± The female disciple smiled and gracefully backed away.


    Upon seeing Yang Chen¡¯s arrival, Li Ruoxiang nodded and said, ¡°Young Master Yang Chen has arrived.¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen pays his respects to Sect Leader Li!¡± Yang Chen bowed. ¡°My respects to the Elders.¡±


    Although some of these Elders were not fond of Yang Chen, his respectful attitude prevented them from making things difficult for him.


    Li Ruoxiang gestured to Yang Chen, ¡°Yang Chen, take a look at the three participating disciples chosen by our Green Lotus Sect this time!¡±


    Yang Chen looked in the direction Li Ruoxiang pointed and saw three young female disciples, all dressed differently with different appearances and similar ages. However, their Martial Arts Cultivations were vastly different.


    On the leftmost side was Qingyin, whom Yang Chen was familiar with. She was Li Ruoxiang¡¯s External Incarnation, with a Martial Arts Cultivation reaching the peak of the Origin Martial Realm.


    As for the other two, they were much worse, with Martial Arts Cultivations only at the Eighth Level of the Origin Martial Realm, far from the Ninth Level.


    However, the Trial Tower has little to do with cultivation, so Yang Chen had nothing to say about it. He amiably said, ¡°Sect Leader Li, I, Yang Chen, have no insights. All three Senior Sisters are excellent.¡±


    ¡°Oh? Are they as excellent as you, Yang Chen?¡± Li Ruoxiang asked.


    Yang Chen coughed and said, ¡°What does Sect Leader Li mean? Just say it!¡±


    Li Ruoxiang replied, ¡°Nothing much, I just want to ask if Yang Chen, my friend, is interested in this Trial Tower.¡±


    ¡°Not interested,¡± Yang Chen replied decisively.


    What does the struggle between these sects have to do with me?


    ¡°What if I, Li Ruoxiang, invite you to participate?¡± Li Ruoxiang¡¯s mouth curved up.


    ¡°¡­¡±


    Seeing that Yang Chen seemed to be reluctant, Li Ruoxiang slowly said, ¡°Young Master Yang Chen, you should remember that you owe quite a few Spirit Stones to our Green Lotus Sect.¡±


    ¡°This, this is true. If Sect Leader Li commands it, Yang Chen has no reason to refuse.¡± Yang Chen was both crying and laughing. Li Ruoxiang really didn¡¯t have any good intentions, so it didn¡¯t take long for the borrowed Spirit Stones to be put to use, making him repay them.


    Thinking about this, Yang Chen let out a sigh and looked at the three female disciples, saying, ¡°But isn¡¯t there a minimum limit of three quotas¡­ Besides, I¡¯m not from the Green Lotus Sect, so how can I represent the Green Lotus Sect in the competition?¡±


    ¡°There is no rule in Huangsha City that prohibits bringing someone from another sect!¡± Li Ruoxiang slowly said. ¡°As for the three quotas, it¡¯s easy to change one at any time.¡±Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but laugh and cry. However, the two female disciples other than Qingyin had already known Li Ruoxiang¡¯s thoughts and were prepared, so they didn¡¯t have any overly angry thoughts and intentions.


    It was an elder from the Qinglian Sect who said, ¡°Sect Leader, letting Yang Chen participate is a bit reckless, isn¡¯t it?¡±


    ¡°Yes, there are many factors that determine whether one will achieve good results in the Trial Tower. Although Yang Chen defeated Luo Yunhu, he relied more on the power of the Spirit Talismans. I¡¯m afraid that the results he gets in the Trial Tower may not be as good as those of our own sect¡¯s disciples.¡± Another elder echoed immediately.


    They didn¡¯t dislike Yang Chen; they were genuinely concerned about the performance of their own sect.


    Li Ruoxiang blinked her eyes, ¡°I don¡¯t think it¡¯s reckless. Yang Chen should have been to the Trial Tower in Beishan Main City many times, right?¡±


    The female elder who spoke first looked at Yang Chen, ¡°Young Master Yang Chen, how many floors have you passed in the Spirit Martial Realm at the Trial Tower in Beishan Main City?¡±


    These elders were very curious, and they needed to ask him clearly before they could rest assured to let Yang Chen participate.


    Yang Chen hesitated for a moment and then said, ¡°It¡¯s not easy to say!¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s so difficult to say, Yang Chen, my friend? If you have confidence in yourself, what¡¯s so hard to say?¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s right, we won¡¯t laugh at you.¡±


    ¡°¡­¡±


    Hearing the word ¡°laugh,¡± Yang Chen knew that these elders had misunderstood his meaning.


    So, after scratching his head, he no longer tried to hide it: ¡°My best achievement in the Trial Tower when I was in the Spirit Martial Realm was¡­twenty floors!¡±


    ¡°Twenty floors!¡±


    ¡°What!¡±


    These elders¡¯ eyes widened in surprise, ¡°Yang Chen, are you serious?¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen, do you know what twenty floors mean? It represents an achievement that maybe no one among all the main city forces in the counties could have achieved for so many years. Are you joking with us?¡±


    One after another, they stared angrily at him, not even addressing him as their friend or young master, calling him directly by his name, obviously thinking that Yang Chen was joking with them and not believing him at all.


    Yang Chen said helplessly, ¡°I didn¡¯t want to say it, but you insisted on asking. And now that I¡¯ve told you, you don¡¯t believe me.¡±


    ¡°¡­¡±


    These elders were somewhat at a loss, but still unconvinced, ¡°Young Master Yang Chen, we want you to be more realistic, not to be unreasonable!¡±


    ¡°Exactly!¡±


    Yang Chen was depressed and didn¡¯t bother to explain any further: ¡°Seniors, if you really don¡¯t believe me, you can go to Beishan Main City to verify it at any time. If you find out that I, Yang Chen, have said something wrong¡­ you can come to me and settle the score.¡±


    Hearing Yang Chen say this, the female elders of the Qinglian Sect were speechless, all closing their mouths like they had been gagged. They stared at each other, not knowing what to say.


    Since Yang Chen had said so much, what else could they say?


    Li Ruoxiang spoke calmly, ¡°Since Yang Chen is so confident, do the elders have anything else to say?¡±


    These elders had nothing more to say. Yang Chen hesitated for a moment and then said, ¡°Sect Leader Li, do you really trust me? What if I¡¯m just boasting?¡±


    ¡°Trust you? Not quite. You are just a backup. If our Qinglian Sect¡¯s disciples perform poorly, we¡¯ll let you play. In other words, maybe you won¡¯t even get a chance to play.¡± Li Ruoxiang and Yang Chen didn¡¯t bother to be polite to each other.


    ¡­


    One chapter first, more at noon.

 Chapter 655 - Chapter 655: Chapter 652: The Duel Begins_1

    Chapter 655: Chapter 652: The Duel Begins_1


    This made Yang Chen somewhat frustrated. Li Ruoxiang really didn¡¯t show any mercy when speaking to him.


    Of course, if possible, he really had no interest in the Trial Tower. It couldn¡¯t be said that he had no interest, but rather his rationality was greater than his interest. The only interest he has in the Trial Tower is that it can enhance his current cultivation level.


    Anyway, since there was a possibility of making a move, Yang Chen still had to prepare in advance. After bidding farewell to Li Ruoxiang, he went to the various Chambers of Commerce once again.


    He took out a lot of Spirit Stones and bought many materials in hand.


    These materials were naturally for making spirit talismans.


    Although he had some inventory in his hands, the spirit talismans produced were enough to fight against enemies, but they obviously fell short for breaking into the Trial Tower, especially after the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear turned into the Slaughter God Spear¡­


    So, Yang Chen bought a lot of materials and returned to refine them using the Blazing Fire Spirit Brush.


    Meanwhile, Huangsha City released a lot of news, seemingly deliberately wanting to invite more geniuses to participate in this Trial Tower competition.


    Time passed quickly, and finally, ten days later, the Trial Tower competition officially began!


    Yang Chen came to the Trial Tower in Huangsha City with the Green Lotus Sect.


    When he arrived, the place was already overcrowded.


    Since Huangsha City opened the Trial Tower today and there were no guards nearby, almost all martial artists in the Origin Martial Realm who could come had arrived. By counting the number of participants, there were as many as several hundred. No one knew what Huangsha City wanted to do by inviting so many martial artists all at once.


    This made those high-level forces somewhat unhappy because there were so many loose cultivators, and it was a waste of time.


    ¡°They are just a bunch of small fishes; it doesn¡¯t matter if they enter the Trial Tower.¡± A high-level force member said disdainfully.


    Yang Chen glanced around and roughly divided the surrounding people into two types.


    The first was the main city forces and sect forces, who were all aiming for the Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasure.


    The second were the loose cultivators attracted by the Trial Tower, with greater quantity but not a completely mismatched crowd. After all, they had to pay a top-grade spirit stone to enter.


    Just like that, after waiting for about an hour, Mu Zhijiao, the person in charge of Huangsha City, finally came forward.


    When Mu Zhijiao came out, everyone who was supposed to come had arrived.


    Mu Zhijiao led the high-level members of Huangsha City and said loudly to the crowd, ¡°Thank you all for giving face to our Huangsha City and coming to participate in today¡¯s Trial Tower competition. Everyone should know the rules. As long as you can win the first place in this Trial Tower competition, you will receive the Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasure prepared by our Huangsha City!¡±


    Hearing about the Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasure, many martial artists¡¯ eyes lit up.


    ¡°So, I hope you all can spare no effort in the Trial Tower and do your best. After all, everyone has their understanding. Inside the Trial Tower, no matter what means you use, they are completely sealed from the outside world, so everyone can rest assured.¡± Mu Zhijiao said with a smile.


    After that, he said a lot more irrelevant things.


    Although these things seemed somewhat useful, Yang Chen always felt that Mu Zhijiao was emphasizing a certain point.


    Emphasizing what?


    Emphasizing that the Trial Tower is completely sealed, the people outside cannot see, and you can take out your trump cards without any scruples.


    If it was mentioned only once, that would be fine, but Mu Zhijiao seemed to care about this issue a lot, repeating it several times. This made Yang Chen feel strange, wondering what conspiracy Mu Zhijiao and Huangsha City were hiding.


    ¡°Did I overthink it?¡± Yang Chen wondered, ¡°Is Mu Zhijiao just kindly reminding us?¡±


    He subconsciously still felt that Huangsha City couldn¡¯t be that kind-hearted.


    But those loose cultivators who had never entered the Trial Tower and had no experience didn¡¯t think so.


    ¡°This Trial Tower is so amazing, completely sealed.¡±


    ¡°Since that¡¯s the case, I can show off my skills.¡±


    Everyone has some secret techniques they don¡¯t use until a critical moment. This Trial Tower was a great place to stretch their legs.


    Mu Zhijiao watched these loose cultivators discussing and felt very satisfied. This was the effect he wanted. According to He Guang and Fu Qingqing¡¯s instructions, if the treasure holder wanted to make a name for himself in this Trial Tower, he would definitely choose to take out the treasure.


    With that treasure, it would be no problem to reach the heart of the matter.


    ¡°The bait has been thrown, now let¡¯s see if the fish will bite.¡± Mu Zhijiao muttered to himself.


    After talking for a long time, he finally said, ¡°Alright, I have said everything I needed to say. Everyone, according to the rules, we will draw loose cultivators to enter the Trial Tower first. When the loose cultivators are finished, the various forces will compete!¡±


    ¡°Humph!¡±


    ¡°What a waste of time!¡±


    ¡°What the hell is Huangsha City up to?¡±


    The major forces were unhappy, and their displeasure showed on their faces.


    Mu Zhijiao guessed that the big forces were unhappy, but he pretended not to know and coughed twice, leaving the task of drawing loose cultivators to the people below.


    Soon someone drew a loose cultivator to break the barrier.


    ¡°You, yes, you, go in first.¡± The person who drew him pointed casually.


    The loose cultivator who heard this was overjoyed, sprinted towards the Trial Tower, not knowing how happy he was.


    ¡°Never seen the world!¡±


    ¡°Tsk!¡±


    These genius martial artists from the various forces spoke disdainfully.


    Although they were somewhat arrogant, these loose cultivators were indeed inferior to the geniuses of the various forces. In addition to not having entered the Trial Tower before and lacking experience, this loose cultivator was kicked out in less than the time it takes for a cup of tea.


    ¡°First Floor, fail!¡± Mu Zhijiao slowly announced.


    By the time they reached the Origin Martial Realm, they had to start from the twenty-first floor, so the twenty-first floor was the first floor for martial artists in the Origin Martial Realm.


    ¡°Hahaha, a loose cultivator is just a loose cultivator after all, such garbage! Failed on the first floor.¡±


    ¡°What a shameful thing to show off!¡±


    Although these loose cultivators were angry in their hearts, they still didn¡¯t dare to say anything.


    Just like that, one after another loose cultivator came forward to challenge the Trial Tower, but their results were not optimistic. Entering the Trial Tower after the twentieth floor in the Origin Martial Realm was much more difficult than starting from the beginning in the Spirit Martial Realm.


    Thus, many loose cultivators were stopped at the first, third, or second floor!


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t pay attention to these results, as they did not differ much from his conjecture. What caught his eye was the three young people who suddenly appeared beside Mu Zhijiao.

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    Chapter 656: Chapter 653: Zhang Huafeng Steals the Spotlight_1


    It¡¯s not that all these loose cultivators are garbage, but compared to the geniuses of the sect main city forces, these loose cultivators are ultimately inferior in terms of methods and cultivation abilities. It seems to be a small difference, but it is difficult to make up for.


    Therefore, he didn¡¯t have any great expectations for these loose cultivators. If they could break through to the fifth level, it would already be considered good for these loose cultivators.


    There was no way around it, one¡¯s personal growth environment determined everything. Most of these loose cultivators fought on their own, and even if some of them had decent talent, they would be absorbed by other sect forces. Where would there be many left in the group of loose cultivators?


    So from the very beginning, Yang Chen didn¡¯t pay attention to these loose cultivators, but focused his eyes on Mu Zhijiao.


    There were three young people around Mu Zhijiao, excluding the one on the far right, because his Martial Arts Cultivation was only at the Sixth Level of Origin Martial Realm.


    This was the number one genius in Huangsha City. Yang Chen didn¡¯t know his name, but he had some brief encounters with him. He knew who he was.


    It was precisely because he knew that he was very clear about the opponent¡¯s situation. Indeed, these two people posed no threat to him. What was threatening and mysterious were the two young men beside the number one genius of Huangsha City. These two young people, a man and a woman, were none other than He Guang and Fu Qingqing.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t know them, but he could feel that their Martial Arts Cultivation was not bad.


    ¡°That female martial artist has reached the peak of the Elementary Martial Realm, no different from Luo Yunhu. This level of cultivation is surprising, but it is still within the acceptable range for people. As for that man¡­ his cultivation level is so profound that I can¡¯t even see through it.¡± The person Yang Chen was looking at was He Guang.


    ¡°Huh!¡±


    He Guang seemed to have sensed something, turned his head, ¡°Is someone watching me in secret?¡±


    He Guang felt strange, as he acted very low-key and didn¡¯t show off. How could anyone detect him? He looked around but couldn¡¯t find who was secretly observing him.


    ¡°Such keen sense, this man and woman must not be simple.¡± Yang Chen thought in his heart.


    He was very clear that this kind of character was not comparable to those like Zhang Huafeng.


    Speaking of Zhang Huafeng, Zhang Huafeng appeared.


    ¡°Zhang Huafeng, it¡¯s your turn to take the Trial Tower.¡± The person who drew him pointed out Zhang Huafeng.


    Because the number of layers that the loose cultivators who challenged the Trial Tower was generally not high, the time was very short. In just a short while, dozens of people had been eliminated. Now, when Zhang Huafeng went up again, many loose cultivators had already failed to challenge the tower and left in disappointment.


    Zhang Huafeng walked up confidently at this time.


    As Zhang Huafeng went on stage, the geniuses of those forces also secretly muttered, ¡°I don¡¯t know which level Zhang Huafeng can reach!¡±


    ¡°Zhang Huafeng is an extraordinary genius, reaching the peak of the Elementary Martial Realm before the age of one hundred. This level is impressive. Everyone knows his master, and he has received the best and most excellent training since childhood. Coupled with his great talent, he is different from ordinary loose cultivators. I don¡¯t know how many levels he can break through.¡±


    ¡°I think it shouldn¡¯t be too low.¡±


    Zhang Huafeng was now being praised by a few words, his confidence had increased a lot, and he sneered in his heart, ¡°Comparing me to those ordinary loose cultivators? What a joke!¡±


    As soon as this thought settled, he turned his gaze to Yang Chen, his eyes full of provocative taste.


    He heard that Yang Chen was the number one genius in the Eastern Region?


    What a joke!


    The Yuan and Ci Brothers didn¡¯t dare to provoke Yang Chen, but he didn¡¯t believe that Yang Chen had any great magical powers. In that case, let¡¯s start with this Trial Tower.


    As soon as the thought landed, Zhang Huafeng entered the Trial Tower.


    Yang Chen sensed Zhang Huafeng¡¯s provocation, raised his eyebrows but didn¡¯t respond in a hurry.


    Zhang Huafeng was indeed not comparable to ordinary loose cultivators. As the saying goes, it¡¯s not that you are afraid of not knowing the goods, but the goods comparing to the goods. Zhang Huafeng broke through the Trial Tower. In an instant, the light on the first level lit up, but then went out and the light on the second floor lit up.


    This was not difficult to discern, Zhang Huafeng had directly passed the first layer and then reached the second layer!


    Then, the third layer!


    Finally, the fourth, fifth, sixth layers!


    Zhang Huafeng actually cleared all the way.


    ¡°The seventh layer, Zhang Huafeng has made it to the seventh layer!¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s not over yet!¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s terrifying! Ordinary loose cultivators are simply incomparable to Zhang Huafeng!¡±


    Everyone was dumbfounded, some were even scared.


    So far, the seventh layer was the highest.


    Moreover, many geniuses from the forces were actually not sure if they could make it to the seventh layer!


    Most importantly¡­


    ¡°This seventh layer is not Zhang Huafeng¡¯s limit!¡±


    ¡°How many layers can Zhang Huafeng break through?¡±


    Many people swallowed nervously!


    They were completely frightened by Zhang Huafeng¡¯s strength. They didn¡¯t expect him to be so strong, clearing all the way to the seventh layer without any trouble.


    Some people began to feel sympathy for Yang Chen. Although Yang Chen was called the number one genius of the Thirty-six Eastern Counties, it was limited to only this generation, not the previous generation or the one before that. Yang Chen¡¯s status as the number one genius of the Thirty-six Eastern Counties was not absolute.


    For example, with Zhang Huafeng¡¯s strength, could Yang Chen provoke him?


    People had a bit of a spectator¡¯s mindset. Someone¡¯s excellence undoubtedly contrasted with another¡¯s failure.


    Yang Chen seemed to be the one who was being contrasted against.


    However, Yang Chen was very calm, his arms folded, and he seemed not to be too disturbed by Zhang Huafeng¡¯s success in the tower.


    ¡°The eighth layer!¡±


    ¡°Zhang Huafeng is on the eighth layer.¡±


    ¡°No, he passed the eighth layer, and now he has reached the ninth layer!¡±


    This undoubtedly set off a series of shocks, even the elders of major sects like the Green Lotus Sect showed a bit of surprise in their expressions.


    ¡°I wonder if this ninth layer is Zhang Huafeng¡¯s limit.¡±


    ¡°I feel like it shouldn¡¯t be any higher.¡±


    As people discussed, there was a boom, the ninth layer¡¯s light went out, and the tenth layer¡¯s light lit up.


    ¡°The tenth layer!¡±


    Zhang Huafeng actually made it to the tenth layer, achieving such an incredible feat.


    Under the surprise of everyone, Zhang Huafeng fought for half an hour in the tenth level before finally stopping at the tenth level and coming out of the Trial Tower.


    Seeing the light on the tenth floor go out, everyone finally recovered from the surprise: ¡°Zhang Huafeng finally stopped, and the tenth floor, what an incredible achievement!¡±


    ¡°This accomplishment, even the geniuses of the major forces, might not be guaranteed to achieve!¡±

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    Chapter 657: Chapter 654: Yang Chen Admits Defeat?_1


    In an instant, Zhang Huafeng undoubtedly became the focus of attention for everyone present.


    This tenth floor also gave him the qualification for that.


    While the people were discussing Zhang Huafeng, he walked out of the Trial Tower. Looking at Zhang Huafeng now, one could clearly see a complacent expression in the man¡¯s eyes. It was not difficult to determine that he was very satisfied with his own achievements and enjoyed the envious and admiring expressions that others cast upon him.


    This was what he deserved, as he, Zhang Huafeng, was meant to be surrounded and admired by others.


    At this moment, Zhang Huafeng coldly glanced at Yang Chen.


    What about the title of Eastern First Genius? He was curious whether Yang Chen could reach this level.


    Thinking of this, he suddenly spoke with mockery: ¡°Brother Yang Chen, you didn¡¯t come here with Beishan Main City, so it seems that you are also a loose cultivator. So, together with the Green Lotus Sect, don¡¯t you plan to try this Trial Tower challenge?¡±


    ¡°There¡¯s no need for Brother Zhang to worry about it.¡± Yang Chen yawned indifferently and didn¡¯t take it to heart.


    He didn¡¯t even consider Zhang Huafeng as an opponent now. His focus was all on He Guang. How could he have time to deal with Zhang Huafeng?


    No matter how fiercely Zhang Huafeng jumped, he couldn¡¯t attract Yang Chen¡¯s attention.


    This was precisely what enraged Zhang Huafeng the most. He could clearly determine the disdain in Yang Chen¡¯s eyes towards him. It seemed that Yang Chen didn¡¯t even have the intention to compete with him. This was not what he wanted; he wanted Yang Chen to fear and look up to him!


    ¡°Humph, Yang Chen, I think you just lack confidence, and that¡¯s why you didn¡¯t dare to enter the Trial Tower just now. What¡¯s the point of this Trial Tower competition if the so-called Eastern Number One Genius like you doesn¡¯t even make a move?¡± Zhang Huafeng¡¯s words were filled with mockery and provocation.


    Upon hearing the title of Eastern First Genius, Yang Chen felt a bit of a headache.


    What he hated most was having others put a label on him without his knowledge, resulting in him inadvertently being placed in a position he did not want. For example, the Eastern Number One Genius title might seem impossibly cool, but in reality, how much attention did it attract?


    As for the situation right now, with just one sentence from Zhang Huafeng, everyone¡¯s eyes were on him.


    He knew that the origin of the Eastern First Genius title was all because he defeated Luo Yunhu, but he didn¡¯t expect that the gossip would spread so quickly. Not long after he left the Black Dragon Sect, the Eastern First Genius title was solidified.


    With this in mind, Yang Chen slowly said, ¡°I never admitted that I am the Eastern Number One Genius, and I¡¯m not interested in that position either. Whoever wants it can have it, it¡¯s nothing to do with me. As for this Trial Tower, why would I want to break through it? Oh, right, if you can give me a hundred Supreme Grade Spirit Stones, Brother Zhang, I wouldn¡¯t mind having a try.¡±


    ¡°Is Yang Chen frightened?¡±


    ¡°I think Yang Chen is probably scared.¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen has a conflict with Zhang Huafeng, which is known to everyone. Initially, Yang Chen looked full of vigor, as if he wanted to compete in this Trial Tower. But as soon as Zhang Huafeng finished his challenge, he immediately wilted and had no intention of challenging anymore.¡±


    ¡°This is clearly because he is afraid of losing to Zhang Huafeng. Haha, who wouldn¡¯t know his intentions?¡±


    ¡°It seems that the rumors are true. When Yang Chen defeated Luo Yunhu back then, he relied more on purchased Spirit Talisman, not his real strength.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s getting worse by the day. I didn¡¯t expect that the title of Eastern Number One Genius can be faked now.¡±


    ¡°The key is that Yang Chen is shameless; who can do anything about it?¡±


    For a moment, under Zhang Huafeng¡¯s instigation, everyone¡¯s fingers were pointed at Yang Chen, as if they all thought he was afraid and terrified of Zhang Huafeng.


    Zhang Huafeng was also quite complacent at this time, feeling very comfortable with the evaluations people gave to Yang Chen. However, looking at Yang Chen, he suddenly realized that Yang Chen still seemed indifferent, as if he didn¡¯t care about these people¡¯s discussions. This surprised Zhang Huafeng. Could Yang Chen really ignore the gossip of others?


    Indeed, Yang Chen did not take these rumors seriously. He just took a look at Zhang Huafeng and lost interest.


    Zhang Huafeng had entered the Trial Tower once before, and the Trial Tower¡¯s tenth floor remained unchanged. It could be seen that Zhang Huafeng must have challenged the Trial Tower before. No matter where he challenged, the Trial Towers were connected with prohibitions. Otherwise, how could one find loopholes to take advantage of the Creation Divine Aura refining process by switching to another place?


    Although Zhang Huafeng was a loose cultivator, his master¡¯s status was extraordinary. It was not difficult to pay a price for the opportunity to challenge the Trial Tower in a main city force.


    Naturally, after confirming this fact, Yang Chen became uninterested in Zhang Huafeng.


    But others didn¡¯t think so. Even the elders of the Green Lotus Sect thought that Yang Chen had chickened out.


    One by one, they looked at Yang Chen with expressions of distrust, no longer confident that Yang Chen could win honors for the Green Lotus Sect.


    Only Li Ruoxiang stood with her hands behind her back, her graceful figure upright, and said, ¡°Why didn¡¯t you accept his challenge?¡±


    ¡°I promised to fight for the Green Lotus Sect, and whether the Green Lotus Sect needs me now is still unknown. Why should I accept his challenge?¡± Yang Chen replied calmly.


    He was serious about what he said. If the Green Lotus Sect asked him to fight, he would represent them in battle. Although he couldn¡¯t repay their kindness all at once, he would still repay as much as possible. If the Green Lotus Sect didn¡¯t need him, he wouldn¡¯t have any special interest in this Trial Tower.


    ¡°I mean, can you really stand this provocation?¡± Li Ruoxiang couldn¡¯t help but be curious.


    ¡°Provocation?¡± Yang Chen scratched his ear, ¡°I only felt that there was a fly buzzing around my ear. What else happened?¡±


    ¡°¡­¡±


    Li Ruoxiang wanted to laugh but held back.


    Her status didn¡¯t allow her to laugh too disrespectfully, so even when she laughed, she did so with a very ¡®serious¡¯ and solemn demeanor.


    She didn¡¯t speak, but her curiosity toward Yang Chen grew stronger.


    This little guy didn¡¯t really take those provocations seriously.


    She wouldn¡¯t be able to handle it in his place.


    She had a bad temper.


    So, everyone discussed Yang Chen left and right until another loose cultivator entered the Trial Tower after Zhang Huafeng, bringing the matter to an end.


    What followed was one loose cultivator after another continuously challenging the Trial Tower. Unfortunately, these loose cultivators had limited strength and mostly stopped between the First and Fifth Floors. Even though there were occasionally a few outstanding ones who reached the Sixth Floor, it was still of no use. In the end, no one could surpass Zhang Huafeng¡¯s record!

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    Chapter 658: Chapter 655: Testing Each Other_1


    This was also Zhang Huafeng¡¯s proudest aspect. Thanks to his master¡¯s reputation, he was able to enjoy privileges that even the geniuses of the main city forces could not access. He could completely consider the Trial Tower as his own property because no one dared to provoke his master, who was a madman!


    He had challenged many levels within the Trial Tower, with the highest being the tenth floor. Today, he performed exceptionally well, reaching his best results.


    Because of this, he was now in an unbeatable position.


    As a result, Zhang Huafeng¡¯s confidence grew even more!


    Finally, the challenges of the loose cultivators gradually came to an end.


    As the last loose cultivator stepped out of the Trial Tower, the challenges of the loose repairer martial artists all came to an end.


    Seeing this, Mu Zhijiao couldn¡¯t help but ask He Guang, who was next to him, with a mixture of respect and fear: ¡°Young friend He Guang, the challenges of these loose cultivators have ended. I wonder about the results¡­ ¡±


    He Guang shook his head gently.


    This made Mu Zhijiao sigh, then he ordered for preparations for the subsequent competitions.


    After the competition of the loose cultivators, some left, and some stayed to watch the battles.


    Next, it was time for the genius competitions of the major forces.


    Zhang Huafeng naturally stayed here as well. He wanted to see if Yang Chen would make a move, and at the same time, he wanted to see if the high-level members of these forces could surpass his excellent achievements. Now, his confidence was even more overflowing, as he felt that even these forces¡¯ geniuses were nothing special and would have a hard time surpassing the honor records he had created.


    Maybe, he could even get his hands on that treasure?


    The host then said, ¡°Everyone, the competition of the major forces in this Trial Tower is about to start. You can send representatives of your forces to battle with their geniuses one by one, or you can send all your talented subordinates to challenge at once!¡±


    These high-level members of the forces were not fools. Why would they send all their talented subordinates at once to expose their strength?


    ¡°Well, if that¡¯s the case, Mu Zhijiao, since you are the host, shouldn¡¯t you be the first to give it a try?¡± someone said.


    Mu Zhijiao stroked his small beard and said amiably, ¡°Of course, Long¡¯er, you go and grab the top spot.¡±


    The number one genius from Huangsha City quickly nodded and replied respectfully, ¡°Yes, Master!¡±


    Soon, the Huangsha City¡¯s number one genius charged out.


    As soon as he made his move, he proved to be much stronger than those loose cultivators. Killing his way up from the first floor, the number one genius of Huangsha City did have some skills, having managed to reach the limit on the eighth floor.


    ¡°Eighth floor!¡±


    ¡°It seems that Huangsha City does have some skills!¡±


    ¡°But the eighth floor isn¡¯t that high. After all, Huangsha City¡¯s number one genius only reached the eighth floor! He¡¯s still far behind Zhang Huafeng.¡±


    Some of the onlookers, including loose cultivators and small powers¡¯ geniuses, thought that the Huangsha City¡¯s number one genius had already demonstrated the strongest combat power of Huangsha City. Their words seemed to imply flattery towards Zhang Huafeng.


    Zhang Huafeng was now even more arrogant. Even Huangsha City¡¯s number one genius had only reached the eighth floor, while he had already reached the tenth!


    Such a record towered over all others!


    At this moment, even when Zhang Huafeng spoke, he held his head high.


    ¡°Eighth floor¡­¡± Mu Zhijiao was somewhat unhappy, but he quickly hid his displeasure.


    After all, the best combat power of their Huangsha City this time was not their own number one genius, but a man and a woman beside him.


    Of course, he hadn¡¯t thought about letting these two people fight for the time being!


    ¡°Now that our Huangsha City has finished, it¡¯s time for you, Heiyun City!¡± Mu Zhijiao said with a kind smile.


    Heiyun City did not refuse and directly agreed to send their number three genius to battle. The overall strength of Heiyun City was slightly stronger than that of Huangsha City. Their number three genius also achieved an excellent result, reaching the eighth floor.


    ¡°Heiyun City is really a great sect.¡±


    ¡°Yeah, their number three genius obtained an excellent result, reaching the eighth floor!¡±


    The Primal Martial Realm¡¯s Trial Tower was more difficult to break through than the Spirit Martial Realm¡¯s Trial Tower.


    The reason for this was because the Primal Martial Realm stage allowed for a more extensive range of abilities. Just like Huang Taiji back then, he was able to perfectly break through the Spirit Martial Realm¡¯s Trial Tower¡¯s twentieth layer during his time in the Spirit Martial Realm, but he could not do so in the Primal Martial Realm.


    There was no way; as the stages were different, the difficulty levels changed as well.


    ¡°Zhenwu Main City, it¡¯s your turn now,¡± Mu Zhijiao laughed.


    He obviously arranged the order based on the strength of the forces.


    Zhenwu Main City also accepted it without shirking their responsibility. They didn¡¯t hurry to send out their main force and just sent a similar genius to make a move. They achieved the same results as Heiyun Main City, the eighth floor!


    Next in line was, of course, the Green Lotus Sect.


    ¡°Blue Lotus Sect Master, it¡¯s your turn,¡± Mu Zhijiao said.


    Li Ruoxiang yawned and waved her sleeve, ¡°Xiao Yuan, you go and give it a try.¡±


    The female disciple named Lu Mingyuan nodded repeatedly and immediately agreed. She went straight to the Trial Tower.


    Eventually, Lu Mingyuan also achieved the strength of the eighth floor, no different from the results of Heiyun Main City and Zhenwu Main City.


    When returning from the Trial Tower, Lu Mingyuan, who had never broken through the Trial Tower before, obviously had improved her cultivation. The excited Lu Mingyuan¡¯s eyes glowed with brightness.


    Mu Zhijiao, seeing that the Green Lotus Sect had no intention of bringing out its true abilities, said loudly, ¡°Green Lotus Sect, the eighth floor. Next, it¡¯s the turn of you from the Cangyun Sect¡­¡±


    Before he could finish speaking, Li Ruoxiang suddenly waved her hand, ¡°Wait a minute, I intend to let another genius of our sect try it.¡±


    ¡°Oh?¡± Mu Zhijiao was taken aback, ¡°In that case, Sect Leader Li, please go ahead. As for the people from the Cangyun Sect, please wait a moment.¡±


    At first, the rules were like this; each force could send out as many contestants as they wanted. However, since all the big forces wanted to hide their true strength, only one contestant would be sent out at a time. This made Mu Zhijiao think that Li Ruoxiang had the same idea, but this woman didn¡¯t think so at all.


    Li Ruoxiang hated testing the waters. She was a straightforward woman and hated beating around the bush. She could see that Mu Zhijiao had a scheme. If everyone else was hiding, she would first blow up Mu Zhijiao¡¯s plot.


    ¡°Qingyin, go ahead,¡± Li Ruoxiang controlled her external incarnation.


    Qingyin said in a gentle voice, ¡°Yes!¡±


    Immediately after, ¡®Qingyin¡¯ flicked her long sleeves and disappeared into the Trial Tower in an instant.


    As Qingyin entered the Trial Tower, the originally quiet scene suddenly became turbulent.


    This was because Qingyin¡¯s level progress was rapidly climbing!

 Chapter 659 - Chapter 659: Chapter 656: Unsurpassable Achievement!_1

    Chapter 659: Chapter 656: Unsurpassable Achievement!_1


    His speed was as rapid as lightning, just like drinking water, he effortlessly passed the first and second floors. Then the third and fourth floors, still with no pressure. The same went for the 5th, 6th, and 7th floors. Only until the eighth floor did he slightly pause, then wasted some time in the ninth floor.


    Only until the tenth floor did Qingyin get serious, Slash! Slash! Slash!


    In the end, she reached the eleventh, twelfth, and finally, the thirteenth floor!


    Yang Chen also felt the formidable power of Qingyin; there was no way around it. She was Li Ruoxiang¡¯s External Incarnation, it was difficult for Qingyin not to be strong.


    Of course, there was a limit to her prowess. Eventually, it seemed that Qingyin had pushed herself to the limit, looking a bit exhausted after reaching the thirteenth floor, failing and admitting defeat.


    ¡°Thirteenth floor!¡±


    At this moment, a wave passed through the entire audience.


    Zhang Huafeng¡¯s confidence in himself was already over the top after seeing geniuses from various forces only being able to stop at the eighth floor. He felt like he had created an insurmountable achievement. But soon, he was defeated by reality.


    As soon as Qingyin acted, she completely shattered his inexplicable confidence.


    He realized that his so-called unsurpassable victories were effortlessly done by Qingyin.


    ¡°Zhang Huafeng¡¯s record has been broken.¡±


    ¡°Thirteenth floor, tsk tsk, the Saintess Qingyin of the Green Lotus Sect is indeed not any ordinary person. She is even a notch above the geniuses from Heiyun Main City and Zhenwu Main City.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s for sure. Qingyin is qualified to compete with Yang Chen for the title of Eastern Number One Genius. Perhaps she was originally the first, but we don¡¯t know why she seemed to be deceived by Yang Chen and admit defeat.¡±


    Now that Qingyin had reached the thirteenth floor, she had gained the recognition of everyone present, letting many people know that the Qinglian Saintess was more than just a pretty face!


    Seeing her External Incarnation fail to pass the thirteenth floor, Li Ruoxiang was somewhat displeased and seemed dissatisfied with the result. However, it shouldn¡¯t be too difficult to stir up muddy water right away.


    As for Qingyin not having previously attempted the Trial Tower and having no improvement in her Cultivation Level, it was because Qingyin¡¯s cultivation level improvement was not through cultivation but through the improvement of her main body¡¯s Cultivation Methods. Of course, others didn¡¯t know this and just assumed that her Martial Arts Cultivation hadn¡¯t improved only because she had passed the Trial Tower.


    Mu Zhijiao was shocked when he saw the amazing record of the thirteenth floor but was soon reassured by He Guang who was beside him. He asked, ¡°Now that the Green Lotus Sect has already used two of their quotas, I wonder if they would be interested in using the third quota.¡±


    ¡°No need, let¡¯s continue.¡± Li Ruoxiang said indifferently.


    Mu Zhijiao began drawing other talented geniuses from various forces to compete again.


    However, the audience didn¡¯t pay much attention to the results of these competitions anymore.


    It was obvious that no one could surpass Qingyin and defeat her.


    The thirteenth floor seemed to be an almost impossible number to exceed.


    This number made people feel unreachable and impossible to surpass.


    Although there were some incredible geniuses among these various powerful contestants, showing great results, they still had a gap when compared to Qingyin¡¯s performance.


    Eventually, the cycles came around again, and it was once again Huangsha City¡¯s turn to act.


    Mu Zhijiao had no choice but to turn his hopeful gaze towards Fu Qingqing and He Guang.


    He had no choice but to ask for help, as Huangsha City didn¡¯t have anyone capable of defeating Qingyin. If they lost, they would want to cry, as they had spent so much effort in preparing for this event.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Senior Mu.¡± He Guang waved his hand and asked his Junior Sister: ¡°Are you confident?¡±


    ¡°I didn¡¯t expect such a difficult problem from one of the thirty-six eastern counties. I will enter the Trial Tower.¡± Fu Qingqing¡¯s expression was solemn, and as soon as she agreed, she rushed into the Trial Tower.


    ¡°She is one of the talents representing our Huangsha City, Fu Qingqing,¡± Mu Zhijiao said. ¡°She is a genius carefully cultivated by our Huangsha City, but she rarely shows herself. You all might be unfamiliar with her, but that¡¯s quite normal.¡±


    Many powerful forces sneered at this.


    Mu Zhijiao was really shameless; he clearly didn¡¯t know where this genius was brought from. However, he could still say such high-sounding, shameless words.


    A carefully cultivated genius who rarely shows up?


    Everyone knew what was going on, but they didn¡¯t expose it. After all, in such matters, it was difficult to find evidence. If someone claimed that they had secretly cultivated a hidden genius as a trump card, what could be said to counter it?


    However, the various forces were very curious about the abilities of this girl and the mysterious He Guang.


    Fu Qingqing had already entered the Trial Tower by now, and as soon as she did, she immediately displayed an amazing combat power. She was like Qingyin, effortlessly passing through the initial floors and only showing her true ability in the later ones.


    Like that, she reached the tenth, eleventh, twelfth, and the thirteenth floor!


    Fu Qingqing struggled for a while on the thirteenth floor, and in the end, she seemed to have exhausted all her strength but was unable to break through the thirteenth floor. She stopped at the same floor as Qingyin!


    Seeing this scene, all the forces present widened their eyes.


    ¡°What a Huangsha City!¡±


    ¡°Where has this Huangsha City found these talents?¡±


    ¡°Who knows, but it¡¯s obvious that Huangsha City doesn¡¯t have any good intentions!¡±


    At this moment, Fu Qingqing was very dissatisfied with her performance in the Trial Tower. She obviously found it a great shame that she had only managed to tie with Qingyin by passing the thirteenth floor, failing to surpass her.


    ¡°Uhm¡­ Young friend He Guang, what should we do next?¡± Mu Zhijiao¡¯s expression was somewhat awkward.


    ¡°It¡¯s fine, I can give it a go.¡± He Guang knew Mu Zhijiao¡¯s worries but said calmly: ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Senior Mu. Although I¡¯m taking action earlier than expected, the result will be the same. I will create a record that no matter how hard the geniuses of your thirty-six eastern counties try, they will never be able to surpass.¡±


    As He Guang¡¯s words fell, he stepped lightly, attracting the attention of everyone.


    Mu Zhijiao hurriedly explained, ¡°This is another hidden genius we¡¯ve carefully cultivated at our Huangsha City. His name is He Guang. Haha! Please don¡¯t be surprised, everyone. We at Huangsha City have put in a lot of hard work for this.¡±


    He Guang was undeniably more eye-catching than Fu Qingqing.


    Although Fu Qingqing was excellent, she was still within the acceptance range of the audience. They could still see where her limits were.


    With He Guang, however, the audience couldn¡¯t really gauge his limits.

 Chapter 660 - Chapter 660: Chapter 657: Who is the Number One Genius?_1

    Chapter 660: Chapter 657: Who is the Number One Genius?_1


    Yang Chen was also observing He Guang but couldn¡¯t figure out his Martial Arts Cultivation. It wasn¡¯t hard to judge that He Guang had a treasure on his body that could hide his Martial Arts Cultivation, making it impossible for others to observe it!


    As if seeing Yang Chen¡¯s doubts, Li Ruoxiang on the side slowly said, ¡°You¡¯re curious about his Martial Arts Cultivation?¡±


    ¡°Yes, he seems to be quite strong,¡± Yang Chen replied.


    ¡°His Martial Arts Cultivation has reached the Half-step True Martial Realm,¡± Li Ruoxiang said.


    ¡°What!¡± Yang Chen was stunned.


    Li Ruoxiang spoke unhurriedly, ¡°Your cultivation is not enough, your Divine Soul Realm is lacking, so naturally, you can¡¯t detect his strength level. I¡¯m much stronger than him and can see it. Actually, all the major forces can see it, but they just don¡¯t say anything!¡±


    Yang Chen nodded, ¡°Don¡¯t they feel like they¡¯ve fallen into a conspiracy?¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s there to feel? Everyone knows from the beginning that Huangsha City had no good intentions. A second-rate main city force is so confident and so scheming to invite various forces to participate in this Trial Tower competition. This is not a conspiracy, but an overt plot. Because a conspiracy that can be guessed by others is not called a conspiracy.¡±


    Li Ruoxiang shrugged, ¡°But everyone still fell for it because people die for money and birds die for food. Everyone wants that treasure, and everyone has some confidence in themselves. Unfortunately, Huangsha City has more confidence. It¡¯s very advantageous for a genius in the Half-step True Martial Realm to enter this Primordial Martial Realm¡¯s Trial Tower. It seems there¡¯s no chance of getting that treasure now. I wonder where Huangsha City found this genius!¡±


    He is about the same age as Luo Yunhu, yet his strength is even more powerful. If Fu Longyue learns about this, he might go crazy.


    Upon hearing Li Ruoxiang¡¯s words, Yang Chen nodded thoughtfully. Indeed, when they were at the Half-step Yuan Martial Realm, it was advantageous to enter the Spirit Martial Realm¡¯s Trial Tower, and the same was true for the Half-step True Martial Realm.


    He stared intently at He Guang, who had now landed on the ground and stepped into the Trial Tower one step at a time.


    At this moment, everyone¡¯s eyes were focused on He Guang, while Zhang Huafeng¡¯s previous fame had been completely suppressed. No one remembered him now, which made Zhang Huafeng feel resentful for a while.


    ¡°The lamp of the first floor has been lit, it seems the challenge has begun.¡±


    ¡°Yes, it¡¯s extinguished?¡±


    ¡°That was fast!¡±


    People couldn¡¯t help but look at each other, all seeing the surprised expressions in each other¡¯s eyes.


    It¡¯s worth noting that even the impressive Qingyin and Fu Qingqing had not been so fast in their speed when they were on the first floor. This was like playing a game, how could it not be surprising?


    Then, the second floor¡­


    Third Floor, Fourth Floor.


    All the way, there was no obstacle, and nothing could hinder He Guang.


    In this way, the fifth floor, the sixth floor, then the tenth floor, the eleventh floor, the twelfth floor, and the thirteenth floor!


    ¡°The thirteenth floor now.¡±


    ¡°He Guang¡­ He Guang has reached the thirteenth floor at a speed equal to that of Qingyin and the other woman reaching the tenth floor. Does this mean that He Guang has only encountered some trouble on the thirteenth floor?¡±


    Everyone couldn¡¯t help but swallow their saliva.


    If it were really so, then it would be terrifying that He Guang¡¯s reaching the thirteenth floor might not be the end!


    He Guang¡¯s limit is definitely not just this.


    As expected by everyone.


    After the thirteenth floor was over, He Guang entered the fourteenth floor.


    This made all the high-level members of the various forces change their expressions.


    What a demon!


    He¡¯s simply a demon.


    Many people knew what it meant to reach the fourteenth floor.


    ¡°No, look, the fourteenth floor doesn¡¯t seem to be the end. He can still go higher!¡±


    As soon as these words fell, the lamp of the fourteenth floor went out, and immediately after, He Guang entered the fifteenth floor.


    This made Zhang Huafeng¡¯s eyes full of admiration. Compared with He Guang, his tenth floor was simply weak!


    The whole scene was in an uproar, followed by a wave of heated discussions. Everyone knew that they had fallen into Huangsha City¡¯s trap. Although they didn¡¯t know what benefit Huangsha City had in doing this, there was no doubt that Huangsha City was unlikely to lose this time.


    The height of the fifteenth floor couldn¡¯t be surpassed.


    Eventually, He Guang failed in the fifteenth floor, the light of the fifteenth floor went out, and he came out of the fifteenth floor.


    Fu Qingqing said joyfully, ¡°Senior Brother is truly amazing, making it all the way to the fifteenth floor!¡±


    ¡°Hehe, Junior Sister is overpraising me,¡± He Guang seemed modest, but how could his eyes not have a bit of pride?


    He was quite satisfied with his performance, having reached the fifteenth floor of the Trial Tower. Unfortunately, he didn¡¯t have enough True Qi left. By the fifteenth floor, he had reached his limit.


    Seeing He Guang reaching the fifteenth floor in one go, Mu Zhijiao¡¯s face was full of confidence. It seemed that they had secured the first place. Huangsha City would become famous in the Thirty-six Eastern Counties, and no one would dare to underestimate Huangsha City.


    At this thought, Mu Zhijiao said, ¡°Members of the Heiyun Main City, it¡¯s your turn.¡±


    The high-level members of the Heiyun Main City were embarrassed, all wanting to curse. Their Heiyun Main City was indeed strong, but they didn¡¯t have any geniuses at the Half-step True Martial Realm. If they were to compete, it would truly be humiliating.


    However, admitting defeat would be even more humiliating? In the end, they couldn¡¯t admit defeat. They knew they would be humiliated but still sent out all their geniuses. Unfortunately, reality was cruel. The results achieved by the two geniuses they sent out were incomparable to He Guang.


    Since Heiyun Main City was like this, how much stronger could Zhenwu Main City be?


    Finally, Zhenwu Main City sent out geniuses, but the outcome was the same. Comparing to He Guang was out of the question, and even compared to Fu Qingqing and Qingyin, the gap was obvious.


    This also made everyone increasingly curious about where this He Guang came from. Was the Half-step True Martial Realm Yang Chen, the Eastern Number One Genius, just a joke after all?


    ¡°It turns out that Yang Chen is a joke after all. Although he defeated Luo Yunhu, it¡¯s not enough.¡±


    ¡°The real Eastern Number One Genius is hidden in Huangsha City.¡±


    ¡°Compared with this genius, Yang Chen is simply nothing.¡±


    ¡°Indeed!¡±


    This made Mu Zhijiao even more excited and confident. With the two major forces being defeated one after the other, who else could compete with He Guang¡¯s results?


    He looked at Li Ruoxiang and said leisurely, ¡°Sect Leader Li, there¡¯s still one spot left for the Green Lotus Sect¡¯s competition. I wonder what Sect Leader Li¡¯s thoughts are?¡±


    At the same time, everyone¡¯s eyes were on Li Ruoxiang as well.

 Chapter 661 - Chapter 661: Chapter 658: Yang Chen Enters the Tower!_1

    Chapter 661: Chapter 658: Yang Chen Enters the Tower!_1


    Undeniably, the Green Lotus Sect has now become the focus. Of course, it¡¯s not because of the Green Lotus Sect itself, but because both the Zhenwu Main City and Heiyun Main City, which also belong to the three major sects, have been utterly defeated, and even their last fig leaf has been lifted. Losing face, everyone is curious about how the Green Lotus Sect will respond under the fierce attack of Huangsha City.


    No, to be precise, it¡¯s not a fierce attack¡­


    It¡¯s an insurmountable height.


    Li Ruoxiang naturally saw that everyone had put their focus on her. Now, she glanced at Yang Chen with her peripheral vision. Although Yang Chen concealed it perfectly, she still noticed a hint of reluctance from him.


    Obviously, Yang Chen didn¡¯t intend to draw attention.


    This made her somewhat troubled. At this point, she couldn¡¯t tell whether Yang Chen was simply unwilling to fight or¡­ if he didn¡¯t have the ability to do so anymore.


    Anyway, seeing the spiritless appearance on Yang Chen¡¯s face, she wouldn¡¯t force him to fight like this.


    ¡°What does Sect Leader Li mean?¡± Mu Zhijiao asked again when Li Ruoxiang didn¡¯t speak.


    His voice became heavier, showing his aggressive intention.


    Li Ruoxiang wouldn¡¯t fail to see Mu Zhijiao¡¯s current arrogant attitude. With her hands behind her back, she said, ¡°Mu Zhijiao, I need to prepare for the last quota. You can skip our Green Lotus Sect for now and proceed with other sects.¡±


    Hearing her words, everyone sighed.


    Was the Green Lotus Sect afraid?


    Although Li Ruoxiang¡¯s words seemed tactful, they also exposed her insecurity.


    Mu Zhijiao was thrilled.


    Although Li Ruoxiang didn¡¯t actually fight with her words, it was almost as if she had already lost. It seemed that everyone was frightened by He Guang¡¯s record that he invited them to. Of course, it wouldn¡¯t be that easy to break the 15th floor of the Trial Tower.


    Since Li Ruoxiang decided to skip the quota, he naturally wouldn¡¯t refuse her request. He said, ¡°In that case, let¡¯s start with the Cangyun Sect.¡±


    Mu Zhijiao continued to arrange the contest.


    Cangyun Sect sent their genius to challenge the Trial Tower.


    At this moment, the Cangyun Sect had already given up hope of obtaining the treasures awarded by Huangsha City. Huangsha City had been fearless from the beginning, and they had set a trap for everyone. Victory wouldn¡¯t come easy. They could only shake their heads.


    Fortunately, their genius had one chance to challenge the Trial Tower for free, which is not a bad thing after all.


    Like this, the Cangyun Sect¡¯s turn was over, and it was clear that they still couldn¡¯t catch up with He Guang¡¯s height.


    As the contest went on, the forces became smaller and the martial artists weaker, it would naturally be even more unlikely to surpass He Guang¡¯s height.


    It all went by in the blink of an eye.


    After this round, let alone reaching He Guang¡¯s height, few people even managed to reach the tenth floor and surpass Zhang Huafeng.


    Mu Zhijiao became happier and happier. At this moment, he couldn¡¯t stop grinning, and it was evident how delightful he was in his laughter. He laughed loudly, ¡°Sect Leader Li, now all the sects have sent their representatives and finished their turns. It is only your Green Lotus Sect¡¯s last quota that remains. What is your sect¡¯s intention?¡±


    Upon hearing this, Li Ruoxiang rubbed her eyebrows and then looked at Yang Chen.


    Yang Chen still seemed unwilling, but what did that have to do with her?


    Li Ruoxiang said calmly, ¡°Young friend Yang Chen, give it a try.¡±Knowing that he couldn¡¯t avoid it, Yang Chen could only respond with a bitter smile, ¡°I¡¯ll follow Sect Leader Li¡¯s instructions.¡±


    With those words, Yang Chen stood up.


    As Yang Chen stood up, the entire audience was buzzing with discussion.


    ¡°So it turns out that Yang Chen is representing the Green Lotus Sect in the competition.¡±


    ¡°The Green Lotus Sect invited Yang Chen to participate?¡±


    ¡°But what difference will it make? Look at Yang Chen¡¯s dispirited appearance; where is his confidence?¡± Zhang Huafeng mockingly said, ¡°I don¡¯t think he can even pass the tenth floor. It was undoubtedly a grave mistake for the Green Lotus Sect to place their hopes on him.¡±


    His words sparked a chorus of agreement.


    ¡°Young Master Zhang is right. When he provoked Yang Chen just now, Yang Chen didn¡¯t dare to respond. It¡¯s obvious that Yang Chen has no confidence. If he can¡¯t even beat Young Master Zhang, he has no hope on the fifteenth floor.¡±


    ¡°Yeah, it must be because the Green Lotus Sect got entranced by Yang Chen¡¯s title of Eastern Number One Genius.¡±


    ¡°Hehe, let¡¯s just watch quietly. It¡¯s not a waste of time to witness the Eastern Number One Genius make a fool of himself.¡±


    High-level power players aside, loose cultivator martial artists were the most eager to mock. With Zhang Huafeng fanning the flames, the loose cultivator martial artists naturally echoed his sentiment.


    ¡°Are you confident?¡± Li Ruoxiang curiously asked.


    Yang Chen rubbed his eyebrows, ¡°I wouldn¡¯t say I¡¯m confident, but I¡¯ll give it my best shot.¡±


    With that, Yang Chen stood up.


    As Yang Chen became the representative for the Green Lotus Sect¡¯s final quota, Mu Zhijiao squinted his eyes.


    ¡°Who is he?¡± He Guang arrogantly raised his head, seemingly looking down on Yang Chen.


    Mu Zhijiao said, ¡°His name is Yang Chen. He comes from a remote place called North Mountain County. Due to his outstanding performance in the Black Dragon Sect, he gained the title of Eastern Number One Genius and became widely known.¡±


    ¡°Humph, it seems the Thirty-six Eastern Counties have really declined. A martial artist at the Yuanwu Realm Fifth Layer can be considered the first genius,¡± Fu Qingqing sneered disdainfully, ¡°If someone like him can be called the first genius, then what kind of superpower is the Black Dragon Sect? They have truly deteriorated!¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s great that he¡¯s a piece of trash. There¡¯s no hope for him to surpass the level He Guang has reached,¡± said someone.


    He Guang slowly said, ¡°Him? Haha, Mu Zhijiao, if you¡¯re comparing this kid to me, that¡¯s quite unpleasant!¡±


    Realizing that he said the wrong thing and upset He Guang, Mu Zhijiao knew he couldn¡¯t be careless due to He Guang¡¯s status. He hurriedly laughed, ¡°A slip of the tongue, a slip of the tongue. Please forgive me, young friend He Guang, forgive me¡­¡±


    He Guang didn¡¯t say anything else and just watched Yang Chen step by step into the Trial Tower.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t care about the other people¡¯s gazes as he stepped into the Trial Tower!


    As he entered the Trial Tower, he was immediately teleported to the twenty-first floor for the Yuanwu Realm challenge!


    The surrounding scene changed; it wasn¡¯t a desert but a desolate battlefield.


    As he appeared on the battlefield, the rocks on the ground gradually merged to form a Stone Monster. Upon its appearance, it stomped on the ground, clawing and gnashing its teeth as it charged toward Yang Chen.


    ¡°A Stone Monster¡­ with the same Martial Arts Cultivation Level as me. The scenery and opponent¡¯s appearance have changed, but I don¡¯t know what differences this Stone Monster has compared to the Sand Soldiers,¡± Yang Chen muttered to himself.

 Chapter 662 - Chapter 662: Chapter 659: Unworthy of the Name!_1

    Chapter 662: Chapter 659: Unworthy of the Name!_1


    To be honest, Yang Chen really didn¡¯t want to participate in the Trial Tower at all. He always felt something strange. Where was it strange? From the beginning, he noticed that Mu Zhijiao was very eager for the martial artists to challenge the Trial Tower, and hoped that they could exert their full strength inside the tower.


    He always felt that there was some kind of conspiracy behind it.


    Although he wasn¡¯t afraid of conspiracies, knowing that there was a conspiracy, he naturally wouldn¡¯t be willing to go through it.


    That was also the reason why he was very reluctant to stand out. He knew very well when to stand out and when not to. And this time, it was clearly not a good opportunity to do so!


    ¡°No matter what, the Slaughter God Spear must never be brought out!¡± Yang Chen murmured in his heart, having already made up his mind.


    The matter of the Slaughter God Spear was of great importance, even more serious than the Starfire. Although Starfire was precious, as his strength increased and with the protection of the Green Lotus Sect, it wouldn¡¯t be completely impossible to bring it out. But the Slaughter God Spear was different, its value was unimaginable.


    At the time of his thoughts, the Stone Monster slapped towards Yang Chen.


    Boom!


    Yang Chen suddenly dodged, clearly seeing that the place where he had just been was shaking violently!


    ¡°What powerful force!¡±


    Yang Chen wasn¡¯t in a hurry to deal with this stone monster.


    That¡¯s because when he comes to an unfamiliar environment, his favorite thing to do first is to understand the surrounding environment.


    For this, he doesn¡¯t mind spending more time.


    Undoubtedly, this stone monster was the best opportunity for him to learn about the environment at the moment. Otherwise, with the rules of the Trial Tower, the next challenge would most likely involve two, three or even more Stone Monsters. By that time, it would be too late to study these Stone Monsters.


    Yang Chen, with this idea in mind, began to engage with the Stone Monster nearby.


    Just like this, a cup of tea¡¯s time had passed.


    Yang Chen was still lingering on the first floor.


    Half an hour passed.


    Yang Chen was still on the first floor.


    This caused the people outside the Trial Tower to laugh at him one by one.


    ¡°Yang Chen¡¯s victory over Luo Yunhu really relied on luck. I would say Luo Yunhu¡¯s loss was really unjust and frustrating, as he was defeated by the Spirit Formation Array Yang Chen had bought.¡±


    ¡°This Yang Chen¡¯s title of Eastern Number One Genius, tsk tsk, in my opinion, is all smoke and mirrors. He has spent so much time on the first floor, how is he going to pass the second and third floors?¡±


    It was well known.


    Qingyin, Fu Qingqing, and He Guang, the three top figures, had shown remarkable efficiency and speed when they entered the Trial Tower.


    They instantly killed the monster on the first floor!


    That was strength, absolute strength.


    Only by achieving an instant kill on the first floor could one move smoothly through the next levels, which makes perfect sense.


    But what about Yang Chen? He had delayed so long on the first floor with just one Stone Monster. How could he possibly survive the second and third floors?


    Zhang Huafeng was the happiest, laughing loudly at the moment: ¡°How did this Yang Chen obtain the title of Eastern Number One Genius? I would say, looking at it now, he seems to be spending a long time on the first floor. No, to be precise, he might not even be able to pass the first floor.¡±


    For a moment, doubts were raised one after another.


    The elders of the Blue Lotus Sect looked at Li Ruoxiang and couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°Sect Leader, what do you think¡­?¡±Li Ruoxiang rubbed her eyebrows, and it would be false to say she wasn¡¯t surprised. Although she didn¡¯t think that Yang Chen could break He Guang¡¯s record, she didn¡¯t expect Yang Chen to falter on the first level. With such a speed of breaking through, Yang Chen might have exhausted a lot of True Qi. How would he break through the next levels?


    ¡°Eh, the light of the first level went out, and the light of the second level lit up.¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen passed the first level?¡±


    ¡°Haha, this kid finally passed.¡±


    ¡°Not easy.¡±


    ¡°The Eastern Number One Genius is just like this, spending so much time on the first level.¡±


    Mocking voices lingered everywhere.


    At the same time, Yang Chen had finally solved the Stone Monsters inside the first level of the Trial Tower.


    ¡°It took about an hour, but overall, I¡¯ve figured out the details of this Stone Monster.¡± Yang Chen thought.


    What¡¯s the difference between this Stone Monster and the Sand Soldiers faced in the Spirit Martial Realm?


    The biggest difference is that their defense power has increased.


    What¡¯s the biggest advantage of the Sand Soldiers? It¡¯s their defense power, but their defense power is not individual defense power, but the defense power of the Combined Attack Formation. And now, these Stone Monsters are even more perverse, with their defense power being quite strong even before they start the Combined Attack Formation.


    The critical point is that if it were merely defense power, it¡¯d be fine, but the attack power of these Stone Monsters is also extraordinary. That is to say, it¡¯s hard to break them down one by one like solving diseases in the first few levels, because they are not trivial opponents individually.


    Moreover, their spiritual wisdom has slightly improved.


    This made Yang Chen estimate the situation.


    ¡°Overall, it is still within an acceptable range. In this case, I¡¯ll keep going.¡± Yang Chen thought to himself.


    The only thing that bothers him is that he now lacks a handy spirit spear. The Thunderbolt Style requires a spirit spear to exert its power. He has been using the Forbidden Purple Dragon Spear for a while, and even if he gets another Spirit Weapon spear now, it would be difficult to make up for it, because he has become used to it.


    ¡°It¡¯s really troublesome without a weapon, so it seems I can only face these Stone Monsters bare-handed.¡± When Yang Chen¡¯s thoughts settled, suddenly, the surrounding Creation Divine Aura surged out at once!


    This Creation Divine Aura was incredibly dense, much stronger than the Creation Divine Aura he absorbed in the Spirit Martial Realm. However, similarly, it wasn¡¯t easy to improve his Martial Arts Cultivation in the Origin Martial Realm. Therefore, Yang Chen absorbed all the Creation Divine Aura awarded at this first level, but it only slightly improved his cultivation.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t feel discouraged. After absorbing the Creation Divine Aura, he took a step forward and entered the second level.


    As he entered the second level, just as Yang Chen had expected¡­


    Two Stone Monsters!


    ¡°Roar!¡±


    These two sturdy Stone Monsters leapt up, waving their fists, and smashed them down towards Yang Chen.


    At this point, Yang Chen naturally had no more reservations. He raised his hand and called for power from the Heavenly Thunder Origin. In an instant, lightning flashed and thunder roared, and the two Stone Monsters were instantly killed.


    Then, Yang Chen casually passed the second level and prepared for the third!


    At the same time, those loose cultivators and even some genius martial artists from various forces outside had also joined in. They even began placing bets.


    ¡°I bet Yang Chen fails on the second level!¡±


    ¡°I also bet Yang Chen can¡¯t pass the second level!¡±


    ¡°I bet a thousand Ordinary Spirit Stones!¡±

 Chapter 663 - Chapter 663: Chapter 660: Rising Rapidly!_1

    Chapter 663: Chapter 660: Rising Rapidly!_1


    Many loose cultivators were jealous of those geniuses who were more powerful than them. They believed that these geniuses¡¯ abilities were not due to their better talents, but rather due to their better circumstances. So when some geniuses met an early demise, these loose cultivators would not hesitate to make some sarcastic remarks.


    Yang Chen was in such a situation now.


    It was not that everyone believed Yang Chen lacked the strength.


    It was just that Yang Chen had spent too much time on the first level, which made many people think that he was not up to par and not capable.


    ¡°I bet Yang Chen won¡¯t make it through the second level.¡±


    ¡°I bet Yang Chen will fail within a cup of tea!¡±


    Zhang Huafeng saw that the bet was getting more and more heated, so he stepped up and slapped out a bag of Spirit Stones: ¡°I bet fifty top-grade Spirit Stones that this Yang Chen won¡¯t make it through the second level! Hahaha!¡±


    Since Zhang Huafeng hadn¡¯t seen Yang Chen¡¯s fight with Luo Yunhu, he thought Yang Chen was just an overrated and mediocre talent. He trusted what he saw with his own eyes and only knew that Yang Chen had taken a long time to pass the first level!


    So he believed that the second level would be a difficult hurdle for Yang Chen.


    ¡°Hehe, I bet too¡­¡±


    Just as many people were enthusiastically betting and even using Spirit Stones to bet, the next moment, the light on the second floor suddenly went out, and the light on the third floor lit up.


    When they saw this, those who just bet on Yang Chen to fail on the second level were all dumbfounded.


    What happened?


    ¡°No way, could it be that the Trial Tower made a mistake? Yang Chen took an hour to pass the first level, so how did he pass the second level so quickly?¡±


    ¡°Something¡¯s wrong, definitely wrong!¡±


    But no matter how wrong it was, no one dared to question the effectiveness of the Trial Tower.


    The Trial Tower was made by the Royal Family. Would you dare to question its effectiveness? Are you joking?


    At this moment, Zhang Huafeng¡¯s expression changed as well, and after a shock in his heart, he laughed, ¡°It was a slip of the tongue; I bet Yang Chen can¡¯t make it through the third level!¡±


    For Zhang Huafeng, although he could afford to splurge fifty top-grade Spirit Stones, it did not mean that he would not feel the pain when splurging. He immediately changed his words, changing the originally said second floor to the third floor. He felt that it was only Yang Chen¡¯s luck on the second floor, like a dying ember, and that the third floor, which was much stronger than the second floor, would expose the true Yang Chen.


    But at the very moment, his words fell off¡­


    Suddenly, the light on the third floor went out, and the light on the fourth floor lit up.


    The interval was merely the time for three to four sentences.


    It was during these three to four sentences that Zhang Huafeng changed his tune.


    However, it was a pity that his change seems not to be clever at all.


    ¡°Young Master Zhang, you¡¯re sure it¡¯s the third level, right? If there¡¯s no mistake, these fifty top-grade Spirit Stones are mine.¡± The loose cultivator who had bet on Yang Chen¡¯s victory smirked and directly took the bag of Spirit Stones.


    His face was also full of disbelief. He initially just used some spare money to bet on Yang Chen¡¯s victory without holding too much hope. Yet Yang Chen surprised everyone by literally dropping their jaws.


    Zhang Huafeng watched as the storage bag was taken away, his heart bleeding.


    But that wasn¡¯t what made him feel the most ashamed and humiliated!


    It was because¡­


    Yang Chen seemed to be on drugs, as the levels of the Trial Tower continued to rise rapidly!


    After the third level, the fourth level!


    After the fourth level, the fifth level.


    Then the sixth, seventh, and eighth levels¡­


    Yang Chen made it all the way to the tenth level in one breath!


    The key point was that even after reaching the tenth level, Yang Chen still showed no signs of stopping and continued to ascend with ease.Li Ruoxiang¡¯s eyes lit up as she watched, realizing that Yang Chen had finally started to exert his strength. This kid had always been so unenthused, but it turns out it was all an act in the end!


    Yang Chen¡¯s continuous breakthroughs had indeed startled everyone.


    Now, no one even dared to bet on him.


    And there wasn¡¯t even the slightest bit of discussion about him.


    Especially Zhang Huafeng, who didn¡¯t even know what to say because Yang Chen had actually broken through the tenth floor and entered the eleventh floor!


    This made Zhang Huafeng feel like his face had been slapped hard, burning with pain!


    Eleventh floor¡­


    How did he mock Yang Chen from the beginning?


    What about now?


    Yang Chen used his actions to slap his face and let him know how stupid and childish his behavior was!


    That¡¯s not all!


    As the saying goes, there are many who add flowers to the brocade, and many who add frost to the snow!


    Now that Yang Chen had rushed to the eleventh floor in one breath, he had re-established himself as the Eastern Number One Genius in name and reality. However, Zhang Huafeng, who had initially ridiculed Yang Chen, suddenly became the subject of many people¡¯s discussion.


    ¡°I remember that when Zhang Huafeng provoked Yang Chen just now, Yang Chen didn¡¯t pay any attention to him. At first, I thought Yang Chen was scared. Now I think about it, Yang Chen was not scared at all. He simply didn¡¯t take Zhang Huafeng seriously.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s true, when reaching Yang Chen¡¯s level, it¡¯s not like any random person can get a response from him. If he really stooped down to that level, wouldn¡¯t he be looking for trouble every day? He didn¡¯t even take Zhang Huafeng seriously at all, but that Zhang Huafeng still doesn¡¯t know any of this and continues to jump around. Now it seems that Zhang Huafeng is nothing more than a clown.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s right, how did Zhang Huafeng provoke Yang Chen at the beginning? Yang Chen didn¡¯t even bother responding. Look at Yang Chen¡¯s breadth of mind and demeanor!¡±


    For a moment, everyone quietly discussed the matter, but even if they spoke softly, Zhang Huafeng could hardly fail to hear it.


    He was so angry that his lungs were about to explode!


    However, what could he say to refute them?


    He had indeed provoked Yang Chen at the time, and he had done so in the most high-profile way possible, only for Yang Chen to completely ignore him.


    Now looking back, isn¡¯t he just a clown?


    This made Zhang Huafeng angry: ¡°Why are you all celebrating so early? The title of Eastern Number One Genius isn¡¯t Yang Chen¡¯s to hold yet. Wait until he breaks He Guang¡¯s previous record before you say anything. If he can¡¯t break through, he is ultimately only a nominal genius!¡±


    As Zhang Huafeng¡¯s words fell,


    The light on the eleventh floor went out, and Yang Chen arrived at the twelfth floor!


    This made Zhang Huafeng¡¯s heart jump, and he glared fiercely around, gritting his teeth. The loose repairers and various forces, due to Zhang Huafeng¡¯s status, did not actually cause any real trouble with Zhang Huafeng.


    Zhang Huafeng didn¡¯t know how many times he had cursed Yang Chen in his heart.


    As for Yang Chen breaking through the twelfth floor, it caused a climax among the entire crowd, including Mu Zhijiao, He Guang, and Fu Qingqing, who were also shocked by Yang Chen.


    If Yang Chen had just barely entered the twelfth floor, it would have been fine.


    But that¡¯s not the case with Yang Chen!


    Except for the first floor, Yang Chen seemed to have been injected with chicken blood, soaring up all the way, unimpeded!


    Even on the twelfth floor, Yang Chen was still the same!


    As for He Guang, it was alright, but Fu Qingqing knew very well that she had used the strength of nine bulls and two tigers just to break through the eleventh floor and enter the twelfth floor. She ultimately had to use all of her cards to break through the twelfth floor and finally enter the thirteenth floor, where she stopped.


    While for Yang Chen¡­


    ¡­


    Still delivered ten updates as promised, cough cough, just show some appreciation, okay?

 Chapter 664 - Chapter 664: Chapter 661: Cutting Through Enemies Along the Way_1

    Chapter 664: Chapter 661: Cutting Through Enemies Along the Way_1


    Yang Chen had really made it all the way to the twelfth floor!


    ¡°Did he use all his methods in order to achieve this effect in the Trial Tower? Is that how he got these results?¡± Fu Qingqing tried to comfort herself subconsciously, and it did make her feel a little better.


    But the result didn¡¯t go as planned.


    As soon as Fu Qingqing¡¯s thought settled, the light on the twelfth floor went out, and Yang Chen entered the thirteenth floor!


    The light representing the thirteenth floor came on, making Fu Qingqing¡¯s face feel painfully hot. If Yang Chen had only broken through to the twelfth floor, she wouldn¡¯t mind. But now, Yang Chen had broken through to the thirteenth floor.


    She was just scolding Yang Chen as trash, but now Yang Chen had reached the same height as her in a blink of an eye.


    If Yang Chen was garbage, what did she consider herself?


    Although not many people knew she had said that, she still felt embarrassed. Clenching her teeth, she stared unblinkingly at the Trial Tower, her eyes burning red.


    ¡°Senior brother, could this kid¡­¡± Fu Qingqing said with great concern.


    He Guang waved his hand, interrupting Fu Qingqing: ¡°Junior sister, there¡¯s no need to worry. Only those who have challenged the Trial Tower know that after the tenth floor, each ascending floor becomes as difficult as climbing to the heavens. It¡¯s not necessarily a good thing if he¡¯s still maintaining a fast pace after the tenth floor; it would only mean that he has used up his methods early on!¡±


    ¡°Who the hell is this guy?¡± Fu Qingqing muttered.


    ¡°From my control over the prohibition, it seems this kid is quite skilled.¡± He Guang furrowed his brow.


    At the same time, Yang Chen, who was inside the thirteenth floor of the Trial Tower, had also begun his battle against the Stone Monsters.


    At this time, Yang Chen¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation had astonishingly reached the Seventh Level Peak of the Origin Martial Realm.


    Such Martial Arts Cultivation was naturally thanks to the effect of the Trial Tower.


    However, the effect of the first few floors of the Trial Tower was just average, which resulted in Yang Chen reaching only the Sixth Level Peak of the Origin Martial Realm after ten floors. It was only when he got to the later floors that his Martial Arts Cultivation was finally raised from the Sixth Level Peak to the Seventh Level Peak of the Origin Martial Realm.


    Of course, in terms of his current status inside the Trial Tower, this kind of Martial Arts Cultivation improvement didn¡¯t bring him much joy.


    That¡¯s because, as his Martial Arts Cultivation improved, the Stone Monsters¡¯ Martial Arts Cultivation also improved as he expected.


    Moreover, one thing was almost exactly as Yang Chen had guessed.


    That was, the Combined Attack Formation.


    Just like the one in the Spirit Martial Realm Trial Tower he previously challenged!


    The further challenging, the stronger the power of the Combined Attack Formation, coupled with the innate physical strength of these Stone Monsters, their attacks were extraordinary. As a result, the power exhibited by the Combined Attack Formation was far from ordinary.


    There were even many instances where Yang Chen had to spend a considerable amount of time breaking apart these Combined Attack Formations and dealing with the Stone Monsters.


    Unlike the Sand Soldiers, even if the Combined Attack Formation of these Stone Monsters was broken, it wouldn¡¯t be easy to eliminate them.


    Like now, Yang Chen had spent a lot of effort, using the Shapeshifting Liquid Fire, Thunderbolt Style, and Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm to finally break the Combined Attack Formation of the thirteen Stone Monsters. However, the subsequent Stone Monsters were still extremely difficult to deal with!


    Left with no choice, Yang Chen had to use his trump card, the Starfire.


    Starfire can melt anything; as soon as Yang Chen took it out, the Stone Monsters were instantly put on the defensive.


    With the combined attack of Shapeshifting Liquid Fire and Starfire, the thirteen Stone Monsters were gradually killed off by Yang Chen.


    Soon after, the surrounding scenery disappeared and Yang Chen passed the thirteenth floor!


    This scene, of course, was clearly witnessed by the people outside.


    ¡°This¡­¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen has passed the thirteenth floor!¡±


    ¡°The Eastern Number One Genius really lives up to his name! Yang Chen¡¯s ability to defeat him is not a rumor!¡±


    The crowd discussed among themselves, while the elders of the Green Lotus Sect also felt somewhat embarrassed. At the beginning, they didn¡¯t believe in Yang Chen at all. But now, Yang Chen had represented their Green Lotus Sect and defended their dignity while Heiyun Main City and Zhenwu Main City had lost face.


    Li Ruoxiang also revealed a relieved smile, no longer only frowning and showing a stern attitude.


    The only one with an unnatural expression was Mu Zhijiao.


    At this time, Mu Zhijiao was so flustered that he was at a loss for words. He initially thought that the result was already set in stone, which was why he was so aggressive towards Li Ruoxiang in the beginning, trying to dampen the spirits of the Three Great Factions. But what about now? It was Green Lotus Sect¡¯s Yang Chen that suddenly emerged!


    And then, Yang Chen made his way up to the 14th floor!


    ¡°Young friend He Guang, what should we do now?¡± Mu Zhijiao sighed in distress.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry!¡± He Guang clenched his fist: ¡°I don¡¯t believe he can reach the fifteenth floor! Rest assured, I¡¯m well aware of the difficulty of the fourteenth floor. This kid may have good skills, but he¡¯s still a bit short of breaking through the fourteenth floor!¡±


    He Guang said this, but even in his heart, he wasn¡¯t confident.


    Through the prohibition, he sensed Yang Chen¡¯s every move clearly. The prohibition was connected to his soul, and everything Yang Chen did in the Trial Tower came through like a projection in his mind. That was the reason for his embarrassment because even he couldn¡¯t fully see through Yang Chen¡¯s methods!


    ¡°It¡¯s the Strange Fire, that Strange Fire!¡± He Guang gritted his teeth: ¡°This kid actually has a Strange Fire.¡±


    It was only now that he discovered Yang Chen had a Strange Fire.


    ¡°This kid belongs to the Green Lotus Sect and can¡¯t be touched, but this news has to be reported to Master. This Strange Fire is extraordinary, even though it may not necessarily be able to pique the interest of Master, but if we don¡¯t find the Slaughter God Spear, at least we have something to account for.¡± He Guang thought to himself.


    At this time, Yang Chen had also completely refined the reward of the thirteenth floor ¨C the Creation Divine Aura.


    At this moment, he had broken through the constraints of the Seventh Level of the Yuan Martial Realm and reached the Eighth Level!


    With the Eighth-Level Martial Arts Cultivation, he took a step forward and entered the fourteenth floor!


    At this moment, fourteen Stone Monsters appeared, and the surrounding strange blue light Combined Attack Formation attracted their attention. As soon as Yang Chen appeared, they immediately launched their attacks!


    ¡°Come on!¡± By now, Yang Chen¡¯s fighting spirit was ignited. At this point, he had nothing to hide. Starfire and Shapeshifting Liquid Fire burst out, directly blocking the attack routes of the fourteen Stone Monsters!

 Chapter 665 - Chapter 665: Chapter 662: The Decisive Moment_1

    Chapter 665: Chapter 662: The Decisive Moment_1


    This wasn¡¯t the end of it; in the next moment¡­


    ¡°Lightning Movement Technique, activate!¡±


    Yang Chen was using all his strength at this time, as he knew from the moment he reached the thirteenth floor that he couldn¡¯t afford to be careless in the upcoming floors. He needed to use corresponding strength to handle them. In the fourteenth floor, it was difficult to resolve with simple methods, so he was prepared to use all his means now!


    ¡°Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm, break!¡±


    With a palm strike, Yang Chen sent out the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm, whose power increased infinitely along with his cultivation level. It hit the bodies of the fourteen stone monsters, but the outcome was not as he desired. These fourteen stone monsters did not show any signs of damage.


    The Combined Attack Formation remained unshaken.


    ¡°Well, on the thirteenth floor, my Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm could at least shake that Combined Attack Formation a little, but on this fourteenth floor, it can¡¯t even budge it!¡± Yang Chen said with a bitter smile.


    He dared not hesitate.


    Those fourteen stone monsters were extremely ferocious.


    The next moment, he fiercely unleashed Starfire and Shapeshifting Liquid Fire, surrounding the stone monsters with them. He then planned to use Starfire and Shapeshifting Liquid Fire to slowly corrode the Combined Attack Formation of the stone monsters.


    However, the stone monsters broke out with a loud bang.


    ¡°Huh?¡± Yang Chen narrowed his eyes: ¡°It really doesn¡¯t work, huh? These fourteen stone monsters rely on the defensive power of the Combined Attack Formation and broke through the encirclement of my Starfire and Shapeshifting Liquid Fire. My Starfire can corrode the Combined Attack Formation, but it needs time ¨C clearly, these stone monsters don¡¯t give me any time.¡±


    Indeed, everything was as he had predicted.


    As he had anticipated, he had already prepared countermeasures.


    In an instant, the fourteen stone monsters charged at him.


    At the same time, Yang Chen made a move!


    Following that, there was a tremendous roar.


    A bolt of lightning struck down, then a second, third, fourth, and fifth.


    This was the Five Thunder Righteous Method!


    Yang Chen had long understood the Combined Attack Formation, and was very clear that Starfire couldn¡¯t corrode it in a short amount of time. He had started summoning the sky thunderbolts when he used Starfire and Shapeshifting Liquid Fire, and their timing was perfect, as they bought him enough time.


    Now, the Five Thunder Righteous Method fell with thundering roars, hitting all fourteen stone monsters head-on.


    It was only after this scene that the blue light surrounding the fourteen stone monsters gradually disappeared.


    Obviously, the Combined Attack Formation had been cracked.


    ¡°Go!¡± Upon seeing the Combined Attack Formation dissolve, Yang Chen grinned. Using Shapeshifting Liquid Fire to trap the fourteen stone monsters, Starfire immediately penetrated through without any gaps!


    Without the Combined Attack Formation, the power of the fourteen stone monsters was significantly reduced. Although they were difficult to deal with, Yang Chen had his two great flames as well as his unique Fire Control ability and skill level. Naturally, he was not afraid of these fourteen stone monsters. After spending some time, he perfectly killed them all!


    Afterwards, Yang Chen completed the fourteenth floor with ease.


    At the same time, there were once again bursts of discussion in the outside world, but these discussions quickly dispersed as everyone was curious about whether or not Yang Chen could pass the fifteenth floor.


    The fifteenth floor was the key!


    If Yang Chen couldn¡¯t pass it, he would be on par with He Guang, and it wouldn¡¯t mean much.


    But if Yang Chen could pass it, that would prove that he was the Eastern Number One Genius, with He Guang being just a relatively powerful challenger.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t rush to enter the fifteenth floor.


    He was absorbing Creation Divine Aura!


    The huge amount of Creation Divine Aura given after passing the fourteenth floor only increased his Martial Arts Cultivation to the Mid-stage Eighth Layer of the Primordial Martial Realm.


    Yang Chen was not discouraged; he had foreseen this outcome to some extent.


    After refining the Creation Divine Aura, he entered the fifteenth floor directly ¨C the floor where he would face off with He Guang. This was also the floor where the difficulty of the Trial Tower peaked.


    When Yang Chen arrived at the fifteenth floor, fifteen stone monsters appeared, emanating a red glow around their bodies, which was clearly a representation of the Combined Attack Formation. However, unlike the previous floor¡¯s Combined Attack Formation, this one emitted an intense murderous aura that could not be suppressed!


    And because of this murderous and malicious aura, the fifteen stone monsters seemed even more frenzied.


    Without any words, the stone monsters attacked Yang Chen as soon as they saw him.


    Their speed and power seemed to have increased.


    ¡°So fast, this Combined Attack Formation even increases the speed of the stone monsters.¡± Yang Chen hurriedly activated the Lightning Movement Technique.


    With the help of the Lightning Movement Technique, he was not afraid of the speed of the stone monsters. He quickly used all his means, but the problem soon arose: the Starfire and Shapeshifting Liquid Fire could hardly do much against the stone monsters on the fourteenth floor, let alone the fifteenth floor.


    As he expected, the fifteen stone monsters on this floor simply ignored his two flames and relied on the strong defense of the Combined Attack Formation to whiz out and attack!


    ¡°Without the Five Thunder Righteous Method, my strongest technique now is the Spirit Talisman.¡± Yang Chen watched as his two flames had no effect, secretly thinking to himself.


    The Spirit Talisman was his ace up his sleeve; how could he use it so easily?


    Yang Chen was somewhat unwilling as he continued his struggle with the fifteen stone monsters. He used the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm, Thunderbolt Style, and various other techniques, but it seemed he still couldn¡¯t deal with these fifteen stone monsters.


    This made Yang Chen sigh.


    Although reluctant, he had no choice but to use the Spirit Talisman he had painstakingly crafted for the Trial Tower in this fifteenth floor.


    At this moment, Yang Chen waved his hand: ¡°Fine, let¡¯s settle it all within this fifteenth floor.¡±


    The next moment, thousands of Spirit Talismans he had crafted using Spirit-Talisman Martial Arts appeared all at once.


    Many people envied him for having thousands of Spirit Talismans, thinking that he was opportunistic and had bought them. However, it was undeniable that his technique was irreplicable, as nobody could have his highly efficient Spirit Talisman crafting technique.


    The most important thing was that crafting the Spirit Talismans themselves was a skill, and to have both quality and quantity, only the Spirit-Talisman Martial Arts could achieve it.


    Furthermore, as many people knew, Spirit Talismans were most powerful when crafted and used by oneself.


    This was Huang Taiji¡¯s Spirit-Talisman Martial Arts.


    Now, Yang Chen displayed these talismans one by one and said slowly, ¡°Now, let¡¯s settle this once and for all!¡±


    Soon after, the Spirit Talismans unfolded¡­


    ¡°Explode!¡± Yang Chen shouted.

 Chapter 666 - Chapter 666: Chapter 663: Zhang Huafengs Regret_1

    Chapter 666: Chapter 663: Zhang Huafeng¡¯s Regret_1


    This explosion represented him using all his strength and also meant that he had revealed all his cards!


    In an instant, all the spirit talismans were thrown out. Their number was no less than what he had used against Luo Yunhu previously. This naturally created an incredible force, instantly sweeping through like a storm and engulfing all the stone monsters within.


    As Yang Chen released these spirit talismans, he quickly retreated to avoid being affected by their power.


    Even so, this shocking scene caused him to hastily use his true qi to protect himself from the aftershock.


    The explosion lasted for about a dozen breaths.


    After a dozen breaths, the explosion finally calmed down somewhat.


    Now that the aftermath had subsided, Yang Chen¡¯s soul dispersed and reformed, carefully inspecting the results of the stone monsters under the power of the explosion.


    ¡°Phew¡­¡± Yang Chen sighed a long breath.


    Although the stone monsters¡¯ defense was extremely strong and the combined attack formation was no small feat, compared to his thousands of spirit talismans, it was like a battle between the strongest shield and the strongest spear. In the end, his spear proved to be slightly more powerful, breaking through the strongest shield of the fifteen stone monsters.


    Under the onslaught of his thousands of spirit talismans, fifteen stone monsters were either injured or crippled, with only three remaining!


    These three remaining monsters were not as powerful as they were in their heyday, and Yang Chen easily dealt with them without any effort. In the blink of an eye, the three stone monsters were completely wiped out by Yang Chen.


    Immediately afterward, the surroundings shifted, and the Creation Divine Aura overflowed.


    ¡°The Creation Divine Aura reward for the fifteenth floor is indeed abundant!¡± Yang Chen¡¯s face showed a hint of joy.


    At the same time, the news of Yang Chen passing the fifteenth floor naturally reached the outside world through the unique effect of the Trial Tower.


    If Yang Chen had not passed the fifteenth floor and, like He Guang, had stopped at the fifteenth floor, everyone would have been surprised, but at least they could still save some face. After all, many people had initially said that Yang Chen, the number one genius of the Eastern Region, did not live up to his reputation, and was completely deceived by his performance on the first floor.


    But now, they were all cursing Yang Chen in their hearts.


    Why did Yang Chen have to spend so much time on the first floor? It made everyone think that Yang Chen was really just that capable. As a result, Yang Chen had fooled everyone, and the truth was far from it. Yang Chen¡¯s performance on the first floor was entirely a facade.


    How would they know that Yang Chen was simply studying the stone monsters on the first floor and hadn¡¯t thought that much about it?


    But in the end, Yang Chen had successfully conquered the fifteenth floor.


    This made those loose cultivators and the genius high-level members of various major powers, who initially thought Yang Chen did not live up to his reputation, feel a burning shame on their faces, as if they had been slapped.


    Yang Chen¡¯s actions silenced many mouths and made many feel ashamed.


    Undoubtedly, the happiest ones were the disciples and elders of the Qinglian Sect.


    Because Yang Chen was representing not just any other power but their Qinglian Sect. Yang Chen represented the Qinglian Sect in this battle and had now passed the fifteenth floor, winning honor for the Qinglian Sect and becoming the first-place winner of this Trial Tower expedition.


    He Guang had stopped at the fifteenth floor and had not passed it, but Yang Chen had truly passed.


    ¡°Junior Brother Yang Chen is really amazing!¡±


    ¡°Isn¡¯t he? After all, he¡¯s our number one genius in the Eastern Region and his reputation is well-deserved!¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen has truly earned the title of Eastern Region¡¯s number one genius, and many people didn¡¯t believe it earlier.¡±


    The words of those who had spoken against Yang Chen earlier made them lower their heads in shame, while also making the Qinglian Sect¡¯s elders feel somewhat embarrassed.


    At first, they didn¡¯t trust Yang Chen very much. They thought Li Ruoxiang had made a mistake in her choice and shouldn¡¯t have paid so much attention to Yang Chen, whose background they didn¡¯t know very well. Only now did they realize that their Sect Leader had made an extremely wise choice.


    Yang Chen had¡­


    He had broken through to the sixteenth floor in one breath, achieving an almost unbelievable victory for the Qinglian Sect!


    This made them feel embarrassed and forced to admit, ¡°Well, it turns out Young Master Yang Chen wasn¡¯t lying. He said he had reached the twentieth floor in the Spirit Martial Realm during the Trial Tower challenge and achieved a great success. It seems there was no falsehood in it!¡±


    ¡°Yes, yes, I also think what Yang Chen, my friend, said is true. Even though he hasn¡¯t entered the Half-step True Martial Realm yet, he has achieved such astonishing results. If he enters the Half-step True Martial Realm, perhaps¡­¡±


    As the elders were discussing awkwardly, they suddenly thought of a terrifying possibility.


    Yang Chen hadn¡¯t entered the Half-step True Martial Realm yet, so he wasn¡¯t in the best condition to challenge the Origin Martial Realm¡¯s Trial Tower. Even so, Yang Chen had achieved such excellent results.


    So what would happen if Yang Chen attempted the Trial Tower under the best conditions?


    Many people didn¡¯t dare to imagine!


    Li Ruoxiang also felt the same way. She stood with her arms folded, silently heaving a sigh of relief in her heart. Yang Chen hadn¡¯t disappointed her, and in fact, had exceeded her expectations.


    ¡°Hmm?¡± Li Ruoxiang suddenly raised her eyebrows, noticing something.


    That¡¯s because Zhang Huafeng at this moment was sneaking around, looking like he was planning to leave the Trial Tower.


    Zhang Huafeng indeed planned to leave this place of dispute. What a joke, what face did he have to stay here? It was already good enough that he didn¡¯t find a hole to crawl into. Staying here would only bring trouble to himself, wouldn¡¯t it?


    He had just seen Yang Chen enter the fifteenth floor, and he could still maintain his composure and shamelessly stay here. He only thought that since Yang Chen had not yet defeated He Guang, Yang Chen didn¡¯t truly deserve the title of number one genius. But what about now? What reason could he have? What excuse?


    No matter what he said, it would be meaningless and wouldn¡¯t change the fact that he was just a clown!


    Zhang Huafeng knew that if he stayed any longer, he would only humiliate himself, so he hurriedly left, lest he wouldn¡¯t know how to escape when Yang Chen came out later.


    However, just then, Li Ruoxiang calmly said, ¡°Young Master Zhang, where are you rushing off to so hastily?¡±


    Zhang Huafeng¡¯s heart jumped, and he cursed at someone inside who dared to stop him. But when he turned around, he became tongue-tied. Because the person who stopped him was none other than the Qinglian Sect Leader!


    He would dare to provoke anyone but the Qinglian Sect Leader. When she stopped him, he didn¡¯t know what to do.

 Chapter 667 - Chapter 667: Chapter 664: Mu Zhijiao Trapped in a Miserable Situation_1

    Chapter 667: Chapter 664: Mu Zhijiao Trapped in a Miserable Situation_1


    That person is the Sect Leader of the Green Lotus Sect, one of the three major forces. His master is quite formidable, but not enough to provoke the Green Lotus Sect directly. It¡¯s fine if you provoke a disciple or something of the Green Lotus Sect, but if you provoke the Sect Leader? That¡¯s just courting death.


    Having such thoughts, Zhang Huafeng ingratiatingly smiled and said, ¡°Um, Sect Leader Li, what is this about¡­?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s nothing. I just noticed that you seemed to be saying a lot just now? Yang Chen is representing our Green Lotus Sect to challenge the Trial Tower, and you seem to be very dissatisfied with him? Mocking him and being sarcastic repeatedly? As the Sect Leader of the Green Lotus Sect, it isn¡¯t right for me not to intervene!¡± Li Ruoxiang said in a measured manner.


    She had been disliking Zhang Huafeng for a while. Others might be afraid of him, but she was not.


    As she said, Zhang Huafeng provoking Yang Chen really had nothing to do with her, but Yang Chen was representing her Green Lotus Sect. Zhang Huafeng dared to keep talking about it, did he think her Green Lotus Sect was a joke?


    Li Ruoxiang had to stand up. Otherwise, in the future, wouldn¡¯t everyone treat her Green Lotus Sect as an easy target?


    ¡°Sect Leader Li, I have urgent matters to attend to, so I¡¯ll be leaving first¡­¡± Zhang Huafeng hurriedly said.


    ¡°Urgent matters? You can leave if you want, but I, Li Ruoxiang, am not an unreasonable person. You¡¯ve been saying many bad things about Yang Chen earlier; what should we do about that now? There should be some sort of gesture, right? Wanting to leave so easily, don¡¯t you think that¡¯s ridiculous?¡± Li Ruoxiang¡¯s tone was icy cold.


    Zhang Huafeng was completely cornered, gritting his teeth he said, ¡°Sect Leader Li, please show some mercy when you can!¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t try that with me, Zhang Huafeng. If you knew about showing mercy when you can, you wouldn¡¯t have been so aggressive to Yang Chen from the very beginning.¡± Li Ruoxiang scolded.


    ¡°Exactly! It was you, Zhang Huafeng, who was so aggressively provoking Yang Chen in the first place.¡±


    ¡°You, a person with the surname Zhang, kept hopping around like a clown in front of Yang Chen. Yang Chen didn¡¯t even bother with you. But do you think the Green Lotus Sect is in a good temper?¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen doesn¡¯t ignore him out of disdain; he just doesn¡¯t bother with him because someone like Yang Chen, a true genius, wouldn¡¯t talk to just anyone. Otherwise, wouldn¡¯t he be losing face as a genius?¡±


    ¡°That makes sense.¡±


    Zhang Huafeng was now flushed with anger by the mocking words of these people. He had heard before that when the wall falls, everyone pushes, but he had never experienced it. Now he had experienced it, as these loose cultivators who were talking at a low volume, had grown bolder with Li Ruoxiang backing Yang Chen, daring to outright mock Zhang Huafeng.


    It would be fine if it were just one or two, but there were many martial artists doing so. No matter how formidable Zhang Huafeng was, could he retaliate against everyone?


    This made Zhang Huafeng¡¯s face flush with anger, but he couldn¡¯t vent his frustration because all of this was instigated by Li Ruoxiang. What could he do to her?


    ¡°Sect Leader Li, I admit my mistake.¡± Zhang Huafeng practically squeezed these words out through clenched teeth.


    ¡°Is it enough to just admit your mistake?¡± Li Ruoxiang said expressionlessly, ¡°You seemed to be calling Yang Chen a waste, and the like just now. If Yang Chen is really like what you said, then what are you, Zhang Huafeng?¡±


    ¡°I!¡±


    Zhang Huafeng understood what Li Ruoxiang meant, and he hadn¡¯t gone completely stupid.


    He gritted his teeth and declared, ¡°I, Zhang Huafeng, am the real waste. Compared to Yang Chen, I¡¯m nothing.¡±


    ¡°Hahaha!¡±


    ¡°This is hilarious.¡±


    In an instant, countless laughter erupted around him, pushing Zhang Huafeng to the forefront of attention.


    Li Ruoxiang¡¯s smile also appeared at the corner of her mouth. Now she felt much better; at least she had helped Yang Chen vent his anger, and she had also defended the dignity of the Green Lotus Sect.


    With that in mind, Li Ruoxiang no longer acted completely aggressive. Zhang Huafeng¡¯s master was a difficult person to deal with, so there was no need to push him to the edge. She waved her hand, ¡°Alright, Zhang Huafeng, you can leave now.¡±


    Zhang Huafeng, his eyes red, said nothing more and just wanted to leave this place as soon as possible, slinking away like a rat that had crossed the street.


    Zhang Huafeng was just a little interlude in the end. If he was the most awkward and troubled one, it wasn¡¯t quite so.


    The most difficult person to deal with was not Zhang Huafeng, but Mu Zhijiao from Huangsha City


    At this moment, Mu Zhijiao didn¡¯t even have the mood to laugh at Zhang Huafeng. When he saw that Yang Chen had actually reached the sixteenth floor in one breath, he was dumbfounded!


    ¡°What is this¡­¡± Mu Zhijiao felt like crying: ¡°Young friend He Guang, can you tell me what to do? How should we deal with the situation now?¡±


    If it was at the beginning, He Guang would have confidently said, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, there¡¯s nothing to worry about.¡±


    But now?


    How could he say that?


    Because he felt that his record, which he thought was impossible to break for the thirty-six Eastern Counties, had been brutally shattered by Yang Chen!


    Whether he believed it or not, it was a fact.


    He Guang swallowed hard and could only grit his teeth and say, ¡°How would I know what to do!¡±


    Mu Zhijiao¡¯s eyes widened, and he reluctantly turned his head, ¡°Young friend He Guang, you can¡¯t play like this, can you? You saw various forces fighting over a Silver Dragon Scissors and thought they were pathetic. You promised a treasure even better than the Silver Dragon Scissors, thinking that it would be enough to attract them. Indeed, you attracted them, but now that you¡¯ve lost, you have to give them the treasure. Where am I supposed to get the treasure? Our Huangsha City does business, and the best Silver Dragon Scissors have been sold. Where am I supposed to get a better Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasure?¡±


    He Guang certainly knew that Mu Zhijiao was asking him for a Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasure. At this moment, he twisted his neck and adopted a somewhat coy attitude.


    ¡°No way, young friend He Guang, you¡¯re not telling me that you didn¡¯t think you¡¯d lose at all, are you?¡± Mu Zhijiao asked nervously.


    He Guang, although proud and arrogant, had lost his temper by now and could only nod heavily.


    He indeed never thought he would lose. He never even considered the possibility. How could he imagine that the number one genius of the thirty-six Eastern Counties would be so powerful, much tougher than those from the previous batches? His record of reaching the fifteenth floor at the Half-step True Martial Realm was heaven-defying, but it still couldn¡¯t suppress this kid¡¯s momentum.


    ¡°So, the treasure, what do you mean to say?¡± Mu Zhijiao was on the verge of tears.


    He Guang chose to lay his cards on the table and said clearly, ¡°Mu Zhijiao, I have the treasure, but I made it very clear just now. I never thought I would lose, so the Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasure I have with me was never intended to be given away. You have to figure it out yourself.¡±


    As soon as these words fell, He Guang brightly said, ¡°Junior sister, let¡¯s go!¡±


    Mu Zhijiao was completely dumbfounded.


    Now, as he watched He Guang and his junior sister leave, he truly felt the meaning of ¡®wanting to cry but having no tears¡¯.

 Chapter 668 - Chapter 668: Chapter 665: The Peak of the Eighth Layer of the Origin Martial Realm!_1

    Chapter 668: Chapter 665: The Peak of the Eighth Layer of the Origin Martial Realm!_1


    Now he didn¡¯t know what to do!


    How could he handle this? He wanted to go to He Guang to get the treasure, but He Guang refused to give it to him. What could he do to He Guang?


    He could not do anything because of He Guang¡¯s status.


    But now, he was the most troubled one. The Green Lotus Sect was demanding treasures from their Huangsha Main City, and the main city had to give up their treasures. If they couldn¡¯t produce the treasures, would the Green Lotus Sect let them off the hook?


    He was completely screwed by He Guang. You¡¯d think He Guang, as a disciple of a major sect, would at least maintain some dignity. He didn¡¯t expect any of this at the beginning.


    But who knew, big sects didn¡¯t have any dignity? He Guang flatly said no!


    Now that they left him here, what can be done?


    At the same time, Elder Brother He Guang and his sister Fu Qingqing left together and came to an uninhabited place.


    ¡°Senior brother, what kind of person is this kid? He made it all the way to the sixteenth floor, surpassing your achievements,¡± Fu Qingqing said through gritted teeth, unable to comprehend the situation.


    He Guang didn¡¯t want to hear that Yang Chen surpassed his accomplishments, but what could he do now? Just like Fu Qingqing, he never expected this to happen.


    He looked unhappy at the moment and said, ¡°This kid has some tricks. Junior sister Qing, guess what I saw on this kid?¡±


    ¡°What did you see?¡± Fu Qingqing asked.


    ¡°Shapeshifting Liquid Fire and Starfire, two kinds of flames. People in the Thirty-six Eastern Counties are not particularly interested in playing with fire and controlling fire, so they don¡¯t really care about flames. But they don¡¯t realize that both Shapeshifting Liquid Fire and Starfire are great treasures!¡± He Guang said with a serious expression, ¡°If we find an opportunity to deal with this Yang Chen and present these two flames to Master, how will he reward us!¡±


    ¡°What, Shapeshifting Liquid Fire and Starfire!¡± Fu Qingqing opened her eyes wide.


    She naturally understood the value of these two kinds of flames.


    ¡°Master has always wanted a flame for self-defense. Moreover, Master¡¯s birthday is coming, now it¡¯s the time to present a gift¡­¡± He Guang licked his lips.


    ¡­


    He Guang and Fu Qingqing did not know what kind of plan they had, and Yang Chen, after finally absorbing all the Creation Divine Aura in the trial tower, walked out of the trial tower, and his Martial Arts Cultivation reached the peak of the Yuan Wu Realm Eighth Layer.


    After the sixteenth floor, he finally stopped. There was no way, his Spirit Talismans had been completely used up on the fifteenth floor. The other means were obviously not very helpful. So, Yang Chen left the sixteenth floor when he saw no more opportunities left.


    Yang Chen¡¯s appearance at this moment undoubtedly caused a climax in the scene, and many pairs of eyes were on him, making him feel a little embarrassed.


    ¡°This demon Yang Chen finally stopped.¡±


    ¡°Stopping at the sixteenth floor, Yang Chen is truly our number one genius in the east.¡±


    ¡°Look, Yang Chen¡¯s cultivation has reached the Yuan Wu Realm Eighth Layer,¡± said a high-level member of some forces.


    ¡°What, at such a young age, Yang Chen reached the Yuan Wu Realm Fifth Layer at the beginning and never challenged the Primal Martial Realm¡¯s Trial Tower? How is that possible? Without challenging the Primal Martial Realm¡¯s Trial Tower, how could his Martial Arts Cultivation be so high?¡± Everyone was shocked.


    Just like Luo Yunhu and many other young geniuses with high Martial Arts Cultivation, the reason they had such excellent cultivation was that they had challenged the Trial Tower, and used the Creation Divine Aura to gain an extraordinary cultivation speed.


    At such a young age, reaching the Yuan Wu Realm Fifth Layer was a remarkable achievement for Yang Chen. This meant that Yang Chen must have challenged the Trial Tower and utilized the Creation Divine Aura to achieve this effect.But now that they saw it¡­


    That simply wasn¡¯t the case.


    Yang Chen¡¯s outstanding strength and skill level, and yet he has never challenged the Trial Tower.


    ¡°This¡­ Yang Chen¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation has improved so much that he didn¡¯t even attempt the Trial Tower before?¡±


    ¡°Oh my god, how is that even possible!¡±


    ¡°This Yang Chen is not from our Heiyun Main City, such a pity.¡±


    ¡°We might try to invite him, there might still be some hope.¡±


    Listening to the various forces¡¯ greedy stirring, Li Ruoxiang was frightened, but it scared the Green Lotus Sect Elders even more.


    When these Elders heard the various forces targeting Yang Chen, they widened their eyes, quickly pulled Yang Chen back, and started to fuss over him.


    Yang Chen suddenly saw the elders¡¯ attitude towards him take a complete 180-degree change. While surprised, he looked at Li Ruoxiang.


    Li Ruoxiang still looked as austere as ever, with hands clasped behind her back, she calmly said, ¡°Mu Zhijiao, you should remember what you said before. This time in the Trial Tower competition, our Green Lotus Sect should have won first place, right?¡±


    ¡°That¡­ Of course,¡± With so many people watching, where could Mu Zhijiao dare to renege?


    Now that He Guang had played him, all he could do was secretly curse himself for making a foolish choice back then. How did he agree with He Guang? Why was he bewitched into thinking that the geniuses from other areas must be stronger than those from the Thirt-Six Eastern Counties?


    Right, why did he think that way?


    It was precisely this worship of the outside world that caused him to run into trouble now, and he had to clean up the mess himself!


    ¡°I wonder, what treasure would be even more superior to the Silver Dragon Scissors?¡± Li Ruoxiang asked.


    The other various forces did not leave, clearly also curious about what kind of treasure could surpass the Silver Dragon Scissors.


    Hearing this question, Mu Zhijiao hesitated for a while, looking embarrassed as he struggled for words.


    Li Ruoxiang then shifted her gaze to Yang Chen, gestured for the elders to step back, and asked, ¡°Young Master Yang Chen, you don¡¯t seem very interested in the treasure.¡±


    ¡°Would Sect Leader Li be willing to give me this treasure? Why should I be interested!¡± Yang Chen smiled bitterly.


    ¡°What if I say I would give it to you?¡± Li Ruoxiang raised the corners of her mouth.


    ¡°Sect Leader Li is willing to give it to me?¡± Yang Chen widened his eyes.


    Li Ruoxiang said, ¡°Why, do you think I¡¯m the kind of person who would swallow other people¡¯s things?¡±


    That made Yang Chen a little stunned.


    If someone else said this, he could offer a forceful rebuttal, but when Li Ruoxiang said it, he just didn¡¯t know how to argue back.


    Indeed, Li Ruoxiang seemed like a meticulous person, not the kind who would just take someone else¡¯s things.

 Chapter 669 - Chapter 669: Chapter 666: Blazing Sky Sacred Fire!_1

    Chapter 669: Chapter 666: Blazing Sky Sacred Fire!_1


    At first, he didn¡¯t think so, and just assumed that Li Ruoxiang would not consider his opinion. After all, compared to the Green Lotus Sect, he was still in a weaker position, so why would Li Ruoxiang think about his ideas? Even if she got the treasure, what could he, Yang Chen, say or do?


    It should be known that this treasure was even better than the Silver Dragon Scissors, and it was something the Green Lotus Sect could hardly afford with half of their accumulated resources.


    But who would have thought that Li Ruoxiang would simply agree to give it to him?


    He really underestimated Li Ruoxiang as a woman!


    No, to be more precise, he was accustomed to human nature.


    He had been harmed by Hua Wanru, thinking that all women were unreliable, but now it seemed that women were different from each other, and Hua Wanru could not represent all women. For example, Li Ruoxiang was an upright and principled woman, a woman who was clear about right and wrong!


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, the ownership of this treasure belongs to you, Yang Chen. I, Li Ruoxiang, will not steal it from you.¡± Li Ruoxiang casually threw down these words, and then focused her attention on Mu Zhijiao again.


    At this moment, Mu Zhijiao was still hesitant, which made Li Ruoxiang unhappy: ¡°What, Mu Zhijiao, are you going back on your word?¡±


    ¡°That won¡¯t happen. How could we in Huangsha City ruin our own reputation? Sect Leader Li, please bring your people with me.¡± Mu Zhijiao sighed, ultimately not daring to make the decision to go back on his word.


    He knew full well that if he did, it would spell the complete ruin of Huangsha City¡¯s reputation!


    He was clear about what was more important and what was less important.


    Seeing Mu Zhijiao saying so, Li Ruoxiang led several elders and Yang Chen together, and they all left with Mu Zhijiao.


    Mu Zhijiao, accompanied by a few people from Huangsha City, said respectfully with a smile: ¡°Sect Leader Li, the treasure we have placed in a very secret place, which is a bit remote. I hope you don¡¯t mind.¡±


    ¡°I understand.¡± Li Ruoxiang responded, not finding it strange.


    Some treasures, such as Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasures, had high spirituality. In order to make their spirituality more abundant when not in use, they needed to be placed in a space that suited them. Over time, the effectiveness of these treasures might even improve.


    Thus, Mu Zhijiao led Yang Chen and the others through many twists and turns, eventually bringing them underground.


    As they went deeper inside, the temperature increased rapidly, from slightly hot at first, to burning hot, and finally scorching hot.


    This made Yang Chen frown, wondering what kind of treasure Mu Zhijiao was taking them to see, for the environment around them was composed of magma. The deep pits and walls were all filled with boiling magma flowing around, it was a shocking sight.


    If this magma was ordinary magma, it would be fine, but clearly, it was not ordinary magma! If one were not careful, even martial artists who came into contact with it would suffer some damage.


    Only after a cup of tea¡¯s time had passed did Mu Zhijiao stop in a magma cave underground.


    Immediately after, everyone stopped before a huge magma pit.


    In this pit, the flames produced by the magma were shooting upwards, but it was not these flames that caught everyone¡¯s attention. Rather, it was a seed wrapped in layers of magma and fire!


    Yang Chen looked at the seed and couldn¡¯t help but be attracted to it.


    Others couldn¡¯t tell, but he could.


    This seed was unmistakably a Seed of Strange Fire!


    ¡°It¡¯s actually a Strange Fire!¡± Yang Chen never expected this.


    After all, he thought that Mu Zhijiao would bring him to see a Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasure.


    ¡°It¡¯s actually a Strange Fire!¡±


    ¡°A Seed of Strange Fire!¡±


    The elders of the Green Lotus Sect were also not lacking in discernment, and they quickly deduced that it was a Seed of Strange Fire.


    ¡°As you can see, this seed wrapped in magma is indeed a Seed of Strange Fire. And this environment is created by the Strange Fire Seed itself.¡± Mu Zhijiao explained without any omissions.


    When it came to Strange Fire, Yang Chen was very interested, and he began to examine the seed closely. The more he observed, the more shocked he became, and in an instant, his eyes widened as if he had seen something incredible.


    ¡°This!¡±


    At the same time, the elders of the Green Lotus Sect frowned: ¡°Mu Zhijiao, is this Strange Fire the treasure you want to give us?¡±


    ¡°Wasn¡¯t it supposed to be a Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasure?¡±


    ¡°Exactly!¡± The elders glared at Mu Zhijiao one by one, not afraid of Huangsha City at all. They had been promised a Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasure better than the Silver Dragon Scissors, but now it was just a Strange Fire. Of course, they were not happy about this and felt that they had to get to the bottom of the matter!


    It¡¯s not that the Strange Fire wasn¡¯t valuable, but they simply had no use for it. Moreover, their understanding of Strange Fire was limited, and they generally believed that it was more useful to alchemists.


    Mu Zhijiao now felt like crying but had no tears to shed. He also wanted to take out the treasure, but he didn¡¯t have it!


    Now questioned by a group of Green Lotus Sect elders, he could only respond with an apologetic smile: ¡°Well¡­everyone, I didn¡¯t want it to be like this either, but there was a mishap. This Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasure, our Huangsha City, is temporarily unable to take it out. The Strange Fire is not bad either, it¡¯s worth even more than the Silver Dragon Scissors. Can¡¯t you all make do with it?¡±


    ¡°Mu Zhijiao, it seems like you never intended to give us the Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasure in the first place!¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s right, Mu Zhijiao, you set the rules, and now you¡¯re the one going back on them, what do you take our Green Lotus Sect for?¡±


    Li Ruoxiang was also somewhat unhappy, but seeing Yang Chen¡¯s eyes shining with enthusiasm, she asked him: ¡°Yang Chen, what do you think? The decision is up to you, so how it goes is completely up to you. It seems that you have a unique understanding of fire, are you interested in this Strange Fire?¡±


    Seeing that the decision was in Yang Chen¡¯s hands, Mu Zhijiao hurriedly looked at him, unable to reason with these female elders.


    For a moment, Yang Chen didn¡¯t answer.


    He appeared calm, but in reality, he was already quite shocked inside.


    He had been thinking about what this Strange Fire could be, since just a single seed could create an environment of magma. This fire¡¯s power was really extraordinary.


    So, he had been thinking for a while, and finally got a clue.


    It was precisely when he got a clue that he was overjoyed.


    As the saying goes, there is no need to put effort into looking for things that come easily!


    This Strange Fire was none other than the Blazing Sky Sacred Fire!


    What is the Blazing Sky Sacred Fire?


    Back then, when Yang Chen was under the control of the Tiandu Emperor, he had obtained the Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasure, the Blazing Fire Spirit Brush. However, the brush was a rather awkward Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasure. It had no power on its own, and other than crafting prohibitions, it only had the power to tear apart space, but even that it could not exercise at present.


    By the time it could be used, Yang Chen probably wouldn¡¯t need the Blazing Fire Spirit Brush anymore.


    The only thing that could bring out the Blazing Fire Spirit Brush¡¯s power was the Blazing Sky Sacred Fire, which was also the ink required by the Blazing Fire Spirit Brush!

 Chapter 670 - Chapter 670: Chapter 667: Losing Out or Gaining an Advantage?_1

    Chapter 670: Chapter 667: Losing Out or Gaining an Advantage?_1


    This is the embarrassing aspect of the Blazing Fire Spirit Brush. Although with the Blazing Sky Sacred Fire, this Blazing Fire Spirit Brush would become a very powerful treasure, and the combined power of the two would be praised by Tiandu Emperor. It shows how powerful this Blazing Fire Spirit Brush is. However, without the Blazing Sky Sacred Fire, this Blazing Fire Spirit Brush is useless.


    Yang Chen was interested in it because it could make Spirit Talismans and break prohibitions, among other effects.


    He never expected to find the Blazing Sky Sacred Fire, but who knew he would encounter it here!


    The Blazing Fire Spirit Brush needed the Blazing Sky Sacred Fire.


    How could Yang Chen not be excited and delighted in his heart? But his expressions did not show it, as he said, ¡°Elder Mu, are you joking with this junior? This Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasure¡­¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen, my friend, you must believe in this old man. If the old man could take out another Xuan Tian treasure of equal value, he would not do this. If you don¡¯t believe it, the old man can swear it to you!¡± Mu Zhijiao sighed and said with a grief-stricken expression.


    Hearing Yang Chen, he nodded his head, knowing that the time was ripe, and said, ¡°Alright, since Elder Mu has said so, I will reluctantly accept this Strange Fire. However, I¡¯m curious, what¡¯s going on with the surrounding magma and fire? It¡¯s so dense that it¡¯s not ordinary, isn¡¯t it? It¡¯s almost impossible to refine the Seed of Strange Fire with these two things.¡±


    He had observed this from the beginning, that the Seed of Strange Fire was wrapped in magma, and it seemed the magma served as a protective layer, preventing martial artists from easily dissolving it and refining the Blazing Sky Sacred Fire.


    Hearing Yang Chen¡¯s question, Mu Zhijiao looked embarrassed for a moment and said with a bitter smile, ¡°Well¡­ my friend Yang Chen, to be frank, ever since the birth of this Seed of Strange Fire, it has been protected by this magma and fire. To refine this Seed of Strange Fire, one must first melt the magma.¡±


    ¡°How to melt the magma?¡± Yang Chen asked.


    Looking at Mu Zhijiao¡¯s expression, it seemed it wouldn¡¯t be an easy task.


    If it was that easy to melt the magma, Huangsha City would have sold the Seed of Strange Fire long ago, instead of keeping it until now, right?


    Mu Zhijiao said with a bitter smile, ¡°To refine the magma¡­ you need an Extreme Yin Object.¡±


    ¡°Are you joking with us?¡±


    ¡°Right, Elder Mu, are you making fun of us?¡± A group of Female Elders became displeased. ¡°You¡¯ve already gone beyond the rules by offering us the Strange Fire, and now you¡¯re acting like this!¡±


    ¡°Extreme Yin Object? You better find one for us.¡±


    As He Guang said, the people of the Thirty-six Eastern Counties indeed had a poor understanding of fire. These elders still resisted the Strange Fire deep down, even though the final winner wouldn¡¯t be them. In their opinion, the Strange Fire was not as good as a Xuan Tian treasure.


    Of course, the one most frustrated was He Guang. He never expected Huangsha City to have a Strange Fire. Otherwise, Yang Chen would not have been able to get close to it.


    Hearing these elders¡¯ insults, Mu Zhijiao¡¯s heart was also full of grievance. He couldn¡¯t help it. If he could sell the Seed of Strange Fire, he would have done so long ago. The key to the problem is that the outer layer of magma and fire around the Seed of Strange Fire is too difficult to refine.


    How to refine the Seed of Strange Fire and incorporate the Strange Fire for one¡¯s own use without melting these two substances first?


    Mu Zhijiao could only look at Yang Chen, the final decision-maker.


    Yang Chen contemplated, looking at the Seed of Strange Fire, and slowly said, ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter. Let¡¯s do it like this. If Elder Mu really can¡¯t come up with anything better, then this Strange Fire must be a helpless move.¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen, don¡¯t feel sorry for this Elder Mu. He didn¡¯t have good intentions from the start. Don¡¯t worry, if you think the treasure is not appropriate, he will have to honor the promise he made before the match.¡±


    ¡°Yes, Yang Chen, don¡¯t worry, and don¡¯t be afraid of Elder Mu!¡±


    Obviously, they still thought it was just an unrefinable Strange Fire and felt somewhat aggrieved.


    But it¡¯s not the same for Yang Chen!


    Extreme Yin Objects were indeed difficult to find. If it were someone else, they might not have any solution to the Seed of Strange Fire wrapped in magma. But Yang Chen was different; he happened to have a way to deal with the surrounding magma!


    Hence, after pondering, he said, ¡°No need. I have a unique preference for this Strange Fire. Although the magma is indeed a bit difficult to solve, I believe there should be a solution.¡±


    Seeing that Yang Chen had made up his mind, the Female Elders could only sigh in disappointment.


    Mu Zhijiao¡¯s heart also rejoiced. As expected, Yang Chen was still a hot-headed young man, easy to deceive. He was joking; if the Seed of Strange Fire were so easy to refine, would Huangsha City wait until now? They would have made a move long before Yang Chen, right?


    The reason they hadn¡¯t made a move was that they had spent so much time and effort but still found no solution.


    Yang Chen took the Seed of Strange Fire, and he became the unlucky one!


    Of course, he wouldn¡¯t say that out loud, but instead showed a smile on his face, ¡°Yang Chen, my friend, you¡¯ve definitely made the right choice. Come on, someone quickly give the Seed of Strange Fire to Yang Chen, my friend!¡±


    The disciples of Huangsha City hurriedly took out the seed of the Blazing Sky Sacred Fire and presented it to Yang Chen.


    Yang Chen reached out, his True Qi surging, accepting the Seed of Strange Fire.


    ¡°Such a strong magma. It seems capable of melting even my True Qi,¡± Yang Chen murmured.


    If it had this power without refining, what kind of power would it have once he refined the Blazing Sky Sacred Fire? Wouldn¡¯t the effect be extraordinary?


    With these thoughts in mind, Yang Chen put the Blazing Sky Sacred Fire into his Storage Bag for the time being.


    As soon as the Blazing Sky Sacred Fire entered the Storage Bag, Yang Chen felt the intense burning sensation inside the bag and was alarmed. He knew that the Storage Bag might not be able to withstand the domineering power of the Blazing Sky Sacred Fire for a long time and would have to find an opportunity to transfer it to the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space.


    ¡°Yang Chen, have you made up your mind?¡± Li Ruoxiang asked.


    ¡°Yes, I¡¯ve decided.¡± Yang Chen nodded.


    Li Ruoxiang could see that Yang Chen had a soft spot for the Seed of Strange Fire, but she didn¡¯t know how he planned to refine the surrounding magma. After all, the people of Huangsha City were not idiots; they had tried for so long and couldn¡¯t handle it, which showed how difficult it was to refine the magma. However, she didn¡¯t ask any more questions in the end.


    Seeing Yang Chen nod his head, she said, ¡°Since that¡¯s the case, let¡¯s go. Elder Mu, there¡¯s no need to send us off!¡±


    ¡°Yes, yes!¡± Mu Zhijiao didn¡¯t bother with politeness, saying he wouldn¡¯t send them off and fearing that Yang Chen would change his mind.


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 Chapter 671 - Chapter 671: Chapter 668: Li Ruoxiangs Domineering_1

    Chapter 671: Chapter 668: Li Ruoxiang¡¯s Domineering_1


    Green Lotus Sect continued on its way, but it wasn¡¯t easy to proceed without obstacles. Shortly after, they encountered a blockade. The roadblock was none other than the Heiyun Main City and the Zhenwu Main City.


    The faces of both the Zhenwu and Heiyun Main City factions were filled with a hint of greed. As they blocked the Green Lotus Sect¡¯s way, the high-level officials of the Heiyun Main City spoke with an eerie tone: ¡°Sect Leader Li, what¡¯s the hurry in leaving? You haven¡¯t even greeted us from Heiyun Main City and Zhenwu Main City yet.¡±


    Li Ruoxiang looked at the two factions blocking their path, not surprised at all. She calmly stood with her hands behind her back: ¡°Oh, so now I need to greet you before I leave? Since when did this rule exist?¡±


    ¡°Hehe, there¡¯s no need to greet us; we¡¯ve come to you now. That being the case, there¡¯s no need to hide what we have to say. Sect Leader Li, won¡¯t you let us have a look at the treasure you obtained?¡± A high-ranking official from Zhenwu Main City smiled slightly, his words laced with a hint of threat.


    Yang Chen glanced at both parties, then at Li Ruoxiang, and realized that she remained calm and composed, her expression unshaken, with no intention of backing down at all.


    It appeared that Li Ruoxiang¡¯s appointment as the Sect Leader of Green Lotus Sect was not purely coincidental.


    Facing the inquiries from both factions, Li Ruoxiang still remained very calm and utterly indifferent: ¡°So, am I obliged to tell you about this?¡±


    ¡°We¡¯re simply curious.¡± The high-level officials of Heiyun Main City spoke darkly: ¡°Sect Leader Li, sometimes it¡¯s necessary to satisfy others¡¯ curiosity. If you don¡¯t satisfy our two factions, we might take some extreme actions.¡±


    Li Ruoxiang scoffed: ¡°What a joke! What, because Li Ruoxiang doesn¡¯t show you, you dare to take action against my Green Lotus Sect? Zhenwu Main City, you¡¯ve already obtained the Silver Dragon Scissors and still covet more treasures. Do you think you can deal with my Green Lotus Sect by joining forces with Heiyun Main City? If you really want to play, give it a try!¡±


    Li Ruoxiang¡¯s words were full of confidence.


    Even facing a two-on-one situation, she remained so.


    Frankly, Li Ruoxiang had no intention of taking out the treasure.


    She knew very well that, as long as it remained a mystery, these two factions wouldn¡¯t seriously fight over it even if they were curious. But once the treasure was taken out, things would be different.


    Furthermore, would these two factions believe it if she took the treasure out? Yang Chen had obtained the Strange Fire, not the agreed-upon Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasure.


    Yang Chen was surprised by Li Ruoxiang¡¯s attitude. Her words were filled with confidence, and with a cold glance, she managed to scare both Heiyun Main City and Zhenwu Main City.


    Their arrogance had clearly diminished a lot, for they knew their individual strength was not equal to that of the Green Lotus Sect.


    ¡°So, is there anything else to say? I think my intentions should be clear enough; if you want to see the treasure, there¡¯s no way. If you don¡¯t accept it, you can try to rob it. Otherwise, we¡¯ll just fight it out here. If you don¡¯t have the nerve, best make way.¡± Li Ruoxiang was unyielding in her tone.


    ¡°What a domineering woman.¡± Yang Chen muttered to himself.


    He had witnessed negotiations before, but none like this unusual one.


    Moreover, both Heiyun Main City and Zhenwu Main City were truly scared.


    Especially Zhenwu Main City, which surprisingly made way for them. The group moved aside, their intentions more than clear.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± Li Ruoxiang gestured, leading her disciples through the path that had been opened with a swaggering walk.


    Heiyun Main City¡¯s officials watched with a dark expression. As soon as Li Ruoxiang and the Green Lotus Sect¡¯s people left, they whispered angrily: ¡°Zhenwu Main City, what do you think you¡¯re doing? Weren¡¯t we supposed to force the Green Lotus Sect together to hand over the treasure?¡±


    ¡°Heh, in the end, that was just an idea from your Heiyun Main City. As the Green Lotus Sect said, we have already obtained the Silver Dragon Scissors, so there¡¯s no need for a life-or-death struggle with them. Instead, we need to worry about someone who hasn¡¯t obtained a powerful Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasure pulling dirty tricks!¡± A high-level official from Zhenwu Main City sneered.


    There was a reason for them to make way.


    After being scolded by Li Ruoxiang just now, they had come to their senses.


    What advantage would they gain from victory over the Green Lotus Sect if the alliance between Zhenwu Main City and Heiyun Main City held no promises?


    In truth, Zhenwu Main City already had the Silver Dragon Scissors, and Green Lotus Sect¡¯s obtaining another treasure would only balance the scales. There was no need for them to worry, but rather it was the Heiyun Main City that rightly had concerns. Yet, why should they care?


    ¡°You people are unreliable!¡± The men of the Heiyun Main City clenched their teeth.


    Of course, they were unwilling to accept this, as they were the sole faction of the three major forces that hadn¡¯t obtained any treasure in this operation.


    ¡°Heh, think what you want!¡± The people from Zhenwu Main City didn¡¯t say much more, and instead rose and left.


    The people of Heiyun Main City gnashed their teeth in anger but ultimately couldn¡¯t say anything else.


    ¡­


    Time passed quickly, and in the blink of an eye, twenty days had gone by.


    For the past twenty days, under Li Ruoxiang¡¯s leadership, the Green Lotus Sect had hurried onward, finally arriving in a place called Haohai County.


    Although Haohai County also had a Haohai Main City, it held little presence, as the headquarters of the Green Lotus Sect was located within Haohai County. Naturally, the Haohai Main City would be overshadowed by the great power of the Green Lotus Sect. In fact, Haohai Main City hadn¡¯t even been invited to attend the Black Dragon Sect¡¯s event.


    Yang Chen and the Green Lotus Sect disciples had learned a lot about Haohai Main City on the journey. It was a frontier power, but unlike North Mountain County, Haohai Main City bordered the Western 42 Regions!


    Green Lotus Sect was also one of the strongest forces in the area bordering the Western 42 Regions.


    However, the reason for being the strongest was due to its proximity to the Western 42 Regions.


    According to the Green Lotus Sect disciples, the overall strength of the Western 42 Regions was a level higher than the Eastern 36 Regions. What they were uncertain about was the exact difference, as they had only encountered those from the frontier of the Western 42 Regions.


    And those forces from the Western 42 Regions¡¯ frontier were merely the weakest lot!


    These female disciples clearly felt helpless about this.


    Because, when compared with the Green Lotus Sect, those weakest forces in the border areas of the Western 42 Regions seemed to be barely weaker, if at all.


    Yang Chen now had some understanding of the Eastern 36 Regions and the Western 42 Regions.

 Chapter 672 - Chapter 672: Chapter 669: Creating a New Flame Chamber_1

    Chapter 672: Chapter 669: Creating a New Flame Chamber_1


    Yang Chen can understand why these female disciples say that the Western 42 Regions are stronger than the Eastern Thirty-six Counties. At first, Yang Chen didn¡¯t have a deep concept of this, but after thinking about it, he finally understood.


    Why is North Mountain County the weakest among the various counties and forces?


    It is because North Mountain County was at the core of the battlefield back then.


    To be precise, not just North Mountain County, but the entire Eastern Thirty-six Regions, were the battlefields between humans and demonic beasts back then. It was because of this earth-shaking battle between humans and demonic beasts that the spiritual veins were destroyed and resources became scarce. North Mountain County was the most heavily affected, and even the Great Wilderness could barely say that there were any spiritual energy to absorb.


    The closer you get to the demonic beast territory, the more intense the battles were back then.


    As for the Western 42 Regions, as well as the North, South, and Central areas, naturally, there was no problem. Their spiritual energy was abundant, so, naturally, they would be much stronger than the Eastern Thirty-six Regions.


    One of the reasons why the Green Lotus Sect was so powerful was because of the sect itself, and the other reason was its proximity to the Western Regions.


    ¡°Do you often interact with forces from the Western 42 Regions?¡± Yang Chen asked the female disciples of the Green Lotus Sect.


    These female disciples didn¡¯t dislike Yang Chen, and they chatted excitedly, ¡°Interact? What interaction? It¡¯s all about fighting. The territories in the border areas between the Western 42 Regions and the Eastern Thirty-six Regions are not clearly delineated, with only a few spiritual veins to supply. We say that this spiritual vein belongs to the East, but they stubbornly claim it to be of the West. They fight over it every day!¡±


    ¡°In fact, that spiritual vein is indeed ours from the Eastern Regions, and the boundary monument was clearly standing there before. But later, it was destroyed by someone, and it must be someone from the Western 42 Regions.¡±


    ¡°Wood Dragon City and Demon Subduing Sect, both colluding together!¡±


    When talking about this, the faces of these female disciples from the Green Lotus Sect showed expressions of resentment.


    ¡°Every time we compete with these two forces for spiritual veins, we always suffer losses!¡± The words of these female disciples were full of helplessness and grief.


    It is a kind of grief that comes from being wronged but having nowhere to vent.


    Yang Chen listened to this and, although he wanted to help, it seemed that this matter had nothing to do with him as an outsider.


    He just learned about these matters once. Since he judged that he was not resurrected immediately after being killed by Hua Wanru, Yang Chen rarely judged things based on his own memories. As time changes, his memories of the past can help, but they may not necessarily help him perfectly!


    Now that Yang Chen has come to Haohai County, he can obviously feel the abundance of spiritual energy here, which is not at the same level as when he was in North Mountain Main City.


    ¡°Cultivating here is simply twice the effort for half the work. I hope I can quickly raise my cultivation level to the half-step True Martial Realm. If I can really reach that stage, I can also return to North Mountain County. At that time, I will have some ability to protect myself,¡± Yang Chen thought.


    He is from North Mountain County, and his family is there, how could he not miss it?


    However, he knows very well that he cannot go back now.


    There are traitors trying to harm him, not to mention the Fire Spirit Beast Group has ill intentions towards him. If he goes back, it would undoubtedly be tantamount to throwing himself into a trap, jumping into a fire pit.


    He must wait until he is strong enough to return.


    ¡°I don¡¯t know how my sister is, and I don¡¯t know how my fellow disciples from the Yuanshan Sect are doing either.¡± Scenes from Yang Chen¡¯s memories floated through his mind.


    At the same time, the Green Lotus Sect¡¯s team finally stopped.¡±We have arrived at the Green Lotus Sect.¡±


    ¡°Finally, we are here.¡± The disciples cheered upon returning home.


    Some thoughtful female disciples didn¡¯t forget to hold on to Yang Chen: ¡°Yang Chen, you are our honored guest in the Green Lotus Sect. Come up the mountain with us. We will arrange a great place for your cultivation!¡±


    ¡°Well then, I appreciate your help, Senior Sisters.¡± Yang Chen cupped his hands in a gesture of respect.


    At this point, these female disciples of the Green Lotus Sect had completely put aside any doubts or suspicions about him, and were truly treating him with sincerity.


    So, Yang Chen and the disciples took a tour around the Green Lotus Sect.


    The Green Lotus Sect was indeed a renowned major sect. It¡¯s much larger than the Yuanshan Sect, and the cultivation level of its martial artists was also quite extraordinary. Most geniuses were above the Origin Martial Realm, with very few in the Spirit Martial Realm.


    Plus, the scenery of the Green Lotus Sect was beautiful. Yang Chen couldn¡¯t deny that it was a good place.


    Senior Sisters led him to meet many other disciples of the Green Lotus Sect, finally arranging for him a top-notch residence. Here, both the cultivation conditions and other aspects were first-class, allowing Yang Chen to enjoy the treatment of a top guest.


    At this moment, Yang Chen was sitting on the bed. After having Yun Lu and the Fishmen set up the prohibitions for him, he eagerly took out the Blazing Sky Sacred Fire.


    ¡°I don¡¯t know how powerful the Blazing Fire Spirit Brush and Blazing Sky Sacred Fire will be when combined. Anyway, I must first melt the magma surrounding the Seed of Strange Fire. Extreme Yin Object¡­ Extreme Yin Object¡­ Hehe, isn¡¯t Starfire an Extreme Yin Fire?¡± When Yang Chen said this with a smile, he summoned the Starfire with a flip of his palm.


    The Extreme Yin Object he relied on was none other than Starfire.


    Starfire was an Extreme Yin fire and also an Extreme Yin object, perfectly meeting the conditions.


    Now that Yang Chen had taken out the Starfire, he called upon its power to burn the magma surrounding the Blazing Sky Sacred Fire.


    The Starfire displayed its tremendous destructive power, and its corrosive force came into play instantly. The magma surrounding the Seed of Strange Fire was quickly corroded and dissipated layer by layer.


    After about half an hour, the process was finally over!


    The magma around Blazing Sky Sacred Fire disappeared, and the Seed of Strange Fire was perfectly displayed in front of Yang Chen!


    ¡°Truly a Creation Saintly Artifact.¡± Yang Chen muttered to himself, ¡°This seed looks just like it¡¯s made of magma. No wonder it¡¯s called the Extreme Yang Fire, the most concentrated flame. The Blazing Sky Sacred Fire truly lives up to its reputation!¡±


    With this thought, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t wait to refine the Blazing Sky Sacred Fire into his body.


    Without a doubt, after refining the Blazing Sky Sacred Fire, his strength would be elevated to another level!


    With the Blazing Fire Spirit Brush and Blazing Sky Sacred Fire combined, the brush would have ink, and its power would naturally be unimaginable.


    Before that, he needed to use the Taichi True Scripture to create a third flame chamber in his body!


    ¡°To create the flame chamber, first, I need Senior Yun Lu¡¯s soul control ability, and second, I need Golden Claw¡¯s Essence Blood. Speaking of Golden Claw, I really need to find an opportunity to visit the Tiandu Divine Country. It¡¯s been a long time since I saw Golden Claw and Black Mountain Black Bear. I wonder how they have been trained by Elder Yu Ban!¡±

 Chapter 673 - Chapter 673: Chapter 670: The Power of the Slaughter God Spear!_1

    Chapter 673: Chapter 670: The Power of the Slaughter God Spear!_1


    Speaking of which, he really hadn¡¯t visited Golden Claw and Black Mountain Black Bear brothers in a long time.


    In fact, the root cause was that he didn¡¯t have a suitable opportunity. After all, a trip to Tiandu Divine Country could easily be detected. Even within the Green Lotus Sect, it was the same. However, if he wanted to refine the Blazing Sky Sacred Fire, he had to go to Tiandu Divine Country!


    After a long train of thoughts, Yang Chen arranged for Yun Lu and the Fishmen to guard the place. If anyone entered, they would summon him immediately so he could return from Tiandu Divine Country in time.


    He couldn¡¯t afford to be careless about matters involving the Tiandu Divine Country.


    In this way, Yang Chen made thorough preparations and activated the Teleportation Artifact, entering the Teleportation Array.


    After a brief teleportation dizziness, Yang Chen reappeared in Tiandu Divine Country.


    ¡°Huff¡­¡± Yang Chen took a light breath.


    Tiandu Divine Country, a very familiar feeling.


    He had been wanting to come to Tiandu Divine Country for some time. Firstly, to see the Golden Claw and Black Mountain Black Bear brothers, and secondly, as this place was undoubtedly a good place to test the power of the Slaughter God Spear!


    Thus, Yang Chen manipulated the prohibitions and arrived at Yu Ban¡¯s location in the blink of an eye.


    Yu Ban, Golden Claw, and the Black Mountain Black Bear brothers were all here. Golden Claw stretched out its long body, while Black Mountain Black Bear had grown even more robust than before. They all exclaimed in surprise when they saw Yang Chen: ¡°Young Master!¡±


    ¡°Boss!¡±


    Yu Ban was not surprised by Yang Chen¡¯s appearance, as he had some control over the prohibitions here. He kindly said, ¡°Young Master!¡±


    ¡°Elder Yu Ban, Brother Jin, and both of you!¡± Yang Chen grinned and then observed them.


    Yu Ban stroked his beard and said, ¡°Young Master, see their changes compared to before.¡±


    Yang Chen looked closely at them. The Black Mountain Black Bear brothers were one thing, but Golden Claw¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation had actually reached the same level as his. It had already broken through to the Eighth Layer Peak of Yuan Martial Realm. Moreover, its aura had become much more intimidating.


    This was a transformation from countless battles!


    However, the Black Mountain Black Bear brothers were somewhat lacking; their current Martial Arts Cultivation had only reached the Fourth Layer of Yuan Martial Realm.


    Compared with Golden Claw, they were four layers behind, which was quite a difference.


    But overall, it was not bad since not much time had passed!


    However, Yu Ban was not particularly satisfied. He said, ¡°Golden Claw Python is not bad. It has a high level of intelligence and a sharp mind, so it can easily comprehend what I say. And with the special environment in Tiandu Divine Country, there are many Demonic beast corpses for it to refine; its strength has improved rapidly, reaching this level in a short time. Moreover, its combat ability has improved a lot!¡±


    Golden Claw gratefully said, ¡°Thank you for Elder Yu Ban¡¯s help. Young Master, my cultivation here is much more effective. And I feel that the Eighth Layer of Yuan Martial Realm is not my limit. I can become even stronger.¡±


    ¡°Hehe, Golden Claw Python, the Yuan Martial Realm is not your limit, of course, you can become even stronger. But these two silly bears, tsk!¡± Yu Ban clicked his tongue, ¡°These two silly bears are not very smart, so their progress is much slower. But the Black Mountain Black Bear¡¯s fame is well deserved. At just the Fourth Layer of Yuan Martial Realm, their combat power is as high as the Seventh Layer of Yuan Martial Realm. If these two silly bears combine their strength, heh, they could even fight with Golden Claw Python!¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s because I didn¡¯t show my true ability,¡± Golden Claw Python was very unconvinced.


    ¡°Even showing your true ability is useless!¡± Bear Elder One snorted.


    ¡°Right, with your body size!¡± Bear Elder Two chimed in.


    Yang Chen laughed and said, ¡°Alright, stop bickering, you two. Now that you¡¯ve made such progress under Elder Yu Ban¡¯s guidance, I can take you with me when I return this time.¡±¡±Young Master, can I go back with you now?¡± Golden Claw Python was overjoyed.


    The Black Mountain Black Bear brothers were also feeling bored, staring at Yang Chen with their eyes wide open.


    Yang Chen smiled slightly: ¡°I¡¯ll be doing some other things with Elder Yu Ban later, and then I¡¯ll take you all away!¡±


    ¡°Yes, Young Master!¡±


    ¡°No problem, Boss!¡±


    After Golden Claw Python and Black Mountain Black Bear brothers agreed, Yu Ban couldn¡¯t help but ask: ¡°Young Master, what are you planning to do?¡±


    ¡°Go to the Beast Servant Palace!¡± Yang Chen said.


    Although Yu Ban was puzzled, he still summoned Yang Chen to the Beast Servant Palace.


    ¡°Young Master, are you going to try to enslave these demonic beasts again?¡± Yu Ban said.


    Yang Chen shook his head: ¡°That¡¯s not the case this time. It¡¯s not too late to refine more servitude restrictions before doing it.¡±


    ¡°So what are you planning to do this time¡­?¡± Yu Ban couldn¡¯t help feeling surprised.


    ¡°Elder Yu Ban, please try your best to pick a few demonic beasts that hate humans deeply, and stubbornly refuse to change. I¡¯ll practice on a few of them!¡± Yang Chen slowly said.


    ¡°Practice? No problem, Young Master. What level of martial arts cultivation do you want the demonic beasts to have?¡± Yu Ban said.


    Yang Chen pondered for a moment and then said, ¡°Let¡¯s try the First Level of the True Martial Realm first!¡±


    ¡°The First Level of the True Martial Realm.¡± Yu Ban looked at Yang Chen incredulously, as if wondering if Yang Chen had gone mad.


    He could sense that Yang Chen¡¯s martial arts cultivation had improved and reached the Eighth Layer of the Elemental Martial Realm at once. It was an incredible speed. If the Tiandu Emperor saw this progress, he would surely be delighted. However, it wasn¡¯t enough for Yang Chen to challenge the True Martial Realm.


    Crossing realms to challenge higher ones was fine, but challenging the True Martial Realm while only at the Eighth Layer of the Elemental Martial Realm was a bit too much.


    Yang Chen grinned: ¡°Elder Yu Ban, don¡¯t worry, I¡¯m confident! Besides, you¡¯re here. If I encounter any trouble, you can use the restrictions to control me and make me retreat, can¡¯t you?¡±


    ¡°Even so, it¡¯s better for you to be cautious, Young Master. If you decide, I¡¯ll find a suitable demonic beast for you. Just be aware that these demonic beasts despise humans very much, and they might attack you instantly when they see you.¡± Yu Ban said with some concern.


    ¡°No problem, I¡¯ll find a way to deal with it.¡± Yang Chen smiled faintly.


    Yu Ban didn¡¯t say anything more. He manipulated the restrictions, and with a wave of his hand, Yang Chen was teleported to another space created by the evolution of the restrictions. In this space, there was a strong giant bull with a height of a small mountain. The giant bull had two horns on its head, blood-red eyes, and looked terrifying.


    ¡°Human, it¡¯s a human!¡± The giant bull emitted a strong killing intent, and the powerful strength of the True Martial Realm was displayed in an instant, rushing directly towards Yang Chen.


    Seeing this scene, Yang Chen had no panic on his face; instead, he was excited.


    With his Martial Arts Cultivation Level, fighting against a demonic beast of the True Martial Realm would be considered reckless and impulsive.


    So, Slaughter God Spear, success or failure, it all depends on now!


    ¡­


    That¡¯s ten chapters, finally finishing the additional chapters.

 Chapter 674 - Chapter 674: Chapter 671: The Shocking Yang Chen_1

    Chapter 674: Chapter 671: The Shocking Yang Chen_1


    ¡°Seriously, there¡¯s no way to communicate with them. They just rushed over!¡± Yang Chen shook his head.


    The malicious aura emitted by the huge bull was a kind of hatred towards humans. Since that was the case, Yang Chen would naturally not show any mercy to the giant bull. With no one else around in the Tiandu Divine Country, he didn¡¯t need to hold back anymore. Use all his strength!


    At this moment, Yang Chen waved his hand, and the Slaughter God Spear, radiating lights and shadows, was tightly gripped in his hand.


    ¡°Aho! I¡¯m out again! Damn, I was so suffocated! Hey, it¡¯s a fat cow! Grandma¡¯s, showing off in front of me, huh?¡± The moment the Slaughter God Spear came out, it felt like a fish back in water, and started shouting and waving its claws like crazy.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t pay attention to the Slaughter God Spear and controlled it to stab out!


    At this moment, it was as if the air had become still.


    The Slaughter God Spear was also silent and stopped talking.


    Immediately after, the spearhead burst out with an intense and indescribable power that was impossible to control. This force, like the body of the spear itself, formed a straight, black parallel line. This parallel line rushed straight ahead at lightning speed.


    It seemed that the giant bull also sensed the danger and wanted to defend itself, but it was like an egg striking a rock in front of this black ¡®parallel line¡¯.


    Bang¡­


    The giant bull¡¯s body was instantly cut in half.


    Following that, its body completely turned into ashes and disappeared into this space.


    ¡°Hahaha, what kind of demonic beast crap! They¡¯re nothing in front of me. I¡¯m the Slaughter God Spear!¡± After the Slaughter God Spear slashed the giant bull, it started to shout happily.


    Even if Yang Chen tried to hide it, the fact was that he was completely scared by it.


    It was a demonic beast in the True Martial Realm, comparable to a human with battle strength in the second or third level of the True Martial Realm. Moreover, demonic beasts have strong innate defensive abilities, so it¡¯s very difficult to defeat them. However, a powerful beast like this was reduced to nothing by a single strike from the Slaughter God Spear.


    He had hoped to save its body as a treasure.


    Is this the power of the Slaughter God Spear?


    It killed a True Martial Realm demon beast with just one strike; it really didn¡¯t exaggerate!


    Yang Chen took a deep breath and thought to himself: ¡°This is me not using the Thunder Rush Style. If I were to use the Thunder Rush Style with this spear, the power of my attack would surely increase once again. And even so, the power of the Slaughter God Spear is not at its limit. It can still kill even stronger demonic beasts!¡±


    With this thought in mind, Yang Chen suddenly felt a tingling sensation in his body.


    ¡°Huh?¡±


    Yang Chen was alarmed as he suddenly realized that his True Qi was completely depleted.


    This caused Yang Chen¡¯s body to stiffen, and he fell heavily to the ground.


    ¡°Young Master!¡± Yu Ban rushed over when he saw Yang Chen fall down.


    This caused the Slaughter God Spear to curiously ask: ¡°Hey old man, who are you?¡±


    Yu Ban stared at the Slaughter God Spear, his heart filled with surging emotions. He had observed the scene just now clearly and was aware of the power of the Slaughter God Spear. It was not false to say that he was shocked in his heart; even with his experience, he could not completely fathom the origins of this spear.


    Yang Chen was also full of surprises now.


    ¡°As expected, the Slaughter God Spear is indeed powerful, but its consumption of True Qi is so huge. With just one strike, the True Qi in my body has been completely drained.¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but be a little annoyed.


    ¡°Yang Chen, did you see that? How about my power? I didn¡¯t blow you away, did I? A True Martial Realm demonic beast, hehe, was brought down by one strike from me. I¡¯m telling you, bring in another demonic beast at the third and fourth levels of the True Martial Realm, and I can still knock them down instantly. If your martial arts cultivation is stronger, then I¡¯ll be unbeatable. Oh right, can I eat the God Piercing Nail?¡± The Slaughter God Spear asked expectantly.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t bother to respond, and directly waved his hand, putting the Slaughter God Spear into the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space, and let the Fishmen guard it well so that the Slaughter God Spear wouldn¡¯t do anything reckless.


    After placing the Slaughter God Spear into the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space, Yang Chen cut off the connection with the space, and then asked: ¡°Elder Yu Ban, this spear is called the Slaughter God Spear, do you know its origins?¡±


    ¡°I can¡¯t tell, but I do know that ordinary Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasures, I¡¯m afraid¡­ don¡¯t have such spirituality to be able to talk, and let alone speak so smoothly. I really haven¡¯t seen it before!¡± Yu Ban said with a bitter smile.


    ¡°What? Even elder, you haven¡¯t seen it? How about Supreme-Level Spiritual Instruments? Can¡¯t they do this either?¡± Yang Chen asked.


    ¡°No, I¡¯ve seen a slightly better Supreme-Level Spiritual Instrument, but its spirituality is very average, and it can only say a few words, but the sentences are not smooth. Even among Supreme-Level Spiritual Instruments, it is considered a top-grade one. Not to mention what just happened. Young Master, where did you get this Slaughter God Spear?¡± Yu Ban couldn¡¯t help but be curious.


    Yang Chen was a bit dumbfounded, ¡°I got it accidentally, long story. As for its origins, if Elder Yu Ban can¡¯t figure it out, then I won¡¯t be able to. But according to its own description, it seems like it cannot be classified as a Supreme-Level Spiritual Instrument.¡±


    ¡°Generally speaking, Supreme-Level Spiritual Instruments are enough to drive many forces mad. Even powerful ones like Great Emperors would fight for it when they encounter it while alive. This¡­ surpassing the classification of Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasures were unheard of before. Perhaps the Great Emperor would know, but his soul has already passed away, and my knowledge is a bit lacking compared to his.¡± Yu Ban¡¯s face was full of helplessness.


    At this, Yang Chen also sighed secretly: ¡°It seems that the origin of this spear is difficult to find.¡±


    ¡°Young Master, what the spear said is not wrong. The power just now is really something that ordinary Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasures can¡¯t achieve¡­¡± Yu Ban said: ¡°This Slaughter God Spear, you must keep it safe, and don¡¯t take it out unless it¡¯s a critical moment, otherwise, it could easily bring disaster to your life.¡±


    ¡°I know.¡± Yang Chen nodded.


    This Slaughter God Spear was undoubtedly a trump card, but as Yu Ban said, it could also bring disaster to his life.


    This matter was extensive, and even with his experience from his previous life, he couldn¡¯t understand the origins of this Slaughter God Spear. How mysterious was it?


    With this thought, Yang Chen felt a bit powerless. He had originally planned to test the Slaughter God Spear several more times, but now, with just one strike, his True Qi was completely drained. Repeating this was not cost-effective, and once was enough. Doing so repeatedly might even cause his cultivation level to regress.


    As a result, Yang Chen didn¡¯t dare to try it out recklessly. He could only put the Slaughter God Spear into the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space first, and wait for the future to decide!

 Chapter 675 - Chapter 675: Chapter 672: A Midnight Affair?_1

    Chapter 675: Chapter 672: A Midnight Affair?_1


    Next, Yang Chen used some elixirs and his own self-cultivation to restore the lost and consumed True Qi. It was not an easy task for him, as he possessed Innate True Qi in his body, which made it difficult for his True Qi to be exhausted. However, he still could not handle the massive consumption of the Slaughter God Spear.


    He quickly asked, ¡°Elder Yu Ban, take me to see Rainbow and the others.¡±


    Yu Ban naturally knew who Rainbow was, so he manipulated the prohibition. When they reappeared, Yang Chen arrived at the place where Rainbow and the others were learning the Way of Forbidden Methods.


    ¡°Young Master!¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s the Young Master.¡±


    Rainbow and the other Mermaid girls were overjoyed, their faces full of happiness as they looked at Yang Chen.


    Yang Chen gave a slight smile: ¡°You all have been working hard recently. Speaking of which, Elder Yu Ban, have Rainbow and the others made any progress in their studies?¡±


    ¡°I wouldn¡¯t say they¡¯ve achieved great success. To inherit my Way of Forbidden Methods, even if these Fishpeople have outstanding talents, it¡¯s still difficult without ten or eight years of time. However, they made some small achievements, and if the Young Master wants, you can take a few of them out and leave a few here to continue learning.¡± Yu Ban said.


    Upon hearing this, Yang Chen nodded thoughtfully and looked at the Fishpeople: ¡°What do you think?¡±


    Among these Mermaid girls, some had easy-going personalities and were fine with anything, some were quiet and wanted to stay here, while others preferred the outside world and raised their hands to go with Yang Chen.


    So Yang Chen didn¡¯t feel embarrassed, and took four Mermaid girls who wanted to go out, including Rainbow.


    In any case, now that these Mermaid girls had made progress in the Way of Forbidden Methods, having them by his side was a great help to him.


    As for the other Mermaid girls, there was no issue, as learning was the greatest joy for the Fishpeople Tribe.


    In this way, Yang Chen, along with several Fishman girls, Golden Claw, and Black Mountain Black Bear, left Tiandu Divine Country and returned to the Green Lotus Sect.


    When he returned to the Green Lotus Sect, Yang Chen asked, ¡°Senior Yun Lu, has anyone come to see me while I was away?¡±


    The reason he left and returned so quickly was because the Green Lotus Sect was not his own home after all, so many things couldn¡¯t be guaranteed. He had to leave and return quickly, otherwise exposing the Heavenly Capital Divine Country would be troublesome.


    ¡°Young Master, you were not gone for long, and no one came to bother you!¡± Yun Lu answered truthfully.


    Yang Chen nodded, then ordered, ¡°Senior Yun Lu, I¡¯ll need your help again. I suppose you still remember the matter of creating the flame chamber.¡±


    ¡°I do remember. Young Master, if you need my help again, it¡¯s my duty to oblige.¡± Yun Lu said kindly.


    ¡°Thank you, Senior Yun Lu.¡± Yang Chen said.


    He had borrowed Golden Claw¡¯s Essence Blood just now. Now everything was ready, and only Yun Lu¡¯s part was missing.


    With the thought of obtaining his second Strange Fire, Yang Chen¡¯s blood boiled with excitement.


    Nowadays, he already possesses the Starfire. With the Blazing Sky Sacred Fire as a supplement and the Blazing Fire Spirit Brush, Yang Chen didn¡¯t dare to imagine the power of this combination.


    Yun Lu had already done it once before, and she was proficient in the process. Moreover, her Divine Soul Realm had greatly increased, comparable to the Divine Soul of the Earth Martial Realm, making her even more suitable for this task.


    Yang Chen had no worries¡­


    But at the next moment, an accident happened.


    ¡°Huh?¡±


    Yang Chen¡¯s body shook, as the Essence Blood of Golden Claw, which had been integrated into his blood and served as a bridge for the flame chamber construction, was actually separated from his body.


    Yun Lu¡¯s soul, too, was repelled as if it had been rejected and withdrawn.


    ¡°Senior Yun Lu, what¡¯s going on?¡± Yang Chen was extremely puzzled.


    Yun Lu was also scratching her head: ¡°This is not right, Young Master. When I created the flame chamber last time, I followed the same steps and methods. But I didn¡¯t encounter this situation. I can feel that the Starfire and the Shapeshifting Liquid Fire are repelling me. If I continue to do this, it may cause damage to your body, Young Master.¡±


    ¡°Is it because of the Demonic Fire¡¯s evolution?¡± Yang Chen muttered.


    ¡°I don¡¯t think so. I have a feeling that it¡¯s because of the Taiyi True Scripture. Young Master, making the third flame chamber might require a different method than the second one.¡± Yun Lu said.


    Upon hearing this, Yang Chen was stunned, thinking that what Yun Lu said made sense. He then hurriedly took out the Taiyi True Scripture to check it.


    After reading it, he found that the Taiyi True Scripture only had instructions for the second flame chamber, but not the third one.


    He had thought that the method to make the third flame chamber would be the same as the previous two, but in reality, it was not.


    This reminded Yang Chen of something.


    ¡°Volume One¡­¡± Yang Chen was completely dumbfounded.


    Indeed, he only possessed Volume One of the Taiyi True Scripture. He knew from the beginning that the content of the Taiyi True Scripture Volume One was limited, and there would be a gap sooner or later. But he didn¡¯t expect that the gap would come so soon. He eagerly wanted to possess his second miraculous fire, but ran into trouble with the Taiyi True Scripture.


    Taiyi True Scripture Volume One only allowed him to make two flame chambers. The method to create the third chamber was in Volume Two of the Taiyi True Scripture.


    This gave Yang Chen a headache, as he slapped his forehead, ¡°Now I¡¯m in big trouble. Where can I find the Taiyi True Scripture Volume Two? It¡¯s already difficult enough to have the first volume, finding the second one¡­ Isn¡¯t this like finding a needle in the sea?¡±


    Simply put, now that he had obtained the Blazing Sky Sacred Fire, he could not use it at all. The various fires were highly repulsive to each other, and only the Taiyi True Scripture could perfectly contain them. However, he did not have the second volume of the Taiyi True Scripture now.


    After some thoughts, Yang Chen had no choice but to face reality.


    At this moment, a Voice Transmission Talisman suddenly flew in from the outside world.


    Yang Chen felt it and picked up the Voice Transmission Talisman. The voice in the talisman then sounded¡­


    ¡°Yang Chen, I¡¯ve received some news, come to the waterfall at the back mountain of the Green Lotus Sect. Remember to be careful, don¡¯t let others find out.¡±


    The voice belonged to none other than Li Ruoxiang.


    Hearing this, Yang Chen could feel Li Ruoxiang¡¯s caution. Apparently, Li Ruoxiang wanted to meet with him alone and didn¡¯t want a second person to know. Yang Chen wasn¡¯t a fool and could easily guess that Li Ruoxiang¡¯s meeting with him had something to do with the Gold and Silver Dragon Plate.


    Yang Chen was also very clear about the importance of the Gold and Silver Dragon Plate between him and Li Ruoxiang, so he naturally wouldn¡¯t delay anything. Seeing that there was no hope for the flame chamber matter, Yang Chen had no choice but to get up and find that it was already late at night, quiet and without people.


    Yang Chen felt very awkward, as meeting Li Ruoxiang felt like having an affair.

 Chapter 676 - Chapter 676: Chapter 673: Absolutely No Solution_1

    Chapter 676: Chapter 673: Absolutely No Solution_1


    Of course, such thoughts could only ever remain in his mind. Having an affair with Li Ruoxiang¡­ was clearly impossible.


    His current location was not far from Houshan, and with no one monitoring the area, it was not difficult for Yang Chen to head towards the mountain. In just the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, he landed from the air and arrived below the waterfall at Houshan.


    The waterfall was empty, with no one in sight. Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but feel a little amused. Although he did not see Li Ruoxiang, he knew that she must be here. The reason he hadn¡¯t seen her yet¡­ could only be explained in one way.


    It must be a woman¡¯s shyness.


    Shyness was something every woman possessed, and Li Ruoxiang should be no exception. Perhaps only Zhang Xuelian wouldn¡¯t have such a thing.


    With that in mind, Yang Chen spoke with his hands behind his back, ¡°Sect Leader Li, you can come out now.¡±


    As expected, just as his words fell, a shadow appeared from the side. As the shadow drew closer, Yang Chen observed the woman more carefully. It was none other than Li Ruoxiang.


    Li Ruoxiang stood tall, her hands clasped behind her back. She was still dressed in her usual attire, her eyebrows above her beautiful eyes expressing seriousness and determination. She spoke stiffly, ¡°Young Master Yang, there¡¯s no one tailing you, right?¡±


    ¡°Ahem.¡± Yang Chen felt slightly awkward. ¡°Sect Leader Li, it¡¯s not like we¡¯re doing anything secretive, so there¡¯s nothing to be concerned about.¡±


    ¡°Hmph!¡± Li Ruoxiang snorted coldly.


    Yang Chen rubbed his nose, suddenly remembering that Li Ruoxiang was not Qingyin. He almost mistook Li Ruoxiang for Qingyin. It was best to behave more cautiously in front of this woman.


    With that thought in mind, Yang Chen asked, ¡°Sect Leader Li, did you call me here for the matter of the Gold and Silver Dragon Plate?¡±


    ¡°What else do you think we have to discuss?¡± Li Ruoxiang glared at Yang Chen.


    ¡°¡­¡±


    Yang Chen always felt that there was a strange atmosphere between him and Li Ruoxiang, a very odd aura that seemed to arise whenever the two of them were together. He had been alone with women before, but never had he experienced such a strange feeling.


    Clearly, Li Ruoxiang felt it too, because whenever she spoke with Yang Chen, her words often took a subtle, ambiguous turn within a few sentences.


    To avoid any awkwardness, Yang Chen took out the Gold and Silver Dragon Plate, ¡°Sect Leader Li, have you come up with a new idea to unlock the bondage on the Gold and Silver Dragon Plate during these few days?¡±


    ¡°Bring the Gold and Silver Dragon Plate over here,¡± Li Ruoxiang said slowly.


    Of course, Yang Chen would not resist. He handed over the Gold and Silver Dragon Plate.


    Li Ruoxiang took the Dragon Plate, and then, a green plate that emitted a mysterious light appeared in her hand.


    Yang Chen looked carefully and was startled, ¡°Is this the Treasure of Destruction?¡±


    ¡°Your vision is not bad,¡± Li Ruoxiang said.


    Yang Chen shivered all over.


    What was the Treasure of Destruction?


    It was an extremely rare treasure, usually used to destroy Spirit Weapons. Spirit Weapons were generally very durable and not easily destroyed, so Master Refiners crafted these sharp Treasures of Destruction.


    The function of the Treasure of Destruction was rather weak, so it was rarely used. Why was it considered weak? Because it was useless in actual combat, as long as the opponents did not use their Spirit Weapons and the Treasure of Destruction to clash, the Treasure of Destruction had no purpose. Its only function was to destroy Spirit Weapons.


    But who would destroy a Spirit Weapon for no reason?


    Furthermore, since the Treasure of Destruction had no other uses, it was an extremely rare item.


    However, using it to destroy the Gold and Silver Dragon Plate seemed like an appropriate choice.


    ¡°Sect Leader Li¡­ you plan to use the Treasure of Destruction to damage the Gold and Silver Dragon Plate and then forcibly break the bond between us?¡± asked Yang Chen.


    ¡°What else do you think?¡± Li Ruoxiang replied.


    Yang Chen stepped back nervously and said earnestly, ¡°Sect Leader Li, if we do that, I¡¯m afraid both of us will suffer backlash.¡±


    ¡°We don¡¯t have time to consider the backlash right now,¡± Li Ruoxiang said.


    Then Yang Chen remembered that Li Ruoxiang was originally a ruthless person. He didn¡¯t know if she was ruthless to others, but she definitely wouldn¡¯t be merciful to herself.


    As expected, Li Ruoxiang didn¡¯t even bother discussing it and directly used the Treasure of Destruction to smash the Gold and Silver Dragon Plate. Yang Chen hurriedly retracted his True Qi to protect himself, preparing to avoid any backlash!


    But the outcome was beyond his expectations, as he didn¡¯t seem to encounter any backlash.


    When he looked back at the Gold and Silver Dragon Plate, it was intact, with no signs of damage from Li Ruoxiang¡¯s attack.


    Both Yang Chen and Li Ruoxiang were astonished at the outcome.


    Actually, if possible, Yang Chen wouldn¡¯t mind if Li Ruoxiang destroyed the Gold and Silver Dragon Plate. At most, he would just suffer from some backlash. However, it seemed like the Gold and Silver Dragon Plate was a real treasure, as even the Treasure of Destruction couldn¡¯t break it, let alone leave a single crack on it.


    Li Ruoxiang was also visibly shocked. Unwilling to accept the result, she gripped the Treasure of Destruction tightly and smashed it down again.


    There was a loud crash, but the result was still the same as before.


    No one could tell what kind of material the Gold and Silver Dragon Plate was made of; it was incredibly resilient. Even the Treasure of Destruction, which was meant to break Spirit Weapons, couldn¡¯t do anything to the Dragon Plate.


    ¡°Ahem¡­ Sect Leader Li, it seems we need to find another way to break the Gold and Silver Dragon Plate,¡± said Yang Chen.


    Although Li Ruoxiang was unhappy, she didn¡¯t vent her anger at Yang Chen. She took a deep breath, ¡°If the Treasure of Destruction doesn¡¯t work, then we must find another way. You keep the Gold and Silver Dragon Plate. Don¡¯t just rely on me to figure it out, you need to put in effort too. As long as this Gold and Silver Dragon Plate isn¡¯t broken, you won¡¯t be able to leave!¡±


    ¡°I¡­ I understand,¡± Yang Chen massaged his eyebrows, feeling somewhat of a headache.


    Just as he collected his thoughts and received the Gold and Silver Dragon Plate, the mermaid girls in the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space suddenly said, ¡°Young Master, we might have a way to unlock the Gold and Silver Dragon Plate.¡±


    ¡°You¡­¡± Yang Chen was surprised to hear the words of the mermaid girls who had returned from the Tiandu Divine Country.


    But he had no time to communicate with the mermaid girls. When he turned to look at Li Ruoxiang, he saw her looking back at him calmly, ¡°Tomorrow, our Green Lotus Sect is hosting a gathering.¡±


    ¡°A gathering? Sect Leader Li, this gathering must not be as simple as it seems,¡± said Yang Chen, as he saw Li Ruoxiang¡¯s look suggesting that there was something she wanted to clarify, but there was also a hint of reluctance. It wasn¡¯t difficult for him to judge that the gathering was not ordinary.


    Li Ruoxiang looked deeply into Yang Chen¡¯s eyes. Although he was very young, his wisdom and talent were exceptional, making it impossible for her to underestimate him and compelling her to find him irresistibly fascinating.

 Chapter 677 - Chapter 677: Chapter 674: You Dont Know Alchemy_1

    Chapter 677: Chapter 674: You Don¡¯t Know Alchemy_1


    Li Ruoxiang slowly said, ¡°This gathering is actually our Green Lotus Sect¡¯s internal Pill Battle Conference.¡±


    ¡°Pill Battle Conference, what is it all about?¡± Yang Chen became even more confused.


    Li Ruoxiang stood with her hands behind her back, standing in front of the waterfall, her long hair fluttering: ¡°Within the Green Lotus Sect, the strongest is recognized as the Supreme Elder, who is my master. He is the only Heaven Martial Realm powerhouse in our Green Lotus Sect and the pillar that keeps our sect standing!¡±


    Yang Chen nodded, as he had expected, the Three Great Factions actually all had Heaven Martial Realm powerhouses to suppress them.


    ¡°However, my master, the Elder, hardly ever concerns himself with worldly affairs. This has led to our Green Lotus Sect not being as harmonious as it appears on the surface. It is divided into two major factions. One faction is led by the Great Elder, and the other by me, Li Ruoxiang.¡± Li Ruoxiang said.


    Listening to these words, Yang Chen became thoughtful and could understand a little more.


    Li Ruoxiang calmly said, ¡°Our two factions each have disciples and their own strengths and weaknesses, and the way to distribute the profits gained by the Green Lotus Sect each year is through the competition of this Pill Battle Conference. Whoever sends out disciples who can win in this Pill Battle Conference will get a larger share of the profits.¡±


    Yang Chen blinked his eyes, not too surprised by this.


    Every faction is not as unified as it seems on the surface, and it¡¯s not unusual for the Green Lotus Sect to be like this. As for the Pill Battle Conference, it¡¯s just a way to determine who gets more and who gets less of the benefits.


    The only consequence for failure is undoubtedly becoming the weaker side.


    Li Ruoxiang is no exception. If she loses and doesn¡¯t get much of the benefits, she will naturally show a disadvantage in future confrontations with the Great Elder.


    It wasn¡¯t hard to see from the anxiety in Li Ruoxiang¡¯s eyes that she was quite troubled by this matter.


    ¡°As soon as I came back, the Great Elder set the date for the contest. Even if I don¡¯t want to fight, it¡¯s hard not to¡­ Anyway, why am I telling you this? You don¡¯t know alchemy. But since you¡¯re here as my guest, you should go to the Pill Battle tomorrow as a guest and watch it.¡± Li Ruoxiang dropped these words.


    ¡°Well, that sounds good.¡± Yang Chen scratched his ears.


    He didn¡¯t know alchemy?


    That¡¯s true, Li Ruoxiang hadn¡¯t seen him practicing alchemy.


    As for watching the battle¡­


    Anyway, he had nothing to do. It wouldn¡¯t hurt to check it out tomorrow!


    After he finished speaking, Li Ruoxiang didn¡¯t say anything else. With a wave of her sleeve, a lotus flower appeared, carrying her away.


    Yang Chen watched the beautiful woman leave under the moonlight, feeling a strange sensation in his heart.


    Then, he turned around and went back to his residence.


    Just after he returned, Yang Chen curiously asked, ¡°Rainbow, I heard you say that you have a way to unlock this Gold and Silver Dragon Plate. What¡¯s the deal with that? Can you really unlock this Gold and Silver Dragon Plate?¡±


    ¡°Young Master, this Gold and Silver Dragon Plate should be a spirit weapon for creating master-servant restrictions. What do you think is the principle of creating master-servant restrictions?¡± Rainbow asked with a smile.


    ¡°The principle¡­ The principle should be prohibition. Once the essence blood is dripped in, it becomes one with the prohibition structure on the Gold and Silver Dragon Plate itself. These prohibitions can achieve master-servant restrictions through essence blood.¡± Yang Chen muttered to himself, and suddenly realized at the end: ¡°Wait a minute, prohibition¡­¡±


    ¡°Young Master, now you understand. We might not have accomplished much under Elder Yu Ban, but we have inherited a lot of his teachings. We¡¯ve been researching prohibitions quite a bit lately. If you give us the Gold and Silver Dragon Plate, we should be able to provide you with an answer after a few days of focused research!¡± Rainbow said.


    Yang Chen understood, ¡°So that¡¯s how it is. You are familiar with prohibition. It¡¯s more than appropriate to give you this Gold and Silver Dragon Plate, which is restricted by prohibition itself.¡±


    With that said, Yang Chen naturally had no more hesitation, and directly handed the Gold and Silver Dragon Plate over to Rainbow and the other Mermaid girls through the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space.


    If Rainbow and the other Mermaid girls could help him solve these problems, it would be a great relief for him.


    In this way, time passed, and in the blink of an eye, it was the second day.


    Since Li Ruoxiang invited him, there was no reason for him not to go. And as Li Ruoxiang said, he was a guest of the Green Lotus Sect, and it wouldn¡¯t be right for him not to attend their events. If he didn¡¯t attend, he would be too much of an invisible guest.


    When Yang Chen arrived, the Pill Battle Conference was almost ready. It was clear how grand the event was, with countless disciples, just like Li Ruoxiang, clearly divided into two camps. One camp was Li Ruoxiang¡¯s force, and the other was that of the Great Elder.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t know who the Great Elder was, but he glanced at Li Ruoxiang¡¯s opposing faction, and it seemed that the force under the Great Elder was not much worse than Li Ruoxiang¡¯s, who was the sect leader.


    ¡°Li Ruoxiang seemed very worried yesterday. That¡¯s right, she¡¯s been leading the Green Lotus Sect all the way, running east and west. There¡¯s no time to think about the Pill Battle. The Great Elder has been enjoying a leisurely life in the Green Lotus Sect, playing with schemes and plots. No matter how you look at it, it¡¯s hard for Li Ruoxiang to get the upper hand.¡± Yang Chen muttered to himself.


    This was indeed a situation of internal and external worries.


    As he was lost in thought, a friendly Blue Lotus Sect senior sister said, ¡°Junior brother Yang Chen, there you are! Please come with me!¡±


    Yang Chen nodded and followed her, eventually being treated as a guest.


    The treatment he received as a guest was quite nice, with female disciples of the Green Lotus Sect serving tea and pouring water for him.


    After Yang Chen took his seat, he glanced around. Li Ruoxiang was not far from him, surrounded by many elders. Holding his tea, he asked the senior sister beside him, ¡°Sister Mu, who is the Great Elder?¡±


    ¡°That old man right there.¡± Sister Mu didn¡¯t show any displeasure when she heard Yang Chen¡¯s question, but when she saw the old man, her attitude became a little unhappy.


    Yang Chen observed Sister Mu¡¯s attitude very clearly, then looked at the old man and thought of something.


    The Great Elder was a man in his seventies or eighties, with scars all over his face. His appearance was not at all pleasant to look at, and even one glance would make people feel disgusted.


    There was a smile on his face, not far from Li Ruoxiang, surrounded by a group of disciples and elders. And the way he glanced at Li Ruoxiang from time to time, his eyes filled with greedy desire, it was not difficult to judge that he seemed to be very interested in Li Ruoxiang.


    The most crucial thing was that his martial arts cultivation was not weak. Compared to Li Ruoxiang, he was not at a disadvantage at all!

 Chapter 678 - Chapter 678: Chapter 675: Wei Gang Strikes Again!_1

    Chapter 678: Chapter 675: Wei Gang Strikes Again!_1


    Behind the Great Elder, several average-looking female disciples were massaging his shoulders. The Great Elder¡¯s face showed an expression of enjoyment as he indulged in such a heavenly lifestyle. Many of the female disciples from Li Ruoxiang¡¯s faction looked on with disdain!


    Yang Chen observed this closely and gained some understanding of this Great Elder.


    Most of Li Ruoxiang¡¯s subordinates were female disciples, and they were all very loyal to her. As for the Great Elder¡¯s subordinates, they were a mix of men and women, and Yang Chen couldn¡¯t quite tell if they were truly loyal or not.


    Because the disciples under Li Ruoxiang looked at the Great Elder¡¯s disciples with disgust, while the disciples under the Great Elder looked at Li Ruoxiang¡¯s disciples differently.


    As Yang Chen contemplated, he noticed that Sister Mu was also very loyal to Li Ruoxiang, so he asked again with relief, ¡°Sister Mu, who has a stronger force between Sect Leader Li and the Great Elder?¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s hard to say. Each has their strengths and weaknesses. For example, Wei Gang and Hu Yiming, who tried to trap you last time, are both under the Great Elder¡¯s command. I can¡¯t believe I trusted their words back then. Now that I think about it, all of the people under the Great Elder are in the same boat, not a single good person among them!¡± Sister Mu said angrily.


    Upon hearing this, Yang Chen was quite interested and suddenly curious about what had happened to Wei Gang and Hu Yiming, who had provoked him last time.


    Wei Gang and Hu Yiming had used two female disciples to frame him, but he had easily counterattacked them. Out of respect for Li Ruoxiang¡¯s face, he had given them to her to handle. Now, it turned out that these two disciples were the Great Elder¡¯s men, and he was very curious about their fate.


    ¡°Don¡¯t even mention it. These two were originally planted by the Great Elder to monitor the Sect Leader. According to the sect rules, they should have been severely punished for their actions against you, at least being locked up for three years. But as soon as the Great Elder returned, he managed to clear their names with just a few words.¡± Sister Mu said.


    Yang Chen naturally knew nothing about this matter. After coming to the Green Lotus Sect, he had been in seclusion and knew nothing about all this.


    He blinked, ¡°So, these two have no problems now?¡±


    ¡°Of course, Wei Gang will even participate in the Pill Battle representing the Great Elder¡¯s side.¡± Sister Mu said.


    ¡°Really?¡± Yang Chen laughed.


    So Wei Gang could also perform alchemy?


    ¡°As for Hu Yiming, forget it. Wei Gang¡¯s martial arts were purely promoted by forcing growth, and he is hollow at the core; his cultivation level can only reach so far in his entire life. However, his talent in alchemy is not to be underestimated. He is one of the top alchemists under the Great Elder. Every elixir he makes is a top-quality product.¡± Sister Mu sighed.


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but marvel. Wei Gang and Hu Yiming not only had no problems, but Wei Gang would also participate in the alchemy competition.


    When Sister Mu talked about Wei Gang and Hu Yiming, her anger grew, ¡°It¡¯s a pity that the Sect Leader had no choice. She led the Green Lotus Sect through many battles and made great contributions. What about the Great Elder? He just stayed within the sect, plotting against the Sect Leader. For this Pill Battle, the Sect Leader didn¡¯t even have time to prepare, and she had to hastily respond.¡±


    ¡°In the past few sessions, what were the outcomes between Sect Leader Li and the Great Elder in the Pill Battles?¡± Yang Chen asked.


    ¡°They won and lost some, but the Great Elder won more. However, this time, the Great Elder seems quite confident. The most important thing is that Sect Leader Li lost the last two Pill Battles. If she loses this one again, the distribution of resources will be greatly taken away by the Great Elder, which will be very unfavorable for her future situation.¡± Sister Mu said.


    Yang Chen listened to Sister Mu¡¯s explanation and had a good understanding of the current situation.


    The conclusion he came to was that Li Ruoxiang was in trouble this time.


    Li Ruoxiang knew she was in trouble, but she just couldn¡¯t avoid it.


    At the moment, it seemed like everyone had arrived. Finally, the Great Elder looked at Li Ruoxiang with narrowed eyes and said, ¡°Sect Leader, it¡¯s about time. Shall we start the competition?¡±


    ¡°No problem, let¡¯s begin.¡± Li Ruoxiang¡¯s tone was cold and blunt.


    The Great Elder watched Li Ruoxiang reject him so fiercely and pretended to laugh on the surface, but inside, he was filled with cold snorts.


    Did Li Ruoxiang dare to act so aloof in front of him? Once this Pill Battle was over, he would make her realize the power of the Great Elder. When she had no resources left, wouldn¡¯t she still be at his mercy? A soft persimmon that he could squeeze at will?


    Thinking of Li Ruoxiang losing her aloof appearance and eventually submitting to him, the Great Elder was filled with joy.


    How could ordinary female disciples compare to Li Ruoxiang?


    ¡°Though we both understand the rules, we still have to clarify them,¡± the Great Elder said, as if afraid Li Ruoxiang would forget, ¡°It¡¯s very simple. We each select five disciples to participate in the Pill Battle. The losing disciple is eliminated, and whoever has more alchemy disciples left at the end will get more resources!¡±


    ¡°If five are left and none were defeated, they can take all the resources. If four are left and one has been defeated, they can take 90%. And so on! If it¡¯s a tie, then it¡¯s a fifty-fifty split!¡±


    The Great Elder briefly described the rules, then asked, ¡°Sect Leader, do you have any objections?¡±


    ¡°I have no objections.¡± Li Ruoxiang said.


    ¡°Hmph, later, you will find out that you can¡¯t even get 10% of the resources!¡± With a sarcastic laugh in his heart, the Great Elder said, ¡°You five, come up.¡±


    Under the Great Elder¡¯s command, five of his top alchemy geniuses stepped forward.


    Yang Chen looked carefully at the five geniuses, and Wei Gang was one of them.


    As soon as Wei Gang appeared, he saw Yang Chen. When seeing Yang Chen, Wei Gang seemed to have shaken off the fear of being subdued by Yang Chen. For a moment, his face was filled with cold and sinister expression, as if he could pounce on Yang Chen at any time.


    Indeed, there was a surge of anger in Wei Gang¡¯s heart, but he calmed down and whispered to himself, ¡°Hmph, Yang Chen is nothing but an invited guest. Once the Great Elder subdues Li Ruoxiang, how could a mere Yang Chen cause any trouble? In that case, let me make all the alchemy disciples of Li Ruoxiang¡¯s lineage despair on the way of alchemy!¡±


    At the same time, Li Ruoxiang also issued her instructions. After a while, five female disciples came out from the rear, all holding pill furnaces and looking energetic.

 Chapter 679 - Chapter 679: Chapter 676: No Chance of Winning!_1

    Chapter 679: Chapter 676: No Chance of Winning!_1


    These female disciples were obviously the participants selected by Li Ruoxiang for this alchemy competition.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t know their alchemy skills, but he could see the self-confidence in the eyes of the Great Elder, written all over his face. No one knew what kind of means the Great Elder had prepared.


    Yang Chen wasn¡¯t particularly concerned about these, what he was curious about was the level of Wei Gang¡¯s alchemy.


    ¡°Huh?¡± Yang Chen¡¯s eyes turned, and as he was observing Wei Gang, he suddenly noticed a disciple with more than fifty years of cultivation age standing among the five, wearing a black robe with a shocking scar on his face like an earthworm.


    He seemed calm and unhurried, as if he didn¡¯t care about the Pill Battle at all.


    There could only be two possibilities for this, either this disciple didn¡¯t think that winning or losing had anything to do with him, or the other party didn¡¯t think winning would put any pressure on him.


    Yang Chen narrowed his eyes slightly and didn¡¯t think this disciple would be the former.


    How could the Great Elder be a fool and send someone who didn¡¯t care about winning or losing to compete? The other party wasn¡¯t like Li Ruoxiang, who had just returned to the Green Lotus Sect and didn¡¯t have time to choose excellent disciples,


    ¡°This guy has some tricks,¡± Yang Chen muttered as he looked at the scarred man.


    However, he didn¡¯t know how to tell Li Ruoxiang, as the competition had already started and the participants from all sides were gathered. It was too late to change anything now.


    With this in mind, Yang Chen could only watch and see what happened.


    ¡°What¡­?¡± Sister Mu looked at the five disciples sent by Li Ruoxiang and her expression changed abruptly, ¡°Sister Yun is not among them, what¡¯s going on?¡±


    ¡°Sister Yun, Sister Mu, what¡¯s going on with Sister Yun?¡± Yang Chen asked.


    On his way back, he had more or less gained some understanding of these female disciples of the Green Lotus Sect. Although they were all familiar to the point where he could recognize them by name, he had never heard of Sister Yun before.


    ¡°Well, Sister Yun is the best alchemist under the Sect Leader and a genuine alchemy genius. When we disciples followed the Sect Leader to the Black Dragon Sect, Sister Yun did not go because she was in seclusion, focusing on studying alchemy. When we returned, I heard rumors that Sister Yun had died because she was affected by her pill furnace exploding during alchemy. We originally thought it was just a rumor, but we never thought it would turn out to be true.¡±


    Sister Mu choked up, ¡°Otherwise, with Sister Yun¡¯s alchemy level, how could the Sect Leader not choose her to compete?¡±


    Hearing this, Yang Chen rubbed his chin. It had to be said that the death of Sister Yun was extremely ambiguous.


    But so what?


    Without evidence, no one dared to speak recklessly.


    ¡°It seems that Li Ruoxiang is really in trouble this time, as the others came prepared.¡± Yang Chen spoke slowly, looking at the five alchemy disciples under Li Ruoxiang¡¯s command, he didn¡¯t think they could win against the well-prepared disciples of the Great Elder.


    ¡°Wei Gang, you go first,¡± the Great Elder said kindly, looking as if he posed no threat at all.


    Li Ruoxiang instructed, ¡°Feng Qian, you go first in the first round.¡±


    Feng Qian nodded continuously, her spirits lifted as her Sect Leader asked her to compete first, and she immediately stepped forward.


    Both the Great Elder and Li Ruoxiang were very clear about the rules of the Pill Battle, knowing that hiding one¡¯s abilities would only make things awkward for oneself, so they both brought out the strongest disciples from the start. Feng Qian was a quite good alchemist under Li Ruoxiang¡¯s command.


    As for Wei Gang, he was a well-known alchemist in the Green Lotus Sect.


    As soon as the two of them took the stage, they were like two sharp swords facing each other, burning with the intent to battle!¡±Start the alchemy!¡± The referee shouted from the side.


    As soon as these words fell, Feng Qian and Wei Gang immediately took out their pill furnaces, ready to start alchemy.


    After all, this was an internal battle within the Green Lotus Sect, so the Pill Battle was very straightforward. There was no foreplay, just a direct comparison of the final alchemy results, whose pill quality was higher and whose pill quantity was greater. Whoever had better results would win!


    Feng Qian took out a pill furnace with a unique effect, and judging from its appearance and quality, it was clear that it was very valuable.


    However, as soon as Feng Qian took out her pill furnace, Wei Gang also took out his own.


    As soon as Wei Gang took out his pill furnace, an uproar arose in the audience.


    This furnace emitted a strong aura, and even had a radiant glow circulating around its surface.


    ¡°Is this¡­?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s a Treasure Furnace!¡±


    ¡°An Alchemy Treasure Furnace!¡±


    The Treasure Furnace was equivalent to a spirit weapon in the realm of weapons and strange fire in the realm of flames!


    As for the effects it could enhance in alchemy, it goes without saying.


    ¡°Where did Wei Gang get this Treasure Furnace from?¡±


    ¡°Who knows?¡± Li Ruoxiang¡¯s female disciples all changed their expressions, each looking at the Treasure Furnace that Wei Gang had taken out, and they couldn¡¯t help but feel uneasy.


    Feng Qian was even more shocked and angry, gritting her teeth and saying, ¡°Wei Gang, you¡¯re despicable for using a Treasure Furnace for alchemy!¡±


    At this moment, Wei Gang saw the surprised expressions on the faces of these disciples, and the corner of his mouth curled up, revealing a disdainful sneer.


    Immediately then, he glanced at Feng Qian, and spoke unhurriedly, ¡°Heh, I say Junior Sister Feng Qian, which rule in the Pill Battle states that one is not allowed to use a Treasure Furnace for alchemy? Just because you don¡¯t have a Treasure Furnace, does that mean others can¡¯t use one for alchemy?¡±


    ¡°You!¡± Feng Qian bit her lip in anger, extremely annoyed, but there was nothing she could do about it.


    Li Ruoxiang, on the other hand, remained calm and composed, observing the changes without any disturbance. But from her eyes, it wasn¡¯t hard to tell that she hadn¡¯t anticipated the current situation.


    ¡°Alright, Junior Sister. The competition is about to begin.¡± Wei Gang smirked, gripping his pill furnace, and instantly ignited the fire, throwing the elixir ingredients inside.


    ¡°Hmph, Wei Gang, don¡¯t be too smug. You think I¡¯m afraid of you just because you have a Treasure Furnace? Remember, you¡¯ve never won against me in alchemy before!¡± Feng Qian snorted, and immediately threw her elixir ingredients into her pill furnace as well. Then she ignited the fire for alchemy, and her movements flowed seamlessly.


    Both of their alchemy skills were not bad, and they were worthy of being from the prestigious Green Lotus Sect. However, whenever a comparison was made, there was bound to be a clear difference.


    Feng Qian¡¯s alchemy skills were already quite proficient, but when compared to Wei Gang, the outcome was quite evident.


    Others without alchemy experience may not be able to make such judgments, but what kind of person was Yang Chen? Even if there were another group of top-notch alchemy masters competing, he could easily tell who would win and who would lose with just a glance.


    ¡°Wei Gang has never won against Senior Sister Feng Qian before? This doesn¡¯t seem right. Wei Gang¡¯s alchemy level is clearly stronger than Senior Sister Feng Qian¡¯s. He is refining a fourth-grade perfect pill, the Pure Yuan Wu Yang Elixir, while Senior Sister Feng Qian is refining a fourth-grade high-level elixir, the Colorful Moon Chasing Cloud Elixir.¡±


    Yang Chen watched the competition intently, ¡°With Wei Gang having a Treasure Furnace on hand, his chances of successfully forming the pill greatly increase¡­ Senior Sister Feng Qian has almost no chance of winning.¡±

 Chapter 680 - Chapter 680: Chapter 677: Time to Lend a Hand_1

    Chapter 680: Chapter 677: Time to Lend a Hand_1


    Between the fourth-grade high stage and the fourth-grade perfect, there was an inherent gap. In addition, Wei Gang held the Treasure Furnace in his hand, which multiplied the formation of elixirs and their quantity, far surpassing Feng Qian. Naturally, Feng Qian wouldn¡¯t have any chance of winning.


    As for Yang Chen, his eyes could instantly appraise an alchemist¡¯s level. As long as he observed someone¡¯s alchemy techniques, he could immediately discern what kind of elixir they were refining. Moreover, that wasn¡¯t even his limit. He could even estimate the amount of elixirs someone could refine and the final quality of their elixirs.


    This was why he quickly knew the outcome, because he had already appraised the results of Feng Qian¡¯s elixirs, along with Wei Gang¡¯s. After comparing the two, Feng Qian¡¯s results would only end in a miserable defeat.


    The outcome was no different from what he had expected, there was no disparity at all.


    In just less than half an hour¡¯s time, the elixirs were already refined.


    Wei Gang and Feng Qian, both revealed their products.


    The referee beside them spoke, ¡°Wei Gang, Feng Qian, you may uncover the Pill Furnace now!¡±


    ¡°No problem.¡± Wei Gang was brimming with confidence at this moment. He directly uncovered his Pill Furnace, revealing the elixir within.


    As the elixir was revealed, an intense pill fragrance filled the air. This pill fragrance spread, and Wei Gang¡¯s face showed a confident expression.


    He glanced around, and soon after, the exclamation from the side sounded, ¡°This is a Pure Yuan Wu Yang Elixir, a top-grade elixir for enhancing one¡¯s martial arts cultivation in the Origin Martial Realm. It¡¯s only second to Yuanhe Liuyun Pill, in terms of upgrading powerful ones¡¯ martial arts cultivation level at the Origin Martial Realm.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s actually a Pure Yuan Wu Yang Elixir, this is a perfect fourth-grade pill!¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s not right. Even with the Treasure Furnace, Wei Gang¡¯s ability shouldn¡¯t be enough to refine perfect fourth-grade pills. What is going on?¡±


    Exclamations filled the air continuously.


    Wei Gang¡¯s face showed an even more confident expression while he immersed himself in the praise. He looked at the surprised and amazed people around him, feeling that their admiration was the best compliment he could receive.


    Wei Gang was intoxicated by the praises. He smiled and said, ¡°One Pure Yuan Wu Yang Elixir isn¡¯t enough. Humph, my level isn¡¯t that simple. You all watch closely!¡±


    The next moment, he poured out two more elixirs from his Pill Furnace.


    These elixirs had the same quality and appearance as the Pure Yuan Wu Yang Elixirs.


    Wei Gang had actually refined three Pure Yuan Wu Yang Elixirs in one furnace!


    ¡°This¡­!¡±


    ¡°Wei Gang¡¯s alchemy level is so strong! With these three Pure Yuan Wu Yang Elixirs, doesn¡¯t that mean he could refine rank 5 elixirs?¡±


    ¡°Nonsense! Wei Gang has just refined three Pure Yuan Wu Yang Elixirs, three perfect fourth-grade pills. He must have a certain chance of successfully refining rank 5 middle-grade elixirs!¡±


    ¡°Senior Brother Wei Gang is so amazing!¡±


    ¡°Senior Brother Wei Gang, I really admire you!¡±


    Some disciples flattered him from the side, only feeding Wei Gang¡¯s arrogance even more.


    As he listened to their compliments, Wei Gang was so excited that he could hardly contain himself. He was feeling somewhat haughty and had even forgotten the pain from being dealt with by Yang Chen earlier. Now, he looked at Yang Chen with an air of defiance, as if to tell him that he was the protagonist here!


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t expect Wei Gang to provoke him, and just kept his mouth shut, not providing any response.


    Not getting a response from him made Wei Gang feel as if Yang Chen was afraid of him. He snorted arrogantly and then looked at Feng Qian, saying, ¡°Junior Sister Feng Qian, why don¡¯t you take out your elixir too? Don¡¯t dawdle, do you have no confidence?¡±


    Feng Qian¡¯s beautiful face indeed lacked confidence at this moment.She gulped and glanced at the Pure Yuan Wu Yang Elixir, exclaiming, ¡°Impossible, Wei Gang, how could you have refined a Pure Yuan Wu Yang Elixir? Your alchemy level before was never like this!¡±


    Wei Gang¡¯s previous alchemy level was limited to refining middle-tier or high-tier fourth-grade elixirs at most.


    Even with the help of a Treasure Furnace, refining a perfect fourth-grade pill was his limit, let alone refining three at once.


    ¡°Heh heh, actually, I have to thank the guests you invited. When my spirit was on the verge of collapse, I accidentally reached a higher level of understanding in alchemy. So, Junior Sister Feng Qian, don¡¯t underestimate someone you haven¡¯t seen for three days,¡± Wei Gang said mockingly.


    Feng Qian¡¯s body trembled. Had Wei Gang broken through in his alchemy level?


    This was quite unexpected for Yang Chen.


    It turned out that Wei Gang¡¯s alchemy skills had broken through after he was captured and his spirit had collapsed, thinking he was done for.


    Such things could happen, but he didn¡¯t expect it to happen to Wei Gang.


    ¡°Junior Sister Feng Qian, enough with the chit-chat, time to show your pill,¡± Wei Gang said menacingly.


    Feng Qian clenched her teeth and took out the elixir.


    As soon as the Colorful Moon Chasing Cloud Elixir was revealed, the outcome of the match was clear.


    The referee announced, ¡°In the first round, Wei Gang wins! Feng Qian, you have been eliminated according to the rules, and you can step down now. Sect Leader, who will you send to compete next?¡±


    Feng Qian was so angry that she stomped her feet, her heart filled with reluctance. However, according to the rules, she was indeed eliminated now.


    With Feng Qian eliminated, Li Ruoxiang¡¯s side was left with only four people.


    Li Ruoxiang¡¯s brows furrowed, her expression serious at this time.


    ¡°Sect Leader, what should we do? Apart from Yun Er, Feng Qian was our best alchemist. If she lost, the other disciples simply won¡¯t be able to handle Wei Gang,¡± the Elder beside Li Ruoxiang said anxiously.


    Li Ruoxiang knew that the situation was dire, but she also knew that now was the time to stay calm.


    She tapped her finger on the table and said, ¡°Send Wang Tong.¡±


    ¡°But Wang Tong¡¯s alchemy level is nowhere near¡­ ¡±


    ¡°Do we have any better options?¡± Li Ruoxiang said.


    The Elders could only sigh. Indeed, there were no better choices now, so they reluctantly ordered, ¡°Wang Tong, you go!¡±


    The female disciple named Wang Tong was not as good as Feng Qian, and she had no confidence in herself. As she stepped forward, her aura was much weaker compared to Wei Gang¡¯s.


    ¡°Tsk, so it¡¯s Junior Sister Wang Tong. Didn¡¯t you see how Feng Qian just lost? You dare to compete with your Senior Brother Wei Gang?¡± Wei Gang sneered arrogantly.


    ¡°You!¡± Wang Tong was timid by nature, and when provoked by Wei Gang, she didn¡¯t know how to retort.


    Yang Chen watched all of this and rubbed his eyebrows, sighing bitterly in his heart.


    He observed everything clearly. The Great Elder was well-prepared for the Pill Battle, but Li Ruoxiang was not. Having just returned from the Black Dragon Sect, she had had no time to prepare. It seemed that the remaining four disciples were even worse than Feng Qian. If they were to compete, they would most likely lose more than win!


    It seemed that he had to find a way to help Li Ruoxiang.

 Chapter 681 - Chapter 681: Chapter 678: I Will Make You Change Your Mind_1

    Chapter 681: Chapter 678: I Will Make You Change Your Mind_1


    Although Li Ruoxiang said he wouldn¡¯t do alchemy, he was a big man who wouldn¡¯t stoop to Li Ruoxiang¡¯s level.


    Moreover, he had no reason not to help Li Ruoxiang. As of now, it seemed that the Great Elder¡¯s influence within the sect was not necessarily less than that of Li Ruoxiang. The change in Wei Gang¡¯s attitude was enough evidence; when Wei Gang was first caught by Li Ruoxiang, his face showed only despair.


    At that time, Wei Gang and Hu Yiming probably never expected that the Great Elder could save them from Li Ruoxiang¡¯s hands.


    It could be seen that the Great Elder¡¯s position had been consolidated during the time Li Ruoxiang was away, to the extent that Li Ruoxiang had to temporarily bow his head and release Hu Yiming and Wei Gang.


    Otherwise, Yang Chen didn¡¯t think Li Ruoxiang would have spared these two disciples at that time and deliberately waited to release them to the Great Elder.


    ¡°As the saying goes, when the lips are gone, the teeth will be cold. If Li Ruoxiang¡¯s position in the Green Lotus Sect is challenged, my days won¡¯t be easy either,¡± Yang Chen shrugged his shoulders.


    In addition, he had no ill feelings towards Li Ruoxiang, so there was no reason not to help him!


    However, how to help was another question.


    He pondered in his mind.


    According to the rules, he was not qualified to represent Li Ruoxiang since everyone knew he was a guest.


    What method could he use to help Li Ruoxiang win?


    ¡°This is really a worrying matter,¡± Yang Chen said with a wry smile.


    At this time, Wei Gang disdainfully glanced at Wang Tong and then said, ¡°Junior Sister Wang Tong, I don¡¯t look down on you, but now that Junior Sister Feng Qian has lost, with your alchemy level and those three-legged cat skills, you are simply not worthy of my involvement. Junior Brother Luo Jin, you go ahead. With your skills, you can show Junior Sister Wang Tong how to do alchemy.¡±


    Wei Gang¡¯s meaning couldn¡¯t be clearer.


    He didn¡¯t need to act personally to deal with them; he could just let his subordinates handle it.


    This was an insult, a fundamental insult.


    ¡°You, you all!¡± The few female disciples who were performing alchemy all blushed with anger.


    Wei Gang chuckled and ignored them, just standing in the back with his arms folded, letting Luo Jin come forward.


    Luo Jin was a slightly younger disciple who now smiled kindly and said, ¡°Thank you, Senior Brother Wei Gang, for giving me this opportunity.¡±


    After saying this, he took over the Treasure Furnace and walked out with a cold smile on his face.


    ¡°Junior Sister Wang Tong, let¡¯s begin,¡± Luo Jin said.


    At this moment, Wang Tong¡¯s fighting spirit was aroused, and she sat down to start alchemy seriously.


    The result soon appeared.


    Although Luo Jin was somewhat inferior to Wei Gang, the key was that Wang Tong and Feng Qian were even more inferior. In the end, Luo Jin, along with the Treasure Furnace, produced Fourth-grade middle-stage pills, while Wang Tong only produced Fourth-Rank Lower-grade pills.


    With such a gap, it¡¯s not even worth considering. The Great Elder¡¯s side didn¡¯t even send a real tough character, and Li Ruoxiang¡¯s disciples couldn¡¯t hold on any longer.


    ¡°This!¡± The elders beside Li Ruoxiang were extremely annoyed.


    If their disciples had lost to Wei Gang, it would have been fine, but Wei Gang didn¡¯t even make a move; they just lost to a Luo Jin.


    But what could they do now? They could only send someone to fight with a hard scalp.


    However, the third disciple who came on stage was even worse than Wang Tong. In the end, she naturally lost and couldn¡¯t defeat Luo Jin.


    This embarrassing result appeared.


    Of the five alchemy disciples that Li Ruoxiang sent out, only two were left now.


    And the Great Elder hadn¡¯t lost any alchemy disciple!


    If the remaining two disciples couldn¡¯t turn the tide, it meant that Li Ruoxiang wouldn¡¯t get a single share in the distribution of benefits this time!


    Ten percent, all would go to the Great Elder.


    Rules and results were so cruel.


    If these two disciples had the ability to turn the tide, that would be fine. But the key was that these two disciples didn¡¯t have the ability to turn the tide, and it would be good enough if they didn¡¯t make a fool of themselves by going up.


    The Great Elder was becoming more and more excited, wanting to see how Li Ruoxiang would cope without resources. He wanted Li Ruoxiang to submit at his feet and listen to his words obediently.


    Thinking about it, the Great Elder smirked mockingly and said, ¡°Sect Leader, who will you send next? You¡¯d better think it through before making a choice, otherwise it would be very embarrassing for both you and these disciples if you lose too badly.¡±


    Li Ruoxiang could remain calm, but the elders under her couldn¡¯t stand it anymore.


    ¡°Elder Zhang, why are you so pleased? While the Sect Leader led us to fight against the Black Dragon Sect, where were you? If you were so comfortable within the Green Lotus Sect, that would be fine, but all you scheme about is how to take advantage at the Pill Battle and how to target the Sect Leader. What do you intend?¡±


    ¡°Elder Zhang, people need to have a face, where¡¯s yours?¡±


    The Great Elder, named Zhang Huai, couldn¡¯t help but feel angry when he heard these words from the elders. However, he quickly replied, ¡°Why are you all so impulsive? You should know that the Pill Battle was a rule set by our ancestors. It¡¯s the best way for resource allocation, and the Supreme Elder has agreed to it. Do you have any objection to the rules laid down by our Green Lotus Sect ancestors?¡±


    ¡°You!¡±


    ¡°Zhang Huai, you know best what you¡¯ve done. During Sect Leader¡¯s absence, you¡¯ve prepared everything for the Pill Battle and even applied to the Supreme Elder for preparation to gain the upper hand. And now you have the nerve to say it!¡±


    The anger was evident on the faces of the Elders as Li Ruoxiang raised her hand at this moment, ¡°Enough, don¡¯t say anymore.¡±


    ¡°Sect Leader, but¡­¡±


    ¡°I know, no need to say more.¡± Li Ruoxiang¡¯s expression suddenly changed.


    The reason for this change was not because of the Great Elder Zhang Huai; he didn¡¯t even have the qualifications to make her expression change.


    The person who caused her expression to change was none other than Yang Chen.


    Yang Chen had just sent her a sound transmission.


    The subject of this transmission was that he could help her solve all her current worries about alchemy.


    Li Ruoxiang couldn¡¯t help but be shocked. She deeply looked towards Yang Chen¡¯s direction and could see that he was full of calmness at this moment, as if the sound transmission wasn¡¯t from him but someone else. However, upon closer observation, it was not difficult to see that Yang Chen¡¯s calmness was actually a sign of self-confidence.


    ¡°Do you know alchemy?¡± Li Ruoxiang looked straight at Yang Chen, communicating through divine soul sound transmission.


    When Yang Chen heard this, he couldn¡¯t help but feel a little helpless. He then raised the corner of his mouth and confidently replied, ¡°Sect Leader Li, you just need to let one of the two disciples who need to fight come to me. I will tell her what to do, and soon you will change your view about me not knowing alchemy.¡±

 Chapter 682 - Chapter 682: Chapter 679: Let the Competition Begin_1

    Chapter 682: Chapter 679: Let the Competition Begin_1


    For him, this was the most helpless thing, as Li Ruoxiang still thought he didn¡¯t know alchemy.


    Is it that he looks so ignorant of the profession?


    It should be, irrational.


    He didn¡¯t particularly like others saying he didn¡¯t know alchemy, because it involved the dignity of an alchemist, especially one like him, who spent his entire previous life studying alchemy. Few people had as deep feelings for alchemy as Yang Chen.


    It was for this reason that he often showed unparalleled confidence in other people in the field of alchemy.


    Li Ruoxiang listened to Yang Chen¡¯s self-confident sound transmission, hesitating about his confidence. She was well aware that Yang Chen was a very talented genius martial artist, but she didn¡¯t think he had a deep understanding of alchemy.


    However, she had no other choice than to give it a try.


    Soon, she sent a transmission, instructing: ¡°Mu Xue, go to Yang Chen. He will tell you how to win against Luo Jin.¡±


    The disciple named Mu Xue was puzzled by Li Ruoxiang¡¯s sound transmission but still obediently went to Yang Chen¡¯s side.


    ¡°Great Elder, please wait for a moment!¡± Li Ruoxiang simply threw down a sentence.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I can wait for that much time,¡± the Great Elder said leisurely, also wondering what medicine Li Ruoxiang was selling in his gourd.


    ¡°Junior Brother Yang Chen, the Sect Leader asked me to find you¡­¡± Mu Xue looked at Yang Chen with some confusion.


    She didn¡¯t know the reason her Sect Leader had asked her to come here. She found it strange, what could Yang Chen rely on to help her win? She had no confidence in defeating Luo Jin.


    Seeing Mu Xue¡¯s appearance, Yang Chen knew that she had no confidence and spoke slowly: ¡°Miss Mu, what is your limit in refining elixirs of what grade?¡±


    ¡°My limit is to refine the Fourth-grade High-Level Yun Chu Dan. However, I have no confidence in refining a Fourth-Grade High-Level Elixir. Even if I refine it a hundred times, it may not succeed once. I can only guarantee a 100% success rate in refining a Fourth-Rank Lower-grade Elixir.¡± Mu Xue said with a headache.


    Yang Chen nodded: ¡°In that case, Sister Mu Xue, you should try refining Yun Chu Dan.¡±


    ¡°Refine Yun Chu Dan? I have no confidence in that at all. Where can I succeed in refining it?¡± Mu Xue felt that Yang Chen was crazy.


    Yang Chen revealed a grin: ¡°Sister Mu Xue doesn¡¯t need to worry. Since I asked you to refine Yun Chu Dan, I naturally have the confidence to make you succeed. All you need to do is answer a few questions for me, and then follow my instructions exactly!¡±


    ¡°What questions do you want to ask me?¡± Mu Xue was somewhat unhappy, feeling that Yang Chen was mocking her.


    However, since Li Ruoxiang had personally asked her to come, she had no choice but to comply.


    Yang Chen slowly said: ¡°It¡¯s simple. You just need to tell me about the process of refining Yun Chu Dan, the specifics of how the pill furnace was destroyed, as well as the appearance and color of the miscellaneous pills.¡±


    Miscellaneous pills refer to failed elixirs.


    These elixirs deviate from the original effects of the elixir but are still made according to various materials, so they are not entirely useless. Therefore, they are called miscellaneous pills, which represent failure in pill making.


    Mu Xue asked: ¡°Is it meaningful for you to ask these questions?¡±


    ¡°Sister Mu Xue, just say what I asked.¡± Yang Chen was straightforward.


    It might be an incredible thing for Mu Xue, but for him, it was quite normal. During the process of refining elixirs, different refining steps will result in different furnace destruction outcomes and miscellaneous pill results.


    He wanted to find out where the problem had occurred in Mu Xue¡¯s alchemy process.


    Mu Xue frowned and recounted the steps of her furnace destruction, as well as the appearance and color of the miscellaneous pills.


    Having heard this, it only took Yang Chen a few breaths of effort to determine the situation.


    He smiled slightly: ¡°Sister Mu Xue, did you use the Three-Ring Alchemy Technique when refining Yun Chu Dan?¡±


    ¡°You know this too?¡± Mu Xue¡¯s eyes widened.


    Alchemy techniques also have their own unique skills.


    The Three-Ring Alchemy Technique was a good one, using extremely fast material manipulation in just three steps. It became known as the Three-Ring Alchemy Technique.


    Finally, Mu Xue began to sense that Yang Chen had some knowledge. After all, her use of the Three-Ring Alchemy Technique in refining Yun Chu Dan was not widely known! How would Yang Chen, a guest of the Green Lotus Sect, know about it?


    She stared straight at Yang Chen, not understanding why he knew about it.


    Yang Chen obviously had no intention of explaining and simply said, ¡°Sister Mu Xue, I don¡¯t have much time to explain to you. All I can tell you is that in the Alchemy Lineage, there is no fixed technique for refining each kind of elixir; different techniques must be used. The reason you failed to refine Yun Chu Dan is that you used the Three-Ring Alchemy Technique. If you follow the steps properly, the results will be much better.¡±


    ¡°If I don¡¯t use the three-ring technique, can I refine Yun Chu Dan?¡± Mu Xue was amazed, disbelieving.


    ¡°Of course not.¡± Yang Chen shook his head and said, ¡°Next, listen carefully and remember all I¡¯m about to tell you. Then, put your whole heart into it during the competition, as long as you follow my steps, Sister Mu Xue, I guarantee you can refine Yun Chu Dan.¡±


    ¡°Really?¡± Mu Xue couldn¡¯t believe it.


    Yang Chen then explained all the necessary steps to Mu Xue.


    Mu Xue listened clearly and attentively, not daring to be careless. The more she listened, the more shocked she became by Yang Chen¡¯s understanding of alchemy techniques. She didn¡¯t understand the term ¡°enlightenment¡± before, but after hearing Yang Chen¡¯s insights, she suddenly felt enlightened.


    Yang Chen¡¯s unique perspective and profound understanding of alchemy completely astounded her.


    She could sense that Yang Chen was a masterful Alchemist.


    Thinking of this, Mu Xue realized her earlier rudeness and quickly said, ¡°Junior Brother Yang Chen, I was wrong just now. I should have trusted you. I have remembered what you said, and I¡¯m going to face Luo Jin now, not disappointing your teachings!¡±


    ¡°Then, Sister, you should work hard.¡± Yang Chen clasped his hands together.


    Mu Xue¡¯s face turned red, and she immediately stood up.


    ¡°Are you ready?¡± With continuous victories, Luo Jin¡¯s confidence had grown substantially.


    According to Wei Gang, Mu Xue¡¯s skills were on par with Wang Tong¡¯s, so he naturally wasn¡¯t worried, sneering: ¡°Sister Mu Xue, what were you discussing with that Yang Chen just now? I thought you were seeking some last-minute help, but it seems you¡¯ve chosen the wrong person. What use is it in relying on someone who doesn¡¯t know anything about alchemy?¡±


    Wei Gang was also puzzled as to why Mu Xue went to find Yang Chen since he didn¡¯t think Yang Chen knew alchemy.


    Hearing Luo Jin¡¯s insulting words towards Yang Chen, Mu Xue said angrily: ¡°Hmph, doesn¡¯t know alchemy? Luo Jin, enough talk, let¡¯s start the competition.¡±

 Chapter 683 - Chapter 683: Chapter 680: An Astonishing Victory_1

    Chapter 683: Chapter 680: An Astonishing Victory_1


    Mu Xue was not full of confidence in herself, but she didn¡¯t like Luo Jin¡¯s insult to Yang Chen. She didn¡¯t think so before, but after listening to Yang Chen¡¯s words just now, she felt that Yang Chen was the greatest person she had ever seen in alchemy. Never before had an alchemist made her admire him so much and enlighten her in an instant with just a few words.


    Mu Xue believed that under Yang Chen¡¯s guidance, she would have a much better grasp in refining the Yun Chu Dan.


    With this in mind, she had no hesitation and started the alchemy competition with Luo Jin.


    They started competing without any idle talk.


    Under the referee¡¯s command, Mu Xue and Luo Jin began their alchemy showdown.


    The elixir Luo Jin refined was still the fourth-grade middle-stage pills he had made during his first encounter with Wang Tong, which were aided by the Treasure Furnace. He has refined at least five pills, making him almost invincible!


    Luo Jin didn¡¯t observe Mu Xue¡¯s alchemy because he didn¡¯t believe Mu Xue could surpass him in this field.


    However, Yang Chen carefully observed Mu Xue.


    Yang Chen felt somewhat disappointed, as Mu Xue didn¡¯t achieve the desired effect he had expected.


    ¡°Mu Xue¡¯s alchemy talent is really subpar,¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but agonize.


    In fact, Mu Xue¡¯s alchemy talent was considered excellent in the Green Lotus Sect. Otherwise, she wouldn¡¯t have been sent to the competition by Li Ruoxiang. But for Yang Chen, that wasn¡¯t the case; his standards were different. To him, Mu Xue¡¯s talent was nothing special.


    The reason for his disappointment was that Mu Xue hadn¡¯t reached the expected outcome he had demanded.


    He could deduce that simply by observing her refining technique.


    ¡°Regardless, Mu Xue has grasped some of the principles and is more than enough to defeat Luo Jin. Judging from her technique, refining two Yun Chu Dan shouldn¡¯t be a problem,¡± Yang Chen thought to himself.


    Refining two Yun Chu Dan, for Mu Xue, was likely to be a breakthrough by leaps and bounds.


    But for Yang Chen, that wasn¡¯t saying much. With Mu Xue making such a breakthrough only after receiving his guidance, he didn¡¯t consider this a glorious thing.


    Ultimately, it was merely due to Mu Xue¡¯s foundation in Yun Chu Dan.


    Time passed as Yang Chen watched everything.


    He had already concluded: ¡°Luo Jin has lost.¡±


    But Luo Jin didn¡¯t seem to think so. Because of the treasure furnace, he had completed the pill refining early and took out the elixir from the pill furnace without waiting for the referee¡¯s command.


    ¡°It¡¯s a Flying Crane Dan, with five pills in total. Fourth-grade middle-stage pills. Luo Jin¡¯s alchemy techniques are quite mature, and his understanding of Flying Crane Dan is extraordinary. He can almost guarantee that every time he¡¯ll be able to refine Flying Crane Dan, and that¡¯s five pills!¡±


    ¡°Haha, junior brother Luo Jin¡¯s alchemy level is getting more and more proficient!¡±


    Seeing Luo Jin taking out the Flying Crane Dan again, many people already believed it was a sure victory for Luo Jin, and they began to flatter him.


    Luo Jin also revealed a confident smile, thinking that he was holding the winning ticket and that there was no chance of failure.


    It was precisely because of this mentality that Luo Jin sneered, ¡°I¡¯m telling you, Mu Xue, your alchemy speed is really slow. Hurry up. Anyway, the result will be the same. Why waste time there?¡±


    Mu Xue frowned but didn¡¯t respond. After all, she was at the very end of her alchemy, so she didn¡¯t bother to say anything else.


    Let the results speak for themselves.


    At this time, Mu Xue was finally finishing her elixir.


    As the pill fragrance overflowed, Mu Xue calmly uncovered the pill furnace.


    ¡°Mu Xue, what are you dilly-dallying for? Do you really think you can win? Hurry up! Don¡¯t waste everyone¡¯s time!¡±


    ¡°Exactly, Mu Xue, are you trying to build suspense? Haha, who doesn¡¯t know what kind of elixir you¡¯ve refined? Dilly-dallying like that is really a waste of time!¡±


    Many of Elder Zhang Huai¡¯s subordinates spoke mockingly.


    Mu Xue had enough composure not to take the ridicule of others seriously. As she uncovered the pill furnace, the Yun Chu Dan appeared in her hand.


    Those who initially looked down on Mu Xue¡¯s elixir results and thought the outcome was already determined were actually taken aback. The referee also subconsciously wanted to announce Wei Gang as the winner. But, when they saw the elixir in Mu Xue¡¯s hand, they all widened their eyes in disbelief!


    ¡°This is Yun Chu Dan!¡±


    ¡°How is this possible!¡±


    ¡°Mu Xue actually refined Yun Chu Dan?¡±


    Even the referee was astounded. He never imagined that the most powerful of Li Ruoxiang¡¯s chosen would be the relatively unknown Mu Xue. Yun Chu Dan was a fourth-grade high-level elixir!


    At this moment, Luo Jin was also very flustered, and his eyes narrowed as he said, ¡°You¡­ you can actually refine a fourth-grade high-level elixir.¡±


    ¡°Why, can¡¯t I?¡± Mu Xue snorted coldly.


    Luo Jin clenched his teeth, ¡°Mu Xue, don¡¯t get too cocky too soon. Even if you refined a fourth-grade high-level elixir, so what? I have refined five Flying Crane Dan, and you only have one Yun Chu Dan. You still can¡¯t beat me. Referee, am I wrong?¡±


    Although he couldn¡¯t believe that Mu Xue had refined the fourth-grade high-level elixir Yun Chu Dan, maintaining his undefeated status was crucial right now!


    The referee nodded.


    Since he was selected, he had been neutral and would not favor any party. Five Flying Crane Dan and one Yun Chu Dan were indeed almost equal in value and difficult to separate. He said, ¡°Young friend Luo Jin is right.¡±


    Hearing this, Mu Xue looked at Luo Jin as if he was a joke, raising the corners of her mouth, ¡°One Yun Chu Dan indeed can¡¯t win against you, Luo Jin. But aren¡¯t you too confident? Who told you I only refined one?¡±


    With that, she turned her hand over, and another Yun Chu Dan appeared.


    As this second Yun Chu Dan appeared, Luo Jin¡¯s pupils contracted sharply, and he swallowed hard. His eyes revealed disbelief and reluctance.


    ¡°How is this possible? How is this possible!¡±


    With two Yun Chu Dan, two fourth-grade high-level elixirs against his five fourth-grade middle-stage elixirs, the outcome was clear.


    ¡°Luo Jin, do you accept your defeat or not?¡± At this time, Mu Xue stood up and pointed at Luo Jin, who had been arrogant, and shouted.


    It was so gratifying. Mu Xue hadn¡¯t expected that the feeling of winning now would be so exhilarating!


    Luo Jin was now red-faced and furious, but in the end, he was the losing party ¨C what could he say?


    ¡°Ahem¡­ young friend Luo Jin, you¡¯re eliminated. In this match, Miss Mu Xue has won,¡± the referee announced.


    Seeing this, Yang Chen also nodded with satisfaction.


    Mu Xue didn¡¯t disappoint him. Although she didn¡¯t fully meet his expectations, she refined two fourth-grade high-level elixirs and ultimately defeated Luo Jin.


    The most shocked people were Li Ruoxiang and her subordinates. At this moment, they stared blankly at the scene in front of them, showing disbelief on their faces. They saw very clearly that an unlikely turnaround happened when Mu Xue, who was supposed to struggle to change the situation, had just lingered in front of Yang Chen for a while and then won!

 Chapter 684 - Chapter 684: Chapter 681: Yang Chen Takes the Stage!_1

    Chapter 684: Chapter 681: Yang Chen Takes the Stage!_1


    If they didn¡¯t know the reason, they could treat it as a coincidence. But they knew very well that Mu Xue¡¯s victory was inseparable from Yang Chen. It was Yang Chen who asked Mu Xue to meet with him, and though they didn¡¯t know what they talked about, her success was undoubtedly due to that.


    Li Ruoxiang couldn¡¯t believe all of this.


    This ¡°little guy¡± Yang Chen, could he also perform alchemy?


    Wasn¡¯t that a bit too much?


    This kid not only had excellent talent in martial arts, but also had such astonishing talent in alchemy. Combined with his other exceptional qualities, it was simply hard for Li Ruoxiang to understand why there was such a huge gap between them when they were both martial artists.


    Could this be a real genius?


    Ordinary people couldn¡¯t understand a genius, but even geniuses had things they couldn¡¯t comprehend!


    Luo Jin was somewhat unwilling to accept defeat, finding it difficult to accept the current outcome, gritting his teeth and saying, ¡°You¡­ Referee, I think Mu Xue cheated. She was never able to refine this Yun Chu Dan before. I know her too well; she definitely cheated. You must see through this.¡±


    Hearing these words, Mu Xue sneered, ¡°Luo Jin, if you can¡¯t accept defeat, just say it. You say I cheated? Fine, I will return to you the words Wei Gang just said. If Wei Gang can make a breakthrough in alchemy, why can¡¯t I, Mu Xue? If you really feel unwilling, then we can compete again. Five rounds, ten rounds, it doesn¡¯t matter!¡±


    When Luo Jin heard the conversation turn towards Wei Gang, he couldn¡¯t help but focus his eyes on Wei Gang.


    Wei Gang¡¯s expression was extremely unhappy at the moment. Mu Xue was clearly using his own words against him.


    Thinking that the words he had said were being used against him, Wei Gang¡¯s expression grew angry, shouting, ¡°You disgraceful thing, come back.¡±


    ¡°But I¡­¡± Luo Jin still believed that Mu Xue had cheated.


    ¡°Fool, come back.¡± Wei Gang shouted. ¡°Don¡¯t you think you¡¯ve lost enough face already?¡±


    Cheating, what a joke. Did Luo Jin think the referees and everyone else were fools? If there really was cheating, everyone else would have noticed it more clearly.


    Although Luo Jin¡¯s heart was full of bitterness, he had no choice but to obediently return to Wei Gang¡¯s side.


    At this moment, Mu Xue rubbed her nose, full of joy from her victory.


    The referee then asked, ¡°Great Elder, who will you send to compete next on your side?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll go.¡± Wei Gang took the initiative to step forward.


    As soon as Wei Gang came out, Mu Xue felt somewhat fearful. Her alchemy level had indeed improved just now, and defeating Luo Jin was not a problem. But dealing with an alchemist like Wei Gang was clearly still a bit lacking. The level of the elixir refined by Wei Gang just now was obviously not his limit. As for her limit, it was only these two Yun Chu Dan pills.


    When Wei Gang took the stage, flattering voices followed immediately. Looking at Mu Xue, he smacked his lips and said, ¡°Junior Sister Mu Xue, I don¡¯t want to bully you, but you¡¯re not my match. I advise you, it¡¯s best to change opponents.¡±


    Without any other choice, the referee turned to Li Ruoxiang, ¡°Sect Leader Li, do you have a decision on who to send for the next competition?¡±


    ¡°If you want to change, you should change to Yang Chen.¡± Wei Gang stared coldly at Yang Chen, his provocative intention all too clear.


    Li Ruoxiang knew the reason why Mu Xue sought out Yang Chen. Although the others didn¡¯t know, they did know that Mu Xue had met with Yang Chen before the match.


    Wei Gang could see it too.


    He knew that Mu Xue¡¯s victory just now had something to do with Yang Chen.


    What Wei Gang least wanted to see was Yang Chen showing off. What he wanted was to make the other party feel despair and to let them fully understand the feeling of hopelessness back then. Just thinking about that scene filled him with a sense of revenge!


    Therefore, he provoked Yang Chen.


    Do you think you have some ability in alchemy, Yang Chen? Was Mu Xue¡¯s victory related to you?


    But ultimately, you¡¯re just a shrinking turtle hiding behind others. Since that¡¯s the case, I¡¯ll fish you out and teach you a harsh lesson.


    ¡°Me?¡± Yang Chen heard Wei Gang¡¯s words and suddenly froze in place.


    Wei Gang twisted his neck, ¡°What¡¯s the matter, Yang Chen? Are you only capable of hiding behind others like a shrinking turtle? Don¡¯t you dare come out, or are you saying that you just don¡¯t have the ability?¡±


    Yang Chen heard Wei Gang call himself a shrinking turtle and understood Wei Gang¡¯s intention. At that moment, he slowly got up and said, ¡°That¡¯s not it. If it¡¯s allowed, I have no problem participating. However, this seems to go against the rules. I don¡¯t want to cause any issues when it comes to the rules if I go up there and then someone starts complaining about it later.¡±


    He was quite surprised right now.


    Originally, he couldn¡¯t compete, so he had to instruct Mu Xue.


    But now, it seemed that Wei Gang¡¯s words had given him the opportunity to compete.


    Wei Gang snorted, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Yang Chen. I just hope you won¡¯t cry later.¡±


    The referee couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Great Elder, what do you think about this?¡±


    The Great Elder glanced at Wei Gang.


    Wei Gang hurriedly sent a sound transmission: ¡°Great Elder, I have some personal grievances with this kid that I need to resolve. Don¡¯t worry, as soon as he¡¯s on stage, I¡¯ll immediately make him realize the difference between heaven and earth. You don¡¯t have to worry, there won¡¯t be any mishaps in this alchemy competition!¡±


    Zhang Huai was very unhappy about Luo Jin¡¯s elimination, as it meant he would lose 10% of the distribution of resources! However, Wei Gang was his best underling, so it shouldn¡¯t be a problem.


    ¡°We have no problem with this. Sect Leader Li, what do you think?¡± The Great Elder appeared generous and magnanimous.


    Seeing that Yang Chen had a chance to compete, Li Ruoxiang was also surprised. She never thought that Yang Chen would have a chance to compete. She couldn¡¯t help but send a sound transmission, ¡°Yang Chen, can you do it?¡±


    Yang Chen heard this and grinned, ¡°Sect Leader Li will soon know whether I, Yang Chen, can do it or not.¡±


    As soon as the sound transmission stopped, Yang Chen didn¡¯t waste any words and went directly to Mu Xue¡¯s side, ¡°Sister Mu Xue, let me handle it from here.¡±


    Since both the Great Elder and Wei Gang had no objections, what was there to hesitate about? If he didn¡¯t take the initiative, wouldn¡¯t that be pretentious?


    Li Ruoxiang didn¡¯t believe in Yang Chen because she didn¡¯t understand alchemy and couldn¡¯t understand how profound Yang Chen¡¯s explanation just now was. But Mu Xue was very clear, and it was precisely because she understood that she admired Yang Chen so much. She knew how terrifying Yang Chen¡¯s understanding of alchemy was.


    There was no reason for her to stop Yang Chen from competing. She quickly stepped down, not even offering any encouraging words.


    That¡¯s because she knew there was no need to encourage Yang Chen.


    As for Yang Chen, he rubbed his hands together and slowly said, ¡°Alright, Wei Gang, bring out your Treasure Furnace. Let¡¯s get started soon.¡±

 Chapter 685 - Chapter 685: Chapter 682: Didnt Take It Seriously at All!_1

    Chapter 685: Chapter 682: Didn¡¯t Take It Seriously at All!_1


    Seeing Yang Chen so confident, Wei Gang felt an inexplicable anger rising as he clenched his teeth and said, ¡°Yang Chen, what have you got to be proud of? Soon, I¡¯ll let you know the gap between my alchemy and yours.¡±


    After saying this, Wei Gang waved his hand and took out the treasure furnace he had just received from Luo Jin.


    Now, holding the treasure furnace in his hand, his eyes were filled with contempt.


    Seeing Wei Gang taking out the treasure furnace, Yang Chen did not hesitate anymore and took out his own pill furnace.


    When his pill furnace was revealed, Wei Gang¡¯s disciples behind him couldn¡¯t help but show disdain and mockery. Even though Mu Xue and others¡¯ furnaces were inferior to the treasure furnace, they were still presentable. However, the furnace that Yang Chen took out could not even be considered presentable.


    ¡°Is Yang Chen an alchemist? A good alchemist must have an excellent furnace, which represents the respect of an alchemist for alchemy!¡±


    ¡°One can judge an alchemist¡¯s skills based on the quality of his pill furnace. If the furnace isn¡¯t great, then the alchemist won¡¯t be exceptional either. An excellent alchemist would never go without an outstanding pill furnace! Take Senior Brother Wei Gang, for example!¡±


    ¡°Is Yang Chen trying to pass himself off as something he¡¯s not?¡±


    ¡°Well, it¡¯s hard to say.¡±


    In an instant, everyone started discussing. When they saw Yang Chen¡¯s furnace, their expressions didn¡¯t change much. It seemed that through his furnace, they had already judged Yang Chen¡¯s skills.


    Wei Gang sneered at Yang Chen, ¡°Yang Chen, if I were you, I would just leave now. How dare you take out this furnace for a competition?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m the kind of person who relies on my abilities, not the furnace. So, any furnace is the same for me. But you are different. You rely on the furnace, so your skills will be significantly reduced without it. Am I right, Brother Wei?¡± Yang Chen leisurely replied.


    Hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, Wei Gang¡¯s face changed instantly.


    He couldn¡¯t deny Yang Chen¡¯s words because they hit the nail on the head!


    Indeed, Wei Gang relied heavily on his treasure furnace. Ever since obtaining it, his alchemy had been successful. He could now refine elixirs he couldn¡¯t before, and those that used to be uncertain had become easy for him.


    He felt that the treasure furnace was an excellent item and even didn¡¯t want to return it.


    That¡¯s why he was more afraid of people talking about it.


    ¡°Yang Chen, you!¡± Wei Gang snapped.


    ¡°What about me? If Brother Wei doesn¡¯t think I¡¯m telling the truth, you can exchange your treasure furnace for an ordinary one,¡± Yang Chen replied with a slight smile.


    Wei Gang licked his lips, ¡°Yang Chen, don¡¯t think I don¡¯t know what you mean. All you want to do is to put me on the same level as you, forcing me to swap my treasure furnace for an ordinary one like yours. Hmph, wishful thinking. I have the treasure furnace because I, Wei Gang, deserve it. I was born better off than you, Yang Chen! It¡¯s fate that you don¡¯t have one, and it¡¯s destined you¡¯ll always be inferior to me!¡±


    ¡°And, your pill furnace is too shabby. Heh, Yang Chen, I can somewhat estimate your skills from this.¡±


    Hearing this, Yang Chen raised his eyebrows and silently laughed.


    Indeed, the first thing to evaluate an alchemist was the quality of their furnace. It didn¡¯t make sense for an excellent alchemist not to have an excellent furnace because furnaces could increase their alchemy success rate. Likewise, they could also demonstrate their achievements and status.


    But these people didn¡¯t know that Yang Chen didn¡¯t need either.


    For Yang Chen, it wasn¡¯t that he didn¡¯t need a furnace to increase his alchemy success rate, but that every furnace below the treasure furnace level was the same to him. However, treasure furnaces at that level were not easily obtained.


    Just like Wei Gang having the treasure furnace, it was borrowed from someone else.


    As for showing off his alchemy skills or achievements through the furnace, Yang Chen didn¡¯t care less. This was also the reason why he hadn¡¯t bothered to change his furnace.


    Now, he lazily said, ¡°Brother Wei might have misunderstood my intention of asking you to change your furnace, not because I feel that you are taking advantage of me, but because if you lose with the treasure furnace at hand later, it might be a little more cruel for you. If Brother Wei truly doesn¡¯t understand my kindness, not changing the furnace would work just as well.¡±


    Upon saying this, Yang Chen grinned.


    Clearly, Wei Gang had taken Yang Chen¡¯s words as provocation, and he laughed vehemently, ¡°Alright, alright, Yang Chen, if you meant to provoke me, let me tell you, you¡¯ve succeeded. However, provoking me comes at a cost! I¡¯ll soon let you know just how foolish you¡¯ve been to provoke me.¡±


    With that said, Wei Gang then asked, ¡°Referee, can we start now?¡±


    The referee, seeing the two had finished talking, coughed twice before saying, ¡°You can.¡±


    Eager to prove himself and see the despair in Yang Chen¡¯s eyes, Wei Gang showed his true skill right off the bat. Looking at his technique, he was refining a 5th-grade lower-tier pill!


    Yang Chen glanced at Wei Gang, understanding his technique, and muttered, ¡°Five-Grade Initial Stage pill, Lin Yu Dan?¡±


    Lin Yu Dan was a pill that could replenish the true qi loss of the True Martial Realm, hence reaching a Five-Grade Initial Stage effect. It was evident that Wei Gang¡¯s understanding of Lin Yu Dan was more than simple; at the very least, the chance of success was relatively high.


    Seeing this, Yang Chen calmly took out his pill furnace and threw a batch of ingredients into it.


    What he was refining was nothing else but a Five-Grade Initial Stage pill as well.


    He was able to get the materials for a pill of the same grade.


    Both being Five-Grade Initial Stage pills, the final comparison would naturally be who had the more proficient technique and who produced the most pills.


    In fact, in his eyes, he didn¡¯t take Wei Gang seriously at all. Wei Gang, as he said, relied more on the treasure furnace. Without the effects of the treasure furnace, his alchemy skills would be significantly reduced, managing to refine only Fourth-grade High-Level elixirs and barely perfect Fourth-grade pills, let alone Five-Grade Initial Stage pills.


    What he was more concerned about was the scarred man among the five sent by Great Elder Zhang Huai. In his opinion, the scarred man was the real tough opponent.


    As for Wei Gang, he was still far from that level.


    Of course, he wouldn¡¯t voice these thoughts as he focused on refining the elixir, skillfully executing each step without hesitation, making it look effortless.

 Chapter 686 - Chapter 686: Chapter 683: What is called a Complete Victory!_1

    Chapter 686: Chapter 683: What is called a Complete Victory!_1


    As for the other female disciples, it didn¡¯t matter, but for Mu Xue, her beautiful large eyes were fixed on Yang Chen¡¯s exquisite alchemy techniques, intoxicated and infatuated with it. It seemed like she wanted to etch this scene of Yang Chen¡¯s alchemy into her mind and soul.


    This made the other disciples ask curiously, ¡°Sister Mu Xue, although Junior Brother Yang Chen¡¯s alchemy technique is smooth and can be considered exquisite, is it enough to make you so intoxicated? I¡¯ve seen quite a few alchemy techniques better than his.¡±


    ¡°What do you guys know?¡± Mu Xue rolled her eyes.


    At first, she only felt that Yang Chen¡¯s alchemy technique was very ordinary, and he was just more skilled at it. She had seen many more flashy alchemy techniques than Yang Chen¡¯s. However, she knew Yang Chen¡¯s understanding of alchemy well, so she didn¡¯t make hasty conclusions.


    It was only when she observed him closely and diligently that she discovered how unfathomably profound Yang Chen¡¯s alchemy technique was.


    This unfathomable depth lay in its simplicity.


    Even though she was immersed and intoxicated by it, she still couldn¡¯t understand it, and it was nearly impossible to even glimpse at the superficial aspects of it.


    That was why she was so focused; to alchemists, Yang Chen¡¯s presence was like a beggar encountering a gold mine.


    Time passed, and pills were made. Yang Chen¡¯s speed was slightly faster. After skillfully finishing his alchemy, he didn¡¯t rush and waited for the referee to announce the results.


    ¡°Yang Chen actually finished his alchemy so quickly.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s indeed very fast, even faster than Senior Brother Wei Gang.¡±


    ¡°Heh, what¡¯s the use of being fast in alchemy? Quickly finishing alchemy just shows that this Yang Chen is reckless, neglecting details and blindly pursuing pill production. He doesn¡¯t know at all that slower alchemy is better. If one can control the heat perfectly, then the quality of the pills will also be stable.¡±


    ¡°I also think so. Is Yang Chen rushing so much because he has given up on himself?¡±


    Yang Chen paid no attention to these whispers.


    There¡¯s nothing worth discussing with these people. If your alchemy was slow, they thought you were lacking in fundamentals. If your alchemy was fast, they thought you were impulsive and couldn¡¯t make good pills. They didn¡¯t take you seriously; it was all the same. Let the results speak for themselves.


    Wei Gang was surprised and slightly panicked that Yang Chen had successfully made a pill, but he quickly calmed down and gritted his teeth, thinking, ¡°What¡¯s the use of being fast? The final result is all that matters.¡±


    Although he thought so, Wei Gang still sped up his alchemy process a bit.


    Time passed. Hundreds of breaths later, Wei Gang reached the final stage of his alchemy, and soon after, the pill fragrance overflowed. Wei Gang lifted the lid of the pill furnace and exclaimed, ¡°Success!¡±


    Whoosh.


    The hot air inside the pill furnace rushed out, followed by the complete release of the pill fragrance.


    The referee, who had been watching closely, said, ¡°Since both of you have successfully made the pills, it¡¯s time to unveil them.¡±


    Wei Gang¡¯s face was full of confidence, as if he had been waiting for this moment. Without another word, he overturned the pill furnace.


    And then, a pill appeared in his hand.


    Just as Yang Chen had expected.


    ¡°Lin Yu Dan!¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s actually Lin Yu Dan!¡±


    ¡°Such a pure pill!¡±


    ¡°As expected of Senior Brother Wei Gang, he managed to refine a 5th-grade lower-tier pill. With this level of skill, we must build a good relationship with Senior Brother Wei Gang in the future. If we can do that, our prospects will be limitless!¡±


    Wei Gang felt even more satisfied upon hearing these words. Then he laughed and said, ¡°Yang Chen, it¡¯s your turn to unveil your pill now.¡±


    Seeing Wei Gang¡¯s confidence, Yang Chen didn¡¯t waste any time either.He instantly lifted the lid of the pill furnace, and as the rich pill fragrance completely spread out, he grabbed it with his hand. Immediately, two elixirs were displayed in his hand.


    Of course, he wouldn¡¯t have only refined two elixirs; he had just hidden the others.


    To defeat Wei Gang, two 5th-grade lower-tier pills would be enough.


    People watching the battle at the side stared at Yang Chen¡¯s elixirs, subconsciously feeling that it was just an ordinary pill, either a fourth-grade perfect, a fourth-grade high-stage, or perhaps a mid-stage, low-stage, or even just a three-grade. After all, Yang Chen was the Eastern Number One Genius, who would think he could perform alchemy?


    But when they observed carefully, they found something wrong.


    Yang Chen¡¯s elixirs were not just fourth-grade or third-grade.


    It was entirely different from what everyone had anticipated.


    Yang Chen had refined 5th-grade lower-tier elixirs.


    ¡°The same as the Lin Yu Dan refined by Senior Brother Wei Gang, 5th-grade lower-tier!¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen actually refined a 5th-grade lower-tier elixir as well, how¡­how is that possible?¡±


    Wei Gang was originally quite arrogant and had intended to ridicule Yang Chen when he saw his elixir. He wanted to plunge Yang Chen from the heavenly paradise of being the Eastern Number One Genius into the abyss of shame, taking vengeance on Yang Chen. But who knew, Yang Chen had actually refined a 5th-grade lower-tier elixir just like him.


    What¡¯s crucial was there were two of them!


    Yang Chen had refined more elixirs than him.


    He wanted to look at the color and quality to try to turn the situation around. However, when he carefully observed, he found that the 5th-grade lower-tier elixirs refined by Yang Chen were not inferior in quality and color. In fact, they were far better than his own.


    This caused more and more people to discuss among themselves.


    ¡°This seems to be Zi Ming Dan?¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s right, it is indeed Zi Ming Dan, 5th-grade lower-tier Zi Ming Dan.¡±


    ¡°Look, in Yang Chen¡¯s hand¡­¡±


    ¡°Two Zi Ming Dan, this!¡±


    In an instant, the whole audience was shocked.


    Who could have imagined that Yang Chen would have actually refined two Zi Ming Dan, two 5th-grade lower-tier elixirs in one go?


    The result was obvious!


    ¡°Yang Chen actually refined two Zi Ming Dan with just an ordinary Pill Furnace. Meanwhile, Wei Gang utilized a Treasure Furnace and only managed to refine one 5th-grade lower-tier Lin Yu Dan. How big is this gap? Wei Gang¡¯s real alchemy level can¡¯t even compare to Yang Chen at all.¡±


    ¡°Just now, Wei Gang provoked Yang Chen, saying that he¡¯d let Yang Chen know the result soon. Now, Wei Gang has lost¡­¡±


    ¡°This is simply inviting humiliation.¡±


    You can¡¯t even win against someone using a Treasure Furnace, how can you fight if you don¡¯t use one? Your level in the alchemy lineage is not even enough to carry someone¡¯s shoes.


    Wei Gang now had the most embarrassing expression. He suddenly recalled what Yang Chen had said at the beginning.


    Yang Chen had advised him to change his pill furnace to avoid losing too disgracefully.


    Initially, he thought Yang Chen was just provoking him.


    Only now did he find out that every word Yang Chen had spoken was a golden piece of advice, and he hadn¡¯t lied to him at all.

 Chapter 687 - Chapter 687: Chapter 684: Master Duel!_1

    Chapter 687: Chapter 684: Master Duel!_1


    ¡°If Wei Gang hadn¡¯t provoked Yang Chen from the beginning, Yang Chen wouldn¡¯t have had a chance to participate. Now look what happened! It¡¯s all Wei Gang¡¯s fault. Wei Gang stubbornly provoked Yang Chen to step in, and now he lost!¡±


    ¡°Wei Gang just knows how to mess things up for the Great Elder.¡±


    Not everyone in any place is unified, and so are the people under the Great Elder. Now, many of them are blaming Wei Gang for his apparent mistake and taking sides.


    The Great Elder¡¯s face darkened, as Wei Gang had brought trouble on himself. It was originally a winning situation, but Wei Gang had disturbed it. This made him angry, but fortunately, he was well-prepared and could handle this situation.


    ¡°Hmph, Wei Gang, what a waste of space, only causing me trouble!¡± Zhang Huai murmured to himself before shifting his gaze to the scarred man.


    He was the trump card Zhang Huai had prepared for the Alchemy Competition.


    ¡°Competition results, Yang Chen, two Zi Ming Dan, wins. Wei Gang is eliminated,¡± the referee said.


    Wei Gang felt like crawling into a crevice.


    This was an utter humiliation.


    Why did he have to provoke Yang Chen in the first place? If he hadn¡¯t provoked Yang Chen, would Yang Chen have the right to participate? No, Yang Chen wasn¡¯t qualified. Yet, Wei Gang provoked him impulsively, and now that Yang Chen won, it was hard to get him off the stage. What reason would Wei Gang have to make Yang Chen step down?


    Wei Gang¡¯s heart was filled with hatred and embarrassment.


    He didn¡¯t dare to look at the Great Elder and nervously stepped off the stage.


    Seeing that Yang Chen had successfully refined fifth-grade initial-stage pills, Li Ruoxiang¡¯s subordinates ¨C the other Elders and disciples -, all cheered happily.


    ¡°That¡¯s great!¡±


    ¡°We won, we won another match!¡±


    At this moment, Li Ruoxiang and the Elders around her were not only delighted but also completely astonished.


    ¡°This¡­ this young friend Yang Chen, has such a remarkable skill in alchemy, it¡¯s incredible!¡±


    ¡°He can refine two fifth-grade initial-stage pills in one go!¡±


    These Elders were now starting to see Yang Chen in a more favorable light.


    Were they kidding? How could they not like Yang Chen now?


    Li Ruoxiang silently watched Yang Chen for a long time without saying anything.


    As Li Ruoxiang¡¯s disciples and elders happily cheered, the referee asked, ¡°Great Elder, now that Luo Jin and Wei Gang have both been eliminated, who will you send to the next match?¡±


    ¡°Let my direct disciple, Fang He, show his skills,¡± Zhang Huai said.


    Fang He, whom Zhang Huai referred to, was none other than the scarred man Yang Chen had been observing for some time.


    The scarred man, hearing Zhang Huai¡¯s words, immediately stood up.


    ¡°Who is this guy?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ve never seen him before.¡±


    Li Ruoxiang¡¯s disciples couldn¡¯t help but wonder, while the Elders questioned, ¡°Old Zhang, who is this young friend? We have never seen him before.¡±


    ¡°Hehe, he is my newly accepted direct disciple since you guys left. Fang He has some really great talent in the Way of Alchemy, and he¡¯s just waiting to make a name for himself at the Pill Battle Conference,¡± Zhang Huai stroked his chin, laughing confidently, not feeling at all that his disciple Fang He would lose.


    This made Li Ruoxiang¡¯s Elders frown.


    Fang He certainly wasn¡¯t from their Green Lotus Sect, even a fool could guess that Fang He was the Alchemy Master Zhang Huai had invited for this competition. As for being a direct disciple, it was just a deliberately assigned identity. However, they couldn¡¯t refute that.


    If Zhang Huai accepted Fang He as a direct disciple, what could anyone do about it?


    The Elders cursed Zhang Huai silently in their hearts, but Zhang Huai¡¯s face remained calm and composed, sporting a confident smile.


    While the Elders worried and cursed silently, Yang Chen looked at Fang He with a calm expression.


    Fang He walked up gracefully and slowly said, ¡°Yang Chen, I heard that you are the newly acknowledged number one genius of the Eastern Region? Tsk tsk, I don¡¯t know how much gold your title carries, but in terms of Alchemy, I suggest you don¡¯t bring humiliation upon yourself.¡±


    ¡°Do you really think you can win against me?¡± Yang Chen asked.


    Fang He burst into laughter, as if he had heard the funniest joke, ¡°Yang Chen, it seems I overestimated you. You actually asked such a stupid question. It¡¯s not about whether I have the confidence to win against you, but in a battle with me, you only have one possibility: to lose. If I were you, I¡¯d think about that. If I didn¡¯t have the confidence to win, would I still be standing here?¡±


    Yang Chen grinned, ¡°Brother Fang¡¯s logic isn¡¯t bad, so Brother Fang should also think about it. If I didn¡¯t have confidence in defeating you, would I still be standing here? I would have stepped down long ago. Oh, right, according to Brother Fang¡¯s logic, I should indeed step down and admit defeat.¡±


    ¡°You!¡± Fang He glared angrily and then twisted his neck, ¡°Yang Chen, you may be young, but you have a sharp tongue. Fine, let the results speak for themselves. I will crush every bit of your confidence in Alchemy with my results!¡±


    He looked at Yang Chen with disdain.


    Not just for Yang Chen, but for everyone.


    All of this was simply because of his background, as if people from the Eastern Region could refine pills?


    Absurd!


    He didn¡¯t feel that any young alchemist from the Eastern Region could defeat him.


    There would always be some fools wanting to challenge him, though.


    The referee announced, ¡°Alright, let the competition begin!¡±


    Fang He took out his pill furnace, carefully placed the elixir ingredients inside, and finally started refining.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t rush to refine pills, but first observed Fang He¡¯s refining steps and process to analyze them.


    He already had a fixed idea in his mind.


    ¡°A fifth-grade perfect pill?¡± Yang Chen blinked and couldn¡¯t help but smile. Fang He was indeed not ordinary.


    He had sensed early on that Fang He looked down on everyone, as if he was superior. Now he could see that Fang He did have some real skills. Although Fang He was also using the treasure furnace that Wei Gang had just used, he could refine a fifth-grade perfect pill, which showed that Fang He¡¯s alchemy level was far superior to Wei Gang¡¯s.


    ¡°It seems I¡¯ll have to refine a sixth-grade pill,¡± Yang Chen thought.


    And with that thought, he felt a little embarrassed.


    He still had materials for fifth-grade lower-tier pills, but he didn¡¯t have much stock for sixth-grade elixir ingredients.

 Chapter 688 - Chapter 688: Chapter 685: Grade 5 and Grade 6?_1

    Chapter 688: Chapter 685: Grade 5 and Grade 6?_1


    Lack of materials had undoubtedly become the most awkward situation for him now. He had the skills, but without materials, he couldn¡¯t simply create an elixir out of thin air.


    With that thought, Yang Chen didn¡¯t care about his dignity anymore and sent a sound transmission directly to Li Ruoxiang, explaining his embarrassing predicament.


    Upon hearing that Yang Chen lacked materials, Li Ruoxiang did not hesitate. She followed Yang Chen¡¯s instructions, remembered the materials he needed and ordered her subordinates to prepare them for him. Li Ruoxiang wouldn¡¯t hesitate when it came to providing materials.


    After all, in theory, the Green Lotus Sect was supposed to cover these expenses.


    Seeing that an elder of the Green Lotus Sect had already gone to prepare the materials, Yang Chen felt relieved and started waiting patiently. Alchemy didn¡¯t have a strictly defined time limit, as long as it didn¡¯t take too long ¨C there should be no problem.


    The time spent preparing the materials was naturally not very long, so Yang Chen had no worries.


    However, his idle stance was interpreted as self-abandonment by others.


    ¡°What is Yang Chen doing?¡±


    ¡°Has he given up on himself?¡±


    ¡°Hmm, who knows? Maybe he¡¯s given up hope because he thinks he can¡¯t beat Senior Brother Fang He?¡±


    As Yang Chen talked to Li Ruoxiang through a sound transmission, many people didn¡¯t know the reason. Even Li Ruoxiang¡¯s disciples were wide-eyed, wondering what exactly Yang Chen was doing. Fang He had started alchemy already, but Yang Chen just sat there doing nothing.


    The doubts were only temporary. When the elder Li Ruoxiang had sent to fetch the materials returned and handed them over, the surrounding people suddenly understood.


    So that¡¯s what it was ¨C Yang Chen lacked materials.


    ¡°He came to perform alchemy but didn¡¯t even bring enough materials!¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s simply disrespect to the profession of alchemy!¡±


    ¡°Bullshit, if it weren¡¯t for Wei Gang¡¯s provocation, Yang Chen wouldn¡¯t even have taken action. He never planned to intervene, so why would he have materials in stock!¡± Some of Li Ruoxiang¡¯s female disciples retorted.


    With the female disciples¡¯ retort, those who had just wanted to badmouth Yang Chen were left speechless since they had no way to refute their argument.


    It seemed true; if it were not for Wei Gang¡¯s provocation, Yang Chen wouldn¡¯t have taken action at all¡­


    ¡°So what if he¡¯s late? A late start can cost one¡¯s success. Your Yang Chen started alchemy so late, haha, the outcome is already set!¡±


    ¡°Exactly!¡±


    When Yang Chen¡¯s materials arrived, Fang He had already successfully refined his elixir.


    At this moment, Fang He placed the pill furnace in front of him, confidently and leisurely said, ¡°Yang Chen, I don¡¯t know what kind of elixir you are refining, but it must be only a Five-Grade Initial Stage elixir. How come, after refining one furnace of Five-Grade Initial Stage elixirs, you can¡¯t even manage the materials for the second one?¡±


    ¡°Hehe, Senior Brother Fang, you don¡¯t know. Yang Chen, the number one genius in the Eastern Region, comes from an impoverished background in North Mountain County. Where would he have resources? He¡¯s always been very frugal with his Hua Ling Stones and such.¡± A disciple sneered.


    Yang Chen ignored them, focusing on the pill furnace, and slowly began alchemy.


    He didn¡¯t deliberately speed up; on the contrary, he intentionally slowed down.


    The time was long, and if Fang He had refined the elixir already, he might as well slow him down.


    As Yang Chen thought this, time gradually passed.


    One hour went by in a flash.


    Fang He was already restless. Seeing Yang Chen¡¯s slow refining speed, he was even more furious.


    He clenched his teeth and said, ¡°I say, Yang Chen, can you do it or not?¡±


    Yang Chen smiled slightly, and finally slowed down his pace.


    In an instant, the scent of the elixir filled the air.


    ¡°I¡¯ve also refined the elixir.¡± Yang Chen said.


    ¡°If that¡¯s the case, both of you may reveal the elixir,¡± the referee said.


    Furious, Fang He was eager to prove his brilliance to Yang Chen. He swiftly uncovered his pill furnace.


    Five well-rounded pills emerged from the furnace, emitting a faint glow. It was easy to see that the quality of these pills was top-notch.


    Some discerning individuals said in shock after the faint glow faded, ¡°This¡­ This is the Longji Pill!¡±


    ¡°Indeed, it¡¯s the Longji Pill, no doubt. Rumor has it that it can instantly detoxify a body and make it immune to most poisons; it¡¯s a precious elixir, one of the Five-Grade Perfect Pills. Fang He managed to refine five of them all at once, this¡­¡±


    The entire scene was shocked.


    Li Ruoxiang¡¯s subordinates were wide-eyed and speechless, not fully comprehending the situation. They couldn¡¯t believe what they were seeing and felt uneasy. These five perfect Fifth Grade elixirs were equivalent to a Sixth Grade Low-Class elixir. How could Yang Chen possibly win?


    Fang He was not on the same level as Wei Gang at all!


    Only Li Ruoxiang remained calm, her eyes fixed on Yang Chen, waiting quietly for him to reveal his creation.


    Great Elder Zhang Huai stroked his beard, watching everything with a smile.


    He was confident in his victory¡­


    No, to be precise, he had already won. Certain things didn¡¯t need the referee to judge them conclusively.


    Five Grade Perfect Pills ¨C what could be more convincing than that?


    Fang He was also very satisfied with his refining results and said with a faint smile, ¡°Yang Chen, it¡¯s your turn.¡±


    Hearing this, Yang Chen did not waste any time and took the elixir out of his pill furnace.


    A similar faint glow emerged.


    It seemed even more dazzling than the Longji Pill¡¯s, causing everyone to be surprised. When the light dimmed, everyone focused their attention on it.


    ¡°This¡­!¡±


    Many felt as if their jaws were about to drop from astonishment.


    ¡°This is the Dragon and Tiger Prolonging Life Pill!¡± Someone broke the silence and named the elixir.


    The name of the elixir was like a nail, piercing Fang He¡¯s heart!


    Fang He stared intently at the elixir in Yang Chen¡¯s hand, and even though he didn¡¯t want to admit or believe it, he had to accept the fact that Yang Chen refined a Sixth Grade Initial Stage elixir, the Dragon and Tiger Prolonging Life Pill! An elixir that he couldn¡¯t even be sure of refining himself!

 Chapter 689 - Chapter 689: Chapter 686: Li Ruoxiangs Sincere Gratitude_1

    Chapter 689: Chapter 686: Li Ruoxiang¡¯s Sincere Gratitude_1


    Fang He still couldn¡¯t believe it in his heart. Why?


    Just now, Yang Chen had only refined a 5th-grade lower-tier pill, merely beating Wei Gang by luck. But in the blink of an eye, Yang Chen could now refine a grade 6 low-class elixir. Could it be that this man deliberately beat Wei Gang by luck? Had he never shown his true strength all along?


    This!


    Fang He¡¯s pupils contracted violently.


    Following this, the entire scene was enveloped in shock.


    ¡°Grade 6 low-class elixir!¡±


    ¡°Dual Cultivation of Martial and Alchemy!¡±


    ¡°Eastern Number One Genius, and at the same time, a peerless Alchemist!¡±


    ¡°Is this a demon? Is this a demon?¡±


    Conversations rose, Yang Chen¡¯s achievements at the moment completely shocked everyone. If Yang Chen had just refined a grade 6 low-class elixir as an elixir genius, that would be fine. They could accept that because the Green Lotus Sect was located in the border area, connecting the Western Region and Central Capital!


    So they had seen alchemy demons, and they knew that some alchemy geniuses could refine grade 6 elixirs at a young age.


    But, do you know what Yang Chen is?


    Yang Chen practices dual cultivation of martial and alchemy.


    In martial arts, he was able to get the title of Eastern First Genius. In the way of Alchemy, he also surpassed his peers!


    ¡°Eastern First Genius, truly deserving of his name!¡±


    ¡°Awesome!¡±


    ¡°Junior Brother Yang Chen is really amazing!¡±


    Many disciples cheered.


    Hearing the cheers, Fang He clenched his teeth and said, ¡°Don¡¯t celebrate too early, I have refined five Longji pills, and you ¡­¡±


    Before he could finish speaking, Yang Chen suddenly said, ¡°So, you think I¡¯ve only refined one Dragon and Tiger Prolonging Life Pill?¡±


    The next moment, Yang Chen no longer hid, but directly took out four more Dragon and Tiger Prolonging Life Pills.


    Five of them in total!


    At this point, Yang Chen didn¡¯t want to keep a low profile anymore. He had already offended the Great Elder and Fang He, so he might as well offend them even more severely, so much so that they had nothing to say!


    ¡°How about that?¡± Yang Chen grinned.


    Fang He felt as if he had been slapped in the face, his face burning hot.


    What else could he say?


    What more could he say?


    He had refined five Longji pills, but Yang Chen had refined five Dragon and Tiger Prolonging Life Pills.


    With the same ¡°dragon¡± character, Fang He felt that this was like a real comparison between him and Yang Chen!


    He was like a clown, losing completely!


    ¡°Referee, can you announce the result now?¡± Yang Chen said.


    The referee had just come out of the shock. At this moment, seeing the five Dragon and Tiger Prolonging Life Pills in Yang Chen¡¯s hand, and comparing them to Fang He¡¯s five Longji pills, he almost didn¡¯t think before saying, ¡°Yang Chen, wins! Fang He, eliminated!¡±


    When he heard this, Great Elder Zhang Huai¡¯s heart suddenly jumped.


    He suddenly realized that to judge an outcome, it is better to wait for the final result.Because of this, his veins bulged and his eyes were bloodshot: ¡°Wei Gang, Wei Gang.¡±


    Now he was filled with hatred and wished he could tear Wei Gang to pieces.


    Originally, everything would have been fine. Today¡¯s Pill Battle would have been a complete victory under his control. But all this happened because of Wei Gang. It was because Wei Gang provoked Yang Chen and touched a nail he shouldn¡¯t have, leading to the present failure!


    It was bad enough that Wei Gang lost, but even Fang He failed and was no match against Yang Chen¡¯s dominance on the way.


    What should he do next?


    Zhang Huai¡¯s anger was at its peak, and if it weren¡¯t for Wei Gang, he would have already won. How could Yang Chen possibly win if he hadn¡¯t stepped in?


    He had no solution for now, as there were things he couldn¡¯t take back after saying. He couldn¡¯t possibly let Yang Chen take the stage.


    ¡°Wei Gang, it¡¯s all because of you, Wei Gang. Call him over to me!¡± Zhang Huai shouted furiously, wanting to tear Wei Gang to pieces.


    At this moment, Wei Gang was standing in the crowd, his face pale with fright. He knew very well that he was in big trouble.


    ¡°Senior Brother Wei Gang, the Great Elder wants you!¡± Several disciples came to inform Wei Gang.


    Wei Gang¡¯s heart clenched. He wasn¡¯t a fool and understood that he was finished!


    ¡­


    Seeing Zhang Huai so furious, Li Ruoxiang¡¯s elders were delighted; even the usually stern Li Ruoxiang snickered at Zhang Huai¡¯s appearance. Feeling all the pressure lift and the almost secure victory, she was finally able to completely relax.


    Although she appeared calm at first, it was just for her subordinates¡¯ sake. She knew that if she panicked, her followers would follow suit. So she had to remain calm, but she was, after all, just another person. And she knew what the consequences of losing would be.


    However, Yang Chen¡¯s appearance solved all her problems perfectly.


    Although she could understand that Yang Chen was repaying her favor, she was still the one who forcibly brought Yang Chen here. So she had to return some favor to Yang Chen.


    But how to repay him became another problem.


    As it stood, Zhang Huai was infuriated and defeated, while his two remaining alchemists were simply not worthy opponents. Neither could measure up to Luo Jin, let alone Wei Gang and Fang He.


    For Yang Chen, it was now easier than ever to defeat them.


    At this point, the referee announced: ¡°Yang Chen wins! Ultimately, Great Elder, not a single alchemist under you has survived, all have been eliminated. Sect Leader Li, only two alchemists remain under you. Mu Xue is replaced by Yang Chen. So in this resource allocation, you can get 70%! Great Elder, you can only get 30%!¡±


    Upon hearing this, the Great Elder was so furious that his anger shot through the roof. He showed no mercy towards Wei Gang, who was kneeling on the ground, incessantly kowtowing for forgiveness.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± Zhang Huai waved his hand, and his disciples exited together.


    As for Wei Gang, it went without saying that he would be severely punished, possibly even to the point of death.


    Of course, Yang Chen wouldn¡¯t have any sympathy for Wei Gang. Blame the guy for provoking him in the first place. Yang Chen was still worried about how to teach Mu Xue. Although he could help Mu Xue defeat Luo Jin and Wei Gang in a short time, defeating Fang He would be much more difficult.


    But who would have thought that Wei Gang would actually help him in the end, just by a few words!


    At this moment, the female disciples looked delighted and victorious as if they had just won a battle.


    Li Ruoxiang also led her group of elders to approach them.


    ¡°Sect Leader!¡±


    ¡°Sect Leader!¡±


    The disciples greeted her respectfully.


    Li Ruoxiang didn¡¯t respond but made her way through the crowd to reach Yang Chen.


    At this moment, she hesitated¡­


    In theory, she should thank Yang Chen, but she really lacked the talent to express her gratitude. She had rarely, if ever, genuinely thanked someone. When the words were on the tip of her tongue, she didn¡¯t know how to say them.


    Moreover, she was actually having a headache about what to give Yang Chen as a token of gratitude. Ordinary things didn¡¯t seem to interest him much.

 Chapter 690 - Chapter 690: Chapter 687: Deciphering the Dragon Plate_1

    Chapter 690: Chapter 687: Deciphering the Dragon Plate_1


    Yang Chen could see Li Ruoxiang wanted to thank him, a rare sight in her behavior. It wasn¡¯t difficult to deduce that Li Ruoxiang had rarely thanked someone before, especially a man. Yang Chen suddenly found her somewhat playful and cute and naturally didn¡¯t take her gratitude too seriously.


    He slowly said, ¡°Sect Leader Li, if you really want to thank me, we can talk about it later.¡±


    Li Ruoxiang, who had prepared a lot to say, forgot all her words upon hearing Yang Chen¡¯s response.


    This irritated her, and her temper flared up, ¡°No need, Young Master Yang, I want to thank you now. You helped me, Li Ruoxiang, and I won¡¯t be ungrateful. Tell me, what would you like?¡±


    Yang Chen burst into laughter, knowing full well Li Ruoxiang¡¯s stubbornness and strictness. Even when expressing her gratitude, she wanted it done straightforward.


    Seeing her determined expression, Yang Chen relented, ¡°Since Sect Leader Li insists on helping me, then please help me investigate something!¡±


    ¡°What is it?¡± Li Ruoxiang asked.


    ¡°Ahem!¡± Yang Chen coughed lightly.


    Li Ruoxiang understood his meaning, waved her hand at the surrounding people, ¡°You can go first.¡±


    After a while, when they turned to look at each other again, they found themselves alone.


    Li Ruoxiang crossed her arms behind her back, ¡°Tell me, what do you want me to investigate?¡±


    ¡°I want Sect Leader Li to help me investigate a Cultivation Method called Taichi True Scripture!¡± Yang Chen¡¯s tone gradually became serious.


    ¡­


    Yang Chen told Li Ruoxiang about the Taichi True Scripture, but she had never heard of it nor knew of its uniqueness. Seeing that Yang Chen needed it, she naturally didn¡¯t hesitate to promise, assuring that she would do her best to help him find it.


    Seeing this, Yang Chen felt relieved.


    Searching for it himself would be like looking for a needle in a haystack, and even with the help of the Green Lotus Sect, it would be the same. However, having more people searching would at least give him more leads.


    As for whether they could find it or not, it all depended on their fate.


    After discussing further with Li Ruoxiang, Yang Chen began his closed-door cultivation at the Green Lotus Sect.


    This time, his goal was to break through to the Ninth Layer of the Elemental Martial Realm.


    In fact, Yang Chen had already broken through to the Eighth Layer of the Elemental Martial Realm when he was in the Trial Tower, now only a step away from the Ninth Layer. The only thing he lacked was accumulation, which he had fully gained on his way back to the Green Lotus Sect.


    As he had just joined the Green Lotus Sect and various matters were not yet settled, he was not in a hurry to break through.


    Now that he had helped Li Ruoxiang handle her current situation, the Green Lotus Sect should be relatively stable for the time being. Yang Chen took this opportunity to break through his own cultivation.


    Thus, Yang Chen closed himself off for more than ten days.


    Today, as he cultivated, Yang Chen suddenly opened his eyes.


    In an instant, his cultivation level leaped significantly.


    His Qi grew stronger and reached higher levels.


    Suddenly, his rapidly increasing Qi stopped.


    When they looked at Yang Chen again, his cultivation had reached the Ninth Layer of the Elemental Martial Realm.


    ¡°Hoo¡­¡± Yang Chen exhaled lightly.


    Now that he had reached the Ninth Layer of the Elemental Martial Realm, the next step was the Half-step True Martial Realm!


    Half-step True Martial Realm¡­


    Yang Chen secretly marked this target in his heart, intending to go out and see how things were going in the Green Lotus Sect. Suddenly, Rainbow said, ¡°Young Master, you¡¯re finally awake! Guess what we¡¯ve done, we¡¯ve completed the task you gave us, and we¡¯re about to break the Gold and Silver Dragon Plate.¡±


    ¡°About to break it? Did you already break it?¡± Yang Chen asked incredulously.


    ¡°No, we¡¯re in the last step.¡± Rainbow explained warmly, ¡°The only thing left is to unlock the final step, which requires a drop of Essence Blood from both you and Li Ruoxiang.¡±


    ¡°Is that so?¡± Yang Chen didn¡¯t understand but quickly accepted the explanation.


    The Way of Forbidden Methods was profound and unpredictable, and Yang Chen¡¯s previous life experience could not decipher it. However, he knew that the one who tied the bell should also be the one to untie it.


    Yang Chen rubbed his chin, ¡°In that case, it seems I have to go find Li Ruoxiang.¡±


    ¡°Yes, Young Master, without Li Ruoxiang¡¯s Essence Blood, it would be difficult for us to break the Gold and Silver Dragon Plate. The Array Plate is essentially a bondage to Essence Blood, with the key lying in the layers of prohibition,¡± Rainbow explained.


    ¡°I understand,¡± Yang Chen nodded, quickly getting up.


    As soon as he got up, he went straight to Li Ruoxiang.


    On the way, he met some disciples who greeted him respectfully, ¡°Junior Brother Yang Chen.¡±


    Yang Chen had clearly earned the respect of many, though there were exceptions, such as Zhang Huai, who was under the Great Elder and didn¡¯t seem particularly friendly towards him.


    Of course, Yang Chen had no opinion on this and directly asked a disciple to guide him to Li Ruoxiang¡¯s residence.


    ¡°Sect Leader, Junior Brother Yang Chen would like to see you, so I brought him here,¡± the female disciple led Yang Chen to the courtyard and called out to the room.


    A quiet voice came from the courtyard, ¡°I know, you can leave now. Yang Chen, the courtyard door is not closed, just come in.¡±


    ¡°Junior Brother Yang Chen, I¡¯ll take my leave now,¡± the female disciple stuck her tongue out and quickly retreated.


    Without any hesitation, Yang Chen entered the courtyard and proceeded into the room.


    The room was made of bamboo and clay, soothing to the heart and soul, making one feel extremely peaceful.


    Li Ruoxiang was in the room, her expression remaining unchanged upon seeing Yang Chen. She still looked as serene and beautiful as before, but with a furrowed brow and a stern expression. In her eyes, there seemed to be no room for compromise.


    ¡°You¡¯ve come out of your seclusion? Oh? Your cultivation has improved, and you¡¯ve entered the Ninth Layer of the Elemental Martial Realm.¡± Li Ruoxiang said.


    ¡°Yes, by chance!¡± Yang Chen replied with a smile.


    Li Ruoxiang crossed her arms behind her back, ¡°Tell me, why have you come to see me?¡±


    Not hiding anything, Yang Chen bluntly asked, ¡°About the Taichi True Scripture¡­ Sect Leader Li, has there been any progress?¡±


    ¡°I ordered my people to keep an eye out for you as soon as you told me about it, but there¡¯s no news yet. Finding the lost fragments of the Taichi True Scripture is not easy, even with the help of our Green Lotus Sect, it¡¯s still like looking for a needle in a haystack! But don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll have my disciples do everything in their power to give you an answer,¡± Li Ruoxiang said.


    Yang Chen nodded, feeling confident with the task in Li Ruoxiang¡¯s hands.


    Seeing no results yet, he wasn¡¯t surprised, considering it normal.


    Next, they could discuss matters related to the Gold and Silver Dragon Plate.

 Chapter 691 - Chapter 691: Chapter 688: The Struggle for Spiritual Veins!_1

    Chapter 691: Chapter 688: The Struggle for Spiritual Veins!_1


    Li Ruoxiang wasn¡¯t a fool; it was clear to her that Yang Chen¡¯s visit today wasn¡¯t simply to discuss matters related to the Taichi True Scripture.


    Her lips slightly parted: ¡°You come to see me, it must not be just about the Taichi True Scripture, right?¡±


    Yang Chen nodded: ¡°I come to you with even more critical matters¡­ Well, it¡¯s a long story, but it¡¯s related to the Gold and Silver Dragon Plate!¡±


    ¡°Gold and Silver Dragon Plate¡­¡± Upon hearing this, Li Ruoxiang immediately became interested, her eyes shining brightly, unable to hide her excitement.


    However, before she could finish speaking, a few frantic voices appeared outside the door. These disciples stood anxiously in front of the courtyard, saying one after another, ¡°Sect Leader, something terrible has happened, something has gone wrong, something has gone wrong!¡±


    Upon hearing this, Li Ruoxiang frowned, not having time to ask Yang Chen about the Gold and Silver Dragon Plate, and rushed into the courtyard with him.


    ¡°Sect Leader!¡±


    ¡°Greetings, Sect Leader!¡±


    These disciples all knelt down on one knee to show their respect.


    Li Ruoxiang waved her hand: ¡°No need for these formalities, just tell me what happened!¡±


    These disciples looked at each other hesitantly, seeing the difficulty in each other¡¯s eyes. After a while, a bold female disciple finally spoke: ¡°Sect Leader, this is what happened. Today, several of our senior and junior sisters were attacked by people from Wood Dragon City and Demon Subduing Sect in the spiritual veins!¡±


    ¡°What!¡± Li Ruoxiang widened her eyes: ¡°When did this happen!¡±


    ¡°Not long ago!¡± The disciples replied timidly.


    Li Ruoxiang¡¯s face turned cold: ¡°What exactly happened? Why would people from Wood Dragon City and Demon Subduing Sect cause trouble for our Green Lotus Sect?¡±


    ¡°Sect Leader, we also thought so. But when we were changing shifts at the spiritual veins, we discovered that our Green Lotus Sect disciples were all captured by people from Wood Dragon City and Demon Subduing Sect. When we asked, the people from Wood Dragon City and Demon Subduing Sect claimed that our Green Lotus Sect members disobeyed the rules and crossed the line, entering their spiritual vein territory. But now that our people are in their hands, they can say whatever they want. We don¡¯t know the specifics of what happened.¡± The disciples clenched their teeth.


    Li Ruoxiang furrowed her brow, clenching her teeth tightly inside.


    The situation was tense.


    It was clear that Wood Dragon City and Demon Subduing Sect were joining forces to cause trouble for their Green Lotus Sect.


    What were these two?


    They were powers of the Western 42 Regions, not the Eastern Region, so they naturally didn¡¯t care about how they treated Green Lotus Sect. Of course, Green Lotus Sect wouldn¡¯t usually be afraid of these two powers either, but the problem lay in the timing chosen by Wood Dragon City and Demon Subduing Sect.


    Just as the Pill Battle Conference had ended and one issue hadn¡¯t yet settled down, Wood Dragon City and Demon Subduing Sect came knocking as if they had planned it.


    ¡°Is this a coincidence?¡± Li Ruoxiang murmured in her heart.


    She secretly solidified these thoughts in her heart, and with a fluid gaze, she looked at these disciples and said, ¡°How many of our disciples are in the hands of Demon Subduing Sect and Wood Dragon City now?¡±


    ¡°About forty disciples.¡± The disciples replied.


    ¡°Sect Leader, I feel that this is a deliberate move by Wood Dragon City and Demon Subduing Sect. Our senior and junior sisters usually follow the rules; how could they have committed such an overstepping act?¡±


    Li Ruoxiang rubbed her eyebrows: ¡°Regardless, we still have to go and take a look. Then, we¡¯ll rescue those disciples! Let¡¯s set out!¡±


    ¡°Yes.¡±


    ¡°Yes, Sect Leader!¡±


    The disciples naturally didn¡¯t hesitate and quickly prepared to set out.


    Yang Chen, standing to the side, felt a little awkward. Although he had some understanding of Demon Subduing Sect and Wood Dragon City, it was still limited. Thus, as he listened to their conversation, he didn¡¯t quite understand what had happened.


    After some thought, he could only ask, ¡°Sect Leader Li, do you need me to come with you to check it out?¡±


    Upon hearing this, Li Ruoxiang¡¯s body quivered slightly. After thinking for a moment, she turned and looked at Yang Chen, saying, ¡°You can come along.¡±


    Yang Chen, hearing Li Ruoxiang¡¯s words, nodded and followed closely behind her, asking, ¡°Sect Leader Li, what exactly happened?¡±


    ¡°You should know about spiritual veins; they are the foundation of a sect!¡± Li Ruoxiang slowly said.


    ¡°This junior naturally knows.¡± Yang Chen replied.


    What are spiritual veins?


    Spiritual veins are the origin of spiritual energy.


    Why does the Great Wasteland have so little spiritual energy? That¡¯s because there are hardly any spiritual veins in such a place. So, once everyone absorbed the spiritual energy within the Great Wasteland, new spiritual energy could only come from the outside. But how much spiritual energy could flow into the Great Wasteland from the outside world?


    This was also the reason why the Great Wasteland lacked geniuses.


    Firstly, the space was small, and secondly, the environment was poor.


    Spiritual veins were precious, and even in North Mountain County, there were only a few. One spiritual vein could support the rise of a powerful sect. Only those at the level of the Three Hegemons could enjoy a spiritual vein, while the Six Sects didn¡¯t have this treatment.


    In addition, spiritual veins had another advantage; they could give birth to spirit stones!


    The larger the spiritual vein, the more spirit stones it produced. This was also the reason why many sects were powerful and extravagant with spirit stones. Spiritual veins were the birthplace of spirit stones, and with spirit stones being constantly produced, they naturally never ran out.


    As Yang Chen was pondering, Li Ruoxiang explained: ¡°You should have heard the disciples mention Demon Subduing Sect and Wood Dragon City. They are powers of the Western 42 Regions!¡±


    ¡°What does the power of the Western 42 Regions have to do with our spiritual veins?¡± Yang Chen asked curiously.


    ¡°That¡¯s because this spiritual vein is located right at the border of the Eastern 36 Regions and the Western 42 Regions!¡± Li Ruoxiang said expressionlessly. ¡°Furthermore, it¡¯s a huge spiritual vein. Even if our Green Lotus Sect owns four other spiritual veins, their combined size doesn¡¯t compare to this one!¡±


    Yang Chen widened his eyes, and in an instant guessed some aspects of the situation.


    No wonder!


    The size of the four spiritual veins combined was still smaller than this single one! How big was this spiritual vein?!


    With a cold tone, Li Ruoxiang said, ¡°Actually, this spiritual vein didn¡¯t initially cross the line of the Western 42 Regions. It was just the greed of Wood Dragon City and Demon Subduing Sect that led them to deliberately destroy the boundary monument and set up a new one. When the new one was set up, the position of the boundary monument shifted, completely calculated by Wood Dragon City and Demon Subduing Sect.¡±


    ¡°Afterwards, the spiritual vein was right between the two regions. This gave Wood Dragon City and Demon Subduing Sect an excuse to share in our bounty from the spiritual vein. As a result, even though the spiritual vein originally belonged to our Green Lotus Sect, it was now divided between three powers!¡±

 Chapter 692 - Chapter 692: Chapter 689: With a Purpose!_1

    Chapter 692: Chapter 689: With a Purpose!_1


    ¡°The Demon Subduing Sect and Wood Dragon City are nothing but despicable and deceitful villains.¡±


    ¡°These Spiritual Veins were clearly ours from the beginning, but they forcefully imposed their will on us and took two-thirds of them through nefarious means, leaving only one-third for our Green Lotus Sect!¡± The female disciples gritted their teeth in hatred when recalling this.


    Yang Chen listened, blinked, and became pensive.


    As an outsider, he could consider the situation without personal emotions, so he asked directly: ¡°What is the strength of Wood Dragon City and the Demon Subduing Sect?¡±


    ¡°Their strength is actually quite similar to our Green Lotus Sect. However, since they have joined forces, their new generation of geniuses has clearly improved. Furthermore, the spiritual energy in their western region is abundant, incomparable to our eastern region.¡± The female disciples looked distressed.


    ¡°The most critical issue is that we Green Lotus Sect are powerless when they join forces.¡±


    Yang Chen nodded, realizing this must be why the Green Lotus Sect had to yield on the matter of the Spiritual Veins.


    Even though they knew that the Boundary Monument¡¯s situation was deliberately caused by Wood Dragon City and the Demon Subduing Sect, there was nothing they could do. They were weaker in strength because the two sects were colluding against them.


    He wondered about the current situation.


    Time passed, and soon they arrived at where the Spiritual Veins were.


    This was indeed the frontier. When Yang Chen soared into the air, he could clearly see a stele about three Zhang high not far away, inscribed with the characters ¡°East-West Boundary Monument,¡± thus dividing the Thirty-six Eastern Counties from the Western Forty-two Regions.


    Next to the Boundary Monument, there was a Spiritual Vein winding like a dragon¡¯s spine. This Spiritual Vein was vast, with a length of several thousand Zhang.


    Although others didn¡¯t know, Yang Chen was very aware that several thousand Zhang was not a small number.


    To put it in perspective, the Spiritual Vein of the Yuanshan Sect was merely dozens of Zhang, and the one in Beishan Main City was only a few hundred Zhang.


    A few hundred Zhang of Spiritual Vein could be considered a large one, and a few thousand Zhang was simply a super Spiritual Vein.


    No wonder Wood Dragon City and the Demon Subduing Sect tried every means to take a share; these Spiritual Veins were too extensive, and even if they were divided among the three forces, they could still provide plentiful resources.


    At this moment, Li Ruoxiang brought her people over, and an Elder immediately went up to greet her: ¡°Sect Leader!¡±


    ¡°Sect Leader, you¡¯ve arrived.¡±


    The Elders stationed in this area anxiously spoke.


    Li Ruoxiang led her disciples to this place, nodded, and then asked, ¡°What¡¯s the situation now?¡±


    ¡°Wood Dragon City and the Demon Subduing Sect insist that our disciples crossed the line into their Spiritual Vein Area, and refuse to release them. They are unwilling to listen to anything we say. If we try to use force, the two sects have long reached a consensus, and we dare not act rashly.¡±


    ¡°Sect Leader, you must find a way. Over forty disciples are in their hands.¡± The Elders became agitated.


    Li Ruoxiang landed with her hands behind her back, walking at the forefront and listening to the Elders narrating the ins and outs of the situation.


    Yang Chen followed her into the Spiritual Vein area and found numerous Spirit Stones.


    Most of them were Ordinary Spirit Stones, along with a few dazzling Supreme Grade Spirit Stones.


    Of course, the most important thing now was not these Stones. Yang Chen and Li Ruoxiang walked through several intersections of Spiritual Veins and finally arrived at an empty area.


    Upon arriving, they saw a large gathering of people.


    There were at least a hundred people of various ages, along with many high-level members and young disciples, like the Green Lotus Sect. Some exuded powerful Martial Arts Cultivation which was almost at the level of the Earth Martial Realm, while the weaker ones were at least at the first or second level of the Origin Martial Realm.


    Yang Chen glanced around and identified the two factions among the hundreds of people, distinguishable by the different clothes they wore. It was indeed Wood Dragon City and Demon Subduing Sect as the female disciples had mentioned.


    ¡°Hehe, who do we have here? So Sect Leader Li has come personally.¡± At this moment, an old man with a pockmarked face stepped forward and spoke sarcastically.


    Li Ruoxiang coldly responded, ¡°You both captured my disciples. How can you not permit me, Li Ruoxiang, to come?¡±


    Yang Chen asked the female disciples beside him, ¡°Who is he?¡±


    ¡°The pockmarked face old man is the Great Elder of the Demon Subduing Sect, named Huyan Shun. His face is disgusting, but his Martial Arts Cultivation is not bad, almost on par with our Sect Leader. He¡¯s among the top figures in the Demon Subduing Sect!¡± The female disciple explained.


    ¡°In my opinion, the most disgusting thing about the Demon Subduing Sect isn¡¯t all of this, it¡¯s their constant talk about exterminating demons for the greater good and defending righteousness. Despicable people like them claim to safeguard justice while doing shameful deeds.¡± Someone added.


    Yang Chen kept this information in mind.


    Although he didn¡¯t know how he could help, since he came along with Li Ruoxiang, he needed to know as much about the surroundings as possible. After all, he didn¡¯t enjoy watching others suffer.


    The pockmarked-faced Elder Huyan Shun of the Demon Subduing Sect sneered: ¡°Sect Leader Li, you¡¯re being unreasonable! What do you mean by us capturing your disciples? It¡¯s clearly your Green Lotus Sect¡¯s disciples who broke the rules by trespassing our territory.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s right, Brother Huyan is right. Sect Leader Li, we¡¯re not being unreasonable with you. Hehe, we settled the rules right from the start. This Spiritual Vein is to be divided among the three factions, with none of us interfering in each other¡¯s territory. Whoever violates this will be considered breaking the rules. Our Wood Dragon City and the Demon Subduing Sect haven¡¯t declared war on your Green Lotus Sect yet, and we haven¡¯t sought retribution. So, Sect Leader Li, do you still want to blame us first?¡± Another person suddenly chimed in.


    He was also an old man, but his appearance was much more pleasant than Huyan Shun¡¯s, giving off an air of righteousness. The Wood Dragon symbol on his clothes made it easy to determine that he was from Wood Dragon City.


    The people of Wood Dragon City were now joining in, obviously intending to form a pincer attack against the Green Lotus Sect together.


    Li Ruoxiang¡¯s face turned cold, as she was filled with anger when faced with the aggressive joint attack of the two factions.


    Are they joking?


    Her disciples crossed the line? Her disciples were in their hands. How would she know if they actually crossed the line or not?


    However, she knew that she had to remain calm since her disciples were in the hands of others. Talking sense was useless; the people were still in their custody.


    If the two factions refused to release the disciples, they must have an ulterior motive. The immediate goal was to find out their motives!

 Chapter 693 - Chapter 693: Chapter 690: Catching a White Wolf with Bare Hands!_1

    Chapter 693: Chapter 690: Catching a White Wolf with Bare Hands!_1


    Upon thinking of this, Li Ruoxiang didn¡¯t bother with any more nonsense, and directly said, ¡°Tell me, what do we need to do for you to release our Green Lotus Sect¡¯s disciples!¡±


    Huyan Shun and the elder from Wood Dragon City exchanged glances, and then Huyan Shun stroked his chin and bluntly said, ¡°Release them? Hmph, Sect Leader Li, are you treating the rules of our Demon Subduing Sect and Wood Dragon City as a joke? Your people cross the line and then you come here to release them. What, are you not taking our forces seriously?¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s right, Sect Leader Li, if we let this go so easily today, will your people still dare to act recklessly tomorrow, and the day after? You say release and they get released, ha ha, are you treating our forces as air?¡± The elder from Wood Dragon City shouted.


    Hearing this, the people from the Green Lotus Sect were furious to the point of explosion.


    They couldn¡¯t even see their people now, and all they heard was you claiming that they crossed the line?


    Who knows? Where is the evidence?


    There¡¯s nothing at all.


    But these two forces still insist on saying it as if it were true, placing themselves on the side of morality and righteousness. And then they started to attack the Green Lotus Sect.


    Li Ruoxiang was originally hot-tempered and straightforward in her dealings. How could she tolerate such things?


    She initially intended to negotiate with these two forces properly, but their roundabout approach instantly touched her nerves, and she shouted, ¡°Fine, very well, Huyan Shun, and Mu Ya, let¡¯s not waste any more words. I give you two choices: either we have a life and death fight between the three forces here and now, or you quickly give me an answer. Choose!¡±


    At the fall of these words, the people from Wood Dragon City and the Demon Subduing Sect were all dumbfounded.


    Yang Chen, who was standing on the side, was also stupefied.


    This Li Ruoxiang really didn¡¯t know how to negotiate. The Demon Subduing Sect and Wood Dragon City were just saying so, but would they not release their people? However, just because of Li Ruoxiang¡¯s words, both sides had lost face. Either go to war or come up with an answer.


    Li Ruoxiang treated Zhenwu Main City and Heiyun Main City the same way, and she treated these two sides the same way.


    This made Yang Chen both laugh and cry. This lady really had a bad temper.


    But what was even more shocking to him was¡­


    The first time, Li Ruoxiang successfully intimidated Heiyun Main City and Zhenwu Main City.


    The second time.


    It seemed to be successful again.


    Yang Chen carefully watched the high-level members of the Demon Subduing Sect and Wood Dragon City, only seeing the two sides looking at each other. Although their faces were full of embarrassment, they didn¡¯t seem to have any intention to make a stand and confront Li Ruoxiang.


    The older people lived, the smoother their edges were polished.


    These two sides obviously had no intention of fighting with Li Ruoxiang.


    Seeing this, Yang Chen could more or less guess what was going on. These two forces, as well as Heiyun Main City and Zhenwu Main City, formed an alliance in appearance, but in fact, this alliance was not stable at all. It was built on the premise that both sides did not trust each other.


    Although they targeted the Green Lotus Sect, the two sides were all harboring ulterior motives, plotting behind each other¡¯s backs.


    In short, they wanted to defeat the Green Lotus Sect, but they didn¡¯t know what to do after the Green Lotus Sect was defeated.


    With three powers in a deadlock, nobody wanted the other party to take advantage.


    ¡°Well¡­¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but laugh when he saw this. ¡°This woman really has the fortune of having a bad temper.¡±


    Huyan Shun angrily looked at Li Ruoxiang, then coughed twice to alleviate the embarrassment, ¡°Sect Leader Li, if you¡¯re going to talk like this, it¡¯s really not fun. Our three forces have always coexisted in peace, but you keep mentioning war¡­¡±


    ¡°No need for so much nonsense. If you don¡¯t leave a way out for the Green Lotus Sect, I, Li Ruoxiang, will not leave a way out for you two!¡± Li Ruoxiang said fiercely. ¡°At that time, even if our Green Lotus Sect were to be destroyed, we¡¯ll still make sure one of you is severely wounded. It¡¯s just not clear who would be better to wound!¡±


    Huyan Shun stepped back, knowing Li Ruoxiang was the kind of woman capable of doing such a thing.


    The people from Wood Dragon City also felt the same, and were somewhat timid.


    Huyan Shun continued, ¡°Sect Leader Li, stop talking about fighting and killing. If you want us to release your people, we can. But, there must be some conditions, right?¡±


    ¡°Tell me, what are your conditions?¡± Li Ruoxiang said coldly.


    Huyan Shun looked at Li Ruoxiang who had calmed down and let out a sigh of relief.


    ¡°Without rules, there is no order. Since this matter started with the Spiritual Veins, why don¡¯t we deal with it from there?¡± Huyan Shun said with a smile.


    Li Ruoxiang looked expressionless at the people from Wood Dragon City and the Demon Subduing Sect, then said, ¡°Tell me.¡±


    Huyan Shun slowly said, ¡°There¡¯s no need for our upper ranks to take action, for if we do, it will surely end up in a life or death struggle, something none of our three forces would like to see. Since that¡¯s the case, why don¡¯t we let the younger generations have a martial battle?¡±


    As soon as his words fell, it wasn¡¯t difficult to tell that his initial intention was this.


    Of course, he didn¡¯t have the guts to compete with Li Ruoxiang now. The way Li Ruoxiang was ready to fight just now was really intimidating.


    Li Ruoxiang was not a fool. How could she not see the hidden plot in Huyan Shun¡¯s words?


    A Martial Battle among the younger generations?


    Li Ruoxiang said, ¡°Martial Battle? What happens if we lose, and what happens if we win?¡±


    ¡°If you win, Sect Leader Li, we will return your disciples to you as promised and ensure they are unharmed!¡± Huyan Shun said.


    ¡°What if our Green Lotus Sect loses?¡± Li Ruoxiang asked.


    ¡°If your Green Lotus Sect loses, then we will divide these Spiritual Veins among us!¡± Huyan Shun said.


    Hearing this, Li Ruoxiang raised the corners of her mouth, revealing a sarcastic smile. So, this was the real goal of the Demon Subduing Sect and Wood Dragon City. From the very beginning, they were aiming at the Spiritual Veins occupied by their Green Lotus Sect!


    It made sense, considering their efforts.


    A battle among the younger generation? If it had been before, she wouldn¡¯t have had the confidence, but now Yang Chen was with her¡­


    Did they really think she, Li Ruoxiang, was an idiot?


    Li Ruoxiang said coldly, ¡°Are you joking with me? If I win, I only get to exchange my disciples back? This is ridiculous!¡±


    ¡°Sect Leader Li, don¡¯t joke with us either. Those under your command broke the rules, and you don¡¯t care? You don¡¯t want to take them back and educate them?¡± Huyan Shun said.


    Li Ruoxiang coldly said, ¡°Hmph, Huyan Shun, don¡¯t play these tricks with me. You both know better than I do how my disciples were captured. I don¡¯t think our Green Lotus Sect would break any rules. You want to benefit without paying your due, huh? All the good things are left for you?¡±

 Chapter 694 - Chapter 694: Chapter 691: Reaching an Agreement_1

    Chapter 694: Chapter 691: Reaching an Agreement_1


    Upon hearing this, Huyan Shun and the elder from Wood Dragon City both felt a bit awkward. Li Ruoxiang was right, whether those disciples had crossed the line and violated the rules, they knew it as clear as day. However, they had taken the initiative by seizing the Green Lotus Sect disciples first, and now they had the advantage.


    They knew better than anyone that as Li Ruoxiang had said, they were trying to reap benefits without any effort.


    Feeling embarrassed after being exposed by Li Ruoxiang¡¯s words, Huyan Shun found that getting something for nothing seemed not so simple. He had no choice but to say, ¡°Sect Leader Li, enough of the small talk. What do you think would be fair?¡±


    ¡°In one sentence, if you want our Green Lotus Sect to compete, that¡¯s fine. If we lose, we will give you our Spiritual Vein Area, and the same goes for you. If you lose, you must also allocate a Spiritual Vein Area to us!¡± Li Ruoxiang said emotionlessly.


    Huyan Shun and the high-level members of Wood Dragon City exchanged glances, and their minds were made up.


    Huyan Shun smiled and said, ¡°Alright, Sect Leader Li, you are quite straightforward. Since that¡¯s the case, let¡¯s not beat around the bush. If we lose in this competition, we will give 20% of the Spiritual Vein Area from both our sides to your Green Lotus Sect, how about that?¡±


    ¡°Twenty percent?¡± Li Ruoxiang considered it.


    Huyan Shun enticed, ¡°Sect Leader Li, think carefully. The twenty percent, plus the disciples who crossed the line, that¡¯s quite a lot!¡±


    Li Ruoxiang never thought that the twenty percent of the Spiritual Vein Territory was too little. On the contrary, she thought it was already quite a lot.


    It was clear that Demon Subduing Sect and Wood Dragon City were quite confident in winning the competition among the young generation against her Green Lotus Sect.


    Otherwise, with the stingy nature of these two forces, how could they be so generous? The only reason they were so generous was that they were extremely confident, and they were well-prepared.


    Unfortunately for Demon Subduing Sect and Wood Dragon City, while they were extremely confident, Li Ruoxiang also had confidence in winning.


    Where did her confidence come from?


    It was Yang Chen.


    No matter what, she had to compete in this competition. If she didn¡¯t compete, it would be difficult for her to save her disciples.


    And for the competition, her best trump card was undoubtedly Yang Chen.


    Without a doubt, Yang Chen¡¯s abilities were better than anyone else¡¯s in the Green Lotus Sect.


    With this thought in mind, Li Ruoxiang no longer hesitated and directly said, ¡°Fine, we Green Lotus Sect accept the challenge. In that case, let¡¯s head outside and compete there!¡±


    ¡°Sect Leader Li is quite straightforward,¡± Huyan Shun and the elder from Wood Dragon City exchanged a glance, both reading the taste of a successful conspiracy from each other¡¯s eyes.


    In an instant, the three forces all rushed out.


    Yang Chen stood in the crowd, inconspicuous, and followed the main force heading outside.


    It didn¡¯t take long for the three forces to reach their destination, ready for the competition.


    ¡°Sect Leader Li, we will adopt the best of five matches system. We will send our talented subordinates from our two forces and your force. The winner will be the one who wins three games first, how about that?¡± Huyan Shun said.


    ¡°No problem,¡± said Li Ruoxiang.


    As the words fell, the three forces immediately began to prepare their talented subordinates for battle.


    Li Ruoxiang didn¡¯t even have to think about it, her gaze immediately fell on Yang Chen.


    Yang Chen coughed a few times and immediately said, ¡°Sect Leader Li means¡­¡±


    ¡°Do I even need to ask? I want you to make a move!¡± Li Ruoxiang said with her hands behind her back: ¡°Yang Chen, if you help me once again, I¡¯ll write off your debt to the Green Lotus Sect completely. Moreover, I¡¯ll repay you handsomely. What do you think?¡±


    Upon hearing the debt being written off, Yang Chen nodded. He never liked owing others. Since Li Ruoxiang had said that, he wouldn¡¯t refuse.


    He said, ¡°If Sect Leader Li needs my help, I¡¯ll do my best!¡±


    As soon as these words fell, he was about to step forward.


    He was also curious about how much his strength had increased after reaching the Ninth Level of the Yuanwu Realm.


    The talents of Wood Dragon City and Demon Subduing Sect should be similar to those of the Green Lotus Sect, although their talents were slightly better. In any case, he should be able to handle them.


    As his thoughts wandered, Yang Chen suddenly blinked.


    Not only Li Ruoxiang but everyone was caught off guard. They understood that the talents representing Demon Subduing Sect and Wood Dragon City would be extraordinary. But Yang Chen never expected that among the talents representing Demon Subduing Sect and Wood Dragon City, there were a few familiar faces.


    ¡°Is it He Guang and Fu Qingqing?¡± Yang Chen thought.


    Indeed, these two familiar people were none other than He Guang and Fu Qingqing who Yang Chen had encountered at the Trial Tower in Huangsha City last time.


    Yang Chen had always known that He Guang and Fu Qingqing had extraordinary backgrounds. Comparing their age and Martial Arts Cultivation, they were much stronger than anyone from the Eastern Region¡¯s Thirty-six Counties. Even Luo Yunhu from the Black Dragon Sect was no exception.


    Who would¡¯ve thought that he and the two of them were so destined to meet again here after parting last time.


    ¡°No wonder Wood Dragon City and Demon Subduing Sect are so confident. It turns out they have invited two powerful characters,¡± Yang Chen muttered to himself. ¡°This has become a bit tricky now.¡±


    Undoubtedly, He Guang had at least reached the fifteenth floor of the Trial Tower, so he couldn¡¯t be an ordinary person. Yang Chen hadn¡¯t seen his strength with his own eyes, but he knew that defeating He Guang wouldn¡¯t be easy.


    A master at the half-step True Martial Realm¡­


    Li Ruoxiang had naturally noticed all of this, her brows furrowed, staring intently at Fu Qingqing and He Guang.


    These two didn¡¯t seem to notice Yang Chen because he hadn¡¯t yet appeared from the crowd.


    In this way, Wood Dragon City and Demon Subduing Sect selected several suitable talents, along with He Guang and Fu Qingqing. For a moment, their lineup was terrifying, and the Qi emanating from these talented individuals was far from mediocre.


    Seeing this, the disciples from Green Lotus Sect became hesitant, even Li Ruoxiang was nervous.


    ¡°Yang Chen, He Guang and Fu Qingqing are both formidable opponents. Let my External Incarnation go first. This way, you won¡¯t be consuming too much True Qi, making it difficult for you to fight later,¡± Li Ruoxiang said through soul transmission, somewhat concerned about Yang Chen¡¯s condition.


    Yang Chen, however, waved his hand and refused very clearly, ¡°Sect Leader Li, there¡¯s no need for that. Since I¡¯ve said I¡¯d help you, in these best of five matches¡­I¡¯ll be sure to bring you those three victories. Instead of worrying about me, Sect Leader Li, you¡¯d better focus on how to repay me properly.¡±


    As this transmission went out, Yang Chen didn¡¯t wait for Li Ruoxiang to say anything else and took a step forward and then out into the open.

 Chapter 695 - Chapter 695: Chapter 692: Regional Differences?_1

    Chapter 695: Chapter 692: Regional Differences?_1


    Without a doubt, Fu Qingqing was strong, and so was He Guang. However, this was not a reason for him to retreat or be afraid. Since he had promised to help Li Ruoxiang, there was no doubt that he would take responsibility for the three victories without anyone¡¯s help.


    Li Ruoxiang looked deeply into Yang Chen¡¯s eyes and could see that he was still full of confidence.


    Since that was the case, she decided to let the young man take charge.


    She suddenly realized that when Yang Chen stood up like this, his posture and pace were quite charming.


    ¡°It¡¯s you!¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen!¡±


    Yang Chen was surprised to see He Guang and Fu Qingqing, and similarly, they were also surprised to see him.


    Of course, their surprise was slightly different from Yang Chen¡¯s, as they didn¡¯t find it strange for him to appear within the Green Lotus Sect.


    The two of them had come all the way to the Western 42 Regions, intending to return to their hometown and inform their master about their results and Yang Chen¡¯s possession of the Starfire Strange Fire. However, they happened to encounter the assistance of the Wood Dragon City and Demon Subduing Sect.


    There was some connection between their master and these two forces, so they naturally wanted to stay and help.


    They were quite familiar with the Green Lotus Sect, and they knew that the strongest genius in the sect was none other than Qingyin. As for Yang Chen, he was only at the Yuanwu Realm Fifth Layer, so where could he make a difference? Therefore, they gladly accepted this opportunity.


    But who could have imagined that Yang Chen would be the one to appear now?


    No wonder they were surprised; they had already left with Mu Zhijiao in bad terms before Yang Chen came out of the Trial Tower, so they naturally didn¡¯t know that he had already reached the Eighth Layer of Elemental Martial Realm within the Trial Tower.


    How could they imagine that Yang Chen¡¯s martial arts strength hadn¡¯t even passed through the Primal Martial Realm¡¯s Trial Tower? If they knew, they would surely be shocked.


    ¡°So it was you.¡± He Guang¡¯s expression was unhappy, as he still couldn¡¯t let go of the fact that Yang Chen had won against him in the Trial Tower.


    ¡°Brother He Guang, do you know this kid?¡± Huyan Shun couldn¡¯t help but ask.


    ¡°Met him once, but it doesn¡¯t matter. Uncle Huyan, don¡¯t worry about it.¡± As these words fell, He Guang looked at Yang Chen and said, ¡°What? Yang Chen, is the Green Lotus Sect using you as cannon fodder? Where¡¯s the Qinglian Saintess? Why didn¡¯t they send her instead?¡±


    Yang Chen grinned and slowly replied, ¡°I don¡¯t know if I¡¯m cannon fodder. But I do know that Brother He seemed to have lost to me once. If I¡¯m cannon fodder, then what are you? Something even worse than cannon fodder?¡±


    Hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, He Guang became even angrier.


    Yang Chen was clearly telling him that he had lost to him.


    He didn¡¯t want his loss to be mentioned by anyone, and now that Yang Chen brought it up again, he was furious and said viciously, ¡°Yang Chen, it seems like you think too highly of yourself. So what if you got lucky and won against me in the Trial Tower? Does that mean you¡¯re really stronger than me? That just means that your methods are more suitable for the Trial Tower and can¡¯t prove anything else. I¡¯ll soon show you how foolish it is to judge a person¡¯s abilities by their performance in the Trial Tower.¡±


    Yang Chen shook his head gently upon hearing this.


    Some people were just like that; if you defeated them, they would tell you that they were just not good at that specific domain, then challenge you in another domain, always pestering you endlessly.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t want to get entangled with He Guang, but now he had no choice.


    ¡°Senior Brother, there¡¯s no need for you to take action against this kid!¡± Fu Qingqing said. ¡°You just watch, I¡¯ll take care of him!¡±


    Hearing his junior sister¡¯s words, He Guang thought she was being considerate and said kindly, ¡°Very well, Junior Sister, I¡¯ll leave this kid to you for now. Teach him a good lesson about the gap between you two!¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Senior Brother, I¡¯ll teach this kid a lesson and show him how vast the world is! Just a top genius from the Eastern Region, and he¡¯s already full of himself.¡± Fu Qingqing sneered coldly.


    She volunteered to confront Yang Chen on behalf of her senior brother, not because she was considerate, but because she wanted to kill Yang Chen on the spot!


    Kill Yang Chen, seize the Starfire Strange Fire¡­


    By the time that happens, she could just walk away, and all the credit for obtaining the Starfire Strange Fire would belong to Fu Qingqing alone.


    As for He Guang? She couldn¡¯t care less.


    Fu Qingqing had always been concerned only about her own achievements!


    It was just a pity that He Guang was still foolish and didn¡¯t know any of this. From his perspective, she was a considerate, gentle, and understanding junior sister.


    At this moment, Fu Qingqing stepped forward and said slowly, ¡°Yang Chen, I advise you to surrender and admit defeat. It¡¯s true that your talent is quite good, and you rightfully deserve the title of Eastern Number One Genius. However, I want to tell you that there are always people better than you, and the strength of our Western Region is beyond your imagination. Like a frog at the bottom of a well, the best choice when facing those of us from outside the well is to surrender and admit defeat!¡±


    ¡°So you mean that when we Easterners meet you Westerners, we must admit defeat?¡± Yang Chen asked.


    ¡°Hmph, you got my point. Yes, that¡¯s what I mean. With your Eastern Region¡¯s cultivation environment and lack of resources, how can you compare to the Western Region? Your region is just a forgotten place!¡± Fu Qingqing sneered.


    Upon hearing this, Yang Chen revealed an angry cold smile.


    He had seen many people who had a sense of superiority based on their region.


    But he had never seen someone like Fu Qingqing, who practically wore her superiority on her forehead.


    What was even more important was that Fu Qingqing knew nothing and was completely clueless.


    On the contrary, her words made the people from Wood Dragon City and the Demon Subduing Sect nod in agreement.


    ¡°Exactly, the so-called geniuses from the Eastern Region, huh, I¡¯ve seen many, and they¡¯re all garbage. They have to bow their heads when they meet our Western geniuses. Their cultivation environment is no good, their people are no good, and they have nothing. They¡¯re just remote and lack resources, no different from frogs at the bottom of a well.¡±


    ¡°The Eastern 36 Regions are simply inferior to us. They are naturally shorter than us in the Western Region!¡±


    Hearing these words, the female disciples of the Green Lotus Sect turned red with anger, gritted their teeth, and shouted, ¡°You¡­ you!¡±


    They wanted to refute, but they had nothing to say and didn¡¯t know how to refute.


    It was true that in terms of resources and cultivation environment, they were far behind. This made the Eastern 36 Regions seem naturally disadvantaged when compared to others.

 Chapter 696 - Chapter 696: Chapter 693: Fu Qingqings Fury_1

    Chapter 696: Chapter 693: Fu Qingqing¡¯s Fury_1


    Yang Chen remained calm and composed, coldly saying, ¡°To be honest, I really don¡¯t know where your sense of superiority comes from. Do you think our Eastern Thirty-six Counties aren¡¯t of any importance? Well, let me tell you, when humans fought against the demonic beasts, it was because of us, the Eastern Thirty-six Counties!¡±


    ¡°The Eastern Thirty-six Counties were the battlefields back then, the place that invested the most and fought the fiercest against the demonic beasts. You in the West seem to feel superior? Do you know that if it weren¡¯t for us in the Eastern Thirty-six Counties holding back, the West? Hmph, you Westerners would be nothing!¡±


    Yang Chen¡¯s voice was icy, filled with anger: ¡°Now you¡¯re here talking all high and mighty, but have you ever considered what happened thousands of years ago? Without us, the Eastern Thirty-six Counties, where would your peaceful days come from? Do you know why our Eastern Thirty-six Counties lack cultivation resources and spiritual energy? It¡¯s because back then, it was the people of our Eastern Thirty-six Counties who held back the demonic beasts with their lives!¡±


    Yang Chen¡¯s words undoubtedly resonated with the others.


    The Green Lotus Sect disciples finally knew what to say, and they all inwardly sighed, their eyes shining brightly. There was no doubt that Yang Chen¡¯s words struck a chord in their hearts.


    Although Yang Chen was not from the Eastern Thirty-six Counties in his previous life, he admired them. He knew very well that if it were not for the people of the Eastern Thirty-six Counties, there would be no peace in the Central Region or any other region. It was the Eastern Thirty-six Counties, with their sacrifices, that forged the peace in other regions today!


    ¡°At that time, the Eastern Thirty-six Counties were the battlefield, fighting fiercely in chaos. As the main battlefield, we naturally suffered heavy losses, and your peace was exchanged for our sacrifices. What right do you have to criticize us!¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s right, you Western Forty-two Counties think you¡¯re so great, huh? Why don¡¯t you take a look at yourself in the urine, what qualifications do you have to criticize us!¡±


    The female disciples of Green Lotus Sect suddenly vented their grievances, shouting one after another.


    These people from the Western Forty-two Counties originally thought they had thousands of reasons, but after being challenged with a few words, they suddenly felt at a loss for words.


    Yes, they did not know how to refute it.


    It¡¯s simple, aren¡¯t you superior?


    Your superiority is all built on the sacrifices of the Eastern Thirty-six Counties, so what gives you the right to feel superior?


    Only Fu Qingqing, who had stirred up regional superiority, gritted her teeth and said, ¡°What happened in the past is the past, don¡¯t always bring up the past to make a point. What does the old ancestor¡¯s business have to do with our generation? Hmph, what does the survival of the Eastern Thirty-six Counties have to do with us Western Forty-two Counties?¡±


    Upon hearing this, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but laugh.


    He broke into a derisive laugh, finally provoked by Fu Qingqing.


    Interesting indeed.


    Yes, humans are a smart race!


    The reason why they lost to the demonic beasts back then, and ultimately had to use their wits to drive the demonic beasts out of the mountains rather than defeat the Monster Race, was precisely because of the existence of people like Fu Qingqing.


    What does the survival of the Eastern Thirty-six Counties have to do with the Western Forty-two Counties?


    What a great theory indeed.


    As part of the human race, if you can¡¯t be united, how are you going to win against the demonic beasts?


    Of course, he didn¡¯t expect to explain this to Fu Qingqing because she clearly wasn¡¯t someone who could understand these principles in any sense.


    Without wasting any more words, he said, ¡°Alright, both of our time is valuable. Can we start the competition now?¡±


    ¡°Hmph, just what I want. Yang Chen, you¡¯ll soon know the gap between our Western Forty-two Counties and the Eastern Thirty-six Counties!¡± Fu Qingqing scoffed.


    He Guang also encouraged from behind, ¡°Junior Sister, teach this kid surnamed Yang a lesson!¡±


    ¡°Come on, Junior Brother Yang Chen!¡±


    ¡°Come on, Junior Brother Yang Chen!¡±The female disciples of the Qinglian Sect all cheered and supported Yang Chen with all their might


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but feel grateful.


    At the same time, Fu Qingqing immediately took action. With a wave of her hand, her True Qi erupted, and the battle began!


    Fu Qingqing¡¯s cultivation technique transformed into a green light, creating fierce tigers that roared and charged towards Yang Chen.


    The power of this technique was extraordinary, causing the ground to tremble when the fierce tigers roared.


    Seeing this, Yang Chen didn¡¯t flinch. In an instant, he unleashed the Thunderbolt Style. Without using a spear, he just reached out with his hand, and subsequently, layers of thunder and lightning formed into thunder dragons.


    These thunder dragons clashed with the green-light tigers. In the blink of an eye, the thunder dragons gained the upper hand, tearing the green-light tigers apart.


    ¡°What?!¡± He Guang exclaimed in horror, ¡°How is it possible? The Green Light Cloud Tiger Technique, personally taught by my master, was broken so easily!¡±


    Fu Qingqing also couldn¡¯t believe what she was seeing.


    Her Green Light Cloud Tiger Technique was a top-notch cultivation method. It should not have been broken so easily. And it had been broken by Yang Chen, who was only at the Fifth Layer of the Yuanwu Realm¡­


    Just as this thought crossed her mind, there was a rumble!


    Yang Chen¡¯s Martial Arts aura completely spread out.


    Fu Qingqing¡¯s eyes widened in horror and said, ¡°You¡­Yang Chen, you¡¯ve actually reached the Ninth Level of the Yuanwu Realm?!¡±


    She felt it clearly.


    Yang Chen had achieved the Ninth Level of the Yuanwu Realm in his Martial Arts Cultivation!


    It was not far from her own Elementary Martial Realm Peak.


    ¡°How is it possible?¡± Fu Qingqing couldn¡¯t believe her own eyes. How could one¡¯s Martial Arts cultivation improve so quickly? Was this the kind of genius that could rise from a remote place like the Thirty-six Eastern Counties, a place that she looked down on?


    How had Yang Chen done it in such a short time?


    She could tell that Yang Chen¡¯s Martial Arts Cultivation had not been achieved through excessive growth methods.


    ¡°You seem very surprised?¡± said Yang Chen.


    ¡°Yang Chen, don¡¯t be too proud too soon!¡± Fu Qingqing¡¯s anger surged as she grabbed the purple fan in her hand.


    When the purple fan appeared, Fu Qingqing clenched her teeth and sneered, ¡°Yang Chen, let me show you the gap between us!¡±


    With that, Fu Qingqing shook the fan violently. Instantly, a whirlwind rose from the ground, reaching a height of ten meters, and rushed towards Yang Chen. The whirlwind turned everything in its path to dust, leaving nothing behind.


    ¡°This is a Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasure!¡±


    ¡°This fan is definitely a Xuan Tian treasure!¡±


    Yang Chen naturally recognized this to be a Xuan Tian treasure as well. Without any hesitation, he immediately retreated.


    Seeing Yang Chen retreating, Fu Qingqing regained the upper hand and sneered triumphantly, ¡°Yang Chen, you see? This is the gap between us. This is the gap between our statuses and regions. You are destined to be nothing more than a clown. What ¡®number one genius of the Eastern Region¡¯? It¡¯s all just bullshit!¡±

 Chapter 697 - Chapter 697: Chapter 694: What is called cherishing the fairer sex!_1

    Chapter 697: Chapter 694: What is called cherishing the fairer sex!_1


    ¡°Fu Qingqing is really despicable.¡±


    ¡°But what can we do? She took out the Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasure.¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen doesn¡¯t seem to have a Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasure on hand.¡±


    ¡°The power of this fan is so strong. When Fu Qingqing fans it, it creates a howling hurricane, impossible to withstand!¡±


    Fu Qingqing was now completely engulfed in rage and self-indulgence.


    In her heart, she indeed did not think highly of geniuses from the Thirty-Six Eastern Counties, nor did she allow any of them to surpass her. As soon as she took out this Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasure fan, her confidence soared even higher. She believed that with the help of this fan, she could crush all the confidence Yang Chen had!


    This man would surely show fear and despair.


    ¡°Is it about the regional gap again?¡± Yang Chen murmured.


    ¡°Yang Chen, all you do is dodge, don¡¯t you?¡± Fu Qingqing said viciously.


    Yang Chen heard this and gently shook his head, at the same time, he stopped in his tracks and no longer chose to dodge.


    ¡°If that¡¯s the case, then I won¡¯t dodge, as you wish!¡± Yang Chen said.


    ¡°Seeking death!¡± Fu Qingqing sneered as she saw Yang Chen dare to confront the power of her Eight Treasure Fan.


    Yang Chen was indeed seeking death; confronting a Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasure?


    Indeed, Yang Chen did intend to confront the Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasure.


    At this moment, electric lights flickered all over Yang Chen¡¯s body. The next moment, a thunderbolt rushed directly towards the hurricane created by the Eight Treasure Fan. That was not all; clusters of Shapeshifting Liquid Fire also swept in from all sides. In an instant, the seemingly unstoppable hurricane was instantly destroyed!


    Boom!


    The hurricane vanished instantly, unable to withstand a single blow from Yang Chen¡¯s Thunderbolt Style and Shapeshifting Liquid Fire!


    This completely shocked Fu Qingqing and scared the other people present.


    The people of Wood Dragon City and Demon Subduing Sect were stunned. This¡­ Yang Chen actually confronted the power of a Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasure head-on. This was simply ridiculous. What was a Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasure? It was a very top-tier treasure, even though the holder was not invincible, but to resist it head-on was laughable.


    But Yang Chen did it.


    Indeed, for others, confronting a Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasure was an incredible thing.


    However, for Yang Chen, it was not.


    The power of a Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasure was indeed strong, but it depended on who it was used on and by whom. When used on someone with strong martial arts cultivation, the Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasure could naturally exert its full power. But what was Fu Qingqing¡¯s martial arts cultivation? It was merely at the peak of the Elementary Martial Realm.


    Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasures were meant to be used by those in the True Martial Realm, and Fu Qingqing, who only had 10% of its power, had nothing to fear.


    Seeing that Fu Qingqing¡¯s Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasure¡¯s power was completely ineffective against Yang Chen, everyone was shocked and dumbfounded, especially the disciples of the Green Lotus Sect, who cheered and jumped with joy.


    Fu Qingqing, on the other hand, looked desperate, watching the approaching Shapeshifting Liquid Fire and thunderbolt power, she took a step back and then reluctantly shook her Eight Treasure Fan!Another gust of wind fiercely howled, but unfortunately, its power was instantly neutralized by Yang Chen¡¯s Shapeshifting Liquid Fire and Thunderbolt Style.


    ¡°No!¡± Fu Qingqing roared unwillingly.


    ¡°Boom!¡±


    Following that, a loud noise echoed as Huyan Shun instantly made his move, intercepting Yang Chen¡¯s technique, fearing that Yang Chen would hurt Fu Qingqing.


    Yang Chen was slightly surprised, thinking to himself that he had seen Huyan Shun¡¯s previous move clearly, where he only raised his palm and activated his True Qi, completely blocking his Shapeshifting Liquid Fire and Thunderbolt Style, rendering them unable to advance any further.


    Without a doubt, Huyan Shun was a powerful Earth Martial Realm practitioner.


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but sigh, wondering if this was the actual strength of a practitioner in the Earth Martial Realm ¨C truly extraordinary. At least for now, he had no chance of winning against such a powerful practitioner.


    Huyan Shun had saved Fu Qingqing at this moment only because of her status, not daring to let the girl suffer any serious consequences. Naturally, he quickly intervened.


    However, after this intervention, Huyan Shun inadvertently proved a point. He took the initiative to attack Yang Chen, saying: ¡°Yang Chen, you really don¡¯t know how to treat a woman gently. She¡¯s just a girl, and yet you used such a heavy hand. With that kind of attitude, you¡¯ll never get a wife in this lifetime.¡±


    Yang Chen responded coldly: ¡°Oh, really, Senior Huyan? We have no shortage of female disciples in our Green Lotus Sect. Why not let them smash a Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasure onto your face, and see if you would still retaliate?¡±


    ¡°You!¡± Huyan Shun¡¯s face turned red with anger.


    He initially thought that Yang Chen was just a junior who would be intimidated by his words.


    First, he would suppress Yang Chen with his remarks, and by the time Yang Chen reacted, he would have retreated. Who would have known that this young Yang Chen not only found his weakness within an instant, but also struck right at the heart of it with his words?


    Indeed, Yang Chen never wasted words. Once he spoke, it would usually be directed at a point the other party could not refute.


    At this point, Huyan Shun found himself in a predicament, regretting his rash words towards Yang Chen.


    ¡°So, Senior Huyan, it seems you really know how to treat a woman gently, don¡¯t you?¡± Yang Chen said emotionlessly.


    ¡°Exactly! It¡¯s easy to talk when you¡¯re not the one in pain!¡±


    ¡°You have the guts to let me strike you with a Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasure to prove your point? You¡¯re quite the talker!¡±


    ¡°And saying that Junior Brother Yang Chen won¡¯t get a wife? Don¡¯t be ridiculous! If Yang Chen is willing, I¡¯ll be the first to throw myself at him.¡±


    ¡°Step aside! Who cares about your turn? I¡¯ll definitely be ahead of you!¡±


    These female disciples of the Green Lotus Sect were displeased.


    Li Ruoxiang coldly said, ¡°Huyan Shun, it¡¯s time to announce who has won or lost. Of course, if you really have the leisure and refinement, our Green Lotus Sect does have Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasures. I can invite a few female elders to have a match with you using the Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasures. I hope that by then¡­you¡¯ll remember what it means to treat women gently. By the way, I must remind you, the martial arts cultivation of our female elders in the Green Lotus Sect starts from the Earth Martial Realm.¡±


    ¡°You!¡± Huyan Shun didn¡¯t know how to express his grievance from being at a disadvantage. He clenched his teeth tightly and shouted, ¡°We lost the first round!¡±


    Fu Qingqing¡¯s eyes were still filled with frustration, but Huyan Shun had no time to attend to the young lady. His gaze fell on He Guang, anxiously saying, ¡°Young friend He Guang, for the following competition, I hope that you can take matters into your own hands¡­¡±


    ¡°Senior Brother, you must avenge me.¡± Fu Qingqing pitifully looked at He Guang.


    At this moment, He Guang was eager to fight, fiercely saying, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Junior Sister, I will!¡±

 Chapter 698 - Chapter 698: Chapter 695: Its Now! _1

    Chapter 698: Chapter 695: It¡¯s Now! _1


    How could He Guang know that the tall and mighty senior brother image he tried so hard to maintain in front of Fu Qingqing was, in her eyes, nothing more than a mere henchman? For a man, there could be nothing more tragic than this. Unfortunately, He Guang didn¡¯t know any of this.


    He was still heartbroken by Fu Qingqing¡¯s injuries, believing that as long as he defeated Yang Chen and let him know his prowess, Fu Qingqing would surely fall for him!


    This made He Guang immediately step forward, his face cold as he said, ¡°Yang Chen, you really haven¡¯t shown any mercy to my Junior Sister. You bullied my Junior Sister, so I will make you pay bit by bit.¡±


    Yang Chen helplessly shrugged his shoulders. They were on different sides, so their words were naturally different as well.


    Just to please Fu Qingqing, He Guang only saw Yang Chen¡¯s bullying of her.


    It was estimated that in the eyes of these people, the only way to please them was for him to be defeated by Fu Qingqing. At that time, they naturally wouldn¡¯t say that he bullied Fu Qingqing. However, unfortunately, that was simply impossible. Yang Chen wouldn¡¯t show any mercy to a ruthless woman just because of some seemingly noble ¡°cherishing the fairer sex.¡±


    Fu Qingqing had nothing to do with him whatsoever.


    ¡°He Guang, if you came up just to talk nonsense with me, I don¡¯t think I have anything to say to you.¡± Yang Chen shrugged his shoulders.


    ¡°Alright, alright! Yang Chen, it seems defeating my Junior Sister has given you a lot of confidence. Since that¡¯s the case, let me show you how powerful I really am!¡± He Guang said as he immediately took action.


    Being a Half-step True Martial Realm powerhouse was indeed extraordinary, at least half a level above an ordinary Origin Martial Realm, and only inches away from the True Martial Realm, possessing many of its characteristics.


    If the difference between Origin Martial Realm and Spirit Martial Realm is like the boundless, endless sea of True Qi, the difference between True Martial Realm and Origin Martial Realm is the quality of True Qi, which is incomparable to the Origin Martial Realm.


    The True Qi quality of a True Martial Realm was like the difference between an adult and a child compared to the Origin Martial Realm.


    He Guang¡¯s opening move was the same Green Light Cloud Tiger Technique that Fu Qingqing used!


    However, unlike Fu Qingqing, his Green Light Cloud Tiger Technique was clearly executed much more skillfully. As soon as He Guang made his move, tens of thousands of light threads surged out, gradually converging into the shape of fierce tigers. Counting them, there were at least several hundred fierce tigers.


    These tigers were of different sizes, some pouncing towards Yang Chen, while others roared ferociously.


    ¡°Roar!¡±


    The roar of these fierce tigers sent tremors through the ground, causing it to shake violently.


    ¡°This¡­ the Green Light Cloud Tiger Technique is so powerful!¡± Huyan Shun was shocked. ¡°Young friend He Guang must have fully mastered the Green Light Cloud Tiger Technique.¡±


    Fu Qingqing said proudly, ¡°Hmph, does Yang Chen think he can win against Senior Brother He Guang? Senior Brother He Guang has a Spectral Light Divine Body, a special divine body born to cultivate the Green Light Cloud Tiger Technique. It¡¯s extremely difficult for ordinary people to even summon a few wisps of green light, let alone cultivating this technique. But Senior Brother He Guang can naturally summon green light to surround himself. He has the best talent for cultivating the Green Light Cloud Tiger Technique.¡±


    ¡°Spectral Light Divine Body? No wonder that young friend He Guang¡¯s Green Light Cloud Tiger Technique is so powerful. It¡¯s practically on par with the power of a fully mastered Green Light Cloud Tiger Technique,¡± Huyan Shun said admiringly.


    ¡°Hmph, of course. So, compared with my Senior Brother, this Yang Chen is nothing more than a clown,¡± Fu Qingqing gritted her teeth.


    Of course, even though the Spectral Light Divine Body was quite remarkable, it didn¡¯t catch her eye. The one she truly admired had to be hundreds or even thousands of times stronger than He Guang. He Guang was far from entering her Dharma Eye, and her praise for him was just because she disliked Yang Chen even more.


    She lost to Yang Chen, but she resented him even more.


    She didn¡¯t admit that a nobody from the Eastern Region like Yang Chen could be stronger than her. Even if she couldn¡¯t shatter Yang Chen¡¯s confidence, she still wanted her own Senior Brother to crush every last ounce of Yang Chen¡¯s spirit.It must be said that the power of hundreds of fierce tigers rushing towards Yang Chen is indeed extraordinary. Without any hesitation, he quickly retreated to temporarily evade their attack.


    ¡°Haha, Yang Chen, why are you running? Are you scared?¡± A series of spectral lights emerged from around He Guang.


    As these spectral lights gathered, they transformed into another group of fierce tigers.


    ¡°This is not a good situation. If Yang Chen keeps running like this, it will be difficult for young friend He Guang to deal with him. This little guy named Yang Chen has a very good body technique.¡± Huyan Shun sighed.


    Fu Qingqing sneered, ¡°That¡¯s because Senior Huyan doesn¡¯t know about the power of the Green Light Cloud Tiger Technique. The cloud tigers summoned by the technique are created by refining the essence and bones of cloud tigers. What is a cloud tiger? It¡¯s not an ordinary fierce tiger; it¡¯s a creature that once it targets someone, a certain aura, or a certain object, it will follow them relentlessly, tracking them to the end!¡±


    As Fu Qingqing¡¯s thoughts ended, something happened that shocked everyone.


    These cloud tigers suddenly spread their wings and flew into the sky.


    With their rapid speed, they came from all directions and gathered together, then lunged and bit at Yang Chen.


    ¡°What is this thing!¡±


    ¡°It seems to be able to lock in on Junior Brother Yang Chen¡¯s aura and bite without letting go.¡±


    Yang Chen also noticed it now.


    ¡°So, it turns out that the fierce tigers summoned by this technique can bite onto me and not let go.¡± Yang Chen thought secretly, ¡°Moreover, what¡¯s different between He Guang and Fu Qingqing is that He Guang can constantly emit spectral lights from his body, summoning these fierce tigers non-stop.¡±


    By observing the difference between Fu Qingqing and He Guang¡¯s use of the Green Light Cloud Tiger Technique, Yang Chen could deduce that He Guang probably had some kind of divine body. This divine body should be the most suitable for cultivating the Green Light Cloud Tiger Technique; otherwise, Fu Qingqing and He Guang using the same technique wouldn¡¯t have such a huge gap.


    But the key issue is¡­


    Yang Chen whispered, ¡°If I try to resist directly, these cloud tigers will be endless. As soon as I kill one batch, another will appear. Moreover, there are so many cloud tigers that I can¡¯t get rid of them all at once. Some are howling and intimidating, some are chasing me and attacking me. It won¡¯t work even if I try to dodge them.¡±


    ¡°It seems I have to find another way.¡±


    As Yang Chen continued to dodge, he muttered, ¡°From what I can see now, the only option is to deal with He Guang, the one who uses this technique, first.¡±


    Thinking of this, Yang Chen made his decision, and with a swoosh,


    ¡°Open the Thunder Step Technique Third Layer!¡±


    Yang Chen directly reached the third layer of the Thunder Step Technique!


    In an instant, his speed soared to its limit.


    Such speed was incredibly fast. In just a blink of an eye, Yang Chen already had the intention of approaching He Guang.


    ¡°Now is the time!¡± In an instant, Yang Chen displayed the Thunderbolt Style and Shapeshifting Liquid Fire, aiming straight for He Guang¡¯s body.

 Chapter 699 - Chapter 699: Chapter 696: Azure Light Infinite Sword!_1

    Chapter 699: Chapter 696: Azure Light Infinite Sword!_1


    However, the next moment, something happened that surprised Yang Chen. It was as if He Guang had anticipated all of this earlier. His body instantly condensed a series of faint lights, which transformed into Cloud Tigers, tightly protecting him. Astonishingly, he managed to block Yang Chen¡¯s Shapeshifting Liquid Fire and Thunderbolt Style.


    ¡°Hmph, thinking of ambushing my real body is nothing but wishful thinking!¡± He Guang sneered, ¡°Go, kill him!¡±


    Yang Chen was undoubtedly taken aback.


    His pupils contracted sharply, he switched his Lightning Movement Technique to the second layer, which did not consume much True Qi, and then rapidly retreated.


    ¡°Too strange!¡± Yang Chen was filled with surprise in his heart: ¡°It¡¯s as if he knew I¡¯d use Lightning Movement Technique in advance? No, that¡¯s not right! How did he know about my Lightning Movement Technique? I¡¯ve only met him once, and I¡¯ve never used the technique in front of others before. How could He Guang know that I would suddenly rush towards him?¡±


    It was a logically difficult question to explain!


    As he pondered over it, the more he thought, the more bizarre it seemed.


    Nothing could be explained here or there.


    His use of the Lightning Movement Technique to ambush took only an instant, and He Guang couldn¡¯t have possibly reacted in that moment. Even if He Guang had reacted, it would have been a hasty response. However, He Guang¡¯s reaction seemed as if he had already anticipated Yang Chen¡¯s move and knew that he would use it.


    This also reminded him of the various events from the beginning.


    It seemed as if He Guang knew all his moves, so much so that the Cloud Tigers¡¯ attacks were aimed at his weak points.


    ¡°Does He Guang know my skills like the back of his hand?¡± Yang Chen narrowed his eyes.


    He could not comprehend.


    He Guang laughed mockingly at this moment, feeling a great sense of accomplishment while looking at Yang Chen¡¯s surprised expression. How could Yang Chen possibly know that he was aware of all his moves in the Trial Tower, including Shapeshifting Liquid Fire, Thunderbolt Style, and even Starfire?


    As a result, he fully understood Yang Chen¡¯s weaknesses and how to deal with him.


    This was the reason for his confidence; even though Yang Chen¡¯s current Martial Arts Cultivation had greatly increased, there was still an undeniable gap between them!


    Yang Chen was now gradually recovering from his astonishment, starting to conduct a rational analysis in his mind.


    ¡°He Guang has only met me twice. If he really knows my moves, the only explanation is that it was during my last attempt at the Trial Tower¡­¡± Yang Chen thought quietly: ¡°At that time, when Mu Zhijiao was intentionally making other geniuses use all their moves.¡±


    Yang Chen recalled the strange scene in Huangsha City¡¯s Mu Zhijiao.


    At that time, Mu Zhijiao had unusually invited many geniuses and repeatedly emphasized that they should give it their all.


    He found it very strange at the time but didn¡¯t know why. However, looking back on it now.


    ¡°Could it be that everything I did in the Trial Tower was seen by He Guang?¡± Yang Chen frowned.


    In theory, the outside world shouldn¡¯t have been able to observe what happened within the Trial Tower. However, nothing was absolute. If He Guang had done something within the Trial Tower, anything could be possible!


    Moreover, considering how well He Guang knew his moves now¡­


    Yang Chen narrowed his eyes: ¡°This explanation doesn¡¯t seem to be off, but I still need to confirm it first!¡±


    He didn¡¯t use all of his moves inside the Trial Tower; he still had a hidden card.


    It was precisely because of this card that he suddenly accelerated and approached He Guang.


    ¡°Hahaha, Yang Chen, I¡¯ve told you, it¡¯s useless,¡± He Guang said, ¡°I don¡¯t even need to go all out to deal with you!¡±


    He indeed hadn¡¯t used all his moves.


    But what did that have to do with Yang Chen?At this moment, Yang Chen opened his mouth, and in a flash, a thunderous roar rang out!


    Mountain God Roar!


    ¡°Huh?¡±


    He Guang suddenly sensed something wrong. Just as he wanted to make a countermeasure, he felt a tremor in his mind.


    It was obvious that he had fallen into a trap.


    ¡°So it¡¯s really like this.¡± Yang Chen muttered to himself.


    This He Guang was not aware of his Mountain God Roar.


    That was because he hadn¡¯t used Mountain God Roar in the Trial Tower. The Stone Monsters had no souls and were immune to soul attacks, so it was useless for him to use Mountain God Roar, let alone show its true power.


    And now, the never used Mountain God Roar displayed its miraculous effect, completely deterring He Guang!


    ¡°Take this move.¡± Yang Chen commanded the Shapeshifting Liquid Fire to sweep away.


    However, at this moment, He Guang suddenly shivered all over his body, and then, he unexpectedly recovered.


    ¡°Huh?¡± Yang Chen was somewhat surprised. Was his Mountain God Roar so easily broken by He Guang?


    He Guang coldly said, ¡°Yang Chen, you really have a lot of tricks. I almost fell for it. But it¡¯s a pity, you wouldn¡¯t guess that there is a treasure protecting my soul. Your roar, if it wants to penetrate the treasure and enter my soul, isn¡¯t enough!¡±


    Upon hearing these words, Yang Chen sighed. He Guang¡¯s origin was extraordinary, and he also had many treasures. Yang Cheng didn¡¯t expect him to actually have a treasure that could guard against soul attacks, so that his Mountain God Roar had no effect.


    ¡°It seems I have to use another method.¡± Yang Chen thought secretly.


    As his thoughts fell, He Guang roared and said more arrogantly than ever, ¡°Yang Chen, it¡¯s not bad that you could force me to this point. But unfortunately, it ends here. I don¡¯t want to waste any more time with you. Die!¡±


    At this moment, another treasure appeared in He Guang¡¯s hands.


    It was an azure shining long sword.


    When He Guang held the sword in his hand, in an instant, it seemed as if he had resonated with those fierce tigers. In an instant, the Cloud Tigers roared and seemed to rush towards the Azure Light Long Sword madly. The Cloud Tigers entered the sword one by one, then disappeared, seemingly merging with the Azure Light Long Sword.


    ¡°What is this?¡±


    No one understood, including Huyan Shun, who didn¡¯t know what kind of treasure He Guang had taken out.


    Fu Qingqing¡¯s lips curled up, ¡°This is a treasure my master temporarily bestowed upon my Senior Brother for the completion of his mission. It¡¯s close to a high-grade Mysterious Heavenly Treasure¡ªa supreme grade among the intermediate Mysterious Heavenly Treasures. It¡¯s called Azure Light Infinite Sword. It can absorb the power of Azure Light Cloud Tigers.¡±


    ¡°What happens after the Azure Light Cloud Tigers are absorbed?¡± Huyan Shun asked.


    ¡°The Azure Light Infinite Sword will instantly unleash the integrated Azure Light power. That one sword will be unstoppable and impossible to dodge. The outcome is already decided and it will be hard for Yang Chen to even preserve his body intact.¡± Fu Qingqing said this with a chilling look on her face.


    ¡°Such a precious treasure!¡± Huyan Shun couldn¡¯t help but be horrified.


    This was also the treasure that He Guang initially verbally agreed to put up as a bet for the Trial Tower competition. This Azure Light Infinite Sword was indeed more powerful than the Silver Dragon Scissors. Unfortunately, this treasure was only temporarily borrowed by him from his master. He Guang didn¡¯t dare to give it away.


    It was precisely for this reason that the power of the sword could not be denied.


    When all the Azure Light Cloud Tigers were gathered into the sword, He Guang laughed loudly and said, ¡°Yang Chen, it¡¯s over!¡±


    The next moment, the long sword suddenly dropped, and a giant Cloud Tiger, tens of feet in size, spread its wings and whistled towards Yang Chen. With such a posture and such power, it was undefeatable!

 Chapter 700 - Chapter 700: Chapter 697: Willing to Admit Defeat?_1

    Chapter 700: Chapter 697: Willing to Admit Defeat?_1


    Now, this huge cloud tiger, tens of meters long, seemed to have combined all the cloud tigers that He Guang had cast at the beginning and then increased its power several dozen times. As it roared in, it was difficult to imagine how to resist it.


    Even the Green Lotus Sect disciples have already exclaimed and dared not open their eyes to see the next scene.


    The elders also could not help thinking that Yang Chen had the ability to withstand such a powerful attack.


    Perhaps just as He Guang said, it¡¯s over!


    Is it really over?


    Boom.


    After hearing a loud sound, wolf smoke rose in all directions, and everyone¡¯s eyes were on the scene. He Guang was no exception. He could already imagine Yang Chen¡¯s lifeless appearance and wondered why the people of the Green Lotus Sect didn¡¯t care about Yang Chen¡¯s life or death.


    Logically speaking, after his move just now, someone in the Green Lotus Sect would definitely save Yang Chen. It¡¯s just that doing so would only cause Yang Chen to lose. But the result is the same, no matter what, Yang Chen loses.


    He didn¡¯t notice any signs of the Green Lotus Sect people taking action¡­


    In that case, Yang Chen¡¯s death was almost certain.


    He hesitated with this thought.


    However, suddenly!


    ¡°Huh?¡± He Guang widened his eyes and looked almost incredulously at everything in front of him.


    The wolf smoke cleared completely, and everyone could see clearly.


    Around Yang Chen, there were stone generals protecting him in all directions, enveloping Yang Chen and keeping him unassailable. And that cloud tiger, tens of meters long, disappeared after a stalemate with the stone generals for about a cup of tea¡¯s time.


    This was naturally Yang Chen¡¯s Stone General Array Disk.


    ¡°What!¡±


    ¡°How is it possible that Yang Chen actually withstood it!¡±


    ¡°How can this be!¡±


    Many people couldn¡¯t believe what was happening in front of them, and He Guang was no exception.


    In fact, even Yang Chen, who was in the Stone General Array Disk, couldn¡¯t deny that He Guang¡¯s sword just now was indeed hard to withstand. If it weren¡¯t for him using the Stone General Array Disk to protect himself, he would have had no other choice. Unfortunately, the Azure Light Infinite Sword seems to be more than an ordinary lower-level Xuan Tian treasure.


    In terms of power, a single slash from that sword could instantly kill an ordinary True Martial Realm First Level or even Second Level practitioner.


    Even with the protection of the Stone General Array Disk, he was still affected by some residual force!


    Fortunately, the defensive power of the Stone General Array Disk was extraordinary, and it finally blocked the Azure Light Infinite Sword.


    Next, it was time for him to fight back.


    ¡°You!¡± He Guang was shocked, his eyes wide and staring at Yang Chen, ¡°You, you actually blocked it.¡±


    There was a hint of fear in his voice.


    Because that sword just now was undoubtedly his strongest attack, and it also depleted nearly all of his True Qi.


    With this sword gone, he had little power left. What could he use to fight Yang Chen?


    Yang Chen had no time to consider what He Guang was thinking. At this moment, he murmured, ¡°He Guang, it¡¯s really over this time. But unlike what you think, the one who is going to end is you!¡±


    The moment his words fell, Yang Chen let out another fierce roar!The Mountain God Roar spread out, the sound waves reaching He Guang and making his mind tremble. However, He Guang had a soul-protecting treasure on his body, and he quickly recovered, laughing loudly: ¡°Yang Chen, this technique is useless against me. You¡¯ve used the same technique twice, which means you¡¯ve exhausted your tricks.¡±


    ¡°Really?¡± Yang Chen smiled slightly.


    As soon as the words were spoken, He Guang¡¯s body violently shuddered.


    ¡°Not good!¡± He Guang only felt that his body no longer belonged to him.


    However, by the time he realized it, it was already too late.


    The Mountain God Roar could indeed resist some attacks on the soul. However, everything has a limit. The soul attack of the Earth Martial Realm would naturally disintegrate the soul protection instantly!


    The reason why Yang Chen used the Mountain God Roar, just like when he dealt with Luo Yunhu, was only for a cover-up effect!


    As long as the cover-up effect was enough, everything else was sufficient.


    At this moment, He Guang¡¯s soul was already disturbed, and it was at this moment that Yang Chen unlocked the protection of the Stone General Array Disk and waved his hand instantly!


    ¡°Five Thunder Righteous Method, fall!¡± Yang Chen shouted.


    In an instant, a Heavenly Thunder fell abruptly.


    ¡°Not good!¡± Yan Shun saw He Guang was in trouble and hurriedly stepped forward. Detecting the falling Heavenly Thunder, he rushed out and blocked Yang Chen¡¯s Five Thunder Righteous Method.


    As a powerful one in the Earth Martial Realm, Yan Shun¡¯s means were naturally different. Yang Chen¡¯s Heavenly Thunder bombardment was effective against opponents of the same level, or even opponents several levels higher, but it was of no use against powerful ones in the Earth Martial Realm.


    However, Yang Chen retained the remaining several thunders of the Five Thunder Righteous Method and said slowly, ¡°Senior Yan Shun, your sudden intervention in our fight is against the rules. Should this be considered my win or He Guang¡¯s win?¡±


    ¡°Humph, we concede!¡± Yan Shun gritted his teeth.


    At this moment, He Guang suddenly awakened from the soul interference, shuddered, and had a vague impression of what had just happened. He realized that he had lost!


    ¡°I, I lost!¡± He Guang¡¯s eyes were filled with shock and unwillingness. He suddenly thought of something and hurriedly said, ¡°Junior Sister, Junior Sister, I¡­¡±


    Fu Qingqing¡¯s eyes were full of hatred, and she naturally wouldn¡¯t pay any attention to He Guang anymore. She snorted and ignored him completely!


    However, when she looked at Yang Chen, she suddenly thought of something.


    The man she admired was talented and capable, but wasn¡¯t Yang Chen just like that? More talented and capable than He Guang, and younger than He Guang. But she looked down on the people from the Eastern Region, so she made enemies with Yang Chen. If she didn¡¯t have such thoughts from the beginning and didn¡¯t make enemies with Yang Chen, what would the outcome be?


    Nowadays, He Guang was rescued by Yan Shun, and undoubtedly, he had lost.


    The disciples of the Green Lotus Sect also mocked one by one, ¡°The first one lost and was saved by someone, the second one lost and was saved again, aren¡¯t you embarrassed?¡±


    ¡°Exactly!¡±


    Hearing these words, Yan Shun¡¯s face was awkward.


    Li Ruoxiang hugged her shoulders and said, ¡°I say, Yan Shun, you¡¯ve already lost two rounds. Who are you going to send in the third round against Wood Dragon City?¡±


    What Yan Shun didn¡¯t want to hear the most was this. Similarly, the high-level members of Wood Dragon City also changed their expressions instantly. It¡¯s not that they couldn¡¯t hear these words, but¡­ they simply didn¡¯t know how to deal with it. Now, the two geniuses they thought were impossible to lose had already lost, so what else could they use to fight?


    They were completely unprepared.


    The third genius, who to send?


    Comparison with Yang Chen to their own geniuses would simply be sending them to Yang Chen for practice, not even a contest.


    ¡°Elder Huyan, what¡­what should we do?¡± the Elder of Wood Dragon City was troubled.


    After all, if they lose, they would have to give away the Spiritual Vein Territories. Who wouldn¡¯t be troubled?

 Chapter 701 - Chapter 701: Chapter 698: Unravel the Dragon Plate!_1

    Chapter 701: Chapter 698: Unravel the Dragon Plate!_1


    However, what could they do? They were so confident at the time, setting up the competition rules with Li Ruoxiang. If they went back on their word now, their reputation would be ruined. For a force and a sect, spiritual veins may be a small matter, but their reputation is of great importance.


    If people knew that these two forces acted so untrustworthy, who would come here as guests in the future?


    With a frown, Huyan Shun weighed the pros and cons before reluctantly sighing, ¡°Brother Han, there¡¯s no need to ask further, right? If this kid surnamed Yang is so powerful, what¡¯s the point of the third match?¡±


    ¡°So we just admit defeat like this?¡± The Elder from Wood Dragon City was clearly unwilling to give in: ¡°We¡¯d have to give up a part of our spiritual veins.¡±


    ¡°What can we do if we¡¯re unwilling? Do you think I¡¯m willing? Do you think I want to admit defeat? But the rules were set by us, and now Li Ruoxiang has found such a powerful person named Yang. What can anyone do?¡± Huyan Shun gritted his teeth in hatred.


    At this moment, the people of Wood Dragon City didn¡¯t make a sound, and Huyan Shun said fiercely, ¡°Li Ruoxiang, I heard your people say that this kid is the Eastern Number One Genius. You¡¯ve hired a good helper for sure. Today, our two sides have lost. There¡¯s no need for the third match; we admit defeat! My Demon Subduing Sect and Wood Dragon City will each give up 10% of our spiritual veins, for a total of 20%!¡±


    ¡°In addition, bring up those Green Lotus Sect disciples!¡±


    ¡°Yes!¡±


    The people below started making preparations to bring up the imprisoned Green Lotus Sect disciples.


    Before long, a group of female disciples was brought up, crying like delicate pear blossoms in the rain. Seeing Li Ruoxiang and the others, they cried out for their sect leader.


    ¡°Release them.¡±, instructed Huyan Shun.


    In an instant, the female disciples returned.


    ¡°Sect Leader, we didn¡¯t cross the line at all.¡±


    ¡°They falsely accused us.¡±


    ¡°Right, the Demon Subduing Sect and Wood Dragon City had ill intentions. They falsely accused us.¡±


    Listening to these words, Li Ruoxiang looked coldly at Huyan Shun and the people of Wood Dragon City.


    This made both forces feel embarrassed. Huyan Shun coughed twice and said, ¡°Well, we¡¯ve released these disciples according to our agreement, and we¡¯ve also decided on the matter of spiritual veins. Our two sides will withdraw first.¡±


    Staying here would be humiliating, so naturally, Huyan Shun and the people of Wood Dragon City had no need to stay any longer. One by one, they left.


    This allowed the disciples to vent their pain and grievances for a while.


    In the end, it wasn¡¯t hard to figure out that this was a plot by Wood Dragon City and the Demon Subduing Sect, and the Green Lotus Sect disciples never crossed the line in the first place!


    However, at this point, Li Ruoxiang naturally wouldn¡¯t pursue the matter further. With matters settled, she cherished what was in front of her and focused her attention on Yang Chen. There was no doubt that the Green Lotus Sect¡¯s victory this time was not only due to the safe rescue of their disciples but also the acquisition of an additional 20% of spiritual veins, all closely related to Yang Chen.


    Even so, she still found it difficult to say thank you to him, but remaining silent wasn¡¯t an option either.


    Li Ruoxiang thought for a moment and said,¡±Let¡¯s go back first. Yang Chen, come with me later!¡±


    ¡°No problem.¡±, nodded Yang Chen.


    So, leaving only a few disciples to watch over the spiritual veins, the rest of the people returned.


    Upon returning to the Green Lotus Sect, Yang Chen accompanied Li Ruoxiang to her cultivation place.


    As they crossed the courtyard and opened the door, Li Ruoxiang led Yang Chen in. It was only when there were no second persons left that she asked, ¡°Tell me, before the matter of the spiritual veins happened, you said you had something to talk about. And it had to do with the Gold and Silver Dragon Plate. What¡¯s it all about?¡±


    Upon hearing Li Ruoxiang inquire about this, Yang Chen naturally had nothing to hide. He had originally intended to discuss this matter with Li Ruoxiang, and now that the matter of the spiritual veins was over, it was time to talk about it.


    Yang Chen spoke earnestly,¡±I¡¯ve found a way to unlock the Gold and Silver Dragon Plate.¡±


    ¡°What?!¡± Li Ruoxiang raised her brow in disbelief.


    Yang Chen grinned, ¡°That¡¯s how it is.¡±


    ¡°Are you serious?¡± Li Ruoxiang¡¯s eyebrows furrowed.


    ¡°Of course, why would I lie to you?¡± Yang Chen laughed helplessly. ¡°I just happen to have studied some prohibitive methods, and the restrictions on this Gold and Silver Dragon Plate are not so different from prohibitions. Sect Leader Li, I think you can guess some of those principles too!¡±


    ¡°Prohibitions¡­ I know that.¡± Li Ruoxiang said slowly, ¡°However, the prohibitions on the Gold and Silver Dragon Plate are complex, and it¡¯s difficult to achieve unless you have a deep understanding of them. My Green Lotus Sect is not some small sect, we can afford to invite some masters of prohibitive methods. But if there was any clue about this Gold and Silver Dragon Plate, I would have invited them already.¡±


    Yang Chen was not concerned at all and said, ¡°Please don¡¯t worry, Sect Leader Li!¡±


    Are you kidding? How could those masters of prohibitive methods compare to the Fishpeople Tribe?


    Their tribe already mastered the Way of Forbidden Methods. They had already learned from the prohibitive methods masterpiece of the master Yu Ban. Their understanding of prohibitions was not something an ordinary master could explain.


    Do you know what Yu Ban did? He created a great divine nation with his prohibitions!


    Who would dare to compare their prohibitions with Yu Ban¡¯s?


    Thinking of this, Yang Chen naturally had no reason not to be confident. He said, ¡°I only need a drop of Sect Leader Li¡¯s Essence Blood. With this Essence Blood, I have the confidence to unlock the Gold and Silver Dragon Plate!¡±


    Li Ruoxiang didn¡¯t immediately give a reply but looked deeply at Yang Chen.


    She saw him clearly and without any other intentions in his eyes.


    This made her not think twice and directly handed over a drop of her Essence Blood.


    Her Essence Blood hovered in her palm, floating slightly, as Li Ruoxiang said, ¡°I¡¯ll give you this Essence Blood, but are you sure you¡¯ve thought this through?¡±


    ¡°Thought what through?¡± Yang Chen asked.


    ¡°If I had unlocked the Gold and Silver Dragon Plate, I could understand because I would be the losing party. But since you¡¯re the one gaining an advantage, if you take the initiative to unlock the Gold and Silver Dragon Plate, you give up many opportunities to threaten me. Are you sure you¡¯ve thought this through?¡± Li Ruoxiang asked.


    Yang Chen silently laughed, ¡°What¡¯s losing or gaining, I only do the things I like. Using the Gold and Silver Dragon Plate for such boring constraints is simply an insult to the trust between people. Besides, Sect Leader Li, I wouldn¡¯t dare to threaten you!¡±


    With that said, Yang Chen laughed heartily, walking away with his hands behind his back.


    Li Ruoxiang watched Yang Chen¡¯s retreating figure, remaining silent for a long time, her eyebrows furrowing. Perhaps she still couldn¡¯t quite understand Yang Chen¡¯s inner thoughts. In her heart, there was no reason for Yang Chen to do these things.


    ¡°What a strange man!¡± Li Ruoxiang murmured to herself, then the corner of her mouth lifted, ¡°And also a good seedling worth cultivating!¡±

 Chapter 702 - Chapter 702: Chapter 699: Exchange Meeting between Two Counties!_1

    Chapter 702: Chapter 699: Exchange Meeting between Two Counties!_1


    Now that he had Li Ruoxiang¡¯s essence blood in his hands, Yang Chen went straight back to his residence and called out the Mermaid girls from the Eight Extremes River Space.


    ¡°Young Master!¡±


    ¡°Young Master!¡±


    The moment these mermaid girls saw Yang Chen, they immediately greeted him respectfully.


    Yang Chen looked at these mermaid girls and kindly said, ¡°Alright, I have already obtained Li Ruoxiang¡¯s essence blood. This is my essence blood, and I¡¯ll need your help to unlock the Gold and Silver Dragon Plate.¡±


    ¡°Young Master, it¡¯s no trouble at all. Just leave it all to us!¡± The mermaid girls happily took the Gold and Silver Dragon Plate and said.


    Without saying anything more, Yang Chen let the mermaid girls work on unlocking the prohibition on the Gold and Silver Dragon Plate while he used this time to cultivate.


    About three days later, a loud rumble suddenly woke Yang Chen from his cultivation state.


    Yang Chen abruptly opened his eyes wide and saw that the mermaid girls were already neatly standing in front of him.


    ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± Yang Chen asked.


    These mermaid girls said joyfully, ¡°Young Master, the prohibition has been lifted, look!¡±


    As they spoke, they took out the Gold and Silver Dragon Plate.


    Yang Chen looked at the Gold and Silver Dragon Plate, blinked, and slightly smiled, ¡°Good, well done!¡±


    He noticed that the essence blood on the Gold and Silver Dragon Plate had completely vanished.


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but control the Gold and Silver Dragon Plate to feel the connection between him and Li Ruoxiang, finding that the limitation had disappeared without a trace.


    ¡°Good job!¡± Yang Chen revealed a smile.


    ¡°Young Master, for matters related to prohibition, just leave it to us; we guarantee that everything will be handled perfectly.¡± The mermaid girls assured him, patting their chests.


    Yang Chen showed a gentle smile, ¡°No problem!¡±


    Since the Gold and Silver Dragon Plate had been unlocked, it was time to return it to Li Ruoxiang.


    As Yang Chen made up his mind, he got up and made his way to Li Ruoxiang¡¯s place with ease.


    Upon arriving, he called out, ¡°Sect Leader Li!¡±


    Li Ruoxiang¡¯s door slowly opened, and she looked at Yang Chen with questioning eyes. ¡°What are you doing here¡­¡±


    Before she could finish her question, Li Ruoxiang suddenly noticed something.


    She realized that the master-servant limitation between her and Yang Chen had disappeared.


    ¡°Huh?¡±


    Li Ruoxiang exclaimed in shock, ¡°You really unlocked the limitation on the Gold and Silver Dragon Plate.¡±


    Yang Chen smiled and said, ¡°Sect Leader Li, I, Yang Chen, always keep my word. Since I said I would unlock the limitation on the Gold and Silver Dragon Plate, I would definitely do it. Now, it is time to return the Gold and Silver Dragon Plate to its rightful owner.¡±


    Having said that, Yang Chen handed the Gold and Silver Dragon Plate to Li Ruoxiang.


    After receiving the Gold and Silver Dragon Plate, Li Ruoxiang¡¯s eyebrows furrowed. Logically, she should be happy to get it back, but she felt a bit of loss upon receiving it.


    She wasn¡¯t sure what caused this feeling, and her expression did not change as she asked, ¡°Yang Chen, now that the master-servant limitation has been lifted, what do you plan to do next?¡±


    Yang Chen clearly understood Li Ruoxiang¡¯s meaning.


    With the master-servant limitation lifted, she would no longer have any control over where he went next.


    After thinking for a moment, Yang Chen bowed and said, ¡°I plan to stay in the Green Lotus Sect for a little while longer, but not too long. At most, I will leave in half a month.¡±


    His goal was to reach the Half-step True Martial Realm, gain the ability to protect himself, and then return to Northern Mountain County. The journey was long, and it would take him quite some time to travel back to Northern Mountain County alone. On his way, he would naturally try to find ways to increase his strength even further.


    ¡°So soon?¡± Li Ruoxiang muttered under her breath.


    ¡°What did Sect Leader Li say?¡± Yang Chen didn¡¯t hear her clearly.


    ¡°Oh, nothing!¡± Li Ruoxiang quickly corrected herself. ¡°Speaking of which, there will be an exchange event between the two counties in half a month. I wonder if you¡¯re interested in participating. Perhaps you could find something you want there?¡±


    ¡°What is this exchange event about?¡± Yang Chen asked.


    Li Ruoxiang explained, ¡°It¡¯s a custom between our Haohai County and the Western 42 Regions, Wood Dragon County. Although there may not be many rare and precious things in the eastern 36 Regions, we may have what they don¡¯t and vice versa. Since the two counties are close to each other, there¡¯s an exchange event held every year. At the exchange event, everyone brings out some treasures for exchange.¡±


    ¡°Really? Such an event exists?¡± Yang Chen¡¯s eyes sparkled.


    ¡°Would you like to participate?¡± Li Ruoxiang asked.


    ¡°Of course.¡± Without any hesitation, Yang Chen promised.


    What he was currently lacking was strength, and although he might not find something he was particularly interested in at the exchange event, it was an opportunity he couldn¡¯t afford to miss.


    ¡°Alright, then in five days, go with the Green Lotus Sect disciples who will be traveling to the event,¡± Li Ruoxiang coldly said, not bothering to engage in any further pleasantries with Yang Chen.


    Yang Chen immediately began preparing for the exchange event. After all, how could he go unprepared?


    There was a difference between an exchange event and an auction event. In an exchange event, people seldom sold items directly; instead, they exchanged one item for another. Bringing a pile of spirit stones wouldn¡¯t showcase your wealth; it would only make others see you as someone with no taste. At the exchange event, you had to be well-prepared with all sorts of items since an item you didn¡¯t need might be exchanged for something you greatly desired.


    Therefore, Yang Chen spent all his spirit stones and exchanged them for materials!


    After getting all the materials, Yang Chen focused on alchemy and made dozens of different kinds of elixirs. He prepared everything from Rank 5 Elixirs to Grade 7 Elixirs.


    When Yang Chen was nearly finished with his preparations, the five-day mark arrived, and the Green Lotus Sect began their journey.


    Yang Chen and Li Ruoxiang joined the Green Lotus Sect disciples and set off together.


    ¡°Sect Leader Li, what are the rules for this exchange event?¡± Yang Chen asked curiously.


    ¡°There are no specific rules. It¡¯s just a street where everyone can exchange their items freely. A dozen or so forces maintain order to ensure that everyone can display their treasures without fear of being robbed. However, most of the exchanges are between martial artists of the same level. Origin Martial Realm martial artists exchange items with other Origin Martial Realm martial artists, and True Martial Realm martial artists exchange items with other True Martial Realm martial artists,¡± Li Ruoxiang explained.


    Yang Chen frowned, ¡°So there¡¯s no exception?¡±


    His concern wasn¡¯t that he looked down on Origin Martial Realm martial artists. But the higher the martial artist¡¯s level, the more likely it was for him to exchange items.


    Li Ruoxiang could tell what Yang Chen was thinking and slowly said, ¡°The reason for exchanging items among martial artists of the same level is due to the economic differences between low-level and high-level martial artists. If you want to participate in the high-level martial artists¡¯ exchange event, you can, but there are two steps!¡±

 Chapter 703 - Chapter 703: Chapter 700: Are you even qualified to be here?_1

    Chapter 703: Chapter 700: Are you even qualified to be here?_1


    ¡°Which two steps?¡± Yang Chen asked curiously.


    ¡°First, you must have something that higher-level martial artists desire. Everyone will take turns presenting their treasures for exchange. If you don¡¯t offer anything that appeals to others, you¡¯ll inevitably be ridiculed. Besides, without anything of equal value, don¡¯t expect to exchange for something worthwhile.¡± Li Ruoxiang explained.


    Yang Chen was confident about this point, saying, ¡°I have no problem with that.¡±


    He might not be qualified to participate in the Heaven Martial Realm exchange event, but he had some assurance for an Earth Martial Realm exchange event.


    ¡°The second condition is that someone must guide you there. Yang Chen, if you really want to go, I can take you to the Earth Martial Realm¡¯s Exchange Meeting.¡± Li Ruoxiang continued, then suddenly added, ¡°By the way, no need to thank me.¡±


    ¡°Uh¡­ Sect Leader Li, with the relationship between us, I wouldn¡¯t bother saying thank you,¡± Yang Chen smiled faintly and glanced around.


    At this moment, more and more people were arriving. Many people from the Green Lotus Sect were participating, including not only Li Ruoxiang, but also the Great Elder and their subordinates.


    Yang Chen waited for a while, then subconsciously asked, ¡°Why haven¡¯t we set off yet?¡±


    ¡°We are still missing one person,¡± Li Ruoxiang replied. ¡°Without this person coming, the Green Lotus Sect cannot set off.¡±


    ¡°Who?¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but wonder. Who could be so important?


    ¡°The Supreme Elder,¡± Li Ruoxiang looked into the distance, ¡°He¡¯s coming!¡±


    As her words fell, Yang Chen suddenly felt an overbearing aura approaching from afar.


    This aura suddenly descended, making it difficult for Yang Chen to breathe, but it quickly converged. Yang Chen looked up and saw an elderly man around sixty years old, with a robust and healthy physique, standing there with his hands behind his back.


    He stood there, emitting an aura that made people dare not resist. It wasn¡¯t particularly strong, but it penetrated deep into one¡¯s bones!


    ¡°A powerful one from the Heaven Martial Realm?¡± Yang Chen murmured in his heart.


    As rumored, the Supreme Elder of the Green Lotus Sect was indeed a powerful Heaven Martial Realm warrior.


    Li Ruoxiang hurriedly greeted, ¡°Greetings, Supreme Elder!¡±


    The Great Elder also quickly approached and said, ¡°Greetings, Supreme Elder.¡±


    It was apparent that the Supreme Elder was the real founder of the Green Lotus Sect. As people had said, the Supreme Elder seldom involved himself in mundane affairs, not taking charge of the Green Lotus Sect¡¯s matters. He glanced at Li Ruoxiang and Zhang Huai without revealing any favoritism in his gaze.


    After one look, the Supreme Elder said, ¡°Let¡¯s set off!¡±


    ¡°Yes!¡±


    The members of the Green Lotus Sect finally embarked on their journey.


    On their way to the destination, they traveled quickly. Yang Chen learned from Li Ruoxiang that the exchange event was held in Wood Dragon County in the west. Although the journey was a bit longer, it only took two days.


    Two days later, the group arrived at the venue for the exchange event.


    ¡°So it¡¯s the people from the Green Lotus Sect¡­ Elder Mu Yun, this junior pays his respects to Elder Mu Yun,¡± The guide at the entrance of the exchange event greeted them respectfully upon seeing the Green Lotus Sect members.


    Yang Chen looked carefully, and the guide turned out indeed to be from Wood Dragon City.


    As the organizer of the exchange event, Wood Dragon City would have inevitably given the Green Lotus Sect some trouble without the Heaven Martial Realm¡¯s Supreme Elder leading the group. Now that they had the Supreme Elder in charge, the attitude of the people from Wood Dragon City had changed completely.


    It made Yang Chen sigh, ¡°So this is the influence of having a Heaven Martial Realm warrior?¡±


    Instantly, the members of the Green Lotus Sect were led into the core street of the exchange event. The guides said, ¡°Everyone, the exchange event has already started. You can exchange freely with each other, and we won¡¯t disturb you.¡±


    The guides left after their announcement, and the Supreme Elder commanded, ¡°You all may go as you please.¡±


    Then, the Supreme Elder waved his hand and disappeared.


    Li Ruoxiang was left to handle everything, but she was already well-versed in the proceedings and gave a few orders. The Green Lotus Sect members dispersed throughout the exchange event.


    Yang Chen followed closely behind Li Ruoxiang, and together they found an exchange venue.


    ¡°Oh, Sect Leader Li is here,¡± someone in the hall said.


    ¡°I knew it. With Great Elder Zhang Huai here, Sect Leader Li should be arriving soon. Now, besides the Green Lotus Sect, there are only a few forces missing,¡± the martial artists around commented.


    At a glance, they were all of different ages.


    As Yang Chen listened to the conversations and observed those present, he easily figured out that it was indeed an Earth Martial Realm exchange event. The lowest cultivation level of the participants was at the Earth Martial Realm.


    ¡°Why did Sect Leader Li bring a kid here?¡±


    ¡°Who knows.¡±


    ¡°Seriously, Sect Leader Li usually never brings juniors to the exchange event to gain experience. It would be excusable if she brought a True Martial Realm warrior who could bring out decent treasures, but why on earth would she bring a junior warrior from Origin Martial Realm?¡±


    Li Ruoxiang ignored them and led Yang Chen to take a seat.


    ¡°Is this where the Earth Martial Realm warriors¡¯ exchange event takes place? Do all the Earth Martial Realm warriors gather here?¡± Yang Chen asked incredulously.


    ¡°That¡¯s not the case. Only those at the Earth Martial Realm Third Layer and above are here. There are quite a few high-level Earth Martial Realm warriors in the two counties, so they are divided into two groups: those between the first and fifth layers and those above the fifth layer,¡± explained Li Ruoxiang through a sound transmission.


    Yang Chen nodded and scanned the crowd, seeing at least several dozen people. The number of Earth Martial Realm warriors above the fifth layer in the two counties was surprisingly large.


    It seemed that the Green Lotus Sect¡¯s Earth Martial Realm elders were all below the fifth layer, while the Great Elder Zhang Huai and Li Ruoxiang were among the top masters above the Earth Martial Realm fifth layer.


    Just as Yang Chen was thinking about Zhang Huai, the Great Elder approached them with a frown and an unhappy expression, saying, ¡°Sect Leader Li, what is the meaning of this? Do you not care to disgrace the Green Lotus Sect? What¡¯s the point of bringing this kid, a mere Origin Martial Realm warrior, to an Earth Martial Realm exchange event?¡±


    ¡°Which rule says that an Origin Martial Realm warrior cannot participate in an Earth Martial Realm exchange event?¡± Li Ruoxiang countered sharply.


    Zhang Huai had already been displeased with Yang Chen. His plan failed last time because of Yang Chen and Wei Gang. Although Wei Gang was already dead, Yang Chen remained. He couldn¡¯t openly kill Yang Chen, but he wouldn¡¯t pass up the opportunity to target him!

 Chapter 704 - Chapter 704: Chapter 701: The Exchange Begins_1

    Chapter 704: Chapter 701: The Exchange Begins_1


    Without a doubt, this was a very suitable opportunity for him at the moment.


    Although he didn¡¯t know why Li Ruoxiang brought Yang Chen to the Exchange Meeting in the Earth Martial Realm, what did it matter to him? He only knew that Yang Chen shouldn¡¯t have come to such a place, he was not worthy. His presence here was simply tarnishing the reputation of the Green Lotus Sect!


    ¡°You¡¯re really something, Li Ruoxiang! I respected you as the Sect Leader, but I never thought you¡¯d be so unreasonable. Rules? You¡¯re telling me about rules? Can he bring out anything decent? He can¡¯t!¡± Zhang Huai snarled: ¡°You may not be ashamed, but I, Zhang Huai, am! Bringing him here is a disgrace to the Green Lotus Sect!¡±


    In an instant, many people around burst into laughter.


    ¡°The Green Lotus Sect is fighting amongst themselves, haha!¡±


    ¡°Hehe, you probably didn¡¯t know, but Zhang Huai and Li Ruoxiang never got along in the first place!¡±


    With so many spectators around, Li Ruoxiang felt somewhat embarrassed. Indeed, it was quite a stretch for her to bring Yang Chen with her. In the past, bringing a follower of the True Martial Realm to broaden their horizons was not unusual. Giving them a treasure as a gift to impress others would be acceptable.


    However, bringing a junior of the Origin Martial Realm like this was unprecedented!


    Nevertheless, Li Ruoxiang still did so. She couldn¡¯t refuse Yang Chen because she owed him, even if it wasn¡¯t in accordance with the rules, she had to bring him here.


    Yet, when challenged by Zhang Huai, she found it quite awkward to counter.


    But just as she was struggling to refute, Yang Chen suddenly said, ¡°Great Elder Zhang Huai, do you mean that if I can produce something decent, I can participate in this Exchange Meeting?¡±


    ¡°In theory, yes. But Yang Chen, can you?¡± Zhang Huai sneered. ¡°Your genius title is indeed genuine, but do you think none of us Earth Martial Realm old fellows were geniuses when we were young? Don¡¯t project your sense of superiority onto us, as there is a gap between us that you cannot surpass. The powerful ones in the Earth Martial Realm are not as simple as you think! You cannot even comprehend our experiences and knowledge.¡±


    Zhang Huai¡¯s words resonated with many people.


    Indeed, when they were young, who among these powerful Earth Martial Realm cultivators was not a genius?


    It was only now that they had aged and been forgotten.


    These so-called geniuses were nothing in front of these powerful Earth Martial Realm cultivators. Many individuals with immense potential in their youth had ultimately perished.


    Yang Chen listened to Zhang Huai¡¯s words and shook his head with a smile.


    He knew very well that talking was not as convincing as presenting something substantial.


    Feeling too lazy to waste any more words, he directly turned his hand over and took out an elixir pill he had meticulously prepared this time from his Storage Bag.


    As soon as the elixir was revealed, Zhang Huai subconsciously sneered, wanting to mock Yang Chen for bringing out such a pill, and how it could not enter their discerning eyes as old fellows. But when he was about to ridicule, he realized that something was wrong!


    This¡­


    This elixir was actually!


    ¡°Yuanhe Liuyun Pill!¡±


    ¡°This is a Yuanhe Liuyun Pill!¡±


    Many people couldn¡¯t help but show greed in their eyes as they were stunned.


    The Yuanhe Liuyun Pill could unconditionally raise a True Martial Realm cultivator by one level. While it might not be of much use to them, powerful Earth Martial Realm cultivators, everyone had juniors and disciples. Who wouldn¡¯t want to bring this elixir back for their juniors to use?


    Although they could easily obtain a Qingming Zhenyuan Pill, getting a Yuanhe Liuyun Pill like this was quite difficult.


    ¡°I wonder if having this elixir in hand qualifies me to participate in this Exchange Meeting?¡± Yang Chen looked at Zhang Huai, whose expression was growing increasingly awkward.


    Zhang Huai asked excitedly, ¡°Where did you get this elixir from?¡±


    ¡°Great Elder, I think you¡¯ve forgotten that I¡¯m an Alchemist.¡± Yang Chen revealed a grin: ¡°Isn¡¯t it quite normal for an Alchemist to produce some elixir pills?¡±


    ¡°An Alchemist!¡±


    ¡°Such a young Alchemist?¡±


    ¡°This kid can even refine a Yuanhe Liuyun Pill, are you kidding me?¡±


    ¡°On the contrary, I think it¡¯s true. Look at Zhang Huai¡¯s expression! He can¡¯t even refute the kid¡¯s words. Besides, you all know that the Green Lotus Sect doesn¡¯t have an Alchemist who can refine Sixth-grade High-order Elixirs, let alone such a secret elixir like the Yuanhe Liuyun Pill!¡±


    Zhang Huai indeed could not refute Yang Chen¡¯s words because he remembered the pill battle from last time very clearly. He just couldn¡¯t believe that Yang Chen could actually refine a Sixth-grade High-order elixir like this.


    But how could he admit defeat verbally? Zhang Huai snorted fiercely, ¡°Humph, what¡¯s so great about the Yuanhe Liuyun Pill? It only increases the Martial Arts Cultivation of a True Martial Realm cultivator. None of us in the Earth Martial Realm are interested in it!¡±


    He thought that others would echo his words, but he was mistaken.


    An old man laughed: ¡°Yang Chen, right? Young friend Yang Chen, I am Hu Qingshan of the Jin Yang Sect in Wood Dragon County. I am quite interested in this Yuanhe Liuyun Pill. If you have any extra, be sure to save one for me!¡±


    ¡°Hehe, young friend Yang Chen, what do you want in exchange for this elixir?¡±


    The number of people trying to strike up a conversation increased, and Yang Chen naturally responded to them one by one.


    This made Zhang Huai¡¯s face even more unbearable. Seeing these people¡¯s reactions to the Yuanhe Liuyun Pill, he felt as if he had been slapped in the face!


    Zhang Huai stood aside, grinding his teeth in anger but powerless to do anything.


    As time passed, another half an incense stick burned away, and most of the powerful Earth Martial Realm cultivators gradually gathered.


    Half an incense stick later, it seemed that the Earth Martial Realm powerhouses had arrived, and the Exchange Meeting officially commenced. The first to take the stage was an elder from the main city, the City Lord¡¯s representative. According to Li Ruoxiang, his name was Gao Yunchang, and his Martial Arts Cultivation was not low, having reached the Sixth Level of the Earth Martial Realm!


    When Gao Yunchang appeared, he took out a piece of copper and iron directly.


    ¡°Anyone with discerning eyes should be able to recognize this copper iron!¡± Gao Yunchang said.


    ¡°Is this Diamond Iron?¡±


    ¡°Indeed, it is the Diamond Iron that can repair any damaged Formation Device! It is said that this iron can be used with any material, making it a truly extraordinary treasure!¡±


    ¡°I happen to have a Formation Device that needs Diamond Iron to be repaired. You all shouldn¡¯t fight over it with me!¡±


    Seeing the Diamond Iron was so popular, Gao Yunchang smiled and said, ¡°Since everyone recognizes this Diamond Iron, I won¡¯t bother explaining further. I only want a strand of Tianying Grass in exchange for this formidable piece of Diamond Iron. Does anyone have it?¡±


    ¡°Tianying Grass? The kind that can restore damaged limbs and make severed arms recover instantly? The legendary Holy Relic?¡±


    ¡°Tianying Grass is so rare, Gao Yunchang, you want to exchange it for just a piece of Diamond Iron? That¡¯s far-fetched.¡±


    ¡°Besides, where would we get something like that?¡±

 Chapter 705 - Chapter 705: Chapter 702: Meeting the Heavenly Thunder Origin Again_1

    Chapter 705: Chapter 702: Meeting the Heavenly Thunder Origin Again_1


    It wasn¡¯t hard to tell from Gao Yunchang¡¯s eyes that he seemed to have encountered some trouble that could only be solved with Tianying Grass. However, as everyone said, Tianying Grass could be considered a sacred relic, which was so valuable that no one would use it to exchange for Diamond Iron.


    ¡°Brother Gao, do you only want to exchange for Tianying Grass?¡±


    Gao Yunchang¡¯s attitude was firm: ¡°I only want to exchange for Tianying Grass!¡±


    Obviously, none of the people present had Tianying Grass at hand.


    Gao Yunchang could only sigh and finally gave up stepping down from the stage.


    Then, the second person went on stage.


    This person brought out a bead, which turned out to be a Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasure. The treasure he wanted in exchange was also extremely precious. Surprisingly, someone actually took out the desired treasure. In the end, the two people exchanged treasures with a clap, and both got what they wanted.


    Then the third, the fourth¡­


    Many treasures were displayed at the exchange meeting. Yang Chen also encountered some treasures that caught his interest. Unfortunately, he didn¡¯t possess many of the items.


    Most of those who came to the exchange meeting wanted to use some treasures to exchange for more valuable treasures, but where could they find such good deals? Even if Yang Chen had such things, he wouldn¡¯t suffer a loss, unless he encountered some treasures that he particularly needed.


    As for the particularly needed treasures, they appeared immediately.


    At this moment, Yang Chen¡¯s eyes were shining, staring at an Earth Martial Realm elder named Yun Song, who was currently on stage. Yun Song was an elder of the Jin Yang Sect.


    What Yang Chen cared about was not Yun Song¡¯s status, but the Heavenly Thunder Origin in Yun Song¡¯s hand. Astonishingly, this Heavenly Thunder Origin was about the same size as the one he had refined inside his body.


    How could Yang Chen not be overjoyed? He had reached a bottleneck with his Thunderbolt Style and had been unable to make a breakthrough to the Mountain Collapsing Style. What was he lacking? One was the understanding of the Thunderbolt Style, and the other was Innate Thunderbolt power. However, this Innate Thunderbolt power was so rare that it was difficult to encounter.


    Unexpectedly, he encountered it here!


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t mind having more Heavenly Thunder Origin. Having an extra one would allow it to be completely refined with the one inside his body.


    ¡°This is Heavenly Thunder Origin!¡±


    ¡°Indeed, it is Heavenly Thunder Origin!¡±


    There were not a few discerning people on the scene. When everyone took a close look, they could see what this object really was.


    ¡°This Heavenly Thunder Origin is a great treasure.¡±


    ¡°Hehe, let¡¯s see what Yun Song wants first!¡±


    Elder Yun Song, holding the Heavenly Thunder Origin, said slowly, ¡°Everyone must be very clear about what this is. Heavenly Thunder Origin is an excellent treasure for cultivating Thunder Attribute techniques. If not, it can be integrated into Formation Devices to enhance their power. In short, it has many uses. I want to use this treasure to exchange for a Jueqing Pill, or other Grade 7 Elixirs that can enhance the Earth Martial Realm¡¯s cultivation!¡±


    ¡°Yun Song, you¡¯re being too greedy. You want a Jueqing Pill or something like that? That¡¯s an excellent treasure that can exchange for thirty years of Earth Martial Realm cultivation!¡±


    ¡°Hehe, isn¡¯t my Heavenly Thunder Origin qualified enough?¡± Yun Song didn¡¯t mind at all, stroking his beard and saying.


    The reasoning wasn¡¯t wrong; Heavenly Thunder Origin was indeed a supreme treasure.


    However, whether it was Jueqing Pill or other Grade 7 Elixirs that could enhance Earth Martial Realm cultivation, they were exceedingly rare. Where could everyone get them?


    People looked at each other, and in the end, no one spoke up.


    ¡°Does no one have it¡­¡± Yun Song was somewhat disappointed.


    However, just at this moment, Yang Chen suddenly raised his hand, ¡°Elder Yun Song, this junior has Elixirs!¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen, my friend, I don¡¯t need a Yuanhe Liuyun Pill. It¡¯s useless to me. Hehe, I want an Elixir that can enhance Earth Martial Realm cultivation. Can you bring it out?¡± Yun Song shook his head, not thinking that Yang Chen could take out the Elixir he needed.


    Zhang Huai also stared intently, just waiting for Yang Chen to make a fool of himself.


    However, Yang Chen said, ¡°Senior, if this junior couldn¡¯t take out the Elixir that meets your requirements, I wouldn¡¯t have spoken up. I don¡¯t have a Jueqing Pill, but I do have a Xuankong Pill. It is at the initial stage of Grade 7 and can save more than thirty years of Earth Martial Realm cultivation. I think you should have heard of it. Its effect is no less than that of the Jueqing Pill.¡±


    The effects of many Elixirs were very similar, so Yang Chen had chosen to refine one in each field.


    He didn¡¯t have a Jueqing Pill, but he had a Xuankong Pill, and their effects were almost the same.


    Moreover, it met Yun Song¡¯s requirement for a Grade 7 Elixir.


    ¡°This!¡± Yun Song¡¯s eyes widened, ¡°Yang Chen, my friend, can you take it out and let me have a look?¡±


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t waste any more words, taking out the Xuankong Pill.


    When the Xuankong Pill appeared, Yun Song immediately became overjoyed. However, he didn¡¯t forget to calmly ask, ¡°My friend Yang Chen, did you also refine this Xuankong Pill?¡±


    ¡°This junior has no great talent. By a stroke of luck, I managed to refine one, it¡¯s not worth mentioning.¡± Yang Chen saluted and didn¡¯t hide it. He knew very well that bringing out these Elixirs with unknown origins and not explaining them would only make people more suspicious of him.


    This made Yun Song quickly laugh and say, ¡°My friend Yang Chen must be a top Alchemy Genius of his generation. This Heavenly Thunder Origin, I¡¯ll give it to you.¡±


    With that, Yun Song directly threw the Heavenly Thunder Origin towards Yang Chen.


    Yang Chen also threw out the Xuankong Pill.


    The two made their exchange happily, and Yun Song didn¡¯t forget to say, ¡°Yang Chen, my friend, you must visit our sect when you have the chance.¡±


    ¡°I will!¡± Yang Chen said.


    Not only Yun Song but also other sect elders started to think about it. Yang Chen could actually refine Grade 7 Elixirs! This reminded them of the Alchemy Geniuses in the Central Capital, who could reach such levels at a young age!


    Could Yang Chen be¡­


    Regardless, they didn¡¯t need to worry about Yang Chen¡¯s origins. The fact that he could refine Grade 7 Elixirs was enough for them to be sure that he was worth befriending.


    At this moment, Yang Chen obtained the Heavenly Thunder Origin and was delighted. He was in great need of the Heavenly Thunder Origin. With it, his Martial Arts Cultivation would progress, and he could even break through to the Elementary Martial Realm Peak in one go without any problem.


    Afterward, several powerful individuals took the stage one after another to make exchanges. Soon, it was Yang Chen¡¯s turn.


    At this moment, Yang Chen stood on the stage and directly said, ¡°This junior, Yang Chen, pays respect to all seniors. I may want to exchange for many things, so I have also taken out many items.¡±


    As he had said,


    He had refined a large number of Elixirs in one go and was holding them all in his hand. Naturally, he wanted to exchange them for some treasures.


    ¡°First of all, I have five Yuanhe Liuyun Pills in my hands!¡± Yang Chen said slowly. ¡°These are the Elixirs I¡¯ve refined in my daily life, and now I plan to exchange them all!¡±


    Hearing this, the atmosphere heated up.


    Five!

 Chapter 706 - Chapter 706: Chapter 703: Exchanging for Xuankong Pill Again_1

    Chapter 706: Chapter 703: Exchanging for Xuankong Pill Again_1


    Five Yuanhe Liuyun Pills, extremely valuable, were equivalent to unconditionally raising the Martial Arts Cultivation of five powerful individuals in the True Martial Realm by one level. This was extremely tempting for many people. Who wouldn¡¯t be happy to have the Martial Arts Cultivation of five juniors significantly increased?


    ¡°Yang Chen, my friend, how do you plan to deal with these five Yuanhe Liuyun Pills?¡±


    ¡°Five Yuanhe Liuyun Pills, Yang Chen, my friend, how do you plan to exchange them?¡± people couldn¡¯t help but ask.


    Undoubtedly, the treasures Yang Chen had brought out now had gained everyone¡¯s approval.


    This made Zhang Huai clench his teeth, anger rising in his heart. The last thing he wanted to see was Yang Chen gaining everyone¡¯s approval, because Yang Chen¡¯s approval was undoubtedly a slap in his face. It confirmed that his provocation of Yang Chen just now was totally unnecessary and meddling in other people¡¯s affairs.


    ¡°Yang Chen, Yang Chen!¡± Zhang Huai muttered under his breath in his heart.


    It was all because of this Yang Chen, who constantly thwarted his plans!


    At the same time, Yang Chen also replied, ¡°Junior needs a Cultivation Method called the Taichi True Scripture. Anyone who has information about this method, I am willing to exchange it for five Yuanhe Liuyun Pills. If anyone can directly bring out the Taichi True Scripture, the junior is willing to offer something even more valuable in exchange.¡±


    This Taichi True Scripture was, of course, priceless, and trading it with his wealth was impossible, even if it was just a fragment.


    The reason he was able to obtain Volume One was entirely due to luck, and more importantly, because the people in Beishan Main City had no discernment and treated the fragments of the Taichi True Scripture as trash and put them in a corner. Moreover, in this era, very few people knew about the power of the Taichi True Scripture.


    Therefore, Yang Chen took a bold gamble, and if someone wanted to exchange for it, it would be the best.


    However, it was clear that this kind of thing was a matter of luck.


    The fragments of the Taichi True Scripture were hard to come by. Those at the Earth Martial Realm looked at each other, obviously not having the treasures Yang Chen wanted in their hands.


    ¡°What is this Taichi True Scripture?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ve never heard of it!¡±


    ¡°I haven¡¯t heard of it either, this technique is unheard of!¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen, my friend, please change your condition. Your request is really too rare!¡±


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but feel bitter in his heart when he saw that no one could offer the Taichi True Scripture. He was forced to give up: ¡°In that case, the junior will use the Yuanhe Liuyun Pills to exchange for some Alchemy Materials. One person can only exchange one pill, first come first served, and the more materials one has, the higher priority they get!¡±


    Everyone couldn¡¯t help but sigh. Although Yang Chen was young, he knew the way of life.


    Everyone wanted the Yuanhe Liuyun Pills, and they all had the ability to get them. Seeing that Yang Chen couldn¡¯t get the treasures he wanted the most, he decided not to exchange all five pills at once, but only one per person. In this way, everyone got a pill, and Yang Chen didn¡¯t have to offend the others.


    And to exchange these five Yuanhe Liuyun Pills, one had to take out equivalent treasures. If one couldn¡¯t, they couldn¡¯t blame Yang Chen.


    People couldn¡¯t help but sigh in their hearts. They didn¡¯t dare neglect and took out the Alchemy Materials they had collected over the years.


    ¡°Yang Chen, my friend, I have quite a few materials here that are of great value. Please take a look!¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen, my friend, I¡¯ve also collected quite a few materials here, and their value won¡¯t be less than his!¡±


    ¡°I have some here too!¡±


    ¡°Take a look at mine.¡±


    Materials sold individually are not worth much. However, if they are used to exchange for Yuanhe Liuyun Pills, the deal becomes much more profitable.


    These materials were useless to them, but to Yang Chen, they were of great value. He didn¡¯t have as many Spirit Stones as these Earth Martial Realm experts and his wealth wasn¡¯t as abundant. Moreover, he hadn¡¯t been cultivating for a long time, so he had limited materials. With the help of these people, things would be different.


    Yang Chen chose five people who gave him the most suitable materials and exchanged the Yuanhe Liuyun Pills with them.


    ¡°Yang Chen, now that the transaction is complete, it¡¯s time to go down,¡± said Zhang Huai in a tough tone, as he was next in line behind Yang Chen.


    His heart*******wished to suppress Yang Chen¡¯s momentum. He had decided to bring out his most precious treasure, which he had not intended to trade initially. Living on a breath, just five Yuanhe Liuyun Pills; Zhang Huai was confident that he could suppress Yang Chen¡¯s presence!


    And now, Yang Chen had finished exchanging his Yuanhe Liuyun Pills. It was his chance to act, so he couldn¡¯t wait to have Yang Chen step down.


    Yang Chen could easily guess Zhang Huai¡¯s intentions. He said calmly, ¡°Great Elder, it seems you didn¡¯t hear clearly just now. The treasures I want to exchange are not limited to just one kind. The Yuanhe Liuyun Pills were just the first thing I wanted to exchange, and I have a second item for exchange!¡±


    ¡°You have a second one!¡± Zhang Huai¡¯s eyes widened.


    ¡°There¡¯s no rule in our Trade Fair that we can¡¯t trade a second item,¡± Yang Chen said.


    Zhang Huai was suddenly taken aback, unwilling to admit defeat, and gritted his teeth, ¡°Yang Chen, think carefully. Don¡¯t assume that just because you¡¯ve exchanged five Yuanhe Liuyun Pills, you can be complacent and think that you can exchange other treasures just as easily. Besides the Yuanhe Liuyun Pills, what are those other rubbish items on your body? Do you really think others will be interested in them?¡±


    Many people didn¡¯t say anything, but their thoughts were similar to Zhang Huai¡¯s. Most of them thought that Yang Chen was brought by Li Ruoxiang to see the world and that the Yuanhe Liuyun Pills were given to Yang Chen by Li Ruoxiang.


    Without the Yuanhe Liuyun Pills, what other treasures could Yang Chen have?


    Yang Chen felt somewhat annoyed. Why hadn¡¯t Zhang Huai remembered that he was an Alchemist even after all this?


    He was too lazy to explain anything further and directly pulled out an Elixir from his Storage Bag!


    ¡°This is a Xuankong Pill!¡±


    ¡°This kid actually has another Xuankong Pill!¡±


    Everyone couldn¡¯t help but be shocked.


    Just now, Yang Chen had already traded an Xuankong Pill. Who would have thought that he would have another?


    Yang Chen smiled faintly, ¡°The junior is not very talented, but he just happens to have one more Xuankong Pill in his hands.¡±


    With his Alchemy Level, if he focused on alchemy, how could he possibly produce only one Elixir at a time? He still had several Xuankong Pills in his possession, but couldn¡¯t take them out just yet.


    The reason why he rarely displayed his Alchemy Level in his daily life was because it was better to stay low-key if there was no need. The reason he was slightly high-profile this time was because of Li Ruoxiang¡¯s protection. No one dared to openly target him.


    Nevertheless, it was still better to be cautious when necessary!


    Just one Xuankong Pill would suffice.


    But even this single pill aroused the greed in the hearts of those high-level Sect members, who all couldn¡¯t help but widen their eyes.


    Obviously, they all wanted this Xuankong Pill.


    To save thirty years of cultivation in the Earth Martial Realm was a dream Elixir for them.


    ¡°Yang Chen, my young friend, just tell us how to exchange for this Elixir,¡± someone eagerly asked.

 Chapter 707 - Chapter 707: Chapter 704: Auxiliary Items for Evolving Light Fire_1

    Chapter 707: Chapter 704: Auxiliary Items for Evolving Light Fire_1


    ¡°Yes, young friend Yang Chen, draw a line then!¡±


    Zhang Huai¡¯s heart was also wavering with greed. Undoubtedly, he wanted to get this treasure too. But¡­ if he tried to trade, Yang Chen probably wouldn¡¯t even bother with him!


    He was now filled with regret. Why did he have to be so cheap? If he had brought a junior with him, then the junior could at least try to win the Xuankong Pill on his behalf. Now all he could do was watch the Xuankong Pill. He had lost all hope of getting it.


    His heart ached ¨C this was the Xuankong Pill, which was very beneficial for those in the Earth Martial Realm!


    ¡°Yang Chen, my friend, give me this elixir in exchange. I can offer you treasures of equal value.¡± The Yun Song who had a happy transaction with Yang Chen shouted.


    ¡°Yun Song, one should not be so insatiable. You have already got a Xuankong Pill, so how can you still want this second Xuankong Pill? Besides, Yang Chen, my friend, hasn¡¯t even mentioned what treasure he wants yet. You just said you can get it out. Don¡¯t you think it¡¯s a bit early for that?¡± some people protested unsatisfied.


    Yun Song chuckled: ¡°The upper limit for consuming Xuankong Pills is three, and I only got one, so it¡¯s only reasonable to fight for a second one.¡±


    In an instant, the arguments continued.


    It was evident that everyone¡¯s enthusiasm for the Xuankong Pill far surpassed their enthusiasm for the Yuanhe Liuyun Pill. The ultimate reason was the high value of the Xuankong Pill, and Yang Chen brought the right thing to the right place. This pill was what those Earth Martial Realm powerhouses dreamt of getting.


    However, the higher the grade of the elixir, the rarer it is. This is an unchanging rule since ancient times.


    Yang Chen saw that everyone was so enthusiastic about the Xuankong Pill, and he somewhat got an idea. He slowly said, ¡°For this Xuankong Pill, the junior will only need two treasures in exchange. First, it¡¯s the Taichi True Scripture that I wanted at the beginning. Second, it¡¯s a stone called Li Iron Xuan Jing!¡±


    ¡°Taichi True Scripture, I have never heard of it. As for the Li Iron Xuan Jing, it is indeed a real treasure. It is said that after refining it into the body, it can fuse with True Qi, making the True Qi extremely violent and has a unique effect!¡±


    ¡°Using Xuankong Pill to exchange for Li Iron Xuan Jing doesn¡¯t seem like a big problem. However, this Li Iron Xuan Jing is very rare.¡±


    Everyone looked at each other, and no one replied for a moment.


    This made Yang Chen feel a bit awkward.


    Did nobody have the Taichi True Scripture and Li Iron Xuan Jing?


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but feel helpless.


    This Li Iron Xuan Jing is not just any ordinary thing; it¡¯s the treasure he needs to later cultivate the Mountain Collapsing Style.


    The cultivation of Mountain Collapsing Style and Thunderbolt Style both have some stringent conditions. And this Li Iron Xuan Jing is undoubtedly what he¡¯s preparing for the future Mountain Collapsing Style cultivation. It¡¯s just a pity that there seems to be no one here who possesses the Li Iron Xuan Jing. If there were, they probably wouldn¡¯t have kept quiet up till now.


    After all, he didn¡¯t think that the Xuankong Pill didn¡¯t have that kind of appeal.


    ¡°I risked taking out the Xuankong Pill to trade for the two treasures, but I didn¡¯t expect that no one would have them¡­¡± Yang Chen sighed in his heart.


    Everyone beneath him looked around, but indeed, no one brought out the treasures Yang Chen wanted.


    ¡°Young friend Yang Chen, can you change the conditions? We don¡¯t have either the Taichi True Scripture or Li Iron Xuan Jing!¡±


    ¡°Young friend Yang Chen, change the conditions.¡±


    Yang Chen shook his head, seeing that none of these people had these two items. He wasn¡¯t rigidly insistent but said, ¡°In that case, whatever treasures you seniors think you can offer of equal value, just show them to the junior. If the junior thinks it¡¯s appropriate, they will naturally trade the Xuankong Pill.¡±


    Hearing this, everyone stopped saying anything. They came here to exchange treasures, so naturally they wouldn¡¯t be stingy with their own treasures.


    ¡°Young friend Yang Chen, take a look at this Golden Dragon Flag of mine. Although it¡¯s not a Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasure, it gathers the essence of heaven and earth, and its power is infinite.¡±


    ¡°Get out of here, Old Man Fu, you want to trade a Supreme-Level Spiritual Instrument for the Xuankong Pill. Do you really think Yang Chen is a fool? Young friend Yang Chen, take a look at the treasure I have¡­¡±


    Everyone took out their treasures one after another, and Yang Chen also began to look around.


    Some people did take out their treasures, while others either thought Yang Chen was easy to deceive or really didn¡¯t have any treasures of worth, and tried to exchange a Supreme-Level Spiritual Instrument for his Xuankong Pill. This made Yang Chen laugh, and of course, he wouldn¡¯t be foolish enough to trade it.


    Of course, when he traded for treasures, he wouldn¡¯t choose just high-value items. If he traded, he would only choose what was more suitable for himself.


    Some people even took out their Xuan Tian treasures, but Yang Chen still remained unmoved.


    He was observing.


    ¡°Huh?¡±


    It was at this moment that Yang Chen¡¯s expression slightly faltered: ¡°This is the Seven-colored Treasure Jade!¡±


    He didn¡¯t expect to encounter the Seven-colored Treasure Jade here, as he wasn¡¯t thinking of developing in that direction at the moment.


    Which direction?


    It is the Demonic Fire!


    There are three stages of Demonic Fire: The first stage is the normal Demonic Fire from the Fire Origin Essence, the second stage is the transformation of Demonic Fire into Liquid Fire, and the third stage is the final stage, where Liquid Fire evolves into Light Fire. The fire will become light, and its speed and other attributes will be omnipresent like light rays.


    This is the highest realm of the Original Demonic Flame, and even among the Fire Essence Beasts, not even one in ten thousand can cultivate it!


    To cultivate Light Fire, it isn¡¯t necessarily achieved by refining Fire Origin Essence alone. It also requires opportunities, abilities, and other things!


    This other thing, such as the Seven-colored Treasure Jade.


    After refining the Seven-colored Treasure Jade, the Seven-colored Holy Light produced will be the best auxiliary treasure for the transformation of Shapeshifting Liquid Fire into Light Fire.


    Although one Seven-colored Treasure Jade is not enough for his Shapeshifting Liquid Fire to evolve into Light Fire right now, he can lay the foundation for the future with this jade. When he attains the realm to evolve Liquid Fire into Light Fire in the future, the Seven-colored Treasure Jade will undoubtedly be the best auxiliary item.


    ¡°It just so happens that there is a saying, ¡®The east doesn¡¯t shine, the west does.''¡± Yang Chen laughed helplessly.


    Although he didn¡¯t get the Taichi True Scripture and Li Iron Xuan Jing he wanted, he didn¡¯t leave empty-handed and gained the Seven-colored Treasure Jade. This was no small gain for risking the Xuankong Pill.


    With this in mind, Yang Chen declared, ¡°Senior, I want your Seven-colored Treasure Jade!¡±


    ¡°Oh? Are you serious?¡± The person who took out Seven-colored Treasure Jade was slightly startled, obviously not expecting Yang Chen to be interested in his Seven-colored Treasure Jade.


    Keep in mind, although the Seven-colored Treasure Jade is valuable, its uses are limited and quite a bother. He wasn¡¯t expecting that Yang Chen would trade it for the Xuankong Pill.


    ¡°Old Man Mian got a discount!¡±


    ¡°He actually managed to trade his Seven-colored Treasure Jade for the Xuankong Pill!¡±

 Chapter 708 - Chapter 708: Chapter 705: Bringing Humiliation upon Oneself!_1

    Chapter 708: Chapter 705: Bringing Humiliation upon Oneself!_1


    ¡°What a pity! My treasure is so valuable, but young friend Yang Chen didn¡¯t take a fancy to it!¡±


    Those who didn¡¯t exchange any treasures all sighed.


    Yang Chen eventually cooperated happily with Old Man Mian. They exchanged treasures, and Yang Chen got the Seven-colored Treasure Jade. Old Man Mian, on the other hand, accepted the Xuankong Pill with a smirk, carefully stored it away as if worried someone would snatch it away.


    ¡°Young friend Yang Chen, do visit me more often when you have the chance!¡± said Old Man Mian.


    Hearing this, the others quickly added, ¡°Young friend Yang Chen, our Jin Yang Sect welcomes you anytime!¡±


    ¡°And our Wood Dragon City, too!¡±


    ¡°Young friend Yang Chen, do drop by our Demon Subduing Sect when you have time.¡± Even Huyan Shun greeted him with a smile, completely forgetting their initial disagreements.


    What could be more important than getting along with Yang Chen now?


    This Alchemy Genius is undoubtedly the real deal because they don¡¯t think Li Ruoxiang would offer the Xuankong Pill as a treasure. Even if Li Ruoxiang did, he wouldn¡¯t intentionally give it to Yang Chen, raising Yang Chen¡¯s worth and letting him sell this Xuankong Pill!


    Without a doubt, Yang Chen¡¯s Alchemy Level is genuine, as demonstrated by the fact that he exchanged his Yuanhe Liuyun Pills for Alchemy Materials.


    Other martial artists wouldn¡¯t foolishly exchange their Yuanhe Liuyun Pills for Alchemy Materials. That would undoubtedly be trading at a loss!


    Only alchemists would do so.


    As a result, Yang Chen immediately became the center of attention. If such an Alchemy Master were to visit their sect and help refine some elixirs, they would happily provide the materials and a welcoming smile. That¡¯s because Yang Chen could bring them benefits!


    The angriest person, without question, was Zhang Huai.


    With Yang Chen¡¯s treasure exchange complete, Zhang Huai stepped onto the stage with a gloomy expression and pulled out his prepared treasure.


    ¡°Everyone, take a good look.¡± Zhang Huai flaunted the treasure with full confidence.


    Upon careful inspection, it was an unadorned black stone.


    As he displayed the black stone, Zhang Huai confidently said, ¡°As you can see, this stone should be recognizable by those with discerning eyes. Its name is Black Gorge Stone. After refining, it can form a black protective film on the body to protect it!¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s the unique effect of the Black Gorge Stone ¨C having it refined gives you an extra layer of protection for your life.¡± Zhang Huai sharply promoted his treasure.


    Undoubtedly, the Black Gorge Stone was indeed a good item.


    After refining, an additional protective film would form around the body. However, Zhang Huai scanned the crowd only to find a lukewarm response, and it seemed that people were not too excited about his Black Gorge Stone.


    This made Zhang Huai¡¯s expression change.


    What was going on?


    The Black Gorge Stone was a treasure he had been reluctant to part with for years. He deliberately took it out this time to suppress Yang Chen¡¯s momentum and make Yang Chen realize that, within the Green Lotus Sect, the prestige of the Great Elder was not challenged by an outsider like Yang Chen.


    Theoretically, the value of the Black Gorge Stone was indeed not low; at the very least, it was no worse than the Xuankong Pill offered by Yang Chen.


    But the result was cruel.


    Zhang Huai gritted his teeth and said, ¡°You all should know that after refining the Black Gorge Stone, the protective film can even withstand a blow from an Earth Martial Realm Eighth Level warrior. It is considered a supreme life-saving treasure!¡±


    ¡°Enough, Elder Zhang, just tell us what treasure you want to trade for. We¡¯re all waiting.¡± Someone impatiently said, ¡°Do you really think we¡¯re so ignorant? Haven¡¯t heard of the Black Gorge Stone?¡±


    ¡°Exactly, hurry up.¡±


    Zhang Huai paused, then said reluctantly, ¡°I want to exchange it for a Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasure, even a lower-tier one will do!¡±


    He had already lowered his requirements, only wanting a lower-tier Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasure because the usefulness of the Black Gorge Stone was not lower than that of such a treasure. However, the surrounding area was eerily silent.


    This silence made Zhang Huai feel like crying.


    He chose to exchange for a Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasure without specifying any details to make his Black Gorge Stone seem more desirable. So how would it be popular? More people wanting to exchange would naturally make it more popular.


    But the result?


    Not a single person wanted to trade!


    How could Zhang Huai get excited about this?


    What on earth was happening!


    Yang Chen watched Zhang Huai¡¯s angry and anxious demeanor and shook his head helplessly. Zhang Huai¡¯s intention to target him was obvious to anyone, but Zhang Huai was being far too impulsive. Using a Black Gorge Stone to exchange for treasures? No one looking for his offer could blame others.


    The usefulness of the Black Gorge Stone was indeed significant, and it was not an exaggeration to call it a treasure. However, Zhang Huai never calmly considered which Earth Martial Realm warriors sitting there didn¡¯t have a few life-saving treasures.


    No one wanted to put the finishing touches on the art.


    Instead of requesting such elusive items that they didn¡¯t know when they¡¯d need, they would prefer more substantive items, like the Xuankong Pill that could enhance their cultivation level.


    That was also the reason why Zhang Huai was in such an awkward situation. It wasn¡¯t an issue to use the Black Gorge Stone to exchange for treasures, but targeting Yang Chen was a bit unlikely.


    ¡°This!¡± Now, Zhang Huai looked at the scene in front of him, his face darkened. ¡°Gentlemen¡­ Does nobody want this Black Gorge Stone?¡±


    Still, there was dead silence.


    The silence was like a slap in the face.


    Zhang Huai was so angry that he wanted to crawl into a crack in the ground. Finally, he had no choice but to leave the stage. In addition to hearing a few low mocking voices, it pushed Zhang Huai to the brink of rage.


    ¡°Great Elder Zhang really lost face this time!¡±


    ¡°Isn¡¯t that true? He wanted to use his treasure to suppress young friend Yang Chen¡¯s momentum, but he ended up humiliating himself. This Black Gorge Stone is indeed a treasure, but no one needs it. Who doesn¡¯t have a few life-saving items?¡±


    ¡°This is Zhang Huai¡¯s self-inflicted humiliation.¡±


    Compared to Zhang Huai, Yang Chen, the alchemist, was undoubtedly more worthy of everyone¡¯s favor.


    This inflicted a painful blow to Zhang Huai¡¯s heart, causing Zhang Huai to clench his teeth, glaring at Yang Chen. He blamed the whole ordeal on Yang Chen!


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t have time to think about Zhang Huai¡¯s thoughts, simply watching as the next participants went on stage to exchange their treasures. One after the other, a dazzling array of treasures were displayed¡­


    Unfortunately, although these treasures were not bad, they were of no use to Yang Chen. Moreover, he had already taken out a considerable amount of elixirs. Startling enough, Yang Chen gave up on the idea. So, the exchange meeting quickly drew to a close.

 Chapter 709 - Chapter 709: Chapter 706: Leaving the Green Lotus Sect_1

    Chapter 709: Chapter 706: Leaving the Green Lotus Sect_1


    As they drew to a close, the following was all just polite talk among the powerful Earth Martial Realm warriors. Yang Chen did not participate, as he was a junior, so he had to behave appropriately. He just listened to others.


    Thus, they continued discussing politely for about two days, and finally, the exchange meeting ended.


    A lot of high-ranking members from various sect forces issued invitations to Yang Chen. He knew how to handle these situations and nonchalantly accepted one after another.


    Time passed, and eventually, the exchange meeting concluded. Yang Chen returned to the Green Lotus Sect with some of its members. However, they did not see the real body of the Supreme Elder of the Green Lotus Sect upon their return.


    It wasn¡¯t a strange thing, as there were only a few powerful Heaven Martial Realm warriors in the entire Thirty-six Eastern Counties. As such, they existed mysteriously and it was completely normal not to find them.


    For Yang Chen, the most important thing was the new Heavenly Thunder Origin he got this time.


    He could hardly wait to refine this Heavenly Thunder Origin, and after returning to the Green Lotus Sect, he immediately went into seclusion.


    At this moment, Yang Chen was sitting on his bed. He ordered Rainbow and the other Mermaid girls to set up a Restriction Array around him to ensure his safety, and then he took out the Heavenly Thunder Origin.


    ¡°This Heavenly Thunder Origin is indeed quite big; it¡¯s not much smaller than the one in my body. It¡¯s quite an unexpected surprise.¡± Yang Chen grinned. Such a huge Heavenly Thunder Origin would be very useful for him.


    With that thought in mind, he didn¡¯t say anything and directly started refining the Heavenly Thunder Origin into his body!


    Thin strands of thunder and lightning formed on the surface of his body, resonating with the Heavenly Thunder Origin.


    This lengthy refining process made time quietly pass.


    Day after day.


    In this way, the seven days passed in a flash.


    During these seven days, Yang Chen had been diligently refining the Heavenly Thunder Origin without any slips.


    Seven days later, it was clearly visible that intertwining thunder and lightning surrounded Yang Chen¡¯s body, creating a crackling sound, as if a layer of Thunder Robe enveloped him.


    The Thunder Robe quickly dissipated and was subsequently integrated into Yang Chen¡¯s body. Following that, Yang Chen¡¯s cultivation level rapidly increased, breaking through from the Ninth Level of the Yuanwu Realm to the Elementary Martial Realm Peak, and was just a step away from the Half-step Yuan Martial Realm.


    When his cultivation level stabilized at the Elementary Martial Realm Peak, Yang Chen gradually opened his eyes, let out a gentle breath, and muttered to himself, ¡°I have integrated another Heavenly Thunder Origin into my Divine Body, and my Martial Arts Cultivation has indeed improved, breaking through to the Elementary Martial Realm Peak in one fell swoop.¡±


    The progress of the Mixed Yuan Spear Technique, his main cultivation method, along with his increasing cultivation level was quite normal.


    ¡°Besides, with this new Heavenly Thunder Origin integrated into my body, my Thunderbolt Style technique will be even more powerful. Moreover, I can sense the power of the Sky Thunder Pool more clearly now. Yes, it¡¯s much clearer.¡± Yang Chen muttered to himself, not knowing how to describe his current feeling.


    He only felt that his comprehension of the Thunderbolt Style had reached perfection.


    In addition to the Five Thunder Righteous Method, it seemed that he had realized something else.


    ¡°Now that I¡¯ve comprehended the Thunderbolt Style to perfection, the next step is the Mountain Collapsing Style. Unfortunately, it¡¯s as difficult to start as the Thunderbolt Style. The Li Iron Xuan Jing is so precious and rare that I don¡¯t know when I¡¯ll be able to find it.¡± Yang Chen sighed lightly. ¡°Forget it, it¡¯s too early for me to think about learning the Mountain Collapsing Style before reaching the True Martial Realm!¡±


    The Mountain Collapsing Style, in essence, could only be learned in the True Martial Realm, so Yang Chen wasn¡¯t in a hurry.


    With that, Yang Chen consolidated his Martial Arts Cultivation once again.


    After it was stabilized, he looked out the window and sighed softly, ¡°Now that I have reached the Elementary Martial Realm Peak, it is time for me to leave the Green Lotus Sect and return to North Mountain County. I should say goodbye to Li Ruoxiang.¡±


    With that thought, Yang Chen didn¡¯t hesitate any longer and went straight to look for Li Ruoxiang.


    When he reached the courtyard, Li Ruoxiang sensed Yang Chen¡¯s arrival, and the door to her room opened automatically.


    ¡°Huh?¡± Yang Chen was surprised that Li Ruoxiang seemed to be waiting for him.


    ¡°Come in.¡± Li Ruoxiang stood elegantly with her hands behind her back in front of the door.


    Yang Chen nodded and then entered Li Ruoxiang¡¯s room.


    When they both reached the room, they exchanged glances, and the atmosphere in the air became a bit awkward.


    Li Ruoxiang took the initiative to break the awkwardness, opening her mouth to ask, ¡°Are you leaving?¡±


    ¡°How did Sect Leader Li know?¡± Yang Chen asked curiously.


    ¡°You said that you would be leaving in a few days, and now that you¡¯re here, it must be related to leaving.¡± Li Ruoxiang said.


    Seeing that Li Ruoxiang was smart enough to guess his thoughts right away, Yang Chen smiled bitterly and said, ¡°You¡¯re right, Sect Leader Li. It¡¯s been a long time since I came to the Green Lotus Sect, and now the matter of the Gold and Silver Dragon Plate has been resolved. It¡¯s time for me to leave the Green Lotus Sect and return to my homeland in North Mountain County.¡±


    ¡°If that¡¯s the case, please be careful on your journey. If you need someone from my Green Lotus Sect to escort you, I will send a few Elders to protect you. After all, you are a thorn in the side of the Black Dragon Sect, and if they get wind of your whereabouts, they will definitely take the opportunity to strike.¡± Li Ruoxiang¡¯s red lips uttered softly.


    Yang Chen shook his head, ¡°There¡¯s no need for that. Don¡¯t worry, Sect Leader Li, I can handle it.¡±


    He was confident that the Black Dragon Sect wouldn¡¯t let him go, but being alone, he was actually more at ease. He possessed the Face Changing Technique and was not afraid of being exposed in any way.


    If he were to travel with a few Elders from the Green Lotus Sect, it would be like exposing himself instead.


    At this point, Yang Chen could feel Li Ruoxiang¡¯s concern for him.


    It warmed his heart, and he was well aware that it wasn¡¯t easy to gain Li Ruoxiang¡¯s concern.


    He paused for a moment and then said, ¡°As for you, Sect Leader Li, you should be more careful about the Demon Subduing Sect and the Wood Dragon City that plotted against the Spiritual Veins last time. I¡¯m afraid their intentions have been brewing for a long time. You should be cautious about Zhang Huai as well. Well, I¡¯ll be off.¡±


    Hearing these words, Li Ruoxiang let out a sigh. She wasn¡¯t particularly fond of Yang Chen calling her ¡°Sect Leader Li¡± all the time, though she couldn¡¯t exactly put her finger on why. She just silently watched the direction in which Yang Chen left, remaining speechless for a long time, with no one knowing what was on her mind.


    Li Ruoxiang sighed softly in her heart. Since she couldn¡¯t protect Yang Chen all the way back to North Mountain County, at least she could keep an eye on him as he left Haohai County. Her divine consciousness lingered around him until he left Haohai County, after which it finally dissipated.


    As for Yang Chen, after leaving Haohai County, he immediately found a place to use the Face Changing Technique to alter his appearance and then set off¡­

 Chapter 710 - Chapter 710: Chapter 707: To Choose Life or Treasure!_1

    Chapter 710: Chapter 707: To Choose Life or Treasure!_1


    Half a year later, above a mountain range, a group of burly men with unkempt appearances and big, bearded mouths chased wildly, swearing and straining their legs.


    ¡°Fuck******, this kid runs too damn fast!¡±


    ¡°Chase him, don¡¯t let this kid escape!¡±


    ¡°Listen to the Head of the house, chase him and don¡¯t let this kid run off! Fucking hell, a fish targeted by our Dragon Tiger Gang, can he still escape?¡± A group of mountain thieves gritted their teeth and spoke angrily.


    The Gang Leader said coldly: ¡°You all better stay sharp, this kid may look small, but he¡¯s quite capable. If we really manage to catch him, the treasures on him won¡¯t be few. When the time comes, we¡¯ll split them fairly among us!¡±


    ¡°The Head of the house is right, this kid is not very old, but he¡¯s so difficult to deal with, there must be a lot of treasures on him.¡±


    ¡°Chase!¡±


    A group of mountain thieves chased after a young man who appeared to be in his twenties. The young man¡¯s speed was neither fast nor slow, seemingly maintaining a deliberate distance from the mountain thieves.


    This distance allowed the mountain thieves to catch up to him, but not to get too close too easily.


    Like this, the young man kept running forward. After about an hour, he finally stopped.


    By this time, the mountain thieves were exhausted and panting, their bones aching. They stared at the young man in front of them, grinding their teeth in hatred, ¡°Motherfucker, are you a rabbit? Running for so long without consuming all of your True Qi. Once we catch you, we¡¯ll make sure to show you our might!¡±


    ¡°Hmph, this kid isn¡¯t running now, it seems he knows he can¡¯t escape. Kid, just surrender obediently, and we can spare your life!¡±


    ¡°Hand over the treasures!¡±


    These mountain thieves spoke with ferocious expressions, one after another.


    The young man grinned, saying: ¡°Surrender? Why should I surrender? It¡¯s not easy to get you guys to run out of True Qi and then eliminate you all at once!¡±


    This young man was none other than Yang Chen in disguise.


    It must be admitted that, disguise or not, returning to North Mountain County without encountering some form of natural disaster or human incident was no easy task. Just like now, this particular situation was man-made trouble.


    These mountain thieves saw him and just chased him non-stop!


    Yang Chen had no choice but to keep running, curious to see how long these mountain thieves could keep up the chase.


    He ran, not out of fear of these mountain thieves, but for another purpose.


    After all, he was now in disguise, and once he started using his abilities, he would shock these people and prevent them from spreading the word about his skills!


    ¡°Kid, I think you¡¯re tired of living. You want to eliminate all of us? Hahaha, you¡¯re nothing but a prey in our Dragon Tiger Gang¡¯s eyes. What can you do to eliminate all of us? I admit you have some abilities, but we¡¯re a group of people and you¡¯re just one guy.¡± The Gang Leader sneered.


    Yang Chen shook his head with a tsk: ¡°You all seem to have gotten one thing wrong. It¡¯s not that I¡¯m a prey of your Dragon Tiger Gang, but rather, you¡¯re a prey of mine, Yang Chen! As for how many of you there are¡­what use does that serve?¡±


    These mountain thieves were nothing but a group of martial artists at the first and second levels of the Origin Martial Realm.


    The higher ones were only at levels five or six.


    Add on their current exhaustion, how could they even put up a fight against him?


    However, the mountain thieves didn¡¯t think like that.


    They thought Yang Chen was talking about something hilarious.


    ¡°Hahaha!¡±


    ¡°Is this kid joking with us?¡±


    ¡°I admit, he made me laugh. As a reward, I will let him taste the pain!¡±


    Seeing the mountain thieves¡¯ disdainful smiles, Yang Chen shrugged without any intention to explain.


    Strength seemed to be a more effective explanation than anything else.


    He raised his hand gently, and in an instant, layers of Shapeshifting Liquid Fire surged out!


    ¡°What is this?!¡± The group of mountain thieves exclaimed in horror!


    They stared at the Shapeshifting Liquid Fire rushing towards their faces, their hearts stirred. They had never seen such a thing before and instinctively wanted to resist.


    For a moment, the mountain thieves unleashed all their moves, enveloping themselves in True Qi, creating some strong winds as they struck the Shapeshifting Liquid Fire.


    However, their attacks barely fazed the Shapeshifting Liquid Fire.


    ¡°What are you guys doing?¡± Yang Chen shrugged, ¡°With just these abilities, you guys are still calling yourselves mountain thieves?¡±


    ¡°What!¡± The Gang Leader witnessed the scene and realized that his Dragon Tiger Gang had met their match.


    This¡­


    This was ridiculous, they, as mountain thieves, had never seen anything like this before. Where did this person come from?


    ¡°Run!¡± The Gang Leader didn¡¯t think twice and started roaring.


    These mountain thieves weren¡¯t stupid either. Noticing that they couldn¡¯t do anything against Yang Chen¡¯s casual move, they hesitated for a moment before turning and running, fearing they would be too slow.


    Seeing this, Yang Chen calmly said, ¡°So you want to provoke me and then just run away? Tsk tsk, do you guys really think you can trample all over me? Since you¡¯ve all come here, there¡¯s no need to leave now. Sit down and have a nice chat with me. I spent quite a bit of time leading you all to this place!¡±


    As these thoughts settled, Yang Chen controlled the Shapeshifting Liquid Fire and surrounded the mountain thieves from all directions.


    The mountain thieves were helpless to resist and couldn¡¯t escape. The slightest contact with the Liquid Fire caused intense pain, and their True Qi was burned away.


    In an instant, their true nature as a disorganized rabble was exposed, and they shouted loudly, ¡°We were wrong, please spare us, Sir, great one, we didn¡¯t recognize Mount Tai. Just let us go, just like letting out a fart, that¡¯s enough!¡±


    The Gang Leader of the Dragon Tiger Gang was an even more cowardly man. Seeing the current situation turning unfavorable, he immediately fell to his knees and said, ¡°What are you all waiting for? Kneel down, kneel before this great one!¡±


    For a moment, the mountain thieves knelt one after another, quicker than the next, their voices begging for mercy only grew louder.


    Yang Chen knew the quality and integrity of these mountain thieves and naturally didn¡¯t bother discussing matters with them.


    There was a purpose as to why he took great pains to lead these mountain thieves here.


    At this moment, Yang Chen said slowly, ¡°Want to live?¡±


    ¡°Yes!¡±


    ¡°Yes!¡±


    These people nodded their heads vigorously, like chickens pecking at rice.


    Yang Chen smiled kindly and said, ¡°Alright, lead me to where you keep your treasures on the mountain!¡±


    ¡°You¡­ Sir, we can¡¯t do this. Those treasures were accumulated by us over time, it¡¯s not right for you to take them¡­¡± The Gang Leader of the Dragon Tiger Gang said.


    Upon hearing this, Yang Chen¡¯s voice turned cold, ¡°What, you value treasures more than your lives? You¡¯re the Gang Leader, right? Should I just kill you and have someone else lead me there?¡±

 Chapter 711 - Chapter 711: Chapter 708: Breakthrough Again!_1

    Chapter 711: Chapter 708: Breakthrough Again!_1


    That Big Head suddenly became afraid: ¡°No, no, Sir, I¡¯ll take you there right now, right now!¡±


    He knew very well that if Yang Chen killed him, the people under his hands would keep popping up to lead the way for Yang Chen. His concerns were meaningless. Moreover, between treasure and life, with a little thought, he made a choice. Joking aside, life was definitely more important.


    In an instant, all the Dragon Tiger Gang members chose to submit, and Yang Chen was led by them all the way to the Dragon Tiger Gang¡¯s stronghold.


    His original goal was to go after the treasures collected by these mountain thieves.


    This idea came to him the first time he was robbed by mountain thieves.


    He chose to disguise himself and go low-key on the road, naturally not escaping the attention of some ill-intentioned mountain robbers.


    After being targeted by the mountain robbers for the first time, he lured them away for fear of exposing his identity, and then planned to wipe them all out. But in the end, these mountain robbers were willing to trade the treasures from their mountain for their lives, arousing Yang Chen¡¯s curiosity.


    Yang Chen went up to the mountain and did not expect the treasures collected by these mountain bandits to be so numerous!


    Some even opened his eyes!


    It¡¯s not strange that these mountain bandits usually did all kinds of evil, specifically robbing wandering martial artists, and the spoils they gathered were naturally not scarce. Even if not plentiful, they would still be diverse.


    Sometimes, they might even catch some treasures in them.


    Yang Chen felt wholeheartedly that entering a bandit¡¯s den wasn¡¯t such a bad thing at all, it was simply a great joy.


    When he left the stronghold with all the treasures, he was completely satisfied. He originally planned to be a bit high-profile to deter passing mountain thieves and not let them target him, but later he changed his mind.


    He simply became even more low-key, allowing the mountain thieves to target him specifically.


    With each attack by these mountain thieves, he would plunder their stronghold once.


    There was no doubt that they had many treasures.


    And without exception.


    Yang Chen had plundered many times, and the wealth of these mountain bandits left him dumbfounded.


    With such riches, who the hell else should I rob if not yours?


    There¡¯s no need to think about it at all!


    On his way, Yang Chen gained experience in acting weak, then turning from weak to fierce like a fierce tiger, and finally plundering all the things collected by the mountain bandits. Then he left triumphantly.


    Now, as these mountain thieves frowned, Yang Chen was cheerful, following the mountain thieves all the way to the Dragon Tiger Gang¡¯s stronghold.


    The mountain thief leader knew Yang Chen was powerful and not someone he could resist. He dared not speak or harbor any sinister thoughts. He directly led Yang Chen to where they stored their treasures.


    ¡°Sir¡­ Sir, this is it.¡± The mountain thief leader tried to please, fearing that Yang Chen might become upset.


    Yang Chen looked at the pile of items with interest, knowing that he had hit the right place once again.


    This is really a great place.


    So many treasures, all his.


    Yang Chen looked around and found that the items were of various types, with almost a bit of everything.


    It¡¯s just a pity that there is still nothing he wants.


    But having these treasures is always better than having none, so Yang Chen is not stingy. With a wave of his hand, his True Qi wrapped around all the items on the ground and absorbed them into his storage bag.


    When he looked at the ground again, there was nothing left.


    This made the Gang Leader completely dumbfounded.


    This¡­


    Compared with Yang Chen, what kind of mountain robbers were they?


    Yang Chen was the real mountain bandit.


    Isn¡¯t it wrong to play like this?


    ¡°Sir¡­ Sir!¡± The Gang Leader was almost in tears.


    It¡¯s not like I wanted to rob, they robbed from me, but can you at least leave us something? But you, you didn¡¯t leave anything. Everything valuable and worthless was taken away in an instant. Yang Chen instantly became a big spender, and they were left destitute!


    Yang Chen narrowed his eyes: ¡°What, do you have a problem?¡±


    ¡°No, no!¡± The Big Head held back his tears forcefully.


    Yang Chen grinned, not taking the storage bags of these mountain bandits already counted as merciful. Although he didn¡¯t know what these mountain bandits had done in the past, they must have done something bad. This could be considered letting these mountain bandits reap what they sow.


    Normally, you rob others, now I rob you, there is no logical error.


    ¡°Since you have no complaints, just stay here obediently. I¡¯ll go ahead.¡± Yang Chen smiled and immediately soared into the sky, disappearing on the spot.


    The moment that Yang Chen left, the mountain bandit leader slumped down in despair and howled in tears.


    ¡°Hold on, Big Leader!¡±


    ¡°The Big Leader has fainted!¡±


    ¡°Big Leader, are you alright?¡±


    ¡­


    At this moment, Yang Chen was flying high in the sky, murmuring: ¡°I¡¯ve plundered so many treasures from these mountain thieves, my fortune is much richer now. At least I have some reserve of Spirit Stones. Speaking of which, now that I¡¯m in Luo Yun County, it won¡¯t be long before I reach North Mountain County!¡±


    Luo Yun County, like Sun Star Region, is one of several counties surrounding North Mountain County.


    Arriving here, North Mountain County is not far away.


    Seeing this, Yang Chen naturally felt a mix of longing and eagerness. It has been nearly two years since his trip to the Black Dragon Sect. Now that he¡¯s back, he wonders how North Mountain County is doing now.


    Even though he was eager, he knew he had to solidify his strength first.


    ¡°In this half-year, I¡¯ve just about stabilized my Elementary Martial Realm Peak cultivation. Now that I¡¯m almost at North Mountain County¡¯s doorstep, it¡¯s time to break through to the Half-step True Martial Realm.¡± Yang Chen thought to himself.


    Back then, he had no time to stabilize his foundation when he broke through from the Yuanwu Realm Fifth Layer to the Elementary Martial Realm Peak. Forcing a breakthrough in cultivation without stabilizing the foundation might lead to a backlash.


    So he spent this half-year focusing on strengthening his martial arts cultivation.Since he spent so much time, his cultivation has stabilized to some extent.


    With stabilization, he has built up enough foundation, and he can break through to the Half-step True Martial Realm at any time!


    Now is the right time to enter the Half-step True Martial Realm.


    For him, entering the Half-step True Martial Realm isn¡¯t difficult. When he returned, he already used Yuanhe Liuyun Pill to exchange for a lot of Alchemy Materials, and the treasures he had looted from those mountain bandits along the way only added to his collection. To refine an elixir that would help him break into the Half-step True Martial Realm, it would be no problem at all.


    ¡°This place is nice; I¡¯ll choose here to refine the pill and break through!¡± Yang Chen thought.

 Chapter 712 - Chapter 712: Chapter 709: Returning to North Mountain County_1

    Chapter 712: Chapter 709: Returning to North Mountain County_1


    Yang Chen descended and casually carved out a cave in the mountain range before entering it.


    After that, he quickly sat down and muttered, ¡°The elixir that would best help me break through from the Elementary Martial Realm Peak to the Half-step True Martial Realm is the Breakthrough Spirit Pill. I¡¯ll refine three of them. With three Breakthrough Spirit Pills and the foundation I¡¯ve built up, breaking through the Half-step True Martial Realm will be a sure thing!¡±


    With that thought in mind, Yang Chen didn¡¯t hesitate, and threw the materials directly into the pill furnace to quickly start refining.


    Once he started alchemy, he quickly entered a focused state, paying attention to every detail.


    For him, refining the Breakthrough Spirit Pill was not difficult. The pill was just a Fourth-grade Perfect-level pill that could help martial artists at the Elementary Martial Realm Peak enter the Half-step True Martial Realm.


    In about half an hour, the elixir was ready, and Yang Chen quickly collected them. He kept three Breakthrough Spirit Pills, and put the others in his storage.


    After that, Yang Chen temporarily closed himself off in the cave¡­


    During this seclusion, Yang Chen refined the Breakthrough Spirit Pills into his body and then fully devoted himself to making a breakthrough.


    Without a doubt, breaking through from the Elementary Martial Realm Peak to the Half-step True Martial Realm was not an easy task. While it seemed to be just a step away, it required enough hard work!


    Two days later¡­


    Inside the cave, Yang Chen¡¯s aura suddenly became stronger.


    This potent aura turned into a dense heat wave, like a gaseous substance that rushed straight into the high altitude, spreading in all directions and alarming everyone nearby.


    Immediately, Yang Chen¡¯s martial arts cultivation began to waver between the Elementary Martial Realm Peak and the Half-step True Martial Realm.


    Sometimes entering the Half-step True Martial Realm, and sometimes falling back to the Elementary Martial Realm Peak, it was very unstable.


    Yang Chen¡¯s breakthrough caught the attention of many forces.


    Small forces that sensed this strong aura didn¡¯t even dare to approach. After all, the martial artists in Luo Yun County were not much stronger than those in North Mountain County. Even those in the Elementary Martial Realm could be considered masters here, let alone the Half-step True Martial Realm.


    However, one force dared to provoke, and that was the Luoyun Main City.


    The people of Luoyun Main City detected this aura.


    ¡°Someone is breaking through, and judging by their aura, they seem to be attempting to break through the Half-step True Martial Realm!¡±


    ¡°Wow, who in our Luo Yun County is trying to break through the Half-step True Martial Realm? Which power does he belong to?¡±


    ¡°This is no small matter, let¡¯s go check it out! What if an unaffiliated martial artist breaks through to the Half-step True Martial Realm and has no power to rely on? Wouldn¡¯t this be a good opportunity for us?¡±


    ¡°Maybe this person will even join our Luo Yun County.¡±


    ¡°Haha, it¡¯s also possible. Let¡¯s go and see! It¡¯s better to win over someone like this.¡±


    Although the major powers had many powerful warriors in the True Martial Realm, breaking through to the Half-step True Martial Realm was still a big deal. Since this person was not far from the Luoyun Main City, they naturally had no reason not to investigate.


    At that moment, the Luoyun Main City sent a True Martial Realm steward and a group of genius martial artists to Yang Chen¡¯s secluded cave where he was making a breakthrough.


    Meanwhile, Yang Chen was still working hard to break through.


    The power of the three Breakthrough Spirit Pills was gradually being refined by him.


    ¡°Success!¡±


    Suddenly, Yang Chen roared.


    Immediately after, his martial arts cultivation gradually stabilized.


    This stabilization naturally brought him to the Half-step True Martial Realm.


    ¡°Huh¡­¡±


    At this moment, Yang Chen had successfully broken through to the Half-step True Martial Realm!


    With his hands behind his back, Yang Chen was naturally in a very relaxed mood.


    At the same time, he looked up and said with a slight surprise, ¡°Someone is coming!¡±


    ¡°Congratulations, friend, on successfully entering the Half-step True Martial Realm. We are from the Luoyun Main City and hope to meet you. May we know if you can spare us some face?¡±


    Just as Yang Chen was about to use divine soul detection, he heard the words and touched his chin, ¡°So it¡¯s the people from Luoyun Main City. In that case, I might as well meet them.¡±


    Although he had had conflicts with the people of Luoyun Main City, there was no major problem. On the contrary, he had saved the life of a genius from the Luoyun Main City in the Iron Hawk Secret Realm. And now that he had entered the Half-step True Martial Realm, he had nothing to fear from the people of Luoyun Main City and did not need to worry about them plotting against him.


    Moreover, these people from the Luoyun Main City were quite polite. He had only set up a simple protective measure in and outside the cave, and they hadn¡¯t come in but had waited outside, being respectful in their manner.


    Yang Chen naturally wouldn¡¯t strike a smiling face, so he stood up and walked into the sight of everyone, cupping his hands in greeting, ¡°Yang Chen has seen everyone from the Luoyun Main City.¡±


    ¡°So young,¡± Li Steward from Luoyun Main City widened his eyes in surprise.


    He had imagined what Yang Chen would look like, thinking he was an old man, but he didn¡¯t expect Yang Chen to be such a young person.


    This¡­


    He had reached the Half-step True Martial Realm at such a young age.


    ¡°It¡¯s Yang Chen!¡±


    ¡°He¡¯s Yang Chen!¡±


    This steward didn¡¯t recognize him, but the geniuses he brought with him did. Seeing Yang Chen, they exclaimed in surprise. These geniuses naturally represented the Luoyun Main City in the Black Dragon Sect mission and were deeply impressed by Yang Chen.


    ¡°What, Yang Chen!¡± Li Steward immediately became alert, ¡°What is he doing here?¡±


    ¡°Li Martial Uncle, Yang Chen is a friend, not an enemy. He saved us in the Iron Hawk Secret Realm and is a decent person. We don¡¯t need to be hostile to him,¡± said the disciple themselves, who had been saved by Yang Chen in the secret realm


    At that time, they were almost killed by Han Zang, a genius from the Black Dragon Sect, but Yang Chen saved them. Naturally, they remembered this very clearly.


    Hearing the disciples¡¯ explanation of their past with Yang Chen, Li Steward¡¯s expression immediately softened, ¡°So it turns out to be Yang Chen, my friend. I have long admired your name¡­ Long admired your name. I wonder if you would be interested in visiting our Luoyun Main City for a while?¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s not necessary. I have urgent matters to attend to and need to return. I hope Li senior will not mind!¡± Yang Chen said.


    ¡°How could I?¡± Li Steward saw that Yang Chen was going back, so he didn¡¯t insist on staying.


    Yang Chen nodded, and without saying anything more, he cupped his hands and left.


    Watching Yang Chen leaving, Li Steward couldn¡¯t help but sigh, ¡°What a pity. Yang Chen is from North Mountain County after all, and there¡¯s no way to win him over. It¡¯s better for him to leave. Sigh, the title of Eastern Number One Genius is well-deserved. To reach the Half-step True Martial Realm at such a young age¡­ if only you could catch up with someone like Yang Chen!¡±


    It¡¯s always the case that one dislikes comparisons. Upon comparison, Li Steward sighed, shook his head, and walked away.


    Five days later, Yang Chen once again arrived in the sky above North Mountain County.

 Chapter 713 - Chapter 713: Chapter 710: Yang Chen, the Traitor?_1

    Chapter 713: Chapter 710: Yang Chen, the Traitor?_1


    ¡°North Mountain County, I¡¯m finally back.¡± At this moment, Yang Chen stood high in the sky, overlooking the land below with an unobstructed view.


    The scenery was still the same, as if engraved in his mind, its memory fresh and vivid.


    After two years, he returned once again. How could he not miss it, and how could he not think about it?


    ¡°The Huangshan Sect should be up ahead, let¡¯s go take a look!¡± Yang Chen¡¯s soul dispersed, sensing the scenery ahead, and his figure flashed, disappearing from where he stood.


    In the blink of an eye, he reappeared above the Huangshan Sect.


    The Huangshan Sect was a religious sect that specialized in alchemy and was one of the ¡®Six Sects¡¯ of the North Mountain County¡¯s Three Tyrants and Six Sects. Yang Chen didn¡¯t care much about the Huangshan Sect but was curious if Song Chen, who had some history with him, had joined the sect.


    Back then, he had introduced Song Chen to the sect leader Bai Yunfei. Once Bai Yunfei learned about it, he was eager to find him, but Yang Chen had no idea how Song Chen was doing now.


    The Huangshan Sect was originally famous for alchemy, and there weren¡¯t many powerful people in the sect. The strongest was merely at the peak of the Elementary Martial Realm. With Yang Chen¡¯s current Half-step True Martial Realm Martial Arts Cultivation, it was only natural that he wouldn¡¯t be noticed by anyone from the Huangshan Sect while secretly observing them from above.


    At this moment, his soul dispersed, and everything within the Huangshan Sect was reflected in his Sea of Consciousness.


    Yang Chen looked carefully and muttered, ¡°As expected, Song Chen has joined the Huangshan Sect. Bai Yunfei seems to have recognized Song Chen¡¯s value and fostered his growth. Right now, it appears that Song Chen¡¯s alchemy level has improved a lot, and he has even become a Tier 4 Alchemist at such a young age. Not bad!¡±


    Yang Chen was pleased. It was no small feat for the Huangshan Sect to produce a Tier 4 Alchemist.


    Seeing that Song Chen was doing well now, Yang Chen had no more worries and turned to leave.


    His arrival was unknown to anyone, and naturally, his departure was unknown as well.


    After leaving the Huangshan Sect, Yang Chen headed straight for the Yuanshan Sect. In any case, he had to visit the Yuanshan Sect first during his return.


    However, his return seemed to take a detour.


    ¡°Yang Chen, it¡¯s despicable how he betrayed the Human Race and sided with the Fire Essence Beast in an attempt to destroy the Guardian Spirit Array!¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen is a traitor of the Human Race!¡±


    ¡°Hmph, although our North Mountain County is remote, we have always been guarding the Guardian Spirit Array, the strongest defense line for us humans against demonic beasts. Yang Chen, as our number one genius, is utterly detestable!¡±


    A group of young men, dressed differently, flew together while muttering.


    Hearing this, Yang Chen abruptly halted, narrowed his eyes, and hid in the dark without rushing out.


    ¡°I betrayed the Human Race?¡± Yang Chen narrowed his eyes suddenly.


    It was quite interesting. It seemed that a lot must have happened while he was gone; otherwise, he didn¡¯t think he would have betrayed the Human Race for no reason.


    ¡°Don¡¯t you think it¡¯s strange that Yang Chen¡¯s cultivation speed is so fast and he rose so quickly? He¡¯s originally from the Great Wilderness, close to the Guardian Spirit Array. There¡¯s hardly any spiritual energy resources there, and it¡¯s impossible for a genius to emerge. Essentially, he should have been a cultivation waste, but his cultivation speed is faster than any of us!¡±


    ¡°What does this represent? It represents that Yang Chen had long betrayed the Human Race and sided with the Fire Essence Beast. With the help of the Fire Essence Beast, his cultivation speed improved extremely fast. Otherwise, how could he have achieved all this?¡±


    ¡°What you said makes sense. Yang Chen should have been a waste in the first place. He¡¯s from the Great Wilderness; it¡¯s impossible for him to have any outstanding talent.¡±


    ¡°I think he definitely betrayed the human race!¡±


    As they discussed back and forth, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but laugh coldly.


    This was quite interesting.


    He had left North Mountain County for a while, and he had unexpectedly become a traitor?


    Yang Chen¡¯s expression turned cold, and he suddenly appeared before the loose cultivators.


    ¡°Who are you?¡± Seeing someone suddenly appear before them, the loose cultivators stiffened in surprise, and they somewhat fearfully asked.


    Yang Chen smirked, ¡°Who am I? Just take a closer look!¡±


    As he spoke, Yang Chen grabbed at the air, his appearance returning to normal. His face, initially disguised, transformed back into his original face.


    Seeing his appearance, the several loose cultivators suddenly paled, ¡°You are¡­you are Yang Chen!¡±


    ¡°Run! Yang Chen, the traitor, is back!¡± The martial artists turned and ran.


    Yang Chen stretched out his hand to grab them, and with his powerful Martial Arts Cultivation, he caught them all up.


    The loose cultivators looked shocked, never expecting Yang Chen to be so strong. They didn¡¯t even have the strength to resist in front of Yang Chen, and it was as if they were caught like chickens.


    Yang Chen hadn¡¯t even spoken yet when the martial artists roared, ¡°Yang Chen, you traitor, kill us if you want, do whatever you want! We¡¯re not afraid of a human traitor like you. Now that you dare to return to North Mountain County, you¡¯ll face the wrath of other forces sooner or later!¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen, as a traitor, you won¡¯t come to a good end!¡±


    Hearing this, Yang Chen¡¯s mouth curved up, and True Qi rolled around, releasing Shapeshifting Liquid Fire that burned the martial artists. In an instant, their arrogance disappeared, and each became more obedient than the other.


    ¡°Speak, why aren¡¯t you speaking now?¡± Yang Chen shouted harshly.


    None of the martial artists dared to speak at the moment.


    Yang Chen sneered, ¡°I thought you guys were rather gutsy. It turns out you¡¯re all just cowards. You were so fierce with your words of kill and take, but the moment I make a move, no one dares to speak anymore? With people like you around when demonic beasts come, won¡¯t you just run faster than anyone else?¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen, we have nothing to say to a traitor like you!¡± A martial artist, knowing he couldn¡¯t escape, shouted.


    ¡°Traitor? Hmph, what do you know about the truth, you simpletons? A traitor, have you witnessed me betraying the Human Race, have you seen me colluding with the Fire Essence Beast?¡± Yang Chen said coldly, ¡°You people only listen to rumors and think everything you hear is true. If you really want to die, I can grant your wish any time. If you want to stay alive, I can also give you a chance! But you have to answer my questions obediently!¡±


    Despite their harsh words earlier, no one wanted to die when their lives were at stake. Hearing that there was a chance to survive, someone immediately changed their attitude and said, ¡°I, I want to live. Ask away, Yang Chen. I will answer everything as best as I can.¡±


    Those who were previously yelling had become fearful, shouting, ¡°Yang Chen, ask us anything, we know everything!¡±

 Chapter 714 - Chapter 714: Chapter 711: Things Remain the Same, But People Have Changed!_1

    Chapter 714: Chapter 711: Things Remain the Same, But People Have Changed!_1


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t pay attention to their words, as these people were more jealous of him than really thinking he was a traitor. If someone else had betrayed, when the dust settled, these people probably wouldn¡¯t even care.


    This is the despicable nature of people.


    With this in mind, Yang Chen bluntly said, ¡°What¡¯s the deal with me being a traitor? Explain everything in detail!¡±


    ¡°You don¡¯t know about this yet?¡± The Martial Artists widened their eyes.


    ¡°Do you think I¡¯m a traitor?¡± Yang Chen said coldly.


    He hadn¡¯t done anything, so how could he know these things?


    After being swept coldly by Yang Chen, the Martial Artist was suddenly frightened and knew he had said the wrong thing, quickly closing his mouth tightly. Another clever Martial Artist hurriedly said, ¡°Yang Chen, this matter was spread by the Canghai Sect!¡±


    ¡°Canghai Sect? I thought so.¡± Yang Chen narrowed his eyes.


    He guessed that this matter was not so simple, and now it seems that the Canghai Sect was indeed behind it.


    Obviously, it was the Canghai Sect that framed him, or to be more precise, it was He Shangfeng who framed him.


    He Shangfeng had framed He Yunxiao once, and this was not a strange thing to frame himself once again.


    But what confused him was that he had clearly greeted He QiuShui, so how could this happen?


    Yang Chen was surprised and asked, ¡°What did the Canghai Sect say?¡±


    ¡°The Canghai Sect said they saw you dealing with the Fire Spirit Beast at the Guardian Spirit Array, plotting something. They even captured your breath at the Guardian Spirit Array and the breath of the Fire Spirit Beast. With both human and physical evidence, everyone believed it to be true. Moreover, since the Canghai Sect was in charge of the Guardian Spirit Array, people believed this to be true.¡± A few Martial Artists explained and then, fearing Yang Chen might misunderstand, they quickly said, ¡°Of course, Yang Chen, we all believe in you. You must believe us.¡±


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t say anything, but thought about it.


    ¡°What a He Shangfeng!¡± Yang Chen gritted his teeth.


    Before he could settle accounts with He Shangfeng, He Shangfeng bit him first.


    He almost didn¡¯t need to think to guess that Canghai Sect had already taken control of the situation.


    ¡°Go on.¡± Yang Chen shouted.


    ¡°Then the Canghai Sect said you fled from fear of punishment and so on.¡± The Martial Artists said.


    Yang Chen widened his eyes, ¡°When the Canghai Sect said so, did Yuan Mountain Sect and the North Mountain Main City do nothing about it?¡±


    ¡°No, the Yuan Mountain Sect and the North Mountain Main City seemed to know nothing about it and let the news spread. As time went on, everyone thought you were a traitor.¡± The Martial Artists said, ¡°Moreover, the Canghai Sect plans to spread the news widely, so the other prefecture territories will also offer rewards to hunt you down.¡±


    Yang Chen basically understood some of the situation now.


    ¡°The Canghai Sect is so perfect? It¡¯s fine if the North Mountain Main City doesn¡¯t say anything, but even my Yuan Mountain Sect doesn¡¯t say a word. What¡¯s going on? Can they just let the Canghai Sect say that I, Yang Chen, am a traitor? These loose cultivators can judge at will, but they can¡¯t be so unreasonable.¡± Yang Chen became more and more confused.


    It doesn¡¯t make sense at all.


    As he thought about it, Yang Chen knew that the only way to unravel the mystery was to go back and take a look himself.


    With that in mind, he turned his gaze to the few people.


    ¡°Spare our lives, Yang Chen, please spare us!¡± These people cried out loudly.


    Yang Chen waved his sleeve, and True Qi brushed past, rendering the Spiritual Martial Realm cultivators unconscious and unable to wake up.


    Yang Chen then flashed and hurried to his destination, Yuan Mountain Sect.


    Yang Chen was very familiar with his own sect. On the way back, he followed the route. With his current speed, it took him only two hours to reach the Yuan Mountain Sect¡¯s airspace.


    ¡°Being careful is the key. First, take a look at what¡¯s going on¡­¡± Yang Chen thought, arriving in the sky above the Yuan Mountain Sect without revealing his presence or being greeted by others.


    Times have changed, and everything in North Mountain County seems very strange. He must be cautious.


    He lowered his profile, concealed his breath, hid in the dark, and observed everything!


    With this observation, Yang Chen¡¯s eyes revealed a coldness, ¡°Turns out, something is wrong. The Sect Leader is gone, and several Supreme Elders are also gone!¡±


    His familiar Yuan Mountain Sect had changed completely.


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but release his Divine Soul completely to observe carefully, ¡°Something is wrong. The current Yuan Mountain Sect is just an empty shell. The upper hierarchy is gone, leaving only some disciples wandering around like zombies. Elder Yun Lu, I feel something is wrong. My Divine Soul can¡¯t perceive everything; you use your Divine Soul to observe closely!¡±


    ¡°Yes, Young Master, no problem!¡± Yun Lu replied.


    With Yun Lu¡¯s Earthly Martial Realm Divine Soul power, her results were of course much stronger.


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t see it, but she could.


    Thus, Yun Lu quickly deployed her method, and her Earthly Martial Realm Divine Soul scattered, covering the entire Yuan Mountain Sect area. The subtle traces in each corner could not escape her investigation.


    ¡°Huh?¡± Yun Lu quickly sensed something wrong, ¡°There is an Array Formation here blocking the Divine Soul. It is very difficult for you, Young Master, to detect it. Let me try to infiltrate it.¡±


    ¡°Quickly see what¡¯s inside?¡± Yang Chen asked.


    Yun Lu quickly infiltrated her Divine Soul into it.


    Just as her Divine Soul infiltrated, Yun Lu was shocked, ¡°Young Master, the Sect Leader and those Supreme Elders are all locked up here. Their bodies have been restrained and they can¡¯t move, as if they have been imprisoned.¡±


    ¡°What!¡± Yang Chen was startled, ¡°The Sect Leader and several Supreme Elders joined forces, and it shouldn¡¯t be a problem to resist the seven or eight-tiered experts of the True Martial Realm. They were all imprisoned? Who did this?¡±


    Yun Lu was about to say something when she suddenly shouted, ¡°Young Master, be careful! There¡¯s a trap in this Array Formation blocking the Divine Soul. If the Divine Soul infiltrates, it will be detected. You¡¯ve been discovered!¡±


    ¡°Discovered?¡± Yang Chen gritted his teeth.


    ¡°Who is it!¡±


    Suddenly, a shocking roar sounded.


    With the roar, a huge wave of flames burned and a huge figure appeared abruptly. It was a mighty, gigantic Fire Spirit Beast.


    Looking at the Fire Spirit Beast, Yang Chen finally understood everything.


    ¡°It turns out, it turns out, I should have guessed it earlier.¡± Yang Chen clenched his fists.

 Chapter 715 - Chapter 715: Chapter 712: Breaking Through the Encirclement!_1

    Chapter 715: Chapter 712: Breaking Through the Encirclement!_1


    He should have guessed it earlier that it was related to the Fire Essence Beast. Otherwise, with the capabilities of the Canghai Sect, they couldn¡¯t possibly have made both the Yuanshan Sect and the Beishan Main City shut up. The only ones who could do all this were the Fire Essence Beast Group.


    He understood everything in an instant.


    With the high-levels of the Yuanshan Sect being caught, naturally, no one would speak for him about being a traitor. What was the purpose of the Fire Essence Beast doing this? Were they afraid that he would reveal the Fire Essence Beast¡¯s plot and strike first to establish him as a traitor?


    By that time, there would be no use in him speaking up as his reputation as a traitor would already be clear. No one could argue on his behalf.


    Even if he tried to argue for himself, everyone would just think his defense was weak and powerless.


    Now that the high-levels of the Yuanshan Sect were controlled by the Fire Essence Beast, the situation in Beishan Main City was probably the same.


    With that thought, Yang Chen turned his gaze to the gigantic Fire Essence Beast.


    This Fire Essence Beast stared straight at Yang Chen with its ferocious eyes. When seeing Yang Chen, it burst into a crazy laughter: ¡°Hahahaha, Yang Chen, it¡¯s you, Yang Chen. It¡¯s like finding something after searching for it without success. Yang Chen, we¡¯ve been looking for you for a long time. I didn¡¯t expect you to come to us obediently now.¡±


    ¡°Young Master, this Fire Essence Beast must have a True Martial Realm Sixth Level Martial Arts Cultivation.¡± Yun Lu reminded: ¡°With your current strength, you can¡¯t win against such an opponent.¡±


    Yang Chen nodded, fully aware of his current situation.


    Although he had entered the Half-step True Martial Realm, he was still no match for a True Martial Realm Sixth Level Fire Essence Beast.


    And clearly, this place was the Fire Essence Beast¡¯s territory.


    But Yang Chen still remained calm and composed: ¡°What, do you think I¡¯m definitely the fat meat in your mouth?¡±


    ¡°Hmph, Yang Chen, still stubborn when death is near? Now the entire North Mountain County is our world. You have nowhere to escape. Hand over your life obediently. Our Fire Essence Beast¡¯s plotting has been going on for more than a day or two. Hahaha!¡± The Fire Essence Beast, Zhang Yang, laughed loudly.


    As soon as his words fell, the Fire Essence Beast waved his hand, and a sky full of Shapeshifting Liquid Fire fell from the sky, directly smashing toward Yang Chen.


    Seeing this, although Yang Chen was angry, he had no other choice but to turn around and leave!


    He was very clear that no matter how angry he was or how unwilling he felt, he had to leave now.


    ¡°Want to escape? Catch him for me.¡± As the Fire Essence Beast roared, suddenly, True Martial Realm Fire Spirit Beasts appeared from all directions.


    ¡°How many more are there?¡± Yang Chen glanced around and found more than a dozen True Martial Realm Fire Essence Beasts. It was no wonder that the high-levels of his Yuanshan Sect were subdued; it was not without reason.


    However, among these more than a dozen True Martial Realm Fire Essence Beasts, their strength was not all at the Sixth Level of the True Martial Realm but just at the First or Second Layer.


    Now, surrounded by them in eight directions, it was obvious that they wanted to leave him with no way to escape.


    ¡°Hmph, you think it¡¯s so easy to kill me?¡± Seeing that there was no way out, Yang Chen directly scattered his True Qi.


    ¡°Half-step True Martial Realm?¡± That True Martial Realm Sixth Level Fire Essence Beast squinted his eyes: ¡°Good kid, really a genius. Reaching such a level at such a young age. If I let this kid grow up, there will be trouble. Kill him for me. Today, let him have no way to escape. Don¡¯t give him any chance!¡±


    The Fire Essence Beasts successively released their flames.


    ¡°Die.¡±


    Yang Chen, facing the encirclement, was extremely calm. He chose the weakest direction defensively and charged forward.


    Moreover, he didn¡¯t hold back with his attacks this time.


    ¡°All Liquid Fire, these Fire Essence Beasts are really experts at using fire. Once they reach the True Martial Realm, they all use Liquid Fire. In that case, have a taste of this.¡± Yang Chen waved his hand, and layers of Starfire flew out.


    The Starfire lit up the surroundings and merged together, completely erasing the Shapeshifting Liquid Fire along its path.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t hide the Starfire anymore because the Fire Essence Beast knew he had it, so there was no need to conceal it.


    Now that the Starfire was released, Yang Chen¡¯s flames had the upper hand, and he caught that Fire Essence Beast with a grasp of his hand.


    Boom!


    A Heavenly Thunder suddenly descended from the sky.


    As the Heavenly Thunder struck down without warning and without a trace, it directly hit a True Martial Realm First Layer Fire Essence Beast in front of Yang Chen.


    Since refining the new Heavenly Thunder Origin, Yang Chen could now instantly execute a single Thunder with only a little time of accumulation of True Qi, instead of the Five Thunder as before.


    As a Thunder fell, combined with the Starfire, it directly knocked the Fire Essence Beast unconscious.


    The Fire Essence Beast hadn¡¯t expected this.


    Yang Chen immediately flashed past, seizing the body of the Fire Essence Beast, breaking through, and heading into the distance.


    The Fire Essence Beast that originally thought victory was in its hands, and Yang Chen was undoubtedly dead, was suddenly shocked. It initially planned to give Yang Chen a fatal blow in secret. However, by the time it came to its senses, Yang Chen had already captured a Fire Essence Beast and escaped.


    ¡°You bunch of trash, trash.¡± The Fire Essence Beast roared, and then directly chased after Yang Chen.


    Its speed was fast, and it was worthy of being a True Martial Realm Sixth Level Fire Essence Beast.


    But at this moment, Yang Chen, after capturing a Fire Essence Beast, directly used: ¡°Lightning Movement Technique Fourth Level!¡±


    This was also the magical effect he obtained after refining a new Heavenly Thunder Origin!


    His Lightning Movement Technique had now reached the Fourth Level.


    Once the Fourth Level Lightning Movement Technique was executed, the speed was so fast that even Yang Chen himself couldn¡¯t imagine it. He only knew that his True Qi quickly depleting, but within a moment, he had escaped from the sight of the Fire Essence Beast, leaving no trace.


    A group of Fire Essence Beasts stood in place, completely dumbfounded.


    ¡°This¡­¡±


    ¡°This!¡±


    The leading True Martial Realm Sixth Level Fire Essence Beast was so angry that his lungs were about to explode.


    It had taken such a group of Fire Essence Beasts to guard here, finally waiting for Yang Chen to take the bait voluntarily, and even successfully surrounded him. But in the end? Yang Chen not only broke through the encirclement but also captured a Fire Essence Beast.


    This was simply a disgrace, a huge disgrace for them!


    ¡°Captain, what should we do next?¡± The Fire Essence Beast below asked.


    The leading Fire Essence Beast roared loudly: ¡°Search for him, spread the news that Yang Chen, the traitor, is back. Start a full-scale manhunt in the entire county, whoever finds Yang Chen will be a hero among the humans. Let them all help me find Yang Chen! Also, block all the paths that must be taken to leave North Mountain County, leaving Yang Chen no chance to escape!¡±

 Chapter 716 - Chapter 716: Chapter 713: Seeking Survival in Desperate Situations!_1

    Chapter 716: Chapter 713: Seeking Survival in Desperate Situations!_1


    Yang Chen used the Lightning Movement Technique all the way to the Fourth Level, finally escaping from the pursuit of the Fire Essence Beasts and emerging unscathed.


    Although he escaped, his True Qi was nearly depleted, with only enough left to continue his journey. Yang Chen decided to stop at a mountain range for now, then released his divine soul to make sure there was no one around before focusing on the captured Fire Essence Beast.


    ¡°Young Master, are you alright?¡± Yun Lu asked worriedly.


    ¡°I¡¯m fine, Senior Yun Lu, help me investigate this Fire Essence Beast¡¯s soul!¡± Yang Chen instructed.


    Having been severely injured, the Fire Essence Beast could no longer move around freely.


    Yun Lu hurriedly complied, quickly inserting her Earth Martial Realm divine soul into the beast and began a thorough search.


    With this investigation, Yun Lu quickly understood the beast¡¯s memories.


    Just as the search was about to end, the Fire Essence Beast suddenly woke up, and immediately after, its skull burst open, and its body turned to ashes.


    ¡°Again, during the memory search, I touched this Fire Essence Beast¡¯s memory,¡± Yang Chen sighed.


    He had encountered this situation more than once. These Fire Spirit Beasts often left prohibitions in their minds to prevent others from searching for any information. If someone searched their memories and touched these prohibitions, the beasts would instantly explode, and if not careful, they would also be affected by the prohibition.


    ¡°Senior Yun Lu, did you find any important information?¡± Yang Chen asked.


    Yun Lu, who had almost been affected by the prohibition, explained with lingering fear, ¡°I was prepared and deliberately avoided the prohibitions in the Fire Essence Beast¡¯s mind. I found quite a few memories.¡±


    ¡°I want to know if the entire North Mountain County is now under the control of the Fire Essence Beasts?¡± Yang Chen asked.


    ¡°Most of the high-level forces have been controlled. The rest are of little importance, consisting only of some weak forces and ignorant weak martial artists. It¡¯s not a problem for the Fire Spirit Beasts to control them at will.¡± Yun Lu explained in detail, ¡°Even the Beishan Main City is like this. Beishan Main City is the most difficult to control, but unfortunately, part of its strength has gone to the Black Dragon Sect, which has given the Fire Spirit Beasts the opportunity to plan many things within the city. So as soon as the people of Beishan Main City returned, they immediately fell for it!¡±


    ¡°So that¡¯s how it happened. No wonder Yuanshan Sect and Beishan Main City didn¡¯t come to my defense and allowed Canghai Sect to spread the news that I was a traitor. It turns out that the Fire Essence Beasts even controlled the entire North Mountain County. How did they do it?¡± Yang Chen realized that he had underestimated the Fire Spirit Beasts.


    However, there was no reason for it.


    The Fire Spirit Beasts¡¯ main base was not in the Thirty-six Eastern Counties. To come to North Mountain County, close to the Guardian Spirit Array, they had to enter the Eastern Region¡¯s Thirty-six Counties first, then travel through mountains and waters in secret. Only by passing through various territories could they successfully reach North Mountain County.


    So everyone wasn¡¯t worried that the Fire Spirit Beasts would do such things since they were too far away from the Guardian Spirit Array.


    True Martial Realm and above Fire Essence Beasts wanted to come to North Mountain County? They¡¯d probably be discovered a thousand times along the way. As for those in the Earth Martial Realm, it was even more impossible.


    However, this impossible matter had now become a reality. How did the Fire Spirit Beasts do it?


    Yun Lu explained carefully, ¡°Young Master, in fact, it all comes down to the banquet held by the Black Dragon Sect and the auction held in Huangsha City. These two events attracted the Powerful Ones from all major forces and the vast majority of smaller forces. The Fire Spirit Beasts used this opportunity to sneak into North Mountain County quietly. Everyone¡¯s attention was focused elsewhere, who would notice them?¡±


    ¡°I see. If that¡¯s the case, everything can be explained,¡± Yang Chen said solemnly, ¡°No wonder so many True Martial Realm Fire Spirit Beasts could easily make their way to North Mountain County. The Black Dragon Sect, huh!¡±


    In order to consolidate their own position, the Black Dragon Sect had directly led to the Fire Spirit Beasts entering North Mountain County with ease.


    With so many True Martial Realm Fire Spirit Beasts, who knew what kind of catastrophe could be caused?


    ¡°So, are there any Earth Martial Realm Fire Essence Beasts?¡± Yang Chen asked.


    Yun Lu replied, ¡°There aren¡¯t any. The Fire Spirit Beast Tribe doesn¡¯t dare to send Earth Martial Realm warriors here because they are easily discovered.¡±


    ¡°If that¡¯s the case, it¡¯s not too bad. There¡¯s still a possibility to resolve this.¡± Yang Chen sighed with relief, as things hadn¡¯t yet reached the worst-case scenario.


    If Earth Martial Realm Fire Spirit Beasts had come, he would be even more worried.


    ¡°Young Master, what should we do next?¡± Yun Lu asked curiously.


    Yang Chen reached out, and his Starfire technique enveloped the Fire Essence Beast, incinerating its body completely.


    Immediately after, Yang Chen muttered to himself, ¡°Nowhere in North Mountain County is safe. If I go anywhere, I could be discovered. The Fire Spirit Beasts have taken the initiative without dispute, and now everyone in North Mountain County believes I am a traitor.¡±


    ¡°Should we leave North Mountain County and plan our strategy?¡± Yun Lu asked.


    ¡°It¡¯s useless. The Fire Spirit Beasts are not fools. Why would they let me leave North Mountain County and possibly expose their operations? If I really go out and bring people back, won¡¯t the Fire Spirit Beasts be exposed? The places guarding the exit of North Mountain County must be the most heavily guarded, so there¡¯s no need to even think about leaving.¡± Yang Chen shook his head and sighed.


    ¡°So, what should we do? If we stay in North Mountain County and reveal some clues, those ignorant martial artists will report us. They don¡¯t even know that the Fire Spirit Beasts are controlling everything behind the scenes. You can¡¯t kill them one by one, letting humans kill each other is probably what the Fire Spirit Beasts want to see the most,¡± Yun Lu said.


    Yang Chen nodded and said, ¡°Therefore, we should thank the Tiandu Emperor for leaving such a good place for me as a junior.¡±


    ¡°Do you mean to go to Tiandu Divine Country?¡± Yun Lu asked excitedly, as she had forgotten that this place was undoubtedly a perfect refuge.


    ¡°Now the most appropriate place is Tiandu Divine Country.¡± Without a second word, Yang Chen headed in the direction of Tiandu Divine Country.


    Although Tiandu Divine Country was now closed to the public, it was a completely different story for Yang Chen.


    With his ability to control Tiandu Divine Country, as long as he reached the entrance where the prohibitions were placed, he could control the prohibitions and enter the divine country.


    Now that the entire North Mountain County was occupied by Fire Essence Beasts, his only chance to turn things around lay within Tiandu Divine Country.

 Chapter 717 - Chapter 717: Chapter 714: Strengthening Forces!_1

    Chapter 717: Chapter 714: Strengthening Forces!_1


    Unlike using a teleportation artifact, if he were to use a teleportation artifact, the temporary teleportation array would be bidirectional, meaning that he would be able to enter Tiandu Divine Country through the teleportation array, and before he came out. The teleportation array would not disappear, and others could also enter the Tiandu Divine Country through the teleportation array.


    As a result, Tiandu Divine Country would be exposed.


    Now he was in North Mountain County, right at the entrance of Tiandu Divine Country¡¯s prohibition area, naturally, he would not do such a pointless thing. He simply went straight to the place where the Thousand Year Treasure was initially opened, which was the entrance of Tiandu Divine Country.


    For Yang Chen, it took only half an hour of riding at full speed to reach the entrance.


    Half an hour later, Yang Chen arrived at the entrance.


    The next moment, Yang Chen directly controlled the prohibition, his figure flashed, and he entered Tiandu Divine Country.


    ¡°I haven¡¯t been to Tiandu Divine Country in a long time. It¡¯s still a familiar feeling when I arrive,¡± said Yang Chen.


    ¡°Young Master, it¡¯s safe here.¡± Yun Lu said.


    Yang Chen nodded. Although Tiandu Divine Country wasn¡¯t absolutely safe, it was a safe haven for the current dilemmas he was facing. A mere few True Martial Realm Fire Essence Beasts wouldn¡¯t be able to detect Tiandu Divine Country.


    ¡°Release the Black-winged Dapeng,¡± Yang Chen said.


    ¡°Yes, Young Master!¡± Yun Lu obeyed Yang Chen¡¯s words and released the Black-winged Dapeng.


    This Black-winged Dapeng was a powerful demonic beast that Yang Chen had subdued in the Beast Servant Palace. Yang Chen hadn¡¯t used this Black-winged Dapeng much since he went to Black Dragon Sect because the Black-winged Dapeng was too conspicuous due to its size.


    But now, it was useful.


    ¡°Young Master.¡± When the Black-winged Dapeng appeared, it spoke respectfully.


    It expressed enough respect for Yang Chen¡¯s attitude.


    It had seen everything in the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space and clearly understood Yang Chen¡¯s monstrous strength growth and terrible talent. It knew that following Yang Chen was not a disgraceful choice for it. Yang Chen was a powerful one!


    Seeing the Black-winged Dapeng, Yang Chen nodded: ¡°Black-winged Dapeng, I¡¯ll need your help later!¡±


    ¡°Young Master, the Black-winged Dapeng will not dare to disobey!¡± The Black-winged Dapeng was very tactful, and with a slave restriction, it could not resist Yang Chen.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t say anything more, controlling the prohibition, his figure flashed, and he appeared next to Yu Ban.


    ¡°Young Master!¡± Yu Ban bowed when he saw Yang Chen.


    ¡°Elder Yu Ban.¡± Yang Chen nodded.


    Yu Ban was puzzled: ¡°Young Master, you¡¯ve come here with a worried frown. What difficulties have you encountered?¡±


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t hide anything from Yu Ban and told him about being framed by the Fire Essence Beast without any omissions.


    Upon hearing this, Yu Ban was stunned and gritted his teeth, ¡°These hateful Fire Essence Beasts. Back when the Demonic Beast Clan was defeated and the Guardian Spirit Array was set up, the Tiandu Emperor had said that these Fire Essence Beasts were definitely a hidden danger. Leaving them in this world would definitely bring no good. It turns out it¡¯s true. They never meant well, just as the saying goes, those of different sects are natural enemies.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s right, the Fire Essence Beasts are constantly plotting against the Guardian Spirit Array, scheming to achieve their goals!¡± Yang Chen frowned.


    ¡°Young Master, have you thought of any good strategies now?¡± Yu Ban asked.


    Yang Chen slowly said, ¡°Tiandu Senior, how many slave restrictions have you created?¡±


    ¡°Since Young Master informed this old servant of the true purpose of this Beast Servant Palace, I have devoted myself to making these slave restrictions. Now there are hundreds of them in my hands. If Young Master needs them, I can give them to you at any time. By the way, Young Master, mentioning these slave restrictions, do you happen to want to¡­¡± Yu Ban suddenly realized.


    Yang Chen knew that Elder Yu Ban had guessed his thoughts and said with a grin, ¡°As Elder Yu Ban thought, the junior is now being oppressed by the Fire Essence Beasts in North Mountain County. Outnumbered, I have no way to argue against them. In the end, everything still depends on strength. Without strength, everything is empty talk. What I want to do is to use the slave contract to enslave these demonic beasts and then expand my own forces. This way, I¡¯ll have more confidence when fighting against the Fire Essence Beasts.¡±


    ¡°Young Master, this method is brilliant!¡± Yu Ban cheered, and clapped his hands. ¡°Our Beast Servant Palace, what we lack the most is demonic beasts. However, persuading these demonic beasts is not an easy task. Young Master, you must be careful!¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m not particularly familiar with the rules for enslaving demonic beasts right now, so let¡¯s start with a few weaker ones. As usual, find a few of the most cunning demonic beast clans. True Martial Realm First Level is fine,¡± said Yang Chen.


    ¡°No problem, Young Master!¡± Yu Ban waved his hand, and Yang Chen came with him to the Beast Servant Palace.


    Then, when Yu Ban controlled the prohibition very slightly, Yang Chen came to a prison where the demonic beasts were held. This demonic beast prison was entirely formed by prohibition and was a virtual world.


    The imprisoned demonic beast was a monkey with black fur.


    Yang Chen recognized it as the Black Gold Monkey, a very cunning demonic beast clan.


    He wanted this kind of demonic beast.


    ¡°Human!¡± The black gold monkey saw Yang Chen and shouted sharply.


    ¡°Black Gold Monkey,¡± Yang Chen said slowly.


    The Black Gold Monkey was indeed a cunning race. When it saw Yang Chen, a human, it didn¡¯t rush to fight him to the death. Instead, it said, ¡°Human, it¡¯s been a long time since I¡¯ve seen a human¡¯s aura. Hehe, the Tiandu Emperor caught us back then, thinking that we would be training partners for his geniuses. But he underestimated my Black Gold Monkey. Just a Half-step True Martial Realm opponent thinks they can compete with me?¡±


    ¡°Compete? Black Gold Monkey, do you want to fight me?¡± Yang Chen asked.


    ¡°Hehe, how is it, kid? You think you¡¯re my match?¡± The Black Gold Monkey sneered menacingly.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t mind showing off his strength to the Black Gold Monkey because he knew very well that nothing was more powerful than strength.


    He slowly rubbed his wrists, ¡°Alright, you can make a move.¡±


    The Black Gold Monkey originally wanted to tease Yang Chen a few more times, but when he heard Yang Chen say that, he became furious, ¡°Human, you¡¯re courting death!¡±


    As soon as the words fell, the Black Gold Monkey struck in an instant!


    At that moment, the Black Gold Monkey¡¯s three-meter-tall figure stepped forward with a crushing foot!


    However, Yang Chen merely raised a corner of his mouth, remaining calm and composed in the face of the attack, full of composure. He simply waved one hand, and in an instant, intertwined thunder and lightning crackled, followed by layers of shape-shifting Liquid Fire converging from all directions.


    Yang Chen could easily defeat a Fire Essence Beast of True Martial Realm First Level among a dozen or so Fire Essence Beasts. The Black Gold Monkey and the Fire Essence Beast were far from being on the same level in the same realm. Defeating this Black Gold Monkey would be even easier!

 Chapter 718 - Chapter 718: Chapter 715: Crazy Subjugation!_1

    Chapter 718: Chapter 715: Crazy Subjugation!_1


    Yang Chen had such thoughts not out of arrogance, but because his Transforming Liquid Flame and Thunder Style were unleashed together, demonstrating their power instantaneously. The Black Golden Ape could only spew out a black mist, which seemed to have a corrosive ability. Unfortunately, the mist was utterly useless against the Transforming Liquid Flame and Thunder Style.


    Boom.


    With a loud noise, Yang Chen didn¡¯t need to exert much effort as the Black Golden Ape was hit by his Transforming Liquid Flame and Thunder Style, falling heavily to the ground.


    Waving his hand, Yang Chen trapped the Black Golden Ape with a massive amount of electric power, rendering the ape unable to do anything.


    ¡°Human, you!¡± The Black Golden Ape spat out blood, its fur covered in its unique black blood. It could not believe what was happening before its eyes, for it could not believe that it would be defeated by a martial artist in the Half-step Yuan Martial Realm!


    Moreover, it was done so easily and effortlessly.


    Before Yang Chen, the Black Golden Ape was made to look defenseless.


    Yang Chen spoke slowly, ¡°Black Golden Ape, I don¡¯t want to waste words on you. You have two choices ¨C death or submission. Choose one.¡±


    The Black Golden Ape was indeed cunning. After thinking about it for a moment, it promptly replied, ¡°I am willing to submit!¡±


    ¡°Submission is fine, but I need to make it clear first,¡± Yang Chen¡¯s mouth curved into a smile, ¡°Don¡¯t try to scheme anything in your heart. When I subdue you, I will place a Slavery Prohibition in your mind, which means, from now on, you will be my slave.¡±


    Initially, the Black Golden Ape planned to feign submission to Yang Chen since he was too powerful, and it had no choice. Once it found an opportunity later on, it could turn against Yang Chen. As an Ape, it was intelligent and rarely took risks.


    However, it never imagined that Yang Chen would see through its thoughts.


    And he was planning to put Slavery Prohibition inside its brain?


    Unwilling, the Black Golden Ape retorted fiercely, ¡°Never!¡±


    ¡°You never intended to submit to me wholeheartedly. Of course, if you don¡¯t want to choose this, you can choose death instead,¡± Yang Chen said.


    The Black Golden Ape hesitated, clearly not willing to be enslaved but also unwilling to choose death!


    At this moment, the role of the Black Winged Roc became evident.


    The Black Winged Roc stepped forward and spoke, ¡°Black Golden Ape, your kind is known for being intelligent. How come you can¡¯t understand this simple fact now? Think about it from the Young Master¡¯s perspective. If he is willing to enslave you, then you have the qualifications to be enslaved by him. If you don¡¯t submit, do you think you can leave the Beast Servant Hall?¡±


    ¡°Black Winged Roc!¡± The Black Golden Ape exclaimed, ¡°You are enslaved by him?¡±


    ¡°I only submit to the strong.¡± The Black Winged Roc was different from the Black Golden Ape. It agreed to submit to Yang Chen because he showed enough strength!


    After submitting, the Black Winged Roc was completely devoted to serving Yang Chen. Now, whenever Yang Chen disapproved, the Roc was there to appease.


    The Black Winged Roc continued, ¡°Black Golden Ape, think carefully. Do you want to spend your entire life here? Do you want to spend your days in darkness forever? Although being enslaved robs you of your dignity, at least your life will be better than it is now. We demon beasts have long lives, so how can we bear such torment?¡±


    The Black Golden Ape shuddered, clearly moved.


    ¡°Fine, I am willing to agree.¡± The Black Golden Ape knew it had no other choice and didn¡¯t want to die, so it acquiesced.


    Not wasting any more time, Yang Chen executed the Slavery Contract and imprinted it into the mind of the Black Golden Ape.


    Soon, the prohibition succeeded, and Yang Chen enslaved a new demon beast.


    Thus, he gained another follower, and moved on to enslave the second demon beast.


    With the Black Winged Roc and the Black Golden Ape helping to persuade, capturing more demon beasts became much easier for Yang Chen. Combining their strength with his own, he was able to subdue more than a dozen demon beasts in just two days.


    However, the strengths of these demon beasts were generally not very strong, the most powerful being only at the True Martial Realm Tier 3.


    This somewhat frustrated Yang Chen.


    ¡°Senior Yu Ban, if we continue to enslave demon beasts like this, it will be too slow. Moreover, the demon beasts we enslave won¡¯t be very strong,¡± Yang Chen stood with Yu Ban, feeling somewhat troubled.


    It would be meaningless to just enslave a group of demon beasts at the True Martial Realm Tier 1 to battle against the Fire Spirit Beast Clan.


    Considering that the Fire Essence Beast Tribe was the elite among demon beasts and their human support was at least at the True Martial Realm Tier 5 or 6, and possibly even stronger, Yang Chen knew that if he didn¡¯t enslave a few powerful helpers, fighting against the Fire Spirit Beast Clan would only put him at a disadvantage.


    Yu Ban was also somewhat worried, ¡°Going at this pace, it would be extremely difficult to enslave demon beasts with sufficient strength. However, trying to enslave demon beasts above True Martial Realm Tier 3 will be too risky for Young Master. Moreover, even if you use the God-slaying Spear, it would be pointless. Once the spear is used, the demon beast will die, making it difficult to enslave.¡±


    ¡°So there¡¯s only one way now,¡± Yang Chen said.


    ¡°What way?¡± Yu Ban couldn¡¯t help but ask.


    Yang Chen slowly stated, ¡°Killing a chicken to scare the monkeys!¡±


    Yu Ban was taken aback, ¡°Killing a chicken to scare the monkeys?¡±


    Yang Chen had just come up with the idea and explained, ¡°Senior Yu Ban, please gather a hundred demon beasts for me, with their strengths ranging from the True Martial Realm Tier 3 to True Martial Realm Tier 8. I want to have a good talk with them!¡±


    ¡°Young Master, you¡¯re insane! A hundred demon beasts, with their strength at least at True Martial Realm Tier 3, is enough to sweep across a prefecture. Can you face them alone?¡± Yu Ban stared wide-eyed, not knowing what Yang Chen was thinking.


    Yang Chen smiled faintly, ¡°That¡¯s why it relates to ¡®killing a chicken to scare the monkeys¡¯ that I mentioned earlier. Senior, you just need to do as I say, and I¡¯ll explain the rest slowly.¡±


    ¡­


    So, Yang Chen explained his plan to Yu Ban. After hearing it, Yu Ban finally exhaled deeply, ¡°Young Master, your method is too risky.¡±


    ¡°But don¡¯t I have Senior Yu Ban backing me up? If I¡¯m in danger, you can come to my rescue at any time. Besides, I have to save North Mountain County in a short period of time. How can I achieve that without taking risks?¡± Yang Chen grinned.


    ¡°Alright, if that¡¯s the case, then this old man will accompany you on this madness.¡± Yu Ban said, ¡°Young Master, be prepared. I¡¯ll teleport you there!¡±


    As his words fell, the surrounding space shifted, and soon after, Yang Chen appeared at the location Yu Ban had arranged.


    As per Yang Chen¡¯s request, hundreds of demon beasts gathered here ¨C some flying in the sky, some crawling on the ground, some hovering, and some wriggling¡­


    Their Martial Arts Cultivation levels were at least in the True Martial Realm Tier 3, with the highest reaching the True Martial Realm Tier 8!


    At this moment,¡¯ Yang Chen stood alone on this land!

 Chapter 719 - Chapter 719: Chapter 716: Killing the Chicken to Warn the Monkey!_1

    Chapter 719: Chapter 716: Killing the Chicken to Warn the Monkey!_1


    These demonic beasts gathered here at the same time were also obviously dazed. It was because of Yu Ban¡¯s transfer that they were all locked up separately on weekdays, and there was no possibility of them getting together at the same time.


    Of course, dumbfounded was just dumbfounded, and these demonic beasts soon looked around and noticed Yang Chen.


    When seeing Yang Chen, these demonic beasts couldn¡¯t help but emit a strong hostility.


    ¡°Humans!¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s a human!¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s been a long time since I¡¯ve encountered a human!¡± These demonic beasts discussed with each other.


    ¡°I want to kill this human.¡± An fierce Golden-spotted Tiger said viciously, its strength has already reached the Seventh Layer of Yuan Martial Realm, which is considered the best among these demonic beasts.


    ¡°Don¡¯t be impulsive, let¡¯s look at what¡¯s going on. Our gathering here has an inseparable relationship with this human!¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s related to this kid? Just a small Half-step True Martial Realm guy?¡± Many of the demonic beasts sneered, expressing disdainful attitudes.


    Yang Chen ignored the discussions of these beasts, spoke bluntly: ¡°I know you¡¯re curious about why I¡¯m here, and I¡¯m happy to explain it to you. Of course, some things I¡¯ll only say once. In simple terms: one, you die, two, you submit to me. That¡¯s it!¡±


    Upon hearing this, the hundreds of demonic beasts were first stunned, then burst into crazy laughter.


    ¡°Hahahaha!¡±


    ¡°Ahahahaha, it¡¯s so funny, it¡¯s simply hilarious.¡±


    ¡°Is this person seriously joking with us?¡±


    ¡°Submit? How do we submit?¡± Not all demonic beasts were laughing at Yang Chen, but a few of them were very rational, feeling that their appearance here was closely tied to Yang Chen. So they asked how to submit.


    ¡°Three-colored Fox, you sly fox, I knew you¡¯d be the quickest to submit!¡±


    The Three-colored Fox snorted: ¡°Hmph, I just asked.¡±


    It was very cunning, and to make it submit was not an easy task. However, on the other hand, it was good at making compromises.


    Yang Chen heard someone asking and directly explained: ¡°It¡¯s simple, submit to my Servitude Restriction. Servitude Restriction, you should have heard of it!¡±


    ¡°What? Servitude Restriction!¡± These demonic beasts have been alive a long time, so how could they not have heard of Servitude Restriction!


    They were all filled with anger, especially the Golden-spotted Tiger at the Seventh Level of True Martial Realm, who directly pounced on Yang Chen.


    ¡°Die!¡± When the Golden-spotted Tiger pounced, it thought of Yang Chen as a dead man.


    However, at this moment, Yang Chen¡¯s mouth curved up, and suddenly took out the Slaughter God Spear.


    Immediately, the Slaughter God Spear struck, and a black parallel line went straight.


    This parallel line seemed capable of tearing space, ripping the Golden-spotted Tiger into two halves.


    The Golden-spotted Tiger subconsciously wanted to resist, but its resistance was pale and powerless against the One Gun of the Slaughter God Spear, completely useless.


    The One Gun of the Slaughter God Spear was desperate and oppressive. When it fell, even the gods and Buddha seemed to bow down, and the demonic beasts felt the kingly aura of submission from the spear. One by one, they worshiped and dared not have any intention of resisting.


    As for the Golden-spotted Tiger, it undoubtedly died the most unwillingly, killed by Yang Chen in one shot, and even its body was shattered into nothing.


    At this moment, there was complete silence and utter quietness in the scene.


    The demonic beasts no longer dared to speak sarcastically and disdainfully about Yang Chen, because none of them would not cherish their own lives. The reason they didn¡¯t choose to commit suicide while being held here for so long was that they wanted to live, and they desperately wanted to survive.


    Yang Chen saw the color of fear in the expressions of these demonic beasts, and secretly thought to himself: ¡°Not bad, everything is going smoothly!¡±


    His initial plan was to kill the chicken to scare the monkeys.


    This was the reason why he let Yu Ban gather so many demonic beasts. With his ability, even tearing his face apart, he couldn¡¯t deal with so many demonic beasts. But he could kill one of them, showing a strong strength and deterring these demonic beasts, making them afraid and fearful.


    The demonic beasts were also creatures, just like humans, being afraid of death and not thinking comprehensively. When they saw him display such strong strength, they would be frightened and not even think about uniting to deal with him.


    Luckily, he guessed right.


    Now, there was only fear left in those demonic beasts¡¯ eyes, nothing else.


    ¡°This Slaughter God Spear is truly extraordinary. I didn¡¯t expect it could kill a True Martial Realm Seventh Level demonic beast in one shot. But my True Qi also bottomed out in an instant.¡± Yang Chen gasped for cold air.


    His face was somewhat pale now, having thought that entering the Half-step True Martial Realm, he could slightly manipulate the Slaughter God Spear. But who knew that the Slaughter God Spear would still consume almost all his True Qi.


    Fortunately, now that he had entered the Half-step True Martial Realm, he could hold on for a while and wouldn¡¯t collapse so quickly.


    This made Yang Chen realize that he had to subdue these demonic beasts as soon as possible.


    ¡°Ahahaha, I¡¯m out again, Yang Chen, you finally thought about me. Eh, so many demonic beasts, fuck their grandma, none of these demonic beasts are a problem for me!¡± The Slaughter God Spear laughed strangely.


    This time, Yang Chen did not blame the Slaughter God Spear, because the spear¡¯s words did help him. When these demonic beasts heard that the Spirit Weapon could talk, they were so scared that they didn¡¯t know how to speak. When they heard that the Slaughter God Spear wanted to kill them, they became even more terrified.


    ¡°Shut up first.¡± Yang Chen still had no courtesy with the Slaughter God Spear, and then looked at the demonic beasts: ¡°You saw the fate of the Golden-spotted Tiger. Now, I will ask you again, do you submit or die! Those who want to die can speak up. I can fulfill the Golden-spotted Tiger¡¯s wish, so I won¡¯t mind fulfilling a few more.¡±


    He said this only to bolster his own authority.


    He didn¡¯t want to use Yu Ban¡¯s prohibition to save himself and deal with these demonic beasts unless he absolutely had to. Because that would not have a deterrent effect on these demonic beasts.


    Seeing so many demonic beasts not daring to speak up, or hesitating, Yang Chen released the Black-winged Dapeng and the Black Gold Monkey he had subdued.


    ¡°What are you guys hesitating for? There are so many benefits to being dominated by Young Master. You don¡¯t have to live in this dark place anymore, we can leave here and follow the Young Master!¡±


    ¡°Why haven¡¯t you made your choice yet? There¡¯s a limit to Young Master¡¯s Servitude Restriction!¡±


    These demonic beasts subdued by Yang Chen would have no qualms about the Servitude Restriction. They all advised one by one.


    With their advice, the effect was immediate, and soon a demonic beast said: ¡°I submit!¡±


    ¡°I also submit!¡±


    ¡­


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 Chapter 720 - Chapter 720: Chapter 717: Swarms of Demonic Beasts!_1

    Chapter 720: Chapter 717: Swarms of Demonic Beasts!_1


    Yang Chen had to admit that the good cop-bad cop routine worked well,


    At least he didn¡¯t feel wronged for playing the good cop. With the persuasion of the demonic beasts he had subdued, more and more of the hundreds of demonic beasts chose to submit. At least 60% of them were willing to accept his servitude restriction.


    These demonic beasts were afraid of death too. They were completely shocked by Yang Chen¡¯s Slaughter God Spear, and many of them couldn¡¯t bear the loneliness and chose to surrender to Yang Chen.


    Yang Chen was very satisfied with this: ¡°Those who are willing to surrender, come over now. I will place the servitude restriction in your bodies one by one. From today on, you will be mine. I will take you out of the Beast Servant Palace and bring you to various expansive places!¡±


    Upon hearing that Yang Chen would take them away from the Beast Servant Palace, the hearts of these demonic beasts couldn¡¯t help but be overjoyed!


    None of them wanted to stay in the Beast Servant Palace any longer, as they had been there for too long. Every moment there was a torment for them. They desperately wanted to leave.


    Now they had two choices.


    One was death, the other was submission to Yang Chen, and leaving the Beast Servant Palace. Who wouldn¡¯t be willing?


    ¡°There¡¯s a limited number of servitude restrictions available, so it¡¯s first come, first served. Once there are no more restrictions, it will be difficult for you to submit to Young Master Yang Chen.¡± The Black Gold Monkey added fuel to the fire.


    As soon as the Black Gold Monkey¡¯s words fell, panic spread among the demonic beasts.


    Originally, only 60% of them were willing to submit. In an instant, more and more demonic beasts joined in, eagerly accepting the servitude restriction and choosing to submit to Yang Chen.


    Yang Chen looked around at them. He would be lying if he said he wasn¡¯t pleased. About 80 of the beasts were willing to submit, including two at the Eighth Level of the True Martial Realm. These two demonic beasts could undoubtedly become his support, helping him fight in North Mountain County and confront the Fire Essence Beast.


    In addition to that, there were quite a few demonic beasts at the Seventh and Sixth Levels of the True Martial Realm.


    Yang Chen naturally welcomed those who were willing to submit, accepting them one by one and handing out the servitude restrictions!


    Planting the servitude restriction was not difficult. Only taking the time it took for a cup of tea, Yang Chen applied the restriction to around 80 different-strength demonic beasts, who all became his subordinate slaves.


    Still, about 30% of the beasts hadn¡¯t chosen to submit, which made Yang Chen feel awkward.


    Now, he could control these beasts to kill the remaining 30% without any concerns. However, most of the remaining beasts were elite ones.


    The more elite they were, the less likely they were to surrender; Yang Chen understood this.


    Moreover, the side-effects of the Slaughter God Spear made it difficult for him to continue at this point. He didn¡¯t want to make a fool of himself, so he spoke indifferently: ¡°Those of you who are left, think about it for a while. I will come back for you after some time. If you¡¯re willing to submit, I will give you an opportunity. If not¡­death awaits!¡±


    With those words, he let the Slaughter God Spear and the demonic beasts be stored in the Eight Extremes River Space. He then allowed Yu Ban to manipulate the prohibition and leave the Beast Servant Palace!


    Upon Yang Chen¡¯s departure from the Beast Servant Palace, the remaining beasts couldn¡¯t help but look at each other, falling into an awkward predicament.


    What¡¯s terrifying is not death but waiting for death.


    Time is undoubtedly the most torturous thing!


    Yang Chen did this for his own reasons. Not all of the beasts that did not choose to submit to him were completely unwilling. Many of them were still hesitating. This was quite normal for them. The more elite they were, the stronger they were, and the more hesitant they were.


    However, Yang Chen also had his own methods.


    As he said, he would only give these beasts one more chance.


    If they still wouldn¡¯t recognize his kindness the next time, he wouldn¡¯t mind going on a killing spree.


    But now, the Slaughter God Spear had depleted all his True Qi, forcing him to leave the Beast Servant Palace and recover as soon as possible.


    ¡°Now that I have nearly a hundred demonic beasts to help me, I have gained a lot more support when dealing with these Fire Essence Beasts.¡± Yang Chen swallowed a few prepared elixirs, and his True Qi recovery was very fast.


    ¡°Young Master, with the power of the Slaughter God Spear, you could enslave even more powerful demonic beasts,¡± said the mermaid girls.


    Yang Chen grinned, ¡°You girls sure are greedy! Enslaving more powerful demonic beasts? You think it¡¯s that easy? There¡¯s a limit to the power of the Slaughter God Spear. With my current strength, I have estimated that killing a True Martial Realm Eighth Level beast is already at its limit. Anything stronger would be difficult.¡±


    This was also why he fixed the strength of these enslaved beasts at the Eighth Level of the True Martial Realm.


    Because surpassing this limit would make it difficult for him to deal with. Sometimes, it is important to be content with what one has.


    ¡°Next, I will subdue the remaining demonic beasts,¡± Yang Chen rubbed his eyebrows.


    These remaining elite beasts were more like the difference between upper-class and lower-class people. Many of these beasts were inherently stronger than the ones he had already subdued, regardless of their current martial arts prowess. This made them more proud, and it was quite troublesome to subdue them. However, he still had the patience.


    After his True Qi recovery and about ten days of waiting,


    Although ten days seemed short, he believed it was long enough for these demonic beasts.


    He returned to the Beast Servant Palace once again, holding the Slaughter God Spear, confront the remaining 30% of demonic beasts.


    ¡°Whoo, the air is so fresh. Oh, it¡¯s these demonic beasts again. Yang Chen, if these beasts aren¡¯t willing to submit to you, simply let me kill them all. They just don¡¯t appreciate what¡¯s good for them!¡± The Slaughter God Spear clicked its tongue.


    Yang Chen ignored it and instead looked at the remaining 30% of the beasts: ¡°I¡¯m back. Now, you can make your choice. One, death. Two, submission to me!¡±


    ¡°I am willing to submit!¡± One of the demonic beasts stood up first.


    To Yang Chen¡¯s surprise, it was the Golden Barbaric Bull he wanted to subdue the most, with its strength reaching the Eighth Level of the True Martial Realm.


    It seemed that the Golden Barbaric Bull had figured it out. At the face of death, it chose submission.


    Although both were at the Eighth Level of the True Martial Realm, the true strength of the Golden Barbaric Bull was on par with the first two Eighth Level demonic beasts that he had subdued.


    ¡°Good!¡± Yang Chen nodded and implanted the servitude restriction into the Golden Barbaric Bull¡¯s body.


    Seeing that even the strongest demonic beast, the Golden Barbaric Bull, had submitted, the other demonic beasts didn¡¯t dare to defy either, and they chose to submit one after another.

 Chapter 721 - Chapter 721: Chapter 718: I, Yang Chen, am Back Again!_1

    Chapter 721: Chapter 718: I, Yang Chen, am Back Again!_1


    Yang Chen thought that all the demonic beasts would choose to submit, but apparently, there were acceptances and rejections. When the majority of the demonic beasts chose to submit to him, there were still eight demonic beasts that did not choose to do so.


    Seeing these eight demonic beasts stubbornly resisting and unwilling to submit, a chill flashed in Yang Chen¡¯s eyes: ¡°It seems that you have chosen not to submit to me.¡±


    The eight stubborn demonic beasts scoffed coldly: ¡°Humph, human, don¡¯t lump us with these spineless beasts!¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s right, we will never choose to submit to humans, even in death!¡±


    ¡°Kill or do as you please, we¡¯ll follow your orders!¡±


    Yang Chen looked at the evasive eyes of these few demonic beasts, and it wasn¡¯t difficult to guess that among these eight demonic beasts, only one or two of them were genuinely unwilling to submit. The rest of the beasts actually just wanted to haggle with him.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t know what these beasts were thinking but he knew that they were taking him for granted.


    He scoffed, ¡°So you think that since I have given you one chance, I will give you a second? You really think I¡¯m too easygoing.¡±


    As soon as this thought settled, Yang Chen coldly swept his gaze over the situation and yelled, ¡°If you don¡¯t want to submit, that means you¡¯ve chosen death!¡±


    ¡°Young Master, leave it to us.¡± The Golden Barbaric Bull, although part of the Tauren Clan, surprisingly showed great intelligence. It knew that it was time to show its loyalty to Yang Chen. He emerged from the crowd, speaking clearly and confidently.


    Upon seeing this, the other demonic beasts also stepped forward and said, ¡°Young Master, leave it to us.¡±


    ¡°These beasts are so ignorant. Killing them is the best option!¡±


    ¡°Show them what it means to recognize the times. They really thought highly of themselves. Daring to refuse the Young Master¡¯s offer twice? Killing them would be better!¡±


    The demonic beasts scrambled to show their loyalty, lest they be too late.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t care much for the flatterers behind him, but he was quite satisfied with the Golden Barbaric Bull.


    ¡°Golden Barbaric Bull, what is your name?¡± Yang Chen asked.


    Golden Barbaric Bull respectfully replied, ¡°My beast name is Mang Ge!¡±


    ¡°Alright, Mang Ge, you lead these demonic beasts and deal with these stubborn beasts.¡± Yang Chen ordered.


    ¡°Yes, no problem!¡± The Golden Barbaric Bull agreed.


    Immediately, he took the lead, shouting, ¡°Charge!¡±


    In an instant, the Golden Barbaric Bull led the remaining demonic beasts in a fierce onslaught, attempting to slaughter the unyielding demonic beasts. They all rushed at once, fearing that their merits would be stolen by others.


    This caused the remaining eight demonic beasts to be dumbfounded.


    They thought that Yang Chen would give them another chance and try to persuade them again. As long as they were persuaded once more, they would agree, and their value would be demonstrated.


    After all, Yang Chen had already given them a chance. Those willing to stay behind were the elites. If they still didn¡¯t submit this time, it meant that they were the elites of the elites, and when they finally yielded to Yang Chen, they could surely bargain for much more.


    So, they still didn¡¯t choose to submit this time, and their attitude was very strong.


    However, they didn¡¯t expect that Yang Chen wouldn¡¯t give them a second opportunity and would take action immediately.


    ¡°Ah!¡±


    In an instant, the sounds of the demonic beasts fighting each other rang out one after another.


    Yang Chen simply stood by and watched, unmoved.


    While he couldn¡¯t fully understand the thoughts of these uncommitted demonic beasts, he could guess some of it. However, he didn¡¯t need overly cunning demonic beasts under his command. Moreover, when he subdued the demonic beasts, it was never them that granted him a favor; it was him who granted them one.


    As he said, there were only two outcomes.


    One was submission, and the other was death.


    If they didn¡¯t want to submit, it meant death!


    There were only eight uncommitted demonic beasts. Faced with the demonic beast army under Yang Chen, they were no match at all. In less than a few dozen breaths, the eight demonic beasts were devoured by hundreds of other beasts, leaving nothing behind.


    Seeing the high morale of these hundreds of demonic beasts, Yang Chen nodded in satisfaction.


    ¡°With so many demonic beasts, my battle with the Fire Essence Beast has gained a few more trump cards. Unlike the Fire Essence Beast, I have the advantage of being hidden, while they are in plain sight. I have many advantages!¡± Yang Chen planned silently in his heart.


    At the same time, the other demonic beasts had also returned.


    When Yang Chen summoned the demonic beasts back into the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space and left Beast Servant Palace, he began to discuss the next step with Yu Ban.


    ¡°Young Master, with so many demonic beasts in hand, are you going to confront the Fire Essence Beast head-on?¡± Yu Ban asked.


    ¡°Yes, I have an initial plan now. Next, I will take them by surprise,¡± Yang Chen said slowly.


    ¡°Young Master, you could completely enter the True Martial Realm before going out. Once you reach the True Martial Realm, you can unlock more permissions. Similarly, you will also receive more resources from the Great Emperor. Your strength will greatly increase, and it will give you a better chance against the Fire Essence Beast,¡± Yu Ban advised.


    Yang Chen shook his head and sighed softly, ¡°I¡¯ve thought about that, but unfortunately, I don¡¯t have that much time.¡±


    Nowadays, he found himself in a very awkward situation: he had to hurry out.


    Otherwise, too many people needed his help.


    If the Fire Essence Beast controls the entire North Mountain County, the high-level members of the Yuanshan Sect would be in danger at any time. In addition, there was He Qiushui.


    He Qiushui was probably in danger, and he had to save her as soon as possible.


    He had received so much kindness from He Yunxiao; there was no reason not to save He Qiushui.


    ¡°Has the Young Master made up his mind?¡± Yu Ban still felt somewhat uneasy because the power of the Fire Essence Beast was beyond Yang Chen¡¯s current capabilities, in his opinion.


    ¡°Yes, I¡¯ve decided. Senior, please send me out.¡± Yang Chen said.


    ¡°If that¡¯s the case, Young Master, please be cautious,¡± cautioned Yu Ban.


    Without saying anything more, Yang Chen finally left the Tiandu Divine Country under Yu Ban¡¯s control and reappeared silently at the place where he had entered the Tiandu Divine Country.


    All the demonic beasts were stored in the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space, ready to be dispatched. As for Yang Chen, he took a deep breath and scanned his surroundings with his divine sense. Then, his body shot out, heading straight for the Yuanshan Sect!


    The final battle was fast approaching!


    Fire Essence Beast, I, Yang Chen, am back!

 Chapter 722 - Chapter 722: Chapter 719: Causing a Ruckus at Yuanshan Sects Mountain Gate!_1

    Chapter 722: Chapter 719: Causing a Ruckus at Yuanshan Sect¡¯s Mountain Gate!_1


    At the same time, inside the Yuanshan Sect.


    Now, the Yuanshan Sect has indeed been controlled by Fire Essence Beasts. Although there are still some disciples in the sect, they have been controlled by Fire Essence Beasts using Fire Spirit Worms, completely at the command of the Fire Essence Beasts.


    The reason why the Fire Essence Beasts did this was naturally to camouflage themselves by using these disciples, so that their identity would not be easily discovered by others.


    At this moment, deep inside the Yuanshan Sect, dozens of Fire Essence Beasts were discussing something.


    ¡°Trash, a bunch of trash!¡± The True Martial Realm Sixth Stage Fire Essence Beast coldly scolded.


    The Martial Arts Cultivation of the Fire Essence Beasts below was weaker, with only the strength of the True Martial Realm First Level, and all of them did not dare to breathe under the scolding of the True Martial Realm Sixth Stage Fire Essence Beast.


    ¡°Captain, it¡¯s not our fault. We don¡¯t know how Yang Chen did it. It¡¯s as if he evaporated from the face of the earth. We have searched every corner of the entire North Mountain County, and the whole North Mountain County is under our control. If Yang Chen is still in North Mountain County, there is no reason for us not to find him!¡± The Fire Essence Beast said.


    ¡°Captain, could it be that Yang Chen is not in North Mountain County at all now? We have even searched the interior of the Great Desolate Monster Beast Mountain. Unless Yang Chen went to the other end of the Guardian Spirit Array, he wouldn¡¯t be able to break the array.¡±


    The Fire Essence Beast called Captain, named Hu Ke, listened to the words in his ears and revealed his throbbing veins: ¡°Nonsense! Not in North Mountain County? If he¡¯s not in North Mountain County, where is he? The only way to leave North Mountain County is completely blocked by our clan, and not even a fly can get out. Tell me, how did Yang Chen escape?¡±


    ¡°This¡­¡±


    All the Fire Essence Beasts were at a loss.


    They had really tried their best, and they could not understand how Yang Chen had managed to hide his whereabouts.


    Hu Ke was also extremely angry: ¡°Such a big thing has happened, and you can¡¯t find Yang Chen, so just wait for the punishment from the Commander. The Commander is now stationed in the Canghai Sect and is extremely angry. We have missed the best opportunity to kill Yang Chen! Finding Yang Chen would have redeemed our sins, but now, just wait.¡±


    The Fire Essence Beasts below were all frightened and dared not speak, thinking how nice it would be if Yang Chen would walk right into the trap.


    Just as this thought fell¡­


    Suddenly!


    ¡°Huh? Something¡¯s wrong!¡± Hu Ke said coldly: ¡°Someone has entered the Yuanshan Sect, let¡¯s go and check it out!¡±


    This left a group of Fire Essence Beasts dumbfounded and confused, not knowing what had happened.


    They followed Hu Ke to the outside world, just in time for a clear view.


    When they saw clearly, everyone was stunned.


    ¡°Yang Chen!¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s Yang Chen!¡±


    ¡°This kid really walked right into the trap.¡±


    ¡°God, did you hear my heartfelt prayer? Hahaha!¡±


    The Fire Essence Beasts were overjoyed. They had been terrified of being punished just a moment ago and had prayed in their hearts for Yang Chen to walk right into the trap. And now, Yang Chen had indeed appeared and walked right into the trap.


    Even the leading Hu Ke was extremely surprised. At first, he thought he was dreaming, but upon closer inspection, he saw that Yang Chen was indeed right in front of him.


    Yang Chen had a warm smile on his face at this moment, standing there with his hands behind his back, his eyes looking straight ahead.


    ¡°Surround Yang Chen,¡± Hu Ke felt that there was something strange about Yang Chen, but it didn¡¯t matter. He only knew that Yang Chen was a fish within his grasp, and he just needed to catch him.


    In an instant, the Fire Essence Beasts dared not be careless, hurriedly surrounding Yang Chen.


    In the blink of an eye, Yang Chen was like a fish in a net, with no possibility of escape.


    This eased Hu Ke¡¯s worries completely.


    He had been afraid that Yang Chen would run away later, but after a look, Yang Chen had no intention of leaving at all.


    Hu Ke twisted his neck and said, ¡°Yang Chen, there is a way to Heaven, but you chose to break into Hell. It¡¯s comforting to have you here. At least your presence has solved many of our troubles. So, to help us solve these troubles, you will stay here forever today. There¡¯s no need to think about leaving.¡±


    ¡°Why dress it up so grandly? Just tell me you want to kill me,¡± Yang Chen said with a warm smile on his face.


    Hu Ke said solemnly, ¡°Hmph, Yang Chen, I don¡¯t know what tricks you have up your sleeve, but it¡¯s all over. Kill him!¡±


    Everything was almost as Yang Chen had expected.


    These Fire Essence Beasts wanted to kill him as soon as they met.


    Unfortunately for them, how could Yang Chen have come here without enough confidence?


    Yang Chen waved his hand, and in an instant, numerous demonic beasts emerged from the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space.


    Counting them, there were almost a hundred of them.


    Almost a hundred demonic beasts killed one after another, with tremendous momentum and grandiose appearances, completely overshadowing the Fire Essence Beasts.


    At this moment, it was the Fire Essence Beasts¡¯ turn to be shocked.


    ¡°What the hell is going on?¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s happening?¡±


    One demonic beast after another, of different shapes and sizes, and different strengths, appeared in droves, standing all over the sky above the Yuanshan Sect and making them hard to look at.


    These Fire Essence Beasts had no idea how these demonic beasts had appeared, but they were not stupid, knowing that it had something to do with Yang Chen and yelled, ¡°Yang Chen, did you do all these!?¡±


    Yang Chen said casually, ¡°What do you think? All of you, attack!¡±


    ¡°Yes, Young Master!¡±


    All the demonic beasts replied respectfully.


    In an instant, they attacked the Fire Essence Beasts in a blanket-like manner with no mercy. In the blink of an eye, the arrogant Fire Essence Beasts became chaotic and disorganized.


    Hu Ke was even more panic-stricken, yelling loudly in the four directions, ¡°You are all demonic beasts, and so are we, the Fire Essence Beasts. Why are you submitting to a human? Why are you obeying a human and killing your own kind, the Fire Essence Beasts?¡±


    ¡°We are in North Mountain County to break the Guardian Spirit Array. We are all demonic beasts! We are of the same origin!¡±


    The Fire Essence Beasts could see that the situation was bad and began to play the sadness card.


    Unfortunately, these demonic beasts had already been planted with Servitude Restrictions by Yang Chen, completely loyal to him and could not possibly have any thoughts of being disloyal or disobedient. Hu Ke¡¯s instigation had good intentions, but it was useless to these demonic beasts.


    ¡°Hmph, you Fire Essence Beasts have always been arrogant and domineering because of the strength of your clan. I¡¯ve been fed up with you for a long time!¡±


    ¡°How does it matter if we kill you? Haven¡¯t you Fire Essence Beasts killed our clansmen back then?¡±

 Chapter 723 - Chapter 723: Chapter 720: Lets See How Strong-Willed You Are!_1

    Chapter 723: Chapter 720: Let¡¯s See How Strong-Willed You Are!_1


    These demonic beasts had more or less some grudges against the Fire Essence Beasts, but it wasn¡¯t enough to cause them to fight each other. However, now that they had submitted to Yang Chen and become his subordinates, they didn¡¯t think too much about it anymore. Having minor grudges was enough to trigger them to start killing the Fire Essence Beasts!


    In an instant, the Fire Essence Beasts and the demonic beasts were fighting fiercely.


    Unfortunately, although the number of Fire Essence Beasts was not large, their overall quality and quantity were far superior to the demonic beasts under Yang Chen¡¯s control. In just a few dozen breaths, they had crushed the opposition without any order.


    Yang Chen watched this and nodded in satisfaction.


    He had not brought out all the demonic beasts in the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space because he knew that these Fire Essence Beasts had the ability to communicate with each other. If he brought out all his forces at once, it might alert the other Fire Essence Beasts to prepare in advance.


    After all, he didn¡¯t think that the Fire Essence Beasts of the Yuanshan Sect were their entire force.


    Those left here were just small fry. The real big shots should be in Beishan Main City or Canghai Sect, or even at the Guardian Spirit Array.


    What Yang Chen had obtained from the mind of the Fire Essence Beast was limited. He only knew that some real masters were among the forces dispatched by the Fire Essence Beasts this time.


    Even with many demonic beasts by his side, he still had to be careful.


    Now, Yang Chen stood not far away, watching everything in front of him.


    As time went on, the battle in the sky over the Yuanshan Sect had reached its end.


    Many Fire Essence Beasts fell, one after another, dozens of them!


    The ground was littered with corpses!


    The fact proved that Yang Chen¡¯s choice to enslave these demonic beasts was correct. Although their bloodlines were not as good as the Fire Essence Beasts, their overall strength was stronger. After a fierce battle, the Fire Essence Beasts were either dead or injured.


    It had to be said that these demonic beasts were quite clever.


    When the Fire Essence Beasts were defeated and fell, two Seventh Layer True Martial Realm demonic beasts pressed Hu Ke to come straight to Yang Chen, shouting, ¡°Calm down a bit!¡±


    Hu Ke was controlled by the two demonic beasts, roaring angrily, ¡°You wastes, submitting to humans, you¡¯re all trash!¡±


    The two Seventh Layer True Martial Realm demonic beasts were outraged, but Yang Chen waved his hand to stop their anger. Then, he turned his gaze to Hu Ke.


    Hu Ke, who was stared at by Yang Chen, said coldly, ¡°Kid, don¡¯t think I¡¯ll submit to you!¡±


    ¡°You need to understand one thing; submitting to me is not something you can do if you want. Sorry, I¡¯m not interested in your submission. Servitude restrictions are precious, and I don¡¯t want to waste them on a down-and-out dog like you.¡± Yang Chen said coldly.


    He had no reason to be polite to a demonic beast, especially a Fire Essence Beast.


    ¡°Let go¡­¡± Hu Ke was about to speak when suddenly, with a slap,


    Yang Chen slapped Hu Ke¡¯s face.


    Hu Ke tried to roar again.


    As a result, Yang Chen slapped Hu Ke¡¯s face again with a loud slap.


    Each slap was powerful and not an ordinary slap. Yang Chen went all out, making Hu Ke dizzy.


    After the two slaps, Hu Ke became much more honest. He glared at Yang Chen, wanting to fight to the death with him.


    Yang Chen said, ¡°You can speak at any time. Why, you don¡¯t seem to have as much backbone now? Keep talking, I¡¯ll give you the chance to provoke me.¡±


    These Fire Essence Beasts were trying to break the Guardian Spirit Array, attempting to destroy his home. Nowadays, they were oppressing the martial artists of the North Mountain County and destroying the home of their Yuanshan Sect. Moreover, they were framing him, Yang Chen. He wished he could tear these Fire Essence Beasts apart. Not killing Hu Ke had been an act of restraint!


    However, it was obvious that Hu Ke was not as bold as he had thought.


    It took only two slaps, and Hu Ke was silenced.


    ¡°Hehe, I thought these Fire Essence Beasts were very arrogant, but they wilted after just two slaps. They¡¯re really a bunch of cowards!¡±


    ¡°Tsk, that¡¯s all they are!¡±


    The two True Martial Realm demonic beasts sneered.


    Yang Chen said, ¡°You guys have done a good job. I haven¡¯t ordered you yet, and you¡¯ve captured the most important one for me.¡±


    ¡°Young Master, it¡¯s all thanks to your teachings.¡± These two Seventh Layer True Martial Realm demonic beasts flattered with laughter, full of fawning. They were well aware that everything about them was now under Yang Chen¡¯s control.


    Yang Chen knew these two demonic beasts were being sycophantic, but it was a fact that they had done a good job.


    He had not originally expected that this Sixth Stage True Martial Realm Fire Essence Beast would be captured alive, but he had underestimated the strength of his own demonic beasts. Hu Ke had indeed been captured alive.


    ¡°You guys take him down for now and remember to keep a close eye on him. Don¡¯t let him escape, he¡¯s still important to me!¡± Yang Chen ordered. ¡°Do well, and there will be benefits for you in the future!¡±


    ¡°No problem, Young Master, we understand!¡± The two demonic beasts agreed.


    After the two beasts left, two Fourth Level True Martial Realm demonic beasts came and said, ¡°Young Master, the situation is now under control. All the Fire Essence Beasts have been killed, except for the most powerful one who has been captured alive. There are no other survivors.¡±


    ¡°How many casualties do we have?¡± Yang Chen asked.


    ¡°We lost two and injured more than ten, but the situation is not severe. These corpses of the Fire Essence Beasts are enough for us to recover.¡±


    Yang Chen ordered, ¡°Give me all the Fire Origin Essence. You guys can divide the other corpses among yourselves!¡±


    ¡°Yes, Young Master!¡± Although they didn¡¯t know what Yang Chen wanted with the Fire Origin Essence, the demonic beasts didn¡¯t dare to disobey, and several of them went to prepare the Fire Origin Essence for Yang Chen.


    Yang Chen glanced at the corpses on the ground and thought to himself.


    ¡°With so much Fire Origin Essence, my Transformative Liquid Fire Realm should be able to advance another level. I just don¡¯t know if it will be able to reach the legendary Light Fire,¡± Yang Chen thought to himself.


    The demonic fire of these True Martial Realm Fire Essence Beasts had been cultivated to the stage of Transformative Liquid Fire. Their Fire Origin Essence was a great nourishment to him, and Yang Chen wouldn¡¯t let it go.


    ¡°Young Master, all the Fire Origin Essence is here.¡± The demonic beasts returned and handed the Fire Origin Essence to Yang Chen one by one.


    Yang Chen took the Fire Origin Essence and nodded in satisfaction. He then put them into his storage pouch to wait for refining later.


    Soon after, the demonic beasts returned one by one. After their great victory, it was inevitable that some of them felt inflated, ¡°Young Master, in my opinion, these Fire Essence Beasts are too weak. They are not worthy of even a single strike. It was too easy for us to win!¡±


    ¡°Easy? We may have beaten just the weakest ones. The really powerful ones are still to come.¡± Yang Chen said.


    ¡°What? There are other Fire Essence Beasts?¡± Already confused about the situation, the demonic beasts couldn¡¯t help but be surprised.

 Chapter 724 - Chapter 724: Chapter 721: Stabilizing the Situation!_1

    Chapter 724: Chapter 721: Stabilizing the Situation!_1


    ¡°I don¡¯t know how many fire essence beasts have gathered in the entire North Mountain County, but I do know that we just eliminated only a part of the Fire Spirit Beast Group sent here. Now that we have killed these fire essence beasts, with their dog-like sensitivity to one another, they will definitely be able to locate this place quickly.¡± Yang Chen said with a chilly tone.


    This is also what worried him most, he has only taken the first step, and the overall power of the fire essence beasts is still unknown.


    Hearing this, the demonic beasts beneath his control fell silent for a moment, clearly realizing the seriousness of the situation due to Yang Chen¡¯s words, which was not as simple as they understood it to be!


    ¡°Then Young Master, what should we do next?¡± The demonic beasts all asked.


    Yang Chen directly instructed them: ¡°Listen up, from now on, all of you demonic beasts will go to different locations in Yuanshan Sect and guard them completely. Do not miss any signs of movement. If there is any abnormality, report to me immediately, understand?¡±


    ¡°Yes, Young Master!¡± The demonic beasts agreed and went off to do so.


    As for Yang Chen, he stood in the high altitude, thought for a while, and suddenly felt many pairs of eyes looking at him.


    When he lowered his head, he found that they were the brothers and sisters of Yuan Mountain Gate.


    Yang Chen suddenly remembered that the extinction of the fire essence beasts was clearly seen by the disciples of Yuan Mountain Gate, and he had almost forgotten about these disciples, so he calmly landed on the ground in an instant.


    As soon as Yang Chen landed, the disciples of Yuan Mountain Gate were terrified and seemed to still be struggling to accept the reality before them: ¡°Is it really the Young Sect Master?¡±


    ¡°Are you really the Young Sect Master?¡±


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but laugh, ¡°Of course it¡¯s me, who else could it be? Don¡¯t tell me you¡¯ve even forgotten what I look like?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s the Young Sect Master, really the Young Sect Master!¡±


    ¡°The Young Sect Master is back, Yang Chen killed those fire essence beasts and saved us!¡±


    The disciples of Yuan Mountain Gate were crying and shouting loudly one after another, having obviously been oppressed and humiliated by the fire essence beasts during this time.


    ¡°We¡¯re saved, Young Sect Master is the best!¡±


    Some of the disciples of Yuan Mountain Sect had initially not believed in the truth before their eyes, but as time changed, their voices became louder and louder, and they were all cheering and shouting for Yang Chen. At this moment, the disciples all felt the joy of being relieved!


    Seeing that these disciples were happy, Yang Chen was naturally happy as well.


    He knew that everything he had done was meaningful.


    The disciples of Yuan Mountain Sect still loved and recognized him as they did before.


    With that, everything was enough.


    Yang Chen saw the disciples of Yuan Mountain Sect shedding tears, and he spoke kindly: ¡°Everyone, first calm down. There should still be fire spirit worms within your bodies, right?¡±


    ¡°Yeah, Young Master, these fire spirit worms were fed to us by the fire essence beasts as soon as they arrived, and we¡¯ve never dared to say a word against them!¡±


    ¡°Young Master, do you have a way to help us get rid of these things?¡±


    Yang Chen spoke indifferently: ¡°Of course, don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll help you get rid of those fire spirit worms right away!¡±


    Although it was a bit troublesome, these were all disciples of Yuan Mountain Sect, so Yang Chen took action and helped each of them one by one to remove the fire spirit worm restrictions in their minds.


    In an instant, the fire spirit worms were exterminated by Yang Chen, and the disciples no longer had any worries!


    ¡°Thank you, Young Sect Master!¡±


    ¡°Young Sect Master, you are the best!¡±


    ¡°Young Sect Master, I like you. Young Sect Master, I am willing to serve you, please satisfy me.¡±


    ¡°¡­¡±


    Yang Chen saw the passion of these disciples and felt somewhat embarrassed. He stretched out his hand to suppress the noise, and then said, ¡°Senior Brother Wu Ming, come here.¡±


    With tears in his eyes, Wu Ming¡¯s gaze at Yang Chen was completely different from before. He looked at Yang Chen as if he was looking at a god. There was only admiration, without any comparison. He knew very well that Yang Chen was now everything to Yuan Mountain Sect, it was Yang Chen who saved Yuan Mountain sect, it was Yang Chen who saved Yuan Mountain Sect from the depths of fire and water!


    ¡°Junior Brother Yang Chen, whatever you need, just say it!¡± Wu Ming said.


    ¡°Senior Brother Wu Ming, you tell me about everything that happened before and after the fire essence beasts came to Yuan Mountain Sect, I need to understand the situation.¡± Yang Chen said.


    Wu Ming naturally didn¡¯t hesitate and said, ¡°This is what happened¡­¡±


    Soon, Yang Chen understood everything.


    Upon understanding, Yang Chen rubbed his eyebrows and said, ¡°I see, the fire essence beasts appeared suddenly and directly defeated Sect Leader and the others. Then they took control of the entire Yuan Mountain Sect¡­¡±


    When he learned about this information, he couldn¡¯t say he was surprised or disappointed since it was similar to what he had already understood.


    With this thought in mind, he began to issue orders, ¡°All of you listen up, although these fire essence beasts have been killed by the demonic beasts I brought with me, the crisis is not yet resolved. You must all stay in Yuan Mountain Sect. I will try my best to ensure your safety, but you must not leave Yuan Mountain Sect for even half a step, understand?¡±


    ¡°Yes, Young Sect Master!¡±


    ¡°We understand.¡±


    The disciples of Yuan Mountain Gate all agreed, and they had no intention of defying Yang Chen¡¯s orders at all.


    Hearing this, Yang Chen nodded his head satisfactorily and then said, ¡°Senior Brother Wu Ming, follow me to rescue Sect Leader and the Supreme Elders!¡±


    ¡°Yes, Young Sect Master!¡± Wu Ming followed behind Yang Chen with great enthusiasm.


    The two of them then went to the depths of Yuan Mountain Gate, where Mu Bai Sheng and the others were held captive.


    ¡°Young Sect Master, are Sect Leader and the others locked up here?¡± Wu Ming didn¡¯t know the specifics, just that Mu Bai Sheng and the others had been imprisoned.


    ¡°Yes, they¡¯re right here.¡± Yang Chen glanced at the main gate ahead and murmured, ¡°It¡¯s a complicated prohibition, but do they really think they can stump me with this?¡±


    With that in mind, Yang Chen directly struck out with a palm, containing the essence blood of the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm, powerful and strong, deeply shaking the main gate. Then, with a thunderous noise, the main gate turned into fragments, shattering and exploding.


    Wu Ming was somewhat shocked by Yang Chen¡¯s ability, the power he had displayed just now made Wu Ming feel like he was looking up to a superior power and momentum that he could only feel from the Sect Leader and the Supreme Elders.


    Yang Chen then said, ¡°Let¡¯s go in!¡±


    He and Wu Ming walked into the room together and soon saw several weakened people who had been imprisoned and had lost their vitality.


    ¡°Sect Leader!¡±


    ¡°Supreme Elder!¡± Wu Ming couldn¡¯t help but shed tears when he saw the haggard Supreme Elders, who were barely breathing, and Mu Bai Sheng covered in blood, pale and devoid of any past radiance, having clearly suffered a great deal at the hands of the fire essence beasts.

 Chapter 725 - Chapter 725: Chapter 722: I Have a Solution_1

    Chapter 725: Chapter 722: I Have a Solution_1


    Yang Chen¡¯s eyes were filled with murderous intent!


    All of this is because of the Fire Essence Beast. All of it.


    At this moment, he has already sworn in his heart that he, Yang Chen, would never coexist with the Fire Essence Beast under the same sky.


    As if hearing the shouts, M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng opened his eyes first. Unlike before, when he opened his eyes, he saw not darkness, but two familiar faces, one of Wu Ming, and the other, Yang Chen.


    When he saw the latter, M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng¡¯s pupils shrank dramatically.


    A moment after his astonishment, he suddenly shouted, ¡°Yang Chen, when did you come back? How did you come back? Hurry up and go. The situation is different now in North Mountain County, you have to flee, no matter how far you have to go. When you become stronger, come back and save us! We are powerless against the Fire Essence Beasts¡¯ scheme, it all depends on you now.¡±


    M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng¡¯s words also awakened the Supreme Elders beside him.


    Seeing Yang Chen, as they were both surprised and horrified, the Supreme Elders said, ¡°Yang Chen, why did you come back? Hurry up and escape!¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen, you need to go quickly!¡±


    Yang Chen coughed twice, then looked at Wu Ming.


    Wu Ming knew that M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng and these elders didn¡¯t understand the current situation, so he quickly explained everything, ¡°Honorable Elders, Sect Leader, things are not as you imagine, listen to me slowly¡­¡±


    And so, Wu Ming explained the whole story.


    Hearing these words, M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng and the elders widened their eyes, hardly daring to believe that this was the truth.


    Especially M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng, who was both shocked and delighted, ¡°Wu Ming, do not deceive this Sect Leader, is this really true? Yang Chen, leading a group of other demonic beasts, fought a great battle with the Fire Essence Beast and eventually emerged victorious. Now, the Fire Essence Beasts in the Yuanshan Sect have all been captured by Yang Chen?¡±


    Wu Ming smiled faintly, ¡°Isn¡¯t that right, Sect Leader? Think about it, if Young Sect Master couldn¡¯t do all these things, how could both of us appear here, let alone rescue you?¡±


    ¡°It makes sense.¡± These elders and M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng looked at each other and believed him.


    If the Fire Essence Beasts were not wiped out, it would be difficult for Yang Chen to enter the Yuanshan Sect and save them, let alone the elders.


    ¡°How did Yang Chen do this?¡± The Supreme Elders couldn¡¯t help but wonder.


    ¡°Those Fire Essence Beasts have enough power to destroy a sect. Yang Chen, where did you find so many demonic beasts?¡±


    Hearing the doubts of the elders, M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng stopped them: ¡°Don¡¯t ask about this. Yang Chen must have his own means for being able to do this. By the way, Yang Chen, you¡¯ve grown up. We haven¡¯t seen each other for two years, and you¡¯ve become more mature and steady. Moreover, your Martial Arts Cultivation has reached the Half-step True Martial Realm!¡±


    Although the cultivation levels of those elders were only at the True Martial Realm First or Second Layer, M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng was different. His strength had reached the True Martial Realm Seventh Layer!


    With such strength, it was not difficult for him to see Yang Chen¡¯s abilities. It was precisely because he could see them that his eyes were filled with surprise.


    Wu Ming and the Supreme Elders were just as shocked as they looked at Yang Chen!


    ¡°Half-step True Martial Realm!¡±


    ¡°This¡­ ¡±


    ¡°Haha, our Young Sect Master is indeed a genius of his generation. Who can compare to him? So young, Yang Chen is only almost nineteen years old, achieving the Half-step True Martial Realm at the age of eighteen or nineteen. There is no doubt about his title as a genius!¡± At this moment, the Supreme Elders completely acknowledged Yang Chen as their Young Sect Master.


    It seemed that they had forgotten the pain of their injuries, and when they saw the new generation surpassing their old ones, their eyes were full of gratification.


    ¡°Well done.¡± The tears in the eyes of these Supreme Elders were moist.


    Seeing this, Yang Chen¡¯s heart was also moved, ¡°Sect Leader, Supreme Elders, I apologize for my tardiness and the suffering you all endured.¡±


    ¡°Haha, not late, not late!¡± M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng laughed heartily.


    ¡°It¡¯s all because of me. If not for me, Yang Chen, the Yuanshan Sect would not have suffered such a catastrophe. Those Fire Essence Beasts, they all targeted me.¡± Yang Chen clenched his teeth.


    M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng shook his head, ¡°Yang Chen, don¡¯t blame yourself. The Fire Essence Beasts are not of our race; it¡¯s normal for them to have ulterior motives. Even if it wasn¡¯t for you, they would still target North Mountain County because they want the Guardian Spirit Array!¡±


    Locked up, M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng learned some things. He knew that the Fire Essence Beasts came for Yang Chen.


    But he didn¡¯t blame Yang Chen.


    Because he knew that what Yang Chen did was right.


    ¡°How could we, the mighty humans, submit to the Fire Essence Beasts? They thought that by imprisoning us, we would submit to them. Hmph, they¡¯re delusional!¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen, don¡¯t blame yourself. Even if you hadn¡¯t provoked these Fire Essence Beasts, their goal is still the Guardian Spirit Array, and they won¡¯t give up easily.¡±


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but feel guilty deep down, but seeing that the elders and sect leader understood him, he felt much more relieved.


    It was clear that these people had already known the purpose of the Fire Essence Beasts. Yang Chen looked at the injuries of M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng and the others and immediately said, ¡°Sect Leader, let¡¯s not talk about these matters anymore. You are all injured, I¡¯ll take you back and treat your wounds first!¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen, you don¡¯t need to worry too much about us. We know our injuries. Alas, we have been ruined by the Fire Essence Beasts, and our strength has become useless!¡±


    ¡°Ah, if this old man had the chance to stand up again, I would never coexist under the same sky with these Fire Essence Beasts!¡±


    Not only the elders, but M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng also had deep wounds all over his body, almost like a useless person. To recover, it would be extremely difficult; unless one had the help of highly skilled Dan physicians, there would be no hope. But they knew the situation in North Mountain County very well. Although there were quite a few Dan physicians, they couldn¡¯t remember any highly skilled ones.


    That¡¯s why they almost gave up hope. This injury had dragged on for so long that there was almost no possibility of a cure.


    But Yang Chen didn¡¯t think so and calmly said, ¡°Elders, Sect Leader, you don¡¯t have to worry. I can help you with your injuries, but from now on, you have to listen to me.¡±


    ¡°What, Yang Chen, can you really help us?¡±


    ¡°This¡­ Yang Chen, this is something that only highly skilled Dan physicians can do. How can you do it?¡±


    The Supreme Elders looked at each other, not quite believing that Yang Chen could actually accomplish this.


    Yang Chen smiled and said, ¡°As a matter of fact, I was able to single-handedly deal with these Fire Essence Beasts, which was also an almost impossible feat. But I managed to do it.¡±


    Hearing these words, the elders seemed to have thought of something. Indeed, Yang Chen had done many incredible things.


    ¡°Yang Chen, we will follow you!¡±


    ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡±


    Although the high-level members of the Yuanshan Sect didn¡¯t know how Yang Chen would do it, they didn¡¯t say much and left with him, filled with skepticism.

 Chapter 726 - Chapter 726: Chapter 723: Liquid Fire Evolves Again!_1

    Chapter 726: Chapter 723: Liquid Fire Evolves Again!_1


    Their injuries could be described as having no part of their body intact. Such injuries could basically declare a martial artist to be ruined, and compounded by the fact that they had been left untreated for so long, other Dan Medical practitioners would be at a loss for what to do.


    However, for Yang Chen, it was a different concept.


    Troublesome, difficult, and impossible are three different meanings.


    For Yang Chen, the injuries of these high-level Yuanshan Sect members were merely troublesome and had not escalated to being difficult or impossible to deal with.


    After Yang Chen had brought these high-level members back, he began to use various materials to refine elixirs. All the way, he had exchanged or robbed the mountain thieves¡¯ elixir materials, which were quite abundant.


    It was precisely because of the abundance that he had the ability to refine these life-saving elixirs. Otherwise, with nearly ten people¡¯s needs, it would have been difficult for him to accomplish this feat. It is worth mentioning that the problems he referred to as troublesome were actually not small in essence. He spent about half of his materials on refining these elixirs.


    These elixirs were all rare and precious, yet Yang Chen did not hesitate to give them to the high-level members of the Yuanshan Sect.


    Now, a double-hour had passed after they took the elixirs.


    The Elders, after taking the elixirs refined by Yang Chen, wore expressions of great surprise. They could clearly see that their injuries were healing at an astonishing rate.


    This brought about an instant surge of joy in their eyes.


    ¡°This is unbelievable! My injuries are healing at a rapid speed!¡±


    ¡°I haven¡¯t become disabled!¡±


    ¡°Given my current state, I am bound to fight against the Fire Essence Beasts to my last breath and will not back down!¡± These Supreme Elders clenched their teeth with intense hatred.


    ¡°Hahaha, I never thought I¡¯d have the chance to fight the Fire Essence Beasts! Heaven is indeed kind to me!¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s not Heaven, it¡¯s Yang Chen¡¯s doing!¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s right, it¡¯s all thanks to Yang Chen!¡±


    The Supreme Elders and M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng all cast their grateful gazes toward Yang Chen.


    They were well aware that it was all thanks to Yang Chen. Were it not for him, they would still have been saved but would have become disabled!


    And now, the elixirs Yang Chen had provided turned these former disabled individuals into fully capable individuals ready to fight again.


    ¡°Yang Chen, I truly thank you for this.¡± M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng¡¯s face was full of gratitude, knowing that everything was owed to Yang Chen¡¯s merits.


    Yang Chen smiled slightly, ¡°Sect Leader, it¡¯s nothing. I, Yang Chen, am also a member of the Yuanshan Sect, so it¡¯s only natural for me to do these things. As a matter of fact, you all must take plenty of rest in the coming days, and please do not leave the Yuanshan Sect. A great battle may arrive in a few days.¡±


    Hearing these words, the eyes of several Elders and M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng were all filled with seriousness.


    Having lived for so long, they were naturally not ignorant about the meaning of Yang Chen¡¯s words, and unanimously agreed.


    Yang Chen stood up and said, ¡°In that case, I won¡¯t disturb the Elders and the Sect Leader in their recuperation. I¡¯ll take my leave.¡±


    With that said, Yang Chen left and returned directly to his Feitian Peak.


    Upon his return to Feitian Peak, he summoned the Fishpeople Tribe.


    ¡°Young Master!¡±


    ¡°Young Master!¡±


    Yang Chen looked at the women of the Fishpeople Tribe and said, ¡°You all are aware of the Fire Essence Beasts. In a few days, these Fire Essence Beasts may come again to trouble the Yuanshan Sect. Now that North Mountain County is sealed by the Fire Essence Beasts, they will not feel relieved as long as I¡¯m alive!¡±


    ¡°Young Master, you mean¡­¡± Yun Lu asked.


    ¡°Senior Yun Lan, under your leadership, set up powerful formations throughout the Yuanshan Sect. I will try my best to meet your requirements regarding Spirit Stones. Furthermore, Rainbow, you set up various prohibitions within the sect at different locations!¡±


    Yang Chen instructed in one breath, ¡°With formations outside and prohibitions inside, when those Fire Essence Beasts come, I¡¯ll make them regret it!¡±


    Currently, the only difficult issue is Spirit Stones, but he felt that with his current wealth and the Spirit Stones of the Yuanshan Sect, supplying these formations and prohibitions should not be a problem.


    ¡°Yes, Young Master!¡± Yun Lu and Rainbow agreed and went to prepare.


    ¡°By the way, there¡¯s no need for you all to hide within the Yuanshan Sect in the future. Everyone already knows that I have brought many demonic beasts into the sect.¡± Yang Chen smiled faintly.


    The people of the Yuanshan Sect already knew about the existence of his demonic beast subordinates, so there was no need for the Fishpeople Tribe to conceal themselves anymore. Moreover, with his current strength, he had no need to hide.


    When the members of the Fishpeople Tribe heard this, their eyes lit up with happiness in their hearts.


    They used to fear revealing their identities and had been anxious and scared, rarely appearing in front of humans. Now that Yang Chen had allowed this, how could they not be happy? They all went off excitedly to carry out their tasks.


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but smile. The Fishpeople Tribe appeared to be intelligent but were actually the most naive and gullible, easily believing others. Otherwise, they wouldn¡¯t have so easily trusted humans and be plotted against and killed.


    However, with his protection, he would not allow the Fishpeople Tribe to suffer any persecution.


    Now that the tasks had been assigned, a plan had been formulated in Yang Chen¡¯s mind.


    ¡°With a large formation and prohibition, both inside and outside, the plan is already foolproof. Next, it¡¯s up to Senior He Qiushui. I wonder how Senior He Qiushui is doing now.¡± Yang Chen rubbed his eyebrows.


    He was very worried about He Qiushui, but he also knew that his current ability, he was unable to protect everyone.


    He had to take it one step at a time.


    ¡°It¡¯s still the lack of strength that holds me back.¡± Yang Chen¡¯s eyebrows furrowed tightly.


    Suddenly, he thought of the Fire Origin Essence.


    ¡°That¡¯s right, the Fire Origin Essence. With the Fire Origin Essence of dozens of True Martial Realm demonic beasts, I wonder how much more powerful my Liquid Fire will become after refining them.¡± Yang Chen pondered in his mind.


    As the thought settled, he took out the Fire Origin Essence one by one.


    Dozens of Fire Origin Essences were continuously refined by Yang Chen.


    Time passed, and three days later.


    Yang Chen opened his eyes, and the Shapeshifting Liquid Fire flowed around his body. By now, he had refined all the Fire Origin Essences. The Shapeshifting Liquid Fire, too, had upgraded from its original state to another level.


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 Chapter 727 - Chapter 727: Chapter 724: Exchange!_1

    Chapter 727: Chapter 724: Exchange!_1


    Of course, this state was not the light fire that Yang Chen had been dreaming of. Instead, it was a kind of decaying fire that was close to the light fire. Yang Chen looked at the current state of the shapeshifting Liquid fire and was somewhat clueless about what had happened.


    His experience was limited, and he only knew about the Liquid fire and Light fire, but he did not know the specific steps and processes of the Liquid fire evolving into Light fire. Even the Fire Spirit Beast Group might not have a clear understanding of this, as not everyone could possess Light fire.


    If it could be said that most of the Fire Spirits in the True Martial Realm possessed this Shapeshifting Liquid fire, then the Light fire would be something that they could achieve in the Heaven Martial Realm. Even with insufficient luck, they might not be able to possess it.


    In short, it was no longer related to their cultivation level.


    At this moment, Yang Chen looked at the shapeshifting Liquid fire in his hand and muttered to himself, ¡°My Liquid fire has become much more ethereal. Is this also a manifestation of the evolution of the Liquid fire?¡±


    This ethereal state meant that the Liquid fire had become incredibly transparent, no longer just a simple liquid. It seemed to be transforming into another substance, yet not completely separating from its original form.


    Yang Chen suddenly thought: ¡°That¡¯s right, I almost forgot that the Light fire is transparent. Isn¡¯t the ethereal state of my Liquid fire now evolving towards the path of Light fire? If this ethereal transparency reaches its limit, then perhaps my Liquid fire would become Light fire. My Liquid fire is currently evolving, and I might need more Fire Origin Essence to support the evolution of this Liquid fire into Light fire!¡±


    Yang Chen was overjoyed, as if he had discovered a new continent.


    This Light fire was a famous technique of the Fire Essence Beasts, known for its elusive and immense power. Naturally, he had always dreamed of obtaining it.


    Now it seemed that although he had not evolved this Liquid fire into Light fire, it had still evolved to some extent overall.


    ¡°If the initial Liquid fire is considered as the first stage, let¡¯s call the current stage of this Liquid fire the second stage!¡± Yang Chen thought to himself: ¡°Let¡¯s test the power of this Second Stage Liquid fire first!¡±


    With a wave of Yang Chen¡¯s hand, the Second Stage Liquid fire swept out in layers.


    After the Liquid fire circulated back and forth, Yang Chen had a clearer idea of his own Liquid fire.


    ¡°It seems that it is indeed evolving towards the Light fire. Haha. Now that my Liquid fire¡¯s speed has not only increased but is almost twice as fast as before. I¡¯m sure the effect of chasing enemies with fire control will also greatly improve. I just don¡¯t know how powerful it will be. I¡¯ll have to test it in real combat,¡± Yang Chen thought to himself.


    Now that he had an understanding of this Liquid fire, Yang Chen began to think about the next steps.


    ¡°Senior Yun Lu and the others are setting up the Great Formation. Before the Fire Spirits arrive, the Great Formation should be no problem. With the Great Formation and layers of prohibitions in place, as well as the help of many Demonic beasts, Yuanshan Sect¡¯s safety should not be an issue.¡±


    Yang Chen calculated in his mind: ¡°But the biggest problem for me is still with Senior He QiuShui!¡±


    Thinking of this, Yang Chen thought of Hu Ke, who had been captured.


    ¡°At this time, I have to thank that captain-level Fire Spirit Beast for being captured alive. It¡¯s hard to say whether Hu Ke¡¯s weight is enough to exchange for He QiuShui.¡±


    When Yang Chen¡¯s thoughts settled, he immediately got up and headed to where Hu Ke was imprisoned.


    The place where the Fire Spirit Beast Hu Ke was imprisoned was guarded by Demonic Beasts under his special arrangement.


    With several True Martial Realm Demonic beasts guarding it, and Hu Ke being imprisoned with layers of prohibition, there was naturally no hope for escape.


    ¡°Young Master!¡±


    ¡°Young Master!¡±


    When they saw Yang Chen, the Demonic beasts respectfully shouted.


    Yang Chen nodded: ¡°I want to see Hu Ke, open the door.¡±


    ¡°Yes, Young Master!¡± The two Demonic beasts opened the door with their immense strength, then respectfully ushered Yang Chen inside.


    When Yang Chen came to the place where Hu Ke was imprisoned, as soon as he entered, he saw the Fire Spirit Beast Hu Ke.


    The Fire Spirit Beast Hu Ke was in a terrible state, with injuries all over his body. He had been specifically imprisoned by Yang Chen, and there were restrictions everywhere.


    Hu Ke furiously said, ¡°Yang Chen, you just wait! When our Fire Essence Beast Clan arrives, it will be the end of your life!¡±


    ¡°Do you really think so?¡± Yang Chen said indifferently, ¡°Hu Ke, think carefully. What is the point of saying these things to me now? Do you really think your Fire Essence Beast Clan can kill me? If they could, they would have done so already, but the fact is, I, Yang Chen, am still alive and well!¡±


    ¡°You!¡± Hu Ke glared at Yang Chen, but couldn¡¯t refute his words.


    That¡¯s right, from beginning to end, Yang Chen was still alive and well, making people helpless.


    Yang Chen grinned, ¡°Alright, let¡¯s not discuss this issue for the time being, and let¡¯s put aside the question of whether your Fire Essence Beast Clan can kill me or not. Even if they come to attack Yuanshan Sect, do you think I will die first, or you? Do you think I, Yang Chen, won¡¯t drag someone down before I die? Moreover, I may not even die. What do you say!¡±


    Fear finally appeared in Hu Ke¡¯s eyes.


    He suddenly had the feeling that provoking Yang Chen was a wrong choice.


    Hu Ke gritted his teeth: ¡°Yang Chen, what do you want to say?¡±


    ¡°Since you¡¯re still alive, you should do something meaningful. Your Fire Essence Beast Clan has the ability to communicate with each other over long distances and transmit information. If I were you, I would weigh my own value carefully and then let your clan members exchange you with something!¡±


    Hu Ke said viciously, ¡°Yang Chen, what trick are you playing?¡±


    Yang Chen¡¯s mouth curled up, ¡°Trick? No, I just feel that killing you is really pointless and doesn¡¯t even benefit me in the slightest. I only want to maximize your value. The reason I didn¡¯t cut off your Fire Essence Beast Clan¡¯s unique communication ability nearby isn¡¯t because I couldn¡¯t, but because I¡¯m giving you a chance. Do you understand? Of course, if you don¡¯t want to live, just pretend I didn¡¯t say anything!¡±


    As soon as these words fell, Yang Chen turned around and left.


    Hu Ke stared intently at the direction Yang Chen was leaving, silent for a long time. Naturally, it wasn¡¯t hard for him to guess that Yang Chen must have some ulterior motive; otherwise, why wouldn¡¯t Yang Chen kill him?


    But still, he had no choice.


    He, too, was intelligent, with a soul and a fear of death!


    Even knowing that Yang Chen¡¯s intentions were not simple, he still wanted to survive.


    With that in mind, Hu Ke quickly sent out information about his current situation to his tribe, demanding that they find a way to exchange him as soon as possible, no matter the conditions!


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 Chapter 728 - Chapter 728: Chapter 725: Everything is Clear_1

    Chapter 728: Chapter 725: Everything is Clear_1


    From the start, the message that Hu Ke sent out only mentioned their Fire Spirit Beast¡¯s sudden attack at the Yuan Mountain Sect, then illustrated how Yang Chen arrived, along with the sequence of events and Yang¡¯s current military strength. But now, he deliberately repeated it.


    This time, he intentionally described how he was currently jailed and asked his clan members to come and rescue him.


    Originally, he did not mention this because he thought that Yang Chen would not spare his life but use him as a bargaining chip. However, Yang Chen unexpectedly expressed a desire to pardon him!


    He had some status in the Fire Spirit Beast Clan, and he believed that the clan would rescue him.


    Meanwhile, at the Canghai Sect.


    The current Canghai Sect was where the Fire Spirit Beast Clan had gathered the strongest forces!


    Those Fire Spirit Beasts that have come to North Mountain County, most of them, were gathered here.


    Deep within a forest in the Canghai Sect, from a wooden house, a formidable atmosphere revealed itself.


    Upon close inspection, within the house, there sat a Fire Spirit Beast. The overpowering aura emitted by that Fire Spirit Beast was at least comparable to the strength of the True Martial Realm Peak. This kind of aura filled people with dread and despair!


    Now, suddenly opening its eyes, this Fire Spirit Beast said: ¡°This Yang Chen is actually willing to release Hu Ke. I don¡¯t know what kind of tricky scheme he is playing. Looking at him now, I don¡¯t know what Yang Chen really wants, but if we can exchange for Hu Ke, it¡¯s worth paying a certain price!¡±


    Having thought of this, the Fire Spirit Beast waved his hand and immediately shouted: ¡°He Shangfeng, come quickly and meet your Commander!¡±


    He Shangfeng had originally been cultivating. Hearing the summoning, he hurriedly rushed out of his cultivation place and arrived in front of this Fire Spirit Beast.


    ¡°Cloud Spear Commander!¡± When He Shangfeng saw the Fire Spirit Beast, he repeatedly flattered it and was as respectful as a grandson meeting his grandfather.


    It seemed natural to this Fire Spirit Beast, who was named Yun Ge, to look at He Shangfeng as if he were a dog. He said: ¡°Yang Chen has regained control over Yuan Mountain Sect and has arrested all the Fire Spirit Beasts in the Yuan Mountain Sect where we had our spies. You have already been made aware of this.¡±


    ¡°Cloud Spear Commander, of course, I knew this. Haven¡¯t I prepared everything for you? Hundreds of Fire Spirit Beasts, I have already assembled them for you. When the time comes, you will personally take action to eliminate Yang Chen, it will be as easy as pie!¡± He Shangfeng said flatteringly. ¡°This Yang Chen has conjured many True Martial Realm magical beasts from God-knows-where, but his efforts will only be a temporary excitement. Hehe, Cloud Spear Commander, when you bring out your Fire Spiritual Beasts with fully equipped forces, Yang Chen won¡¯t even know where to cry.¡±


    He sneered in his heart, although he didn¡¯t know where Yang Chen got his skill from and was able to command so many magical beasts. However, compared to the forces of their Fire Spirit Beast Clan, there was no way his nearly one hundred True Martial Realm magical beasts could stand up to it.


    Moreover, with the command of the Fire Spirit Beast Commander Yun Ge, their battle power is extraordinary. Eliminating Yang Chen would be a piece of cake.


    Thinking of everything about Yang Chen, He Shangfeng was filled with resentment and his heart twisted.


    Yang Chen dared to provoke him, humph, he naturally had to make Yang Chen die without knowing how he died.


    However, when he was happily self-satisfied, thinking that Yang Chen was doomed, Yun Ge suddenly shouted: ¡°Humph, you¡¯re always planning to kill Yang Chen. What about Hu Ke who is still held by Yang Chen?¡±


    This¡­ He Shangfeng felt a jolt in his heart, knowing that his flattery had thoroughly backfired.


    He understood very clearly that even though his position was not small, he was nothing but a fart in front of the Fire Spirit Beasts! He was just a dog to the Fire Spirit Beasts!


    ¡°Yang Chen proposed to use some objects or treasures to exchange for Hu Ke. You should think of some way. What does Yang Chen like? And your Canghai Sect should also have some treasures, bring them all out!¡± Yun Ge commanded.


    This comment left He Shangfeng stunned. ¡°What, are we to use the treasures of our Canghai Sect?¡±


    He was far from willing. Who knew what the cost of recovering Hu Ke would be. The key point was, why should the Canghai Sect be involved in the Fire Spirit Beasts¡¯ dealings for an exchange?


    ¡°What, are you unwilling?¡± Yun Ge¡¯s expression suddenly turned cold.


    The icy voice scared He Shangfeng to the point where he was trembling in fear, and he quickly changed his words: ¡°Cloud Spear Commander, look at what you are implying. How could that be the case? The affairs of the Fire Spirit Beast are the affairs of He Shangfeng. The existence of our Canghai Sect is to serve the Fire Spirit Beasts. I will get the best treasures from our Canghai Sect!¡±


    ¡­


    Time swiftly passed, and it was two days later in the blink of an eye.


    Yang Chen had to admit that he made the right bet.


    Because, there was a reason why Hu Ke was appointed as a captain at Yuan Mountain Sect leading a considerable number of Fire Spirit Beasts to guard the place. Hu Ke¡¯s status wasn¡¯t minor. Yang Chen originally thought that the Fire Spirit Beasts at Yun Ge¡¯s main base wouldn¡¯t come to exchange for minor Hu Ke, but Yun Ge and the others indeed came.


    ¡°Young master, it¡¯s the Fire Spirit Beasts. There are plenty of Fire Spirit Beasts outside the formation!¡±


    ¡°Young master, there are quite a few Fire Spirit Beasts outside, it looks like they will attack anytime now.¡±


    Many magical beasts distributed in every corner used the Slavery Prohibition to inform Yang Chen of the exact situation outside.


    At the same time, Mu Baisheng and others also noticed the movement outside. They all stood up and came to Yang Chen, shouting: ¡°Yang Chen, the Fire Spirit Beasts are here!¡±


    ¡°Junior Sect Master, there are quite a few Fire Spirit Beasts outside, and their momentum is fierce.¡±


    Unconsciously, Yang Chen had become the backbone. Even the Supreme Elders of Yuan Mountain Gate and even Mu Baisheng would think of Yang Chen during a sudden event.


    Yang Chen, who remained calm as ever, observed the change outside and said, ¡°These Fire Spirit Beasts are indeed fast. Let¡¯s go out and take a look.¡±


    When Yang Chen spoke, these Supreme Elders were all fiery and full of killing intent.


    ¡°These Fire Spirit Beasts are here as expected.¡±


    ¡°Are we near the start of the battle?¡±


    ¡°Hmph, if a battle is really to start, my Fupai is ready to die for the cause. I must kill many Fire Spirit Beasts.¡±


    These elders all remembered their past humiliations and were ready to fight to the death.


    Yang Chen remained composed, accompanied by several members of the Yuan Mountain Gate, rising to the sky above the Yuan Mountain Gate.


    In the sky outside the gate of Yuan Mountain Gate, there were hundreds of Fire Spirit Beasts crowding around. Among them was the Fire Spirit Beast Commander Yun Ge, also present, and the Sect Master of the Canghai Sect, He Shangfeng!


    ¡°He Shangfeng, just as I thought!¡±


    ¡°He Shangfeng, you traitor!¡±


    ¡°I said that the Canghai Sect had no reason to frame our junior sect master. They surely had ill intentions. I didn¡¯t expect He Shangfeng to actually join the Fire Spirit Beasts!¡±


    At this time, everyone saw He Shangfeng looking at the Yun Ge Fire Spirit Beast with a flattering look on his face, and everything became clear.

 Chapter 729 - Chapter 729: Chapter 726: Negotiations with the Fire Essence Beast!_1

    Chapter 729: Chapter 726: Negotiations with the Fire Essence Beast!_1


    ¡°He Shangfeng, you traitor of the human race. You even dare to bite back at our young Sect Leader, you¡¯re worse than a beast!¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ve said long ago that He Shangfeng is no good. Our Young Sect Leader has always been kind-hearted, how could he possibly betray the human race? And how would He Shangfeng know that our Young Sect Leader has joined forces with the Fire Essence Beasts? He Shangfeng betrayed the human race and joined the Fire Essence Beasts, yet he still falsely accuses our Young Sect Leader!¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s truly infuriating and despicable!¡±


    He Shangfeng listened to these people¡¯s discussions, feeling uncomfortable.


    His face darkened, showing dissatisfaction, but considering that he had already betrayed the human race and joined the Fire Essence Beasts, he recklessly retorted: ¡°Hmph, you stubborn fools, I, He Shangfeng, simply know what time it is. On the contrary, it¡¯s people like you that are still making noise even when death is near! Do you really think Yang Chen can save you all? Bah!¡±


    He Shangfeng sneered, enraging many people within the Yuanshan Sect.


    Yang Chen saw that the high-level disciples and elders of the Yuanshan Sect wanted to lash out and gently waved his hand, saying: ¡°Some people have already betrayed the human race and are willing to become livestock, so there¡¯s no use in arguing with them like animals!¡±


    With these words, he looked at the Fire Essence Beast Commander Yun Ge.


    Honestly, he didn¡¯t treat He Shangfeng as a significant threat. He was more interested in Yun Ge, who was the current leader of the Fire Essence Beasts and held the most power.


    Yun Ge seemed smart, leading his group of Fire Essence Beasts without entering the Yuanshan Sect. If Yun Ge dared to enter the Yuanshan Sect, it would be a sight that Yang Chen would love to see.


    Why?


    Because inside the Yuanshan Sect was a great formation laid down by the Fishpeople Tribe.


    This formation was called the Ancient Fire Refining Array!


    The Ancient Fire Refining Array was a formation based on the Fire element of the Five Elements. But this Fire element was different from normal Fire Five Elements formations. The main ability of this formation was to absorb flames and use them to attack enemies. In other words, this formation was designed specifically for Fire Essence Beasts.


    As long as the Fire Essence Beasts dared to enter, their fire-attribute attacks within this formation would become meaningless and useless!


    The formation would absorb all the generated flames and use them to attack, completely countering the Fire Essence Beasts.


    Apart from that, there were several layers of prohibitions. Yang Chen couldn¡¯t ensure that relying solely on the formation and prohibition techniques would wipe out all the Fire Essence Beasts. However, together with the Demonic Beasts under his command and those hidden within the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space, victory seemed very likely.


    Of course, paying such a price made him regretful to some extent. He thought that he could easily search the belongings of those mountain thieves and become rich, but little did he know that after setting up this great formation and prohibition, almost all of it was spent, leaving him with little in hand.


    ¡°What a pity, such a pity.¡± Yang Chen sighed softly.


    If only these Fire Essence Beasts would charge in. However, it was evident that these Fire Essence Beasts were not stupid and would not recklessly enter.


    On the contrary, He Shangfeng, who heard Yang Chen¡¯s words, was so furious that he roared: ¡°Yang Chen, you¡­¡±


    ¡°Shut up!¡± Just as He Shangfeng was about to retort, suddenly, the Fire Essence Beast Commander beside him shouted harshly, immediately silencing He Shangfeng.


    He Shangfeng¡¯s face turned red with humiliation and anger, yet he dared not defy Yun Ge¡¯s order.


    Many disciples and high-level members of the Yuanshan Sect burst into laughter: ¡°Hahaha, He Shangfeng truly has the face of a servant!¡±


    ¡°What a dog, silenced by a single word from the Fire Essence Beast.¡±


    ¡°Hmph, such a person truly deserves to be treated like livestock!¡±


    Among the people, you and I exchanged words, venting their anger.


    Meanwhile, the Fire Essence Beast Commander Yun Ge focused his gaze on Yang Chen, asking: ¡°So you are Yang Chen?¡±


    ¡°You are the leader of the Fire Essence Beasts this time?¡± Yang Chen squinted.


    ¡°Yes, I am Yun Ge, the commander of the Fire Essence Beasts this time. To be honest, Yang Chen, neither of us are fools. Plain speaking saves trouble, we have arrived bringing what you wanted, so it¡¯s time for you to give me what I want.¡± Yun Ge said solemnly.


    Yang Chen smiled faintly and clapped his hands, using soul sound transmission to order the Demonic Beasts under his command to bring Hu Ke here.


    In just a short while, his highly efficient Demonic Beasts led the Fire Essence Beast Hu Ke over.


    ¡°Hu Ke!¡± Yun Ge¡¯s expression eased upon seeing Hu Ke.


    ¡°Commander!¡± Hu Ke seemed to see hope.


    Yun Ge then said: ¡°He Shangfeng, bring out the treasure!¡±


    He Shangfeng didn¡¯t dare to hesitate and immediately took out a treasure.


    This treasure emitted a striking light, and its radiance spread out, astonishingly dazzling.


    It was a bell with a red string tied in the middle, which looked quite exquisite.


    Yang Chen took a close look and was slightly surprised, secretly admiring that He Shangfeng was really going all out.


    ¡°This is¡­ ¡±


    ¡°This is He Shangfeng¡¯s personal treasure, the Soul Snatching Bell. It is said that when the bell rings, the enemy¡¯s mind will be instantly confused. It is an excellent soul-targeting treasure. Among the Xuan Tian treasures, it may be low-grade, but it is considered a good low-grade Xuan Tian treasure!¡±


    ¡°Bringing out the Soul Snatching Bell is great! Our Young Sect Master is truly far-sighted. Killing one Hu Ke is meaningless, but exchanging it for a Soul Snatching Bell has many benefits!¡± one of the Elders said.


    Now that the Soul Snatching Bell had been brought forward, Yun Ge asked: ¡°Yang Chen, how about it? This Soul Snatching Bell should satisfy you. It¡¯s a low-grade Xuan Tian treasure. One Xuan Tian treasure for one person; this deal should be very profitable for you!¡±


    Yang Chen looked at the Soul Snatching Bell and clicked his tongue, saying, ¡°Yun Ge, are you joking with me? I, Yang Chen, would give up on just one Xuan Tian treasure? What, do you think I¡¯ve never seen anything like this before?¡±


    In the first place, he didn¡¯t need this Soul Snatching Bell since he already had Yun Lu. The effect that the Soul Snatching Bell would produce for him was just the icing on the cake. Secondly, his original goal was not the Soul Snatching Bell.


    His refusal without explaining was just to gauge He Shangfeng¡¯s reaction first.


    As expected, upon hearing that he wasn¡¯t interested in the Soul Snatching Bell, He Shangfeng¡¯s expression changed dramatically.


    ¡°Take out all your Canghai Sect¡¯s better treasures.¡± Yun Ge glanced at He Shangfeng¡¯s hesitation and spoke without even thinking.


    He Shangfeng was on the verge of tears. He thought that a Soul Snatching Bell would be enough to settle the matter, which already made his heart ache. But who knew that Yang Chen was still not satisfied and wanted even better treasures!


    He had no choice but to swallow his anger and darkly took out another treasure.

 Chapter 730 - Chapter 730: Chapter 727: Release He QiuShui!_1

    Chapter 730: Chapter 727: Release He QiuShui!_1


    This was an antique mirror that reflected exceptionally beautiful scenes and people, as if they had been carefully crafted, making the viewer feel refreshed and relaxed. Some couldn¡¯t help but want to dive into the world inside the mirror.


    ¡°What is this?¡± Many Yuanshan Sect Supreme Elders didn¡¯t recognize what this mirror was.


    Only after deeply examining the mirror, M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng slowly said, ¡°This is the Canghai Sect¡¯s Ancestral Treasure, the Canghai Mirror. The profound mysteries of this mirror lie in its ability to absorb the Divine Power and Cultivation Methods unleashed by the enemies during their attacks. Although it cannot absorb them completely, its effect is still very significant. It is a low-grade superior Xuan Tian treasure, which is even close to an Intermediate Mysterious Heavenly Treasure! As the Canghai Sect¡¯s Ancestral Treasure, its status is quite solid!¡±


    ¡°This treasure is so powerful!¡±


    ¡°He Shangfeng has spent a fortune!¡± Many Supreme Elders laughed heartily, genuinely feeling happy for Yang Chen.


    Being able to obtain the Canghai Sect¡¯s Ancestral Treasure was undoubtedly a good thing.


    The most difficult part was for He Shangfeng.


    He, of course, didn¡¯t want to give up this Ancestral Treasure, but there was no choice. That Soul Snatching Bell couldn¡¯t even catch Yang Chen¡¯s interest. The only thing more potent than the Soul Snatching Bell in his hands was this Ancestral Treasure Canghai Mirror.


    ¡°Yang Chen, are you satisfied now?¡± Yun Ge looked at the Canghai Mirror, and a trace of greed flashed in his eyes, but it was quickly suppressed by his rationality. He focused his gaze on Yang Chen and asked.


    Yang Chen leaned back and spoke slowly, ¡°Satisfied? I¡¯m sorry, but I¡¯m not really interested in this Canghai Mirror!¡±


    ¡°What!¡± Yun Ge flew into a rage.


    Yang Chen stretched lazily and didn¡¯t say anything.


    Fire Spirit Beast Commander Yun Ge was already furious: ¡°Yang Chen, you tell me then, what do you actually want?¡±


    ¡°You should ask He Shangfeng this question. I think he should be clearer than me.¡± Yang Chen¡¯s mouth curled up: ¡°Bringing Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasures to deceive me? Sorry, but I¡¯m not particularly interested in these Mysterious Heavenly Spirit Treasures!¡±


    ¡°Save me, Commander Yun Ge.¡± Hu Ke was afraid that Yun Ge would give up on him, so he couldn¡¯t help but shout.


    Yun Ge actually wanted to give up on Hu Ke, but the fact was that Hu Ke was an elite Fire Spirit Beast in the Fire Spirit Beast Tribe, and his status was not insignificant. It was better not to abandon him if it wasn¡¯t necessary.


    After pondering for a while, Yun Ge fiercely set his gaze on He Shangfeng: ¡°He Shangfeng, you should know what he wants!¡±


    He Shangfeng¡¯s face changed, and he glared at Yang Chen, then bitterly laughed: ¡°Commander Yun Ge, how would I know what Yang Chen is thinking?¡±


    ¡°Really, He Shangfeng, don¡¯t tell me that Senior He QiuShui isn¡¯t in your hands!¡± Yang Chen shouted sternly. ¡°He Shangfeng, if you really don¡¯t want to hand over He QiuShui to the Fire Spirit Beasts, that¡¯s fine. But in that case, I¡¯ll kill Hu Ke at any time. What do you think, Commander Yun Ge?¡±


    This caused He Shangfeng¡¯s face to change instantly.


    He had guessed from the very beginning that Yang Chen wanted He QiuShui, only he didn¡¯t want to give up He QiuShui, so he had been concealing this matter. He didn¡¯t tell Yun Ge, but who would have thought that Yang Chen would expose it to him.


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t deal with He Shangfeng now, but Yun Ge certainly could.


    Hearing that He Shangfeng had been hiding this matter from him, Yun Ge was furious: ¡°He Shangfeng, well done! You knew about this all along, and you dared to hide it from Commander Ben!¡±


    ¡°Commander, please calm down! Yang Chen purposely instigated this, he did it on purpose!¡± He Shangfeng¡¯s face turned pale with anxiety.


    Yang Chen¡¯s mouth curled up, not minding watching Yun Ge punishing the traitorous dog.


    Although Yun Ge was angry, he still didn¡¯t do anything to He Shangfeng. He spoke coldly, ¡°He Shangfeng, you¡¯ve heard it too, I don¡¯t care who He QiuShui is, I want to see her!¡±


    He Shangfeng¡¯s expression changed drastically: ¡°This¡­ Commander, this is absolutely impossible!¡±


    Yun Ge¡¯s voice sunk, ¡°What? He Shangfeng, you dare to defy me?¡±


    ¡°No, Commander, it¡¯s just that He QiuShui and I are¡­¡± He Shangfeng tried to explain something.


    He, of course, didn¡¯t want to give up He QiuShui.


    The truth was, when the Fire Spirit Beasts ruled the entire North Mountain County, he had already captured and imprisoned He QiuShui. He had been coveting He QiuShui for a long time, but it had always been impossible to achieve his goal. The arrival of the Fire Spirit Beasts undoubtedly presented an opportunity.


    He planned to possess He QiuShui, get her, and turn her into his woman. But He QiuShui wouldn¡¯t submit, even at the cost of her own life.


    This infuriated him, and he began a battle of time with He QiuShui, planning to grind her stubborn nature away until she finally surrendered.


    Who would have thought that He QiuShui¡¯s stubbornness would be so incredibly fierce that she still wouldn¡¯t agree to his terms?


    He hadn¡¯t even tasted the sweetness of He QiuShui yet, so why would he be willing to give her up? Whether it was the Canghai Mirror or the Soul Snatching Bell, he was willing to give them up because Fire Spirit Worms had been implanted in his mind, and he couldn¡¯t resist the will of the Fire Spirit Beasts. But He QiuShui, he believed she belonged to him.


    Seeing He Shangfeng¡¯s refusal to comply, Yun Ge disdainfully said, ¡°He Shangfeng, remember, you¡¯re just a dog, a mere servant to us Fire Spirit Beasts. When we tell you to do something, you¡¯d better obey. If you don¡¯t, I won¡¯t hesitate to take your dog life!¡±


    ¡°Commander Yun Ge, don¡¯t! I¡¯ll release He QiuShui and bring her here right now.¡± He Shangfeng said painfully.


    Only then did he wake up to the realization that, in front of Yun Ge, he was no more important than a Fire Spirit Beast in the Origin Martial Realm.


    ¡°Hmph, you two, go with him.¡± Yun Ge was somewhat uneasy, so he ordered two Fire Spirit Beasts to accompany He Shangfeng.


    He Shangfeng made his way back to Canghai Sect, apparently planning to bring He QiuShui over.


    ¡­


    He QiuShui was locked up in the forbidden area of the Canghai Sect, where no one was allowed to enter. She was blindfolded and her entire body was bound by prohibitions, unable to use her True Qi or move a muscle.


    Despite this, she was still incredibly beautiful; a beauty that remained unflappable and unwavering. When He QiuShui was first imprisoned, she had vowed to never submit to the Fire Spirit Beasts even before death. Only in doing so could she be worthy of her senior brother, He Yunxiao!


    Her thoughts were filled with this determination, but her mind had already lost any sense of time, as she had been locked up here for far too long.


    Time slowly passed by like this.


    He QiuShui felt someone coming and taking her away.


    No one tried to harm her; if they did, she would have chosen to take her own life at any moment. She still had the means to do so.


    However, none of this happened. She was led out with her eyes covered and her soul suppressed, feeling herself leaving Canghai Sect and heading somewhere unknown.


    Like this, about one day passed. He QiuShui had all the restrictions on her body and methods removed.


    Her soul burst forth, and her eyes could now see as well.


    When she opened her eyes, the first person she saw was Yang Chen!


    That young face that was full of smiles!

 Chapter 731 - Chapter 731: Chapter 728: Rescuing the Hostages!_1

    Chapter 731: Chapter 728: Rescuing the Hostages!_1


    When seeing Yang Chen, He QiuShui¡¯s body suddenly trembled. She quickly observed the surroundings, and with her wisdom, she could easily guess that Yang Chen seemed to be leading the army and negotiating with the Fire Essence Beasts, with herself as the subject of the negotiation.


    Is Yang Chen trying to save her?


    ¡°Yang Chen!¡± He QiuShui couldn¡¯t help but shout out.


    ¡°He QiuShui senior, don¡¯t worry, I will save you soon,¡± Yang Chen said softly.


    He QiuShui nodded repeatedly, seeing Yang Chen now leading the Yuanshan Sect and capturing a Fire Essence Beast. Most importantly, He Shangf¨¥ng¡¯s embarrassed expression showed that he had suffered a lot in Yang Chen¡¯s hands.


    ¡°Humph, serves him right!¡± He QiuShui clenched her teeth in hatred. ¡°He Shangf¨¥ng, one day you¡¯ll get your karma!¡±


    He Shangf¨¥ng wanted to speak, but Yun Ge didn¡¯t give him a chance. Yun Ge was eager to rescue Hu Ke and said, ¡°Yang Chen, I¡¯ve already brought this woman, He QiuShui, to you. Can we release the hostage now?¡±


    ¡°Of course, but when we exchange people, the representative sent by your Fire Spirit Beast Group cannot be you. It¡¯s better to choose a Fire Essence Beast at the first level of the True Martial Realm. That would make me feel safer. Otherwise, if I feel too insecure, I might accidentally kill Hu Ke. I advise you, Commander Yun Ge, to think more clearly!¡± Yang Chen said with a kind smile.


    His harmless smile infuriated Yun Ge, as Yang Chen was clearly threatening him.


    And did this kid have special clairvoyance?!


    Being manipulated by Yang Chen, Yun Ge¡¯s mind was filled with various strategies. During the hostage exchange, it would personally escort He QiuShui. When the exchange was about to succeed, it would instantly strike and kill Yang Chen with its formidable strength.


    By then, no one would be able to react in time. It didn¡¯t believe that the headless Yuanshan Sect and those demonic beasts could stir any big trouble after killing Yang Chen!


    It has to be said, Yun Ge¡¯s idea was perfect because no matter how strong Yang Chen was, he was still only at the Half-step True Martial Realm, with a considerable gap between him and the peak of the True Martial Realm.


    Unfortunately, Yang Chen didn¡¯t fall for it.


    Now that his scheme had been exposed, Yun Ge naturally wouldn¡¯t make a fool of himself and could only grit his teeth in frustration. Then, he picked a Fire Essence Beast at the first level of the True Martial Realm and said, ¡°You, go exchange the hostage!¡±


    ¡°Yes!¡± A Fire Essence Beast at the first level of the True Martial Realm quickly stepped forward, grabbing He QiuShui with one hand.


    Yang Chen, on the other hand, held Hu Ke, swiftly moving forward.


    Both sides didn¡¯t bring their respective forces, but they were all harboring ulterior motives, ready to take action at any moment.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t know what Yun Ge thought, but he was constantly thinking about what to do next. To be honest, he was confident that he could instantly control this Fire Essence Beast at the first level of the True Martial Realm, save He QiuShui, and not return Hu Ke.


    By then, Yun Ge would be furious, and might even lead the Fire Spirit Beast Tribe to attack the Yuanshan Sect¡¯s interior, thereby falling into his trap!


    This plan was seamless!


    However, upon closer thought, Yang Chen dismissed this idea.


    ¡°This Yun Ge is not that simple¡­ It should know that I can kill a demonic beast at the first level of the True Martial Realm with a single move. Since it knows, and still dares to send a demonic beast at the first level of the True Martial Realm to exchange hostages with me, it must have ulterior motives. I cannot take action rashly, I must be patient!¡± Yang Chen thought for a long time and finally restrained himself.


    In the end, both parties traded without any complications.


    He QiuShui ended up in Yang Chen¡¯s hands, while Hu Ke returned to Yun Ge¡¯s side.


    Yun Ge stared deeply at Yang Chen, increasingly realizing that this kid was no ordinary person. It had already prepared various precautions earlier, as long as Yang Chen dared to act, once Yang Chen killed its Fire Essence Beast, it would immediately make Yang Chen learn the meaning of death.


    It would take time for Yang Chen to kill a Fire Essence Beast, and in that time, it would be enough to kill Yang Chen.


    However, Yang Chen remained cautious and vigilant the whole time.


    Thus, Yun Ge was left completely helpless.


    Even if it wanted to kill Yang Chen, Yang Chen wouldn¡¯t give it a chance.


    Instead, He Shangf¨¥ng showed concern for Hu Ke after the exchange: ¡°Sir Hu Ke, are you alright? Rest assured, now that we¡¯ve returned, the day of this surnamed Yang kid¡¯s death is near. Yang Chen, hehe, soon, you¡¯ll know what a mistake it was to oppose the Fire Spirit Beast Tribe.¡±


    Of course, he wasn¡¯t really concerned about the Fire Essence Beast; he just wanted to take revenge on Yang Chen.


    He QiuShui clenched her silver teeth, ¡°He Shangf¨¥ng, you beast!¡±


    He Shangf¨¥ng snorted coldly, ¡°He QiuShui, since you chose not to follow me and become my woman, be prepared to pay a painful price. I will make you realize how wrong your choice was. Soon, I will have you back in the palm of my hand again. Your departure now is only temporary!¡±


    He wanted revenge, but Yun Ge had no intention of starting a war with Yang Chen just yet.


    Yun Ge said solemnly, ¡°Let¡¯s withdraw for now!¡±


    ¡°Commander Yun Ge, what does this mean?¡± He Shangf¨¥ng was puzzled.


    ¡°What, do you have an objection to this commander¡¯s decision?¡± Yun Ge rebuked harshly.


    ¡°No, no, not at all.¡± He Shangf¨¥ng immediately sulked.


    He felt his face swelling with pain. He had just been boasting moments ago, but now, he had swallowed his own words.


    This made the elders of the Yuanshan Sect sneer and ridicule.


    He Shangf¨¥ng could only leave dejectedly with the Fire Essence Beasts.


    He Shangf¨¥ng didn¡¯t dare to ask on the way, while the other Fire Essence Beasts were curious: ¡°Commander, what¡¯s the meaning of this? The exchange is over now, and we should be able to make a move on this surnamed Yang kid. Once this surnamed Yang kid dies, everyone will be happy. Your action¡­¡±


    ¡°Yes, Commander, with our current strength, we shouldn¡¯t be afraid of this surnamed Yang kid.¡±


    Yun Ge said coldly, ¡°What do you know? This is the Yuanshan Sect¡¯s territory. Who knows what scheme Yang Chen has now that he¡¯s returned? It¡¯s better to be cautious than to recklessly enter his territory.¡±


    ¡°But if we continue to drag it on like this,¡± the other Fire Essence Beasts couldn¡¯t help but say.


    ¡°Dragging time is not a disadvantage for us. Now, the entire North Mountain County is sealed off by us. Anyone coming from outside the North Mountain County will be immediately controlled by us, and it¡¯s impossible to leave. The entire North Mountain County is completely airtight. We have time to play slowly with this surnamed Yang, and we also have time to break the Guardian Spirit Array,¡± Yun Ge sneered and laughed.


    Upon hearing this, the Fire Essence Beasts beside him said, ¡°Commander Yun Ge is wise!¡±


    ¡°Commander Yun Ge is wise!¡±

 Chapter 732 - Chapter 732: Chapter 729: I Know My Limits!_1

    Chapter 732: Chapter 729: I Know My Limits!_1


    At the same time, at Yuanshan Sect.


    ¡°Haha, these Fire Essence Beasts are really a bunch of cowards; they got scared as soon as they saw Young Sect Master!¡±


    ¡°Exactly, they don¡¯t even dare to fight, such a bunch of scaredy-cats!¡±


    ¡°Of course, they¡¯re naturally afraid. After all, our Young Sect Master has killed so many of their Fire Essence Beast brethren and even captured a powerful one. If it were me, I¡¯d be scared too.¡±


    Hearing this, Yang Chen shook his head with a smile, ¡°It¡¯s not like that. This Cloud Ge Commander didn¡¯t choose to fight, but to leave. He wasn¡¯t afraid of me, on the contrary, if he had chosen to fight, that would have been a foolish decision. By not fighting, it proves that Cloud Ge is a very dangerous existence, and we have to fight a long battle to win!¡±


    ¡°What do you mean?¡±


    Many people were confused.


    Only M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng laughed and said, ¡°Yang Chen already set up a great formation in the entire Yuanshan Sect, which you are all not aware of. As long as those Fire Essence Beasts dare to come in, they will be killed without a trace. It¡¯s just a pity that Cloud Ge Commander was very clever and didn¡¯t fall for it so easily.¡±


    Yang Chen nodded, M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng was right.


    It¡¯s just a pity that these Fire Essence Beasts didn¡¯t choose to fight.


    As for the matter of the great formation, not many elders within Yuanshan Sect knew about it. Only M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng knew a little bit.


    ¡°This¡­¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s really a pity.¡±


    These elders learned the ins and outs of the situation and sighed in lament.


    He QiuShui looked gratefully at Yang Chen and said, ¡°Yang Chen, thanks to you, I was able to be saved. If my senior brother were still alive, he would be proud. His choice of you was the most correct decision of his life.¡±


    Now that she thought about it, she couldn¡¯t believe that the fate of North Mountain County was in Yang Chen¡¯s hands.


    It was undeniable that the fate of North Mountain County now lay entirely in Yang Chen¡¯s hands.


    If Yang Chen lived, North Mountain County would still have hope.


    If Yang Chen died, no one would know if North Mountain County would fall into darkness again.


    ¡°Senior He QiuShui is too polite. I¡¯m just doing what I should be doing. Let¡¯s go inside Yuanshan Sect to talk. Be careful, walls have ears out here. Let¡¯s go in and discuss our next strategy.¡± Yang Chen said slowly.


    ¡°Yes!¡±


    ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡±


    ¡°Listen to the Young Sect Master!¡±


    Nowadays, everyone in Yuanshan Sect admired Yang Chen wholeheartedly and had nothing to say.


    The group of people entered the Yuanshan Sect together. Yang Chen and the others sat down and looked at each other. Then, everyone¡¯s eyes fell on Yang Chen, including M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng. He didn¡¯t mind Yang Chen stealing his limelight at all.


    When he chose Yang Chen as the Young Sect Master, it was because he saw Yang Chen¡¯s extraordinary talent. He hoped Yang Chen would surpass him, although he didn¡¯t expect Yang Chen to do it so quickly. Nevertheless, it was a good thing for him, especially since Yang Chen always gave him face. Why would M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng have anything to say?


    Nowadays, seeing Yang Chen¡¯s ability to stand alone, he¡¯s more than happy.


    ¡°Yang Chen, now that Beishan Main City is definitely still under the control of the Fire Essence Beasts, what¡¯s your plan to deal with them?¡± M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng asked.


    Everyone¡¯s eyes were on Yang Chen, waiting for his answer.


    After a momentary pause, Yang Chen said, ¡°To be honest, with the demon beasts I have now, plus the forces of Yuanshan Sect, it¡¯s still a bit difficult to resist the Fire Essence Beasts. If we really fight outside, our chances of winning won¡¯t exceed thirty percent!¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s so little!¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen, you have so many demonic beasts under your control, and you still can¡¯t beat the Fire Essence Beasts?¡±


    ¡°Yeah!¡±


    Yang Chen sighed bitterly, ¡°My esteemed elders, think about it. These Fire Essence Beasts were able to control the entire North Mountain County silently in such a short time; can their strength be ordinary? At the very least, it¡¯s not as simple as we initially imagined.¡±


    M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng agreed, ¡°Yang Chen is right; even if we can disregard our Yuanshan Sect, Beishan Main City has no shortage of people in the True Martial Realm. Although Great Executor Mo wasn¡¯t in Beishan Main City some time ago, there were still two other Great Executors stationed there. Even with all the formations and prohibitions protecting us in our own territory, we were still secretly controlled. It shows that the Fire Essence Beasts are more terrifying than we imagined.¡±


    ¡°The key is that the Fire Essence Beasts have controlled the entire North Mountain County, and no news has leaked out,¡± added He QiuShui.


    Yang Chen nodded, ¡°All seniors are right; the forces of the Fire Essence Beasts cannot be underestimated.¡±


    ¡°So, what are we going to do?¡±


    ¡°Young Sect Master, your plan is¡­?¡±


    Without any hesitation, Yang Chen said, ¡°Now, the only way is to let these Fire Essence Beasts come to our territory and fight us. We will use the power of formations and prohibitions to fight against them, and our chances of winning will naturally be much higher.¡±


    As he said that, Yang Chen ordered, ¡°Sect Leader, I need to set up a new large array within Yuanshan Sect, which will be completed by the Fishpeople Tribe under my control. It may require a lot of resources in terms of Spirit Stones; what do you think?¡±


    ¡°In terms of Spirit Stones, Yuanshan Sect will fully support you. Even if we have to empty Yuanshan Sect, I, M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng, will not frown!¡± M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng said decisively.


    ¡°Good, that¡¯s for the best. Senior Yun Lu, gather your Fishpeople Tribe members.¡±


    ¡°Yes, Young Master!¡±


    Yun Lu and the other Fishpeople jumped out of the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space.


    Seeing Yang Chen¡¯s exquisite divine power in the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space, everyone was amazed. However, considering Yang Chen¡¯s current strength and ability, they had no doubt, even if they were surprised. They were confused but wouldn¡¯t ask. They knew they weren¡¯t on the same level as Yang Chen anymore and asking would be pointless.


    ¡°Young Master, are you going to build another great formation?¡± Yun Lu blinked.


    ¡°Yes, do your best to create a double layer of great formations. I want these Fire Essence Beasts to have no chance of turning the tables once they enter the formations.¡± Yang Chen clenched his fists with determination.


    Seeing Yang Chen¡¯s determination, the Fishpeople Tribe members agreed one after another, ¡°Yes, Young Master!¡±


    Seeing Yang Chen preparing to set up another great formation, these Supreme Elders were all puzzled. Even M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng¡¯s eyebrows were filled with curiosity. They asked, ¡°But, Young Sect Master, Cloud Ge is no fool. How do we lure them into Yuanshan Sect to fight us? Based on today¡¯s experience, Cloud Ge is a very careful and cautious character.¡±


    Yang Chen showed a confident expression, and no one knew what he was planning, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I have it under control!¡±


    What to say¡­


    He had already made enough plans!

 Chapter 733 - Chapter 733: Chapter 730: Use Their Plan Against Them!_1

    Chapter 733: Chapter 730: Use Their Plan Against Them!_1


    ¡°So the young sect leader had a plan all along!¡±


    ¡°If that¡¯s the case, why should we worry? Haha, let¡¯s just follow the young sect leader¡¯s preparations!¡±


    ¡°Young Sect Master, make sure to give us any orders you have. Our old bones still have some use, and we¡¯ll handle the Fire Essence Beasts without hesitation!¡±


    ¡°Yes, Young Sect Master, just give us the word! We old fellows won¡¯t disturb you anymore!¡±


    Seeing that Yang Chen already had a plan, these Supreme Elders didn¡¯t want to waste any more time. They bowed and took their leave, while M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng also nodded to Yang Chen before departing.


    Only He Qiushui remained, recounting various matters about the Fire Essence Beasts to Yang Chen, warning him to be vigilant. Yang Chen, knowing He Qiushui had been imprisoned and suffered greatly, sought to comfort him. After all, He Yunxiao had shown kindness to Yang Chen, so he had to treat He Qiushui well in return.


    In the end, He Qiushui also got up and left.


    Watching He Qiushui leave, Yang Chen sighed softly.


    ¡°Where did I get such a measure after all¡­¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but laugh and cry.


    His confidence and certainty earlier were entirely feigned. He knew very well that everyone was watching him now. If he panicked and his own side became disordered, everything would be over. He had to make everyone feel at ease and believe that they could win!


    In reality, he hardly had any confidence in himself and hardly had any clear plan at the moment.


    He did have some plans, but he couldn¡¯t be sure of their usefulness or how viable they were. He needed to think it through carefully.


    ¡°Before making a plan, there¡¯s one thing I need to confirm first.¡± Yang Chen paced back and forth on the spot, hands behind his back.


    Time passed by quickly, and in the blink of an eye, five days had passed.


    Nothing of note happened during these five days.


    Yun Lu led a group of Fishpeople Tribe members to set up another Great Formation within the Yuanshan Sect.


    At this moment, Yang Chen slowly arrived at the location of the Great Formation and saw Yun Lu and a few female Fishman busy at work.


    ¡°Young Master!¡±


    ¡°Young Master!¡±


    Yang Chen nodded in satisfaction at the new formation, ¡°You¡¯ve been working hard!¡±


    ¡°Young Master, we¡¯re not tired!¡± Yun Lu replied warmly.


    ¡°So, what kind of formation have you set up this time?¡± Yang Chen asked curiously.


    Yun Lu explained carefully, ¡°This formation is called the Dragon Water Array, and it is a water formation.¡±


    ¡°A water formation? What¡¯s your plan?¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but be puzzled.


    Yun Lu happily revealed, ¡°Young Master, at the beginning, we set up the Ancient Fire Refining Array to deal with the Fire Spirit Beast Group. But in reality, the only thing that can restrain fire is water. If we absorb the fire energy of the Fire Essence Beasts with the Ancient Fire Refining Array, and then pour it into this Dragon Water Array, the abilities of the Fire Spirit Beast Tribe within the formation could be greatly limited!¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s excellent!¡± Yang Chen was very pleased, ¡°Yun Lu, you let these Fishpeople finish up their work first, and come with me!¡±


    ¡°Yes, Young Master!¡± Yun Lu immediately complied.


    Now that the Dragon Water Array was nearly complete, Yun Lu¡¯s presence or absence no longer mattered. She returned to the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space.


    Yang Chen and Yun Lu had grown accustomed to working together, so whatever he did, he would bring Yun Lu with him.


    At this moment, he arrived at the boundary of the Yuanshan Sect. The scenery here was shrouded in mist, making it incredibly enchanting.


    Yun Lu asked curiously, ¡°Young Master, what brings you here?¡±


    ¡°Senior Yun Lu, can you use your Divine Soul Detection to see whether there are any Fire Essence Beast scouts here?¡± Yang Chen asked.


    Despite her curiosity, Yun Lu quickly started her Divine Soul Detection and came up with a conclusion, ¡°No, Young Master. When I first set up the formation, I deliberately checked for any hidden Fire Essence Beasts outside the Yuanshan Sect but found none.¡±


    ¡°Are you sure? Try to observe carefully again, and don¡¯t miss any corners,¡± Yang Chen said with some anxiety.


    Yun Lu couldn¡¯t understand why Yang Chen was so cautious but still searched meticulously, taking about three hours.


    After these three hours, Yun Lu suddenly exclaimed, ¡°Young Master, how did you guess that there really were Fire Essence Beasts lurking in the shadows? And I don¡¯t know what method they used to conceal themselves, but even my Divine Soul of the Earth Martial Realm could hardly detect them. I worry that had I not examined closely, even I would have had a hard time finding their presence. Let alone martial artists in the Second Level of True Martial Realm!¡±


    After hearing this, Yang Chen murmured, ¡°Indeed, Senior Yun Lu, thank you.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s no trouble at all, Young Master. I really admire you for discovering this. How did you figure out that the Fire Essence Beasts had eyes on our Yuanshan Sect? There were no signs,¡± Yun Lu said in amazement.


    Yang Chen gave a wry smile, ¡°I guessed it. It¡¯s quite normal for the Fire Essence Beasts to have some means to avoid soul detection. As for why I guessed¡­ In the end, I¡¯ve never believed that the Fire Essence Beasts would let things rest. They must have left some eyes at the entrance of the Yuanshan Sect to observe our movements. By the way, how many Fire Essence Beasts are there?¡±


    ¡°Four, none with particularly strong strength, all at the Second Layer of the True Martial Realm,¡± Yun Lu replied.


    Upon hearing this, Yang Chen rubbed his chin, deep in thought.


    ¡°Young Master, since these Fire Essence Beasts hide their intentions and plant spies here, how should we counterattack? Kill them?¡± Yun Lu asked.


    ¡°Kill them?¡± Yang Chen pondered.


    Killing these few Fire Essence Beasts wouldn¡¯t be difficult for him.


    However, why should he definitely kill these spies?


    Yang Chen said, ¡°Senior Yun Lu, we don¡¯t have to kill these spies. Since Yun Ge and the others want to observe the Yuanshan Sect so badly, we¡¯ll just let them know!¡±


    ¡°Young Master¡¯s meaning is¡­¡± Yun Lu was completely puzzled by Yang Chen¡¯s thoughts.


    ¡°What do you think would happen if these Fire Essence Beasts discovered a large group of demonic beasts leaving the Yuanshan Sect to attack Beishan Main City and rescue it? How would Yun Ge and the other Fire Essence Beasts react if they found out ahead of time through their spies?¡± Yang Chen asked.


    Yun Lu pondered for a moment and then said decisively, ¡°This group of Fire Essence Beasts would definitely abandon Beishan Main City. Beishan Main City is useless to them, their target is undoubtedly you, Young Master! If I were them, I would head straight for the Yuanshan Sect.¡±


    ¡°Yes, they will definitely come to the Yuanshan Sect. Once they enter the Yuanshan Sect, won¡¯t they be caught in our chain of formations?¡± Yang Chen said.


    ¡°This move of yours¡­¡± Yun Lu was astonished.


    Yang Chen looked forward and laughed, ¡°This move of mine is called¡­ taking advantage of their strategy!¡±

 Chapter 734 - Chapter 734: Chapter 731: Chain of Events_1

    Chapter 734: Chapter 731: Chain of Events_1


    Yun Lu carefully considered for a moment and said subconsciously, ¡°Young Master, you¡¯re right. There¡¯s no need to kill these spies outside the Yuanshan Sect. However, if you send demonic beasts to attack Beishan Main City, the Fire Essence Beasts are not stupid, they will not act rashly!¡±


    ¡°They¡¯ll definitely confirm that your demonic beasts are indeed attacking Beishan Main City before they come to deal with the Yuanshan Sect. By then, they¡¯ll fall into the trap as you said. However, your troops will also be sent out and not in the Yuanshan Sect, and relying solely on the formation to win may not be easy.¡±


    Yang Chen smiled slightly, ¡°Senior Yun Lu, you have thought it through quite thoroughly this time.¡±


    ¡°Yun Lu is just curious.¡± Yun Lu smiled amiably, ¡°After all, dealing with Fire Essence Beasts must be cautious, Young Master, you cannot be careless.¡±


    ¡°I know what you¡¯re saying. Relying solely on the Double Array is not enough to deal with the Fire Essence Beasts. I must have all my troops under my control, along with this Double Array. Only then can I be sure of victory!¡± Yang Chen said.


    ¡°But how can the troops that are sent out return in a short time? It takes at least three days for these demonic beasts to attack Beishan Main City, while it only takes one day for the Canghai Sect¡¯s Fire Essence Beasts to get here. By then, the Yuanshan Sect would have been trampled to pieces by the Fire Essence Beasts!¡± Yun Lu said.


    Yang Chen replied gently, ¡°Senior Yun Lu, haven¡¯t you forgotten that Beishan Main City is actually quite close to the entrance of Tiandu Divine Country?¡±


    Yun Lu¡¯s eyes widened in surprise, ¡°Young Master, do you mean¡­¡±


    ¡°It only takes one day for the Canghai Sect¡¯s Fire Essence Beasts to arrive, and it takes only one hour for me to recall the troops I will send out. This one hour will be the time to determine victory or defeat.¡± Yang Chen¡¯s expression grew heavier.


    This move of his was actually a risky one.


    First, he would send out his demonic beast troops, deliberately using these spies to reveal a false empty state inside the sect to make the Fire Essence Beasts think that he had no combat power to speak of, and consequently attack. Then, within an hour, he would recall all his troops.


    The Fire Essence Beasts were very cunning.


    The Fire Spirit Beast Commander named Yun Ge was even more cunning.


    They had suffered losses before, so the Fire Essence Beasts could quickly communicate with each other and were on high alert. It was too difficult for him to succeed. Nowadays, the only way was to take a risky move.


    ¡°Time is ticking, and I, Yang Chen, can¡¯t afford to wait. Regardless, I have to take a gamble. These Fire Essence Beasts are not ordinary opponents. How can I succeed without taking risks?¡± Yang Chen clenched his fists.


    ¡­


    On the third day of the plan being finalized.


    The several Fire Essence Beast spies guarding the outside of Yuanshan Sect were watching intently, afraid of missing anything.


    ¡°Brothers, stay alert!¡±


    ¡°Keep a close eye on the Yuanshan Sect, and there will be rewards from the Commander when we get back!¡±


    ¡°Alright!¡±


    These Fire Essence Beasts were talking cautiously.


    Suddenly¡­


    ¡°Brothers, take a look!¡±


    They saw nearly a hundred demonic beasts flying in the sky at an extremely fast speed. In the blink of an eye, they vanished, not knowing where they were headed.


    This made the Fire Essence Beast spies widen their eyes in shock, ¡°What¡¯s going on!¡±


    ¡°These demonic beasts are all under Yang Chen¡¯s control. What is he planning to do by sending them all out now?¡±


    ¡°They seem to be heading towards Beishan Main City!¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s right, definitely towards Beishan Main City. What does this Yang Chen want to do? Is he planning to save Beishan Main City and rescue the high-level True Martial Realm people there to increase his troops?¡±


    ¡°If that¡¯s the case, we must quickly send the news back.¡±


    ¡°Hurry up and send the message!¡±


    The several Fire Essence Beasts discussed and quickly relayed the news back.


    At the same time, inside the Canghai Sect, the Fire Essence Beast Commander Yun Ge was sitting in a wooden house in the depths of the Sect, contemplating quietly.


    At that moment, three Fire Essence Beasts jumped out and broke into the room, saying respectfully, ¡°Commander, there¡¯s a situation!¡±


    As Yun Ge was thinking about strategies to deal with Yang Chen, he now opened his eyes in surprise and asked, ¡°What¡¯s going on? Tell me in detail!¡±


    The three Fire Essence Beasts hurriedly told him about Yang Chen sending out nearly a hundred demonic beasts.


    ¡°Haha, what does this Yang Chen want to do? He clearly wants to send demonic beasts to rescue Beishan Main City and then use Beishan Main City¡¯s troops to join forces with the Yuanshan Sect to resist us. But he¡¯s underestimating us, he obviously doesn¡¯t know that we have spies near the Yuanshan Sect. Haha!¡±


    ¡°Commander Yun Ge, please give instructions!¡±


    Yun Ge narrowed his eyes, ¡°Yang Chen is sending troops to rescue Beishan Main City? I can¡¯t be sure about this yet. This Yang Chen is as cunning as a fox, and many races have suffered at his hands. We can¡¯t be easily fooled. Unless there are indeed many demonic beasts fighting and besieging Beishan Main City, don¡¯t act rashly!¡±


    ¡°But¡­ ¡±


    These Fire Essence Beasts looked at each other, and said bitterly, ¡°Commander, this is a once-in-a-thousand-year opportunity!¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s right, Commander. With so many troops sent out, if we were to send our troops into the Yuanshan Sect now, this Surnamed Yang will be waiting for us to be slaughtered!¡±


    Yun Ge snorted coldly, ¡°This Yang Chen is full of cunning schemes, and if there¡¯s no fighting in Beishan Main City, it¡¯s very likely that this is a trap deliberately set by this kid. We can¡¯t rush things. We have to be patient when dealing with this guy. Buying time works in our favor, so let¡¯s wait!¡±


    Although the other Fire Essence Beasts were anxious, since Yun Ge had said so, they dared not say anything more and waited for the results.


    Three days later.


    The Fire Essence Beasts under Yun Ge¡¯s command hurriedly broke into Yun Ge¡¯s room once more, exclaiming, ¡°Commander, the results are out! The battle has begun in the sky above Beishan Main City! Hahaha! The Fire Essence Beasts we¡¯ve planted in Beishan Main City have reported that a large number of demonic beasts are attacking Beishan Main City!¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s actually true.¡± Yun Ge looked incredulous.


    ¡°Commander, we can¡¯t wait any longer. Our troops in Beishan Main City won¡¯t be able to hold off those demonic beasts for long. We must act now, seize the opportunity when the Yuanshan Sect is empty, and annihilate them and kill that Surnamed Yang!¡±


    ¡°Yes, Commander, we can¡¯t wait any longer. Time is running out!¡±


    His subordinates knew what to do, and of course, Yun Ge knew as well.


    However, he always felt something was off. ¡°Something is wrong. I always feel that something is wrong. No matter if it¡¯s the memories passed down from our ancestors or my own understanding, this Surnamed Yang has always been treacherous and cunning. How could he have easily exposed such a major flaw?¡±

 Chapter 735 - Chapter 735: Chapter 732: Is Yang Chen Really a Traitor?_1

    Chapter 735: Chapter 732: Is Yang Chen Really a Traitor?_1


    Hearing that Yun Ge was still hesitating, the Fire Essence Beasts became anxious.


    In their eyes, if they missed this opportunity, there would definitely not be a second chance.


    ¡°Commander, now is not the time to think about these things. Wise men are bound to make mistakes; Yang Chen is just a young kid and is bound to make mistakes. We can¡¯t miss this precious opportunity. Otherwise, if Yang Chen really takes Beishan Main City and forms an alliance with the people there, it will be troublesome for us.¡±


    ¡°Commander, seize the opportunity. If you don¡¯t take action now, there won¡¯t be such a good chance again.¡±


    The Fire Essence Beasts were advising Yun Ge one after another, causing his brows to furrow in indecision.


    After some time, Yun Ge couldn¡¯t ignore the opinions of the Fire Essence Beasts and clenched his teeth, saying, ¡°Alright, let¡¯s take action now. Have the people of Beishan Main City delay for time while we¡¯ll capture Yuanshan Sect. All tribe members, move out!¡±


    As Yun Ge gave the order, the Fire Essence Beasts gathered and headed straight towards Yuanshan Sect.


    ¡­


    Time dripped away.


    Yang Chen had set up this plan, his heart filled with trepidation. He didn¡¯t know if the Fire Spirit Beast Group would fall for it, nor did he know if the cautious Yun Ge would be caught in his trap.


    But soon, a look of joy appeared on Yang Chen¡¯s face.


    ¡°The Fire Essence Beasts are coming!¡± Yun Lu transmitted through soul, ¡°They¡¯re far away, but they¡¯ll be at Yuanshan Sect in about a cup of tea¡¯s time!¡±


    Hearing this, Yang Chen¡¯s face lit up with joy: ¡°Good, the Fire Essence Beasts have indeed fallen for the trap!¡±


    Yun Lu said, ¡°Young Master, everything is within your plan!¡±


    ¡°This hour is most crucial, success or failure hinges on it. The Fire Essence Beasts are cunning, and we must not wait for them to enter the trap willingly. Mang Ge, I now command you to lead these dozen or so Demonic Beasts under your command and guard inside Yuanshan Sect. You must cooperate with the formation and stall the Fire Essence Beasts for an hour. After an hour, it will be the end of the Fire Essence Beasts!¡± Yang Chen ordered the Golden Barbaric Bull under his command.


    The Golden Barbaric Bull agreed quickly, ¡°Young Master, leave it to Old Bull!¡±


    ¡°In that case, I¡¯ll bring back the Demonic Beasts at Beishan Main City first.¡± Yang Chen waved his sleeve, ¡°Senior Yun Lu, you stay here and suppress the situation!¡±


    ¡°No problem!¡± Yun Lu agreed.


    Yang Chen activated the Teleportation Artifact and directly entered the Tiandu Divine Country.


    His initial plan was just like this.


    The entrance of Tiandu Divine Country in North Mountain County was not far from Beishan Main City, only the distance of a cup of tea¡¯s time. Nearly a hundred Demonic Beasts attacked Beishan Main City, seemingly concentrating all forces there. However, the difference was that he could transfer them back and forth.


    Using the Teleportation Artifact to enter Tiandu Divine Country, then from Tiandu Divine Country, going to the entrance of Beishan Main City¡¯s section in Tiandu Divine Country, and then heading to Beishan Main City, collaborating with Eight Extremities Flowing River Space to take away all Demonic Beasts through Tiandu Divine Country, and returning to Yuanshan Sect.


    This was something that only Yang Chen could do, and could only be done in North Mountain County, as Tiandu Divine Country was located within North Mountain County.


    It was by making use of these factors that Yang Chen dared to have the confidence to lure the snake into the cave!


    ¡°I must hurry!¡± Arriving in the Tiandu Divine Country, Yang Chen swiftly controlled the prohibition.


    In the blink of an eye, he was teleported to the entrance of Tiandu Divine Country in North Mountain County, and then hurried towards Beishan Main City at full speed!


    In an instant, a cup of tea¡¯s time passed, and Yang Chen quickly arrived above Beishan Main City.


    He saw nearly a hundred Demonic Beasts fighting against the Fire Essence Beasts, but according to Yang Chen¡¯s instructions, the Demonic Beasts were still holding back and had not fought the Fire Essence Beasts with their full strength. They were saving their energy for later.


    But even so, dealing with the remaining Fire Essence Beasts in Beishan Main City was more than enough. Upon a closer look, there were many Fire Essence Beasts¡¯ corpses on the ground, with only three or five Fire Essence Beasts still struggling to survive.


    At this moment, Yang Chen appeared, and because of the Servitude Restriction, these Demonic Beasts all sensed him.


    ¡°Young Master!¡±


    ¡°Young Master has arrived.¡±


    Yang Chen looked at these Demonic Beasts and slowly said, ¡°Alright, it¡¯s time to end this. Kill the rest of these Fire Essence Beasts, and then we need to go back!¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen, how can you appear here!¡± The remaining few Fire Essence Beasts were shocked and frightened.


    No matter what, they couldn¡¯t believe it.


    It didn¡¯t make sense; there was no reason for Yang Chen to be here!


    ¡°Hehe, you want to know? Too bad, the secrets of our Young Master are not for you to know.¡± The Demonic Beasts no longer held back and swarmed up.


    In less than a hundred breaths¡¯ time, the surviving Fire Essence Beasts were caught in a single swoop by the Demonic Beasts.


    After dealing with these Fire Essence Beasts, the Demonic Beasts asked, ¡°Young Master, what should we do next?¡±


    ¡°These Fire Essence Beasts are definitely going to convey my arrival in Beishan Main City to the others, which is their special ability. Therefore, time is of the essence, and we must hurry back. Everyone, enter the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space.¡± Yang Chen ordered.


    ¡°Yes, Young Master!¡± The Demonic Beasts all obediently entered the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space.


    ¡°Yang Chen!¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen!¡±


    ¡°Look, that¡¯s Yang Chen! These Demonic Beasts are all obeying Yang Chen!¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s going on? I heard Yang Chen is a traitor, right?¡±


    The people of Beishan Main City were completely confused. They couldn¡¯t figure out the truth. If Yang Chen had no connection to the Demonic Beasts, why were they listening to him? But if Yang Chen was colluding with the Fire Essence Beasts, then he used the Demonic Beasts to eliminate the Fire Essence Beasts!


    What exactly was going on?


    The crowd felt uneasy, looking at Yang Chen in the sky, suddenly realizing that at this moment, Yang Chen had the power to control the lives of each one of them.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t bother to explain anything to the martial artists of Beishan Main City. He knew that the truth would come out sooner or later. What he needed to do now was to get rid of all the Fire Essence Beasts once and for all!


    Perhaps it was fate.


    The Tiandu Emperor once regarded Demonic Beasts as enemies, and as his disciple, sometimes it was necessary for him to shoulder this responsibility.


    The next moment, Yang Chen turned around and left.


    Seeing Yang Chen leave, the people of Beishan Main City became even more confused about what was going on.


    But they knew that the Fire Essence Beasts oppressing them had all been killed.


    ¡°Was it Yang Chen who saved us?¡±


    ¡°Maybe it¡¯s Yang Chen and the Fire Essence Beasts turning against each other, exposing their collusion. I¡¯ve heard that Yang Chen is a lapdog for the Fire Essence Beasts, and I think that¡¯s true.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s just as well that this dogfight gives us a good show to watch!¡±


    ¡°Whether Yang Chen has sided with the Fire Essence Beasts or not, none of you know. Those of you who are speaking ill of him had better figure out the situation before talking. At least for now, it¡¯s Yang Chen who saved us!¡±


    For a moment, Beishan Main City was filled with heated debate!

 Chapter 736 - Chapter 736: Chapter 733: How did you do it!_1

    Chapter 736: Chapter 733: How did you do it!_1


    Looking at the Fire Essence Beasts¡¯ side, when Yang Chen first left, it only took them the time for a cup of tea to arrive above the Yuanshan Sect.


    ¡°Commander, there¡¯s hardly any defense inside the Yuanshan Sect, haha, let¡¯s go in and capture that surnamed Yang!¡±


    ¡°Go, let¡¯s go in!¡±


    Yun Ge saw that these Fire Essence Beasts under his command had such thoughts. Although he had the power to decide, he had to obey the majority and nodded: ¡°Alright, let¡¯s go in!¡±


    In an instant, the mighty Fire Essence Beasts entered the Yuanshan Sect.


    ¡°Kids of Yuanshan Sect, haha, aren¡¯t you coming out to surrender to your grandpa? Just obediently take the Fire Spirit Worms, and we won¡¯t take your lives!¡± The Fire Essence Beasts laughed loudly.


    ¡°Surnamed Yang, death is near, why don¡¯t you come out quickly!¡±


    The Fire Essence Beasts were shouting and clamoring, but only Yun Ge frowned.


    He felt something was strange.


    It was too strange.


    Could it be that the Yuanshan Sect has no defensive measures and is completely unprepared for their Fire Essence Beasts, even though they have already arrived inside the Yuanshan Sect? The people of the Yuanshan Sect didn¡¯t seem to notice them at all. This was simply beyond comprehension.


    Just as Yun Ge was deep in thought, suddenly more than ten demonic beasts appeared one after another, led by the Golden Barbaric Bull arranged by Yang Chen. Their strength had already reached the True Martial Realm 8th Layer, with formidable power. The Golden Barbaric Bull stared at Yun Ge and the other Fire Essence Beasts with a fierce gaze.


    ¡°Huh? Golden Barbaric Bull, the information we got didn¡¯t show you being under Yang Chen¡¯s control. It seems like Yang Chen still has a hidden move!¡± Yun Ge said in a low voice.


    ¡°Commander, so what if he has a hidden move, haha, this Yang Chen really sent his troops out, leaving only a dozen demonic beasts to guard the house. How can they think that this little force can defend against our Fire Essence Beasts?¡± Many Fire Essence Beasts sneered, as if they could already see the dawn of victory.


    The Golden Barbaric Bull snorted and said, ¡°To deal with you, our numbers are enough!¡±


    ¡°Commander, this barbarian bull is really arrogant, leave them to us, let¡¯s wipe them out!¡±


    Yun Ge felt something was wrong, but since they had already entered the Yuanshan Sect, fighting was inevitable.


    ¡°Take action, don¡¯t hold back, give it your all!¡± Yun Ge said.


    ¡°Yes!¡±


    When these Fire Essence Beasts responded, it was as if they had been suppressing themselves for a long time. One by one, they spewed out flames heading straight for the Golden Barbaric Bull.


    Seeing this, the Golden Barbaric Bull remained unmoved and showed no intention of defending itself.


    ¡°Seeking death?¡± Several Fire Essence Beasts sneered.


    However, something surprising happened next.


    Suddenly, the massive flames spewed out by the Fire Essence Beasts were unexpectedly absorbed. As these flames were being devoured layer by layer, the Fire Essence Beasts were completely dumbfounded. Their flames were only left with about thirty percent of their original power and hit the bodies of the Golden Barbaric Bull and other demonic beasts.


    But what use does this thirty percent of the power have? It was meaningless. The bodies of the Golden Barbaric Bull and other demonic beasts were already strong. It seemed like they had been specially chosen as tough opponents. The Fire Essence Beasts¡¯ flames were reduced to just two or three times their original power, and where could they hurt the Golden Barbaric Bull and other demonic beasts?


    ¡°What? How is this possible!¡±


    ¡°What happened?¡± All the Fire Essence Beasts were at a loss.


    ¡°It¡¯s a Formation!¡± Yun Ge shouted in a low voice.


    With his blood-red eyes, he was staring all around, seeing everything clearly.


    He had underestimated the situation; he knew he had been careless.


    Unbeknownst to him, a Formation had been set up all around, and when they first entered, the Formation had not been activated yet. The moment they entered, the Formation activated, trapping them inside with no chance to escape. Moreover, this Formation seemed to have been designed specifically to counter them and their Fire Essence Beasts!


    ¡°It¡¯s the Ancient Fire Refining Array!¡± Yun Ge, with his vast experience, angrily said, ¡°Yang Chen really had a plot. However, he has underestimated our Fire Essence Beasts. This Formation indeed restrains us, but do you think that with these few of you combined with the Formation, you can contend against our Fire Essence Beast Group?¡±


    As his words fell, Yun Ge suddenly took action.


    His strength at the peak of the True Martial Realm was fully unleashed.


    This extravagant display was enough to make countless fire waves cover the sky, and the flames were the Shapeshifting Liquid Fire. Moreover, this Shapeshifting Liquid Fire, like Yang Chen, was in the second stage.


    With the appearance of the second-stage Shapeshifting Liquid Fire, its power was earth-shattering, tearing through layer by layer, causing the people¡¯s hearts to tremble in shock.


    ¡°The Fire Essence Beast Commander is too powerful, the Ancient Fire Refining Array can only absorb five percent of his power.¡± Yun Lu was shocked.


    She, who controlled the Ancient Fire Refining Array, felt it more clearly than anyone else. The Ancient Fire Refining Array had already absorbed three to five percent of Yun Ge¡¯s fire power, and what was left? The remaining five percent was still strong and fearsome. Even standing far away, she still felt a burst of terror.


    ¡°Activate the Dragon Water Array!¡± Yun Lu made a prompt decision.


    As the Dragon Water Array was activated, the inner area of the Yuanshan Sect immediately underwent rapid changes. The Ancient Fire Refining Array, which had absorbed enough flames, suddenly spewed out the flames back at the Fire Essence Beasts. Then, the Dragon Water Formation also opened at the same time, enveloping a large number of water dragons and bursting out in one breath.


    The water and fire appeared together, creating an electrifying scene that was enough to make one feel goosebumps.


    ¡°Brothers of the demonic beasts, the Dragon Water Array and the Ancient Fire Refining Array have time limitations. If we run out of Spirit Stones, the power of these two Formations will come to an end. You guys, take action quickly, don¡¯t let them leave the range of the Formation, and delay this for enough time!¡± Yun Lu was nervous and didn¡¯t look down upon any of it, directing the whole scene!


    Of course, the demonic beasts would obey Yun Lu¡¯s orders, and they swiftly took action when commanded!


    ¡°Elders and Wood Master of the Yuanshan Sect, you should also take action!¡± Yun Lu said.


    This battle was crucial to the survival of North Mountain County.


    This battle was too important for Yang Chen!


    She didn¡¯t dare to be careless at all!


    Even if it was just one hour, she wanted to do her best to protect it for Yang Chen!


    At this time, Yun Ge and the Fire Essence Beasts finally changed their expressions. Under the combined attack of water and fire, they were caught off guard and were also facing the attacks of many demonic beasts as well as the sneak attacks of many high-level Yuanshan Sect members. They were in a dire situation, unable to defend themselves.


    Yun Ge clenched his teeth even harder.


    He knew he had been tricked, not just tricked, but into a huge conspiracy.


    Because just now, he received a sound transmission from several dying Fire Essence Beasts in Beishan Main City!


    Yang Chen actually appeared in Beishan Main City!


    There was no reason for this.


    Who could tell him, how could Yang Chen appear so mysteriously in Beishan Main City under the watch of so many spies!


    How did the other party do it!

 Chapter 737 - Chapter 737: Chapter 734: A Critical Moment!_1

    Chapter 737: Chapter 734: A Critical Moment!_1


    All of this made no sense, but Yun Ge knew he had been fooled.


    Yang Chen had set up a breathtaking trap, and Yun Ge had fallen for it.


    Yun Ge was filled with burning anger!


    Inside the Yuanshan Sect, the double array had already taken effect.


    ¡°Press the advantage, don¡¯t give these Fire Essence Beasts a chance!¡±


    ¡°Hold them back, delay time, and wait for Young Master to return!¡±


    These demonic beasts and the high-level members of the Yuanshan Sect, combined with the formation, seemed to possess the upper hand, forcing the Fire Essence Beasts to retreat!


    ¡°The momentum is very good.¡± Yun Lu commented with a sigh.


    On the side of the Yuanshan Sect, their morale was high, constantly suppressing the Fire Essence Beasts.


    However, good times did not last long.


    Just when everybody thought that the Fire Essence Beasts would not be able to hold their ground for much longer, suddenly¡­


    ¡°Roar!¡±


    Upon closer inspection, Yun Ge let out a deafening roar which shook the four directions, causing everyone¡¯s heart to turn cold.


    Immediately after, the temperature in the air began to rise rapidly.


    It was as if the entire Yuanshan Sect had entered a volcano.


    The surrounding air seemed as if it was about to ignite into flames ¨C no, more accurately, it already had. The moment these flames appeared, they consumed both the water of the Dragon Water Array and the absorbed fire from the Ancient Fire Refining Array, completely overshadowing them!


    Both layers of the formation were driven back by Yun Ge¡¯s wrath!


    ¡°Oh!¡± Yun Lu¡¯s expression turned pale from shock.


    He and Yang Chen had already greatly overestimated the abilities of these Fire Essence Beasts, but they still underestimated their power!


    The combination of the Ancient Fire Refining Array and the Dragon Water Array produced a significant suppressive effect, causing the hundreds of Fire Essence Beasts to suffer greatly. However, it was Yun Ge who single-handedly turned the tide.


    The horror of a Fire Essence Beast at the peak of the True Martial Realm greatly surpassed everyone present and made their blood run cold!


    In his anger, Yun Ge¡¯s flames spread out, directly forcing the two arrays into a disadvantaged position and causing the others, like the Golden Barbaric Bulls and high-level members of the Yuanshan Sect, to fall into disarray as well.


    ¡°So strong.¡± Yun Lu¡¯s sweat fell as he realized that the double array would no longer have a significant suppressive effect.


    If they couldn¡¯t suppress Yun Ge, the effect of the double array would be useless!


    However, who could suppress Yun Ge!


    ¡°All those who stand against us Fire Essence Beasts shall die!¡± Yun Ge roared in anger as he took a massive step forward, intimidating everyone into taking a step back, not daring to compete with him.


    With a single roar, the flames erupted and covered the sky, directly engulfing a demonic beast at the third level of the True Martial Realm.


    In an instant, this defensively strong demonic beast had no ability to struggle in front of Yun Ge, and was slain by him!


    The flames incinerated the demonic beast, leaving not even a trace behind!


    Seeing this scene, the other demonic beasts turned pale in fear.


    ¡°Too strong, this Fire Essence Beast is too strong!¡±


    ¡°How can we fight against it!¡±


    The Golden Barbaric Bull shouted in anger, ¡°Retreat, retreat for now!¡±


    Left with no choice, it made the decision, feeling the pressure from unimaginable strength. The terrifying power of Yun Ge was at the peak of the True Martial Realm, combined with the unique capabilities of the Fire Essence Beasts. With his power alone, he could turn the tables. The Golden Barbaric Bull was at the eighth level of the True Martial Realm, but even it was no match for Yun Ge!


    Even several more of its kind would be helpless against a Fire Essence Beast at the peak of the True Martial Realm!Sweat dripped, and the moods of many demonic beasts fell into a trough.


    ¡°Ah!¡±


    A scream rang out, and an elder of the Yuanshan Sect was burnt to ashes!


    Yun Ge took action, and his fire was unstoppable, tearing through everything in its path, putting the Yuanshan Sect in grave danger.


    ¡°Hold on!¡± Yun Lu gritted her teeth and, along with several fishmen from the Fishpeople Tribe, worked together to maintain the formation.


    The double array was the only guarantee to buy time now, and as long as they could hold out until Yang Chen returned, everything would be fine.


    ¡°Hmph, can a mere formation stop me?¡± Yun Ge roared, and the second stage of the Shapeshifting Liquid Fire swept through like waves of seawater. It was evident how terrifying his True Qi was.


    It was for this reason that even though the Ancient Fire Refining Array and the Dragon Water Array were suppressing the flames simultaneously, there was no one who could withstand the fire wherever it passed ¡ª they didn¡¯t even dare to get close. Moreover, as time passed, the two arrays showed signs of being forcibly broken by Yun Ge.


    Every array has its limits, and the Ancient Fire Refining Array and Dragon Water Array were no exception!


    Once the limit was reached, the array would naturally break.


    And now, everyone could see that the array could hardly hold on any longer.


    ¡°Damn it!¡± M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng gritted his teeth. He used his powerful True Qi to protect the elders, high-level members, and disciples, and he had already tried his best, but he had never imagined that the double array would actually be broken!


    Neither had they expected that even with the combined power of the Ancient Fire Refining Array and Dragon Water Array, they still couldn¡¯t suppress Yun Ge!


    As the array was about to be broken, panic filled Yun Lu¡¯s eyes!


    If the array were to break, the Yuanshan Sect would be finished!


    ¡°Young Master, when will you return?!¡± Yun Lu cried out in her heart!


    ¡°Kill!¡± Yun Ge burst into laughter. There was no doubt that the Fire Essence Beasts had gained the upper hand by now!


    As it single-handedly faced the suppression of the double array, the other Fire Essence Beasts also had a chance to catch their breath. Nearly a hundred Fire Essence Beasts rampaged completely within the Yuanshan Sect, burning and slaughtering without restraint. The entire Yuanshan Sect had turned from heaven to hell in an instant!


    Everyone¡¯s hearts were in their throats.


    At this very moment, suddenly, an extra person appeared in the high altitude!


    Under the dazzling sunlight, this person was particularly eye-catching.


    Everybody looked up and saw clearly who it was.


    ¡°Young Master!¡±


    ¡°Young Sect Master!¡±


    ¡°The Young Master is back.¡± Mr. Huang¡¯s heart, which had been in his throat, finally relaxed.


    The person who suddenly appeared in the high altitude was none other than Yang Chen.


    At this moment, Yang Chen was covered in crackling thunder and lightning, standing high in the sky, overlooking the scene below. He had just rushed back from the Tiandu Divine Country using a Teleportation Artifact. However, he hadn¡¯t expected to underestimate the power of the Fire Essence Beasts this much.


    When he returned, the Yuanshan Sect had already been reduced to this state!


    ¡°Yang Chen!¡± Seeing Yang Chen in the sky, Yun Ge was instantly filled with rage.


    Yang Chen also looked down at Yun Ge now, clenching his fists!


    He could not forgive the Fire Essence Beasts for causing such havoc in the Yuanshan Sect!


    ¡°Yun Ge!¡± Yang Chen roared.


    The meeting of the two instantly ignited the spread of the flames of war!

 Chapter 738 - Chapter 738: Chapter 735: Wipe Him Out with My Power!_1

    Chapter 738: Chapter 735: Wipe Him Out with My Power!_1


    ¡°Yang Chen, you¡¯ve come out at the right time, hmph, I was worried I wouldn¡¯t be able to find you. I¡¯ll kill you first!¡± Yun Ge roared angrily, and the flames charged towards Yang Chen.


    ¡°Second Stage liquid fire!¡± Yang Chen squinted his eyes.


    From his higher vantage point, he waved his hand, and in an instant, he released all the demonic beasts inside the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space.


    When so many demonic beasts appeared, the two at the 8th Layer of the True Martial Realm stood in front, and the other demonic beasts joined forces. Yun Ge¡¯s fire power was undoubtedly strong, but it was still lacking when faced with so many demonic beasts defending together.


    Although they managed to defend, Yang Chen frowned and murmured, ¡°What a strong liquid fire power. Yun Ge¡¯s martial arts strength has reached the peak of the True Martial Realm, and it¡¯s really not a joke. With so many demonic beasts working together, they can barely block his single move. He alone, as a fire essence beast, is comparable to an army of fire essence beasts!¡±


    Although Yang Chen had just set foot here, he could see how difficult it was to deal with Yun Ge.


    ¡°Yang Chen, you¡¯re really not simple!¡± Yun Ge¡¯s fierce fangs were on full display, and he was unable to kill Yang Chen with his attack!


    Moreover, all of these things were closely connected to Yang Chen.


    A moment ago, Yang Chen was still in Beishan Main City, and now, he had appeared here!


    Who exactly is this Yang Chen?


    ¡°Young Master!¡±


    ¡°Young Master!¡±


    High-level members and numerous demonic beasts of the Yuanshan Sect joined forces with Yang Chen.


    ¡°Young Master, your return is just in time.¡± Yun Lu, who was still holding the formation, transmitted her soul¡¯s voice, ¡°Young Master, what should we do next?¡±


    Yang Chen took a deep look at Yun Ge but did not give a response.


    ¡°Young Master, this Yun Ge is the real trouble!¡±


    ¡°Young Master, how do we deal with this Fire Spirit Beast Commander!¡±


    Yang Chen had a headache, but he knew very well that with so many demonic beasts and people from the Yuanshan Sect watching him, even if he had no solution, he had to come up with one.


    ¡°Senior Yun Lu, how long can the Ancient Fire Refining Array and Dragon Water Array last?¡± Yang Chen asked.


    ¡°Not much longer, they were just used to suppress Yun Ge. If they have to deal with the remaining fire essence beasts, they¡¯ll be able to hold for an hour at best!¡± Yun Lu replied.


    ¡°What if I let you use these two arrays to suppress Yun Ge?¡± Yang Chen asked. ¡°How long can these two arrays last?¡±


    Yun Lu thought for a while, then said: ¡°Young Master, Yun Ge is too strong. It¡¯s even more difficult to suppress him alone with the double arrays than suppressing the other fire essence beasts combined. I¡¯m afraid they can only last half an hour at most; this is the limit!¡±


    ¡°Half an hour, huh? If you suppress Yun Ge with full force, how much of his strength can you suppress?¡± Yang Chen asked.


    ¡°Yun Ge is different from the other Fire Spirit Beasts; if we use the double arrays to suppress him, I¡¯m afraid we can only suppress about thirty percent of his strength,¡± Yun Lu answered.


    Hearing this, Yang Chen heaved a heavy sigh.


    ¡°Only suppressing thirty percent¡­¡±


    Yang Chen was not satisfied with this result.


    However, there seemed to be no better choice at the moment.


    With this in mind, he no longer insisted on anything and directly pointed at ten demonic beasts: ¡°The few of you, stay!¡±


    ¡°Yes, Young Master!¡±


    Among the ten demonic beasts chosen by Yang Chen, including the Golden Barbaric Bull, there were a total of three at the 8th Layer of the True Martial Realm, and the other seven were all at the 7th Layer. They gathered and stood by Yang Chen¡¯s side, ready to fight at any moment.


    Yang Chen then ordered: ¡°As for the remaining ones, and the elders and leaders of the Yuanshan Sect, I¡¯ll leave the other Fire Spirit Beasts to you. As for this Fire Spirit Beast Commander, let us handle it!¡±


    Hearing this, the other demonic beasts didn¡¯t hesitate and began to attack the fire essence beast group directly.


    In an instant, a fierce battle was about to erupt.


    Yang Chen and the ten demonic beasts around him stared at the Fire Spirit Beast Commander Yun Ge.


    Yun Ge said solemnly: ¡°Yang Chen, you¡¯re underestimating me too much. Do you really think that just a few insignificant lackeys can defeat me? Hmph!¡±


    With a cold snort, his voice echoed in all directions, and Yun Ge¡¯s imposing pressure was fully displayed.


    The terrifying pressure of the True Martial Realm¡¯s peak swept through the area, coupled with the unique aura of the fire essence beasts. In this cooperation, Yang Chen and the ten demonic beasts were all terrified. Undeniably, Yun Ge¡¯s strength was much stronger than everyone else present.


    Yang Chen knew that dealing with Yun Ge wouldn¡¯t be easy, but he had to face him head-on now!


    ¡°Senior Yun Lu, start suppressing him!¡± Yang Chen said.


    ¡°Yes, Young Master!¡±


    In an instant, Yun Lu displayed the power of the two arrays. The water and fire rushed out together, heading straight for Yun Ge.


    ¡°Again with this damn formation.¡± Yun Ge roared.


    Yang Chen seized the opportunity and shouted, ¡°Attack together!¡±


    The ten demonic beasts didn¡¯t miss the opportunity, and they all attacked at the same time, using their unique skills to surround the Fire Spirit Beast Commander Yun Ge.


    With the double array attacking simultaneously and the combined attack of the ten 7th layer and above True Martial Realm demonic beasts, the power of this attack was beyond doubt.


    In just a short moment, both sides were engaged in an intense battle, with True Qi leaking out and a storm of energy swirling. Even Yang Chen was taken aback by such a spectacular scene. It had to be said that the higher one¡¯s cultivation in the True Martial Realm, the stronger their strength would be.


    At this stage, a battle wasn¡¯t limited to just two individuals; it affected a larger area. If they continued to fight like this for three to five hours, the Yuanshan Sect might be destroyed.


    Fortunately, there wouldn¡¯t be any problems for a while. Yang Chen watched the battle closely, always observing the situation.


    ¡°This¡­¡± Yang Chen watched with his nerves on edge.


    Incredibly, with the combined attack of the ten demonic beasts and the double arrays, they were still at a disadvantage against Yun Ge.


    It was unbelievable, making it hard for people to accept that this was true!


    Yang Chen clenched his fists, not knowing what to do, when the Slaughter God Spear in the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space suddenly shouted, ¡°Haha, Yang Chen, quick, use me. These demonic beasts and Fishpeople Tribe are useless. What¡¯s the use of relying on them for prohibitions and formations? Those are just auxiliary things; don¡¯t take them too seriously. Use me, old man. The moment I come out, I¡¯ll make sure to help you kill that bastard!¡±


    Only then did Yang Chen realize that he hadn¡¯t severed his connection with the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space, allowing the Slaughter God Spear within to see everything happening.


    Now, hearing the other party¡¯s words, Yang Chen was tempted to agree with the Slaughter God Spear for a moment.

 Chapter 739 - Chapter 739: Chapter 736: Eight Thousand Spirit Talismans!_1

    Chapter 739: Chapter 736: Eight Thousand Spirit Talismans!_1


    It must be said that if Yang Chen used the Slaughter God Spear, even if it couldn¡¯t directly kill Yun Ge, seriously injuring him wouldn¡¯t be a problem. However, after careful thought, Yang Chen immediately dismissed this idea.


    Nothing else but because of the extraordinary messaging ability of the Fire Essence Beast. If he used the Slaughter God Spear in front of the Fire Essence Beast, the news would immediately spread to the other Fire Essence Beasts¡¯ minds. As for the Starfire, he still thought these Fire Essence Beasts could calm down¡­


    If it was the Slaughter God Spear, these Fire Essence Beasts would probably go crazy and seize it after they find out about it.


    The existence of the Slaughter God Spear is truly astonishing.


    ¡°What do you think, Yang Chen? Would you consider my suggestion? Haha, let me tell you, listening to me is definitely the right choice!¡± The Slaughter God Spear said excitedly.


    ¡°Do you really want to see the outside world?¡± Yang Chen asked.


    ¡°Uh, I want to help you!¡± the Slaughter God Spear said.


    Yang Chen stretched lazily: ¡°Help me? No need!¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t, Yang Chen, I want to get some fresh air, I really want to get some fresh air!¡± The Slaughter God Spear immediately changed its tone.


    ¡°Too late,¡± Yang Chen said coldly.


    After saying this, Yang Chen directly cut off contact with the Slaughter God Spear. It¡¯s not that he doesn¡¯t want to put an end to everything with the Slaughter God Spear but that he can¡¯t do so.


    With this in mind, Yang Chen looked attentively at Yun Ge, pondering what to do next.


    As of now, they were still at a disadvantage with ten demonic beasts and the suppression of the double array. If the fight continued, the situation for the Yuanshan Sect would be almost entirely unfavorable. It could be said that once the double array¡¯s effect wore off, they would undoubtedly lose.


    ¡°I must find a way to change the situation¡­¡± Yang Chen took a deep breath, ¡°Luckily, I came prepared, one way or another. I don¡¯t know if these many spiritual talismans will be enough, and it¡¯s almost all my savings on my way back.¡±


    On his way back to North Mountain County, he didn¡¯t idle. At least he made many Spirit Talismans.


    Firstly, because he had enough materials, and secondly, to practice refining and increase his experience in refining Spirit Talismans.


    That¡¯s because Spirit-Talisman Martial Arts is different from other cultivation methods.


    Spirit-Talisman Martial Arts requires refining Spirit Talismans in order to make small and ultimately perfect accomplishments in this cultivation method.


    So, Yang Chen would refine Spirit Talismans whenever he had the chance. Without enough refining experience, even if he had the Blazing Fire Spirit Brush, refining those Forbidden Talismans would still be meaningless, because his skill level wasn¡¯t high enough.


    On his way back, he refined a total of eight thousand talismans.


    ¡°Eight thousand,¡± Yang Chen whispered. ¡°I don¡¯t know if these eight thousand Spirit Talismans will be enough. Killing Yun Ge is impossible, but hurting him should be no problem!¡±


    These eight thousand Spirit Talismans were not made without meaning.


    Because his experience in refining Spirit Talismans has become richer and richer, he can now refine eight thousand talismans in one month.


    Speed and quality have both greatly improved.


    He can even refine some ultra-high-level talismans now.


    Yang Chen even believed that he could try to refine Forbidden Talismans soon.


    With this in mind, Yang Chen¡¯s gaze fell on Yun Ge again and secretly thought, ¡°I only have one chance with these eight thousand talismans. Yun Ge is so cunning that he wouldn¡¯t let his guard down around me. I need to cooperate with Senior Yun Lu to trick him!¡±


    ¡°Senior Yun Lu, leave the array control to the other Fishmen for now. I need to discuss something with you.¡± Yang Chen transmitted his voice.


    ¡°Young Master, what do you need?¡± Yun Lu asked.


    ¡°How confident are you in using your soul to interfere with Yun Ge?¡± Yang Chen asked.


    Hearing Yang Chen, Yun Lu paused for a moment without much confidence.


    After about a moment, she said, ¡°Young Master, my soul limit can only reach the first level of the Earth Martial Realm, while Yun Ge is at the peak of the True Martial Realm. There¡¯s only a small difference between us. I¡¯m afraid I can¡¯t interfere with him as easily as I can with others, at most just a breath¡¯s worth of time. But with just one breath¡¯s time, you can¡¯t do much.¡±


    ¡°No, I can do a lot. Senior Yun Lu, don¡¯t underestimate the value of the breath you create. For me, one breath is enough!¡± Yang Chen said with a grin, ¡°Just follow my orders!¡±


    Yun Lu was excited to know that her soul interference could create such a huge value with just one breath, but she never expected it to be so.


    Yang Chen then explained his plan to the ten demonic beasts fighting the Fire Essence Beasts one by one.


    Upon hearing Yang Chen¡¯s plan, the ten demonic beasts looked stunned.


    ¡°Remember, just listen to my commands!¡± Yang Chen said no more and immediately used the Starfire.


    As soon as the Starfire was used, Yang Chen went all-out towards Yun Ge.


    Unfortunately, although his Starfire was powerful, the difference in strength between him and Yun Ge was too big. A half-step True Martial Realm against a Fire Essence Beast that is not far from the Earth Martial Realm, it was an enormous gap. Therefore, Yang Chen¡¯s Starfire had no effect on Yun Ge at all.


    On the contrary, Yun Ge¡¯s Shapeshifting Liquid Fire directly repelled Yang Chen¡¯s Starfire and then focused on Yang Chen with a fierce look, ¡°Yang Chen, you haven¡¯t attacked this commander yet. I almost forgot about you. Your actions have reminded this commander about you. Hmph, I will kill you first!¡±


    For a moment, Yun Ge roared and circled around with layers of Shapeshifting Liquid Fire, and directly charged towards Yang Chen.


    Seeing this, Yang Chen didn¡¯t show any fear or panic; on the contrary, he was very excited.


    What he wanted when he used Starfire just now was this effect.


    It¡¯s perfect that Yun Ge came to kill him.


    ¡°Senior Yun Lu, seize the opportunity!¡± Yang Chen shouted.


    Yun Lu and Yang Chen¡¯s cooperation was already perfectly in sync. She instantly used her soul powers, and in an instant, it entered Yun Ge¡¯s soul like a needle, piercing fiercely.


    The next moment, Yun Ge shuddered.


    This breath¡¯s time was the deciding factor for Yang Chen¡¯s life and death.


    ¡°Eight thousand talismans!¡± With a wave of his hand, Yang Chen conjured up eight thousand talismans, suspended in the air.


    Yang Chen activated the eight thousand talismans immediately.


    ¡°Explode!¡±


    Boom!!!


    It was like thunder, the sound echoing in all directions.


    The astonishing power seemed to have a fuse, one layer after another, one link after another. They were interconnected and linked together.


    As Yun Lu said, this soul control could only interfere with Yun Ge for one breath at most. This breath was the limit.


    After the brief moment passed, Yun Ge regained consciousness.


    Just as he woke up, Yun Ge was swept into the center of the explosion¡¯s power.


    ¡°Not good!¡± Yun Ge exclaimed in horror.

 Chapter 740 - Chapter 740: Chapter 737: Time to Settle Accounts After the Incident!_1

    Chapter 740: Chapter 737: Time to Settle Accounts After the Incident!_1


    Yun Ge felt a terrifying power that was enough to threaten death, and the horror of this power was definitely beyond what the ten demonic beasts could achieve. No, to be precise, these ten beasts could threaten his life, but they couldn¡¯t threaten his life within the span of a single breath.


    It must be Yang Chen, it could only be Yang Chen.


    Without time to think, the explosion rained down on Yun Ge like a downpour.


    Pain, torment, Yun Ge felt as if his whole body was being burned alive.


    His body was covered in injuries and no part of him was intact.


    Just like that, the explosion continued for about a hundred breaths before it finally stopped.


    When the explosion ended and the smoke cleared, everyone could see clearly.


    Yun Ge¡¯s qi had obviously weakened a lot by now, and his body was covered in clear injuries.


    However, even so, it could not conceal Yun Ge¡¯s hatred towards Yang Chen.


    ¡°Yang Chen, I want you dead!¡± Enraged, Yun Ge suddenly tried to charge towards Yang Chen.


    ¡°If you want to hurt the Young Master, you¡¯ll have to get through us first!¡±


    Ten demonic beasts immediately stepped forward, heading straight for Yun Ge.


    ¡°Get out of my way!¡± Yun Ge went completely mad, controlling the Shapeshifting Liquid Fire and battling against the ten demonic beasts.


    Yang Chen was also somewhat taken aback by this fight.


    So, the Fire Essence Beast at the peak of the True Martial Realm was this strong.


    It was wounded by eight thousand talismans, and even when fighting against the ten large demonic beasts, it barely fell into a disadvantage. It was only due to the cooperation of the two arrays of magic that it slightly fell into a disadvantage. If it wasn¡¯t for the double array, even if it was severely wounded, the ten demonic beasts still wouldn¡¯t be a match for it.


    ¡°Yun Ge is really powerful. Eight thousand talismans really aren¡¯t enough.¡± Yang Chen muttered, ¡°But now, the more Yun Ge fights, the weaker he will become, which is not a bad thing for me. It¡¯s just that the double array won¡¯t last too long, so I still need to find a solution quickly.¡±


    With this thought, Yang Chen clenched his fists, ¡°I have prepared many trump cards along the way, and I didn¡¯t expect to have to use them all now. I¡¯ve used up the eight thousand talismans in one go. Now it¡¯s time for this move¡­ Although it¡¯s not as powerful as the eight thousand talismans, it¡¯s still my strongest move at the moment. With the help of the ten demonic beasts, it should be effective!¡±


    As his thoughts settled, Yang Chen no longer paid attention to the fierce battle taking place, but instead closed his eyes as if he was gathering some power.


    It was evident that there was the power of thunder and lightning flickering around Yang Chen. As this power of thunder swayed around Yang Chen, it seemed to change significantly.


    Stronger and stronger!


    Above Yang Chen¡¯s head, dark clouds filled the sky and thunder and lightning seemed to emerge!


    ¡°Huh?¡± Yun Ge looked mad, but he was actually very meticulous.


    He knew that his situation was getting worse, and the most difficult thing was not the ten demonic beasts, but Yang Chen in his eyes.


    Yang Chen¡¯s troubles were even worse than the ten demonic beasts.


    He had been paying close attention to Yang Chen, and his nerves were tense when he saw Yang Chen¡¯s change.


    ¡°What¡¯s happening?¡±


    Not only Yun Ge but also the demonic beasts were confused.


    They had never seen Yang Chen¡¯s move before and didn¡¯t know what he was trying to do.


    And at this moment, Yang Chen suddenly opened his eyes.


    ¡°Yun Ge, it¡¯s over,¡± Yang Chen said in a deep voice.


    Yun Ge roared, ¡°Yang Chen, what have you done!¡±


    Yang Chen stretched out his hand, directly pointing at Yun Ge with his index finger, and the volume of his voice skyrocketed, ¡°Twenty-four Thunder Annihilation!¡±


    As soon as these words fell, there was the sound of rolling thunder. Suddenly a thunderbolt fell from the sky! Not just one, but a second, third, fourth, fifth¡­ and it was not stopping.


    Each thunderbolt was stronger and thicker than the last, and twenty-four thunderbolts struck in a row!


    When the twenty-four thunderbolts fell, the whole space seemed quiet, as if it was living up to the word Annihilation!


    At this moment, Yun Ge was standing there, barely breathing, without any vitality in his body.


    Watching this, Yang Chen¡¯s expression remained the same. This was his latest researched technique, and after refining the second Heavenly Thunder Origin, he had comprehended the technique after reaching the great success of Thunderbolt Style. The ¡°Twenty-four Thunder Annihilation¡±, as the name suggests, is a technique with nineteen more thunderbolt powers than the Five Thunder Righteous Method.


    This move is not simply nineteen thunderbolt powers stronger than the Five Thunder Righteous Method!


    Yang Chen¡¯s face was pale now. He had absorbed so much power from the Sky Thunder Pool that he was almost drained.


    ¡°Yang¡­ Yang Chen!¡± Yun Ge said with difficulty.


    Yang Chen took a deep breath ¡ª Yun Ge was just too strong. After launching two powerful moves consecutively and using up the eight thousand talismans and the Twenty-four Thunder Annihilation, together with the double array and the combined attack of the ten demonic beasts, he still hadn¡¯t completely killed Yun Ge.


    Looking at Yun Ge¡¯s hatred and anger, Yang Chen could understand his hatred. But he would not show mercy to an enemy.


    Yun Ge wanted to kill him now, but it was just not possible.


    ¡°Kill it!¡± Yang Chen ordered.


    At this point, Yun Ge was not dead yet, but he had already lost 90% of his strength, and could not exert any of his remaining power. The ten demonic beasts were eager to gain credit and attacked one after another.


    Blood splattered, and Yun Ge couldn¡¯t resist under the siege of the ten demonic beasts. His body was broken and shattered, and he eventually dissipated in the air.


    Seeing Yun Ge¡¯s complete death, Yang Chen finally let out a long sigh of relief.


    Looking around, the battles between the other Fire Essence Beasts and his demonic beasts had also reached white-hot intensity. The two sides fought, and his own demonic beasts seemed to be slightly ahead, but it would be difficult to win in a short period of time.


    But now that Yun Ge was dead, no matter how hard the remaining Fire Essence Beasts fought, they were ultimately just stubbornly resisting. What they needed to do next was just a matter of wrapping things up.


    Yang Chen ordered them to go all out, and about three hours later, the Fire Essence Beasts were completely annihilated and taken down by Yang Chen.


    Yang Chen did not leave any chance for these Fire Essence Beasts and killed them all!


    After this victory, the Yuanshan Sect was overjoyed, and everyone entered a state of cheer and excitement.


    They had won, and they had completely won.


    Yang Chen was naturally overjoyed as well, because the victory was hard-won, and it meant that they had defeated the Fire Essence Beast Clan.


    ¡°Young Master, now that the Fire Essence Beasts have been wiped out, what do we do next?¡± Yun Lu asked.


    Yang Chen with his hands behind his back, said, ¡°We must hunt down the remaining Fire Essence Beasts in North Mountain County and eliminate them completely without leaving a single one. After we have dealt with all of this, it will be time to settle the score with He Shangfeng!¡±

 Chapter 741 - Chapter 741: Chapter 738: Revenge!_1

    Chapter 741: Chapter 738: Revenge!_1


    He Shangfeng did not come with Yun Ge and the Fire Essence Beasts. In fact, Yun Ge never trusted He Shangfeng nor did he take him seriously.


    However, He Shangfeng did not understand any of this. He was still waiting in Canghai Sect for the good news from the Fire Essence Beasts.


    ¡°Han Fang!¡± He Shangfeng shouted.


    A few disciples walked in from outside the door, led by none other than the former Junior Sect Master of the Canghai Sect, Han Fang. Due to the fallout from the last Thousand Year Treasure incident, Han Fang was stripped of his title as Junior Sect Master. But He Shangfeng had no other capable people under him, so he continued his reliance on Han Fang.


    If it were in the past, Han Fang would have been delighted.


    However, ever since he lost to Yang Chen and was stripped of his title as Junior Sect Master, he suddenly realized the truth and understood many things.


    He knew that Canghai Sect was not a sect worth following and serving. More precisely, He Shangfeng was not a Sect Leader worth following.


    As he thought, He Shangfeng disappointed him again. He never imagined that He Shangfeng would follow the Fire Essence Beast and willingly serve the demonic beasts.


    At this moment, Han Fang stood in the great hall, looking helplessly at He Shangfeng with resentment in his heart. Although he was sometimes petty and narrow-minded, he was always decisive when it came to crucial matters!


    Betraying the human race and siding with demonic beasts was absolutely unacceptable!


    But what choice did he have?


    He was just a young genius who had not fully grown. In front of He Shangfeng, he had no power to resist, let alone in front of the Fire Essence Beasts.


    ¡°Sect Leader!¡± Han Fang said respectfully.


    He Shangfeng looked at Han Fang and the other disciples, and slowly said, ¡°Has the Fire Essence Beast Lord returned? Is Yang Chen dead? Is there any news now?¡±


    ¡°Sect Leader, there isn¡¯t any news for now.¡± Han Fang sighed.


    He Shangfeng twisted his neck, feeling somewhat disappointed, ¡°At this time, Yang Chen is probably already dead. It¡¯s just that the news hasn¡¯t reached yet, and the Fire Essence Beast Lords haven¡¯t returned. Hmph, Yang Chen¡­ daring to resist the Fire Essence Beasts, death is the best outcome for you!¡±


    Listening to his words, Han Fang could barely contain his anger. He opened his mouth and said, ¡°Sect Leader, even though Yang Chen is at odds with you, he is still one of us ¨C human race. On the contrary, those Fire Essence Beasts are plotting our human lands and causing harm to our race. How can you wish for Yang Chen¡¯s death so eagerly?¡±


    ¡°What, you have a problem with my thoughts?¡± He Shangfeng scolded sharply.


    As He Shangfeng got angry, the other disciples immediately began to fawn over him.


    They had been eyeing Han Fang¡¯s position jealously, and now that Han Fang was daring to contradict He Shangfeng, wasn¡¯t this giving them an opportunity?


    Han Fang was really overestimating himself, caring about the human race and such. They didn¡¯t have time for such thoughts. They said directly, ¡°That¡¯s right, Han Fang, the Sect Leader nurtured and educated you, not for you to argue against him. This Yang Chen offended our Sect Leader, so he deserves to die!¡±


    ¡°And, who told you that the Fire Essence Beasts would definitely harm humans? The Fire Essence Beasts are only targeting Yang Chen!¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen deserves to die a thousand times for daring to provoke the Fire Essence Beasts and our Canghai Sect. Death is the only path for him!¡±


    For a moment, Han Fang gritted his teeth angrily, ¡°You¡­ all of you!¡±


    He did not say anything in the end.


    He Shangfeng coldly said, ¡°Han Fang, do you have a problem with my decision? Hmph, it seems that I¡¯ve been too indulgent with you. Let¡¯s put your matter aside for now. When I see Yang Chen¡¯s head, I will settle the score with you.¡±


    ¡°Getting my head? He Shangfeng, I¡¯m afraid you¡¯ll never see that in your life.¡±


    Suddenly, a powerful aura descended.


    Accompanied by a clear voice, the owner of the voice was none other than Yang Chen!


    Not only Yang Chen appeared at this moment, but also many demonic beasts and people from the Yuanshan Sect. Of course, the key person, He QiuShui, was also present.


    ¡°You¡­ Yang Chen!¡± He Shangfeng was suddenly shocked, trembling all over, and couldn¡¯t help but back up a few steps.


    How could this be?


    How could this be possible?


    Why did this happen?


    Wasn¡¯t it supposed to be the Fire Essence Beast returning safely, bringing back Yang Chen¡¯s head? How could this be happening?


    It¡¯s not that he isn¡¯t afraid. It¡¯s because Yang Chen¡¯s lineup was too intimidating¡ªa group of demonic beasts with True Martial Realm strength, as well as the high-level members of the Yuanshan Sect. Without the help of the Fire Essence Beast, how could he, He Shangfeng, be a match for them?


    There were not many True Martial Realm Elders under his control. Most of those elders chose to die rather than yield in the face of pressure from the Fire Essence Beasts back then. Eventually, they were killed by the Fire Essence Beasts, and he even mocked them for not knowing the situation. As for the remaining Elders, who would dare to stand up and help him now, after seeing this scene?


    ¡°How strange, you must be wondering why I wasn¡¯t killed by the Fire Essence Beasts?¡± Yang Chen said coldly. ¡°Unfortunately, He Shangfeng, I wasn¡¯t killed by the Fire Essence Beasts, and the Fire Spirit Beast Tribe has almost been wiped out by me.¡±


    These demonic beasts he brought with him were just a part of it, while the other demonic beasts, following his orders, went with M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng to search and clean up the remaining Fire Essence Beasts in various places. It would take some time to restore order in North Mountain County, and it could no longer pose a threat.


    He Shangfeng heard his words but had no strength to refute.


    ¡°Yang Chen, do you really want to kill me?¡± He Shangfeng gritted his teeth.


    ¡°What do you think?¡± Yang Chen answered decisively.


    He Shangfeng¡¯s body trembled with fear.


    He clenched his fists and said, ¡°Yang Chen, I¡¯ve always been curious about one thing: Why do you seem to have known about my dealings with the Fire Essence Beasts from the very beginning? What is the reason?¡±


    ¡°Because of He Yunxiao.¡± Yang Chen said solemnly, ¡°He Shangfeng, if it weren¡¯t for Senior He Yunxiao, perhaps even I wouldn¡¯t know about your collusion with the Fire Essence Beasts, let alone that you have already betrayed the human race. Although he is dead, he revealed the truth.¡±


    ¡°He Yunxiao, I knew it must be him!¡± He Shangfeng gritted his teeth.


    This old man, even in death, wanted to expose him!


    ¡°He Shangfeng, it¡¯s time to pay back the debt for the injustice that you did to Senior He Yunxiao all those years ago!¡± Yang Chen said emotionlessly. ¡°The words that Senior He Yunxiao entrusted me with, I will take them up with you today!¡±


    His murderous intent burst forth. Today, he hoped that He Yunxiao¡¯s spirit in heaven could see things clearly.


    Yang Chen was going to avenge He Yunxiao!

 Chapter 742 - Chapter 742: Chapter 739: The Flaws in the Guardian Spirit Array!_1

    Chapter 742: Chapter 739: The Flaws in the Guardian Spirit Array!_1


    Yang Chen somewhat thought that He Shangfeng would have a backbone, after all, he was once a Sect Leader, but who knew, he still overestimated He Shangfeng.


    Seeing that he was bound to die, He Shangfeng suddenly knelt down and begged for mercy: ¡°Yang Chen, please spare me. I was just momentarily possessed by evil. In fact, my heart is not bad. It was the Fire Essence Beast that threatened me and implanted Fire Spirit Worms in my body. Otherwise, how could I, He Shangfeng, betray?¡±


    Hearing this, everyone was somewhat shaken in their opinions.


    Indeed, He Shangfeng¡¯s plea was accompanied by heart-wrenching sobs, which were moving.


    He Qiushui couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°Yang Chen, I¡¯ve heard of these Fire Spirit Worms, and they do have the effect of controlling people¡¯s minds. What do you think of this matter?¡±


    It has to be said that after all these years of being with her senior brother and sister, even if they don¡¯t have feelings for each other, there is still the bond of the same sect.


    ¡°He Qiushui, do you really believe him?¡± Yang Chen said coldly. ¡°It is true that the Fire Spirit Worm can control a person¡¯s mind, but only when the person is unwilling to fall. He Shangfeng willingly submitted to the Fire Essence Beast, betrayed his fellow humans, and committed heinous crimes. Do you really think this is all entirely done by the Fire Spirit Worm?¡±


    ¡°If that¡¯s the case, how do you explain his killing of He Yunxiao? How do you explain his framing of He Yunxiao?¡±


    Yang Chen¡¯s face was cold as he said: ¡°These things can¡¯t be simply dumped on the Fire Spirit Worm to explain. He Yunxiao trusted He Shangfeng so much, but He Shangfeng collaborated with the Fire Essence Beast to betray He Yunxiao. He Yunxiao lived an upright life and was harmed by this sinister man. If he doesn¡¯t die, how can He Yunxiao rest in peace!¡±


    Hearing this, He Qiushui suddenly woke up.


    She was actually soft-hearted for a moment and believed He Shangfeng¡¯s words.


    ¡°Junior Sister Qiushui, it¡¯s not like that. You must believe me. I couldn¡¯t speak out about my suffering when I framed my senior brother. You must believe me!¡± He Shangfeng howled. He knew that He Qiushui was the softest-hearted one, so he targeted her.


    ¡°Hmph, He Shangfeng, you still want to beg for mercy!¡± An elder of the Yuanshan Sect stood up and kicked He Shangfeng in the face.


    He Shangfeng¡¯s body rolled out, looking extremely miserable.


    The elder of the Yuanshan Sect shouted, ¡°He Shangfeng, if it weren¡¯t for you letting the enemy in, how could the Fire Essence Beasts easily occupy and control the entire North Mountain County!¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s right, a person who deserves to die a thousand times!¡±


    At this moment, Yang Chen just glanced at He Qiushui, waiting for her answer.


    ¡°Yang Chen, do it.¡± He Qiushui knew that Yang Chen was giving her face. Now that she had made up her mind, she would not be easily deceived by He Shangfeng again.


    Hearing He Qiushui¡¯s words, Yang Chen directly ordered, ¡°Kill!¡±


    The Demonic Beasts below immediately jumped out and began to act.


    He Shangfeng tried to resist, but most of his strength was forcibly enhanced by the Fire Essence Beasts¡¯ excessive growth method.


    This led to him having a Martial Arts Cultivation level of the True Martial Realm Seventh Level, but his actual ability was not even comparable to the True Martial Realm Third Level. He only had an empty shell, plus borrowed Xuan Tian treasures, to barely stand as the Sect Leader of the Canghai Sect.


    That¡¯s why the Fire Essence Beast didn¡¯t bother to take He Shangfeng to attack the Yuanshan Sect together. It would be impossible to let him fight against these wolf-like and tiger-like Demonic Beasts.


    After barely holding on for three rounds, the Demonic Beasts killed He Shangfeng.


    Now as they looked at He Shangfeng¡¯s corpse, Yang Chen gazed up at the sky, sighing endlessly.


    ¡°He Yunxiao, do you see? Junior Yang Chen has avenged you!¡± Yang Chen said respectfully.


    He believed in repaying every drop of kindness with a gushing spring. This was his principle in doing things.


    ¡°Young Master, how should we deal with these few kids?¡± Several Demonic Beasts asked.


    Yang Chen¡¯s gaze locked onto Han Fang and several other Canghai Sect¡¯s genius youngsters.


    Immediately, except for Han Fang, all the other geniuses knelt on the ground begging for mercy, ¡°Yang Chen, spare our lives!¡±


    ¡°Spare us, Yang Chen, and we¡¯ll do anything for you, even be your cattle and horses.¡±


    Yang Chen blinked and said calmly, ¡°How is it? I remember you guys just said that I deserve to die a thousand times for provoking the Fire Essence Beasts.¡±


    ¡°You!¡±


    These geniuses never thought that Yang Chen had heard everything.


    Yang Chen said solemnly, ¡°How is it, do you really think I don¡¯t know anything?¡±


    He had heard everything clearly when he arrived!


    These geniuses would do anything to survive, but what use would it be to keep them? They would only become the scum of humanity in the future.


    Yang Chen waved his hand, and the genius youngsters of the Origin Martial Realm couldn¡¯t last even a moment under his control. They were immediately burned to ashes under his Shapeshifting Liquid Fire, leaving not even a scream behind. In the blink of an eye, nothing was left.


    Yang Chen left only Han Fang.


    At this time, Han Fang closed his eyes and sighed, ¡°Yang Chen, kill me. I, Han Fang, am a scum of humanity and not worthy of living.¡±


    ¡°Han Fang, I won¡¯t kill you!¡± Yang Chen said.


    ¡°You, what do you mean? Don¡¯t you want to kill me?¡± Han Fang didn¡¯t understand Yang Chen¡¯s intention.


    ¡°A prodigal son is worth his weight in gold when he returns. Han Fang, your nature is not bad. It¡¯s not too late to turn back now!¡± Yang Chen left a sentence and looked at He Qiushui: ¡°Senior He, I¡¯ll leave first. I¡¯ll leave the Canghai Sect in your hands in the future.¡±


    He Qiushui nodded lightly. ¡°I will handle the Canghai Sect properly. Yang Chen, you don¡¯t have to worry.¡±


    Without saying more, Yang Chen calmly turned and left.


    Now that the matter has been resolved, the matters below can be left to He Qiushui. Yang Chen believed that He Qiushui, as one of the original high-level members of the Canghai Sect, would reorganize the Canghai Sect in the future. As for Han Fang, he decided not to kill Han Fang because of Han Fang¡¯s choice on major issues, which showed that Han Fang was a talent with potential!


    At this moment, Yang Chen, accompanied by his Demonic Beasts and the high-level members of the Yuanshan Sect, left the Canghai Sect and stood high in the sky. He ordered the Demonic Beasts below: ¡°You all go and cooperate with the other Demonic Beasts in searching for the remaining Fire Essence Beasts in North Mountain County. Mang Ge and the others, come with me to the Great Wilderness. I want to check the Guardian Spirit Array!¡±


    ¡°Yes, Young Master!¡± The Demonic Beasts answered in unison.


    Yang Chen led Mang Ge and several other Demonic Beasts of the True Martial Realm Seventh Level and Eighth Level to the Great Wilderness.


    He always had a bad feeling, as if something was wrong with the Guardian Spirit Array.


    But as for what was wrong, he couldn¡¯t tell!


    In any case, since this matter has happened, he must go to the Guardian Spirit Array and take a look. After all, the original plan of the Fire Essence Beast was to target the Guardian Spirit Array, not him. He left the North Mountain County for a while, and he didn¡¯t know what the situation was with the Guardian Spirit Array.

 Chapter 743 - Chapter 743: Chapter 740: At All Costs!_1

    Chapter 743: Chapter 740: At All Costs!_1


    Five days later, Yang Chen set foot in the Great Wilderness once again.


    At this moment, Yang Chen arrived above the boundary of the Great Wilderness and Liao City. With his current realm, his divine soul spreading out, the scenery of the Great Wilderness was entirely within his view, clearly visible.


    Within Liao City, Jin Ying had already stepped down, with Jin Cheng succeeding him as the City Lord. Everything was settled and peaceful, so Yang Chen no longer worried. Seeing his former comrades with such outcomes brought him great joy, but he did not disturb Jin Cheng¡¯s life, as he knew it might not be a good idea.


    Interestingly, the Yang Family had also started to expand and develop within Liao City, and seemed to have a stable power base. It was clear that Jin Cheng was taking extra care of his own family. Thanks to Jin Cheng¡¯s care and assistance, the Yang Family was able to quickly establish a foothold and develop its influence in Liao City.


    This made Yang Chen sigh.


    In a blink of an eye, time passed so quickly. Although two years seemed short, a lot had changed.


    Upon returning to the Great Wilderness, Yang Chen¡¯s first attention was his Yang Family.


    Second Master Yang and Master Yang had aged significantly, the new generation of youngsters was growing up, and Yang Wu, who had once been a child with him, was now an adult, even holding a child in his arms beside a young woman. Apparently, he was now married and had children.


    Yang Chen sighed lightly, looking at all this made him quite emotional.


    The Yang Family had changed a lot, but it was fortunate that the Fire Essence Beast Clan¡¯s invasion hadn¡¯t severely affected the Great Wilderness or the Yang Family. Because the Fire Essence Beast Clan disdained to control these minor powers, considering them incapable of causing any significant havoc.


    This was indeed a blessing in disguise.


    Ultimately, Yang Chen didn¡¯t return to the Yang Family.


    His main purpose of returning this time was the Guardian Spirit Array.


    Regarding anything else, one glance was enough, one glance was enough¡­


    Yang Chen looked around, gazing at Gu Mingyue for a long time. She had grown more elegant and radiant, becoming even more captivating. He also looked at some old acquaintances such as Feng Xuewu, Feng Changkong, Feng Wuyang, and the tombs of warriors who died in the Great Wilderness due to the persecution of the Fire Essence Beasts.


    After that, he entered Demon Beast Mountain with a group of demon beasts.


    ¡°Everything remains the same, let¡¯s go in.¡± Yang Chen now had the strength to easily bypass the restrictions set by the native tribes of the Great Wilderness around the Demon Beast Mountain.


    He stepped in and arrived in the inner part of Demon Beast Mountain, the deep place shrouded in mist, where the Guardian Spirit Array separated the Human Clan from the Demon Beast Clan!


    ¡°Young Master, the Guardian Spirit Array is safe and sound, there has been no change.¡± Yun Lu examined the area and concluded.


    Yang Chen nodded heavily.


    Undeniably, the Guardian Spirit Array was indeed safe.


    ¡°However¡­¡±


    Yang Chen, still a little uneasy, said: ¡°Yun Lu, please examine it again carefully!¡±


    Yun Lu nodded her head upon hearing this and began to observe meticulously.


    Lastly, she concluded that there was indeed no problem with the Guardian Spirit Array.


    ¡°Young Master, I¡¯ve thoroughly inspected it, there¡¯s absolutely no problem with the Guardian Spirit Array. Don¡¯t worry, why are you so worried?¡± Yun Lu couldn¡¯t help asking.


    Yang Chen sighed lightly, ¡°You¡¯re right, there is indeed no problem with the Guardian Spirit Array as I have observed it carefully myself. However, I still have this uneasy feeling that the Guardian Spirit Array has some hidden danger. This unsettling feeling intensifies as I get closer to the Guardian Spirit Array.


    ¡°Young Master, perhaps you are too focused on dealing with the Fire Essence Beasts that it has led to this paranoia. You¡¯re constantly on guard, afraid that the Fire Essence Beasts will destroy the Guardian Spirit Array. In fact, the Guardian Spirit Array is a result of the painstaking efforts of numerous experts from years ago, it won¡¯t be easily destroyed.¡± Yun Lu said with a smile. ¡°If anyone attempts to break it in a short period, it would cause quite a stir and the whole Human Clan would notice it.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s true.¡± Upon hearing Yun Lu¡¯s reassurance, Yang Chen finally let go of his doubts. ¡°Now that the Guardian Spirit Array is safe, let¡¯s return.¡±


    A group of Demon Beasts closely followed behind Yang Chen.


    In the following days, Yang Chen, along with these demon beasts, searched vigorously throughout the North Mountain County.


    Stray remnants of the Fire Essence Beasts were indeed found, planning to cooperate with other Fire Essence Beasts in the near future. These Fire Essence Beasts were eliminated by the demon beasts under Yang Chen¡¯s command to nip potential future problems in the bud. Over these few days, a significant number of Fire Essence Beasts were discovered and eradicated!


    It was not until half a month later that Yang Chen felt the Fire Essence Beasts in North Mountain County had been almost completely eradicated, and only then did he feel relieved.


    Afterwards, he received an invitation from the North Mountain Main City.


    The North Mountain Main City had also suffered significantly from the persecution of the Fire Essence Beasts and now, with the invitation, they intended to express their gratitude towards Yang Chen.


    When Yang Chen arrived with the upper echelons of the Yuan Mountain Sect, many of them bowed their heads and said, ¡°Thank you, Brother Yang Chen!¡±


    ¡°Thank you, young friend Yang Chen for saving our lives!¡±


    The ones leading were the three head teachers of the North Mountain Main City, with teachers Mo and Han among them. At this moment, they expressed deep gratitude. They knew that without Yang Chen¡¯s help, their fates would have hung in the balance since the North Mountain Main City was under the control of the Fire Essence Beasts.


    Of course, had Yang Chen not held boundless potential and commanded numerous demon beasts, they would not have been so submissive.


    At this point, they were all very respectful, fearful of displeasing Yang Chen in any way.


    The three head teachers especially knew that at this moment, the one in charge of North Mountain County was undoubtedly Yang Chen. However, they weren¡¯t too worried as they knew the small territory of North Mountain County couldn¡¯t hold back Yang Chen, and he wouldn¡¯t be establishing dominance in such a small place for long.


    Therefore, they knew clearly what needed to be done now ¨C to serve Yang Chen well and not to anger him.


    Leaving aside Yang Chen¡¯s talents, which assured a brighter future than theirs, even now, with Yang Chen singlehandedly exterminating the invading Fire Essence Beast Clan, they could not afford to provoke him.


    ¡°Young Chen, thanks to you, we could escape the control of the Fire Essence Beasts.¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen, we really can¡¯t thank you enough.¡±


    Hearing these words of gratitude, Yang Chen said: ¡°Everyone is too polite, I just did what I was supposed to do!¡±


    These words made the stewards sigh. In particular, Steward Feng and Steward Xu, who had interacted with Yang Chen before, felt a great deal of emotion. Once upon a time, Yang Chen was just a little genius at the Spiritual Martial Realm. But now, they found themselves looking up to him.


    The title of the Top Genius of the East was well-deserved!


    ¡°Please don¡¯t mention it. Young friend Yang Chen, you have greatly helped our North Mountain Main City this time. In the future, even if we have to go through fire and water for you, we in the North Mountain Main City would not hesitate!¡± Teacher Mo declared definitively.


    Teacher Han also nodded in agreement, expressing his clear stance.

 Chapter 744 - Chapter 744: Chapter 741: Sudden Change in the Distance!_1

    Chapter 744: Chapter 741: Sudden Change in the Distance!_1


    Yang Chen could see the sincerity of Beishan Main City. They pretended to repay him, but actually wanted to build a relationship with him. Of course, the people of Beishan Main City were not utterly wicked; at least they didn¡¯t yield when the fire essence beasts arrived.


    Moreover, wanting to establish a relationship with him meant they valued him. Yang Chen wasn¡¯t repulsed by this idea and asked, ¡°Elder Mo, as a branch of the royal family, Beishan Main City should be eligible to report the matter of the fire spirit beast to the royal family, right?¡±


    He had been thinking about this for a long time.


    Beishan Main City was a branch force placed by the royal family themselves.


    So Beishan Main City could now lodge a complaint with the Royal Family about being persecuted by the fire essence beasts!


    As soon as the Royal Family learned about this, everything would become much easier. No matter how strong the fire spirit beast group was, they had to bow down to the Royal Family. Yang Chen couldn¡¯t be sure if the royal family was the strongest among the human forces, but they were definitely the representative of human forces!


    Listening to Yang Chen¡¯s words, Mo Zhi Jiao became embarrassed.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong, Elder Mo?¡± Yang Chen asked.


    Mo Zhi Jiao was somewhat helpless and sighed, ¡°Yang Chen, my friend, it¡¯s not that we don¡¯t want to notify the Royal Family about this matter, but we, North Mountain County, have not been in contact with the Royal Family for many years. In the past, North Mountain County prospered due to Tiandu Emperor, and our interactions with the royal family were frequent. But since the passing of Tiandu Emperor, North Mountain County has declined.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t you have any way to contact the royal family?¡± Yang Chen asked, ¡°You are still a branch of the royal family, representing the royal family after all.¡±


    ¡°Although that¡¯s true, there are too many branch main cities under the Royal Family. There are just thirty-six in the Thirty-six Eastern Counties alone. Plus the Western 42 Regions, the Northern Region, the Southern Region, and the Central Region. There are more than 200 main city forces. North Mountain County must be the most neglected by the Royal Family,¡± Mo Zhi Jiao sighed.


    ¡°If that¡¯s true, will the matter of the fire spirit beast be left like that?¡± Yang Chen¡¯s expression turned cold.


    Mo Zhi Jiao clenched his teeth: ¡°The fire spirit beast has been acting recklessly, and it¡¯s impossible to leave it like that. Yang Chen, my friend, I will try my best to contact the Royal Family and report this matter. If the Royal Family really has no response, I will risk my life and venture into the Central Region to inform the Royal Family!¡±


    ¡°Elder Mo, you are truly a man of heart.¡± Upon hearing this, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but admire Mo Zhi Jiao some more.


    He couldn¡¯t state this matter as it wasn¡¯t his place, being unrelated to the Royal Family. How could he express it?


    As a main city force and branch of the royal family, it was more appropriate for Mo Zhi Jiao to speak.


    Mo Zhi Jiao also made up his mind, not for anything else but for Beishan Main City, for North Mountain County, and for his home.


    ¡°Yang Chen, my friend, you¡¯re joking! I, Mo, have no other skills. If I can¡¯t even protect my own home, what¡¯s the point of living in this world?¡± Mo Zhi Jiao gritted his teeth. The matter of the fire spirit beast had dealt him a great blow.


    Yang Chen could see Mo Zhi Jiao¡¯s sincerity.


    As far as he was concerned, as long as the people of Beishan Main City had the heart for it, that was enough.


    Whether they succeed or not depends on destiny.


    With this in mind, Yang Chen continued: ¡°By the way, since Beishan Main City wants to thank me, I do have a favor to ask. Last time Beishan Main City invited me to the Black Dragon Sect; they owe me a request. Might as well let you all pay it back.¡±


    ¡°What do you need, Yang Chen, my young friend?¡± Mo Zhi Jiao was curious about what Yang Chen wanted.


    Yang Chen said lightly, ¡°It¡¯s simple. Though I, Yang Chen, am not an upright person, I don¡¯t want to be slandered in North Mountain County. Beishan Main City is the orthodox force in North Mountain County. I don¡¯t want the whole truth to be known, but I want everyone to know that I, Yang Chen, would never betray the human race!¡±


    ¡°No problem,¡± Master Han stepped forward and declared decisively. ¡°Yang Chen, my young friend, you have a strong character, and I, Han, admire you immensely. Although my daughter had some disagreements with you in the past, I, Han, have seen the contributions you have made to North Mountain County. From now on, if anyone dares to say bad things about you, I, Han, will be the first to have a falling out with them!¡±


    ¡°Us too!¡±


    ¡°Me too!¡±


    These deacons also agreed and secretly admired Yang Chen even more in their hearts.


    Yang Chen was grateful to hear this, ¡°Since it¡¯s like this, I, Yang Chen, thank all the seniors here. But this matter is trivial; I hope you all focus on revealing the true nature of another person¡¯s identity!¡±


    ¡°Who?¡± The people of Beishan Main City were curious.


    ¡°He Yunxiao!¡± Yang Chen said.


    Hearing this familiar name, many people couldn¡¯t help but feel ashamed.


    Once upon a time, they all thought He Yunxiao was a running dog for the fire spirit beasts and didn¡¯t pay attention to the fire essence beast matter at all.


    Looking back now, how foolish were they at that time?


    ¡°Yang Chen, my young friend, there¡¯s no problem with this matter. We, Beishan Main City, will help reveal the truth about what happened to He Yunxiao!¡± Mo Zhi Jiao declared on behalf of everyone.


    Upon hearing this, Yang Chen finally put his mind at ease, ¡°If that¡¯s the case, then thank you, seniors.¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen, you¡¯re being too polite.¡±


    ¡°Yes, don¡¯t be so polite!¡±


    ¡°We¡¯re friends who risk our lives together. Haha, there¡¯s no need to thank us!¡±


    The deacons were polite to Yang Chen one after another.


    Yang Chen then exchanged some pleasantries with the people of Beishan Main City and was about to leave when suddenly, there was a loud rumble.


    The ground seemed to tremble slightly.


    Immediately afterward, a thunderous boom appeared like a lightning strike on a sunny day.


    The roaring sound rang across the sky. Not only North Mountain County but it seemed other areas also heard this sound.


    The shocking noise startled the high-level members of Beishan Main City and Yang Chen, and they all became confused about the situation.


    Just what happened? Everyone was full of doubts!


    ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± The high-level members of Beishan Main City were caught off guard.


    Yang Chen, with his hands behind his back, heard the sound clearly, and to be honest, he was quite startled. The sound was like a thunderbolt on a sunny day, as if some treasure had emerged. But what kind of treasure would cause such a sensation?


    ¡°This should have come from a very distant place. What exactly happened¡­¡± Yang Chen pondered in his heart, ¡°Could something big be happening in the Thirty-six Eastern Counties?¡±


    Unknowingly, Yang Chen and the high-level members of Beishan Main City had come to the outside world. Looking into the distance, they saw a beam of light filled with purple qi rising straight into the sky. This aura was astonishing!

 Chapter 745 - Chapter 745: Chapter 742: The Power of Holy Ants_1

    Chapter 745: Chapter 742: The Power of Holy Ants_1


    When they saw this scene, everyone¡¯s eyes showed surprised expressions. No one knew what had happened.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t know either, but with this happening, he didn¡¯t choose to leave Beishan Main City anymore, but instead closed himself off in Beishan Main City to better understand the situation.


    As expected, this explosion not only attracted the attention of North Mountain County, but also the surrounding Sun Star Region and Luo Yun County. In the past two days, high-level officials from both regions had visited Beishan Main City one after another, asking about the explosion.


    Beishan Main City didn¡¯t know either, and all three sides looked at each other without knowing what had happened.


    However, there was no denying that the sound of this explosion must have caused a sensation in more than one area.


    As time changed, on the tenth day after the explosion, the Purple Qi suddenly underwent a slight change, becoming more expansive and with an even more astonishing range.


    Twenty days later, the Purple Qi gradually dissipated¡­


    Thirty days later, the Purple Qi completely disappeared, but the sensation it caused grew even more.


    Yang Chen was in Beishan Main City, so he knew very well that during this time, officials of the Sun Star Region, Luo Yun County, and many other nearby main city forces had come to Beishan Main City to inquire and negotiate. After all, such an astonishing explosion rarely occurred. If one were to say that nothing major had happened, nobody would believe it.


    Yang Chen was also puzzled, but he had no clue about these matters. So, even though he was curious, he had to suppress his curiosity for the time being.


    He was now distracted by another matter ¡ª the Holy Ants.


    These Holy Ants were a breed of ant he had obtained from the Black Dragon Sect, possessing a particularly strong ability to reproduce and evolve into Sacred Spirit Ants. Once evolved into Sacred Spirit Ants, the strength of the Holy Ants would undergo a qualitative change. Unfortunately, however, these Holy Ants were very difficult to cultivate!


    Firstly, there were too many of them, making controlling them with his soul complicated; secondly, the strength of these Holy Ants was not particularly strong, so a large number of them were required.


    Therefore, Yang Chen had been feeding these Holy Ants with various materials for the past two years, and he didn¡¯t know how much effort he had put into it. He had no choice but to rob those mountain bandits because if he didn¡¯t, he wouldn¡¯t have the time to!


    Fortunately, his hard work paid off, and he finally managed to cultivate these Holy Ants.


    ¡°Young Master, I now have full control over these Holy Ants. And the ant race they reproduce can be used by me as soon as they are born. When these Holy Ants work together, their strength should not be underestimated,¡± Yun Lu said happily, having spent a lot of effort on the Holy Ants.


    Yang Chen nodded: ¡°Senior Yun Lu, what kind of power do you estimate these Holy Ants have?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s hard to say right now, but against a first-level master of the True Martial Realm, there should be no problem!¡± Yun Lu replied.


    ¡°Oh?¡± Yang Chen was neither satisfied nor disappointed with the result.


    He didn¡¯t know how many materials he had spent on these Holy Ants in two years. With the original strength of the Holy Ants and the cultivation he had provided, fighting against a first-level practitioner of the True Martial Realm would naturally not be difficult.


    With this in mind, Yang Chen asked, ¡°So are you saying that you cannot determine the actual strength of the opponent a Holy Ant can fight against, Senior Yun Lu?¡±


    ¡°We would have to test it to know for sure. The strength of each Holy Ant is different, so it¡¯s difficult to determine the overall strength,¡± Yun Lu couldn¡¯t quite discern it either.


    Yang Chen rubbed his eyebrows, ¡°That¡¯s easy, let¡¯s go to the Tiandu Divine Country and test them on some stubborn demonic beasts!¡±


    ¡­


    Yang Chen left several elders of the Fishpeople Tribe to stay here. After all, this was Beishan Main City, not the Yuanshan Sect. Although the people of Beishan Main City respected him and wouldn¡¯t dare to intrude without permission, he still had to be cautious.


    With that, Yang Chen directly activated the Teleportation Artifact and headed straight to the Tiandu Divine Country.


    Later, Yang Chen asked Yu Ban to find a stubborn, unyielding demonic beast that was unlikely to submit to him and locked onto it.


    This was a first-level demonic beast of the True Martial Realm, a Yellow-spotted Tiger. It was huge, three meters long, and eyed Yang Chen intently, growling in beast language. However, it didn¡¯t seem to have any intentions of engaging in deep communication with Yang Chen. After roaring a few times, it lunged directly at him.


    ¡°Elder Yu Ban said that you are stubborn and unwilling to submit to humans, and I am not interested in fighting against you, Yellow-spotted Tiger!¡± Yang Chen waved his hand.


    ¡°Let me be your opponent.¡± Yun Lu exclaimed excitedly within the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space.


    Following her voice, thousands of golden ants appeared and swarmed the area.


    There must be at least tens of thousands of ants, if not hundreds of thousands!


    ¡°So many!¡± Yang Chen was greatly shocked.


    He hadn¡¯t paid much attention to Yun Lu¡¯s cultivation of the Holy Ants. Most of the time, Yun Lu just asked for materials, and he provided them immediately.


    As for the ants themselves, he was too lazy to inquire and didn¡¯t think too much about it.


    However, he never expected that the number of Holy Ants, which had been few in number two years ago, would now be in the tens of thousands. He wasn¡¯t even sure if the number ¡°ten thousand¡± could describe all of the Holy Ants.


    ¡°Young Master, what¡¯s so surprising about this? Holy Ants belong to the ant race, and what the ant race is best at is reproduction. Two years might not be enough time for humans to reproduce much, but it¡¯s different for Holy Ants. They can easily reproduce in the millions. With my personal cultivation, the number of Holy Ants is naturally as numerous as cow hairs,¡± Yun Lu said, not surprised at all.


    Yang Chen was completely shocked: ¡°What, you mean the lowest number of these ants is in the millions? So, the ants you¡¯ve summoned now are just a small fraction of the total?¡±


    ¡°Yes, Young Master. There are so many Holy Ants that if the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space weren¡¯t big enough, I would have been tormented to death. But don¡¯t assume that a large number of Holy Ants means that they¡¯re powerful. The majority of Holy Ants are actually quite weak, and they rely solely on their numbers when fighting against enemies. Moreover, it¡¯s very difficult for millions of Holy Ants to evolve into Sacred Spirit Ants. We¡¯ll need to cultivate even more Holy Ants!¡± Yun Lu explained.


    This made Yang Chen blink, ¡°So out of these millions of Holy Ants, not a single one has the potential to evolve into a Sacred Spirit Ant right now?¡±


    Yun Lu replied, ¡°There are only three potential ones, and I have only sent one, which is currently one of the kings among the Holy Ants!¡±


    Yang Chen had a general understanding of the Holy Ants¡¯ situation. Now, as he watched the large number of Holy Ants competing against the Yellow-spotted Tiger, his heart was stirred by the waves of astonishment.


    Because in the confrontation between the Yellow-spotted Tiger and these Holy Ants, the tiger was instantly overwhelmed, flailing and biting randomly, with no power to fight back!

 Chapter 746 - Chapter 746: Chapter 743: Someones Coming to Find Me!_1

    Chapter 746: Chapter 743: Someone¡¯s Coming to Find Me!_1


    Yang Chen was dumbfounded. Was this the power of the Holy Ants? They were too strong. A Yellow-spotted Tiger at the first level of the True Martial Realm was strong enough to fight an ordinary human at the second level of the True Martial Realm. And it was difficult to deal with it head-on when it was enraged.


    However, when it fought against these Holy Ants, it lost its temper all at once.


    Seeing this, Yun Lu happily controlled the Holy Ants and said, ¡°Young Master, this is the power of the Holy Ants. Many people know about the Sacred Spirit Ants, but they don¡¯t know that, although the Sacred Spirit Ants are strong, the Holy Ants are not inferior. The defense power of the Holy Ants is very strong, and although they are small, they have great vitality and are very difficult to eliminate. Once they gather to attack, they will become a deadly weapon!¡±


    ¡°The Black Dragon Sect has really got one hell of a treasure.¡± Yang Chen murmured, ¡°The number of Holy Ants in the Black Dragon Sect is simply uncountable.¡±


    ¡°Young Master, this is the sad part of the Black Dragon Sect. They don¡¯t know how to nurture the ants, and it¡¯s difficult for the Holy Ants to break through their current strength. But I¡¯m different. I can cultivate these Holy Ants. This is something the Black Dragon Sect can never do.¡±


    During their conversation, the Yellow-spotted Tiger finally showed signs of being unable to withstand the ferocious attack of the Holy Ants.


    ¡°Roar!¡±


    In the end, the Yellow-spotted Tiger let out a helpless roar.


    This sound was the painful cry of the Yellow-spotted Tiger. It had already formed a rout and could no longer fight. Just as Yang Chen had thought, in a short while, the Yellow-spotted Tiger fell to the ground. Its body twitched a few times before it went completely still.


    Yang Chen took a deep breath, eyes filled with surprise as he watched the Holy Ants defeat the Yellow-spotted Tiger.


    This was a demonic beast at the first level of the True Martial Realm, and if the Holy Ants were able to weaken it with difficulty, he could understand and accept it.


    But it was obvious that the reality was not as such.


    The Holy Ants defeated the Yellow-spotted Tiger with ease, without breaking a sweat! This meant that the limit of the Holy Ants was not merely this, and they could completely rival even stronger demonic beasts.


    ¡°The existence of these Holy Ants is a great help for me too.¡± Yang Chen¡¯s eyes sparkled. It seemed that listening to Yun Lu¡¯s advice and willingly providing so many materials at that time was not meaningless. At least for now, the resources he had spent had been fully returned to him.


    With some anticipation in his heart, Yang Chen asked, ¡°Senior Yun Lu, I want to know, these are not all the Holy Ants, right? What would it be like if all of them were released?¡±


    ¡°Young Master, I know what you¡¯re thinking. But there¡¯s not much difference between having more or having the current number of ants when it comes to dealing with a single enemy. Unless the overall strength of these Holy Ants can be upgraded, the current materials and cultivation time are still not enough. Therefore, most of the Holy Ants are still in the larval stage and have weak combat capabilities,¡± Yun Lu said.


    Yang Chen nodded with a bitter smile upon hearing this.


    So that¡¯s how it was; he was being too greedy.


    ¡°These Holy Ants really are a bottomless pit for me, but just seeing their performance alone, I, Yang Chen, will willingly keep this bottomless pit,¡± Yang Chen grinned.


    ¡°Young Master, shall we continue testing?¡± Yun Lu asked.


    ¡°Test? Of course, it¡¯s obvious that this is not the full potential of the Holy Ants,¡± Yang Chen took a deep breath.


    He began to wonder how strong of a demonic beast these Holy Ants could actually handle.


    Next, Yang Chen chose a demonic beast at the second level of the True Martial Realm ¨C a Primitive Giant Bear.


    This Primitive Giant Bear, although a bear like the Black Mountain Black Bear, had a much larger gap in strength. Of course, when this bear fought against the Holy Ants, it posed some small difficulties. The Holy Ants¡¯ formation would be scattered once the huge body of the Primitive Giant Bear slapped them.


    Moreover, the Primitive Giant Bear had a large body, abundant fur, and thick skin, making it difficult for the Holy Ants to bite through its body.


    Thus, the two sides fought in a stalemate for more than an hour. At least hundreds of Holy Ants died, and it was only under Yun Lu¡¯s exquisite control that the Primitive Giant Bear was finally defeated.


    This provided Yang Chen with a general understanding of the Holy Ants¡¯ strength.


    However, it was still not enough!


    He felt that this wasn¡¯t the limit of the Holy Ants, so he switched to a new opponent.


    The third opponent was a demonic beast at the third level of the True Martial Realm.


    This demonic beast specialized in speed and was very agile.


    Yang Chen chose this demonic beast because he wanted to see how the Holy Ants would deal with such an opponent.


    Surprisingly, the Holy Ants¡¯ various abilities turned out to be not bad at all.


    They excelled in defense and attack as well as in speed.


    At this moment, Yang Chen marveled as he watched the battle and said, ¡°Senior Yun Lu, these Holy Ants are so strong. How powerful would they be if they evolved into Sacred Spirit Ants?¡±


    ¡°Young Master, the existence of Sacred Spirit Ants is just a legend,¡± Yun Lu said with a smile.


    Yang Chen had some expectations, but he also knew that things would need to take their course slowly.


    Moreover, it seemed that the Holy Ants were facing some minor difficulties at the moment!


    This beast at the third level of the True Martial Realm was determined to fight back. In an instant, it killed quite a few Holy Ants.


    Yun Lu started to focus on controlling the Holy Ants and fighting against the third-level demonic beast.


    ¡°It seems that the limit of the Holy Ants is the third-level demonic beasts of the True Martial Realm. In this case, when dealing with humans, the Holy Ants should be able to resist those at the fourth level of the True Martial Realm, but it will obviously be difficult for anything stronger!¡± Yang Chen mumbled.


    There was a limit to everything, and Yang Chen had now just about figured out the limits of the Holy Ants.


    Thus, after about five hours, with more than two thousand casualties, the Holy Ants finally defeated the demonic beast at the third level of the True Martial Realm. However, it was clear that more than two thousand ants were a huge loss for the Holy Ants.


    Of course, it wasn¡¯t difficult for the Holy Ants to recover their numbers, as they were best at reproduction. After one batch died, another batch would quickly make up for the losses.


    Yang Chen now had a preliminary understanding of the Holy Ants and was planning to do some other things within the Tiandu Divine Country, but just as he was deep in thought¡­


    ¡°Young Master, please return quickly!¡± The Fishpeople Tribe from Beishan Main City called out.


    Upon hearing this, Yang Chen knew that there were people on the other side of the Teleportation Array looking for him. Of course, he didn¡¯t dare to dawdle and hurriedly got up.


    He didn¡¯t know who exactly had come to find him at this time.

 Chapter 747 - Chapter 747: Chapter 744: About the Slaughter God Spear?_1

    Chapter 747: Chapter 744: About the Slaughter God Spear?_1


    Yang Chen manipulated the prohibition and returned directly to the teleportation array, then used it to return to Beishan Main City once again.


    ¡°Young Master, you came back just in time. Mo Zhi Jiao has been waiting outside for a long time,¡± said the Fishman Elder.


    ¡°He didn¡¯t discover anything, did he?¡± Yang Chen frowned.


    ¡°No, Mo Zhi Jiao has been very well-behaved. Although his strength can break the array prohibition we set outside, he has been waiting out of respect for you,¡± said the Fishman Elder.


    Yang Chen felt relieved, took back the teleportation artifact, and stepped outside.


    When he came outside, Yang Chen saw Mo Zhi Jiao.


    Mo Zhi Jiao also saw Yang Chen and said joyfully, ¡°Yang Chen, my friend, you¡¯ve arrived just in time. I¡¯ve been waiting for you for a long time!¡±


    ¡°Mo Zhi Jiao, what¡¯s the matter?¡± Yang Chen was extremely curious. ¡°What¡¯s making you so anxious?¡±


    Mo Zhi Jiao wiped the sweat from his forehead and showed a nervous expression. He sighed, ¡°Yang Chen, my friend, a very important figure has come to our North Mountain County. He specifically asked for you by name! But don¡¯t worry, there¡¯s no malice in his intentions!¡±


    Yang Chen was slightly surprised and wondered who the important figure might be. Judging by the current situation, the person who made Mo Zhi Jiao so nervous must be of great significance. If it were someone with ill intentions, they would only come straight to him, not like this.


    This person must be looking for him indeed.


    With that thought in mind, Yang Chen stopped considering other possibilities and went with Mo Zhi Jiao directly to the main hall of Beishan Main City.


    When they arrived in the main hall, Yang Chen saw the important figure.


    ¡°This is¡­¡± Yang Chen was surprised. ¡°Elder Zhu!¡±


    This old man was none other than the Supreme Elder of the Green Lotus Sect!


    No wonder Mo Zhi Jiao said he was an important figure. The Supreme Elder of the Green Lotus Sect, who had reached the Heaven Martial Realm, was far from being a small character. However, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t understand why the Supreme Elder of the Green Lotus Sect would appear here and seeming to be looking for him.


    ¡°Senior, Yang Chen is here for you,¡± Mo Zhi Jiao said with a fawning smile, fearing that he might offend the elder before him.


    The elder stroked his beard and gave Yang Chen a bland look. ¡°Yang Chen, my young friend, it seems that my luck is not bad. You are indeed in North Mountain County.¡±


    Yang Chen cupped his hands, ¡°North Mountain County is my hometown, but as for today¡¯s visit by the senior¡­¡±


    ¡°I know you¡¯re puzzled. I¡¯m here today to ask for your help,¡± the elder said bluntly.


    Yang Chen was startled.


    The high-level officials of Beishan Main City were also shocked. They couldn¡¯t understand why such a top-notch powerhouse in the Heaven Martial Realm would seek help from Yang Chen. They knew that such powerhouses were usually hard to come by.


    Zhu Hailong, sitting in his chair and playing with his teacup, said, ¡°Yang Chen, I know you¡¯re doubtful, but it¡¯s not a big deal. Presumably, you¡¯ve heard of the explosion incident that happened a while ago, right?¡±


    Yang Chen replied, ¡°I¡¯ve heard about the explosion, of course. It seems to have alarmed several powerful forces in the region.¡±


    ¡°Not just a few regional forces, it¡¯s practically alarmed half of the human territory!¡± Zhu Hailong exclaimed.


    ¡°What!¡±


    The whole scene was shocked.


    What exactly had happened during that explosion, that it startled half of the human territory!


    The sheer size of half the human territory was almost unimaginable.


    Zhu Hailong calmly said, ¡°As of now, various forces from the thirty-six eastern counties, the 42 western regions, the thirty-nine southern counties, and even the Zhongdu district, have all dispatched forces to our eastern region. This explosion has placed our 36 eastern counties directly in the spotlight!¡±


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but be shocked by such a development.


    What happened during the explosion that drew so many forces here?


    After a moment of thought, Yang Chen asked, ¡°Elder, even though this news is shocking, it¡¯s most likely unrelated to me. I don¡¯t think there¡¯s anything I can do to help you!¡±


    ¡°You can help, Yang Chen. My presence here represents that you can help,¡± said Zhu Hailong.


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but laugh and cry at the situation.


    Such a big event, involving half of the human territory, of course, he would rather stay out of it if he could.


    However, seeing Zhu Hailong¡¯s determination, it seemed as though Yang Chen could not escape from helping even if he wanted to!


    ¡°Elder, what exactly is going on?¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but ask.


    ¡°After the explosion occurred near Haohai County, a natural secret realm appeared with two entrances. After investigations by various forces and our Green Lotus Sect, we concluded that the saturation period of this secret realm is about three months from now. In other words, the secret realm can only be entered after three months,¡± Zhu Hailong explained.


    ¡°And then?¡± Yang Chen asked.


    ¡°These two entrances have different entry restrictions. One entrance requires entry by those under the age of 40, and the second entrance requires those with power between the True Martial Realm and Earth Martial Realm, with no age restrictions. These are the only two clues found so far by the various forces.¡± Zhu Hailong said, ¡°It¡¯s normal for secret realms to have entry restrictions!¡±


    Yang Chen said, ¡°So, that¡¯s why you came to me?¡±


    ¡°As of now, you can enter one of these entrances, which we¡¯ll temporarily call the Genius Entrance, and the treasures within the secret realm are beyond the reach of the power behind you, the Yuan Mountain Sect. So Yang Chen, you can represent our Green Lotus Sect without any worries,¡± Zhu Hailong said sincerely.


    Yang Chen hesitated for a moment.


    Zhu Hailong, afraid that Yang Chen would disagree, stroked his beard and said, ¡°Yang Chen, I know your concerns, and if you agree to help me, you can state your terms. If you can obtain the treasure I need, I can accept any conditions.¡±


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but be curious, ¡°Elder Zhu, what¡¯s in that secret realm that has you and so many other forces going crazy for?¡±


    Half of the human territory¡¯s forces had rushed to the area, so there must have been a huge uproar over the item.


    What exactly was in the secret realm?


    Zhu Hailong hesitated for a moment and then said, ¡°Arguably, I¡¯ll tell you guys as well. There are numerous treasures in the secret realm, but I¡¯m only interested in one rumored treasure.¡±


    Everyone listened carefully with their ears perked up.


    ¡°This treasure is called the Slaughter God Spear!¡± Zhu Hailong said gravely.


    Upon hearing this, everyone present was confused, not knowing what the Slaughter God Spear was all about.


    Only Yang Chen¡¯s heart jumped, completely frightened by the three words.


    Slaughter God Spear.


    Slaughter God Spear?


    What was going on!


    ¡­


    Thanks to the fellow student Ice for the generous reward of 30,000 coins, the crazy update mode will start again tomorrow, the day after tomorrow, and the day after that: ten chapters in three consecutive days.

 Chapter 748 - Chapter 748: Chapter 745: Setting Off and Leaving_1

    Chapter 748: Chapter 745: Setting Off and Leaving_1


    This¡­


    Others might not know, but how could Yang Chen not know?


    The Slaughter God Spear was in the Eight Extremes River Space, not anywhere else. So why did another Slaughter God Spear pop up in this secret realm? This was puzzling. It was a unique weapon like the Slaughter God Spear that wouldn¡¯t possibly have a second one, and even if there was a second one, it wouldn¡¯t have the same name.


    The Slaughter God Spear in the Eight Extremes River Space also became agitated. Yang Chen had not deliberately cut off the connection with the Eight Extremes River Space, so the Slaughter God Spear could hear everything clearly from the outside.


    ¡°Shit, what the hell is this guy talking about? Slaughter God Spear? I¡¯m right here! Someone dare to impersonate me? Who the hell is it? They¡¯re really asking for trouble! I¡¯ll stab them to death with one spear!¡± The Slaughter God Spear immediately began to yell.


    Yang Chen feared that Zhu Hailong would hear something, so he quickly cut off the connection with the Eight Extremes River Space. Now was not the time to get emotional; who knows what was going on.


    Yang Chen¡¯s heart was full of doubts, and he was already thinking about going into this secret realm to take a look, not for anything else, but for the secret of the Slaughter God Spear. He wanted to know the connection between this secret realm and the Slaughter God Spear.


    But he didn¡¯t think there was another Slaughter God Spear inside the secret realm. At least no one had seen it yet, and everything was just rumors.


    ¡°Yang Chen, what is your answer? Although we haven¡¯t entered this secret realm, many forces have observed it using their own means. There are countless treasures inside, like a prosperous secret realm. There are risks in entering it, but at the same time, there are also many enticing treasures.¡±


    Zhu Hailong began to lure him: ¡°If you really enter it, not to mention the treasures I¡¯ll give you, with good luck, you can also make a fortune by yourself.¡±


    ¡°Elder Zhu, if I agree to your request, what can you promise me in return?¡± Yang Chen asked.


    In fact, he had already intended to agree, as he was curious about the Slaughter God Spear and it was necessary to enter the secret realm to find out the truth. However, since Zhu Hailong was offering him a reward, he could not refuse it for free.


    Upon hearing that Yang Chen was about to agree, Zhu Hailong was obviously overjoyed.


    Without a doubt.


    In the face of many forces, half of the human territories would come to this secret realm to share a piece of the pie, and the Green Lotus Sect was too insignificant. The people of his Green Lotus Sect simply couldn¡¯t compare to those from the outside world.


    There were two entrances. One was reserved for those between the True Martial Realm and the Earth Martial Realm, with no age restrictions. The Green Lotus Sect certainly had no shortage of such martial artists, but when compared to the people of other territories, he had no confidence.


    Their treasures were inferior to others, and their cultivation methods were also inferior to others, so what could they use to fight?


    As for the other entrance, it was limited to martial artists under 40 years old. Among the martial artists under 40, there wasn¡¯t a single outstanding talent in the Green Lotus Sect other than Li Ruoxiang¡¯s external incarnation.


    As a Supreme Elder of the Green Lotus Sect, Zhu Hailong had guided Li Ruoxiang, the only Heaven Martial Realm practitioner. He naturally knew something about Li Ruoxiang¡¯s external incarnation.


    However, even if this incarnation was used, facing the top talents of other secret realms, it would seem a bit weaker, even if the incarnation¡¯s master was Li Ruoxiang.


    That¡¯s why Zhu Hailong thought of Yang Chen first!


    As the number one genius in the Eastern Region, Yang Chen¡¯s strength was unfathomable. It could not be more appropriate for him to represent the Green Lotus Sect.


    If even Yang Chen could not help, then the entire Thirty-six Eastern Counties would be useless no matter who was called upon.


    Of course, he was now curious about what Yang Chen wanted!


    ¡°Young friend Yang Chen, feel free to ask for anything. You haven¡¯t gotten what I want yet, so I won¡¯t give you whatever you want. So, as long as you don¡¯t ask for too much, I can satisfy you.¡± Zhu Hailong was frank and open about it.


    Yang Chen rubbed his chin, and after a brief contemplation, he bowed and said, ¡°As for the reward, I haven¡¯t thought about it yet, so let¡¯s leave it for now.¡±


    Hearing that, Zhu Hailong was stunned, and then burst into laughter. ¡°Good, Yang Chen. I¡¯m starting to like you more and more. You¡¯re just the kind of person I like.¡±


    If Yang Chen really had asked for a huge reward, regardless of whether it was the sky or the earth, Zhu Hailong would have understood but wouldn¡¯t be happy about it. He had seen enough of such greedy people.


    But Yang Chen didn¡¯t do that, instead choosing not to ask for anything.


    The key point was the last sentence, ¡°owe it for now.¡±


    What did that mean?


    It meant that Zhu Hailong now owed Yang Chen a favor!


    Wasn¡¯t his favor, a Heaven Martial Realm practitioner, worth more than any treasure?


    ¡°Alright, let¡¯s wait until you¡¯ve thought it through. In any case, since you promised to help me, I owe you a favor. Anyway, you have no small connection with my Green Lotus Sect, so as long as you want, just come to the Green Lotus Sect anytime, and this favor will take effect at any time!¡± Zhu Hailong laughed.


    ¡°Thank you, Elder Zhu,¡± Yang Chen said.


    ¡°You don¡¯t need to thank me. This is a fair deal between the two of us. Now that we have finished discussing the matter, it¡¯s time for us to set off!¡± Zhu Hailong said.


    ¡°Do we have to leave now?¡± Yang Chen was surprised.


    Zhu Hailong nodded, ¡°The sooner, the better. Yang Chen, if you really can¡¯t let go, I can give you at most two days to prepare. No one can guarantee what will happen in the secret realm!¡±


    Yang Chen could understand. What if someone forcibly broke the entrance to the secret realm, causing the rules inside to change? Then who could Zhu Hailong turn to?


    ¡°Two days is enough,¡± Yang Chen said.


    Zhu Hailong said, ¡°In that case, we¡¯ll meet at the exit of Beishan Main City in two days, and I¡¯ll discuss the details with you then!¡±


    ¡°In that case, I¡¯ll take my leave first.¡± Yang Chen didn¡¯t say much more and left.


    He did indeed have some things to deal with.


    After all, he was the Young Sect Master of the Yuanshan Sect; leaving without preparation wasn¡¯t ideal. After thinking it through, Yang Chen informed M¨´ B¨¢ish¨¥ng and left ten ish True Martial Realm Sixth Stage and Seventh Stage Demonic beasts to protect the Yuanshan Sect.


    As for himself, he kept three 8th Layer True Martial Realm Demonic beasts with him.


    After that, he took care of various miscellaneous matters before finally feeling at ease.


    During these days, the Beishan Main City had been working hard for him and He Yunxiao, and at least now it seemed that his name as a traitor had been cleared.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t care much about this, as he had never been particularly concerned about others¡¯ opinions, but it was crucial for He Yunxiao.


    He Yunxiao was a man of integrity, and he should not bear such a curse for being killed by a traitor.


    Now that everything was cleared, Yang Chen naturally could leave with peace of mind.


    Three days later, he met up with Zhu Hailong at the exit of Beishan Main City as scheduled.


    ¡°Young friend Yang Chen!¡±


    ¡°Elder Zhu!¡±

 Chapter 749 - Chapter 749: Chapter 746: Be Careful and Guarded_1

    Chapter 749: Chapter 746: Be Careful and Guarded_1


    Zhu Hailong spoke slowly, ¡°Yang Chen, my friend, is everything ready?¡±


    Yang Chen promptly bowed, ¡°Senior, everything is ready for the Junior, and I can leave at any time!¡±


    ¡°In that case, let¡¯s set off now. Come, sit on my Divine Traveling Ship!¡± Zhu Hailong waved his hand, and in an instant, a wooden boat appeared in Yang Chen¡¯s sight.


    This wooden boat was carved with mysterious runes, emitting faint light, making the boat look incredibly mysterious.


    ¡°The Divine Traveling Ship?¡± Yang Chen was stunned for a moment.


    Zhu Hailong kindly said, ¡°It¡¯s normal for my young friend Yang Chen not to have heard of this object. It is a Xuan Tian treasure, but created by mortals. Of course, it can only be used for traveling. Sitting on this Divine Traveling Ship, with my strength controlling it, it will only take one month to cross the Thirty-six Eastern Counties and return to the Green Lotus Sect.¡±


    ¡°I see!¡± Yang Chen nodded.


    He had not actually never heard of the Divine Traveling Ship, but he was surprised that such an object would appear in a place like the Thirty-six Eastern Counties. However, it makes sense upon further consideration. The Green Lotus Sect was close to other regions, and Zhu Hailong was a martial artist in the Heaven Martial Realm, so it was normal to have such an object.


    ¡°Sit down!¡± Zhu Hailong said.


    Yang Chen no longer delayed and sat inside the Divine Traveling Ship.


    From the outside, the Divine Traveling Ship didn¡¯t look big. However, when you actually sat inside, you would find that it could easily accommodate several people. With only Yang Chen and Zhu Hailong, there was no problem for the ship.


    The next moment, the Divine Traveling Ship suddenly moved forward!


    Zhu Hailong was controlling it.


    Zhu Hailong¡¯s strength in the Heaven Martial Realm was indeed well-deserved. While controlling the Divine Traveling Ship, it disappeared from its original location in the blink of an eye and moved forward at an incredibly fast speed.


    Seeing this speed, Yang Chen was also deeply impressed.


    If he were to travel back and forth himself, even without considering the consumption of True Qi and stopping halfway, it would take at least half a year. However, with this Divine Traveling Ship, it was effortless and much faster than he could ever be. Most importantly, as Zhu Hailong controlled it, there was no need to consider the consumption of True Qi.


    ¡°Young friend Yang Chen, the reason I asked for your help in entering the Secret Realm is actually to seek a particular object. That object is the Slaughter God Spear. I believe that with your wisdom, you can guess a few points,¡± Zhu Hailong said.


    Yang Chen¡¯s heart skipped a beat. As expected, Zhu Hailong wanted to get his hands on the Slaughter God Spear.


    Zhu Hailong said, ¡°It is rumored that the Slaughter God Spear is in this Secret Realm, but it seems that some parts are missing. Even so, this object is still a divine treasure. If you can help me find the complete Slaughter God Spear and bring it back, I will give you anything you want!¡±


    Yang Chen quickly concealed the strangeness in his expression.


    He was joking; the Slaughter God Spear was on him.


    Of course, he couldn¡¯t reveal that, and he definitely couldn¡¯t let Zhu Hailong detect that he had discovered something.


    With this in mind, Yang Chen respectfully said, ¡°Elder Zhu, don¡¯t worry. The junior will do his best!¡±


    ¡°Good, young friend Yang Chen, I hope you can do your best. Even if you can¡¯t get the Slaughter God Spear, it¡¯s okay to get some parts of it. In addition, I have a list here. There are many treasures on this list that I need. Although I don¡¯t know if they can be found in the Secret Realm, if you do find them, please bring them back to me,¡± Zhu Hailong instructed carefully.


    Yang Chen took the list, looked at it carefully, and couldn¡¯t help but admit that every treasure Zhu Hailong wanted was extremely rare.


    He would never give the Slaughter God Spear to Zhu Hailong. Even if it wasn¡¯t in his waist pouch and was in the Secret Realm, he wouldn¡¯t give it to Zhu Hailong if he found it.


    The item was too far-reaching. If Zhu Hailong knew the power of the Slaughter God Spear, wouldn¡¯t he kill him to silence him?


    For now, he would find the treasures on the list to complete Zhu Hailong¡¯s task.


    ¡°The junior has noted it down,¡± Yang Chen said.


    ¡°Very good.¡± Zhu Hailong laughed, ¡°These treasures are hot potatoes. If our young friend Yang Chen really gets them, keeping them in your hands isn¡¯t a good idea. Hand them over to me, and I can exchange them for other things for you. I believe our young friend Yang Chen understands what I mean.¡±


    How could Yang Chen not know what Zhu Hailong was hinting at? He saw through his intentions.


    If he hesitated at all, Zhu Hailong would immediately turn against him. Yang Chen quickly said, ¡°The Junior naturally understands these principles. Anything not for the Junior¡¯s use will be given to the Senior.¡±


    ¡°Hehe, young friend Yang Chen is indeed a wise man,¡± Zhu Hailong touched his beard and said nothing more.


    Yang Chen was somewhat nervous. In his previous life, although he was a top alchemist, he didn¡¯t dare to provoke people in the Heaven Martial Realm. This was because those masters in the Heaven Martial Realm were already top figures just below the Great Emperor level.


    Great Emperor level masters were extremely elusive, so it wasn¡¯t easy to find them.


    Right now, Zhu Hailong, as a martial artist in the Heaven Martial Realm, seemed to have his eyes only on interests. When interests were involved, it was easy for him to turn against others. Yang Chen had to be cautious.


    And so, the two of them rode the Divine Traveling Ship and rushed to the Green Lotus Sect.


    Not even a month later, the Divine Traveling Ship arrived in the sky above Haohai County, and they returned to the Green Lotus Sect.


    ¡°Supreme Elder!¡±


    ¡°The Supreme Elder has returned!¡±


    The people of the Green Lotus Sect, elder disciples, and even Li Ruoxiang herself quickly got up and greeted them. After all, Zhu Hailong was still the sect¡¯s strongest person.


    ¡°Greetings, Supreme Elder!¡±


    When these disciples and elders greeted, they naturally observed Yang Chen, who was brought by Zhu Hailong.


    Li Ruoxiang also noticed and took a slight breath. She didn¡¯t expect to see Yang Chen again after just a short time.


    Yang Chen, of course, also noticed Li Ruoxiang¡¯s gaze. He followed Zhu Hailong and smiled at Li Ruoxiang.


    Li Ruoxiang¡¯s expression was serious, and she didn¡¯t say anything.


    Zhu Hailong said, ¡°Enough, all of you stand up. I don¡¯t eat that stuff!¡±


    ¡°Yes!¡± All of the elder disciples stood up.


    Many of the disciples who missed Yang Chen had happy expressions in their eyes. They only knew that their Ancestor went to find someone, and they never expected that the person he found would be Yang Chen!


    ¡°I am now taking my young friend Yang Chen to see the entrance of the Secret Realm. Ruoxiang, have you handled everything I entrusted to you?¡± Zhu Hailong asked sternly.


    ¡°The trials are still underway, and Disciple will select the most suitable talents and elders to enter the Secret Realm,¡± Li Ruoxiang said, as she was responsible for selecting the personnel for this entry into the Secret Realm.


    However, everyone knew that the real trump card for entering the Secret Realm was Yang Chen. Otherwise, why would Zhu Hailong go all the way to North Mountain County?


    ¡°Good, very good. Try to resolve this as soon as possible. Young friend Yang Chen, let¡¯s go with me!¡± Zhu Hailong said.


    ¡°Yes, Senior.¡± Yang Chen exchanged glances with Li Ruoxiang, but neither of them said anything. Then, Yang Chen got up and left with Zhu Hailong.

 Chapter 750 - Chapter 750: Chapter 747: Yuan Xing the Wily_1

    Chapter 750: Chapter 747: Yuan Xing the Wily_1


    Yang Chen left with Zhu Hailong, and the next time they appeared, they were at the origin of the explosion, which was also the center of attention for the various forces in the Secret Realm.


    When they arrived, Yang Chen was not focused on the Secret Realm but was amazed by the crowd of people gathered all around. Various factions and forces were mixed together, and it was difficult to identify each other¡¯s origins. Most importantly, none of these forces were weak at all.


    Yang Chen carefully observed that even if there were no experts in the Heaven Martial Realm, there were still strong practitioners in the Earth Martial Realm among these various forces.


    ¡°It¡¯s rare to see experts in the Heaven Martial Realm, but after just a quick scan, I¡¯ve already seen several!¡± Yang Chen took a deep breath: ¡°Could it be that there really is a Slaughter God Spear in this Secret Realm? And the one I have is fake?¡±


    While pondering, Yang Chen opened his connection to the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space and asked: ¡°Slaughter God Spear, are you sure you¡¯re real and the one in this Secret Realm is fake?¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen, you dare to doubt me? Let me tell you, I am the real Slaughter God Spear, damn it! If I find out anyone dares to impersonate me, I¡¯ll annihilate them!¡± The Slaughter God Spear was obviously very angry.


    Seeing how emotionally stirred the Slaughter God Spear was, Yang Chen basically believed it was genuine for the most part.


    If the Slaughter God Spear he owned was indeed the real one, then what was the deal with the one in this Secret Realm?


    It didn¡¯t make sense.


    As Yang Chen stroked his chin and pondered, Zhu Hailong greeted others around them.


    ¡°Elder Zhu!¡±


    ¡°Elder Zhu!¡±


    Many people knew Zhu Hailong, and they all greeted him with respect.


    ¡°Brother Zhu, I thought you weren¡¯t interested in this Secret Realm. Hehe, now I see, you¡¯ve invited your Eastern Region¡¯s number one genius, Yang Chen, here.¡± An elder with a beard smiled and looked at Yang Chen and Zhu Hailong in front of him.


    Zhu Hailong snorted coldly: ¡°Yuan Xing the Wily, you even recognize Yang Chen?¡±


    ¡°Hehe, who wouldn¡¯t? Many people in our Wood Dragon City have benefited greatly from your Eastern Region¡¯s number one genius, Yang Chen. How could we not recognize him? Your Eastern Region¡¯s number one genius, Yang Chen, has become quite famous in our Wood Dragon County.¡± Yuan Xing the Wily said.


    Yang Chen was slightly surprised but quickly realized that this Yuan Xing the Wily must be the head of Wood Dragon City.


    Yuan Xing addressed Zhu Hailong as Brother Zhu, and his strength was undoubtedly at the level of Heaven Martial Realm.


    With such a high level of Martial Arts Cultivation, Yang Chen naturally didn¡¯t dare to be careless and directly said: ¡°Yang Chen pays his respects to Elder Yuan Xing!¡±


    ¡°Hahaha, Yang Chen, my young friend, feel free to visit our Wood Dragon City whenever you have the chance.¡± Yuan Xing the Wily said.


    Seeing this, Zhu Hailong became even more vigilant: ¡°Yuan Xing the Wily, what are you up to?¡±


    ¡°Haha, Brother Zhu, why are you so anxious? Yang Chen doesn¡¯t belong to your Green Lotus Sect. To be frank, he only cooperates with your Green Lotus Sect. What are you worried about? Are you afraid that I¡¯ll steal him away?¡± Yuan Xing the Wily laughed heartily.


    Zhu Hailong snorted coldly. He was indeed afraid that Yuan Xing the Wily would steal Yang Chen away.


    ¡°Yuan Xing the Wily, you seem to know a lot. You even know that Yang Chen is not our Green Lotus Sect member. It seems that you¡¯ve investigated this matter thoroughly!¡± Zhu Hailong said.


    ¡°Of course, with your Eastern Region¡¯s number one genius Yang Chen being so outstanding, it would only be natural for me to investigate him, haha!¡± Yuan Xing the Wily said with a smile on his face.


    Zhu Hailong said expressionlessly: ¡°Hmph, Yuan Xing the Wily, don¡¯t forget our positions. Now that the various regional powers are coming to our territories, even the forces from the Central Capital region are here. It is said that even the royal family members will come to take a look. Our current situation is becoming increasingly unfavorable!¡±


    Yang Chen listened carefully, trying to understand the situation.


    What Zhu Hailong and Yuan Xing the Wily discussed was essentially the struggle for interests between Haohai County, Wood Dragon County, and their neighboring forces.


    Due to the intervention from forces of other regions, Wood Dragon County and Haohai County, being adjacent to each other, naturally became the best partners. They temporarily put aside their past grudges to collaborate.


    Meanwhile, Yang Chen¡¯s gaze landed on the Secret Realm in front of him.


    By this point, he had a good grasp of the situation around him.


    As Zhu Hailong said, there were two entrances to this Secret Realm, and both entrances were heavily guarded by profound Runes and prohibitions. These prohibitions were not easy to break. Otherwise, the numerous Heaven Martial Realm experts present wouldn¡¯t just be sitting around, waiting.


    As for the deeper aspects, he couldn¡¯t understand them.


    ¡°Yuan Xing the Wily, now we must focus on this Purple Qi Secret Realm, no matter what. Once we enter the Secret Realm, both of our forces must take care of each other. If not, as you can see, there are so many mixed forces here. If we don¡¯t collaborate, we¡¯ll suffer losses sooner or later!¡± Zhu Hailong said.


    Yuan Xing the Wily seemed very interested but said: ¡°Brother Zhu, why didn¡¯t you seek cooperation from the Black Dragon Sect of your Eastern Thirty-six Counties? The Black Dragon Sect is a superpower, much stronger than our Wood Dragon City.¡±


    ¡°Black Dragon Sect?¡± Zhu Hailong looked toward the distance.


    Yang Chen also followed Zhu Hailong¡¯s gaze and looked at the distant area.


    As if catching this echo, the team from Black Dragon Sect also saw Yang Chen and Zhu Hailong.


    This encounter immediately sparked a conflict.


    The Black Dragon Sect didn¡¯t seem to harbor too much hatred towards Zhu Hailong. Instead, most of the hatred seemed to be directed toward Yang Chen.


    Especially Fu Longyue, who looked coldly at Yang Chen as if he was looking at an enemy.


    Seeing this, Yuan Xing the Wily joked: ¡°It seems your Green Lotus Sect has a grudge with the Black Dragon Sect!¡±


    ¡°The grudge is not just from a day or two. As the saying goes, one mountain cannot accommodate two tigers, and that is precisely the reason.¡± Zhu Hailong said, ¡°So, Yuan Xing the Wily, how have you decided?¡±


    ¡°Since Brother Zhu has said so, how can I, Yuan Xing, not give face? Your ally is our Wood Dragon City, and once we enter the Secret Realm afterward, our two forces will act together.¡± Yuan Xing the Wily clapped his hands and agreed immediately.


    ¡°Good, Yuan Xing the Wily, you¡¯ve made the right choice. By the way, when I left, there were many forces, but now there are only a few left. What happened?¡± Zhu Hailong asked curiously.


    Yang Chen also found it strange that there were indeed fewer forces than he had expected.


    Yuan Xing the Wily said: ¡°Brother Zhu is not aware. The forces that remain here are all waiting for an opportunity with the Secret Realm. Since there¡¯s still some time before the Secret Realm opens, the greatest attraction now lies within the Haohai Main City.¡±

 Chapter 751 - Chapter 751: Chapter 748: The Rules of the Duel!_1

    Chapter 751: Chapter 748: The Rules of the Duel!_1


    ¡°What are they all doing in Haohai Main City?¡± Zhu Hailong was puzzled.


    ¡°I think it must be because the Purple Qi Secret Realm has appeared in your Haohai County, so various forces naturally have to go to Haohai Main City. But I think the most crucial factor is the Trial Tower. Haohai Main City is, after all, a main city force and possesses a Trial Tower. Before entering the Secret Realm, who wouldn¡¯t want to break through another layer of the Trial Tower and increase their strength?¡± Yuan Xing the Wily explained.


    Zhu Hailong suddenly understood.


    So that was the reason.


    Now that the Purple Qi Secret Realm was about to open, who wouldn¡¯t want to enhance their strength by breaking through the Trial Tower? The key point was that Haohai Main City was extremely weak. This force had no significant ability to speak of; otherwise, the Green Lotus Sect would not have taken charge of Haohai Main City.


    When faced with such a soft persimmon, why would any force resist squeezing it?


    These two factors combined made everyone want to go to Haohai Main City for a visit.


    Thinking of this, Zhu Hailong naturally found no reason not to take a look: ¡°I have been away for two months, so now I need to go and see Haohai Main City. Yuan Xing the Wily, are you interested in going with me?¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m not interested. Our Wood Dragon City also has a Trial Tower, and we can let the martial artists under our command improve their strength at any time. There¡¯s no need for me to get involved in the excitement.¡± Yuan XingThe Wily yawned decisively.


    Zhu Hailong had only made a polite invitation. After saying a few words, he directly said, ¡°Yang Chen, let¡¯s go!¡±


    Yang Chen nodded and followed Zhu Hailong to Haohai Main City!


    When he stepped into Haohai Main City, Yang Chen could feel its awkward situation. He could see the shadow of Beishan Main City on Haohai Main City. A main city force like Beishan Main City seemed to represent the Royal Family¡¯s control over a region, but in reality, where did the Royal Family care?


    Under the premise of weakness, it represented being manipulated at will!


    ¡°Various forces from different regions have indeed gathered in Haohai Main City; they¡¯re not far away. Let¡¯s go and have a look,¡± Zhu Hailong called out.


    ¡°Yes, Elder Zhu.¡± Yang Chen closely followed Zhu Hailong.


    When they arrived together at the Haohai Main City¡¯s main hall, they saw many people gathered inside.


    Yang Chen saw many more Heaven Martial Realm experts among them, countless Earth Martial Realm powerhouses, and as for True Martial Realm experts, they could already be said to be numerous as hairs on a cow.


    This was not a strange occurrence; the Purple Qi Secret Realm¡¯s emergence immediately attracted various forces from all over the place. While an individual force might have few True Martial Realm and Earth Martial Realm experts, when many forces were combined, and each force contributed one or two experts, the number became quite large.


    Haohai Main City¡¯s great hall was packed with people.


    When Zhu Hailong arrived, some people noticed him, but no one said anything; their eyes were all focused on the battle ahead.


    ¡°Ancestor!¡±


    ¡°Supreme Elder!¡±


    At this moment, a group of people suddenly appeared.


    ¡°Hmm? Zhang Huai, you guys are here too?¡± Zhu Hailong looked at the group of people, and the leader was none other than the Great Elder of the Green Lotus Sect, Zhang Huai.


    Yang Chen was also surprised, not expecting Zhang Huai and others to be here.


    When the Great Elder Zhang Huai saw Yang Chen, he didn¡¯t rush to say anything but was extremely astonished: ¡°Supreme Elder, what¡¯s going on with Yang Chen? How is he with you? Don¡¯t tell me he¡¯s your trump card?¡±


    ¡°What, do you have a problem with that?¡± Zhu Hailong asked suspiciously.


    ¡°No, not at all!¡± Zhang Huai suddenly hesitated, not daring to say more.


    He was indeed shocked. Why would Zhu Hailong take a fancy to Yang Chen?


    There was no reason at all!


    In fact, Zhu Hailong had little contact with Yang Chen and, in theory, didn¡¯t know much about him. However, later he heard that Yang Chen had such a good reputation and saw the few battle achievements Yang Chen had shown, which aroused Zhu Hailong¡¯s curiosity and prompted him to investigate.


    In the course of his mild investigation, Zhu Hailong became very satisfied with Yang Chen.


    On the other hand, Zhang Huai was now in an awkward position. He had repeatedly suffered losses at Yang Chen¡¯s hands before and had sworn to take revenge when he saw him again.


    How could an Earth Martial Realm powerhouse like him tolerate being played by such a young man?


    But now, he didn¡¯t even dare to take revenge, as Yang Chen had the backing of the Green Lotus Sect¡¯s Supreme Elder.


    This left Zhang Huai with no choice but to obediently say, ¡°Ancestor, this is what happened. We saw many forces arriving at the Haohai Main City earlier and came to see what¡¯s going on.¡±


    ¡°Oh? In that case, you can explain the current situation to me and tell me what¡¯s going on!¡± Zhu Hailong was very curious.


    Zhang Huai hurriedly and carefully explained, ¡°This is the situation: because there¡¯s only one Trial Tower, every force wants their genius to break through the Trial Tower to increase their strength before entering the Purple Qi Secret Realm. However, because there are too many people, if they were to fight one by one, who knows when it would be their turn? So everyone came up with a rule.¡±


    ¡°Oh? What rule? Tell me!¡± Zhu Hailong asked.


    ¡°The rule is that the martial artists of each force can actively challenge their opponents. The final competition will determine who wins, and the winner will be eligible to break through the Trial Tower, accumulating thirty people per batch. Of course, the challenged person has the right to refuse, and if they refuse, the challenger¡¯s attempt is invalid.¡±


    Zhang Huai, as if fearing that Zhu Hailong would not understand, meticulously explained, ¡°So in other words, you must choose an opponent with equal strength to challenge. If you deliberately challenge a weak person and they don¡¯t agree, it will be in vain.¡±


    The rules were simple: win a fight, and you could break through the Trial Tower.


    However, winning wasn¡¯t easy.


    Because without confidence, no one would choose to make a move, and they could completely refuse the other party.


    So everyone was cautious about issuing and accepting challenges.


    ¡°So that¡¯s how it is; I understand. What¡¯s going on with the current situation?¡± Zhu Hailong asked: ¡°The gap between the two sides is quite huge, and the young man on the left seems familiar. Isn¡¯t he the genius from Haohai Main City?¡±


    ¡°Yes, he is Haohai Main City¡¯s number one genius, Lin Yunfeng. His strength has reached the Yuanwu Realm Fifth Layer, which is quite good. Unfortunately, his opponent is a genius of the superpower Donghuang Sect from the western forty-two counties.¡± Zhang Huai said.


    The other elders also chimed in, ¡°The genius from Donghuang Sect is called Wang Zhengtian. It is said that he is not an outstanding genius in the Donghuang Sect, but has only reached the Half-step True Martial Realm.¡±


    ¡°Half-step True Martial Realm, and not considered outstanding?¡± Zhu Hailong was stunned.


    Yang Chen was also somewhat surprised.


    If a Half-step True Martial Realm wasn¡¯t considered outstanding, then what level of excellence must be reached?

 Chapter 752 - Chapter 752: Chapter 749: Encounter of the Weak_1

    Chapter 752: Chapter 749: Encounter of the Weak_1


    ¡°Supreme Elder, you may not know that this half-step True Martial Realm genius is indeed not outstanding. There are quite a few geniuses from various forces who have reached the True Martial Realm before the age of 40. Just now, we even saw two True Martial Realm Third Level geniuses clashing fiercely!¡± Zhang Huai said with emotion, while also secretly glancing at Yang Chen and sneering in his heart.


    What he wanted to say in his heart was, let Yang Chen be complacent? Now he knows that there are always people beyond people and skies beyond skies, right? This so-called genius, in front of the Major Sects, is nothing at all.


    People have reached the True Martial Realm Third Level before the age of 40, what about Yang Chen?


    But he didn¡¯t know that Yang Chen had never been complacent and had never paid any attention to him.


    At that time, Yang Chen¡¯s brows were tightly furrowed, and he could feel someone staring at him clearly.


    He didn¡¯t pay attention at first, but the more he felt the gaze, the more it seemed to be filled with hostility. This made Yang Chen¡¯s eyes turn and he instantly saw a familiar figure in the crowd. It was none other than Fu Qingqing.


    Yang Chen had always known that Fu Qingqing had a complicated background, and now it was indeed true. Fu Qingqing was wearing strange clothes, and there were also quite a few martial artists around her, dressed the same as her.


    Moreover, these martial artists had an unusually strong aura, showing that none of those around Fu Qingqing were easy to deal with.


    At least this time, He Guang was not even standing beside Fu Qingqing.


    ¡°Senior Brother Yuan Yong, you must help me this time. Did you see that person?¡± Fu Qingqing pointed at Yang Chen, gritted her teeth and said: ¡°It¡¯s this waste. When I was out doing tasks, he has repeatedly humiliated me. What right does this rubbish from the Eastern Region have? He doesn¡¯t deserve to do this to me!¡±


    The man named Yuan Yong looked at Yang Chen indifferently and then twisted his neck: ¡°Oh? So this kid bullied our Junior Sister Qingqing?¡±


    ¡°Senior brother, according to what Qingqing said, this kid is the so-called Eastern Number One Genius!¡± Someone next to him said.


    Yuan Yong sneered coldly, ¡°What kind of bullshit Eastern Number One Genius? He¡¯s just a little waste who has only reached the Half-step True Martial Realm!¡±


    ¡°His strength has increased again!¡± Fu Qingqing was shocked.


    Although a half-step True Martial Realm was barely enough compared with the martial artists of their forces, Yang Chen¡¯s cultivation speed was too fast. In such a short period of time, Yang Chen had reached the Half-step True Martial Realm?


    ¡°Junior Sister, what did you just say?¡± Yuan Yong asked.


    ¡°Oh, no¡­ nothing!¡± Fu Qingqing shook her head. Of course, she couldn¡¯t say anything about Yang Chen in front of her senior brother.


    In front of her senior brother, Yang Chen was just a piece of trash.


    It should be known that Yuan Yong had already reached the Second Level of True Martial Realm!


    Indeed, Yuan Yong had the qualifications to look down on Yang Chen. Compared with Yang Chen, his strength was not just a little stronger.


    ¡°Junior Sister, you don¡¯t need to worry about anything. Since this kid has bullied you, I¡¯ll make him realize the mistake he made.¡± Yuan Yong grabbed Fu Qingqing¡¯s little hand as he spoke.


    Fu Qingqing pretended to be shy and coquettish, and said softly, ¡°Senior brother, you¡¯re so bad!¡±


    Yuan Yong was not the most ideal target in Fu Qingqing¡¯s mind.


    Her most ideal target was the number one genius within their sect. Unfortunately, that genius was only focused on martial arts and didn¡¯t care about her at all. So, she had to settle for second best and aim for Yuan Yong¡¯s affections. Fortunately, Yuan Yong was relatively easy to hook up with.


    What¡¯s giving off a bit of her charm for this purpose?


    She wanted Yang Chen to know that in the end, he was just a wild Phoenix from a remote area!


    Yang Chen was now feeling a headache.


    From the moment he saw Fu Qingqing, he knew that trouble was coming, and now it seemed that it was indeed the case. Obviously, he had been targeted.


    ¡°Forget it, let trouble come if it wants to.¡± Yang Chen shook his head.


    Nowadays, seeing the strength of the surrounding geniuses, the blood in his heart was already surging. He knew that he needed to break through the Trial Tower, otherwise, with his current cultivation level, he was still a little slower!


    ¡°I wonder which level of the Trial Tower I can reach with my current strength!¡± Yang Chen thought to himself.


    At the same time, Zhu Hailong had also learned about the situation: ¡°So that¡¯s how it is. Wang Zhengtian is really good at taking advantage. With his half-step True Martial Realm strength, he knows that challenging people won¡¯t get him any benefits, yet he dared to provoke Lin Yunfeng of Haohai Main City, taking advantage of the weaker one.¡±


    ¡°The key is that Lin Yunfeng doesn¡¯t have any patience, and he was provoked with just a few words, coming out to fight. Now the situation is that Lin Yunfeng is like a mouse fighting a cat when facing Wang Zhengtian, and he¡¯s being played with no power to resist.¡± Zhang Huai said.


    Looking at it now, it¡¯s not hard to tell that the boy named Lin Yunfeng is no match for Wang Zhengtian at all.


    The difference in strength is too great.


    The most humiliating thing is that Wang Zhengtian is not in a hurry to defeat Lin Yunfeng but chooses to humiliate him in various ways.


    What¡¯s painful is not losing but not being able to lose even if you want to.


    Wang Zhengtian laughed loudly, ¡°What a waste, all those people from the Thirty-six Eastern Counties are trash. With your spineless appearance, you can be the number one genius of Haohai Main City? Hahaha, it¡¯s ridiculous, what kind of bullshit number one genius, get lost!¡±


    Wang Zhengtian¡¯s one handed cultivation method was accompanied by a strong True Qi.


    This True Qi seemed like a giant fist falling heavily, directly hitting Lin Yunfeng¡¯s body.


    Lin Yunfeng spat out a mouthful of blood and fell to the ground, twitching in pain.


    Wang Zhengtian still didn¡¯t let up, he stepped on Lin Yunfeng¡¯s face, ¡°Little trash, do you know how powerful I am now? You dared to talk back when I scolded you just now? Do you dare to do it now?¡±


    Humiliation filled Lin Yunfeng¡¯s eyes.


    Yang Chen frowned as he watched.


    Indeed, the weak could only be bullied.


    Just like now, the high-levels of Haohai Main City were obviously present, but they didn¡¯t dare to say a word, allowing their disciples to be humiliated and pretending not to see it.


    Such was the weakness.


    Wang Zhengtian was also that domineering type of person. He viciously stomped on Lin Yunfeng¡¯s face and seemed to feel very accomplished by dealing with someone weaker than himself. He sneered, ¡°What a waste, coming from a remote place. This kind of genius is really a waste of emotion.¡±


    After saying this, Wang Zhengtian yawned lazily and swaggered back into the Donghuang Sect.


    No one would stand up for Lin Yunfeng.


    Even nobody looked at Lin Yunfeng!


    Even the people from Haohai Main City didn¡¯t help him up.


    Yang Chen had a somewhat soft heart. Seeing that no one was paying attention to him at all, he stepped forward regardless of other people¡¯s eyes, and helped Lin Yunfeng up.


    ¡°Victory or defeat is a common occurrence for soldiers, don¡¯t be disheartened.¡± Yang Chen said.


    He didn¡¯t want to bother with so much, if that Wang Zhengtian really wasn¡¯t convinced, just let him challenge him.

 Chapter 753 - Chapter 753: Chapter 750: Huangdao Sect!_1

    Chapter 753: Chapter 750: Huangdao Sect!_1


    It wasn¡¯t that Yang Chen was overflowing with kindness, he just felt it was a shame to see a promising talent be so disheartened by defeat. Moreover, Wang Zhengtian seemed to be targeting the entire Thirty-six Eastern Counties, making him feel the need to step in.


    While the title of the genius of the Thirty-six Eastern Counties had been given to him by others, and everyone seemed to believe it, Yang Chen didn¡¯t see a reason to avoid it.


    Seeing Yang Chen supporting him, Lin Yunfeng suddenly trembled: ¡°You are¡­Yang Chen!¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s me.¡± Yang Chen laughed softly. ¡°It¡¯s not that big of a deal, you¡¯ve just lost one match. You can win again in the future.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Lin Yunfeng felt his eyes sour, and they reddened in an instant.


    Lin Yunfeng had been crushed and lost all dignity. The one who came to comfort and help him was not the Haohai Main City he relied on, nor his senior and junior brothers or his masters. It was someone he had never spoken to before, making him overwhelmed with emotion.


    He had represented Haohai Main City!


    Now, Yang Chen¡¯s words were like a warm current entering Lin Yunfeng¡¯s heart, and he was deeply moved.


    At first, he had indeed been so ashamed and angry that he wanted to commit suicide, but his thought had changed after hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words. Indeed, victory and defeat are common in battles. Yang Chen was the number one genius of the East, and he didn¡¯t deny himself because of a single failure, so what right did Lin Yunfeng have to deny himself?


    ¡°Thank you, Yang Chen!¡± Lin Yunfeng said emotionally, wiping away his tears.


    Yang Chen smiled faintly: ¡°It¡¯s nothing.¡±


    ¡°Kid, who are you?¡± Wang Zhengtian saw Yang Chen assisting Lin Yunfeng and shouted with displeasure.


    Yang Chen helping Lin Yunfeng meant that he was slapping Wang Zhengtian¡¯s face.


    Wang Zhengtian sneered, ¡°Kid, trash should just lie down quietly. What do you mean by this?¡±


    ¡°He¡¯s the Eastern Number One Genius, Yang Chen. Don¡¯t you recognize him, Wang Zhengtian?¡± Fu Qingqing took the opportunity to step out and say.


    It was fine before, but after hearing this, Wang Zhengtian laughed mockingly, ¡°Eastern Number One Genius? Him? Is this really the level? Half-step True Martial Realm!¡±


    ¡°Hahaha, a genius from a remote area is still just a genius from a remote area!¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s true, when has the Thirty-six Eastern Counties ever produced a genius?¡±


    The crowd began to ridicule Yang Chen, their tone full of scorn.


    Yang Chen could see that many people of high-level forces present did not really appreciate the Thirty-six Eastern Counties.


    Because the Thirty-six Eastern Counties had always been weak. Back then, as the main battlefield between the humans and the demonic beasts, the Thirty-six Eastern Counties had suffered and lost too much.


    ¡°I say, kid, do you want to defend this Lin Yunfeng¡¯s trash? How about it, are you going to help this trash now? But as you¡¯re stepping out, make sure you¡¯re prepared. Just now, he was the one lying on the ground, and the next one might be you. Oh, right, Yang Chen, you are the Eastern Number One Genius after all, losing will make you look even more shameful than him, hahaha!¡± Wang Zhengtian laughed disdainfully.


    The higher-ups of the Donghuang Sect turned a blind eye to Wang Zhengtian¡¯s actions, obviously allowing this kind of behavior to pass.


    This prompted Lin Yunfeng to feel somewhat guilty, ¡°Brother Yang Chen, I am grateful if you can help me, but there¡¯s no need for you to stand up for me.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s nothing, I¡¯m not really standing up for you!¡± Yang Chen said slowly: ¡°Whenever someone tries to provoke me, I usually choose to fight back.¡±


    After saying those words, Yang Chen directly stepped out and locked his gaze on Wang Zhengtian.


    Wang Zhengtian looked at Yang Chen confidently, having just defeated Lin Yunfeng, he felt that the geniuses of the Thirty-six Eastern Counties were not that amazing. Even if Yang Chen was the number one genius of the Thirty-six Eastern Counties, he was still just the same!


    ¡°So, you can¡¯t take it, can you?¡± Wang Zhengtian sneered.


    Yang Chen shrugged his shoulders, ¡°If I were you, I¡¯d just challenge me directly. What¡¯s the point in talking so much? Do you think I have the leisure to chat with you?¡±


    Upon hearing this, Wang Zhengtian was taken aback and then gritted his teeth, shouting, ¡°Kid, you¡¯re asking for death!¡±


    As he spoke, Wang Zhengtian was ready to step forward and challenge.


    This move made the high-level officials and geniuses of various forces stand by and watch, finding it interesting in an instant.


    It seemed there was more fun to be had.


    But just as Wang Zhengtian was about to challenge Yang Chen, suddenly, someone interrupted, ¡°Brother Wang, wait, don¡¯t rush!¡±


    ¡°Brother Yuan Yong!¡± Wang Zhengtian exclaimed with surprise.


    He was quite familiar with Yuan Yong, as the forces behind him and the Donghuang Sect were considered Super Powers.


    More importantly, Yuan Yong was the Sect¡¯s number two genius, while Wang Zhengtian was merely a second-rate genius in the entire Donghuang Sect. The difference between the two, while only one word, was substantial.


    Wang Zhengtian had no reason not to be polite as he fawned, ¡°Brother Yuan Yong, what brings you here¡­¡±


    Yuan Yong stepped forward, with Fu Qingqing following closely behind.


    This allowed Yang Chen to see that Yuan Yong was intending to stand up for Fu Qingqing.


    ¡°Brother Wang, I also intend to challenge this so-called Eastern Number One Genius. Would you mind letting this older brother have a go first? How about I represent you and take on the challenge together?¡± Yuan Yong laughed and said.


    Of course, he was helping his junior sister Fu Qingqing challenge Yang Chen and intended to teach Yang Chen a lesson.


    He wanted to show Yang Chen who was boss, then thoroughly comfort his junior sister Fu Qingqing. Fu Qingqing would still be his person afterwards. Why would he let Wang Zhengtian take the challenge? What part would Yuan Yong play in this then?


    He couldn¡¯t let Wang Zhengtian steal his thunder, so he quickly stepped out.


    How could Wang Zhengtian compete with Yuan Yong? The difference in strength was too obvious, and with Yuan Yong there to punish Yang Chen, he could just stand by and enjoy the show without any effort. Why not?


    In an instant, Wang Zhengtian said, ¡°If Brother Yuan Yong wants to take action, how can a junior like me compete with Brother Yuan Yong for the spotlight? Please go ahead!¡±


    Suddenly, the excitement was boiling.


    ¡°The number two genius of Huangdao Sect wants to challenge the Eastern Number One Genius?¡±


    ¡°Hm, I really don¡¯t know who will win.¡±


    ¡°Isn¡¯t it obvious? Yang Chen is only at the Half-step True Martial Realm, while Yuan Yong is already at the Second Layer of the True Martial Realm. There¡¯s no need to even think about it, the conclusion is clear. Hey, I don¡¯t think Yang Chen will even be able to accept this challenge!¡±


    ¡°As expected, a remote area is still a remote area, and their number one genius is nothing more than that!¡±


    With just one look at the difference in cultivation level, many people felt a sense of superiority.

 Chapter 754 - Chapter 754: Chapter 751: Dragon and Tiger Divine Technique!_1

    Chapter 754: Chapter 751: Dragon and Tiger Divine Technique!_1


    Lin Yunfeng, who was standing on the side, was somewhat flustered. ¡°Brother Yang Chen, this!¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s nothing, Brother Lin. This person is targeting me, and this matter is no longer related to you. You can leave first.¡± Yang Chen instructed.


    ¡°Brother Yang Chen, you must prioritize yourself.¡± Lin Yunfeng knew he couldn¡¯t help much; staying here would only add to the chaos. He reluctantly got up to leave, hating himself for having ideas but being unable to help at all.


    Yang Chen¡¯s gaze fell on Yuan Yong and Fu Qingqing.


    At this moment, Fu Qingqing¡¯s head was raised high like a proud little hen. It was as if she was showing off to Yang Chen, boasting that she was the most triumphant winner in life.


    At least, that¡¯s how she felt now.


    With Yuan Yong making the move, the outcome was now certain.


    Almost everything had become a foregone conclusion.


    ¡°Senior Brother, you must avenge me this time,¡± Fu Qingqing said softly.


    ¡°Junior Sister, don¡¯t worry, I will make this kid pay the price,¡± Yuan Yong said gently.


    Fu Qingqing, obedient as a little bird, nodded softly. ¡°Then I¡¯ll leave first.¡±


    Yuan Yong nodded, and then turned to Yang Chen. ¡°Yang Chen, what do you say? I challenge you; do you dare to accept?¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s there to be afraid of?¡± Yang Chen slowly replied. ¡°I accept.¡±


    ¡°This¡­¡±


    ¡°He actually agreed.¡±


    ¡°Haha, this so-called genius from the Thirty-six Eastern Counties is just as naive as Lin Yunfeng. It seems like they are both impulsive and can¡¯t stand being disgraced. Haven¡¯t their elders taught them? Without strength, you have to endure. Lin Yunfeng¡¯s action is one thing, but even the Number One Genius from the Eastern Region is like this.¡±


    ¡°These two juniors are really ill-mannered. It¡¯s natural for the weak to bow their heads to the strong. No wonder the Thirty-six Eastern Counties have declined to such a state; it¡¯s all because of people like this.¡± Many high-level members of various forces sneered at the situation.


    Zhu Hailong¡¯s brows furrowed as well. As a Heavenly Martial Realm cultivator, he now had a seat, and his expression changed slightly when he saw Yang Chen actually accepting the challenge.


    He never expected that someone would target Yang Chen as soon as he went up, and more importantly, Yang Chen agreed so readily. He wanted to call Yang Chen back, but before he could, Yang Chen had already agreed.


    Was this kid not thinking at all?


    Seeing the displeasure on their ancestor¡¯s face, Zhang Huai knew that the timing was right and hurriedly badmouthed Yang Chen. ¡°Ancestor, Yang Chen doesn¡¯t seem to take you seriously. He represents our Green Lotus Sect now. If he fights now and loses, he will disgrace our sect.¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen is really thoughtless. He only cares about rushing for temporary glory and doesn¡¯t take our Green Lotus Sect into account. He must be severely punished.¡±


    ¡°You want to punish him heavily? You¡¯re going into the secret realm to fetch treasures for me?¡± Zhu Hailong rebuked sharply.


    Zhang Huai¡¯s body shivered, realizing that Zhu Hailong valued the treasures highly. However, looking at the situation, what were the chances of Yang Chen obtaining the treasures in the secret realm?


    There were more than one or two people stronger than Yang Chen.


    Zhu Hailong was also deeply worried. Based on normal judgment, there were too many people stronger than Yang Chen. Even Yuan Yong could only be considered first-rate, far from the top. Yang Chen had no advantages, but if he didn¡¯t choose Yang Chen, who else from the Thirty-six Eastern Counties would he choose?


    Most importantly, he could sense an extraordinary calmness from Yang Chen that other geniuses lacked.


    Yuan Yong was surprised when he heard Yang Chen accept his challenge. ¡°Are you sure? Don¡¯t you want to think it over carefully? Yang Chen, think about the gap between you and me. I admire your courage for accepting, but don¡¯t forget Lin Yunfeng¡¯s fate just now. As for me, I usually don¡¯t make a move if I don¡¯t have to.¡±


    ¡°So what you mean is that I should admit defeat and give up facing you, right?¡± Yang Chen grinned. ¡°You might as well just say it directly.¡±


    ¡°You!¡± Yuan Yong could hear the mockery in Yang Chen¡¯s words, which made him sneer. ¡°Heh, Yang Chen, some ants simply cannot measure and judge their own value, which is quite normal. Don¡¯t worry, I will make you see the reality and realize how insignificant you really are!¡±


    As soon as his words fell, Yuan Yong¡¯s True Qi surged without hesitation.


    Boom!


    The strength of the Second Level of the True Martial Realm manifested instantly!


    Right after, Yuan Yong roared, and an Azure Dragon Dharma projection appeared on his left while a White Tiger Dharma projection appeared on his right. Although they were just Dharma projections, they shocked everyone present.


    ¡°This is the Dragon and Tiger Divine Technique!¡±


    ¡°Goodness, good kid, Yuan Yong has actually cultivated the Huangdao Sect¡¯s Dragon and Tiger Divine Technique.¡±


    The Green Light Cloud Tiger Technique was just a first-rate cultivation method of the Huangdao Sect, not their top-tier technique. Their top-tier technique was the Dragon and Tiger Divine Technique!


    ¡°The Dragon and Tiger Divine Technique is the most top-tier technique of the Huangdao Sect. It is said that those who cultivate it can summon the Dharma projections of Azure Dragon and White Tiger. The stronger the cultivator, the stronger the power of the Dharma projections. However, this technique is difficult to cultivate, and only those with the highest comprehension can learn it.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s incredible that Yuan Yong has mastered it.¡±


    ¡°The outcome has already been determined; Yang Chen has no chance of winning. It¡¯s so ruthless. The Eastern First Genius is about to be crushed, but losing to the Dragon and Tiger Divine Technique is not a disgrace to his title. After all, it¡¯s just this level for a first-rate genius from a remote area.¡±


    Many high-level members of various forces sneered, thinking they had predicted the outcome.


    At this moment, Yang Chen was also startled by the power of the Dragon and Tiger Divine Technique.


    Although it was just a Dharma projection, it was extremely rare that it involved the affairs of the two divine beasts, Azure Dragon and White Tiger!


    The fact that Yuan Yong could summon Dharma projections already suggested that he was extraordinary.


    ¡°Yang Chen, take my move!¡± Yuan Yong stepped forward, and the dragon and tiger roared together.


    The roaring sound was filled with endless vigor, forcing Yang Chen to almost lose his balance and retreat a couple of steps.


    That was just the roar. When the roar subsided, Yuan Yong controlled the Azure Dragon to leap out and struck downward with a claw.


    ¡°Hmph, a mere Dharma projection dares to show off!¡± Yang Chen swung his sleeve, and in an instant, Shapeshifting Liquid Fire surged out, wrapping and enveloping the Dharma Dragon Might and blocking it.


    Yuan Yong¡¯s expression changed slightly; he couldn¡¯t believe that Yang Chen had actually blocked his Dharma Dragon Might. He bellowed, ¡°White Tiger, attack!¡±


    In an instant, the White Tiger¡¯s powerful roar resonated as it lunged out.


    With the combined power of the dragon and tiger, their strength increased significantly.


    Yang Chen had to admit the power of the Dragon and Tiger Divine Technique, as the might of the dragon and tiger was indeed extraordinary. Even if it was just a Dharma projection, under the cooperation of the dragon and tiger, his Liquid Fire seemed to be unable to hold on!

 Chapter 755 - Chapter 755: Chapter 752: Yang Chen Strikes!_1

    Chapter 755: Chapter 752: Yang Chen Strikes!_1


    ¡°It seems Yang Chen is about to be defeated.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s basically over. I was a bit surprised by his Shapeshifting Liquid Fire, that he can use a technique of the Fire Essence Beast. But it¡¯s just a small surprise, the gap in martial arts power is too wide. There¡¯s a qualitative difference between the Half-step True Martial Realm and Second Level of the True Martial Realm.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s over!¡±


    Everyone came to this conclusion.


    However, at this moment, a sudden change occurred.


    Yang Chen, who was initially at a disadvantage, unexpectedly retracted the Shapeshifting Liquid Fire all of a sudden.


    Immediately, Yang Chen slapped his palm with a fierce strength and whispered in a voice only he could hear, ¡°Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm!¡±


    As he strongly slapped out his palm, an illusory palm shadow about thirty feet wide was born. When the palm shadow appeared, a wave of bloodline pressure suddenly spread in all directions, causing even Earth Martial Realm Warriors to shiver. Only Heaven Martial Realm Warriors managed to remain calm.


    However, the shock in their eyes showed that they were quite curious about this Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm.


    As soon as the palm was launched, the Dragon and Tiger Divine Technique seemed to have encountered its nemesis, quickly retreating!


    ¡°Roar!¡±


    The Dragon and Tiger let out a roar, stubbornly being pushed back dozens of feet by the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm.


    Everyone who witnessed this scene was left with eyes wide open and mouths agape in shock.


    Just a moment ago, everyone thought that Yang Chen was about to lose without a doubt. Who knew that a single Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm would turn the tide!


    ¡°What kind of move is this?¡±


    ¡°Though it looks very powerful, there¡¯s no reason for the Dragon and Tiger Divine Technique to fear it so much. Rumor has it that the Dragon and Tiger Divine Technique was cultivated not with actual dragon and tiger essence blood, but with python blood and ordinary Demonic Tiger blood, then summoning the Azure Dragon and White Tiger manifestations by other means!¡±


    ¡°When the palm was launched just now, the Dragon and Tiger Divine Technique retreated, not because of an issue with the technique itself, but because it was suppressed in terms of bloodline power. When the Dragon and Tiger Divine Technique clashed with the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm, it was suppressed.¡±


    ¡°Bloodline suppression?¡±


    Everyone couldn¡¯t help but recall the dreadful feeling they had when the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm appeared.


    Indeed, it was a very straightforward bloodline suppression.


    They wondered what was really going on.


    Yuan Yong was also startled and looked at Yang Chen incredulously.


    Watching the current Dragon and Tiger Divine Technique, the illusory manifestations were no longer as strong as they were at the beginning. They had become weak and their power greatly diminished.


    ¡°Yang, what did you do?¡± Yuan Yong roared angrily.


    Of course, Yang Chen wouldn¡¯t explain anything to Yuan Yong.


    In fact, the Dragon and Tiger Divine Technique should be a top-notch Dharma Manifestation method. Its summoned Dharma Manifestation dragons and tigers essentially don¡¯t have any weaknesses. Dealing substantial damage to them would be ineffective, and engaging them head-on would be the most foolish choice.


    Generally, martial artists who encounter the Dragon and Tiger Divine Technique can neither fight nor avoid it. But everything has its weakness, and the Dragon and Tiger Divine Technique is no exception. To cultivate this technique, essence blood is needed. Of course, it¡¯s impossible to gather the essence blood of Azure Dragons and White Tigers, that would be as difficult as ascending to heaven!


    So what Yuan Yong used was ordinary Python blood and ordinary Demonic Tiger blood.


    How could these bloodlines, cultivated into the Dragon and Tiger Divine Technique, compare with the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm he had cultivated with the essence blood of the Black Mountain Black Bear?


    In terms of bloodline power, the Black Mountain Black Bear¡¯s essence blood instantly suppressed the opponents.¡¯


    ¡°Yuan Yong, your attack has ended, now it¡¯s time to taste one of my moves,¡± Yang Chen coldly said.


    As the words fell, Yang Chen summoned his power.


    In an instant!


    ¡°Be careful!¡± Fu Qingqing, recalling something, urgently warned her senior brother.


    Yuan Yong had already been on guard, but by the time he prepared his defense, it was a little too late.Yang Chen¡¯s understanding of the Five Thunder Righteous Method has come a long way since before.


    Boom.


    A thunderbolt falls, swift as lightning!


    Indeed, Yang Chen is using the Five Thunder Righteous Method.


    Now, when he summons the Five Thunder Righteous Method, it¡¯s much faster than before, without needing time to gather, just a wave of his hand and the Five Thunder can instantly fall. Of course, its power is no match for the Twenty-four Thunder Annihilation, but for Yang Chen, it¡¯s enough to severely defeat Yuan Yong!


    ¡°Fall, fall, fall!¡± Yang Chen roared.


    Five Thunder Righteous Method, instantly fell.


    At this moment, the audience was stunned.


    Yuan Yong was completely dumbfounded by the attack, trying hard to maintain his conscious awareness. Soon, he shook his head: ¡°Yang Chen, I will make you die!¡±


    He was actually injured by Yang Chen and quite severely at that.


    Gaining consciousness, Yuan Yong looked at his body, a scar on the left and another on the right. This was something he could not accept.


    Yuan Yong¡¯s emotions erupted, not caring anymore, he took control of the Dragon and Tiger Divine Technique¡¯s Azure Dragon and White Tiger Dharma Manifestations once again. During his roar, the Azure Dragon and White Tiger Dharma Manifestations were about to pounce on Yang Chen again.


    Seeing this, Yang Chen shook his head, then pointed his finger gently, and another Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm blasted out!


    In fact, he was already prepared to deal with Yuan Yong, pulling out some small trump cards, as Yuan Yong was no average Second Layer of the True Martial Realm, and resolving it was not an easy task. It was unlikely without revealing some trump cards, but who would have known that his Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm was the natural bane of Yuan Yong¡¯s Dragon and Tiger Divine Technique.


    Why would he hold back then?


    Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm isn¡¯t a technique that can only be used once. Yang Chen would not be stingy, as soon as Yuan Yong used the Dragon and Tiger Divine Technique, Yang Chen slapped it down.


    As expected, the Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm has an inherent suppression against the Dragon and Tiger Divine Technique!


    Bang!


    At this moment, the Dragon and Tiger Dharma Manifestations of the Dragon and Tiger Divine Technique struggled a bit, and then dissolved directly!


    Yuan Yong was different from He Guang, as He Guang possessed a Xuan Tian treasure because of a special task granted by the Master. Yuan Yong didn¡¯t have a treasure like the Azure Light Infinite Sword, he only had a middle-grade Xuan Tian treasure.


    Now that his Azure Dragon and White Tiger Dharma Manifestations were gone, he didn¡¯t dare hesitate and took out his low-grade Xuan Tian treasure directly.


    But it was also at this moment that Yang Chen would not give Yuan Yong any opportunity, using the Shapeshifting Liquid Fire and Thunderbolt Style at the same time!


    ¡°Attack!¡± Yang Chen said leisurely.


    Subsequently, the two forces swept out together, the power of fire and thunder intertwined in crackling.


    This was so fast that Yuan Yong had just tried to take out the treasure when he felt his body go numb, his body flew, and he spewed blood from his mouth.


    Yuan Yong knew that he had lost, and lost miserably.


    He couldn¡¯t believe it!


    How could he possibly lose? How could he lose to someone from the Thirty-six Eastern Counties? Even now, he couldn¡¯t accept such a fact!


    But he had to accept such a fact, and he didn¡¯t know how to face his junior sister and brothers again, so he simply rolled his eyes back and pretended to pass out.


    ¡°He lost!¡±


    ¡°This¡­ Yuan Yong actually lost!¡±


    Shock lingered in everyone¡¯s hearts.


    Obviously, the hardest to accept this was Fu Qingqing.


    ¡­


    There are still two more updates tonight.

 Chapter 756 - Chapter 756: Chapter 753: I heard you want to challenge me?_1

    Chapter 756: Chapter 753: I heard you want to challenge me?_1


    Fu Qingqing dreamed of taking revenge on Yang Chen, wanting to show him with actual facts that he was just a clown in front of her. To this end, she even tried to seduce Yuan Yong, thinking that although he was not the best genius, he was still far better than Yang Chen.


    Whenever she thought of Yang Chen, she subconsciously believed that he was a genius from a remote region, and not a true genius at all. Defeating her was a humiliation that she must erase with blood.


    However, after experiencing repeated failures and lessons, she suddenly realized how foolish her attitude towards Yang Chen had been.


    Was Yang Chen really a waste?


    Can Yang Chen really be negated simply by relying on the four words ¡°remote region¡±?


    Fu Qingqing felt a burning shame on her face, filled with unbearable humiliation and boundless resentment.


    Also feeling the same way as Fu Qingqing were the people who just now sarcastically made snide remarks about Yang Chen. Although no one said anything, there was no doubt that they all felt the heat on their faces as Yang Chen defeated Yuan Yong, it was undoubtedly a slap in their faces.


    Yang Chen proved that even remote areas can produce geniuses.


    Moreover, this genius defeated Yuan Yong, defeated a genius from the Huangdao Sect.


    Who would dare call Yang Chen trash now?


    ¡°It seems that some geniuses have emerged in the Thirty-six Eastern Counties this time.¡±


    ¡°Ahem, Yang Chen is not bad, not bad!¡±


    ¡°Defeating a genius at the Second Level of True Martial Realm with his Half-step True Martial Realm strength, how can it be just ¡®not bad¡¯, haha!¡±


    People quickly changed their tone.


    Lin Yunfeng now admired Yang Chen to the extreme. He never thought that someone would prove that the Thirty-six Eastern Counties were not a land of wastes. Ever since he met these geniuses, he had been feeling inferior, which led him to angrily resist. But this still showed his inferiority complex.


    He didn¡¯t think anyone could prove that the Thirty-six Eastern Counties could produce geniuses, but Yang Chen did.


    Yang Chen proved with his strength that the Thirty-six Eastern Counties could also give birth to geniuses.


    At this moment, Zhu Hailong was the most excited.


    At first, he was still uneasy. However, now that Yang Chen has proven himself with facts, Zhu Hailong felt that it was worth the effort and price to win over Yang Chen.


    ¡°Good, good!¡± Zhu Hailong slapped his thigh and cheered.


    No one would dare say that Yang Chen was not good enough now.


    Defeating the Second Level of True Martial Realm at Half-step True Martial Realm, how amazing is that?


    ¡°Zhang Huai, remember this: If you dare to provoke Yang Chen and ruin my plan, don¡¯t blame me for not forgiving you,¡± Zhu Hailong scolded.


    ¡°Supreme Elder, you¡¯re joking. Why would I provoke him for no reason?¡± Zhang Huai was sweating profusely.


    ¡°Humph, don¡¯t think I don¡¯t know your little tricks. You think that I only know about closed-door cultivation? Humph, I may not know everything about what¡¯s going on inside the Sect, but I am well aware of many incidents. Consider your grudges with Yang Chen null and void from now on. Be courteous to him!¡± Zhu Hailong said.


    Are you kidding me? With the strength Yang Chen demonstrated now, he is definitely the best candidate to enter the Secret Realm and help him obtain treasures.


    Where else could he find such a suitable person?


    In the entire Thirty-six Eastern Counties, there are very few martial artists under the age of 40 who can even resist those in the True Martial Realm, let alone defeat them.


    Zhu Hailong now liked Yang Chen even more.


    And the people of all the forces also remembered Yang Chen¡¯s name in this battle.


    It¡¯s not to say that they were scared of Yang Chen, but they at least remembered his name.


    At this moment, with his hands behind his back, Yang Chen set his gaze on Wang Zhengtian, who had started it all.


    Wang Zhengtian didn¡¯t forget his matters with Yang Chen.


    ¡°Brother Wang, just now I saw that you seemed interested in challenging me?¡± Yang Chen stared closely at Wang Zhengtian.


    Wang Zhengtian was startled, shaking his head like a rattle drum: ¡°Brother Yang Chen, you must have remembered it wrong. Haha, where would I have the courage to challenge you? Hehe, I¡¯m a very easy-going person.¡±


    ¡°Humph!¡± Yang Chen snorted coldly, but since Wang Zhengtian gave in, he didn¡¯t continue to pursue the matter.


    Of course, the most delighted one was Lin Yunfeng.


    Looking at Wang Zhengtian¡¯s dog-like appearance now, Lin Yunfeng was overjoyed.


    Although it wasn¡¯t him who made Wang Zhengtian submit, Lin Yunfeng still felt great satisfaction. At least, he felt that his dignity had been restored, and it was Yang Chen who helped him regain it.


    ¡°Yang Chen, Yang Chen¡­I, Lin Yunfeng, will definitely repay him in my lifetime!¡± Lin Yunfeng clenched his fists and swore silently in his heart.


    If one receives a drop of water from another, one should repay them with a spring.


    Yang Chen returned to Zhu Hailong¡¯s side, and Zhu Hailong couldn¡¯t help but praise him, saying: ¡°Young friend Yang Chen, you performed very well. Before making challenges in the future, you should let me know first.¡±


    ¡°I was too reckless just now, please punish me, senior!¡± Yang Chen respectfully replied, giving Zhu Hailong enough face.


    Zhu Hailong looked at Yang Chen, who was not arrogant after his victory, and was even more delighted: ¡°My young friend Yang Chen, you¡¯ve misunderstood. I¡¯m not trying to stop you from accepting challenges. Instead, I wanted to help you a little, so that your chances of victory would be much greater.¡±


    Although Yang Chen knew that these were just Zhu Hailong¡¯s polite words, he still expressed gratitude repeatedly.


    ¡°Ahem, in this battle, young friend Yang Chen has achieved victory, making it a total of 29 victors. Now, is there anyone else who wants to come out and challenge? If we can gather 30 people, then we can proceed with the Trial Tower segment.¡± A high-level force leader asked.


    Since Huangdao Sect¡¯s second-best genius has also failed, naturally no one will come out to fight again. Instead, a first-rate genius from Wang Zhengtian¡¯s Donghuang Sect stood up.


    This genius declared loudly: ¡°Junior Feng Rulin challenges Ocean Division Sect¡¯s number one genius, Yang Zhi!¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s Feng Rulin!¡±


    ¡°Isn¡¯t Feng Rulin Donghuang Sect¡¯s number one genius?¡±


    ¡°What do you think? Ocean Division Sect is one of the superpowers in the Central Capital Region. Feng Rulin dared to challenge their number one genius; what kind of character do you think he is? From the moment he joined the Donghuang Sect, he has maintained his position as the number one genius. The Donghuang Sect has invested countless resources in him!¡±


    As the crowd discussed the matter, Yang Zhi, the number one genius of Ocean Division Sect, also made a decision after a moment of contemplation: ¡°Yang Zhi accepts the challenge!¡±


    At this moment, Yang Zhi stood up from his own Sect¡¯s camp.


    The two sides gave each other a slight bow, and without further words, they launched an all-out attack against each other.


    As soon as the two started their fight, they both demonstrated the formidable strength of the Third Level of True Martial Realm. As geniuses themselves, their power was extraordinary. In the blink of an eye, they fought fiercely, neither giving way to the other.


    ¡°It seems that in order to enter the Trial Tower, I have to give it my all; otherwise, my Martial Arts strength will lag behind,¡± Yang Chen thought with his hands behind his back, deep in his mind.

 Chapter 757 - Chapter 757: Chapter 754: Before the Trial Tower_1

    Chapter 757: Chapter 754: Before the Trial Tower_1


    As he pondered, Yang Chen watched the fight, ¡°Interesting¡­ Although this Feng Rulin is slightly weaker than Yang Zhi in martial arts strength, he has been able to suppress him every time. I guess he had already calculated his own abilities to suppress Yang Zhi completely before the challenge.¡±


    As Yang Chen had this thought, the competition seemed to be coming to an end.


    Feng Rulin was getting increasingly fierce and relentless in his attacks without showing any mercy. On the other hand, Yang Zhi¡¯s momentum was getting weaker, and it seemed that his true qi was no longer able to support him in resisting Feng Rulin¡¯s moves!


    ¡°Defeat!¡± Feng Rulin shouted in a cold voice.


    ¡°Not good.¡± Yang Zhi was shocked and pale. Looking at the true qi storm approaching in front of him, he wanted to resist but could not, retreating step by step.


    When there was nowhere left to retreat, Yang Zhi had to stop, then spat out a mouthful of blood and fell to the ground.


    Feng Rulin finished the fight with satisfaction and there was some joy in his eyes, but he still pretended to be humble and said, ¡°Thank you for yielding!¡±


    A trace of malice flashed in Yang Zhi¡¯s eyes, apparently holding a grudge against Feng Rulin, but he didn¡¯t show anything on his face.


    ¡°Haha, well done.¡± The high-levels of Donghuang Sect showed joy on their faces.


    ¡°This Feng Rulin is also a top genius.¡±


    ¡°It seems that Feng Rulin is unwilling to let Yang Chen steal the limelight, so he also stepped forward.¡±


    ¡°I think Feng Rulin is more than enough to dominate the others!¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t say that too soon. Have you forgotten about the genius Wu Sheng sent by the Royal Family?¡±


    ¡°This¡­ I almost forgot about him.¡±


    As everyone discussed, they all remembered the genius sent by the Royal Family, Wu Sheng. Their gazes turned to the forces not far away. This force seemed low-key, but their clothes and aura were all higher than the others.


    There were only three people, but the presence of these three made everyone unwilling to underestimate them.


    The youngest of them was obviously Wu Sheng, who had been mentioned earlier.


    ¡°Even without mentioning Wu Sheng, Feng Rulin is not on the top. There are many hidden talents among the various forces at this time. Hehe, like Yang Chen, who knows when there will be another top genius emerging? It¡¯s better not to draw conclusions too soon.¡±


    ¡°Yeah, it¡¯s better not to jump to conclusions.¡±


    Now everyone had become smarter. In case another Yang Chen¡¯s type appeared, the ones who would be embarrassed would be themselves?


    As everyone discussed, Yang Chen¡¯s eyes were secretly observing the Wu Sheng who had just been mentioned.


    This Wu Sheng was standing with his hands on his back, dressed in a bright and beautiful brocade robe. He looked like he was in his thirties. What was most important was the aura emanating from him, which was even stronger than Feng Rulin¡¯s.


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but take a few more looks.


    There was a contemptuous attitude in Wu Sheng¡¯s eyes, as if he regarded everyone around him as ants.


    ¡°Wu Sheng¡­ Wu Changkong.¡± Yang Chen thought to himself with his hands on his back.


    A thousand years ago, when North Mountain County was still a prosperous place among the Thirty-six Eastern Counties shortly after the Great Emperor¡¯s death, it attracted the attention of the royal genius Wu Changkong. Wu Changkong was a royal genius.


    When Yang Chen thought of Wu Changkong, he also thought of Huang Taiji, his forefather who taught him Spirit-Talisman Martial Arts.


    Yang Chen had always admired and respected Huang Taiji. This was because Huang Taiji¡¯s Spirit-Talisman Martial Arts had saved him from disasters several times. No doubt, Huang Taiji was a rare genius.


    At that time, Huang Taiji was a bright talent and created Spirit-Talisman Martial Arts, which should have left a lasting legacy for future generations to sing about. Unfortunately, he died young due to the jealousy of the royal genius, Wu Changkong!


    Although Huang Taiji did not ask Yang Chen to take revenge and did not expect him to take revenge against the royal family, Yang Chen still kept these things in mind.


    Huang Taiji did not ask him to take revenge because Huang Taiji was thinking about him.


    If his strength was not enough, there would be no need to cause trouble with the royal family.


    However, if his strength was enough, that would be another story.


    Right now, it seemed a bit of a joke to make trouble for the royal family, but keeping an eye on them was always the right thing to do.


    As expected, the royal family¡¯s geniuses were really geniuses.


    Wu Sheng and Wu Changkong had the same last name. It was unclear whether they were all of the same royal family surname or whether the former and the latter had an inseparable relationship.


    While Yang Chen was thinking about this, the quota of thirty people entering the Trial Tower was decided.


    ¡°Alright, the thirty victorious contestants, step forward one by one,¡± said Li Zhijiao, an elder of Haohai Main City in a Taoist robe.


    He didn¡¯t stand up for Lin Yunfeng when he was bullied earlier. Now that the thirty spots had been decided, he hurried out with a flattering smile, ¡°Now, let me lead you, young friends, to our Haohai Main City Trial Tower!¡±


    Li Zhijiao¡¯s strength was only at the Half-Step Earth Martial Realm, which was not considered anything special in the eyes of the others.


    Therefore, while he was talking, he was also laughing and trying not to upset anyone.


    However, everyone wouldn¡¯t bother with Li Zhijiao regarding the Trial Tower. The thirty victorious contestants all stepped forward one by one.


    To Yang Chen¡¯s surprise, Wu Sheng was among them!


    He carefully observed the rest and found that there were more than ten Half-Step True Martial Realm contestants, while the others had actually reached the True Martial Realm and above.


    ¡°Are these the geniuses cultivated by the various major forces?¡± Yang Chen wondered.


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t afford to underestimate anyone. The situation at the moment was truly chaotic.


    Li Zhijiao, the elder of Haohai Main City, saw that the thirty people had gathered and took the lead with a smile, ¡°Young friends, please follow me!¡±


    In an instant, the thirty geniuses followed Li Zhijiao closely, and the high-levels of their respective factions also closely followed. The crowd marched directly to the Haohai Main City¡¯s Trial Tower, all eager to see the excellent performance of their own geniuses inside the Trial Tower.


    In just a short while, the crowd arrived in front of the Trial Tower. Yang Chen glanced at the tower and saw that it was no different from the trial towers of other main city forces. The others, like him, had all experienced the trial tower and had no curiosity about it.


    Only Li Zhijiao was respectful, treating everyone present like his elders with complete politeness.


    ¡°Everyone, I will now select individuals according to the order of victory. The one who wins the challenge first will enter the Trial Tower first. If no one has any objections, I will start selecting.¡± Li Zhijiao said with a smile.


    ¡­


    I have reached my limit with ten updates today, and I¡¯m exhausted. Even so, as I promised, there will still be ten updates tomorrow!

 Chapter 758 - Chapter 758: Chapter 755: Hua Wanru, Ling Nvzong!_1

    Chapter 758: Chapter 755: Hua Wanru, Ling Nvzong!_1


    Next, Li Zhijiao proceeded in order, pointing out one genius after another.


    The first genius was a talent at the Second Level of the True Martial Realm. Yang Chen heard people discussing that this person was the number one talent of a certain force. Of course, this force was not a superpower; there were only a few superpowers in each major region, not as numerous as cow hair!


    This genius at the Second Level of the True Martial Realm went to challenge the Trial Tower, naturally starting at the fortieth level and challenging the trial tower that only those at the True Martial Realm could challenge.


    Yang Chen had to admit that the geniuses of these major forces were indeed extraordinary, at least much better than the geniuses of the Thirty-six Eastern Counties. Even the Black Dragon Sect couldn¡¯t compare to them. Any genius at the Second Level of the True Martial Realm could actually reach the sixth floor of the True Martial Realm Trial Tower!


    It was important to know that the higher the level in the True Martial Realm, the more difficult it was to challenge the Tower. It was almost impossible to achieve a perfect challenge.


    Obviously, this genius had challenged the Trial Tower before. When he came out of the Trial Tower, his strength remained unchanged, still at the Second Level of the True Martial Realm.


    After that, many more geniuses went to challenge the tower, some at the Half-step True Martial Realm and some at the True Martial Realm. The results of these challenges surprised Yang Chen.


    Those geniuses at the True Martial Realm were understandable; after all, they only had the strength of the second or third level, and their foundations were not stable, so they didn¡¯t challenge more than ten floors. But those at the Half-step True Martial Realm had reached a minimum of thirteen floors!


    A height of thirteen floors was enough to make many geniuses of the Thirty-six Eastern Counties look up.


    ¡°Next, Han Zheng!¡± Li Zhijiao announced.


    The genius named Han Zheng, who was more than thirty years old, stepped back and walked out slowly. He was dressed in brocade and had a stronger aura than any other genius.


    When Yang Chen saw this genius, he was taken aback and couldn¡¯t help but wonder, ¡°Who is this person!¡±


    There was a balance among most geniuses here, with most of them maintaining their strength between the Second and Third Levels of the True Martial Realm. Only the slightly stronger ones were at the Fourth Level of the True Martial Realm.


    But Han Zheng was stronger than the others, with an astonishing sense of dominance that only the genius Wu Sheng, born of the royal family, had.


    It was normal for Wu Sheng to be stronger than other geniuses because he was born in the royal family, the largest force in the world, and represented the strongest genius.


    But what was the story behind this Han Zheng?


    As soon as Han Zheng appeared, he immediately attracted the attention of many geniuses.


    ¡°It¡¯s Han Zheng!¡±


    ¡°Han Zheng is entering the Trial Tower.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s rare to see him make a move. I only know that when he fought others, he defeated a genius at the Third Level of the True Martial Realm with just three moves. I don¡¯t know which floor he can reach in the Trial Tower!¡±


    ¡°Han Zheng is stronger than the other geniuses; after all, he comes from Ling Nvzong. Ling Nvzong is the most mysterious, a superpower that has risen in recent years. As a genius of Ling Nvzong, no one knows how strong he is now!¡±


    Many geniuses and high-level forces discussed Han Zheng and praised him highly.


    Han Zheng seemed to enjoy these words very much, his mouth corners raised, as he walked into the Trial Tower with great arrogance.


    Yang Chen looked at Han Zheng¡¯s retreating figure and was surprised for a moment.


    Honestly, he had heard of these various forces. For example, the Donghuang Sect and the Huangdao Sect were old-fashioned superpowers that he had heard of before. But what was this Ling Nvzong all about?


    Right now, this young man named Han Zheng had a deep and unfathomable strength, and he might be an enemy rather than a friend. He couldn¡¯t help but take it seriously!


    Thinking of this, Yang Chen turned his gaze to Zhu Hailong, and couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Elder Zhu, I don¡¯t understand one thing!¡±


    ¡°Oh, Yang Chen, my friend, feel free to ask.¡± Zhu Hailong replied.


    Yang Chen rubbed his eyebrows and asked, ¡°What¡¯s the deal with this Ling Nvzong? I¡¯ve never heard of it before.¡±


    ¡°You haven¡¯t heard of Ling Nvzong? Yang Chen, my friend, it seems that you rarely inquire about the outside world. It doesn¡¯t matter if you don¡¯t know about the other sects, but Ling Nvzong is a superpower that has risen in the past few hundred years, and its momentum is very strong. It is said that in the Central Region, it even surpasses the other superpowers.¡± Zhu Hailong sighed and was full of admiration in his eyes.


    Although he had reached the strength of the Heaven Martial Realm, what superpowers would not have Heaven Martial Realm experts? Those with Heaven Martial Realm strength were stronger and more numerous than him. Their Green Lotus Sect could only look up to them.


    Could they help it? They were called a superpower, after all. Even if the Black Dragon Sect declined, as long as they were labeled a superpower, they would not be ordinary.


    Filled with curiosity, Yang Chen listened to Zhu Hailong and said, ¡°Senior, I really haven¡¯t heard of this Ling Nvzong. Please enlighten me!¡±


    ¡°Ah, the founder of Ling Nvzong is a woman named Hua Wanru.¡± Zhu Hailong kindly explained, ¡°Hua Wanru is a once-in-a-generation heaven¡¯s proud daughter, an extraordinary genius among geniuses. In just a few hundred years, she has cultivated to the Heaven Martial Realm. Nowadays, she has reached the pinnacle, and it is said that Hua Wanru even has the potential to challenge the Great Emperor! But it is undeniable that this Heaven¡¯s Proud Daughter is now one of the top masters in the Central Region. Even I have to look up to her.¡±


    ¡°Hua Wanru!¡± Yang Chen¡¯s pupils shrank sharply.


    The Ling Nvzong was actually related to this woman!


    His eyes were filled with hatred, and his heart was also marveling at the changes of the times. It seemed that after his reincarnation, a lot of time had indeed passed. At least when he died, Hua Wanru¡¯s strength was nowhere near as strong as it is now, let alone any Ling Nvzong.


    How much time had passed since his reincarnation?


    Yang Chen clenched his fists and marveled at the passage of time!


    Zhu Hailong noticed Yang Chen¡¯s strange expression and asked in surprise, ¡°Yang Chen, my friend, what¡¯s wrong?¡±


    Yang Chen quickly replied, ¡°Nothing, senior, please continue. I¡¯m listening!¡±


    ¡°Haha, your interest is quite normal.¡± Zhu Hailong thought that Yang Chen was just surprised for a moment, and continued slowly, ¡°Next, Hua Wanru founded Ling Nvzong. Ling Nvzong rose rapidly with a very strong momentum, and it took only a hundred years for it to rise. Today¡¯s Ling Nvzong has already reached a level equal to many other forces and enjoys a great reputation in the Central Region. They even completely surpass other major forces. Just look at Han Zheng¡¯s deep and unfathomable strength, and you¡¯ll know!¡±


    As he said this, Zhu Hailong sighed softly.


    Why do the geniuses of these forces have to be so strong, they hardly leave any room for the Thirty-six Eastern Counties to survive.

 Chapter 759 - Chapter 759: Chapter 756: Twentieth Layer, How is it Possible?_1

    Chapter 759: Chapter 756: Twentieth Layer, How is it Possible?_1


    Fortunately, Yang Chen is strong enough, but no matter how outstanding he is or how powerful he may be, can he really compete with the top geniuses of these super forces?


    Especially Han Zheng and Wu Sheng, among the major powers, there are not only these two monstrously talented individuals, but also a few others who have not yet appeared.


    Yang Chen was not particularly concerned about the degree of these genius demonic talents.


    What he cares about is only one thing, and that is Hua Wanru!


    Ling Nvzong, Hua Wanru.


    These two words lingered in his mind.


    Yang Chen could never forget, and would never forget everything that happened back then. He, as an alchemist, painstakingly cultivated Hua Wanru. Yet, this woman killed him for the treasures on his body and for her own interests!


    ¡°Hua Wanru, so you swallowed up everything I had and founded Ling Nvzong. So that is how it is, it looks like you¡¯re doing quite well in the Central Region.¡± Yang Chen closed his eyes to prevent his hatred from radiating out, and whispered in his heart, ¡°But one day, you will have to return everything you took from me. Now, let¡¯s take some interest in advance!¡±


    Yang Chen clenched his fists and focused his gaze on the Trial Tower, all because of Han Zheng. Of course, he would not deny Han Zheng just because of Ling Nvzong and his hatred for Hua Wanru, but he was definitely targeting the other party.


    Time passes¡­


    Han Zheng had already entered the Trial Tower for a while.


    It was during this time that Han Zheng¡¯s performance was simply astonishing.


    ¡°This¡­ more than the 10th floor, Han Zheng actually broke through above the 10th floor. How¡­ how did he do it? No one has ever broken through the 10th floor of the True Martial Realm Trial Tower!¡±


    ¡°Han Zheng is truly deserving of his reputation, making a powerful entrance! Directly surpassing his peers and creating new achievements!¡±


    Indeed, Han Zheng had reached the 10th-floor height, a milestone that no one else could reach!


    Even so, it seems that it is not Han Zheng¡¯s final destination.


    Han Zheng kept going up!


    ¡°This¡­¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s already the 11th floor.¡±


    ¡°Everyone, look, it¡¯s the 11th floor!¡±


    Han Zheng did not stop and broke through to the 11th floor in one breath.


    Then the 12th floor, 13th floor!


    It wasn¡¯t until the 13th floor that Han Zheng¡¯s momentum stabilized, and it seemed that he encountered some minor troubles on the 13th floor, and the outcome was still uncertain.


    Without a doubt, this scene made many geniuses take a deep breath, and even Wu Sheng was aroused with interest, looking at the Trial Tower with full fighting intent!


    His fighting intent, of course, is undoubtedly because of Han Zheng.


    Someone was challenging his authority.


    Next, Han Zheng broke through the 13th floor and arrived at the 14th floor. However, when he reached the 14th floor, it seemed like he had reached his limit and was ultimately defeated, leaving the Trial Tower.


    Despite his failure, reaching the 14th floor was enough to dominate the competition. Han Zheng¡¯s performance astonished everyone present, and their expressions were filled with awe and fear when looking at him.


    Han Zheng apparently enjoyed these expressions, the corners of his mouth lifted, and his eyes were filled with arrogance and pride. He folded his hands behind his back and returned to the crowd with an air of indifference.


    At this time, more people came forward to talk to Han Zheng.


    ¡°Brother Han Zheng, I am a disciple of the Mountain and Sea Sect¡­ ¡±


    ¡°Brother Han Zheng, I wonder if you can spare some time after the trials.¡±


    Han Zheng instantly became the center of attention.


    In the following line-up, some geniuses had lost their brilliance due to Han Zheng¡¯s dazzling performance. Some of them felt a bit disappointed by their remarkable performances (some even made it to the 11th floor), but in front of Han Zheng, they all seemed to pale in comparison.


    ¡°Does Han Zheng¡¯s achievements mean he already holds the highest record?¡±


    ¡°Not necessarily, don¡¯t forget about Wu Sheng.¡±


    ¡°Wu Sheng is the royal genius, although Han Zheng¡¯s strength and talent is astonishing, it still falls short compared to the royal family.¡±


    As Wu Sheng was mentioned, finally, Li Zhijiao, shouted out the name of the royal genius, Wu Sheng.


    Upon hearing his name, Wu Sheng suddenly opened his eyes, shining brightly. He immediately took a step forward, stood out with full fighting intent, disregarded others¡¯ discussions, and directly entered the Trial Tower!


    ¡°Wu Sheng has made his move!¡±


    ¡°Has Wu Sheng finally made his move?¡±


    People could not help but being surprised and amazed.


    Han Zheng made it to the 14th floor, stopping at this height, already holding many top records, and creating achievements that many can only look up to. However, Wu Sheng is the top genius from the royal family, and no one knows how far he can go.


    ¡°Wu Sheng¡¯s aura is stronger than Han Zheng¡¯s; sure enough, the royal geniuses are indeed superior.¡± Yang Chen thought to himself with his hands behind his back.


    Whether it¡¯s Han Zheng or Wu Sheng, his martial arts strength is far behind both of them. It seems that he needs to catch up with the gap as soon as possible.


    As he thought about this, the whole arena was in an uproar.


    All of this happened just because of Wu Sheng.


    It was because Wu Sheng entered the Trial Tower and began to break through the levels rapidly and agilely, with the speed like a sweeping wind. It seemed that Wu Sheng deliberately wanted to compete with Han Zheng, his speed as fast as he wanted it to be. In just one hour, Wu Sheng smoothly broke through above the 10th floor!


    When the geniuses saw this, they all couldn¡¯t help but gasp for air, feeling somewhat suffocated!


    ¡°The 10th floor, this 10th floor is like drinking water for Wu Sheng. In just one hour, he broke through to the 10th floor!¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s so fast, but it¡¯s effortless!¡±


    ¡°The royal genius is truly a royal genius. It is said that Wu Sheng reached Great Perfection when he was in the Spirit Martial Realm and broke through all 20 floors. Unfortunately, when he entered the Origin Martial Realm Trial Tower, he was slightly weaker and did not break through all 20 floors.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ve heard the same thing too. It is said that Wu Sheng did his best and stopped at the 20th floor. He was eventually defeated by the protector of the 20th floor. But even so, it was a glorious achievement. It¡¯s nearly legendary, it¡¯s not easy to break through that.¡±


    ¡°I remember Han Zheng only broke through the 19th floor when he was in the Origin Martial Realm.¡±


    ¡°Come on, it¡¯s possible to break through the 20th floor in the Spirit Martial Realm. But when it comes to breaking through all 20 floors in the Origin Martial Realm, it¡¯s almost an impossible thing to do. When it comes to the True Martial Realm, it¡¯s even more impossible. The higher the strength, the more difficult the Trial Tower will be. After all, the Creation Divine Tree only provides a limited amount of Creation Divine Aura; if everyone could break through the 20th floor, where would there be enough Divine Aura?¡±

 Chapter 760 - Chapter 760: Chapter 757: Breaking Through Levels Like Drinking Water_1

    Chapter 760: Chapter 757: Breaking Through Levels Like Drinking Water_1


    ¡°The twentieth floor is an impossible task for anyone to complete. Let¡¯s see how many floors Wu Sheng can break through first, hehe. I wonder if he can surpass Han Zheng¡¯s limelight!¡±


    Han Zheng stood still, his face filled with embarrassment. He originally thought that breaking through the fourteenth floor would already have caught a lot of attention. However, it turned out that he and Wu Sheng still had some gap between them.


    Wu Sheng effortlessly passed the first ten floors.


    Han Zheng sighed in his heart. If he were in Wu Sheng¡¯s shoes, could he have done the same thing?


    Han Zheng was filled with jealousy, but he still pretended to wear a gentle smile on his face, like a spring breeze. He couldn¡¯t let others see what he was thinking.


    Time gradually passed¡­


    Wu Sheng¡¯s speed of breaking through the levels was still extremely fast, but his pace had slowed down significantly since the beginning.


    The eleventh floor!


    Twelfth floor.


    Thirteenth floor!


    Wu Sheng¡¯s speed continued to slow down as he reached the thirteenth floor.


    However, this level was not enough to stop Wu Sheng¡¯s progress, as he continued to the fourteenth floor and then swiftly leaped to the fifteenth floor!


    ¡°As expected, Wu Sheng has surpassed Han Zheng!¡±


    ¡°The light on the fifteenth floor of the Trial Tower is on, which means Wu Sheng has indeed surpassed Han Zheng. As expected of a Royal genius, they¡¯re simply unbeatable. Even the geniuses from the superpowers can¡¯t compare to those from the Royal Family.¡±


    ¡°The key is, I heard that Wu Sheng isn¡¯t even the strongest genius within the Royal Family. The greatest genius is the one who¡¯s truly at the top. However, it¡¯s a pity that this genius is elusive and doesn¡¯t seem to care about the Purple Qi Secret Realm at all.¡±


    ¡°Well, that might just be rumors.¡±


    As the discussion ensued, suddenly, the light on the fifteenth floor of the True Martial Realm Trial Tower went out.


    Then, the sixteenth floor¡¯s light never turned on, showing that Wu Sheng had, after all, only made it to the fifteenth floor.


    It wasn¡¯t long before Wu Sheng emerged from the Trial Tower.


    From his expression, it was clear he was not satisfied with his performance. To be precise, he was unhappy about only surpassing Han Zheng by one floor.


    As a Royal genius, he used to be far ahead of others in the past. But now, only leading Han Zheng by a small margin was something he couldn¡¯t accept!


    Han Zheng was also filled with hatred at this moment, but due to maintaining appearance, he still laughed and said, ¡°Brother Wu Sheng is indeed amazing. It seems that among everyone present, the strongest genius is still Brother Wu Sheng.¡±


    Wu Sheng also bowed his hand: ¡°Brother Han is too kind. I was born in the Royal Family, with abundant resources, and only managed to barely win against Brother Han by chance.¡±


    Watching the two exchange pleasantries, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but be more wary. These two were indeed extraordinary geniuses who came from prestigious backgrounds.


    No matter how much they secretly competed, they still maintained their polite smiles on the surface. But in reality? Wu Sheng subtly let Han Zheng know: ¡°I come from a higher background, and you ought to be suppressed by me.¡±


    Yang Chen, as an observer, could clearly see this. Han Zheng wasn¡¯t a fool either. His expression darkened slightly, but he soon let it go and didn¡¯t say anything more.


    As for Yang Chen, the clash between these two was of no concern to him. He simply stood back, waiting for his name to be called.


    After three more geniuses, Yang Chen knew that it was almost his turn. He was preparing to break through the floors, as Wang Zhengtian had also been called.


    At this point, Wang Zhengtian was brimming with excitement and enthusiasm as he entered the Trial Tower. He might not be the most outstanding genius, but the Trial Tower was no doubt a chance for him to shine!


    Although Wang Zhengtian didn¡¯t draw much attention, he was still a half-step True Martial Realm genius. When he entered the Primal Martial Realm Trial Tower, he had an advantage. He swiftly advanced and eventually secured a spot on the fifteenth floor!


    ¡°The fifteenth floor!¡±


    ¡°Wang Zhengtian is not bad either, having reached the fifteenth floor of the Trial Tower!¡±


    ¡°However, it¡¯s a pity that this is only the fifteenth floor of the Primal Martial Realm¡¯s Trial Tower, and it¡¯s quite far behind the True Martial Realm¡¯s fifteenth floor in terms of its significance.¡±


    Wang Zhengtian reached the fifteenth floor primarily because of his half-step True Martial Realm strength, so his position on the fifteenth floor was not as significant as the others¡¯.


    As for Wu Sheng and Han Zheng, it was different. Although no one knew their exact strength level, there was no doubt that neither of them had reached the half-step Earth Martial Realm yet.


    If the two really broke through to the half-step Earth Martial Realm, they would truly be demons.


    As long as they hadn¡¯t broken through the half-step Earth Martial Realm, regardless of their strength, making it to the thirteenth floor or higher in the True Martial Realm would still be considered a model of a genius. After all, the Trial Tower levels after the True Martial Realm were more challenging than the Primal Martial Realm ones.


    Wang Zhengtian came out of the Trial Tower, feeling somewhat dejected, obviously disappointed that he couldn¡¯t cause a sensation.


    ¡°Yang Chen, my friend, it¡¯s your turn now!¡± said Zhu Hailong.


    ¡°Hmm.¡± Yang Chen nodded; he knew that it was his turn.


    He was challenged following Wang Zhengtian, and then emerged victorious. According to the order, it was indeed his turn to break through.


    As the two had guessed, Li Zhijiao soon saw Yang Chen¡¯s name.


    When Yang Chen¡¯s name was mentioned, everyone seemed to lose interest, as if they didn¡¯t care about him at all.


    It wasn¡¯t surprising, as everyone lost their luster in front of Wu Sheng and Han Zheng. Who would still care about an Eastern Region genius like Yang Chen?


    ¡°I don¡¯t know which floor Yang Chen can reach, but theoretically, he did beat Yuan Yong!¡±


    ¡°Hehe, didn¡¯t you watch that battle carefully? Beating Yuan Yong was just because Yang Chen¡¯s Cultivation Methods happened to restrain him. If that weren¡¯t the case, who would win and who would lose, hehe, it would still be an unknown.¡±


    ¡°It was only because of the restraining Cultivation Methods.¡±


    ¡°However, Yang Chen should be a bit stronger than Wang Zhengtian.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s not necessarily true. And even if he is, it would only be the sixteenth floor at most. Being one floor apart is almost the same as not being apart at all. For those at the half-step True Martial Realm, not being able to reach the seventeenth floor means they¡¯re all failures.¡±


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t care about what these people said and simply entered the Trial Tower step by step.


    Once he was inside the Trial Tower, he slowly began to unveil his strength.


    ¡°The Trial Tower belongs to Haohai Main City, so there shouldn¡¯t be any monitoring prohibitions in place. However, just to be safe, I can¡¯t take out the Slaughter God Spear under any circumstances. But I can reveal some of my other hidden cards.¡±


    With that thought, Yang Chen spoke: ¡°Now that it¡¯s come to this, I¡¯ll give it my all and not waste any time.¡±


    The next moment, Yang Chen unleashed his Holy Ants and the Starfire.


    And then¡­


    First floor, second floor, third level.


    Yang Chen started breaking through the floors continuously, just like drinking water, unstoppable!

 Chapter 761 - Chapter 761: Chapter 758: Yang Chens Initial Achievements_1

    Chapter 761: Chapter 758: Yang Chen¡¯s Initial Achievements_1


    (Name correction. In the first three chapters, the names Han and Zheng were blocked out and have now been changed to Han Zheng.)


    Describing Yang Chen¡¯s current speed of passing levels as drinking water was not an exaggeration at all because his speed was indeed as fast as lightning. If Wu Sheng took only one hour to pass the first ten levels of the True Martial Realm Trial Tower, then Yang Chen¡­


    Only took the time it takes to drink a cup of tea.


    The gap had been greatly reduced.


    By now, Yang Chen had already entered the Tenth Level.


    Breaking into the Tenth Level was not a surprising feat for these geniuses. It¡¯s quite normal for a half-step True Martial Realm martial artist to enter the tenth level. However, shocking everyone was the fact that he reached the Tenth Level in just the time it takes to enjoy a cup of tea.


    In the time it takes to have a sip of tea, Yang Chen had already rushed to the Tenth Floor. How incredible was that?


    ¡°This speed is just too fast!¡±


    ¡°Could it be that this Yang Chen will also make a name for himself in this Trial Tower?¡±


    ¡°This year¡¯s Thirty-six Eastern Counties seem to have produced a promising genius!¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s too early to jump to conclusions now. Just because he¡¯s quick doesn¡¯t mean he can make it far. It may seem fast that he has reached the Tenth Level, but if he doesn¡¯t have enough stamina, it¡¯s all in vain and useless!¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s right. In the past, there were no shortage of martial artists who started off strong only to lose strength later on. They all began bravely, but wilted in the end.¡±


    Many people thought this way because Yang Chen¡¯s speed was just too fast, bordering on unbelievable.


    Both Han Zheng and Wu Sheng agreed.


    However, just as everyone had their doubts, Yang Chen entered the Eleventh Layer.


    Moreover, for Yang Chen, his speed had not slowed down at all. Even when he reached the Eleventh Layer, he still maintained the same speed as when he first started.


    Subsequently, Yang Chen entered the Twelfth Floor.


    Then the Thirteenth Floor.


    That meant that breaking through the levels after the Tenth was the same concept as breaking through the first few levels for Yang Chen. The high pressure and difficulty these levels brought had no significant difference for him.


    Indeed!


    Yang Chen reached the Thirteenth Floor without slowing down. Since reaching the Half-step True Martial Realm, he had a basic understanding of how to manage his True Qi. As long as he didn¡¯t use the Slaughter God Spear, his True Qi would be sufficient to support him in continuing to break through.


    That¡¯s why from the beginning, Yang Chen had no intention of holding back. He directly used the trump cards of Holy Ants and Starfire.


    Under these two trump cards, whether facing one or ten stone monsters made no difference to him.


    He plowed through without stopping.


    Breaking, breaking, breaking!


    Yang Chen controlled an endless stream of Holy Ants, crushing and sweeping through the stone monsters that matched his strength. In a short while, these stone monsters¡¯ Combined Attack Formations were broken.


    ¡°Starfire, go!¡± Yang Chen unleashed his technique.


    Three breaths later, after having broken open the Combined Attack Formations, the thirteen stone monsters were destroyed one after another.


    The thirteen stone monsters turned into stone pieces scattered on the ground.


    Yang Chen successfully passed the Thirteenth Floor and entered the Fourteenth Floor.


    Fourteenth Floor, fourteen stone monsters.


    For Yang Chen, this was, of course, not his limit. It¡¯s important to know that before entering the Half-step True Martial Realm, he had already reached the Sixteenth Floor. Although he stopped at the Sixteenth Floor, it still meant that the layers before the Sixteenth Floor were not enough to stop him.


    Moreover, now that his strength had greatly increased, reaching the Half-step True Martial Realm and merging with the newly acquired Heavenly Thunder Origin, coupled with the help of Holy Ants, Yang Chen¡¯s goal was no longer simply the Sixteenth Floor!


    ¡°The only regret is that I didn¡¯t bring many spirit talismans with me this time. I just made a few spirit talismans on my way back with Elder Zhu. I¡¯m not sure if it¡¯s enough.¡± Yang Chen sighed in his heart.


    As the words fell, his hands raised, and with the combined power of Shapeshifting Liquid Fire, Starfire, and the Holy Ants, he defeated the fourteenth floor¡¯s stone monsters¡¯ Combined Attack Formations. The Fourteenth Floor¡¯s stone monsters were then torn apart into pieces of stone.


    Yang Chen entered the Fifteenth Floor.


    The speed of breaking through levels still did not slow down.


    At this point, shock spread through everyone¡¯s hearts.


    ¡°What¡­ His speed hasn¡¯t slowed down at all?¡±


    ¡°Could it be that this kid deliberately used up all his available tactics earlier to save his strength later on? This is undoubtedly a foolish move. What will he use later if he used up all his tactics now?¡±


    ¡°I guess Yang Chen must be doing that!¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t rush to conclusions!¡±


    Everyone was discussing, but most people still thought that Yang Chen¡¯s ability to break through so quickly was due to his early use of tactics.


    ¡°If Yang Chen had really used up all his tactics early on, then the Fifteenth Floor would be his nightmare.¡±


    ¡°Yeah, the difficulty starts to soar once you reach the Fifteenth Floor¡­¡±


    Before they could finish speaking, the lights on the Fifteenth Floor went out, and then the lights on the Sixteenth Floor quietly came on.


    Yang Chen entered the Sixteenth Floor!


    As soon as Yang Chen entered the Sixteenth Floor, many people who had doubted and denied his talent before were now looking at each other awkwardly with nothing to say.


    ¡°Haha, Yang Chen is indeed excellent. He has entered the Sixteenth Floor. Not bad, not bad.¡± Zhu Hailong clapped his thighs in appreciation.


    In his eyes, Yang Chen being able to break into the Sixteenth Floor was already a very outstanding achievement.


    One should be content with what they have. As long as Yang Chen¡¯s performance satisfied him, he didn¡¯t expect Yang Chen to compete with other demons.


    However, just as he had this thought, an elder suddenly approached Zhu Hailong and whispered something.


    Zhu Hailong wasn¡¯t taking it seriously at first, but when he heard the words, he was taken aback: ¡°What? You said Yang Chen started the Trial Tower at the Yuanwu Realm Fifth Layer and made it all the way to the Sixteenth Floor of the Trial Tower?¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s true. But before entering the Huangsha City Trial Tower, my young friend Yang Chen was only at the Yuanwu Realm Fifth Layer. And even then, he managed to make it to the Sixteenth Floor of the Trial Tower,¡± said the elder.


    Upon hearing this, Zhu Hailong¡¯s eyes lit up with surprise and joy as he exclaimed, ¡°Good, good, good!¡±


    He joked, for Yang Chen to have reached the Sixteenth Floor while only being at the Yuanwu Realm Fifth Layer before entering the Half-step True Martial Realm was truly something to look forward to. If he had known this earlier, he would have given Yang Chen two more treasures. How could he have known that Yang Chen could make such a name for himself in the trial tower?


    ¡°It¡¯s truly something to look forward to.¡± Zhu Hailong was looking forward to it in his heart.


    However, just when that happened, someone spoke out inappropriately, ¡°I say, Zhu Hailong, you shouldn¡¯t throw your words around. Heh, who can¡¯t brag?¡±

 Chapter 762 - Chapter 762: Chapter 759: Eighteenth Floor!_1

    Chapter 762: Chapter 759: Eighteenth Floor!_1


    ¡°Fu Laogui, who are you saying is bragging?¡± Zhu Hailong sternly asked.


    Fu Laogui was an old man with a frail appearance and a full white beard. He didn¡¯t have much interaction with Zhu Hailong, and their relationship was only average. He came from the Western 42 Regions.


    Of course, Zhu Hailong wasn¡¯t scared of Fu Laogui. As long as it wasn¡¯t a super power, their Green Lotus Sect could handle them.


    Fu Laogui sneered, ¡°Isn¡¯t he bragging? You said that when Yang Chen was at the Yuanwu Realm Fifth Layer, he reached the 16th floor of the Trial Tower. Heh, do you think your Eastern Number One Genius can compare to the geniuses from the Central Region?¡±


    Without a doubt, the geniuses from the Central Region were better than those from other regions.


    First, the Central Region had a vast territory and abundant resources. Second, the Central Region was the territory of the royal family, led and managed by the royal family themselves. This made the geniuses from the Central Region far superior to those from other regions.


    Take Han Zheng and Wu Sheng, for example. Both of them were geniuses from the Central Region.


    Only the geniuses from the Central Region could reach the 15th floor and above when they were at Yuanwu Realm Fifth Layer. When people heard that a genius from the Eastern Thirty-six Counties like Yang Chen could do it, they couldn¡¯t help but sneer and scoff.


    ¡°Zhu Hailong, I suggest you stop daydreaming. In my opinion, this Yang kid is already doing well reaching the 16th floor. That¡¯s his limit. Hahaha!¡± Another Heaven Martial Realm elder laughed loudly.


    Zhu Hailong¡¯s face darkened, ¡°Humph, we will see soon enough. If Yang Chen could reach the 16th floor with his Yuanwu Realm Fifth Layer strength, then now, with his current abilities, reaching the 17th or 18th floor shouldn¡¯t be a problem!¡±


    As his words fell, the Heaven Martial Realm elders nearby couldn¡¯t help but scoff.


    ¡°Hahaha!¡±


    ¡°Old Zhu, we know each other well enough, so let me give you some advice. Don¡¯t expect too much. What¡¯s that saying? The higher the expectations, the greater the disappointment.¡±


    ¡°This Zhu guy thinks too highly of himself. Reaching the 18th floor? Haha, what a big joke. What can this kid use to get past the 18th floor? In my opinion, he can barely pass the 16th floor¡­¡± Fu Laogui sneered.


    He had no vested interest with Zhu Hailong, so he didn¡¯t mind sneering a few more times. After all, Zhu Hailong couldn¡¯t do anything to him anyway.


    Moreover, he also felt that Zhu Hailong was being delusional. He couldn¡¯t stand the thought of him getting such an excellent genius.


    However, just as his words ended, suddenly, the light on the 16th floor went out, and Yang Chen entered the 17th floor!


    ¡°Huh?¡±


    Everyone saw this scene.


    17th floor!


    This was a watershed. As long as a Half-step True Martial Realm could reach this point, there was no doubt that they could be called a genius.


    ¡°Hmph, do you see it now?¡± Zhu Hailong was the most gratified.


    Frankly, he wasn¡¯t sure if the elder under his command was telling the truth or just spreading rumors. But when faced with other people¡¯s doubts, he couldn¡¯t just outright deny what his own people had said, so he clenched his fist and held his ground.


    Now he could see that his own people hadn¡¯t lied to him.


    Yang Chen had passed the 16th floor and entered the 17th floor.


    Feeling relieved and happy, Zhu Hailong looked at those Heaven Martial Realm old men who had just questioned him and sneered, ¡°Gentlemen, do you have anything else to say now? The 17th floor, how about that? Is our Eastern Number One Genius good enough to enter your Dharma Eye?¡±


    The other old men had nothing to say since Yang Chen had indeed shown his abilities. Only Fu Laogui snorted, ¡°Hmph, Zhu Hailong, don¡¯t get too proud too early. Maybe the 17th floor is just by luck. And what are you so proud of? It¡¯s just the 17th floor after all. The key is the 18th floor. Wait until he reaches the 18th floor and then you can be proud. But unfortunately, in my opinion, his limit is just the 18th floor.¡±


    ¡°Humph!¡± Zhu Hailong looked at Fu Laogui¡¯s malicious words and couldn¡¯t help but feel annoyed.


    However, he knew that everything had to be settled by the results, and he was too lazy to argue with Fu Laogui any further.


    Yang Chen, who was inside the Trial Tower, had no idea what was happening outside. He didn¡¯t know how Zhu Hailong and Fu Laogui were arguing fiercely because of him.


    All he did was for the sake of breaking through the Trial Tower.


    ¡°Phew¡­¡± At this moment, Yang Chen was skillfully maneuvering around and muttered, ¡°Absorbing the Creation Divine Aura from the 16th floor feels great. I feel like I can break through to the True Martial Realm at any moment. But I mustn¡¯t be hasty; I have to suppress these Creation Divine Auras in my body and break through all at once!¡±


    Just like when he was in the Spirit Martial Realm, he was now using his Half-step True Martial Realm strength to attempt the Trial Tower. Each breakthrough brought him Creation Divine Aura, which was the foundation for his strength increase.


    By suppressing and utilizing these refined Creation Divine Auras for his breakthrough, he could directly reach the Second Level of the True Martial Realm or even higher in one go.


    Now, he was curious to see how many floors he could reach.


    ¡°Break!¡± Yang Chen¡¯s expression was determined.


    At this moment, the Holy Ants attacked, along with the Starfire and Shapeshifting Liquid Fire. Yang Chen unleashed all three moves, surrounding the seventeen Stone Monsters on the 17th floor and continuing his chain bombardment.


    The power of such a bombardment was undeniable, even shaking the ground beneath him.


    Despite this, he barely managed to break the Combined Attack Formation of the Stone Monsters on the 17th floor.


    ¡°Break!¡± Yang Chen shouted sharply.


    Boom!


    The explosion sounds could cause ears to ring, and Yang Chen stared intently at the seventeen Stone Monsters in front of him. Their surrounding Combined Attack Formation quickly shattered with cracking sounds.


    Seeing this, Yang Chen wiped the sweat from his forehead and said, ¡°It really wasn¡¯t easy. The Combined Attack Formation used by the Stone Monsters on the 17th floor is indeed extraordinary. It took me so long to break it, and I don¡¯t know what the 18th and 19th floors will be like. Anyway, let¡¯s not think about that for now. I need to kill these seventeen Stone Monsters first!¡±


    As his words fell, Yang Chen controlled the Dual Flames and Holy Ants to directly crush the seventeen Stone Monsters.


    It took him a long time on the 17th floor, probably half an hour. But that was normal. For anyone at this level, the time spent would gradually increase.


    ¡°Phew¡­¡± Yang Chen gently exhaled.


    Then, the surrounding Creation Divine Aura emerged.


    When he finished absorbing the Creation Divine Aura, Yang Chen entered the 18th floor.


    Similarly, in the outside world, there was a commotion when he entered the 18th floor.


    ¡°The 18th floor!¡±


    ¡°This Yang Chen has reached the 18th floor!¡±


    Zhu Hailong couldn¡¯t stop smiling now, clapping his hands and happily shouted like an old child.


    Soon after, his gaze locked onto Fu Laogui nearby.

 Chapter 763 - Chapter 763: Chapter 760: Yang Chens Various Methods_1

    Chapter 763: Chapter 760: Yang Chen¡¯s Various Methods_1


    Zhu Hailong and Old Man Fu were not at all polite. Old Man Fu was not afraid of him, and he was not afraid of Old Man Fu either. Since Old Man Fu had just looked down on him, Zhu Hailong would not be polite now.


    He said coldly, ¡°Old Man Fu, I heard some people just now saying that no matter what, Yang Chen could never reach the Eighteenth Floor. What¡¯s going on? Can you explain it to me?¡±


    Old Man Fu¡¯s face was gloomy, and he was extremely frustrated.


    Was Yang Chen deliberately going against him?


    He had just spoken, and Yang Chen had broken through the Seventeenth Floor.


    Alright, he raised the requirement to the Eighteenth floor, but Yang Chen actually reached the Eighteenth floor.


    How could this little guy from the Thirty-six Eastern Counties be such a demon?


    It didn¡¯t make any sense at all.


    With no plausible explanation, his confidence became much weaker. With a fierce snort, he said, ¡°Humph, Zhu Hailong, what¡¯s the point in celebrating now? Reaching the Eighteenth Floor doesn¡¯t mean he can pass it.¡±


    ¡°I remember just now someone seemed to only say that reaching the eighteenth floor was enough, and it seems they never said that Yang Chen must pass the eighteenth floor,¡± Zhu Hailong said coldly.


    Reaching and passing were two different concepts, and Zhu Hailong was well aware of this.


    For him, it was enough for Yang Chen to reach the Eighteenth Floor.


    As for passing the Eighteenth Floor? He hadn¡¯t thought about it that much. If Yang Chen could pass the Eighteenth Floor, that would be a top genius level. For now, he only required Yang Chen to be a first-rate talent, not expecting him to reach the level of ¡°top genius.¡±


    Hearing Zhu Hailong¡¯s words, Old Man Fu said solemnly, ¡°I know what I said just now. I just want to remind you not to be too happy too soon. Otherwise, when your genius fails to pass the eighteenth floor, there won¡¯t even be time to cry.¡±


    ¡°Hehe, Old Man Fu, you should look at yourself as you speak. If I were you, I would better manage my own mouth. Otherwise, if I bite my own tongue later, it will still be me who suffers. Hahaha!¡± Zhu Hailong laughed knowingly.


    Old Man Fu knew what Zhu Hailong was referring to. He looked gloomy and clenched his teeth. He gave a fierce snort and finally said nothing more.


    After all, he was at a disadvantage. Yang Chen had shown his true strength, and Old Man Fu¡¯s continued persistence would only lead to his own humiliation.


    Of course, similarly, Old Man Fu was increasingly surprised by Yang Chen.


    Not only Old Man Fu, but many other geniuses and high-level forces began to pay attention to the Trial Tower, their original indifference towards Yang Chen turning into a focused gaze.


    At the beginning, they were indifferent because they thought Yang Chen was nothing special.


    Now, they were concerned because Yang Chen had created one extraordinary record after another!


    Wang Zhengtian swallowed, and he began to feel grateful to Yuan Yong. With the abilities Yang Chen had shown now, if it weren¡¯t for Yuan Yong being his punching bag at the beginning, he would probably have been beaten to nothing by Yang Chen by now.


    ¡°Fortunately, fortunately¡­¡± Wang Zhengtian murmured to himself.


    Wu Sheng and Han Zheng also began to pay attention to the movements of the Trial Tower. They gradually realized that they seemed to have another opponent.


    Yang Chen did not know about the outside world.


    It had to be said that when he reached the Eighteenth Floor, he was caught in a bitter battle!


    As many geniuses knew, the difficulty of each floor increased drastically after the fifteenth floor. You could still fight on the previous floor, but not necessarily on the next.


    The Combined Attack Formation became more and more solid and difficult to break. Yang Chen used quite a few of means on the Eighteenth Floor.


    Shapeshifting Liquid Fire, Starfire. In addition to Thunderbolt Style and Holy Ants.


    Finally, Yang Chen managed to break this Combined Attack Formation!


    ¡°Sigh¡­¡±


    After breaking the Combined Attack Formation, Yang Chen took a deep breath: ¡°Finally, I¡¯ve broken this Combined Attack Formation. Now it¡¯s time to deal with these eighteen Stone Monsters. Too bad that these Stone Monsters are not like the Sand Soldiers. Even if the Combined Attack Formation is solved, it¡¯s not that easy to destroy these eighteen Stone Monsters!¡±


    These eighteen Stone Monsters had no life and wisdom, only brute force, and prohibition control.


    The collapse of the Combined Attack Formation had no effect on them, and in the blink of an eye, they came in front of Yang Chen.


    Yang Chen was forced to retreat four or five steps, then grunted: ¡°Still jumping around without the Combined Attack Formation? Become obedient!¡±


    Yang Chen¡¯s Black Mountain Dark Cloud Palm shot out, followed by the direct use of Holy Ants to bite!


    Holy Ants were different from demonic beasts; they were insects.


    If the souls of the demonic beasts and humans can be compared to a mountain, then the souls of insects are like a needle. This is why the Trial Tower did not reject insects. If Yang Chen summoned demonic beasts, it would not work.


    ¡°Starfire!¡± Yang Chen grabbed!


    Two flames, combined with the Holy Ants, poured down in two directions.


    With a loud sound, their power spread.


    Immediately after, three Stone Monsters were shattered one after another, and then the fourth, the fifth¡­ more and more Stone Monsters could not stand and were one by one annihilated by Yang Chen.


    In the end, the eighteen Stone Monsters were all defeated by Yang Chen.


    ¡°Not bad!¡± Yang Chen looked at the Holy Ants flying high in the sky and said joyfully.


    As he grew more familiar with the Holy Ants, he understood them better.


    ¡°These Holy Ants are really a great helper.¡± Yang Chen laughed heartily: ¡°If I just let these Holy Ants fight alone, they would probably only be able to deal with an elite Third Level of the True Martial Realm at their limit. But if they cooperate with me, even dealing with the Fifth Level of the True Martial Realm would be possible! Haha, Senior Yun Lu, you really found me a great helper.¡±


    This was his trump card. It may not look like much, but with the Holy Ants¡¯ cooperation, he had no problem dealing with the Fifth Level of the True Martial Realm.


    The eighteen Stone Monsters were powerful, but they were obviously not as good as a powerful person in the Fifth Level of the True Martial Realm. It was only a matter of time before Yang Chen defeated them.


    ¡°Young Master, the strength the Holy Ants are showing now is not their limit.¡± Yun Lu said.


    Yang Chen grinned, ¡°I know, don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t treat my great helpers badly in terms of materials. Alright, the Creation Divine Aura is here. After refining it, I should enter the Nineteenth floor!¡±


    Yang Chen sat down cross-legged and began to refine and accumulate the Creation Divine Aura within his body.


    Yang Chen was already extremely familiar with the process of refining the Creation Divine Aura, and he gradually absorbed the gas into his body and refined it.


    A few hundred breaths later, Yang Chen opened his eyes and looked at himself. Then he muttered, ¡°With so much Creation Divine Aura in my body, if I make a breakthrough into the True Martial Realm, I could directly reach the Second Level of the True Martial Realm in one go!¡±

 Chapter 764 - Chapter 764: Chapter 761: Entering the Twentieth Layer!_1

    Chapter 764: Chapter 761: Entering the Twentieth Layer!_1


    Reaching the second level of the True Martial Realm was, of course, not the end for Yang Chen.


    Zhu Hailong didn¡¯t have high hopes for him, but Yang Chen wouldn¡¯t merely place all his desires on that small expectation.


    ¡°It¡¯s time to enter the nineteenth floor!¡± Yang Chen took a light breath and stepped into the nineteenth floor.


    At that moment, the light in the Trial Tower¡¯s eighteenth floor went out, and the light on the nineteenth floor turned on.


    Everyone knew that Yang Chen had passed the eighteenth floor and entered the nineteenth.


    Instantly, a commotion erupted again.


    ¡°The nineteenth floor!¡±


    ¡°He actually reached the nineteenth floor!¡±


    ¡°This, this!¡±


    No one wasn¡¯t surprised. It¡¯s worth noting that even Han Zheng from Ling Nvzong, who achieved the Origin Martial Realm, only made it to the nineteenth floor in the Trial Tower.


    Those who had truly experienced the Trial Tower knew that it became immensely difficult after the fifteenth floor.


    What kind of person was Han Zheng? A top genius who far surpassed others. He had reached that point, but Yang Chen had amazingly achieved the same level? That was naturally hard to believe!


    Unwilling to accept the truth, even more found it hard to believe.


    Many people had a peculiar mentality.


    They could accept Han Zheng being stronger than them because he was from Ling Nvzong, and they felt it was only natural for him to be stronger than them. They were unwilling to surpass Han Zheng, and they thought everything was normal and logical.


    But if someone with a less distinguished background surpassed them, they would think it impossible and would create various reasons. Only when they couldn¡¯t refute reality would they admit how despicable they were because they didn¡¯t want to acknowledge their own insufficient skills and try to surpass themselves and others.


    Before Yang Chen reached the nineteenth floor, no one believed that he could do it. But now that he had done it, many began to doubt.


    ¡°This Yang Chen must have some amazing Xuan Tian treasure.¡±


    ¡°I think so too. Otherwise, how could this kid have gotten so high!¡±


    ¡°I think he must have some treasure on him!¡±


    For a moment, everyone¡¯s eyes were focused on Zhu Hailong, wondering what kind of treasure he had bestowed upon Yang Chen.


    Zhu Hailong couldn¡¯t help but sneer at their thoughts. He knew very well what was going on in their minds; they were just seeking comfort.


    Anyway, they were unwilling to admit that their skills were inferior to others.


    Zhu Hailong shrugged his shoulders: ¡°I didn¡¯t give Yang Chen any treasures. Besides, aren¡¯t you guys just acting like you don¡¯t rely on Xuan Tian treasures inside the Trial Tower? If Xuan Tian spirit treasures could help you reach the nineteenth floor, then wouldn¡¯t everyone who reached the nineteenth floor be worthless?¡±


    Zhu Hailong didn¡¯t hold back in his speech anymore.


    Why should he care about these people seeking comfort? Whether Yang Chen used Xuan Tian spirit treasures or not, he didn¡¯t know, but even if he did use them, who wouldn¡¯t have relied on Xuan Tian spirit treasures to get through the Trial Tower?


    Blaming everything on the Xuan Tian spirit treasures was simply absurd.


    For a moment, the geniuses¡¯ faces were filled with shame. They coughed twice and stopped talking.


    Zhu Hailong looked at them and chuckled: ¡°Isn¡¯t that right, Old Man Fu?¡±


    Even though Zhu Hailong didn¡¯t say much, it was still humiliating for Old Man Fu. Hadn¡¯t he just warned Zhu Hailong not to be too smug? In the blink of an eye, Yang Chen had passed the eighteenth floor and entered the nineteenth.


    Was Yang Chen his nemesis, specifically opposing him?!


    Old Man Fu was so angry that he clenched his teeth, unable to say anything else. He knew that anything he said now would be meaningless.


    The person who was most upset was not Old Man Fu, but Han Zheng.


    He originally thought that the only person who would steal his limelight this time would be Wu Sheng. But who would¡¯ve thought that another Yang Chen would emerge, reaching the same level of achievement as him in the Origin Martial Realm?


    Moreover, the other party was just a genius from a small place in the Eastern Region, which he absolutely wouldn¡¯t allow!


    At the same time, Yang Chen was engaged in fierce battles on the nineteenth floor!


    There was one more stone monster compared to the eighteenth floor, but their power had increased by more than a little. At least, with the cooperation of the Holy Ants, Yang Chen finally had some difficulties.


    Indeed, for the previous eighteen floors, it was at most troublesome but not difficult.


    But the nineteenth floor was genuinely difficult.


    Even though Yang Chen had used all his skills layer by layer, he was struggling with the stone monsters and couldn¡¯t defeat them. Similarly, the stone monsters also couldn¡¯t do anything to him.


    In such a stalemate, Yang Chen was naturally at a disadvantage because his True Qi was limited and couldn¡¯t compare to the stone monsters.


    However, Yang Chen didn¡¯t use his ultimate Spirit-Talisman Martial Arts or the Twenty-four Thunder Annihilation technique. These two techniques could only be used once, and the nineteenth floor hadn¡¯t got to the point where he needed to use them yet.


    ¡°These two moves must be saved for the twentieth floor!¡± Yang Chen narrowed his eyes and meticulously observed the eighteen stone monsters in front of him: ¡°As for now, there is a breakthrough for these nineteen stone monsters, it¡¯s not impossible!¡±


    Compared to these stone monsters, Yang Chen¡¯s biggest advantage was his intelligence.


    He had wisdom, whereas these stone monsters did not.


    It was precisely because he had this advantage that Yang Chen found a breakthrough after several trials. After finding the breakthrough point, Yang Chen still kept his final trump card and used his current means to deal with the nineteen stone monsters.


    About an hour later, Yang Chen finally cracked the Combined Attack Formation.


    Half an hour later, Yang Chen killed six of the nineteen stone monsters.


    Half an hour after that, only three of the nineteen stone monsters remained.


    In less than a dozen breaths, Yang Chen won a resounding victory with all nineteen stone monsters annihilated.


    By now, Yang Chen was quite exhausted. As the Creation Divine Aura emerged, Yang Chen didn¡¯t immediately refine it, but first took an elixir to recover his True Qi.


    One must say, the exhausting of his Qi was indescribable, even though he had a large amount, he had consumed an enormous amount now and needed to recover some.


    ¡°Finally, I have struggled through the nineteenth floor. Now, it¡¯s time for the twentieth floor!¡± Yang Chen¡¯s eyes were determined.


    His goal had always been the twentieth floor.


    He never gave himself any excuses.


    ¡°First, let¡¯s finish refining this Creation Divine Aura. After refining this massive amount of Creation Divine Aura, I can quickly breakthrough to the third level of the True Martial Realm.¡± Yang Chen closed his eyes to refine.


    About half an incense stick later, Yang Chen exhaled lightly, then got up and entered the twentieth floor!

 Chapter 765 - Chapter 765: Chapter 762: No Reserve!_1

    Chapter 765: Chapter 762: No Reserve!_1


    ¡°Twenty¡­ twentieth floor!¡±


    As Yang Chen broke into the twentieth floor, the outside world was boiling over. If it was just the nineteenth floor, it would only cause a reaction from those geniuses. But now, Yang Chen unexpectedly reached the twentieth floor. Even the old fellows from various forces were completely shocked.


    In the beginning, everyone just paid attention to the True Martial Realm geniuses. They thought that the True Martial Realm geniuses entering the Trial Tower would be more meaningful.


    As for the Origin Martial Realm, no matter how strong, they couldn¡¯t be too strong.


    But there is always a limit to everything.


    Once this limit is surpassed, everything becomes completely different.


    Undoubtedly, Yang Chen has surpassed this limit!


    You must know that even the true geniuses of the True Martial Realm couldn¡¯t reach this level in the Origin Martial Realm. Yang Chen did it, he broke into the twentieth floor, whether successful or not, this was already an extraordinary pride for him.


    ¡°The twentieth floor, this¡­the number one genius of the Eastern Region is actually so incredible!¡±


    Many geniuses gulped and couldn¡¯t believe the scene in front of them. At this moment, they didn¡¯t know what to say to deny Yang Chen.


    The number ¡°twenty¡± undoubtedly made a lot of people shut their mouths.


    Now it was not Han Zheng who was entangled, but Wu Sheng.


    Wu Sheng was already feeling the pressure, but at the moment, his achievements had not been surpassed by Yang Chen. However, who could have thought that Yang Chen reached the twentieth floor now? He accomplished the same goals as Wu Sheng!


    Zhu Hailong was even more surprised. After that, he laughed heartily and kept mentioning Yang Chen¡¯s name, fearing that others wouldn¡¯t know that Yang Chen was the one he had invited.


    The geniuses of Haohai Main City all had bright faces, one after another, they admired, ¡°Yang Chen is truly worthy of being our Eastern Region¡¯s number one genius!¡±


    ¡°Yes, Yang Chen is really incredible!¡±


    At first, they were ridiculed and scolded by others, and even if they felt humiliated, they didn¡¯t dare to respond.


    Because they had no words to respond, there was no reason to refute.


    But now it¡¯s different, Yang Chen has stepped forward.


    Yang Chen used his strength, ability, and achievements to slap everyone¡¯s faces. The twentieth floor was where he completely told these major powers that it¡¯s wrong to think that remote areas can¡¯t produce geniuses!


    If remote areas can¡¯t produce geniuses, then what is Yang Chen?


    If Yang Chen is not a genius, then the geniuses under their command are nothing.


    It¡¯s so refreshing, too refreshing!


    At the same time, Yang Chen also arrived in the twentieth floor¡­


    This twentieth floor was completely different from the previous nineteenth floor. It was as if Yang Chen was challenging the Trial Tower in the Spirit Martial Realm, and it was a completely independent space.


    There were flowers, plants, trees, everything, it was like a paradise.


    But Yang Chen was not misled by these superficial appearances. He was very clear that this was the twentieth floor of the Trial Tower, a very dangerous place, and also the final point of this test.


    ¡°Roar!¡±


    Yang Chen¡¯s heightened vigilance was not wrong. Suddenly, there was a loud roar, and immediately afterwards, a huge creature fell from the sky!


    Yang Chen saw it clearly, it was a stone monster about thirty feet in size. No, it¡¯s not appropriate to call it a stone monster at this size. To be precise, it should be called a mountain monster!


    It was made up of rocks and its size resembled a high mountain. Its presence caused people¡¯s hearts to be filled with fear, giving them a sense of being invincible.


    Indeed, this mountain monster was gigantic.


    Most importantly, there was a pair of flesh wings on the back of the mountain monster. The combination of these flesh wings and the mountain monster looked unusual, but it was undeniable that with these wings, the mountain monster became more agile and could even fly, confirming the saying¡­


    Adding wings to a tiger!


    Now that the mountain monster fell from the sky and suddenly landed, the ground trembled violently.


    Yang Chen also retreated instantly.


    ¡°Only one, it seems that it is the same as the Trial Tower of the Spirit Martial Realm. However, this one must be a tough one.¡± Yang Chen sighed and almost didn¡¯t need to think about it.


    The fleshy-winged mountain monster landed, its eyes staring at Yang Chen.


    The moment it saw Yang Chen, the mountain monster seemed to have locked onto its target, and with a fierce roar, it jumped over with a bang. The astonishing bounce and speed of the creature were terrifying.


    Yang Chen¡¯s eyes widened in disbelief at the mountain monster¡¯s remarkable jumping ability.


    He didn¡¯t hesitate to say, ¡°Take my move!¡±


    As soon as the words fell, he used Starfire and Shapeshifting Liquid Fire at the same time.


    Both flames went straight to the mountain monster and rolled up its body, but soon Yang Chen was stunned by a scene.


    ¡°No effect?¡± Yang Chen was dumbfounded.


    It¡¯s not that there was no effect.


    Certainly, it was burning. There were very few things that his Starfire couldn¡¯t burn, it was just a matter of burning fast or slow.


    Now the key problem was that this mountain monster was so huge that his Starfire would take an unknown amount of time to corrode it.


    The mountain monster wouldn¡¯t give Yang Chen time. Almost in an instant of using Yang Chen¡¯s methods, it slammed down a foot in an instant.


    There were no moves at all, relying solely on brute force.


    But it was this brute force that made Yang Chen¡¯s scalp numb, so he had to summon the Holy Ants.


    ¡°Senior Yun Lu, control the Holy Ants to assist me and resist this mountain monster with all your strength!¡± Yang Chen shouted.


    ¡°Young Master, rest assured and leave it to me!¡± Yun Lu replied.


    The two of them worked together, Yun Lu controlled the Holy Ants, and the mountain monster was quickly surrounded.


    ¡°Roar!¡± The mountain monster roared again. This roar made Yang Chen¡¯s heart tremble.


    These Holy Ants had weak souls, and they were even worse off. In an instant, hundreds of them were killed, even with Yun Lu protecting them.


    If it weren¡¯t for Yun Lu¡¯s protection, I¡¯m afraid these Holy Ants would have been annihilated by half in a single round.


    ¡°Young Master, this mountain monster¡¯s roar has a devastating effect on the soul. The Holy Ants are not yet in form, and their souls are extremely fragile. Even if I protect them, it¡¯s still the same!¡± Yun Lu couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°We must find a way to silence this mountain monster!¡±


    Yang Chen had also noticed the current dire and troublesome situation, and he nodded heavily before hesitating any longer.


    It seemed that at the moment, normal means were not effective against this mountain monster!


    ¡°Good guy, the combination of me and these Holy Ants may not be enough to defeat a True Martial Realm Fifth Layer master, but it should be enough to handle one. This mountain monster¡¯s power is even greater than that of a True Martial Realm Fifth Layer master. The twentieth floor is truly extraordinary. In that case, I must use my methods as well.¡± Yang Chen retreated in an instant!


    He hadn¡¯t forgotten how difficult it was to deal with the huge Sand Soldiers on the twentieth floor in the Spirit Martial Realm.


    So he knew very well that there was no need to hide, and he had to use all his methods from the start!

 Chapter 766 - Chapter 766: Chapter 763: Witnessing a Miracle!_1

    Chapter 766: Chapter 763: Witnessing a Miracle!_1


    In an instant, he waved his hand and took out a string of Spirit Talismans.


    He had made them during his recent free time, after dealing with the Fire Essence Beast and hurrying to get here. There were not many talismans, just over two thousand.


    Seeing only a little over two thousand talismans, Yang Chen felt uncertain himself.


    There was no way around it. He didn¡¯t have enough time. Moreover, since he was traveling with Zhu Hailong, he couldn¡¯t freely make talismans. He only had these two thousand talismans after using up his entire stock.


    Fortunately, no matter how strong the Mountain Monster was, it couldn¡¯t compare to the Fire Essence Beast Commander Yun Ge. These two thousand talismans should have some effect, he thought.


    ¡°Two Thousand Talismans Extinguish!¡± Yang Chen muttered to himself.


    Suddenly, the two thousand talismans burst open.


    With a rumbling sound, Yang Chen moved away from the center of the explosion. The Holy Ants also quickly escaped. The explosion from the two thousand talismans spread into the sky.


    There was no doubt about the power of the explosion.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t take any chances. As the explosion took place, he began gathering energy from the Sky Thunder Pool, preparing to use his last move, Twenty-Four Thunder Annihilation.


    Indeed, this Twenty-Four Thunder was his last move. Regardless of its success or failure, he had no other means left.


    ¡°I hope it works,¡± Yang Chen took a deep breath.


    As he expected, the mere two thousand talismans could not do anything to the Twentieth Layer Mountain Monster.


    After the aftermath of the explosion, the Mountain Monster flapped its wings and soared into the sky, its eyes fixed on Yang Chen, showing no emotion.


    ¡°Flying so high? Good, my Twenty-Four Thunder Annihilation has gathered as well.¡± Yang Chen thought to himself.


    As soon as the thought crossed his mind, the Mountain Monster flew straight towards him.


    The winged Mountain Monster charged with lightning speed, not proportional to its size. It alarmed Yang Chen. In just the blink of an eye, the Mountain Monster appeared a hundred zhang away from Yang Chen.


    Finally, Yang Chen no longer hesitated and shouted, ¡°Twenty-Four Thunder Annihilation!¡±


    In an instant, layers of Thunderbolt power descended from the sky.


    One thunder, two thunders, five thunders, ten thunders.


    Twenty-four layers of thunder fell in a short breath, and the massive Thunder and Lightning Power struck the Mountain Monster¡¯s body layer after layer¡ªYang Chen¡¯s full force.


    Twenty-Four Thunder Annihilation, the full round of Thunder fell.


    Mountain Monster¡¯s body stiffened in place, unmoving and without any Qi. It was unclear if it had reached its limit and completely collapsed.


    Yang Chen stood in front of the Mountain Monster, his heart uneasy, unsure of the outcome.


    In the next moment, the Mountain Monster collapsed heavily on the ground.


    Seeing this, Yang Chen laughed excitedly, ¡°Haha, I succeeded!¡±


    However, just as his words fell, suddenly the Mountain Monster began to move. Yang Chen clenched his teeth and stared at the scene.


    After a short struggle, the Mountain Monster seemed to find it difficult to stand up and then stood up with some effort.


    Seeing this, Yang Chen¡¯s fists clenched, not knowing what to do next.


    The Mountain Monster had already started walking towards him. Even though it wasn¡¯t as fast as before, reaching Yang Chen was not a difficult task with its gigantic size.


    The current Yang Chen was utterly powerless.


    When the Twenty-Four Thunder Annihilation was used, he had no other means left.


    ¡°What!¡± Yang Chen watched the Mountain Monster come closer step by step, and he could only back away.


    He could leave at any time and admit defeat. But having come this far, could he give up now?


    ¡°Do I have any other way?¡± Yang Chen asked himself.


    Nowadays, with his True Qi nearly depleted, he couldn¡¯t even use the Blazing Fire Spirit Brush. Moreover, breaking the prohibition and luring the Mountain Monster into the Spatial Rift might work once, but not necessarily twice.


    ¡°This Twentieth Layer is indeed quite difficult.¡± Yang Chen smiled bitterly. After all his efforts, he could only severely injure the Mountain Monster.


    Just when he was about to give up, suddenly, many Holy Ants jumped out and swarmed towards the Stone Monster.


    ¡°Young Master, don¡¯t give up! Let¡¯s fight again with the Holy Ants!¡± Yun Lu shouted.


    It was then that Yang Chen remembered that he still had the Holy Ants as a means.


    He almost forgot, because when he used up all his strength just now, the Holy Ants were not affected. Now that he had run out of moves, the Holy Ants could still help him.


    ¡°Yes!¡± Yang Chen nodded, ¡°You¡¯re right, I can¡¯t give up yet!¡±


    Success or failure now depended on the Holy Ants.


    Yang Chen watched the battle with his burning eyes. It had to be said that when the Holy Ants exerted their power, they were quite formidable. Countless Holy Ants grouped up and swooped toward the Mountain Monster, which apparently couldn¡¯t roar like it did at the start, breaking the Holy Ants¡¯ souls.


    This way, the Holy Ants¡¯ weakness was no more. They swarmed and bit, killing nearly a thousand of them. But in the next moment, Yun Lu sent another wave of thousands of Holy Ants from the Eight Extremities Flowing River Space.


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help feeling heartache over this scene. With each wave, the Holy Ants suffered a loss of at least tens of thousands. It was too much.


    Fortunately, the core Holy Ants were closely protected by Yun Lu and didn¡¯t face any significant harm.


    As if hard work pays off, wave after wave of Holy Ants relentlessly assailed the Mountain Monster. Finally, the Monster seemed unable to hold on any longer and collapsed heavily onto the ground.


    With the earth shaking, the Mountain Monster¡¯s structure shattered, its body turned into slabs, scattering all over the place.


    Looking at this scene, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help swallowing deeply.


    ¡°Did it succeed?¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t believe it.


    He had made it through the Twentieth Layer just like that.


    Finally, as strands of Creation Divine Aura surged out, Yang Chen felt the strangeness of it, saying to himself, ¡°It seems that I have truly reached the Twentieth Layer. With such a quantity of Creation Divine Aura, I should be able to break through to the True Martial Realm Third Layer Peak in one breath. Perfectly, with the help of the Linglong Dream Mirror, my current state of mind is also at the Third Layer of the True Martial Realm.¡±


    As he thought, Yang Chen closed his eyes and completely devoted himself to refining.


    Meanwhile, outside, everything had turned incredibly silent.


    This undoubtedly created a massive contrast.


    From the original noise, it changed to silence. They couldn¡¯t find words to describe their astonishment.


    Twentieth Layer, Great Perfection!


    They had witnessed the birth of such a miracle!


    ¡­


    This is the ninth update, the tenth one will be in the evening!

 Chapter 767 - Chapter 767: Chapter 764: Becoming a Hot Commodity Directly_1

    Chapter 767: Chapter 764: Becoming a Hot Commodity Directly_1


    All the people outside had learned about the situation inside the Trial Tower. They had all been through the Trial Tower and could infer the achievements of the person inside by judging the small changes in the Tower.


    As for Yang Chen, he had undoubtedly passed the Twentieth Layer.


    It was precisely because of this that everyone was surprisingly quiet.


    In the beginning, they were discussing with jealousy, unwillingness, and the suspicion that Yang Chen must have been lucky. Now, they were speechless and completely convinced.


    Could the perfection of the Twentieth Layer be attributed to luck?


    Han Zheng didn¡¯t achieve it, Wu Sheng didn¡¯t achieve it, and none of the people present had achieved it. Only Yang Chen had achieved Great Perfection in the Origin Martial Realm¡¯s Trial Tower by passing all twenty levels!


    Such an achievement left everyone staring in amazement.


    After a long, long time, only a few murmurs of discussion emerged, and then everyone seemed to wake up.


    ¡°Twenty levels!¡±


    ¡°This¡­¡±


    Zhu Hailong, sitting in his chair, couldn¡¯t help but laugh. Even he hadn¡¯t expected, let alone accept, that Yang Chen had actually passed the Twentieth Layer.


    It was simply unbelievable.


    As for Old Man Fu sitting next to him, he was quite upset. How could he be happy when Yang Chen¡¯s progress seemed like a series of merciless slaps in his face?


    Old Man Fu gritted his teeth, knowing that staying any longer would be unbearable torture, and said, ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡±


    In an instant, Old Man Fu led his people away and left the scene.


    Without a doubt, Zhu Hailong had become a winner in life.


    Time gradually passed.


    Inside the Trial Tower, Yang Chen, having completely refined the Creation Divine Aura, sat cross-legged on the ground preparing to make a breakthrough to the True Martial Realm.


    With a sufficient amount of Creation Divine Aura accumulated in his body, Yang Chen shouted and absorbed it all.


    ¡°Begin!¡± Yang Chen devoted himself entirely to the breakthrough.


    His surrounding True Qi began to slowly change, sometimes strong, sometimes weak.


    This hesitation lasted for more than half an hour before there were signs of change. With this change, Yang Chen¡¯s Qi grew stronger, and his power began to climb.


    ¡°Break!¡± Yang Chen shouted sharply.


    His strength broke through the limits of the Origin Martial Realm and reached a new realm ¨C the True Martial Realm, which was stronger than the Origin Martial Realm.


    As soon as he reached the True Martial Realm, Yang Chen¡¯s strength increased rapidly, as if he could not stop.


    This increase was from the First Level of the True Martial Realm to the Second Level of the True Martial Realm.


    But it didn¡¯t stop there. He advanced to the Mid-stage, Late-stage, and Peak of the Second Layer, then to the Third Layer, the Mid-stage, Late-stage, and Peak of the Third Layer!


    It wasn¡¯t until the Peak of the Third Layer of the True Martial Realm that the increase finally stopped.


    After that, Yang Chen¡¯s strength fluctuated between the Peak and the Later Stage of the Third Layer of the True Martial Realm, seemingly unstable.


    Yang Chen clenched his fists and tried to stabilize his strength at the Peak of the Third Layer of the True Martial Realm.


    Finally, after a brief standoff, Yang Chen¡¯s Qi gradually stabilized.


    ¡°True Martial Realm Third Layer Peak!¡± Yang Chen opened his eyes, feeling the energy around him and murmuring to himself.


    Just as he had anticipated, his strength had now been elevated to the Peak of the Third Layer of the True Martial Realm, just one step away from the Fourth Layer.


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t say he was satisfied or disappointed with his strength, but overall, he could now compete with top geniuses like Wu Sheng, the royal genius, and Han Zheng, the genius of Ling Nvzong.


    This was what he wanted; otherwise, the gap between Half-step True Martial Realm and others would be too big. He wouldn¡¯t have much of a chance against Han Zheng and Wu Sheng.


    Speaking of Han Zheng, Yang Chen rubbed his eyebrows and murmured, ¡°Han Zheng is here, but I don¡¯t know if Hua Wanru has come too. The matter of the Slaughter God Spear is very strange, and I don¡¯t know if Hua Wanru will come. Anyway, my focus now shouldn¡¯t be on Hua Wanru. It¡¯s not time to confront her yet. I need to investigate the Slaughter God Spear first and unravel the mysteries of the Purple Qi Secret Realm!¡±


    With that in mind, Yang Chen stood up, his hands behind him as he slowly walked out of the Trial Tower.


    When Yang Chen entered the Trial Tower, only a few onlookers were watching him, mostly because he had defeated Yuan Yong.


    Now, it was different.


    All eyes were on Yang Chen.


    When Yang Chen came out, there was a sudden uproar.


    ¡°Yang Chen has reached the Third Layer of the True Martial Realm!¡±


    ¡°Hasn¡¯t he passed the Trial Tower before?¡±


    ¡°Do you need to think about it? With that cultivation at the Peak of the Third Layer of the True Martial Realm, he must not have passed at least the last few levels. It seems we are the first group to witness the birth of this miracle. Heh, I didn¡¯t expect to encounter this once-in-a-century Event of Great Perfection in the Training Tower.¡±


    Indeed, Great Perfection in the Spirit Martial Realm Trial Tower was not rare, as almost every royal genius could achieve it. However, it was a challenge during the Origin Martial Realm period.


    It was extremely rare to see a genius who can pass the Twentieth Layer of the Origin Martial Realm Trial Tower once in a century. Even in large territories, it would be tough to encounter one.


    As for the True Martial Realm, it is even rarer, with only a few occurrences in hundreds of years. When it comes to the Earth Martial Realm, it is the rarest of all. It is said that in thousands of years of history, only two individuals have achieved Great Perfection.


    No matter what, being able to pass the Trial Tower of the Origin Martial Realm was enough for Yang Chen to be proudly above others.¡¯


    ¡°Young friend Yang Chen, I am an elder of the Donghuang Sect, hehe, would you be interested in having a private talk with me? I believe you¡¯ve heard of our Donghuang Sect. I wonder if you would be interested in our sect?¡± An elder stroked his beard and walked up to Yang Chen, smiling.


    Aside from him, a middle-aged man followed closely, saying, ¡°I am Elder Lin of the Huangdao Sect. Although it seems that you have some grudges with our Huangdao Sect, I can personally guarantee that it will be easy to turn hostility into friendship. I wonder if you would be interested in sitting down for tea with us from the Huangdao Sect?¡±


    ¡°Get out of here! Donghuang Sect, such things must have order!¡± The elder of the Donghuang Sect shouted.


    ¡°What order? We¡¯re not allowed to speak, but you can invite him?¡± The Huangdao Sect¡¯s elder was displeased.


    Immediately afterward, someone said, ¡°Brother Lin is right. Yang Chen, we are from the Jade Supreme Sect.¡±


    ¡°We are from¡­¡±


    Suddenly, several forces came forward to strike up a conversation, and Yang Chen instantly became a hot commodity.

 Chapter 768 - Chapter 768: Chapter 765: Various Invitations_1

    Chapter 768: Chapter 765: Various Invitations_1


    This left the Elder of the Imperial Tao Sect in an awkward position; his initial remarks were directed solely at the Elder of the Dong Huang Sect. Little did he know that as soon as his words landed, everyone rushed forward in competitive haste.


    Yang Chen had become such a coveted prize.


    In an instant, various powerful forces were unstoppable, all stepping forward to introduce their sects, with their intentions to gain Yang Chen¡¯s allegiance clear beyond any doubt.


    It was no wonder that these forces were so anxious. After all, even the exceptional talents under their control had their limits.


    Though they might be known as the number one or number two talents of their generation, it was possible that someone from the next generation could surpass them. The generation after that might even bring forth even stronger talents. However, someone with circumstances like Yang Chen was truly a rarity, appearing only once in a century. This timeframe referred to that of the entire human domain, not merely a single region.


    Just how valuable was that once-a-century talent?


    Yang Chen was also feeling quite awkward. He never thought that breaking through the Trial Tower would earn him so much favor. He hastily bowed and said, ¡°Thank you for all your generous offers, seniors. However, I come from the Eastern Thirty-six Counties. Joining your forces might not be appropriate.¡±


    ¡°Haha, young friend Yang Chen, there¡¯s nothing inappropriate. Joining our forces would still make you a member of the Eastern Thirty-six Counties. You can think of it as merely cultivating in another place. How about coming to our Dong Huang Sect? What do you think?¡± said the Elder of the Dong Huang Sect amiably.


    If he could successfully persuade such a genius to join, wouldn¡¯t the Sect Master praise and reward him upon his return?


    ¡°Dong Huang Sect, please make way. No matter how good your Western 42 Counties may be, Yang Chen, can you consider our Yushang Sect? Our Yushang Sect is part of the Central Capital Region, as you know. Of all martial artists, those in the Central Capital are the most powerful.¡±


    ¡°Humph, we, the Nine Stream Sect, are willing to offer very generous terms!¡±


    ¡°Do you think only your Nine Stream Sect is willing to offer generous terms? We don¡¯t have any?¡±


    ¡°Exactly, young friend Yang Chen, as long as you¡¯re willing to join our sect, whatever conditions you want, we¡¯ll give you without any ambiguity!¡±


    ¡°Young friend Yang Chen, once you join our sect, you¡¯ll be treated like a first-class disciple!¡±


    Faced with invitations from various powerful factions, it wasn¡¯t false to say that Yang Chen was tempted.


    However, although he was tempted, he didn¡¯t lose his sanity. Firstly, he was not the kind of person who would change his mind easily. Since he had promised Zhu Hailong, he had to live up to his word, otherwise he would truly offend Zhu Hailong.


    Secondly, he felt no sense of belonging to these sects. It was not like the Yuan Mountain Sect, where Mu Baisheng had once shown him mercy when he was unknown. He had a strong sense of belonging to the Yuan Mountain Sect. As for the other sects, he could do without.


    With that in mind, Yang Chen no longer hid his thoughts and spoke directly, ¡°Respected seniors, pardon my frankness, but I have already promised Senior Zhu Hailong of the Green Lotus Sect. For now, I have to help the Green Lotus Sect deal with some matters. It¡¯s not that I am unwilling to accept the kind offers from the seniors, but I can¡¯t agree to them now. I hope the seniors will bring this up again in the future.¡±


    Upon hearing this, many of the powerful sects still wanted to retain him. After all, what was the Green Lotus Sect? When they, the superpowers, were pulling in disciples, would they care about the Green Lotus Sect¡¯s face? It would have been fine if Yang Chen had already joined the Green Lotus Sect, but he hadn¡¯t yet.


    Unfortunately, Zhu Hailong was timely and stepped forward, coughing twice: ¡°Everyone, have you heard what young friend Yang Chen said? Now that Yang Chen has a prior deal with me, please return first.¡±


    Zhu Hailong was extremely anxious. When he saw the scene earlier, he had hurried over, fearing that Yang Chen would agree to these people and put his transaction with Yang Chen behind him.


    If Yang Chen really agreed to join these forces, Zhu Hailong would be too late even to cry. After all, he had gone to great lengths to invite Yang Chen.


    Who would have thought, however, that Yang Chen would actually refuse? This surprised Zhu Hailong, and he was filled with gratitude. He never expected Yang Chen to be such a focused person, remembering his transaction with him despite all the temptations.


    Not everyone had such a state of mind.


    Now, Zhu Hailong hurriedly stepped forward to stop these people, fearing they might offer more temptations to Yang Chen. After all, how could a young lad like Yang Chen withstand such enticements?


    Seeing Zhu Hailong had stepped forward, the high-level officials of the various forces cursed their bad luck, but couldn¡¯t do much else in terms of open invitations.


    However, they wouldn¡¯t give up so easily either.


    The higher-ups of these forces bowed and said one after another, ¡°Young friend Yang Chen, if that¡¯s the case, we¡¯ll look for you another day.¡±


    ¡°Young friend Yang Chen, please consider our Yushang Sect.¡±


    ¡°And our Imperial Tao Sect is also sincerely inviting you, young friend Yang Chen.¡±


    ¡°We, Dong Huang Sect, wholeheartedly invite you, young friend Yang Chen, please consider us too.¡±


    Having said that, the higher-ups of these forces reluctantly left.


    For a time, Yang Chen had become a delectable figure in the eyes of these major forces.


    Of course, not all forces were vying to extend invitations. Only four superpowers and a handful of medium and small forces arrived. The rest regarded Yang Chen with cold eyes, evidently seeing him as an enemy rather than an ally.


    This was quite normal, just like Wu Sheng and Han Zheng.


    They were the top talents of their respective forces and would not allow others to surpass them. Undoubtedly, Yang Chen had violated the conditions that they could not tolerate. How could they possibly allow Yang Chen to join their ranks?


    Yang Chen, of course, would not consider the thoughts of Wu Sheng and Han Zheng. Watching the high-level officials of the various forces leave, he didn¡¯t dare to offend them and bowed his hands.


    Zhu Hailong wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, having been scared badly. If Yang Chen had really agreed to these people, how could he cope?


    Luckily, Yang Chen stayed. This made Zhu Hailong realize just how precious Yang Chen was at the moment. Jokingly, he knew he had to treat Yang Chen well now; otherwise, with just one word, there would be no force unwilling to take him in.


    ¡°Young friend Yang Chen, now that the Trial Tower test is over, let¡¯s go back to our quarters first,¡± suggested Zhu Hailong, coughing twice, anxiety gleaming in his eyes. He didn¡¯t want Yang Chen to stay here any longer. Every extra minute posed a greater risk.


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but laugh, understanding Zhu Hailong¡¯s thoughts and intentions. He nodded and said, ¡°Alright, let¡¯s go back first.¡±


    With the Trial Tower test completed, he saw no further purpose in staying. Therefore, leaving was harmless.


    And so, Yang Chen and Zhu Hailong left Hao Hai Main City together and returned to the Green Lotus Sect.

 Chapter 769 - Chapter 769: Chapter 766: Full Reimbursement of Spirit Stones_1

    Chapter 769: Chapter 766: Full Reimbursement of Spirit Stones_1


    When Yang Chen returned to the Green Lotus Sect, he immediately began his closed-door cultivation because, according to what Zhu Hailong had said, the Secret Realm could open at any time, and he had to be prepared.


    Knowing this, Yang Chen didn¡¯t dare to be careless and directly went into closed-door cultivation to consolidate his realm.


    About ten days later, his realm had stabilized, and it was time to start making talismans.


    With the Blazing Fire Spirit Pen and his current level of talisman making, Yang Chen worked without restraint. In just twenty days, he had created over 4,000 talismans, which would serve as his trump cards.


    However, Yang Chen was not satisfied.


    It wasn¡¯t that he was discontented, but rather the upcoming trip to the Secret Realm was extraordinary.


    ¡°There are two entrances in total. One entrance is for geniuses below 40 years old. No matter how powerful these geniuses are, I have the ability to defend myself and protect myself against them. I am not afraid of Wu Sheng or Han Zheng. The trouble is the powerful ones from the second entrance,¡± Yang Chen thought to himself.


    The powerful characters from the second entrance were the real trouble.


    ¡°The second entrance is for those between True Martial Realm and Earth Martial Realm. Each sect will surely send their top powerhouses, who are likely half-step Earth Martial Realm characters. If I were to encounter these powerhouses, I would have no ability to face them. The two entrances lead to the same place. It¡¯s impossible not to encounter each other,¡± Yang Chen sighed secretly.


    He knew that avoiding them was simply impossible.


    Given the size of the Secret Realm, who could guarantee there would be no conflicts?


    Thinking about this, Yang Chen rubbed his eyebrows and said to himself, ¡°It seems that just having 4,000 ordinary talismans is not enough. I need to prepare some other talismans. Speaking of which, with my current level, refining talismans from the Strange Door Scroll should not be a problem. I should give it a try!¡±


    The talismans from Spirit-Talisman Martial Arts had many scrolls, with each scroll representing a different category.


    Three Major Forbidden Talismans were the ultimate achievements of Spirit-Talisman Martial Arts.


    These three Forbidden Talismans represented Huang Taiji¡¯s greatest achievements. Each Forbidden Talisman possessed earth-shaking power.


    However, these three Forbidden Talismans were ultimately just Huang Taiji¡¯s speculations, and their required materials were extremely rare. Huang Taiji himself had never refined them, so their true power remained unknown.


    But below these Forbidden Talismans was the Strange Door Scroll.


    The Strange Door Scroll contained various unique talismans, such as the Paralysis Talisman and the Thousand Miles Instant-Travel Talisman.


    ¡°The Thousand Miles Instant-Travel Talisman can instantly transport me thousands of miles away. If I can¡¯t face my enemies, this talisman would undoubtedly be a great lifesaving tool. The Paralysis Talisman is even more precious. With my current strength, I can immobilize a True Martial Realm peak powerhouse for one breath¡¯s time. If it¡¯s a seventh or eighth level True Martial Realm, I can even immobilize them for two breaths,¡± Yang Chen muttered to himself.


    He had wanted to refine these two Strange Door talismans for a while, but unfortunately, he had always faced the problem of insufficient materials.


    On his way back to North Mountain County, he had gathered many materials, but still lacked some.


    Now, with some time left before the opening of the Secret Realm, Yang Chen rubbed his eyebrows and thought, ¡°It seems I need to go out and find more materials. If I can gather the materials needed for these two Strange Door talismans before the Secret Realm begins, it will undoubtedly be a good thing for me.¡±


    With this thought in mind, Yang Chen immediately got up and opened the door.


    But as he opened the door, Yang Chen was startled to see someone standing there.


    It was a woman, standing gracefully with a faint fragrance emanating from her body. Her beautiful eyes looked at him with some surprise as well.


    ¡°Sect Leader Li,¡± Yang Chen greeted her with a salute. ¡°What a coincidence.¡±


    This person was none other than Li Ruoxiang.


    Li Ruoxiang coughed twice, as if embarrassed, and said, ¡°Yes, quite a coincidence.¡±


    ¡°Sect Leader Li, you¡¯re here for¡­?¡± Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but ask.


    Li Ruoxiang didn¡¯t know why, but she always felt a little uneasy when facing Yang Chen. She took a deep breath, forced herself to calm down, and said, ¡°The Supreme Elder asked me to remind you that the Secret Realm could open within a month. You should be prepared and not immerse yourself too deeply into closed-door cultivation. Otherwise, you may miss the best opportunity. However, from the looks of it now, it seems that the Supreme Elder is being overly worried.¡±


    ¡°I see,¡± Yang Chen nodded.


    Li Ruoxiang raised her eyebrows and asked, ¡°So, what are you planning to do now? If there¡¯s anything you need help with, the Green Lotus Sect will try its best to assist you.¡±


    Li Ruoxiang knew that Yang Chen was the person Zhu Hailong had specifically instructed to take care of.


    This young man played a crucial role in the Secret Realm.


    Yang Chen saw Li Ruoxiang appear and was secretly worried. He smiled and said, ¡°Even if Elder Zhu doesn¡¯t say anything, I¡¯m sure to be preparing for the Secret Realm trip. Now, I lack some materials and want to buy them.¡±


    ¡°Materials? If they¡¯re not extremely rare materials, the Green Lotus Sect can help you get them,¡± Li Ruoxiang said.


    Upon hearing this good news, Yang Chen immediately handed over the materials list to Li Ruoxiang without hesitation.


    Li Ruoxiang took the list and gasped, ¡°Yang Chen, why are you looking for all these obscure materials? Some of them I¡¯ve never even heard of.¡±


    ¡°Well, it¡¯s precisely because they¡¯re rare that they¡¯re valuable,¡± Yang Chen replied.


    Li Ruoxiang looked at Yang Chen seriously and then said, ¡°Our Green Lotus Sect can help you gather up to 10% of these materials. For the rest, although we may not be able to help you, there is another way.¡±


    Upon hearing the first half of her sentence, Yang Chen was somewhat disappointed. He hadn¡¯t thought that even the huge Green Lotus Sect would be unable to meet his material needs. However, he was immediately overjoyed when he heard that there was still hope from Li Ruoxiang¡¯s latter words.


    Yang Chen quickly asked, ¡°Sect Leader Li, what¡¯s the other way?¡±


    Li Ruoxiang replied, ¡°It¡¯s simple. Recently, various forces have been waiting for the opening of the Secret Realm, and like you, they have also begun preparing for entering the Secret Realm. So, as a result, a Trading Street has been set up before the opening of the Secret Realm. In this street, you can trade freely. Although it¡¯s chaotic, the variety is indeed complete, and you may find what you¡¯re seeking.¡±


    ¡°Is that so?¡± Yang Chen was overjoyed.


    Such a trade fair was precisely what he wanted.


    Li Ruoxiang spoke gently, ¡°If you participate, the Green Lotus Sect will reimburse you for any spirit stones you spend!¡±


    Yang Chen was embarrassed, ¡°When did your Green Lotus Sect become so generous? If that¡¯s the case, I feel a little embarrassed.¡±

 Chapter 770 - Chapter 770: Chapter 767: Unexpected Joy!_1

    Chapter 770: Chapter 767: Unexpected Joy!_1


    ¡°It is per the wishes of the Supreme Elder.¡± Li Ruoxiang said solemnly.


    Now she could see that Zhu Hailong seemed to regard Yang Chen as a treasure, holding him in the palm of his hand, fearing it might melt.


    True, Yang Chen passed the twentieth layer of the Trial Tower, with such a demonic talent¡­it¡¯s not just the Supreme Elder, she would hold Yang Chen in the palm of her hand too .


    Yang Chen blinked, understanding, and also realized Zhu Hailong¡¯s importance to him. He said, ¡°Thank you, Elder Zhu, for that. By the way, I¡¯m heading to the trade fair now, I need to talk to Elder Zhu about it, right?¡±


    ¡°Yes!¡± Li Ruoxiang nodded.


    The two of them went together to the place where Zhu Hailong was in seclusion. With Zhu Hailong¡¯s strength, he naturally felt the arrival of the two long ago.


    Zhu Hailong said directly, ¡°Come in!¡±


    When his words fell, Yang Chen and Li Ruoxiang opened the door and entered.


    Zhu Hailong stood with his hands behind his back, watching Li Ruoxiang and Yang Chen come in together. He laughed and said, ¡°My friend Yang Chen, you¡¯re here.¡±


    ¡°Junior Yang Chen greets Elder Zhu.¡± Yang Chen said respectfully.


    Li Ruoxiang followed up: ¡°Supreme Elder, Yang Chen wants to go to the Trading Street to exchange for some treasures. He specifically came to inform you.¡±


    ¡°Oh? What¡¯s the explanation for this? It¡¯s a good thing. Yang Chen, my friend, is going to prepare for the secret realm event. Why tell me? Oh, by the way, Ruoxiang, the spirit stones that Yang Chen spends will be counted on our Green Lotus Sect. Just give him however much he spends.¡± Zhu Hailong said generously.


    ¡°I¡¯ve already promised that,¡± Li Ruoxiang said seriously.


    Zhu Hailong nodded, ¡°I trust you to get things done¡­ Well, in that case, Ruoxiang, go with my friend Yang Chen. If Yang Chen has any questions, he can always ask you.¡±


    ¡°No problem,¡± Li Ruoxiang agreed lightly.


    Zhu Hailong seemed to think of something and said, ¡°Oh? By the way, are the forces entering the two entrances ready?¡±


    ¡°They are all ready. For the first entrance, I have arranged for my avatar to be there, along with more than forty top geniuses from our sect,¡± Li Ruoxiang said. ¡°The number of these forty-plus geniuses is the limit, and any more arrangements would only develop in the opposite direction.¡±


    ¡°Hmm, what about the second entrance?¡± Zhu Hailong asked.


    ¡°For the second entrance, I have arranged for eight half-step Earth Martial Realm powerhouses to lead the team, along with dozens of True Martial Realm peak elders,¡± said Li Ruoxiang.


    Only then did Zhu Hailong nod with satisfaction: ¡°Good, it¡¯s best to be prepared. The two entrances to the secret realm must be watched closely at all times, and we must be ready for any changes. This secret realm is related to the future development of our Green Lotus Sect.¡±


    ¡°Yes.¡± Li Ruoxiang could not underestimate the importance of this matter.


    The two discussed a little more and when it was over, Li Ruoxiang and Yang Chen left the Green Lotus Sect together and headed straight for Trading Street.


    Trading Street was located not far from the Secret Realm, stretching like a long dragon. When Yang Chen arrived, he was completely impressed by the grandeur of Trading Street, with its bustling crowds and the booths where various transactions took place.


    ¡°Trading Street is really thriving.¡± Yang Chen clicked his tongue. For him, the more thriving, the better.


    After all, he didn¡¯t have to spend his own spirit stones for shopping this time.


    Initially, he was worried about his spirit stones, but now it seemed that there was no need to worry, with the Green Lotus Sect helping out.


    The two came to the Trading Street, and in the blink of an eye, they had both wandered for a while.


    ¡°It¡¯s Yang Chen!¡±


    ¡°Eastern Region¡¯s Number One Genius, Yang Chen!¡±


    ¡°Yang Chen has come to the Trading Street, too.¡±


    Many people recognized Yang Chen, and when they saw him, they all started talking. Even some young girls wanted to come up and strike up a conversation with Yang Chen. However, as soon as Li Ruoxiang stood aside and released the Earth Martial Realm¡¯s qi, those people were frightened and retreated.


    ¡°Did you find what you wanted?¡± Li Ruoxiang asked unhappily.


    ¡°I haven¡¯t seen any yet, but don¡¯t worry, we¡¯ll find them slowly.¡± Yang Chen looked at Li Ruoxiang¡¯s unhappy face and couldn¡¯t help smiling bitterly.


    You scared away people who wanted to talk to me, and you¡¯re not happy?


    Of course, he wouldn¡¯t actually argue with Li Ruoxiang, but he carefully searched for what he wanted.


    It must be said that the materials for the Strange Door Scroll¡¯s Talisman were indeed strange. Even the materials were hard to find, not to mention the effects of the talisman made from them.


    Time passed quickly, and an hour later¡­


    ¡°Yang Chen, are you sure these materials you¡¯re looking for actually exist? It¡¯s been half a day and you¡¯ve only found two types of materials.¡± Li Ruoxiang was somewhat displeased.


    Yang Chen looked helpless, ¡°Sect Leader Li, I¡¯m not happy either.¡±


    He was also worried. Who would have thought that he couldn¡¯t find the materials he wanted even in a place like Trading Street?


    He sighed inwardly, placing his hopes in the slow search.


    ¡°Huh?¡± Yang Chen suddenly paused.


    ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Li Ruoxiang asked curiously. ¡°Found what you want?¡±


    Yang Chen shook his head and said, ¡°I found some unexpected surprises!¡±


    As he said this, Yang Chen sent a sound transmission to Yun Lu: ¡°Senior Yun Lu, I¡¯ve found quite a bit of Brass Sand. Are you sure Holy Ants just like to eat this stuff?¡±


    ¡°What, Young Master, you found Brass Sand?¡± Yun Lu was immediately surprised.


    Yang Chen looked at the booth in front of him and laughed, ¡°I¡¯ve found quite a bit of Brass Sand this time. It¡¯s amazing that people are selling such a useless thing!¡±


    Brass Sand was indeed a useless item whose sole value was in the production of some ordinary spirit weapons. However, this thing was so rare that it was hard to come by. So even if someone found it and tried to sell it, not many people were willing to buy it.


    But according to Yun Lu, Holy Ants like to eat this Brass Sand. If Brass Sand is used as food for Holy Ants, the effect is excellent, significantly increasing the Holy Ants¡¯ strength, and possibly even causing some mutation.


    Yang Chen had always remembered this, but never had high hopes. Brass Sand is rare, and Holy Ants need a large amount of it, so where would it be easy to find?


    But now, he had found it indeed.


    ¡°Brass Sand? You want this?¡± Li Ruoxiang couldn¡¯t help but be surprised.


    ¡°Yes, I want this,¡± Yang Chen grinned: ¡°Shopkeeper, how do you sell this Brass Sand?¡±


    It was clear that there were quite a few glittering things like sand on the booth. According to Yang Chen¡¯s estimate, it weighed more than ten catties.


    More than ten catties exceeded his expectations, as he thought it would be nice to find two or three catties.

 Chapter 771 - Chapter 771: Chapter 768: Changing the Approach_1

    Chapter 771: Chapter 768: Changing the Approach_1


    The stall owner was a middle-aged-looking man, but his Cultivation Age was mostly over eighty years old. His strength had reached the Fifth Layer of the True Martial Realm.


    He was obviously very surprised that someone would buy the Brass Sand, as there were other treasures on his booth and no one had ever asked the price of Brass Sand before.


    But with someone wanting to buy, the stall owner was quite clever. He looked closely at Yang Chen and exclaimed, ¡°You are Yang Chen!¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s me.¡± Yang Chen nodded.


    It seemed that he was really famous now that he could be recognized wherever he went. This made Yang Chen sigh in his heart, as being famous was not a good thing for him.


    However, after seeing Yang Chen, the middle-aged stall owner¡¯s eyes cunningly turned and he directly said, ¡°One catty for one Top-grade Spirit Stone!¡±


    Hearing this, Yang Chen blinked his eyes. This stall owner was greedy enough to treat him like a naive and rich master. Brass Sand was indeed rare, but also useless. If he agreed so easily, the stall owner would definitely raise the price for the second catty.


    This is how business works. Because he is sure you need this Brass Sand.


    Li Ruoxiang couldn¡¯t stand it any longer and scolded loudly, ¡°Are you joking? Selling Brass Sand for one top-grade Spirit Stone per catty?¡±


    The stall owner was also a smart person. He knew that someone wanted to buy Brass Sand, which meant they needed it.


    He didn¡¯t give in at all and said, ¡°What do you mean, girl? Brass Sand is very rare. It¡¯s not easy to find. Is selling it for a Top-grade Spirit Stone too much?¡±


    The middle-aged stall owner did not retreat at all, as there were security personnel on the Trading Street, so Li Ruoxiang dared not make a move.


    ¡°One catty for one million ordinary Spirit Stones.¡± Yang Chen said slowly.


    Although he didn¡¯t care about these Spirit Stones, he wouldn¡¯t take this loss.


    ¡°Not for sale.¡± The stall owner refused very decisively.


    Seeing the stall owner¡¯s refusal, Yang Chen sneered and said, ¡°Sect Leader Li, let¡¯s go!¡±


    Yang Chen never played this game. He would rather not buy than let the other party take advantage of him. However, it was clear that the stall owner wanted to make a fortune, but his determination was lacking.


    Seeing that Yang Chen and Li Ruoxiang turned around and wanted to leave, the stall owner immediately became anxious and shouted, ¡°Wait, don¡¯t be so hasty. The price is negotiable, negotiable.¡±


    ¡°So, are you willing to sell?¡± Yang Chen slowly turned around and asked.


    ¡°One catty for seven million Spirit Stones, Brother Yang Chen. That¡¯s the lowest price our small business can offer. Please understand,¡± the stall owner said cunningly.


    Yang Chen spoke forcefully, ¡°Three million!¡±


    ¡°Brother Yang Chen¡­¡± The middle-aged stall owner was still insatiable and would not give up.


    ¡°Two million! If you keep haggling, you can keep this Brass Sand for yourself. The market price for Brass Sand is just over one million. I am already giving you three million, which is fair enough. If you have any issues, I¡¯ll just have to give up on this Brass Sand,¡± Yang Chen said slowly. ¡°Besides, it¡¯s not that useful to me!¡±


    Hearing this, the middle-aged stall owner felt like crying. Only God knew how quickly Yang Chen changed his mind. It was supposed to sell for three million Spirit Stones per catty. Just because of his greed, the Brass Sand ended up selling for two million ordinary Spirit Stones per catty.


    Li Ruoxiang¡¯s lips curled up at the side. She had to admit that although Yang Chen was young, his bargaining skills were impressive.


    ¡°How about it?¡± Yang Chen stared unblinkingly at the middle-aged stall owner, having already overwhelmed him with his momentum.


    In the end, the middle-aged stall owner could only grit his teeth. Yang Chen¡¯s intentions were clear: two million, or he would walk away!


    Although two million was a small sum, it was better than having the Brass Sand rot in his hands. He regretted his greed, too. Why did he have to be so insatiable?


    ¡°Alright, two million ordinary Spirit Stones it is,¡± the middle-aged stall owner said with a bitter smile.


    Yang Chen silently completed the Brass Sand transaction with the middle-aged stall owner.


    A total of fourteen catties of Brass Sand were counted into his Storage Bag.


    Even before Yang Chen could take out the Spirit Stones, Li Ruoxiang paid the same price for the Spirit Stones and gave them to the middle-aged stall owner.


    As the other party said, the Green Lotus Sect would cover all the Spirit Stones, not letting Yang Chen spend a dime.


    Although Li Ruoxiang was curious why Yang Chen needed to buy Brass Sand, she didn¡¯t ask.


    Being a quiet person, she followed Yang Chen closely as he walked ahead of her.


    With the Brass Sand in his possession, Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help feeling excited. From the beginning, he was thrilled to see the Brass Sand, but he hid it well and didn¡¯t show it.


    ¡°With these Brass Sands, I don¡¯t know how far the Holy Ants can grow. Since the Holy Ants particularly love this stuff, it means that it is a great tonic for them. However, after all, my ultimate goal here is not these Brass Sands, but finding a way to obtain the talisman materials for the Qimen Scroll.¡±


    Speaking of the materials for creating talismans of the Qimen Scroll, Yang Chen slapped his forehead, feeling very troubled.


    Unknowingly, he and Li Ruoxiang had been strolling the Trading Street for a while, but still hadn¡¯t made much progress. They had only found three kinds of materials, which were not enough to solve any problems for Yang Chen, who had a particularly high demand.


    ¡°We can¡¯t find the materials we want, so we¡¯ll have to change our approach,¡± Yang Chen said, standing still.


    ¡°What approach?¡± Li Ruoxiang couldn¡¯t help but ask.


    Yang Chen said decisively, ¡°If we can¡¯t find them, we set up a booth and collect them ourselves. Look, the location here is quite good!¡±


    ¡°Setting up a booth?¡± Li Ruoxiang didn¡¯t know if this method would work.


    Yang Chen made a prompt decision and took out a spare table from the Storage Bag before calling out, ¡°Buying Spirit Rhyme Grass, Huang Qi, Bamboo Yun ¡­¡±


    This method of setting up a booth to buy was also a temporary idea by Yang Chen. Everyone else set up booths to sell, and he was the first to use it for purchasing materials.


    As to whether it would work, Yang Chen didn¡¯t know.


    However, to Yang Chen¡¯s delight, it really did work.


    ¡°I have this Spirit Rhyme Grass, what¡¯s the selling price?¡± Just a cup of tea¡¯s time after, someone came up to ask.


    Yang Chen was overjoyed and immediately offered a reasonable price. The person hesitated for a moment, considering the fact that the Spirit Rhyme Grass wasn¡¯t particularly useful to him, and then directly sold it to Yang Chen without saying anything.


    That was just the first one. Not long after, Yang Chen purchased two more types of materials.


    ¡°This method really works; it looks like my guess was right.¡± Yang Chen rejoiced in his heart.


    The materials he needed were mostly rare, and many people thought they had no selling value, so they naturally wouldn¡¯t sell them at their booths. However, if someone wanted to buy them, that¡¯s another story. It was better for them to sell these materials than to hold onto them without any use.

 Chapter 772 - Chapter 772: Chapter 769: Mutation_1

    Chapter 772: Chapter 769: Mutation_1


    With such repetition, Yang Chen gathered about forty percent of the materials he needed in a day at the stall.


    Two days later, he had collected all the materials needed for the Strange Door Scroll, the Fixing Body Talisman, and the Thousand Miles Instant-Travel Talisman.


    Seeing the incredible effect of this strategy, Yang Chen tasted success and decided to try to buy more Taichi True Scripture. However, it was clear that his idea was too ambitious, as after waiting for three days, there was no news about the Taichi True Scripture.


    Yang Chen had no choice but to give up the idea and chide himself for being too greedy.


    There was no way he could obtain enough Taichi True Scripture, as even the rare materials needed for creating talismans such as the Fixing Body Talisman and the Thousand Miles Instant-Travel Talisman were all available here. It was truly precious.


    It was important to know that getting an opportunity to participate in such a trade fair was very difficult. The event was organized by the high-level members of various forces, and its scale was quite grand.


    ¡°It seems my luck has not yet come.¡± Yang Chen shook his head, ¡°Sect Leader Li, let¡¯s go back.¡±


    Just like that, Yang Chen was no longer greedy and returned to the Green Lotus Sect with Li Ruoxiang.


    Upon returning to the Green Lotus Sect, Yang Chen immediately returned to his room and chose to close himself off from the outside world.


    Since he had promised Zhu Hailong, he naturally had to do things for Zhu Hailong. Moreover, Zhu Hailong had indeed helped him a lot. The materials he had purchased cost him more than four hundred top-grade spirit stones.


    With the materials he had gathered, he could now make three sets of Thousand Miles Instant-Travel Talismans and Fixing Body Talismans.


    Of course, three sets were the limit.


    Yang Chen was nervous as he returned to his room. He took out the materials and the Blazing Fire Spirit Brush.


    ¡°I hope it can be successful in one go. Otherwise, wasting the materials would be a real pity,¡± muttered Yang Chen as he picked up the Blazing Fire Spirit Brush and began to draw diligently.


    His experience in making talismans had become much more proficient. As the brush touched the paper, the materials were swiftly spread out over the blank paper. As the materials began to merge with the paper, they formed special runes.


    Runes were power, and under Yang Chen¡¯s construction, these runes gradually condensed into talismans.


    ¡°Fixing Body Talisman, done!¡± Yang Chen completed the creation of the talisman!


    He put away the Blazing Fire Spirit Brush and carefully examined the Fixing Body Talisman, feeling the strong power within it, and joyfully said, ¡°Not bad, it worked on the first try. It seems my experience with making talismans has gotten increasingly skilled. Of course, the help from the Blazing Fire Spirit Brush also played a part. Otherwise, making a talisman from Qimen Scroll would not be so easy.¡±


    Since he had successfully made one, he proceeded to make the second one.


    Yang Chen said nothing and began to make the second Fixing Body Talisman.


    Then came the third one.


    Next was the Thousand Miles Instant-Travel Talisman.


    However, Yang Chen lamented that the difficulty of making the Thousand Miles Instant-Travel Talisman seemed to be slightly higher. When he made the first Thousand Miles Instant-Travel Talisman, he failed.


    When the talisman went wrong, the runes suddenly turned into flames and dissipated, causing his previous efforts to be wasted.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t get discouraged, with the experience from his first attempt, he carefully made the second one, and finally succeeded.


    Eventually, Yang Chen made three Fixing Body Talismans and two Thousand Miles Instant-Travel Talismans, which would serve as several life-saving measures for him.


    Yang Chen let out a gentle breath, as making talismans from the Qimen Scroll was a breakthrough for him.


    Having done it once, he could do it again, paving the way for him to make talismans from the Qimen Scroll in the future.


    Yang Chen carefully put away the talismans and then looked at the brass sand in the storage bag, promptly taking it out.


    ¡°Senior Yun Lu, here¡¯s the brass sand for you,¡± Yang Chen handed over the dozen pounds of brass sand to Yun Lu without any reluctance.


    Receiving the brass sand, Yun Lu happily said, ¡°Young Master, I will feed these Holy Ants with the brass sand right now and see the results.¡±


    Yang Chen nodded. He also observed the situation inside the Eight Extremes River Space.


    Yun Lu accompanied the Holy Ants, gradually feeding them the brass sand.


    As expected, the brass sand had a mysterious attraction to the Holy Ants. The moment when the sand appeared, the Holy Ants became excited. They eagerly bit and fought each other for the sand, even fighting for it.


    The dozen pounds of brass sand rapidly decreased. To Yang Chen¡¯s surprise, in less than a hundred breaths¡¯ time, all of the brass sand had disappeared.


    Yang Chen laughed and cried, ¡°Only over three thousand Holy Ants got to eat this brass sand.¡±


    ¡°Yes, they ate it too fast. A dozen pounds is still too little for these Holy Ants. Only a bit more than three thousand got fed, so it¡¯s hard to say what kind of mutation will happen,¡± said Yun Lu.


    Yang Chen stood with his hands behind his back, curious in his heart.


    If these dozen pounds of brass sand were wasted, he would have felt like crying. He had obtained this brass sand by chance, so where could he get more?


    ¡°Huh!¡± Yang Chen suddenly exclaimed.


    Yun Lu also stared intently at the three thousand Holy Ants.


    The two Holy Ants that had eaten the brass sand did change, more than two thousand of them trembled violently but died shortly after the tremors stopped.


    Several hundred others scurried about like headless flies, unsure of what had happened to them.


    Only two Holy Ants lay on the ground, seemingly on the verge of death, but struggling for a while before eventually passing out.


    Yang Chen watched in amazement, ¡°What on earth is going on? More than three thousand Holy Ants died so abruptly.¡±


    Yun Lu wasn¡¯t surprised. She slowly explained, ¡°They are mutating.¡±


    ¡°Mutating?¡± Yang Chen asked with confusion.


    Yun Lu gently nodded, ¡°Yes, mutating, or more accurately, a process of evolution. These more than three thousand Holy Ants are undergoing a mutation process. Once they mutate, they will be completely different from before and can be considered as taking the first step towards becoming Sacred Spirit Ants. This is also why many Holy Ants want to eat brass sand, as it can cause a qualitative change in them, which is something other materials can hardly achieve.¡±


    Yang Chen could understand. It was like when he had spent a large amount of precious materials before, which were worth much more than the brass sand, and yet the Holy Ants had not undergone any mutations.


    But just a single dose of brass sand led the Holy Ants to begin mutating!


    ¡°But didn¡¯t too many Holy Ants die?¡± Yang Chen asked.


    Yun Lu smiled warmly, ¡°Young Master, you don¡¯t know that the evolution and mutation process of the Ant Race, as well as other races, are extremely difficult. Both processes have only two results: success and ascension, or failure and death. The Holy Ants are no exception!¡±

 Chapter 773 - Chapter 773: Chapter 770: The First Entrance Opens!_1

    Chapter 773: Chapter 770: The First Entrance Opens!_1


    Upon hearing this, Yang Chen¡¯s body stiffened, gradually understanding the situation.


    Success meant evolution, but failure meant death.


    The outcome was truly cruel.


    ¡°The probability of mutation is too low. Out of more than three thousand Sacred Covering Ants, more than half died. Among the rest, it seems that most failed to mutate, and only two Sacred Covering Ants have fallen unconscious. Could it be that they are undergoing evolution?¡± Yang Chen asked.


    Yun Lu gently looked at the two unconscious Sacred Covering Ants and nodded kindly. ¡°These two Sacred Covering Ants are indeed undergoing mutation, but it is hard to say whether they have succeeded yet. We will have to wait for them to wake up before deciding.¡±


    ¡°So you¡¯re saying that they could still fail their mutation?¡± Yang Chen asked.


    ¡°Yes, it¡¯s very likely. With three thousand Sacred Covering Ants, the possibility of total failure is still high. Young Master, you need to be prepared that not even one of them may be able to mutate successfully!¡± Yun Lu said.


    ¡°¡­ ¡±


    Yang Chen started to feel a headache coming on.


    Not a single one of the three thousand Sacred Covering Ants would succeed?


    ¡°What if they successfully mutate? What would happen then?¡± Yang Chen asked. ¡°Would they mutate into a Holy Spirit Ant?¡±


    Yun Lu, excited, explained, ¡°If the mutation is successful, it is impossible for them to become Holy Spirit Ants. However, after the mutation, the power of the Sacred Covering Ants will increase significantly, far surpassing that of ordinary Sacred Covering Ants.¡±


    Hearing Yun Lu¡¯s simple description, Yang Chen started to feel a faint anticipation in his heart.


    He wondered how powerful the mutated Sacred Covering Ants would be, as Yun Lu described.


    ¡°How long will this mutation process take?¡± Yang Chen looked at the two unconscious Sacred Covering Ants.


    ¡°I¡¯m afraid I can¡¯t say for sure¡­¡± Yun Lu replied, looking apologetic.


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t blame her; it was normal not to know.


    After a moment¡¯s thought, he said, ¡°Since we can only wait, I might as well mention that I¡¯ve been in seclusion for about a dozen days now. I¡¯m curious about what¡¯s happening in the outside world!¡±


    Just as he was about to step out, a Voice Transmission Talisman suddenly flew in.


    Someone from outside was looking for him.


    Yang Chen caught the Voice Transmission Talisman and used his True Qi to open it.


    ¡°The first entrance to the Secret Realm will open tomorrow. Yang Chen, my friend, please come out quickly after hearing this!¡±


    Yang Chen dared not hesitate and quickly prepared everything before pushing the door open.


    At this moment, Zhu Hailong and Li Ruoxiang were waiting outside.


    ¡°Young Friend Yang Chen, you¡¯ve finally come out.¡± Zhu Hailong sighed with relief when he saw Yang Chen.


    ¡°Sorry to have kept you waiting, Senior,¡± Yang Chen hurriedly said.


    Zhu Hailong waved his hand dismissively, ¡°It¡¯s not a long wait, let¡¯s get moving.¡±


    Yang Chen naturally didn¡¯t waste any time and followed behind Zhu Hailong, then curiously asked, ¡°Senior Zhu, what¡¯s going on? The first entrance to the Secret Realm is opening tomorrow?¡±


    ¡°Yes, just recently, various forces have confirmed this through their investigations. The power at the entrance of the Secret Realm is gradually weakening, and it will be fully open by tomorrow. At that time, we¡¯ll be able to enter the Secret Realm!¡± Zhu Hailong stroked his white beard.


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°So Senior, are you saying that the second entrance to the Secret Realm will open later than the first one?¡±


    ¡°Of course.¡± Zhu Hailong laughed, ¡°According to our current observations, the second entrance will probably open ten days after the first one.¡±


    ¡°Ten days?¡± Yang Chen was astonished.


    ¡°Yes!¡± Zhu Hailong nodded. ¡°This means that there¡¯s a ten-day gap between the two entrances. Yang Chen, you and the other geniuses can enter the first batch.¡±


    Otherwise, why would he have invited Yang Chen from so far away? Wouldn¡¯t it be more cost-effective to find more Half-Step Earth Martial Realm geniuses instead? Because the second entrance would open much later, those Half-Step Earth Martial Realm experts would enter in the second batch.


    Geniuses under forty years old would be in the first batch. In any case, this was a good opportunity to make the first move, so he had no reason not to invite Yang Chen and treat him like a treasure!


    Yang Chen also understood the situation. Indeed, if that were not the case, why would Zhu Hailong bother inviting him? After all, no matter how talented the geniuses were, they still fell short in terms of Martial Arts prowess compared to the older generation of Half-Step Earth Martial Realm martial artists.


    The three of them arrived in front of the Secret Realm entrance before long.


    By the time they had regained their senses, they were already at the entrance of the Secret Realm. At this point, a large crowd had already gathered, with powerful teams from various forces stationed there. The geniuses under forty years old were already prepared and waiting to enter the Secret Realm.¡±


    Members of the Green Lotus Sect were also ready, having arrived at the entrance early. The disciples and elders greeted Zhu Hailong as ¡°Supreme Elder¡± and ¡°Sect Leader.¡±


    ¡°Supreme Elder, Sect Leader, Junior Brother Yang Chen!¡±


    Yang Chen greeted these disciples and elders in return, having spent quite some time with the Green Lotus Sect. He was already familiar with them, and there was no awkwardness in their greetings.¡±


    ¡°Supreme Elder, what should we do next?¡± an elder asked.


    Zhu Hailong calmly surveyed the disciples and elders and said, ¡°All geniuses under the age of forty, gather together and form a line!¡±


    Without hesitation, the geniuses formed a line as instructed.


    Seeing over forty young disciples, Zhu Hailong nodded with satisfaction and said, ¡°The True Martial Realm martial artists who will enter the second batch, form a group as well.¡±


    For a moment, the older generation martial artists of the True Martial Realm and Half-Step Earth Martial Realm also formed a line.


    Zhu Hailong said, ¡°Listen up, everyone. Although we haven¡¯t entered the Secret Realm, some of the great powers have already discovered some information about it. As far as we know, the Secret Realm is an underground environment with two known layers. Whether or not there¡¯s a third layer is currently unknown. All of you young disciples under forty who enter the Secret Realm must follow Yang Chen closely when you¡¯re in the first layer. Understand?¡±


    The young talents from the Green Lotus Sect looked at Yang Chen, exchanging whispers. Of course, they mostly recognized Yang Chen and knew of his abilities, so they had no dissatisfaction with him taking the lead.


    However, Yang Chen felt a heavy responsibility.


    He would not only enter the Secret Realm but also take care of these Green Lotus Sect disciples? The situation was much more complicated now.


    ¡°What about the second layer?¡± Many of them couldn¡¯t help but grow curious.


    Zhu Hailong spoke slowly, ¡°As for the second layer, as far as we know, it¡¯s not a place anyone can enter just because they want to. Either way, you only need to do your best to find the entrance to the second layer. If you can enter, do so; if not, wait there for the arrival of the second batch of Green Lotus Sect elders and cooperate with them. Understood?¡±


    ¡°Understood.¡± The disciples replied in unison.


    Seeing that everyone understood, Zhu Hailong finally looked satisfied. He then turned his gaze to Yang Chen and said, ¡°Young Friend Yang Chen, please come with me.¡±

 Chapter 774 - Chapter 774: Chapter 771: Rushing into the Secret Realm_1

    Chapter 774: Chapter 771: Rushing into the Secret Realm_1


    Yang Chen didn¡¯t know what Zhu Hailong meant, but he still closely followed Zhu Hailong to an uninhabited place.


    When they arrived at the place, Zhu Hailong¡¯s expression gradually became serious.


    He opened his mouth and said: ¡°Yang Chen, my friend, take this. It is a personal treasure of mine and is an Intermediate Mysterious Heavenly Treasure.¡±


    Upon hearing the words ¡°Intermediate Mysterious Heavenly Treasure,¡± Yang Chen was immediately startled, and his gaze locked onto the treasure, which turned out to be a ruler.


    This ruler was purple in color and looked extremely luxurious. It was about as long as a person¡¯s arm.


    Upon closer inspection, one could see that this ruler was emitting a faint glow, and its surface was covered in runes. It was not difficult to judge that this ruler was a very powerful treasure.


    ¡°Elder Zhu, this, this is¡­¡± Yang Chen was slightly surprised.


    He knew that if Zhu Hailong wasn¡¯t confident, he would surely give him some powerful treasures to protect himself. But who could have imagined that he had underestimated Zhu Hailong¡¯s intentions? Zhu Hailong seemingly had great ambitions this time, giving him this Intermediate Mysterious Heavenly Treasure.


    Intermediate Mysterious Heavenly Treasures are already quite powerful items, usually reserved for those who have reached the Heaven Martial Realm.


    As for High-grade Mysterious Heavenly Treasures, they are usually the sect¡¯s ancestral treasures. Supreme Grade Mysterious Heavenly Treasures are even rarer and might not be obtained even by those superpowers as their sect¡¯s ancestral treasure.


    Thus, many times, Intermediate Mysterious Heavenly Treasures are already quite rare treasures.


    ¡°This ruler is called the Purple Cloud Ruler, and it has 3,200 prohibitions sealed on it. Among the Mysterious Heavenly Treasures, it is a powerful one. This ruler has the ability to refract True Qi techniques. When you hold this Purple Cloud Ruler and engage in combat, no one can ignore it. If necessary, you can use it to defend against enemies and catch them off guard,¡± Zhu Hailong explained.


    Yang Chen¡¯s eyes widened in surprise.


    If what Zhu Hailong said was correct, then the Purple Cloud Ruler¡¯s effects were indeed quite impressive.


    With the ability to refract, it can reflect any technique during a battle. Even if it can¡¯t reflect all the power back, a few layers of reflection would still make it impossible to ignore the Purple Cloud Ruler¡¯s existence, as Zhu Hailong had said.


    With that in mind, Yang Chen took the ruler and quickly said, ¡°Thank you, Senior, for gifting me this Purple Cloud Ruler.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s nothing, Yang Chen. This Purple Cloud Ruler is just a loan from me,¡± Zhu Hailong, apparently afraid Yang Chen might forget about something, coughed twice and said, ¡°Yang Chen, my friend, don¡¯t forget the task I gave you after you take this ruler.¡±


    ¡°Senior, I remember the list of treasures you gave to the Junior. If I come across them, I¡¯ll do my best to help you get them,¡± Yang Chen said.


    Zhu Hailong calmly said, ¡°Most of these treasures are in the Second Floor, so you need to hurry to the Second Floor as soon as possible. Once you¡¯re in the Second Floor, you don¡¯t have to worry about the other people from the Green Lotus Sect. Just focus on entering the Second Floor. Anyway, for those disciples of the Green Lotus Sect, entering the Second Floor is quite challenging, and they may not be able to break through at all.¡±


    Yang Chen was puzzled, ¡°Senior, you mean¡­¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re not aware, but according to investigations by various forces, there isn¡¯t much in the First Floor. Although there are some dangerous demonic beasts and the like, the key lies in the Second Floor. There are protectors guarding the Second Floor. Based on the current judgment, you must pass the test of these protectors to enter the Second Floor. If you can¡¯t pass the test of these protectors, you won¡¯t be able to enter the Second Floor,¡± Zhu Hailong said.


    Upon hearing this, Yang Chen came to his senses, ¡°I see.¡±


    ¡°So, by that time, if you pass the test of the protectors, you don¡¯t have to worry about the other disciples of the Green Lotus Sect. It¡¯s better for them to be safe and sound in the First Floor. The key lies in the Second Floor, where most of the treasures I want are located,¡± Zhu Hailong repeatedly instructed.


    Yang Chen cupped his hands, ¡°Elder Zhu, I understand. I will do my best on this trip.¡±


    ¡°Right, the most crucial part is the Slaughter God Spear. The Slaughter God Spear is the key. If you can get the Slaughter God Spear, it won¡¯t be a problem for me to give you this Purple Cloud Ruler,¡± Zhu Hailong said solemnly.


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but smile, as Zhu Hailong¡¯s intentions were quite clear.


    Did he really think that if he got the Slaughter God Spear, he would be satisfied with just a single Purple Cloud Ruler?


    Yang Chen wasn¡¯t foolish, and he wouldn¡¯t reveal a single word about the Slaughter God Spear to Zhu Hailong. However, he curiously asked, ¡°Elder Zhu, Junior is curious, does the Purple Qi Secret Realm have a Third Level?¡±


    ¡°Based on what we have seen so far, there should be. But with our limited abilities as old fellows, it has become difficult for us to observe,¡± Zhu Hailong shook his head lightly, showing that his understanding of the Purple Qi Secret Realm was limited.


    Yang Chen did not ask further.


    Next, Zhu Hailong instructed him on a few more matters, which Yang Chen carefully kept in mind.


    Afterward, Yang Chen returned to the Green Lotus Sect team once again and started the short wait.


    Time passed, and the days and nights alternated.


    A night passed in a blink of an eye.


    However, even as time slipped away, no one dared to let their guard down. Everyone¡¯s eyes were fixed on the entrance of the secret realm, and it was obvious that they would react immediately if any movement occurred in the secret realm.


    And finally¡­


    Boom.


    Just when the next day had just begun, the entrance of the secret realm suddenly underwent a solid-like change. Everyone could clearly see that the prohibitions at the entrance of the secret realm dissolved instantly, leaving only one layer, and the entrance became unobstructed.


    This last layer of prohibition was clearly a restriction on one¡¯s Martial Arts strength.


    ¡°The secret realm is open!¡±


    ¡°The Purple Qi Secret Realm is open, get ready!¡±


    ¡°Everyone, get ready and enter the secret realm!¡±


    In an instant, the higher-ups of various forces gave orders, and their geniuses underneath became alert without any hesitation, with all of their hairs standing on end, not daring to slack off in any way.


    Zhu Hailong was also sweating nervously and immediately shouted, ¡°Get ready quickly!¡±


    Those geniuses under 40 years old from the Green Lotus Sect immediately gathered with Yang Chen at the forefront, and Li Ruoxiang¡¯s Incarnation Qingyin stood behind him, representing the team of the Green Lotus Sect¡¯s geniuses.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go! Enter the secret realm!¡± Zhu Hailong instructed.


    They were not the first to enter the secret realm. A group of talented individuals under 40 years old had already entered the secret realm. Even as they watched these geniuses easily enter the secret realm, the high-level members of other forces no longer hesitated.


    Zhu Hailong was no exception, as he quickly ordered his geniuses.


    Yang Chen led the way with no ambiguity, directly leading the talented individuals under his command into the secret realm.

 Chapter 775 - Chapter 775: Chapter 772: Swift Sawtooth Demon_1

    Chapter 775: Chapter 772: Swift Sawtooth Demon_1


    Unimpeded, without obstacles.


    Immediately after, swish, a large number of geniuses entered the secret realm through this entrance. In just a short time, about a third of the people from various forces had entered.


    ¡°Ah, why was I bounced out?¡±


    ¡°It seems like there¡¯s a barrier stopping me, what¡¯s going on?¡±


    ¡°Heh, you¡¯re over forty and still want to go in?!¡±


    ¡°Do you think the conclusions drawn from the various forces¡¯ inspection of the restrictions are a joke? There are limitations on the restrictions, so martial artists over forty cannot enter the secret realm. Don¡¯t even bother!¡±


    Some tried to test the limit of the first entrance to the secret realm, but unfortunately, the restriction still exists. In order to enter, one must be a martial artist under forty years old.


    ¡°I wonder if the news about the Slaying God Spear is true or not.¡± Many high-ranking members of various forces couldn¡¯t help but whisper.


    ¡°Hmph, it must be true. What else would the secret disciples of the Imperial Tao Sect be searching for in the Eastern Thirty-six Counties? Isn¡¯t it the Slaying God Spear? But the Supreme Emperor didn¡¯t expect this news to leak out, otherwise, the Slaying God Spear might have become his exclusive possession.¡±


    ¡°Unfortunately, fate doesn¡¯t want the Supreme Emperor to seize the treasure alone. Moreover, the Slaying God Spear is within the Purple Qi Secret Realm!¡±


    ¡°It does seem that way. The timing, location, and harmony of the birth of the Purple Qi Secret Realm seems to be related to the emergence of the Slaying God Spear! Back then, when the Slaying God Spear was chased by a group of powerful persons, it managed to escape to the Eastern Thirty-six Counties, and subsequently vanished from the world. Now, it¡¯s time for it to reappear.¡±


    ¡°Rumor has it that the Slaying God Spear is a transcendent treasure beyond the Xuantian Treasure. I wonder how powerful it is when used. The Supreme Emperor wanted to covet the treasure, but little did he know that it is not so easy to seize.¡±


    ¡°Come on, even if the Supreme Emperor is not as good as others, he is still one of the few Emperor Level powerhouses in this generation. You are still far from being a match for him, yet you dare to gossip?¡±


    The discussions among the crowd continued, but most of their focus was on the Slaying God Spear. It appeared that every person in attendance had come to the Purple Qi Secret Realm for reasons closely related to the Slaying God Spear.


    Meanwhile, inside the Purple Qi Secret Realm¡­


    Yang Chen and the members of the Green Lotus Sect all entered the secret realm.


    Upon entering the secret realm, Yang Chen quickly scanned the surrounding area and shouted, ¡°Follow me!¡±


    The disciples of the Green Lotus Sect did not dare to disobey Yang Chen¡¯s command, and even Qing Yin followed closely behind Yang Chen and quickly left.


    The group flew forward for about half an hour before stopping in front of a mountain range.


    ¡°Alright, let¡¯s have a short rest and familiarize ourselves with the surrounding environment.¡± Yang Chen instructed the disciples below.


    Since he was leading the disciples of the Green Lotus Sect, he naturally had to take responsibility for them. He had to tread carefully at every step.


    It was very dangerous to enter the secret realm initially, so they had to find a safe location as soon as possible.


    Now that they were within this mountain range, Yang Chen began to observe the surrounding scenery.


    As Zhu Hailong said, the Purple Qi Secret Realm was indeed an underground secret realm, filled with restrictions that transformed it into a paradise-like world.


    This world contained flowers, grasses, mountains, and trees, almost like an independent world. It was on par with Yu Ban¡¯s realm, proving that the creator of this secret realm must be someone with an extraordinary story.


    Yang Chen couldn¡¯t help but be puzzled, ¡°Was this secret realm artificially created as well?¡±


    Innate secret realms could not have restrictions, so this paradise-like secret realm must have been artificially created afterwards. What Yang Chen found incredible was that besides Yu Ban, there were others who possessed such peak-level restriction abilities.


    Yang Chen became even more cautious, feeling that this secret realm was full of conspiracies.


    Everything has a limit, and the appeal of this secret realm was simply too great. Everyone, even the high-ranking members of various forces and even the royal family, regarded this secret realm as a treasure trove. They never seriously considered the reason behind the birth of the Purple Qi Secret Realm and what it entailed.


    ¡°I must be more careful.¡± Yang Chen clenched his fists.


    He entered this place to investigate the Slaying God Spear and hadn¡¯t thought much about anything else.


    ¡°Roar!¡± Suddenly, a fierce roar echoed throughout the mountain range.


    Yang Chen narrowed his eyes and whispered, ¡°Hush!¡±


    He quickly released his Divine Soul and noticed a huge demon beast in the mountain range. The demon beast was tens of meters long, standing on two claws and looking around.


    ¡°A Swift Sawtooth Demon?¡± Yang Chen was momentarily surprised. ¡°A Tier 6 True Martial Realm Swift Sawtooth Demon?¡±


    Without even thinking, he knew that this was going to be a troublesome demon beast.


    If he had been alone, he would have simply killed the Swift Sawtooth Demon. However, he had many disciples to protect behind him.


    Yang Chen sighed slightly and sternly said, ¡°Stay quiet and don¡¯t leak your aura. The Swift Sawtooth Demon is brutish, relying on sound and aura to recognize things. As long as you don¡¯t release your aura or make noise, there won¡¯t be a problem!¡±


    Hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, the disciples of the Green Lotus Sect obediently held their breath and remained quiet.


    Yang Chen did the same.


    The Swift Sawtooth Demon lowered its head and glanced in Yang Chen¡¯s direction. Its huge eyes searched back and forth, seemingly unable to see anything. Then it turned around and was about to leave.


    However, something suddenly changed.


    Not every disciple had excellent quality. The Green Lotus Sect selected disciples to enter the secret realm based on strength alone, without considering other aspects.


    One of the disciples looked at the Swift Sawtooth Demon and screamed in terror.


    The sudden scream startled the originally retreating Swift Sawtooth Demon, which suddenly turned around with a murderous air and swung its tail without any hesitation.


    Yang Chen sighed internally, why did someone have to cause trouble? He looked at the female disciple who had screamed and, with no time to reproach her, summoned the Transforming Liquid Flame to quickly block the Swift Sawtooth Demon¡¯s tail.


    However, he could only block a portion of it, as the demon¡¯s hands and claws were wreaking havoc everywhere. Many disciples screamed and retreated in fear.


    After all, most of the disciples only had Yuan Martial Realm strength, with Qing Yin being at the Yuan Martial Realm Peak and just entering the Half-step True Martial Realm.


    They came to this secret realm with the intention of seizing opportunities, but their combat power wasn¡¯t strong. Not to mention facing a Tier 6 True Martial Realm Swift Sawtooth Demon.

 Chapter 776 - Chapter 776: Chapter 773: Encircled_1

    Chapter 776: Chapter 773: Encircled_1


    ¡°This¡­¡± Yang Chen looked at this scene, somewhat troubled.


    ¡°Don¡¯t be nervous, unite and help Yang Chen!¡± Qingyin was the most calm. She didn¡¯t know if she was being controlled by Li Ruoxiang or acting independently. She gave an order, trying to calm the panicked disciples.


    However, these disciples were completely frightened. Under the rampage of the Swift Sawtooth Demon, some lied, some fled, and some screamed.


    The Swift Sawtooth Demon became even more pleased and unrestrained because of this. Its tail swept down again, aiming for a Green Lotus Sect disciple.


    The disciple never expected to be targeted like this. Seeing the huge tail falling, his face paled instantly, and he screamed.


    As the tail was about to fall, many disciples seemed to see the female disciple being smashed to pieces by the huge tail.


    But at that moment, layers of liquid fire instantly appeared, blocking the massive tail.


    ¡°Get away quickly.¡± Yang Chen said with a serious expression.


    Naturally, the one who took action was Yang Chen, and he was now getting serious.


    In her panic, the female disciple noticed that it was Yang Chen who saved her, and her heart pounded violently. She knew that she didn¡¯t have time to worship Yang Chen and had to get away quickly.


    At least she didn¡¯t cause any more trouble for Yang Chen.


    At this moment, Yang Chen was fully focused, shouting, ¡°Wretched beast, die for me!¡±


    He instantly soared into the sky, bringing out all his strength.


    At this time, he was facing the True Martial Realm Sixth Stage at the Third Level.


    ¡°Be careful, Junior Brother Yang Chen.¡±


    ¡°Junior Brother Yang Chen, be very careful!¡±


    ¡°Senior Sister Qingyin, will Yang Chen be alright? He¡¯s only at the Third Level of the True Martial Realm. Facing a demonic beast at the Sixth Stage¡­ I heard that demonic beasts are always a bit stronger than humans at the same stage.¡±


    ¡°Yeah, Senior Sister Qingyin, will Junior Brother Yang Chen be okay?¡±


    Everyone¡¯s eyes were on Qingyin.


    Qingyin was actually very worried too, not knowing if Yang Chen would encounter any danger.


    But soon, she realized she was worrying too much.


    As Yang Chen soared into the high altitude, a large amount of liquid fire rushed down, directly surrounding the Swift Sawtooth Demon from all directions.


    When the encirclement was complete, Yang Chen made a decisive move, using Thunderbolt Style in an instant. Layers of thunderbolt power slanted down, smashing heavily on the Swift Sawtooth Demon¡¯s body.


    ¡°Its body is quite resistant to attacks, huh.¡± Yang Chen looked at the Swift Sawtooth Demon and concluded.


    It couldn¡¯t be denied that the Swift Sawtooth Demon¡¯s body was very resilient.


    But that didn¡¯t mean it couldn¡¯t be broken.


    ¡°Break for me!¡± Yang Chen yelled.


    In an instant, the power of Thunderbolt Style increased another level, and the massive thunderbolt power, thick like tree trunks, slammed onto the head of the Swift Sawtooth Demon.


    The Swift Sawtooth Demon persisted for two breaths, and then its body suddenly stiffened. The next moment, it fell heavily to the ground with a loud thud.Looking at his appearance, it was clear that he was dead beyond any doubt.


    This scene undoubtedly shocked many disciples.


    Although it couldn¡¯t be considered an instant kill, it was still a relatively fast battle. Yang Chen, being a Third Level True Martial Realm, managed to defeat the Sixth Level True Martial Realm Swift Sawtooth Demon in just a short time.


    In fact, Yang Chen himself didn¡¯t expect to be so fast. It was obvious that his strength had increased significantly after reaching the Third Level of the True Martial Realm. A Sixth Level demonic beast in the True Martial Realm was no longer a significant threat to him.


    ¡°Junior Brother Yang Chen, that¡¯s amazing!¡±


    ¡°Junior Brother Yang Chen, I love you so much!¡±


    These female disciples of the Green Lotus Sect were overjoyed when they saw Yang Chen defeat the Swift Sawtooth Demon.


    ¡°Yang Chen, thank you so much. If it weren¡¯t for you, we wouldn¡¯t know what to do.¡±


    ¡°Yeah, thank you so much, Yang Chen.¡±


    Indeed, if it weren¡¯t for Yang Chen, they wouldn¡¯t have been able to defend themselves against the Swift Sawtooth Demon.


    Listening to the thanksgiving of these disciples, Yang Chen smiled faintly and felt quite relieved in his heart.


    ¡°Um¡­ Junior Brother Yang Chen, it¡¯s all my fault. If I hadn¡¯t screamed in fear, maybe you wouldn¡¯t have had so much trouble. I made such a big mess.¡± The female disciple responsible for causing the trouble stepped forward, looking guilty and remorseful.


    It had to be said that many disciples were angry about this incident. If it weren¡¯t for her, how could they have encountered such trouble for no reason?


    At first, Yang Chen was upset too, but since it had happened, there was no need to blame anyone. So he said, ¡°It¡¯s nothing, Senior Sister. Just be more careful next time. Don¡¯t dwell on this matter anymore, let¡¯s just move on.¡±


    When she heard Yang Chen say this, the guilty disciple¡¯s eyes filled with tears. She didn¡¯t expect to be forgiven for making such a big mistake, and even be called Senior Sister by Yang Chen!


    She was so touched that she would have no complaints about whatever Yang Chen asked her to do.


    Yang Chen looked at the teary-eyed female disciple and felt somewhat helpless. He was just about to speak when, the next moment, his expression tightened, as if he had suddenly discovered something!


    ¡°To those who have been lurking in the shadows for so long, isn¡¯t it time for you to show yourselves?¡± Yang Chen shouted, ¡°Hiding like cowards, don¡¯t you have any respect for me, Yang Chen?¡±


    Hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, many people were surprised.


    These Green Lotus Sect disciples were startled because they had no idea that there were people hiding in the dark!


    Those hiding in the dark were also shocked, as they didn¡¯t expect Yang Chen to find them so easily.


    Since they¡¯d been discovered, they had no choice but to step out obediently.


    ¡°It¡¯s incredible that Brother Yang Chen is so formidable and discovered us so easily. My name is Yin Changhen and I¡¯m from Hua Long Sect.¡± A suave and elegant young man stepped forward.


    Then, a large group of disciples appeared behind him. They were about forty people, similar in number to the Green Lotus Sect, but their strength was far superior.


    At least, Yin Changhen himself had already reached the Second Level of the True Martial Realm, and there were three First Level True Martial Realm disciples standing behind him. Among the others, there were also many Elementary Martial Realm Peak masters.


    Yin Changhen grinned, ¡°What a coincidence that we¡¯d meet Brother Yang Chen here!¡±


    ¡°Yeah, such a coincidence,¡± Yang Chen sighed lightly.


    He had heard of the Hua Long Sect, a typical force in the Central Region. Even as an ordinary force, being connected to the four words Central Region, they could afford to have a Second Level True Martial Realm disciple as their leading disciple.


    ¡°Speaking of which, since the Hua Long Sect has come out, why are those guys in the east still hiding? Come out together.¡± Yang Chen¡¯s tone was icy.

 Chapter 777 - Chapter 777: Chapter 774: Besieged!_1

    Chapter 777: Chapter 774: Besieged!_1


    Yin Changhen was slightly surprised. He obviously didn¡¯t expect that in addition to his own group, there was actually another group lurking in the dark.


    This group seemed to be hidden even deeper than Yin Changhen. When Yang Chen spoke for the first time, they were still hiding. Only when Yang Chen called out again did these people slowly stand up.


    Upon closer inspection, Yang Chen realized that it was the people of the Huangdao Sect.


    The leader was none other than Yuan Yong and Fu Qingqing, who had always clung to him!


    Fu Qingqing had originally planned to abandon Yuan Yong after his failure, as he had no more value to her. However, abandoning a disciple of Yuan Yong¡¯s level was not an easy task.


    ¡°Huangdao Sect¡­ What a small world.¡± Yang Chen murmured.


    The female disciple who had just cried out in fear turned pale. She knew it was her fault. If it weren¡¯t for her attracting the attack of the Swift Sawtooth Demon, causing Yang Chen and the demon to fight, how would they have been targeted so quickly?


    Battles in this area naturally attracted various forces to investigate.


    So now, Yang Chen and Green Lotus Sect directly became the targets of everyone.


    Yang Chen now held his shoulder, as calm as always, even with the Huangdao Sect on one side and the Hua Long Sect on the other.


    ¡°Everyone, we can speak openly with each other. Since we¡¯ve all appeared, why don¡¯t we draw some lines?¡± Yang Chen suggested.


    The people of the Hua Long Sect remained silent, while Fu Qingqing of the Huangdao Sect said, ¡°Yang Chen, it¡¯s simple. We don¡¯t want to make it too difficult for you. Just hand over the corpse of the Swift Sawtooth Demon, and then, leave one of your arms behind.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Yang Chen laughed in anger, ¡°Leave one of my arms behind? Fu Qingqing, you¡¯re really vicious. It seems you¡¯ve really forgotten the humiliations of the past. Do you really think you can hurt me, Yang Chen?¡±


    He didn¡¯t actually hate Fu Qingqing, but rather found her pitiful!


    Why?


    Because Fu Qingqing was pitiful enough to have the idea of regional disdain.


    But this matter ultimately had nothing to do with him, so even if he didn¡¯t like it, he wouldn¡¯t say anything. However, now he was angry. This woman not only had such a shallow idea but also wanted one of his arms because of it.


    Hearing Yang Chen¡¯s words, Fu Qingqing was startled, then quickly turned her head and said sweetly, ¡°Senior brother, look at this¡­¡±


    Yuan Yong looked straight at Yang Chen, recalling the humiliating scenes of being defeated by him!


    The more he thought about it, the more Yuan Yong felt the burning pain on his face.


    He couldn¡¯t allow it!


    He clenched his teeth, his nerves tense, ¡°Yang Chen, you are indeed strong. I admit that I lost to you. But it seems you haven¡¯t noticed the current situation. You need to understand that after your battle with the Swift Sawtooth Demon, your True Qi has greatly diminished!¡±


    ¡°Even so, it¡¯s enough to deal with your Huangdao Sect,¡± Yang Chen calmly replied.


    Even if the number one genius of the Huangdao Sect were here, he wouldn¡¯t be afraid, let alone the fact that their number one genius was not present.


    ¡°Hahaha, Yang Chen, you¡¯re quite arrogant, but it¡¯s a pity. Do you think there¡¯s only my power? Brother Yin, help us now. After we deal with this surnamed Yang, we¡¯ll split the gains. And Yin Changhen, don¡¯t you love beautiful girls? The girls behind Yang Chen are all lovely and charming, don¡¯t you feel tempted?¡± Yuan Yong licked his lips.


    As Yuan Yong finished speaking, the Green Lotus Sect disciples couldn¡¯t help but be moved.


    They thought of Yin Changhen¡¯s infamous reputation as the Flower Thief genius in the Central Capital Region.


    Yin Changhen wasn¡¯t very interested at first, but when he saw the beautiful geniuses of the Green Lotus Sect, his eyes brightened, and he laughed, ¡°Brother Yuan, you really understand me.¡±


    ¡°Hmph, what do you think? Now that Yang Chen¡¯s strength has been reduced after fighting the Swift Sawtooth Demon, it would be easier than ever for our two forces to get rid of him.¡± Yuan Yong had no confidence, so he needed Yin Changhen¡¯s help.


    Yin Changhen didn¡¯t intend to provoke Yang Chen at first, but when he heard Yuan Yong say this, he smirked, ¡°Since Brother Yuan has said so, there should be no problem. I don¡¯t need any rewards. Just let me have these beautiful disciples, hehe, that¡¯s enough!¡±


    Hearing Yin Changhen¡¯s words, the Green Lotus Sect disciples became even more anxious. They began to feel scared, especially since Yang Chen, no matter how powerful he was, had just had a fierce battle with the Swift Sawtooth Demon, and his abilities had been greatly reduced.


    How could they have any chance of winning facing attacks from two sides?


    If Yang Chen collapsed, what would they do?


    Yang Chen also didn¡¯t expect the Huangdao Sect and Hua Long Sect to join forces so quickly.


    At this moment, Fu Qingqing was very proud and disdainful, ¡°Yang Chen, weren¡¯t you proud? You didn¡¯t make a choice when I gave you one, and now it¡¯s too late. Hmph, don¡¯t you regret it? Regret not leaving one of your arms behind just now?¡±


    Looking at Fu Qingqing like this, Yang Chen shook his head, ¡°What, Fu Qingqing, Yuan Yong, and Yin Changhen, do you really think that this formation can take me down? You need to think more carefully or it¡¯ll be even harder to turn back when the time comes.¡±


    ¡°Brother Yin, don¡¯t be fooled by this kid. He¡¯s already used up all his tricks,¡± Yuan Yong warned, afraid Yin Changhen would be deceived by Yang Chen.


    Yin Changhen sneered, ¡°Don¡¯t worry!¡±


    Yuan Yong licked his lips, ¡°Yang Chen, don¡¯t try to play any tricks, just accept your fate!¡±


    In an instant, the people of the Huangdao Sect attacked first, led by Yuan Yong and Fu Qingqing, followed by the others one by one.


    Seeing this, Yin Changhen also smirked and said excitedly, ¡°Everyone, join the attack and get rid of this Yang Chen first. I¡¯ve wanted to get rid of him for a long time. Hmph, even if he reached the Great Perfection in the Origin Martial Realm Trial Tower, he¡¯s still going to die here today!¡±


    Yang Chen, standing high in the sky with his hands behind his back, facing the onslaught of the two forces, shook his head gently.


    He was indeed trying to warn them earlier out of kindness, but why wouldn¡¯t they listen¡­


    It¡¯s true that he had a fierce battle with the Swift Sawtooth Demon, but what they didn¡¯t realize was that after the battle, his strength wasn¡¯t injured at all.


    ¡­


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 Chapter 778 - Chapter 778: Chapter 775: A Matter of Quantity?_1

    Chapter 778: Chapter 775: A Matter of Quantity?_1


    Moreover, these people seemed to have overlooked one issue.


    That is, now he is not just the initial half-step True Martial Realm as before.


    Unfortunately, Yuan Yong and Yin Changhen hadn¡¯t considered this aspect, and Yang Chen didn¡¯t bother to explain it to them either. Since they wanted to fight, they might as well enjoy the battle.


    ¡°Junior Brother Yang Chen, be careful!¡± Several disciples hurriedly shouted, their eyes filled with anxious expressions.


    Yang Chen remained as calm as ever.


    Yuan Yong led a large group of disciples to rush over first. Even if these disciples were no big deal, from Yuan Yong¡¯s manner and expression, it was not difficult to determine his killing intent towards Yang Chen.


    Seeing this, Yang Chen naturally didn¡¯t feel like holding back. Layer upon layer of Shapeshifting Liquid Fire swept out. The power of this first stage Shapeshifting Liquid Fire was extraordinary; when unleashed, it directly enveloped the entire area, pressing down like a blanket.


    ¡°Hmph, Yang Chen, you think we won¡¯t be prepared for this move?¡± Yuan Yong shouted, ¡°Use the Combined Attack Formation!¡±


    In an instant, dozens of disciples gathered together, with groups of two or three disciples at the core. They directly unfolded a thin membrane, which was precisely the symbol of the Combined Attack Formation. At a glance, it was not difficult to determine that it was the Combined Attack Formation.


    Yuan Yong led dozens of disciples to use the Combined Attack Formation, and as soon as it appeared, it directly blocked the Shapeshifting Liquid Fire used by Yang Chen, making it impossible for it to advance even half an inch!


    ¡°It¡¯s the Combined Attack Formation!¡±


    ¡°These people from Huangdao Sect are really despicable. It¡¯s bad enough that dozens of them are attacking Junior Brother Yang Chen, but they even used the Combined Attack Formation!¡±


    ¡°Senior Sister Qingyin, should we help Junior Brother Yang Chen?¡±


    ¡°Senior Sister Qingyin, how can we just watch Junior Brother Yang Chen being besieged!¡±


    Qingyin also wanted to take action. She stared intently at the high altitude with an icy expression.


    Truth be told, if more people were to take action, they could indeed help Yang Chen, but Yang Chen had just transmitted a message to her, asking her and the Green Lotus Sect disciples not to intervene. She could feel that Yang Chen had great confidence, but she wasn¡¯t sure where this confidence came from.


    After all, she couldn¡¯t make a clear judgment on Yang Chen¡¯s true strength.


    However, Yuan Yong thought that Yang Chen had already used all his strength, and laughed loudly, ¡°Yang Chen, do you think we¡¯d dare to attack without being prepared for your moves at all? This flame is indeed powerful, and the Fire Spirit Beast Group¡¯s power has been replicated by you. But so what? Can you break through our Combined Attack Formation?¡±


    Yang Chen had to admit, he hadn¡¯t expected the Huangdao Sect to have this trick up their sleeve. The Combined Attack Formation could gather the power of more than forty people, although only those powerful ones in the True Martial Realm were considered the core, and the contribution of the half-step True Martial Realm geniuses was not significant. Still, the formed Combined Attack Formation was not to be underestimated.


    At least, it had managed to block his Combined Attack Formation.


    ¡°We¡¯re not done yet.¡± Suddenly, another fierce shout.


    Yin Changhen led his own disciples to fall from the sky, directly crashing down with a thunderous noise accompanied by a stormy wind, and struck Yang Chen head-on!


    Yang Chen naturally noticed Yin Changhen¡¯s sneak attack and quickly retreated!


    Yin Changhen laughed loudly, ¡°Yang Chen, it seems you are at the end of your rope. What other moves do you have? Hurry up and use them.¡±


    He actually had his own intentions too. He had been watching from the sidelines at first, wanting to see if Huangdao Sect could gain any advantage over Yang Chen.


    Now it seemed that Huangdao Sect didn¡¯t disappoint them. That¡¯s why he chose to strike like a thunderbolt, attacking from both sides to seriously injure Yang Chen and not give him any chance to catch a breath.


    Yuan Yong also twisted his neck, seeing their two factions gaining the upper hand, and laughed loudly: ¡°Brother Yin, our cooperation is quite good. This Yang Chen is at his wit¡¯s end, without any other means, let¡¯s just kill him! Our sect¡¯s elder is obsessed with wanting to accept this kid into the sect, humph, but did they ask me, Yuan Yong? When we kill this kid, the elder naturally won¡¯t be able to accept him into the sect anymore.¡±


    Fu Qingqing also spoke with intense hatred: ¡°Take his life while he¡¯s weak.¡±


    She was the one who least wanted Yang Chen to enter Huangdao Sect. If Yang Chen really entered Huangdao Sect, it would mean denying everything she had accomplished, and she would never allow such a thing to happen. What she wanted was for Yang Chen to look up to her, not for her to look up to Yang Chen!


    Yin Changhen sneered, ¡°Yang Chen, you are indeed powerful. However, it¡¯s unfortunate that you must always remember one thing: the more the number, the greater the strength. Some of your moves are useless when you are alone.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Yang Chen suddenly curled his lips: ¡°Yin Changhen, you are right. Many times, having a greater number means greater strength. It seems that I must use quantity to crush you too. I admit, you have indeed created some trouble for me.¡±


    ¡°Quantity?¡± Yin Changhen disdainfully said, ¡°Yang Chen, what quantity do you have to fight against us? Do you mean these few Green Lotus Sect disciples? Haha, let me tell you the truth, these disciples may have a large number, but their quality is obviously lacking. You¡¯d better give up.¡±


    ¡°Who said I¡¯m letting these girls on stage?¡± Yang Chen said coldly, ¡°It seems you haven¡¯t understood what I said. Yin Changhen, look carefully at your back!¡±


    As he said this, Yang Chen smiled faintly, a confident smile, as if he was always in control of the situation.


    Although Yin Changhen didn¡¯t really believe Yang Chen¡¯s words, he still looked behind him.


    ¡°Senior Brother, it¡¯s not good for Brother Yin!¡±


    ¡°What is this!¡±


    ¡°Wow, so many flying insects!¡±


    ¡°What are these golden ants!¡±


    In an instant, the entire Hua Long Sect was plunged into panic, as they saw a large swarm of densely packed ants suddenly appearing behind them. These ants actually had wings and were flying towards the people of Hua Long Sect, biting and tearing at them.


    Speaking of quantity, these ants covered the sky, and there were at least tens of thousands of them!


    ¡°What is this, this¡­¡± Yin Changhen was completely shocked.


    Yang Chen calmly stood with his hands behind his back, ¡°This is the quantity I was talking about!¡±


    Yin Changhen was indeed startled by the sudden appearance of these Holy Ants, but then he forced himself to calm down and gritted his teeth, ¡°Yang Chen, don¡¯t be too proud too soon. Do you really think a mere swarm of insects can stop us?¡±


    Although they didn¡¯t know what was going on with these insects, they knew that their appearance must be closely related to Yang Chen.


    That¡¯s why Yin Changhen roared, ¡°Don¡¯t mess up our formation. Kill all these insects first! Charge!¡±


    Under Yin Changhen¡¯s control, the Hua Long Sect disciples took action one after another, each unleashing their own techniques.

 Chapter 779 - Chapter 779: Chapter 776: Its Over, Completely Over!_1

    Chapter 779: Chapter 776: It¡¯s Over, Completely Over!_1


    Yang Chen looked at them, still expressionless as usual, without the slightest intention of helping his own Sacred Ants. Because he was very confident, he had great confidence in his Sacred Ants.


    He thought that these mere Hualong Sect genius disciples could overcome his tens of thousands of Sacred Ants? That was a bit too naive!


    As he expected, in just a short moment, the outcome was clear.


    The defense of the Sacred Ants was extremely strong, and under Yun Lu¡¯s control, their cooperation was highly tacit. It wasn¡¯t like the Hualong Sect, whose coordination relied solely on Yin Changhen¡¯s shouting.


    Such cooperation could not be compared to that of the Sacred Ants.


    Moreover, Yin Changhen did say one thing right.


    In many cases, a large number could create amazing strength. The combined power created from his tens of thousands of Sacred Ants was indescribable.


    In no more than thirty breaths, the Hualong Sect¡¯s defense line had been broken by Yang Chen¡¯s Sacred Ants.


    In an instant, screams rang out incessantly; injured Hualong Sect disciples were injured and those who fell from the sky fell, leaving the scene in a mess!


    ¡°How could this be?¡± Yin Changhen couldn¡¯t believe what was happening in front of him, he couldn¡¯t believe it was true!


    What on earth was this, so formidable?


    Yuan Yong and the people of the Imperial Dao Sect were also dumbfounded.


    Fu Qingqing was the first to react, exclaiming, ¡°Hurry and help the people of the Hualong Sect, senior brother, hurry up. Don¡¯t let Yang Chen succeed.¡±


    Yuan Yong was also quick to react, not understanding the logic. Seeing how powerful the Sacred Ants now were, it would be difficult for their Imperial Dao Sect to withstand their attack even with the Combined Attack Formation if the Hualong Sect were really eliminated.


    They had to go and save the Hualong Sect and cooperate with them to defeat Yang Chen!


    In an instant, Yuan Yong stepped up and shouted, ¡°Yang Chen, you want to hurt our allies? Don¡¯t even think about it!¡±


    ¡°Hmph, Yuan Yong, you Imperial Dao Sect people think you can help by ignoring me, Yang Chen?¡± Yang Chen shouted and immediately controlled the Shapeshifting Liquid Fire, intercepting a large area of space to block the Imperial Dao Sect.


    He didn¡¯t need to intervene in the fight between the Hualong Sect and the Sacred Ants, but if the Imperial Dao Sect wanted to interfere, he wouldn¡¯t tolerate it.


    Moreover, if the Sacred Ants dealt with the Hualong Sect, he could settle the score with the Imperial Dao Sect afterward.


    ¡°Yang Chen, you!¡± Yuan Yong clenched his teeth, his hatred rising.


    Fu Qingqing said with a gloomy face, ¡°Yang Chen, you are really bold. Without the power of the ant race, do you really think our Imperial Dao Sect will be afraid of you? Senior brother, use the Combined Attack Formation, let¡¯s kill this Yang Chen, and then the ant race will collapse on its own.¡±


    Yang Chen listened to Fu Qingqing¡¯s words, a flash of killing intent in his eyes.


    Fu Qingqing¡¯s malicious thoughts were so clear; just a few words and she wanted to kill him?


    Very well!


    Yuan Yong was momentarily swayed by Fu Qingqing¡¯s words, truly thinking that without the Sacred Ants, Yang Chen would be an easy target for them. He controlled the Combined Attack Formation and led dozens of disciples to kill Yang Chen.


    ¡°Yang Chen, you thief, come and die obediently!¡± Yuan Yong suddenly shouted.


    Yang Chen lazily said, ¡°Yuan Yong, do you really think that with just the Combined Attack Formation, I won¡¯t be able to deal with your Imperial Dao Sect?¡±


    His expression suddenly turned cold, and without any hesitation, he controlled the Shapeshifting Liquid Fire to rapidly flow out. As it did, layers of thunderbolt power also came crashing down in an instant.


    To Yang Chen¡¯s surprise, this Combined Attack Formation was indeed extraordinary, as it managed to hold up against the onslaught of both his Thunderbolt Style and Shapeshifting Liquid Fire techniques, maintaining its perfect defense.


    Seeing Yang Chen¡¯s powerful use of two techniques, Yuan Yong was also taken aback.


    However, seeing that their Combined Attack Formation was intact, he could not help but laugh triumphantly, ¡°Ha ha ha, Yang Chen, is that all you got? Our Imperial Dao Sect¡¯s ancestral Combined Attack Formation, do you really think it¡¯s that easy to break?¡±


    Yang Chen rubbed his eyebrows as he began to think of a way in his mind.


    He had to admit that this Combined Attack Formation had put him in a bind.


    Even with the joint use of Thunderbolt Style and Shapeshifting Liquid Fire, he couldn¡¯t do anything to the Combined Attack Formation. It indicated that even if the Five Thunder Righteous Method were to be unleashed, the effect would not be significant.


    If he were to use the Twenty-four Thunder Annihilation now, it would consume too much True Qi, just like the Slaughter God Spear. He would be helpless once it was used up.


    Who could guarantee that his enemies in this Secret Realm were only the Huangdao Sect and the Hualong Sect?


    He had to keep his skills at their peak at all times, so the Twenty-four Thunder Annihilation was his trump card, next to the Slaughter God Spear, and he wouldn¡¯t use it until the critical moment.


    ¡°In that case, I can only use the Starfire. Based on my judgment, He Guang seems to know about the existence of my Starfire,¡± Yang Chen muttered. ¡°He Guang is from the Imperial Dao Sect, so the people of the Imperial Dao Sect should know I have the Starfire. Most importantly, at my level, a Strange Fire is not something I can keep a secret anyway.¡±


    He dared not use the Strange Fire before because he knew that it would cause a bloodbath.


    But now, with some self-protection capabilities, the Starfire was not something he couldn¡¯t bring out in public.


    With this in mind, Yang Chen no longer hesitated and simply took action.


    ¡°Starfire, come out!¡± Yang Chen said to himself.


    Under his control, the Starfire emerged in a rustle, spreading out over several kilometers. When the Starfire appeared, it was like scattered stars, which quickly gathered together at a very fast speed.


    ¡°It¡¯s the Strange Fire!¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s true that He Guang¡¯s senior brother said this Yang has a Strange Fire technique!¡± Fu Qingqing gritted her teeth, ¡°Senior brother Yuan Yong, be careful!¡±


    He Guang, in the crowd, was also shocked when he saw Yang Chen¡¯s Starfire.


    Now, the gap between him and Yang Chen was too big. He could only act as a member of the Combined Attack Formation to compete against Yang Chen.


    However, for Yang Chen, the Combined Attack Formation was just an obligatory thing that would eventually be broken.


    As the Starfire appeared, Yang Chen used the Shapeshifting Liquid Fire again, attacking with both techniques!


    ¡°Go!¡± Yang Chen controlled them, the two flames turned into raging dragons and directly rolled towards the Imperial Dao Sect.


    The people of the Imperial Dao Sect tried their best to maintain the Combined Attack Formation, wanting to persevere and defend themselves.


    But what they faced was a strong force that they couldn¡¯t even resist. As this force approached, they tried their best but couldn¡¯t raise their heads. In just a moment, their Combined Attack Formation was completely shattered.


    Boom.


    The defensive membrane of the Combined Attack Formation instantly dissipated.


    Yuan Yong and Fu Qingqing¡¯s faces turned pale, knowing that it was all over.


    ¡­


    Yesterday, I thought the task was completed when another big spender rewarded 10,000 coins. Alright, barring any accidents, there will be ten more chapters today¡­

 Chapter 780 - Chapter 780: Chapter 777: Despicable Choice_1

    Chapter 780: Chapter 777: Despicable Choice_1


    If their Combined Attack Formation was shattered, what other methods did they have left against Yang Chen?


    At least they were self-aware. They knew that once their Combined Attack Formation was broken, although they had the numerical advantage, there was no chance for them to fight against Yang Chen. In an instant, the disciples started to panic and flee in all directions without waiting for Yuan Yong and Fu Qingqing to speak.


    The collapse of soldiers was like a mountain falling down, and that must be the meaning of it.


    Fu Qingqing and Yuan Yong never thought that their seemingly friendly senior and junior brothers would be so useless at a crucial moment. They fled without ever looking back!


    Thinking about this, Yuan Yong, and Fu Qingqing could only feel a chill down their spines. They could clearly feel Yang Chen¡¯s eyes locked on them. Yang Chen was staring at them without blinking!


    It was obvious that their final target was still them!


    ¡°Run!¡± Without thinking, Yuan Yong and Fu Qingqing turned around and began to flee.


    Compared to Fu Qingqing, Yuan Yong, as a powerful one in the True Martial Realm, was much stronger. In the continuous escape, his speed naturally overshadowed Fu Qingqing¡¯s by a considerable margin.


    Fu Qingqing lagged far behind. In the blink of an eye, Yuan Yong had left her far behind in speed. She shouted anxiously, ¡°Senior Brother Yuan Yong, Senior Brother Yuan, wait for me, please!¡±


    Fu Qingqing expected Yuan Yong to be as gentle as usual and come back to help her. But she found that her guess was wrong, Yuan Yong did not do that, he just kept running away and never even bothered to look back at her.


    Of course, Yuan Yong did not dare to turn around.


    What a joke, they had just tried to kill Yang Chen!


    Now that they had lost, would Yang Chen still be merciful towards them?


    Yuan Yong dared not challenge Yang Chen¡¯s authority anymore. He was very aware that he was not Yang Chen¡¯s opponent. Escaping was the best option for him now.


    Unfortunately, neither he nor Fu Qingqing had any intention of letting each other go, Yang Chen did not plan to let either of them go.


    Yuan Yong¡¯s speed was indeed fast, and his thoughts were decisive enough. But no matter how fast he was, how could he outrun Yang Chen¡¯s flames!


    The Starfire could be generated anywhere within a radius of several kilometers in the air, that was the characteristic of the Starfire. The most significant advantage of Starfire was its wide range and the unique effect it had when used to chase enemies!


    Yuan Yong and Fu Qingqing¡¯s escape routes were intercepted by a large number of Starfires set by Yang Chen.


    There was no way out for the two of them.


    ¡°You two, want to leave?¡± At this moment, Yang Chen flashed in front of them, appearing in the high altitude above Fu Qingqing and Yuan Yong, staring dispassionately at the two. ¡°Everyone else can leave, but you two, stay here.¡±


    Fu Qingqing¡¯s delicate body trembled, and she stared dead straight at Yang Chen, ¡°Yang Chen, why are you targeting just the two of us? There are so many disciples in the Huangdao Sect. If you want to vent your anger, why not kill anyone else? Why us two in particular?¡±


    Hearing this, Yang Chen laughed.


    Fu Qingqing¡¯s logic was really enough. It seemed that, for the sake of survival, sacrificing other disciples of the Huangdao Sect was acceptable.


    What? Are the lives of the other Huangdao Sect disciples worthless, but hers is worth something?


    For a moment, Yang Chen was intrigued and said, ¡°Fu Qingqing, your logic is really interesting. Since you want so desperately to live, I¡¯ll give you a choice: your relationship with Yuan Yong seems to be that of a couple. I¡¯m definitely going to kill someone today, which one of you two shall it be? Fu Qingqing, you can choose!¡±


    Without thinking, Fu Qingqing said directly, ¡°Of course, let him die! Yang Chen, I have no real grudge against you. It¡¯s all because of Yuan Yong¡¯s provocation!¡±


    ¡°Fu Qingqing, you despicable woman!¡± Yuan Yong was furious!


    His heart had completely turned cold.


    He never thought that Fu Qingqing would betray him so decisively. He had always regarded Fu Qingqing as an obedient junior sister, giving her love and care, even going so far as to stand up for her.


    But now, the end result was this!


    Facing death, Fu Qingqing had decisively betrayed him.


    ¡°Hahaha!¡± Yuan Yong laughed loudly. ¡°Good, this is truly perfect, Fu Qingqing! You¡¯ve taught me what it means to have a beast¡¯s heart beneath a human face, you heartless, venomous woman!¡±


    At this point, Fu Qingqing¡¯s tone was cold, completely not paying any attention to Yuan Yong¡¯s words. Instead, her watery, tear-filled eyes were locked on Yang Chen, ¡°Yang Chen, if you spare me, I can serve you. I can do anything. To you, my life is worth much more than Yuan Yong¡¯s.¡±


    Yang Chen yawned. Upon seeing Fu Qingqing¡¯s true intentions, he couldn¡¯t help but feel astonished.


    He Guang was lucky. Fu Qingqing didn¡¯t ruin him, but Yuan Yong was really done in by Fu Qingqing. Yang Chen had expected Fu Qingqing to betray Yuan Yong, but he didn¡¯t expect her to do it without even blinking an eye. She was direct, neat, and ruthless.


    To be able to betray someone to this extent; Fu Qingqing¡¯s skin was thicker than ordinary people could ever imagine.


    ¡°Yang Chen, how about it? Spare me, please, don¡¯t kill me.¡± Fu Qingqing looked at Yang Chen with hope.


    Yang Chen smirked. ¡°Alright, I won¡¯t kill you!¡±


    Yuan Yong clenched his teeth, having lost all hope. He knew that it was over.


    Yang Chen was ultimately bewitched by Fu Qingqing. Now that Yang Chen didn¡¯t kill Fu Qingqing, wouldn¡¯t it mean that he, Yuan Yong, was doomed to die?


    He knew very well that he couldn¡¯t beat Yang Chen when he was only at Half-Step True Martial Realm. Now Yang Chen had reached the Third Layer of True Martial Realm and was even more powerful, there was no way he could stand against him.


    But even so, he would fight to the last moment and would not die humiliated.


    However, to his surprise, Yang Chen did not choose to attack him. He stared at Yang Chen intently, but did not see any intention of Yang Chen making a move.


    Yang Chen just stood there with his hands behind his back, smiling and watching everything unfold.


    Fu Qingqing had initially been on the verge of tears with joy when she heard that Yang Chen would not kill her.


    Logically speaking, since Yang Chen would not kill her, it was certain that Yuan Yong would die without a doubt.


    But who could have known that Yang Chen seemed to have changed his mind? He looked up into the sky and did not even make a move to kill Yuan Yong.


    ¡°Young Master Yang Chen, why¡­ why haven¡¯t you taken Yuan Yong¡¯s life yet?¡± Fu Qingqing was baffled.


    Yuan Yong roared, ¡°Fu Qingqing, you venomous woman!¡±


    Fu Qingqing didn¡¯t even glance at Yuan Yong now. In her eyes, he was a man with no more value. Now that she had used him, she could abandon him and move on to the next high branch.


    What good was there to say to a man whose death was imminent?


    She just stared intently at Yang Chen, waiting for his answer.


    However, Yang Chen just smiled slightly, ¡°Kill Yuan Yong? Sorry, though I didn¡¯t say I would kill you, I don¡¯t think I said I would kill Yuan Yong either!¡±


    No one knew what he was planning to do, and both Yuan Yong and Fu Qingqing were confused.

 Chapter 781 - Chapter 781: Chapter 778: Yuan Yong Apologizes!_1

    Chapter 781: Chapter 778: Yuan Yong Apologizes!_1


    ¡°Weren¡¯t you saying that only one of us could live? If you don¡¯t kill me, Yuan Yong will have to die, right?¡± Fu Qingqing widened her eyes.


    If possible, she would naturally hope Yuan Yong would die. At least, she didn¡¯t want a second person to know about her shameless act. She betrayed Yuan Yong, and that¡¯s why she hoped he would die.


    If Yang Chen didn¡¯t kill Yuan Yong, wouldn¡¯t her true nature be exposed to everyone? Yuan Yong would spread the news to the outside world, and everyone would know what kind of person Fu Qingqing was.


    ¡°Oh? That was just a joke I made, sorry.¡± Yang Chen said calmly.


    ¡°You!¡± Fu Qingqing wanted to be angry but wasn¡¯t foolish enough to not know her situation. ¡°Yang Chen, what¡­ what do you really mean?¡± she asked.


    As she spoke, Fu Qingqing was full of anxiety and fear, being cautious with her words in case she provoked Yang Chen.


    Like Fu Qingqing, Yuan Yong couldn¡¯t understand Yang Chen¡¯s intentions either.


    Yang Chen grinned: ¡°It¡¯s simple. I don¡¯t care about the two of you. As for now, Yuan Yong and Fu Qingqing, you can do whatever you want, go wherever you want. I¡¯ll pretend I didn¡¯t see anything.¡±


    Fu Qingqing didn¡¯t fully understand his words at first, but suddenly she felt Yuan Yong¡¯s murderous gaze.


    She knew that she had been played by Yang Chen all along!


    ¡°Yang Chen, you, you!¡± Fu Qingqing¡¯s face turned red, and she roared in anger.


    If Yang Chen ignored their affairs from now on and acted as if he didn¡¯t see anything, Fu Qingqing, who had already betrayed Yuan Yong, would face Yuan Yong¡¯s angry punishment!


    Regarding her position within the Huangdao Sect, Fu Qingqing was only an ordinary second-rate disciple, while Yuan Yong was ranked as the second best among the promising disciples.


    If Fu Qingqing was killed by outsiders, the Sect would stand up for her because their dignity had been provoked. But if she was killed by Yuan Yong, who would ever take her side? Everyone would just think it was an impulsive act by Yuan Yong and maybe punish him lightly, but not seriously.


    This was her most anxious concern.


    Yang Chen was playing her from the very beginning. He deliberately made them choose for themselves, and Fu Qingqing had no hesitation in betraying Yuan Yong. Now, Yang Chen let them handle the situation themselves ¨C wasn¡¯t it just to make them fight each other?


    ¡°Senior Brother Yuan Yong, please calm down. He wants us to fight each other, he wants us to kill each other,¡± Fu Qingqing said, fearing Yuan Yong wouldn¡¯t understand.


    At this moment, Yuan Yong¡¯s eyes were filled with coldness as he stared at Fu Qingqing.


    He didn¡¯t make a move hastily but clenched his fists and looked at Yang Chen, ¡°Yang Chen, if I kill her, there won¡¯t be any problem, right?¡±


    ¡°As I said, from now on, I don¡¯t care about your affairs. If you want to kill her, it¡¯s none of my business!¡± Yang Chen said calmly.


    Indeed, just as Fu Qingqing had understood, Yang Chen was playing with her!


    After all, he would not be so kind-hearted as to be attacked and have his arm disabled by Fu Qingqing without taking revenge.


    He could stand here unharmed because of his strength.


    If he didn¡¯t have enough strength, wouldn¡¯t he have been killed by these people?


    Yang Chen was indeed furious in his heart, so he wanted to see how Yuan Yong and Fu Qingqing would fight each other.


    Fu Qingqing finally panicked. Her face turned pale with fear. She thought that as long as she put her pride aside and begged shamelessly, at least she could save her life. To her, it would be worth it. But she didn¡¯t expect the result to be even more tragic.


    She not only had to bear the name of treachery, but she could not find a good ending today.


    She suddenly realized that the way she had done things in the past was utterly wrong. Selfish and greedy, the end result would never be good.


    However, when she came to this realization, it was already too late!


    ¡°Give me your life!¡± Yuan Yong shouted with no mercy in his voice.


    As he spoke, he struck instantly, using his Dragon and Tiger Divine Technique. One dragon and one tiger burst out. It was not difficult to judge that Yuan Yong was using his full strength.


    Originally, Yuan Yong¡¯s strength was far superior to Fu Qingqing¡¯s. If he really made a move, Fu Qingqing had no chance of winning, not to mention Yuan Yong going all out.


    Yang Chen watched from the side, and within a moment, Fu Qingqing screamed ¡®No¡¯, her body falling from the sky and then being burned to ashes by Yuan Yong.


    Not even a corpse was left behind, showing Yuan Yong¡¯s hatred towards Fu Qingqing, living up to the saying of grinding her bones to dust.


    After killing Fu Qingqing, Yuan Yong clenched his fists, soared high into the sky, and came face to face with Yang Chen, showing the satisfaction of avenging a great enemy.


    ¡°Yang Chen, I¡¯ve killed Fu Qingqing. Killing her and getting rid of my heart¡¯s hatred before I die, I, Yuan Yong, am already happy. What happens next is up to you. I know I have offended your bottom line. Just do it!¡± Yuan Yong said firmly.


    At first, he thought that if Yang Chen wanted to kill him, he would fight to the end. But now, he didn¡¯t want to resist. He was no longer indignant, because he had killed Fu Qingqing, and he was already satisfied.


    Even if he died next, it was enough!


    Upon hearing Yuan Yong¡¯s words, Yang Chen narrowed his eyes slightly.


    Originally, even if he didn¡¯t kill Yuan Yong, he would have to punish him. However, now it seemed that Yuan Yong was at least a real man.


    At least, when he made Fu Qingqing and Yuan Yong choose, Yuan Yong didn¡¯t abandon his companion to save his own life like Fu Qingqing did.


    Just this alone proved that Yuan Yong was a man of integrity.


    Moreover, Yuan Yong¡¯s hostility towards him was actually instigated by Fu Qingqing in the first place. Naturally, Yang Chen was too lazy to care about him, after all, if he really killed Yuan Yong, he would have trouble with the Huangdao Sect.


    Since Fu Qingqing was dead, Yang Chen had no more grievances and said, ¡°Yuan Yong, I never said I wanted to kill you!¡±


    ¡°What? You¡¯re not going to kill me?¡± Yuan Yong was slightly taken aback, not expecting Yang Chen wouldn¡¯t kill him.


    ¡°The people from your Huangdao Sect, other than Fu Qingqing, have no particular hostility towards me, and the source of your hostility is actually because of Fu Qingqing. As long as from now on, you no longer hold any hostility towards me, I won¡¯t have any more trouble or connections with you!¡± Yang Chen said.


    Hearing this, Yuan Yong confirmed that Yang Chen really didn¡¯t intend to kill him.


    This made Yuan Yong take a deep breath and gratefully say, ¡°Yang Chen, my previous targeting of you was jealousy. Thinking about it now, my actions were extremely foolish. Don¡¯t worry, I, Yuan Yong, have completely changed my opinion of you. No matter who tries to make things difficult, I will never let you be one of them in the future.¡±